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HZDR Research Magazin discovered
Impressions of the European Forum for Science, Research and Innovation on June 25, 2019 (Photos: A. Wirsig)
Initiatives & Cooperation
HZDR: Partner at "Network Dresden - City of Science"
In 2006, the city of Dresden carried the title "City of Science", and founded the network Dresden - City of Science, which has been active ever since. One popular event supported by the network partners in Dresden is the Dresden Long Night of Sciences.
"Charter of Diversity"
HZDR is a member of the "Charter of Diversity", an initiative encouraging diversity in business companies and public institutions. It is supported by the German federal government, the chancellor of Germany being its patron.
Refurbished ROBL beamline inaugurated
News published by the HZDR on Nov 29, 2011
Here you find a picture gallery.
Francesco Sette, ESRF Director General, Roland Sauerbrey, Scientific Director of the HZDR, Jean Moulin, Chairman of the ESRF Council, and Thomas Roth, Division Head in the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, celebrate the inauguration of BM20.
Foto: ESRF / Claus Habfast
After an extensive upgrade, the Rossendorf Beamline (ROBL) at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility ESRF operated by the HZDR is now offering vastly improved experimental capabilities for material science and radiochemical research. On 28 November 2011, the upgraded beamline was inaugurated during a ceremony on the occasion of an ESRF Council meeting. This event was chaired by the ESRF Director General, Francesco Sette, the Chairman of the ESRF Council, Jean Moulin, Division Head Thomas Roth of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, and the Scientific Director of the HZDR, Roland Sauerbrey.
The beamline has been in operation since 1997, using the intense beams of X-rays from a bending magnet of the ESRF storage ring to study the surfaces of materials at the nano-scale and to investigate the behavior of radioactive isotopes, notably actinides, in the environment. Apart from HZDR researchers and their collaborators, scientists from across Europe use about one third of the unique capabilities offered by ROBL. "In recent months we have adjusted the beamline to the challenges of the next decade," says Andreas Scheinost, the Head of ROBL. All X-ray optical components were completely rebuilt and the equipment of the two end stations partially replaced and improved. In total, HZDR has invested some two million Euros in the upgrade.
Both ROBL end stations will benefit from the much shorter time needed for experiments and the possibility for more complex investigations. "We are now able to better analyse nanostructures, surfaces and interfaces, even buried ones, and to do this faster and more accurate. In addition, we can study dynamic processes, such as the creation of nanostructures, directly as they happen", says Carsten Bähtz, Head of materials research at ROBL. In radio chemistry, a wider range of samples can be studied with lower concentrations, which corresponds better to real environmental conditions. This is particularly important for determining the safety of future disposal of nuclear waste, to which scientists can make important contributions.

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Profile: Portland International Jetport
Portland International Jetport was a participant or observer in the following events:
(3:40 a.m.-4:00 a.m.) September 11, 2001: Newspaper Delivery Driver: Suspicious Middle Eastern Men Witnessed at Airport Later Used by Hijackers
Chris Lyons, a newspaper delivery driver, sees four or five Middle Eastern men near the entrance of Portland airport, from where alleged hijackers Mohamed Atta and Abdulaziz Alomari will later take a plane to Boston (see (6:00 a.m.) September 11, 2001). The men are speaking Arabic among themselves and hauling about ten suitcases into the airport. Lyons later says they "stuck out because usually no one is around at that hour." After 9/11, local police will say they don't think the men are connected to the attacks. However, Lyons is concerned that they might have been "support people," because, he says, "It's just too much of a coincidence that this group of businessmen was leaving Portland the morning of the terrorist attacks." [Portland Press Herald, 9/22/2001; Portland Press Herald, 10/21/2001]
Entity Tags: Chris Lyons, Portland International Jetport
5:33 a.m.-5:40 a.m. September 11, 2001: Two 9/11 Hijackers Drive to Airport in Portland, Maine
Abdulaziz Alomari (a passport stamp overlaps part of his face). [Source: FBI]Having spent the previous night at the Comfort Inn in Portland, Maine (see September 10, 2001), hijackers Mohamed Atta and Abdulaziz Alomari check out at 5:33 a.m. and drive their rented Nissan to the nearby Portland International Jetport Airport, entering its parking lot at 5:40 a.m. The FBI will later seize their car there. [Observer, 9/16/2001; Portland Press Herald, 10/5/2001; Federal Bureau of Investigation, 10/5/2001; Newsday, 4/17/2006] Their flight is due to take off for Boston at 6:00 a.m. (see (6:00 a.m.) September 11, 2001). The Boston Globe points out, "Any significant delay would foil [Atta's] big plans for the day." [Boston Globe, 9/16/2001] The 9/11 Commission later concludes: "The Portland detour almost prevented Atta and Omari from making Flight 11 out of Boston." [9/11 Commission, 6/16/2004]
Entity Tags: Abdulaziz Alomari, Portland International Jetport, Mohamed Atta
5:43 a.m. September 11, 2001: 9/11 Hijackers Check in at Portland Airport; Atta Becomes Angry with Ticket Agent
Michael Tuohey. [Source: CNN]9/11 hijackers Mohamed Atta and Abdulaziz Alomari check in at the US Airways counter at Portland International Jetport. [Portland Press Herald, 10/5/2001; Federal Bureau of Investigation, 10/5/2001] They are wearing ties and jackets. Atta checks in two bags, Alomari none. Atta is randomly selected for additional security scrutiny by the FAA's Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System (CAPPS) (see (6:20 a.m.-7:48 a.m.) September 11, 2001). However, the only consequence is that his checked bags will be held off the plane until it is confirmed that he has boarded. [9/11 Commission, 7/24/2004, pp. 1; 9/11 Commission, 8/26/2004, pp. 2; CNN, 3/3/2006] Noting that their flight is soon due to leave, the ticket agent who checks them in, Michael Tuohey, says, "You're cutting it close." [Portland Press Herald, 3/6/2005] Tuohey thinks the pair seems unusual. He notices they both have $2,500 first-class, one-way tickets. He later comments, "You don't see many of those." Atta looks "like a walking corpse. He looked so angry." In contrast, Tuohey will say, Alomari can barely speak English and has "a goofy smile, I can't believe he knew he was going to die that day." Tuohey will later recount, "I thought they looked like two Arab terrorists but then I berated myself for the stereotype and did nothing." [Philadelphia Daily News, 2/24/2005; Mirror, 9/11/2005; CNN, 3/3/2006] Atta becomes angry when Tuohey informs him he will have to check in again in Boston. He complains that he was assured he would have a "one-step check-in." [9/11 Commission, 8/26/2004, pp. 2; Associated Press, 3/7/2005] Tuohey will be recalled to work later in the day to speak to an FBI agent about his encounter with Atta and Alomari. He is shown video footage of them passing through the airport's security checkpoint upstairs (see (Between 5:45 a.m. and 5:53 a.m.) September 11, 2001). Although recognizing the two men, he notices that in the video they are no longer wearing the jackets and ties they'd had on when checking in just minutes before. He assumes they must have taken these off and tucked them into their carry-on baggage. He is also informed that the security camera behind his own desk, which should have captured the two hijackers, has in fact been out of order for some time. [Portland Press Herald, 3/6/2005; CNN, 3/3/2006]
Entity Tags: Federal Aviation Administration, Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System, Mohamed Atta, Portland International Jetport, Abdulaziz Alomari, Michael Tuohey
(Between 5:45 a.m. and 5:53 a.m.) September 11, 2001: Two Hijackers Caught on Video as They Board a Flight to Boston; Footage Shows Two Times
Abdulaziz Alomari, right, and Mohamed Atta, left (in dark shirt), passing through security in the Portland, Maine, airport. Note the different times on the two time stamps, one in the middle, one at the bottom. [Source: FBI]Minutes after arriving at the Portland airport, hijackers Mohamed Atta and Abdulaziz Alomari pass through the airport's single security checkpoint, on the way to boarding their 6 a.m. flight to Boston. The checkpoint has a surveillance camera pointing at it, which captures them as they go through. [Time, 9/24/2001; 9/11 Commission, 8/26/2004, pp. 2-3] Some reports say the pair passes through at 5:53 a.m. [Associated Press, 9/14/2001; New York Times, 9/14/2001; Washington Post, 9/14/2001] Other reports put it earlier, at 5:45 a.m. [Portland Press Herald, 10/5/2001; Federal Bureau of Investigation, 10/5/2001; 9/11 Commission, 8/26/2004, pp. 3] Strangely, when stills from the surveillance camera are later publicly released, they show two time stamps, one of 5:45 and another of 5:53. [Guardian, 9/21/2001; Federal Bureau of Investigation, 10/4/2001] When they'd checked in just minutes earlier, Atta and Alomari were observed wearing ties and jackets (see 5:43 a.m. September 11, 2001). But in the security video footage, they have just open-necked shirts, with no jackets or ties. [Philadelphia Daily News, 2/24/2005; Portland Press Herald, 3/6/2005; CNN, 3/3/2006]
Entity Tags: Portland International Jetport, Mohamed Atta, Abdulaziz Alomari


