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Rainbow Six Siege's new Dev Blog reveals upcoming changes in the Ranked system
Rainbow Six Siege has published a new Dev Blog, discussing the changes planned for the Ranked System. In the past, the Ranked System was a pure skill system in which there was only one value, the MMR, used for Skill and Rank. As part of an update to the Ranked System, MMR will be separated into Skill and Rank. The Player's Skill will be a hidden value used for matchmaking that indicates a player's ability to win a game. Meanwhile, Rank will be used for climbing the competitive ladder.
🏆 The ranked system received an overhaul in Operation Solar Raid.
👀 Check out our new Dev Blog to learn more about how Skill and Rank work with the arrival of Ranked 2.0!
— Rainbow Six Siege (@Rainbow6Game) December 8, 2022
With this new Ranked system, the updating of a player's Skill has not changed, and so the Skill is updated based entirely on the result of the match. If this outcome is unexpected, the Skill updates will be more considerable, and vice-versa. In addition, the updates will be smaller the more accurate the evaluation of the player's Skill.
The rank will be updated after each match using RANK POINTS. The amount of RP a player earns or loses after each match is related to the difference between their Skill and Rank. In addition, a new Rank named "Emerald" will be created between Platinum and Diamond to soften the advancement between the highest tiers of the ladder.
When players earn enough RP at the end of a match for Ranking Up, they will advance to the next level, which consists of 100 RP each. Meanwhile, Rainbow Six Siege also implemented a new Demotion Shield feature that prevents players from being demoted when they lose a battle with a resulting RP below 0. Previously, players would be demoted to the previous division or level when their RP is below 0. This will only happen if participants have more than 0 RP at the start of the match. If a player with 0 RP loses a match with 0 RP, they will rank down normally.
Rainbow Six Siege will also be removing the placement matches since they will no longer reset player Skill every season and these have not been operating as planned in the earlier versions of Ranked. Removing the skill reset will guarantee that the Matchmaking quality of games does not degrade at the beginning of the season, since the player's Skill level has already been predetermined and they will be matched with opponents of a similar level. What will be resetting is the player Rank every season, and at the start, all players will be placed in Copper 5 and climb up from there.
Rainbow Six Siege will also be removing the Squad MMR Restriction. This was implemented before to prevent some exploits in the system. However, with the new Ranked system, different measures are now running on the backend to prevent those exploits without compromising players' ability to play with their friends.
Rainbow Six Siege intends to bring this update in hopes that the Ranked experience will now be a smoother progression toward the player's objective. Learn more about the Ranked system change on the Rainbow Six Siege Dev Blog on Steam.
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Kate Winslet wants to be honest about career regrets
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 September 2020
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'Titanic' actress Kate Winslet wants to be ''up front'' and open about her regrets over working with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski.
Kate Winslet wants to be ''up front'' about her regrets.
The 44-year-old actress has opened up after recently admitting to Vanity Fair she wishes she hadn't worked with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski, and she insisted people should be allowed to address their past.
She told Variety: ''We learn, we grow, we change. I think we should all be allowed to say, 'Look, I shouldn't have done that,' you know?
''And I think this is a huge, seismic time for all of us, where we're aware of how many planes we take, for example, or things we have done in the past -- or would go back and wish to do differently.
''And I just want to lead with a bit of integrity, and to just be up front and say, 'You know what? I probably shouldn't have done that.'
''And so what I said in that Vanity Fair piece is really true, you know: I do regret it. I do regret it.''
Last week, Kate insisted it is ''f****** disgraceful'' that the pair have continued to be held in ''such high regard'' despite Allen being accused of sexual abuse by his daughter and Polanski being convicted of the statutory rape of a 13 year old.
Now, she has explained when she decided she made a mistake working with Allen.
She said: ''To be completely honest, I think as soon as I was doing press for [2017's] 'Wonder Wheel,' it just made me crashingly aware that perhaps I shouldn't have done this.
''But what was remarkable to me is that these are individuals who have been feted and praised and patted on the back for decades in this industry.
''And so by and large, it was presented to actors that these were people who it was OK to work with. But now, of course, I feel I can just say 'I shouldn't have done.'
''That may well have been the case. But I shouldn't have done. And so there you go.''
Despite her past praise for the directors and her ''extraordinary working experience'' with them both, Kate hinted in 2018 that she now regretted their films.
She said in 2018: ''As women around the world and from all walks of life marched last weekend, once again joining together to speak out about harassment, exploitation and abuse, I realised that I wouldn't be able to stand here this evening and keep to myself some bitter regrets that I have at poor decisions to work with individuals with whom I wish I had not.''
Allen has repeatedly denied the allegations against him, while Polanski pleaded guilty to statutory rape in 1977 as part of a plea deal but then fled the US before he was sentenced.
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Stack and un-stack the cups by typing the keyboard characters on them. Children should try to use the home row ASDF JKL; while playing.
There are four levels to play, each divided into three stages. Start by learning the home row keys. Each stage builds on previous lessons.
Type the letters that are on the ghosts before they get too close! If the ghosts get too close the game is over!
See if you can rebuild the keyboard when all the keys fall off!
Stop the aliens before they reach Earth! Correctly type the letters, numbers and punctuation marks to eliminate the aliens before they land!
Practicing typing and keyboard skills by typing simple words before the race is done.
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The Lowdown on Transcriptional Reporters
Oct 1, 2018 | Trends
Gene reporter assays have contributed hugely to our understanding of how genes are regulated during growth and development, for example, through the study of spatiotemporal gene expression patterns, as well as how gene expression is regulated by transcription factors, gene regulatory elements (so-called cis-acting elements), and exogenous regulators (trans-acting factors). Besides investigating gene regulation, gene reporter assays are also useful in transfection experiments, both to optimize and standardize transfection efficiencies and to screen transfected cells in routine workflows.
What Happens in a Reporter Gene Assay?
In any reporter gene assay the activity of a reporter gene is measured under a given set of conditions, for example, over a time course, in the presence of drugs, or under varied environmental conditions.
A typical reporter gene assay setup is as follows:
A reporter gene is fused with a target regulatory DNA sequence in an appropriate expression vector.
The recombinant vector is then transfected into the cell type of choice.
The reporter gene is transcribed and translated by the transfected cells, and depending on the actual reporter gene used, its activity may be detected directly or indirectly through the ability of its encoded protein to convert a substrate to a detectable product. The latter scenario is illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Illustration of typical reporter gene assay. Reporter gene is fused to the promoter of the gene of interest. When the promoter is on, the reporter gene is transcribed and translated into an enzyme that reacts with a substrate to product a detectable product.
