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Q: How to find most efficient approximation of a real number with combination of positive and negative powers of two? I need to approximate a real number $x$ as a sum of some set of positive and negative powers of two, e.g.
$$ x = \delta_0 2^{n_0} + \delta_1 2^{n_1} + \delta_2 2^{n_2} + \ldots $$
where each $\delta_i$ is $-1$ or $+1$ and each $n_i$ is some integer.  Basically, I keep adding or subtracting smaller and smaller powers of two until I get close enough.
For example,
$$ x=0.5937 \approx 2^{-1} + 2^{-3} - 2^{-5}=0.59375 $$
and I could keep going to get closer.  Note, I'm interested in reals, not integers, and especially $x\in (0,1)$.
The reason I want this is to do multiply by an a priori known constant digitally using shifting and sums, not proper multipliers.  I've been picking these out by hand but this seems like it should be a well known algorithm.  Please help.


Many people are not aware of the use of marijuana as medication. The use of marijuana is not bad. This is especially so if the intention is to treat or get relief from pain. There are several conditions that can be managed using medical. These conditions range from mental problems such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It also offers relief from conditions such as glaucoma, cancer, multiple sclerosis among others.
He is a host of a popular show known as, The Montel William show. He has had Multiple Sclerosis for a long time. This condition has a devastating effect on the spinal cord and the brain. He has been using marijuana to manage this condition for long. He has often maintained that since he started using marijuana, his health has been much better as the pain he used to feel has reduced.
The famous actor has been on the front line among those who have been advocating for the legalization of Marijuana. He has always said that it is marijuana that saved him from going insane when he was doing his service in Vietnam. He also admitted that the members of his battalion used marijuana to help them relax.
The prominent musician has been open about using marijuana. She said she started using Marijuana to help her cope with the pressures that came with her music career. Besides, marijuana also helped her reduce her level of anxiety manage depression and relieve chronic pain after she underwent a hip surgery.
The famous actor had a car accident in 2008. This accident left him with pain in his arm. He uses marijuana to reduce this pain. Though he is a strong and open supporter of the cannabis community, he does not use marijuana for recreational purposes. He has often said that marijuana should be legalized as it has several benefits.
It is common to see Snoop Dog with a marijuana joint in his mouth. The Rapper who is known globally has been using marijuana to manage Glaucoma, a condition he has had for a long time. He has also been a strong supporter of the movement that has been advocating for the legalization of Marijuana.
This rock star is a cancer survivor She has been a proponent for the legalization of the use of marijuana for medical purposes. she used marijuana to reduce the painful side effects that come as a result of the multiplication of the cancer cells and the effects of chemotherapy.
The famous actress has been using marijuana to help her cope with glaucoma. In her view, marijuana has helped her reduce the pain that comes as a result of glaucoma. Given the benefits she receives from marijuana including reduced pressure, relief from pain and stress as well as reduced discomfort, she has often maintained marijuana should be legalized.
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Constantine O. Alfred-Ockiya, B.S., Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines.
Amjad Ali, Ph.D., George Washington University.
Robert T. Aubey, B.B.A., Lamar State College of Technology; M.A., Mexico City College; Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles.
Alen Badal, B.S., California State University, Stanislaus; M.S., National University; Ph.D., Union Institute and University.
David Banner, B.S., University of Texas at Arlington; Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Joseph E. Barbeau, B.S., Northeastern University; Ed.D., Boston University.
David D. Bouvin, B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College; M.B.A., D.B.A., Argosy University.
James Bowman, B.S., M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
William H. Brent, B.S., M.B.A., George Washington University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.
Donna Brown, B.S., M.S., Slippery Rock State University; Ph.D., Kent State University.
Mary I. Dereshiwsky, B.S., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S., University of New Haven; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Robert F. DeYoung, B.P.S., Barry University; M.S.M., St. Thomas University; Ph.D., Lynn University.
Al Endres, M.S., Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology.
Michael Ewald, B.S., SUNY at Albany; M.B.A., M.P.A., City University; Ph.D. Emprasarial University of Costa Rica.
Javier Fadul, B.S., Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia; M.B.A., LeTourneau University; Ph.D., Walden University.
David Finch, M.A., University of Kent at Canterbury; Ph.D., Walden University.
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David A. Gould, B.A. University of Washington; M.B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.S.E, Ed.D., Seattle University.
Wanda S. Gravett, B.S., University of Texas; M.H.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Gerald R. Griffin, M.B.A., Southern Methodist University; Ed.D., University of Tulsa.
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Aridaman K. Jain, B.Sc., Delhi University, India; M.S., Indian Statistical Institute, India; Ph.D., Purdue University.
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Yoram Kalman, M.B.A., Tel Aviv University; Ph.D., University of Haifa, Israel.
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Richard Schuttler, M.S., Chapman University; Ph.D., Walden University.
Mohammad Sharifzadeh, B.Sc., University of Salford, England; M.Phil., University of Oxford, England; Ph.D., Walden University.
Kenneth Sherman, M.A., Long Island University; M.B.A., Iona College; Ph.D., TUI University.
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Marcia B. Steinhauer, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida.
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Diane Stottlemyer, B.A., Indiana University at Bloomington; M.S., California State University-Dominquez Hills; Ph.D., Northcentral University.
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The proportion of households who think it's a good time to buy a major household item was also unchanged.
Consumer confidence was about as exciting as a pet rock in January, with the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index unchanged at 122: 7 points off its October low, but also 6 points off its March 2018 high. The overall index sits a smidgen above the historical average. The Current Conditions Index was unchanged at 124, while the Future Conditions Index eased 1 point to 120.
Consumers' perceptions of their current financial situation lifted 1 point to a net 12% feeling financially better off than a year ago.
A net 29% of consumers expect to be better off financially this time next year, down 1 point.
A net 36% think it's a good time to buy a major household item, flat.
Perceptions regarding the next year's economic outlook fell 2 points to a net 12% expecting conditions to improve. The five-year outlook lifted 2 points to +20%.
South Island ex-Canterbury lifted the most (up 8 points to 125) but Wellington remains the most confident region (134). Confidence in Canterbury fell 9 points to reclaim the wooden spoon at 115.
House price inflation expectations eased from 2.9% to 2.7%. They remain weakest in Auckland (1.8%) and Canterbury (1.9%).
Inflation expectations fell 0.7%pts to 3.5%, unwinding December's spike. The impact of petrol prices is clear in this data.
Consumers are feeling pretty good about things, with some concerns about the overall economic outlook but slightly above-average confidence regarding their own situations. The proportion thinking it is a good time to buy a major household item remains consistent with ongoing spending, though the data on retail spending growth will be affected by slowing population growth.
Our confidence composite gauge combines business expectations and intentions with overall consumer sentiment to capture both the demand and supply side of the economy. It continues to suggest momentum in the economy has slowed markedly (figure 2), but it has found a floor as business sentiment has bounced somewhat. We see growth of around 2½% for the next couple of years, with consumption supported by the strong labour market but capped by weaker population growth, high household debt and a flat-to-weaker Auckland housing market.
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F1: No, I really, really, honestly am retiring, says DC
By Andy Darley
Two Q&As with David Coulthard following the British Grand Prix have tied up the loose ends from the interviews he gave when he announced his retirement.
Talking to the Formula One website and AutoSport, he settled questions over who he thought should take over his Red Bull Racing seat and what he meant by saying he wasn't hanging up his helmet.
And, of course, he reflected on the disappointment of retiring from his final home grand prix on the very first lap.
Coulthard's ongoing relationship with Red Bull involves some testing and development work, so he expects to be in the car from time to time. But racing? Not so much.
He told AutoSport: "I have no intention of racing anything else. The only reason I said I haven't hung up my helmet is because, in six months or one year, if there is an opportunity to race something that I think could be interesting, then everybody will say he is coming out of retirement."
Race of Champions, anyone?
Not Le Mans, though – at least, not for a while: "I won it in 1993. I'm not thinking about it today, maybe in a year's time I will think 'wow I really want to do Le Mans'. But today I really want to do the test and then I really want to have a good race next week. Then I really want to enjoy all the races.
"To think about racing something else while I am still racing in F1 just seems ridiculous. I've told everyone my intentions for next year to stop the rumour, stop the speculation and allow the team to plan ahead. It was the right thing to do, but I'm not going MotoGP or truck racing or something."
As for who the team might be planning to replace him with, his views are firmly in line with the conventional wisdom that Sebastian Vettel (shown with him at the Race of Champions in the video accompanying this story) is the best thing since sliced bread.
He told formulaone.com: "For me Sebastian Vettel has everything that a future winner in Formula One needs. Also his maturity and approach shows me that he is the best man for the job. So I am very confident that he would be able to do a very good job for Red Bull Racing."
He admitted to feeling sad after Monaco that he wouldn't be driving the famous circuit again, but he'll be shedding no tears over his failure to win the F1 title: "I clearly had the opportunity of driving world championship-winning cars, but I never managed to hold the level of consistency needed to extract every last bit from them, even though I had the speed. And this is now something I just have to deal with for the rest of my life."
And he was as impressed by Lewis Hamilton's drive through the Silverstone rain as he was depressed by his failure to do the same: "It was sad that my last running on this track was over on lap one, but then again – that's racing – the victory of nerve and flexibility over pure strategy.
"[Hamilton's] drive on Sunday was remarkable. When you look at how difficult the conditions and how many problems other drivers had – he was just in the zone. For sure, one of the remarkable drives in the history of F1."
Author: Andy Darley. Ex-journalist, fan of Mark Webber and anyone who ever drove or tested for Minardi and didn't say rude things about the team afterwards. Owns a Triumph Spitfire and hopes that, one day, it'll be on the road again. Andy has written 744 articles for us.
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There's plenty of activity here at ECC headquarters as we approach our ECC mini-tour of Australia! We're all looking forward to sharing the Wheel Of Mashup and the VidiMasher 3000 for the Liquid Architecture Festival in Sydney and the On Edge Festival in Cairns.
Those are our only stops in Australia [FIRSTNAME], so don't miss them!
One thing we like to do at shows is to see just how many sounds we can mashup together at the same time on the VidiMasher 3000, with The ECC's Mashettes Frillypants and Fancypants keeping count. We call this our 7-Up Mashdown, and it's also titled that on our Ritalin Ruckus album.
Bootie SF - How many things can we mashup together?
Then to finish things off, an ECC first -- a coordinated dance routine by The Mashettes (Fancypants and Frillypants) joined by TradeMark G.