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Sebastian Vettel fumes over collision with Lewis Hamilton in Monza
The German trails Hamilton by 30 points in the championship race
Sebastian Vettel has accused Lewis Hamilton of being at fault for their collision in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.
Vettel is now a distant 30 points behind in the championship race after he finished only fourth and Hamilton claimed a brilliant win in Monza.
The flashpoint arrived after only four corners when Hamilton and Vettel tangled at the second chicane.
Hamilton took advantage of a slipstream off the back of Vettel's Ferrari to line up a move on his rival.
Vettel covered the inside, but Hamilton moved to his right to take the racing line, and he was ahead of the Ferrari car as they took the corner side-by-side.
Vettel appeared reluctant to give up the place, and the right-hand side of his Ferrari made contact with Hamilton's Mercedes. Vettel spun, dropped to last, and had to pit for a new front wing.
"That was silly," Vettel said over the radio. "Where did he [Hamilton] want to go?"
The stewards reviewed the incident, but took no action.
"I didn't want to try something silly so I left a gap, and Lewis saw a little space around the outside of me," Vettel said.
"But then he didn't leave any room. I had no other chance than to run into him and make contact.
"Unfortunately, I was the one that spun around, which was a bit ironic."
Hamilton's long-time rival Nico Rosberg, however, claimed on Sky Sports commentary that Vettel was "100 per cent at fault".
Later, Hamilton was asked for his response to Vettel's claim that the first-lap move was "silly".
"It worked," he replied. "It was a racing move and that is what we are supposed to do out there. We are supposed to be racing.
"I left him space and I was still on the track.
"When we went into turn four, I was a bit surprised that he chose the inside line and did not go for the outside.
"That was my opportunity and I had to make sure that I was far enough alongside him. We touched for a brief moment and my car was slightly damaged afterwards, but fortunately I was able to continue."
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Q: Number of days between past date and current date in Google spreadsheet I want to calculate the number of days passed between past date and a current date. My past date is in the format dd/mm/yyyy format. I have used below mentioned formulas but giving the proper output.
=DAYS360(A2,TODAY())
=MINUS(D2,TODAY())

In the above formula A2 = 4/12/2012 (dd/mm/yyyy) and I am not sure whether TODAY returns in dd/mm/yyyy format or not. I have tried using 123 button on the tool bar, but no luck.

A: Since this is the top Google answer for this, and it was way easier than I expected, here is the simple answer. Just subtract date1 from date2.
If this is your spreadsheet dates
     A            B
1 10/11/2017  12/1/2017

=(B1)-(A1)
results in 51, which is the number of days between a past date and a current date in Google spreadsheet
As long as it is a date format Google Sheets recognizes, you can directly subtract them and it will be correct.
To do it for a current date, just use the =TODAY() function.
=TODAY()-A1
While today works great, you can't use a date directly in the formula, you should referencing a cell that contains a date.
=(12/1/2017)-(10/1/2017) results in 0.0009915716411, not 61.

A: The following seemed to work well for me:
=DATEDIF(B2, Today(), "D")

A: DAYS360 does not calculate what you want, i.e. the number of days passed between the two dates – see the end of this post for details.
MINUS() should work fine, just not how you tried but the other way round:
=MINUS(TODAY(),D2)

You may also use simple subtraction (-):
=TODAY()-D2

I made an updated copy of @DrCord's sample spreadsheet to illustrate this.

Are you SURE you want DAYS360? That is a specialized function used in the
financial sector to simplify calculations for bonds. It assumes a 360 day
year, with 12 months of 30 days each. If you really want actual days, you'll
lose 6 days each year.
[source]

A: I used your idea, and found the difference and then just divided by 365 days.  Worked a treat.
=MINUS(F2,TODAY())/365

Then I shifted my cell properties to not display decimals.

