The reopening last week of the Canadian province of Ontario's Human Capital Priorities immigration stream allowed certain candidates in the Express Entry pool to benefit from one of Canada's most popular Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams.
Ontario is Canada's most populous province and includes both the country's largest city, Toronto, as well as Ottawa, the national capital. The province was the destination of choice for more than 39 percent of recent immigrants to Canada, many of whom are drawn by Ontario's strong manufacturing, financial, and science and technology sectors.
Even though Ontario stopped receiving applications through this stream just a few days later, the good news is that the province may invite even more applications before the end of the year, so says an article published in Canada Immigration and Citizenship.
The article goes further to state that interestingly the province has decided that if an application is approved after the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) annual allotment is filled, the successful applicant will be issued a nomination certificate in 2018 when the province's new allotment is assigned.
"Candidates, identified through the Human Capital Priorities stream, receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from Ontario and are invited to apply for a provincial nomination certificate.
Successful applicants receive an additional 600 points toward their Express Entry CRS score, followed by an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in a subsequent draw from the Express Entry pool," the press release added.
It is thought, by the writers, that it is possible that Ontario has not reached its most recent invitation limit adding it could be good news for eligible Express Entry candidates who are hoping to settle in Ontario.
According to CIC the Human Capital Priorities stream is one of Ontario's 'enhanced' PNP streams, meaning they are aligned with Canada's Express Entry system. Ontario also offers a Skilled Trades stream.


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Múlaþing () is a municipality in eastern Iceland which was formed in 2020 from the merger of Fljótsdalshérað, Seyðisfjörður, Borgarfjarðarhreppur and Djúpavogshreppur.

It is the largest municipality in the country by area. The biggest town in the municipality is Egilsstaðir, with a population of around 2,500. The second largest town of Seyðisfjörður is one of the oldest towns in Iceland.

The feral reindeer of Iceland are mostly situated in Fljótsdalshérað, where they number between 5,000 and 10,000. The largest forest in Iceland, Hallormsstaðaskógur is also located in Fljótsdalshérað.

The Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant is located in the municipality.

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Study finds adults age 50 and older with functional impairments at higher risk of medical cannabis use, as well as prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative use and misuse
May 20, 2021 | Michelle Brubaker
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 22 percent of older adults in the United States suffer from a functional impairment, defined as difficulties performing daily activities, such as bathing or getting dressed, or problems with concentration or decision-making affected by physical, mental or emotional conditions.
In a new study published in the May 20, 2021 online edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that functional impairments among adults aged 50 and older are associated with a higher risk of medical cannabis use; and prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative use and misuse.
Benjamin Han, MD, first author of the study and a clinician-researcher in the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego, and team say the findings imply that there may be a link between adults age 50 and older with functional impairments and use and misuse of prescribed drugs. Photo courtesy of New York University.
"Our study implies that there may be a link between functional impairments and use and misuse of these prescribed drugs. It is important to recognize that any psychoactive substance may be risky for this vulnerable population," said Benjamin Han, MD, first author of the study and a clinician-researcher in the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego.
"Many older adults use these substances due to chronic pain, insomnia or anxiety — conditions that can affect daily functioning. These symptoms can be challenging to manage, especially in the setting of multiple chronic conditions and other prescribed medications."
Joseph Palamar, PhD, senior author of the study and a drug epidemiologist and associate professor at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, said: "It is important to recognize that prescription opioids and benzodiazepines can be risky among this demographic as effects can increase chances for falls, and overuse can lead to overdose or even addiction."
The study analyzed data from participants age 50 and older from the 2015–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Through a computer-assisted interview process, participants were asked about use of cannabis and prescription opioids and tranquilizers/sedatives in the past year, as well as the presence of any functional impairments.
Those reporting cannabis use were asked if it had been recommended by a doctor, and those reporting opioid or tranquilizer/sedative use, were asked about misuse, defined as using prescription drugs in any way not directed by a doctor, including use without a prescription or use in greater amounts or longer than prescribed.
The study found that adults age 50 and older reporting medical cannabis use, prescription opioid use and misuse, or prescription tranquilizer/sedative use and misuse were more likely to report having an impairment.
Joseph Palamar, PhD, senior author of the study and a drug epidemiologist and associate professor at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, emphasizes the importance of recognizing that prescription opioids and benzodiazepines can be risky among older adults as effects can increase chances for falls, and overuse can lead to overdose or even addiction. Photo courtesy of Ted Ely.
"Our findings suggest the symptoms of this patient population are not always being fully addressed or that something else is going on, such as a substance use disorder or a mental health issue like depression and anxiety," said Han. "As health care providers, we need to take a closer look at chronic symptoms among older patients with functional impairments. Managing these conditions often requires a multidisciplinary approach."
Palamar said further research is needed to identify and minimize the risks of psychoactive substance use in this population — and more fully elucidate the role of cannabis.
"Cannabis may have benefits for this population, but we need to ensure that risks don't outweigh the benefits. It's great if cannabis can lessen your grandmother's anxiety, but not if she's already at an increased risk for falling down," said Palamar.
Han said patients should work closely with their health care providers to develop appropriate treatment plans with realistic expectations.
"It is also vital to communicate the risks of medications with older adults with functional impairments and the importance of balancing these risks with the potential benefits," Han said.
Co-authors include: Makaya Funk-White, UC San Diego; and Austin Le, New York University.
Han and Palamar are also affiliated researchers at the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research at NYU School of Global Public Health.
Funding for this research came, in part, by the National Institutes of Health (grants R01DA044207 and K23DA043651).
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 The recent discovery of new classes of RNA and RNA structural motifs with regulatory and catalytic functions have challenged the central dogma of molecular biology and caused a paradigm shift in basic, medical, and agricultural research. RNA plays a crucial role in regulation of gene expression and cellular processes in normal and stress physiology; however, the RNA structure-function relationship and the underlying biochemical mechanism remain elusive.
Our research focus is to develop chemical and biochemical technologies to decipher the hidden layers of information in RNA such as RNA structure and modification; identify the RNA binding partners and molecular basis of interactions; and elucidate the mechanistic roles of RNA in regulatory pathways, stress physiologies, cell differentiation, organism development, as well as disease pathology. Our group's long-term ambition is to uncover the central RNA players in stress physiologies and diseases that could reveal novel RNA-mediated gene regulations, as well as to develop targeting strategies via chemical, aptamer and CRISPR for manipulation of gene expression and potential biotechnological applications, bringing our research closer relevance to improving the quality of human life.
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Dactylispa integra es una especie de insecto coleóptero de la familia Chrysomelidae.

Fue descrita científicamente en 1949 por Uhmann.

