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Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal > Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Part I, History, Literature &c., 1894 > Notes on Early Local Silver Coinages in North-Western India and in the Konkan:—By W. Theobald, Member of the Num. Soc. Lon., and Royal As. Soc
Title Notes on Early Local Silver Coinages in North-Western India and in the Konkan:—By W. Theobald, Member of the Num. Soc. Lon., and Royal As. Soc
Author / Editor Asiatic Society 57, Park Street
Pages 73 - 84
Letter No. 251/471. Dated the 11th May/let August 1931, from the Tariff Board, to the Agent. East Indian Railway. Bengal Nagpur Railway, Bengal and North Western Railway, Great Indian Peninsula Railway, North Western Railway, Bombay, Barodo and Central India Railway, Eastern Bengal Railway, M. and S. M. Railway.S.I. Railway, Assam, Bengal Railway, Rohilkand and Kumaon Railway
Some account of the Botanical Collection, Brought from the Eastward, in 1841, by Dr. Cantor. By the Late W. Griffith Esq., F. L. S. Memb. Imp. Acad. Natur. Curios., —Royal Ratisb. Botan. Soc., —Corr. Memb. Hort. Soc., —Royal Acad. Turin, —Assist. Surgeon, Madras Establishment
Memorandum on the Organization of a Museum of Economic Geology for the North-Western Provinces of British India, to be established at Agra. By Lieut. W. Baird Smith, Bengal Engineers
The North-Western Provinces and Oudh Local Boards Act 1883
The North Western Provinces and Oudh Local Boards Act, 1883
The North-Western Provinces and Oudh Local Boards Act , 1883
Errata in Mr. Theobald's Paper on Punchmarked Coins in Journal, As. Soc. Beng., Vol. LIX, for 1890
The Dravidian Affinetes of the Pisaca Languages of North-Western India
From the Secretary to the Government of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh, to the Secretary to the Government of India, Home Department, —No. 807, dated the 22nd May 1899
On Stone Implements from the North Western Provinces of India— By. J.H. Rivett-Carnac, Esq., C.S., C.I.E., F.S.A., &c. (With Three Plates)


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=head1 SHCrossPowerL

=over 16

=item SHCrossPowerL -

Compute the spectral cross-power of two real functions for a single degree L.

=back

=head1 SYNOPSIS

=over 32

=item REAL*8 FUNCTION SHCrossPowerL (

C1, C2, L )

=back

=over 4

=over 10

=item REAL*8

C1(2, L+1, L+1), C2(2, L+1, L+1)

=item INTEGER

L

=back

=back

=head1 DESCRIPTION

I<SHCrossPowerL> will calculate the spectral cross-power of two functions expressed in real spherical harmonics for a single degree L. This is explicitly calculated as:

Sum_{i=1}^2 Sum_{m=0}^L C1(i, L+1, m+1) * C2(i, L+1, m+1) .

=head1 ARGUMENTS

=over 10

=item C1

(input) REAL*8, DIMENSION (2, L+1, L+1)

The first function expressed in real spherical harmonics.

=item C2

(input) REAL*8, DIMENSION (2, L+1, L+1)

The second function expressed in real spherical harmonics.

=item L

(input) INTEGER

The spherical harmonic degree for which the cross power will be calculated.

=back

=head1 SEE ALSO

shpowerl(1), shpowerdensityl(1), shcrosspowerdensityl(1), shpowerspectrum(1), shpowerspectrumdensity(1), shcrosspowerspectrum(1), shcrosspowerspectrumdensity(1), shadmitcorr(1)

L<http://www.ipgp.jussieu.fr/~wieczor/SHTOOLS/SHTOOLS.html>

=head1 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE

Copyright 2005-2008 by Mark Wieczorek <wieczor@ipgp.fr>.

This is free software; you can distribute and modify it under the terms of the revised BSD license.

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Thank Jo. We currently have the flu, but I am feeling much better regarding pneumonia.
I'm a sucker for books with a WW1 theme, so even before I read the review I was mentally adding this to my TBR. But now that I've read the review, I'm so hyped. Hope I get my hands on it soon. And I hope too that you are feeling better by now.
Thanks, Trish, my pneumonia is clearing up, and we are recovering from the flu. It was one hell of a month. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
I adore books like these, glad to hear that the author did such a fantastic job of telling this story.
Me too Lily. I hope you try it!
Oh, I have Promises to Keep Up Next. LOL, you know me I like to listen in order.
I am so convinced that I will love this one that I just went to Amazon and ordered it. I've read quite a bit of WW II-era historical fiction but very little set during WW I. This story sounds so emotional and I can't wait to read it. So glad you shared your review, Kim!
Sounds like a great read. Few historical romances deal with the early 1900s time period. Definitely going on my TBR list. Thanks for the post.
Right. I hope you enjoy it.
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Yes some tissues or truffles, but there is also hope and joy and growth!
Yes, I will be listening to it next.
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I love when they center around family.
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I hope you do. I really enjoy this author.
I'm not sure this is a perfect fit for me, but I think my wife would enjoy it. I'll have to pass along your review to her.
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Nick! I see on your blog you're obsessed with audiobooks … Pretty sure I can hook you up!
that's some interesting topics there and I confess that it's the first time I hear about it. Glad you had a good time!
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LOL. I have book two on audio and hope to listen soon.


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module Voluntary
  module WizardHelper
    def section_header(wizard_step)
      wizard_step_index = wizard_steps.index(wizard_step) + 1

      content = ["#{wizard_step_index} / #{wizard_steps.length}"]
      content << t("stories.steps.#{wizard_step}.title")
      content << (future_step?(wizard_step) ? t('general.not_available') : '')

      content.join(' ')
    end

    def step_pane(wizard_step)
      return if future_step?(wizard_step)

      partial_path = wizard_step == :initialization ? 'form' : "steps/#{wizard_step}"

      if @presenter.respond_to?(wizard_step)
        @step_presenter = @presenter.send(wizard_step)
      else
        @step_presenter = nil
      end

      render_product_specific_partial_if_available(
        resource, "#{controller_name}/#{partial_path}"
      )
    end
  end
end


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Leaving Track and Field for Golf
Brandon Miller
PrideTime Reporter
As captain of the throwing team for Track and Field at Brien McMahon, senior Vassili Kyrkos has decided to play golf for the spring season.
Leaving track was a major decision for Kyrkos, but once he took into account his future, he knew what his mind was set on. "Going to a college in Canada, I feel like my major is more important than any type of sports career and I don't feel like pursuing track and field will really help me financially in the future," said Kyrkos.
Kyrkos, wanting to major in civil engineering once he gets to college, understands that sports and school will not mix well. "The courses are very rigorous and I feel like playing a sport will really affect my studying and doing well in school which will prevent me from accomplishing big things in college."
Kyrkos was Brendan Duddy's ('19) captain in the track season, but now the roles have reversed as Duddy serves as Kyrkos' golf captain. "I mean obviously it's a huge blow for the track team, but they have Kelete with them and Vassili helped him all winter to improve so I don't think they're really losing any points."
Most student athletes that play different sports want different experiences, but when it comes to track and golf that is not the case being that they are both individual sports. "Track was a very individualized sport for me until the championship season, so I feel if I can focus on myself I can do really good in golf," said Kyrkos.
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As a senior, Kyrkos wants to live up his final year to the fullest and choosing golf will help him to do just that. Kyrkos believes that golf is something he is able to do in future, with his friends or even individually.


