MirOS Manual: ps(1)
PS(1) BSD Reference Manual PS(1)
 ps - process status
 ps [-][aCcehjklmrSTuvwx] [-M core] [-N system] [-O fmt] [-o fmt] [-p pid]
 ps [-L]
 The ps utility displays information about active processes. When given no
 options, ps prints information about processes associated with the controlling terminal.
 The information displayed is selected based on a set of keywords (and for
 even more control, see the -L, -O, and -o options). The default output
 format includes, for each process, the process's ID, controlling terminal, CPU time (including both user and system time), state, and associated command.
 The options are as follows:
 -C Change the way the CPU percentage is calculated by using a "raw"
 CPU calculation that ignores "resident" time (this normally has
 no effect).
 -c Do not display full command with arguments, but only the executable name. This may be somewhat confusing; for example, all sh(1)
 scripts will show as "sh".
 -e Display the environment as well.
 -h Repeat the information header as often as necessary to guarantee
 one header per page of information.
 -j Print information associated with the following keywords: user,
 -k Also display information about kernel threads.
 -L List the set of available keywords.
 -l Display information associated with the following keywords: uid,
 -M core
 Extract values associated with the name list from the specified
 core instead of the running kernel.
 -m Sort by memory usage, instead of by start time ID.
 -N system
 Extract the name list from the specified system instead of the
 running kernel.
 -O fmt Add the information associated with the space or comma separated
 information display. Keywords may be appended with an equals sign
 ('=') and a string. This causes the printed header to use the
 specified string instead of the standard header.
 -o fmt Display information associated with the space or comma separated
 list of keywords specified. Keywords may be appended with an
 equals sign ('=') and a string. This causes the printed header to
 use the specified string instead of the standard header.
 -p pid Display information associated with the specified process ID.
 -r Sort by current CPU usage, instead of by start time ID.
 -S Change the way the process time is calculated by summing all exited children to their parent process.
 -T Display information about processes attached to the device associated with the standard input.
 -t tty Display information about processes attached to the specified
 terminal device.
 -U username
 Display the processes belonging to the specified username.
 -u Display information associated with the following keywords: user,
 The -u option implies the -r option.
 -v Display information associated with the following keywords: pid,
 command. The -v option implies the -m option.
 -W swap
 Extract swap information from the specified file instead of the
 default "/dev/drum".
 -w Use 132 columns to display information, instead of the default,
 than once, ps will use as many columns as necessary without regard for your window size.
 -x Display information about processes without controlling termiAll available keywords are listed below. Some of these keywords are
 further specified as follows:
 over which this is computed varies (since processes may be very
 %mem The percentage of real memory used by this process.
 include file :
 P_ADVLOCK 0x0000001 process may hold a POSIX advisory
 P_CONTROLT 0x0000002 process has a controlling terminal
 P_INMEM 0x0000004 process is loaded into memory
 P_NOCLDSTOP 0x0000008 no SIGCHLD when children stop
 P_PPWAIT 0x0000010 parent is waiting for child to
 P_PROFIL 0x0000020 process has started profiling
 P_SELECT 0x0000040 selecting; wakeup/waiting danger
 P_SINTR 0x0000080 sleep is interruptible
 P_SUGID 0x0000100 process had set id privileges since
 last exec
 P_SYSTEM 0x0000200 system process: no sigs, stats or
 P_TIMEOUT 0x0000400 timing out during sleep
 P_TRACED 0x0000800 process is being traced
 P_WAITED 0x0001000 debugging process has waited for
 P_WEXIT 0x0002000 working on exiting
 P_EXEC 0x0004000 process called exec(3)
 P_OWEUPC 0x0008000 owe process an addupc() call at
 next ast
 P_FSTRACE 0x0010000 tracing via file system
 P_SSTEP 0x0020000 process needs single-step fixup
 P_SUGIDEXEC 0x0040000 last exec(3) was set[ug]id
 P_NOCLDWAIT 0x0080000 let pid 1 wait for my children
 P_NOZOMBIE 0x0100000 pid 1 waits for me instead of dad
 P_INEXEC 0x0200000 process is doing an exec right now
 P_SYSTRACE 0x0400000 process system call tracing is
 lstart The exact time the command started, using the "%c" format
 described in strftime(3).
 rss The real memory (resident set) size of the process (in 1024 byte
 hours ago, the start time is displayed using the "%l:%M%p" format
 ago, the start time is displayed using the "%a%I%p" format. Otherwise, the start time is displayed using the "%e%b%y" format.
 state The state is given by a sequence of letters, for example, "RWN".
 The first letter indicates the run state of the process:
 D Marks a process in disk (or other short term, uninterruptible) wait.
 I Marks a process that is idle (sleeping for longer than
 about 20 seconds).
 R Marks a runnable process.
 S Marks a process that is sleeping for less than about 20
 T Marks a stopped process.
 Z Marks a dead process (a "zombie").
 Additional characters after these, if any, indicate additional
 state information:
 + The process is in the foreground process group of its
 control terminal.
 < The process has raised CPU scheduling priority.
 > The process has specified a soft limit on memory requirements and is currently exceeding that limit; such a process is (necessarily) not swapped.
 E The process is trying to exit.
 K The process is a kernel thread.
 raw I/O).
 N The process has reduced CPU scheduling priority (see
 s The process is a session leader.
 V The process is suspended during a vfork(2).
 W The process is swapped out.
 X The process is being traced or debugged.
 x The process is being monitored by systrace(1).
 /n On multiprocessor machines, specifies processor number n.
 tt An abbreviation for the pathname of the controlling terminal, if
 any. The abbreviation consists of the two letters following
 "/dev/tty", or, for the console, "co". This is followed by a "-"
 if the process can no longer reach that controlling terminal
 (i.e., it has been revoked).
 When printed numerically, the initial part of the address is
 trimmed off and the result is printed in hex; for example,
 0x80324000 prints as 324000.
 zombie) is listed as "", and a process which is blocked while
 trying to exit is listed as "". ps makes an educated guess as to
 the file name and arguments given when the process was created by examining memory or the swap area. The method is inherently somewhat unreliable
 can, however, be depended on.
 The following is a complete list of the available keywords and their
 %cpu percentage CPU usage (alias pcpu)
 %mem percentage memory usage (alias pmem)
 acflag accounting flag (alias acflg)
 command command and arguments (alias args)
 cpu short-term CPU usage factor (for scheduling)
 cpuid CPU ID (zero on single processor systems)
 dsiz data size (in Kbytes)
 emul name of system call emulation environment
 flags the process flags,


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Synthetic web sling can be used for a variety of lifting and towing applications and have many advantages over the lifting chain, including low weight and ease of handling, so how to select the right webbing sling for your lifting application is very important.
The following are 6 key considerations you should learn before choosing a synthetic web sling:
Used mainly where acid conditions are present or a minimum stretch is desired, polyester is unaffected by common acid and hot bleaching agents, it is not suitable for use with concentrated sulfuric acid, alkaline or the locations where temperatures exceed 100°C or less than -40°C, stretch at rated capacity is approximately 3%.
The most widely used general-purpose synthetic web sling, is unaffected by grease and oil. It has good chemical resistance
to aldehyde, ethers, and strong alkalis. But it is not suitable for use with acids and bleaching agents or the locations where temperatures exceed 100°C or less than -40°C. Stretch at rated capacity is approximately 6-8%.
High-performance synthetic sling(Dyneema Sling)is made of a super strong polyethylene fiber. It is up to 15 times stronger than steel and up to 40% stronger if on a weight-for-weight basis. It has high energy absorption and low elongation, Dyneema sling floats on water.and is extremely resistant to abrasion, moisture, UV rays, and chemicals. As a result, it has an almost unlimited range of applications. Providing maximum strength and security for minimum weight.
2. Eye types
The eyes of web slings are usually connected with rigging hooks. They can help reduce the wear of the webbing slings end, thereby extending web sling life. The following photos illustrate the more common eye forms using at the end of synthetic web slings.
Synthetic web sling can be sewn in single, double, or multiple plies, basically, the more ply numbers, the much higher load capacity at the same width, refers to the layers of webbing that make up the body of the sling.
The wider width, the greater protection, and the higher rated capacity. Here below is the table to show the width of web sling and color coded to indicate their capacity:
The minimal safety factor value must be at least equal to> 7:1 for webbing and round slings, > 4:1 for accessories made of steel, > 5:1 for the remaining components.
5. Types of web slings
Flat eye & eye web sling, single layer, duplex or double duplex web slings with soft eyes at each end
Webbing Slings with Flat eye yellow
Round slings, endless or eye & eye types, are covered with a durable polyester fabric and very pliable.
Round Sling EN1492-2
Endless slings are one large "endless" loop, can be adjusted with wear points, to extend the working life of the sling.
Endless Web Sling ASME
6. Sling hitches
There are several types of sling hitches used for lifting, followings are the common types of sling hitches for rigging the load, you can easily find the different from the table.
Safety is always the most important aspect to consider when lifting and moving large objects, this article will help you understand some of the keys to choosing synthetic slings. Hilifting is always your best choice for buying the premium synthetic web sling at an affordable price.

source: openbmb/Ultra-FineWeb


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scrunch down(redirected from scrunched them down)
1. To crouch or huddle into a small, cramped position. We all scrunched down so that the guards wouldn't be able to see us. Would the people in the front row mind scrunching down in their seats so the people in back can see better, please?
2. To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)." I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake. I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
scrunch something down(into something)
1. to squeeze something into a smaller size or shape. He scrunched the wad of paper down into a hard ball. Liz scrunched down the cloth into a pad for the hot pan. Scrunch the boxes down before you throw them away.
2. to pack something tightly into something. Dave scrunched his clothing down into the drawer and closed it. Dave scrunched down his clothing into the suitcase.
to squeeze or huddle down into a smaller shape. Mary scrunched down, trying to hide behind the chair. The children scrunched down so they wouldn't be seen.
scrunch down into something
to squeeze down into a small area or container. Fred scrunched down into his seat, hoping no one would see him there. Don't scrunch down into your seat. It's bad for your posture.


