JAKARTA, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Social Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa said on Wednesday that relief aid and volunteers will be immediately sent to the westernmost province of Aceh which was just hit by a devastating earthquake earlier in the day.
"We want to assure that our mobile food processor can access the location in Pidie Jaya. We would maximize our assistance and relief distribution to the affected area despite problems due to the cracked roads heading there," the minister said in a statement.
She said about 33,000 volunteers will also be deployed to Pidie Jaya.
First batch of materials to arrive will be foods, tents and clothes and the National Disaster Mitigation Agency will cooperate with the Social Ministry and local authorities in the rescue work, the minister said.
An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck Pidie Jaya at 5:03 a.m. Wednesday local time, followed by aftershocks in several minutes.
An official at Aceh disaster mitigation agency said that the earthquake has killed at least 40 people and injured 190 others with tens of others still trapped under piles of debris of collapsed buildings.
Epicenter of the earthquake was identified in 10 kilometers north of Aceh northern city of Reuleut, at a depth of 17 kilometers. No tsunami warning has been issued by Indonesian climatology and geophysics agency.
Officials overseeing the affected district of Pidie Jaya, located 18 kilometers southwest from the epicenter, said that at least 40 buildings collapsed due to the earthquake.
Video footage taken by amateurs showed eerie situation on the scene. A two-story mosque collapsed and flattened to the ground. Another footage showed a collapsed compound of shops which was also used as houses where many are believed to be still trapped under piles of debris.
Aceh province's capital of Banda Aceh saw a deadly earthquake in Dec. 2004 that was followed by tsunami, killing over 160,000 people.
Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.
NINGBO, Zhejiang, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- A mysterious banging noise on the surface of a spacecraft that baffled a Chinese astronaut turned out not to be aliens, but the result of air pressure changes.
Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut, aroused public attention when he revealed in a television interview in late November that he heard an unexplained sound like "knocking an iron bucket with a wooden hammer" from outside his capsule during his maiden mission in 2003, leaving him puzzled.
On Thursday, when the famed astronaut attended an event at a school in the eastern city of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, the question of the mysterious noise was raised by students.
Yang said that according to what he learned the knocking sound was a result of decreasing air pressure that caused changes in the structure of the spacecraft as it left Earth for space.
He said air leaking out of the objects in the capsule could also cause noise.
"I think it is normal," Yang said. "It is necessary to carefully identify the cause."
Yang's explanation echoed with space scientist Liu Hong, who wrote an article for the popular Chinese science website Guokr, saying that she believes the sound comes from tiny deformations in the space capsule's inner wall materials due to changes in pressure.
Liu is the chief designer of Lunar Palace 1, a facility for conducting bio-regenerative life-support systems experiments key to setting up a lunar base. She said during a 105-day manned airtight test, researchers in the capsule also heard the strange noise.
"They thought someone was knocking outside but no one was found," Liu wrote. "They got agitated at first, but later calmed down to look for the source of the noise."
Researchers finally realized a change of capsule temperature would cause a change in air pressure, and the difference in pressure between the inner and outer walls of the capsule caused tiny deformations of the wall materials, producing the sound "Dong! Dong! Dong!"
"We may encounter all sorts of unexplained phenomena as we explore the unknown, but we should always seek a scientific explanation. That is what drives up forward," Liu said.


We started with the easy stuff. Accept small unpleasant realities. Accept your emotions and thoughts. Accept differences in others. Accept that you can't know everything/the future.
Today's challenge is to work on accepting yourself, with all your present strengths and limitations. Accept that like every other human being, you have inherent worth and dignity. Accept that you are no exception to the idea that nobody's perfect, and that you should treat yourself as you believe others should be treated. Accept that you have feet of clay, and a perfectly luminous soul inside of an imperfectly human carrier.
Entering this practice does not mean we abdicate our morals, growth or right intentions. It means accepting that sometimes we are hitting the mark, and sometimes we are missing it, and we are still worthy as long as we are willing to accept our mistakes, misunderstandings, lack of knowledge; as long as we are willing to make amends and keep trying. Or maybe that even when we feel we can't keep trying, we are still worthy of love, of redemption.
Our human journey (and I am very probably repeating myself) is like moving toward a lighthouse. We are being guided to a good place, and if we stumble in the dark, it is important to reorient ourselves to the light. We don't necessary get all the way to the lighthouse, but if we follow that path, we are heading in the right direction.
WOW! Ooooohhh.... An incredible talk. I have to watch it again, and again and reccomend this to all of the people I know. How powerful, simple and sweet! Thanks, Jana for sharing this link.
I spent 7 hours on 1/15/11 in guided meditation with 33 women entitled 'Journey Home'. This talk so fits with what I heard the women wanting to give, get in their lives.