Quantum dots (QDs) were immobilized on an ultra-flat Au surface by using amide binding between the carboxyl groups on the QDs and the amino groups of the self-assembled monolayer on the surface. The number density of the QDs estimated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) agreed with the quantity of QDs estimated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and fluorescence microscopy. QDs were also immobilized on dot patterns fabricated by e-beam lithography. AFM was able to identify clusters of just a few QDs on the dot patterns, whose minimum designed size was 50 nm × 50 nm per dot.
Colloidal quantum dots (QDs), which are nanometer-scale semiconductor particles suspended in a solvent, are prospective materials for highly efficient electronic and optoelectronic devices, such as field electric transistors, photovoltaics, and light-emitting diodes [1–3]. To fabricate such devices, techniques to immobilize QDs on the designed areas of the devices are required. In addition, control of the number of QDs immobilized on the designed areas, especially for nanostructures, is another important factor in constructing QD-based devices. For example, for single-electron devices, a single or a few QDs, which serve as a Coulomb island, must be fixed between two electrodes . An example of an optical application was the confinement of the propagating direction of light by an optical Yagi-Uda antenna, which was driven by a single QD fixed on the feed element [5–9]. Propagation of a plasmon polariton on a metal nanowire was also demonstrated by a single QD coupled with the nanowire [10, 11].
The formation of a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) is a popular and effective method to generate an appropriate surface structure for binding QDs to the surface. On Au surfaces, a suitable choice for monolayer formation is alkanethiols, whose S atom specifically binds to surface Au atoms. This allows amino-terminated Au surfaces to be fabricated by using amino-alkanethiol molecules [12–15]. The amino groups on the modified Au surface can then bind with carboxyl groups on the QDs by forming amide bonds . In this case, the SAM serves as a binder between the QDs and the surface.
However, analysis of the number of QDs fixed on the surface is technically challenging. The quantities of the QDs on the surface can be estimated based on the intensity of fluorescence from the QDs or the atomic composition of the QDs obtained by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). These methods, however, do not give the exact number of QDs nor have enough spatial resolution to identify a single QD. It was found by fluorescence microscopy that a single QD showed blinking behaviors of its fluorescence [17–19]. However, the exact QD number density on the surface and the distance between two QDs are difficult to measure without advanced techniques such as spectral imaging in optical microscopy . In principle, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) have sufficient spatial resolution to identify an individual QD on the surface [4, 21–23]. However, the imaging of surface-bound QDs by SEM is frequently prevented by surface organic components, including contaminants, and by denaturation of the SAM. Meanwhile, the observation of QDs by AFM depends on the roughness of the substrate; hence, a single QD on a rough surface, such as an Au thin film prepared by thermal evaporation, is difficult to distinguish from a surface protrusion, because such protrusions are comparable in size to the QD.
In this study, we immobilized QDs on an ultra-flat Au surface containing an SAM. The number of QDs was exactly counted from AFM images and compared with the quantity of QDs estimated by XPS and fluorescence microscopy. QDs were also fixed on patterns that had been fabricated by e-beam lithography, and the number of the QDs on the patterns was analyzed by AFM.
An Au substrate having an ultra-flat surface was prepared according to the previously reported method [24–26], as follows. An Au film was deposited by vacuum evaporation on a glass slide that had been cleaned with piranha solution and dried by N2 gas blowing. The thickness of the film was approximately 600 nm. A glass substrate was attached to the Au surface using an epoxy adhesive (Norland, Optical Adhesive 61), and the Au film was then peeled off from the glass slide with tweezers. The Au surface that had been attached to the glass slide was used as the ultra-flat Au surface. The ultra-flat Au surface was cleaned by UV/O3 exposure before formation of SAM.
A self-assembled monolayer having amino groups on the ultra-flat Au surface was formed by immersing the substrate in an 1 mM ethanol solution of 11-amino-1-undecanethiol (Dojindo laboratories) at 35 °C for 24 h and rinsing the substrate with ethanol, ultra-pure water, and borate buffer solution (pH 9.1). The QDs used in this study had carboxyl groups on their surfaces (Invitrogen, Qdot 800 ITK carboxyl). The height of QD on a glass slide measured approximately 8 nm by AFM. The SAM-covered substrate was immersed in a borate buffer solution of the QDs, including water-soluble carbodiimide (Dojindo) (5 mM), at 35 °C for 24 h to bind the carboxyl groups on the QDs to the amino groups on the Au surface by the amide binding. After that, the substrate was rinsed with borate buffer solution and ultra-pure water and dried by N2 gas blowing.
Resist patterns on the ultra-flat Au substrate were fabricated by e-beam lithography. The resist patterns consisted of arrays of dots of bare Au surface, with the remaining area covered by the resist (ZEP520, ZEON). The patterns were designed with square dot having sides 50 nm, 100 nm, 500 nm, 1 μm, or 10 μm. The thickness of the resist was approximately 80 nm. An amino-terminated SAM was formed on the bare dots, and the QDs were immobilized by the same method as described above. Then, the resist covering the surface (except on the bare dots) was removed by solvent. The detailed process is described in .
The quantity of QDs on the substrate was estimated using XPS. The QDs used in this study consisted of a CdSe core with a ZnS shell, covered with a polymer containing carboxyl groups. The atomic ratio of Cd thus reflects the quantity of QDs fixed on the surface. The XPS measurements were conducted with a PerkinElmer PHI 1600 ESCA system. The X-ray source was Mg K α (1254.6 eV). For charge correction of the binding energy, the hydrocarbon component was adjusted to 284.6 eV in the C 1s peak.
Fluorescence from the QDs was observed with a fluorescence microscope (BX50, Olympus) with an objective lens (×10, numerical aperture (NA) 0.4), a filter set consisting of an emission filter (D800/50, Chroma), an excitation filter and a dichroic mirror (D605B, Semrock), and an electron-multiplying CCD (EMCCD) camera (iXon 897, Andor). The gain of the EMCCD camera was set to a constant value (800), and the measured intensity was linear. Using the above lens with low NA and low magnification, the obtained images did not have high enough sensitivity to detect the fluorescence of a single QD.
AFM observation was carried out in ambient conditions with a Nanoscope IIIa (Digital Instruments).
The XPS spectra of the Au surfaces with/without QDs are shown in Fig. 1 a. The substrate covered with the SAM, but not exposed to the Cd solution, displayed no XPS peak for Cd, whereas those immersed in the QD solution did contain Cd; this element is one of the main components of the QDs (Fig. 1 a). Inspection of the spectra suggests that the amount of QDs on the surface depended on the concentration of QDs in the solutions in which the substrates were immersed.
The atomic ratio of Cd/Au, an indicator of the amount of QDs immobilized on the Au surface, increased with the concentration of the QDs (Fig. 1 b). This confirms that the amount of the QDs fixed on the Au surface increased with the concentration of the QDs in the solution. The trend of the XPS data can be interpreted by a fitting curve based on Langmuir isotherm adsorption model . Each XPS datum was obtained from a measurement on a single spot, which was an approximately circular area with a radius of 0.4 μm. The deviation of the data from the fitting curve indicates a degree of spatial inhomogeneity in the amount of QDs on the surface. Nonetheless, the analysis based on the Langmuir model indicates that the QDs were immobilized on the SAM, forming a monolayer but not a multilayer.
The measured fluorescence intensities of the QDs further confirm that the amount of QDs on the surface depended on the concentration of QDs in the solution (Fig. 2). The fluorescence intensities, in units of counts/pixel, were the mean value obtained from nine images taken with the EMCCD camera. Like the XPS data, the fluorescence intensities were also consistent with the Langmuir isotherm adsorption model. In general, the fluorescence of a QD on a metal surface depends on the distance between the QD and the surface, because of both the quenching and enhancement of fluorescence . In this study, the distance between the QDs and the Au surface was in principle determined by the thickness of the SAM and that of the polymer covering the QDs. The observation of fluorescence of the QDs suggests that the QDs were separated at a moderate distance from the Au surface by the SAM and the polymer. However, the total intensity was relatively weaker, because the distance between the QDs and the metal surface was not optimal for emission, and fluorescence of some of the QDs were quenched.
In the AFM images of the ultra-flat surfaces that were immersed in QD solutions, many globules can be clearly observed (Fig. 3). These globules were approximately 8 nm in height, consistent with the size of the QDs. On the surface that immersed in 0.1 nM QD solution, the number of globules was approximately 60, across a total area of 500×500 nm2. The number of globules increased with the concentration of the QD solution: 160 for 0.3 nM, 180 for 0.5 nM, and 480 for 5 nM. This concentration dependence suggests that the globules were indeed the QDs immobilized on the surface.
The number density, which was calculated from images of five different areas, was proportional to the atomic ratio of Cd/Au and also supports that the globules were the QDs (Fig. 4 a). The fitting line is projected to cross the x-axis, representing the number density, at around 200. This indicates that a number density of 200 μ m −2 QDs is the limit of detection by XPS measurement. If the number density of QDs having a diameter of 8 nm on an Au surface is 200 μ m −2, the QDs cover approximately 1% of the surface, which is too small to be analyzed with XPS. In addition, the QDs used in this study includes other elements, such as Se, Zn, S, and C, implying that the actual amount of Cd in the QDs adsorbed at a density of 200 μ m −2 is less than the detection limit.
The detection limit in the fluorescence measurements was also found to be approximately 200 μ m −2 in Fig. 4 b. The QDs also showed the blinking behavior, attributed to a fraction of the QDs switching intermittently to the off state (without fluorescence). Moreover, the NA and magnification of the objective lens used in this measurement were relatively small. Considering all these factors, the measured intensity should be smaller than the total of fluorescence actually emitted from the QDs on the surface, making a density as low as 200 QDs μ m −2 potentially difficult to detect.
QDs were immobilized on the dot patterns that were fabricated by e-beam lithography. Typical AFM images of the QDs on the patterns are shown in Fig. 5. In the patterns with the smallest dots, where the designed shape of each dot was a square 50 nm on each side (Fig. 5 a), between 1 and 3 QDs were observed on each dot, as indicated with arrows in the figure. The mean number of QDs on each dot was 1.5. Thus, even though such a small number of QDs would be difficult to analyze with XPS, they were successfully identified by AFM imaging on the ultra-flat Au surface. The number of QDs on the patterns increased with the increase of the dot size: approximately 6 QDs per dot on the square dots with sides of length 100 nm (Fig. 5 b) and 170 QDs per dot on the square dots with sides of length 500 nm (Fig. 5 c).
The actual areas on which the QDs were immobilized were larger than the designed sizes of the dot, because of an overdose of the electron beam. In Fig. 5 c, for example, although the designed size was 500 nm, QDs were immobilized on a circular area with a diameter of 900 nm. The spatial distribution of QDs on the pattern with 500-nm dot sides was not uniform; rather, the dots were mostly found on the periphery of the circular area. The overdose of the electron beam denatured the resist polymer, as well as expanding the area on which the SAM formed. The denatured polymer fractions remained as residues on the surface and prevented the formation of SAMs and immobilization of QDs, which resulted in the inhomogeneous distribution. In the patterns with smaller dots, no such inhomogeneity in the distribution was not noticeable.
The number density of QDs on the dot patterns did not depend on the pattern size and was approximately one seventh of that of QDs on the surface without pattern (Fig. 5 d dashed line). This decrease in the number density was a natural consequence of the residue of the resist on the surface. The immobilization of QDs could only occur on regions of bare Au surface, appropriate for SAM formation, whereas large areas were covered by the residue of the resist. Therefore, this reduction of the area suitable for immobilization of QDs reduced the amount of QDs on the patterned surfaces. In addition, during the lift-off process, by which the resist was removed by solvent after immobilization of QDs, some disruption may have occurred to the amide binding, SAM, or the polymer covering the QDs. Optimizing the dose of the electron beam should improve the yields of immobilized QDs on a patterned surface.
QDs were immobilized on an ultra-flat Au surface by amide binding between the amino-terminated surface and the carboxyl groups on the QDs. The amount of QDs on the surface, which was analyzed by XPS and fluorescence microscopy, agreed with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The QDs on the ultra-flat Au surface were clearly identified by AFM, and their number density was proportional to the amount of QDs as calculated by XPS and fluorescence microscopy.
Furthermore, the use of AFM made it possible to distinguish a few QDs, or even a single QD, immobilized in a pattern on the ultra-flat Au surface. Such small clusters of QDs are difficult to analyze by XPS. The number density of QDs on the patterned surface was less than that on a surface without a pattern. This reduction was attributed to the residue of the resist used in the patterning process and to damages to the SAM and/or amide binding during the lift-off process. These results provide invaluable information on the control of number and position in immobilization of QDs.
This work was partly supported by JSPS no. 23310095. The e-beam patterning was supported by "Nanotechnology Platform Program" of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan.
This work was partly supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan.
HI and HSu wrote the manuscript. HI, AI, and KT carried out the experiments. HSa, YK, and HSu designed the experiments and helped on the analysis of the results. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.