A: If you are using the two formulas at the same time, it will not work...
Here is a simple spreadsheet with it working:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiOy0YDBXjt4dDJSQWg1Qlp6TEw5SzNqZENGOWgwbGc
If you are still getting problems I would need to know what type of erroneous result you are getting.
Today() returns a numeric integer value: Returns the current computer system date. The value is updated when your document recalculates. TODAY is a function without arguments.

A: The following worked for me. Kindly note that TODAY() must NOT be the first argument in the function otherwise it will not work.
=DATEDIF( W2, TODAY(), "d")

A: *

*Today() does return value in DATE format.

*Select your "Days left field" and paste this formula in the field
=DAYS360(today(),C2)

*Go to Format > Number > More formats >Custom number format and select the number with no decimal numbers.
I tested, it works, at least in new version of Sheets, March 2015.

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A dip into darkness: Video games to play this Halloween
By Boniface Mithika | 2 months ago
This is the time of the year to dip into the darkness. [Courtesy]
It is October 31 and you know what day it is. Yes, it is Halloween. This is the time of the year to dip into the darkness.
This season is synonymous with scary movies, spooky TV shows, and ghost stories. But there's one medium that offers arguably the best spooky experience of all, one that allows you to both consume the story as it unfolds and become immersed in it at the same time.
We're speaking, of course, about video games. And we've put together the scariest titles of all time which will terrify you. Whether you are into jump scares, psychological torture, or a blood-soaked battle for survival, we got you.
Get your spook on; unleash the demons in you and enjoy.
Alien Isolation
This survival horror game brings out the real meaning of fear. Set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger you play as Amanda, who enters a desperate battle for survival, on a mission to unravel the truth behind her mother's disappearance.
As Amanda, you will navigate through an increasingly volatile world as you find yourself confronted on all sides by a panicked, desperate population and an unpredictable, ruthless Alien.
Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed, but to simply stay alive. In order to find the truth about her mother, Amanda is forced to confront the same terrifying thing that separated them.
Scary video games to play over Halloween. [Courtesy]
This survival horror game is a brutal experience. Everything is terrifying and you rarely have enough bullets to feel anywhere close to safe. You play as a police detective trapped inside the mind of a killer, travelling through twisted environments and fighting horrendous enemies all based on the killer's memories and emotions.
The single-player story is arranged in chapters, which players complete in order to progress. The game is played from a third-person perspective in which scavenging for supplies and learning when to fight or run are key factors in surviving the dangers of the game.
In this 2008 survival horror game, you get into it, not as a warrior or a soldier. You are an engineer on a spacecraft that has been overrun by monsters called Necromorphs. You are the last line of defence for the remaining living crew and you have to fight the monsters that appear from vents or awaken from corpses scattered throughout the ship. You can access multiple weapons to combat the Necromorphs, which can only be killed by severing their limbs.
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This is a 2005 survival horror third-person shooter following Leon S Kennedy; a rookie police officer who is now a full-blown government agent. He is tasked with saving the President's daughter, Ashley, who was kidnapped by a creepy cult that injects people with a virus that turns them into violent murderous beings. Leon battles horrific new creatures infested by a new threat called Las Plagas and faces off against an aggressive group of enemies including mind-controlled villagers that are tied to Los Illuminados, the mysterious cult which is behind the abduction.
In this survival horror game, you assume the role of an investigative journalist who navigates in a dilapidated psychiatric hospital that is overrun by homicidal patients. In order to survive, you must either run or hide from enemies. Combat is not possible and attempts to confront an enemy will result in death. Armed with only a camcorder, all you can do is hide in lockers and under beds. However, enemies will look for you in these areas, so care must be taken.
This season is synonymous with scary movies, spooky TV shows, and ghost stories. [Courtesy]
Silent Hill is one of truly scary gaming franchises. The survival horror game follows Harry Mason, a young man searching for his daughter while struggling to exist in a place between reality and hell in a town with gruesome, dark secrets. You get to follow a trail of blood and mutilation to snatch a loved one from the clutches of demonic power. You get to enter an alternative dimension where death is no escape. The game uses a third-person view, with the camera occasionally switching to other angles for dramatic effect, in pre-scripted areas as you confront monsters in each area with both melee weapons and firearms.
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Jonathan Bendorf Makes NCAA DI Commitment to Mercyhurst University!
December 5, 2018 asmith
Your Aberdeen Wings, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are pleased to announce that Forward Jonathan Bendorf has made his NCAA DI Commitment to Mercyhurst University! Jonathan is a 6' 190lb left handed forward from Yardville, NJ. He is currently in his 2nd season with the Wings after coming over from the Philadelphia Rebels early last season. Bendorf played in 68 games in the NAHL last season where he totaled 58 points, 24 goals & 34 assists. So far this season Jonathan has played in 23 games for the Wings and is the team leader in points with 30, 10 goals & 20 assists. Jonathan also serves as one of the teams assistant captains. During the 2014-2015 Season Jonathan earned USPHL Honors while playing for Team Comcast 16U. He was named Forward of the Year, Most Assists (45) & Most Points (75). Last season Jonathan earned both the NAHL Central Division Community Service Award & the NAHL Community Service Award for his work off the ice in the Aberdeen community.
"Jon is a high character athlete that possesses the ability to change the complexion of a game. His leadership value has been outstanding and these qualities will translate very well at the next level." Wings Head Coach Scott Langer
Jonathan will join the Lakers next season. Mercyhurst University is a member of the Atlantic Hockey Conference and is located in Erie Pennsylvania. The Lakers have a current record on 7-7-2 with a conference record on 5-4-1.
"I would like to thank my family, The Odde Family, Coach Langer, Coach Hill Coach Bohn all my teammates, my billet family and the Wings community for everything they've done for me! It is an honor to be playing hockey at a great school like Mercyhurst! I'm very much looking forward to the next 4 years. And… Now, my only focus is making a deep playoff run with the Wings!" Wings Forward Jonathan Bendorf
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Q: What is an AST transformation? What is an AST transformation in general? I came across these words when reading Groovy blog's. But what it is in general?

A: In addition to what have been mentioned already, you might also be interested in a broader and more fundamental concept of Term rewriting.

A: The simple answer is any function that converts one AST, into another AST.
A more sophisticated view can be found in my SO answer on Model-driven development: What is a transform?

