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Matthew Kosiorek, B.A.
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Matt Kosiorek brings over a decade of experience to the role of Interim Program Director at CIP Berkshire. Prior to joining the team at CIP Berkshire, Matt held several leadership positions within CIP's National Office including managing summer programs and conducting development work for new CIP locations under CIP's Founder, Dr. Michael McManmon.
Alex James, B.A.
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Kati is originally from the Albany, NY area. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Kati went on to receive her Master's Degree in Education at Sage Graduate School.
Katherine Grigg, M.P.C.
Katherine has worked with students with learning differences for several years as a life skills coach and wilderness therapy field instructor. As a life skills coach as CIP, Kate helps students reach their goals of independent living through on-going apartment upkeep, menu planning and cooking support.
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Lynn joins the CIP team as the Career Coordinator with over 35 years of experience, working with students and families. She has worked in the area of human services and education in a variety of community based, residential and educational settings
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Tony has been working with teenagers and young adults since 2005. He has experience as a high school business teacher and in an alternative education classroom. Following his role as a teacher Tony transitioned into residential programming.
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Kara has worked in professional theater and music as a Stage Director, Teacher, Producer, Casting Assistant and Performer for over 25 years. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of the popular Berkshire Children's Theater (since 2004) and has taught "Kidsact" classes for Barrington Stage Company.
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is a small, stocky wader native to the Old World. The breeding habitat is marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows throughout northern Europe and northern Asia. It is migratory, with European birds wintering in southern and western Europe and Africa (south to the Equator), and Asian migrants moving to tropical southern Asia. The North American Wilson's snipe was previously considered the same species, and is listed as such in older field guides.
The male performs "winnowing" display during courtship, flying high in circles and then taking shallow dives to produce a "drumming" sound by vibrating its tail feathers. This sound has been compared by others to the bleating of a sheep or goat; hence in many languages the snipe is known by names signifying "flying goat," "heaven's ram," as in Scotland by "heather-bleater" and in Finnish the name taivaanvuohi, "sky goat". Common snipe nest in a well-hidden location on the ground, laying four eggs of a dark olive colour, blotched and spotted with rich brown, which are incubated by the female for 18–21 days. The freshly hatched young are covered in dark maroon down, variegated with black, white and buff. The young are cared for by both parents, each parent looking after half the brood, with fledging in 10–20 days.


Being that I have hardwood flooring throughout my entire house, I tend to stock up on rugs. I have rugs of all types and colors. I change them out the way most people change their throw pillows. But, having so many rugs can be costly when it comes time to get them cleaned. Luckily, I have a very effective DIY professional rug cleaning method!
If you have read through some of my other articles on cleaning, you have probably noticed that I devoted a lot of space on this site to flooring. I guess that is because I have spent so many years trying out different brands and cleaning methods, it has given me a lot to talk about. Yes, I like to shop for rugs, but I expect those rugs to last.
And, as I have mentioned many times before, I have both children and dogs. I always have and probably always will. Like most of you, I assume that my children will one day be replaced by grandchildren, and although I don't like to think about it, I imagine my two fur babies will leave and be replaced with another fur baby. (Well, not exactly replaced. They could never be replaced, but I am sure you understand what I am getting at).
Anyway, having either of those two things in a house means that your floors will be subjected to regular torture. That also means that in order to keep up, you will need to do some regular maintenance. Cleaning wood flooring doesn't take much effort. But for rugs, that maintenance comes in the form of deep cleaning, especially when you are trying to keep a clean house with dogs living in it.
It is vital to the longevity of a rug for it to be cleaned properly. Even with regular vacuuming, rugs collect grit, allergens, pet dander, and all sorts of gross debris. It settles way down in the fiber where even the best vacuum can't completely lift. This is the before (above) of my rug. It is in pretty good shape, but it looks a little dull from all of the traffic and dirt that has settled over the past year.
Then there are the wet stains to worry about. Your rugs probably suffer from occasional spills, and if you have pets, possibly even accidents. Even the best pet proof rugs need some attention to deal with issues.
In addition to the things mentioned above, rugs also tend to hold onto odors. That's odors from cooking, odors from stinky feet, and odors from your pets. If nothing else, a good cleaning will remove these odors and help to freshen the air.
It is important to do regular cleanings because all of these things accumulate over time and cause the fibers to deteriorate. Even when you can't see it, it is happening. The good news is we can remove all of that grime and odor the same way that we would for our other fabric items – by washing them.
Now, I am not talking about just running a carpet cleaner over the floor. Although, that is definitely a great way to do a light spring cleaning and may need to be done occasionally. What I am talking about is a deep down, back-to-new, purge that can only come from a professional cleaning.
I have been doing my own DIY professional rug cleaning for over 5 years now, and I have been thrilled with the results. Before, I would use a rug doctor twice a year and send my rugs out for a professional cleaning every 5th year. This worked okay for me and kept my rugs looking relatively clean. However, it was a bit costly.
I would spend about $200 per rug for professional cleaning. Since I have six rooms with full-sized rugs, that meant that I was spending $1200 each time. Then, I have the extra rugs that I keep on hand for when I want a change. As you can imagine, I was very motivated to try to find a way to do this myself.
Before we get into the actual process, I do want you to take a few moments to make sure that your rug is safe to clean. As with anything, you should always perform a test spot of any cleaning solution that you plan to use. If you want to try this method, and you are feeling a bit apprehensive, first try it out on a small, inexpensive rug that you are comfortable taking a chance with.
Now, the types of rugs that I have done this type of cleaning on are mostly synthetic interior rugs. You can tell if your rug is synthetic by looking for the tag located on the bottom of one of the corners of your rug. Common synthetic rug materials are polypropylene, olefin, nylon, and polyester. If your tags state that your rug is made up of one or more of these materials, then it is synthetic.
If you can't find a tag on your rug, I recommend using your own judgment. If you can clean it with rented cleaner, you are probably safe. (Although, you should not rely on my opinion as I can not properly assess something that I haven't seen). If it is an indoor/outdoor rug, or if you purchased it at Home Depot, Lowes, Wayfair, or one of the other well-known brand stores, it is likely synthetic and safe to clean. Use your best judgment.
I can not recommend DIY cleaning any type of wool rug. I will leave it up to you to decide if you want to risk it. However, you should know that some wool rugs have jute backing that can release a natural colorant which may cause staining. You can read more about the differences in backing materials in my article on pet proof rugs.
Persian rugs should always go to a professional for cleaning. They are what I think of as the hot-house orchids of the rug world. According to the DIY Network, you should only perform spot cleaning on them.
I also would avoid any type of rug that will cause an issue with extracting the water. Some types that come to mind are shag rugs or those rugs that are comprised of long threads. Getting your rug dry in a timely fashion is extremely important.
You should avoid any rug that is already in bad structural condition. If the backing is cracked and worn or if the rug is showing signs of deterioration, they may not hold up to this process. If in doubt, don't take the chance unless you are okay with the possibility of having to replace it.
In addition, if it is a family heirloom or you would be hear-broken if the rug were damaged, I recommend that you leave it to the professionals.
Okay. Now that we have gotten past making the decision for or against cleaning your rug, let's move on to getting ready to actually do the cleaning. There are a few important steps to take before you start blasting away. But, don't worry. It's nothing too elaborate.
First, you want to start with removing as much of the loose dirt as possible. I just do a thorough vacuuming on mine. This will help to cut down on the number of times that you need to go over the rinsing process. You will get a better idea of what I mean after you read through the entire process.
Next, you need to clean the area that you will be using to wash your rug. I pressure washed my patio the day before I did my rug cleaning. Then I went over it with a quick rinse the day of just to remove any pollen or dust that had blown in during the night. You don't want to start cleaning a rug on a surface that has its own layer of dirt.
So we have gone over types of rugs and getting everything ready, but we haven't yet addressed what you will need. For the most part, you should only need a few items. But, I want to go over a few special issues and what you can do to address these. (Remember – always do a patch test before using any of the chemicals mentioned below).
As you can see in the video, I used a pressure washer and a cleaning machine. You can use any pressure washer that you like, but if it does not have a way to adjust the amount of pressure, make sure that you start about 18″ away from the surface of your rug. Then, ease in closer to get the right amount of pressure to clean without damaging.
If you don't have a pressure washer, you can do this with a jet spray nozzle attached to your water hose. Because you will be doing a lot of spraying, I recommend getting one that doesn't require you to squeeze to trigger the water. I like this high-pressure nozzle* because it uses a twist action to increase pressure. All you do is turn it to the setting you want and you're all set. It leaves your hand free to do other things and you don't have to worry about hand cramps.
Next, you will need a water-extracting machine. If you don't have your own machine or you don't want to purchase one, you can use a rental. I did this with a rental for years, before purchasing my own machine. Regardless, it is very important that you have a way to extract the water.
The machine that I am using is a Bissell Big Green Professional Machine.* If you are looking to purchase a machine that works the same way as those rental machines, this is it. I purchased this one because I was paying around $150 per year in rental fees for a Rug Doctor, and I also don't like the ick factor that occasionally comes with some of those machines.
To create your cleaning solution, you will need a 5-gallon bucket. You can pick up a bucket a Home Depot or Lowes for less than $5, or you can order a good one from Amazon.* You could also use an old pool bucket like I am doing.
The mixture should be around 5 gallons of water to 1 cup of cleanser. I am using Borax as my cleanser because it is good at removing odors and provides a gentle cleaning. However, my rugs get cleaned like this every 1-2 years, so there isn't a lot of dirt accumulation to worry about. Depending on the degree of strength that you need, you may find that one of the below options is better suited to your situation.
Standard carpet shampoo* – always a good option if you aren't sure what to use. I am not a big fan because I don't like the chemical scent that goes with them, but that may not be an issue for you.
Homemade solution – If you have a favorite cleaning solution that you know will work on your rug, go for it!
Odors – If you have a lot of odor in your rug and you want to address this specifically, try adding 1 cap of this Lysol laundry additive* to your solution. It is designed to remove odors from your clothes but works well on rugs, too. Although I didn't detail it in the video, I use this each time I clean a rug.
Important! Do not skip this part.
Now that we have reached the portion of this post where I lay out the instructions, let me state unequivocally that you must do this on a warm day. I am in Tennessee, so I do my rugs first thing in the spring. However, you may not receive the required temperatures until later in the year, depending on where you live.
The optimum day to do this would be on a sunny day with at least a slight breeze and temperatures at or above 75 degrees. With these conditions, it will take an average of 4 hours for your rug to dry. The time can be less or slightly more depending on the temperature and on the thickness of the rug's pile. However, since this requires manual labor, it can be an unpleasant experience if you try to do it after the temperature gets above the 90s.
I am pointing out the importance of weather because you must let your rug dry thoroughly before you bring it back inside. This isn't just a surface cleaning like you would get when using a rug cleaner alone. The rug will be wet all the way down and through the backing.
If you take it back inside before it has dried it will likely sour and possibly even mildew. But, if you allow it time to dry, it will be like a brand new rug. In fact, the sun is a natural disinfectant and bacteria killer. So, let your rugs remain in the sun until completely dry.
Lay your freshly vacuumed rug out on a clean surface, preferably in the direct sunlight.
Begin by wetting the rug thoroughly with your hose or pressure washer.
Mix 1 cup of Borax and 1 cap of Lysol laundry additive to 5 gallons of water.
Distribute solution over area of the rug.
For heavily soiled rugs, a light scrubbing with a scrub brush may be done if needed.
Use pressure-washer to work the solution into the fibers of the rug and to begin the cleaning process.
Begin pressure washing from one end of the rug towards the other. Concentrate on moving the dirt in one direction.
Flip one-half of the rug over onto itself, and pressure-wash the back of the rug. Pay particular attention to stained areas as this is where things have penetrated the fibers the deepest.
Use the carpet cleaning machine to suction water from the backing.
Lay rug back out flat and use the carpet cleaning machine to suction the front side that you just cleaned.
Repeat the 3 previous strep for the opposite side of the rug.
Begin the rinse cycle by pressure washing from one end of the rug towards the other.
Use the machine to suction the entire rug. Pay close attention to the water when you stop to empty the machine.
Repeat the rinse and suction process until the dirty water begins to appear clear. It may take 3-5 rinse cycles to get all of the soil removed from the rug.
Allow rug to dry completely. To speed the process, halfway through, flip one-half of the rug over onto itself so that the back-side can dry.
I should note that it is unlikely that you will get the dirty water container to be completely clear because it will always be suctioning through dirty hoses and past things that have collected inside the machine. But, you can reach a point where the water has only a tinge of color with no soapy residue.
You should be able to make a good judgment just by comparing the initial dump to the next few rinse cycles. If you reach a point where the water is almost clear but doesn't seem to be getting any clearer, you have probably reached the limit.
And this is the after view of my rug. I took this shot about 30 minutes after finishing. I didn't bother with brushing the fibers in one direction because it is still wet and I am not interested in staging for this post. I just want you to see how dry the rug appears when the water has been properly extracted. You can see a few footprints where I walked across the rug, but for the most part, it almost looks dry.
The way that I keep things in check between deep cleanings is to use my SpotBot on spills and accidents as they happen. I also occasionally will skip a year on deep cleaning and just do a standard rug cleaning with my machine.* But, I never let it go for more than one year.


