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9 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Successful
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Earl Nightingale, American motivational speaker and author, once said, "We become what we think about." Perhaps truer words have never been spoken. The human mind is an incredible thing, and having the right attitude and mindset has routinely been stated by numerous successful people as being a pivotal key to success. Sometimes, however, it is easy to get side-tracked. Situations in life can get in the way of our goals, self-esteem, and personal well-being. Truthfully, success is a subjective term, and everyone will disagree over what constitutes being successful. Here are a list of guidelines, however, of some things to stop doing if you want to be or feel successful.
1. Stop Expecting Perfection
Often, we get frustrated when things don't work out the way we want them to, or as quickly as we'd like them to. We stress over small details, or beat ourselves up for getting one thing wrong, or forgetting to dot one I or cross one T. People are fallible. Mistakes and drawbacks are a fact of life. Nothing is nor will it ever be perfect, and that's okay.
Stressing out over minute details or things that would have been impossible to get to is unproductive and unhealthy. Start saying that you will do your personal best, because at the end of the day, you're not in competition with anyone but yourself.
Example: Jennifer Lawrence is someone who everyone seems to be talking about right now, but did you know she was rejected for the role of Bella Swan in 'Twilight'? She also didn't take theater classes. She just trusted her instincts and worked as hard as possible to land acting roles. Obviously, she wasn't perfect for every role, but she didn't expect perfection. She takes her failures and rejections well, trying to learn from each situation.
2. Stop Saying Yes When You Want to Say No
It's always important to know your limits, and people will always try to test them. Human beings are social animals. We want to interact with others and feel like we are a part of something or like we are special to someone else. People also, for the most part, like to please others. Sometimes, however, it's easy to be taken advantage of. Whether it's helping a co-worker with something when you can't really afford to, or loaning a friend money you can't really afford to give.
Out of guilt, people often say yes to people and situations that they really should say no to. Don't be afraid to trust your gut and say no. Sometimes you can't stay a few hours later because you had other plans or important errands to run. Sometimes it's okay to say no to that co-worker that keeps nagging you for help but is really just stalling because they don't want to work and know you'll help them.
Sometimes it's okay to prioritize other things over work. Saying no is healthy. Saying no means that you know your boundaries and can demand respect.
Example: Margaret Thatcher is known as being tough. She was a powerful politician. She also knew during her career when she had to take a stand, and sometimes that stand meant saying no to bad political and economic policy.
3. Stop Negative Self-Dialogue
We all can probably play back in our minds every negative or embarrassing thing we've ever done to ourselves, been subjected to, or done to someone else. Whether it's tripping over one's shoelaces in the fourth grade, or being fired from a job, wronging someone else, or overhearing someone speaking negatively about us, those thoughts are forever solidified in our minds.
Replaying those thoughts, however, and constantly punishing oneself for past mistakes, is counterproductive at certain points. At some point, it's more important to learn from situations and move on, instead of psychologically beating yourself up.
The next time you find yourself saying, "I'm not pretty enough", "I did this horrible thing once five years ago and I'll never forgive myself", or any type of statement along those lines, turn off that negative self-dialogue. Look in the mirror and say something kind to yourself. Read some inspirational quotes. Acknowledge that you are taking steps and making an effort to be a better person. Admit to yourself that everyone makes mistakes, and most importantly, that making mistakes is okay.
Example: This article does a good job of listing Steve Job's failures. We remember him anyway, and we remember him as a pioneer and someone who didn't give up. When things go wrong, and they often do, it's easy for us to remember every mistake we have ever made along the way.
Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of our goals because of that lack of confidence. Don't give up and attempt to stay positive. Train your brain to think of things in a new, more positive way. Most of all, keep working hard. Failure doesn't have to be permanent.
4. Stop Focusing On Just Today
Successful people tend to understand the value of a good plan. They plan out their day, their goals, a budget and they plan how much to save for retirement. That doesn't mean they don't have fun, though. They most certainly do! They just make sure to plan when it is appropriate and inappropriate to have fun. They make time for productivity and fun, but still save and think about the future.
So, stop just focusing on today and having fun. Think about where you want to be in five, 10 or 15 years down the road! Having a good focus aids in success!
Example: Neil deGrasse Tyson has been in love with the universe and science since he was nine years old. Because of that love, he worked long-term to study the things he cared about. He was accepted into Harvard where he majored in physics, eventually moving on to advanced education. His list of accomplishments would take up another full article in and of itself.
5. Stop Ignoring Your Goals
Stop believing things will just work out for you because you're a good person. Good things only happen to people who make an effort. A part of making an effort is setting goals for oneself. As evidenced in the previous point, it's not enough to just focus on the day at hand. It's important to manage time and set short-term and long-term goals in order to be able to track progress and have something to strive for.
Example: Alan Turing is considered the father of artificial intelligence and computers. He also broke the code to the Nazi encryption machine called Enigma. He faced many challenges along the way, such as the inability to identify with others and being charged with indecency, for which he was eventually pardoned. Despite his personal struggles, though, he managed to break the code for Enigma, saving approximately 14 million people from death and in turn helped end World War 2.
6. Stop Isolating People
Successful people understand that not everything is about work, church or similar obligations. Some things are about family, relaxation, and hobbies. It's easy to get the impression that everyone who feels or defines themselves as successful probably has no spare time on their hands, and in some cases, that's true.
However, it isn't always. Social isolation can kill people. In fact, many successful people have mastered the art of balance. They don't isolate the people they love because they have large goals or something they want to accomplish. Instead, they incorporate those they love into their goals and hobbies.
Example: According to a recent Forbes article, many leaders feel lonely. However, here are 25 examples of social business leaders who seem to thrive on relationships. It's okay to know how to work alone and prefer that, but it's also important to be able to rely on your staff, friends, and family for support.
Involving people in leadership or product processes makes them feel valued and provides valuable feedback. Successful people enjoy that relationship. They also enjoy their time away from their goals and work to spend time with their loved ones.
7. Stop Comparing Yourself To Everyone Else
Successful people understand that the only person they can compete with today is the person they were yesterday. They are too focused on themselves and their goals to worry about anyone else. They don't want to compare themselves to others because it's counterproductive. However, they do analyze where they have weak points and are able to genuinely admire people who have mastered things they have not.
There is no use to comparing yourself to someone else. It's counterproductive and harmful to your self-esteem. It also helps to harbor negative self-dialogue.
Example: Taylor Swift is one of the most successful recording artists of our time, but before that, she was a struggling musician in Nashville playing at small venues and coffee shops. She would turn in demos to various studios, covering a variety of songs.
It was only when she started playing and writing her own music that she got noticed and became the celebrity she is today. She faced a lot of adversity as well. There were people who doubted her skills and told her she couldn't sing. Her confidence and faith in herself overcame that.
8. Stop Living In The Past
Successful people learn from their failures, but they do not live in the past. They take the skills and lessons they acquired from their failures and apply them to the present and future. Don't live in your own personal past. Don't define yourself by who you were. Define yourself by who you are today and by who you're working toward becoming.