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Email encryption is a method that converts data that is readable into something that is not readable in the hope of preserving the privacy of the data. If used in conjunction with HIPAA security measures, email encryption could assist in protecting the privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information). This article will explain how to utilize email encryption to achieve HIPAA compliance by covering its fundamentals. We'll also provide a list of HIPAA-compliant email providers to compare.
Email Encryption to Achieve HIPAA Compliance
Here are some ways that you can utilize encryption in the email to ensure HIPAA compliance:
- Use popular and HIPAA-compliant email services that secure messages in transit and at rest.
- Ensure that you secure the message using high-level encryption techniques, such as obtaining HIPAA certification.
- Limit access to the individuals who can receive and send emails that contain PHI.
- Limit access to audit logs to stop unauthorized access to PHI.
- Allow two-factor authentication to provide more security.
- Inform staff about HIPAA compliance guidelines and procedures, email compliance, and email rules, such as encryption for emails and secure web and online forms.
Following HIPAA guidelines regarding email compliance and rules and these additional steps will ensure PHI transmitted via email stays private and secure. HIPAA-compliant secure email services provide the required tools and features to ensure your PHI is protected and kept safe when sent via email.
The HIPAA Compliance Checklist
HIPAA compliance requires companies to follow the best practices in managing PHI. The HIPAA Compliance Checklist can help ensure that all HIPAA obligations are met and that PHI is secured.
Here's a list of technical safeguards for HIPAA Compliance:
- Implement physical, administrative, and technological safeguards to safeguard the privacy and security of PHI.
- Create HIPAA guidelines and procedures to ensure conformity with HIPAA regulations regarding email communications.
- Train staff on HIPAA policies, procedures, and security guidelines.
- Use access control measures to restrict who has access to PHI.
- Secure email encryption is recommended for all email accounts that contain PHI.
- Check systems for any unauthorized access to or use of PHI.
- Set up audit controls to track and record HIPAA-related activity.
- Update regularly HIPAA policies, procedures, guidelines, and security.
- Ensure HIPAA Compliance is maintained by conducting periodic audits and risk assessments.
- Create an email notification for breach of procedure system to notify via email reports of any unauthorized access to or disclosure of PHI.
What are the HIPAA-compliant email providers?
HIPAA-compliant email service providers include those that satisfy the specifications of HIPAA to protect the privacy and security of PHI. These providers offer security features (email encryption software) like encryption in transit, in-the-middle users' authentication, granular audit trails, and access control to safeguard against unauthorized access.
There are several HIPAA-compliant email service providers available, including:
- Microsoft Office 365 HIPAA/HITECH-compliant plans
- Google G Suite HIPAA or Google Workspace/HITECH-compliant plans
- Proof point HIPAA Compliant Email Services and Encryption
- Six HIPAA Compliant Email Services and File Encryption
- Iron Core HIPAA Compliant Email Service and File Encryption
With these HIPAA-compliant email and email archiving service providers, you can be sure that all personal health information is secure and encrypted when sent via email. You can sign-up for a 30-day free trial with these popular email applications before choosing which email platform suits you best.
Having HIPAA-Compliant Secure Email Providers Is Only A Part Of HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA-compliant email service is only one aspect of HIPAA compliance. HIPAA stipulates that all PHI is kept safe and protected throughout the day. Alongside HIPAA-compliant secure email services, companies must also have guidelines and policies that ensure the privacy and security of email content, especially that of PHI. This includes access control, user authentication, data backup, and disaster recovery procedures. HIPAA also requires companies to perform regular HIPAA risk assessments to determine any vulnerabilities that could be present within their systems.
What is PHI? And why is it essential to secure it?
PHI refers to any protected health information that could be used to identify the patient. Additionally, HIPAA stipulates that all PHI must be secured and private, and encryption of emails is among the most efficient methods to ensure this.
Utilizing HIPAA-compliant email services and encryption techniques, you can ensure your personal information is safe in transit and storage. This ensures the fullest extent of HIPAA compliance standards is met and PHI is kept secure and private.
How does PHI get encrypted during the entire process?
HIPAA-compliant email services use different encryption methods to add an extra layer of security to ensure the privacy and security of PHI.It is used during transit (i.e., while data moves between computers) and at rest (i.e. when saved on different storage devices).
Encryption In Transit
The process of encryption in transit can be described as the act of encryption data as it is moved from one system to the next. This ensures that any PHI sent from one email address to other email recipients remains safe while traveling across networks. HIPAA-compliant secure email services use encryption methods, such as TLS (Transport Layer Security) and SSL (Secure Socket Layer), to safeguard PHI during transport.
Encryption At Rest
"Encryption at rest" refers to the process stored on storage devices or email archives, such as computers. HIPAA-compliant secure email services use various encryption methods like AES 256-Bit Encryption (Advanced Security Standard for Encryption) and PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) to safeguard the privacy of PHI while it is in storage or email archiving.
Who is covered by HIPAA?
Per HIPAA, "Covered Entities" must comply with HIPAA compliance requirements for handling PHI and observing transmission security. The covered entities include:
- Healthcare Industry and Healthcare Organizations
- Healthcare professionals (e.g., hospitals and physicians)
- Health plans (e.g., insurance companies as well as HMOs)
- Associate business (e.g., suppliers who provide solutions to entities covered)
- Any company that handles PHI is a Covered Entity and must comply with HIPAA regulations.
This means using HIPAA-compliant secure email services for all addresses communicating PHI. It also includes implementing encryption techniques to ensure the privacy and security of all PHI.
How can an entity violate HIPAA?
HIPAA considers any unauthorized access to or disclosure of PHI a violation. HIPAA-compliant secure email services are designed to prevent such breaches by encrypting data during transit and storage.
Examples of HIPAA violations are:
- Sending unencrypted emails containing PHI
- Use of unencrypted email addresses in transmitting PHI
- People store unencrypted PHI on storage devices such as computers or devices
- Unauthorized use of secure email addresses and access to PHI
The consequences of these violations could be penalties, fines, and even criminal charges for both organizations and individuals. When you utilize HIPAA-compliant secure email services, you can ensure your private information is kept secure and protected throughout the day.
Penalties For HIPAA Non-Compliance
The penalties for violating HIPAA could be very extreme. HIPAA violations could result in criminal and civil penalties, including as high as $1.5 million in fines for each instance. Additionally, HIPAA regulations may oblige organizations to offer breach notification services for affected patients, which could be costly and long-winded.
IT Support's Role In HIPAA Compliance
IT support plays a crucial role in ensuring HIPAA compliance by implementing HIPAA-compliant email services, encryption techniques, and additional security methods following the business associate agreement. Professionals assist businesses in adhering to HIPAA standards to protect the security of PHI.
Additionally, they can offer guidelines on using HIPAA-compliant secure email services to secure emails containing PHI and guarantee HIPAA compliance. Including IT support is essential for HIPAA compliance.
WheelHouse IT provides HIPAA-compliant email solutions to help companies achieve HIPAA regulations and safeguard their personal information. We provide various solutions, such as email encryption access control, encryption, and loss prevention for data to ensure that PHI remains safe and secure throughout the day in compliance with the business associate agreement.
WheelHouse IT As Your Partner In HIPAA Compliance
WheelHouse IT provides HIPAA-compliant email services and encryption solutions to businesses that require a safe method of sending, receiving, and saving PHI while respecting the business associate agreement. We employ the most recent encryption techniques, including TLS and SSL for emails in transit, AES 256-bit encryption, and PGP for data at rest. Additionally, we ensure HIPAA conformity requirements are met by taking extra steps.
The services we offer include the following:
- HIPAA-compliant email encryption
- Controlling access and authentication
- Data loss prevention
- Secure storage of PHI under the business associate agreement
- Support and maintenance of HIPAA compliance
We also provide consulting and training services that help businesses understand HIPAA regulations, use HIPAA-compliant email services, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
Contact us for more details about HIPAA-compliant email solutions from WheelHouse IT. We can help you attain HIPAA compliance and also ensure the privacy and security that you have of your PHI.
We look forward to working with you throughout the HIPAA conformance journey!


