If you receive dialysis treatments for kidney disease, you probably spend a lot of time focused on your physical health. That's important — but so, too, is your mental and emotional well-being.
Dialysis is life-saving, but it's also life-changing. Still, by taking charge of your emotional health — and accepting help when you need it — you can live a rewarding life on dialysis.
Dialysis requires significant time and effort. In addition to the considerable time spent traveling to and from appointments and receiving treatment itself, people receiving dialysis must carefully monitor their diet and fluid intake. It's a lot of work, and it takes time to adapt to the changes.
When people learn they need to begin dialysis, they typically experience a flurry of emotions. Often, the first reaction is shock or denial. People may feel numb or fail to accept the reality of the situation. Anger, sadness, worry, and guilt are also common. People may dwell on the past, wondering what they could have done differently.
When people learn they need to begin dialysis, they typically experience a flurry of emotions.
But the emotions aren't always negative. People who knew that dialysis was likely in their future might feel a kind of relief now that they have started. Some people, such as those awaiting a kidney transplant, might feel a strange mixture of emotions, including hopefulness, anxiety and fear.
No matter what you're feeling, it helps to know this emotional rollercoaster is common. As you adjust to the dialysis routine, you should start to feel more like yourself again. And as you continue on with your life, there are steps you can take to manage sadness, worry and stress.
Maintain the activities in life that bring you pleasure. Don't let dialysis prevent you from doing things you love to do. As much as possible, keep up the hobbies and interests you had before dialysis, even if you have to adapt them somewhat to your dialysis schedule or health condition. If you can, continue working. Socialize with friends. People who make a point to go on with life as usual, despite dialysis, tend to be happier and healthier.
Educate yourself. Gather information and ask questions to help you understand the dialysis treatment and the lifestyle changes that go along with it. Your healthcare providers are learning from you, too. Keep a list of your questions and bring them to your doctor appointments and keep a notebook of important information so you have all your medical information in one place. Having all the necessary details will help you maintain a sense of control over your health.
Stay connected to other people. Reach out for support from your spouse/partner, family and friends. Be open with them about what you're experiencing and how you're feeling, and don't be afraid to ask for help. Explain to others what you need; your loved ones probably want to help, but they may not know how unless you tell them.
Seek additional support. No matter how helpful your friends and family are, it can be hard for you to experience something they don't fully understand. Talk to your doctor about joining a support group for people with kidney disease so you can connect with others who are going through the same things you are.
Take a deep breath. Relaxation exercises such as meditation and gentle forms of yoga, as well as prayer can help lower stress levels. Exercise has also been shown to boost mood in people undergoing dialysis. Consult with your physician about what forms of exercise are safe and appropriate for you.
Give back. Continuing to be helpful to those you love, volunteering your time or doing charitable work can help remind you that you have valuable skills to offer, even if you can no longer work or take on as many commitments as you once did.
Seek professional help. When dealing with a chronic illness, it's easy to get stuck in negative thought patterns. Psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals can help you take control of those negative thoughts and adjust to the unique challenges of dialysis.
It's normal to feel sad while adjusting to the changes that dialysis brings. But for some people, the sadness lingers. Studies suggest that approximately 1 in 5 patients with chronic kidney disease suffer from depression. Anxiety is also common in people with chronic illness. A 2008 study found that 45 percent of people receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease experienced some type of anxiety disorder.
If you're concerned about your emotional state or your stress levels, there are people who can help. The doctors and mental health professionals at your dialysis clinic are trained to discuss these concerns with you and help you manage them. They can also provide you with resources and referrals to local mental health providers in your community that can help.
People undergoing dialysis can safely take some antidepressant medications. However, non-drug options may also be effective, either alone or in combination with medications. Studies have found that exercise therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), for instance, can successfully treat depression in people with chronic kidney disease. With CBT, a mental health professional can help you identify ways that you are stuck and help you gain control over negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. Many people with kidney disease find that therapy can help them begin to feel like their old selves again.
Establishing new, healthy habits takes time. When you make a mistake, don't beat yourself up — or give up. Instead of dwelling on what you did wrong, think about how you might better handle that situation in the future, and then move on.
Chronic kidney disease is serious, but it is manageable. With the right tools and the right support, you can take control of your emotional and physical health to live a full and rewarding life.