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Job: Literatures of the African Diaspora in North America – Assistant Professor, York University (Deadline: Feb. 19, 2021)
The Department of English, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Literatures of the African Diaspora in North America at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2021. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will have a PhD by the position start date of 1 July 2021, in English Literature or a related field, with a specialization in any of the North American literatures of the African Diaspora in English, including African-American, Black Canadian, and Black Caribbean literature; a demonstrated record of excellence in research and in university teaching; and a clearly articulated program of ongoing research activity. Applications from specialists in any historical period are welcome. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated expertise in critical race theory, Postcolonial theory, and/or World Literature, and those whose research is interdisciplinary, intermedial, and/or transhistorical in focus.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative research at the highest level and to pursue external funding opportunities. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence of a recognized international calibre as demonstrated in the research statement; a record of significant publications or forthcoming publications in the field; presentations at major conferences; and strong recommendations from referees. The successful candidate will be invited to contribute to York University's Black Canadian Studies Certificate Program, where they will join a dynamic community of faculty and students with shared interests in the study of Black cultures across North America, and to participate in the shaping of a Black Studies major.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through a teaching dossier, which may include a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi. The position will involve curricular development in the area of specialization, graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Pedagogical innovation in such priority areas as experiential education and technology-enhanced learning would be an asset.
York University champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Located in Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.
York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to Professor Arthur Redding, the Chair of the Search Committee at aredding@yorku.ca (Subject line: Literatures of the African Diaspora in North America).
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities, can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University's Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form/. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 19 February 2021.
Applications should include a cover letter outlining the applicant's professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a sample of the applicant's scholarly writing (maximum 30 pages), a teaching dossier, and a statement (maximum 600 words) describing the applicant's contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness in teaching, research, and service, which may be informed by lived experiences and understandings of Black/African Diasporic cultures. Complete applications may be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca/ beginning on 14 January 2021. Letters of reference will be requested of long-listed applicants.
Questions may be directed to Professor Tina Choi, Chair, Department of English, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. Email: englchr@yorku.ca (Subject line: Position in Literatures of the African Diaspora in North America).
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Job: Global Eighteenth Century – Assistant Professor, York University (Feb. 19, 2021)