I am pleased to announce the grand re-opening of the new and improved, AVICCI NY. We are now ZYDE Magazine. A entirely new spin on a digital brand. Delivering you daily content of what is awesome in the design world right now. Here, you will get to experience fashion inspiration (men's and women's), as well as fun design inspiration, amazing products, and city guides. Like always, we are here to inspire. And most importantly, prove that beauty is everywhere.
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"Time to Focus on the Future" - Speech at the Annual General Meeting of the Ulster Unionist Council, Balmoral, Belfast, March 20th, 1999
Sir Reg Empey, Joan Carson and I have just returned from Washington, after what I think has been our best reception ever. There was general recognition of the key role, the crucial, constructive role, of the Ulster Unionist party over the last year.
While in Washington I bought George Mitchell's book on the talks, which had just been published. It was interesting to read again about the arguments at the beginning of the talks over the chairmanship, the rules of procedure, the ground rules and so on.
Particularly interesting was George's comment on these, "Trimble's tactics had worked." Here is his comment on others' tactics. "The decision by Paisley and McCartney to quit the talks was predictable. Yet, if their objective was, as they repeatedly insisted, to end this process, then their walkout was a fateful error. Reaching agreement without their presence was extremely difficult; it would have been impossible with them in the room."
I am sure that judgment is correct. It underlines the truth about the DUP. They are not really interested in succeeding with their policies. Their real interest is in striking postures, in scoring points. They care more about that than on whether unionism is winning or losing.
We, on the other hand, focussed on the big picture, on the long-term interests of unionism and on building a better future. And we have achieved something! Here is George's final assessment of me at the end of his book.
"Every day of the nearly two years of the negotiations was for him a struggle to avoid being thrown off balance. Attacked daily by some unionists for selling out the union, criticised often by some nationalists for recalcitrance, he threaded his way through a minefield of problems, guided by his intelligence, his sure grasp of the political situation, and his determination to reach agreement. I believe that, in the end, Trimble did the right thing for the right reason: he saw the opportunity to end a long and bitter conflict."
That is the bigger picture. That is the long-term goal – ending conflict, building a better future. Now, we stand on the threshold of creating a new Northern Ireland. It is tantalisingly close. Its realisation depends on the full implementation of all the Agreement.
The same determination and dogged hard work that we displayed in the talks has been applied steadily through the last year. We have successfully negotiated all the outstanding aspects of the institutional arrangements for the Assembly and the associated north/south and British/Irish Councils.
But at no stage have the anti-Agreement parties, four of them now! done anything to help. Worse, their division has robbed Unionism of a sixth ministerial position on the Executive.
Now we are near the end of the transitional period. We are ready for the transfer of power to the Assembly. We look forward to proceeding on an inclusive basis – a basis where through the broad executive or the comprehensive committee structure all elements in the Assembly can work together on this great project.
All the work needed to be done to enable the institutions to go live has been done. But on one issue there has been no progress, the commitment that all parties to the Agreement gave to "the total disarmament of all paramilitary organisations".
The statement issued yesterday by Prime Ministers Blair, Ahern and President Clinton rightly focuses on General de Chastelain's "vital work to achieve progress on decommissioning". But progress has yet to be achieved. That is why the three leaders called for implementation of all aspects of the Agreement, which, of course, includes actual decommissioning.
The reason for disarmament is quite simple. In Washington I met a congressman who said to me that many people in the US had difficulty understanding the need in a country awash with guns in private hands. What really mattered, he said, was whether there was a genuine commitment to the Agreement.
I replied that of course the underlying question was a commitment to the fundamental requirements of peace and democracy and I continued, "If there is a real commitment, then dealing with the weapons could not be a problem. But if dealing with the weapons is a problem then that implied that there is not a genuine commitment to the Agreement. And if there is no real commitment then we all have a problem."
It is time for the problem to be resolved. As Bertie Ahern said, in the referendum we did not vote for an armed peace.
There is no alternative to the Agreement. None of the noes, whether republican dissident or self styled union firster, has produced one. And society throughout the British Isles does not want and will not tolerate a return to violence. So, it is not a question of whether, but when. For us the sooner the better. Then, after the credible beginning of the decommissioning process, we can all begin to leave the troubles behind.
It is time to focus on the future. Time to focus on the challenges and opportunities of devolution. It will transform the politics of Northern Ireland.
Already we are working on the programme for government.
There are so many challenges. Reforming the non-government structures. Sifting through the various Boards and Quangos to keep what is necessary and restore accountability. Facing up to hard choices on schools and hospitals, but this time making the decisions democratically. Using the greater access to European institutions to help Ulster's agriculture through the inevitable changes to the CAP.
Above all we have the challenge of an economy distorted by the effects of thirty years of violence and instability. An economy that has too high a dependence on public sector spending. The public sector accounts for nearly 60% of gross domestic product and one third of jobs. Obviously this will change.
The private sector also has challenges. Too much is still in low value added area which are vulnerable to cheap foreign competition.
There is only one long-term solution. A shift into high tech high value added areas, an emphasis on economically self-sustaining activity, an end to the grant culture. It can be done.
The great success story of the last decade has been the entrepreneurial skills of Ulster folk. Small businesses started by local people have one of the best growth records of any part of the UK. They have consistently outperformed their equivalents in the Republic of Ireland, consistently adding 2-3,000 jobs a year.
Small firms now employ some 30% of those in manufacturing, compared to 10% twenty-five years ago. This is where most of the growth in the economy has come from. The skills are there. They need to be encouraged. They need to be spread more widely. We must not fear competition. We have world-beating firms here, but we need many more of them.
At the end of the day our greatest resource is our human capital. We are rightly proud of the quality of our education. We can rightly claim that our school leavers are, on average, better than those in any other part of the British Isles.
But the average conceals problems. Too many come out with poor attainment, few skills and low self-esteem. While maintaining the best aspects of our system, we must raise the floor. Education, training, skills must be the watchwords.
With the Agreement there is an enormous reservoir of goodwill for Northern Ireland. This together with our own resources can be used to transform our economy.
This Monday, in Washington I attended the announcement of a computer software service centre for Europe to be based in Belfast. High value jobs. Mr. Kim, the owner of the parent company spoke of how impressed he was by the Ulster work ethic. He said he saw Northern Ireland economically as the Hong Kong of Europe! We can do it.
The wounds and divisions of the past year must now be ended. Real Unionist Unity must start here in this party. Only a strong single Ulster Unionist party can provide for the future. Running the new administration will be difficult enough without self inflicted wounds.
The Agreement is a long-term investment in the future that has the potential to transform the face of society in Northern Ireland.
It secured Unionism's constitutional objectives. It guaranteed the Union through the principle of consent. An equitable and fair administration with nationalist participation will strengthen our future within the Union.
It replaces the Anglo-Irish Agreement, abolishes the territorial claim and brings cross border co-operation under the aegis of the Stormont Assembly.
Unionism in the past twelve months has gained more international respect and recognition than it has in the past thirty years. We have countered Republican propaganda despite all its resources and networks. We did it because we have the better case.
Take a drive around Belfast. Look at the Waterfront development. A project started by Ulster Unionists and SDLP on the City Council. We all remember the comments of Sammy Wilson when he criticised our Fred Cobain and christened the development 'Cobain's folly'.
Already we have a prominent and prestigious development, generating new life and new revenue in the city. The BT Tower, the Hilton hotel, the apartments, with more business and leisure development to come. By 2001 investment there is projected at half a billion and jobs at 10,000.
All of this built from a wasteland by the drive and dogged determination of Ulster Unionists in co-operation with nationalists in the City Council.
There are some parts of the Agreement which are difficult for us. But they are mainly short-term. As we enter the new millennium, those with misgivings will see the future under the Agreement is much better than the last 27 years under direct rule. The time has come to take control of our future. We must not let it go.
Monsignor Denis Faul on Talkback on Tuesday in the aftermath of the murder of Rosemary Nelson said that the killing re-inforced the need for an end to all violence
He said 'I believe the majority of people in the catholic community have moved on. They believe now in the alternative to violence, which is education, hard work and respect for the rights of others.'
I agree. It is time to move on. Time for all of us to move on.
This Ulster Unionist party is ready, the greater number of the people of Northern Ireland are ready, ready for the hard work of building a Northern Ireland of which we will be proud!
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Khao mak (, ), also known as "Thai fermented sweet rice dessert", is a Thai dessert. The sticky rice used to prepare khao mak is fermented for several days, resulting in an alcohol content of just over one percent. It has a noticeable alcohol flavor with a sweet taste and is often packaged in banana leaves.