A: AST means Abstract Syntax Tree, which is basically an abstract representation of code / any syntactic structure. A transformation is an action modifying this tree (i.e. transforming the existing AST to a new AST). For more information have a look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_syntax_tree

A: AST is a tree representation of the abstract syntactic structure of source code written in a programming language.
When there is a need to transform code changing it parts usually transformer operates with tree representation of source code to find the node which requires changes using Visitor Pattern and to apply this changes.
For example putout code transformer for JavaScript supports direct manipulation with AST tree this way:
const putout = require('putout');

const removeDebugger = {
    report: () => 'debugger should not be used',
    fix: (path) => {
        path.remove();
    },
    traverse: ({push}) = ({
        'DebuggerStatement': (path) => {
            push(path);
        }
    }),
};

putout('const a = 5; debugger', {
    fix: true,
    plugins: [
        ['remove-debugger', removeDebugger]
    ]
});
// returns
({
    code: 'const a = 5;',
    places: [],
});

Anyways there is much simpler way to manipulate with AST used in @putout/plugin-remove-debugger:
const removeDebugger = {
    report: () => 'debugger should not be used',
    replace: () = ({
        'debugger': ''
    }),
};

In this example one expression replaced with another using templates language of @putout/engine-runner that helps to write simple code transformation without touching AST at all.
Worth mention that inside of replace transformation anyways used AST because it's the most powerful way of manipulation with source code.