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Parents are the first and primary teachers of the faith for their children. Our program recognizes this and supports parents in their mission of raising saints! To best accomplish this, we have an incredible team of catechists who are always ready to support you and your children. Our program teaches students how to live as Catholics in a world that desperately needs Christian charity. Our students learn everything from their Catholic prayers to living out Catholic morals and everything in between. While students are learning, parents are receiving support and resources from our Director of Religious Education to equip them to keep the momentum going.
Our religious education for preschool through 5th grade takes place on Sundays after the 10:30 a.m. Mass until 12:45 p.m. In an effort to give parents the tools to learn about and teach the faith at home, we have switched to using "Spirit of Truth," by Sophia Institute: a curriculum that provides the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith in an an age-appropriate way. Registration opens June 15th and closes August 22nd.
Please contact our Director of Religious Education, Louisa Postlewait, at louisa@dtkc.org with any questions.
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As Catholics, we are called to live sacramentally. God's grace is concretely promised to us whenever we receive the sacraments, and they strengthen us for our journey toward Heaven. Catholics believe there are seven sacraments that God uses as visible signs of His invisible grace. Two of these sacraments are Penance (Confession) and the Holy Eucharist (Communion).
The Sacrament of Penance is where the Lord, through the role of the priest and ministry of the Church, forgives our sins and gives us the strength to sin no more and repair the wrong from our sins. The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is the Blessed Sacrament because we receive Jesus's literal Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Both of these sacraments can be received even daily, and they are crucial to the life of the Catholic.
In order to receive both of these sacraments, Catholics must reach the age of reason, which for most people occurs during 2nd grade. Since both sacraments are so important to our journey to Heaven, they both require preparation. Our sacramental preparation is built into our religious education classes with an additional two retreats throughout the 2nd grade year. To register for sacramental preparation, please register your child for 2nd grade religious education. If your child attends Catholic school, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Louisa Postlewait, for specifics on the preparation process.
For any questions regarding the preparation process, email Louisa Postlewait at louisa@dtkc.org.
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The Catholic Church rejoices over anyone who finds their way home, but we especially celebrate children who are coming into the Church. Because there are so many differences in backgrounds and experiences, the approach to conversion changes depending on each child. Contact Louisa Postlewait, our Director of Religious Education, at louisa@dtkc.org to get details on the process for your family! Either way, we welcome and encourage children to register for our religious education program in addition to their process to becoming Catholic.
Altar Serving Expand
All young men ages 4th grade and older have a special opportunity to serve Our Lord. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has many moving parts, and to celebrate Mass beautifully and efficiently often requires a lot of help. Altar servers are young men who help the priest so that he can focus on the Word of God and the Blessed Sacrament. We also know that young men who regularly serve during Mass are more likely to consider a vocation to the priesthood when they're older.
With elementary schoolers, serving Mass can seem overwhelming or even a bit scary. That's why all of our altar servers are trained by Father Sean and the more experienced servers to practice and learn before they serve Mass. Being an altar server is a great way to learn more about the faith while also helping out the parish.
If you would like your son to begin serving, please contact Louisa Postlewait, our Director of Religious Education, at louisa@dtkc.org for more information.
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The COVID-19 pandemic caught everyone by surprise in spring of 2020. The whirlwind of uncertainties left us feeling overwhelmed and lost. Now, we are equipped with a much wider breadth of knowledge to help keep each other safe.
At both of our parishes, we don't want a pandemic to be a time to run away from God; rather, we want to turn to God for peace, answers, and moral direction. For this reason, we seek to provide religious education this year while understanding the need to remain flexible.
This year, instruction can take place in-person, totally online, or with some blend of the two approaches. In-person meetings will have an increased commitment to safety protocol, social distancing, sanitization, and other protective factors. If you are curious about the measures being taken to protect your children, please contact our parish office at (262) 657-1156 and ask to speak with Louisa Postlewait, our Director of Religious Education.
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Today you are invited to consider how you respond to such a challenge. This man was quick to pass the blame to Jesus. What is your standard response when you are in a tight fix? How can Jesus help you to accept the consequences of your actions? Speak to Him about anything that is concerning you in this regard today – and give Him the opportunity to respond.
May God bless you with His grace today.


School officers could face fraud charges if found to have misrepresented the number of students with disabilities to attract additional funding, as the government moves to introduce stringent oversight of a new data-collection model that has been criticised for revealing significant variations between school sectors.
Education Minister Simon Birmingham [pictured above] yesterday defended the government's maligned Nationally Consistent Collection of Data, claiming steps were already under way to improve the system, including incorporating it into the annual school census, which is conducted in August.
Senator Birmingham said participating in the process that ultimately decided school funding outcomes carried with it responsibilities, audits for verification and potential penalties.
He said he would ensure that the independent school sector, which has come under significant scrutiny over the substantial increases in disability loadings it is forecast to receive over the next decade, would be captured in that checking process.
"The government takes noncompliance issues seriously," he told a Senate budget estimates hearing yesterday as he came under fire from Labor senators over the decision to link the NCCD, which relies on a teacher's assessment of student disability, rather than a medical professional's, to the loading.
Department of Education deputy secretary Alex Gordon said misrepresenting data to the commonwealth could be considered fraud.
She said future validation of the data provided would include officials visiting random samples of up to 200 schools to verify the information provided by each school.
While a spokesman for the minister said that it was always the intention to link the NCCD with the school census, confirmation that oversight would increase came after revelations that just 6 per cent of the nation's 9429 schools were contacted by the department about the information teachers provided on disabled students last year.
Of those, 61 were required to amend their statements.
Senator Jacinta Collins said reports in The Australian this week highlighting wealthy independent schools that were set to receive a significant boost to funding under the new system were concerning.
She referred to a 2017 NCCD report that revealed variability across the states and territories and school sectors that warned that until the quality of the data improved comparisons should be avoided.
"What I'm concerned about is reports coming forward and a lack of transparency . (which) leave very large questions of whether (the model) is fit for purpose for this round of funding," she said.
Senator Collins singled out claims about the extent of disabled students in the independent sector - 19.1 per cent in 2017 - the highest of all school sectors: "Do you seriously believe this is a fair reflection?" Senator Birmingham told the committee that the data collected during the 2018 school census would ultimately inform 2018 disability loadings.
But as the 2017 NCCD report shows, the independent sector has been reporting gradual steady growth in enrolments of disabled students for several years - 17 per cent in 2015, 18 per cent in 2016, climbing to almost 20 per cent last year. In Victoria, the figure has hovered around 25-26 per cent for the past three years.
And despite 45 per cent of disabled students in the independent sector falling into the lowest category that does not attract financial support, independent schools are forecast to have the biggest growth in disability-loading funding (110 per cent) over the coming decade. Loadings to government schools are set to increase 98 per cent and 49 per cent for Catholic schools.
Senator Birmingham said there was a high level of commitment across schools to make sure the system was fair and reliable.