Research on Astym therapy began with a multi-disciplinary research team theorizing about a potential physical treatment method with the ability to regenerate and remodel soft tissues. These theories were built upon emerging evidence regarding the degenerative nature of tendinopathy, and the investigations into how cellular mediators and growth factors may enhance healing. Hypothesizing that an external, non-invasive intervention could impact cellular activity, basic science studies were conducted on Astym treatment1,2 to elucidate physiologically relevant mechanisms, and to develop specific treatment protocols aimed at stimulating the regeneration of soft tissues and the resorption of inappropriate scar tissue/fibrosis. Specific protocols were developed defining the use of hand-held instrumentation to topically locate underlying dysfunctional soft tissue and then transfer particular pressures and shear forces to the dysfunctional tissue.
In vivo studies revealed that the Astym protocols improve tendon repair, increased limb function, and normalized movement patterns in animal models.1,2 Further, Astym treatment results in a significant increase in both fibroblast activation and fibroblast number, as well as the production of fibronectin, which together with interstitial collagens may interact to form a fibrillar component of the extracellular matrix.1,2 The increase in fibronection is notable in that fibronectin is thought to be required for normal collagen organization and deposition by fibroblasts and they have the potential to guide cell and tissue behavior during healing as a function of their unique mechanical and bioactive properties.3,4 This preparatory line of basic science research substantiated the cellular impact of Astym treatment and refined the protocols to be used clinically.
Astym therapy has been found to reduce pain and increase function in cases where scar tissue is interfering with movement or causing pain.6,8,9,13 Scar tissue may result from overuse, problematic biomechanics, trauma or surgery. Although Astym therapy routinely demonstrates success in the treatment of conditions where scar tissue is present, dramatic improvement has been shown when Astym therapy is used post-surgically. In a large study of post-surgical TKA patients suffering from persistent knee stiffness, patients who underwent Astym treatment reported significant mean improvements in both Knee Society objective (80 vs. 57 points; p < 0.0001) and functional scores (80 vs. 54 points; p = 0.0003).10 The mean flexion deficit improved significantly (p < 0.001) in all patients after Astym therapy. The mean flexion contracture improved significantly (p = 0.001) in 91% of patients after Astym therapy.10 These dramatic improvements were achieved despite the fact that the subject patients had already failed standard rehabilitation intervention. Another, larger study demonstrated how Astym therapy is able to significantly reduce arthrofibrosis and the need for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) in the post-surgical TKA population.11 A third study of post-surgical TKA patients confirmed that Astym therapy contributed to optimal range of motion and significantly reduced the need for repeat MUA.12 All these studies show Astym therapy to be highly effective and safe in post-surgical treatment. In this difficult patient population, these results are quite significant.
A randomized, controlled clinical trial on insertional Achilles tendinopathy demonstrated that Astym therapy yielded superior results within a 12-week period, and those superior results were maintained at 26 weeks and 52 weeks.19 The long-term improvement achieved with Astym therapy is important, as various interventions may have effect in the short term, but are unable to achieve positive results in the long-term.
In recent years, it has been recommended that observational research be utilized in order to supplement randomized, controlled clinical trials. Observational study can be used to evaluate the impact of therapies in the real world, and many believe it is essential to translate the findings from RCTs into clinical practice. Consistent with these recommendations, outcomes data on Astym therapy has been collected and analyzed on almost 10,000 patients who received Astym therapy. Astym therapy was delivered by over a thousand different clinicians, across multiple sites and in various settings (including outpatient therapy clinics, hospitals, in the military, within industry and in the workplace), and the extensive outcomes data collected is consistent with the results shown in the RCTs on Astym therapy. According to a recent Cochrane Review, on average, there is little difference between the results obtained from quality RCTs and observational studies.28 Following this principle, the consistency between the RCTs on Astym therapy and the extensive outcomes data on Astym therapy, supports the quality of both.
The extensive outcomes data on Astym therapy show the actual response rates, and include data such as response for each diagnosis, patient type, and how co-morbidities impact the response.
Results similar to FOTO data, indicating superior effectiveness when compared with other interventions.
In addition to the research outlined above, findings of case studies and case series performed on Astym therapy indicate effectiveness and safety of Astym therapy when applied to other neuromusculoskeletal conditions. For a full listing of research publications, please visit the Research Page of the Astym therapy website.
1Davidson CJ, Ganion LR, Gehlsen GM, Verhoestra B, Roepke JE, Sevier TL. Rat tendon morphologic and functional changes resulting from soft tissue mobilization. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1997;29(3):313-9.
2Gehlsen GM, Ganion LR, Helfst R. Fibroblast responses to variation in soft tissue mobilization pressure. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 1999;31(4):531-5.
3Branford OA, Brown RA, McGrouther DA, Grobbelaar AO, Mudera V. Shear-aggregated fibronectin with anti-adhesive properties. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2011;5(1):20-31.
4McDonald JA, Kelley DG, Broekelmann TJ. Role of fibronectin in collagen deposition: Fab' to the gelatin-binding domain of fibronectin inhibits both fibronectin and collagen organization in fibroblast extracellular matrix. J Cell Biol. 1982;92(2):485-92.
5Virchenko O, Aspenberg P. How can one platelet injection after tendon injury lead to a stronger tendon after 4 weeks? Interplay between early regeneration and mechanical stimulation. Acta Orthop. 2006;77(5):806-12.
6Davies CC, Brockopp DY. Use of ASTYM® treatment on scar tissue following surgical treatment for breast cancer: a pilot study. Rehabil Oncol. 2010;28(3):3-12.
7McCormack JR. The management of bilateral high hamstring tendinopathy with ASTYM® treatment and eccentric exercise: a case report. J Man Manip Ther. 2012;20(3):142-6.
8Slaven EJ, Mathers J. Management of chronic ankle pain using joint mobilization and Astym® treatment: a case report. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. 2011;19(2):108-112.
9Melham TJ, Sevier TL, Malnofski MJ, Wilson JK, Helfst RH. Chronic ankle pain and fibrosis successfully treated. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1998; 30(6): 801-804.
13Davies CC, Brockopp D, Moe K. Astym therapy improves function and range of motion following mastectomy. Breast cancer: Targets and Therapy 2016:8 39–4.
14McCormack JR. The management of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy with Astym® and eccentric exercise: a case report. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2012; 7(6):672-677.
15McCrea EC, George SZ. Outcomes following Astym therapy for patients with knee pain: A case series. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2010;22(2):69-74.
17Wilson JK, Sevier TL, Helfst RH, Honing EW, Thomann AL. Comparison of rehabilitation methods in the treatment of patellar tendinitis. J Sport Rehabil. 2000;9(4):304-314.
18Sevier, TL, Stegink-Jansen CW. Astym® Treatment vs. Eccentric Exercise for Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. PeerJ. 2015: 3:e967; DOI 10.7717/peerj.96.
19McCormack JR, Underwood FB, Slaven EJ, Cappaert TA. Eccentric Exercise Versus Eccentric Exercise and Soft Tissue Treatment (Astym) in the Management of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Sports Health. 2016 Feb 18. pii: 1941738116631498. [Epub ahead of print].
20Kivlan BR, Carcia CR, Clemente FR, Phelps AL, Martin RL. The effect of Astym® Therapy on muscle strength: a blinded, randomized, clinically controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2015; 16:325.
21Baker D, Wilson JK. Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in a piano teacher. Physical Therapy Case Reports. 1999; 2(2): 73-76.
22Scheer NA, Alstat LR, Van Zant RS. Astym Therapy Improves Bilateral Hamstring Flexibility and Achilles Tendinopathy in a Child with Cerebral Palsy: A Retrospective Case Report. Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports 2016:9 95–98 doi: 10.4137/CCRep.S40623.
23Ryan SL, Wallace P. Use of Astym® Treatment to Improve Contractures and Dyskinesia in an Individual with Anoxic Encephalopathy. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada.
24Arroyo-Morales M, Fernandez-Lao C, Ariza-Garcia A, Toro-Velasco C, Winters M, Diaz-Rodriguez L, et al. Psychophysiological effects of preperformance massage before isokinetic exercise. J Strength Cond Res. 2011;25(2):481–8.
25McKechnie GJ, Young WB, Behm DG. Acute effects of two massage techniques on ankle joint flexibility and power of the plantar flexors. J Sports Sci Med. 2007;6(4):498–504.
26Wiktorsson-Moller M, Öberg B, Ekstrand J, Gillquist J. Effects of warming up, massage, and stretching on range of motion and muscle strength in the lower extremity. Am J Sports Med. 1983;11(4):249–52.
27Mikesky AE, Bahamonde RE, Stanton K, Alvey T, Fitton T. Acute effects of The Stick on strength, power, and flexibility. J Strength Cond Res. 2002;16(3):446–50.
28Anglemyer A, Horvath HT, Bero L. Healthcare outcomes assessed with observational study designs compared with those assessed in randomized trials. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2014; Issue 4. Art. No.: MR000034. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.MR000034.pub2.
Is Evidence on Astym therapy applicable to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) or vice versa?
Astym therapy and IASTM are very different in goals and application, and therefore research findings from one would not apply to the other.
What is the research on IASTM techniques?
IASTM is described as "an instrument assisted form of deep transverse friction massage (DTFM) as proposed by Cyriax".a The goal of IASTM is to mechanically break up scar tissue and fascial restrictions.c,d Tools made of steel or an otherwise rigid material are utilized to induce trauma to the affected soft tissues and initiate an inflammatory response.b,c Applying ice is a standard practice after performing IASTM to help abate excessive inflammation sustained from the treatment.e The amount of trauma or the extent of the inflammatory response are not defined in the limited amount of literature on IASTM, however, anecdotal reports and video documentation of IASTM indicate the trauma may be significant. The questions regarding the safety of IASTMs are also reinforced by cautions issued by the major IASTM tool manufacturer about concerns of IASTM's safety, "causing therapists and medical doctors to 1) not consider IASTM for their outpatient clinics and 2) specifically rule out Graston Technique® treatment for their patients".f The safety concerns and questionable effectiveness have resulted in some physicians and physician groups recommending against IASTM application.
Case reports and a case series have been published where IASTM was applied, however, IASTM is typically combined with other approaches, such as chiropractic manipulation, ART, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, exercise and/or acupuncture, making it difficult or impossible to draw conclusions or determine the effectiveness of any one approach. Further study is needed on IASTM to determine if it has any role in the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction. Some weak evidence may suggest that IASTM could assist in temporarily increasing ROM for a short period of time. However, massage has been the traditional approach to accomplish this, and there has been no suggestion that IASTM would provide improved results beyond the traditional means of massage, stretching and exercise.
aMiners AL, Bougie, TL. Chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a case study of treatment incorporating active and passive tissue warm-up, Graston Technique®, ART®, eccentric exercise, and cryotherapy. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2011;55:269–79.
bPapa JA. Conservative management of Achilles Tendinopathy: a case report. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2012 Sep;56(3):216-24.
cDaniels CJ, Morrell AP. Chiropractic management of pediatric plantar fasciitis: a case report. J Chiropr Med. 2012 Mar;11(1):58-63.
dSolecki TJ, Herbst EM. Chiropractic management of a postoperative complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture using a multimodal approach: a case report. J Chiropr Med. 2011 Mar;10(1):47-53.
eBayliss AJ1, Klene FJ, Gundeck EL, Loghmani MT. Treatment of a patient with post-natal chronic calf pain utilizing instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: a case study. J Man Manip Ther. 2011 Aug;19(3):127-34.
fGraston Technique® Clinical Information for the GT Professional, The Edge, Spring 2011.
gViola L. A critical review of the current conservative therapies for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Australas Chiropr Osteopathy. 1998 Jul;7(2):53-67.
hLoghmani MT, Warden SJ. Instrument-assisted cross-fiber massage accelerates knee ligament healing. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39:506-14.
iCheatham SW, Lee M, Cain M, Baker R. The efficacy of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: a systematic review. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2016 Sep;60(3):200-211.
jVardiman JP, Siedlik J, Herda T, Hawkins W, Cooper M, Graham ZA, Deckert J, Gallagher P. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: effects on the properties of human plantar flexors. Int J Sports Med. 2015 Mar;36(3):197-203.
kBurke J, Buchberger DJ, Carey-Loghmani MT, Dougherty PE, Greco DS, Dishman JD. A pilot study comparing two manual therapy interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2007;30(1):50-61.
lSchaefer JL, Sandrey MA. Effects of a 4-week dynamic-balance-training program supplemented with graston instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization for chronic ankle instability. J Sport Rehabil. 2012 Nov;21(4):313-26.
mBlanchette MA, Normand MC. Augmented soft tissue mobilization vs natural history in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a pilot study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 Feb;34(2):123-30.


international mobility is rising as the number of expatriate and other corporate transferees employed by multinationals is set to surpass 1 million by 2021, mainly due to enterprises based in the Asia-Pacific region.
in contrast to other countries, insurance penetration in China is higher for cats than for dogs.
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Ikusaka (jap.: , -mura) ist ein Bergdorf in Higashichikuma-gun in der Präfektur Nagano auf der japanischen Hauptinsel Honshū.