What Makes For a Good Reporter Gene?
It should encode a protein whose activity can be easily detected with high sensitivity over any endogenous gene activity. Ideally, the reporter gene is not expressed endogenously at all.
The signal generated by the reporter gene product should have a broad linear detection range for maximum utility and quantitative results. The assay should produce reproducible results.
The presence and expression of the reporter gene should not affect the general health and physiology of the transfected cells.
What Can You Do with Reporter Gene Assays?
As alluded to above, reporter gene assays have revolutionized the way we study gene regulation, and the broad choice of assay formats available means that these assays can be used in diverse species, encompassing plants, animals and microbes. Let's look at a few common situations where a reporter gene assay might advance or simplify your research.
Functional Characterization of a Transcription Factor
Transcription factors are trans-acting regulatory factors which bind specifically to enhancer regions of DNA upon receiving an appropriate cellular signal, which ultimately results in an increase or decrease in the expression of certain target genes. Transcription factors play pivotal roles in signal transduction processes, but they exert multiple downstream effects and thus may be difficult to study without some kind of easily measurable output signal.
Without a reporter system to study a transcription factor, one would need to go through the cumbersome process of isolating cellular RNA, performing reverse transcription (RT) to cDNA and running RT-PCR to monitor target gene expression every time an experimental condition was altered. The use of reporter gene assays greatly speeds up this workflow since one can simply clone the reporter gene downstream of the regulatory DNA sequence in a vector, and then transfect this vector into the cell type in which the target transcription factor is under investigation.
The advantage of using a reporter assay to study a transcription factor is that you quantify the activity of the protein that results from target gene expression, which may be more biologically relevant than studying target gene mRNA levels. However, reporter assays are not suitable if information about mRNA turnover is desired. As a side note, one can also use reporter assays to simply study the expression patterns of gene(s) of interest, without necessarily considering the involvement of particular transcription factors.
Characterization of Gene Promoters and Enhancers
Here, a reporter gene is cloned either downstream of a promoter or an enhancer under investigation, and the resulting construct is transfected into cells. High or low expression of the reporter gene(s) indicates that the promoter or enhancer under investigation is strong or weak, respectively. Reporter assays that investigate the strength of promoters and enhancers may be used as part of a larger workflow to understand complex gene regulatory networks.
Screening for Transfected Cells and Measuring Transfection Efficiency
A transfection assay to screen for or detect transfected cells may be used as an alternative to traditional selectable markers. While selectable markers, which are most often antibiotic resistance genes, allow transfected cells to grow in the presence of some exogenously applied agent and can thus be used to identify transfected cells, they lack quantitative value.
To measure the transfection efficiency of any plasmid into (usually) eukaryotic cells, a reporter gene e.g., green fluorescent protein, is cloned downstream of a constitutive promoter in a plasmid, and the resulting construct is then co-transfected along with the experimental plasmid. Expression of the reporter protein can be detected in several ways, most commonly by flow cytometry, and its quantification may be used as a measure of transfection efficiency.
Many Reporter Gene Assays To Choose From
Fortunately, there are several reporter gene assay setups to choose from. Which one is right for you will depend on your experimental goal i.e. are you studying gene regulation or do you just want to measure transfection efficiency?, as well as the organism and cell type, type of result sought (spatial or temporal), and the preferred detection method (histochemical staining, scintillation counters, spectrometry, fluorimetry or luminometry).
The table below provides an overview of the most widely used reporter gene assays.
Reporter Description Uses
Green fluorescent protein (GFP) Cells that express GFP glow fluorescent green under a UV light.
Yellow (YFP) and red (RFP) versions are also available, allowing the investigation of multiple genes at once. Commonly used to measure gene expression and study gene regulation.
Note: A specialized microscope is required to see individual cells, while individual cells can be counted by flow cytometry (this is often used to monitor transfection efficiency).
The encoding gene is most often from the firefly species Photinus pyralis, although genes from other firefly species may also be used The luciferase enzyme reacts with a substrate (usually luciferin) to produce yellow-green or blue light, depending on the luciferase gene. Since light excitation is not needed for luciferase bioluminescence, auto fluorescence is minimal and the fluorescence signal detected is virtually background-free.
This assay may be more time-consuming than the GFP assay, because one needs to collect the transfected cells, lyse them to release the proteins, add luciferin, and then measure the luciferase activity using a luminometer. Despite this fact, luciferase assays are often favored over GPF assays because of their extreme sensitivity, allowing one to detect even minute changes in gene expression. Widely used to measure gene expression and study gene regulation.
Species-dependent differences in light emission from luciferase enzymes make it possible to set up multiplex assays, using multiple luciferase reporters simultaneously to study several gene regulatory elements at once.
β-glucuronidase (GUS) Several assay formats available. GUS staining, a histochemical method, is the most widely used. Here, the GUS gene is fused with the promoter or regulatory element of interest. When expressed in the presence of certain exogenously added colorless or non-fluorescent substrates, GUS converts them into colored or fluorescent products that can be readily detected.
The GUS assay offers great flexibility with a choice of different GUS substrates available, suitable for different modes of detection – histochemical, spectrophotometric or fluorimetric. Histochemical detection provides an excellent method for analyzing single cells.
The drawback of the GUS assay is that the cells are killed in the process. It is often used to study gene regulation in plants.
lacZ (blue-white screen) The bacterial lacZ gene encodes a β-galactosidase enzyme. Active β-galactosidase is readily detectable upon the addition of certain chromogenic substrates, the most widely used is known as X-gal. β-galactosidase reacts with X-gal to produce an intense blue product that is easy to identify with the naked eye, and may be quantified spectrophotometrically. Widely used in cloning to identify transformed bacteria harboring recombinant plasmids. Insertion of 'foreign DNA' into the multiple cloning site of an expression plasmid interrupts the lacZ gene, thus inhibiting β-galactosidase production. Recombinant bacterial colonies therefore appear white while non-recombinant colonies appear blue.
Do you use reporter gene assays for a purpose that we haven't covered here? Or maybe you are using completely different reporter genes to the ones we mention? We would love to hear from you, so do drop us an email and share your experiences with us!
Stay tuned for our next article where we will look at fluorescent reporters with functionalities!
Article by Karen O'Hanlon Cohrt PhD. Contact Karen at karen@tempobioscience.com.
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Fire flares up again in South African parliament
A devastating fire that swept through South Africa's Houses of Parliament in Cape Town has reignited - hours after it was said to be under control.