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Earthing, also known as grounding, is the practice of connecting the human body to the earth. This connection can be made through barefoot walking on the earth, swimming in natural bodies of water, or using Grounding products such as mats or bands.
Grounding has been shown to have numerous health benefits for humans, including reducing inflammation, improving sleep, and reducing stress. Inflammation is a major contributor to many chronic health conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. By reducing inflammation, Grounding can help to prevent and alleviate these conditions.
In addition to reducing inflammation, earthing also improves sleep. When the body is connected to the earth, it can regulate circadian rhythm, or internal clock, more effectively. This leads to better quality sleep and a more rested feeling upon waking.
Stress is another area where earthing can have a positive impact. Stress can cause a wide range of health problems, from headaches and muscle tension to heart disease and diabetes. By reducing stress, earthing can help to prevent and alleviate these conditions.
Another benefit of earthing is that it can improve cardiovascular health. When the body is connected to the earth, the electrical charges in the body are balanced, which can lead to a reduction in blood viscosity and lower blood pressure.
Overall, earthing is a simple and natural way to improve health and well-being. By connecting the body to the earth, we can reduce inflammation, improve sleep, reduce stress, and improve cardiovascular health.
It's important to note that earthing should not be used as a replacement for traditional medical treatment, and it's always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine.
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What a week. A couple of THE culinary giants of Austin collaborated, and a PlayGourmet hero paid our hometown a visit. And there was no way we were going to miss either occurrence.
And just as obvious as Tex-Mex, is our BBQ. Beautifully smoked meat that falls apart on the paper it is served.
Now one visionary brought the next most popular food to the area in the early 2000's. A chef by the name of Tyson Cole, introduced Austin to the Japanese art of cooking, and since then, aside from his most well known restaurant, Uchi, there have been dozens of Japanese restaurants join the party, many of them to receive much acclaim.
Now, for Food Channel fans and BBQ enthusiasts, I am telling you something you already know. Franklin's BBQ is the most popular BBQ joint in town. It is famous for its 2.5 hour lines, and running out of food by lunch time.
Imagine for a second, that you are alone at the top of your game, such as how Tyson Cole or Aaron Franklin must feel. How do you avoid being bored? Who are your peers? What comes next?
How about a collaboration project? How about, we already have the two most popular restaurants in Austin? What if we created something together? Light bulb! Asian Smokehouse!
Let's make Japanese inspired BBQ, or BBQ inspired Japanese. This is the latest and greatest in food fusion! And it launched this week.
As an appetizer, they gave us caramel corn with charred brisket, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Sweet/Salty/Spicy/Amazing!
We tried everything, and everything was amazing. Starting with corn fritters and Chicken Karaage. Notice how pleased our little Play Gourmet was with his mom, when he thought she was going to eat his piece. Of course she was just trying to avoid a burnt roof of the mouth.
Follow this with some salmon, cooked to perfection. Glazed and smoked, hot on the outside, still as rare as sashimi on the inside. Once again falling apart on your fork as you try to lift it to your mouth.
And of course that world famous brisket, cut a little differently, sliced thick, asian style. Shockingly good.
I won't bore you with a picture of everything, but note to self, review pictures from April 2018 to find all the Loro pictures.
This place get's the PlayGourmet seal of approval.
Now is if that wasn't enough of a treat for a single week, guess who rolled into town?
Finally the kid got to see his favorite truck in person, as Monster Jam made its way to Austin.
As you can imagine, the anticipation of seeing Grave Digger in person was quite overwhelming, and so worth it!
I would say that was a pretty good week. And we didn't even get to the Texas strawberries. Food for another day.