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What is a button? Well, the answer varies depends on who's answering the question. Ask a tailor and he'll tell you a button is the simplest element used to keep clothes together. Ask a computer programmer and he'll probably tell you that a button is the simplest element used to hold a GUI application together.
Look at any Web page or application on your computer desktop and you'll see what we mean. The button is merely an element with text. When you click on it, it does something--usually exactly what the text says it will do. Click the "Save" button and your work is saved. Click the "Delete" button and your work is deleted. Simple, right?
In Shoes applications, the button is not only a simple and commonly-used element, but incredibly easy to create. The button method takes a single argument: the text to display in the button.

source: HuggingFaceFW/fineweb-edu


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Insignia form an indispensable part of Masaryk Universtiy traditions. As early as the Middle Ages, insignia have stood for a sovereign symbol of universities. At first, insignia reflected the exclusive status of universities in the medieval society; in the modern times, however, the meaning of insignia was reduced only to be fulfilling a representative function. A seal, a sceptre and a medal with a chain represent the oldest insignia of the university. The university could obtain its principal insignias in a traditional way – insignias were donated by the founder of the university or by another distinguished persona.
President Masaryk commissioned Otakar Španiel to design a new medal. The foreside depicts a portrait of T. G. Masaryk; while the essential motif of the reverse side is the dedication: "To Masaryk University in Brno by the President" together with a facsimile of Masaryk's signature. The same foreside, but with different reverse side – the central national emblem – appears on the Vice-Chancellor chain medal.
The celebration ceremony of presenting insignias to Masaryk University took place in the after-Munich atmosphere on 15 December 1938. At the outset of the occupation, insignias were put in a safe at the Faculty of Law, which was occupied in November 1939 (after the closure of the university). This caused the later decision to keep the insignias in the Mortgage and Land Bank of Moravia safe (Hypoteční a zemědělská banka moravská), where they were kept until 1945. The rector's sceptre as well as the rector's and vice-chancellor's medals was sent to the Ministry of Education where they were to be destroyed. Nevertheless, owing to the patriotic clerical workers, these jewels were saved in the National Museum and at the Ministry.
In 1960, the university was renamed into the University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně. In connection with this change, a new rector chain was provided. Its medal depicted a portrait of J. E. Purkyně on the foreside – which was inspired by his plaque medal in Prague made by Josef Václav Myslbek – with the inscription of "UNIVERSITAS PURKYNIANA". Watson's and Crick's scheme of the deoxyribonucleic double spiral during its division was used for the reverse side. The sketch was drawn by Pavel Bravený. The motto of the faculty is "SCIENTIA EST POTENTIA". The author of the pictorial concept of the medal was the sculptor Andrej Peter. The medal of new rector's chain is different from its predecessors in its size – the caliber was 80 mm, while all the other examples were minted with a caliber of 65 mm. The chain had been used until the beginning of 1990 – a year when the university returned to its original name.
In 1937, a competition for designing university sceptres was announced. Designs of Václav Rada and Ladislav Bartoníček won. The lion with a double tail and a Slovak emblem on its shield was chosen for the capital of the sceptre.
The four founding faculties – the Faculty of Law, Medicine, Science and Arts – have their own traditional insignias, medals with chains and sceptres. Portraits of outstanding Czech personalities of particular science fields were chosen for the foresides of the medals in 1936. Otakar Španiel was the designer of all four medals – he also created the rector's medal. Along with him, Jaroslav Benda also contributed to the designs of the chains. The medals of particular faculties depict portraits of distinguished representatives of the subject fields at the faculties. Moreover, mottos relating to these personalities form an integral part of the portraits. In the period when other faculties were established, a need for new insignias arose. A traditional conception to present a medal with a portrait of an outstanding personality from a particular field was adopted; however, the Faculty of Social Studies decided otherwise and chose a symbol of dialogue instead.
The university sceptres of the founding faculties were made in 1938 according to the designs of Václav Rada and Ladislav Bartoníček. The chains, together with medals, are made of gilded silver, the rector's medal being an exception – it was minted in a golden compound. As for the newly established faculties, the authors of the designs and implementations of the insignias were chosen individually, on the basis of announced contests.
The Faculty of Sport Studies does not have its own insignia.
Albín Bráf is a representative of the law field of study – his portrait is depicted on the medal of the Faculty of Law; the motto "LEX DURA SED LEX" constitutes the reverse side of the medal.
The Faculty of Law chose a figure of Justice holding a sword for its sceptre.
This faculty chose a portrait of Jan Evangelista Purkyně with his motto "MEDICINAE MUNUS – SCIENTIA DE VITA HUMANA".
The main motif of the Faculty of Medicine is Aeskulap's staff with a snake.
Gregor Mendel is the main figure of the Faculty of Science sceptre with the motto "IN NATURA SPES ET VERITAS".
The sun with rays constitutes the capital of the Faculty of Science sceptre.
František Palacký with his motto "SVOJI K SVÉMU A VŽDY PODLE PRAVDY" belongs to the symbols of the Faculty of Arts.
This faculty chose the owl standing on an open book as its symbol.
The medal on the rector's chain was designed by Václav Adolf Kovanič. The foreside represents a portrait of J. A. Komenský; the reverse side depicts hands passing on a torch. The motto of the Faculty of Education is "TRADITIO LAMPADIS".
As the burning torch was chosen as the symbol of this faculty, the sceptre was made according to that (after the design by Eduard Milén). The insignias originate from 1965.
The Faculty of Economics and Administration was established in 1991; it chose a portrait of the first rector of Masaryk University and an outstanding economist Karel Engliš for the foreside of its medal. The motto "VÝKONNOST, HOSPODÁRNOST, SOLIDÁRNOST" forms its reverse side and it constitutes a part of the composition with symbolic church of wisdom and knowledge.
The capital of the sceptre bears a motive of a winged helmet. The design of the chain and sceptre was created by sculptor Michal Vitanovský. The sceptre was made by sculptor Pavel Filip, following Vitanovský's design. The faculty has been using its insignias since November 1995.
The Faculty of Informatics was established in 1994 as the seventh faculty of Masaryk University. The faculty has its own insignia since March 2007. The author of the insignia is the sculptor and art metal caster Jaromír Gargulák.
The portrait and signature of Kurt Gödel (_PHONE_) decorates the foreside of the medal. Kurt Gödel, who was born in Brno, is considered one of the most important scientists of all times working in the field of Mathematics, Logic, and Philosophy. His ground-breaking results became a part of foundational theoretical results contributing to Informatics as a scientific discipline with far-reaching practical outcomes. The motif of the reverse side of the medal is the emblem of the Faculty.
The capital of the sceptre refers to the symbol of fire as represented by Prometheus's bringing fire to mankind. Fire was once essential for mankind as a rudimentary technology of versatile use, much alike the present role of Informatics.
The expanding Faculty of Social Studies has it own insignias, too. The designer is Lefteris Joanidis, who is also the author of the faculty logo. In the case of this faculty, however, the portrait of a distinguished persona was replaced by the three-dimensional depiction of the faculty symbol (used both for a one-sided medal and a capital of the sceptre). These insignias have been used since May 2004.
The Faculty of Sports Studies was established in 2002 as the nineth faculty of Masaryk University. It has used its insignia since September 2006. The insignia was designed by Lefteris Joanidis.
The dean's chain bears a medal with an engraved logo of the faculty on its foreside. An inscription kalokagathia decorates the reverse side of the medal.
The upper part of the sceptr – the capital – is composed of a medal which bears the logo of the faculty on its foreside and the inscription of kalokagathia on the reverse side. The laurel garland with gems in the faculty's colors frames the medal. In this sequence of the lower and upper parts of the scepter the symbolic appellation is hidden: there is no victory without fire.


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The MuleSoft APIKit facilitates REST API implementation from RAML definitions. This toolkit is a framework with the ability to create Mule flows, mapped from the implementation of an API defined within a RAML (see APIKit Tutorial). Implementation of an API in this manner follows best practices, ensuring API-first development.
Developing tests for the flows generated by the APIKit can be done fairly easily using another framework available from MuleSoft, MUnit. This framework provides testing capabilities and is fully integrated with Maven, allowing for automated testing during the build process. It requires a plugin for Anypoint Studio.
There are two ways to test the flows generated by the APIKit. The first is by invoking flow references. The other is to test through the APIKit Router. The latter provides the ability to test the flows as they would be invoked during runtime, based on the RAML, which is the focus of this blog.
Test Suite Creation
To create a test suite for the APIKit flows, in Anypoint Studio right click the APIKit Router and select to create a test suite for RAML:
Once this is done, a test suite is generated that contains one flow for each resource/action/response code combination defined within the RAML (i.e. Employees/get/200, Employees/get/404). Since the same RAML was used to generate the API flows as well as the flows in the test suite, greater code coverage will be achieved.
Along with automatic generation of the test flows, the MUnit test suite creation process also adds assertions within each of these flows that validates the returned http status and payload. The status returned from the invocation of the API flow is compared with an expected response code, as defined when the test flow was generated (resource/action/response code as mentioned above).
The other assertion that is generated automatically is one that compares the actual output returned from the API flow to an expected output. The expected output is generated during the test suite creation using the value specified for the example response (as shown in diagram above). If the example payload defined within your RAML is different then the intended expected results for a given test, a best practice is to define the expected results within an external file, stored in src/test/resources. Use the getResource function to read the file contents as shown below:
Additional assertions can be added depending on the testing requirements.
MUnit has mocking capabilities that ensure isolation of the test, where changes to external systems have no impact. This is accomplished by creating mocks for endpoints or connectors defined within the API flow. One or more mocks can be added to the test flow, with each defining a mock payload response. Attributes can also be defined to specify the criteria for which the mock will used.
To add a mock to a test, drag a mock component to the test flow:
Within the mock element, choose a message processor that is intended to be mocked. This would be the external endpoint within the API flow for the given test scenario:

The payload returned from the mock should reflect the Java type (i.e. String, Map, ArrayList, etc.) that the external endpoint being mocked returns.
Attributes can be added to further qualify the condition(s) for the mock. For example, the following defined attribute will cause the payload to be returned only if the input value, groupKey, is set to the value contained in Value:
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For flows that test an error response (i.e. Employees/get/404), a configuration is necessary to alleviate a testing error like "Response code 404 mapped as failure". Add the status code value range within the HTTP advanced tab as shown below:
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Within Anypoint Studio, the test suite can be executed by right clicking on the test suite configuration file (i.e. api-apikit-test.xml) found in src/test/munit, select Run As->MUnit. The results of the test can be viewed within the MUnit tab:
Running of these tests within Studio is beneficial during developing/refactoring of the tests, the real power comes during the build process in Maven. Because the framework is fully integrated with Maven, the tests are included in the build, run before the application is packaged. The build will fail if any of the MUnit tests fail, ensuring that only tested code is packaged for deployment, one of the tenets of Continuous Integration.


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American-born Nancy Astor, the first woman ever to sit in the House of Commons, is elected to Parliament with a substantial majority. Lady Astor took the Unionist seat of her husband, Waldorf Astor, who was moving up to an inherited seat in the House of Lords.
Born in Danville, Virginia, in 1879, she was the daughter of a former Confederate officer who became a wealthy tobacco auctioneer. She married Robert Gould Shaw II, a Bostonian, in 1897, and they had one son before divorcing in 1903. Soon after, she visited England, where she met and fell in love with Waldorf Astor, the great-great-grandson of the American fur trader John Jacob Astor. In 1906, they married. Nancy Astor became an influential society hostess, presiding at the Astor country estate of Cliveden. The "Cliveden set," as the Astors' social clique became known, came to exercise considerable political influence in a number of fields, especially foreign affairs.
In 1910, Waldorf Astor was elected to the House of Commons as a conservative, and the Astors moved to his constituency of Plymouth. Nine years later, Waldorf's father died, and he succeeded to his viscountcy and seat in the House of Lords. Nancy Astor decided to campaign for his vacant seat in the House of Commons and ran a flamboyant campaign that attracted international attention. On November 28, 1919, she won a resounding victory in the election and subsequently became the first woman ever to sit in the House of Commons. (She was not, however, the first woman to be elected to the Commons; in 1918 the Irish nationalist Constance Markiewicz was elected as an MP for a Dublin constituency but refused to go to London as a protest against the British government.)
Although regarded as a conservative, Lady Astor took an individual approach to politics, saying, "If you want a party hack, don't elect me." Her impassioned speeches on women's and children's rights, her modest black attire, and her occasional irreverence won her a significant following. Repeatedly reelected by her constituency in Plymouth, she sat in the House of Commons until her retirement in 1945.


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Sylvia Crowe and Magdalen College
Sylvia Crowe was a landscape architect and is well-known for the variety of her work, from her garden designs to her industrial and housing landscapes. She designed landscapes for hospitals, power stations and reservoirs including Rutland Water and assisted with the gardens at the new towns of Harlow and Basildon. Sylvia shared an office with Brenda Colvin, another pioneering female landscape architect.
Sylvia was concerned that new developments such as roads were being landscaped by non-specialists. She thought that the standard of landscape relative to housing was poor in this country and set out to improve things. She was president of the Institute of Landscape Architects, now the Landscape Institute, from 1957-9; and in 1967 Sylvia was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire, the CBE, and was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, DBE, in 1973. This award is made for an outstanding and long-term contribution in a significant capacity at a national level.
She became the first landscape consultant to the Forestry Commission in 1964, encouraging the Commission to use mixed trees rather than rows of conifers in their plantations. She used aesthetic and ecological principles in forestry, breaking up the straight lines of the plantations using natural features as boundaries. She continues to inspire and influence students through her many books.
Magdalen College's extensive gardens date from the 16th century. They include the Rose Garden, designed for the college by Sylvia in 1953 to commemorate the development of penicillin as an antibiotic in Oxford during the 1940s. Stimulated by wartime need, the research was one of Oxford's greatest contributions to medicine. Already discovered by Alexander Fleming, the Oxford team headed by Howard Walter Florey developed penicillin, isolating the active ingredient. A rose garden was stipulated by the donor, the American Lasker foundation. Mary Lasker was a champion of medical research and with her husband, Albert, established a legacy of effective philanthropy through their own efforts and their public support of important causes.
Sylvia decided on a formal framework for the roses echoing botanic garden layout through the centuries. Its rectangular rose beds, surrounded by low, clipped box hedges, are enclosed by yew hedges, with stone seats at the west end under a row of pleached copper beech.


Saturday, 18 March 2017
A Ritual for the Planet by Candlelight for Earth Hour
Every year after the Spring Equinox is Earth Hour.
Earth Hour is an annual event when people are encouraged to turn off all non-essential electric lights for an hour as a symbol for their commitment to the planet. It usually takes place from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on a Saturday close to the Spring Equinox at local times all over the world and is a grassroots event, organised by the World Wildlife Fund.
The idea is that instead of using electricity, you do things by candlelight. Activities often include things like dining by candlelight, playing games or having a candlelit procession. However, you could try some candle magic while the electric lights are off.
Here is a ritual for Earth Hour designed to be done by candlelight – although you could do it as a Spring Equinox rite instead if you preferred. The ritual includes casting a circle by candlelight, scrying (or divination) for insight into what you could do to help the environment, and then making a dedication of actions you intend to make in the future.
You will need:
A candle lantern
Plenty of candles to light your space
A bowl or wine glass full of water for scrying
Paper and pens or pencils for everyone present
Some cake and wine (or fruit juice) to share
Optional: A dark and light candle to represent balance.
To start with, light enough candles to see by and put the rest of the things in the middle of your space – perhaps on a small table. Turn off your electric lights and begin your ritual by casting a circle.
How to cast the circle
Casting a circle is done at the beginning of rituals to create a safe and sacred space to contain the magical energy raised and keep out unwanted influences. Here is a simple way to cast a circle using just a candle in a lantern. All you need to do is walk clockwise in a circle around the edge of your space with the lit candle in the lantern. As you do so, try to visualise a circle of light surrounding the area. You can say: "By the light of this candle I cast this circle to be a safe and sacred space within which to honour Planet Earth for Earth Hour."
When you have done that, put the lantern down at the north of the circle you have cast and, if you want, also arrange other candles around the edge of the circle. It does look lovely and helps define your space.
The word 'scry' means to look, and is another term for divination or fortune telling, often using a crystal ball or a bowl of water. It is best done either by moonlight or candlelight.
Place your bowl or glass of water somewhere that everyone present can see it. Everyone should take a few deep breaths to relax and then concentrate on
the question they wish answered. For this Earth Hour rite, the question is: "What should I do, and what should I stop doing, to help the planet?"
Then all present should peer into the bowl of water and watch to see if any shapes or images appear. You probably need to give everyone at least 20 minutes for this, because it can take some time to get answers. Don't talk while you are scrying, just concentrate on looking at the water. The answers might come to you as images, shapes or shadows in the water, but they might simply be thoughts that come into your mind. Scrying can take a bit of practice, so don't worry too much if you don't seem to get anything. It can help to half-close your eyes as you scry.
Dedication of actions
Now it is time to write down the answers you got from the scrying, or to write down other thoughts about what you are going to do to help the environment.
Give everyone pens or pencils and paper for them to make two lists. One list is for actions they are going to take, the other is for things they are going to do less of. If you like you can have one dark candle and one light candle lit on the table to represent the balance of the two lists, but that's optional.
For example, you might say you will start growing your own vegetables, but waste less food; or you might say you will recycle more, but also aim to buy fewer products that are overpackaged. You might even choose to set up a donation to the World Wildlife Fund, but eat less factory-farmed produce.
After the ritual, everyone should put their lists somewhere they will see them to be reminded of their good intentions.
Cakes and wine
It is traditional to end rituals by sharing cakes and wine (or fruit juice for drivers and those who don't drink). Raise a toast to Planet Earth and make a promise to keep your intentions. Save a little of the food and drink as an offering the Earth– to be put outside after the ritual.
At the end of the rite, walk anticlockwise around the circle with the candle lantern and say: "The circle is open, the rite is done." Then snuff out the candle.
Timing an hour by candlelight
This is optional, but if you want to measure the hour by candlight, all you need to do is get a household candle or dinner candle that burns for a stated length of time. Just put a ruler along the edge of the candle, measure the length that will burn in an hour and stick a pin in at that point. Then light the candle at the start of Earth Hour and us it to measure how the time is progressing.
Other candle spells
My book Pagan Portals - Candle Magic: A Witch's Guide to Spells and Rituals details of lots of other spells you could try by candlelight for Earth Hour - or any other time.
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Santa María Nenetzintla - Puebla
Facts about Santa María Nenetzintla
Location of Santa María Nenetzintla
Santa María Nenetzintla is located in the municipality of Acajete in the Mexican state of Puebla with the GPS coordinates:
Longitude (dec): -97.965556
Latitude (dec): 19.055556
Height over sea level of Santa María Nenetzintla
The locations medium height over sea level is 2320 meters.
Population in Santa María Nenetzintla
The over all population of Santa María Nenetzintla is 3862 persons, 1818 of them are male and 2044 of them are female.
Age distribution
The population of this place consists of 1679 minors and 2183 adults, with 341 of them being 60 years and older.
Indigenous population of Santa María Nenetzintla
Social structure
A legal claim on health care and social insurance benefits have 1010 citizens of Santa María Nenetzintla.
Economic situation
In Santa María Nenetzintla exist about 785 households.
Of these households 772 are common houses or apartments, 44 are without floor and about 61 consist of one room only.
740 of the normal households have sanitary installations, 175 are connected to the public water supply, 764 have access to electricity.
The economic situation allows 36 households to own a computer, 254 own a washing machine and 715 households are equipped with one ore more televisions.
School and education in Santa María Nenetzintla
Besides the 249 analphabets aged 15 or older, about 88 minors between 6 and 14 are not visiting a school.
225 inhabitants of the population of 15 years and older did not visit a school and 1362 persons did not finish the school. 451 visited only the 6 years lasting primary school, 364 visited and finished the college or similar scholar institutions.
A total of 154 aged 15 to 24 years visited a school, the medium time school is visited through the whole population is 6 years.
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Scholing Hands-on training in systematic reviews of animal studie
In this workshop you will be introduced to the concepts of synthesis of evidence and systematic reviews of animal studies and to the differences between these review methods and classical, so-called narrative reviews. Both the advantages and the limitations of systematic reviews will be discussed.
Scholing Scientific Integrity for PhD candidates
Lately science has been compromised in more than one occasion by issues having to do with the integrity of researchers and research teams. This course is designed to discuss these matters with researchers in training for PhD. The 2-days course will be held five times in 2018.


