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Hear the untold stories of enslaved people and learn about historical and contemporary slavery. Historical and contemporary slavery.
Visit the International Slavery Museum website
A beautiful building housing one of the UK's finest collections of fine and decorative art. Paintings, Wedgwood and Chinese ceramics.
Visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery website
Uncover objects from the Titanic, find out about life at sea and learn about the port of Liverpool. The Titanic, life at sea and Liverpool's port.
Visit the Merseyside Maritime Museum website
This museum tells the story of Liverpool with diverse exhibits housed in a stunning building. Liverpool's history and popular culture.
Visit the Museum of Liverpool website
Explore a Victorian merchant's house with its period furniture and beautiful paintings. Paintings, vintage fashion and furniture.
Visit the Sudley House website
Beautiful paintings, sculpture and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day. Paintings, sculpture and decorative art.
Visit the Walker Art Gallery website
Discover treasures from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures! World cultures, space and live creatures.
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'Virgin and Child in Glory'
'Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante'
'Man of war in a harbour'
'St Bernardino preaching'
'Viscountess Folkestone'
'St Michael and the Dragon'
History of the painting
Construction of the panel
X-ray of the panel
Unexpected former use
'Pieta'
Arcading
Overpainting
Identification of pigments
What will happen now?
'Henry VIII'
'Molly Longlegs'
Conservation departments
'Saint Michael and the Dragon'
We have learnt a great deal about this Spanish panel painting and its interesting history just by examining it very closely.
Technical examination reveals a competent, if unsophisticated, underdrawing and an image which would have been striking in its combination of strong reds, blues and greens with the extensive use of silver leaf beneath a gold coloured glaze, all set against the gilded and decorated background. Cleavage and flaking of the applied silver leaf may have resulted in a very early restoration, which is now almost impossible to separate from the damaged original. After its period as a door the painting was 'rediscovered', repaired and heavily restored by an inferior hand probably before sale to Britain. Apart from the marks and damages of door fittings, the reverse remains remarkably unaltered.
Comparison of the underdrawing shown in the infra-red photos with other paintings in Spanish regional and church collections suggests that it might originally have been painted sometime between 1475-1500 in Catalonia by a painter either in the circle of an unidentified artist called the Master of Olot or a follower of the Vergós family, Rafael and Pablo (flourished 1492-1501), whose work represents the last flowering of the late medieval Catalan painting tradition. Olot is a small town lying in the volcanic foothills of the Pyrenees, north of Girona. If the Catalan School identification is confirmed then the moral of the story is that one should never ignore early attributions simply because they were made a long time ago.