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The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial: What is Going On?
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard at the Venice International Film Festival for Depp's film premiere "Black Mass" in 2015.
Emily Aivazian, Staff Writer
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have been well-known in their spheres of influence, but the demise of their marriage of two years laid more eyes on the pair's relationship. In the public eye, they were never well-received.
The trial between Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp and Aquaman star Amber Heard has stirred controversy on the internet. Depp filed a lawsuit against Heard for defamation over her article that had been published in The Washington Post titled, "Amber Heard: I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change." Depp claimed that Heard is not the victim of domestic abuse, but rather the perpetrator. In 2016, Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer had closed a deal verbally promising Depp $22.5 million for him to reprise his role for the sixth movie. However, Disney no longer offered him his role in the franchise after the publication of the article.
A trial started in Fairfax, Virginia, beginning on April 11, 2022, that ended on May 27th, 2022, with both parties presenting their final statements. Depp's lawyer, Benjamin Chew, claimed her "false allegations had a significant impact on Mr. Depp's family and his ability to work in the profession he loved." Heard's lawyer Benjamin Rottenborn stated that "The article is about the social change for which she is advocating and that the First Amendment protects." Rottenborn claimed that there would be proof presented at the trial portraying the domestic abuse Heard endured.
At the trial, both Depp and Heard's lawyers presented a variety of evidence claiming that there had been abuse on both ends. Through the testimonies of witnesses and the use of recordings, photographs, and messages, Heard and Depp revealed to the jurors the horrors of their past relationship. "Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way, nor have I ever struck any woman in my life," Depp said. Depp's sister, Christi Dembrowski claimed that he didn't leave the abusive relationship he was in since his father never left their abusive mother.
To reveal Heard's unsupportive character, Dembrowski testified about Heard's reaction to Depp's meeting with Dior. "Why would Dior want to do business with you? They're about class and they're about style, and you don't have style," Heard said, according to Dembrowski.
The internet is filled with the hashtag #justiceforjohnnydepp where users are voicing their concerns on TikTok and other social media platforms, advocating for Depp to receive the justice he deserves. Throughout the trial, a recording of Heard's voice was released, "…but you're fine, I did not hurt you, I did not punch you, I was hitting you," Heard said. In another instance, Depp rose to the surface speaking of the moment Heard threw a vodka bottle at him, which severed the tip of his middle finger.
On June 1, 2022, the trial's verdict was released, with Heard making her frustrations clear. "The disappointment I feel today is beyond words," Heard said. She was given $2 million in compensatory damages since the jury found her to be defamed after Depp's lawyer referred to her allegations as a hoax. Johnny Depp won the defamation lawsuit, as the jury found Heard to have been guilty of lying about the abuse. They unanimously agreed that Heard wrote the op-ed against Depp with harmful intentions, awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Though, the state's law caps punitive damages at $350,000. "The jury gave me my life back," Depp said in a statement. This trial may be viewed as a depiction of truth against reality. The trial illuminated that men can endure abuse just as women can. Though the pair portrayed themselves as Hollywood's ideal couple, their relationship proved otherwise.
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"When will I be 4 and a half?" wondered Wee Tiny.
"Hmmm....maybe in about 10 years?" reasoned Wee Small.
As Wee Small is very wise and always right, the answer must be correct. Therefore the question must need to be interpreted correctly to fit the answer. 4 and a half what?
Yes, it always does depend on your starting point. These calculations have to be done with care, as the result will be different as the conditions change.
Wee Small is doing well to understand this so early in her life.
I can see that in my role as chronicler of the wisdom of the little ones I have failed to understand the deeper meanings behind my observations.
4 and a half what, and starting points indeed! That is the essence that I had failed to understand.


The area of Torrequebrada is just 1Km to Benalmadena coast, which is considered as one of the touristical focal points of the Costa del Sol because of its beaches and its yachting port Puerto Marina.
The 18 holes of Golf Torrequebrada are situated between the Mediterranean sea and the mountains. It is rich in tropical vegatation and birds. The large number of lakes and strategic placed bunkers, every hole is a different experience for the player.
Torrequebrada is a quite residential place although you can find supermarkets and restaurants, but for everything you want to find, the town of Benalmadena have it, in a short walk or drive.
Information about Benalmadena on Costa del Sol. Benalmadena is full of surprises. It is a tourist town yet it has a large part of it's population made up of people living there all year, and many areas have maintained its roots.
La Capellania is mature urbanisation consisting of big villas with big gardens and is one of the most prestigous urbanisation in the area.


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Further reductions in road-related deaths and injuries in Irish children – IMJ
The study reviewed the rates of road-related fatalities and injuries in a paediatric population over three five-year time periods. The authors assessed the differences, if any, in the injury and fatality rates and the likely causes associated with these results.
All road and traffic collisions requiring police assistance occurring on public roads in Ireland in three separate time periods spanning five years (1996-2000, 2004-2008 and 2009-2013) were included in the study.
Accident details are recorded by the attending police officer on the CT [68] form. This form collects information on severity of the accident, road user category, contributing factors such as road factors, vehicle factors, environmental factors and also what safety precautions were in place at the time of the accident (such as seatbelt use, bicycle helmet use and pedestrian data ). The information was then entered into a Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) database and accident trends were analysed and reviewed by the Research Section of the Road Safety Authority.
Injuries were sub-classified as fatalities, serious (those admitted to hospital, fractures, severe head injuries, severe internal injuries or shock requiring treatment) and minor. From this database, information pertaining to those children and adolescents aged fifteen years and younger was analysed. Results from the initial cohort in 1996–2000 were then compared with both 2004-2008 and 2009-2013.
There was a decrease in the total number of children injured or killed on our roads from 5,928 to 3,903. Minor injuries fell by from 5,063 to 3,659, serious injuries fell from 712 to 201 and fatal injuries by from 163 to 43 (72 per cent drop).
Car passenger fatalities fell from 69 (1996-2000) to 44 (2004-2008) and 17 (2009-2013). The majority of these children were travelling in the rear seat, however seven of 17 car passenger fatalities were front seat passengers and 25 of 92 serious injuries were front seat passengers.
There was a slight rise in pedestrian injuries from the 2004-2008 cohort (1,232) to the 2009-2013 cohort (1,258) but pedestrian deaths fell from 61 (1996-2000) to 32 (2004-2008) with a further drop to 20 (2009-2013). Pedestrian injuries accounted for 32 per cent of the total injury toll.
Cyclist fatalities fell from 25 (1996-2000) to six (2004-2008) but remained at six (2009-2013) reflecting a disappointing halt in progress. In contrast to previous years none of the fatalities in this category were under the age of 10. There was no information available on the use of helmets in any of the fatalities.
Road traffic collisions (RTCs) are a major cause of childhood death (1-14yrs) annually throughout the EU, and the primary cause of death among adolescents (15-19yrs) globally, despite being largely preventable. With prioritisation given to road traffic injuries on the global health agenda in recent years, child fatality rates from RTCs have declined in many countries.
In line with EU wide initiatives, a number of national road safety strategies have been implemented in recent years in an effort to address the death toll on Irish roads. However, there has been no separate target for reducing child fatalities and the impact of these interventions on fatality rates in the paediatric population has not been evaluated. Young people have been highlighted as an important risk group in Ireland with rates higher than the EU average.
The authors conclude that road traffic injuries in children are predictable and therefore preventable. They say that reducing the injury toll further requires a coordinated and collaborative effort across many sectors.
A national road safety campaign, greater police enforcement and a cultural change has seen road-related deaths and injuries in children drop very significantly and this campaign should continue. The authors state that the success of the past 17 years should act as a spur to further reduce this toll in vulnerable road-users.


