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Trends in Impact Evaluation That Can Work in Your Favor
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By Malaika Cheney-Coker
Trends in evaluation are worth paying attention to. They may not take over your social media feed with witty memes or become the latest office buzz, but they are profoundly important for nonprofits. After all, with impact being the core business of organizations seeking social good, any changes in how one assesses and communicates this impact can have significant implications for time and resources spent, staff and donor engagement — not to mention the ability to improve programs.
Some of these trends have been building for some time; others are relatively recent, but collectively they spell an environment that is more conducive for nonprofits to set the terms of results measurement in ways that can increase effectiveness, make the work more meaningful and less taxing, and engage donors.
Increased Emphasis on Data-Driven Social Change
While hardly a recent trend, there is increasing focus on data for accountability for social impacts. Advancements in technology have also led to greater ease and more options in collecting, storing and analyzing data.
Racial Reckoning in Evaluation
As in so many other areas, a racial reckoning is shedding light on ways in which the practice of evaluation privileges certain viewpoints, analytic and epistemic lenses, and people groups. Whose opinions counts, who sets the metrics and how change is measured are being reassessed as this reckoning unfolds. Consider, for example, the Equitable Evaluation Initiative, which has created an equitable evaluation framework to uproot inequity and embed equity within evaluation practice.
Reassessing Underlying Paradigms and Rethinking Rigor
Increasingly, nonprofits realize that the disadvantaged populations they serve must have a strong say in program design and execution. This implies that results measurement must move from an outsider (etic) perspective of social science research to an insider (emic) perspective.
The latter positions the evaluator as a co-learner and co-agent within the groups creating change — be those groups smallholder farmers or formerly incarcerated persons. This aligns with calls for a rethinking of what is considered rigor in research design (opens as a pdf), to focus less on quantitative and experimental research designs that can be blind to the complexities of social change, and more on incorporating other factors, such as systems-awareness, cultural appropriateness and co-construction of meaning with disadvantaged communities.
Trust-Based Evaluation
An initiative of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, a growing trust-based evaluation movement is being organized around this question:
What if we reimagined evaluation as an opportunity for funders to learn and evolve as stewards, rather than taking on the narrow — and virtually impossible — task of proving that limited grants make a measurable impact on longstanding, complex social issues?
(In)appropriate Application of Impact Evaluation
There is growing recognition that impact evaluation — though necessary for providing rigorous evidence on the comparative good of interventions — is costly, difficult to administer and, often, unnecessary. Examples where alternative approaches can be sought include where data about the viability of a given approach already exists and where it is cost-prohibitive or otherwise impossible to do impact evaluation well.
An Expanded Toolbox for Measuring Systems Change
It used to be that organizations looking to pick up signals of change in realms outside of their project — system-level change — had a limited set of methods to use. Some might have tried outcome mapping or harvesting, or used developmental evaluation; more often than not, such changes went unmeasured. Now, there is a wider set of methodological options, each specialized for certain functions, such as tracing how the organization's efforts might have contributed to a policy or influence win. A few examples are ripple effect mapping, outcome harvesting, sentinel indicators, process tracing and the what else test.
Being aware of these trends is a first step for nonprofits seeking to align their results measurement efforts more closely with their mission and goals, while demonstrating accountability to those who fund and partner with them. In addition, these trends present an exciting new prospect — that nonprofits can extend an invitation to donors to learn alongside them and, in this way, serve less as overseers and more as co-travelers through an often mystifying yet invariably fascinating change landscape.
Malaika Cheney-Coker Author's page
Malaika Cheney-Coker is the founder and principal of Ignited Word, a consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofits increase their impact through creativity. She delights in the kaleidoscope of ideas that is creativity as well as the analytic thinking and research that partner with those ideas for effective social change. With experience in both the U.S. and international nonprofit arena, she works across a range of subject matter areas, including evaluation and organizational learning, thought leadership, coalition building, and organizational creativity.
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Russian-born tennis player changes nationality to avoid Wimbledon ban
•Ukraine President, Zelensky
Addressing the African Union Commission via video link on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Africa has been "taken hostage by those who started the war against our country."
Zelensky warned the global food crisis will continue "as long as this colonizing war goes on," affecting the lives of as many as 400 million people all over the world who depend on Ukrainian exports.
"Our main task right now is to eliminate the threat of famine. In the 21st century this threat simply cannot be, thanks to Ukraine and thanks to our agrarian industry," he said.
"If it wasn't for the Russia's war, you would be in a different situation right now – in a totally secure situation. Therefore, to avoid famine, the attempts of countries like Russia to return the colonial policy of landgrabs has to come to an end," Zelensky said.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine is attempting to build new supply logistics, but 25 million tonnes of grain still remain on hold as Russia continues to block Ukrainian ports.
More background: Russia's war in Ukraine could push up to 49 million people into famine or famine-like conditions because of its devastating impact on global food supply and prices, the United Nations has said.
With its fertile soil and sprawling agricultural lands, Ukraine has long been described as one of the world's breadbaskets. But Russia's unprovoked assault is now putting a huge strain on Ukraine's food production and exports. The ripple effects are being felt around the world.
Russia's blockade of Ukrainian ports has already raised global food prices and threatens to cause a catastrophic food shortage in parts of the world, the UN said.
The Russian invasion has affected Ukraine's entire food production and supply chain: From sowing to harvesting to exports. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that between 20% and 30% of Ukraine's agricultural land will remain either unplanted or unharvested this year because of the war.
With regards to food that is already harvested, Ukrainian authorities, and some international officials, have accused Russia of robbing the country of grain and other commodities in areas it occupies. (CNN)
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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using Akka.Actor;
using System.Linq;
using SudokuSolver.Messages;

namespace SudokuSolver.Actors
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Store possible digits (or a solution) for a single cell
    /// </summary>
    public class SudokuCell : SudokuActor
    {
        private readonly int row;
        private readonly int col;
        private readonly int block;

        private HashSet<int> possibleDigits;

        public SudokuCell(IActorRef printer, int row, int col)
            : base(printer)
        {
            this.row = row;
            this.col = col;
            this.block = row / 3 * 3 + col / 3;

            possibleDigits = new HashSet<int>(Enumerable.Range(1,9));

            Receive<SetDigit>(s => RestrictPossibilities(s), IsRowOrColOrBlock);
            Receive<SetDigit>(s => SolveCell(s), IsMyCell);
        }

        // restrict possible digits for row, col, block
        private void RestrictPossibilities(SetDigit setDigit)
        {
            var digit = setDigit.Digit;

            if (possibleDigits.Contains(digit))
            {
                possibleDigits.Remove(digit);

                if (possibleDigits.Count == 1)
                    Publish(new SetDigit(row, col, possibleDigits.First()));

                Draw();
            }
        }

        private void SolveCell(SetDigit setDigit)
        {
            var digit = setDigit.Digit;

            possibleDigits.Clear();
            possibleDigits.Add(digit);