Flames have been billowing from the building's roof. Firefighters are at the scene, trying to douse the blaze.
The fire first broke out on Sunday, totally destroying the National Assembly, or lower chamber. Police have arrested a suspect who will appear in court on Tuesday on charges of arson, housebreaking and theft.
Authorities had warned that flare-ups would be possible because of carpets and wooden floors in the building. In a statement, city officials said: "The void beneath the roof sheeting of the National Assembly is on fire."
On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa called the fire a "terrible and devastating event." He said the building's sprinkler system had not functioned properly, and praised firefighters for responding to the fire in minutes.
The parliament is not currently in session because of the holidays, and no-one was injured.
Government minister Patricia de Lille said that Sunday's fire had led to the complete burning down of the National Assembly chamber.
CCTV cameras were not being monitored at the time the fire started, she said. Other areas of the parliamentary complex - parts of which date back to 1884 - were also badly damaged.
Ms De Lille said it was still too hot for people to go inside the building to check the extent of the damage, but a drone was being used to assess the structure of the building until the temperatures can cool down. The building is home to thousands of treasures including historic books, photographs and important works of art.
There is particular concern that the valuable Keiskamma Tapestry, which is 120m (394ft) long and documents South Africa's history, may have been damaged or destroyed. The Houses of Parliament in Cape Town are made up of three sections, with the oldest dating back to 1884.
The newer sections built in the 1920s and 1980s house the National Assembly. The government is based in Pretoria. On Sunday Mr Ramaphosa spoke of his sadness at "this destruction of the home of the country's democracy.
Parliament said that all efforts would be made to limit any disruption to its work. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the city's Council Chamber would be made available as an alternative place for parliament to meet.
It was the second fire at the parliament in under a year. In March there was a fire caused by an electrical fault. Last year, a fire ravaged part of the University of Cape Town's library, which was home to a unique collection of African archives.
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Standing Ovations
Tell me if you can, why do audiences give a standing ovation at almost every performance of a play or musical?
Growing up or growing inward?
Lately, I have been feeling nostalgic. What, Becca nostalgic? I know, I know, stop the presses. But what I'm missing isn't anything and everything, but one small, specific ability that seems to have disappeared from my everyday life. It's the ability to just drop by someone's house, unannounced, and spend time just chilling. Whether that be playing card games on the floor of the Ruth's with Jennie and Casey, or watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the Archer House crew, or even sitting on Paul's bed, reading an assignment while he's "studying" at the computer.
Free Will and an All-Knowing God
In discussions, I've often heard people claim that free will cannot exist in the same world as an omniscient God. This argument generally poses the question, "How we can truly make our own choices if it's already a given what choice we will make, as the presence of an omniscient God indicates?" If you have other thoughts about why an all-knowing God and free will cannot coexist, please comment below!
Should smoking be outlawed?
It's seem that more and more communities are forbidding smoking through various means—UNC Chapel Hill has decided that smoking will be banned within 100 ft. of university property.That means no one, not students, not professors, not staff, not visitors can smoke for the duration of the time that they remain on campus.This, of course, has been decided for the benefit of everyone's health, as medical studies have shown that nonsmokers do have a risk of developing lung cancer; Dana Reeves is the highest-profile example of this.
Now, I don't know how the university plans to enforce this, nor do I think it lawfully can be enforced, but regardless, I believe policies like these are intended to make smokers feel like criminals.They must lurk in the dark corners to nurse their habit—even smoking areas are forbidden on campus.I'm not a smoker but I think that it's ridiculous to try and legislate such laws against a legal vice.Until the day that cigarettes are contraband, doesn't it seem that such actions infringe on the bill of rights?
As the medical literature does prove that proximity to smoke can cause lung cancer, I would be in favor of forbidding it from entrances, buildings, etc.But UNC has a plethora of wide open spaces; I don't understand why smoking areas couldn't be allowed in the middle of them.Are people incapable of granting smokers a wide berth?There are plenty of paths to take to any building.
I also think it's insulting that the University's answer to concerns about the policy is to refer people to resources that help fight nicotine addiction.As in, the only possible reaction people could have is to try and quit, not try and fight for their rights.
What do you think?Am I overacting and such policies aren't really a big deal and are better for everyone?Or do such actions want to make you step to the window and scream that you're mad as hell as well?
The Death Penalty—Is it broke and can we fix it?
I'm against the death penalty, largely due to my Christian beliefs. I think that the act of taking another person's life is something that only God should be able to do. Who are we to decide that someone's life has fulfilled its divine purpose and can now be snuffed out? God can always turn around for good what the Devil intended for evil. This doesn't mean that I think murderers don't deserve to die. I do.
I went to a panel discussion on the death penalty a couple nights ago at UNC. It was mainly a discussion on if, regardless of whether the majority wants the death penalty as an option or not, we as humans can create a system that effectively levies and carries out that sentence. In the last decade, 124 death row inmates have been exonerated due to DNA evidence. That's 124 innocent people who would have been killed if we didn't have that field of science. And only a small portion of cases ever actually use DNA testing. I'm not comfortable with one single erroneous death because we insist on carrying out executions. It was argued at the panel, though, that the exonerations are in fact proof that our present system of appeals does work and afford the necessary checks and balances to make sure that only the guilty are being executed.
Often, people argue that it's better to execute than to spend taxpayers' money on keeping a murderer in prison for life. Thus far, studies are inconclusive on which costs more, death row and the system of necessary appeals and associated court costs or life in prison.
Jury decisions on when to sentence death vs. life in prison have been incredibly inconsistent. Racism is rampant in the sentencing of 1st degree murderers. If the victim is white, the murderer is three times as likely to be sentenced to death than for African American or Hispanic victims. Also, few people would argue that mass murderers and serial killers don't deserve to die, but at the same time, the vast majority of inmates on death row are there for the murder of one person. Of course, their victim's lives were invaluable but how can we call the system just when people who go on shooting sprees can get life while someone who murdered a girlfriend in a jealous rage might be killed? We could just decide that all 1st degree murderers should be executed, with life in prison never an option. Are you comfortable with that?
I was shocked to learn at the panel that most mainline protestant denominations and Catholicism have released official statements condemning the use of the death penalty, largely because their leaders don't believe we should take the risk of killing innocents for the sake of preserving the death penalty system. Growing up in a Pentecostal environment, I was taught that the death penalty was necessary as we are God's servants, meant to carry out His will on Earth. I later rejected this myself after being unable to reconcile "an eye for an eye" with "turn the other cheek." It was heartening to learn that so many Christian groups had made official statements in line with my own decision. It's nice not to feel alone!