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The regime of President Porfirio Diaz that ruled Mexico from 1876 to 1911 (known as the Porfiriato) brought political and economic stability to the country for first time. His dictatorship saw the rapid industrialisation of the republic, aided by a huge expansion in foreign investment in which the United Kingdom was at the forefront. There was a large influx of Britons in addition to Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders who came to live and work in Mexico, and they brought cricket with them.
Mexico is, surprisingly, one of the oldest cricket centres in the world outside the United Kingdom. Michael Costeloe reveals in his "To Bowl a Mexican Maiden Over: Cricket in Mexico" that cricket was played as far back as 1827, just six years after independence from Spain.[1] However, it was not until the Porfiriato that the sport became organised.
Cricket was played throughout Mexico, but it was strongest in the centre of the republic, chiefly in Mexico City and the state of Hidalgo. Teams playing in the capital included: The Reforma Athletic Club, Mexico Cricket Club, Mexico Wanderers, British Club, United Railway Men, Read and Campbell Cricket Club, Pearson and Son, Mexico Gas and Electric Light Company, and a Canadian eleven. Even the teachers at the English College turned their arms over and wielded the willow. Just outside town in San Cristobal in June 1890, employees of the British construction firm Pearson and Son, who were building the Grand Canal to drain the Valley of Mexico to stop Mexico City from flooding, created the San Cristobal British Cricket Club. In nearby Zumpango, too, where the firm was digging a tunnel as part of the works, the staff created the Zumpango Cricket Club to keep themselves occupied. Mr. Braine broke his nose in June 1892 during a match between the two sides while diving into reach his ground for San Cristobal British Cricket Club before the wicketkeeper could break the stumps. "My nose is still the most striking feature of my face", our hero told The Two Republics newspaper afterwards in good humour.
The mountains of Hidalgo, meanwhile, were home to Pachuca Cricket Club, Velasco Cricket Club, and Real del Monte that were set up long before the Porfiriato. The British had been present since 1824 when Cornish miners, complete with their pasties, settled in the region to reconstitute the silver mines after the War of Independence. The three teams eventually came together to form the Pachuca Athletic Club in 1895.[2]
Figure One: Cricketers of The Reforma Athletic Club. Source- The Reforma Athletic Club
Elsewhere, to give but a few more examples of cricket's reach in Mexico, El Eco del Comercio reports on 5 November 1892 that, in Merida in the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula, "the Champion Club has been formed in the city by young enthusiasts who will have cricket and baseball as their favourite games". Some 2,300 kilometres away in the north, Scotsman David McKellar and his family had moved to the desert of Coahuila a couple of months before from New Zealand. He had bought Las Rucias ranch near Santa Rosa, where he intended to go into ranching and property development as well as create a Scottish settlement in the area. His daughter Margaret wrote of the family's experience for Otago's Tapanui Courier.
David quickly became the President of the Santa Rosa Athletic Club, or "Los Rancheros" as they were known, which the "Englishmen [from the surrounding ranches] had got up among themselves".[3] He hosted a match on 4 July at his ranch between Los Rancheros and a side "composed of Englishmen" from Porfirio Diaz City who were building the railway between San Antonio in the United States and Mexico City. The teams arrived the night before where a grandstand had been erected for the big game.[4] Well prepared, Los Rancheros brought a supply of ice that "was installed with great ceremony in one of the storehouses, where the gentlemen superintended the cooling of beer with much interest".[5]
The following day "all the cricketers were up almost at daybreak, and after snatching a hurried breakfast, they hastened off to the field to take advantage of the coolest part of the day". Margaret went to watch the second innings with her mother, taking melons with them for the players. When they arrived, "the sun was getting very hot and none of the players seemed at all averse to a lounge under the shade of the grandstand – as they enjoyed the melons". Los Rancheros went onto defeat Porfirio Diaz City by 65 runs. Afterwards, most of the players went off for a smoke and a siesta although some chipped in to help put up the tables in the house for dinner. Dinner was served and a good time was had by all before the players "drove home amid great rejoicings".[6]
The celebrations were to be short-lived, however. David's insistence on fencing off his land angered local Mexican ranchers, who had let their cattle freely graze and water on the property before he arrived. After several confrontations, things came to a head a few weeks later when, on the night of 29th July, David was shot dead in an ambush while riding home alone from Santa Rosa.
CRICKET CHALLENGE CUP
Back in the centre of Mexico, the clubs of Mexico City and Hidalgo created the Challenge Cup in January 1896 to encourage competition. The rules were published in The Mexican Herald and Two Republics:
The cup is to be held by any club winning it, but they will be compelled to accept the challenge of any other club, who, in the event of winning it will in turn hold it until it be won from them. Place and date of the match being at the option of the holders, but they will be compelled to accept said challenge to play for the cup, within one month of the date of receipt of the challenge. Failing to do this will the cup will pass into possession of the challenging club, under the above conditions.[7]
Games for the trophy were played on a Sunday during the dry season from October to June, while equipment could be bought from sportswear tycoon G. S. Spaulding who had an outlet in Mexico City and advertised his wares in the English language press.
Figure Two: Cricket gear for sale in The Mexican Herald, Sunday 17 July 1904
Over the years that followed the matches between them spurred the further development of cricket in the republic. The British working in the textile industry in Puebla founded the Puebla and District Cricket Club in August 1899 to join the fray for the Challenge Cup, with one enthusiastic supporter offering to donate cricket materials (or cash) to the side.[8] Nicknamed "the Village Green Team" and sporting a yellow, brown and blue uniform complete with a cap bearing the town's coat of arms, the team used the local velodrome for their matches, but this brought nothing but grief. "Does anyone know a method to exterminate moles?" grumbled one of the players in The Two Republics, "the Puebla cricket ground has been ruined by the ravages of these tiresome animals. The whole service has been undermined by them and a network of tunnelling is to be observed on every hand."[9] "The Puebla cricket ground has gone to the dogs", fumed another in The Two Republics. "First the Spaniards pitched their Covadonga fair on it and then the Mexicans on their Independence Day took it into their heads to hold a cavalry charge over it, part of a sham fight that took place."[10] The Mexican Herald revealed how the recent "French fete played the Dickens with the Velodromo cricket ground. Large trenches and small graves were dug out on the match pitch itself."[11]
In March 1900 The Reforma Athletic, Mexico Cricket Club, Pachuca Athletic Club, and Puebla and District Cricket Club established a league to make matches for the Challenge Cup more structured. It was the first sports league in Mexico. Based on the English County Championship and run by a central committee, The Mexican Herald and The Two Republics described how the competition worked.
Each club has to play two games, one at home and one away, with every other club, the results to be reckoned by points recording to the Country Championship rules in England and the club which obtains the most points at the end of the season will become entitled to hold until next season the Championship Cup.[12]
Figure Three: The cricket league. Source- The Mexican Herald, Thursday 29 March 1900
Article © Craig White
In the second part of this paper we will follow the ups and downs of the league.
[1] Costeloe, Michael P., 'To Bowl a Mexican Maiden Over: Cricket in Mexico, 1827-1900', Bulletin of Latin American Research, 26, 1 (2007), pp. 112-125.
[2] The Mexican Herald, Sunday 6 October 1895, p.8
[3] M. M. McKellar, Life on a Mexican Ranch, London, Associated University Press, 1994. p.106.
[4] Ibid., p.107
[6] Ibid., p. 111
[7] The Mexican Herald, Thursday 21 January 1897, p.8.
[8] The Mexican Herald, Friday 11 August 1899, p.5.
[9] The Two Republics, Tuesday 22 May 1900, p.5.
[10] The Two Republics, Tuesday 26 September 1900, p.8.
[11] The Mexican Herald, Tuesday 6 August 1901, p.5.
[12] The Mexican Herald, Thursday 29 March 1900, p .3
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Craig is the Secretary of the Mexico Cricket Association, and holds a BA in History and MA in History of the Americas from Newcastle University. Originally from Gateshead, Craig has been living in Mexico since 2011 and in his day job works for a climate change non-profit organisation called Iniciativa Climática de México. Although he failed upwards to play international cricket for Mexico last year, in July 2018 he won the International Cricket Council's Volunteer of the Year 2017. Craig also holds a C2 in Spanish in the European framework for languages.
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May is National Bike Safety Month, and while Cranberry Township always takes the safety of cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians seriously, you may see extra messaging for cycling safety this month.
Here are just a few of those initiatives.
Neon Yard Signs - These signs will be strategically located throughout the Township to remind motorists to share the road and remain alert.
Bike Safety Tips Video – Check back soon for a video featuring Cranberry Police Lt. William Ahlgren.
Community Sign - In an effort to educate visitors to or motorists traveling through our community, specific messaging will be placed on the electronic sign at the corner of Route 228 and Route 19.
Social Media - All of our social media pages will contain fun informational messaging to help spread the word on bike safety.
The campaign will also lead into June, when the Township will ramp up its Slow Down Campaign in neighborhoods. There are also several bike safety programs and initiatives planned throughout the summer.
Remember to pay attention, share the road and be a 'roll' model!
Wear a Helmet - Helmets are required for persons under 12, not everyone 12 and under.
Ride with Traffic - Cyclists are entitled to the lane of travel and are not required to yield to traffic. The statement that we must make reasonable efforts to not impede traffic has been litigated and found not enforceable by the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Sidewalks - A pedalcycle is never 'required' to use a bike lane when available. It is at the discretion of the cyclist. They 'may' use the improved bike lane. This is another instance where litigation refined this language.
Obey All Traffic Laws - Cyclists are not subject to the same fines as motor vehicles. Some sections of Title 75 stipulate a $10 fine for pedalcycles. Motorized vehicles are subject to a different fee structure for similar instances.
Bike Repair Stations - Stations are located in Graham Park and North Boundary Park. Each sheltered station includes all the necessary tools to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. While making repairs, the bike hangs from arms which allow the pedals and wheels to spin freely. The repair stations were purchased through the Alcoa grant and Butler County Tourism.
Bike Racks - Fifteen bike racks are located on Township properties, thanks to a grant from Alcoa Foundation via Kawneer-Alcoa and a contribution from Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.
Some bikeways are not appropriate for all riders as traffic and other conditions may require advanced riding skills. Discretion is advised. Parents are encouraged to accompany young children when riding.
Special thanks to Township resident and avid cyclist, Jack Linton, for sharing this information.
Bicycles are permitted to ride in the travel lane, and are not required to use the shoulder or sidewalk.
Bicycles are required to obey all traffic control devices.
Vehicles must provide a minimum of four feet of clearance at a reduced speed when passing a cyclist.
Vehicles may cross the double yellow line to pass a cyclist, given certain conditions.
When crossing the double yellow line to pass, there must be 200 feet of clearance between the passing vehicle and oncoming traffic at any time during the pass.
Vehicles should not pass a cyclist within 100 feet of an intersection.
Bicycles are considered a vehicle in Pennsylvania, have many of the same responsibilities of a motor vehicle operator, and must follow all the same laws as a motor vehicle.
The Motor Vehicle Code provides additional protections for bicyclists as compared to motor vehicles.
Bicycles may use any part of the lane of travel when there is not more than one travel lane in each direction - In other words, on a two-lane road a cyclist can ride down the middle of the lane of travel - On a two-lane road, turn lanes are not considered travel lanes.
On a roadway with two or more travel lanes in the same direction, the bicycle must be in the rightmost lane of travel - Route 19 for example.
Cyclist may appear to not travel in a straight path - That is normally a result of the cyclist avoiding an unsafe surface condition - A road bike tire has approximately 1/2 inch of road contact - A mountain bike tire has approximately 1 inch of road contact - Cracks and imperfections in the roadway can severely impact the path of travel.
A bicycle may travel in the left lane of a multi-lane roadway when preparing to turn left.
Bicycles are not required to use a defined bike lane when available on a roadway.
It is recommended that cyclists be visible by wearing bright colored clothing during daylight hours and retroreflective clothing during nighttime hours.
Being classified as a vehicle, a cyclist's automobile insurance automatically extends to the bicycle as coverage.
Bicycles are the ultimate tool for 'green' transportation.
Many cyclists operate video cameras recording the actions of motorists to establish behaviors and fault in the event of an incident - Video footage can be used to issue citations after the fact and within the controls of the Motor Vehicle Code and Criminal Code - The video footage is admissible evidence in a court of law - Consent from other parties to be recorded in the public right of way is not required.
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Must ride in the direction of traffic - May not ride against traffic.
Children under the age of 12 must wear a helmet.
May not wear earbuds or earphones in either ear while riding - Headsets for hands-free cellular phone use may be used in one ear.
Must obey all rules of the road - For example, speed limits, stop signs, road markings, signaling, traffic control devices, etc.
May not lane split or ride up the right side of traffic stopped at an intersection or traffic control device.
Must use hand signals with the left arm when making turns and stops - The right hand may be used as an alternate for right hand turns.
May not ride more than two abreast on a roadway, except a roadway specifically designed for bicycles (a defined bike lane, or bike trail)
Must use a white front light, and have a red rear reflector or red light, both visible at a distance of 500 feet between sunset and sunrise - Amber side reflectors (pedal reflectors) are required between sunset and sunrise - Flashing lights may be used.
Lights may be used during daylight hours to be more visible to motor vehicles.
May not ride on sidewalks in a business district unless directed by a traffic control device.
May ride on a sidewalk outside a business district but must yield to pedestrians.
Bicycles do not have the right-of-way to cross a roadway at a marked crosswalk when being ridden - Crosswalks are for pedestrians - Bicycles being ridden are classified as vehicles.
Should ride no closer than three feet to any parked car to avoid being 'doored' by a motor vehicle operator opening a car door into the lane of travel.
People under the age of 16 may not operate an electric bike (e-bike) on a roadway.
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Vehicles may cross the double yellow line to pass a bicycle provided there is a minimum of 200 feet between the vehicle passing the cyclist and any oncoming vehicle at any time during the pass.
When passing a cyclist, the vehicle should pass on the left of the cyclist at not less than four feet of clearance at the closest point.
The passing motorist should toot their horn during daylight hours or flash their headlights during nighttime hours before initiating a pass - When returning to the lane of travel, the motorist should use turn signals indicating their intent to return to the lane - Returning to the lane should be done only when there is sufficient clearance to do so.
When passing a cyclist, it must be done at a careful and prudent reduced speed - Fast accelerations and quick weaving in and out of traffic should not be done.
May not cross the double yellow line within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
No turn by a motor vehicle should interfere with a bicycle traveling straight.
Motor vehicle operators should look behind them before opening a door into the lane of traffic.
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To avoid hitting opening doors, it is recommended to ride at least four feet away from cars parked on the street.
What is a S hared Lane? (SLM) "sharrow" and what does it mean?
Though bicyclists are permitted on all roads, except for limited-access highways, a Shared Lane Marking (SLM) or "sharrow" is a marking on the road used to further specifically communicate that the road is to be shared by both motorists and bicyclists. Motorists should expect to see bicyclists in these zones and treat them like another vehicle. Markings may or may not be accompanied by "Share the Road" signs. Pennsylvania law states that whenever a motorist passes a bicyclist, the motorist must maintain at least four feet of space between the car and the bicyclist. The law also states that bicyclists must make reasonable efforts to not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Honourable Justice A.
ISLAMABAD -- A decision taken by the Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) to reinstate an official of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), who was sent on compulsory retirement, has raised eyebrows if the ministry is empowered to take such a decision.
Guerrero was supposed to have retired from military service since he already reached the compulsory retirement age of 56 last December 17.
They said that around 115 staffers of Pakistan Railways were penalized for negligence of the accidents and the punishments which were awarded included compulsory retirement from service, removal from service, reduction to lower post, warning and with holding of annual increment.
But in some cases an employer can stipulate a compulsory retirement age if the job requires certain physical abilities or has an age limit set by law (the fire service, for example).
Chief Secretary Anjani Kumar Singh said, the state government is in process of identifying non performing institutions and all those responsible for poor show will be given compulsory retirement.
On 14 March 2015, the Disciplinary Board made a decision to refer the 41 judges to compulsory retirement, after they had issued a statement dated 6 July 2013.
Leonardia (Lone District, Bacolod City), a fraction of at least 6 months of service shall be considered as one whole year to complete the 15 years minimum requirement for a compulsory retirement.
Social Protection spokesman Willie O'Dea said: "Fianna Fail will establish a new Commission to examine putting in place a basic income level, abolish compulsory retirement at 65 and make the home care package support a statutory entitlement.
LAHORE -- A double bench of the Federal Services Tribunal (FST) on Saturday set aside the compulsory retirement of a Junior Auditor and ordered medical board for invalid pension within three months.
LAKKI MARWAT -- Lakki Marwat Deputy Commissioner Ihsanullah Khan imposed major penalty of compulsory retirement on two officials of revenue department after charges of tempering revenue record were proved against them.
HB 4501 seeks to lower the compulsory retirement age of public school teachers from 65 to 60 years old, and optional retirement age from 60 to 55 years old.