Example: Would we even remember Thomas Edison if he gave up on his ideas before becoming successful? Can you imagine simply focusing on what happened yesterday? So what if yesterday was a failure? Try again! Failure teaches us about what doesn't work, and helps us get closer to a process that does work. Choose your attitude and control it. Move forward. Remember, failure is feedback.
9. Stop Tolerating Dishonest People
Successful people appreciate other people for their unique traits and gifts. They do not attempt to harm, belittle, or in any way demean others for their own successes or ideas. They are open to relationships with others, but know when to cut the cord, so to speak.
People can be too forgiving when it comes to being wronged, and it's important to know one's limits. Successful people do not tolerate negative and dishonest people, because they are too busy loving honest, sincere people.
Example: Everyone. We have all had frenemies. We have all invested in people who did not return our investment in them. Successful people know how to weed these dishonest people out. No one wants unneeded negativity around themselves or around the people they love. Read this article for tips on how to deal with dishonest people.
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7 Ways To Have More Confident Body Language
Kelly Kehoe
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The popular idiomatic saying that "actions speak louder than words" has been around for centuries, but even to this day, most people struggle with at least one area of nonverbal communication. Consequently, many of us aspire to have more confident body language but don't have the knowledge and tools necessary to change what are largely unconscious behaviors.
Given that others' perceptions of our competence and confidence are predominantly influenced by what we do with our faces and bodies, it's important to develop greater self-awareness and consciously practice better posture, stance, eye contact, facial expressions, hand movements, and other aspects of body language.
First things first: how is your posture? Let's start with a quick self-assessment of your body.
Are your shoulders slumped over or rolled back in an upright posture?
When you stand up, do you evenly distribute your weight or lean excessively to one side?
Does your natural stance place your feet relatively shoulder-width apart or are your feet and legs close together in a closed-off position?
When you sit, does your lower back protrude out in a slumped position or maintain a straight, spine-friendly posture in your seat?
All of these are important considerations to make when evaluating and improving your posture and stance, which will lead to more confident body language over time. If you routinely struggle with maintaining good posture, consider buying a posture trainer/corrector, consulting a chiropractor or physical therapist, stretching daily, and strengthening both your core and back muscles.
Facial Expressions
Are you prone to any of the following in personal or professional settings?
Bruxism (tight, clenched jaw or grinding teeth)
Frowning and/or furrowing brows
Avoiding direct eye contact and/or staring at the ground
If you answered "yes" to any of these, then let's start by examining various ways in which you can project confident body language through your facial expressions.
1. Understand How Others Perceive Your Facial Expressions
A December 2020 study by UC Berkeley and Google researchers utilized a deep neural network to analyze facial expressions in six million YouTube clips representing people from over 140 countries. The study found that, despite socio-cultural differences, people around the world tended to use about 70% of the same facial expressions in response to different emotional stimuli and situations.[1]
The study's researchers also published a fascinating interactive map to demonstrate how their machine learning technology assessed various facial expressions and determined subtle differences in emotional responses.
This study highlights the social importance of facial expressions because whether or not we're consciously aware of them—by gazing into a mirror or your screen on a video conferencing platform—how we present our faces to others can have tremendous impacts on their perceptions of us, our confidence, and our emotional states. This awareness is the essential first step towards
2. Relax Your Face
New research on bruxism and facial tension found the stresses and anxieties of Covid-19 lockdowns led to considerable increases in orofacial pain, jaw-clenching, and teeth grinding, particularly among women.[2]
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that more than 10 million Americans alone have temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ syndrome), and facial tension can lead to other complications such as insomnia, wrinkles, dry skin, and dark, puffy bags under your eyes.[3])
To avoid these unpleasant outcomes, start practicing progressive muscle relaxation techniques and taking breaks more frequently throughout the day to moderate facial tension.[4] You should also try out some biofeedback techniques to enhance your awareness of involuntary bodily processes like facial tension and achieve more confident body language as a result.[5]
3. Improve Your Eye Contact
Did you know there's an entire subfield of kinesic communication research dedicated to eye movements and behaviors called oculesics?[6] It refers to various communication behaviors including direct eye contact, averting one's gaze, pupil dilation/constriction, and even frequency of blinking. All of these qualities can shape how other people perceive you, which means that eye contact is yet another area of nonverbal body language that we should be more mindful of in social interactions.
The ideal type (direct/indirect) and duration of eye contact depends on a variety of factors, such as cultural setting, differences in power/authority/age between the parties involved, and communication context. Research has shown that differences in the effects of eye contact are particularly prominent when comparing East Asian and Western European/North American cultures.[7]
To improve your eye contact with others, strive to maintain consistent contact for at least 3 to 4 seconds at a time, consciously consider where you're looking while listening to someone else, and practice eye contact as much as possible (as strange as this may seem in the beginning, it's the best way to improve).
3. Smile More
There are many benefits to smiling and laughing, and when it comes to working on more confident body language, this is an area that should be fun, low-stakes, and relatively stress-free.
Smiling is associated with the "happiness chemical" dopamine and the mood-stabilizing hormone, serotonin. Many empirical studies have shown that smiling generally leads to positive outcomes for the person smiling, and further research has shown that smiling can influence listeners' perceptions of our confidence and trustworthiness as well.
4. Hand Gestures
Similar to facial expressions and posture, what you do with your hands while speaking or listening in a conversation can significantly influence others' perceptions of you in positive or negative ways.
It's undoubtedly challenging to consciously account for all of your nonverbal signals while simultaneously trying to stay engaged with the verbal part of the discussion, but putting in the effort to develop more bodily awareness now will make it much easier to unconsciously project more confident body language later on.
5. Enhance Your Handshake
In the article, "An Anthropology of the Handshake," University of Copenhagen social anthropology professor Bjarke Oxlund assessed the future of handshaking in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic:[8]
"Handshakes not only vary in function and meaning but do so according to social context, situation and scale. . . a public discussion should ensue on the advantages and disadvantages of holding on to the tradition of shaking hands as the conventional gesture of greeting and leave-taking in a variety of circumstances."
It's too early to determine some of the ways in which Covid-19 has permanently changed our social norms and professional etiquette standards, but it's reasonable to assume that handshaking may retain its importance in American society even after this pandemic. To practice more confident body language in the meantime, the video on the science of the perfect handshake below explains what you need to know.
6. Complement Your Verbals With Hand Gestures
As you know by now, confident communication involves so much more than simply smiling more or sounding like you know what you're talking about. What you do with your hands can be particularly influential in how others perceive you, whether you're fidgeting with an object, clenching your fists, hiding your hands in your pockets, or calmly gesturing to emphasize important points you're discussing.
Social psychology researchers have found that "iconic gestures"—hand movements that appear to be meaningfully related to the speaker's verbal content—can have profound impacts on listeners' information retention. In other words, people are more likely to engage with you and remember more of what you said when you speak with complementary hand gestures instead of just your voice.[9]
Further research on hand gestures has shown that even your choice of the left or right hand for gesturing can influence your ability to clearly convey information to listeners, which supports the notion that more confident body language is readily achievable through greater self-awareness and deliberate nonverbal actions.[10]
Final Takeaways
Developing better posture, enhancing your facial expressiveness, and practicing hand gestures can vastly improve your communication with other people. At first, it will be challenging to consciously practice nonverbal behaviors that many of us are accustomed to performing daily without thinking about them.