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ETFs to Help Investors Capture Innovative Growth Ideas of Tomorrow
October 14, 2022 by worldhighlight
As we look at some of the future technologies that are shaping the world today, investors can turn to exchange traded fund strategies to capture these growing opportunities.
In the recent webcast, Invest in Tomorrow's Disruptive Technology TodaySylvia Jablonski, CEO and CIO of Defiance ETFs, noted that the global quantum computing market could be worth $949 million by 2025, compared to a global market value of $89 million back in 2016, projecting a growth rate of more than 10 times by 2025 .
Jablonski argued that growth will only accelerate in the quantum computing space as the technology matures. For example, the quantum computing growth of quantum computing systems produced by organizations in qubits was only two back in 1998 but has jumped to 128 as of 2019.
Looking ahead, Jablonski estimated a 43% compound growth rate of the quantum computing industry from 2020 through 2030.
Many will continue to adopt the quantum computing algorithm due to its polynomial runtime, which decreases the time needed to solve complex problems. For example, a problem that requires 3,300 years to solve under a classical algorithm with exponential runtime would take only take 11 minutes under a quantum algorithm with polynomial runtime.
Quantum computing is already being applied. The banking and finance sub-segment is expected to have the fastest growth in the global market mainly because of the growing adoption of quantum computing.
To access this growing opportunity, investors can take a look at the Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM)which offers investors liquid, transparent, and low-cost access to companies developing and applying quantum computing and other transformative computing technologies by tracking the BlueStar Quantum Computing and Machine Learning Index.
Along with quantum computing, Paul Dellaquila, president of Defiance ETFs, highlighted the growth potential of next-generation communication services through 5G networking.
Dellaquila noted that the global 5G services market size was estimated at $64.54 billion in 2021 and is expected to hit around $1.87 trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 44.63% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2030.
Looking ahead, Dellaquila anticipated 5G subscriptions to reach 4.4 billion globally by the end of 2027, or the majority of total global mobile subscriptions. More than 615 million 5G devices have already been shipped in 2021. Additionally, there will be an estimated 1.8 billion 5G connections by 2025, led by Asia and the United States.
Dellaquila also pointed out that 5G applications cover a vast swathe of global segments, including enterprises, consumer, and government sectors.
Investors can turn to something like the Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF (FIVG) for liquid, transparent, and low-cost access to companies engaged in the research and development or commercialization of systems and materials used in 5G communications.
In addition, Jablonski highlighted the first inverse blockchain ETF, Defiance Daily Short Digitizing the Economy ETF (IBIT), to serve sophisticated investors by offering a convenient and cost-effective way to short up to 80% of the blockchain ecosystem. IBIT aims to reflect the inverse performance of BLOK, the Amplify Transformational Data ETF, daily. IBIT may help reduce the drawdown of these underlying assets or simply benefit by going long with an ETF that captures the fall of the theme.
Financial advisors interested in learning more about disruptive technologies can watch the webcast here on demand.
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An investigation of the relationships among mathematical beliefs, self-regulation, and achievement for university-level mathematics students
by Briley, Jason Scott, Ph.D. The University of Alabama. 2007: 133 pages; 3313697.
Relationship between Vividness of Visual Imagery and Self-Regulation
by Chasse, Brandon Michael, Ph.D. Pacifica Graduate Institute. 2018: 91 pages; 10824026.
Early school adjustment: Contributions of children's emotion self -regulation and classroom instructional and emotional supports
by Sylvester, Patricia R., Ph.D. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2007: 142 pages; 3272568.
Self-regulation, motivational conflict, and values
by Schwartz, Sandra Susanne, Ed.D. College of Saint Elizabeth. 2012: 362 pages; 3490735.
An Exploration of Crossfit Athletes Physiological Self-Regulation and Competition Performance
by Wildgoose, Tammy M. C., Ph.D. Alliant International University. 2019: 97 pages; 22584343.
Students' Use of Self-Regulation Strategies in Fully Online and Blended Courses
by Eberhardt, Edna Lucille, Ed.D. Piedmont College. 2013: 189 pages; 3560406.
The role of metacognition in promoting science learning and self-regulation
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Developing Social-Emotional Competence Interventions that Facilitate Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation
by Bonillo, Danette Bonfield, Ed.D. Concordia University Irvine. 2017: 175 pages; 10601857.
The Impact of a Self-Regulation Program on Problem Behaviors of One Elementary Student
by Karhoff, Leticia, M.S. Minot State University. 2017: 38 pages; 10284147.
Making Online Learning Personal: Evolution, Evidentiary Reasoning, and Self-Regulation in an Online Curriculum
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The Role of Self-efficacy in Self-regulation Learning in Online College Courses
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Sleep and Young Children's Development of Self-Regulation and Academic Skills
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Social networks and subjective well-being: Regulatory fit between self-regulation and network structure
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Examining the relations between self-regulation and academic achievement in third grade students
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The Relationships Between Psychosocial Stress, Self-Regulation, Mindfulness, Empathy, and Yoga: An Exploratory Study
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Motivational influences in distance education: The role of interest, self-efficacy, and self-regulation
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Staging the Path: The Role of Choice Design in Cultivating Learner Engagement and Self-Regulation Capabilities
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Electronic Monitoring and Self-Regulation: Effects of Monitoring Purpose on Goal State, Feedback Perceptions, and Learning
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Intentional Self-Regulation and Self-Perceived Academic Success in Elementary School-Age Youth: A Relational Developmental Systems Approach
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Maternal, paternal, & child predictors of externalizing behaviors: Parental externalizing, parenting behaviors, and child self-regulation
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The Effect of the Tools of the Mind Strategies on Self-Regulation Skills of Preschool Children
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Development of Student Skill, Will, and Self-Regulation through Participation in a First-Year Seminar Course
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Scaffolding The Development of Early Self-Regulation: The Role of Structure and Routine In Children's Daily Activities
by Taylor, Cynthia Lynn, M.S. Portland State University. 2011: 155 pages; 1502149.
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Targeting Self-Regulation and Disease Resilience in Elementary School Students Through a Mindfulness-Based Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum
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First of all, sorry for the absence of reviews since October. Later this week I'll have a review up for Rugero Deodato's The Barbarians (1987) based on a reader request from last August.
However, in the meantime I'd like to talk about backpacking. It's not necessarily really movie-related, but here's a list of movies that feature backpacking to make it so: Into the Wild, Alive, 127 Hours, and The Grey. Hmm. I suppose most of those don't really have a happy ending. Nevertheless, you can avoid some of those grizzly Hollywood outcomes by staying prepared with backpacking gear recommendations and tips from Backpackers Anonymous Blog.