            Draw();
        }

        private bool IsSolved(int digit)
        {
            return possibleDigits.Contains(digit) && possibleDigits.Count == 1;
        }

        private bool IsRowOrColOrBlock(SetDigit setDigit)
        {
            if (IsMyCell(setDigit))
                return false;

            return setDigit.Row == row
                || setDigit.Col == col
                || setDigit.Block == block;
        }

        private bool IsMyCell(SetDigit setDigit)
        {
            return setDigit.Row == row && setDigit.Col == col;
        }

        private void Draw()
        {
            int terminalRow = row * 4 + (row / 3);
            int terminalCol = col * 4 + (col / 3 * 3);

            if (possibleDigits.Count == 1)
            {
                PrintLine(terminalRow, terminalCol, "+-+");
                PrintLine(terminalRow + 1, terminalCol, String.Format("|{0}|", possibleDigits.First()));
                PrintLine(terminalRow + 2, terminalCol, "+-+");
            }
            else
            {
                for (var digit = 1; digit <= 9; digit++)
                {
                    int subRow = (digit - 1) / 3;
                    int subCol = (digit - 1) % 3;

                    if (possibleDigits.Contains(digit))
                        PrintLine(terminalRow + subRow, terminalCol + subCol, digit.ToString());
                    else
                        PrintLine(terminalRow + subRow, terminalCol + subCol, " ");
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

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3 charged over Australia's largest crystal meth seizure
By ROD McGUIRK
AP-AS--Australia-Drug Haul, 4th Ld-Writethru
Uncredited, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Two customs agents and an information technology worker appeared in a court on Thursday charged with drug offenses over Australia's largest seizure of methamphetamine, which had been smuggled to Melbourne from Bangkok in stereo speakers.
Police estimate the 1.6 metric tons (1.7 U.S. tons) of the drug also known as ice and crystal meth had a street value of AU$1.197 billion ($818 million). The 37 kilograms (82 pounds) of heroin also seized was the largest haul of that drug in Australia since 2017, police said.
"It's almost a quarter of the annual usage in Australia, so this will have an impact," Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan told reporters, referring to the crystal meth.
Married customs agents Rachel Cachia, 37, and Donovan Rodrigues, 38 appeared with their co-accused Stephen Mizzi, 37, in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on drug importation charges that carry potential life prison sentences.
They did not enter pleas or apply for bail. They will remain in custody until they appear in court next on May 7.
Customs agents are private-sector employees who facilitate cargo movements through ports. They do not have security clearance at ports, but operate as independent import-export experts who know how the system works.
Gaughan alleged the couple were "middle-to-high up" in the drug trafficking operation.
"They are trusted insiders in the industry. They used their position of trust to circumvent the border controls that exist within Australia," Gaughan said. "This vulnerability has been fully removed."
Police were now working toward bringing the bosses of the operation to justice, Gaughan said.
The three were arrested after police executed search warrants on Wednesday at several Melbourne properties.
Australian Border Force officers detected the haul in vacuum-sealed packages concealed in speakers at the Melbourne waterfront in April.
The drug shipment came to Australia from Thailand, but Australian authorities suspect it originated from another Southeast Asian country, which they have not named.
A larger consignment of 1.7 metric tons (1.9 U.S. tons) of crystal meth bound for Australia was seized in California in January. Australian police said then it was the largest shipment of the drug bound for Australia and the largest ever domestic seizure in the United States.
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Then, we perfom the transformation.
my.icu.pneu$to2[my.icu.pneu$status == 0] <- "cens"
Subsection: Analysis of competing endpoints in a progressive model.
For the analysis of the progressive model, we have to transform the data again into a progressive model.
Then, we can create the matrix of logical values defining the possible transitions.


Randolph County emergency management said on Facebook that the city is still under a boil advisory following a large water main break.
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ind. — A Monday evening Facebook post from Randolph County emergency management said that the city of Union City, Ind. will be under a water boil advisory for at least the next 48 hours.
Following a large water main break which caused an initial shutdown of the city's water, Union City workers and private contractors were able to drain the water and do a "live" repair of the broken main.
Water to the city is being turned back on gradually and will be back on in full as soon as possible according to the latest update from emergency officials. Because of the break, Union City will be under a water boil advisory for at least the next 48 hours.
The emergency management team have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you during a boil water advisory, which can be accessed on their Facebook page.
The incident began around 4 p.m. after an initial message from the Randolph County Emergency Management Facebook page said a water main break was expected to drain the city's water towers.
In a later update from the Emergency Management team via their Facebook page, they wrote: "The City of Union City has shut off water for the entire City of Union City. Any water that you're able to get out of your lines in Union City needs to be boiled until further notice."
The cause of the break and the extent of the damage to any surrounding areas are unknown at this time.