If you ever feel discouraged, however, remember that there's no downside to consistently putting in just a little more time and effort to increase your bodily awareness. With the tips and strategies above, you'll be well on your way to embracing more confident body language and amplifying others' perceptions of you in no time.
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[1] ^ Berkeley News: The 16 facial expressions most common to emotional situations worldwide
[2] ^ Science Daily: Teeth grinding and facial pain increase due to coronavirus stress and anxiety
[3] ^ National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint & Muscle Disorders
[4] ^ Michigan Medicine: Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation
[5] ^ NCBI: Biofeedback
[6] ^ Spectra Magazine: Oculesics: Science Speaks Where Words Do Not
[7] ^ NCBI: Attention to Eye Contact in the West and East: Autonomic Responses and Evaluative Ratings
[8] ^ ResearchGate: An Anthropology of the Handshake
[9] ^ Sage Journals: Mapping the Range of Information Contained in the Iconic Hand Gestures that Accompany Spontaneous Speech
[10] ^ Journal of Experimental Psychology: Hand Matters: Left-Hand Gestures Enhance Metaphor Explanation
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50 Dark Net sites fall in U.S. and E.U. police sting
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Over the last two days, Dark Net black markets have suffered their most devastating defeat at the hands of European and American law enforcement.
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Black markets like Silk Road 2, Cloud 9, Hydra, Blue Sky, Pandora, Topix, Flugsvamp, Cannabis Road, and Black Market were shut down along with money laundering sites like Cash Machine, Cash Flow, Golden Nugget and Fast Cash, Wired reports. Police have reportedly confiscated "more than $1 million in bitcoin, $250,000 in cash, as well as an assortment of computers, drugs, gold, silver and weapons that they had yet to fully catalogue."
The operation has challenged confidence in Tor, the anonymizing network meant to hide its users from all surveillance. Law enforcement on both sides of the Atlantic have issued statements
"Today we have demonstrated that, together, we are able to efficiently remove vital criminal infrastructures that are supporting serious organised crime," Troels Oerting, head of Europol's European Cybercrime Center, said. "And we are not 'just' removing these services from the open Internet; this time we have also hit services on the Dark Net using Tor where, for a long time, criminals have considered themselves beyond reach."
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Believe it or not, 80% of your success when it comes to getting healthy will depend on your diet.
Diet is a four letter word to many but it doesn't have to mean restriction. Unfortunately our society has associated the word with some sort of restrictive meal plan. BUT remember….
A diet is just what you eat. Plain and simple. Just think of your horse. When you discuss his "diet" with your vet or riding buddies you are just describing what he eats!
I honestly cannot stress the importance of this enough. You cannot feel like you are restricting yourself or you will never succeed in your goal to eat healthy.
Your nutritional needs change as you mature and grow older. This is especially noticeable after age 50, when you may need higher levels of certain essential nutrients to maintain good health and optimal muscle function, at the same time that your gut may not be absorbing all those nutrients as efficiently as it used to.
Getting all the nutrition you need is even more important when you're an active equestrian who has no interest in hanging up their spurs anytime soon.
Riding places a lot of demands on your body, and as you get older and your body starts breaking down here and there, in addition to your exercise program it's especially important to stay on top of the nutrition you need to support it and keep it strong and healthy.
I don't like keeping track of how much I've eaten. Not only do I hate counting calories, but I know that calories are really only half of the battle, as they're not all created equal.
400 calories of Doritos do NOT have the same effect on your body as 400 calories of high-quality vegetables and protein.
Fortunately, if you can expand your horizons and remove certain types of food from your diet and replace them with healthier choices, you can stop worrying about counting calories FOREVER. Although eating healthy is no excuse to OVER eat either.
Eat anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory foods.
What does well-balanced mean anyway?
As an aging equestrian there are a few things you should add to this plan.
Probiotics: Just like in horses, a healthy gut is the gateway to improved overall well being and good performance.
It not only absorbs the nutrients you need, but also support and boost immunity.
Prebiotics: Part of maintaining a healthy gut flora is feeding those bacteria (the probiotics) to keep them alive.
Inflammation is such a catch phrase these days but many older folks are dealing with it. Omega3s lower inflammation in the body and help regulate muscle growth, plus they are good for your heart!
Eat at least two 4-ounce servings of fatty fish (salmon, herring, sardines) per week and you're set. In order to get your Omega-3s I generally recommend food over capsules, but if you don't eat fish often, this is one place to take a supplement to get what you need.
These wonders of nature fight free radical damage that can contribute to poor performance and to chronic disease. Vitamins C and E are great examples of antioxidants. A few others that helps maintain an active riders' body are lutein and co-enzyme Q10 (coQ10). It's always best to get them through whole plant foods like vegetables and fruits.
Not only do you need to keep your muscles active, but you need to feed them enough protein to stimulate growth. Just think of body builders, the first thing they do after a strenuous workout is grab a protein shake! By eating enough protein, you'll also make enough collagen, the substance your body uses to maintain joint, muscle, and bone strength. The building blocks of protein are amino acids. Your body forms collagen from the amino acids (in the protein) you eat.
Make sure there's dairy, fish, meat, poultry or plant-based protein on your plate every time you eat.
It's easy to get your protein. I drink it in my shake every morning.
You can pre-pack your lunch and focus on protein.
And add it to your dinner in the form of fish, or chicken.
Here are 8 great muscle building foods to add/include as often as you can.
Vitamin D is another important nutrient for aging equestrians. It is essential for building and maintaining strong bones and for optimal muscle function and recovery.
The sun is the main source of vitamin D, so as a equestrian who spends time outside, you're probably good, but as we age, our skin becomes less effective at synthesizing vitamin D from the sun.
Good food sources include fortified dairy foods and fortified milk substitutes (e.g. almond milk) and fatty fish.
This is a good one to substitute with a supplement but choose supplements that are made from Vitamin D3, the form your body creates when sun hits your skin.
As you can see, there are lots of great ways an aging equestrian can fuel their body and keep it healthy! No need to starve or count calories. Mother Earth provides us with a bounty of wonderful, nutritious foods. You can even share some with your horse!
By adding good nutrition to your exercise routine you are now two steps into our three step plan for wellness! Join me next week for my last installment of Wellness for the Aging Equestrian when I discuss Mental Fitness for Aging Equestrians. Click here to go to the introduction for the series or here for the Physical Fitness program.
Thanks for joining me in our quest to stay well as we age.
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The 3,400-year old clay Canaanite figurine found by Ori Greenhut, 7, at Tel Rehov, Israel.Credit: Clara Amit, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority
A seven-year-old boy on a trip with friends happened to move a rock while ambling around the Canaanite archaeological site of Tel Rehov and found a beautifully preserved 3,400-year-old female figurine.
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Cleaning off the mud coating the clay sculpture, which is about the size of two adult fingers, Ori Greenhut found the well-preserved carved form of a naked woman, featuring a narrow waist and apparently an ornate hairdo. He took it home, and the Greenhut family, which lives in the nearby communal settlement of Tel Te'omim, turned it over to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
"We explained to him that it was an ancient object and that the Antiquities Authority would take care of it for everybody's benefit," says his mother, Moriya Greenhut.