Geografie
Ikusaka liegt in der Schlucht des Sai, der hier durch den Ikusaka-Damm zu einem See aufgestaut wird. Das Terrain ist insgesamt sehr gebirgig. Angrenzende Kommunen sind die Großstädte (Shi) Azumino, Nagano und Ōmachi sowie die zu Kitaazumi-gun gehörende Stadt (machi) Ikeda und die zu Higashichikuma-gun gehörenden Dörfer Chikuhoku und Omi.

Geschichte
Am 23. Januar 1875 wurde vier Siedlungen vereinigt. Diese neue Verwaltungseinheit trug erstmals den Namen Ikusaka. Zum 1. April 1889 erlangte es mit der Etablierung des modernen Kommunalsystems seinen heutigen Status als Dorf im Sinne von "Verwaltungsdorf". Am 31. März 1957 wurden Ikusaka einige bis dahin selbstständige Nachbardörfer zugeschlagen.

Verkehr
Durch Ikusaka verläuft die Nationalstraße 19 von Nagano nach Nagoya. Der öffentliche Personennahverkehr wird mit Bussen bedient. Eine Anbindung an das Eisenbahnnetz besteht nicht.

Bildungseinrichtungen
In Ikusaka befinden sich eine Grundschule und eine Mittelschule.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
In Ikusaka gibt es mehrere Landschaftsparks. Darunter einen Abschnitt des Hijiriyama-Kōgen-Naturparks (Hijiriyama kōgen kenritsu shizen kōen) und der Takatsuya-Waldpark (Takatsuya shinrin kōen)

Weblinks

Ort in der Präfektur Nagano

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Horizon is a professional landscape and irrigation distribution company across nine states within the green industry that is committed to providing its customers with innovative, professional service and quality products in four product categories: irrigation, landscape, equipment, and specialty products.
Horizon places a large focus on providing business-building resources for its professional landscape and irrigation customers to help them succeed in their business ventures. That's why they created the BizPro eSources training portal, an online resource that is filled with tools, tips, training videos and much more to help green industry professionals grow their businesses and increase their profits. This website includes access to these resources, including the ability to watch training presentations on irrigation, landscape, equipment, or specialty product topics.
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AOVET's Prof Cassio Ferrigno helps keep São Paulo's police dogs fighting crime.
Cassio Ferrigno In his role at USP/FMVZ, Cassio is regularly called upon to treat service animals from across Brazil. In a break between events at the Davos Courses 2017, he discussed his most notable patient case and how his involvement with AOVET continues to shape his professional development.
Cassio proudly recounts a particularly complex case: After pursuing and cornering an armed man suspected of robbing a car, São Paulo police released their well-trained police dog to guard the suspect. Cornered and faced with a menacing canine, the suspect shot the dog four times—to no avail.
Cassio and his team as USP/FMVZ did just that.
It's not uncommon for São Paulo officers to send Cassio photos demonstrating their dogs' on-the-job accomplishments.
In addition to his work at USP/FMVZ, Cassio also is AOVET Community Development Chairperson and an AOVET faculty member. He relishes the AO community spirit.
With contemporary technology, it's easier than ever for veterinary surgeons to network—and that includes seeking advice from AO colleagues a world away by smartphone when prepping for surgery, he says.
Cassio also appreciates ample opportunities within the AO to network with peers from other clinical divisions: AOTrauma, AOSpine and AOCMF.
A clear champion of all the AO has to offer, Cassio says he wants to see the AO continue expanding its network into less-developed areas.
"That's the frontier we need to reach now. When you think about our mission of making a difference in patient care, that means going where we are needed," he says.


Creative Sunsets was founded in 1999. It was the first component of In His Image. Participants involved in Creative Sunsets are ages five to seven, who have developmental delays. Creative Sunsets is not a daycare, but instead a therapeutic service that prepares Pre-K students for school. All children are given an academic assessment by which a treatment plan is developed prior to the start of services. Follow-up assessments are conducted every 6 months in order to track progress.
Service hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. At this moment, Mobymax curriculum is used; however, in Fall 2017 this will change. Students are taught numbers, letters, phonics, music, art, and physical education every day. The educational component is five hours. For the remainder of the day, children participate in social activities and one-on-one time with teachers. The teacher to child ratio is 1:5. Children also participate in field trips twice a year. All field trips are educational, yet fun for the students. Parents are encouraged to attend the field trip with their children.
Parenting Classes are taught two times a month on various topics. Creative Sunsets emphasizes the importance of learning to discipline, assist in the educational process, and teach their child/children to thrive socially. Parents are also given the opportunity to further their education in the T.C.E.S. service or through GED preparation courses.
Home-visits are scheduled monthly. Home-visits are used to promote team participation and involvement. Parents are provided with ideas to implement in the home.
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We all know that the weight loss process is extremely hard and difficult process. But, what if we tell you that you can lose weight just by adding this super healthy spice in your healthy diet. And if you add this spice in your diet, it will boost the weight loss process by 3 times. It will help you lose up to 30 lbs. in just one month. Sounds great, right?! This spice will improve your health, prevent obesity and heart diseases. We are talking about the amazing spice cumin. Cumin is usually grounded and then add in curry powder. Or, the manufacturers add it in chili-powders and it's used in different cuisines around the globe. Cumin is a powerful seed that can be used to treat indigestion, anemia, acid reflux, diabetes, constipation and much more. Also, this spice can help you lose weight.
Here's what you need to know – a group of experts at Iran's Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences randomly split 88 overweight or obese women into 2 groups. For 3 months, both groups received nutrition counseling and decreased their daily intake of calories by 500. But one group was also eating 3 grams (a little less than 1 teaspoon) of cumin powder daily, swirled into 5 ounces of yogurt (the same amount of yogurt, minus the cumin, was also prescribed to the control group).
Well, at the end of the 3-month trial, members in the cumin group had lost 3 more pounds than those in the non-cumin group for a total of 13 pounds' weight loss. More impressively, the cumin group members decreased body fat percentage by 15%—almost triple the 5% loss posted by the control group—apparently due to the addition of the fat-burning spice.
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This picture of a bee visiting a rosemary bush was taken last week in my front yard. You've probably seen a photo like this before on a greeting card, calendar or inspirational poster. It may conjure images of warm, lazy days. Or perhaps you see the bee as a symbol of the promise of spring or Faith and Hope. The fact is the honeybee and its fellow pollinators need more than hope right now.
For over a decade scientists have been discussing the decline of pollinators. The losses of habitat, use of pesticides, and other stresses have created a marked decline in population. It has been stated that in the United States we have lost over one-third of the honey bee hives, which is over 1,800,000 colonies. This is a costly problem for crop owners and manufacturers of numerous goods who have resorted to shipping farmed bees to new locations. Costly in shipping; costly for the bees. Shipped bees, both honeybee and bumblebee, are not acclimated to the new surroundings and can become sick. The remaining local bees can be ousted by the new arrivals. Meanwhile the underlying issues are not addressed and the problem escalates.
You might be asking "why should I care?" The next question is "what can I do?" As for the question of "why exactly this is happening"…that is too large a topic for this blog but I will direct you to other sources.
At least one-third of our food as humans depends on the pollination by bees; not only fruits and vegetables but the grasses which feed the cattle. In fact, twenty-five percent of all animal life depends on plants pollinated by bees. In addition to the food crops bees are necessary pollinators for crops used in textiles, edible and essential oils, plants used in the formulations of medicine and other products which utilize the wax. Let us also not forget the simple things like that bouquet of roses for your loved one or the wildflowers beckoning you to a scenic drive.
The best action you can take is to limit your use of pesticides and herbicides. Chemicals toxic to pests are also toxic to pollinators. In the case of social bees these toxins are carried into the hive where they affect other bees, but the larvae still have a chance. For solitary bees the resulting loss of egg laying females affects the numbers more dramatically. A light soap solution or organic deterrent such as plant oils is usually all that is needed for minor pest problems. Better yet, consider companion planting to encourage natural predators such as lacewings, birds and frogs.
Add native plants to your landscaping. Bees need a variety of plants to supply all the necessary nutrients. A limited diet equals a reduced immune system. A great perk to this is that native plants often require little to no maintenance and add texture and color to your garden.
Become a Bee Guardian or even a beekeeping hobbyist. A bee guardian simply creates a space for bees to flourish. A beekeeper manages hives and reaps the benefit of harvesting honey.
Speak up. Encourage biological diversity in your neighborhood and encourage government agencies to create policies based on sustainability.
The Xerces Society is a non-profit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. Their website is a plethora of information including scientific updates, endangered species listings and conservation tips.
The Ecological Society of America offers case studies, resource listing, policy overviews and more. This website has links too numerous to mention and is well worth the visit.
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a good place to begin your search for native plants.
Natural Areas Journal [Nat. Areas J.]. Vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 78-88. Jan 2001.
Science Direct, a database of scientific literature, has an issue on bees.