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The minimalism of Haiku poetry– it's English form dictated simply by the syllabic pattern 5-7-5– allows this traditional Japanese verse to span languages, cultures and ages. Like many American students, Lisa Ann Markuson was exposed to Haiku at the age of 8, but her connection to the 17-syllable form has proven much more abiding. The "Haiku Gal" now organizes spoken word Haiku events, has published a book and has a web mini-series in the works. TWELV had the chance to sit down with Markuson to discuss her inspiration, modernizing the Haiku form, traveling to Japan and more:
Tell us a little about your background. Where are you from?
I was born and raised in the beautiful capital of California, Sacramento. It's a mid-size city that is ranked the most diverse and most ethnically integrated city in the United States. It's overlooked as less exciting than CA's cultural capitals of San Francisco and Los Angeles, but it has a rich history, beautiful connection to agriculture and nature, and a growing artistic scene. If you glean one thing from this interview, let it be that next time you're in California you really must spend a day or two in the Sacramento area.
When did you first become interested in the Haiku form? Have you written other forms of poetry?
Sacramento has very significant Latino and Asian communities, including Japanese Americans, many of whom have been in the area for up to 5 generations. My public school education exposed me to the traditions of so many religions, languages, and cultures. Everything from Spanish class starting in second grade, to schoolwide Chinese new year celebrations, to studying the art of haiku as one of my first conscious memories of any form of poetry. I was 8 when I started writing haiku.
What draws you specifically to Haiku? And why do you use a typewriter?
The content of a haiku is delightfully evocative, while it's form feels so grounded and concrete. It's a perfect contrast, and has a universality that resonates in any language or culture. Haiku is also perfect for exposing people to poetry who are not very familiar. There is one simple rule for our contemporary Western-style haiku: 17 syllables. You can travel to infinity from that starting point.
The typewriter is another simple tool that engages the imagination and helps pull us out of our mundane day-to-day existence. Nostalgia is powerful, and opens people up to a new and unexpected experience, but again, in a way that they can understand and isn't too scary. But we also do plenty of work without typewriters. We do calligraphy, stage performances, commissioned poetic works, multimedia, and have published a book.
Is there a specific place you like to write? What inspires you?
My favorite place to write is at an event full of people ready to be surprised by the gift of a haiku written on the spot for them. The interaction with another human being is what inspires me the most. We humans are so simple at our core, no matter how much we try to complicate ourselves: we are sad, lonely, craving connection, battling ego, looking for love, yearning for meaning, adventure security… all these deeply human feelings can be seen an honored through our poetry.
When I'm writing for myself, I want to see beautiful nature, hear and feel the living breathing biology we are surrounded by. Coffee and wine also inspire me...
What comprises the Haiku form? What rules do you have to follow?
We are very familiar with the more nuanced ancient Japanese guidelines for haiku, and when I write for myself I am more apt to apply seasonal references, cutting words, and the like. But when we perform for Western audiences, we just adhere to 17 syllables, or 5-7-5.
Haiku is rooted in traditional Japanese culture. How do you make this form of poetry modern?
This is a great question. We bring the form into contemporary society by loosening the rules, often focusing more on wit (more like senryu) and a surprise element than strictly contemplation. We also move the inspiration from it's grounding in the natural world and seasonality, to whatever is most relevant to the person in front of us.
We ourselves try to stay in a play of deep reverence for the original form though, and the Japanese culture that gave birth to this artform that is not only staying relevant but perhaps growing in importance in our hectic and rootless culture right now.
Which poets do you most admire?
Basho is huge for me– I visited his home in Tokyo! Chiyo is also a big inspiration– it is heartening for me to know that, while few, there were women poets in the 1700's getting respect and recognition too. Issa I also love, for his haiga. EE Cummings has also been an inspiration in minimalist poetry, and Gertrude Stein as an interdisciplinary arts organizer. Contemporary idols and friends: Thuli Zuma, Marcos de la Fuente and all the poets of the Kerouac Festival, and activist spoken word poet (and also one of our haiku artists) Anthony McPherson.
Do you have a favorite Haiku?
This is one of my favorites and most-liked on Instagram, by Anthony McPherson. This one, a 7-year-old student in my haiku workshop wrote- the day after Donald Trump was elected President. This is definitely my favorite that I have written.
Have you been to Japan? How did you feel at that time? If not, do you hope to visit?
I did finally get to visit Japan for the first time last year. I went for 6 weeks and saw quite a bit. I spent a lot of time in Tokyo, but also traveled to Fukuoka, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima (my favorite city), Miyajima, Naoshima, Komoro, Nagano, Sapporo for the snow and ice festival, and Kawazu for the early cherry blossoms. This photo is a beautiful embodiment of what I experienced there. Being in Japan was like visiting the Garden of Eden, or Mecca, or the place that the first Viking ship was built (I'm of Swedish heritage). It was extremely powerful, educational, inspiring, overwhelming at times, and I can't wait to go back and explore more.
Are you drawn to other aspects of Japanese culture?
I am drawn to basically all aspects of Japanese culture, except talking less. Japanese hospitality and cuisine are to me the global human ideal, and I find Japanese design and cultural products to be the most highly evolved on earth as well. I have been studying and enjoying the language, food, art, history, bathing (onsens) philosophy, and nature of Japan and the Japanese diaspora since my childhood, and I've only reached the tip of the iceberg. Other artforms in which I particularly want to develop skills are calligraphy, ceramics, macrobiotic cuisine, rakugo, bonsai, and furoshiki.
What effect do you hope your poetry will have on readers?
I want every person to be surprised, delighted, see their topic in a new way, and feel that the poet who wrote for them gave them a totally unique and genuine moment of care and attention. It's an ichi-go ichi-e kind of experience. The hope beyond that is that when people receive a poem, it will make them a little more likely to share a bit of care and empathy with another person. Let the poems have a ripple effect.
Do you have any exciting plans for this year?
There is so much happening this year! We are almost finished with our first mini web series, 17 Ways, which is leading up to a full-fledged scripted series currently in development. We are also evolving our brand and upgrading the name of our company - we'll be officially known as Haiku Studio by Summer '18. We also just hosted Haiku Duels in NYC and LA- it was our first self-produced event in Los Angeles and we have more Haiku Duels happening later this year in more cities. This is our fifth year in business together, so we're really reaching a new level of maturity and capability- so stay tuned.
Could you write a Haiku for TWELV?
My pleasure! I will go a little more traditional Japanese style for you.
lose count of the month
the letters fall where the may
blossom rain leaf snow
Then, why not a contemporary style too?
looking good or good looking?
i'd rather be both
INTERVIEW BY MARIKO TASE
PHOTO CREDIT: KAREN OBRIST - COURTESY OF LISA ANN MARKUSON


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Half-Life releases seem to be getting so big these days, and this is no exception. I was kept busy for two hours enjoying this great set of eight levels where you break back into Black Mesa. But Deliverance is certainly not your usual HL base level full of Grunts and Aliens. Kevin has done a great job of forcing you to use your brain, with puzzles and strategy. Alot of it is keeping a security guard or scientist alive for later use. I found this to be very tricky, especially in the last few levels where you need to lead two scientists around. In the end there is a fork in the path. Two elevators leading to two different levels and endings. It would be a good idea to save here, as you can go back and do the other ending afterwards. Both were quite a surprise, as you end up in familiar levels from the original game. One was extremely hard where you need to use one scientist to start the huge portal, while the other level you need to get them to a helipad (which could have been a bit harder). Following these is an interesting write-up of what happened afterwards.
However, I experienced a number of problems trying to get the idiot scientists to follow me so make sure you save the game at times. And some of the puzzles were quite hard and almost required god mode just to do it. It's not all puzzles though, you get a good load of Grunts thrown in too.
The design was good too, although not the best, it is very good considering it is a debut set of levels. The levels look fine which is enough to satisfy me.
Overall a great set of levels which I enjoyed playing, but make sure you have the hints on Kevin's website loaded up!


Jesus is God's indescribable gift. Anything I do pales into insignificance by comparison. Therefore, I will not hold back, I will not be stingy. I will be a generous giver. If God really did so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son, then I will follow him and give whatever I can. I can do no less.
Can I Trust God with My Pocketbook?
No one is more tormented than the Christian who cannot trust God with his finances. No one is happier than the Christian who trusts God enough to give his money away. Can you trust God with your pocketbook? Yes, you can. But you'll never know until you make the decision in your own heart. No man was ever the loser because he decided to become a generous giver.
How much did Jesus give when he died on the cross? He gave it all. He held nothing back. He offered his very best to God. The words of the invitation hymn come to mind: "Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe." If you ever discover who owns your life, giving will be no problem to you. Giving is hard only when you think you own it all. When you realize that he owns it all, and that he paid it all, the little bit you give is the very least you can do.