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Marguerite and Armand – pas de deux (The Royal Ballet)
Alice (Lauren Cuthbertson) stumbles upon the Mad Hatter (Steven McRae) in Christopher Wheeldon's curious production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland for The Royal Ballet.
Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive, sophisticated choreography. Joby Talbot's score combines contemporary soundworlds with sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of the 19th century. Bob Crowley's wildly imaginative, eye-popping designs draw on everything from puppetry to projections to make Wonderland wonderfully real.
Alice encounters a cast of extraordinary and instantly recognizable characters, from the highly strung Queen of Hearts – who performs a hilarious send-up of The Sleeping Beauty's famous Rose Adage – to a playing card corps de ballet, a sinuous caterpillar and a tap-dancing Mad Hatter. But the ballet does not avoid the darker undercurrents of Lewis Carroll's story: a nightmarish kitchen, an eerily disembodied Cheshire Cat and the unhinged tea party are all here in vivid detail. The delicious result shows The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment.
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Sarkodie x Wizkid x E.L. x Ice Prince 'U Go Kill Me (Remix)'
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Sarkodie's mega-hit and azonto anthem "U Go KIll Me" gets remixed by Wizkid, E.L., Ice Prince and Navio.
Banger. Two years after its conception Sarkodie's Ghanaian mega-hit, the azonto banner anthem "U Go Kill Me" gets the remix treatment from an all-star cast featuring Nigerian starboy Wizkid, fellow Ghanaian E.L., Ice Prince and Ugandan rapper Navio. It seems the track's having a bit of a late revival as it was also recently reworked by dancehall star Busy Signal. We're not complaining. Stream and download the "U Go Kill Me" remix below.
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We've been covering happenings in Lincoln, Nebraska for several years now. The city's Right of Way Manager David Young joins us for episode 238 of the Community Broadband Bits podcast. David is a returning guest; this week, he's here to talk about Lincoln's new venture into small cell technology.The state imposes restrictions on municipalities in Nebraska. Nevertheless, Lincoln has found a way to make a smart investment in conduit and public fiber to create a welcoming environment for providers. An extensive conduit network and smart local policies in Lincoln have improved competition, expanded access, and now the small cell program is improving mobile broadband.David and Christopher get into the technology of small cells and why mobile carriers are starting to prefer it over older technology. David describes some of the challenges, processes, and the special considerations communities must address for small ell deployment. Better cell coverage was the first goal of the project, but David describes how improved coverage helps the Lincoln compete with other cities in several ways.As a resource, David and the city of Lincoln gave us permission to share a Fact Sheet on the project, the Master Lease Agreement, and relevant attachments for the Lincoln small cell project. For local governments considering a similar venture, these documents can help you get started.Take a few moments to review other advancements in Lincoln, by reading up on our earlier coverage. You can also listen to other interviews with David in episode 228 and episode 182 of the podcast.Read the transcript of the show here.We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.This show is 33 minutes long and can be played on this page or via iTunes or via the tool of your choice using this feed.You can download this mp3 file directly from here. Listen to other episodes here or view all episodes in our index.Thanks to Admiral Bob for the music. The song is Turbo Tornado (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: Blue Wave Theory.