That's one of hitzigs examples. IMO all of his acell "examples" don't count. His photos are so scewed that they can't be taken seriously. His picks go far and beyond the usual doc tricks of lighting and different angles. I don't even know where to begin with critiquing his pics.
Is not what we were waiting from ACELL? Is this result real?
And what means remodeled… there is a new skin, remodelled… or a new skim remodelled with hairs?
» Is not what we were waiting from ACELL? Is this result real?
» skim remodelled with hairs?
IMO those photos as well as getting into bed with Dr. Hitzig destroys Acells credibility.
» » Is not what we were waiting from ACELL? Is this result real?
» » skim remodelled with hairs?
mmm… we can try to contact him?


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Investing in managing forest landscapes improves incomes in Guinea
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Local communities have seen impressive gains with participatory forest management.
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BOGOR, Indonesia (27 April 2012)_Visit any village around a set of project sites in the forests of Guinea's Fouta Djallon Highlands and you will hear the same story: there has been a significant increase in incomes — with revenues up by a factor of seven in some areas — and communities are more involved in forest management than ever before.
These are the results from a four-year project funded by USAID, in which the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) joined forces to reinvigorate community participation in forest management and improve rural livelihoods in villages surrounding the forests of Balayan Souroumba, Sincery Oursa, Souti Yanfou and Nyalama.
"Co-management of these forests between communities and government had been tried before, but with mixed results," said CIFOR scientist Michael Balinga, a principal researcher in the Landscape Management for Improved Livelihoods (LAMIL) project.
"Why hadn't co-management worked before? How do you reconcile local people's need to make a living with conservation? What sort of incentives would encourage villagers to respect the forests and share responsibility for their management?"
Experts from the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) believe that investing in improved management of forests and trees can bring ecological results and economic benefits for people who depend on forests. The success of the LAMIL project proves this belief wellfounded.
Similar success is expected from a 10-year global research programme devoted to forests, trees and agroforestry, one of 15 multi-centre programmes of the CGIAR, aimed at improving food security and sustainably managing the water, soil and biodiversity that underpin agriculture in the world's poorest countries.
"Under co-management, local people derive real benefits from the forests, and they have shown their willingness, and ability, to manage them sustainably," said Balinga. For example, in 2008, the forest management committee in Souti Yanfou harvested teak from a small plantation and constructed a secondary school and community well with the proceeds.
"When people who weren't members of the local forest management committee saw the benefits, they began to say, 'if this is what co-management means, we want to join too'."
Guinea is rich in natural resources, but almost half of its population lives in poverty. Rural areas particularly suffer from high levels of poverty, and people subsequently turn to forests for their needs. French colonial authorities attempted to restrict the degradation of the landscape in the 1940s and 50s by strengthening forest protection laws and forbidding use by locals.
This us-and-them system of forest management didn't work, and illegal logging, poaching and land clearance continued. Guinea began promoting co-management as an alternative in the 1990s, but with limited buy-in from communities, who distrusted government agencies and their forest management structures.
USAID launched the LAMIL project in 2005 to help reorganise the existing co-management committees, to encourage greater participation by women and other vulnerable layers of the population, and to help community groups comply with legislation, resulting in the creation of new co-management contracts between communities and the Forestry and Water Directorate.
At the same time, the project introduced various agroforestry projects to improve livelihoods. For example, farmers were encouraged to plant improved, higher-yielding varieties of their staple crops, and learned how to establish 'living fences' to pen in their livestock and provide fodder, fuel and food. Farmers were also taught domestication techniques to produce early fruiting, high-value indigenous fruit trees and medicinal plants.
"When farmers take a role in choosing and promoting new farming and agroforestry technologies, the level of uptake is much higher than it would be without their participation," explained ICRAF scientist Serge Ngendakumana. "Improving the incomes of people living near the forests in this way helped reduce the pressure on the forests."
The results have been impressive. Forests are now managed for many purposes including conservation, timber production, and farming. Incomes have increased and ecological successes include the return of wildlife, tree cover increasing, and water sources beginning to flow again. The area affected by fire each year has been reduced by around 80 per cent, and illegal encroachment has declined significantly.
The LAMIL project increased incomes by encouraging communities to plant high-value trees. During the project, over 300,000 trees were planted. To ensure a sustainable supply of seedlings, LAMIL helped 13 farmers establish private nurseries, and built links with commercial nurseries in Kindia, a major trading centre. "Whenever any of the nurseries need technical help, they can get in touch with me and we provide advice," explained nursery owner Fodé Camara of Kindia (right), shown here with LAMIL researcher Michael Balinga (left). Photo by Charlie Pye-Smith. Copyright World Agroforestry Centre.
The system of co-management, involving local communities and government agencies, developed in the LAMIL project continues to generate interest in Guinea and throughout the region.
"Co-management in Guinea is both unusual and important," said Gregory Booth of USAID, quoted in a booklet on the project. "What makes it different is the legal contract, signed between forests communities and the government. This means there is a high level of accountability and expectation on both sides."
Besides providing practical training to farmers, community organisations and others, LAMIL also sought to ensure the sustainability of the project in Guinea by creating a group of national experts. By mid-2009 more than 240 students had benefited from agroforestry courses the project helped to set up in a number of universities.
It is now two years since the LAMIL project ended, but when Ngendakumana visited project sites in September 2011, he found that co‑management committees and agroforestry groups are still mobilising communities to protect forest resources and plant trees.
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The decision to get treatment for addiction speaks to a commitment to personal transformation and the hope for a better future. Reaching that decision, however, can be a difficult process, particularly as both you and those around you may be deeply invested in denying the severity of your substance abuse. Acknowledging the need for addiction treatment requires honest reflection on the impact substance abuse is having on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Whether spurred by your own concern for your well-being or concerns raised by family and friends, taking inventory of the damage caused by your drug or alcohol use is a critical part of recognizing when it's time to seek help.
Is your substance use interfering with your ability to make a living? Have you been unsuccessful achieving your education goals? Has your job or professional status been compromised? Have you experienced job loss, impaired function, or been disciplined by your employer?
Are your relationships being damaged by your alcohol or drug use? This can include not only disintegration of romantic relationships, but also discord with family and friends.
Is your substance use damaging or threatening to damage your health? While liver damage is a common result of some types of substance abuse, here it also stands in for any type of health issues caused or aggravated by your substance use, including mental health disorders and emotional distress.
Have you experienced legal ramifications for your substance use? These consequences may be the direct result of your addiction, such as drunk driving or possession arrests, or the indirect result of your substance use, such as disorderly conduct or assault charges. For some, the legal fallout from addiction does not come in the form of criminal charges at all, but in civil consequences such as losing custody of children.
Experiencing any one of these consequences is a strong indication that your substance use has gotten out of control. Continuing to use drugs or alcohol despite ramifications is the hallmark of addiction, and once addiction has taken hold, it is imperative that you get the help you need to overcome that addiction and begin to heal from the harm that substance abuse has caused. If you are considering addiction treatment, some part of you already recognizes that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol; after all, exceedingly few people wonder whether they should call a treatment facility if they do not fully realize they need help. Listen to and honor that part of yourself that wants to stop the cycle of addiction and damage.
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International student versus domestic jobs: applicants face a challenging landscape
Work authorizations, visas pose big hurdles in international students's race to job market
by Xiani Zhong · Feb 15, 2016 Share Tweet
For University of Wisconsin students, February marks the beginning of a busy job-hunting season.
Take a look around campus and one will find students walking around with a polished résumé, trying to score an interview with the dream company. Among these people more and more international students are emerging on the job search landscape.
Career resources for international students
Andrea Lowe, assistant director of career advising at the Letters & Science Career Initiative and Career Services, said UW has ample resources for international students looking for job opportunities. The Letters & Science Career Services hosts one-on-one career workshops, Lowe said. About 20 percent of international students show up, and 23 percent of them return at least a second time.
"It's a decent amount of students compared to the percentage of how many international students there are in Letters & Sciences," Lowe said. "When it comes to events, we also have a pretty good turnout with our students."
Lowe said the college also hosts targeted workshops specifically for international students to help them prepare for the career fair and learn networking skills, as networking is the biggest job search tool for anybody, domestic or international.
Xuehao Zhang, Global Economic Forum vice president at UW, is one of the international students readily seeking internship opportunities.
"I must have applied for about 200 internships last semester," Zhang said.
Zhang has been to countless networking events and career fairs to build relationship with potential employers.
As a history major interested in economics, Zhang seeks opportunities in the business field, especially corporate finance, which surprised many employers.
"It's a blessing in disguise," Zhang said. "Having a history background gives you the gift of critical thinking, which is essential in today's business world."
Battling the hassle
Many international students, like Zhang, are beating the waves of competition with domestic students to find internships. But when it comes to staying in the U.S. after graduation, international students are facing a much different playing field.
To maintain the right status, international students need to deal with Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training and an H-1B visa.
CPT and OPT are work authorizations that allow international students to work off-campus, Brianna Cacchione, International Student Services assistant director and advisor, said.