Electric bills, in the summertime and winter season, they can be sky high. With the weather fluctuations we have been experiencing lately. After all, you can do so much when you wish to maintain your home cool or cozy, depending on your weather. So you may be asking yourself how to minimize electrical bills. Besides, you cannot manage to spend for constantly raising electrical bills. It is not only inefficient cost-wise; however it additionally contributes to international warming and various other ecological concerns. So what can you do to not lower your prices. Well, one thing you can do is to leave your home windows open during the night and shut off your A/C. This likewise permits oxygen to flow through your house, which helps to keep you healthier given that a lot of residences in this day and age are effectively protected and therefore do not permit a great deal of oxygen to get in.
Airing out your home not only saves you cash, yet it likewise keeps you much healthier! Disconnecting extra appliances is an additional method of saving money on electricity saving box. After that, you can do the very same point in winter. Simply ensure that if you take place to live in a rather breezy home that you take the time to put towels under the doors, at the home window sills, and cover any kind of spaces and also crannies that may be permitting a draft through. After that, you can turn off the warmth and curl up under a couple of good, huge coverings. The staying heat ought to help to maintain you warm incorporated with the blankets. Remember that it is constantly far better to wear/use layers because layers trap littlest of cozy air and also enable them to distribute, therefore keeping you warmer. If your residence is secured, you may wish to air it out one or two times a week like discussed in the summer.
If you do not make use of A/C, you can keep your residence amazing many thanks to fans. Merely place them in an open home window. The window has to be open otherwise you are re-circulating old, warm air. A couple of summers back; this triggered several warmth relevant fatalities for the elderly due to the fact that they were not able to or simply did not open the windows. This will certainly assist to circulate air right into the residence and also to make it cooler. These means can aid you to maintain your house cooler and also to save money on electric expenses. But there is one more option that you might discover a little bit preferable. There is now a system out in the kind of a box. This system acts sort of like a little bank. Why. Well, consider it by doing this. State that you were at a dining establishment and you got toast or a muffin, bagel, whatever you locate most appealing and it was extremely crunchy and also great, however there were several crumbs.


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Q: How to build an advanced link in draw.io I am looking for how you can build a link in draw io, so that when you click first, it hides a layer and then opens a different page of the same draw io document.
so far i tried this:
data:action/json,{"actions":[{"toggle": {"cells": ["SvuciECQg7tZUCU10AH1-3"]}},{"open": "data:page/id,IZEQzf0yfGXm-2QJ5-Q8"}]}

But it seems that the Toggle is executed after the Open, and I need the Toggle to be first and then the Open.
I even tried to do an Open of the same page I'm on, do the Toggle, and then do the Open of page 2, but it didn't work. I would appreciate if anyone knows how to do this, thank you very much.

A: This is pretty old, you've probably figured it out or given up by now.  In case you haven't:
If you want to Hide a layer, just Hide the layer.  This did exactly what you're describing: (I've inserted your IDs)
data:action/json,{"actions":[{"hide":{"cells":["SvuciECQg7tZUCU10AH1-3"]}},{"open":"data:page/id,IZEQzf0yfGXm-2QJ5-Q8"}]}

If you need to toggle the layer back on, you'll need to Show it again.  The code you have works, it's kindof unexpected not knowing if the layer is showing or hidden at the start.
Unless the layer you want to show/hide is on the different page.
You won't be able to interact with objects on a page that's not in scope.  In that case, you probably want to hide the layer by default.  That way, when you Open the second page, the layer is already hidden.

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Q: Warning range() : The supplied range exceeds the maximum array size: start=0 end=1508715000 I'm getting this kind of error I can't find the same question is this new. I'm using PHP7 I doubt that is on memory_limit but my I already changed it to 1024M. I'm trying to determine whether is date is in between of two dates. Is there any way or how can I resolve this issue.
function isBetween ($from, $to, $input){
    $input = (is_int($input) ? $input : strtotime($input));
    $from = (is_int($from) ? $from : strtotime($from));
    $to = (is_int($to) ? $to : strtotime($to));

    if(in_array($input, range($from,$to)) ){
        return 1;
    }
    return 0;
}

A: You dont need to create such a huge array, just to check if a date is between two others. All you have to do (if you dont have your date already in unit timestamp format), is convert all dates to unix timestamps and do a simple if:
if ($startTimestamp < $input && $input < $to) {
    print 'Yay!';
}

A: I would do as tkausl says:
function isBetween ($from, $to, $input){
    $input = (is_int($input) ? $input : strtotime($input));
    $from = (is_int($from) ? $from : strtotime($from));
    $to = (is_int($to) ? $to : strtotime($to));
    return ($input>=$from && $input<=$to)?1:0;  // this is "inclusive" of the start and end
}

For information about array limitations, you can start your research journey here:

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While the need for digital transformation is clearly present, with so many different types of businesses, the process of digital transformation will be quite unique at each organization.
Realize that digital transformation is more than just handing out smartphones to employees. Rather, it requires a change in culture at an organization, at all levels from the CEO down to the rank and file employees, and across all departments to successfully implement; this requires employee and manager buy-in throughout the process.
Digital transformation goes beyond simply injecting some digital into the business model. For example, adding a digital app, changing to a digital phone system, or choosing a business analytics vendor are really extensions and optimizations of existing services, while transformation goes more fundamentally to the heart of the organization that digital transformation is referring to. It is rather referring to new revenue streams in the digital space, such as new ventures with spinoff companies, or the creation of new digital units, in some cases into a totally new industry.
Business analytics - Business intelligence tools are able to spot trends in the data to give businesses a competitive edge. Implementation is high, and poised to be be deployed at a majority of businesses.
Fog computing - With the recent push to the cloud computing model over the last few years, fog computing is an attempt to bring analytic computing power to the edge of the network. This allows for more efficient use of the network, and the ability to spot data trends sooner.
Business blockchain - This is an emerging area, that takes the value of the blockchain that powers today's cryptocurrency, namely a distributed digital ledger that is simultaneously transparent and immutable, and applies it to storing critical data across a variety of diverse industries.
Augmented reality - Virtual reality for business applications has become passé, with its steep hardware requirements, and complexities. Rather, augmented reality has less of a barrier to entry, while still offering endless possibilities, from training, to selling new products, and gaming applications.
AI - Artificial intelligence allows computers to update their algorithms to include new data on their own. Businesses are now using this technology for a variety of applications from virtual chatbots for customer service interactions, to autonomous driving and curated music streaming.
DevOps - This is the unified approach to software development and the implementation of its operation, along with a dash of quality and security for good measure. DevOps is the modern approach to developing software, but requires a healthy dose of cultural change as well to be successful.
Cloud everywhere - While the query used to be if your business requires a public cloud provider, now the question to be asked is how many cloud providers are needed, and the answer increasingly is more than one with a multicloud solution.
IoT - The Internet of Things continues to promise a larger and more powerful ecosystem of data generating sensors and devices. Businesses should be poised to take advantage of IoT-enabled commerce that offers improved ways to manage product replenishment subscription services for consumables monitoring when the next order is actually needed, such as for a spent inkjet cartridge or dishwashing soap for a connected dishwasher.
5G - Mobile networks have already changed the world, offering constant connectivity to folks on the move. Next generation 5G mobile networks, due to arrive over the next year or two, promise wireless Gigabit connectivity that could be disruptive with Gigabit speeds combined with mobile technology that can compete with wired broadband, and plans already underway to stream live TV over a 5G connection.
An example of digital transformation can be found with the Renault Group in the auto industry. They worked with Accenture to address the issue that customers purchase an automobile, and then sever ties with the dealership, only to return when problems develop on their car. In order to increase customer engagement, they connected their vehicle software which incorporates the car's data, to a customer's smartphone app through mobile networking.
This allowed the Renault Group, via the vehicle, to remain connected continuously to their customer throughout the car's lifecycle. This incorporates several elements of digital transformation, including business analytics, IoT, artificial intelligence, mobile networking and cloud computing, all at the same time.
The result is that this app now allows vehicle owners to keep their completed maintenance logs via their smartphone app. It also facilitates them to book new appointments by tracking the next scheduled service, and an integrated dealer locator makes it simpler to find the closest dealership when traveling from home.
There is also a remote dashboard that alerts for safety and efficiency issues, which provides alerts to the driver for important issues, such as low tire pressure, and can also assist with scheduling a dealer visit, which again increases customer engagement and can also potentially increase revenue. This mobile app vehicle connectivity is currently available in fourteen countries where Renault sells automobiles, with the plan to bring it everywhere that Renault does business.
This digital transformation is also planned for Renault to use this expanding database of vehicle information to target additional higher profit aftersales, and more connected services. It provides an excellent foundation for even more growth, and opportunities for a better social media presence, while the potential for customer retention via more frequent and higher quality engagement.