Look pang is the traditional fermentation starter used to make khao mak. Look pang is a starch ball which contains mold (Aspergillus species, Rhizopus species, and Mucor species) and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida species) inoculum in rice flour mixed with herbs such as pepper, garlic and galangal as an antibacterial agent. Its shape is a semicircular with 3-4 cm diameter.

In Khuan Don District, Satun Province it is called tapai.

See also
 List of Thai desserts

References

Thai desserts and snacks
Thai cuisine
Glutinous rice dishes

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Q: Facebook SDK button in android studio I am trying to add a facebook login to my app, in addition to my custom log in.
I added facebook sdk as a module but when I try to add the Facebook Connect button I get an error.
Error:
 Rendering Problems The following classes could not be instantiated:
- com.facebook.widget.LoginButton (Open Class, Show Exception)
 Tip: Use View.isInEditMode() in your custom views to skip code or show sample data when shown in the IDE  Exception Details android.content.res.Resources$NotFoundException: Could not resolve resource value: 0x7F040001.

Code:
<com.facebook.widget.LoginButton
android:id="@+id/authButton"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:layout_alignParentTop="true"
android:layout_centerHorizontal="true"
android:layout_marginTop="45dp" />

A: First it is possible problem of the Eclipse, you just need to rester environment. To see if help.
Secondary, try to use this code snippet to solve problem.
if (isInEditMode())
{
    //do something else, as getResources() is not valid.
} else {
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Meet our University pathways student: Asha Lenin
Posted By University of Adelaide College - July 29, 2022
Some dreams start young. This was the case for Asha Lenin who fell in love with biology and science as a child and then travelled halfway across the world to gain her degree and make a start in her career. Today, she's followed her passion back to her home country, The Gambia, and is working at the GREAT Institute, a marine science research and education organisation.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am Indian by ethnicity, but I grew up in The Gambia, a small country on the coast of West Africa. I did my International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) there and then started my Foundation Studies Program at the University of Adelaide College when I was 16 years old.
I then went on to study a Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology) at the University of Adelaide. My hobbies include hiking, reading, and playing guitar.
What made you want to study science?
I always had a fascination with the biological sciences. My mum was a biology teacher, so growing up I often read her textbooks out of curiosity. I also had a large interest in animal science and habitat restoration as a kid, which only amplified when my parents took me on a trip to Kenya as a nine-year-old. For me it sparked a real career interest in wildlife and conservation, and I started to take part in lots of volunteering and internship opportunities to help further my experience with animals and conservation efforts.
Why did you study abroad?
Growing up in West Africa meant that there weren't many options for me to pursue tertiary education, especially since I knew from the beginning that I wanted to study environmental sciences. There is only one university in The Gambia and there was no environmental science course when I finished high school, so my best option to pursue my passion was to study abroad.
How did the Foundation Studies Program help in your journey to the University?
The Foundation Studies Program really helped me to transition between the methods of teaching in high school and the independent study that we do at university. It was also a great introduction to Australian culture and university life in general, as I had travelled across the world to a foreign city where I didn't know anyone. The teachers and students at the College were extremely helpful during that period in my life!
What was your experience like studying at the College?
I had a great experience at the College! All the teachers were so helpful and always had time to spare if you needed it, even if they weren't directly teaching you! I also enjoyed the camaraderie of the College students, as we all bonded over how new everything was for all of us. I never felt like I had to do anything alone, and that was really helpful, especially when I first moved to Adelaide.
I was a part of the College Social Club in 2018 which was an exciting experience. I was invited to be part of one of the photoshoots for the College 2019 prospectus and helping to organise events as part of the Club was super fun.
From 2018-2020, I was also a student buddy for the College. It was very rewarding to interact with the new students and help them figure out their journey in Adelaide. It felt nice to give back, just like everyone at the College had helped me!
What was the most useful part of your bachelor's degree?
I absolutely loved all the practical components of my degree, as it gave me such a well-rounded education. From being in the labs to working in the field, my course structure had a great balance of both theory and practice, and I believe this is one of the most important things when learning.
I was also very lucky to have an internship during my last year at the University. It gave me great insight into how the workforce differs from university, and how to apply what I learned in my subjects to real life problems.
What have been some of your main challenges and successes?
During the COVID-19 lockdown, we had to stop having in-person practicals which really impacted my learning as everything was in theory, and the balance was thrown off. It was also tough since everyone was worried and my family was so far away at the time. It was quite hard to even meet my friends in person!
Despite that, I think the fact that I still finished my degree on time is my biggest achievement! My internship was also a large success, and the University's efforts in bringing back the balance of in-person practicals was very helpful in getting us all motivated and excited again.
What would be your advice to international students interested in studying abroad?
The main thing is to keep going no matter what. A lot of students lose their excitement and motivation once they realise how tough it is to be away from their families, friends and the lives they've lived in their respective countries. University itself can be quite tough on its own, as it isn't like high school at all.
However, you need to keep going and try to find inspiration in your hobbies and in your course as well! For me personally, I was able to stay motivated through my hobbies and my friends. They were very supportive and acted as a second family for me when I couldn't travel to see my parents. It's important to have a healthy outlet in life, and sometimes you have to try and fail before you find out what works for you. Just remember to persevere!
What does your current job involve at the GREAT Institute in The Gambia?
At the GREAT Institute we do environmental monitoring all over the country to examine trends on the effects of climate change (more specifically in relation to aquatic areas like sea level rise and saltwater intrusion). We also run educational programs for students to help raise awareness of marine science and the problems that the marine environment faces today.
My main role is to improve our social media presence as well as public outreach, and aid in developing the educational programs. I also assist in data collection and analysis for our ongoing environmental monitoring programs.
Where do you think your future in science lies?
My long-term goals would involve pursuing a career in environmental management with a focus on either waste management, coastal management or carbon management. Hopefully it works out!
With 75% of the world's fastest-growing careers requiring a background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), find out more about how our Foundation Studies Program can help you get into your dream science degree at the University of Adelaide – a member of the Group of Eight and consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Last updated: Friday, 29 Jul 2022