CPT is usually for short-term internships, where students must be enrolled in the university during employment, Cacchione said. OPT, however, is a post-graduation authorization that usually gives international graduates a year to work in the country, according to the College of Letters & Science International Student Career Guide.
After the year, international students must apply for H-1B, a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to recruit foreigners with at least a bachelor's degree to work in specialty occupations, according to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Among the two types of employer-specific H-1B visas, one for nonprofit organizations and universities, the other for corporates, Cacchione said the corporate H-1B visas are harder to get because they are subject to a national cap.
"The government sets a specific number of applications that they will approve, so not everyone who applies will get approved," Cacchione said.
The value of a UW degree
Many international students worry companies won't give them opportunities to work because of the trouble with visas.
Lowe said international students, however, should not let the visa situation block them from finding dream jobs. She said the key to finding a good internship or job is to tout what differences they can bring to the table.
"Just be in situations where they had to figure out a lot and very quickly, transitioning to a completely different country, probably in a different language; there are a lot of great skills that are adaptable to what it's like to be in a workplace," Lowell said.
Lowell said international students that speak more than one language often go above and beyond than domestic students, and organizations with global scales tend to value international students more because they have better cross-cultural understanding.
Cacchione said ISS sometimes get companies that seek after UW international students specifically, and the ones she's familiar with are big names.
"The value of a UW-Madison degree is highly sought after by employers just in general," Cacchione said.
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Virtual currencies are a decentralized form of "electronic cash" that users send to each other through a peer-to-peer payment system in exchange for goods and services. Consumers and investors have long debated the new type of currency's long-term legitimacy. While some have flocked to use and invest in virtual currencies, others warn of a possible bubble in the making.
This whitepaper offers an introduction to the world of virtual currencies. We begin by looking back at the history of currency and point to successes, failures and trends in an effort to show what is required of any currency to be successful. With that context, we then provide an overview of the predominant virtual currency, Bitcoin.
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1. 1 CI FIRST LOOK BITCOIN AND VIRTUAL CURRENCY BASICS
2. 2 ABOUT CORPORATE INSIGHT Corporate Insight (CI) provides competitive intelligence and user experience research to the nation's leading financial institutions. For over 20 years, Corporate Insight has tracked new developments in the financial services industry through our Monitor research and custom consulting services. We are known for our detailed, objective research, unmatched expertise, and emphasis on the actual user experience. There are no assumptions in Corporate Insight's work – we use live accounts at the firms we track to benchmark their effectiveness and give our clients unparalleled competitive intelligence. Corporate Insight is continuously tracking and identifying best practices in online asset management, banking and investing, insurance, annuities, mobile finance, active trading platforms, social media and other emerging areas. In the process, we have helped our clients -which cover the entire spectrum of financial services -- to stay on top of industry trends and improve their competitive position. PRESS COVERAGE MEDIA INQUIRIES Corporate Insight is happy to discuss our research with the media. To set up a media interview with one of our analysts, please contact our PR firm, Intermarket Communications, at 212-8886115 or corporateinsight@intermarket.com. CONNECT WITH CI © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
3. 3 WELCOME FROM CORPORATE INSIGHT Corporate Insight is the leading provider of competitive intelligence and user experience research to the nation's top financial institutions. Our mission is to analyze and understand the evolving technological landscape across the financial services industry and identify the innovations that will shape the future. Our research examines the various pathways that prospects, clients and advisors travel when interacting with their financial institutions. We place a special emphasis on assessing the online customer experience offered by leading firms as well as the social media and mobile finance initiatives that are changing the way financial institutions engage with consumers. Corporate Insight's analysts also strive to stay ahead of new digital innovations and trends that extend beyond financial services. John Greenough, a Research Associate on CI's Banking and Credit Card team, has been researching Bitcoin and virtual currencies for the past several months. He has explored not only their rise to mainstream acceptance, but also the user experience behind the mining, exchange and use of these decentralized, digital forms of currency. The first installment of his research offers a basic introduction to the world of virtual currencies. We begin by looking back at the history of the currency and point to past practices and trends in an effort to show what is required of any currency to be successful. With that context, we then take a closer look at today's predominant virtual currency, Bitcoin. We hope you find this whitepaper valuable! Sincerely, INSIDE… Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1 What Makes a Currency? A Brief History ....................................................................................... 2 Four Keys to a Successful Virtual Currency..................................................................................... 3 A Closer Look at Bitcoin .................................................................................................................. 4 Benefits of Bitcoin ............................................................................................................... 5 Concerns about Bitcoin ....................................................................................................... 6 Corporate Insight Thought Leadership ........................................................................................... 7 Contact the Author ......................................................................................................................... 8 © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
4. 1 INTRODUCTION In 2013, Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, wrote a letter to Congress giving a slight nod of approval to virtual currencies. Since then, consumers and investors have been debating the new type of currency's long-term legitimacy. While some have flocked to use and invest in virtual currencies, others warn of a possible bubble in the making. Virtual currencies are a form of "electronic cash" that users send to each other through a peer-to-peer payment system in exchange for goods and services. These products aim to eliminate the need for a central bank, therefore introducing an unregulated world currency similar to the exchange of gold. However, as many skeptics point out, virtual currencies often hold no intrinsic value but are valued solely on the principle of supply and demand, a factor making its price volatile. Despite the lack of collateral these currencies hold, merchants and consumers have begun to adopt them into their everyday life as the number of merchants accepting Bitcoins jumped 81% in the month after Ben Bernanke made his statement regarding virtual currencies. 1 Today, virtual currencies are being viewed more as an investment device rather than as a legitimate method of payment. Investors have begun to buy large sums of virtual currency with the hope that more merchants will begin accepting them, thus driving up their exchange value and price. As more merchants begin to act as the first adopters of virtual currencies, others may follow, creating an active marketplace. This whitepaper offers an introduction to the world of virtual currencies. We begin by looking back at the history of currency and point to successes, failures and trends in an effort to show what is required of any currency to be successful. With that context, we then provide an overview of the predominant virtual currency, Bitcoin. Study on Bitcoin Mining, Exchanges, Wallets and More Coming Soon! In mid-February, Corporate Insight will release an in-depth examination of Bitcoin. Our upcoming study features first-hand analysis of the average investor's experience using Bitcoin exchanges, digital mining tools and wallets including Slush's Pool, Coinbase, Mt. Gox and Blockchain.info. The study will also explore the future of Bitcoin, examining growing investment funds, possible government regulation and competing virtual currencies. 1 http://www.coindesk.com/surge-in-real-locations-accepting-bitcoin/ © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
5. 2 WHAT MAKES A CURRENCY? A BRIEF HISTORY While the history of exchange dates back to the bartering system, many historians point to the cowrie shell as being the first form of currency. By roughly 1,100 B.C.E., the Chinese began to forge imitations of the widely-used shells out of copper and bronze, which soon led to the notion of metal coins. By 500 B.C.E., the first minted coin was introduced by King Alydattes of Lydia, quickly proving the need to use precious metals such as gold and silver for their scarcity and intrinsic value. 2 Soon, the minting process spread to the kings and rulers of countries throughout the world. At times, this led to corruption. By 54 A.C.E. the first notable devaluation of a currency was committed by Emperor Nero of the Roman Empire, who along with his successors gradually debased the coin known as a Denarius from roughly 94% silver down to just 0.02%. Eventually citizens saw no value in the Denarius and it began to die off. 3 More legitimate coins remained the only viable currency in circulation, though. By 806 A.C.E. the Chinese instituted the first paper money, so-called "flying money," in an effort to ease the transfer of funds between merchants across the vast Mongolian empire. To legitimize the "flying money" currency, Kublai Khan confiscated all gold and silver and decreed that merchants and traders must accept the currency under the threat of death. However, as the empire grew, Kublai Khan and his successors were forced to print more money, causing rapid inflation and devaluation of the currency, and paper money gave way back to coin.23 Five hundred years later, in 1816, England instituted the gold standard, allowing gold to be exchanged for standard banknotes at a fixed rate. By 1900, the United States followed suit, a very short-lived practice. In 1933, to help ease massive inflation during the Great Depression, President Roosevelt suspended the gold standard, banned private ownership of a significant amount of gold coins and fixed the price of gold at $35 per ounce to make the dollar more attractive. In 1971 the United States was facing an economic downturn, and President Nixon ended the practice of exchanging gold for paper money, therefore officially making the dollar a fiat currency. 45 Today, the dollar's value lies in that U.S. citizens trust in that others will accept the currency in exchange for goods and services. While not as extreme as Kublai Khan's threat of death, the government legitimizes the currency by making its citizens pay taxes with the dollar or be faced with jail time. However, unlike Kublai Khan's failed system, there are alternative currencies in the market, such as the Euro or Yuan. 2 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/history-money.html http://dailyreckoning.com/fiat-currency/ 4 http://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/GoldStandard.html 5 http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41887.pdf 3 © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