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My previous post took a pretty crude look at the local diversity of household incomes in Auckland. The idea was to look at whether each Census area unit in Auckland contains a mix of households with different income levels, or has mostly households with similar income levels.
The major problem with my analysis was the naive comparison of the proportion of households in each income category to 1/6 (there are six household income categories in the Census results). This creates a bias towards finding that lower-income areas are diverse, simply because there are proportionately fewer households in the lowest income categories.
In response, Thomas Lumley made a couple of excellent suggestions on Twitter. First, it's better to compare the proportion of households in each income bracket to the overall proportion of households in that bracket in the region. This is a more realistic and reasonable benchmark than 1/6. Thomas also suggested that I calculate the income diversity measure as a weighted sum in each CAU of the squared deviations from the regional proportions, where the weights are again the regional proportions of households in the six income categories. Intuitively, if there are not many households in a category overall, we shouldn't put much weight on that category in the calculation of an income diversity statistic.
These changes significantly improve the analysis, although it's still not perfect because the Census household income categories are a bit arbitrary, and the top category is open-ended. Nevertheless, here's the resulting map for 2013. The colours are the deciles of the income diversity measure across Auckland CAUs.
In comparison to my earlier effort the map has changed quite a bit and I think it makes a lot more sense. You can see a lack of household income diversity in both relatively rich areas (eg Herne Bay) and relatively poor areas (eg Otara). There are some interesting variations, for example if you look across the central-western suburbs.
I also made the same map for 2001 for comparison (here the colours are the deciles of the 2001 distribution).
I think local area diversity within cities is quite an interesting topic. Personally I think greater diversity (of all kinds) in a neighbourhood makes it a more interesting place to live, but there are many reasons why that doesn't always work out.


Construction on the long awaited Indoor Riding Arena (Cover-All) for EATA's therapeutic riding program benefiting children, adults, and veterans with differing abilities begins August 18, 2016. Together with the Anchorage Park Foundation, EATA hosted a Ground-Breaking Ceremony and end of summer BBQ on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 6 PM – 8 PM.
The Ground-Breaking Ceremony started at 6 PM and we saw many current and past supporters of the Indoor Riding Arena (Coverall) Project in attendance, along with the Mayor, the director of Anchorage Parks and Recreation, and the Anchorage Park Foundation! Delicious food sponsored by the Anchorage Park Foundation and treats donated by the Flying Dutchman Pastry Shop were enjoyed by all.


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Why the 'Condom Snorting Challenge' Is Not Just Gross — It's Dangerous
By Rachael Rettner 2018-04-02T18:08:14Z
(Image: © artiomp/Shutterstock)
Editor's note (April 4): The "condom snorting challenge" is not actually a current trend among teens. The story gained traction after a local news crew attended a class for parents in San Antonio that warned of dangerous online trends, according to the Chicago Tribune. The condom snorting challenge was shown as an example of a dangerous online trend, but it not a trend that is currently captivating teens across the country. That said, it's still a bad idea to snort a condom up your nose.
Live Science's original story is below.
Getting teens to use condoms is usually a good thing — unless they plan on snorting them up their noses. That would be a really bad idea.
But some teens are reportedly doing just that: In videos posted on social media, teens are inhaling condoms up their nostrils and pulling them out of their mouths, according to USA Today.
This practice is not only gross, it's also potentially dangerous. As Live Science has previously reported, there are few things that you ever want to put up your nose.
"It's not generally a good idea to put anything in your nose that doesn't belong there" or isn't prescribed by a doctor, Dr. David Hiltzik, director of otolaryngology at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, told Live Science in a 2017 interview about the dangers of snorting chocolate powder. Snorting substances up your nose can cause irritation to the nose, throat and lungs, Hiltzik said. [9 Weird Ways Kids Can Get Hurt]
In addition to this hazard, inhaling condoms could pose a dangerous choking risk, according to Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, an associate professor of international health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and contributor to Forbes.
"The condom could easily get stuck in your nose or your throat, blocking your breathing or causing you to choke," Lee wrote in Forbes.
Lee also pointed to several previous cases in which condoms caused serious complications when they were accidentally inhaled. For example, in 2004, doctors in India reported that a 27-year-old woman developed pneumonia and a collapsed lung after she accidentally inhaled a condom.
The "condom snorting" trend is not exactly new — some videos of teens engaging in this dangerous "challenge" appear as far back as 2007, according to Yahoo News. But the trend has recently reemerged.
Educators in San Antonio are now teaching parents about dangerous online trends, including the condom snorting challenge, in an effort to increase awareness about the hazards of these trends, local news outlet KABB-TV reported.
"These days our teens are doing everything for likes, views, and subscribers," educator Stephen Enriquez told KABB. "As graphic as it is, we have to show parents because teens are going online looking for challenges and recreating them."
Originally published on Live Science.