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Online Engineering Programs > Degree Types > Online Master's Degrees in Engineering > Master of Engineering (ME, MEng) Degree Programs
In contrast to the limited distinction between bachelor's degree types, there are some definable, if minor, differences between a master of engineering degree (ME/MEng) and a master of science in engineering (MS/MSE) degree. Namely, the research-heavy MS degree may be preferred for those engineers who plan on continuing their academic career and earning a PhD, while the MEng degree is more practice-based, ideal for those preparing for work in the private sector versus research or academia.
In staying with these differences, an MEng degree often requires a practical graduate project, which can be presented to prospective employers, while an MS degree may have a more theoretical, research-based capstone project. Finally, the MEng is a terminal degree, while the MS may be used as a stepping stone to a PhD.
There are various types of MEng degrees that one can pursue online, such as those in bioengineering, automotive engineering, civil engineering, and computer engineering. Students can often complete a full-time online master of engineering degree in one to two years.
In this article, we take a look at the various types of master of engineering degrees available, as well as the best online programs offered in the field. Please note that there are very few distance-based graduate degrees available in some subfields (e.g., aerospace engineering, chemical engineering).
Online MEng Degree in Automotive Engineering
Automotive engineering is a highly technical and lucrative field for engineering aspirants. It combines expertise in mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. Experts in automotive engineering bring about innovation in various areas that affect society and the world at large.
The University of Michigan offers an online MEng in automotive engineering. The program prepares students to become innovators and solve global problems with their skills. Notably, the program's faculty includes international experts in the field.
Admission requirements for the program include a bachelor's degree in engineering or related science; undergraduate coursework in at least three of the core areas of automotive engineering; the equivalent of 18 months of full-time industrial engineering experience; at least two years of college-level engineering, mathematics, and science instruction; a statement of purpose; a personal statement; two letters of recommendation; GRE scores; and English language proficiency for international students.
The courses in this 30-credit program include internal combustion engines, dynamics and control of automatic transmissions, modeling analysis and control of hybrid electric vehicles, modeling analysis of vehicle systems, vehicle dynamics, and automotive body structures. Along with the fundamentals of engineering, students also learn about product development, teamwork, and collaboration.
Estimated Tuition: $1,507 per credit-hour
Expected Time to Completion: 12 to 30 months
Online MEng Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering
Biomedical engineering is also known as bioengineering. One of the STEM fields, it combines principles from various disciplines such as biology, engineering, medicine, and healthcare.
Colorado State University offers an online master of engineering program (MEng) with a specialization in biomedical engineering. The program can be completed online.
Major admission requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; a grade point average of at least 3.0; proof of completion of calculus I, II, and III; at least one semester of life science; three professional recommendations; a current resume; a statement of purpose; official transcripts of all collegiate work; and a completed online application.
The program consists of 30 credit-hours. Some of the course topics include bioengineering, quantitative systems physiology, biological physics, materials engineering, biomedical signal and image processing, and cardiovascular biomechanics.
Through the program, students develop skills in mechanical design, data analysis, and learn about bio-materials. Graduates can take up a wide variety of roles in biomedicine, including biomedical electronics technician, biomedical engineer, biomedical engineering director, biomedical engineering technician, biomedical manager, biomedical technician, and clinical engineer.
Estimated Tuition: $964 per credit-hour
The University of Illinois also offers an online master of engineering in bioengineering program.
The admission requirements include a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, a grade point average of at least 3.0, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a current resume, a personal statement, GRE scores (optional), and TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students.
The program consists of 32 credit-hours. The coursework explores topics such as managing business operations, cellular bioengineering, linear algebra for biomedical data science, bioenergetics, introductory biomechanics, and biomedical instrumentation. At the end of the program, students will have developed technical skills that they can apply to real-world projects. They will also be trained to think creatively on a multi-system level.
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Online MEng Degree in Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is concerned with the construction, maintenance, and design of public works such as bridges, roads, canals, airports, dams, sewerage systems, structural components of buildings, railways, and pipelines.
The University of Idaho offers an online master of engineering in civil engineering degree program. The program provides students with many practical opportunities to design and supervise the construction of different structural systems. Major areas of focus in the program include environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and materials engineering; water resources; hydrology; hydraulics; and ecohydraulics.
In order to get accepted into the program, students must have a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited institution, and applicants not holding BS degrees in civil engineering are required to show evidence of completing the following undergraduate coursework: mathematics through differential equations and one semester each of chemistry, calculus-based physics, and engineering statics. A thesis is not required, but MEng degree candidates are required to demonstrate the ability to write a technical paper or report.
The 33-credit program includes courses such as civil engineering analysis and design, hydraulics, the fundamentals of hydrologic engineering, the fundamentals of environmental engineering, properties of construction materials, the fundamentals of geotechnical engineering, and the fundamentals of transportation engineering.
Students learn how to design and build bridges, highways, dams, structures, and foundations for buildings, airports, and other constructed facilities. They also learn how to develop smart solutions for preventing landslides on mountain roadways, managing traffic, and managing the quantity and quality of water in streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
At the end of the program, graduates can take up roles such as architectural and engineering manager, transportation engineer, civil engineer, environmental engineer, and water/wastewater engineer.
Location: Moscow, Idaho
Expected Time to Completion: 48 months
Estimated Tuition: $14,556 per semester
Colorado State University offers an online master of engineering program (MEng) with a specialization in civil engineering. A leader in issues related to water resources, CSU offers a master's in civil engineering with an emphasis on water management and engineering. Additionally, the program's faculty have a wealth of knowledge in hydrology, infrastructure and utility management, water resources, and environmental statistics.
Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering, a 3.0 undergraduate GPA with a degree from a regionally accredited institution, three letters of recommendation, a current resume, a statement of purpose, and a completed online application. GRE scores are not required.
Comprising 30 credit-hours, courses in this program include irrigation systems design, irrigation water management, physical hydrology, advanced biological wastewater processing, water resources planning and management, drainage and wetland engineering, and civil engineering project management.
The program teaches students how to tackle issues related to infrastructure, conservation of water, and also how to use engineering and technology to create sustainable infrastructure. The program's curriculum is current and touches upon issues that the world is currently facing.
On successful completion of the program, students can work in water resources engineering, systems analysis and optimization, hydrology, hydraulics, and civil engineering infrastructure.
Online MEng Degree in Computer Engineering
Computer engineering integrates electronic engineering and computer science in order to develop computer software and hardware.
Iowa State University offers an online master of engineering (MEng) degree in computer engineering. This is a fully online program designed specially for working professionals, with courses being streamed live and on-demand.
Admission requirements for the program include a bachelor's degree in computer engineering (or a related degree) with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. Those who do not have a GPA of 3.0 (or less than two years of work experience) must also submit GRE scores.
The program is made up of 30 credit-hours. It consists of courses such as advanced protocols and network security, distributed systems and middleware, information warfare, cryptography, steganography and digital image forensics, and computational perception.
Students gain an understanding of the fundamentals of distributed computing, software agents, web-based systems, and distributed object-based systems. They also learn about the basic concepts of secure communication, legal and ethical issues in computer security, and human-computer interaction systems. At the end of the program, graduates can take up a number of roles in the highly lucrative field of computer engineering.
Location: Ames, Iowa
The Texas A&M University College of Engineering offers an online master of engineering in computer engineering degree. Students opting for this degree will receive the same credits as well as quality of education as their on-campus counterparts.
The program's admission requirements include a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a closely related field; official transcripts; letters of recommendation; qualifying professional and/or academic experience and performance; and a statement of purpose essay, among other degree requirements.
Comprising 30 credit-hours, the curriculum includes courses such as electric power systems analysis methods, applied convex optimization, advanced analog circuit design techniques, an introduction to probabilistic graphical models, information theory, and robust and optimal control.
This program is designed to provide students with the depth and breadth necessary for the practice of engineering at an advanced level.
The University of Idaho offers an online master of engineering in computer engineering program. The program helps students explore concepts in computer science and electrical engineering, while also focusing on programming, applications, and architecture.
Program applicants must have a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a closely related subject from an accredited university and an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The school requires GRE scores for students with a bachelor's degree from an unaccredited institution or from a non-engineering school, as well as TOEFL scores for international students.
This non-thesis degree is made up of 30 credit-hours and includes courses such as advanced computer architecture, digital filtering, computer engineering design, coding theory, and distributed processing and control networks.
Through the coursework, students develop the ability to communicate in a professional manner, gain in-depth subject matter knowledge, and learn how to manage an engineering project from scratch—right from conceptualization and design to production and the analysis of results.