Pelikan Brilliant Red ink is aptly named. It doesn't compete with the deeper red inks, which I typically prefer; however, it is stunningly bright. The ink is complimented by the orange and yellow tones of sunset, which are subtle with regular usage, but obvious in the ink swatch.
Pelikan Brilliant Red does have subtle shading and saturation properties, but overall the ink's color was incredibly consistent, with all but my Pilot Parallel. I typically use a flex nib because I want to see color variation; however, I much prefer this ink with the thicker lines produced by the Noodler's Ahab flex nib, over a standard nib.
I noticed something peculiar when running Brilliant Red through my flex test. As the nib lay ink on the paper, the ink appear almost gel-like in consistency, as illustrated in the picture below. Perhaps this is responsible for the ink's consistent color and minimal shading properties, but I'm not sure.
Pelikan Brilliant Red ink is a solid performer for those looking for a consistent color and minimal shading. This ink is almost highlighter bright, and I think that it would work well for marking up/grading papers or calling out important bits of information. The dry time is pretty close to 30 seconds, which is on par with most inks. Although this ink isn't a personal favorite, I would happily recommend it to those who may prefer its lighter color. Personally, I'm going to stick with Red Dragon for now.
Everybody needs ink with a little bling every now and then. Whether you're signing your Vegas marriage certificate or sketching the piles of money that you plan to make by selling the epic novel that sits unfinished on your desk, there's no better color than gold to emphasize extravagance and luxury. De Atramentis Gold may just be the color that's worthy of illustrating your imagined success.
De Atramentis Gold looks like liquid gold on the page and is somewhat thicker than typical fountain pen inks. This is hard to see with a finer nib, but it's obvious with my Pilot Parallel. While most inks fill in the channels left from the serrated edges of the Parallel's nib, De Atramentis Gold stays in place, leaving noticeable stripes on the page. The ink dries in less than 40 seconds with a fine nib, which is longer than a typical dry time of 20 to 30 seconds. This probably isn't going to be an everyday carry ink, so a longer dry time isn't a detriment.
I chose De Atramentis Gold to review this week since I've grown a bit bored with traditional colors. I can't say that I plan to use it daily, but I was pleasantly surprised by the ink's true golden color and solid performance. All kidding about extravagance and luxury aside, this ink is an excellent inexpensive choice if you're looking to give one of your prized pens the Midas touch.


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It's official - Australia's Best Pizza comes from Sydney
Written by Emma Cawley
Pizza making is serious business, with the best in the world recently gathering in Italy for the annual Pizza World Championship. The good news? Local Sydney Pizzaioli Lucio De Falco took out the award for the 'Best Pizza in Australia.'
Famous for his two Sydney based Italian eateries, Lucio's Pizzeria in Darlinghurst and Zetland, Lucio can now officially claim to make the best pizza in the country after taking out the title of Best Pizza in Sydney last year.
'I was honoured to be awarded the title of the Best Pizza in Australia and really did not expect to take out the award. There were so many talented pizza makers competing from all over the world, so to come out with the top prize for my own country felt - and still feels amazing!'
Returning home after his international win, and spending time at the Vinitaly wine fair immediately afterwards, Lucio wowed at the competition, which brings together the finest pizzaiolos from around the globe. Lucio won with his traditional STG pizza (specialita traditionale garantita), which refers to a strict adherence to authentic, traditional ingredients and cooking practices.
So what's the secret to a good pizza? Lucio explains that it's best to keep it simple, focus on quality, and really enjoy it!
'There's nothing better than a pizza that honours Italian history and culture using traditional ingredients and cooking practices. At Lucio Pizzeria, we focus on authenticity and bringing the traditional taste of Naples to Sydney - which our customers love!'
You can try Australia's best pizza for yourself at Lucio Pizzeria in Darlinghurst and Zetland! http://www.luciopizzeria.com.au


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Q: What is Work? What does the quantity suggest intuitively? The mathematical formula for work says that work is force into displacement, but what is the philosophy behind it? I mean what does the quantity suggest?

A: It is the amount of energy $E$ that must be transferred to an object through Force so that it can get displaced by some distance $s$. In completely layman's terms, the amount of energy someone must spend to do something.

