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USS Josephine H. II (SP-245)
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For similarly named ships, see USS Josephine.
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Name: USS Josephine H. II
Namesake: Previous name retained
Builder: Bosserdet Yacht and Engine Company
Acquired: July 1917
Commissioned: 3 August 1917
Decommissioned: 29 November 1918
Fate: Returned to owner 11 March 1919
Notes: Operated as civilian motorboat Josephine H. II 1912-1917 and from 1919
Type: Patrol vessel
Length: 65 ft (20 m)
Beam: 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m)
Draft: 4 ft 8 in (1.42 m)
USS Josephine H. II (SP-245) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1918.
Josephine H. II was built as a civilian motorboat of the same name in 1912 by the Bosserdet Yacht and Engine Company. The U.S. Navy acquired her from her owners, John R. Shuman et al., in July 1917 for World War I service as a patrol vessel. She was commissioned on 3 August 1917 as USS Josephine H. II (SP-245) with Chief Boatswain's Mate G. F. Noyes in command.
Based at Detroit, Michigan, Josephine H. II was assigned to the "9th, 10th, and 11th Naval Districts" -- a single administrative entity at the time consisting of the 9th Naval District, 10th Naval District, and 11th Naval District -- for duty on the section patrol. She performed guard duty and regulated traffic on the Detroit River and in Lake St. Clair for the remainder of World War I.
Josephine H. II was decommissioned on 29 November 1918. She was returned to Shuman and his co-owners on 11 March 1919.
This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive: Josephine H. II (SP 245)
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Teaching and learning critical thinking in the classroom will be the topic of my next Education Week Teacher column (contribute your ideas there, please), so I wanted to develop a "The Best…" list with supporting materials.
I put out a call on Twitter and Google Plus for people to make suggestions, but unfortunately didn't do a great job of keeping track who made the suggestions. I apologize if I did not credit you for your suggestion. I'll keep much better track the next time I put out a similar request.
I hope readers will contribute additional suggestions.
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Getting Specific About Critical Thinking is from Education Week.
The Critical Thinking Compendium is an impressive wiki created by Howard Rheingold and others.
Melissa Techman has a nice collection of critical thinking-related links.
Cybrary Man also has an extensive collection of links.
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Also, speaking of critical thinking, I'm also adding Critical Thinking: A Necessary Skill in the Age of Spin from Edutopia to that list.
Back to knowledge: The Ironic Path of Teaching Thinking is by Dr. Yoram Harpaz.
Critical Thinking: Why Is It So Hard to Teach? is by Daniel Willingham.
Critical Thinking: Ways to Improve Your Child's Mind is from Dr. Marilyn Price-Mitchell.
What Is Critical Thinking? is from Farnam Street.
Ten Takeaway Tips for Teaching Critical Thinking is from Edutopia.
Thinking Critically is from The University of British Columbia.
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sold for a whopping $3.84 million, which eclipsed the $3.4 million a collector paid for the Mustang used by Steve McQueen in Bullitt. According to the listing on the Mecum Auctions' site, "short-term ownership for a car of this magnitude is very unusual," though the exact reason it's being unloaded now is unclear.
Right now, the pre-sale estimate says this car is expected to go for between $3.7 and $4 million dollars, and it'll be interesting to see where it lands in that spread. Given the provenance of this car — first of its kind, raced by Miles, subject of the famous "Flying Mustang" photo — it seems unlikely it'll go for less than it did last time it was on the block. So in all likelihood, this Wimbledon White test mule will remain the most expensive Mustang ever sold at auction.
After Carroll Shelby and his team were done with this car, it was sold to Bill Clawson, a Ford Performance engineer and amateur racer. During his ownership, Clawson kept meticulous records of the GT350, and even used his connections at the Blue Oval to score a new engine for it. As luck would have it, the engine he was able to get was a racing mill built for the famous GT40, which was tagged as experimental — and never supposed to leave Ford property.
That's just one of the many details which make this machine such an amazing piece of automotive history, and I can't wait to see what it fetches when the hammer drops in Kissimmee, Florida next month. Honestly, it's tough to imagine an example of the Mustang which would prove more compelling for well-heeled automotive enthusiasts. But if you can think of a car that might be able to outshine this baby when it comes to top-dollar sales, hit me up and let me know!
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Carli Lloyd Gives Abby Wambach Captain's Armband In Women's World Cup Final
Carli Lloyd scored the fastest hat trick in FIFA Women's World Cup history during the United States' 5-2 victory over Japan on Sunday, but one of her most memorable moments had nothing to do with her amazing goal-scoring skills.