Archaeologists are mixed as to whether the figurine is an idol of a fertility goddess, such as Astarte, or depicts a living woman of the time. "It could be either one," Yardenna Alexandre of the Israel Antiquities Authority told Haaretz.
The image has none of the hallmarks sometimes found with depictions of goddesses. "She has no crown, for instance. She looks completely natural, which is why she could be either one, a goddess or a picture of a real woman," says Alexandre.
A great many figurines depicting females, some carved in stone and some in etched on bronze, have been found in the region, Alexandre explains: some are very clearly goddess idols but some could well be portraits of women that lived at the time. This one had been made of clay that was pressed into a mold, says the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Ori Greenhut, 7, holding the Canaanite figurine he found at Tel Rehov while on a trip with friends. Credit: Moriya Greenhut
"Evidently the figurine belonged to one of the residents of the city of Rehov, which was then ruled by the central government of the Egyptian pharaohs," commented Amihai Mazar, professor emeritus at Hebrew University and expedition director of the archaeological excavations at Tel Rehov.
Figurines depicting beefier women were typical of even earlier eras, explains Alexandre. "For this period, the late Bronze period of 13 to 15 centuries BCE, her slimness is typical in figurines," she says.
Given that the piece was found (almost) lying on open ground, rather than associated with a clear archaeological layer, how can its provenance be sure, and how was it dated? The piece is completely typical of its time and is highly, highly persuasive, Alexandre says, adding, "We are not worried that it's a fake."
Representatives of the IAA visited Ori Greenhut's school, in Kibbutz Sde Eliahu, to deliver a certificate of appreciation for his good citizenship in turning over the piece rather than keeping it. Ironically enough, "The archaeologists visited during the Torah lesson, just when we were learning about Rachel stealing the idols of her father Laban," says teacher Esther Ledell. "And suddenly I realized that here we had an idol just like that right in our classroom!"
Tel Rehov, where the figurine was found, was a city in the Jordan Valley that had been occupied for centuries, in the Bronze and Iron Ages. It had also been destroyed at least twice. Not far from the Jordan River, it is just 5 kilometers south of Beit She'an, another major archaeological site.
Among the many discoveries at Tel Rehov were ones relating to Canaanite religious practices, including ancient beehives and ovens and facilities that the archaeologists think may have been used in ritual feasting. They also found large buildings from the 10th and 9th centuries BCE, the times of King David and King Solomon. This latest figurine joins a long list of cult objects found at the site.
Tel RehovCredit: Baz Ratner
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The International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) is a forum aiming to promote information sharing and facilitate diverse discussions on sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific, with the participation of front-line experts and diverse stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business and NGOs.
Under the overall theme of "Paving the Way for a Sustainable Asia-Pacific : Regional Perspectives on Green Economy", ISAP2013 shared information with various stakeholders on on-going international and regional discussions and actions that promote shifts toward green economy observed in the region and discussed possible pathways that the region could take toward an inclusive green economy.
Including the participants of the network meetings, ISAP2013 welcomed about 900 participants.
Presentation materials (PDF) for each session are now available online.
You can view reports which summarise the session outlines and key messages.
IGES interviewed the invited ISAP guest speakers, who are active at the forefront of their fields, about the theme of creating a sustainable future.
During ISAP2013, IGES hosted a poster session. As a result of voting, two students were given awards.
The ISAP Interactive Session was convened in which young researchers interviewed one of the knowledgeable, invited ISAP guest speakers..
You can view recorded videos of all plenary sessions and some parallel sessions on line.
During ISAP, the annual meetings of International Research Network for Low Carbon Societies (LCS-RNet) and Low Carbon Asia Research Network (LoCARNet) were held. These are networks that IGES is deeply involved with and ISAP2013 organised joint sessions with both networks. IGES also acted as secretariat for the those events which took place at the same time as ISAP2013 at Pacifico Yokohama.


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University Policies > A-Z Index > University Volunteer Policy
University Volunteer Policy
Date Enacted or Revised: Enacted September 29, 2015; Revised March 18, 2022; October 28, 2022
To define University volunteers, their relationship to the University, their privileges, responsibilities, and limitations, and to establish associated procedures.
A University volunteer for the purposes of this policy is an individual who has volunteered to perform certain services for the University for no compensation and has been pre-approved in writing by the University to perform the voluntary services. University volunteers are not considered employees and must not represent themselves as University employees. University volunteers are not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act and are not eligible for University benefits.
Privileges and Responsibilities
Voluntary service establishes the University volunteer as an important resource to McNeese State University. Even though uncompensated, University volunteers are expected to abide by all University policies and procedures relating to their voluntary activities.
Volunteers must be appropriately registered and processed by the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment before they can be formally recognized as a University volunteer. A department wishing to use a University volunteer must complete and sign, and have the volunteer sign, the McNeese State University Volunteer Agreement and Identification Form. The form must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment. If a volunteer is not appropriately registered and processed with the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment, the University may be disqualified from having liability and other important insurance coverage. Depending on the nature and sensitivity of the task, a volunteer may be subject to a background check before they are recognized a University volunteer.
Monetary or non-monetary compensation to a volunteer is not allowed. University departments may reimburse appropriately processed University volunteers for pre-approved and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses arising from their assigned tasks. Departments must fully comply with University reimbursement policies and procedures to reimburse University volunteers.
University volunteers may not participate in the following activities:
Operating vehicles, (including golf carts) except with the express permission of an authorized University official;
Operating heavy equipment or other equipment that may cause serious injury;
Working with or exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous duties;
Entering into any contract or other commitment on behalf of the University; or
Participating in any activity inconsistent with University policies.
When selecting a volunteer, the department or unit is responsible for ensuring the following:
The volunteer has adequate experience, qualifications, and training for the task being assigned;
The volunteer has been provided with a written description of duties and responsibilities;
Volunteer contact information has been obtained and documented; and
The volunteer has been provided with an appropriate orientation prior to commencing services, including such matters as University policies and procedures, safety precautions, etc., relating to the services to be provided.
University departments must complete, sign, and date, and have volunteers sign and date, the following forms and submit the forms to the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment for registration and processing prior to volunteer activities:
McNeese State University Volunteer Agreement and Release Form, including a description of activities to be performed as described in 1b; and
McNeese State University Volunteer Identification Form as described in 1c.
A University volunteer's term of service may be terminated at any time and without prior notice.
This policy is distributed via the University Policies webpage.


Manappuram Finance Ltd (BSE: 531213, NSE: MANAPPURAM) has been going through a difficult patch after the RBI directive that its group companies should stop taking deposits. Close on heels came speculations that RBI will regulate gold loan players like Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Finance.
Seasonal Magazine caught up with Chairman VP Nandakumar to clarify various points regarding both developments. Looking at the clarifications any market watcher would be concerned whether RBI had gone in for an overkill with Manappuram. While nobody will have any doubt that wrong-doers should be warned, the relevant question is who bears the brunt of such regulatory actions.