Perhaps one of the most important considerations for me is that I doubt I would, if asked, be willing to carry out an execution. One of my favorite fantasy books, A Game of Thrones, starts out with one of the lords personally beheading a man he had sentenced to death. He tells his sons that any man who's willing to punish behavior with death must be willing to strike the blow himself. By accepting our system as is and allowing the death penalty, we as a society are saying yes, this or that person must die, but would we actually go through with it if we had to inject the poisons ourselves? I think the distance we've created between the sentence and the act of execution has made it easier to support the death penalty for most of us.
What do you think? Why do you support the death penalty? Why should we abolish it? Would you support it if we could be assured, somehow, that all those convicted were, in fact, guilty? Is the possible deterrence enough value that it's worth the life of an innocent every so often in order to save other innocent lives?
The Gourmez has landed in the blogosphere!
Welcome to my little neck of the interwoods! I plan to use this blog for discussion of political, philosophical, and religious topics and I want you to please talk back! My friends and family cover a broad range of ideals, from tree-hugging Jesus freaks to atheist anti-tax activists to feminist stay-at-home parents. Most of you know that my views on the issues tend to fall all over the place so I'd appreciate your insights and reasons behind why you believe in what you believe, whether it be that climate change is a sham or that Google's going to take over the world. Ultimately, I want this blog to help me better understand my own views and also inform my fiction writing.
I'm also going to vent, review movies and books, and make various other random musings on occasion, just because I can.


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In 2018-19, started in all 35 games for Iowa State. Averaged 21.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.3 steals, 1.2 blocks per game. She also shot 37% from three.
In 2017-18, started in all 31 games. Averaged 19.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. Led Iowa State in points, rebounds, steals, blocks and 3-pointers made.
In 2016-17, started in 30 games for the Cyclones on the season. Averaged 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. Scored in double figures in 24 games this season and rebounded in double figures in two games. Ranked second in the nation in free throw percentage, netting 93.9 percent from the line.
In 2015-16, Started 25 games for the Cyclones and appeared in 27 games. Averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. One of two unanimous selections to the All-Big 12 Freshman team. Scored in double figures in 18 games, netted 20 or more points in four games, and grabbed six double-doubles.
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Senior Research Fellow 1 (Psychometrics Research and Analysis)
ACER - AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
London (GB)
Social Sciences, Psychology
Academic Posts, Readers / Senior Research Fellows
Position Details
Reference Number: SRF1
Department: Research and Test Development
Division: ACER UIK
Job Size Classification: 500
Reports To: Research Director, UK
The Senior Research Fellow 1 (SRF1) (Psychometrics Research and Analysis) is a research expert who is responsible for achieving relevant project objectives, making contributions to educational knowledge, policy or practice, and building knowledge in the analysis of educational assessment data.
The SRF1 is also responsible for leading psychometric analysis, directing projects, leading people, and working in collaboration with both internal and external project stakeholders to deliver quality research and project outcomes.
Position Context
ACER is seeking a senior research fellow (SRF1) to lead a small team of psychometric analysts and research officers in the UK office in London. The appointee will play an important role in building the capacity of the team in the UK to conduct psychometric analysis and research on existing as well as future projects.
This position will require expert knowledge in statistical research and experience in psychometric analysis of assessment and survey results. Good leadership and staff development skills are also required to support the professional development of other team members. The senior research fellow will also be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and will contribute to the development of proposals in the UK and internationally.
ACER's UK office is small and growing rapidly. The ability to work flexibly and adapt to change will be important for this role. The appointee will also be expected to build and maintain strong links to the psychometrics team in Melbourne as well as in other international offices. The SRF will also develop links to the UK education research community and will be expected to give presentations at conferences in order to raise ACER's profile as a leading global expert in this field.
Position Accountabilities
Provide leadership in one or more areas of educational research expertise
Contribute to educational knowledge, policy or practice
Identify, initiate and develop research proposal submissions, applications and tenders for new business
Lead and manage research projects which deliver to agreed objectives, standards, timelines and budgets
Lead, manage and coach staff for optimal individual and team performance
Regularly disseminate and communicate research project outcomes by presenting and publishing work undertaken at/for ACER
Actively contribute to and participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance the delivery of research outcomes at ACER
Develop and build professional collegiality and networks through participation in events, forums, workshops and conferences at ACER and in the broader research community
Promote ACER's research profile by effectively engaging, collaborating and partnering with external stakeholders across academic, government and industry bodies
Contribute to ACER's higher education courses through writing content, teaching and online moderation where agreed and as appropriate/relevant
Decision Making Authority
The SRF1 is responsible for directing projects which includes the supervision of project team members. In addition, the SRF1 may have direct line management responsibilities.
Decisions involving the commitment of significant resources or funding and/or related to employee matters or client relationships, are made with reference to the relevant Senior Manager and/or Head of Division.
Organisational Accountabilities
Proactively work towards achieving individual, team and organisational objectives while demonstrating ACER's leadership behaviours:
Developing Self – involves self-management, self-reflection and self-improvement
Embracing Change – being open to change and leading change when appropriate
Pursuing Excellence – ongoing search for new and better ways of working
Setting Directions – strategic thinking and planning for the future
Supporting Colleagues – supporting and contributing to the development of others
Working Collaboratively – building highly effective internal and external relationships
Actively work to create an equitable, fair and harmonious work environment which is free from harassment, bullying and discrimination by demonstrating respectful and courteous behaviour towards others
Proactively foster an inclusive and diverse work environment which encourages and respects different experiences and perspectives, and values diversity of thought
Comply with all occupational health and safety requirements, including following safe work practices for self and others
Work in accordance with ACER's policies and procedures
PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification (or accomplishments / experience) in relevant discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Extensive experience in the psychometric analysis of educational assessment data, including advanced skills in item response theory and associated software
Advanced skills in using a range of statistical software e.g. R, SAS, SPSS
Expertise in Item Response Theory (IRT) and the Rasch model would be highly advantageous.
Ability to program in one or more programming languages to automate data analysis tasks
Established record of high quality educational research proficiency and output which has been published and presented at a national and/or international level
Experience leading collaborative research projects which deliver to objectives, standards, timelines and budgets
Demonstrated people leadership and management skills and experience
Proficiency in consulting, influencing and collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work across academic, government and industry bodies to negotiate and achieve agreed outcomes
Demonstrated ability to identify and develop research proposals and tenders for new business
High-level organisational and project management skills, with the proven ability to manage varied and conflicting demands while maintaining attention to detail
Financial management skills including budget management
High level computer proficiency, particularly with general office software and relevant analytical and/or specialist software
Willingness to learn and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
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Brittany and I got up nice and early and got a few miles in. I have forced her to run with me, I'm slowly making all my friends run so I can have a running buddy every day of the week. I'm not sure how they're liking it, but I'm loving it.