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IS NIRVIKALPA SAMADHI STATE THE HIGHEST GOAL?
Dr T Raja Gopalachari
Month : April
Right from the period of Upanishadic age through Sankaracharya to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Ramana Maharshi, it has been held, that the highest goal that a man could aspire to achieve is to attain NIRVIKALPA SAMADHI, where-in you become THAT THOU ART THAT (TATVAMASI). In that state one is said to realize the unchanging 'Brahman' is that existence and the rest of the phenomenal worlds is nothing but ITS REFLECTION. Many are the paths prescribed to achieve this goal and each prescribed a particular path to be the most efficacious. While Acharya Sankara accepted all the six systems (SHANMATHRAS, HE SAID THAT KNOWLEDGE ALONE WOULD TAKE ONE TO REALIZE 'Brahman' and Acharya Ramanuja claimed that devotion (BHAKTHI & PRAPTHI) leads us to that goal. Geeta of course preaches BHAKTHI, KARMA, GNANA methods and above all prescribes NISHKAMA KARMA as the path. People who follow Hinduism in general have catholic concepts and accept any path that leads to realization as the path intended for that particular person. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa has through his personal experience proved that not only paths as prescribed by Hinduism but by other religions like Christianity and Islam also would lead to the realization of Truth. Hence insistence on a particular path may be according to one preceptor his particular experience, about it, by and large it would not exclude the other parts. AMMA of JILLELLAMUDI said there is BHAKTHI involved in every path.
Mother hardly preached anything but bestows what all is needed to the practitioner. There is no specified path as such that she would particularly prescribe and whatever path one chooses would be His path. In fact the spiritual practice is not the one that is prescribed but 'what is possible' for a particular person he pursues it. In her concept, when the volition itself is not in one's hands the whole process in the concept to the practice is also ordained. Hence the question of prescription for the practice and for the 'success' or failure. It is said in the SHASTRAS, the ideal preceptor is one who does not simply prescribe a particular path but leads the aspirant towards realization. She, instead of talking directly, confers that on the person. Hence the discussion of path in her case is pure feelings and superfluous.
NIRVIKALPA is a state of being whose external consciousness is absolutely minimal and the mind is said to be absorbed in BRAHMAN the pure power, oblivious of external sensory perceptions. In this absolute Nirvikalpa state one is said to enjoy bliss (ANANDA), not of a communion with BRAHMAN but becoming BRAHMAN itself, when the consciousness of the self is, thought at the minimal level so that the person can return back to the normal plane when he makes it sahaja. Hence 'MANOLAYA' does not mean annihilation of individual consciousness but only retaining it at the barest minimum level, where for all practical purposes it seems to be non-existent. Otherwise, returning to the normal plane would not at all be possible. The person who attains this state is said to 'know everything' and his knowledge is said to be absolute. Hence it is said by knowing this that by realizing BRAHMAN, everything can be known. Compared with this state of knowledge the empirical knowledge where the perceptions could be only relative, is called MAYA or relative knowledge. Hence the highest goal prescribed by SHASTRAS for an individual, is to attain the nirvikalpa state and make it ever sustaining or natural.
From the scriptures it is evident the people who had attained this state would not verbalize this experience and their pronunciation have limitations. Of the two great saints whose life is recorded in detail i.e., Ramakrishna Paramhamsa and Ramana Maharshi have attained the state and they did not stop at just attaining this state but went further to make it natural (SAHAJA). While the UPANISHADS proclaimed that BRAHMAN alone is real and the phenomenal world is an illusion. Both these saints proclaimed that after realizing, the world also becomes BRAHMAN. Paramhamsa says that once you land on the terrace through discarding the steps one after another, you realize that the steps are also THAT. Maharshi proclaims that when he closes his eyes it is NIRVIKALPA and when he opens them it is Savikalpa. Even Sankaracharya says that while in continual being in NIRVIKALPA SAMADHI one must make it SAHAJA (natural). This in essence is SAHAJA SAMADHI.
To perceive things in their real perspective one is to attain SAHAJA and then only, the real nature of this phenomenal world could be realized. One who attains NIRVIKALPA can perhaps see only a part of the truth, but not the complete truth. It is only in the SAHAJA state that the completeness of Truth may be understood. Historically, a statement about "that by knowing which everything could be known", leaves the doubt why the seers of that could not contribute anything towards the development of scientific knowledge though many of the scientific truths are perceived from their intuitions.
Mother of Jillellamudi (ANASUYADEVI) says the whole creation is real and is 'THAT' alone. There is nothing 'beyond' this phenomenal universe and every process in this is THAT. Besides this, there is nothing to perceive. To realize that the whole universe is 'THAT' is realization. To see everything as GOD and every process as ordained is realization. Whatever method or path one may choose for practice, the ultimate would be to realize this Truth.
Should one necessarily go through the process of NIRVIKALPA SAMADHI for one to realize this TRUTH? According to my mother 'Not necessarily'. If one cognizes in every state of consciousness that all is THAT. It is the highest state that a human could achieve. According to mother NIRVIKALPA also is a transitory state, where the complete truth could not be perceived. If one goes on to think that everything is BRAHMAN and goes on increasing it to all levels of consciousness, a stage would arrive where he completely identifies himself with the whole AND reaches complete ADVAITIC consciousness.
Viewed from this angle, NIRVIKALPA could be only a method to a partial realization of the Truth but not the method for its complete realization. Some preceptors contend that whatever path one chooses, at the ultimate stage of realization one gets into SAMADHI. Perhaps this could be. But why it has been prescribed in the scriptures and laid down a detailed methodology by the (Gurus) teacher's method of RAJA YOGA to attain SAMADHI, is to the genuine seekers purifying their mind.
SAMADHI as a state of being need not necessarily be associated with religion, or for that matter even spiritual practice. If an artist concentrates on some beautiful idea he might become oblivious of his external circumstances. Similarly Scientists are known to be so completely absorbed in their work that at least ten times they enter into the state of SAMADHI. It only goes to prove that concentration of thought on any idea could be so absorbed in the mind, that one could become unaware of the external conditions and a single-idea-oriented state of mind could be attained. But NIRVIKALPA is not exactly the state of losing the external consciousness but almost the annihilation of the mind. (The minimal consciousness would be present; else the return would not be possible). Hence the self perceives only awareness without any ideation. Does this in any way confer the entire knowledge, wherein the person who achieves that state could know everything about all the phenomenon? Perhaps the 'relative nature of the phenomenal world' is realized, but that has not been proved, though knowledge is basically intuitive and perhaps at the time of intuition one could be in that state of consciousness. It has not so far come to light that by attaining NIRVIKALPA all else could be understood. To know that our knowledge being relative is itself realization, rich and pregnant with higher consciousness.
From all this. one could understand that the goal of life would be to realize that all is that, and whatever path one chooses it could ultimately lead to that. One need not necessarily go through the state of NIRVIKALPA though for some it might be an easier or shorter path. For a common man in the present world, who cannot afford to become a recluse (withdrawn from society) or retire into the solitude of the Himalayas, the way that mother seems to suggest is to toe the line as that might seem an easier path. It is not a question of theory as to which path is better, but the question of the practice of each particular individual as to what suits him best.
It is therefore clear that NIRVIKALPA IS A STATE OF MIND BEREFT OF VAIKALYA
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Guaranteed Life insurance in Washington?
How come guaranteed life insurance is not available in Washington state?
Are there companies that offers no medical exam life Insurance in Washington?
Guaranteed issue and no medical exam life insurance, are pretty much the same thing.
Globe Life and Mutual of Omaha are two of the biggest issuers of guaranteed issue, no medical exam life insurance policies and do offer life insurance in Washington State.
Globe Life Insurance offers up to $30,000 of simplified life insurance with no medical exam for people age 78 and under.


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Q: Is there any way where we can store encrypted or Secure data(credentials) in salesforce We want to store some integration passwords in Salesforce so that it can be accessible when we access that system. Just trying to understand what approach we should take to store these credentials in salesforce.
FYI - I am aware of encrypted fields in SFDC (but looking if there is any other options).

A: I've handled a similar situation in the past through a combination of text/text area custom fields, apex and visualforce.
The text/textarea is used to store an encrypted version of the data.  The visualforce page allows the user to type in the secret key that is used to view or save that data, and the apex controller actually carries out the encrypt before storing against the record and the decrypt when retrieving.
The reason I went that route is I didn't want every administrator to be able to access the plaintext data, which encrypted fields will allow.  The downside is that if the secret key is forgotten or mislaid, its not possible to decrypt the data, so you need to make sure you have a process in place to manage the key.
The actual Apex is pretty straightforward.  If these are being used in an automated fashion you could store the key in code, although this means it is still decryptable if someone goes to the effort of writing some additional apex to use the key.