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Did the U.S. Air Force just take a major step toward verifying that chemtrails are real?
Saturday, August 27, 2016 by: Samantha Debbie
Tags: weather modification, chemtrails, U.S. Air Force
(NaturalNews) Despite the fact that nearly everyone living in the United States can physically view evidence of weather modification, the establishment continues to deny the government's ability to manipulate various weather systems.
This is in addition to the fact that the U.S. government signed a treaty in 1977 prohibiting the use of weather modification as a weapon of war. Yet, chemtrails – a poisonous chemical mix including aluminum, barium and cadmium released from planes – are still considered a conspiracy theory by many.
However, the U.S. Air Force recently revealed a technologically advanced plan to detonate plasma bombs in Earth's upper atmosphere using a fleet of tiny satellites to "improve the range of radio communications," according to the Daily Mail.
Government: Sending ionized gas to Earth's ionosphere could improve radio communication
The Air Force says it would use "CubeSats" to carry enormous amounts of ionized gas to the ionosphere in an effort to develop radio-reflecting plasma. The department says it has granted contracts to three research teams in the hope that they can develop the technology.
Because the ionosphere is denser and carries charged particles after the sun goes down, radio signals can travel further. The ionosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that's ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 46 to 621 miles above our planet, according to the Stanford Solar Center.
"During the night, without interference from the Sun, cosmic rays ionize the ionosphere, though not nearly as strongly as the Sun. These high energy rays originate from sources throughout our own galaxy and the universe -- rotating neutron stars, supernovae, radio galaxies, quasars and black holes," the Stanford Solar Center explains.
"The ionosphere has major importance to us because, among other functions, it influences radio propagation to distant places on the Earth, and between satellites and Earth."
Air Force references controversial HAARP while discussing new technology to improve radio signals
Radio signal communications can be improved, however, by sending massive amounts of ionized gas to the ionosphere, says the Air Force, allowing them to create radio-reflecting plasma.
"For the plans to work, researchers must develop a plasma generator small enough to fit on a CubeSat, and they must find a way to control how the plasma disperse once it's been released," according to the Daily Mail.
An ongoing project at the University of Maryland is working to develop a plan that would "heat metal by detonating a small bomb," using the blast to create electrical energy.
Similar efforts were made by researchers working with the High Frequency Active Research Program, also known as (HAARP), in Alaska.
Weather and jet stream manipulation
Scientists have attempted to develop plasma "using radiation from ground-based antennas to stimulate the ionosphere." But the Air Force says its plan is much more efficient.
HAARP is thought to be the driving force behind weather and jet stream manipulation. Emitting powerful radio frequency signals into the atmosphere can be harmful to all life forms, says Dane Wigington of Geoengineering Watch.
"The dangers we face from global climate engineering are not only from the atmospheric saturation of highly toxic aerosols, but also from the constant bombardment of extremely powerful radio frequency signals that are also permeating our atmosphere from the clouds to the ground all over the planet."
Researchers with the U.S. Air Force say their plan to detonate plasma bombs in the Earth's atmosphere is still in the early stages. However, once the agency has confirmed what it believes is the best strategy, it will begin testing plasma generators in vacuum chambers and on space exploration flights.
DailyMail.co.uk
Solar-Center.Stanford.edu
More news on weather modification
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Tag : Kyrie Irving
title : NBA 2017 Trade Rumors: Will Paul George End Up in Lakers or Cavaliers Jersey after 2018?
summary : Paul George has reportedly informed the Indiana Pacers front office that he would prefer to become free agent after Season 2017-18, firing up the rumors that the four time All-Star is about to switch uniform with sight set on the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Los Angeles Lakers. Will it be LA or Ohio for the 27-year-old superstar?
date : Jun 19, 2017 05:58 PM EDT
title : NBA Finals 2017: Warriors Will Sweep Cavaliers and Start GSW Dynasty Starring Durant-Curry
summary : Going into Game 4, the Golden State Warriors boast of a 15-0 run in the playoffs and will most likely make 16-0, again at the expense of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then the NBA Finals 2017 will mark the beginning of a new era – a Warriors dynasty ruled by Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.
title : NBA Finals 2017: Warriors Erects 3-0 Lead as Cavaliers Absorb Heartbreaking 118-113 Loss
summary : June 8, 2017 - Kevin Durant saw the clock read 45 seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers were ahead, 113-111. He knew LeBron James was approaching as Durant neared the arc and sniped for and connected the trey. When the clock expired the scoreboard read 118-113, giving the Golden State Warriors a commanding 3-0 lead and just a game away from winning the NBA Finals 2017.
title : Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Rumors: Champs to Acquire Deron Williams, D.J. Augustin as Kyrie Irving's Backup
summary : Since the start of the NBA regular season, it has been rumored that the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the lookout to trading for a point guard who will serve as Kyrie Irving's backup. Currently, some of the trade options that the Cavs are reportedly looking at include Deron Williams of the Dallas Mavericks and D.J. Augustin of the Orlando Magic.
date : Nov 25, 2016 09:46 AM EST
title : NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving has Accomplished What Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Scottie Pippen Have Done
summary : Over the weekend, Team USA secured a 96-66 win against Serbia, which earned the squad a national medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. With this major win, the team's Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers was able to accomplish something that only an elite group composed of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and LeBron James have done in their NBA careers.
title : NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Surpasses Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook as Top Point Guard in the League
summary : Jeremy Lin of the Brooklyn Nets has just been named as the best point guard in the NBA, at least according to a recent poll. Based on the results of the survey, Lin has outrank several top shooters in the league including Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
date : Aug 10, 2016 09:16 AM EDT
title : NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Hint At Kyrie Irving Trade Talks; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Recruit PG
summary : The San Antonio Spurs are on the lookout for a new NBA All-Star to add to their roster. With Team USA making waves in the Rio Olympics 2016, fans are treated with the spectacular talent of the NBA stars in the group. However, it was Kyrie Irving who caught the attention of Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the San Antonio Spurs are pushing for a trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard - a move that might be beneficial for the LeBron James squad in the long run.
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Eye Jimmy Butler trade; LeBron James, Kevin Love target Young SG
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting down to business as the LeBron James squad looks for more basketball stars to improve their roster. With the Golden State Warriors signing Kevin Durant, the possibility of beating Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in the next NBA season becomes a daunting task for the Kyrie Irving group. Hence, the Cleveland Cavaliers are said to be exhausting all their efforts to seal the deal in the Jimmy Butler trade with the Chicago Bulls.
title : 2016 Team USA: Watch Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeMarcus Cousins Play a Serious Game of Taboo [Video]
summary : Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeMarcus Cousins took a break from their hectic Team USA schedule to play a game of "Taboo" against the staff members of GQ magazine. But the members of the Olympic team soon realized that just like basketball, the party game can get a bit intense too.
title : NBA Rumors: Russell Westbrook to Replace Kyrie Irving on Cavs Lineup?
summary : New rumors suggest that the Cleveland Cavaliers may be looking to trade Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder. These rumors are connected to the notion that the Cavs are trying to build a "super-team" to match the Golden State Warriors.
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Bench Kevin Love For Finals; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Opt For Tristan Thompson To Start
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers are on their way to claim their second chance at beating the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. With the historic win of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green over Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, the LeBron James squad clearly have to up their game if they plan to go home with the championship trophy this NBA season. Given their shaky games against the Toronto Raptors of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, fans feel that the best way to win is to bench Kevin Love.
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Blame Kevin Love For Raptors' Wins; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Shocked Over Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan Dominance
summary : The NBA playoffs 2016 of the Cleveland Cavaliers turned into a nightmare when their easy wins over the Toronto Raptors stopped at Game 2 - with Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan becoming unstoppable machines that stunned even an extremely focused LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. As the Golden State Warriors also struggle to keep up with the Oklahoma City Thunder of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, there is now a huge possibility that the NBA Finals will commence sans the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Stephen Curry team. Instead, a face off for the trophy between the Toronto Raptors and the Dion Waiters squad might just be what's in store for the future.
title : NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks Sure Win in Series Vs LeBron James, Kyrie Irving; Al Horford, Dennis Schroder Not Scared of Kevin Love
summary : The Atlanta Hawks fell into the clutches of the Cleveland Cavaliers following a 104-93 win by the LeBron James team. With both groups coming off wins from the first round of the NBA playoffs 2016, the face-off is pegged to be as exciting at the match between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Atlanta Hawks, who came fresh off their win over Isaiah Thomas' Boston Celtics, lost Game 1, it looks like the Al Horford team is not too worried about this series. If anything, it seems that the Jeff Teague squad is confident that the first round is a fluke and the succeeding games will see them emerge victorious over the Kyrie Irving squad.
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James, Kevin Finally Find Rhythm, Peace; Kyrie Irving Seeks Trade
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a sweep versus the Detroit Pistons in the first series of the NBA playoffs 2016 in the Eastern Conference. With the Atlanta Hawks coming up next on the list, the LeBron James team has to step up their game as Jeff Teague and Al Horford are considered far better stars than the Reggie Jackson team. However, it looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers have no need for reminders given their recent victories and their impressive back-to-back execution of plays. Does this mean Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving finally found the best way to play alongside King James?
date : Apr 29, 2016 11:58 AM EDT
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Hint At LeBron James Trade Talks; Tyronn Lue, Kyrie Irving Fed Up With Ex Miami Heat Star's Drama
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers are at the top of the Eastern Conference this NBA season with the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks trailing behind LeBron James and his team. Despite their dominance, reports have consistently propped up and are continuously pointing out the flaws of the Iman Shumpert squad. Rumors of discord among the key players of the team - LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love - have hounded the Cleveland Cavaliers since the start of the NBA season. With a highly challenging potential championship match up against the Golden State Warriors, fans are worried that the JR Smith squad might once again fall short when they face Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
date : Apr 04, 2016 02:30 PM EDT
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Fall Apart as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Feud; Kevin Love Wants Out
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly facing more pressing issues off the court than when they play together in the hardwood arena. While the LeBron James team is currently number one in the Eastern Conference, rumors are rife that the squad is falling apart and is about to break up soon. Although an official confirmation has yet to be issued by the basketball team and the concerned parties, speculations point to the tension brewing among James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
date : Mar 10, 2016 01:22 PM EST
title : NBA Rumors: LeBron James Gives Up, Kyrie Irving Quits; King James Calls Out Kevin Love, JR Smith For "Mental Mistakes"
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers are in trouble. Despite their success in the Eastern Conference, the Kevin Love squad is struggling to keep up with the issues eating up their potential and draining their talent. Moreover, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be incapable of working together as a team. In fact, this picture of a broken team has long been an issue for the JR Smith squad - an issue the team must fix right away before the Kyle Lowry's Toronto Raptors or Marcus Smart's Boston Celtics catch up with them.
title : NBA Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trailblazers, Orlando Magic trade Update Involving Anderson Varejao, Channing Frye
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers have been open in their desire to get rid of stars who fails to fit the long-term plan of taking the NBA Finals trophy from the Golden State Warriors. Throughout the season, NBA trade rumors have hounded the LeBron James team with the likes of Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert and JR Smith speculated to be moved. However, only one widely reported rumor proved to be true when the NBA trade deadline dropped last week.
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Get Back Iman Shumpert, Kyrie Irving; LeBron James Excited for All-Star PG's Return
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers have been trying to fend off other NBA teams from taking over their top spot in the Eastern Conference this season. With the absence of All-Star athletes like Kyrie Irving from the roster, LeBron James is left with no other choice but to take on more responsibilities. Even Tristan Thompson and JR Smith are stepping up for the vacated slots. While Irving remained absent in the game against the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed back Iman Shumpert.
title : NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving Back In Action; Iman Shumpert Eyes Return With LeBron James Squad
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the previous NBA season with a heartbreaking loss to the Golden State Warriors. Hence, it came as no surprise when the LeBron James squad ceaselessly discussed the ways they would be avenging themselves against the Stephen Curry team. It appears, however, that some things are easier said than done. The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently holding a 13-5 record while the Golden State Warriors remain undefeated at 19-0.
title : Cleveland Cavaliers Rumors: LeBron James Loses Hope on Kyrie Irving's Return; JR Smith, Tristan Thompson Take on Role
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers incurred their second straight loss in the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Garnering a final score of 104-99, the LeBron James failed to utilize the strengths of its NBA stars as well as execute the supposed foolproof strategies of head coach David Blatt. Apart from these concerns, the Cleveland Cavaliers are missing one key player: Kyrie Irving.
title : Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James Ends Kevin Love Feud; Tristan Thompson Fills In for Kyrie Irving, JR Smith Loss
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers have vowed that the current NBA season will see them emerge as the champions, beating out every team in the basketball league and dethroning the Golden State Warriors. Prior to the start of the NBA season, LeBron James gathered his teammates including Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert, JR Smith and Sasha Kaun to ensure in a voluntary training session in Miami in an effort to boost the Cleveland Cavaliers' chances of winning this time around. While the initial days of the training saw the Cleveland Cavaliers minus Tristan Thompson, the Canadian basketball star eventually bagged a better contract with the basketball team. Hence, it was a relief when the basketball star joined LeBron James and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the practice sessions. It appears, however, that the problems plaguing the promising basketball squad are not stopping anytime soon.
title : NBA News and Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Fear LeBron James Loss; Tristan Thompson Joins JR Smith, Iman Shumpert
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers have been obvious favorites over the Golden State Warriors in the recently concluded NBA season. Fans and followers of the Cleveland Cavaliers hold the belief that the said NBA team would have undoubtedly dominated Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson's squad if only all of LeBron James' teammates had been healthy throughout the season - that is, if Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love overcame their injuries. Throughout the NBA offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have exhibited such a promising performance. In fact, it was earlier perceived that the biggest obstacle for the Cleveland Cavaliers had only involved the re-signing of Tristan Thompon. It appears, however, that the NBA team will have to contend with bigger problems this coming NBA season as star player LeBron James is still incapable of fully engaging in practices.
date : Oct 26, 2015 03:38 AM EDT
title : NBA News & Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Reach Agreement with Tristan Thompson; LeBron James Turn Away from Wingman Dilemma
summary : The drama that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson at opposite sides of the NBA spectrum might end soon. While no official details have been confirmed by both parties, the rumor mill churned out an interesting piece of information in the past days - that is, Tristan Thompson will reportedly accept a three-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $53 million. Should this rumor be eventually proven to be correct, then it could be said that Tristan Thompson opted to stay with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love despite the substantial decrease in his target income. Earlier this NBA offseason, the Canadian basketball star demanded a five-year deal worth $94 million.
date : Sep 28, 2015 11:29 AM EDT
title : NBA News & Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers All Set for Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love Return; LeBron James Snub Tristan Thompson Drama
summary : The Cleveland Cavaliers have been quite occupied throughout the NBA offseason due to the ongoing concern on the status of Canadian basketball star Tristan Thompson. Ever since the Cleveland Cavaliers began to rely heavily on Tristan Thompson as the second in command to LeBron James, the substitute of Kevin Love has managed to gain clout in the NBA team. Apart from stepping in where Kevin Love left off in the previous NBA season, the basketball community stood dumbfounded by the easy chemistry between LeBron James and Tristan Thompson throughout the games - a pairing that could have seen the Cleveland Cavaliers emerge as champs instead of Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors.