Over the years many wedding trends have tried to take flight. Some become instant hits and continue to be repeated year after year, and others fizzle out after just one to two years. Let's have some fun and touch on a few that have recently been on our minds.
Photo Booth: This is a terrific idea, especially if there is a master copy of all photos given to the Bride and Groom as well. We've seen this master copy worked into a video montage with music also. We predict this trend will continue on for a while.
Video Booth: Another sure hit of a trend. This is a nice way for guests to leave a personal video message to the Bride & Groom. It's usually less formal, and can be lots of fun for everyone.
Dancing down the aisle: We think this trend is fizzling out. It was fun while it lasted but lets leave dancing for the reception.
Trash the Dress: While it pains us to think of anyone trashing their gorgeous Wedding Dress, we have seen some very artistic photos from brides who have done this type of photography session. We predict this trend will stay for a while longer.
Have you seen any new trends at weddings you've attended recently? What do you think will be the "next big wedding trend?


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New Jersey Law Will Require Hospitals to Provide EC to Sexual Assault Victims
Governor Richard Codey of New Jersey recently signed legislation that will require hospitals in the state to inform sexual assault victims about emergency contraception (EC) in order to prevent unwanted pregnancy after rape. The law will also require all New Jersey hospitals to dispense EC to patients who request it, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. This legislation, referred to as "Compassionate Care for Survivors of Sexual Assault," makes New Jersey the fifth state with such a law, joining New York, Washington, California, and New Mexico, according to Women's eNews.
The Justice Department's recently released guidelines do not mention offering EC to rape victims – an omission that has spurred criticism from many women's, civil liberties, and health groups across the country. Ninety-seven US members of Congress, led by Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), sent a letter in January to the Department of Justice, in which they "strongly urged" the revision of its new guidelines for the treatment of sexual assault survivors to include information about emergency contraception.
The Congress members' letter to Diane Stuart, Director of DOJ's Office on Violence Against Women, said that "by failing to even mention … [emergency contraception] as a potential option for sexual assault victims, the department ignores a crucial opportunity to provide vital and time-sensitive health care to victims of rape and sexual assault." Maloney said, "It is clear that the administration's ideological opposition to choice now even extends to rape victims. Women who are sexually violated at the very least deserve the right to prevent unwanted pregnancies."
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Santa Fe shooting created zero momentum at Texas Capitol for new gun-control laws
By Catherine Marfin, Austin Bureau | on August 22, 2018
Gov. Greg Abbott's suggestion for a new Texas law requiring gun owners to report losses or thefts of firearms to police went nowhere this summer.
PHOTOS: Classes resume in Santa Fe
Reminders of May's tragedy evident as students head back to school.
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Reminders of May's
Photo: John Locher, STF / Associated Press
People in four of the five biggest cities in Texas reported a total of about 5,000 misplaced or stolen guns last year, a fraction of the more than 40,000 firearms that go missing annually in the Lone Star State, according to estimates based on FBI data.
But Gov. Greg Abbott's suggestion for a new Texas law requiring gun owners to report losses or thefts of firearms to police went nowhere this summer — a task force of lawmakers assembled after the massacre at Santa Fe High School in May didn't even discuss it.
As students return to Santa Fe High School this week, there is no momentum for the reporting law — already adopted in 11 states and the District of Columbia, experts consider it one of the least controversial forms of gun-control — or for any of the other gun-control measures Abbott asked lawmakers to research.
The senate select committee charged with studying Abbott's safety plan this summer instead recommended safety measures that focus on tighter security on campus and increasing access to mental health services so troubled students can be spotted sooner and get help.
BACK TO SCHOOL: More than just first-day jitters as Santa Fe students return three months after shooting
The mandatory reporting law would make it a misdemeanor for a gun owner to fail to report a lost or stolen gun within 10 days.
"Stolen guns pose a significant risk to community safety," Abbott said in the safety plan he wrote after the Santa Fe shooting. "Whether stolen from a gun store or an individual gun owner, these guns often head straight into the illegal underground gun market, where they are sold, traded, and used to facilitate violent crimes."
Alice Tripp, legislative director and lobbyist for the Texas State Rifle Association, said the mandatory reporting law would do little to stop crime, and would instead punish crime victims.
"(What if they've) been on vacation and they find out a week late? Now they're eligible for some giant blinking fine, or worse? I mean, that's just stupid," she said.
Many gun owners don't have serial numbers and other identification information on hand before the theft or burglary occurs, Tripp said, raising another question about the usefulness of mandatory reporting laws.
In 2017, there were 2,127 firearms reported stolen to the Harris County Sheriff's Department. During the same year, 1,730 firearms were reported stolen to the Dallas Police Department, and 193 were reported to the El Paso Police Department.
From 2010 to 2015, 4,600 firearms were reported stolen to the Austin Police Department. During the same period, lost and stolen guns were recovered in connection to at least 600 criminal offenses, Austin police records show.
Stolen gun data from San Antonio police, requested by a reporter three weeks ago, has not yet been made available.
Because local law enforcement agencies independently decide how to keep track of stolen weapons reports, it's difficult to know how many guns are stolen each year in Texas, said Eugenio Weigend, associate director for Gun Violence Prevention team at the Center for American American Progress.
RECOVERY: Abbott announces another $1.8 million in grants for Santa Fe
The most accurate count of lost or stolen guns comes from the FBI, which aggregates data from local law enforcement agencies. By analyzing the FBI's data set, the Center for American Progress estimates that over $79 million worth of firearms were stolen in Texas between 2012 and 2015, amounting to over 177,000 guns.
"What the estimates suggest is that it's a huge number of guns stolen per year, (whatever research) you use," Weigend said. "Those figures alone are very scary. There's tons of guns being circulated that are stolen or lost that most likely will end up being used to commit a crime."
Abbott also asked lawmakers to consider red-flag gun laws, which would expand current protective order laws and force gun owners to surrender their weapons if they're deemed dangerous by a judge. Opposed by gun-rights groups, that proposal was quickly shut down by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick after hours of public testimony in both the house and senate.
The other three gun control measures outlined in Abbott's proposal included strengthening gun storage laws, creating a case management system to close reporting gaps in background checks for firearm purchases, and requiring more timely reports to law enforcement about individuals who can no longer own guns. But those proposals gained little to no attention from lawmakers over the summer.


Few days ago, we received some samples of Spiku Kenari (Walnut Spekkoek) by Santi's Cake, a shop specializing in the said cake based in Surabaya, East Java. Santi's Cake itself is run by a family since 1999 and is apparently quite popular among spiku lovers, especially in Surabaya and Denpasar (they also have a branch in Denpasar as well), and probably all over Indonesia.
If I write about "spiku", I bet not everyone is familiar with this word. But if I mention "Lapis Surabaya", I am sure that Indonesians from all ages understand this quite well.
Lapis Surabaya is a type of layer cakes that consist of 3 layers: usually in color of yellow, brown, and yellow. Interestingly, I read that in Surabaya, people more familiarly call this cake as "spiku" rather than "lapis Surabaya". The word "spiku" itself comes from Dutch word "Spekkoek", which was developed during colonial times and may have been based on Dutch cake recipes using local ingredients.
Although there are many toppings for spekkoek, Santi's Cake's specialty is the spekkoek with walnut (kenari), which are supplied directly from a field in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The Walnut Spekkoek by Santi's Cake is made from the grandmother's recipe, which has gone through many adjustments and modifications time to time. Nevertheless, their basic recipe is still the same, and there is something very classic in every bite, I believe. Using only few ingredients (egg, sugar, flour, milk powder, margarine, and walnut), their spekkoek is simple yet delicious.
Unlike typical "lapis Surabaya", their walnut spekkoek only has 1 layer -the yellow one- but it doesn't really matter for me. The cake is soft, moist, and delicate, without being oily at all. The shape is somehow lower in the center because they only sprinkle the walnut in the middle, but we can always take some walnut and enjoy them with the sides as there are plenty of them. 😉 I fell in love to the walnut, thanks to their beautiful golden-colored appearance and crunchy texture. Amazingly, there are still a slight softness behind the crunchiness that makes me can't stop munching!
The Walnut Spekkoek comes in 2 different sizes: 18 cm x 18 cm, which is priced at IDR 70,000 and 24 cm x 24 cm at IDR 130,000.
Nowadays, beside accepting orders in their shops/outlets, they also accept online orders and can deliver throughout Indonesia with a distance of (maximum) 2 days shipping. When I got mine, the spekkoek were wrapped with plastic inside the cake boxes and put inside their trademark maroon red bags, then tightly wrapped inside cardboard box. Delivery is safe and fast!
Now, what are you waiting for? Order yours and enjoy yourselves some lovely spekkoek!