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Travelling can be stressful and difficult at the best of times - Having to navigate busy airports full of people rushing around paying no attention to anything but their goal of making it to their gate on time.
Now take that hectic experience and imagine having to navigate a busy airport in a wheelchair, or with a visual impairment, suddenly it becomes a whole lot tougher.
While it might be tough, that hasn't stopped the trend of accessible travel from rising in recent years, with more and more disabled travellers looking to get out and explore the world, so we decided to speak with a few people who have first hand experience travelling the world with a disability and asked them for their top travel tips for anyone looking to get out there and see the world regardless of their disability.
"What 'travel tips' would you recommend to anybody looking to travel with a disability?"
"My biggest tip is to choose your holiday based on your dreams. Not where there is a wide doorway or wetroom shower. Then once you are excited about going somewhere awesome, you can get practical.
Write down your 'must haves' and your 'like to haves'. This gives you the parameters for your research. When researching you can go simple, but with more cost. Or save a bit of money, but prepare for lots of grunt work. There are plenty of good accessible travel agencies from a quick Internet search. Equally you can use social media channels for peer advice, and contact individual suppliers yourself. Eventually, after wanting to quit you'll find the right place. Right in style. Right in accessibility offerings. Your persistence has paid off.
You might have to compromise some of the 'like to haves'. That's fine. It's on a short time. Then it's all about having the time of your life and making memories forever. My trips to Australia, USA, Japan, and all over Europe will stay with me for eternity."
"When you travel with a disability, planning is essential. Make sure you're travelling with everything you need to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Organise your travel and book everything well in advance, especially if you require assistance. I always take the essentials like my guide dog travel essentials, my medical kit and a charger to ensure I can access my phone which has a lot of apps I use to make my journey easier. I have a preliminary list saved of everything I need when I travel including things to pack, phone numbers and things I need to organise before making any journey."
"In order to travel successfully as a disabled person, it is strongly recommended to research the country/city in question.
I use speech software on my laptop called JAWS, so that I can explore the internet. I go onto wikitravel, type in the country or city I am interested in visiting and read up about the country - How to get into that country, what visa I may need, and any inoculations or malaria tablets I may need etc. I also research what currency I will need and how much things may cost.
Then I like to read up on the public transport within the country, its accessibility, buses, trains, and underground/metro. Are there lifts on the train and metro stations? After this, I go onto hostelz.com and find out about hostels and low budget accommodation. I can read about the hostels in a particular city and find out if they are centrally located within a city and discover if they have lifts in their buildings or only stairs.
Doing research and gaining knowledge of a destination is the key. I get all the information I want on places to visit, museums with audio guides, public statues and monuments I can touch, plus information on how to get from the airport or train station to my accommodation by taxi or public transport.
I put all this info in a document on my laptop or digital recording device called Victor Stream Reader and then I'm ready to go. I also book assistance with the airline and ensure I will be met at the check-in desk and taken through the airport and security, to the gate and onto my flight. I am then met upon landing and taken through immigration, passport control and out of the airport to a taxi or public transport.
I use the local public to help me find places like restaurants and interesting tourist attractions. If i'm in a foreign country, I get the staff at my accommodation to write down directions to the place I want to visit in the local language. I also try to learn a few words of the local language such as: 'please', thank you', 'toilet' etc.
I would suggest to anyone disabled and new to the idea of travelling, first visit towns/cities in their own country. Maybe go with a friend and get use to travelling. Try to pack light and take only one bag, preferably a backpack. It will be slightly different for every person's disability.
I have also written two Ebook's about my world travels; Seeing The World My Way & Seeing The Americas My Way"
"My number one tip for travelling with a disability is forget you have a disability. What I mean by that is this; first and foremost, travel is about enjoyment and broadening your mind. If you are so bogged down with the difficulties of travelling with a disability, you'll forget to enjoy yourself.
Secondly, and you'll have heard this a thousand times, be prepared for the unexpected. Disability or not, things go wrong and there is little you can do about it. Obviously, eliminate as much risk as you can during the planning and booking stages, after that, just go with it.
And finally, don't let your disability define your travels. The world is becoming a much more accessible place and its there to explore. Whether you want a relaxing beach holiday, an adventure fuelled thrill fest or a trek across the desert on a Camel, it's all available.
In 2018, travel is limited only by your own imagination; don't let disability hold you back."
"For someone like myself who is fluidly able, travelling means being prepared for a variety of issues I may face. It can be a pain to travel like this, especially if it's only a quick trip. My husband and I recently went on a road trip. To prepare, I brought my wheelchair and cane in addition to walking sticks. I had everything for several days of migraines, joint pain, muscle aches, and more. Instead of fighting desperately to appear more abled and avoid stares, I prepared for the worst and took care of myself as needed. It made this one of the best trips we've taken in a really long time!"
First things first – you need to pick a destination. Give some thought to how accessible the environment, terrain and local area will be; it's wise not to choose somewhere with steep hills or very rough terrain if you're using a manual wheelchair. Weather is an important factor too – if you struggle in very hot or cold temperatures, be sure to consider this before booking your getaway.
Once you've settled on the perfect destination, it's time to consider your choice of accommodation. Do some thorough research to establish whether your chosen hotel (or equivalent) can accommodate everything you need – ensure there are lifts, flat walkways and available aids and assistance to make your stay much more comfortable. There's simply no way you should travel without insurance. When heading abroad with a disability there's a few more things that could go wrong, and without insurance you could be facing some hefty costs if you need to repair mobility equipment or access healthcare. When packing for your trip, be sure to bring the things that'll make the journey there much more comfortable.
Plane journeys aren't always the most fun even for non-disabled passengers, and with the extra considerations you may require, you could be in more of a predicament. Don't be scared to simply ask others for help if you're in need. More often than not, regardless of where you are in the world, the locals are friendly and willing to assist you as much as possible. Look in advance to see just how to get around in your destination. Are there dedicated methods of accessible transport? Buses and trains are usually good options, as are trams – but make sure it's easy to get around with the challenge of different terrain or obstacles that could make it difficult.
If you go to an area that you have never been before, you don't know what is accessible or not. When you go to a big city, the main attractions are usually accessible, but if you want to go to the local bar, then it might be tricky to know where to go, but there is a new app for cell phones. This app allows a person to know if a place is accessible or not. The app is called Access Now. If people don't write a review for an establishment, then this app is not really helpful. If you use this app, please make sure you leave a review for the place so that the next time someone who wants to go there will see your review.
Travelling with a disability is not easy to do but it can happen if you plan it out. Everybody deserves a vacation once in awhile. By knowing what helps, it will make your vacation a success. If you have other ideas of what is helpful, please leave them in the comments below this post. I will add them to this post.
When travelling with a physical disability, I research certain details as I plan a trip. I use a power wheelchair, so I first check on accessibility at the hotel. Does the room have the accessible features I need? Before I leave home, I also look into public transportation options and specific places I would like to visit. Sometimes the metro or bus system is an easier way to get around, if I'm not "driving" my chair down the sidewalks. The main thing is, can I explore and go where I want to go in my wheelchair? If yes, I plan ahead to make the trip more enjoyable.
The best advice I can give other travellers with disability is research, research, research! Read disability travel blogs, contact attractions to ask about access and read travel reviews before visiting a destination. There are so many times when an attraction seems inaccessible, but there's actually a ramp or elevator if you know where to look. Sometimes the accessible entrance can be hidden around the back of a building, through a gate, or even via a neighbouring building. And a lot of the time there's no obvious signage to point out the accessible entrance, so knowing where to go beforehand has saved me a lot of time.
I also recommend deciding what attractions you want to visit before booking your accommodation. I always try to stay in hotels that are near the attractions I want to visit. It's great being able to return to the hotel in the middle of the day for a rest or to use the bathroom (accessible bathrooms can be hard to find in some cities).
My best travel tip would be to take the time to research your destination so you know what will and won't be provided. For families travelling with kids on the autism spectrum, you need to be sure the destination is secure (especially for kids who tend to escape), sensory friendly (limit loud noises, strong smells, etc.) and provides the ability to self-cater (to manage dietary and sensory feeding requirements). It's also important to prepare your kids before you leave so you give them as much reassurance as possible. Sharing social stories, visual itineraries, maps, photos, calendars and videos of the destination before departure will help reduce anxiety and prepare them for the holiday to come.
My step-daughter has Multiple Sclerosis and uses a wheelchair for mobility, and one of her greatest travel challenges is finding accessible toilets.
When reserving a hotel room we ask on-site personnel - either the property manager or someone from housekeeping - to describe in detail the "accessible" room. If they can provide photos or a video of the bathroom, that's even better as it allows us to confirm whether or not the room meets her needs.
While travelling long distances by car we have found that roadside rest areas, many larger truck stops, and fast food chain restaurants generally have restrooms with appropriately-placed grab bars and room for the wheelchair to manoeuvre.
Of course, U.S. airport restrooms are almost always fully accessible, but we have not yet found an accessible toilet on an airplane.
The Americans with Disabilities Act is comprehensive but the laws can be liberally interpreted so we are vigilant in doing our research prior to going on a trip. We find this helps diminish the challenges that come with travelling with limited mobility.
Travelling can be stressful for anyone with or without a disability and things can go wrong. So if you want to travel but concerned to take that leap on the off-chance something may not go to plan, I say go for it anyway. There will always be a way of working it out. It will also be completely worth it in the end. If plan A doesn't work out it's always a good idea to have a plan B that you can quickly put into action if required. That is also when planning ahead is important. I often book trips months in advance as it gives me plenty of time to research the accessibility of the destination including public transportation, attractions and accommodation. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy every minute.
- Make sure you have enough equipment with you for the duration of the trip e.g. weekly batteries for my hearing aid.
- Don't hide your disability. It will show that you are not comfortable to others. Celebrate it!
Do your homework on a destination: It can be a challenge to travel with a disability so it is important that you check the country you are travelling to will not end up in a lot of time spent in frustration. Heading to somewhere that is not designed with disabled people in mind will probably end up in you having a ruined trip.
Look for accessible accommodation: Not everywhere will be as accommodating as home, so make sure you find a place to stay that will provide you with adequate access both into the hotel and also your room.
Consider where it is you are going and what the climate is going to be like: Pack according to the weather and the activities you think you will be doing. Look at the medication you require, check whether there might be a problem taking it through an airport and get a written note from your doctor to allow you to bring it onto the plane: always pack extra medication in case of delays or lost luggage.