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My fictional work is new, with only two works published, but it will become readily apparent that science fiction is my genre of choice.
How Chinese And American Companies Are Turning Southeast Asia Into A 'Games Of Thrones' – A light look into how tech has come to influence the business climate of Southeast Asia.
Alibaba And Amazon Are In An E-Commerce Cold War For Asia, And Stakes Are High – An enquiry into Alibaba's early push into greater Asia and what that means for Amazon.
Commentary: Beware the seducing calls of Vietnam's start-up sirens – An almost too honest look into Vietnam's startup scene and the hype.
Asia, Give Up On The Dream Of Being Silicon Valley – A blunt take on Asia's obsession with becoming like Silicon Valley.
The one lesson every Southeast Asian company should learn from Didi Dache and Kuaidi Dache – A serious look at what makes the Didi deal so important for the rest of Asia.
Silicon Valley spends money on people, Asia spends it on marketing – A peek at how the technology cultures in America and Asia influence how they spend their money.
The Pain of Coming Back To Vietnam – A popular article that gets at what many Vietnamese students feel as they look back home.
Cao Thien Trang: What This Vietnamese Model Dreams Of When She Sleeps – A peek into my interview skills as I talk to one of Vietnam's leading models.
The Steady Modernization Of Vietnamese Brands – The central thesis of Vietcetera, a media company founded on the insight that Vietnam is modernizing quickly.
A Beginner's Mind for Business – Worked closely with the editor to take a peek at the trendy use of Buddhist language in the technology business.
Below you'll find the communications, branding, and content footage I've done for investors and companies.
I directed, produced, and assisted the filmographer to produce a series of videos with our investee companies. This one, with Taranis, an Israeli agriculture technology, features their technology and journey in a nutshell.
I directed, produced, and interviewed all of the senior partners in our global venture capital firm, featuring their thoughts on the evolving tech industry. Each segment lasting one to two minutes and shared across all of our social media channels.
Time Simulation Screenplay Script for Short film (work in progress) – A quick 5-minute film that explores the character's desperation with turning back time.
Boxes to Infinity short form comic published on Manga Rock – An abstract world that is a metaphor for the feeling of being trapped in ideas and worlds.
Entropy, Humanity, and a Journey Through Time published in The Birthday Book – An exploration of where civilization will lead us towards what end.


Cold cases (Criminal investigation) -- California | San Francisco -- Fiction.
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Raveneau, Ben (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
Serial murder investigation -- California | San Francisco -- Fiction.


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Q: How to distribute an event to all nodes in a (Wildfly) cluster? I would like to notify all nodes in a cluster when the state of a longer running process in my JavaEE 7 WebApp changes, so that every node can in turn notify their clients via WebSocket about that change.
I am working with Wildfly 10 in a clustered environment.
What JavaEE 7 API / Programming model or Wildfly Service would be todays best practice to achieve that ?

A: If you want to stay within JavaEE ecosystem, then JMS topic is the way to go. Topics are like broadcast channels - every message listener subscribed to it will get a copy of this message. In wildfly cluster/domain, you need to have JMS enabled(either use full profile or manually add messaging subsystem), then enable clustered messaging and finally create a jms topic, where your notification client will write a message to. You can find a complete example in official wildfly quickstart repo - have a look at helloworld-mdb and messaging-clustering modules.
You can also use a dedicated PubSub service running outside your java env and let your app create a subscriber to some specific event(e.g. Redis, or Apache camel,..) but messaging in Wildfly is simple and works fine for most use cases.

A: There is another way invented by Eder Ignatowicz from Red Hat. He extended the CDI event mechanism to a clustered environment, making it easy and almost transparent to fire an event on one node and observe it on another node. You can read about it here: https://medium.com/kie-foundation/transparent-cdi-events-distribution-in-a-cluster-environment-via-metaprogramming-4c57914df0d6
The algorithm is as follows:

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*Observe all CDI events and check if a CDI event object type has the @Clustered annotation.

*If it has, serialize it and sent a serialized cluster message with the event data (still using JMS as the carrier).

*In each other node, receive the event, deserialize it and fire as a regular CDI event.