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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes
What they are & their function in regards to cannabis and the plant world.
When you examine the profile of your favorite cannabis strain, what do you look for?
Many of us draw our attention directly to THC and CBD content, and most strains have been bred to maximize either one or the other. However, we also tend to look at the the scent and flavor, both of which derive from terpenes.
What we're discovering is that a plant's terpene profile can matter just as much as the percentage of THC or CBD found in a cannabis strain. They not only provide scents and flavors, but can produce therapeutic effects while acting synergistically with other terpenes and cannabinoids to either strengthen or dull them.
Some have even been found to connect to either CB1 or CB2 receptors just as THC and CBD do in the endocannabinoid system. Learn More: Discovering the Endocannabinoid System
What is a Terpene & What are Their Purpose?
Terpenes are organic compounds that give off odor and produce a taste, excreted by a large population of plants - not just cannabis. These terpenes come in the form of pungent oils that give plants their distinct aroma, flavor, and even color.
But why are scents, tastes, and colors important? Think of pollination. Bees are attracted to certain flowers based on their scents and the designs they see on the pedals (like arrows towards a landing zone). Without terpenes to create an aroma that attracts bees, flowers wouldn't get pollinated, causing that species to die out.
Another purpose terpenes serve is to repel the enemies of a plant, whether an insect or animal, in order to ensure its survival.
A third reason terpenes are important is because they can attract predators of the plant's enemies. One example is the maize plant: Caterpillars that attack maize have caused it to evolve to emit volatile terpenes that then attract parasitic wasps. These are natural enemies of the caterpillars, and by attracting wasps, caterpillars avoid the maize.
It's truly amazing how one tiny excreted compound with an aroma/taste can determine whether a plant survives or thrives. Terpenes are a perfect example of the delicate dance nature plays out day to day.
Terpenes in Cannabis
When heat is applied and cannabis smoke is inhaled, terpenes create the distinct flavors and odor you experience like pine, citrus, fruit, musk, and mint. Analysis shows that cannabis strains with higher terpene content tend to win greater favor of judges at Cannabis Cup competitions.
Researchers have identified more than 100 different terpenes in cannabis, each strain having its own unique profile and as a result, its own distinct scent, flavor, and reaction within the body. The implications are that cannabis can be bred to virtually unlimited combinations depending on the desired effect, making it a truly customizable treatment.
Terpenes and the Entourage Effect
Because of the 100+ terpenes found in cannabis and their ability to interact with both each other and other compounds in a synergistic manner, there are thousands; millions of ways they can be expressed via the plant's genetics. The act of synergy between terpenes in the cannabis world is often referred to as the Entourage Effect.
A plant with a high percentage of THC and low percentage of CBD can be expected to impact the body and brain a certain way. But the effects of the plant also depend heavily on the terpene profile as well, some terpenes inhibiting THC or CBD's effects while others tend to enhance them.
Understanding this Entourage Effect is vital in understanding how cannabis affects the body. We currently know (only just recently) that terpenes can affect how THC is processed in the brain and how THC passes the blood-brain barrier. They can also impact how neurotransmitters are produced and degraded in the brain.
In continued research and growing our understanding of terpenes, we hold the key to unlocking the full capabilities of an already magical plant.
Impact of Terpenes on Cannabis Industry
Imagine you desire a strain with the following characteristics: smells like lemon, helps you sleep, fights cancer, and is anti-inflammatory. With enough time, those specific plant characteristics can be bred into a cannabis strain designed for this exact experience.
For this reason, cultivators have the motivation they need to attempt at breeding new strains. This will then push the demand for terpene testing, thus leading us to a more enlightened level regarding both cannabis and the synergistic effects of terpenes.
Common Terpenes in Cannabis & Their Effects
Here are some of the more common terpenes found in cannabis as well as many beauty products, cosmetics, and fragrances. Learn More: List of the Major Fragrances & Flavors Cannabis Produces
Myrcene
Myrcene is the most common terpene found in cannabis plants. It has a musky aroma with hints of fruit, similar to cloves. Medical effects include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic. It blocks the actions of a number of carcinogens. It also has a sedative effect, providing a calming and relaxing feeling. When working synergistically with THC, myrcene increases its psychoactive impact.
Limonene has a citrus fruity aroma and is commonly used in ointments and skin creams. It has been shown to promote weight loss and prevent and treat cancer. It also is used to treat bronchitis.
Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene has a hoppy aroma and has been shown to treat anxiety and depression. Hops and cannabis are plant cousins.
Pinene
Alpha-Pinene and Beta-Pinene have a pine aroma. Pine trees get their odor from pinene. Pinene has shown to have anti-inflammatory qualities.
Terpineol
Terpineol has a pine or clove aroma. It has antioxidant properties.
Borneol
Borneol has an earthy camphor aroma. Medicinal uses include analgesic, anti-septic and can be used as a bronchodilator and to help insomnia.
Linalool has a floral aroma with hint of spice. Linalool is found in cannabis but is common in a number of flowers and fungi, including mint and cinnamon. Linalool has anti-inflammatory properties, is anti-cancerous, and can help modulate motor movements.
Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol has a spicy aroma. It is used in fragrances and as a cooking spice. It is also commonly used in cough suppressants and mouthwash.