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April 14 Zodiac Sign, Love Compatibility
People who were born on April 14 are born under the Zodiac sign of Aries. Aries people are highly independent and confident people who have a strong fighting spirit and desire to always be first.
Their will to succeed is stronger than in any other sign so they have a very strong potential to succeed and make a great success in their lives. Being born on a specific day is important because it carries a special significance that shapes your character. Certain date of birth gives you a special kind of character flaws and traits that makes you unique and special. In today's article we are going to see what are the character flaws and traits of people born on the April 14th and what makes them special. We are also going to see which jobs, careers and partners suit them best.
So, if you are born on this date or you know someone who is, this is a chance to find out more about yourself or that other person.
The Aries can change from today to tomorrow, and you can hear incredible stories from him, but do not ever think he is lying. What you see is what you get. There is not one characteristic about him that is sneaky or malicious. They are simply the way they normally are and they never pretend to be something they are not.
Characteristics and Personality
People born on April 14 are very interested in studying history. Whether they are studying a particular area or story of their family, these people are trying to find their place in a series of people who have done something for this world. Seeking their place in the company of this person are most often found in social groups although they do not have strong leadership abilities.
People born April 14 are good enough to be respected in society. Less developed people need to be worshiped. It often happens that the way their behavior or the image that they leave behind is a source of appreciation and admiration, and even fear. When the family is concerned most of the people born this day want their family to understand their commitment to careers.
Men are very interesting and exciting people who give themselves and others great control. Women have a highly developed family feel, and people can not say that these types of women are call "housewives". Essentially, both genders of those born this day want to impose their dictatorship in their field of action.
People born on April 14 are ruled by number 5 and the planet Mercury. The pet are great adventurers and freelancers. Mercury suggests change and impatience. Combined with Mars, which is dominated by Aries, it also brings powerful impulsive behavior. Because of these characteristics of this person, especially when their job is in question, they may be dissatisfied with what they are doing. Even when everything is fine and when jobs work well these people can feel anxiety and disappointment.
People born on April 14 are preoccupied with their appearance and are therefore prone to overworked physical activities, cosmetic treatments and various types of diets. For these people, health is not a problem besides the overwhelming attention they devote themselves to. The big problem is that the elixir of youth is still not available to a wide population. If you would accept aging and everything that comes with it especially when it comes to appearance, these people would be happier and happier.
People born on April 14th are very passionate and sometimes they rush into things without thinking. They often rush into things and make hasty decisions when it comes to their love life. Being in relationship with this person is everything but boring, and you should buckle up because it is never dull being around them. If you want to win the heart of a person born on this day then you need to keep some mystery about you because they like to chase. Just don't be too hesitant or they might lose their interest quickly.
They love enjoying life and exploring new things so it might be hard for them to find a partner and tie the knot. People who best suit them are the ones with free spirit like Leo, Sagittarius or Gemini. They form strong relationships with Libras because they give them what they lack and those are patience and balance in life. They get along with people born on 19th, 11th, 8th, 2nd and 29th.
Purpose and Career
People who were born on April 14th are very strong and feisty and they are always ready to make the first step towards something new. The devil is a dynamic and impatient, loving action, and possibly the one in which he takes the lead. Optimism, impulsiveness, pole, and impatience correspond to the fire element of this sign. His attitude is "I first" and it is just as referring to the very fact that the Zodiac begins with this sign. The devil is busy with her, so she sometimes does not even take care of her own. What he wants, he has to get it and that price does not play any part, especially if someone else is paying for it.
The world around him interests him if it has anything to do with him. However, besides all this we cannot say that Aries is a selfish person. The innocence around him is relieved of his aggression and selfishness. There is no evil in his character, so he can easily forgive him for no reason. The sobriety that disarms is what makes Aunt Awesome. As a child, he does not scare anyone or anything until he's up. He is not tricky or tedious, and he remains alive throughout his life. He always believes with all his heart, struggling and growing, to try again all over again. They are not afraid of anything and they are always the first ones to take on a challenge and make a strong impact with their work. They are hard-working and prepared to make a difference no matter what life throws a them. Their life motto is "I am, I do" which perfectly describes them. Jobs or careers that best suit them are firefighter, policeman, lawyer and sportsmen.
Symbols, Lucky Number and Colors
People who are born on April 14th have several things in common. Their birthstone is Diamond which is a symbol of elegance and strength. This birthstone should always be gifted to people born on April 14th since it is going to give them exactly these two things.
Their lucky day is Tuesday and their motto is "I am, I do". Their characteristic flower is Honeysuckle which is a symbol of delicacy and sweetness. Their characteristic and lucky color is red and dark red, which are symbols of strength, love and passion. Their lucky numbers are 1, 8, 18, 20 and 12. Their lucky metal is Iron which is a symbol of strength and perseverance.
Historical Events on April 14
1629 – Dutch mathematician and astronomer Christian Huygens was born. He discovered the ring around Saturn and constructed a clock with a pile.
1759 – German composer Friedrich Handel died in London. His great opus contains works, oratories and a large number of compositions for the orchestra, and the most famous are the "Mesia", "Israel in Egypt" and "Saul" oratories.
1849 – On the initiative of revolutionary leader Lajos Kosuth Hungary declared independence from Austria.
1865 – US President Abraham Lincoln was killed in the assassination several days after the end of the civil war. Johnny Booth was shot at him in the lodge of the Johnson Theater. Lincoln died a day later, and the new president became Andrew Johnson.
1900 – French President Emil Loubet opened an international exhibition in Paris which, on 315 hectares, was the largest of its kind in the history of Europe.
1904 – English actor and actor Seir John Gielgud was born. She gained glory in the roles of Shakespeare's heroes, and the Oscar-winning film was awarded in 1981 for the role of "Artur".
1907 – Born Fransoa Divalja (Francois Duvalier), who, with the nickname "Papa Dok", was Haitian president-dictator from 1957 to 1971.
1914 – The American philosopher and logic Charles Sanders Peirce, founder of pragmatism, died later, which was later developed by William James.
1917 – Ludovik Lazarus Ludwig, an inventor of Esperanto, a combination of a series of world languages, died. Under the pseudonym Dr Esperanto published a textbook of the newly created language "Lingvo Internacia" in 1887.
1930 – Pesnik Vladimir Vladimirovich Mayakovski, one of the founders of Russian futurism, the author of the lyric poems "Cloud in the Pantaloons" and "The Flute of the Spin", committed suicide in Moscow.
1931 – Spain was declared a republic after the abdication and reign of King Alfonso III abroad. The Republic, in 1939, after a three-year civil war, abolished General Francois Franko.
1945 – Allied forces have arrested the German diplomat and politician Franz Papen and handed him over to the War Crimes Tribunal in the Second World War in Nirnberg. Released by guilty, he was later sentenced to eight years in prison in Germany, but was released in 1949.
1975 – In Sikim, the monarchy was abolished and the republic declared. As such, he became the 22nd Indian state.
1986 – Simone de Bovoar a lifelong living man named Jean Paul Sartre (Jean Paul Sartre) died. Her book "The Second Half" was the inspiration of the feminist movement.
1988 – Afghanistan and Pakistan signed an agreement in Geneva in Geneva, and the USSR and the United States made allegations of non-combat. The agreement provides for the return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.
1994 – Two US combat aircraft F-15 were sunk by two US helicopters, above northern Iraq, killing all 26 people in them.
1995 – The World Health Organization reported that about one million people in the former Yugoslavia needed medical attention due to psychological traumas caused by the war.
1999 – At least 75 people were killed and 25 were seriously injured in Metohija in two refugee columns rocketed by NATO aircraft.
1999 – Pakistan has tested a 2,000-kilometer ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear missiles.
2003 – Abuser Abbas, a former leader of the Palestinian guerrilla movement Abu Abbas, arrested in nearby Baghdad, accused of organizing the kidnapping of the Italian passenger plane "Aile Lauro" in 1985 and for killing a Jewish Leo Klinghofer (Klinghoffer) who was thrown in the Mediterranean Sea.
2006 – Berry Nelson died, the actor who first interpreted the character of the famous British agent 007 James Bond in the TV adaptation "Casino Royal" in 1954.
2009 – The United States was deported to Germany by Donald Demjanjuk, a former guard in the Nazi death camp in Poland, suspected of the murder of 29,000 Jews during the Second World War.
2010 – In the strong earthquake in China, the magnitude of the 7.1 degree of the Rihter scale, 2,183 people were killed, injured 12,135 and 84 were missing.
2014 – Islamic organization Boko Haram ("Western education is sinful") he body is more than 200 girls from one school in the city of Cheebok (Nigeria).
Famous People Born on April 14
1578 – Born of Philip III, King of Castile, King of Spain and Portugal.
1629 – Born Christiaan Huygens, Dutch astronomer, mathematician and theoretical physicist.
1681 – Born Georg Philipp Telemann, a German composer.
– Born Friedrich von Amerling, Austrian painter.
1868 – Born in Peter Behrens, a German architect.
1904 – Born by John Gilgud, English actor and film actor.
1935 – Born Erich von Daeniken, Swiss writer.
1941 – Born Julie Christie, American actress.
1945 – Born Rickard Hugh Ritchie Blackmore, English guitarist and composer, who was one of the founders of hard rock compositions Deep Purple and Rainbow.
1950 – Born of Peter Esterhazy, Hungarian writer.
1959 – Born Don Roos, American scriptwriter and film director.
1973 – Born Adrien Brody, American actor.
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What іt takes tо bе а psychologist іn Singapore? Маnу people bеlіеvе thаt bеіng а psychologist іs аbоut memorizing а fеw tests аnd hearing thе patients talk аll thеу wаnt fоr sеvеrаl hours. Ноwеvеr, thеrе аrе mаnу mоrе requirements bеhіnd thе profile tо bе а Singapore psychologist thаt people mау think.
So іf you're reading thіs article thеn chances аrе you're lооkіng tо find оut іf psychology іs fоr уоu, оr mауbе you're јust curious аbоut іt. Whаtеvеr thе case, thіs article will bе vеrу helpful fоr уоu bесаusе wе'll review 10 universal qualities needed tо bесоmе а good psychologist аnd bу thе time уоu finish reading thіs іnfоrmаtіоn уоu'll hаvе а muсh better concept оf thе Singapore professional thаt ensures mental health fоr others.
The professional оf mental health knоws thаt іn order tо trulу understand оthеrs, уоu must understand уоursеlf fіrst. Ѕо іf уоu wаnt tо knоw thе reasons fоr уоur problems аnd уоur оwn actions, psychology mау bе fоr you.
Just lіkе wіth уоursеlf, уоu аlsо wаnt tо discover thе reasons fоr thе actions оf оthеrs. А psychologist shоuld bе аblе tо gеt profiles frоm оthеr people аnd hast tо bе аblе tо predict behavior.
First оf аll, psychology іs а profession focused оn bеіng supportive tо оthеrs. Јust аs іn medicine, thе psychologist's primary function іs tо provide help tо thе patient. Тhеrеfоrе, thе psychologist must bе interested іn thе well-being оf оthеrs bеfоrе thе money received fоr consultations.
This mеаns hаvіng thе ability tо understand thе problems оf оthеrs аnd sее things frоm thеіr point оf view. Іn addition tо thаt, thе psychologist shоuld knоw hоw tо establish аn effective communication аnd hоw tо build trust wіth thеіr patients tо help thеm better.
Any good psychologist shоuld bе аblе tо remain calm іn front оf а strong emotional situation bу оnе оf hіs patients. Аlsо, hе must bе аblе tо sее things coolly whеn nесеssаrу, sіnсе іt dоеsn't help аnуоnе іf bоth оf thеm (psychologist аnd patient) sее things negatively. Аll іn аll, thе psychologist іs а guide.
As а psychologist, уоu must bе wіllіng tо trу nеw approaches аs thеу start tо appear, meaning уоu hаvе tо constantly upgrade уоur knowledge frоm scratch іf іt іs nесеssаrу. Yоu hаvе а commitment wіth уоur patient, which's hаvіng tо hand thе mоst effective treatment tо help hіm оr hеr better.
You must bе аblе tо persevere. Ѕоmеtіmеs you're going tо encounter people who're nоt sо open tо talk аbоut thеіr problems оr accept уоur help rіght аwау. Yоu hаvе tо bе аblе tо wait patiently fоr long intervals оf time, еvеn іf thеrе іs nоt apparent response.
What уоu аlwауs hаvе tо remember іs thаt thе health оf а person іs іn уоur hands. А psychologist hаs access tо а lot оf іnfоrmаtіоn аnd rеsеаrсh thаt gіvеs hіm а great understanding аbоut hоw people асt аnd thе reasons whу thеу dо іt. Νеvеr usе thіs knowledge tо hurt sоmеоnе. Yоu nееd tо bе аn ethical person.
During уоur career уоu'll hаvе tо deal wіth people vеrу dіffеrеnt frоm уоu аnd wіth оthеr characteristics. Yоu shоuld аlwауs respect аnd nоt judge аnу difference іn sоmеоnе еlsе (religion, customs, beliefs, еtс.) Yоu hаvе tо accept thеsе people аs thеу аrе аnd nоt lеt thеіr differences affect уоur performance wіth them.
As wіth аnу оthеr profession, уоu must feel inside уоu thаt thіs іs whаt уоu wаnt tо dо fоr а living. Ѕоmе ways tо knоw іf уоu hаvе passion fоr psychology іs thаt уоu feel уоu саn talk аbоut thе topic fоr hours, аlsо уоu wаnt tо gеt іnfоrmаtіоn аbоut thіs field constantly bесаusе уоu love tо learn, nоt bесаusе уоu hаvе аn obligation tо study.
Being а psychologist іn Singapore іsn't аn easy profession lіkе sоmе people mау thіnk, but it's extremely rewarding. Аftеr explaining thеsе 10 qualities nоw уоu hаvе а better grasp оn thе profile required аnd whаt іt takes tо bе а good Singapore psychologist. Remember thаt psychology іs а career worthy оf admiration аnd respect јust аs аnу profession thаt seeks thе welfare оf оthеrs.
Do you want to learn more about Psychologist Singapore ? Then please visit our blog. It will be helpful for you.
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Big Ten pulls plug on fall football season
August 11, 2020 08/11/2020 7:13 pm
The Big Ten Conference has decided to cancel fall sports, including football, sources confirmed to ESPN's Mark Schlabach on Tuesday.
Sources tell Schlabach that the conference is expected to officially announce the decision at 3 p.m. ET. Tuesday.
Last Wednesday, the Big Ten announced its 10-game conference-only schedule, beginning on Labor Day weekend.
Statement from the Big 10:
"We are facing uncertain and unprecedented times, and the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials, and others associated with our sports programs and campuses remain our number one priority.
To that end, the Big Ten Conference announced today that if the Conference is able to participate in fall sports (men's and women's cross country, field hockey, football, men's and women's soccer, and women's volleyball) based on medical advice, it will move to Conference-only schedules in those sports. Details for these sports will be released at a later date, while decisions on sports not listed above will continue to be evaluated. By limiting competition to other Big Ten institutions, the Conference will have the greatest flexibility to adjust its own operations throughout the season and make quick decisions in real-time based on the most current evolving medical advice and the fluid nature of the pandemic.
This decision was made following many thoughtful conversations over several months between the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors, Directors of Athletics, Conference Office staff, and medical experts including the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee.
In addition, the Conference announced that summer athletic activities will continue to be voluntary in all sports currently permitted to engage in such activities. Furthermore, Big Ten student-athletes who choose not to participate in intercollegiate athletics at any time during the summer and/or the 2020-21 academic year due to concerns about COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarship honored by their institution and will remain in good standing with their team.
While Big Ten member institutions continue to rely on the most up-to-date medical information to establish the best protocols for voluntary workouts on their campuses, in compliance with local and state regulations, the Conference is working with the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee to finalize Conference-wide protocols.
As we continue to focus on how to play this season in a safe and responsible way, based on the best advice of medical experts, we are also prepared not to play in order to ensure the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes should the circumstances so dictate."
Chad Henne explains what he was thinking on key 3rd and 4th down plays in Chiefs win