6. 3 FOUR KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL CURRENCY Based on the brief history of currency, there are four major points that can be applied to a successful virtual currency: #1 A Currency Must Be Easily Transferrable As the introduction of "flying money" in China showed, there is a distinct need for consumers to be able to transfer money between each other over long distances. While paper money may still be predominant, studies show that electronic transactions are gaining momentum and will soon overtake cash. Furthermore, virtual currency networks are based around desirable electronic transaction networks of their own. #2 Inflation Is Dangerous Emperor Nero's devaluation of the Denarius is one of many examples of a government overproducing currency, resulting in hyperinflation. The primary benefit of many virtual currencies is that they cannot be easily controlled by a government, who may be tempted to overinflate them. Additionally, the supply of many virtual currencies is often a finite amount that has been pre-determined by its creator. #3 A Currency Must Have Value One of the primary reasons for a currency to fail occurs when society sees no value, as happened to both the Denarius and "flying money." In modern society, the paper money exchanged also holds no intrinsic value, yet is still accepted as a legitimate form of currency because governments enforce taxes that are payable with those currencies. Virtual currencies often hold no intrinsic value and cannot be directly used to pay taxes – a problem that many point to as a potential shortfall. #4 Everyone Must Accept It Kublai Khan's threat of death to those that rejected "flying money" recognizes the need for widespread acceptance of a currency for it to be legitimate. Currently, this is one of the biggest problems that virtual currencies are facing. While more merchants are slowly beginning to accept virtual currencies, they cannot be legitimized until they are accepted on a large scale. © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
7. 4 A CLOSER LOOK AT BITCOIN Bitcoin is the predominant virtual currency available, recently garnering attention due to its dramatic, and highly volatile, rise in price over the course of 2013. Bitcoin embodies the main benefits of virtual currencies – it is easily transferred and has no central bank controlling its supply. However, its volatility and lack of government or commodity backing can be weaknesses as well. The following examines the origins of Bitcoin and explains the process of obtaining, storing, trading, and using a Bitcoin. Brief Overview of Bitcoin Bitcoin was created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis by an unknown cryptographer acting under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakomoto. Nakomoto posted a report explaining his idea for a "cryptocurrency" in which users would combine computing power to run a peer-to-peer payments system using Bitcoins as a currency. The Bitcoin network is available to the public through open-source software (a program that is published online and able to be taken and manipulated by anyone). The network is designed to be decentralized, meaning that it requires individuals to dedicate their computing power to help run the system by processing and verifying the transactions that occur. In order to incentivize people to help run the system, the network releases a certain number of Bitcoins to users who have dedicated their computing power to process other Bitcoin users' transactions. The network rewards Bitcoins to the first users to solve a complex algorithm that helps to consolidate the transactional information to be stored within the Bitcoin public ledger, referred to as the blockchain. This highly complex process is known as mining and will be detailed in our upcoming study. When he developed the Bitcoin system, Nakomoto decided on a finite amount of 21 million Bitcoins to be released slowly over time. To ensure that the Bitcoins cannot be mined all at once, Nakomoto put into place two guards for the system. The first is that when more "miners" join the network, the difficulty of the algorithm goes up to make sure that each algorithm is solved once roughly every ten minutes. Currently, a user is awarded with 25 Bitcoins for solving the algorithm first. Nakomoto's second guard was to have the system automatically halve the number of Bitcoins per algorithm solved every four years. For example, by 2017 a user will be awarded 12.5 Bitcoins per algorithm solved and by 2021 will be awarded 6.25. Once the Bitcoins are dispersed, the user's digital wallet stores a 64-digit code linking their account to the Bitcoin network and their associated Bitcoins. This code is also referred to as a private key. Customers must hold the private key, while the previously-mentioned blockchain holds the public key, in order to access a Bitcoin. Wallets are available online, on a mobile platform and in the form of a QR code on paper making for use at a brick-and-mortar store. © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
8. 5 Benefits of Bitcoin The Bitcoin Network Source: Bitcoin.org The key benefits of the Bitcoin peer-to-peer system arise from its decentralized, open-source network: #1 Bitcoins Are Not Controlled by a Central Bank Bitcoins do not rely on government action or regulation. Currencies such as the dollar fall in value with politicians' poor economic choices. Bitcoin is able to keep the power of the system with the users. Additionally, the set limit of Bitcoins released ensure there is no inflation for the value of one Bitcoin. Instead, Bitcoins will be deflated over time as the demand for Bitcoins rises. That process has already resulted in labels for fractional Bitcoins, such as one "satoshi" being equivalent to 0.00000001 of a Bitcoin or currently less than one one-hundredth of a penny. #2 Bitcoins Are the First World Currency The open-source Bitcoin software has created a network in which anyone with computing power can mine for or obtain a Bitcoin, therefore making it arguably the first "world currency." Many believe that Bitcoins and other virtual currencies will offer those in underbanked areas a more reliable currency that cannot be physically stolen or taken by a corrupt government. For instance, the Economist reports that over two-thirds of the adult population in Kenya hold a mobile wallet capable of accepting Bitcoin. 6 Because of this, services such as BitPesa have emerged giving Kenyans working abroad the ability to send money home in the form of Bitcoins. #3 Bitcoins Are Inexpensive to Transact Another benefit of the open-sourced peer-to-peer network is the low middleman fees that are associated with transacting payments. Because the network is decentralized, the cost for sending Bitcoins is very low relative to the cost of a wire transfer. 6 http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2013/05/economist-explains-18 © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
9. 6 Concerns about Bitcoin The concerns many have with Bitcoin may outweigh the benefits that they hold. Here are the three biggest issues facing the virtual currency: #1 Bitcoins Are Anonymous From the eyes of the government, the biggest threat of Bitcoin is that it provides a level of anonymity that can mask criminal activity. Before their rise in price in 2013, Bitcoins were primarily used for illicit activity. The most notable occurrence was on Silk Road, a recently shut-down website that had facilitated the transfer of illegal goods such as drugs, weapons and fake documents. Governments are also concerned that the currency could be used to facilitate money laundering and tax evasion. #2 The Price of Bitcoins Is Highly Volatile Bitcoins' pricing relies strictly on supply and demand. While the supply is finite, the demand is constantly fluctuating, primarily due to the number of merchants that accept Bitcoins. The more merchants who accept Bitcoin, the higher their value becomes. Recently, Zynga announced they would accept Bitcoins for their gaming platforms, and the price skyrocketed. Conversely, China announced in December that they would not allow financial institutions to accept Bitcoin, halving the price in two days. #3 Lack of Merchants Accepting Bitcoin Currently, very few merchants accept Bitcoins. However, that number is rapidly growing as the currency gains more legitimacy. Interestingly, Bitcoins are becoming widely accepted by charities or for other donations, such as political campaigns. However, the lack of merchants trading physical goods hinders Bitcoin's ability to be seen as a legitimate currency. © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
10. 7 CORPORATE INSIGHT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Next-Generation Investing: Financial Startups and the Future of Financial Advice CI tracks over 100 startups that cover a wide range of new ideas across financial advice and investing. The study, which is out now, focuses on each idea, compares them to what established financial institutions offer and examines the potential impact on the industry. Download the study preview featuring excerpts now! Tablet-Friendly Web Design: Best Practices for Financial Services The study examines the tablet-friendly website features provided by four leading firms across financial services and provides recommendations for financial services firms building tablet-optimized websites. Online Personal Financial Management: A Closer Look at Manilla and Mint This slide deck analyzes two of the major players in the PFM space: Manilla and Mint. While different in terms of functionality and purpose, both PFMs offer userfriendly websites and apps that are popular with consumers and continue to grow. Alternative Investments: How Asset Management Firms Frame Their Funds This whitepaper examines the online content leading firms are using to educate investors and financial advisors about alternative investments and takes a look ahead to what's next for these products. Peer-to-Peer Lending: Examining the industry and the Borrower experience This slide deck offers background on the P2P lending industry and takes a closer look at the borrower experience by profiling two leading firms in the space – Prosper and Lending Club. Five key takeaways and tips for P2P lenders are also highlighted. 2013 Mobile Finance Trends and Innovations This study includes commentary on mobile developments, key takeaways for financial services firms and thoughts on what's next for mobile finance. © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
11. 8 CONTACT THE AUTHOR JOHN GREENOUGH RESEARCH ASSOCIATE BANK AND CREDIT CARD MONITOR John Greenough is a Research Associate for Corporate Insight's Bank Monitor and Credit Card Monitor research services which analyze the online user experience and products offered by leading banks and credit card issuers. One of John's passions is researching digital innovations in the financial services industry. In 2013, he released thought leadership pieces on the rapidly growing peer-to-peer lending industry and online personal financial management systems, reviewing top providers in each space. John has conducted extensive research on Bitcoin and virtual currencies over the past several months. The second installment of John's research, set for release in mid-February, will focus on the user experience behind the mining, exchange, storage and use of Bitcoin. John graduated from Trinity College in 2013. CONTACT JOHN T: 646-751-6963 E: jgreenough@corporateinsight.com CONNECT WITH CI © 2014 Corporate Insight, Inc. corporateinsight.com Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Basics Follow Us on Twitter @CInsight
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Mindy is a board-certified psychiatrist who explores the ties between environment and mental health. She received her bachelor's degree from Bryan Mawr College and her MS and MD degrees from Columbia University.
Dedicated to the psychology of place, Mindy's research started in 1986 when she linked the AIDS epidemic with place of residence and she continues to focus on the health problems caused by inequality. For the past 30 years, Mindy has been investigating how broken connections between different sections of cities harm public health and explores ways to reconnect them. Previously, Mindy taught at Columbia University and was a lecturer at Parsons.
She has published numerous articles and six books including "Urban Alchemy: Restoring Joy in America's Sorted-Out Cities," "Root Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America and What We Can Do About It," and "House of Joshua: Meditations on Family and Place." She has received many awards, including inclusion in many "Best Doctors" and two honorary doctorates (Chatham College, 1999, and Bank Street College of Education, 2002).