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Career Success in 12 Easy Steps: A Journal is available to purchase at _URL_
Based on lessons learned throughout my worklife as an educator, a communicator, and a small business owner, I have identified 12 steps to success. While the book Career Success in 12 Easy Steps: A Journal focuses on using these 12 steps to achieve career success, you can use these steps to achieve any dream. The 12 Easy Steps are:
Step 1 Wake Up to Your Dreams
Step 2 Build on Your Successes
Step 3 Own Your Competencies
Step 4 Know What Emanates from You
Step 5 Discover What is Relevant for You and Do It
Step 6 Draw from the Breadth and Depth of Your Experiences
Step 7 Engage, Involve, Manage, Lead, and Guide
Step 8 Demystify and Simplify the Complex
Step 9 Discard Anxiety and Embrace Confidence
Step 10 Keep Your Reservoir Full
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Step 12 And Also Receive
To schedule a keynote address, seminar, or other type of presentation, please contact _EMAIL_. For more information about Judy Shenouda and Shenouda Associates Inc., visit the easescommunication website.


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Ethical imagination and design.
Design Studies, 30(2)
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Using transcripts of both architectural and engineering design meetings this chapter shows how the fields of ethics and design inter-relate, especially in the area of creative imagination. The chapter first draws on the concept of a 'virtual building' to show how essential aspects of designerly thinking can apply to ethics. It then goes on to show how, in the process of designing, designers engage explicitly and implicitly with ethical issues. The chapter discusses four extended examples from two design processes – one involving the design of a crematorium the other involving the design of a digital pen – before suggesting that by addressing ethical subjects without framing them in explicitly ethical ways, the design process allows us to 'imaginatively trace out the implications of our metaphors, prototypes and narratives' a key element of ethical decision-making according to the philosopher Mark Johnson.
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Remark 86.21.2. In [Definition 1.7, ArtinII] a formal modification is defined as a proper morphism $f : X \to Y$ of locally Noetherian formal algebraic spaces satisfying the following three conditions1
 1. the Cramer and Jacobian ideal of $f$ each contain an ideal of definition of $X$,
 2. the ideal defining the diagonal map $\Delta : X \to X \times _ Y X$ is annihilated by an ideal of definition of $X \times _ Y X$, and
 3. any adic morphism $\text{Spf}(R) \to Y$ lifts to $\text{Spf}(R) \to X$ whenever $R$ is a complete discrete valuation ring.
Let us compare these to our list of conditions above.
Ad (i). Property (i) agrees with our condition that $f$ be a rig-étale morphism: this follows from Lemma 86.8.2 part (7).
Ad (ii). Assume $f$ is rig-étale. Then $\Delta _ f : X \to X \times _ Y X$ is rig-étale as a morphism of locally Noetherian formal algebraic spaces which are rig-étale over $X$ (via $\text{id}_ X$ for the first one and via $\text{pr}_1$ for the second one). See Lemmas 86.17.5 and 86.17.7. Hence property (ii) agrees with our condition that $\Delta _ f$ be rig-surjective by Lemma 86.18.12.
Ad (iii). Property (iii) does not quite agree with our notion of a rig-surjective morphism, as Artin requires all adic morphisms $\text{Spf}(R) \to Y$ to lift to morphisms into $X$ whereas our notion of rig-surjective only asserts the existence of a lift after replacing $R$ by an extension. However, since we already have that $\Delta _ f$ is rig-étale and rig-surjective by (i) and (ii), these conditions are equivalent by Lemma 86.19.3.
[1] We will not completely translate these conditions into the language developed in the Stacks project. We hope nonetheless the discussion here will be useful to the reader.
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Current Restoration Project
In 2016, FWRI researchers began a 10-year project to restore bay scallops to self-sustaining levels in Florida's Panhandle. The project is funded by restoration money set aside after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and is intended to increase recreational fishing opportunities in the Florida Panhandle. The goal of the project is to both increase depleted scallop populations in some bays, and reintroduce scallops in other suitable areas from which scallops have disappeared. Restoration efforts are focused on coastal estuaries within the Florida Panhandle that have been divided into 5 regions, as shown on the map.
FWRI scientists are using a 3-pronged approach to enhance bay scallop populations within targeted restoration areas in the Florida Panhandle:
- Install cages holding groups of 50 adult bay scallops
Since the project began, FWRI scientists have worked with community members in Port St. Joe to collect scallops prior to the opening of the scallop season and place them in cages in an exclusion zone in St. Joseph Bay that is protected from harvest. In addition, every year adult scallops are transported from St. Joseph Bay to a hatchery which then provides scientists with juvenile scallops the following year. There are currently about 50 cages holding both wild and hatchery-produced scallops in an exclusion zone in St. Joseph Bay. Placing scallops in cages protects them from predators and scalloping humans while also increasing the likelihood that scallops will successfully produce offspring during spawning season. In addition, FWRI scientists are currently asking the communities around St. Joseph and St. Andrew Bays to help restore scallops. If you are a member of these communities and you are interested in helping to restore scallops in these bays, you can help by volunteering to become a 'scallop-sitter'.
- Release of hatchery-reared bay scallop larvae
Scientists work with a commercial hatchery to spawn adult scallops collected from Florida waters. Bay scallop larvae will then be collected from the hatchery and released into the areas targeted for restoration. Bay scallop larvae are typically vulnerable to predation, starvation, and may drift away from ideal settlement areas. This process will help to increase the number of larvae that survive to settle and eventually develop into adults.
- Release of hatchery-reared or naturally-harvested juvenile bay scallops (spat)
Some bay scallop larvae from the hatchery will be held until they develop into juveniles. These juvenile bay scallops, or spat, will then be released into areas with low densities of bay scallops. Researchers will also collect juvenile scallops using settlement collectors (described in the "Juvenile Monitoring" section). The spat from the underwater collectors will also be released into areas targeted for restoration. This process could potentially reduce predation pressure on small scallops until a minimum size of ~25mm is achieved.
Evaluating harvest of bay scallops
The recreational harvest of bay scallops will be assessed by FWRI researchers to help them evaluate harvest pressure and the population size of bay scallops in the Florida Panhandle. The scientists will use 2 primary methods during the 3-month recreational harvesting season to evaluate recreational use:
Scientists will count boats in areas open to bay scallop harvest by conducting both aerial surveys and visual surveys on the water. Additionally, researchers will count trailers in the parking lots of marinas near areas open to bay scallop harvest.
- Surveys of scallopers
Surveying scallopers will help FWRI scientists understand how many people are able to enjoy the experience of scalloping in Florida. Reports by scallopers will also help biologists generate population models and identify long-term trends. Scientists will use shore-based surveys, which are conducted at the dock as people come back after a day of scalloping. They will also use online surveys to make public participation as easy as possible.
How will FWRI scientists know if these restoration efforts work to help enhance bay scallop populations in the Panhandle?
Researchers will need to continually monitor bay scallop populations within the Florida Panhandle to determine whether their restoration efforts are succeeding. They will monitor both adult and juvenile bay scallops in the targeted restoration regions using two different methods. To check on the status of adult bay scallop populations, researchers conduct annual swimming surveys in the seagrass areas in which bay scallops are typically found. They will use the same methods described in the "Population Monitoring" to determine the abundance, distribution, and resilience of bay scallop populations in the restoration areas. Juvenile scallops will be monitored monthly using the settlement collectors described in the "Juvenile Monitoring". This will enable scientists to measure recruitment rates and the health of bay scallop populations.