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PREVIEW: The Adventures of Wolfboy (12A)
Jaeden Martell (Knives Out), Sophia Grace Gianni (film debut), John Turturro (Do The Right Thing), Eve Hewson (Bridge of Spies), Chris Messina (I Care A Lot), Michelle Wilson (Premature), Chloë Sevigny (Boys Don't Cry), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Fences), Melissa Mandisa (Tic), Nick Pulinski (film debut)
Martin Krejcí (film debut), director; Olivia Dufault (film debut), writer; Declan Baldwin (The Architect), Lauren Beck (Manchester by the Sea), Benjamin Blake (film debut), Josh Godfrey (Suspiria) and Kimberly Steward (Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People), producers; Nick Urata (Paddington), composer; Andrew Droz Palermo (A Ghost Story), cinematographer; Joseph Krings (Captain Fantastic), editor
Paul (Martell), a young boy on the cusp of his teenage years, has a rare condition that causes large amounts of hair to grow all over his face and body, known as "Wolfman Syndrome". On the eve of his 13th birthday, Paul goes in search of his mother who had abandoned him at birth, discovering a handful of life lessons along the way…
This charming coming-of-age tale mixes heartfelt human drama with Tim Burton-style strangeness, with young lead actor Jaeden Martell donning heavy make-up to become the titular hairy being.
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FOOTBALL: College Park rallied behind teammate in district title win
By Justin Maskulinski, Staff Writerriter
Published 10:26 am CST, Saturday, November 28, 2020
College Park running back Dylon DeAngelo (22) is lifted into the air by teammates after he scored the game-winning 14-yard touchdown to give the Cavaliers a 35-31 win over The Woodlands for the District 13-6A championship at Woodforest Bank Stadium, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Shenandoah.
College Park running back Dylon DeAngelo (22) is lifted into the air by teammates after he scored the game-winning 14-yard touchdown to give the Cavaliers a 35-31 win over The Woodlands for the District 13-6A
Every time Dylon DeAngelo carried the ball for College Park on Friday night, the home stands roared.
The senior tailback had a community behind him, a team behind him, and an angel behind him.
Dylon's father, Tony, died unexpectedly Monday, days before the Cavaliers would take on rival The Woodlands for the District 13-6A title.
"He's the reason why I love football and who I am right now," Dylon said Friday night. "He just loved the sport — loved coaching it, loved watching it, loved being a part of it, being a part of my life as well as sports."
DeAngelo's first carry of the night came in the second half, a 2-yard rush on 1st and 15. He got a standing ovation. The next two carries, for five yards and two yards, got the same.
"It's been tough for Dylon and this entire community," Cavaliers coach Lonnie Madison said. "That was a bunch of people supporting him."
DeAngelo's fourth and final carry of the night caused the home stands and sideline to erupt.
Right after College Park kept its drive alive with a defensive pass interference call on fourth down, DeAngelo took the hand off and scored on a 14-yard run with 2:03 to play. It put the Cavaliers ahead 35-31 after the extra point. That's where the score stayed.
"I felt like (my dad) was right behind me the entire way," DeAngelo said. "I know he was watching. He was cheering me on and whispering in my ear telling me what I needed to do, that I needed to get my head straight and win for my team. Do what you need to do for your team."
Feeling the presence of his father and the support from the College Park community, DeAngelo knew the game-winning score was only the beginning of his capability.
"Ever since I started playing football, my dad was a coach," he said. "He'd always been there for me, always gave me encouragement. Touching the ball with my team behind me and encouraging me to play, I could move mountains and clear the sky if I wanted to."
College Park's win was significant in a few ways. It snapped a 12-game losing streak to the Highlanders, was the second-ever win for the Cavs in the series and was the first-ever district title for the program.
With a week off before their bi-district contest the second weekend of December, College Park sits at 8-1. It's a win total the program has only reached one other time, in 2007 when the Cavs went 9-2. That was also the only other time College Park defeated The Woodlands.
This season, College Park has prided itself on finding different ways to win.
In Week 1 against Cinco Ranch, it was three touchdown passes by Ty Buckmon.
When district play opened a month ago against Grand Oaks, a 14-3 second half propelled the Cavs to victory.
Down 17-7 late in the first half against Conroe a few weeks ago, Curt Evangelister blocked a field goal and Marcus Scott II returned it for a momentum-swinging touchdown. The game closed with a nearly 10-minute game-sealing drive by College Park.
Against The Woodlands on Friday, it was three touchdown passes from Hank Hudson, strong defensive play that included three turnovers and two-game sealing sacks, and rallying behind a teammate who needed the support.
"It feels amazing and it feels like this family has grown stronger," DeAngelo said. "To me, it's not a team. It's a family. We're all together in this and no matter what happens, we'll always be there for each other."
jmaskulinski@hcnonline.com
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Don't Raise An Obedient Child - Raise An Independent Thinker Instead!
Don't Raise An Obedient Child – Raise An Independent Thinker Instead!
When it comes to parenting, we all want our kids to 'obey'.
And it's simply more convenient to have our kids listen to us and 'do as we say'.
But in the long run, is this good for your child?
Should children 'blindly' obey everything said to them?
At the same time, how do you deal with disobedience?
We did some research and what we've learned is, it all comes down to one thing — balance.
Too much or too little obedience is where the problem really arises!
We'll tell you what you can do to establish this at home and some simple tricks to deal with disobedience in children.
When forced to obey blindly in every situation, children won't understand what they're doing, they won't think for themselves and will grow into adults who can't stand up for themselves.
An obedient child will follow instructions without understanding its repercussions and won't take any responsibility for it.
That's not what we want, right?
At the same time, disobedience shouldn't be rewarded. There are situations where children must obey without being told twice — and especially during emergencies.
What we mean is, children should be empowered enough to understand when they must obey and when it's okay to question the authority!
In this article, we're going to tell you exactly how to make them understand this.
We have with us an expert in the field of Child Psychology, Vidya Ragu, who is going to run us through why children behave the way they do and how we can make our lives easier by getting them to listen to us.
There have been several instances in which I've interacted with parents whose main concern is that their child doesn't obey them.
An obedient child is a child that responds to every suggestion or command we give them in the same way we want them to respond in, right?
They're trying to understand and make sense of our world in whatever way they can.
And one of the major behaviors that play a role in creating this understanding is disobedience.
Yes, you can breathe a sigh of relief!
So don't be alarmed unless it's to an extreme which makes it seem like mere rebelliousness.
Disobedience is a part of the developmental process of children in which they learn through trial and error.
Meaning, they experiment to see what is considered 'acceptable' and what is considered 'unacceptable' to adults.
If it is extreme and is constantly putting them in danger, it's important to understand the child and find a customized way to help them — keeping in mind their environmental and family dynamics.
It's important to make your child feel welcome to discuss what they can or cannot do, with you, at all times.
They observe how adults around them respond to each other in different situations and try to imitate it.
An example of this would be — your child observing your interactions with your spouse during an argument and exhibiting a similar argumentative style when you request them to perform a task.
The same goes for the way interaction takes place with the house help, or basically any adult the child is around.
Apart from that, how we interact with the child is also just as important.
The child learns aggression when the parents deal with situations by hitting or screaming at the child.
Once they replicate the observed behaviour, they tend to judge whether or not it's okay to do it, by the behaviour being rewarded or punished.
So it's important to be mindful of this by establishing a pattern of communication.
If your child is playing in the sand or getting dirty or is even playing small (extremely harmless) pranks on people, then they just have a sense of mischief and isn't the rebel you're making them out to be!
So what can you do to raise an independent thinking and well-behaved child?
The first and foremost thing you need to do is understand why your child is exhibiting the disobedience that they are.
Supporting and understanding your child will make them feel less rebellious and will make them more compliant to your requests.
This is where perceptions come into play. The way your child sees the world is very different from the way you see it.
So, in order to find a common middle ground, we need to build an access door to bridge the gap between these two vastly different perceptions.
This can only be done through communication.
This, I think, is one of the most important things to keep in mind while trying to bring about obedience.
When you communicate your needs to your child calmly, especially if it's done beforehand, you're a lot more likely to get a successful change in their behaviour.
Reinforce the idea that politeness in children is important as you need to be polite in order to be treated politely by others.
Communication such as this also comes into play in the correction of behaviour.
Let's say your child disobeyed you and engaged in negative behaviour of any sort.
Instead of screaming at them immediately, once you're calmer and in private, you could talk to them about it and ask them why they did something that they knew would disappoint you.
Speak about alternatives and previously decided agreements as well.
Assess when your child is the best at listening. This is usually right after they play or after getting some good rest when they're not heavily engaged in doing something.
Conversing about this during a meal is also a good idea. Choose these moments to bring about the topic of a specific instance of disobedience or indiscipline.
Suggest alternatives for what they could have done instead of disregarding your requests.
If I could think of one major personality trait that differentiates children from adults, it would be claiming responsibility for ourselves and our actions.
How can we bring about this attitude in children from a young age?
Just treat them in an equal and mature way which would make them feel responsible for their actions.
Make it sound like anything that they do by obeying you is teamwork that you're splitting with them.
Ask them to help you by cleaning their room or making their bed.
Instead of shouting at your children for not doing their chores on time, sit them down and explain to them why this is a problem.
Talk to them about an equal share of work in the household's functioning and about the importance of practising time management.
Again, remember to choose the right moment to talk to your child about something like this.
In the situation that your child is in danger or there's something that can simply involve no argument, instead of dawdling, just be firm in saying 'no'.
When you're screaming at them about various things in order for them to stop doing something or to agree with your point of view, children tend to get lost in the words and get aggravated.
It's always better to be direct and firm in such situations.
If your child is older it's always good to reason out with them. Explain why something isn't good for them in a logical manner.
When you've decided to strictly restrict your child from doing something and you are saying 'no' as firmly as you can, make sure that you don't allow any room for negotiation or loopholes.
When you allow your child to haggle with you in such situations, they tend to understand that 'no' doesn't really mean no.
It just means that they can still talk their way into convincing you.
In order to make sure that the child knows that a certain type of positive behaviour they engaged in was appreciated and should be repeated, you need to remember to reward the behaviour.
A detailed verbal appreciation of what you liked about what they did can go a long way.
All in all, you must realize by now that disobedience isn't a serious issue unique to your child, it's what every child goes through at some point or the other while growing up.
We've been there, too (although it's almost impossible to imagine that now).
So, go easy on your child, and just try to understand them the best you possibly can because sometimes they're just acting out to try and be understood or heard. Hear them out!
Very informative article. Choosing the right moment to talk to the child bout their behaviour is very important. Thanks for the wonderful article.
Really glad you liked it, Medha 🙂 Thank you very much!
Thank you, it helped a lot to understand a child.
Thanks a lot, Madhu 🙂 Stay tuned for more articles from our end!
Really glad you liked it, Kiran!
Good thinking!! Never thought disobedience was normal for kids!
I respect your attitude. Its time to grow children not only physically but also mentally with education and good behaviour day by day.
The schools which are handling thousands of students also should focus on children psychology development.
Informative.. We cannot force too much of obedience to a child. Let them do things the way they want and then as a parent, we need to tell which is good and wrong. Too much of obedience will spoil child's playfullness for sure.
Yes, that's right! Thank you so much for sharing your views with us, Nishanth!
are learning and imitating more from these things than parents. So the top most suggestion would be to keep them away from all those and let them grow in the lap of nature.