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Coloradia luski, or Lusk's pine moth, is a species of insect in the family Saturniidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926 and it is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for Coloradia luski is 7726.

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The MacBook Air will be thinner than before
© Jon Prosser / Renders by Ian Zelbo
Not only does the new MacBook Air get color, it gets thinner and has bands on the underside.
According to John Prosser of Frontpage Tech, who always lets the latest Apple rumors stop, that should happen. MacBook Air Not only is it available in colors, like blue, but also It will be much thinner than before. Apple Insider shows in the latest rendering by Ian Zelbo that the MacBook Air's sleeve will not be tapered anymore, it will be flat and very thin. Giga.de reports. Prosser has all the new rumors in one YouTube video Summarization.
What should be all new
In the rendering, the USB-C ports are not positioned next to each other, but one on each side. They hardly fit, there was hardly any space around them. to me Screen Everything around him had to be one White border Similar to the new iMac. It is not yet known how thick the boundaries are. The keyboard keys will also turn white and the trackpad will be slightly smaller than before.
Also lower From MacBook Air it will look different. There would be no more than four rubber feet, only Two slices continuous. In addition to the blue, there should be a total of seven colors to choose from and in all likelihood like the new iMac.
Whether the new MacBook Air is M2-chip Prosser leaves it open. The release date has not yet been set. Prosser thinks withEnd of the year 2021.
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If Mitt Romney Nominated, Then What For The Church And Members?
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IMHO, Romney would have been a great President. I was so disappointed that he lost in 2012. I would have supported him if he had run this time, but paradoxically I am somewhat glad he decided not to do so.
Why? because he said "I'm one of those Republicans who thinks we are getting warmer and that we contribute to that"
In Canada,prostitution is legal,but,a prostitute cannot advertise,solicit,or run a bawdy house. Such is the weirdness of the law.
P.S. And I know what you're saying. Why anybody doesn't think President Obama is The Bee's Knees is beyond me. Personally, I wish we would amend the Constitution to give the man a few more terms.
So you do not agree with Climate Science and the evidence.
Romney also said, "many of the conservatives in my party on the issue of the minimum wage. I think we ought to raise it"
Do you agree with the church manuals?
"Some employers are not fair to their employees; they pay them less than they should."
My reading of Stargazer's comment was that his relief had nothing to do with Romney himself (whom he said he would vote for) but rather the obsessive media focus on LDS, all the bizarre conversations with politicians and talking heads debating if Mormons are Christians and whether or not a Mormon could ever be President, etc.
But that may be me projecting.
"There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood ..."
According to some pundits the US needs a new face and new blood , like a Clinton or a Bush.
No, because I thought he would have run the government better than the current incumbent. I hope that I am entitled to believe this, Free Thinker.
It happens that my approval of Romney has nothing to do with any one particular utterance he has made. It is the overall package. And I am not going to argue with anyone over it, because it's pointless now.
And as to global warming / climate change, it's reasonable to suppose that humans contribute to it to some degree or another. I differ from those who are hyperventilating about it, however, because I doubt there's much we can do to stop it, because I don't believe that we cause 100% of the problem.
This was not directed at me, but I just thought I'd chime in anyway.
I am not convinced that Church manuals are faultless and contain only true facts and statements. I believe that they are largely correct, but not infallible.
It is very likely that some employers underpay their employees. And some overpay them. And some pay them just right. So what?
It happens that I don't believe in a government-mandated minimum wage. But if we have a minimum wage, then it ought to be indexed to inflation.
Why? Did you do your own scientific research like them? Do you have scientific papers?
Actually, no. My relief concerning Romney not running this time is due to the feeling that the electorate would welcome a younger, fresher face as the Republican candidate. Having lost in the General Election once, I believe that he would be seen as "damaged goods", and thus his participation in the primary process would be somewhat devisive.
As to Romney attracting attention to the Church, well, what's not to like about that?
Guess what? I'm not going to discuss this subject with you. At the very least it is off-topic for the OP.
But we shouldn't be bloviating about it here in this topic.
In fairness, at least Romney has a track record of actually having some success in dealing with poverty.
I wonder if the Church would consider creating 2 separate types of endowment sessions. One for living endowments and one for the dead. It makes sense to have the full 95 minute session for the living, but why not cut out a bunch of the repetition for those who have been through. Maybe you have to pass a competency test to go to the shorter session, but it could cut the time in half and maybe more people would go. I'm sure some go and actually believe that 'every time I go to the temple I learn something new', but I certainly don't. I've had the whole thing memorized for 25 years I could even take you through the old Samurai parts of the session if you like. Thoughts?
I've been hearing rumors since the last conference that there will be some significant changes to the ways we experience and worship in the temple. Most significantly I'm hearing that there is an effort afoot to shorten the endowment to help reduce the logjam of names. As we know, a person (or group) can go to the temple and be baptized for 150 people within the same time it takes a person to do 1 endowment. I've long wondered about this discrepancy and how it could easily cause an imbalance in temple work. I've seen temples limit the number of baptisms one person could do. For a while on youth trips each youth was limited to just 5 names even though we had time to do more. So it would make sense to me to somehow shorten the endowment. Changes have been made before so I don't see any reason why it couldn't be done.
With that general background, I'm also hearing that Pres. Nelson wants temple worship to be his legacy. For that to be the case I would suspect some significant changes would be needed, else why would it be "his" legacy. He is definitely a mover and a shaker, making things happen quickly so I think it fits his personality to move with changes he may have been considering for many years. In general I enjoy his ambition and determination to make things happen.
I'm also hearing about mandatory meetings in early January for all temple workers where supposedly they will be informed of these changes so they can be prepared. Perhaps January meetings for all temple workers is a totally normal thing (I don't know as I've only ever served as a veil worker).
So, it makes sense to me that changes could come, as early as the next few weeks. So I've got a couple of questions.
2- Is the family history/temple approval system adequate for temple work to move forward in a faster way? IOW- will there be enough names (without duplication) to keep up a faster pace?
3- Are there other changes (besides efficiency) that you might expect to see?
*Please keep the discussion respectful, both to each other and also to the temple rituals. There are a couple of specific items/topics regarding temple worship that shouldn't be discussed.
Future Temple on Mount Horeb?
With all the new Temples being announced and my excitement builds at attending the dedications of said Temples, can the experts on this forum and the Journal of Discourse experts comment as to a future Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple on Mount Horeb (Moses and the Burning Bush site)? Perhaps during the Millennium?
The First Endowment was administered in the Upper Room of the Red Brick Store in Nauvoo. The room is not very big and Joseph said that he spent the day giving all the different "..washings, anointings, endowments and the communication of keys pertaining to the Aaronic Priesthood, and so on to the highest order of the Melchizedek Priesthood, setting forth the order pertaining to the Ancient of Days, and all those plans and principles by which any one is enabled to secure the fullness of those blessings.."
My question was how they would have been able to arrange the room to match the temple layout? What else do you think Joseph included that Brigham Young eventually cut/rearranged in the Nauvoo temple and in later arrangements of the endowment?
I can't find Josephs original plans for the layout of the Nauvoo floors. However from the ones I can find it doesn't seem to include the rooms that were built in later temples like St. George and Salt Lake. When the Nauvoo temple was finished they hung curtains to section off the different portions of the endowment but I feel like Joseph would have specific rooms built for that purpose? Or no?
Just curious on your thoughts!!
I'm just wanting some dialogue on something I think about often. I'm active in the LDS church. I believe that it teaches good pronciples and I believe in Christ. I believe families are forever. What I have a hard time with is believing families are only forever IF certain rituals are done in an LDS temple. My heart and mind can't quite wrap around any possible reason for that....but I've tried to have faith. The problem is; it's the BASIS of our religion. "Families can be together forever", and "go to the temple" are pounded in us. But (for example) when a very righteous non LDS friend whose husband has died tells me she knows she will be with her husband again, and sees no reason why some ritual would need to be done....one that she can't even do now until she's dead....I tend to agree with her! Did Christ teach that at all? It seems to me that He would have taught us about sealing to a spouse, etc. if that were the bottom line. There are so many examples in life where the ideals we are taught just can't work out. Blended families, deaths, etc. So, yeah....I do have faith that it will all work out in heaven and that maybe we just don't have all the understanding needed. BUT shouldn't we have a logical reason with the minds God gave us? I can't see it. I want to but I can't.