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Ecological Restoration Coordinator
Organization Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Application Deadline Mar 31, 2023
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC) is seeking a motivated individual with training in Ecological Restoration and Science Communication to facilitate new conservation and forest stewardship work in Hays Woods, a 626-acre greenspace recently designated as a park in the City of Pittsburgh. The Ecological Restoration Coordinator will act as the PPC's point person for stewardship activities, partner engagement, public-facing communication, and reporting outcomes related to work in Hays Woods.
The Ecological Restoration Coordinator will work in the Horticulture and Forestry (H&F) department at the PPC and will report directly to the Ecological Projects Manager. The H&F team is a small but dedicated team of field-based practitioners working to deliver the organization's mission objectives related to landcare in Pittsburgh's parks. Additional guidance for this position will be provided by the Community Engagement and Marketing Managers at the PPC.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ecological science, be able to work independently, engage with diverse partners and stakeholders to plan and communicate expectations, lead groups in field-based stewardship activities (primarily related to invasive species management), produce clear reports and maps of accomplished work, identify and prioritize objectives to further an over-arching goal, and creatively utilize available resources to maximize efficacy.
Work will also include assistance with maintenance and monitoring of restoration sites in other Pittsburgh Parks; outcomes and conditions of these sites will be used to develop best management practices specifically tailored to Pittsburgh's urban ecosystem. Some involvement in system-wide restoration initiatives (eg. refinement and implementation of invasive species management techniques, ecological stressor mitigation, and facilitating passive restoration) will also be expected.
Please note this is a grant funded position with salary secured for 15 months of full-time employment. Continued employment beyond 15 months may be possible if additional funds can be secured. Work is expected to be approximately 50% field based and 50% office based. The projected start date for this position is no later than April 1, 2023.