Knowing as much as possible about yourself helps you understand when to push and when you need to take a break.
Professional athletes train hard and closely monitor what they put into their body. They have a team and even hire professionals on the side to help them reach peak state within their body and in their mind. They know this is how they'll become the 1 percent of their profession. They're always looking for that edge and they'll go to great lengths to get it.
It's the same for top entrepreneurs. You have no doubt read articles, watched videos, and listened to podcast episodes about 1 percent entrepreneurs such as Warren Buffet, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, etc. They are literally changing the world and setting an example of different ways to think about entrepreneurship and its impact.
Here's the thing, you don't have to be a big name or have what they have to become a 1 percent entrepreneur at what you do. There are four tactics that you can use to become the best at what you do and experience explosive growth in your business.
1. Have complete clarity on who you are and where you're going.
Entrepreneurs in the 1 percent don't have major struggles with self-worth. They know who they are and what they're capable of. They have a clear vision for where they're going in life and business. Get clarity on your major why's. It's the road that helps you get clear on the plan.
2. Cut out everything from your life and business that doesn't fit.
Not everything that's in our life or business is meant to be there forever. Some things fit for a period of time and then it's time to grow beyond that level. Elite entrepreneurs' self-awareness helps them see what fit and what needs to go. Then, they're not afraid to make the hard choices. Don't be afraid to cut things that aren't serving your business goals.
3. Get real about the battles in your mind.
A large battle that needs to be won to become 1 percent happens in your mind. The mind is a beautiful and scary place at times. As humans, we often make things a bigger deal than they actually are. Getting control of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions will help you operate your business on another level.
You will have negative and sad things going on in your mind — that's natural. But, you control how you respond. You can give in or you can process through it and do the work to move forward. The 1 percent know that most situations have a way out.
Win that battle in your mind daily. Learn how to stay in peak state more often and you'll be more efficient in the action you take.
4. Do the work consistently.
Thoughts, words, plans, and intentions are a great start but they have to be followed up with action. To be a 1 percent entrepreneur and experience explosive growth in your business, you'll need to do the work consistently.
More than anything, you have to want this. You can't let the fear of rejection or self-limiting beliefs keep you from doing what it takes to accomplish all of your major goals. Believe that you deserve it and then do something about it. Become a 1 percent entrepreneur and claim the life and business that makes you happy and fulfilled.
This article was originally written by Kimanzi Constable and appeared here.