Here's the algorithm diagram:


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To make ed tech work, set clear goals, review the evidence, and pilot before you scale
Education Plus Development
Alejandro J. Ganimian and Emiliana Vegas Thursday, September 10, 2020
This blog is a summary of the report, "Realizing the promise: How can education technology improve learning for all?"
Over the past few decades, we have witnessed multiple predictions that technology would "disrupt" education (remember when the $100 laptop was going to revolutionize education in the developing world?). The current COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception. Yet, the reality of integrating technology into our school systems has been sobering, to say the least: Some innovations have demonstrated new ways for students to learn, but few have been implemented at scale, and most have had small to moderate effects on achievement.
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Nonresident Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Universal Education
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Emiliana Vegas
Former Co-Director - Center for Universal Education
Former Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development
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Why is there such a disconnect between the prophesized potential and the results of "ed tech?" The eagerness with which the private sector has promoted some hardware and software, the incentives that politicians face to adopt popular (but not necessarily effective) reforms, the frequent use of technology to reproduce regular "chalk-and-talk" instruction (instead of playing to what it does best), and an unclear focus on how technology seeks to improve children's daily experiences in school all play a role.
How can we realize the potential of ed tech to improve student learning? In a new report with Rick Hess, we argue for a simple yet surprisingly rare approach to education technology that seeks to: (1) understand the needs, infrastructure, and capacity of a school system; (2) survey the best available evidence on interventions that match those conditions; and (3) closely monitor the results of innovations before they are scaled up. A unifying theme throughout our report is that those interested in realizing the potential of education technology should think carefully about how it will improve the learning process.
The diagnosis: How can school systems assess their needs and preparedness?
A useful first step for any school system to determine whether it should invest in education technology is to diagnose its: (a) specific needs to improve student learning (e.g., raising the average level of achievement, remediating gaps among low performers, and challenging high performers to develop higher order skills); (b) infrastructure to adopt technology-enabled solutions (e.g., electricity connection, availability of space and outlets, stock of computers, and internet connectivity at school and at students' homes); and (c) capacity to integrate technology in the instructional process (e.g., students' and teachers' level of familiarity and comfort with hardware and software, their beliefs about the level of usefulness of technology for learning purposes, and their current uses of such technology).
Before engaging in any new data collection exercise, school systems should take full advantage of existing administrative data that could shed light on these three main questions. Yet, for those systems without available data, we developed a set of surveys for students, teachers, and principals. The surveys encourage system leaders to: (a) identify their main student-learning challenges (e.g., ensuring that all students reach minimum standards, helping the lowest performing students catch up with their peers, or looking for ways to encourage them to acquire higher order skills); (b) take stock of their available infrastructure to deploy technology-enabled interventions (e.g., physical infrastructure, internet connectivity, and hardware at schools and students' homes); and (c) assess the degree to which principals, teachers, and students are ready, willing, and able to integrate technology into instruction (including not only their technical competence, but also their belief about its usefulness).
The evidence: How can school systems identify promising ed-tech interventions?
An important next step in the process of assessing the potential of investing in education technology is to take a close look at the best available evidence on ed-tech interventions. To assist decisionmakers in this process, we identify four potential comparative advantages of technology to improve student learning in developing countries, including: (a) scaling up standardized instruction (e.g., through prerecorded lessons, distance education, or preloaded hardware); (b) facilitating differentiated instruction (e.g., through computer-adaptive learning or one-on-one tutoring); (c) expanding opportunities for practice (e.g., through practice exercises); and (d) increasing student engagement (e.g., through video tutorials or games and gamification).
Yet, just because technology can do something, it does not mean it should. School systems around the world differ along many dimensions, including their size, level, and distribution of students' skills, and the capacity of their public sector bureaucracy to implement reforms at scale and of teachers to deliver high-quality instruction. To inform the decisions of policymakers in different types of school systems, we review in detail 37 impact evaluations of ed-tech interventions across 20 low- and middle-income countries. Rather than recommend any single intervention across contexts, we provide education officials with useful illustrations of where some interventions have worked best (i.e., what need was addressed) and why they worked (i.e., what was the theory of change for improving instruction, as well as the evidence to support it).
The prognosis: How can school systems adopt interventions that match their needs?
A crucial final step is to experiment with the most promising innovations (based on the match between the needs of the school system and available rigorous evidence) and to monitor implementation and results closely before scaling. While this may seem obvious, many ambitious ed-tech reforms failed because they required drastic changes in a system's infrastructure (e.g., in internet connectivity) or because of low uptake in schools. Understanding why innovations fail is crucial not only to prevent systems from scaling up ineffective interventions, but also to iterate on their design, and address problematic issues. A successful ed-tech intervention is one that addresses an important learning need with current levels of infrastructure and capacity, has an evidence-based theory of change, and is seen as useful and thus implemented as intended by principals, teachers, and students. Iterative piloting and rapid feedback are key to identifying the intervention that meets these conditions, and can help bridge the disconnect between ed tech's prophesized potential and actual results.
How ed-tech can help leapfrog progress in education
Emiliana Vegas, Lauren Ziegler, and Nicolas Zerbino
Education in Developing Nations
Learning to leapfrog
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Q: How do I get user input to ONLY equal 1-8? I am trying to create a loop where the user is given choices 1-8 and if they do not choose 1-8, it loops them back around re-enter number 1-8. I am attempting to use a while loop with two conditions. What am I missing?
fm_select = int(input("Enter a number 1-8"))
while fm_select <= 8 and fm_select >= 1:

A: Your ranges are wrong. You want the while loop to fail when they are correct, since you're trying to break out of the loop. So, you want your loop to check against every number that isn't between one and eight. Instead, do
fm_select = 0
while (fm_select < 1 or fm_select > 8):
    fm_select = int(input("Enter a number between one and eight: "))

"As long as their input is less than one or higher than eight, keep asking"

A: something like this should work
while(True):
    fm_select = int(input("Enter a number 1-8"))
    if 0 < fm_select < 8:
        break
    print("try again")
 print("you have entered %d" %(fm_select) )


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Journalists gather in front of a TV screen to watch the opening session of Myanmar's new parliament. This TV screen is their only source of what goes on in the main parliament chamber. About 500 journalists registered to cover the first day of the second parliament session.
Nay Pyi Taw – Myanmar, once ruled by one of the most repressive regimes in the world, has entered into a new era as the parliament led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) convened on 1 February 2016 for the first time.
The NLD, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, won a landslide election last November 2015 defeating the then ruling and military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).
But given this recent development, old issues have remained. Among them, the continuing restrictions on free expression and press freedom.
Covering the sessions of the previous parliament was not that easy, journalists said.
"In the beginning, you couldn't ask questions to the lawmakers," said Aung Htet, a senior reporter of the Voice Weekly, a local publication.
"We had five minutes to enter the assembly hall. Interviews and photographs are allowed (only) during these five minutes," added Aung Htet who has been covering the parliament since 2011.
Journalists were not permitted to enter the Parliament chambers in April 2015 after photos of sleeping lawmakers were published online. The following month, journalists negotiated with Myanmar officials to restore their access.
Since then, reporters in the capital Nay Pyi Taw have to make do watching the proceedings from a television in the parliament's corridor.
"We informed the NLD about it, but (there is) no reply yet," Aung Htet said.
Other pictures, which showed members of the parliament (MP) using their tablets while at work and an army representative leaning over the desk of an absent MP to press a voting button, were also published.
Kyaw Soe, director general of the Union Parliament who handles administrative duties, cited the public release of these photos as the main reason for the rules on the conduct of the media during sessions.
The restrictions did not only apply to journalists, but also to MPs.
"USDP lawmakers had to pass censors before discussion in parliament all the time," said Thura U Aung Ko, who was ousted from his role as a central committee member of President Thein Sein's USDP.
"We can only discuss issues in accordance with the party policy," Thura U Aung Ko said on his last day as an MP on 29 January 2016.
In transition
In the 2010 general elections, the USDP led by the ex-generals of the former junta dominated while NLD boycotted the polls.
The quasi-civilian government of President Thein Sein, a former general, restored some civil liberties including the relaxation of media restrictions. In August 2012, the authorities ended the (pre-publication) censorship regime of the local publications. This media-related development has become the linchpin of Myanmar's reform process, even as concerns about self-censorship and other attacks against the media continued.
Media freedom advocate groups in the country said the policy has not gone far enough to introduce a "normal" media environment under the quasi-civilian government. Radio and television licenses have yet to be liberalized; and access to information and government officials remains almost impossible.
These issues indicate that free expression and press freedom remain at fragile state.
NLD, on its way to become the main opposition party, won 43 out of the 44 parliament seats vacated by Thein Sein cabinet members during the by-elections in April 2012.
Its victory last November 2015 gave journalists hope for an improved media and press freedom landscape.
"I believe the NLD knows the role of media in the democratic transition, and will respect the right to information," said Aung Thura, a member of the Myanmar Journalist Network.
"Daw Suu has invited us to give advice related to the media situation here," he said.
Meanwhile, Suu Kyi is under criticism for blocking the party's spokesperson from talking to the media about the party policy shortly after its election victory.
Her order raised concerns whether NLD lawmakers can discuss in the parliament freely or not.
"She just restricts us before the power transfer," said Win Htein of NLD. "Don't worry for freedom of expression in parliament as well as in the country. We respect and value the press freedom," he added.
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