A: Aside from using the existing encrypted fields the only option really would be to roll the encryption/decryption yourself, of course given the governor limits at play anything super intensive would be out of the question.
I'd say your best bet is to use those fields, or if possible, leverage OAuth authentication so you're only having to store a valid token.


Sometimes it's the simplest and most classic recipes that are the best. When I was growing up, my cousin Jo-Anne used to bring her Salmon Ball to all the family gatherings. I always looked forward to it and ate more of it than was probably polite but I was young at the time so none of the adults seemed to mind. Sometimes there is no need to change an old recipe. Why mess with a good thing? I only made one small change from Jo-Anne's original recipe.
Drain a can of salmon and remove the bones. Mash with a fork. Mix in one package of cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion (I used purple onion because it's what I had but white or yellow would work just as well), 1 teaspoon each of Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, and 1 Tablespoon dill. Blend together and form into a ball (doing this on wax paper is easiest). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until fairly firm.
The original recipe calls for the salmon cheese ball to be rolled in chopped walnuts but I rolled it in a mixture of spices. I used paprika, dill, pepper, and parsley. Serve with crackers.
This recipe is gluten free if you use gluten free Worcestershire sauce and serve with gluten free crackers.
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Why mess with a good thing?!
Mix in cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and dill.
Wrap in plastic wrap and put in fridge until fairly firm.


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Parkgate (or Rotherham Parkgate) is a tram-train stop on the Sheffield Supertram network. It opened on 25 October 2018, following the opening of the extension from Meadowhall to Rotherham Parkgate, and serves the suburb of Parkgate, Rotherham in South Yorkshire.

It is situated next to the Rotherham Parkgate shopping park, which is located to the north-east of the town centre, near the border with the village of Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire.

History
Rotherham Parkgate is part of the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train pilot scheme, which is a first of its kind in the United Kingdom. The scheme involved extending the Sheffield Supertram from Meadowhall to Rotherham Central, mostly via low-use freight lines, before continuing to the terminus at Parkgate. The scheme ended up going over budget, with a final cost of £75 million.

It was planned that Rotherham Parkgate would be the hub for longer distance inter-regional services, while Rotherham Central would be the hub for local services. Plans suggested that the construction of the station would cost around £14 million (£53 million including the railway service to Leeds), delivering economic benefits worth over £100 million.

A study later concluded that the expansion of Rotherham Central would not go ahead, as it would cost £161 million to expand the station, but only deliver benefits worth £76 million.

Facilities
There are 95 free parking spaces at the station, for use by tram-train passengers.

Services
As of February 2021, the station is served by two tram-trains per hour. The average journey time to Rotherham Central is 3 minutes, and Sheffield (Cathedral) is 27 minutes.

Rolling stock used: Class 399 Tram-Train

References

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Probably the biggest and most anticipated fight of this century has been confirmed and announced with unbeaten Floyd Mayweather taking on Manny Pacquiao on 02 May 2015 in Las Vegas. Some might argue that this fight is happening five years too late but as soon as the fight was announced social media went into frenzy and not only boxing fans and experts voice their delight for the fight but also casual fans and celebrities and other sports athlete getting excited for what will be a massive fight come may the second.
Both fighters are not young anymore with Floyd turning 38 in a couple of weeks while Pacquiao is 36 but they still are not only champions but also the top two best pound for pound boxers in the world. So here we take a look at statistical preview and fight predictions.
Mayweather is a orthodox style boxer and a tactical genius, he likes to take his time and use precise counter attacks. Its his ability to make himself hard to hit at is what makes him exceptional boxer and his unbeaten record of 47 fights and 47 wins pretty much justify the claim. He will be 38 when he goes into the ring against Pacquiao but he has never been punished badly in fights let alone any knockout, so age does not matter as far as Mayweather is concerned. Mayweather always tend to stick with his frequent jabs and counterpunches strategy in fights.
Manny Pacquiao on the other hand is left handed southpaw style and he is combination of boxer/brawler/swarmer who come at the opposing fighter all the time with constant pressure. He got pretty good power in his punches and sometime get into the slug fest during fights. But he can be beaten as his 5 losses in his record shows. Erik Morales beat him in 2005 and than Timothy Bradley (a controversial decision) and Jaun Manuel Marquez knocked him out cold in 2012. He will be 36 when he takes on Mayweather but unlike his opponent Pacquiao has been showing signs of aging in last few years.
Mayweather is very strong defensively & tacticly, he can adapt to almost any situation. He agile and his reflex are second to none which makes it harder for fighters to hit him clean and combination of his precise jabs and counter punches makes him lethal against Boxers who like to attack.
Pacquiao on the other hand is not only fast but has great footwork and he comes at opponent from different angles with power puncher and explosive speed. But he is short and Mayweather will have a slight advantage of reach. so considering both fighters strenghts we can sum it up as Mayweather has speed and athleticism in his favor while Pacquiao has an advantage in power and combination of punches.
Both fighters bring in unique styles and skill set and this fight is destined to go all the way 12 rounds and the winner will be decided on points. If there is a knockout it will come from Pacquiao and if fight goes all the way to 12 rounds I cant see Pacquiao winning it. Mayweather is smarter and he times his punches, Pacquiao on the other hand comes with deadly combos and power punches and leaves himself open to counter punches but since Mayweather dont a pose a threat of a knockout but he can keep getting points on counter puches/jabs all night long.
I can see a cautious start to the fight from both fighters but Pacquiao will try to use his explosive hands speed in middle rounds to hurt Mayweather and those rounds will be the key. If Pacquiao can catch Floyd with couple of good shots and get him wobbled (first time in his career) it will be interesting to see how Mayweather bounce back from there but if he keeps Pacquiao chasing him and use his jabs to good use I cant see Mayweather losing this one.
What you think of this mega event ? will Pacquiao be the first fighter to defeat Mayweather ? or will it be Mayweather who will pass his biggest test in process to summit his claim to be "the best ever" ? let me know your thoughts in the comments below.


The Downtown Christmas Run is and exciting way to get into the Crhistmas spirit. We will be running through downtown Fort Myers, FL over the bridge and back. We will be lighting the course with Christmas lights as our way of spreading Christmas cheer. All of the proceed will go to the youth at Crossover Youth Center which is a program that works with at-risk youth in the city of Fort Myers.
The race we be on Dec. 16th at 6pm so please arrive early to familiarize yourself with the location. We encorage every participant to wear christmas colors and or costume that fit the Christmas theme. Every racer register prior to race day will recieve a free race shirt and a christmas light necklas that will help them shine along the course. We encourage you to where Christmas appearal of anykind to celebrate this wonderful holday season.