To see some true East Coast wildlife you only have to visit one of the many weekly beach parties in Arugam Bay. While most people do go with good intentions, to have a good time and dance the night away an excess of alcohol and male egos often leads to bad vibes and fighting, especially among locals.
Thursday – Hipsters, previously known as Funky de Bar.
Friday – Sababa Surf Cafe, Whiskey Point. See whiskeypoint.info (opens in a new window) our other site for more info.
Saturday – Mambo's, the longest running and most famous of the Arugam Bay party scene. It is free for tourists but 2000LKR for locals. They impose this charge to keep numbers of locals at a manageable level.
Sunday – Ocean Sky, a relatively new venue at the northern end of town near the bridge.
Expect other smaller venues to cash in and stage their own efforts during July, August and September. The music is deafeningly loud, usually starts shortly after sundown and continues until sunrise!
The two most popular hangouts are Siam View for beer and Hideaway Hide & Chill Bar for cocktails. Both have regular live music during high season.
For the latest info follow our Facebook Page.
See Where to Buy Alcohol in Arugam Bay for info on where to get beers or a bottle before heading to the dancefloor.
Hey! 🙂 I'm coming to Arugam Bay in the next few days. Is there something going on at this time in the evening?
Im planning on staying in late May/early June. How is the party vibe around that time? As well as surfing options?
Hey Nicola, by then most nightlife will have finished. There aren't the people around to justify it. So you probably need to come before the end of September if you want to dance all night! However, there will still be people around and the hostels will have a good vibe for sure.
Thank you for the response! We'd planned to stay for 4/5 days in AB – do you think we should shorten that if it's going to be quiet?
Hey Mames, we are not aware of any yet, follow our Facebook Page for the latest updates..


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howd u getting ur plastic piece that covers the rad and intercooler back on with the urpipe. I cant get mine back on after I put mine ur uicp on.


Intraperitoneal inoculation with Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) induces the generation of T suppressor cells for delayed type hypersensitivity (Ts-DTH) in Swiss albino mice. The Ts-DTH are hydrocortisone resistant, partially sensitive to X-irradiation and the membrane phenotype of Ts cells is Ly I+. Ts-DTH suppression is mediated through the production of soluble suppressor factor (SF-DTH). SF-DTH is non-dialysable but passes through 450 nm filter and does not sediment after centrifugation at 100,000 g for 2 h; chromatography on Sephadex G-100 indicates an approximate molecular weight of 12,000.


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Official: Munoz extends with REDBLACKS
Johany Jutras/CFL
OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS have officially agreed to a two-year contract extension with linebacker Damaso Munoz.
The team confirmed the news on Friday after the Ottawa Sun's Tim Baines first reported the extension on Twitter earlier in the week. Munoz, the REDBLACKS' leading tackler in 2015 was due to become a free agent on Feb. 9.
"Damaso has proven to be an extremely valuable member of the REDBLACKS, both on the field and in the locker room," said REDBLACKS General Manager Marcel Desjardins. "We were among the top defensive teams thanks to his contributions and leadership and we are happy that he has decided to remain in Ottawa."
Munoz arrived in Ottawa in 2014, joining an expansion REDBLACKS team that went on to win just two games. That year was shortened by injury for Munoz, who recorded 15 tackles over the span of seven games.
Last year Munoz enjoyed one of the most productive seasons of his career, recording a team-high 74 tackles, four sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles. The 29-year-Rutgers graduate played a pivotal role on an Ottawa defence that ranked number one overall in the CFL.
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Munoz also scored a touchdown on Sept. 26 at TD Place for a 40-yard score after intercepting Argonauts quarterback Trevor Harris.
A native of Miami, Fla., Munoz first broke into the CFL in 2011 with the Eskimos, recording 67 tackles, one sack and one interception over 18 games. In 2012 and 2013 Munoz recorded back to back seasons with 88 tackles, finishing with 243 tackles over a three-year span with Edmonton.
In his career, Munoz has played in at least 17 games in four of his five seasons in the CFL.


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ABC Renews Scandal For Season 2
By Michael Ausiello / May 11 2012, 3:48 PM PDT
ABC has given the green light to a second season of Scandal.
Executive producer Shonda Rhimes confirmed the news on Twitter just moments ago. "Am super proud to say that Scandal has been picked for a 2nd season!!! Am doing a little dance of joy."
Rhimes then added that she's "still waiting to hear" about the fate of her other ABC bubble series Private Practice, which is expected back for a 13-episode final season. Other ABC shows still on the bubble include Last Man Standing, Don't Trust The B—– in Apartment 23, Body of Proof and GCB.
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Women's Amateur Latin America cancelled
The 2020 Women's Amateur Latin America Championship presented by The R&A and the ANNIKA Foundation has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The inaugural event was due to take place in Argentina from 3-6 September 2020 at Pilar Golf in Buenos Aires but will now be played from 2-5 September 2021 at the same venue.
The championship is being introduced to support the growth and development of amateur golf for women and girls in the region and will provide the winner with exemptions into the AIG Women's British Open and The Women's Amateur Championship.
Mark Lawrie, Director – Latin America and the Caribbean at The R&A, said, "The safety of players and officials is our utmost priority and with so much uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic we decided it would not be appropriate to stage the championship this year.
"I would like to thank Pilar Golf for its support and understanding in making this decision and we will now look forward to working with the club and the ANNIKA Foundation to stage the championship for the region's top women's amateur golfers next year."
Annika Sorenstam said, "We were excited to launch this special event in September but look forward to an even better event in 2021. I cherish the work we have accomplished with The R&A in Latin America and look forward to hosting the region's top talent next year."


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QT Interval Prolongation Associated with Amiodarone Use in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
Nafrialdi Nafrialdi, Theresia G Kurniawan, Arini Setiawati, Lukman H. Makmun
Aim: to evaluate the incidence of QTc interval prolongation associated with the use of amiodarone, as well as factors that influence its occurrence. Methods: this was a descriptive retrospective study conducted from November 2010 until December 2011 using medical record of patients at ICCU Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from 2004-2011. Four groups of patients were included: (1) patients receiving amiodarone and other drugs causing which can cause QTc prolongation, (2) patients receiving amiodarone and other drug not causing QTc prolongation, (3) patients receiving drugs which can cause causing QTc prolongation, (4) patients not receiving amiodarone, nor other drugs which can cause causing QTc prolongation (served as control group). Difference of QTc interval within the same group was analyzed with paired t-test or Wilcoxon matched-pairs test. Between groups comparison were performed with Kruskal Wallis test. The influence of other factors (sex, age, heart failure, liver disorder, electrolyte imbalance) on QTc prolongation was analyzed using multiple regression. Results: QTc interval prolongation in groups 1, 2, and 3 were respectively 65.5%, 63.3%, 56.6%, which were significantly different from control group (24.4%); Hypernatremia and hypertension were revealed as significant risk factor for QTc prolongation. Mortality occurred in 3, 4, and 4 patients in group 1, 2, and 3 respectively, and none in group 4. Conclusion: QTc interval prolongation occurred in association with amiodarone and other drugs known to prolong QTc interval. Hypernatremia and hypertension were shown as significant influencing factor of QTc interval prolongation.
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States, cities and towns, still wounded by losses of jobs and tax revenue during the recession, warned Washington on Thursday that they are in poor shape to withstand another hit if Congress takes no action to stave off sharp automatic budget cuts mandated at the "fiscal cliff" deadline. "If we go over the cliff, not only will the job losses send us back into recession, but the psychological impact would be such a blow … I don't think we'd ever get over it, really," said Greg Stanton, mayor of Phoenix, Arizona.
At Wednesday night's Social Entrepreneurship Awards dinner sponsored by the Manhattan Institute, honoree Brian Lamb of C-SPAN said that he was proud that his organization has never received a dime in government funding at the federal, state or local level (unlike PBS).