A close look at recent bulk deals post the RBI order reveals that most long-only FIIS and DIIs in Manappuram has remained with them, or at least haven't done large exits. What that also reveals is that much of the exits were by panicked retail investors, many of whom might not be in profit due to the sharp market correction during recent quarters.
Also of concern is whether the speculated action against gold loan lenders is to protect the interests of public and private sector banks. Though no one would doubt that extremely high interest rates shouldnt be charged, it is an undeniable fact that people go to gold loans lenders mainly because banks are not processing such loans speedily or in a customer-friendly way.
In its recent Board Meeting, Manappuram Finance has constituted an independent Board Commitee under the Chairmanship of Jagdish Capoor (former Deputy Governor of RBI and former Chairman of HFDC Bank) to improve corporate governance. The committee will be assisted by leading accounting firm, KPMG, and leading law firm Amarchand Mangaldas.
Have Manappuram Finance or Manappuram Agro Farms accepted and/or renewed deposits from public, after March 22nd 2011, when it was converted into a non-deposit taking NBFC? If yes, what is your justification for it?
There are two parts to your question. Firstly, let's be clear that Manappuram Finance Ltd. has not accepted or renewed deposits from the public after March 22, 2011. However, as we clarified in our recent press releases, we accept investments from the public into our NCDs and bonds which do not fall within the definition of public deposits. Secondly, about Manappuram Agro Farms. This is a proprietary firm that belongs to me that has accepted deposits from the public, mainly from my circle of friends and acquaintances in and around Thrissur. Now, RBI has said that under Section 45-S of the RBI act, unincorporated bodies are prohibited from accepting deposits from the public. However, the legal advice we had been given was that when this section is read along with Section 45-I, there is an exemption for unincorporated bodies dealing in agriculture and related activities. Anyway, now that the RBI has clarified, I have stopped accepting deposits in Manappuram Agro Farms and I am also refunding the same as and when the claims are made.
When Manappuram Finance became a non-deposit taking NBFC, does it imply that other group firms also have to follow suit?
No, there is no such implication.
Manappuram Agro Farms Ltd is said to have deposits and liabilities involving Rs. 140 crore. Are you repaying the whole amount and in what time-frame?
Yes, I am repaying the whole amount at the earliest, in any case not later than the maturity of the deposits. Moreover, we are also giving depositors the option to withdraw prematurely as well.
Why did you opt to roll over some deposits, as being alleged?
Deposits were not rolled over in Manappuram Finance, in fact, they were repaid on maturity. Some of the depositors shifted their money to Manappuram Agro Farms of their own accord. Besides, as I said before, at the time we believed it was permissible.
Can you approximately quantify the impact of RBI order on your financial projections?
There will be no financial impact on Manappuram Finance Ltd.
You have clarified that there are no balance sheet linkages between Manappuram Finance and the other companies. But even unconnectedly, is there any strain on your balance sheet as some sections of the media claim?
Yes, there are no balance sheet linkages between Manappuram Finance Ltd. and other Manappuram Group companies. And there is no strain on me whatsoever. In fact, in the past few days, we have met the claims of all the depositors who wanted to withdraw prematurely without any hitch.
Is there any restriction on you to accept investments through secured NCDs and subordinate bonds? What is the issue, if any, regarding NCDs?
As things stand now, there is absolutely no restriction on us accepting investments through NCDs and subordinated bonds and I don't think there Is any issue regarding NCDs.
What all constitute your regular ways of raising money for lending, and is any of those routes affected now?
We raise money for lending mostly through borrowings from Banks. We also tap the money market through CPs and there is a relatively small portion of debt raised from the retail segment (NCDs and subordinated bonds). All these routes continue to be available as before.
Are you talking with institutional investors already on this issue? Do you expect large exits by FIIs, considering last two days' massive price and volume action? Or is it just a knee-jerk reaction?
We have been in regular touch with our institutional investors. Initially, like everyone else, they were also concerned but once they were fully briefed about the situation, they have been supportive. In fact, we had a Board Meeting on February 10 and many constructive measures are being taken based on the inputs received during the meeting.
Do you think that the issue that RBI alleges on you is done by other gold loan companies or NBFCs?
No, I don't think that is the case at all.
According to you, what led to this kind of situation, and how do you expect prevention of such issues through better corporate governance?
I accepted deposits in Manappuram Agro Farms believing that no violations were involved and that was an error of judgment. The other point that was brought out was about Manappuram Agro Farms having used a few branches of Manappuram Finance Ltd. to book deposits. At the Board meeting of February 10, it was decided to ring fence the operations of Manappuram Finance from other Manappuram Group concerns and this will prevent a recurrence.
Rating agencies like CRISIL & ICRA have put Manappuram on a ratings watch. In what time-frame do you plan to alleviate the concern of such agencies?
I think it's very clear that there are no financial implications for Manappuram Finance Ltd. and I'm sure the rating agencies will, in due course, factor that into their ratings. Besides, the measures we have initiated since the Board meeting of February 10 will fully alleviate their concerns.
You had disclosed that an ongoing family feud is behind this development. Can you explain this in detail?
Well, yes, I did mention that, but it's better that I don't add to what I've already said.
How do you view RBI's speculated move to curtail gold loan companies like Manappuram & Muthoot by putting interest limits as well as loan-to-value limits?
As of now, it is only a speculation. But even otherwise, I don't think there will be any serious impact from this on Manappuram Finance as such a move will cause volumes to surge.


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Home » To Staten Island, With Love
To Staten Island, With Love
On the eve of May 8th, several Staten Island residents old and new gathered together at the Staten Island Museum to honor Elite Ziegelman and her book "To Staten Island, With Love." The book is 50+ full pages of images of all parts of the island- from the South Shore to New Springville. Whether it be a photo of a bird in its nest at Clove Lakes Park or a photo of a couple holding hands walking down the boardwalk, each image is crafted with intelligence and love for the island we live on.
Elite Ziegelman is a Staten Island based photographer, specializing in nature shots and real estate photography. As a life-long resident of Staten Island, Elite mainly focuses on the intricacies of New York's forgotten borough. While she spent a large portion of life with a career in fitness, in recent years she has been able to explore her love for picture taking- as well as her passion for exploring the city. Since then, Ziegelman has had her photos published on NBC, the Staten Island Advance, and in several other news publications across the island. In the future, she hopes to continue to inspire others with her picture taking and hopes that her photography endeavors take her to new places across the world. From this book, she hopes that the reader gets to see the beauty that Staten Island really represents but neglects to appreciate. This is her first book being published, but certainly not her last. During her opening speech, Ziegelman announced that there is plenty more to come for her, and that this is just the beginning.
As the speech concluded with several cheers from her audience, individuals began lining up to have their book signed by the guest of honor that evening. As each person approached the table, Ziegelman greeted them each differently and individually, giving them their own personal thank you's and hugs and kisses. It was a true love fest, as old friends and new friends showed Ziegelman their gratitude and affection.