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Home Industrials 3M Announces Final Proration Factor of 7.346065 Percent for Shares Tendered in Split-Off...
3M Announces Final Proration Factor of 7.346065 Percent for Shares Tendered in Split-Off Exchange Offer
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(NYSE: MMM) announced today the final proration factor of 7.346065 percent in its split-off exchange offer to
stockholders in connection with the separation of 3M's food safety business and merger of Garden SpinCo Corporation ("SpinCo"), the
subsidiary holding the food safety business, with a subsidiary of Neogen Corporation.
A total of approximately 203,610,687 shares of
common stock were validly tendered and not properly withdrawn in the exchange offer, including approximately 1,114,015 shares tendered by odd-lot stockholders not subject to proration. All tenders by odd-lot shareholders were fully accepted in the offer. The remaining validly tendered shares of
common stock were accepted in the exchange on a pro rata basis using the final proration factor of 7.346065 percent. Shares of
common stock that were validly tendered but not accepted for exchange are expected to be returned to tendering stockholders on or around
Under the terms of the exchange offer, 108,269,946 shares of SpinCo common stock were available in exchange for shares of
common stock accepted in the exchange offer. The final exchange ratio for the exchange offer was set at 6.7713 shares of SpinCo common stock for each share of
common stock validly tendered and not properly withdrawn. In the merger, each share of SpinCo common stock automatically converted into the right to receive one share of Neogen common stock. Accordingly,
stockholders who tendered shares of
common stock in the exchange offer will receive approximately 6.7713 shares of Neogen common stock (subject to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares) for each share of
common stock tendered and accepted for exchange.
accepted approximately 15,989,536 shares of
common stock for exchange in the exchange offer.
(NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what's possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we're working to improve lives and make what's next at 3M.com/news or on Twitter at @3M or @3MNews.
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This release includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the transaction between Neogen,
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, and SpinCo's registration statement on Form S-4 and Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-263669) in connection with its separation from
that contains a prospectus relating to the shares of SpinCo common stock issued in the transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "SpinCo Registration Statement"), which was declared effective by the SEC on
, in each case, filed with the SEC in connection with the transaction. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.
Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. None of Neogen,
or SpinCo undertakes, and each party expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.
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Arizona Man Originally Suspected in 1978 Cold Case Murder and Sexual Assault Arrested 42 Years Later
West Southwest Arizona
All evidence related to the crimes had been preserved by detectives and was stored in the department's property room
An Arizona man has been arrested on murder and sexual assault charges more than four decades after police discovered the two victims in the back of a pick-up truck.
Glenn Williams, now 62, was the original suspect in 1978, when Phoenix officers discovered the badly beaten body of 23-year-old Fernando Calleros lying in the bed of a truck. A woman who had been severely beaten and sexually assaulted was also in the truck, police said. She survived.
Williams, who lived and worked nearby, was arrested a year later in the case, when fingerprints linked him to the scene, authorities said. He was later released after prosecutors said they lacked enough evidence to take him to trial.
Williams was 21 at the time and denied involvement in the crimes.
The Phoenix Police Department's cold case unit began re-examining the attacks in 2019, according to spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson. All evidence related to the crimes had been preserved by detectives and was stored in the department's property room, he said.
"Those detectives did a great job obtaining, and packaging, and maintaining it . The scientists were able to use the evidence, test it with today's technology, and it identified Williams as the suspect in this brutal attack," he said in a statement.
Advanced forensic testing such as DNA analysis was not available at the time of the murder and the sexual assault.
Williams is being held in lieu of $1 million bail. His first court appearance is scheduled for Thursday. He has not yet entered a plea.
Arizona Man Originally Suspected in 1978 Cold Case Murder and Sexual Assault Arrested 42 Years Later | | kmov.com
An Arizona man has been arrested on murder and sexual assault charges more than four decades after police discovered the two victims in the back of a pick-up truck.Glenn Williams,
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P50M Multi-Purpose Plaza to rise in Capas
Municipal government of Capas is set to construct a P50 million Multi-Purpose Plaza in Barangay Sto. Rosario. It covers a total area of 43,092 square meters and shall feature covered courts, sports facilities, a playground, a picnic ground, a multi-purpose hall, public restrooms, fire and police sub-stations, a barangay hall, a rural health unit, a senior citizens office, and a day care center. (Capas Information Office)
CAPAS, Tarlac — A P50 million Multi-Purpose Plaza will soon rise in Barangay Sto. Rosario here.
Mayor Reynaldo Catacutan said the project is a response to the need of the community for a place to conduct activities.
"Even basic services will be taken to the plaza so that people can continue to avail and experience some services," Catacutan added.
The project covers a total area of 43,092 square meters and shall feature covered courts, sports facilities, a playground, a picnic ground, a multi-purpose hall, public restrooms, fire and police sub-stations, a barangay hall, a rural health unit, a senior citizens office, and a day care center.
It is expected to be completed by 2019. (CLJD/CJVF-PIA 3)Cherie Joyce V. Flores
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CRN names four Red Hat leaders to its 2018 Women of the Channel list
16 de maio de 2018Red Hat
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We are excited to share that four of Red Hat's channel leaders have been named to CRN's 2018 Women of the Channel list. Margaret-Ann Bolton, senior director of Global Partner Marketing; Terri Hall, vice president of Global Cloud and ISV Partners and Alliances; Petra Heinrich, vice president of EMEA Partners and Alliances; and Kim Leavitt, director of Global Partner Marketing, were recognized by CRN for their outstanding work in the channel. Their dedication, leadership and effort has helped to lead to another year of partner successes and innovation for Red Hat. This is the sixth consecutive year that Margaret-Ann has been recognized, third consecutive year for Terri, and the first time for both Petra and Kim.
The CRN Women of the Channel list recognizes influential women leaders who have exceptional expertise and are dedicated to their unique roles in the channel ecosystem. The women who comprise this annual list span the IT channel and represent vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other organizations. CRN editors select the Women of the Channel honorees based on their professional accomplishments, demonstrated expertise, and ongoing dedication.
In addition to this most recent achievement, in February of this year, Red Hat also received a 5-Star designation from CRN's Partner Program Guide, and five Red Hat leaders were named to CRN's 2018 Channel Chiefs List.
The 2018 Women of the Channel List is featured in the June issue of CRN and online at https://wotc.crn.com/wotc2018.htm.
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Lockheed Martin Receives 3rd Installment of $3B Multiyear Award from U.S. Government to To Deliver 50 C-130Js; Rod McLean Quoted