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Wrap Up with Joe Loughran
July 21 2006 03:10 PM
By Joe Loughran
Parcel carriers are spending billions annually on new technology to fine tune their already high-speed delivery operations. Obviously, they realize the benefits of making such a capital investment. Simply put, improvements through technology will help to reduce operating expenses; thereby, increasing profits. Ease of shipping means greater customer satisfaction. Not a tough business decision.
FDX boasts that it offers a wealth of electronic tools, applications and online interfaces for customers to simplify their shipping. Additionally, its automated solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate FedEx shipping, tracking and rate estimation into customers� existing internal applications and online systems.
UPS proclaims that it uses technology to increase efficiency in package delivery as well as in supply chain applications. It has spent tens of millions of dollars to automate delivery route-planning so it can optimize timely delivery and reduce route length. Previously, drivers had to map their own routes which takes time and introduces human error. Although somewhat routine, there are always inefficiencies to this manual daily planning effort. The automated route-planning system will optimize the pattern of loading packages on the trucks, a key to route efficiency.
It has been reported that this software will be used in over 1,000 locations by next year. Once fully deployed in 2007, UPS believes it will save at least $600 million a year. In addition, the next generation of wireless handheld computers for its delivery drivers will be lower in cost yet higher in capability than the DIAD III it replaces. These two technological improvements will make drivers� lives easier and improve customer service.
The automated route-planning system, called Package Flow, will reduce the distance driven by delivery trucks by more than 100 million miles a year, saving 14 million gallons of fuel, UPS officials estimate. This means fewer vehicles to own, load, drive, wash, maintain and repair, insure and so on. You get the picture.
The foundation for the new system is the �smart label� affixed to packages moving through the UPS network. Remarkably, more than 90% of UPS customers generate these labels at their premises. Information from the label is transmitted to UPS before the package is even picked up by a driver. Consequently, address information on a package can be pre-processed before the physical arrival of the package at the sorting center, improving delivery operations.
The �free� parcel processing equipment the carriers give to you serves one main purpose: It greatly benefits them. It is the �big hook� the carriers stick into you. They want it to be an integral part of your operation so you think twice before switching to another carrier. The carrier uses it to electronically collect information to help them plan their operations. It feeds their route-planning systems. They also maintain your shipping history so they can measure the profitability of your business. That comes in handy for their next incentive negotiations with you. It is a fact that your carrier knows more about your business than you do!
As you know, base rates are routinely increased annually � along with significant increases in assessorial charges for good measure. Sure, package tracking and all the other shipping features are nice, but the industry could use some relief in pricing. Just ask non-store retailers or low-zone, low-weight shippers!
The lesson is simple; technological improvements do not always translate into lower rates. Unfortunately, at this time, the parcel and express industry lacks sufficient competition to drive down base rates for all users. DHL will help, but don�t expect much change in the near future. In the meantime, let�s marvel at the carrier�s pursuit of technology and hope someday it will positively impact your bottom line.
Joe Loughran is president of SmartTran, Inc. and an expert in parcel carrier rate analysis. Joe can be reached by phone at 724-934-0626 or by e-mail at loughran@smarttran.com.
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Yes, there's an app for that.
Growing up, in a traditional sense, used to mean passing certain milestones: getting married, buying a house, having a kid. For the next little while—what is time, anyway?—we're saying good-bye to all that. We're looking at aging from all perspectives: why it matters, why it doesn't, what it even means to feel like an adult in the current moment when many of us, in the immortal words of Britney, consider ourselves no longer girls and not yet women.
In 2015, often the most efficient, easiest way to handle an adult task isn't the way your Mom would've done it. Below, 16 apps that make the struggle a little less real.


Renault India has confirmed the launch of the new SUV Captur in Indian market which is likely to happen around the festive season of 2017. The crossover Captur was first unwrapped in Moscow last year and is presently on sale in European markets and a few South American markets.
India has grown to be a huge market for automobiles and is on the verge of becoming the third largest automotive market in the world. India tops the priority list of many foreign automobile manufacturers, willing to expand their sales with huge profits. The growing demand for the SUVs in the country has laid the foundation for an increased number of foreign automobile manufacturers in India. Renault has followed the same trend and the updated model is expected to make its debut in the Indian market. Moreover, the Indian model will get some updates in the styling and feature list from its European counterpart. It will be noteworthy to know that, Renault has garnered huge profit from the predecessor of the model in the European market and the hopes are high for the updated model. Here are some of the specifications of Renault Captur which have been teased so far.
The Indian-spec model borrows most of its styling from its European sibling, however, it is expected to get some revisions for a fresh look. It will offer a smooth flow design with a sporty look and is expected to be an instant crowd puller. The front profile looks aggressive with a re-designed large grille, C-shaped LED projector headlamps and a sporty bumper. The side profile looks appealing with the floating roofline and black coloured C-pillar. Rear-end compliments well to the sporty look of the model with LED tail-lights and a compact tailgate. The model will run on the 17-inch alloy wheels. To enhance the attractive look of the model, Renault could offer dual-tone shades with glossy colour options in the exterior. The upcoming model is going to be a treat to eyes in terms of styling.
The five-seater model looks spacious inside and comes with a longer wheelbase. It will offer comfortable space for the occupants with a praiseworthy headroom, knee room and legroom. The interior looks modern and comes packed with latest technological features, to assist better driving experience. The seats and the 3-spoke steering will come wrapped in leather for the range-topping models, while the base model will offer a good quality fabric-wrapped seats. The dashboard is finely finished in a dual-tone colour theme of black and ivory. The dashboard features a media navigation system with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which comes compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features include radio, Bluetooth, keyless entry, cruise controls, automatic climate control, etc to further enhance the experience of driving. The safety features will include dual front airbags, ABS and reverse parking camera as standard.
The next-gen model is expected to come in both diesel as well as petrol engine variants. The gasoline version will feature a 1.6-litre motor, which will develop a maximum power output of 104 bhp and a peak torque of 145 Nm. On the other hand, the diesel variant will offer a 1.5-litre K9K engine to produce two sets of maximum power outputs- 89 bhp and 110 bhp against a peak torque of 200 Nm and 245 Nm respectively. The petrol unit will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox, while the diesel unit will be paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standards. Moreover, the option of an AMT, 2WD and 4WD may also be available for transmission.
The fuel-efficiency of the upcoming model is expected to be in the range of 13 kmpl to 15 kmpl for the petrol variant, while the diesel variant is expected to return a mileage ranging between 19 kmpl to 20 kmpl. However, with the coupe-like design and improved performance parameters, the model can have a higher fuel-efficiency.
The Captur crossover is expected to be priced between Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom) and will be the premium alternative of the SUV Renault Duster in the company's line-up. Once launched, it will compete with the likes of Hyundai Creta and Mahindra XUV500 in the segment and will also compete with the 7-seater Tata Nexon in the price range.
The premium crossover will give a stiff competition to the likely rivals with its attractive exterior styling and delightful interiors with several assistance and safety measures. Moreover, the coupe-like design and improved power system with various options will make it one of the strongest contender in the highly competitive compact SUV segment. Above all, the timing of the launch will also play a vital role in the number of sales at the increasing end, as the model is scheduled to be launched during the festival season in the country, somewhere in between October and November of 2017.


Simon Bucknall is a renowned public speaking expert, who, naturally enough I first heard talk at Ted X London this summer. Simon is passionate about creating greater inspirational impact through the art of verbal communication—a skill all too often overlooked in today's society.
Over the past decade, Simon has helped professionals from all walks of life take their speaking skills to the next level. His clients span senior figures across all industry, refugees, social entrepreneurs, government ministers, wedding speakers, as well as school children and prison inmates. Without being able to communicate our message clearly, what are we and what hope do we have?
In Simon's talk he describes four key skills society needs to keep in mind while moving forward: collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, communication – but there are some inherent issues in that last one, communication. It's a skill we take for granted. It's not a part of core curriculum in education, which also translates over to policy makers.
There is an idea that once you're literate, your ability to speak just naturally improves over time. So, there is an emphasis on analytical reading skills in education and speaking is seen as a "soft skill" something easy. This just simply isn't the case, especially when under pressure and there are things at stake while speaking.
Whether it is speaking at a wedding, speaking to colleagues, pitching an idea before a company's board—communication is key to success. In the mid 2000's an inner city study showed the average student spoke 4 words per school lesson. It's simply not being reinforced in education. Teachers are incentivised to have their students study for tests, mainly focused on reading and reading comprehension.
After an awkward mid-interview interruption, we go into things that scare people while speaking in public. At the core of it, it's a fear of appearing silly. A fear of tarnishing your reputation. If may be you are afraid of sounding dumb in front of classmates, or in a business setting, you have to establish your credibility to present ideas to others. And just look at politics, not speaking correctly and communicating clearly can have huge ramifications.
Simon has spent years breaking down barriers for people to help them engage in public speaking. In working in the middle east, Simon grabbed a vase and set it in the middle of the room—telling everyone to pretend that it was a campfire, and they were going to sit around it and share stories, something integral to the culture. This completely changed the energy in the room and opened people up to tell some powerful stories, something that is sorely missing in corporate settings.
Simon has worked for charities, including I CAN – an organization that works to support children with learning and communication needs across the country.
Simon finds himself doing more one-on-one work with clients on top of larger groups (100+) and if you are interested in seeing more of his work or finding coaching sessions.