Amidst all of the love and affection, a lady I didn't know approached me. We spoke and introduced ourselves, and I was delighted to find out that she wasn't a friend of Ziegelman's, but someone who simply came to support a new, rising artist. "It's amazing to see so many strong and independent women in one room," she said to me. And that really hit me, and made me take a second look around the room. She was right, there were so many wonderful women of all ages coming to support another strong woman- and that was a really beautiful thing to witness.
Ziegelman's book can be purchased via amazon.com. Her next project is called "Just Smile," featuring several photos of people doing just that, just smiling. In such a daunting time in history, it's important that we all just smile. The project is set to begin its process in August, so be on the lookout for the new book in 2020. I'm lucky to be working on that project with her. And I'm lucky to be her daughter.


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A Review of Optical, Non-Contact Fluid Measurements for Life Science Applications
April 11, 2022 By Lauren Scheg
Optikos has engaged in multiple projects related to non-contact measurement of liquids. Typically, these measurements serve as a quality control (QC) step for an automated fluid handling process. Example projects include:
Characterize turbidity (cloudiness) of bacterial samples to evaluate growth rates and populations prior to antibiotic testing
Perform a critical, non-contact QC inspection of MRI contrast agents in a flow cell immediately prior to patient injection
Perform QC check of concentration gradients in a centrifuge tube
A variety of optical techniques are available depending on the sample characteristics and the required measurement sensitivity. A major challenge for most non-contact measurements is the influence of the sample holder (test tube, cuvette, flow cell, etc.), particularly when the sample holder is of low optical quality. Below is a non-exhaustive review of possible measurement methods.
Note: all the methods below assume no fluorophore labels or other sample additives are permitted.
Absorption Spectroscopy:
Fig 1. Transmission spectrum of sucrose in the infrared
The well-known Beer-Lambert Law states that the concentration of a dissolved substance in solution is directly proportional to its absorptive capacity. However, the absorption of the dissolved substance is not usually constant with wavelength. Selecting the proper wavelength where the solute of interest is strongly absorbing is essential – this may be outside of the visible spectrum. The measurement is performed by illuminating the sample with the source and measuring the power transmitted through the sample.
Pros: Fairly insensitive to shape and quality of sample holder.
Cons: Need to know what the solute is and have an idea of its absorption spectrum. Low absorbance samples or low concentrations can be challenging.
Optical Polarimetry:
Figure 2. Schematic diagram of polarization measurement set-up
Optical polarimetry has been used for non-invasive measurements of glucose concentrations. It has been shown mathematically that optical rotation angle has a linear relation with concentration and distance traveled. The solute concentration can be deduced by illuminating the sample with light of a known linear polarization and measuring the polarization angle as it exits the sample.
Pros: Potential to detect very small changes in concentration.
Cons: Measurement will be disrupted by scatter, susceptible to quality of sample holder.
Raman Spectroscopy:
Fig 3. Schematic of Raman spectrometer used for glucose measurements
Another technique that has been used for non-invasive glucose concentration measurements is Raman spectroscopy. Raman spectroscopy works by illuminating a sample with a laser, which interacts with the sample and shifts the energy of the source. This inelastically scattered light is then detected, generating spectral data that can be used to determine the molecular pattern of the sample.
Pros: High chemical specificity, potential to detect very small changes in concentration.
Cons: Requires a highly sensitive and complicated detection system. Signal levels will be very low.
Quantification of Scattering:
Fig 4. The scattered light of the incident laser can be detected at different angles.
A method used for quantifying the turbidity (cloudiness) of commercial sugar solutions is directly measuring the amount of light scattered. This quantification requires making measurements at different scattering angles to characterize the scattering profile of the sample fully. This same method is leveraged for flow cytometry.
Pros: Relatively simple measurement to take.
Cons: Will be heavily impacted by the variability of the sample holder, not ideal for a fully dissolved solute, and challenging to separate from absorption.
Refractometry- Angle Deviation:
Fig 5. Geometry of beam path refracted through optical cell
Snell's Law tells us that given an angle of incidence and refractive index on both sides of an interface, we can predict the angle of refraction. Therefore, by changing the refractive index, we can change the angle of refraction. By measuring the angle of deviation of the source through the sample, we can quantify the change in refractive index, and therefore concentration.
Pros: Simple concept and metric to measure.
Cons: More difficult to implement with cylindrical sample holder, sensitive to misalignment and quality of sample holder.
Refractometry- Power on Detector:
Fig 6. Geometry of beam path focused through optical cell
We can make another type of refractometry measurement by directing the light from a source through a test tube. The cylindrical sample holder acts as a lens in one plane, bringing the beam to a focus. With an increase in concentration/refractive index, the location of the focus will move closer to the sample holder. By placing a detector in the focal plane, a focal shift can be recorded as a change in recorded power, which can then be correlated to the concentration of the sample.
Pros: Low cost and conceptually simple, less sensitive to tube quality.
Cons: Geometry must be set up carefully to maximize the sensitivity of measurement.
Interferometry:
Fig 7. A schematic diagram of the experimental flow cell interferometer setup
The principle of interferometry is gaining information from the interference of multiple waves, one that travels a reference path and one that travels through the sample of interest. The information obtained from the interference of these two paths- both phase and amplitude- is contained within a hologram. To measure sample concentration, two holograms are recorded. First, with the sample holder filled with a reference solution (water), and second, filled with the solution of unknown concentration. Differences in phase obtained from the correlation of the holograms provide information about the refractive index variation.
Pros: Can obtain a complete picture of the concentration across the spatial extent of the sample.
Cons: Requires taking a measurement of the sample holder before it is filled. Complex implementation.
Reflectance Measurement:
Fig 8. Schematic of the experimental setup showing beam path.
Another well-known optical principle is how the power reflected from an interface directly depends on the index of refraction of the two materials. A change in concentration, and therefore index, would correspond to a change in reflected power. By measuring the power reflected at the interface between the sample and the sample holder wall, the sample concentration can be determined.
Pros: Less sensitive to misalignment and sample holder quality.
Cons: Sensitivity may be too low, as a significant amount (often a majority) of reflected light is from the tube/air interface, which is constant regardless of concentration.
Return to Anywhere Light Goes blog.
Written by Lauren Scheg, Optikos Corporation
Fig 1. NIST Chemistry WebBook; https://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry
Fig 2. Y. Lei, H. Jia, X. Xu and S. Jiang, "An Optimized Drude's Equation For Polarization Measurement in the Visible Region and Concentrations Estimation," in IEEE Photonics Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1-9, Feb. 2018, Art no. 6100209, doi: 10.1109/JPHOT.2017.2787576.
Fig 3. Lundsgaard-Nielsen SM, Pors A, Banke SO, Henriksen JE, Hepp DK, et al. (2018) Critical-depth Raman spectroscopy enables home-use non-invasive glucose monitoring. PLOS ONE 13(5): e0197134. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197134
Fig 4. Rieger CJ, Carpenter FG. Light Scattering by Commercial Sugar Solutions. J Res Natl Bur Stand A Phys Chem. 1959;63A(3):205-211. doi:10.6028/jres.063A.016
Fig 5. Krishna, V, C. H Fan, and J. P Longtin. "Real-Time Precision Concentration Measurement for Flowing Liquid Solutions." Review of scientific instruments 71.10 (2000): 3864–3868.