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Lockheed Martin its third multi-year award, with a total value of $3 billion, for the delivery of 50 C-130J Super Hercules, the company announced on Monday.
Brig. Gen. Steven Blaymaier: Air Force to Implement Conditions-Based Maintenance for C-130J, KC-135 Aircraft
October 29, 2018	News Comments Off on Brig. Gen. Steven Blaymaier: Air Force to Implement Conditions-Based Maintenance for C-130J, KC-135 Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Steven Blaymaier, director of Air Mobility Command's logistics, engineering and force protection, has said the C-130J military transport aircraft and the KC-135 refueling tanker are scheduled to enter the U.S. Air Force's conditions-based maintenance program in 2019, Defense News reported Saturday. CBM aims to increase mission-capable rates by predicting problems in aircraft components through the use of data analytics.
Senate OKs FY 2019 Minibus Spending Measure With Over $670B for DoD
September 19, 2018	News Comments Off on Senate OKs FY 2019 Minibus Spending Measure With Over $670B for DoD
The Senate voted 93-7 on Tuesday to pass a negotiated package that would allocate over $850B in fiscal 2019 funds for the departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Labor and Education, Stars and Stripes reported Tuesday. The decision came days after congressional negotiators reached a compromise on the appropriations package.
CSIS: DoD Contract Obligations Up 7% in FY 2016
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What is Bank Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme?
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There are numerous instances in India, like someone did FD in banks without sharing details with his family. Suddenly if that particular person dies, the obvious result is no one will come to know about such FD and will be with Bank forever. But what if one fine day his family members come to know about such asset ? How to approach Bank and get that amount back?
To avoid such complications RBI recently come up with scheme called Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014. Let us know about this and how this is useful especially in above said cases.
All Banks need to deposit the amount with RBI in this scheme. But how much and from where they need to deposit is guided and is as below.
"the amount to be credited to the Fund shall be the credit balance in any deposit account maintained with banks which have not been operated upon for ten years or more, or any amount remaining unclaimed for ten years or more". So it is clear that any amount lying with bank unclaimed will be credited to Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014.
Accounts that include are as below.
or any other amounts which may be specified by RBI from time to time.
So any type of balance which mentioned above idle for ten or more years with bank will be transferred to this scheme. Such collected amount will be invested by RBI and used for spreading the depositor education and awareness about dealing with such issues.
Now once this amount is transferred then how an individual can claim this and get back?
If you claim such unclaimed amount then bank have to give it back to customers. But customers will not get any interest from this scheme. So it is clear that RBI came with this idea to protect the depositors interest. Banks deposit this amount with RBI and in return RBI will take of such unclaimed amount.
It is mainly due to not sharing the financial transactions with family. There are many instances that mainly female members of family not aware about any financial dealings of male members. This is turn out to be disaster for survival members if the main earning person dies without sharing such information or having a proper WILL.
To avoid such complications, it is always advisable to file all your financial deals in a proper manner. Share such information with your family members like how and when they can access these most important information.
Hope this will be helpful and make you aware about your financial transactions and safe keeping.
Such a Wonderful and nice information.
I Recently came across such incidence of my neighbour, who is a low income, below middle class family head of abt 65 yrs.
He's account with Dena Bank, Mumbai was inoperative for about 12-13 years, as he was at his native place for 10-12 yrs.
In his savings A/c, the balance amount was about Rs. 6000/- in Dec 2014 before it was transferred to DEAF A/c to RBI (in Dec2014), leaving only about 80 Rs. in his savings A/c.
It seems there was no Letter correspondence from Bank for the whole 12-13 years so far.
When the neighbour recently approached the bank (As he was at his native place since almost 10 years, but his family is still at the same address as per bank records) – He came to know his savings a/c amount of 6K being transferred to RBI and A/c has been set to DEAF account by bank. MOREOVER, They charges about Rs. 1500+ on not maintaining Min.QAB (Jan2015 till date) – there was no correspondence even on this front by the Bank.
d) Fill up and submit Claim form to Rbi for Refund Amount.
While it's understood and agreed that points a), c) and d) are very much justified and mandatory, WHY THERE SHOULD BE PENALTY CHARGES as mentioned in Pt. b) ?
1) If a/c non-operative for more than 10 yrs, I can understand that Bank can transfer amount to Rbi under DEAF Fund – HOWEVER – IS THE BANK NOT LIABLE TO MAKE ANY WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE WITH CUSTOMER (Before OR even After Transferring Amount) ?
2) Since my neighbour already had approx. 6K Rupees (which was above min.AQB limit), Even if the Bank has transferred amount, Why they have not maintained Min. AQB balance – knowing there will be charges for not keeping min. AQB ?
3) Is Bank now asking for approx. Rs. 1500+ as charges towards not maintaining AQB Justified – IF THE AMOUNT IN HIS ACCOUNT BEFORE IT WAS TRANSFERRED TO DEAF FUND WAS ALREADY ABOVE AQB?
4) Has RBI mentioned that WHOLE Amount (inoperative a/c etc) should be transeferred to DEAF a/c to RBI ? and in such event – BANKS HAVE RIGHT TO LEVY/DEDUCT Min. AQB charges ?
5) If Banks are doing just their own rules/regulations, Can we claim the penalty amount added to the balance amount which was transferred to Rbi on account of DEAF Fund?
Would Highly appreciate if you could throw some light on above queries (if possible with relevant supporting sections/circular from Rbi – if any) so I can refer them and go to bank with neighbour to help him recover his HARD EARNED MONEY !!!!
Bharat-First just ask them whether they communicated your friend about non-maintaining of minimum balance in the account? If so, let them prove the same.
Bharat-Sorry your comment was moved to spam folder. I replied to your email.
I have an account in Panjab National Bank (Chhaprola Branch) Ghaziabad (U.P) from 1988. Every month my salary from Hero Motors Factory (Mejestic Auto) was to be deposited there. When I left the Hero Motors company (In the year 2002) , I have stopped operating the account.
But now as I tried to settle my PF account, I have been informed by Provident Fund Office that my Provident Fund was settled in December – 2003 and the cheque is sent to my PNB Chhaprola branch Account.
Then I visited PNB Chhaprola branch, there my account information is not at all available, as I dont know the complete account number , my account last four digits are "SB-8299" are known to me. I have a copy of account statement taken during 2002, in which the account number is mentioned as "SB 8299". Please tell me the way to retrieve my account as several Lacs rupees are in my account.
As per guidelines of RBI every bank has to display such doormat accounts details on their web site, but I have searched all means to find PNB's display of such accounts. I couldn't find.
I am requesting you to guide me with your vast knowledge and precious experience, how to get my account operational.
Expecting your valuable guidance soon.
Desai-Using that last digists and your PAN, they can easily track that. I don't know what is forcing them to NOT ACT.
Nice information Sir… provided the info very precisely and also understandable to any person. You put a great effort to make this info reach to us. Thanks you very much.
Good Article , Doing great work basu, You helped me lot .