Dogs kill swans more often than swans kill dogs, experts say
Interfering with swans during nesting season is a criminal offence
Swans are fiercely protective parents and they see a dog as a predator
Every year there are several reports of swans being killed by dogs - but it is virtually unheard of for a swan to kill a dog, according to Birdwatch Ireland.
In the aftermath of an incident in Bushy Park on Saturday, in which a dog was killed by a swan, experts have moved to reassure the public that not only are such attacks highly improbable, they only happen when there is a perceived threat to young cygnets.
In the incident at the weekend, a cocker spaniel was swimming in the duck pond in Bushy Park, Terenure near a group of swans and cygnets when an adult swan broke away and attacked the dog, killing it.
"[Swans] are fiercely protective parents and they see a dog as a predator," explained Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland.
"It's important that swans are given peace and quiet around the nesting season (which occurs during the summer months)."
In Ireland the most common swan type is the Mute swan, which are largely well accustomed to humans, whom they associate with food. By comparison the migrant Whooper and Bewick's swans are unlikely to interact.
Male Mutes grow up to 20 kilograms in size, about as large as possible for a flying bird, and they can strike out with their wings. Before doing so, however, they will hiss a warning to steer clear, generally in defence of their cygnets or nests.
Mr Hatch said his organisation receives about four to five reports every summer of swans being killed by dogs but he has never heard of it happening the other way round.
Measured response
Not only are swans a protected species, but it is a criminal offence under the Wildlife Act to interfere with them during the nesting season.
Eric Dempsey, bird expert and author, said a measured response is required to Saturday's attack - both to alert the public to the fact young cygnets are in the water, and to ward off any extreme reaction.
Although swan attacks, similar to those of seagulls, make headlines when they occur, they are considered extremely rare and are an aspect of natural protective behaviour.
"A swan would see a dog as a perceived threat, as a predator. Any animal will protect their babies," said Mr Dempsey. Dogs, experts say, should be kept out of the water during the summer months if swans are in the area.
Mr Dempsey stressed the birds are defensive, not aggressive, and will readily lead their young to humans in order to receive food. Any approach to their nest, however, can provoke a response.
A blow from a swan's wing is similar to getting slapped, said Mr Dempsey, who has himself been on the receiving end while working with the birds.
"There is a myth that swans will break your arm - I have never met or heard of a person who had their arm broken by a swan."
Attacks are rare, at least in terms of public reporting, but when cases do emerge they capture the public interest and are widely reported.
In 2001, 71-year-old Mary Ryan from Dublin lost her compensation claim against the State when she was beaten to the ground and battered by a swan in the Phoenix Park. She broke her wrist in the incident.
Ms Ryan said that having fed the swan, she heard a fluttering of wings behind her. "When I turned around I couldn't believe what I was seeing. He was coming for me. He knocked me to the ground," she said. "He continued to aggressively beat my legs and tried to peck me in the head."
In a case in the US in 2012, Anthony Hensley (37) drowned in Chicago after being knocked from his kayak by a swan, which then stopped him swimming ashore.
"It [WAS] presumably a male swan and it's presumably paired, and it's set up home for the spring," Chris Perrins, a retired Oxford ornithologist, told the BBC at the time. "It's going to defend that territory."
In 2014 there were reports of a swan, subsequently named Asbo, attacking boats and flying directly at humans on the River Cam in Cambridge.
However, despite the potential for such behaviour, Dr Michael Brooke of the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge said the birds pose "no danger at all" to adult humans.
"I suppose it could be an issue for elderly people or a two-year old, but if you see your child in danger you can just pick them up and walk away," he said.
"People think of them as intimidating because they have a wide wingspan, but then some people are intimidated by spiders in the bath."


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Strong and consistent communication between key players of the Buyer and Seller is ideal to create an environment conducive to a business sale. Both buyer and seller have resources tied up to make the deal happen. So when miscommunication or lack of communication jeopardizes a deal, it can hurt both sides. Let me break down why communication is key when buying a company.
When negotiating the purchase of a company, keep communication on point by designating one person or team to coordinate and communicate. Otherwise you end up with Thanksgiving at my house: too many cooks in the kitchen, pandemonium, and an overcooked bird. Instead designate point people to keep the line of communication consistent. There are countless recipes to cook a turkey and you can get countless responses when you are cooking with too many people.
Identify and empower the folks who can orchestrate the sale. Their job will be to keep egos in check, coordinate financing requirements, apply for third party/governmental approval, and take steps to integrate the transition. Keeping communication open will give you something to be thankful for at the end of the sale.


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submarine gap, also called Abyssal Gap, steep-sided furrow that cuts transversely across a ridge or rise; such a passageway has a steeper slope than either of the two abyssal plains it connects. Grooves known as interplain channels exist in many submarine gaps; the sediments in these channels are continuously graded. The graded sediments, in conjunction with the gradient and the furrowed topography of the gaps, suggest that turbidity currents flow through the gaps, from the higher abyssal plain to the lower. Turbidity currents transport and differentially deposit sedimentary material, while eroding the interplain channels.
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How to Care for Crocodile Skin Leather Goods
Crocodile goods are very famous as well as expensive. These goods are costly because of fine quality crocodile leather. Different things are made with this high-priced leather-like, shoes, bags, coats and violet etc. These things come with great responsibility because it is very easy to buy and wear them but on the other hand, very difficult to save them. Here are some ways to safe these products for a long time.
1. Avoid from the direct sun:
The leather of crocodile is very fine and also transformed in many ways. So after made it as a final product, it became finer and dry. If you put this product to direct sunlight then it becomes dry out. Heat will cause damage and also a loss of natural sheen. So avoid direct heat and put these things in a closet to keep them dry and good.
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2. Keep safe from rain and water:
Some leathers are able to absorb the water but others are not. If this leather absorbs water, in that case, your product could be damaged. So, avoid unnecessary water usage on it. While washing your product use excess water. The better way is to use your thing and then put it back without washing. Use a dry cloth for rubbing the surface. Also, spray and creams are coming along with these products so use them only. The skin of crocodile is already moisture so any water can cause to damage the product.
3. Keep away from harsh chemicals:
Do not use the chemical to wash these products. Use chemicals that are written in the catalog of these leather products. Do not spray any kind of perfume on it. Especially when you are wearing a jacket, take care of it while eating.
4. Do not scratch the surface:
If you get some dirt or stain on it, do not scratch it because it causes breaks in the leather and it cannot be repaired. So only clean the main area and use conditioner and let it dry.
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5. Avoid folding and pressing opposite to its real shape:
For a longer use of crocodile leather pieces, for example, if you have a leather jacket, avoid folding it tightly. Because first of all, crocodile skin is caiman skin and it has calcium stores in it that makes crocodile skin more rigid. If you start folding the skin tightly then it comes to at points where not need to be folded then it might cause damage. And the result could be more horrible like unsightly cracks or wrinkle marks.
By all means, when the client gets his custom-made crocodile skin product, he became responsible to take care of it. With the proper care of crocodile skin products, it should stay beautiful and fresh. These are always ready for use even for many years. We are sharing these general care tips and these tips are more important for the crocodile leather products. With this, you can help to extend the useful life of expensive and exotic leather goods. These tips keep the clients satisfied and coming back for more goods.