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How to watch WWE from anywhere in the world
Established in 1952, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has become synonymous with fast-paced, action-packed events. It also boasts a worldwide following in selected countries of over 3.5 million, and is available through local TV services. But did you know that you can also access the latest entertainment from WWE through the WWE Network?
The WWE Network is a 24-hour a day channel available on the WWE Website and through the WWE App. The channel can be streamed to just about any device. Simply put, you can now access the latest superstars in action with ease. A WWE Network subscription costs a little under $10 per month.
What you get from a WWE Network Subscription
A network subscription to the WWE Network gives you access to all live WWE Pay-Per-View events. In addition, you will also have access to a wide range of media such as Stone Cold Podcasts, the WWE Ride Along, The Monday Night War, The Edge & Christian Show, Camp WWE and WWE Countdown. You will also get a front row seat to hours of on-demand programming.
All you will need is a fast and reliable internet connection, a connected device and your WWE Network subscription. It is recommended that you connect using a wired Ethernet device as Wifi connected devices are prone to lag. Lag will cause your live streaming action to buffer and no-one wants that.
WWE Network in Cuba and North Korea
The WWE Network is currently unavailable to users in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Abkhazia, Sudan, Syria and Liechtenstein. If you live in any of these countries then you likely missed WWE's Survivor Series.
It's the one night a year that superstars from rival shows Raw and SmackDown battle it out in what can be best described as entertainment heaven. This year was no different. The main event featured superstars Brock Lesnar and AJ Styles and while the bout was not a title fight, fans from around the world thought they'd never have the opportunity to see the fight.
If you're wondering why you missed this and more from WWE it's because you are geographically blocked from accessing it. But, it's rather simple to unlock this content. All you need is a subscription to a VPN (Virtual Private Network) such as Shellfire. Learn more about the VPN here.
To access the VPN, simply log on to your account and select the country to which you want to connect through the VPN. In this case, you will want to log into a computer in a country which has access to the WWE Network such as the USA. Now open your WWE Network App, sign in and enjoy the entertainment. You can learn more about geo-blocking here.
WWE Network connected devices
Now, let's get you set up on a few devices:
Firstly, take note that to view WWE Network content you must be a WWE Network subscriber and be signed in to your WWE account. Once your account is verified, you will be taken to the home screen where you can select the programs you want to watch. You can join a current program by clicking Watch Now on the app or from your computer. Alternatively, you can start the program from the beginning by clicking Watch From the Beginning. To access on-demand content, simply head to the search bar and type in the event you are looking for.
Watching WWE on your VPN capable device
This is actually more simple than it sounds. All you need to do is log into your account with your VPN service provider from the device you are using, then select a country you want to connect to. Now log into your WWE Network account!
Honestly, viewing the next great WWE installment could not be easier.
How to watch on PC and MAC
Go to www.wwe.com, then click on the WWE Network logo. It should be situated in the upper right. Now sign in to your WWE.com account.
WWE Network on iOS
It is vital to note that you have to be using iOS 6 or higher. You must also use the WWE app version 3.0 or higher to run WWE Network. Now, to install the app, if you do not already have it, simply log on to the App Store. Search for the WWE app and select it. Next, select "free" followed by "install". The app will be installed on your device and all you need to do is log into your account.
How to watch WWE on Android
You must be using Android OS 2.3.3 or higher, and you must also be using app version 3.0 or higher. If you do not already have the WWE app on your device, simply check it out in the Google Play Store by searching for WWE. Now simply select the app and click install followed by a click on the accept button. The app will create a shortcut on the device automatically. Lastly, log into your account.
Watching WWE if your device does not support VPN
While most devices around your home can be easily connected to a VPN network, there are still some which are not compatible with the technology. But it is, however, possible to connect to a VPN network even if the device you are using does not support VPN. The simple solution for this is a VPN Router, which is essentially a normal router, with VPN software installed on it.
Setting up the device could not be more simple. You just need to plug the router into your existing Internet router and you're ready to go. After a short automatic configuration process, you'll notice that you have two separate networks available on your internet connected devices. Connect to the new network and sign into your VPN subscription. Now you'll be able to take advantage of all the VPN features, even on devices which do not support VPN networks.
WWE Network on PlayStation
To use either your PlayStation3 or PlayStation4 to watch the latest content on the WWE Network, you simply need to download the WWE app. It will be freely available to you in the PlayStation Store. Simply select the WWE app from the list and click to download. It will now install. The app will now be accessible to you using the menu labelled video on your PlayStation.
How to watch WWE Network on Xbox
Here are a few simple steps to follow when you want to make use of your Xbox One or Xbox 360 and your subscription to the WWE Network. First, you will need to download the free WWE app which can be found in the Apps Marketplace. Head on over to the Apps menu and search for WWE. Next, select the app for download.
You'll need to sign in to your Xbox Live Profile by pressing the A button on Member Sign. Next step is to access your WWE account by signing in. Both your username and password can be entered in through the on-screen keyboard. When you are successfully logged in you will be taken to the WWE Network homepage.
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Rosa caudata — вид рослин з родини розових (Rosaceae); поширений у Китаї.

Опис
Кущ заввишки до 4 м. Гілочки розлогі, круглі в перерізі, голі; колючки розсіяні, трикутні, прямі, кремезні. Листки включно з ніжкою 10–20 см; прилистки широкі, переважно прилягають до ніжки, вільні частини яйцеподібні, залозисто-запушені чи ні, край цілий, верхівка загострена; ребро й ніжка рідко залозисто-запушені, коротко колючі; листочків 7–9, яйцюваті, довгасто-яйцюваті або еліптично-яйцюваті, 3–10 × 1–6 см, голі або рідко запушені знизу вздовж жилок, основа округла або широко клиноподібна, край просто пилчастий, вершина гостра або коротко загострена. Квітки численні, в щитках, 3.5–6 см у діаметрі; квітконіжка 1.5–4 см; приквітки яйцюваті; чашолистків 5, трикутно-яйцюваті, до 3 см; пелюстків 5, червоні, широко обернено-яйцюваті. Плоди оранжево-червоні, довгасті, 2–2.5 см, зі стійкими часто випростаними чашолистиками.

Період цвітіння: червень — липень. Період плодоношення: липень — листопад.

Поширення
Поширений у північно-центральному й південно-центральному Китаї (Хубей, Шеньсі, Сичуань).

Населяє долинні ліси, чагарники, схили; на висотах 1200–2500 м.