On successful completion of the program, students are prepared to take up roles such as architectural and engineering manager, computer systems engineer, computer network architect, computer network architect, engineering teacher, and mechatronics engineer.
Online MEng Degree in Engineering Management
Engineering management is a combination of two dynamic fields: the technological and problem-solving principles of engineering and the organizational methods of management. The ultimate goal of this field is to equip students with capabilities to improve the performance of enterprises driven by engineering.
Arizona State University offers an online master of engineering in engineering management program. The program helps students develop technical know how and lead diverse projects and teams.
Admission requirements for the program include a bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; a minimum grade point average of 3.0; a completed graduate admission application; official transcripts; and proof of English language proficiency for non-native students.
This 30-credit program includes instruction in financial engineering, engineering administration, strategic technology management, risk management, an introduction to systems engineering, and project management.
The program trains students to apply their technical skills and solve management-related problems, develop leadership skills, and work effectively in a team.
Graduates of the program are well-equipped to take up roles such as architectural manager, engineering educator, systems and software manager, engineering administrator, and strategic technology developer.
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Oregon State University offers an online master of engineering in engineering management program. This 100 percent online program is ideal for working professionals in technology, engineering, science, and mathematics. The online students will receive the same diploma as on-campus students.
The admission requirements for the program include a bachelor's degree in any of the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering or mathematics); undergraduate transcripts from all institutions attended; and GRE scores (unless the student has an undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited program in the United States).
Made up of 45 credit-hours, the curriculum includes courses such as an introduction to management for engineers and scientists, project management in engineering, operations management, advanced engineering economic analysis, the management of information systems, and systems engineering.
The program helps students to kickstart their career in technical management, project leadership, or organizational leadership. The skills gained in the program can be applied to various areas such as architecture, manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, scientific research, and electromedical and control instruments manufacturing.
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Online MEng Degree in Energy Systems Engineering
Energy systems engineering is an emerging engineering discipline. Also known as energy engineering, this broad field deals with energy services, energy efficiency, facility management, environmental compliance, plant engineering, and alternative energy technologies.
The University of Maryland offers an online master of engineering program in energy systems engineering. This program can be completed entirely online. The program has been designed to help engineering professionals to make a positive difference in industrial and business fields.
Admission requirements for this degree include a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental, mechanical, or chemical and biomolecular engineering from an accredited institution; a grade point average of 3.0 or better; completion of calculus I, II, and III, as well as differential equations; thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer; three letters of recommendation; and official transcripts. GRE test scores are recommended but not required, while English proficiency scores are for international applicants only.
The curriculum is made up of 30 credit-hours. It includes the following courses: wind energy engineering, energy systems analysis, advanced energy audit and conservation, energy systems management, solar thermal energy systems, thermal systems design analysis, and energy conversion.
The program provides students with a wide range of skills. They learn the bargains involved when using thermal systems, the use of software for system simulation, and current and future trends in energy resources and technologies. Additionally, they become adept at conducting energy audits or analysis, for both commercial and residential facilities.
Location: College Park, Maryland
Iowa State University offers a fully online master of engineering in energy systems engineering program. This program can be completed entirely online.
Program requirements include a bachelor of science degree in engineering (a non-engineering BS degree will also be accepted, provided the candidate has completed qualifying coursework); 16 semester-credits in physics, chemistry, and engineering sciences; a statement of purpose; letters of recommendation; a current resume; GRE scores (can be waived); and TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students.
The courses in the 30-credit program include systems engineering analysis and design, advanced topics in systems engineering, energy engineering economics and policy, systems engineering and project management, and strategic management of innovation.
The program helps students develop skills and knowledge specific for evaluation, energy system design, construction, and management.
Online MEng Degree in Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering deals with optimizing systems, be it environmental or industrial. It does so by harnessing manpower, equipment, engineering knowledge, materials, and energy resources.
Clemson University offers an online master of engineering in industrial engineering. Professionals wishing to pursue a degree in supply chain management and logistics can find this program ideal.
Admission requirements for the program include a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, a minimum of three years of work experience, letters of recommendation, a mathematical background, official TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students, and official transcripts.
The program consists of 30 credit-hours. Courses include the foundations of supply chain and logistics, the foundations of quality, descriptive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and supply chain and logistics modeling.
Students learn how to optimize and improve the supply chain and can pursue opportunities in manufacturing, banking, distribution, healthcare, and tourism.
Location: Clemson, South Carolina
Iowa State University offers an online master of engineering in industrial engineering program. The program can be completed online and focuses on topics such as operations research, engineering management, manufacturing processes, enterprise computing, and human factors. Students in this program interact with faculty members through the web and have 24/7 access to assignments, lectures, email, and online class discussions.
Some of the major admission requirements for the program are as follows: a bachelor of science in industrial engineering (or a related subject from a university, college, or technical school), GRE scores, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts from every academic institution attended, a current resume, and TOEFL or IELTS test scores for non-native students.
Lectures in this 30-credit program can be viewed online or downloaded for viewing at another time. The curriculum explores topics such as wind energy manufacturing, network analysis, production scheduling, inventory control and production planning, and design and analysis of allocation mechanisms.
Through the program, students can upgrade their industrial engineering skills and take them to the next level. On completion of the program, they are well-equipped to take up roles in industrial engineering.
Online MEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering
One of the broadest disciplines in engineering, mechanical engineering applies engineering mathematics, engineering physics, and material science principles to analyze, design, and maintain mechanical systems.
Old Dominion University offers an online master of engineering degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on design and manufacturing. All courses in this program are offered online. The program offers students the opportunity to learn about the lucrative fields of manufacturing technology and computer-aided design. Graduates of the program can work in teaching, consulting, research, and development.
In order to get accepted into the program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, or a related field; an overall grade point average of at least 3.0; and GRE scores (can be waived). For those applicants with non-engineering degrees (or with engineering degrees other than mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or engineering mechanics), successful completion of remedial graduate coursework may be required as a condition of admission.
The courses included in this 30-credit-hour program are as follows: mechanical engineering power systems theory and design, energy conversion, modern engineering materials, mechanisms analysis and design, motorsports vehicle dynamics, high performance piston engines, and nuclear engineering.
In the program, students are prepared for rewarding careers in technology-focused industries, consulting companies, research firms, and government organizations.
At the end of the program, graduates can pursue opportunities in industries such as electronics, manufacturing, construction, government agencies, energy, and research organizations.
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Texas A&M University also offers an online master of engineering in mechanical engineering program. Each course in the program provides students with the same credit that is provided on campus.
Admission requirements for the program include a bachelor of science degree in engineering, a statement of purpose, unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and official TOEFL or IELTS test scores for international students, among others.
This is a 30 credit-hour program. Courses include the mechanics of robot manipulators, engineering dynamics, advanced engineering thermodynamics, mechanical vibrations, fluid mechanics, mechanical behavior of materials, and control system design.
Students learn how to identify and solve engineering problems, communicate clearly and use modern engineering skills and techniques.
Estimated Tuition: $1,163.15 per credit hour
Online Master's Degrees in Engineering
Online Dual MBA/MSE Programs (MS in Engineering)
Upon completing a dual MBA and engineering degree program, students will hold master's degrees in two of the most coveted fields. They may be eligible to take up leadership roles such as vice president of engineering, chief technical officer, and chief operating officer.
Online Master's Degree Programs in Operations Management
Operations management is an important cog in any business wheel. This role ensures that all products and services are produced and delivered on time; there is minimum wastage of resources; and quality is maintained across all units.
Online Master's Degrees in Data Science
A master's degree in data science trains students to expertly analyze data, as well as in other important disciplines such as machine learning, programming, database management, and data visualization. This degree is ideal for aspiring data scientists, data analysts, and pricing analysts.
Online Master's Degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE) – MSEE, MSE
Electrical engineering is a field where professionals research, develop, and design various electrical components and systems. An online master's degree can be valuable to students who wish to take up advanced positions in their career.
Online Master's in Business Data Analytics
Businesses today have large amounts of data at their disposal, thanks to the increasing dependence on technology. The job of a data analyst is to dissect the information available, derive meaningful conclusions, and finally, help make sound business decisions. A master's degree in business data analytics helps students get on the fast track to a successful career as an analyst.