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Nottingham Panthers have signed former NHL defenseman Kevin Quick.
The 27-year-old was a stand-out performer for Dundee Stars in the Elite League in 2014/15, scoring four goals with 23 assists in 60 games.
This season Quick has iced for Indy Fuel and South Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL. He was a third-round pick (78th overall) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
Panthers' Head Coach Corey Neilson said: "You know what they say about buses, you wait for ages then more than one comes at once.
"Kevin is our second new signing of the day and like Franklin MacDonald he's a left shot defenseman.
"Both Rick Strachan and myself liked what we saw when Kevin played against us last season. It's all part of the plan we've been working on to strengthen the Panthers' team for the run-in.
"We've had great support from the fans all season long. We want to win for them and for the team. We think these additions increase the chances of that happening."
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← Honkers Beaten Again by the Bulldogs 8-3: Strong Outing for Catcher Logan Coe
Honkers Fall to Bears 5-2 in Shortened Game: Lefty Cameron Padron Shines →
Honkers Finish Tournament on Low Note, Lose 7-2 but Bats Wake up in Loss
The Honkers weren't able to finish the tournament with a win, but none the less they were able to walk away playing some good baseball that saw them once again out hit another team in a loss, which has become a sort of trend for the Honkers as of late. There was never any doubt that the bats were going to start rolling, and although they weren't scorching, they were able to do some damage, but still left eight runners on base which proved to be costly.
The Honkers once struggled to hold the opponents in the first inning, as almost every game here in this tournament the other team was able to come out and take a lead early on. The same instance happened here for typical relief pitcher Dominic Miller as he was put into a starting situation and wasn't able to get out of the first without giving up four runs, as saw that total climb to six by the end of four innings. His command got away from him, as he walked five batter and there was too much chaos on the bases for Miller. He will look to go back to his relief role, where he normally excels in. Warren Utchinski was able to put together another strong relief performance, as his tall frame has helped him contrl the zone and pitch down onto the hitter with force. He struck out four in only two innings to help keep the Bulldogs at bay in the later innings. He lowered his season ERA to 1.50 and the Honkers are lucky to have picked him up.
The Honkers head back home where they look to take on the Highline Bears in a double header on Saturday at Sammamish High School in Bellevue, Washington.
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Is there an ACL Injury Epidemic in the NFL?
Jay Ajayi, Jerick McKinnon, Jimmy Garoppolo, Keanu Neal, Derrius Guice, William Hayes, and Jeremy Hill, headline the list of NFL feature players who have been bitten by the ACL injury bug that has driven football fans crazy. Jay Ajayi became the 39th reported ACL injury since March 2018. Everyone is discussing the epidemic of ACL injuries but in actuality, the numbers haven't changed by a statistically significant amount since detailed injury statistics for all NFL teams started to be compiled during the 2000-2001 season. Typically every NFL team experiences 1.5 ACL injuries per NFL season each year.
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Another meaningless preseason game…another meaningful injury. This week Derrius Guice tore his ACL at the end of the first quarter in their first preseason game versus the New England Patriots. I had Derrius Guice in case you missed it as this year's second-best rookie running back. It's a shame that he won't see the field until next year so we won't know his full potential until 2019. Guice racked up 19 yards on six attempts for an average of 3.2 YPC.
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Владимир Садеевич Эпов — советский хозяйственный, государственный и политический деятель.