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Marco Neelsen, CEO of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, reports on the current situation in Malaysia. Tanjung Pelepas is located on the Pulai River on the Johor Strait, which provides direct access to the Malacca Strait.
Maritime shipping is only partially affected by the corona pandemic. Especially in intra-Asia traffic, there are currently enough alternatives available. The road transport of goods by truck, including cross-border transport, is currently significantly restricted and only permitted for essential goods.
As a result of COVID-19, goods production in Malaysia is very restricted, and Marco Neelsen estimates that it is currently on the level of 30 to 50 percent compared to the time before the pandemic. Since April 14, non-essential goods may also be produced again if certain requirements are met.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently published a forecast predicting a 1.7 percent decline in Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020. However, for the following year, Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow strongly again by 9 percent. This is the highest value among ASEAN-5, which include Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Average growth in these countries is expected to reach 7.8 percent in 2021. The IMF's assumptions are based on the assumption that the global pandemic and its containment measures will not last much longer.
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What it feels like to be inside a Refuge Chamber: Psychological
Refuge chambers are a standard requirement within a site's overall emergency response plan, but in the event that a chamber needs to be used, understanding what it feels like to be in a refuge chamber can improve the response of entrapped personnel.
Refuge chambers can feel like sealed sea containers. While they are considerably more complex, the thought of waiting out an emergency can be daunting.
Psychological stresses can impact decision making as well as physical state and behaviour, negatively affecting survivability. Other factors such as injury or lack of training can exacerbate the situation. Even the media itself can trigger distress, as most often we hear about worst-case scenario incidents which can skew an employee's understanding of refuge chamber and emergency situations.
Every individual will react differently when inside a refuge chamber. Behavioural health risks are among the most serious and trying to prevent. Building a better understanding through training and education can mitigate symptoms.
What Psychological Stresses Should I Expect When inside a Refuge Chamber?
An emergency will create distress and high levels of anxiety. The perceived danger, initial shock and uncertainty of the emergency situation can be highly stressful. Add to this the thought of waiting it out in an enclosed environment.
An example provided in a training program developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), outlines the real-life experience of one minerwho previously used a refuge chamber and the normal reaction of feeling stressed. ''[N]o there was no panic. There was one individual that, was the last guy that I expected to show any signs of panic and he was a long-time miner that's worked in other mines, and what he did was he went to a table and he just closed up, he was just really quiet and I kind of knew then, Okay, there's something bothering him.'' 1
Refuge chambers are limited in size. Portable chambers, in particular, have a limited capacity. Due to the restricted sizing, combined with the stress of the situation, many will experience difficulty sleeping. Sleep deprivation can lead to poorer decision making and negative mood.
For a trapped worker, especially if alone, there may be little difference between entrapment and entombment. Many who have experience waiting inside a refuge chamber have described the feeling similar to that of being entombed. We are biologically designed to avoid situations where the possibility of escape is limited.
Lack of Privacy
Insufficient privacy can be stressful for some individuals. Personnel may be confined to a refuge chamber for an extended period, being in such close confides both physically and mentally can generate high levels of discomfort.
"I began to tell jokes, a simple form of distraction to try and lighten the mood. There were a couple of younger guys in the chamber, so I tried to remain strong, never letting on what was racing through my mind – what is happening on the surface, why have we been here for so long. Honestly, I was afraid; I kept thinking about my family. My wife. And my kids."
Terry's Story
Why You Should Know What it's like to be in a Refuge Chamber
Understanding the situation before it occurs. Educating personnel about the potential psychological and physical impacts of being in a refuge chamber will create greater awareness and prepare them for when an emergency occurs.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to prepare for every situation because of the unpredictable nature of emergency events. Training is one of the most significant predictors of reaction in emergencies. From a psychological perspective, preparation and educating is the most effective method to help personnel to plan for disaster.
Regular training and education will set expectations and build muscle memory. If personnel have all the available knowledge about refuge chamber operations and what it feels like to be waiting inside one, it can help them in the event of a real emergency. Personnel equipped with the skills and familiarity will be better prepared to cope with the situation. Furthermore, this can support other staff or visitors who may be having difficulties dealing with the experience.
What Physical Stresses Should I Expect When inside a Refuge Chamber? Heat, Close Proximity and Dehydration are some of the most common physical stresses – Read More
How Refuge Chambers Are Built to Combat Psychological Distress
Refuge chambers are designed to sustain life in an emergency. But, because of the stressful situation in which they are used refuge chambers are built with specific features to lessen the impact of the situation.
The objective of the interior is to create a reassuring environment. Effective lighting such as high-quality fluorescent lighting can mimic daylight. A white or pale interior paint of refuge chambers will maximise the effect of internal lighting and provide a calm and clean environment.
Controlling the environmental conditions through air conditioning not only benefits the entrapped personnel's health, but it provides a more comfortable environment, thereby reducing anxiety.
Port hole Window
This simple element can lessen the feeling of being enclosed. Providing a window adjacent to the door of a refuge chamber allows personnel inside the ability to view the situation outside of the chamber, also enabling visual communications between personnel such as emergency response teams.
Connection beyond the refuge chamber to control rooms and emergency response teams can dispel feelings of concern and the perception of being entombed. Refuge chambers can be equipped with communication devices such as radio, VOIP video phones and cameras.
One other significant factor which sites themselves can manage is the physical condition of the refuge chamber. A well-maintained refuge will have a more positive impact on reducing stress and enable occupants to cope. If a chamber is not kept clean, serviced, or the equipment maintained, personnel entering the chamber can doubt the effectiveness of the chamber to protect them during an emergency; increasing their stress levels and impeeding decision making.
Companies must value safety and the protection of their workers. Including refuge chamber training in overall safety planning and culture will better prepare personnel to cope during an emergency. While we cannot predict how an individual will handle a life-threatening situation it is our responsibility to arm them with the appropriate information and know-how to best deal with the circumstances.
Margolis, Katherine A., Catherine Y. Kingsley Westerman, and Kathleen M. Kowalski-Trakofler. "Underground mine refuge chamber expectations training: program development and evaluation." Safety science 49, no. 3 (2011): 522-530.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program "Mining Product: Refuge Chamber Expectations Training" 2017 https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/works/coversheet455.html
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Q: data inconsistency error in multi-threaded env Suppose one class has two variables : a and b.
Now in that class I am updating the values of two variables in a Synchnonized block, and again updating the values of those two variables in different method.
Now two threads are accessing this class. Will it cause the data inconsistency error ???
Ex:
    class ABC {
    int a = 9, b = 18;

    public void method1() {
        synchronized (this) {
            a += 10;
            b += 12;
        }
    }

    public void method2() {
        a += 18;
        b += 23;
    }
}

Two threads are accessing this object at a time. What will happen ? Whether data consistency will be occur here or not ??

A: When one thread is running method2() nothing stops another to go through method1().  Since += is not an atomic operation you are open to concurrency problems.