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In an ever increasing troubled world all of us need assurance that we are safe. Paul the Apostle was in a great conflict in spiritual warfare to be able to see the believers in person so as to teach them the truths that he knew would bring them all together in love and to a place of full assurance in God.
Basically this full assurance or unshakable place we live in is determined by how we view Christ Jesus.
Paul had previously stated what the proper view of Christ should be.
This is mystery kept secret until Paul. This is the one thing that brings complete and full assurance- Christ in us—not Christ up there–not Christ next to you –BUT–CHRIST IN YOU.
When Paul says that Christ is in us….he does not mean for us to imagine that we are two people separated within this body. He preached perfect union with Christ. The mystery is –if you are willing to receive it – that you are Christ and Christ is you! You are one.
This is where the assurance comes from.
There is no more striving to gain someone you already are one with.
There is no more striving to touch not, taste not, wear not….so as to try to make Christ come nearer to you…He and you are one person!
He is complete…you are complete.
He is in you to be you–your new self.
The more we see this the more assurance we have.
But when we see Christ up there in heaven, or outside of who we are –we lose all assurance and MUST TRY HARD to get Christ to come to us by what we do and don't do each day.
Paul went around teaching–Don't try beloved–REST!!
He battled and warred that he might get this message through to those who had come to believe in Jesus.
Today–most Christians look to a Jesus who is up in the sky somewhere. This is not the gospel.
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Matt Hancock has a plan to curb social media use. It's a bad plan
The government's latest grand plan to preserve young minds will have a hard time being grounded in science
Matt Hancock wants to launch guidelines for teenagers' use of social media – but nobody is sure about what they should be.
Hancock, the recently-installed health secretary, has asked the chief medical officer, Sally Davies, to draw up guidelines about how young people should be using social media, saying that this was so "individuals schools or parents don't have to decide."
He said these guidelines are necessary in light of of growing evidence of a link between social media and anxiety, sleep disorders, and increasing rates of mental illness in young people. Some social media companies – including Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram – have even launched their own tools letting individuals check how much time they've spent on their site per day.
But some of the scholars who have pioneered research into social media usage aren't convinced. A group over 100 researchers – working in technology, psychology and other fields – recently signed an open letter to the American Pediatricians Association, stating that "the public discourse around the effects of screen time and technology use are being marred by the use of emotionally evocative language, scaremongering, and a general lack of solid, open and reproducible evidence". Among the document's signatories was Peter Etchells, who is an expert in video games and 'screen time' at Bath Spa University.
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"There's very little good evidence to draw firm conclusions from," he says. "The best evidence we currently have suggests that, in terms of wellbeing, some time on screens is better than none at all."
"There probably is no such thing as screen time," says Andrew Przybylski, a researcher looking at videos games and the Internet at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII). "Worrying about it as we do probably distracts us from the important science which needs to be done."
Przybylski published a paper in 2017 which surveyed 20,000 children on technology usage. It found that moderate amounts of screen-time – more than the American Association of Pediatrics' recommended limits – was actually linked to higher levels of positive well-being for young people, a phenomenon they christened the "Goldilocks effect". Amy Orben, a researcher at OII who works with Przybylski, said, "As scientists, we're pushing for a more nuanced view because we don't want people to think that simply decreasing a child's time with technology will increase their wellbeing."
Even if the Conservatives were able to come up with guidelines on social media usage for young people, such rules have been proven to be difficult to enforce. Previous attempts at social media bans in other countries were rolled back in the face of their ineffectiveness. In 2016, the South Korean government trialled a "Cinderella" law, which banned children under the age of 16 from playing video games between midnight and 6 am. Yet, follow-up research indicated that children found ways around it (such as borrowing other people's details) and that the overall effect on children's sleep was negligible.
Young people, particularly the generation that has grown up with smartphones as an integral part of who they are, increasingly live parts of their lives online. Each platform often has different uses, and people behave in different manners on them – as Dr.Przybylski points out, 15 minutes on Discord is different from 15 minutes scrolling through political arguments on Twitter, which is different from 15 minutes talking to your friends on Facebook. For many young people, social media is just another kind of socialising, and imposing a ban on how long they can do that for may be ineffective – and not conducive to well-being in the long run.
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Etchells, much like other researchers in the field, underlines the importance of communication. "Rather than a heavy-handed conversation with hard time limits, like 'no more than one hour on social media', it should be on encouraging healthy conversations between caregivers and young people."
Guidelines might not be completely ineffective in the future - but it seems that the current state of research isn't robust enough to base any policy changes on. In order to have a conclusive body of evidence Przybylski suggests that scientists should be able to study the effects of social media using the troves of data that large companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Google collect.
Social media use guidelines may be well intentioned, but without any evidence to back them up, they probably won't work. "With any societal changes come huge concerns," says Orben. "We've had that for bicycles, video games, for romance novels. The question is, in 20 years, will we still be thinking about this problem, or will we have moved onto the next one?"
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GEND6034
Going Public: Sex, Sexuality and Feminism
A graduate course offered by the School of Sociology.
Code GEND6034
Offered by School of Sociology
Course subject Gender Studies
Areas of interest Gender Studies
Going Public: Sex, Sexuality and Feminism (GEND6034)
From the Stonewall Riots to SlutWalk, this course examines how and why sex and sexual imagery has come to occupy a central role in contemporary Western culture. It traces the development of discourses around sex, sexuality and feminism in order to establish a "sex critical" way of analysing cultural phenomena, especially complex issues of gender and identity. What are the effects of sexual imagery in mainstream culture? Is sex empowering or disempowering? What do feminist and queer writers think about the current condition? This course explores the "sexualisation" of contemporary life starting with the second wave feminist and gay liberation movements of the 1970s onwards. It considers the impact of these early movements on subsequent feminist and queer perspectives and follows their continuing legacies and debates. Some of the topics the course covers include post-feminism, the pornography debates, the rise of raunch culture, issues surrounding consent and sex work, the impact of HIV/AIDS, the emergence of queer and trans identity politics, and the multi-dimensional linkages between race, sex, gender, sexuality and pleasure.
analyse feminist and queer discourses that inform current representations of public sex and sexual practices;
develop specific research skills through case studies using Gender Studies concepts, themes, and theoretical tools;
develop advanced critical skills of argumentation, exposition, and reflection through sustained written and oral practices; and
critically reflect on your learning and research in relation to topics relevant to this course.
Essay 1, 2500 words (45) [LO 1,2,3,4]
Tutorial preparation and participation, 4-5 hours/week (10) [LO 1,3,4]
a) 35 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 18 hours of lectures and 11 hours of tutorials and 6 hours of film screenings.
You are not able to enrol in this course if you have previously completed GEND2034.