Fig 7. Guerrero-Méndez, C., Saucedo-Anaya, T., Araiza-Esquivel, M., Balderas-Navarro, R., López-Martínez, A., & Olvera-Olvera, C. (2017). Measurements of concentration differences between liquid mixtures using digital holographic interferometry. Metrology and Measurement Systems, 24(1), 19-26. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/mms-2017-0002
Fig 8. C.H. Fan, J.P. Longtin, Laser-based measurement of liquid temperature or concentration at a solid–liquid interface, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Volume 23, Issues 1–2, 2000, Pages 1-9, ISSN 0894-1777, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0894-1777(00)00019-4.


Editor's note: A version of this post first appeared on the Beijinger, a leading source of English-language lifestyle information on the city of Beijing.
The woman involved in the sexual molestation case that landed a Beijing high-tech executive in jail for five days says she's just a student seeking justice and not a wanghong (网红 or internet celebrity in English) using the incident to get more popular.
Zhang Yang Yang accused Galaxy S Chief Operating Officer Li Yuanjie of groping her breast on a January 3rd red-eye flight from Shenzhen to Beijing. She recently told her side of the story via on online streaming broadcast on huajiao.com and in interviews with The Mirror.
Zhang says she's nothing but a student and was unkempt and not wearing revealing clothing at the time of the incident. She adds that she's not using this event to advance her online popularity and insists she's only after a face-to-face apology from Li.
Li previously denied the molestation, saying that he had even moved out of the way after Zhang had swung a leg in his direction while asleep in her seat next to him. However, he has quit over the allegations and Galaxy S has publicly apologized on their official Weibo account.
After the incident, many online commenters found Zhang's online streaming channel on huajiao.com and speculated that she had in some way staged or used the incident to drum up new followers. Zhang says that she wants to stand up for other female friends who have encountered this same situation and tell them not to back down, even though many people might stigmatize them.
Zhang initially reported the incident via a Weibo account she had set up specifically to document the incident. Later she live streamed details of the incident via Huajiao, but has been deleting her account history after each successive broadcast.
"At the time I decided to create a second, smaller account to broadcast this incident – I didn't use my large [main] account," she described. Zhang erased her posting and broadcasting history for fear that people would accuse her of making the accusations just for publicity's sake.
After making the broadcast, she once again deleted the content of the account. The Mirror journalists noted however that her account had been gifted 160,000 "Huajiao coins," currency used on site for users to "tip" broadcasters they like. One Huajiao coin is the equivalent of 1/10th of RMB 1, so the broadcast likely netted Yang Yang somewhere close to RMB 16,000, The Mirror concluded.
However, she denied being paid directly by huajiao.com for her efforts and has never signed any contracts to do any broadcasts.
At this point, it is unclear who did what and whether this is all just a publicity stunt. However, we here at TechNode wonder if she was not a wanghong (网红 or internet celebrity in English) whether this story would have gotten as much traction as it has. Sexual harassment is a big problem in China with some research saying that youthfulness and having a paid job is enough to become a target. We have talked a lot about live streaming and the only thing for certain in this story is the greater role live streaming is going to play in China's digital evolution.


I am starting to doubt reports that shots were fired at New Orleans rescuers.
Maybe gunshots were heard by the rescuers - there have been 2 reported shootings involving law enforcement and looters but no recorded attacks on rescuers - but is it a convenient excuse to hide their lack of ability to rescue the people there? Shooting is preventing rescue efforts for all of the city?
Why do I think this? I know the info-marketing game. Sean Hannity is closely linked to Karl Rove's office. He gets talking points from that office daily if not hourly.
All Hannity did on his radio and television show today was discuss how looters were halting rescue efforts because police and National Guard units were being diverted to stop the lootings.
Hannity would do all he could to divert the discussion to this "talking point" when the issue came up that there was no rescue effort visible.
That is how the Bushies are going to spin why there was no initial rescue effort - the looters were shooting at the rescuers - to hide their lack or resources and competence.


The sun is finally out and to celebrate this week's track heralds the return of those chilled summer vibes. Black Honey's latest release // Somebody Better // echoes long summer evenings and beachside road trips. The four piece Indie Pop/Rock group from Brighton have delivered a track with a driving beat that doesn't let up, consequently producing an upbeat energetic sound. Watch this space as these positive vibes are sure to feature on your summer soundtrack very soon.


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Hannity Dominates Cable News Ratings Wednesday, Maddow Finishes in Fourth Place
Following Special Counsel Robert Mueller's first public statement in two years that featured him saying his hands were tied on charging the president with a crime, cable news viewers flocked to Fox News on Wednesday night to hear the reaction from the network's pro-Trump opinion hosts.
According to Nielsen, Fox News drew a robust 3.071 million total viewers and 518,000 in the key 25-54 demographic during the 8-11 pm primetime hours. MSNBC delivered a total audience of 2.180 million and 330,000 in the demo. CNN pulled in 339,000 demo viewers and a total viewership of 1.144 million.
During Mueller's press conference at 11 AM, Fox led the way with 2.472 million viewers overall and 390,000 in the demographic. MSNBC attracted 1.808 million total viewers and 233,000 in the 25-54 metric. CNN nabbed a demo audience of 293,000 and 1.271 million total viewers.
Fox News' Hannity was the most-watched cable news program across the board, drawing a massive 3.508 million viewers overall and 581,000 in the key demo. Fox's Tucker Carlson Tonight took second place in both categories, averaging 516,000 in the demographic and 3.030 million total viewers.
MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show, which airs opposite Hannity at 9 PM, took fourth place in total viewership (2.670 million) and the demo (411,000). FNC's The Ingraham Angle, meanwhile, finished third in both metrics, drawing 457,000 demo viewers and a total audience of 2.675 million.
CNN's coverage of Mueller's statement led the network in total viewers on Wednesday while Cuomo Prime Time was the top-rated program in the demo (367,000).
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Regulators Shut Down Borgata Poker Tournament Due To Counterfeit Chips
Published by admin on January 19, 2014
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — Saying they have confirmed that one or more people used "a significant number of counterfeit chips" at an Atlantic City poker tournament, state casino regulators on Saturday canceled the tainted match and ordered all prize money frozen until an investigation is complete.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement canceled the first event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open. It had suspended the game Friday after suspicions about the use of fake chips arose.
No charges have been filed in the case.
"Thus far, investigators have found that one or more tournament entrants improperly introduced a significant number of counterfeit chips into the tournament, gaining an unfair advantage and compromising the integrity of play for the event," Tom Ballance, the Borgata's president and chief operating officer said Saturday.
"It is extremely unfortunate that the criminal actions of these individuals can have a detrimental impact on more than 4,000 other entrants," he said. "We fully understand and regret the disappointment this cancellation causes our valued customers, and we will work diligently with DGE investigators to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. The integrity of our games and the confidence of our players is of the utmost importance to us."
Ballance said the Borgata has thoroughly examined its remaining stock of chips, which were cleared by investigators for use in dozens of other events in the poker tournament, which will be played as scheduled.