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I'm sucessfully returning intended results from the below code.
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week
The first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States, so we're taking this opportunity to celebrate the teachers at Tibetan Buddhist nunneries. Springtime is also the start of a new academic year at the nunneries in India so it's a fitting time to honor the teachers who educate the nuns.
"Educating women is powerful," says Rinchen Khando Choegyal, Founding Director and Special Advisor for the Tibetan Nuns Project.
"It's not just about books. It is also about helping nuns acquire the skills they need to run their own institutions and create models for future success and expansion. It's about enabling the nuns to be teachers in their own right and to take on leadership roles at a critical time in our nation's history."
A monk teaches Tibetan Buddhist nuns at Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute. As more nuns take the highest degrees in their traditions, such as the Geshema degree, they will be qualified to teach. Photo courtesy of Brian Harris
A primary goal of the Tibetan Nuns Project is to assist nuns in reaching the same level of education as the monks.
Because historically nuns have not had access to formal education, very few nuns are qualified to teach. The good news is that the situation is now changing. More nuns are receiving the highest degrees in their traditions.
Who Teaches the Nuns
One of our ongoing tasks is the recruitment of qualified teachers for the various nunneries that we support.
The teachers we employ in the seven nunneries we support are both monastic and lay. Monks (often Geshes and Khenpos) from the large monasteries and training institutes of the various Buddhist traditions teach Buddhist philosophy and debate.
March 2019 marked a big milestone. Two nuns with Geshema degrees were hired to teach Tibetan Buddhist philosophy at Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute. For the first time, nuns are being taught these topics by other nuns, rather than by monks. This achievement would not have been possible without the global family of supporters of the Tibetan Nuns Project.
Photo of Delek Wangmo and other senior nuns in 2013 by Brian Harris. When she escaped from Tibet she could barely read. Now she is one of two Geshemas hired in March 2019 to teach at Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute.
English is taught in the nunneries by lay women and men educated in the Indian university system. For the Tibetan language, we employ mostly young women and men who have come from Tibet in recent years. Recent refugees often have stronger Tibetan-language skills than their Indian-raised counterparts. Once they have completed a teacher-training course at nearby Sarah Institute, a branch of the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, we and many other institutions in the exile community hire them to teach Tibetan language, literature, and grammar.
Teaching a Tibetan class at Geden Choeling Nunnery in Dharamsala. Photo courtesy of Brian Harris
Supporting the Nuns' Teachers
The ultimate goal is to empower the nuns to become teachers and leaders in their own right and to help preserve Tibet's unique culture and religion.
In addition to funding the salaries for teachers at the seven nunneries directly supported by the Tibetan Nuns Project, each year we fund the salaries at a number of small nunneries in remote regions.
The annual cost of one teacher's salary ranges from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the location of the nunnery and the skills of the teacher, so the total annual budget for this program is approximately $40,000. We are very grateful to all those people who support our Teachers' Salaries Fund.
What Do the Nuns Study
Each of the four traditions schools of Tibetan Buddhism has its own specific curriculum and degrees attained, but much is shared. All are based on the teachings of the Buddha and the Indian commentaries that developed to explicate them.
Exactly which commentaries the nuns most closely rely on varies between traditions as do the number of years of study, but there is uniformity of the basic topics. All the nuns study:
Logic and Epistemology, which provide the basic tools for advanced philosophical study;
Perfection of Wisdom for understanding of the Buddhist path;
Middle Way for understanding of Buddhist philosophy; and
Tantra for the final level of teachings.
At most nunneries supported by the Tibetan Nuns Project, courses are also offered in Tibetan language, English, and computer skills, as well as in ritual arts such as sand mandalas and butter sculpture. The smaller nunneries in more remote areas are at earlier stages in the educational process.
A lay teacher at Shugsep Nunnery and Institute teaches geography to the nuns. Photo courtesy of Brian Harris
The Power of Educating the Nuns
Before the Chinese takeover of Tibet, there were at least 818 nunneries and nearly 28,000 nuns living in Tibet.
In an attempt to eliminate Buddhism in Tibet, more than 6,000 nunneries and monasteries were destroyed between 1959 and 1980. Monks and nuns in great numbers were imprisoned, tortured, and forced to give up the ordained way of life. Teaching, study, and prayer were strictly prohibited, and religious texts and objects were demolished.
Before the Tibetan Nuns Project was founded in 1987, there wasn't much education for Tibetan nuns, either in exile or inside Tibet. "Even when Tibet was free, nuns didn't have much of an education," says Rinchen Khando Choegyal. "Of course, we had wonderful nunneries in Tibet, beautiful ones where the nuns were supported by their family members and treated very well, but mostly what the nuns did was spend their time in praying and meditating."
"I must say that some nuns were very highly realized meditators, but in the sense of education that you and I know of today, they had none," she said. "Which is why we are so happy that we have been able to make it possible in exile."
A Tibetan Buddhist nun reads and writes in Tibetan. Most nuns arriving in India had been denied basic educational opportunities in Tibet, including education in their own Tibetan language and Tibetan Buddhist religious heritage. The majority of nuns arrived in India illiterate and unable to write their own names. Photo courtesy of Brian Harris.
"The protection of Tibetan language and its culture is not only about Tibetans in Tibet," says Karma Tenzin, a research fellow at the Tibet Policy Institute. "A proper access to the rich and profound Buddhist philosophy and epistemology is possible only through Tibetan language."
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Progress on our 2015 Wish List for the nuns
This spring we reached out to our supporters around the world with our Wish List of special projects that need funding in 2015.
We've had a wonderful response so far and we wanted to update you on our progress with the various projects and programs to help the nuns.
New Truck for Shugsep Nunnery
Thanks to Andrea in Albuquerque, Lorena in Roanoke and about 20 other donors, we have raised all the funds needed to replace the nunnery's old pick-up truck which had broken down. It was so old that there were no longer parts readily available and the brakes did not work. Shugsep Nunnery will now have a new, 4-seat pick-up truck with plenty of space to transport groceries and vegetables from the market, as well as other heavy materials. It will also be used to take nuns to hospital in case of medical emergencies.
FULLY FUNDED!
Kitchen Extension for Dolma Ling Nunnery
Thanks to our generous supporters, especially Kent and Marsha in Charlottesville, the Saint Paul Foundation and Lisa in California, work is well underway for the new kitchen extension for Dolma Ling Nunnery. The number of nuns and staff that must be fed daily at the nunnery has more than tripled since the kitchen was first built in 1993. The extension will increase the size of the kitchen by 750 square feet and will also allow the nuns to move the solar panels and water tanks to its flat roof, thereby solving leaks and maintenance issues. We look forward to sharing more news and photos of the kitchen extension soon.