Yesterday we got to meet up with friends and family and head to the water park. I love days out in the Sun with friends and letting J be wild and do what he wants.
I have a very obsessive personality. If you can't tell, when I find something I like I usually do that thing over and over because it's comfortable and I like my schedule.
Running has been my 'thing' for awhile now, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love what running has done for me. I use it as an outlet and a way to chat and catch up with friends, and as a way to set goals and push myself.
I have also become quite obsessive about the numbers. I love pushing myself to go faster, farther or whatever it may be. Those are all great, but sometimes you just gotta take it easy. I mentioned in my goals this week I didn't want to worry about my mileage, but I've also put timing on the back burner too. This week I'm running for fun and for fun only. I want to listen to music, run with friends, or just listen to my feet hit the pavement.
As important as pushing myself is, I think giving myself a break is important too.
Why do you push yourself, or not?
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First of all, you look great in that mint swim suit! And I run because it is truly hard for me, I'm not a natural runner, so each run I finish is an accomplishment and I feel good about it. Right now I'm focused on endurance over speed.
I've talked about why I run in the past, and like you it's because I really like to push myself. Running makes that really easy by having tangible outcomes, e.g. distance, and speed. I think it's great to take some time off from constantly pushing. I cannot imagine how difficult it is to be a parent! Having a tough weekend must make you really appreciate how good he usually is!
I run because I love the way it makes me feel. Even on my toughest runs, I always end with a smile because I have accomplished something and I am proud of myself for pushing through. I also run because it's a release from daily pressures and a great way to set the tone for the rest of my day! I am definitely focused on the numbers…especially because I am hoping to run a speedy 5k in September, but my numbers seem to indicate that I'm slowing down. I have to keep in mind that I am not yet used to the heat and humidity of summer, so once I get used to that, I can focus on getting faster again. I'm happy because I've noticed my times getting less slow this week (knock on wood).
You're doing so great Rachel! You're really rocking your workouts, and I bet you do awesome on your 5k. I can't even believe you're running outside, that's amazing!
Running buddies are the absolute best! It makes the run go by so much more quickly when you're out there with someone else. Aw, J is such a sweetie, and I'm glad you got to enjoy your day with him yesterday. What I'm more glad about is that you get to go to the pool so much lately! I want in on that action ASAP.
I'm glad to hear that other people obsess over numbers sometimes too. I love that you can run for fun as well. Great job on all your 5k's and the ones you chose to race. I need to remember that. I can run as many events as I want, but should choose specific ones to race.
That's so so true, my body just wants to move it doesn't matter how fast it's moving lol Thanks for the words of encouragement.
Gah I feel you on having those rough days with the little man (my yesterday) I think it's great you are taking some time to just focus on running and not the numbers!
Those days are hard, but luckily they're few and far between for now lol I can't imagine sweet Levi doing anything wrong haha Glad you made it through!
I run because it makes me feel strong and I loveeee the endorphins. I get caught up in the numbers and beat myself up about not improving at the same rate as other runners all the time. I take one run a week with no watch/GPS so that I can focus only on the good feelings of pounding the pavement. It's my fav run of the week!!
That is such a great idea. I need to do that more often. Thanks for the advice/idea!
I agree, I think it's harder to tell yourself no than it is to just push yourself to beat the numbers. But it's so worth it in the end.
I use to be so obsessive about the numbers. As I was training for my first marathon last year I decided that it was not worth it! I was just wanting to finish and if I reached my time goal, then I reached my goal. But for some reason this helped me come over the obsessiveness of the numbers. I still have issues at times if I look down and I am going to slow or something, but I just tell myself that my body is needing to go this pace!
i think you put it perfectly, when things start to get obsessive it is always a good choice to give it some space.
You are doing so good with your workouts, I love following your instagram!
Oh I'm so glad you liked the workout!! Thanks for the link shout out! I love running and tend to also get obsessive with the numbers and then sometimes feel bad when I'm not where I want to be. Lately, I am running for fun as well because I know I can't get all crazy on the numbers being post baby. Loved what you said about motherhood too. It is good to hear other moms have difficult days as well. My moment was last night when I thought I would cry if my little guy woke up one more time…okay maybe some tears were actually shed haha. But it is all worth it with even one sweet grin from them huh!
I'm still sore from the workout! My heavens ha! I totally remember those nights when they just don't sleep and you have no idea why. I promise that time will pass, you're such a great mom!


Is it me, or is Keri Hilson looking better with time? Kerri was spoted at a dinner sponsered by Neiman Marcus in this fabulous mustard and purple Pucci dress. She completed the look with a purple clutch and Pucci sandles. To see more looks from Pucci's collection, check his website out HERE.


Spam messages claiming to be from upscale retailer Tiffany & Co. began appearing in inboxes this week.
Spotted by security firm Sophos, the text of the messages inform the recipient that they've received a payment from the company, and they need to open an attachment to the message to confirm the payment.
The attachment contains the Mal/BredoZp-B Trojan. The malware will install a backdoor on your computer as well as steal all your user names and passwords.
While the Tiffany scam was targeted at a broad audience, a malware program called Win32/Syndicasec.A has a very specific target: Tibetans.
Analyzed by security firm Eset, the malware has an infection radius limited to Nepal and China and has a history dating back to 2010.
Like the Tiffany malware, the Tibetan bad app installs a backdoor on an infected machine, which is used by a miscreant to issue commands to the computer. While Eset couldn't pinpoint the purpose of the malware's pusher, it noted that the threat is similar to other espionage campaigns against Tibetan activists.
Meanwhile, security researchers found more samples this week of a spyware program targeting Apple's OS X operating system.
The malware, which has various names including KitM, Kumar, and HackBack, is another backdoor program that captures screenshots of an infected machine and ships them back to a command-and-control server operated by cyber bandits. It also allows them to execute commands on the infected machine.
The latest samples of the malware date back to December 2012 and use a Christmas card dodge to spread, according to security firm F-Secure.
What's alarming about all variants of the malware is they're signed with a valid Apple developer's ID, which allows them to be trusted by OS X's Gatekeeper security subsystem.
The malware can be thwarted, however, by changing the security settings in OS X to allow only software from the Mac App Store to be installed on your computer.