If the page numbers are at the bottom throughout the book, then leave them as they are. I usually put the title of the book before the chapter title .
Below is the tip that I wrote for Jake's site.
page matches the format of the other pages.
I haven't been putting a page number above chapter names unless the page numbers are already at the tops of all of the pages in the book.
I know that when page numbers are at the top, except for pages where new chapters where the publisher has placed them at the bottom, we're encouraged to move them to the top making them consistent, all at the top.
If I just move the page number to the top of those chapter headed pages, then the numbering would be inconsistent as all page numbers wouldn't be at the bottom any more.
I hope my question makes sense. I'm not arguing about where to place page numbers. I just want to get it right so I'm trying to clarify. I have two books on the verge of being uploaded and both have page numbers at the bottoms of the pages, so once I have an answer to this question, I may need to do some number tweaking before uploading.


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TAMPA (WFLA) — The Hurricane Hunters captured more remarkable footage from inside the eye of Dorian.
The Air Force Reserve's Hurricane Hunters tweeted out footage of their recent nighttime flight into the eye of then-Category 5 Hurricane Dorian.
The video is a light show.
For more on the Hurricane Hunters and Hurricane Dorian, click here.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire generations
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Protests start small, peacefully at fortified US statehouses
By DAVID A. LIEB and ADAM GELLER Associated PressPolice and National Guard troops stood sentry at newly fortified statehouses Sunday ahead of demonstrations planned for the lead up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, as authorities worked to deter a repeat of the recent riot that overran the U.S. Capitol. A few protesters were starting to gather in some cities, but streets in many others remained empty.
About two dozen people, several carrying long guns, protested outside the Ohio Statehouse, observed by several of the dozens of state troopers positioned around the building. Several dozen people — some carrying American flags — gathered at South Carolina's Statehouse. And at Michigan's Capitol, a small group of demonstrators, some armed, stood near a chain-link fence surrounding the building as state police walked the grounds and National Guard vehicles were parked nearby.


Summary: A close look at what it means to be sifted by the devil; for God's glory and service.
Do you want to be sifted?
This week, we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey (which fulfills Zechariah 9:9) and many rejoiced to go out and see Him.
However, as we saw on Sunday morning – there were the cries of "Hosanna" (save us) – but the same crowd also cried "Crucify Him" just a few days later as He was arrested and put on trial and finally crucified for your sins.
Tonight, I want us to look at something that not a lot of sermons remember at Easter.
This could be a Sunday morning message – but I let me be honest with you – this message is intended for those looking for a deeper growth. What we are going to discuss tonight is written in black and white but does take some spiritual maturity to really understand and apply.
Have you ever been sifted?
When you are sifted God is allowing your faith to be tested. He is allowing you to be set apart and proven loyal to His service.
This process takes away what does not belong, and all that is left is pure and useable for whatever you are doing. VERY IMPORTANT: We are sifted by God when we 1) ask for it, and when we 2) need it.
Tonight, as we journey closer to Easter I want us to see what this means and how we need to apply it to our lives. We pick up the story tonight as the disciples and Jesus are gathered for the Last Supper in the upper room. Jesus is speaking and teaching them about humbleness and servanthood (because they are arguing about who will be best in the Kingdom).
Look at the words Jesus uses – "Satan has asked" – this phrase is so often missed in the life of a New Testament believer that it honestly ought to be put on our refrigerators so we can see it every day.
Satan has no authority in this world over the believer. He has no ability to curse, manipulate, or do anything else unless he first asks permission from God.
The fact that Jesus mentions this means that IT IS TRUE – and before we can move forward in our faith and renewal we need this applied to our hearts.
God has given Satan only the amount of power and authority that he needs to have in order to function and not one inch more.
However, consider this – how many times have we given the devil more credit than he is due? How many times have we said "the devil made me do it" or "that old devil is controlling things"? To that I say no more!
So get that first – before Satan has anything to do with you he has to ask God for permission – and then it is only allowed to prove your loyalty to God. Have you been sifted and proven untrue? Let us gain strength from that tonight.
When you are sifted by the devil, God is testing your faith. He wants you to be stronger and allow the junk to be removed!
Being sifted is a good thing, because it means that God is ready to do something else with you. It means that you have stayed stagnant long enough and it is time to shake off the cobwebs and follow His lead.
When you are sifted, God is moving in your life.
When you do not follow that movement of God – you are being disobedient. It does not matter how you slice it, or how you justify it to yourself – when God moves and you resist, you are disobedient.
Jesus has prayed for him to have strength to withstand the sifting, and we see later how Peter denied Jesus and how he felt afterwards.
This is what ought to happen to us when we fail. Some though, have grown too hardened inside to even see this betrayal Jesus anymore. This is sin. This is what we need to combat and get out in the light.
Jesus prays for Peter to have the strength to holdup, and if you want to see what a real prayer looks like you will read John Chapters 16-17. This is what Jesus was praying for – that we (Peter) would be able to stand up against the attack of the enemy.