Logic Pro 8 L8 Mouse Scroll Zoom Change?
I finally upgraded to L8 from 7.
I'm generally pleased although a bit confounded that the mouse scroll wheel zoom mechanism appears to have reversed direction.
What I mean is, scrolling "up" with the alt+command keys pressed used to zoom in now it zooms out.
The way it used to be was consistent with Pro Tools and many other apps that use the same concept.
Anyone know how to switch it back?
Sorry, there's no way to switch it back.
Apparently that's the way Apple's other Pro apps were setup, so they switched Logic to conform to their standard.
Unfortunately you can't switch that as 00420 pointed out.
Frankly, this kind of stuff just doesn't make any sence to me... Why in the hell did they do that? Is it THAT important so the forced all the L8 users feel like they're using completely new program?


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// Copyright 2019 The Chromium Authors. All rights reserved.
// Use of this source code is governed by a BSD-style license that can be
// found in the LICENSE file.

#include "ash/system/network/active_network_icon.h"

#include "ash/public/cpp/network_config_service.h"
#include "ash/resources/vector_icons/vector_icons.h"
#include "ash/shell.h"
#include "ash/strings/grit/ash_strings.h"
#include "ash/system/model/system_tray_model.h"
#include "ash/system/network/network_icon.h"
#include "ash/system/network/tray_network_state_model.h"
#include "ash/system/tray/tray_constants.h"
#include "base/bind.h"
#include "base/strings/utf_string_conversions.h"
#include "chromeos/services/network_config/public/cpp/cros_network_config_util.h"
#include "ui/base/l10n/l10n_util.h"
#include "ui/gfx/paint_vector_icon.h"

using chromeos::network_config::mojom::ActivationStateType;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::ConnectionStateType;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::DeviceStateProperties;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::DeviceStateType;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::FilterType;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::NetworkFilter;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::NetworkStateProperties;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::NetworkStatePropertiesPtr;
using chromeos::network_config::mojom::NetworkType;

namespace ash {

namespace {

const int kPurgeDelayMs = 500;

bool IsTrayIcon(network_icon::IconType icon_type) {
  return icon_type == network_icon::ICON_TYPE_TRAY_REGULAR ||
         icon_type == network_icon::ICON_TYPE_TRAY_OOBE;
}

}  // namespace

ActiveNetworkIcon::ActiveNetworkIcon(TrayNetworkStateModel* model)
    : model_(model) {
  model_->AddObserver(this);
}

ActiveNetworkIcon::~ActiveNetworkIcon() {
  model_->RemoveObserver(this);
}

void ActiveNetworkIcon::GetConnectionStatusStrings(Type type,
                                                   std::u16string* a11y_name,
                                                   std::u16string* a11y_desc,
                                                   std::u16string* tooltip) {
  const NetworkStateProperties* network = nullptr;
  switch (type) {
    case Type::kSingle:
      network = model_->default_network();
      break;
    case Type::kPrimary:
      // TODO(902409): Provide strings for technology or connecting.
      network = model_->default_network();
      break;
    case Type::kCellular:
      network = model_->active_cellular();
      break;
  }

  std::u16string network_name;
  if (network) {
    network_name = network->type == NetworkType::kEthernet
                       ? l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_ETHERNET)
                       : base::UTF8ToUTF16(network->name);
  }
  // Check for Activating first since activating networks may be connected.
  if (network && network->type == NetworkType::kCellular &&
      network->type_state->get_cellular()->activation_state ==
          ActivationStateType::kActivating) {
    std::u16string activating_string = l10n_util::GetStringFUTF16(
        IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_ACTIVATING, network_name);
    if (a11y_name)
      *a11y_name = activating_string;
    if (a11y_desc)
      *a11y_desc = std::u16string();
    if (tooltip)
      *tooltip = activating_string;
  } else if (network && chromeos::network_config::StateIsConnected(
                            network->connection_state)) {
    std::u16string connected_string = l10n_util::GetStringFUTF16(
        IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_CONNECTED, network_name);
    std::u16string signal_strength_string;
    if (chromeos::network_config::NetworkTypeMatchesType(
            network->type, NetworkType::kWireless)) {
      // Retrieve the string describing the signal strength, if it is applicable
      // to |network|.
      int signal_strength =
          chromeos::network_config::GetWirelessSignalStrength(network);
      switch (network_icon::GetSignalStrength(signal_strength)) {
        case network_icon::SignalStrength::NONE:
          break;
        case network_icon::SignalStrength::WEAK:
          signal_strength_string = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(
              IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_SIGNAL_WEAK);
          break;
        case network_icon::SignalStrength::MEDIUM:
          signal_strength_string = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(
              IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_SIGNAL_MEDIUM);
          break;
        case network_icon::SignalStrength::STRONG:
          signal_strength_string = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(
              IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_SIGNAL_STRONG);
          break;
      }
    }
    if (a11y_name)
      *a11y_name = connected_string;
    if (a11y_desc)
      *a11y_desc = signal_strength_string;
    if (tooltip) {
      *tooltip = signal_strength_string.empty()
                     ? connected_string
                     : l10n_util::GetStringFUTF16(
                           IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_CONNECTED_TOOLTIP,
                           network_name, signal_strength_string);
    }
  } else if (network &&
             network->connection_state == ConnectionStateType::kConnecting) {
    std::u16string connecting_string = l10n_util::GetStringFUTF16(
        IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_CONNECTING, network_name);
    if (a11y_name)
      *a11y_name = connecting_string;
    if (a11y_desc)
      *a11y_desc = std::u16string();
    if (tooltip)
      *tooltip = connecting_string;
  } else {
    if (a11y_name) {
      *a11y_name = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(
          IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_NOT_CONNECTED_A11Y);
    }
    if (a11y_desc)
      *a11y_desc = std::u16string();
    if (tooltip) {
      *tooltip = l10n_util::GetStringUTF16(
          IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_NETWORK_DISCONNECTED_TOOLTIP);
    }
  }
}

gfx::ImageSkia ActiveNetworkIcon::GetImage(Type type,
                                           network_icon::IconType icon_type,
                                           bool* animating) {
  switch (type) {
    case Type::kSingle:
      return GetSingleImage(icon_type, animating);
    case Type::kPrimary:
      return GetDualImagePrimary(icon_type, animating);
    case Type::kCellular:
      return GetDualImageCellular(icon_type, animating);
  }
  NOTREACHED();
  return gfx::ImageSkia();
}

gfx::ImageSkia ActiveNetworkIcon::GetSingleImage(
    network_icon::IconType icon_type,
    bool* animating) {
  // If no network, check for cellular initializing.
  const NetworkStateProperties* default_network = model_->default_network();
  if (!default_network && cellular_uninitialized_msg_ != 0) {
    if (animating)
      *animating = true;
    return network_icon::GetConnectingImageForNetworkType(
        NetworkType::kCellular, icon_type);
  }
  return GetDefaultImageImpl(default_network, icon_type, animating);
}

gfx::ImageSkia ActiveNetworkIcon::GetDualImagePrimary(
    network_icon::IconType icon_type,
    bool* animating) {
  const NetworkStateProperties* default_network = model_->default_network();
  if (default_network && default_network->type == NetworkType::kCellular) {
    if (chromeos::network_config::StateIsConnected(
            default_network->connection_state)) {
      // TODO(902409): Show proper technology badges.
      if (animating)
        *animating = false;
      return gfx::CreateVectorIcon(
          kNetworkBadgeTechnologyLteIcon,
          network_icon::GetDefaultColorForIconType(icon_type));
    }
    // If Cellular is connecting, use the active non cellular network.
    return GetDefaultImageImpl(model_->active_non_cellular(), icon_type,
                               animating);
  }
  return GetDefaultImageImpl(default_network, icon_type, animating);
}

gfx::ImageSkia ActiveNetworkIcon::GetDualImageCellular(
    network_icon::IconType icon_type,
    bool* animating) {
  if (model_->GetDeviceState(NetworkType::kCellular) ==
      DeviceStateType::kUnavailable) {
    if (animating)
      *animating = false;
    return gfx::ImageSkia();
  }

  if (cellular_uninitialized_msg_ != 0) {
    if (animating)
      *animating = true;
    return network_icon::GetConnectingImageForNetworkType(
        NetworkType::kCellular, icon_type);
  }

  const NetworkStateProperties* active_cellular = model_->active_cellular();
  if (!active_cellular) {
    if (animating)
      *animating = false;
    return network_icon::GetDisconnectedImageForNetworkType(
        NetworkType::kCellular);
  }

  return network_icon::GetImageForNonVirtualNetwork(
      active_cellular, icon_type, false /* show_vpn_badge */, animating);
}

gfx::ImageSkia ActiveNetworkIcon::GetDefaultImageImpl(
    const NetworkStateProperties* network,
    network_icon::IconType icon_type,
    bool* animating) {
  if (!network) {
    VLOG(1) << __func__ << ": No network";
    return GetDefaultImageForNoNetwork(icon_type, animating);
  }
  // Don't show connected Ethernet in the tray unless a VPN is present.
  const NetworkStateProperties* active_vpn = model_->active_vpn();
  if (network->type == NetworkType::kEthernet && IsTrayIcon(icon_type) &&
      !active_vpn) {
    if (animating)
      *animating = false;
    VLOG(1) << __func__ << ": Ethernet: No icon";
    return gfx::ImageSkia();
  }