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Share this Story: Learning gaps from pandemic disruptions will require thorough assessments and supports this fall
Learning gaps from pandemic disruptions will require thorough assessments and supports this fall
Academic experts say younger students — particularly those who were already struggling with literacy and numeracy — could face the biggest risk of learning loss and will require strong interventions to catch up.
Eva Ferguson
Students at Stanley Jones School head into classes on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia
As schools plan for a return to near-normal this fall, educators will face the monumental task of helping students make up for learning gaps and lost time in a pandemic full of disruptions.
Learning gaps from pandemic disruptions will require thorough assessments and supports this fall Back to video
Children in families who were unable to provide full access to the necessary technology for multiple transitions to learning at home could also face significant learning gaps this fall.
Jodi Nickel, a professor with the Faculty of Education at Mount Royal University, said many students struggled to engage when the pandemic forced them to learn from home, especially in the early months.
"Teachers have said there were students they didn't hear from at all, kids just stopped coming to school, and this was happening with at least two or three kids in each class," Nickel said.
"The pandemic really exacerbated equity issues, where the kids less likely to be online were also the ones who didn't have access to technology, or didn't have parents at home to help because they were working long hours."
Even for those students who did check in during the pandemic's many phases of at-home virtual learning, teachers would not have had the same ability to track learning challenges or struggles as they would in person, Nickel added.
"Teachers can't always see who is missing something, or not getting a new concept that's being presented," Nickel said.
"Normally a teacher walks around a classroom, looking at work, to see who is getting it and who isn't.
"That's very hard to do in an online setting."
In a recent report entitled School Closures and COVID-19, data collected by Statistics Canada during and before the pandemic indicates that school closures caused by COVID-19 would have had detrimental impacts on many students in a variety of ways, including academics, as well as mental and physical health.
During the pandemic, up to 64 per cent of youths aged 15 to 24 have reported a decrease in their mental health. That is coupled with challenges already facing students in 2018, where it was found at least 58 per cent of Canadian households were unable to provide all members with at least one device for learning or working.
And, according to StatsCan data from 2017, 61 per cent of all children and youth were not meeting physical activity requirements.
The report suggests that if students were already facing "inter-connected" challenges before the pandemic, they were most likely exacerbated when schools were closed a number of times since March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
"It may take years to fully measure and comprehend the effects of the pandemic on children and youth as some of these effects such as potential learning loss, could have long-lasting consequences," the report says.
George Georgiou, a professor in the University of Alberta's Department of Educational Psychology, expects many students will be challenged this fall, particularly those in Grades 1 to 3 who are building the vital foundations of literacy that connect to their future academic success.
"We anticipate there will be a lot of ground that will have to be covered in September. And it will be very important to make up for those learning losses, especially in the early grades."
In conjunction with a unique literacy initiative undertaken by Alberta Education last year, Georgiou was part of a project assessing K-9 students in Edmonton and Fort Vermilion before the pandemic shuttered schools in March 2020.
When kids returned to school again in September 2020, Georgiou was able to re-assess those same students after they had faced three and a half months of at-home learning and a summer off, and compare their abilities to where they were before the pandemic.
According to the data, Georgiou said students in Grades 4 to 9 suffered no learning losses in literacy, either maintaining or improving their reading levels.
However, students in Grades 1 to 3 consistently showed lower reading scores in September compared to their scores before the pandemic, especially those students who were already struggling with reading.
Kids were assessed again in January 2021, and results were similar, with older students continuing to perform at grade level. But for students in Grades 1 to 3, many were found to be performing eight to 12 months below grade level.
Georgiou is now offering his unique assessment tool free to all Alberta school districts, helping teachers to measure letter sound knowledge and introducing the reading of strategic words to better measure where younger students are at and what kinds of supports they require.
"Early intervention is very important. So if we assess students right away when they come back in September, we can identify who is struggling and offer very focused instruction, particularly the early grades."
The Calgary Board of Education agrees assessment is critical, adding that they are open to using a variety of tools this fall, including training K-1 teachers on a "Reading Readiness Screening Tool" and Georgiou's programs.
Chief Superintendent Christopher Usih admitted the pandemic has created a multitude of challenges for learners, and that every household and family is different in terms of the supports they have been able to provide at home.
"It has been a very difficult school year. We've had situations where students have had to isolate, and yes there have been disruptions," Usih said.
But learning gaps are something teachers deal with all the time, even outside of a pandemic, Usih explained, particularly after the summer months when learning often drops off for kids.
"When it comes to learning losses, this happens every year, it is very typical. And teachers are ready to assess students where they are at, as they do every September."
Bryan Szumlas, chief superintendent for the Calgary Catholic School District, agreed, adding that teachers will be ready to assess students appropriately as they do every September after summer break and will provide strong interventions where necessary.
"If there are students who are significantly behind, we already have all of those processes in place — students can work with diverse learning teachers and there are individual learning plans in place."
Szumlas also stressed that the pandemic's challenges presented opportunities for students and teachers to grow their learning in different ways, particularly around technology.
"I think we need to also talk about learning gains and how many of our students and teachers learned so much in terms of how to use technology better," he said.
"These are also very big positives."
eferguson@postmedia.com


Wisconsin has the widest gap in well-being between white and African-American children, and other children of color face significant disparities as well, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
"The message remains … the well being of our white kids is in the top and the well being of our African-American kids is at the bottom," said Ken Taylor, executive director of Kids Forward, the Wisconsin organization that released the report.
In Wisconsin, just 64% of African American students graduate high school on time, compared to 93% of white non-Hispanic students. Only 78% of Hispanic and American Indian students graduate on time.
72% of white children in Wisconsin live in families that are economically secure compared to just 24% of African American children, 30% of Latino children, 31% of Hmong children, and 36% of American Indian children.
Wisconsin children in immigrant families are one third less likely to live in families who are economically secure (double the poverty level) than children in US-born families.
The 4th grade reading proficiency rate of Wisconsin children in US-born families is dramatically low, only 39%. That compares to an appallingly low rate of 9% of Wisconsin children in immigrant families.
Locally and nationally, policymakers have made it a priority to roll back programs and policies that provide opportunities for children and families, like public investments in education, affordable and accessible health care, and safety net programs. However, the new report shows divesting from these programs will create even larger gaps between Wisconsin's white children and its children of color, and it will put the economic stability of the state in jeopardy.
This is the second Race for Results report by the Casey Foundation; the Foundation released the first report in 2014. The report measures children's progress on the national and state levels on key education, health, and economic milestones by racial and ethnic groups. The report's index uses a composite score of these milestones on a scale of one (lowest) to 1,000 (highest) to make comparisons.


The NRDCA announces that its 2012 Education Conference will be held April12-13 at the Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans. The hotel is located a short distance from the French Quarter.
This year's program will cover important issues that include the cost of Obama healthcare, wind load criteria for architects, BIM, OSHA, and iso-board performance. Also a supplier forum will be available to discuss contractor issues. A training program on the Loadmaster system will provide you with information allowing you to present the NRDCA AIA program more confidentially.
Committee meetings will take place Thursday afternoon and a business meeting of the association will take place Friday afternoon. Optional programs include a golf tournament and a spouse's tour and luncheon of New Orleans and surrounding area.
Make you hotel reservations by March 12. After that date rooms may not be available are the contract rate.


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Возвягль (Звягіль) — археологічна пам'ятка, давньоруське місто Болохівської землі, нині північно-східна околиця міста Звягель (Житомирська область).

Вперше згадується в літописі під 1256 роком, як місто, куди король Русі Данило направив свого тивуна. У 1257 році за непокору місто було взято приступом і спалене військами короля Данила.

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Археологічний еквівалент давньоруського Возвягля — два ізольованих один від одного городища, які розташовані в місті Звягель на березі р. Случ (притока Горині, басейн Дніпра). Перше з них займає мисоподібний виступ правого берега Случі, його площа складає 1 гектар. Від плато городище відокремлене потужним ровом і валом. Під час археологічних досліджень тут зафіксовано три культурно-хронологічні горизонти: милоградської культури I тис. до н. е., слов'янської IX—X ст. і давньоруської XII—XIII століть. Відкрито численні житлові, господарські, ремісничі і оборонні споруди XII — середини XIII століття. У 1993 році на території городища знайдено унікальний скарб прикрас.

Друге городище розташоване за 200 метрів від першого, вниз за течією річки. Займає мисовий виступ правого корінного берега заввишки 40 метрів. Площа городища досягає 2,5 гектари. Від плато відділене потрійною смугою валів і ровів. Розкопки не проводились. За підйомним матеріалами датується IX—XII ст. Зі сходу до городища примикає неукріплені посад, загальною площею близько 20 гектарів.

Міфологія у датуванні городища

На думку вчених В.Кобилюха та М.Марусяка назва міста походить від самих аріїв, які, буцімто, проходили територією сучасної Звягельщини і залишили у спадок слов'янам назву городища на правому березі річки Случ. На їхню думку, назва міста походить від двох санскритських слів «Звя» і «гель», що означає «свято Сонця». Вони зробили припущення, що на городищі Звягеля знаходився прадавній культовий центр цивілізації аріїв поклонніня Сонцю, а пізніше у прадавніх слов'ян — Даждбогу.

Літописні згадки міста

Вперше Возвягль згадується в Галицькому літописі під 1256 роком, як місто, куди король Данило направив свого тивуна. У 1257 році за непокору місто було взято приступом і спалене військами короля Данила:

Історія досліджень
Залишки стародавнього городища були виявлені ще в XIX столітті, але докладно вони були обстежені в 1970-х роках експедицією Інституту археології Академії наук Української РСР в складі М. П. Кучера, В. А. Круц і А. П. Мощі. Археологічний еквівалент літописного міста шукали М. П. Кучер і Б. А. Звіздецький. Під час археологічних розвідок в 1988 році вони повторно обстежили місцевість і виявили два давньоруських городища, розташовані за декілька кілометрів за течією річки Случ .