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Describing Presidential Candidates
February 18, 2015 Figurative Language, Media, Metaphors, Politics, SportsESL/EFL learners, figurative language, media, metaphors, politicians, politics, Republicans, sportsAndrew Gallagher
A recent Time magazine article described 16 different prospective Republican presidential candidates (Feb. 16, 2015, pp. 10 -11, by Zeke Miller, illustrations by Lon Tweeten). I was amazed to find 29 different metaphors in 13 different categories (with a few more I decided not to analyze this time…) in a very short graphic article (pictures below). Once again, it is not hard to find evidence that metaphors are ubiquitous in describing American politics.
Here are a few examples from the article. I include the exact descriptions of candidates in quotation marks, along with the notes indicating whether they are currently "trending up," "holding steady" or "trending down" in current opinion polls. I have maintained the use of all caps to note the names of the candidates and the polling trends while the italics are mine indicating the metaphors in question. In some descriptions, there is an amazing variety of mixed metaphors so I am forced to repeat some descriptions to illustrate different metaphors. I hope it all makes sense.
Presidential elections are often compared to horse races because of their similarities in competition, close finishes and large amounts of money involved. Candidates are described as jockeying for position or running in the race.
run/run to the right
Example: Article title – "See How They Run"
Example: "BOBBY JINDAL [TRENDING DOWN]
The Louisiana governor has one reliable move: run to the right with innovative policy solutions. But he still barely registers in the polls."
jockeying
Example: "JEB BUSH [TRENDING UP]
The big beneficiary of Mitt Romney's decision to abandon a third presidential bid, the former Florida governor has dominated the early jockeying for moneymen and staff. Unknown: how he performs with voters."
There are several different types of metaphors derived from our experiences with nature.
A field is a large, open tract of land using for farming or grazing. Metaphorically, any large group of people may be called a field, as in a field of job candidates or in politics, a field of presidential candidates.
Example: "With a potential field larger than any other in memory, the GOP presidential sweepstakes has already split into several smaller contests with different candidates competing in separate lanes for the nomination."
Example: "CARLY FIORINA [TRENDING UP]
The only woman in the anti–Hillary Clinton field, Fiorina has been one of the most effective critics of the former Secretary of State. But her record, both as a Senate candidate and Hewlett-Packard CEO, is … complicated."
defense hawk
There are also several metaphors derived from animals. For one, politicians who are pro-military or pro-war are sometimes referred to as hawks or defense hawks in comparison to the bird of prey, famous for quick attacks on small animals (in contrast to doves who are passive, quiet birds).
Example: "LINDSEY GRAHAM [TRENDING UP]
South Carolina's most colorful defense hawk wants to reclaim traditional GOP foreign policy–in which instability is usually the enemy. He also may have an ace up his sleeve: support from casino magnate Sheldon Adelson."
a breakout
Wild animals may also be caught and held in cages. If they escape, they may be described as breaking out of their enclosures. Metaphorically, an obscure political candidate who suddenly gains a great deal attention in the media may also be described as breaking out.
Example: "SCOTT WALKER [TRENDING UP]
After wowing an Iowa audience, the Wisconsin governor flew to Washington to attack its politicians, putting him on the verge of a breakout. Next he must prove his mastery of the issues."
basks in high poll numbers
Finally, cold-blooded animals need to warm them up by lying or basking in the sun. In a strange metaphor, we can also say that people bask in the attention of others or in this case, basking in high poll numbers.
Example: "BEN CARSON [HOLDING STEADY]
A pediatric neurosurgeon with zero political experience, he basks in high early poll numbers and a massive online-fundraising ability. Is he for real? There is a difference between punditry and politics."
In one brief example, the entire field of candidates is described as if it is one large container with the successful politicians in Washington D.C. being the insiders, while newcomers from outside Washington are classed the outsiders. In this case, the Time article describes five governors as being in this category.
Example: "THE OUTSIDERS" [Scott Walker (Wisconsin), George Pataki (New York, former), Rick Perry (Texas), Mike Pence (Indiana), and John Kasich (Ohio)]
We use tools to build or repair machines, buildings or household objects.
good wrenches
Metaphorically, people who solve problems may be described as being good wrenches (perhaps derived from the slogan of General Motors car parts and mechanics called "good wrenches.")
Example: "Governors position themselves as good-wrenches ready to fix the nation's broken politics"
retooled
If one changes an attitude or position in a certain situation, he or she may be described as retooling himself or herself.
Example: "MIKE HUCKABEE [HOLDING STEADY]
Social conservatives' favorite former Arkansas governor has retooled himself as a culture warrior after six years at Fox News. He has a shot if he can reignite his old populist message in an economic upturn."
Card games/gambling
There are several metaphors derived from card games and gambling.
In one instance, the presidential election is compared to a sweepstakes competition in which one person wins the entire amount of prize money. This term is derived from a practice of people playing games of chance seated at a table. The prize money or stakes would be set out on the table, and the winners would use their arms to sweep the stakes closer to their bodies to collect their earnings.
In some card games, one or more types of cards are considered wild cards, meaning that they could take on the values of other cards. This is a complex term originally comparing the card to a wild animal with unpredictable behavior. Later the phrase wild card came to mean any person or group with unpredictable behavior such as a football or baseball team in a playoff situation. In politics, a wild card is a candidate who may be unknown but may surprise everyone and win the election.
Example: "THE WILD CARDS
They want to change the Republican Party, not just win it over" [Lindsey Graham (Senator from South Carolina), Carley Fiorina (former CEO of Hewlett-Packard), and Rand Paul, Senator from Kentucky]
an ace up his sleeve
In high stakes poker games, players may be tempted to cheat in order to win. Some cheating players may hide an ace – the highest-ranking card – up their sleeves so they can secretly pull it out at the correct time in order to win a hand. This is known as having an ace up your sleeve. In general terms, and in politics, having an ace up your sleeve means that you have a secret strategy that may be used later in a process when no one is expecting it.
Boxing/sports
Presidential elections are often compared to boxing matches or other examples of competitive sports.
take a blow
In boxing, the contenders must hit or punch each other. Receiving a punch is sometimes called taking a blow. Metaphorically, when a person has a setback in politics, this may also be described as taking a blow.
Example: "RICK PERRY [TRENDING DOWN]
The former Texas governor's quest to move beyond "oops" took a blow when a state judge refused to throw out his criminal indictment for abuse of power. Mug shots make lousy campaign posters."
a champion
The winner of a boxing match is normally called a champion. In politics, a person who wins an election may also be called the champion. Interestingly, the word champion has its origins in the Latin word campio meaning a combatant in a field of battle, lending more credence to the use of the word field to describe a group of political candidates.
Example: "THE PURISTS
The base wants a champion, and several have stepped forward"
master barb thrower
In the old days before firearms, people used spears to attack each other. In track and field events, we still have javelin competitions imitating the need for throwing spears. In the sport of fishing, the hooks sometimes contain barbs which are metal points going in the opposite direction of the hook so that the fish cannot get away once it is hooked. Metaphorically, a barb is a stinging, insulting comment. In a combination of physical and abstract actions, we can say that people can throw barbs at someone else as if they are throwing a spear at their target. Someone who is good at witty insults may be called a master barb thrower.
Example: "RAND PAUL [TRENDING DOWN]
An intellect and master barb thrower, the Kentucky Senator is expanding his father's libertarian coalition. But his stumble over vaccine mandates suggests that transcending it will be harder."
have a shot
In hunting and warfare, it is important to be a good marksman with a rifle. A hunter, for example, must wait for the right opportunity to shoot at an animal. This is known as having a good shot. Metaphorically, having a good opportunity to do something is also known as having a shot at something.
We are all familiar with fire, going back to our ancestors millions of years ago. There are three metaphors of fire to describe these candidates.
catching fire, reignite
The first two describe the process of starting a fire as in some combustible materials catching fire, or igniting a fire with some device. Metaphorically, a political candidate or idea that suddenly becomes popular may be described as catching fire, while an issue that had formerly been popular may need to be reignited.
Example: "JOHN KASICH [HOLDING STEADY]
The go-it-his-own-way Ohio governor has been touring the country in support of a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution. This is not an issue that shows any sign of catching fire."
A final metaphor from fire comes from the use of a piece of burning wood from one fire to start another fire. This piece of wood is called a firebrand. Metaphorically, a person who can be a catalyst to change the lives of the people around him or her may also be called a firebrand.
Example: "TED CRUZ [HOLDING STEADY]
The Tea Party firebrand is a proven draw among the party's evangelical and Obama-hating grassroots. That same orthodoxy, and an inability to attract campaign staff, could limit the Texas Senator's ambitions."
We can use our experiences with clothing or accessories to describe political situation.
Beltway cred
In a very common metaphor, the political culture surrounding Washington D.C. is known as the beltway. This is for two reasons: there is literally a circular highway system that surrounds Washington D.C., and this highway and political system both resemble a belt that a person would wear to hold up his or her pants. In an unusual slang phrase, a politician who has a good reputation, credit, or "cred" for short in Washington is said to have beltway cred.
Example: "THE ESTABLISHMENT
A competition for party pros, billionaire money and Beltway cred"
Physical forces
We often use words and phrases from physical forces such as cutting or hitting to describe abstract processes.
squeeze, drag
In this case, political pressure can be described as squeezing someone. Also, physically moving a heavy object may be called dragging the object. In airplanes or boats, anything that slows down the forward motion of the vehicle is also called drag. Metaphorically, anything that slows down a process may be called a drag on that process.
Example: "CHRIS CHRISTIE [TRENDING DOWN]
Squeezed by Jeb's success and New Jersey's economic drag, the governor keeps working both sides of the Atlantic. His bombast remains untested in the heartland."
Body parts/body position
It is very common to create metaphors based on body parts, such as the foot of the mountain, or the arm of a chair.
The Heartland Inn in Bettendorf, Iowa
We also use metaphors of our hearts to indicate the center of something. The term heartland means the center of a country or culture, normally meaning the Midwestern area of the United States where we grow most of our grains and vegetables.
We can also use metaphors of body actions or positions to describe abstract processes. To embrace or hug someone means to physically hold them close with our arms. Metaphorically, to embrace something means to be in favor of some idea or process.
Example: "MIKE PENCE [HOLDING STEADY]
A conservative star with both Washington and talk-radio polish, the Indiana governor found a way to embrace Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. He says he won't decide whether to run until the end of April."
In rare cases, political actions are related metaphorically to theater movements or actions.
bow out
In this instance, we can talk of a politician bowing out of an election. This phrase is derived from the practice of a performer taking a bow at the end of the performance.
Example: "MARCO RUBIO [TRENDING UP]
The betting money says Bush's campaign will keep the Florida Senator from running this cycle, but he has impressed GOP bigs nonetheless. Watch for whether he bows out after this month's book tour to run for re-election instead."
Every building needs a foundation or base upon which one can build the structure. Metaphorically, the most ardent supporters of a political party are sometimes called the base. Politically, a presidential candidate must appeal to his or her base in order to raise the necessary campaign funds and win the election. The base may even help select the candidate for the next election.
As I have mentioned many times in analysis of political speeches, journey metaphors are very common in describing the process of political actions. In two simple examples, we can talk of presidential candidates stepping forward on their journey to the White House, or we can say someone stumbles when he or she makes a bad remark or policy decision.
stepped forward
Example: "The base wants a champion, and several have stepped forward"
It is pretty clear that metaphors are commonly used to describe political candidates. The wide field of Republican candidates provides an opportunity for journalists to use these metaphors describing each one's unique qualities. Time will tell which of the 16 candidates will survive the grueling primaries to become the party's nominee next year. I will keep watching the news to see what political metaphors are used in the media. Stay tuned!
Next time: More Metaphors of the Theater
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'Izz al-Dīn Abū Sarī' 'Ajlān ibn Rumaythah ibn Muḥammad Abī Numayy al-Ḥasanī () was Emir of Mecca from 1344 and 1372, with interruptions.