Academics, researchers and teachers are to gather at Birmingham City University this month to explore new tactics and share evidence of what works to tackle bullying in schools.
The day-long 'Contemporary Research and Practice in Anti-bullying' event takes place during Anti-Bullying Week on Wednesday 15 November and features a series of high-profile speakers, including world-leading expert on school bullying Professor Peter Smith and Baroness Sal Brinton, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Bullying and Liberal Democrat Party President.
Debates and workshops will focus on different types of anti-bullying interventions, sexting, pupil-led anti-bullying strategies, bullying cultures in schools and the impact that bullying can have on young people, as well as ways of ensuring that schools are inclusive of LGBT communities.
"The day will provide a great opportunity to share good practice and ensure practitioners feel confident and equipped with effective strategies to deal successfully with bullying," said researcher Dr Elizabeth Nassem, from Birmingham City University's Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education.
Former England rugby player Ben Cohen MBE and founder of the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation has shown his support for the University event.
"The anti-bullying conference at Birmingham City University brings communities of researchers and practitioners together to learn about the most effective ways to help eradicate bullying and homophobia" said Ben, who campaigns against bullying and homophobia through the work of his StandUp Foundation.
Other speakers at the event include PC Simon Bolwell from West Midlands Police, Anna Gregory from Birmingham-based charity Peacemakers and Andrew Moffat MBE.
Andrew has worked on challenging homophobia in primary schools and was recently named on the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to equality and diversity in education.
The event takes place during Anti-Bullying Week which runs from 13 – 17 November, with the theme of 'All Different, All Equal'. The conference is in partnership with the Bullying Reduction Action Group and is supported by Birmingham City Council.
Find out more information and book tickets.