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Родился в 1933 году в селе Качкын-Тура.

С 1949 года — на хозяйственной, общественной и политической работе. В 1949—1991 гг. — машинист подземного электровоза на шахте № 18 треста «Кировуголь» в городе Черемхово, в рядах Советской армии, навалоотбойщик, электромонтер, монтажник, помощник машиниста, машинист шагающего экскаватора на разрезе «Восточный», машинист на разрезах «Азейский», «Тулунский» объединения «Востсибуголь».

Избирался депутатом Верховного Совета СССР 10-го и 11-го созыва.

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Orlando attracts visitors from all over the globe, and the area's dining choices reflect this international diversity. For travelers, the world's great cuisines are yours to enjoy during your stay.
Here are a few favorite local culinary Asian, East Asian and African dining destinations.
Imperial Dynasty has been named several times as one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the country by industry publication Chinese Restaurant News. The Longwood eatery also serves Japanese sushi and hibachi grill selections. Orlando's Chuan Lu Garden specializes in Sichuan cuisine, a hotter and bolder iteration of Chinese cooking. For dim sum, small-plates fare that originated in China's teahouses, Lam's Garden is a local favorite, with dumplings, noodle dishes and other specialties.
Speaking of sushi, Seito Sushi & New Japanese's two locations serve sushi, sashimi, ramen and more, plus a few Vietnamese and Korean dishes. For pho, the Vietnamese broth, noodles and meat (or seafood) favorite, Pho 88 and House Of Pho offer a wide variety of the increasingly popular fare, as well as other Vietnamese and pan-Asian dishes.
S.E.A (South East Asia) Restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine, with delicate and spicy noodles, rice, curries and soup. Korean BBQ and other dishes are growing in popularity and Orlando's Korea House has been serving that country's delicious native bulgogi, kalbi, bibimbap and Korean pancake since 1982.
Can't decide which cuisine you favor? There's a difference of opinion among family members? How about an Asian-fusion gastropub? Baoery presents an abundance of large and small Asian-inspired plates, salads and libations. They (and all of the other establishments mentioned here) gladly accommodate special requests, and each offers delectable vegetarian options on their menus.
For traditional Indian cooking, Saffron Indian Cuisine fits the bill. Classics like mulligatawny soup, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala and palak paneer are served daily, with a Champagne brunch on weekends. Ahmed Restaurant is a halal establishment serving northern Indian and Pakistani specialties, and features a daily buffet. Kosher Grill serves Glatt Kosher Israeli and Middle Eastern food — hummus, falafel, baba ganoush etc. — along with American delicatessen favorites like pastrami, hot dogs, burgers, salads and more.
For Moroccan cuisine, Merquez Restaurant is the real deal. Tagines, kabobs, salads and other specialties are served. Lebanese food is another middle-eastern favorite, and everything Paramount Fine Food serves is made in house with authentic seasonings. Its manakeesh, (flatbread topped with thyme, cheese or ground meat) is flavorful and savory. Salads and sandwiches are substantial, and desserts are equally unique and delightful.
No single cuisine can encompass an entire continent, but African Soul Market does its best to present as many aspects as possible. Flavors Nigerian Restaurant specializes in its namesake country's food. They serve wonderful individual meals, soups, stews and entrees, and also handle catering for families and groups.


Yellowstone has the distinction of being the very first national park in the United States. The majority of the park is located in the state of Wyoming, with parts of the park also stretching into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone National Park is famous for the wildlife that call the park home and the amazing geothermal activity that takes place here. Furthermore, it is considered a supervolcano that could erupt at any moment.
I previously worked at Yellowstone for a great company called Delaware North. The best part of employment here is the chance to explore the park for an entire summer. I was also fortunate enough to make close friends with exchange students from Colombia and Hong Kong. I highly suggest any college kids looking for something to do with their summer to consider summer employment in the park. Many retirees also come work at Yellowstone so they can spend a whole summer relaxing in a beautiful setting. A lesson learned for when I eventually retire as well.
The wildlife is one of the best things about Yellowstone National Park. Large mammals are definitely the favorite. Grizzly bears, black bears, moose, bison, wolves, elk, and bighorn sheep can all be spotted inside the park's borders. At Canyon Village, we would see bison right outside of our dorm windows! I've even seen elk walk right through the parking lot at the store. Across the street from our living quarters were a mother moose and her calf that frequented a watering hole. However, my favorite animals in the park are the bears. I had never seen a bear before working here. The wolves are usually seen from a distance and require telescopes or binoculars. They hang out in the northern part of the park as do the bighorn sheep.
The geothermal activity is unique to Yellowstone National Park. Thermal features include geysers, hot springs, mud pots, travertine terraces, and fumaroles. The two most famous of these features are probably Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. Mud Volcano, near Canyon village, is an interesting spot even though the odor of rotten eggs fills the area. Steamboat Geyser is actually the world's tallest geyser. The travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs are almost alien like features from some other world. Fumaroles are vents of steam coming up from underground that can be found in many places within the national park.
Most people wouldn't think of Yellowstone as an aquatic park, but it could actually be considered such. Water fuels the geothermal activity that takes place here. As a result of water and magma interacting underneath the surface, Yellowstone is abound with thermal features. There is also a fair share of waterfalls including Upper Yellowstone Falls and Lower Yellowstone Falls. Several rivers flow through the park and make for excellent photo opportunities. A few lakes are even present with Yellowstone Lake being the largest. I even took my friends from Hong Kong out on the lake in a rowboat during one of our outings. You can rent these rowboats at Bridge Bay Marina.
Yellowstone National Park is an outdoor paradise. It has almost everything you could ask for in an outdoor park. Wildlife, rivers, lakes, forests, geysers, and hot springs are all included with your visit. Everyone should plan to see the park at least once in their lifetime. Working and exploring here provided me with a treasure of fond memories. As did Big Bend National Park which you can read about too. It has been said that national parks are the greatest idea America ever had. For me, working a summer in Yellowstone was the greatest job I ever had.


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Frisco ISD reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases since the start of Christmas break, 521 currently active
There are currently 521 active COVID-19 cases ongoing within the Frisco ISD district.
Frisco ISD Administration building in Frisco, Texas on Saturday, October 5, 2019.(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
Frisco ISD has seen a large spike in COVID-19 cases since the winter holiday season began. The district has reported 1,279 new cases since Dec. 15.
Since Halloween, the district has reported 2,202 new cases, accounting for nearly 79% of all cases during the 2020-21 school year, which began on Aug. 13.
The running case total, as of Tuesday morning, is 2,792 positive cases: 703 staff members and 2,089 students.
There are currently 521 active cases comprised of 85 on-campus students, 294 off-campus students and 142 staff members. However, an off-campus case could be from a face-to-face student who was not on campus in the 48 hours prior to testing positive or developing symptoms, according to the district's COVID-19 dashboard.
Twelve district campuses or facilities have more than 10 active cases, with Reedy High School and Memorial High School reporting the most at 35 active cases, followed by Wakeland High School at 34, Lone Star High School at 24, Centennial High School at 23, Independence High School at 22, Liberty High School at 17, Heritage High School at 14, Lebanon Trail High School at 12 and Frisco High School and Trent Middle School at 10. District offices report 16 active cases.
Only four Frisco ISD campuses do not have active cases — Elliott Elementary School, Isbell Elementary School, Liscano Elementary School and Sonntag Elementary School.
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Heidelberg Zoo is a zoo in Germany which was founded in 1933 and opened for the public on 20 November 1934. Since 1998, the zoo director has been Klaus Wünnemann.