Biography
Ajlan was born around 707 AH (). He was the son of the Emir of Mecca Rumaythah ibn Abi Numayy, who reigned between 1301 and 1345.

In 744 AH (1343/1344) Ajlan and his brother Thaqabah purchased the emirate from their elderly father for 60,000 dirhams, without approval from the Mamluk sultan. Consequently, when Thaqabah arrived in Egypt seeking recognition from al-Salih Isma'il, the sultan had him arrested and ordered the emirate returned to Rumaythah. In late Dhu al-Qi'dah (April 1344) Ajlan quit Mecca after receiving news of Thaqabah's capture. He went to Yemen, where he interfered with the passage of jilab (ships) to Mecca, resulting in high inflation during the hajj that year. After the departure of the hajj caravans from the city, Ajlan returned to Mecca and reconciled with his father.

In Muharram 746 AH (May 1345) Ajlan traveled to Egypt and al-Salih appointed him emir of Mecca in place of his father. He returned to Mecca in Jumada II 746 AH accompanied by 50 mamluks and carrying a decree of appointment from the new sultan al-Kamil Sha'ban (al-Salih died before Ajlan took office). He took over the emirate without bloodshed, and on the evening of 18 Jumada II (15 October 1345) the dua was made for Ajlan and for al-Kamil, and discontinued for Rumaythah.

To secure his power Ajlan expelled his brother Thaqabah to Wadi Nakhlah, and his brothers Sanad and Mughamis to Wadi Marr al-Zahran. In early Dhu al-Qi'dah (February/March 1346) he received word from the Sultan's messenger that his brothers had been arrested in Egypt.

In 747 AH (1346/1347) or 748 AH (1347/1348) al-Kamil released Thaqabah, Sanad, and Mughamis and appointed them co-rulers with Ajlan. Ajlan was briefly ousted by Thaqabah in 750 AH, but he returned from Egypt on 5 Shawwal 750 AH () and retook the Emirate from his brothers.

In Dhu al-Hijjah 752 AH (January 1352) after mediation from the Egyptian amir al-rakab, Ajlan agreed to rule in partnership with Thaqabah. The following year Thaqabah deposed him. In Dhu al-Hijjah 754 AH (January 1353) after Thaqabah refused an offer to share the throne with Ajlan, the Egyptian amir al-rakab Umar Shah arrested him and designated Ajlan sole Emir of Mecca.

In Muharram 757 AH (January 1356) Ajlan again agreed to share the Emirate with Thaqabah. On 13 Jumada al-Akhir () Thaqabah deposed him, but when the Hajj arrived (November 1356) Ajlan reentered Mecca and Thaqabah fled. In Dhu al-Hijjah 758 AH (November 1357) the brothers reconciled and Thaqabah returned as co-ruler.

In Jumada al-Awwal 760 AH (April 1359) Sultan al-Nasir Hasan summoned Ajlan and Thaqabah to appear before him but they did not do so. The following month they received word that al-Nasir had deposed them and appointed in their place their brother Sanad and their cousin Muhammad ibn Utayfah. Ajlan proposed to Thaqabah that they each give 400 camels to secure the allegiance of the Banu Hasan and preserve their rule. Thaqabah rejected Ajlan's proposal, and Ibn Utayfah assumed the Emirate when he arrived with Egyptian forces in late Jumada al-Akhir (May 1359).

Ajlan went to Egypt, but upon his arrival al-Nasir had him arrested and imprisoned. In 762 AH (1361) al-Nasir was killed and replaced by al-Mansur Muhammad. Emir Yalbugha al-Umari released Ajlan and had him reappointed to the Emirate of Mecca in partnership with Thaqabah, who was then coregent with Sanad. In Ramadan (July 1361) Ajlan reached Wadi Marr where he met Thaqabah. Thaqabah was ill, and Ajlan did not proceed to Mecca until early Shawwal 762 AH (August 1361), after Thaqabah's death. Upon assuming the Emirate he ousted Sanad and appointed his own son Ahmad as coregent.

In 763 AH (1361/1362) Ajlan conquered Haly Ibn Yaqub, a feat not accomplished by any Sharif of Mecca before him since Abu al-Futuh al-Hasan ibn Ja'far (r. 994–1039).

In 774 AH (1372) Ajlan relinquished full control of the Emirate to Ahmad, though his name continued to be mentioned alongside his son's in the khutbah until his death. He died at al-Jadid in Wadi Marr on Monday night, 11 Jumada al-Ula 777 AH (7–8 October 1375) and was buried in al-Ma'lah cemetery, where a qubba was built over his grave.

Notes

References

1300s births
1375 deaths
14th-century Arabs
Sharifs of Mecca
Banu Qatadah

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This week footgolf officially kicked off in Sweden in the beautiful settings of Isaberg Golf Club.
T2Flag designed the championship course aiming for a balanced mix of different kicks.
The overall goal as dictated by the Swedish Golf Federation, was to present a game for everyone.


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