It was not immediately clear what would happen with the entrance fees paid by people who participated in the tainted match. The Borgata said the state ordered "that all unpaid prize money be held in trust until more details and resolution can be determined."
New Jersey State Police said Saturday the investigation is ongoing and that no arrests had been made.
The event under scrutiny is the tournament's Big Stack, No Limit Hold 'Em event. It began on Tuesday and had a $560 buy-in. There were 27 people remaining in the contest when play was suspended.
Joe Lupo, the casino's senior vice president, said concerns arose during play Thursday night. The tournament was scheduled to resume at noon on Friday, but he said it was suspended before that could happen. He would not say what raised concerns about the integrity of the game, saying it was part of the ongoing investigation.
Customers wanting to participate in the tournament go to a registration area at the Borgata, pay the $560 entry fee, and go to a table, where they are given 20,000 chips to use in the poker games. By sneaking fake chips onto the table or otherwise introducing them into the game, a cheating player would benefit by having more chips than he or she had paid for, and is able to last longer in the game. The tables are watched by multiple security cameras, but casino and state officials would not discuss what, if any, evidence they have uncovered of cheating during the games.
The 18-day series of tournaments is a regular feature at the Borgata. The casino's website said the championship event, which starts Sunday, Jan. 26., would include a $3 million prize guarantee.
The investigation does not involve Internet gambling, which began late last year and which the Borgata has dominated in the early going.
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Q: Physics related integrals and sums. Black Body Radiation. How were these calculated?
$$\langle E\rangle = \frac{\displaystyle\int_0^\infty Ee^{-E/kT}{\rm d}E}{\displaystyle\int_0^{\infty}e^{-E/kT}{\rm d}E}=kT$$
$$ \langle E\rangle = \frac{\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}nh\nu e^{-nh\nu/kT}}{\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^\infty e^{-nh\nu/kT}}=\frac{\displaystyle h\nu}{\displaystyle e^{h\nu/kT}-1}$$
$$\int_0^\infty \frac{8\pi \nu^2}{c^3}.\frac{\displaystyle h\nu}{\displaystyle e^{h\nu/kT}-1}{\rm d}\nu=\frac 4c\sigma T^4$$
$$\sigma:=\frac{2\pi^5k^4}{15h^3c^2}$$

I did the first one using integration by parts, numerator is $(kT)^2$ and denominator $(kT)$ using $\int u{\rm d}v=uv-\int v{\rm d}u$.
Also I know $\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}x=\frac1{1-x},|x|<1$


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Ash Wednesday- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.
Lent- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.
*This month's special events are: St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and The Annunciation of the Lord. Please look below because I have quite a number of activities for you to check out.
catholicicing.com- Lots of recipes, activities, crafts and coloring pages posted!
Mary and the Angel- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.
Jacob's Ladder- Just make the angel that is in this craft using cupcake liners and construction paper. You can also make the angel into a magnet by putting sticky-backed magnets on the back of the angel. (Crafts from Your Favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 16 & 17).
Christmas Angel- A cute craft of an angel that is made from using the child's handprints. (From The Hands Of A Child by Anthony Flores, page 25).
*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year B page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.
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catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus Lives, No Doubt About It, Now Tell all About it!
calvarycurriculum.com- Thomas Doubts lesson #241 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
Introduce craft: What was Jesus nailed to?
Take out the Judas cards and play one of these games.
Introduce game: Who wouldn't believe that Jesus was alive until he saw the marks of the nails on Jesus' hands and feet, and touch the wound in Jesus' side?
Directions: A student is picked by the teacher to play the part of Thomas. He or she will sit in a chair with their back to the class. A large nail is put under the chair. While Thomas is turned around with his or her eyes closed, the teacher will choose a student to sneak up and take the nail and hide it somewhere on his person. When this person is ready, then everyone will say: "Doubting Thomas, where is the nail?" The teacher will then say, "Does _____ have it?" (This student may or may not have it). Thomas will then stand up and turn around. Will Thomas doubt what the teacher says or will he believe the teacher? If Thomas believes the teacher, he will say, "I believe _____ has it." Or he will not believe the teacher and guess who might have the nail. Whoever has the nail is now Thomas.
Introduce activity: How do we know what is real or true? Two fun activities to emphasize the story Doubting Thomas.
Directions: Set up a relay with two teams (if you have a lot of students, have more teams each with a box with snacks inside). Place snack boxes at another point in the room for each team to run for. Do not give the students any hints about what is in the boxes. The first student in line runs to the box, carries it back to his team and gives it to the next team member in line. This player funs it back to it's starting point and leaves it there. The player returns and goes to the end of his team line. Repeat until everyone has had a turn.
calvarycurriculum.com- Peter and John Visit Jesus' Tomb (John 20:1-10) lesson #239 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.
The Catholic Toolbox- Easter lesson for Pre K – K with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.
The Catholic Toolbox- Easter lesson for 1st Grade on Up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.
sermons4kids.com- He is not here, he is risen!
dltk-teach.com- The Life of Jesus mini book with images that children can color and simple, repetitive words that early readers should be able to read themselves. This particular one tells the story of Jesus' life using simple words.
The Empty Tomb- A cute craft that the children will get to "roll the stone away" on Jesus' tomb to retell the story of the resurrection. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 57 & 58).
Butterfly- A butterfly is made from using the child's handprints. The butterfly represents how the caterpillar changed and became a butterfly and received new life. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 40).
Plastic Bag Butterfly- A beautiful magnet butterfly to represent new life. (Crafts to make in the Spring by Kathy Ross, pages 52 & 53).
freepreschoolcrafts.com- Plastic Bag Butterfly- Make this butterfly according to the directions or use a painted clothes pin for the body that has googly eyes glued on it. Gather the plastic bag together at the center and slide it between the clamps of the clothes pin. Shape some pipe cleaner into antennae and glue the center of the pipe cleaner between the clamps of the clothespin. You can make this into a magnet by putting a sticky magnet on the back of the clothespin.
Resurrection Story Wheel- Children turn their story wheel dial to retell the Resurrection of Jesus story they learned over and over again. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 37, 38, 39, 40, and 42).
Jesus Is Alive! game- A fun and simple board game for younger children that reviews the story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem to his Resurrection. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 64 & 65 for game board and page 55 for directions).
Introduce game: What was rolled away from the tomb where Jesus laid?
Directions: One student is picked to be "It". All the students (except "It") put both of their hands together and form a cup with just a little hole up on top. The teacher walks around and pretends to put the stone in someone's hand. One student will actually get the stone. The student who is "It" is then asked by the teacher, "Who's got the stone?" Whoever has the stone is "It". (Game is like "Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?).
You Can't Keep Jesus Down- Your children will discover that even thought people tried to keep Jesus in the grave, they couldn't; just as Jesus said. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry, page 148).
These file folder games all have a fun Easter theme. You'll find games for all ages and abilities that can easily be adapted for special needs student.
first-school.ws- He Has Risen puzzle craft- Children color then make an easy puzzle that they can put together.
Note: You can make these cookies below the night before and have the students make another batch during class and seal up the oven. While the students are doing another activity, you can remove their cookies and add the batch you made the night before.