The Android world was also afflicted with a new malware program this week. Called Android.Pincer.2.origin, it was discovered by Russian security firm Dr. Web.
What the Trojan does is intercept SMS messages and forward them to a server operated by byte thieves. Since a growing trend in online authentication is to verify a user's login with a code sent by SMS message to a cell phone, grabbing those messages could be handy for unauthorized access to an account.
If Android users are careful, however, they can avoid the malware. It's spread through a bogus security scam. That means it must be installed manually on an Android device by its owner.
Moreover, the NextWeb reports that the malware hasn't been found on Google Play, where most Android users get their apps.
"[I]t appears to be meant for precise attacks, as opposed to being aimed at as many users as possible," the NextWeb said.


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The Court's dialogue with NGOs in S.A.S. v. France
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The European Court of Human Right's decision in the case S.A.S. v. France has been subject to substantial legal commentary. It was recently featured in the ASIL Insights, where the content of the judgment, the dissent as well as its implications were discussed. Earlier in July 2014 Professor Sytal Kalantry provided an analysis of the judgment, noting the fact that there were a number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that took part in the case as amici curiae. The case concerned the French law that prohibits the covering of the face in public. The Grand Chamber of the Court granted a leave to Amnesty International, Liberty, Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI), Article 19 and the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University to submit amicus curiae briefs.
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Currently, amicus curiae participants are commonplace in international tribunals. Amicus curiae submissions are a form of intervention by persons not party to the proceedings that involve presenting views on points of law or fact. This type of intervention in judicial proceedings has expanded from common law systems to countries with civil law traditions and to international adjudication. Article 36 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms allows amicus curiae briefs from states, physical and legal persons and Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights.
In terms of organizations that acted as amici curiae in the S.A.S case, all NGOs, except the Human Rights Centre from Ghent University Law Faculty are repeat-players. They are veterans in this capacity and routinely submit briefs across a variety of tribunals. In fact, Amnesty International and Liberty are among the most active amici curiae before the European Court. Amnesty International is an active amicus curiae before a number of tribunals. In the past the organization submitted briefs before the European Court of Human Rights, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court.
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Where did November go? I think at some point I found myself ignoring the installation of MovableType on the DisturbingThoughts.net domain.
My classes are going well and are reaching that critical point in the semester when the final lectures are being given and exams are being completed and we are all breathing a sigh of relief, we freshmen (yes, I am including myself in that group even though I have 46 49 credit hours) have survived our first semester of college life. One year ago I was at HST still wondering what university I would attend (if any) and trying to determine a life path for myself. Now I am here and know what to expect from life for a little while, although at times a few curves are good to keep things interesting.
For those of you with access to the course catalog (here), that is: ITCS2231, ACCT2121, ECON2102, MATH1120, LBST2102, PHIL3060.
I am taking PHIL3060 because Dr. Presler reccomended it, and she is teaching it. I enjoy philosophy and am currently considering adding a philosophy minor to my degree (after that course I only need 6 more hours). I am not too excited about my other courses at the moment, except for ITCS2231, it is being offered for the first time in Spring 2005 and is a new requirement for MIS majors who dont declare before then (thats me, im officially still Pre-Bus). I wish we could pre-declare and lock in things, like declare Pre-MIS and be able to lock in our catalog of requirements (any major change requires a reset of the catalog ID to the ID of the semester in which you change majors).
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Issue #262 February 13, 2020
You'll Know When It's Time
By Rachel Lyon
Edited By Patrick Ryan
Once the cat died she would move to Delaware. That was the plan. She'd been doing some research and found a lovely little retirement community on the water. It got humid in the summers and the shores were prone to flooding and once, during hurricane season the summer before last, the town had to evacuate, and they spent two full nights lined up in sleeping bags on the floor of the high school gymnasium, but everywhere had weather now. In Delaware the beaches were pretty, it didn't get too cold in the winter, the real estate was affordable. The county had a nice library with good programming—a book club, movie nights, SoulCollage—and a charming young (African-American!) Democratic mayor. There was a robust recycling plant and a family-owned diner and a quilting museum.
Though none of that actually mattered, not really. The main thing was she had to get out of Farmington. She'd been here thirty-five years—though it hardly felt as if she was that woman who'd been here so long, anymore. The woman who'd lived here shared her name—Ida—and her voice, and her childhood, and some of her wardrobe, but that Ida was, if not happily, at least uneventfully married.
Rachel Lyon
Rachel Lyon is the author of Self-Portrait With Boy, a finalist for the Center for Fiction 2018 First Novel Prize and the 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award. Her short work has appeared in Longreads, Joyland, Electric Literature's Recommended Reading, and elsewhere. Editor-in-Chief of Epiphany and cofounder of the reading series Ditmas Lit, she has taught for Sackett Street Writers' Workshop, Catapult, and other institutions. She lives in Brooklyn, her hometown, with her husband and two cats.
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Right around the time I was accepting the fact that I was going to have to put down my beloved, seventeen-year-old cat, a story called "You'll Know When It's Time" came across my desk. Something clicked in my head; this, I thought, is what people say to you when you're dealing with having to put down your pet. Sure enough, the first line of the story was, "Once the cat died she would move to Delaware." Excited to be reading a story by Rachel Lyon but unwilling to go there, I pushed the manuscript aside, then buried it under some folders, where it sat while I faced grim reality.
Weeks (months?) later, I finally read the story. To my great relief—which quickly turned into delight—the story was as funny as it was moving. Who would have thought you could both cringe and laugh, reading a story that dealt with such a gruesomely delicate topic? Of course, "You'll Know When It's Time" is about much more than a cat and a cat-owner. It's about marriage, infidelity, parenting, aging, and so many other things. Rachel Lyon is a powerhouse of talent, and our new issue stands as a testament to that. We hope you enjoy Ida and Denny's last hurrah as much as we did.
Q&A by Patrick Ryan
PR: Where did the idea for this story come from?
RL: This one came from a collision between two totally separate situations. I was at a meditation conference two summers ago, and happened to be the youngest person there by a decade at least. The other attendees were absolutely lovely, mostly New England retirees, and though I liked them a lot I didn't have much in common with them. I remember one woman talking animatedly about how she was going to move, as soon as possible, from her longtime home in the Northeast to Delaware, of all places. I knew almost nothing about Delaware—still don't. My main association with it is that great moment in Wayne's World when Wayne and Garth are goofing around in front of a green screen. ("Hey, we're in New York! I got a gun; let's go to a Broadway show! ...Or imagine being able to be magically whisked away to. . .Delaware. Hi. I'm in Delaware.") So, frankly, because of my own ignorance about that little state, it struck me as funny and rather delightful that this lady was so excited about it. The idea was hatched—a story about a woman who wanted to move to Delaware—but there was no real tension in it at all, no narrative momentum, until months later, when I was at dinner with a dear old friend and she told me how her cat died in gruesome but awestruck, absolutely reverent detail. That was it: the catalyst the piece needed. The first line wrote itself: "Once the cat died she would move to Delaware. That was the plan." I had a character, a motivation, and an obstacle: three key ingredients for a good premise.