  // Connected network with a connecting VPN.
  if (chromeos::network_config::StateIsConnected(network->connection_state) &&
      active_vpn &&
      active_vpn->connection_state == ConnectionStateType::kConnecting) {
    if (animating)
      *animating = true;
    VLOG(1) << __func__ << ": Connected with connecting VPN";
    return network_icon::GetConnectedNetworkWithConnectingVpnImage(network,
                                                                   icon_type);
  }

  // Default behavior: connected or connecting network, possibly with VPN badge.
  bool show_vpn_badge = !!active_vpn;
  VLOG(1) << __func__ << ": Network: " << network->name;
  return network_icon::GetImageForNonVirtualNetwork(network, icon_type,
                                                    show_vpn_badge, animating);
}

gfx::ImageSkia ActiveNetworkIcon::GetDefaultImageForNoNetwork(
    network_icon::IconType icon_type,
    bool* animating) {
  if (animating)
    *animating = false;
  if (model_->GetDeviceState(NetworkType::kWiFi) == DeviceStateType::kEnabled) {
    // WiFi is enabled but no connections available.
    return network_icon::GetImageForWiFiNoConnections(icon_type);
  }
  // WiFi is disabled, show a full icon with a strikethrough.
  return network_icon::GetImageForWiFiEnabledState(false /* not enabled*/,
                                                   icon_type);
}

void ActiveNetworkIcon::SetCellularUninitializedMsg() {
  const DeviceStateProperties* cellular =
      model_->GetDevice(NetworkType::kCellular);
  if (cellular && cellular->device_state == DeviceStateType::kUninitialized) {
    cellular_uninitialized_msg_ = IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_INITIALIZING_CELLULAR;
    uninitialized_state_time_ = base::Time::Now();
    return;
  }

  // If cellular is scanning, we want to show a 'connecting' image. However,
  // there may be some cases where cellular's scanning property is true while
  // the device is disabling. In this instance, we don't want to show
  // 'connecting'. Only set cellular_uninitialized_msg_ to scanning if the
  // device is scanning and enabled or enabling.
  if (cellular &&
      (cellular->device_state == DeviceStateType::kEnabled ||
       cellular->device_state == DeviceStateType::kEnabling) &&
      cellular->scanning) {
    cellular_uninitialized_msg_ = IDS_ASH_STATUS_TRAY_MOBILE_SCANNING;
    uninitialized_state_time_ = base::Time::Now();
    return;
  }

  // There can be a delay between leaving the Initializing state and when
  // a Cellular device shows up, so keep showing the initializing
  // animation for a bit to avoid flashing the disconnect icon.
  const int kInitializingDelaySeconds = 1;
  base::TimeDelta dtime = base::Time::Now() - uninitialized_state_time_;
  if (dtime.InSeconds() >= kInitializingDelaySeconds)
    cellular_uninitialized_msg_ = 0;
}

// TrayNetworkStateObserver

void ActiveNetworkIcon::ActiveNetworkStateChanged() {
  SetCellularUninitializedMsg();
}

void ActiveNetworkIcon::NetworkListChanged() {
  if (purge_timer_.IsRunning())
    return;
  purge_timer_.Start(FROM_HERE, base::Milliseconds(kPurgeDelayMs),
                     base::BindOnce(&ActiveNetworkIcon::PurgeNetworkIconCache,
                                    weak_ptr_factory_.GetWeakPtr()));
}

void ActiveNetworkIcon::PurgeNetworkIconCache() {
  model_->cros_network_config()->GetNetworkStateList(
      NetworkFilter::New(FilterType::kVisible, NetworkType::kAll,
                         /*limit=*/0),
      base::BindOnce(
          [](std::vector<
              chromeos::network_config::mojom::NetworkStatePropertiesPtr>
                 networks) {
            std::set<std::string> network_guids;
            for (const auto& iter : networks) {
              network_guids.insert(iter->guid);
            }
            network_icon::PurgeNetworkIconCache(network_guids);
          }));
}

}  // namespace ash

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My role at Resolver as Region Manager is to help ensure that our UK and European customers are successful through the application of Resolver products and services. I am passionate about understanding the problem first, then solving with the best use of technology, without using technology for technology's sake. My background: 15 years of software, a generalist, with previous roles in technical writing, software development, application support, solution architecture and service management with a keen focus on risk and incident management, GRC, audit, business continuity, and information security. I studied Product Management at Massey University, New Zealand. On the personal side? I enjoy time with family, playing guitar, song writing and brewing all-grain craft beer, including growing my own hops.