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No chance. The best pod for MU that might, maybe be
alwaysright MU
Possible is
OU, Ark, MU, Vandy or UK
I think it's going to be pods - fez MU - 5/17 23:42:09
I think you are right, minus the semi-final. - DHighlander NWMSU - 5/18 17:57:58
Eat tide pods! - implode STL - 5/18 15:56:47
I like it....but we'll never win a game in our pod - coolbean MU - 5/18 15:41:32
Damn you're a pussy - Hickeytime MU - 5/18 16:35:33
Hasn't Arkansas won two of the last three? - Genco98 MU - 5/18 17:09:19
Uh, no - alwaysright MU - 5/18 18:27:06
Odom won his last game - Genco98 MU - 5/18 18:53:10
Ain't going to be any semi-finals - TigerMook MU - 5/18 14:47:37
IMO, The SEC should have an East & West Div, winner - MU-TULSA MU - 5/18 15:41:41
Still the best idea and similar to ACC plan - alwaysright MU - 5/18 13:49:14
NCAA rules are changing - TigerMook MU - 5/18 13:50:49
Which is what allows that concept to work more - alwaysright MU - 5/18 13:54:36
After I looked at it again it looks like - JayHoaxH8r MU - 5/18 12:42:56
No way they put the two Texas schools together. If you - DHighlander NWMSU - 5/18 18:01:19
RE: No way they put the two Texas schools together. If you - sarasotatiger MU - 5/18 21:24:15
No chance. The best pod for MU that might, maybe be - alwaysright MU - 5/18 15:58:53
This is my favorite. (nm) - Lerxst MU - 5/18 15:01:31
Geographically, that would make the most sense. - GeorgiaTiger76 MU - 5/18 13:43:21
I don't agree - Genco98 MU - 5/18 15:05:19
There's zero chance that is happening(nm) - Mormad MU - 5/18 13:05:51
There is no way Missouri is get in a group without - Genco98 MU - 5/18 13:19:36
I think the original guess was pretty close - Mormad MU - 5/18 13:30:39
Also, ZERO chance they play nine conference games and - alwaysright MU - 5/18 11:17:14
Yes, that's why they'll need some way to determine - dangertim MU - 5/18 12:08:42
bo staffs (nm) - lqf2b8 MU - 5/18 12:12:48
I bet Drink trains in that ****(nm) - dangertim MU - 5/18 12:30:59
My guess is they cut divisions/pods altogether - TigerMook MU - 5/18 11:41:15
Agree (nm) - Cosmo MU - 5/18 11:26:47
That can all be hammered out in the next CBA.(nm) - Fool on the Hill MU - 5/18 11:32:13
ha (nm) - Cosmo MU - 5/18 22:05:40
There was an article recently that suggested pods might not - alwaysright MU - 5/18 11:13:29
I think pod is a stupid name. How about containment unit - SabertoothTiger MU - 5/18 10:53:31
should call them "families" because it just means more - phrejd MU - 5/18 11:11:09
Whitten family pod - Panthera MU - 5/18 13:50:33
RE: Whitten family pod - SEMO_Hillbilly UMKC - 5/18 14:35:13
Yikes. Invasion of the Bodysnatchers. Pod people. Run... - Deputy Dawg MU - 5/18 10:46:13
Wouldnt you love to be on the board that gets to make up - MU-TULSA MU - 5/18 10:22:01
Makes sense to me (nm) - Cosmo MU - 5/18 10:18:36
semifinals?? - stang22 MU - 5/18 10:03:20
Yeah that's what I think would be great - Genco98 MU - 5/18 10:52:29
Believe that's fairly accurate (nm) - Fourth and Long MU - 5/18 09:53:16
I like it, but I have a feeling they're going to swap - kmawv8 MU - 5/18 09:36:52
I do think that's the most fair pod breakdown - dangertim MU - 5/18 09:29:55
i want bama (nm) - lqf2b8 MU - 5/18 09:41:34
Tide pods? - sfprman MU - 5/18 13:47:29
where the **** have you been? - dangertim MU - 5/18 09:42:43
philly, bro. If the windows would open I could pee on - lqf2b8 MU - 5/18 09:48:25
that 2 minute gap wasn't enough for you to realize you - dangertim MU - 5/18 09:49:56
philly internet is tardy bro(nm) - lqf2b8 MU - 5/18 09:57:34
cafeteria lady lied. it wasnt ben franklins house it was - lqf2b8 MU - 5/18 11:41:07
I'm pretty sure Ben was already familiar with that during - dangertim MU - 5/18 09:48:50
I think there is more desire to play every university - thedad STL - 5/18 08:21:10
We've only played Auburn once in 10 years during - thedad STL - 5/18 08:39:22
I hope it is that. I think that POD would be great - SuperTone MU - 5/18 08:16:47
9 game schedule will eventually take down the league - TigerFan92 STL - 5/18 07:47:42
I would rather have more good games to watch - jlbomega MU - 5/18 08:18:15
A "conference challenge" with the ACC would be better - alwaysright MU - 5/19 07:23:06
nonconference doesn't have to be patsies. they can - TigerFan92 STL - 5/18 16:22:00
swap Vandy & Kentucky, and you're probably right (nm) - zounami MU - 5/18 07:36:57
The first pod has three powerhouses, - Newcatbirdseat MU - 5/18 07:33:12
this doesn't make sense(nm) - dangertim MU - 5/18 09:44:10
Not really. Who?(nm) - Faurotious MU - 5/18 09:33:35
Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas are certainly SEC powerhouses - Newcatbirdseat MU - 5/18 11:18:36
Nobody considers Arkansas a powerhouse. - alwaysright MU - 5/19 07:18:59
If you say so(nm) - Faurotious MU - 5/18 12:24:58
How are "pods" different from divisions? - Genco98 MU - 5/18 07:15:09
there's 4 of them(nm) - MizzouAstro MU - 5/18 08:02:34
What about four divisions? - Genco98 MU - 5/18 08:05:30
you're being semantic(nm) - MizzouAstro MU - 5/18 08:11:41
^^ anti-semantic (nm) - phrejd MU - 5/18 11:08:48
That's not bad balance among the pods - Mormad MU - 5/17 23:53:44
I would rather have OU than AL, GA or LSU…. - Outsider MU - 5/18 07:03:32
I would rather have the freshness and appeal - Genco98 MU - 5/18 07:17:19
From that perspective, I don't disagree at all. From the - Outsider MU - 5/18 07:52:21
One thing's for sure: We'd better get better fast, as the.. - Deputy Dawg MU - 5/18 06:10:28
GA just got another 4 star. They got so many of - GA Tiger MU - 5/18 06:45:12
Those 4star bench warmers will make more $$$ - BurgTiger MU - 5/18 08:01:00
I say MU, and most others, will lose more than gain - GA Tiger MU - 5/18 10:39:23


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What are Pin Diodes and Their Operational Characteristics?
Diodes are common to numerous electrical devices, and the PIN diode in particular is a variation of the PN-junction that may benefit various applications. As an advancement over conventional PN-junction diodes, the PIN diode comes in the form of a 3-layer device where an intrinsic layer is situated between P and N regions. The intrinsic region of the diode allows for the component to feature high properties of resistance, coupled with a large electric field. As a result, the electronic and hole pair generation of the region is increased so that a weak input signal may be operated.
PIN diodes are a type of photo detector, utilizing their semiconductor intrinsic region to transform light energy into an electrical form. With their high level of resistance, PIN diodes exhibit a low value of capacitance. The P region of the PIN diode may be created by doping a trivalent impurity to the semiconductor, and the N region is established through the doping of a pentavalent impurity. The intrinsic region, meanwhile, is simply an undoped semiconductor material.
PIN diodes may be manufactured through two methods, those of which follow the planar or mesa structure. The planar structure is where a thin epitaxial layer is imposed on the intrinsic region, allowing for a P+ region to be established. Meanwhile, an N+ region is formed on the opposite side of the device, allowing for the intrinsic region to exhibit a high resistance with a value around 0.1 Ω-m. Mesa structures, meanwhile, are where the doped semiconductor layers are developed on the intrinsic region. By following such a method, a PIN diode is formed.
As compared to conventional PN junction diodes, PIN diodes mostly differ in the presence of their intrinsic region. Generally, the intrinsic region acts as a depletion region. In situations where there is no external potential provided to the diode, carriers will begin to diffuse across the junction as a result of the concentration gradient. Because of this, a depletion region is formed where the I region exhibits higher thickness than the N region.
When a forward voltage is induced to the diode, the charge carriers from the P and N region will be injected into the intrinsic region. This is a result of the applied forward potential reducing depletion width, causing the resistance to lower. With further increases of forward voltage, a greater number of charge carriers would be injected into the intrinsic region. Due to such capabilities, PIN diodes in forward biased condition may act as a variable resistance device.
Reverse bias voltage may also be induced to the PIN diode, resulting in an increase of depletion width. To increase the width further, the reverse voltage may be raised. This increase can continue as whole mobile carriers are transferred away from the intrinsic region to create what is known as swept out voltage. When in a reversed biased condition, the PIN diode may act as a capacitor.
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