PR: What was the most challenging aspect of writing this story?
RL: I brought an early draft of this story to my writing group, and one member took issue with the way I'd portrayed Ida and her life. This person felt that I, a youngish educated lifelong New Yorker, had treated my middle-aged rural Massachusetts heroine more as a stereotype than as a real person with depth and complexity and contradiction; had written her in a possibly condescending way. I took that critique to heart. The last thing I ever want to do is condescend to my characters. Do I find them funny? Sure, absolutely. Everyone's sort of funny, to some extent. But I don't ever want to seem as if I'm laughing at them without curiosity or compassion, or diminishing their humanity. On the contrary! I mean to crack open their humanity, to reveal the divinity within! So in subsequent revisions I took pains to get deeper into Ida's perspective, particularly through the close third person narrative voice and my favorite trick, free indirect discourse. I tried very hard to show more of her, more clearly: her frustrations, her regrets, her humor, her love, her guilt, her imagination, her complicated self-esteem, and her deep yearning for a different life.
PR: Were there any surprises during the writing process? Another way I sometimes ask this question is, how different is the finished story from the one you originally envisioned?
RL: The two supporting characters, Ida's friend (or frenemy!) Ann and Ida's daughter Celeste, both sort of popped into the story out of nowhere, and both ended up taking on real, instrumental roles in the narrative. I'm so glad they did.
PR: Why do you opt not to use quotation marks when you write dialogue?
RL: Oh, quotation marks! The bane of my existence! I left them out of my novel Self-Portrait with Boy in part because that book is told in the retrospective first person, and every time I tried to recount any dialogue in that voice, I found myself testing the limits of my own suspension of disbelief. Every time my narrator quoted someone, I'd stop and ask myself, How is it possible that this woman remembers verbatim what was said in a conversation that took place twenty years ago? I found her much more believable when the quotation marks were removed—which is to say I was willing to allow that she might be able, more or less, to reconstruct the remembered conversation—and it became implicitly clear that the version of reality the reader was getting was hers, alone. After the book came out, I went back to a bunch of my short stories, both those in first person and those in third, and tried them both ways: with quotation marks and without. In the end I felt there was a strange double standard at work between the stories with quotation marks and those without: as if the ones with quotes were trying to assert that somehow they had more accurate things to say—which, of course, is complete baloney—all fiction is equally fictional! Meanwhile the ones without quotes felt more immersive, somehow: the fictional dream of them felt more unbroken, and to me they looked prettier on the page without all that visual clutter. I started driving myself crazy wondering whether quotation marks have any place in fiction at all. Quotation marks' whole role, after all, is to show the reader what was really said, and in a fictional story, nothing real has happened. Furthermore (and obviously I could natter on about this forever), dialogue that relies too heavily on quotation marks tends to fail the read-aloud test: unless you do that silly little bunny-ears gesture with your first two fingers, you can't use quotation marks when you're reading aloud. But if you listen to a really great writer read their work aloud—someone who's written great dialogue, with clear dialogue tags and a good, musical ear for voice—you always know exactly who's speaking. I always read my work aloud to myself anyway, just to work on its pacing and rhythm and delivery, so through that process I'm usually able to clarify the dialogue, too. Anyway, long story long, by making that decision a couple of years ago with Self-Portrait with Boy, I have become a writer who doesn't use quotation marks at all, except in my (rare) nonfiction work, and I feel pretty committed to that artistic choice.
PR: I think you might already know that when your story first came across my desk, I was tending to a (slowly) dying cat, and for a while I couldn't bring myself to work on the editing of "You'll Know When It's Time" because the subject matter was too upsetting. Now, post-cat and having read the story many times, I find there to be so much humor in it. How important do you think humor isto the story?
RL: First of all, I am just so sorry about your cat! What a horrible time for this story to find you. I really felt so guilty about sending it to you when I did, after I found out that context. But I'm honored that you've found the humor in it now. I find the humor essential, really. A sad story about death and regret and mortality is just a pointless bummer, isn't it? A funny story about death and regret and mortality is a story I want to read.
PR: How long did it take you to complete this story?
RL: I went to that meditation conference in the summer of 2018, and you and I finished edits in January of 2020, so overall I spent a couple of years on it, but I worked on it as I work on everything: in fits and starts. Four paragraphs here; four paragraphs there; several months without thinking about it; etcetera.
PR: Finish this sentence in just one word—the word you think best captures it: "This story is about __________."?
RL: ...giving up a cherished fantasy, and accepting one's life as it is.
PR: Well, that was twelve words, but okay! What are you working on now?
RL: I'm adding this piece to my short story collection and working on a new novel.
PR: What is the best bit of advice about writing you have ever received?
RL: Ass in the chair.
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Should I keep talking to him?
luminanceofdawn
I liked a guy for a while and thought the feeling was mutual. He kissed me one night when we were hanging out, and one thing led to another... but he never told me how he actually felt. He actually suddenly started putting more space between us and I got the vibe that he was trying to ignore me so I tried to respect that and stop talking to him.
Then suddenly like a month later he's messaging me frequently again and asking to come and sleep over. Long story short, I asked him about his feelings, and he said he does like me but that he thinks our goals and lifestyles don't align so he doesn't see us working out. I told him that it's not like we're getting married and he agreed. But then he said there's two types of people in the world and they're either boosters or anchors, and that I'm an anchor to him. I said I'd rather he just clearly reject me instead of saying stuff like this, but he insists that he does like me. I'm just so sad and unsure of what to do now... This situation reminds me of the movie "Lala Land" :( he said he needs to stay on his path and work towards his goals... should I leave him alone? Even if we really do like each other? I get the vibe that maybe he doesn't wanna lose his booty call... but I also know that he really is a nice guy who makes me laugh and has also been one of my close friends for a while. I probably sound stupid but I would like to get some advice. Thank you!
TobyWinters
Here's my best guess of what's inside his head: He really does like you. However, he feels that there is something missing or some big incompatibility block. However he does like having sex with you and perhaps more importantly, he longs for the intimacy of a relationship (especially with a girl he likes). He knows that this can't work out and he won't be able to get in deep, but he can't help himself when there is the sex and real intimacy that he can experience.