Welcome to our School of Hospitality and Tourism at Bahra University. For years, we have had the opportunity of educating students at the Undergraduate and Post – Graduate levels to become industry professionals with exciting careers in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries. We believe in a very personalized approach to education. Our faculty meets with each student continuously to review his or her professional, academic and personal development. Each student has the opportunity to participate in numerous Extra-curricular and Student group activities in -the University. Located in the foremost hospitality center in Himachal Pradesh, each year, we receive numerous career track job opportunities for our students. We are privileged to possess an outstanding teaching faculty and facilities. This combination of location, faculty and facilities has drawn students from different states to learn about hospitality at Bahra University. Since its founding, the School has produced many Masters and Graduates in management positions in the hospitality industry.


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How Hoarding Works
by Ed Grabianowski
Myths About Hoarding
The more we learn about hoarding disorder, the more we realize there is still much to learn about the disease. Marcus Hessenberg/BarcroftImages/Barcroft Media via Getty Images
As we learn more about compulsive hoarding, we're finding out some of what we thought we knew isn't true. Here are some common myths about hoarding.
Hoarding only affects older people. Studies have found that hoarding symptoms begin showing up as early as adolescence [source: Ayers]. It's a progressive disease that grows worse over the years, and only the most severe cases tend to get publicized, so the hoarders we most often encounter are older. Recognizing the signs earlier in life could prevent them from getting out of control.
Hoarders are just lazy. Hoarding is a serious mental illness that drives people to illogical extremes of acquisition and keeping items. It isn't a simple matter of being too lazy to clean up.
Hoarding is a recent phenomenon. Although TV shows have brought hoarding into the public eye and given it a much higher profile in the last 10 years or so, there are historic reports of hoarding going back centuries. "Dante's Inferno" describes a circle of hell just for hoarders, while the protagonist of the George Eliot novel "Silas Marner," published in 1861, is in many ways a hoarder, along with the character Plyushkin in the 1842 novel "Dead Souls" by Nikolai Gogol. Sigmund Freud and other early 20th century psychologists discussed hoarding behaviors (although they were way off the mark when they tried to explain it) [sources: Arkowitz and Lilienfeld, Herring].
Hoarders have experienced poverty or deprivation in their past. One of the ways people have tried to explain hoarding behavior is suggesting that it's a response to a period of poverty or lack of material things in their past, such as living through the Great Depression. Research has found that no such connection exists [source: Frost and Gross]. However, there is a connection between hoarding behaviors and past trauma, such as excessive discipline as a child. This suggests that compulsive hoarding may be a form of post-traumatic stress disorder [source: Samuels].
Hoarding is just a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Although the seemingly illogical behavior of compulsive hoarding might look similar to some of the behaviors associated with people who suffer from OCD, recent studies have found that it is a distinct disease, not simply a symptom of another disease. For instance, hoarders don't experience the "intrusive thoughts" that plague OCD sufferers. However, the issue is complicated by the fact that hoarders often have OCD, as well as other mental health problems such as anxiety and depression [source: Duenwald].
Hoarding can be cured simply by just throwing away all the junk and cleaning the house. There are times when, for health, safety or even legal reasons, an emergency cleanout of a hoarder's home might be unavoidable. A cleanout will not change the underlying mental health problem, however. We asked Lisa Hale, founding director of the Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment and an adjunct associate professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City about ways to deal with a family member's hoarding. "A cleanout or move to a new environment does not resolve the behavior without treatment," she says in an email. "The statistics literally approach the 100 percent mark of hoarding reoccurring unless treatment and/or close environmental oversight is in place."
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Синдром Альпорта (спадковий нефрит, ; також спадкова глухота і нефропатія Дікінсона, ; також синдром Дікінсона ) — рідкісне спадкове захворювання, при якому функція нирок знижена, в сечі присутня кров. Синдром іноді супроводжується глухотою і ураженням очей.

Причиною синдрому Альпорта є дефектний ген в Х-хромосомі, але на ступінь тяжкості цього захворювання у людини, що має такий ген, впливають і інші фактори. У жінок з дефектним геном в одній з їхніх двох Х-хромосом зазвичай немає симптомів, хоча їх нирки можуть працювати менш ефективно, ніж нормальні. У чоловіків з дефектним геном (у чоловіків немає другої Х-хромосоми, щоб компенсувати цей дефект) зазвичай розвивається ниркова недостатність у віці між 20 і 30 роками. У багатьох людей немає ніяких інших симптомів, крім наявності клітин крові в сечі; часто в сечі також виявляють білок, а під мікроскопом — лейкоцити та циліндри (невеликі скупчення з білка мертвих клітин) різних типів.

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 Whonamedit?- A dictionary of medical eponyms. Alport's syndrome

Захворювання нирок
Синдроми
Генні синдроми
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Our society is slowly but surely realizing the importance of proactive treatment. Paired with new technological advances and a growing lag in our public healthcare system, telemedicine is quickly becoming a vital tool for Canadians everywhere. It makes sense for employers to provide virtual healthcare to their employees so they can maintain optimal health and check up in their own convenience. Dialogue is a leading Canadian telemedicine platform which provides ease of access for employees and their loved ones.
Telemedicine is accessible from anywhere in Canada through your mobile device and computer.
Dialogue uses proprietary full-stack technology. Your personal information is stored safely and privately.
Canadians wait an average of 1/2 day in the ER before seeing a doctor. While over 70% of visits can be treated virtually. If you put these two statistics together, you realize that Canadians are waiting far too long for things could be done easily.
Additionally, the World Health Organization has identified telehealth as a beneficial tool to provide workers in remote and rural areas with timely access to medical care.
Stigma and discrimination are still present and often represent a barrier for people to act and to get the medical support they need. Our mind requires the same care as our body and mental illness can be treated as effectively as any other physical problem. Virtual care like Dialogue constitutes an accessible and effective option in seeking help or treatment by offering another means of communication as psychological issues can be difficult to talk about.
Dialogue can have prescriptions sent to your preferred pharmacy or delivered to your home or workplace, allowing you to optimize your daily schedules.
The healthcare world still operates from 9-5, but Dialogue gives users the possibility to access care outside of work hours.
Employees lose 9 days a year to sickness. A considerable amount of this time is spent waiting in clinics or follow ups. Virtual healthcare allows employees to consult a doctor quickly and efficiently, allowing for a head start on recovery and less sick days wasted in line.
Presenteeism is the term coined where an employee shows up at work physically but is mentally distracted all day due to an illness or other related reasons. Employees can have peace of mind after a quick online consultation with a specialist, allowing for an optimal work day. It is no surprise that converging scientific evidence has found healthy employees are more productive than peers with health issues. Evidence also suggests that employees with depression are three times more likely to experience lost productivity.
Research also shows 95% of users are satisfied with tele-consults, and Dialogue specifically has very high levels of satisfaction.
Reduce the overall cost of healthcare benefits by providing proactive methods like telemedicine. Employees can consult anytime, even for less critical cases. This leads to fewer out of pocket fees for emergency health care services.
Last but not least, companies are offering a wide range of new incentives to recruits at an alarming rate. Get ahead of the competition by offering the latest in health benefits.
Summary Video - How does Dialogue work?
How can I offer telemedicine to my employees?
Olympia is partnering with Dialogue to offer an exclusive package and pricing. Existing HSA Group plan holders can add these telemedicine services by simply filling out a form in My Olympia.
How does Telemedicine work for a Small Business?


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