Fun With Silly Verbal Tumours: Rhopalic Sentences
by Rudi Seitz
What is a rhopalic sentence?
In a rhopalic sentence each word is one letter or one syllable longer than the previous word. Example: I am now very happy.
Can you write a rhopalic headline?
On Dec. 7, 2009,, announced a contest to write a rhopalic news headline. This was my submission:
Rhopalic Sentences Infiltrate Plainspoken Conversation: Contamination Uncontrollable!
Can you resolve a rhopalic quandary?
From wordsmith, rhopalic made its way into Quadrivial Quandary. Participants attempted to use rhopalic in a sentence along with nimrod, animadversion, and fatuous. Some participants took on the further challenge of making their sentence, or a part of it, rhopalic. See Bud Myte's entry and Sensil's entry. Can you resolve the quandary in another way? Mail entries to rudi at quadrivialquandary and I'll post them here.
Can you parse Borgmann's classic rhopalics?
In searching for examples of rhopalic sentences, I came across these two by the late Dmitri Borgmann, posted by commenters at the dictionary site Wordnik and elsewhere on the web:
I do not know where family doctors acquired illegibly perplexing handwriting; nevertheless, extraordinary pharmaceutical intellectuality, counterbalancing indecipherability, transcendentalises intercommunications' incomprehensibleness!
I am not very happy acting pleased whenever prominent scientists overmagnify intellectual enlightenment, stoutheartedly outvociferating ultrareactionary retrogressionists, characteristically unsupernaturalizing transubstantiatively philosophicoreligious incomprehensiblenesses anthropomorphologically. Pathologicopsychological!
Is this the first rhopalic duel ever written?
After I wrote my own Quandary resolution for 12/9/2009, I tried to see if I could make it part of a rhopalic duel, a flyting of sorts... between a caveman and a schoolteacher. Here's what I came up with:
I do not like these greedy phrases, rhopalic fashioned, tirelessly snowballing, accumulating incrementally sesquipedalian overindulgences, circumlocutional complexifications, pseudo-aristocratic self-aggrandizements, psychopathalogically over-intellectualizing incomprehensiblenesses; hyperpolysyllabicomania!
O sh, you stay quiet, nimrod; fatuous rhopalic sentences, enunciated, precipitate disapproving schoolmarmish animadversions, instantaneously counterattacking counterproductive pseudo-intellectual intercommunications anti-insurrectionally!
Non-rhopalic synopsis of the above:
A caveman and a schoolteacher are sparring verbally. The caveman complains about rhopalic sentences. He doesn't like them. He calls them overindulgent and confusing. But the schoolteacher is not amused: she thinks the caveman is a hypocrite, since in complaining about rhopalic sentences, he has uttered a long one of his own. The schoolteacher warns him that perpetuating the vice of rhopalic sentences will only precipitate her criticisms. In fact, she'll wage an immediate counterattack against his rhopalic insurrection. But it's too late, she's been infected by the virus of rhopalicism, and her warning is itself rhopalic!
How does a rhopalic duel look?
Can a rhopalic addiction be broken?
When I realized I needed to quit writing rhopalic sentences, I put down some parting thoughts:
I am mad, sick, livid, seeing certain rhopalic sentences everywhere promulgated, licentuously redistributed, earsplittingly tintinnabulated, conversationally intercommunicated -- undiscriminatingly, exhibitionistically, overenthusiastically, obsessive-compulsively! Pseudocomprehensiblity, hypersensationalization!
Finally, I typed the "E," in...
END. Over. Finis. Expiry. Closing. Terminus. Cessation. Conclusion. Adjournment. Consummation. Extinguishing. Relinquishment. Discontinuation. Hasta-la-vista-baby!
Can you write a rhopalic sentence, or better yet a rhopalic dialogue?
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The course covers several electrical design aspects of transmission line to ensure acceptable reliability, safety and code compliance for transmission facilities. Topics: Introduction to electrical aspects, rules and requirements, design criteria & voltage levels, conductor selection & ratings, design clearances with reference to National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), insulation design, lightning and insulators contamination, EMF fields, corona, induction coordination, grounding requirements for transmission lines, grounding measurement methods and upgrading of transmission lines.
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smooth ride to Juneau:
RAP maps wind shear and turbulence at isolated airport
That ubiquitous air travel safety announcement about fastening
seatbelts and placing seats in their upright positions has a special meaning
when it comes to flying into Juneau International Airport. The local wind
shear and turbulence are notorious because the mountains that tightly
encircle the airport produce a complex wind-flow pattern that literally
rattles passengers who travel in and out of Alaskas small capital
Two airplanesa University of Wyoming King Air
and an Alaska Airlines 737-400gather data on RAPs prototype
As the project manager for the FAA-sponsored Juneau Wind Project, Bob
Barron of the Research Applications Program hopes to give travelers a
smoother, safer ride.
Bob and his colleagues are developing a prototype warning system that
issues up-to-the-minute alerts about wind shear and turbulence to air
traffic controllers, airline dispatchers, and pilots. The goal is to warn
pilots in time to prevent injuries to passengers and crew. RAP designed
a similar system thats operating at Hong Kongs Chek Lap Kok
Its great that NCAR can use its scientific and technical
expertise to contribute to society on this day-to-day operational level,
RAPs Bob Barron and Deirdre Garvey.
The RAP team used anemometers and wind profilers to set up the Juneau
warning system. The devices use vector mathematics to create a comprehensive
picture of surrounding winds and to determine the danger these winds pose
to airplanes and passengers.
A wind profiler is an upward-looking radar that can measure turbulence,
wind speed, and wind direction. It gives researchers a profile of horizontal
winds and turbulence at 60-meter (200-foot) increments up to about 2.5
kilometers (1.5 miles). An anemometer also measures wind speed and wind
direction, but its measurements are at a single point near the ground.
The team placed the anemometers and wind profilers at a variety of locations
ranging from the airports runways to the surrounding mountains.
Many sites were chosen for their proximity to flight paths, while others
were placed upstream to monitor incoming air before it reaches the airport.
RAP is working with the Atmospheric Technology Division to locate and
operate the instruments. From 1996 to 1997, ATD collected wind data for
several months to explore wind patterns and ultimately determine the best
locations for the wind profilers in Juneau. ATDs Steve Cohn has
helped ensure the accuracy and proper functioning of the Juneau wind profilers,
analyzing data with RAPs Steve Mueller, Andrew Weekley, Cory Morse,
and Kent Goodrich.
By boat or plane
Despite a population of barely more than 30,000, Juneau has a busy airport.
This is because, unlike Rome, no roads lead to Juneau. The only ways in
or out are by boat or plane. From apples to zucchini, supplies travel
through the airport along with people.
This high volume of traffic, coupled with unusually dangerous winds,
brought Juneau International Airport to the attention of the FAA. The
area has two major airflows: a warm south to southeast wind from the Gulf
of Alaska and a north to northeast wind bringing cold air from the interior.
Under certain wind conditions, the only way to fly out of Juneau is by
making a slow, 180-degree turn just after takeoff while turbulent winds
coming over the mountains buffet the aircraft.
For several years, RAP has worked with the FAA, Alaska Airlines, the
Univeristy of North Dakota, the University of Oklahoma, and the University
of Wyoming to collect data in Juneau. In 1998, 2000, and 2002, RAP and
university staffers traveled to Juneau to collect wind data that have
been used to build and refine the warning system. This past winter, two
airplanes, the University of Wyomings King Air and a larger Alaska
Airlines Boeing 737-400, gathered data to fine-tune the prototype system.
The planes were used to correlate ground-system readings with actual
data from the planes. For further accuracy, the Doppler on Wheelsa
truckborne radar owned jointly by NCAR and the University of Oklahoma
that measures radial wind speedconfirmed the data.
With the cold winter weather and rough traveling conditions in Juneau,
Bob jokes that a lot of people have suffered on the project. But everyone
involved understands that the focus of the new system is safety. Turbulence
is a major concern for the airlines. In one serious incident in Juneau,
a 737 departing the airport fully loaded with passengers encountered a
wind hazard and rolled over more than 90 degrees. Fortunately in this
case, the pilots were able to get the airplane back upright just a few
hundred feet above the ground and complete their departure. The Juneau
warning system is designed to provide alerts that will allow pilots to
avoid these types of hazardous areas.
It will also help airlines save money. Turbulence costs U.S. airlines
an estimated $100 million each year in injuries and operational disruptions
such as delays and rerouting. In Juneau, high winds can last from 2 to
72 hours, and wind information can help airlines adjust their routes and
schedules to optimize usage of the airport.
The warning system features sophisticated technology. The wind
profilers have two computers, explains RAPs Deirdre Garvey.
One is part of the profiler and the other is a Debian Linux computer
running the RAP algorithms. The anemometers and wind profilers transmit
data to a central location at the airport, where final data analysis is
performed. There is also a wind information system in Juneau running a
set of RAP algorithms and sending the data to various remote locations
in Juneau. Despite all this technology, in the end, it is up to the pilot
to decide how to respond to the warnings.
RAP hopes to have the prototype completed and handed over to the FAA
by 2004. The FAA will then modify the system to fit its long-term needs.
In the meantime, RAP staffers will continue to refine the prototype alert
system and check it for accuracy.
Until the warning system is up and running, people will be sure to remember
to pull their seat belts tight on their next trip to Juneau. Bob sighs,
NCAR never seems to send me to a place where the weather is nice.
Before the Juneau project, RAP built a similar warning system at Hong
Kongs Chek Lap Kok Airport (above in an artists illustration),
which is scheduled to be completed as shown in 2040. Without this warning
system, called the Windshear and Turbulence Warning System (WTWS), research
showed that one in 700 flights would encounter severe wind shear and one
in 2,500 would encounter severe turbulence. With the WTWS system installed,
unexpected windshear and turbulence are rarely encountered. The WTWS is
equipped with a suite of wind shear and turbulence detection algorithms.
It processes data from anemometers and a terminal Doppler weather radar.
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Lally wins prestigious ballooning award
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Visit "Granby Then and Now" created by Mr. Brown's Third Grade Class from a Windows on History grant from the Teaching American History program through the Hampshire Educational Collaborative.
Granby Town History