This is a new item on our 2015 Wish List. Our headquarters is located at Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute in the foothills of the Himalayas about 10 miles on hilly roads from the main town of Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. It's a challenge to get from A to B and the office is facing transportation problems. We would very much appreciate donations to help us purchase a simple, low-cost Indian-made motorcycle that would enable the Tibetan Nuns Project staff to accomplish their many official tasks.
AMOUNT STILL NEEDED: US $1,420
Dolma Ling Nunnery is home to over 230 nuns and the nunnery needs a small, multi-purpose pickup truck to manage their daily tasks. The nuns must travel often for supplies and hiring or renting private cars or taxis for these regular shopping errands is expensive and impractical. The nuns will use the pickup to get food and vegetables from the market, to transport supplies for their many self-sufficiency projects and for various heavy-load materials. This kind of vehicle is more useful and safer than a normal rented car. Without a proper pickup truck with ample space and weight in the back, the steep hills of the area are dangerous and difficult.
AMOUNT STILL NEEDED: US $10,500
Funds for Teachers' Salaries
Each year the Tibetan Nuns Project seeks to fund 15 teachers at different nunneries. The cost of one teacher's salary ranges from $1500 to $5000 per year, depending on the location of the nunnery in India and the skills of the teacher. Our special thanks to Janice in Menlo Park for her support of teachers' salaries.
Donate to Teachers' Salaries Fund
Nunnery Maintenance and Renovations
Since the Tibetan Nuns Project was founded in 1987, we have established two important nunneries in India, Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute and Shugsep Nunnery and Institute, both of which will have major anniversaries this year — 10 years and 5 years respectively. Maintenance and upkeep of the nunneries is critical in the demanding climate of northern India. By keeping buildings in good condition we can help avoid costly repairs in future. Our maintenance fund will help pay for things such as painting which must be done every 3 to 5 years and roof repairs.
AMOUNT STILL NEEDED: $10,340
Donate to the Maintenance Fund
Inter-Nunnery Debate Scholarships
This September marks the 20th anniversary of the annual inter-nunnery debate, the Jang Gonchoe. Until 1995, the Jang Gonchoe was only open to monks. Now the inter-nunnery debate provides a very important learning opportunity for the nuns and helps them to prepare for higher degrees and leadership roles.
Provide scholarships to the Jang Gonchoe
Jang Gonchoe Endowment
Last year we created a special endowment to support the annual inter-nunnery debate, the Jang Gonchoe, in perpetuity. We received an initial gift of $35,000 from a nun living in France. A gift to the Jang Gonchoe Endowment Fund will help to preserve the Tibetan culture and open up a centuries-old tradition to the nuns, enabling and empowering them to become great teachers in their own right. The benefit of this is inestimable and will be an enduring legacy for generations to come.
AMOUNT STILL NEEDED: $238,000
Donate to the Jang Gonchoe Endowment
Sponsors for Individual Nuns
Thank you to all our new and existing sponsors! Sponsorship remains the heart of our work. We still need many more sponsors. If you're already a sponsor, perhaps you would consider increasing the amount you are giving or supporting an additional nun. If you are not yet a sponsor, would you consider becoming one today? The cost for sponsorship is US $30 a month. Another option is to gather a group of friends, family, colleagues or sangha members and sponsor a nun together. Click here for sponsorship.
Monthly Donors
It is now possible to make recurring gifts through our website using your credit card or direct debit. Even a modest gift of $5 or $10 a month would help educate, feed, clothe and provide health care for the nuns in India.
Become a regular donor
Creating Legacies
A special way that you can help generations of future nuns is by including a gift in your will to the Tibetan Nuns Project. If enough of our committed supporters are able to make these very special gifts then the nuns and nunneries will be able to thrive and grow well into the future, even in the uncertain situation of living as refugees in a foreign land. As one donor has said, "A donation to this cause benefits beyond helping just the nuns… it benefits the Tibetan culture, it benefits refugees from Tibet, it benefits education for women, it benefits the Buddhist religion and community and all of this spreads like a ripple of compassion for others beyond that community. This is not charity; it is an investment in humanity." To learn how you can leave a legacy of compassion please email info@tnp.org or call us at 206-652-8901.
Thank you for your kindness, compassion and dedication to the nuns!
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TXL wire or XLPE wire? Full vehicle wire up.
Forum » EFI Wiring Fundamentals » TXL wire or XLPE wire? Full vehicle wire up.
I am having trouble sourcing TXL wire here in Australia. I can only seem to find it from suppliers who sell 500m (1600ft) minimum lengths!
In my search i have come across XLPE wire, is this another name for TXL wire or is it comparable?
I can find Tefzel wire reasonably priced but feel its overkill for a street car. I am looking for wire to completely re-wire the entire car (headlight to tail light).
Should i just use standard PVC wire for the vehicle wiring and Tefzel/TXL for the Engine/fuel side of things?
Yes, TXL is the SAE name given to thin wall insulated wire, using XLPE as the insulation material. Just make sure whatever you get has a temp rating up to 125 degrees C, and you should be fine :-).
Goes without saying, but stranded wiring only, no solid core, its for houses. :-).
Whoops, I missed the second part of your question. I've use TXL / XLPE for it all if you can, you'll probably end up saving money, as you wont need to hit the minimum order quantities twice.
I can get a particular kind of automotive cable very easily and much cheaper than TXL or Tefzel. It has a temp rating of V90.
I was thinking of using this for things like tail lights, indicators, wipers etc.. and using TXL for engine, fuel, cooling and headlights.
Or is it better to just stick with the TXL?
That wire has a "rating" of 25A*, rather high for what you need and adding un-needed weight - but if the price is right and it is run in cool areas, should be fine. I would 100% defer to Zac, however - he is the EXPERT in this stuff!
I would add a couple of comments, though - Murphy's Law means if someone can use the wrong wire, sooner or later they will - why I just keep 8.8 bolts, etc, around as if there isn't a lower grade around, you or a 'helper' won't use one in a critical application because 'it'll be fine for that little bit'. Second, you're doubling up on the wiring you're keeping 'in- stock' and it can be cheaper to just hold one type, even if it is a bit more expensive per unit length, as the 'cheap' stuff isn't also sitting on the shelf.
*More info on the wire here.
I spent forever looking for txl in Australia and thats the best I could find, some sizes are hit and miss on availability and 18awg is their smallest size but the price is ok for small lots.
Otherwise even ex USA seemed difficult, I just bought some tefzel from prowire but even with their fairly low shipping prices it worked out similar to buying specc 44 from GR motorsports.
Waytek seem to be the best place to order from online price wise if you can find a use for 500ft lots (I considered buying some and selling half off or something) but they dont have an option to ship overseas and by that point I was over trying and paid more elsewhere.
I just found rapid cables today actually lol. I am putting in an order tomorrow.
Gord, i was only showing that wire as an example for the insulation properties.
Zooki, that was the supplier I had narrowed it down to - must have missed posting it, or maybe it was in another thread?
Ahhh, OEX. There's a brand I haven't seen in a little while, not since my Repco days. While it's not ideal, the door harnesses in my Starion are made from PVC insulated wire from OEX. I'm confident they'll be reliable because of the environment they work in, but its not the choice I would make again, mainly due to having TXL wire on the shelf these days.
That seems quite expensive to me. That is priced per meter!
This place is less than half price.
Awesome links in this post, cheers guys! I'll add them to the stickied post up the top.