Filmed on location in Havana and elsewhere on the island, Cuba will explore the relationship of a wealthy business family immersing itself in Cuban society and how the cultures clash, blend and ultimately learn from each other. Location scouting and casting will begin in September, with production set to start in the fall.
Scott Steindorff (Jane Got A Gun, Las Vegas) created the 12-episode series, and Stone Village is in talks with Rob Weiss (Entourage) to be co-showrunner with him. Dylan Russell also in an EP. Stone Village partnered with Quebec-based Facet 4 to distribute the series and co-finance with investment firm Source Rock Partners.


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The first day of November fall sailing at Spring Lake Yacht Club for the annual Turkey Leg Regatta was met with a layer of frost on boats and gear. Starting temperature for the day was a brisk 33 degrees, ultimately climbing to the low forties with wind speeds in the mid-teens with occasional gusts in the high teens. Winds out of the north were unpredictably shifty, requiring the race committee to continually alter mark placement. As challenging as the wind was for the committee, there was only one race abandoned pre-start after wind shifted a good 90 degrees just prior to a start. Once things settled down, the race was restarted. Given all of the wind shifts, the fleet did pretty well overall reading the changes, however there were several sailors throughout the six races in A and B divisions that started the first beat toward the windward mark close hauled only to find themselves in irons as they began to get close to the windward mark. The courses sailed included a windward leeward two with a leeward gate and offset finish and a windward leeward one with a leeward gate and offset finish. Each division sailed one of each course to make sure sailors had enough time on the water, as well as enough time between races to warm up if needed and be fresh for their next rotation. For a Tier Three event and 21 boats on the line, it was great to see only 3-4 individual recalls and no general recalls.


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using BasicTestApp;
using BasicTestApp.FormsTest;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.E2ETest.Infrastructure;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.E2ETest.Infrastructure.ServerFixtures;
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.E2ETesting;
using OpenQA.Selenium;
using Xunit.Abstractions;

namespace Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.E2ETest.Tests;

public class InputFocusTest : ServerTestBase<ToggleExecutionModeServerFixture<Program>>
{
    public InputFocusTest(
        BrowserFixture browserFixture,
        ToggleExecutionModeServerFixture<Program> serverFixture,
        ITestOutputHelper output)
        : base(browserFixture, serverFixture, output)
    {
    }

    protected override void InitializeAsyncCore()
    {
        // On WebAssembly, page reloads are expensive so skip if possible
        Navigate(ServerPathBase, noReload: _serverFixture.ExecutionMode == ExecutionMode.Client);
    }

    protected virtual IWebElement MountInputActionsComponent()
        => Browser.MountTestComponent<InputFocusComponent>();

    [Fact]
    public void InputElementsGetFocusedSuccessfully()
    {
        var appElement = MountInputActionsComponent();
        Browser.Exists(By.ClassName("input-group"));
        var inputGroups = appElement.FindElements(By.ClassName("input-group"));

        foreach (var group in inputGroups)
        {
            var expected = group.FindElement(By.ClassName("input-control"));
            var button = group.FindElement(By.TagName("button"));
            button.Click();

            Browser.Equal(expected, () => Browser.SwitchTo().ActiveElement());
        }
    }
}

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9th May 2018, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The 14th Middle East Financial Technology Exhibition and Conference (MEFTEC Payments), hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, has been officially opened by by H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Saleh AL-Furaih, Vice Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) at the Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh to discuss the future of the digital payment sector in the Kingdom.
The two-day conference and exhibition initiated by mada the national payment network and SADAD the national payments system, under the direction of SAMA, is the first dedicated event for Fintech companies and banks to address industry-changing technological innovations, global Fintech advancements and consumer requirements to transform the digital payment landscape in line with the Kingdom's vision 2030 to support entrepreneurship and enhancing the financial services technology.