The Town of Granby is a rural suburban town on the outskirts of the Holyoke metropolitan area. Settled around 1727, the town is dominated in the north by the Holyoke range of hills and has a rugged terrain which hampered agricultural development as the limited water resources hampered industrial development. However, despite these obstacles, settlers developed farms and some limited industries which made up the town's economic foundation. They grew grains, turnips, pumpkins and hops, and small distilleries were open by 1812 using the surplus grain produced. Dairy farming, making buttons and palm leaf hats followed these in economic importance in the 19th century. However, by 1875, local industry was gone and agriculture, primarily dairy farming, was the staple in Granby. The town still retains the huge, well-known milk bottle which houses a dairy bar. Granby retains its original meeting house green and the period character that this section of town gives it as well as a fine neoclassical library and a good stock of Greek revival houses.
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What Do Stars Mean in Dreams?
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The beauty and mystery of night's ancient shining lights punching through night's black velvet have inspired heads to crane for a better view of their glowing glory for as long as human eyes began peering past the black of night.
Stars captivate, they entice, they inspire wonder in people the world over every single night.
But do stars have the same allure when they appear as dream symbols?
Dreams about stars are often inspirational.
Dreams about stars are often inspirational.
Inspiration in Star Dreams
Throughout human history, stars have been connected with guidance.
Today, when one looks to the stars for guidance, the direction sought is normally of the spiritual variety.
However, prior to the development of GPS, radar, and other navigational aids, the guidance the stars provided was practical and literal.
Sailors looked up at the heavens, not down into darkened waters, to safely sail through the seas at nighttime.
Even today, the pole star is relied upon as a directional aid, a way of giving guidance in the sun's dark absence, pointing the northern way to all lost or alone in the dark.
Campers and hikers, who prefer an electronics-free nature experience, know that can rely on the current lodestar, Polaris, to guide them just as well as the smart phone packed away in the bedroom bureau.
Similar to their waking life physical counterparts, star dreams can function as a way to light up the depths of the unconscious, shining light on some of its content so the dreamer may be enlightened with more self-awareness in order to come closer to achieving individuation.
In the Nativity narrative, the Magi were guided to the Christ child they were seeking via a celestial event.
The point here is not to debate the merits of the Nativity narrative nor to argue over the likelihood that any celestial event occurred. The point to adding the Nativity narrative and Magi story to an article on star dream symbolism is to reveal how ingrained the story is in the psyche.
When one hears the word "nativity" or "Magi," it is more than highly likely that an image of a mother, a father, and a child basking beneath the warm glow of a supernal star will come to mind for many people. The image is an archetypal snapshot, a symbolic scene of contentment and fulfillment.
There are no hardships in the story of the Magi's Journey, there is nary a fearful moment; nor a single hair is raised the entire trip. A guiding star was promised, a guiding star delivered.
With such a story and image firmly rooted in Western minds, when stars appear in dreams, they may elicit emotions of comfort and joy. They may impart a feeling to the dreamer that he is being guided or led to a place he felt he could not go alone, that he is safe, and that waking life difficulties will some to a peaceful end.
Similarly, if one has been attempting to make a decision regarding a personal matter or if one has already made such a decision, a dream star may encourage the dreamer, appearing as a confirmation in dream time that one is walking right in one's awake time.
Which Culture Produced the First Astronomers?
Perhaps it was the Greeks or Romans, the cultures who gave us the mythologies from which modern star names are derived.
Maybe the first astronomers lived in Chaldean or Babylonian temples, carefully crafting calendars that predicted every eclipse with amazing accuracy.
However remarkable those culture's contributions, history suggest the Land Down Under most likely produced the first ancient astronomers-- the Australian Aborigines.
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The Divine in Star Dreams
As members of the empyrean sphere, stars are often associated with the Divine.
In Greek mythology, those mortals who curried favor with Mount Olympus's VIPs were often placed in the heavens as a reward for work well done--their home in the heavens granted those mortals a sort of divine dispensation allowing them a form of immortality.
The Australian Aborigines tell Dreamtime stories about a heavenly canoe that descends to earth to ferry the dead to their new, celestial digs.
Dreams of starry, starry nights like the one in Vincent Van Gogh's famous painting of the stars over the Rhone, can, therefore, indicate that one feels in touch or in communication with the divine.
One may be experiencing an awareness of life that extends beyond one's self, beyond one's daily activities and interpersonal relationships, life unlimited by boundaries because life is both boundary and boundlessness together existing as a single unit.
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Star Dreams as Longing for the Divine
Being aware of life as more than the one which one is living may be giving the dreamer a feeling of comfort, love, and liberation--feelings finding symbolic expression in star light shining in the mind during slumber.
Attempts to fly to the stars can indicate a desire to touch the divine, to experience it first hand.
This need to contact the divine can mean that the dreamer feels she needs divine aid or guidance similar to that provided to the Magi.
Alternatively, attempted star flight can also point toward attempts to run from one's waking life or an urge to engage in escapism.
Communication is a process requiring both action and reception.
One party imparts information meant for reception by the other party involved in the process.
The two parties take on both roles at different times while they communicate--one sends, one receives, they switch and sender becomes receiver and vice versa.
This seems like an obvious point, but all too often the most obvious aspects are also the most overlooked.
This is especially true when communication with the divine is contemplated.
Instead of remembering that communication also involves listening, one simply talks at the divine.
One calls out to the divine, not for actual conversation and communion, but for the purpose of delivering one's wish list or list of demands and complaints.
While stars in a dream may be articulating a desire for divine communication, it may be helpful to consider exactly what it one is longing for.
Does communication mean talking at the divine? Does communication mean using the divine as a cure all or crutch?
While the dreamer may believe that it is she longing for the divine, it may very well be that what the dreamer is actually perceiving is the divine's longing for the dreamer.
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Wish Upon a Star
The symbolism of stars includes an association with the divine and this in turn would be reason enough for them to have a firm foundation in both the conscious and unconscious as symbols of promise and hope.
With their home in the heavens, next door to the place where the divine's palace is supposedly perched, stars may seem the perfect place to pin one's wishes.
Since stars seem to communicate for the divine at times, they may also have the ability to communicate to the divine at times,
Another reason for wishing upon a star is because while a belief in the stars' connection with the divine itself may be little more than magical thinking, there is no doubt that stars deliver on promises every night all over the world.
As the sun sinks in the sky, eyeing the horizon, it begins greedily gathering its rays to itself with little thought or concern for those left behind without its lustrous light.
But before the dark of night can completely consume both heaven and earth, one light, then two, then countless others answer the dark's challenge with a promise--that some light form will always shine on the earth's face.
It is easy to see why stars are symbols of hope--they never fail to appear after the sun exits the stage. They not only light the night but they prove that the dark's only true power lies in its ability to more readily reveal the light.
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© 2012 Aisling Ireland
mystery.. on April 13, 2015:
according to bible John 14;6 Jesus said, i am the WAy the Truth and the LIFE no one comes to the father except through me..
for the bible says, it is better to believe than to have nothing..
for Jesus is coming....soon, better to prepare ourself..everyone..
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Aisling Ireland (author) from Bolingbroke, GA on December 10, 2012:
The subconscious is associated more with Freudian analysis than Jungian. Jung normally refers to what I believe you are referring as the unconscious.
Jung's theory on cognitive processes, the functions of perception and judgement, have to do with how one processes the information one receives from the external world, so one would definitely be having the experience. The cognitive processes are the basis for the Myers-Brigg assessment.
I am guessing, and this is only a guess, that perhaps you are feeling a bit of incredulity at his theories regarding the archetypes? If so, then it seems that there really isn't a question I can answer.
Jungian psychology is like any other philosophy, one reads it, deems it worthy, or tosses it aside as nonsense. If one finds the concepts worthless and absurd, that is completely acceptable. Again, what works for one person will not work for another.
But if, (and again, I am basing this answer on my perception which is in no way rooted in fact), you are expressing incredulity over my own subscription to Jung's ideas and concepts and are demeaning my experience, then there really isn't a question. Rather, a statement regarding my ability to find meaning in something that is meaningless


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Managing for Outcomes
People and organisations involved in fishing generally share our goal of sustainable fisheries. We want the best value from our fisheries resources, while keeping the aquatic ecosystem strong and healthy. For this, we need a credible and effective management system.
The Ministry of Fisheries uses statements of desired outcomes to guide its activities. These describe what we want to achieve and how it will be achieved, using incentives, management measures, and fisheries services.
Statements of outcomes start wide in scope, but become more specific when describing particular measures, services or activities. The results that must be produced by both fishers and managers to achieve the outcomes will be clearly defined.
Managing for fisheries outcomes consists of the following parts:
- Outcomes – desired results across fisheries.
- Standards – required levels of performance.
- Objectives – desired results for a specific fishery.
- Rules – Strategies – Interventions – management measures to meet standards and achieve objectives.
- Services – management activities to enable rules to be complied with.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
These provide a clear basis for interacting with tangata whenua and stakeholders on proposed management of fisheries. They also provide a basis for monitoring and evaluating what is delivered both in respect of outcomes and implementation. The last four parts listed above will be contained in fisheries plans.
The basic features of the outcomes model are set out in the following diagram.