If you also just want o experience some intimacy and/or sex while looking for the right guy, date him! If you want to avoid the very likely breakup, don't. Your choice.
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Harnessing the solar's energy for domestic solar energy for house electricity requirements and self made photo voltaic resources can with-out issue, take out this alternate supply of electricity. Photovoltaic cells can obtain pure electricity even when it's an overcast day.
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Yearly, the amount of panels purchased to furnish sun energy for house electric needs keeps raising. Sales of solar things in the 1 2 months 2007 went preceding the four-million mark. There are rather several professional dividers of solar resources yet why don't you produce your own solar panel and save yourself a whole lot of cash.
A lot of people consider that residence solar energy techniques are ultimately going to change fossil-fuel-based mainly energy sources as the simplest method that most people electricity their residences. This free and endless method of make energy is a better method to create electricity in your home, and is additional cost-effective than ever before.
Thus, what's a crucial thing that you definitely need to understand home solar power processes?
Is it possible to visualize that there's a power supply out there that is strong enough the sum of vigor that is consumed to our planet, ocean, and environment each hour is more than your complete quantity of electricity that man used in your whole yr of 2002. That's what mit.edu's publication Powering the Earth: Chemical Problems in Picture voltaic Electricity Use states. The vitality the planet absorbs comes inside a type of heat along with light, and also the arrival of house solar electricity systems means that the typical citizen and homeowner is now able to set that electricity to use!
That said, vital matter you need to learn about home solar energy systems is the fact that you could continue making electricity as long as sunlight keeps on glowing. Even when everyone had one in all these astounding systems, you wouldn't run out of electricity. These techniques usually are not out there to possessors inside the sort of photovoltaic solar panels, which transform solar energy into electricity. The photovoltaic cells that most people use for their at-home solar energy processes are arranged right into a cell.
This entry was posted in solar on March 2, 2014 by eefnow.
I attended a seminar about solar water heater last weekend and it interest me quite a bit! I want to share all the facts that I've gathered from that seminar. I hope I will be able to convey the message to you clearly and keep you interested not bored!
Usage of solar-powered water heaters is really taking off throughout different hotels and establishment where comfort really matters. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cleaning, cooking, bathing, and space heating. Water heaters powered by electricity typically use 4500 watts, which puts them out of reach for many.
Well, here comes the solar power heater. Solar energy is a great way to free yourself from electric monthly bill. In order to heat water using solar energy, a collector, often fastened to a roof or a wall facing the sun, heats working fluid that is either pumped or driven by natural convection through it. The collector could be made of a simple glass topped insulated box with a flat solar absorber made of sheet metal attached to copper pipes and painted black, or a set of metal tubes surrounded by an evacuated glass cylinder. It will the one to deliver and store the hot water into the household or an establishment. If you're not sure of where to begin, try talking to your neighbors or reaching out to vendors through your neighborhood association.
The device is kind of not so cheap when you purchase it but to if you're going to think about the monthly bill that you are going to pay when you use an electric water heater you may as well agree with me that this one will work efficiently and it eliminates monthly frustrations!
This entry was posted in solar and tagged solar, solar power, solar water heater, water heater on September 15, 2010 by eefnow.
Critics of solar power are quick to point out that its currently horribly inefficient. And to a point, they're somewhat correct. We're still not at a point where the technology for solar power conversion has advanced to the point where it's practical or economically feasible to convert solar power into electricity and use it to power most of modern society's power needs. Mass-produced cheaper solar panels only convert solar power to electricity with 15% efficiency.
But the other day I was reminded of something while sitting outside in the hot summer sun. I went to pick up my black computer bag which had become hot to the touch after just a short while of sitting in the sun. Too often we criticize solar power for its inefficiency in conversion to electricity. But when all we want to do is to capture the heat from the sun, solar becomes a very viable and economically sound choice. It makes sense for countries all over the world that get sun, whether that in the high mountains of Peru or the sun splashed beaches of Thailand.
Take water heaters, for example. Solar powered water heaters make a lot a sense in most of the United States, and apart from the initial installation and plumbing work, don't require much ongoing energy costs. And they also don't need expensive photovoltaic cells. When you compare them to the ongoing costs of powering a water heater throughout the year on normal electrical power coming from a coal plant or other traditional power source, it wouldn't take you long to recoup your initial investment and of course, you'd be doing yourself and the planet a favor.
This entry was posted in solar on September 2, 2010 by eefnow.
Take a look up in the sky on a sunny day and you'll witness the most amazing, powerful, and incredibly renewable source of energy known to man. The Sun. Of course, don't stare directly at it or you'll risk going blind. It's just another reminder of how powerful the Sun really is.
As a species, we've been using solar energy for quite some time. Man has used it since ancient times to dry everything from clothing to animal hides. But we've been slow to adopt solar energy on a significant scale, primarily because in the 20th century, we lacked the technologies to efficiently capture and store it.
On a sunny day, each square meter on Earth receives approximately 160 watts of power from the sun over a 24 hour period. That means the entire planet receives about 84 terrawatts of power in a day. That's a tremendous amount of power. Of course, we lack the means to capture and harness sunlight over every square meter of the globe, but you can quickly get a sense of solar energy's potential.
The biggest obstacle to widespread adoption of solar energy is the relative inefficiency of converting raw sunlight to usable power. Solar technology has come a long way in just the last 20 years, but significant and costly obstacles remain preventing widespread adoption. Still, if you take the long view–something we should be doing a lot more of when it comes to energy and environmental issues–you'll soon discover that solar energy is the best long-term solution for much our needs.
Think of it this way. Most of the inhabitants of our planet got along just fine for 4 billion years relying almost entirely on solar energy. Power and warmth from the sun was so important that our ancestors quite literally worshiped it, creating several gods who represented the power and life that the sun brought to their lives. I was reminded of this while my son was playing an adventure called Time Tangled Island on Poptropica. In this quest, you need to retrieve a piece of a sun stone mask belonging to an Aztec tribe. Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec sun god, was the most important god of all. He was the god who told the Aztecs where to build their city, and it was to him that human sacrifices were often made.
Can we adapt our approaches to energy consumption to do the same? The answer is yes and while the road to get there is long, it's possible. We need smart and innovative approaches, an assessment of all the possible choices, and a well-thought action-plan to move to solar, but it's possible and absolutely can be done.
This entry was posted in solar and tagged energy, renewable energy, solar energy, sun on August 25, 2010 by eefnow.