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[Ageing and arithmetic performance - electrophysiological complexity-, and graph theoretical characteristics]
MOLNÁR Márk1, BOHA Roland1, BENYOVSZKY Máté1,2, GAÁL Zsófia Anna1, TÓTH Brigitta1,3
Clinical Neuroscience - 2011;64(01-02)
[During the course of ageing the decline of cognitive performance, including attention and working memory processes - essential for arithmetic procedures - is well known. For the investigation of the neuronal mechanisms of these processes the application of methods capable of taking into account the high complexity of the nervous system, the role of nonlinear processes and network-properties of its constituents are necessary. As for the latter the recently realized small world network characteristics representing optimal conditions for information processing may be of particular importance. In the present study the spectral, complexity-, and network characteristics of the EEG recorded during performing an arithmetic task in a group of young (n=32, mean age 22.0 yrs) and elderly (n=19, mean age: 66.7 yrs) was analyzed. Heart rate and behavioral measures (number of mistakes, reaction time) were also investigated. The alpha2 band decreased in the young, while the delta band increased in the elderly in the task condition. The increased Omega-complexity observed in the elderly is probably caused by reduced interneuronal connectivity. "Small-world" network characteristics were found in the beta and delta bands although in the elderly the topology was closer to a random pattern. In the task condition the network features of the elderly subjects shifted more towards the small world pattern than those seen in the young indicating that for the elderly the mobilized effort for task completion was higher. In spite of this, the level of performance and the heart rate change observed in the elderly was lower than that seen in the young. The application of complexity-, and graph theoretical analysis appears to be a promising tool for the investigation of diseases of the nervous system characterized by diffuse pathology as in the case of as various types of dementias.]
MTA, Pszichológiai Kutatóintézet, Budapest
BME, Pszichológia Doktori Iskola, Kognitív Tudományi Tanszék, Budapest
ELTE, Pszichológia Doktori Iskola, Kognitív Pszichológia Tanszék, Budapest
ageingarithmetic performanceelectrophysiological complexitygraph theory
[Ulcerative carpal tunnel syndrome]
KAMONDI Anita, TEIXEIRA Jose Maria, SZIRMAI Imre
[The carpal tunnel syndrome is the most frequent compression-induced neuropathy. A severe but rare clinical manifestation of this disorder associates with ulceration, acral osteo-lysis and mutilation of the terminal phalanges of the second and third fingers. Recognition of this disorder is difficult, because various dermatological and internal diseases might lead to acral ulcerative lesions, and these patients are seldom referred to neurological and/or electrodiagnostic examination. In this article, we present three cases of this rare clinical form of carpal tunnel syndrome and discuss the electrodiagnostic findings. The early diagnosis is important since decompression of the median nerve in due time might prevent mutilation and could significantly improve the patients' quality of life.]
[Vascular compression syndromes of the cranial nerves]
KUNCZ Ádám, VÖRÖS Erika, BARZÓ Pál
[The blood vessels which are running nearby the cranial nerves and the brainstem can be elongated; curves and loops of the vessels may develop mostly due to the degenerative alterations of ageing and these vessels can compress the surrounding neural elements. The authors report a review of vascular compression syndromes based on the literature and their own experience. The typical clinical symptoms of the syndromes subserving the proper diagnosis, the pathomechanism, the significance of imaging especially the magnetic resonance angiography, the experience with the surgical technique of microvascular decompression which is the only causal treatment of the syndromes are discussed. In cases of non-responsible medical treatment the microvascular decompression should be the eligible treatment in certain syndromes (trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm) for it is a highly effective and low risk method.]
[EEG investigations in cognitive impairments]
SZIRMAI Imre, KAMONDI Anita
[The EEG is an indicator of all physiological and neuropsychological activity. The α rhythm was considered as a key phenomenon in research of human mentation from the discovery of EEG. Two methods are known for the estimation of cognitive deficit by the use of quantitative EEG (QEEG). The first is based on the hypothesis, that the mean values of the normal EEG from healthy volunters can be used as reference, and deviation from the normal values of EEG parameters may suggest disease. This kind of "neurometry" was elaborated by R. E. John. The second method asseses event related (ER) transients evoked by somatosensory and mental stimuli. Quantity and localization of signals may refer to the functional state of the cortex. These reactions depend strongly on the test-paradigms. Recognition of the attention-intention cycle disclosed the psysiological mechanism of ERD (event related desynchronisation) and ERS (event related synchronisation). In contrast with the classical "stimulus-reaction" model, both perception and voluntary movement are iniciated by the brain itself, and not by the environment. Human behavior and conscious actions depend on the intention. QEEG analysis proved that the attention and intention localize in segregate areas of the brain. Both "static" and "dinamic" neurometric methods are able to differenciate the EEG records of demented patients from healthy controls, furthermore some dementias from each other. We conclude that with the help of sofisticated methods of QEEG analysis minimal functional deficit of the electrogenesis can be recognized, which could be helpful in the differential diagnosis Notwithstanding the EEG can not explain the evolution neither the normal or the diseased mental processes. The only "instrument" which is able to approach the human mind is the human cogitation itself with the aids of appropriate tests. The QEEG can be conclusive in the analysis of particular processes of mental activity, such as timing, state of activation, hierarchical organisation of cortical territories and mechanism of electrogenesis.]
[Neurological complications of Fabry-disease]
VASTAGH Ildikó, CONSTANTIN Tamás, KÉRI Anna, RUDAS Gábor, FEKETE György, BERECZKI Dániel
[Background - Fabry-disease (FD) is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disease. Deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A activity leads to the accumulation of neutral glycosphingolipids, primarily globotriaosylceramide (GL-3) in various tissues, particularly blood vessels, kidneys, myocardium and in ganglions of the peripheral and autonomic nervous system and causes diverse symptoms. The classical phenotype is seen in most males and rarely in females. In women, symptomes start later and the severity is milder. Both peripheral and central nervous system can be both affected. Objectives - Fabry-patiens and gene-carriers in the central region of Hungary are treated in the 2nd Pediatric Department, Semmelweis University. These patients are consulted by an interdisciplinary team. At present, four hemizygous male, four heterozygous female Fabry-patients and three asymptomatic heterozygous gene carriers are followed. Results - After reviewing the neurological complications of FD, we present clinical and neuroimaging data of our patients. Conclusion - We emphasize that neurologists should suspect the rare monogenic FD in the case of acroparaesthesia and heat-cold intolerance in childhood or adolescence; clinical signs of TIA/stroke or unexplained MRI alterations suggesting small vessel disease in young adults. Early diagnosis and introduction of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) can halt or reverse progression.]
[Tolosa-Hunt syndrome]
PÉTERFI Anna, ZÁDORI Péter, SÜTŐ Gábor, HORVÁTH Gyula, KOPA János
[Both men and women are affected by the rare disease called Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. We don't know exactly what causes it to evolve. It is usually put into the categories of either idiopathic inflammation or pseudotumor. Its patological feature is a non-specific inflammatory process with fibroblastic, lymphocytic, plasmocytic infiltration, which can be found, for the most part, in the wall of the sinus cavernosus. Granulocytic and giant-cell infiltrations have been described too. The possibility of autoimmune disease has also come up. In our current study we describe the case of a female patient who recovered with the help of a steroid therapy. Through examining her, we also found immunological alterations, which should urge us to thoroughly examine the further observations of this kind.]
[Spectral, phase-synchronization, and graph theoretical EEG changes related to mental arithmetics]
BOHA Roland, TÓTH Brigitta, GAÁL Zsófia Anna, KARDOS Zsófia, FILE Bálint, MOLNÁR Márk
[During mental arithmetic operations working memory playsan important role, but there are only few studies in which anattempt was made to separate this effect from the process ofarithmetics per se. In this study the effects of arithmetic onthe EEG of young adults (14 participants, six of themwomen, mean age 21.57 years, SD: 2.62) was investigatedduring a subtraction task in the θ(4-8 Hz) frequency band.Besides the power density spectrum analysis phasesynchrony based on recently developed graph theoreticalmethods were used and strength of local connections (clustercoefficient; C) and global interconnectedness of network(characteristic path length; L) were determined. Before thearithmetic task passive viewing (control situation) and anumber recognition paradigms were used. During the arith-metic task compared to the control situation significantlyincreasing phase synchrony and C values were found. L wassignificantly shorter (F(2, 26)=818.77, p<0.0001) only dur-ing the arithmetic task: this fact and the former two resultsimply that the network topology shifted towards the "smallworld" direction. Our findings concerning regionaldifferences confirm those reported earlier in the literature:compared to the control condition significant task-relatedincrease was found in C values in the parietal areas [moreexplicitly in the left side, (F(1, 13)=7.2020, p=0.0188)],which probably corresponds to stronger local connectionsand more synchronized (sub)networks. During the task con-dition significantly increased θband power; (F(1,13)=7.9708, p=0.0144) and decreased L values werefound in the left frontal region compared to the right side(F(1, 13)=6.0734, p=0.0284), which can also be interpret-ed as an indicator of optimized network topology ofinformation processing.]
[Analysis of mental arithmetic task by the "minimum spanning tree" method]
BOHA Roland, TÓTH Brigitta, KARDOS Zsófia, FILE Bálint, GAÁL Zsófia Anna, MOLNÁR Márk
[Goals - In the present study basic arithmetic induced rearrangements in functional connections of the brain were investigated by using graph theoretical analysis what becomes increasingly important both in theoretical neuroscience and also in clinical investigations. Research questions - During mental arithmetic operations (working) memory plays an important role, but there are only a few studies in which an attempt was made to separate this effect from the process of arithmetic operations themselves. The goal of our study was to separate the neural networks involved in cognitive functions. Methods - As an attempt to clarify this issue the graph-theoretical "minimal spanning tree" method was used for the analysis of EEG recorded during task performance. The effects of passive viewing, number recognition and mental arithmetic on PLI based minimal spanning trees (MST) were investigated on the EEG in young adults (adding task: 17 subjects; passive viewing and number recognition: 16 subjects) in the θ (4-8 Hz) frequency band. Results - Occipital task relevant synchronization was found by using the different methods, probably related to the effect of visual stimulation. With respect to diameter, eccentricity and fraction of leafs different task-related changes were found. Discussion - It was shown that the task related changes of various graph indices are capable to identify networks behind the various relevant dominant functions. Thus the "minimal spanning tree" method is suitable for the analysis of the reorganization of the brain with respect to cognitive functions.]
[Our stubborn misbeliefs on ageing ]
RAJNA Péter
[Stressing the continuous increase of elderly population, the author demonstrates the negative impact of technical development on everyday routines of old population. It can explain that members of younger generations often create false ideations on mental and cognitive abilities of older ones, and consequently some stubborn misbeliefs are existing here. He deals with the following four of them in details: (1) Young age means worth, while old age is equal to deficit, (2) Every old person becomes demented, (3) Elderly people loose their interest and social sensitivity, (4) Old people means ballast for younger ones. The author emphasizes, that even the elderly persons are able to fall into these traps of misbeliefs. In addition to complex refutations, he states that the "spacecraft-model" described by L. Hayflick offers efficient solutions to preserve an adequate quality of life both for old people and their society. ]
[The health economic ISSUES of geriatric care in Hungary]
NÉMETH Bertalan
[INTRODUCTION - In Hungary, the ageing of the population is a major challenge for the healthcare system (and for the social care). Due to the complexity of treatment of the elderly, geriatric care needs to have a special integrative approach, in order to function effectively. METHODS - We analysed the data that was made publicly available by the Hungarian Payer, together with domestic and international publications, to provide suggestions regarding geriatric care. RESULTS - Based on public data, the utilization of geriatric healthcare services is low, and major differences could be observed within different areas of the country. Within outpatient care, geriatric care shows a decreasing trend. DISCUSSION - It is complicated to navigate through the services provided by the Hungarian healthcare system, while international examples show that additional health gain can be realized with geriatric care. The role of geriatric care needs to be increased within the Hungarian healthcare system, together with addressing the shortage of experts, and clarification of the relations and coordination amongst macro-level systems, and different healthcare professions.]