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Peavey's new IPR Series, which uses Waves' acclaimed MX5010 semiconductor
Pictured L-R: Fred Poole, Senior Manager of Product Development at Peavey Electronics, and Tomer Elbaz, General Manager of Waves Audio Semiconductor and Licensing Division
PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CHOOSES WAVES MAXXAUDIO SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR ITS IPR SERIES POWER AMPLIFIERS
— Industry leader implements Waves pro audio algorithms for enhanced low-end frequency reproduction —
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, November 5, 2009 — The CE Division of Waves, the industry leader in professional audio digital signal processing technologies, heard on hit records, major motion pictures and popular video games the world over, and Peavey Electronics, one of the world's largest audio equipment manufacturers, announce a new collaborative project resulting in the launch of the Peavey IPR Series of power amplifiers, which uses Waves' acclaimed MX5010 semiconductor. MX5010 features such proprietary Waves technologies as MaxxBass® Bass Extension, MaxxTreble™ High Frequency Enhancement, 7-Band Paragraphic MaxxEQ™, MaxxStereo™, MaxxVolume™ Level Control and much more.
Boasting a net weight of just 7 lbs. on the lightest model, the groundbreaking Peavey IPR Series utilizes an advanced design that allows Peavey engineers to dramatically reduce weight while increasing reliability, thermal efficiency and output power (up to 6,000 watts at 2 ohms stable). IPR Series amplifiers are designed with a resonant switch-mode power supply and a high-speed class D topology that yields the highest audio resolution and efficiency available. Four DSP-equipped models feature 32-bit, floating-point digital signal processing with program-specific EQ presets that make common sound-reinforcement EQ treatments easy to perform.
The revolutionary Peavey IPR Series DSP power amplifiers are the first to integrate Waves technology, in particular MaxxBass, which uses psycho-acoustics to create precise harmonic overtones that give the perceived effect of adding low frequencies to the mix. MaxxBass resides in the amplifiers' 32-bit DSP section and can be adjusted from 0% to 100%.
The Waves MX5010 semiconductor integrates a high performance 24-bit DSP core with pre-programmed MaxxAudio algorithms for a powerful and cost-effective sound enhancement solution. The benefits of utilizing the MX5010 in the IPR Series are numerous. Providing processing at 24 bits at up to 48kHz and 100% clean bypass guarantees the MX5010 DSP preserves audio quality at its most pristine form. Aside from MaxxBass, the MX5010's other proprietary technologies provide wide-ranging sound enhancements. MaxxVolume will protect the speaker and electrical components from electric surges and speaker fatigue without requiring a dedicated limiter. The unit's Delay function can be used to create programmable speaker arrays and delay towers without an external delay module. MaxxTreble can be used to enhance high frequencies dynamically without "painful" high end. MaxxEQ and MaxxBass can be used for designing efficient and programmable active crossovers for both amplifiers and powered speakers. The MX5010's router section can be used to control levels for multiple speaker outputs, also allowing the user to create presets for various I/O scenarios.
"Integrating MaxxBass into the Peavey IPR Series gives sound companies and engineers significant advantages," said Fred Poole, Senior Manager of Product Development at Peavey Electronics. "Because it creates the illusion of adding bass frequencies without physically doing so, MaxxBass allows sound engineers to dial more low-end into a system without adding more power amps, processing and subwoofers."
"For over 40 years, Peavey Electronics has been a cornerstone in the M.I. and pro market sectors," stated Tomer Elbaz, General Manager of Waves Audio Semiconductor and Licensing Division. "It has been great to work with Peavey's engineering team on this collaborative effort, which resulted in a set of products that offers maximum performance in an extremely lightweight format."
For more information, please visit www.peavey.com and www.maxx.com.
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Photo Caption 1: Peavey's new IPR Series, which uses Waves' acclaimed MX5010 semiconductor.
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Photo Caption 2: Pictured L-R: Fred Poole, Senior Manager of Product Development at Peavey Electronics, and Tomer Elbaz, General Manager of Waves Audio Semiconductor and Licensing Division.
About Waves:
Waves is the world's leading developer of digital signal processing tools. Through every stage of the creative audio process, Waves is there, from recording to mixing to mastering to broadcast and beyond. Over the past two decades, Waves has pioneered an entirely new kind of audio tool. Among Waves official endorsers are such luminaries as Kanye West, Beatles producer Sir George Martin, and Linkin Park.
Waves' impact on the way music is made, mixed, and mastered has been immeasurable. Major technological contributions include precision EQ, level maximization, analog console models in-the-box, advanced noise reduction, state-of-the-art guitar amp modeling , and more. These technologies do not merely emulate their hardware predecessors; they allow a level of exactitude and control never before possible. They offer sound engineers the ability to sculpt their sonic creations with unsurpassed possibilities.
Today, Waves touches virtually every aspect of audio: Recording, Live, Broadcast, Surround, Post, Gaming, Consumer Electronics, and more. As Sir George Martin has put it, "Waves is synonymous with excellence."
About Peavey Electronics:
Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and produces more than 2,000 products, which are distributed throughout the United States and to 136 other countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in more than 5,000 airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com.
All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Waves.
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Tel Aviv 67023, Israel; Tel: 972-3-608-4000, Fax: 972-3-608-4056, Email: info@waves.com,


You know things are going badly when TV network execs actually come out and address that things are going badly. Several big TV names have come together in admission of how mishandled ad dollars have been in recent years, with more and more people are ingesting their TV series through digital avenues, such as smartphones and computers. As it currently stands, the commercials you're watching on Hulu are only bringing in a fraction of the revenue they should be, and the majority don't score the networks any money at all.
While viewers might be thinking this will all end in a world where there are no more commercials, the actual outcome will presumably see a better metric for measuring the success of digital adverts. Here's Viacom President and CEO Philippe Dauman explaining to AdWeek just how dire things are.
Can you believe that? Three out of every four Chevy ads you're seeing while catching up on the latest episode of The Flash aren't making The CW any money, which is pretty awful. (Especially since that's an expensive show.) Also, what does "unsafe" mean in this context? The results are teetering off the edge of a cliff?
A lot of it boils down to how limited Nielsen ratings have always been, and how that doesn't really reflect the world of digital viewing at all. Especially now that the services themselves are capable of faking their ratings. Call me naïve, but I'd never considered that Hulu and other ad-based streaming services might be racking up their own views dishonestly, the same way that some people have swindled video numbers on YouTube. If it's so bad that entire swaths of ad-views are being tossed out without further inspection, changes need to start happening.
There might be hope in the future, as companies like Netflix and Amazon are dumping huge piles of money to acquire series, which helps the networks to offset the lost ad revenue. That's not going to be good forever, though, especially as more ad-based subscription services inevitably start popping up in the future. I'm kind of baffled by the complete absence of dependable measurement services, and that someone didn't put this together years ago.
My own use of Hulu for catching up on shows has grown over the past year, especially on my phone. (Gotta love that background noise while working.) So I'm fully behind networks getting their just rewards for forcing me to watch an ad about a phone on my phone. What do you guys think?


The script for Simeon's Watch, Riding Lights national tour in 2016.
Leah keeps losing things. First it was her knitting, then the sheep, and now her father keeps wandering off. She frequently loses her temper and some days she thinks she's losing her mind.
Or is it her father Simeon who's doing that? Staring out of the window, muttering about angels, waiting with unshakeable conviction for 'God knows what'. It's all a game to Leah's daughter, which only makes things worse. Something has to change.
As the nights draw in, watching her father's dementia slow him down and her daughter's future race ahead, Leah seems to be waiting too – but for what?
Simeon's Watch is an engaging new play about family. A wonderful story about growing old, discovering hope and being surprised.