У 2007 році до 750-річного ювілею міста з бюджету України було виділено 80 тисяч гривень на археологічні дослідження Північного городища, виконані в червні-листопаді цього року археологічною експедицією Інституту археології НАН України під керівництвом кандидата історичних наук Андрія Петраускаса. Було розкрито 100 м² поверхні Північного городища з боку в'їзду на дитинець (східна частина розкопу). В результаті дослідження були знайдені побутові речі, прикраси, предмети ремісничо-господарського призначення (фрагмент кресала, три скляні і один бронзовий браслети, залізна пряжка, точильний камінь тощо) та 82 індивідуальні знахідки — предмети військового обладунку давньоруських дружинників, серед яких: сім ножів (цілих і фрагментарних), п'ять наконечників стріл, фрагменти захисного обладунку (кольчужні кільця) тощо.

У жовтні 2017 року відбулася конференція «Возвягль — Звягель — Новоград-Волинський у часовому зрізі тисячоліть», присвячена 760-річчю з першої згадки про Возвягль.

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Література

 Звіздецький Б. А. Возвягль  // Енциклопедія історії України: У 10 т. : / Редкол .: В. А. Смолій (голова) та ін.; Інститут історії України НАН України. — К.: Наукова думка, 2003. — Т. 1 : А-В. — 688 с.: іл. — ISBN 966-00-0734-5.

 Зубрицька А. О., Коваль О. А., Петраускас А. В. Нові дослідження літопісного Возвягля та его округи. В кн .: Матеріальна та духовна культура Південної Русі. Матеріали МІЖНАРОДНОГО Польового археологічного семінару, присвячений 100-літтю від дня народження В. Й. Довженка (Чернігів — Шестовиця, 16 — 19 липня 2009 р.). Київ — Чернігів, 2012. С. 114—121.
 Смирнов, М. Монографії до історії Галицької Русі / М. Смирнов, М. Дашкевич, І. Шараневич, [передм. О. Барвінського]. — Тернопіль: З друкарні Іосифа Павловського, 1886. — 196 c. — (Руська історична бібліотека / під ред. О. Барвінського ; т. 5).
 Прищепа Богдан. Основні результати археологічних досліджень. Волинський міст: Епоха Київської Русі у 1991—2010 роках. Археологічні дослідження Львівського університету. 2012. Випуск 16. С. 162—182.

Посилання

 Літописний Возвягель

Городища України
Археологічні пам'ятки Житомирської області
Зниклі міста Київської Русі
Історія Житомирської області
Руські городища Житомирської області
Пам'ятки культурної спадщини України національного значення в Житомирській області
Пам'ятки археології України національного значення
Літописні топоніми Південної Русі


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Sygic becomes first ever GPS navigation app to work with Ford Motor Company
By Oliver Griffin - January 9, 2017
Sygic, the lucky duck, is now, officially, the first GPS app to partner with Ford. As of, well, now, Sygic's car navigation app is optimized to work seamlessly with Ford's SYNC 3 vehicle touchscreen.
The two companies joined forces to build an AppLink® capability between Sygic and SYNC that will allow users to project navigation apps directly from a smartphone to the SYNC 3 vehicle touchscreen. This new capability works to keep eyes on the road and hands on the wheel by projecting the navigation information onto the touchscreen and leveraging voice recognition commands.
Sygic CEO Michal Štencl said, "Sygic is committed to exploring the boundaries of navigation, a philosophy that has directly contributed to our enduring reputation as the leader in navigation for connected cars. We look forward to unveiling new cutting-edge premium features and further developments in our global partnership portfolio throughout 2017."
When a smartphone is paired to a Ford vehicle via USB cable, control of the Sygic app is removed from the smartphone. The app is automatically projected to the vehicle touchscreen and linked to voice controls, making navigation apps more convenient to manage. The technology aims to reduce a driver's urge to pick up and look at their mobile device.
According to a 2015 study by the Pew Research Center, two-thirds of Americans are now smartphone users. Of more than 1,600 smartphone users who participated in the Pew study, 67 percent said they use their smartphones at least occasionally for turn-by-turn navigation while driving. Thirty-one percent said they frequently use navigation apps via their smartphones.
Sygic is the first mobile navigation app creator to take advantage of Ford's AppLink capability to move mobile navigation from the phone screen to the in-vehicle touch screen. Available in more than 200 countries and about 40 languages, Sygic technology is optimized to work seamlessly with Ford SYNC 3 – giving drivers more choice in how they navigate. The Sygic Car Navigation app will launch on 2018 Ford vehicles.
"With most Americans now using a smartphone, and the majority of those using it for navigation, Ford is proud to introduce this new capability," said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services. "We expect this option for mobile navigation will help boost safety by keeping drivers' eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel."
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This third part to the "Looking to Jesus" series is based on a comment made in Part II by my sister in Christ mysterytopursue. In Part II, God had revealed to me that the Bible's primary utility is to show us who Jesus is and how He is the foundation for which all other Words of God are authenticated (1 Corinthians 3). Without Jesus, nothing that we do matters, for Jesus is the foundation, the "Chief Cornerstone" by which all ministries, movements, enlightenments, and revelations are built upon, and if He is the foundation, and it is God's will for these mysteries to be fulfilled, they will surely stand and transcend time, just like the Bible itself has.
Just one thing, though… I'm not sure it made it clear that God's Word is Jesus, not specifically the Bible. The Bible's just part of God's Word because the Hoy spirit inspired it.
I took a moment to think, pray, and listen for God to give me further revelation on this matter, because my intention is not to cause division among the saints. Rather, and I thank God for this medium to do so, I want to gain further understanding on matters that do cause division so that, if possible, we all may be on one accord. So here's what God said to me about the concept of God's Word being Jesus.
I must consider the fact that John 1:1 states that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Furthermore, John 1:14 states that, "…the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…." Now, I understand that Jesus is the Word which the author John is referencing, and therefore, the Word is Jesus. So, in essence, MTP is right, that the Word is Jesus, and as stated in Part II, the Bible is the direct reference to Jesus Himself, as He is prophecized about in the Old Testament, lives, dies, and is reborn in 4 books of the New Testament, and then written further about in the New Testament as the FOUNDATION by which I should model my life after.
BUT, the issue still remains, if Jesus is the Word, and the Bible is not, then how do I know that Jesus is the Word, if not for the words in the Bible that say that Jesus is the Word? If the Bible says that Jesus is the Word, but the Bible is not God's Word (God's spoken/written words to His people), then how can Jesus be the Word? I have to consider the fact that Jesus DID NOT WRITE anything in the Bible. I oftentimes dupe myself into believing that God and Jesus wrote actual words in the Bible, but the reality is that they did not write anything in the Bible. Yet, I still believe in what the Bible says, and I believe that Jesus is who the Bible says He is, even though He did not write anything in it. I believe that He told Nicodemus that "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." I believe that He told Peter that "…upon this rock, I shall build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it." I believe that Jesus told His disciples that "In my Father's House are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for you." I believe that He fed 5,000 men (not including women and children), that He walked on water, that He healed the sick and raised the dead, that He gave sight to the blind and talking to the mute and hearing to the deaf. I believe that He got on Calvary's cross and died for me, then rose again so that I may be able to receive the same Spirit that dwells in Him and perform miracles in my life in Jesus's name for God's glory.
But I would never, NEVER know these things about Him if I didn't have the Bible to teach those things to me, and if the Bible are not God's Words (divinely inspired by the same transcendent Spirit of God to be written by men), then what is the point of even believing in it? Yes, Jesus is the Word, but I cannot discount where I got that information from. Does this mean that the Bible is the ONLY Words that come from the mouth of God, not at all. For God speaks to us all the time, giving us different Words that inspire us to do amazing things. But I will always have to refer to the Old Landmark, Jesus Himself, and the way to Him is through the text that led me to Him in the first place, the Bible.
In sum, how do I know that Jesus is the Word? For the Bible tells me so.
I think this post finished off this subject really well! Great writing! Well done, Ed! 🙂 I look forward to having more discussions to understand things more deeply. In regards to the sentence, "But I would never, NEVER know these things about Him if I didn't have the Bible to teach those things to me…", I think you've pushed a bit too far, haha. I understand where you come from, though, but people that have never had contact with the Bible by reading or even hearing from it may also have revelations from God Himself through lots of ways, like prophesies, visions and dreams. Anyway, sorry about taking so long to read this. I've been a little distant from WordPress lately because of uni work. May God continue teaching you!
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This paper aims to evaluate the success of energy performance and thermal comfort of a passive house design in the UK climate. In order to analyze how passive housing guidelines (less than 15kWh/m2/yr for heating and 120kWh/m2/yr as primary energy) can be achieved, this paper uses Integrated Environment Solutions (IES) to develop the design strategies of a case study house and decide what the best passive approach to use. In this paper, it is described how the design is developed using dynamic simulations in different stages and for different purposes. Moreover, considering the energy options' potential inspite from the technical options available to the carbon savings to the environment impact, costs and payback periods, different renewable energy options are evaluated in order to make the design carbon neutral. It is concluded that achieving passive design standards not only provide energy and environmental benefits, but also improve the thermal comfort inside the building.