The World Cup hero was taken out of the game in the 78th minute to give women's soccer legend Abby Wambach an opportunity to compete in her final World Cup contest. Lloyd, however, was more than grateful to give up her position on the field, and made sure Wambach wore the captain's armband once she checked in.
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The crowd had been chanting Wambach's name prior to her substitution, and went wild when the team's all-time leading goal scorer finally took the field for the last time.
"I would give up all my individual awards for what we just did (Sunday night)," Wambach told ABC News. "It's the truth. It's the wholehearted truth."
The 5-2 victory Sunday marks the first time the United States has won the Women's World Cup since 1999. Wambach was the first to receive the championship trophy, alongside captain Christie Rampone.
Lloyd, Team USA embody sports' high ideals >>
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Hanscom AFB contracting director shares plan for acquisition culture change
By Deborah L. Powers, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs / Published June 21, 2019
Tony Braswell, Hanscom Air Force Base's director of contracting, speaks to attendees during the Hanscom Representatives Association meeting in Lexington, Mass., June 18. Braswell detailed the Air Force's strategic plan currently under way to change the acquisition culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AFNS) --
In this era of global competition, the Air Force contracting system needed to make adjustments, a Hanscom Air Force Base senior executive told a local industry group in Lexington, June 18.
Tony Braswell, the Hanscom Air Force Base director of contracting, shared details of a strategic plan aimed to change the acquisition culture at a Hanscom Representatives Association's monthly meeting.
For decades, contracting specialists were structured in their approaches, indoctrinated in compliance. But now the dynamic is expanding to better meet mission partners' needs.
"So we're changing the culture, becoming more proactive than reactive and less risk averse," he said. "We've taken on the motto of becoming mission-focused business leaders, and we need our industry partners to come along with us as well."
Braswell admitted that culture change is a difficult undertaking, likening it to turning around a battleship as compared to a PT boat. But that's why an Air Force-wide strategic plan with several lines of effort was established to enable transformation.
One of the approaches is to reimagine training and to expand collaborative training efforts with other functionals.
"We need to train our people to think critically, to be innovative, to look at all the tools in our tool chest when it comes to the types of contract structure," Braswell said.
A second follow-on initiative dubbed "tools not rules" empowers contracting officers by allowing more decision-making autonomy and by reducing mandatory procedures in regulatory guidance. Braswell stressed that while compliance with laws is a must, the acquisition world is stepping away from a cookie-cutter view of regulations.
"Regardless of the type of contract, we have to allow our managers to analyze the requirements and apply the right tool," he said. "So we're using tools we haven't used in a long time, in places we've never used them before."
Additional components focus on optimizing effectiveness of contract structures and improving contingency contracting in a joint environment.
Local initiatives continue to be impactful in the contracting field as well, including Air Force Pitch Day events that bring in new technology and capabilities, and a pilot program called "First Look" that allows nearby businesses the opportunity to bid on micro-purchase actions.
Global reforms have likewise been instituted, including the evaluation methodology now being used; a system Braswell describes as an evolutionary, innovative approach to streamlining procedures.
"That's had great success cutting down our timelines, getting things done quicker; it's an important part of our mission as well."
He noted to the attendees that industry partners also can positively impact schedules, and help inject the cultural change being sought.
"We're trying to interface and network as much as we can with our industry partners to get your ideas, to find out what works for you," he said. "I think the big word here is collaborate – just to collaborate better on all things."
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Q: creando un bingo con javascript estoy creando un juego de bingo, donde los jugadores tienen una seccion donde poder elegir sus cartones para jugar, pero estoy teniendo un problema al querer generar esos cartones, una serie tiene 6 cartones, en cada carton hay 12 espacios y 15 numeros, y me estoy enredando con muchos numeros necesito una ayuda por favor, les dejo lo que hice hasta el momento
function espacios(): Number[] {
  var resultEspacios = []
  for (let i = 0; i < 12; i++) {
    resultEspacios.push(Math.floor(Math.random() * 2 + 1))
  }
  return resultEspacios
}

//en esa funcion genere los 12 espacios
function cartones() {

  var carton1 = []
  var carton2 = []
  var carton3 = []
  var carton4 = []
  var carton5 = []
  var carton6 = []

  for (let i = 0; i < 15; i++) {
    carton1.push(Math.floor(Math.random() * 99 + 1))
  }
  return [carton1, carton2, carton3, carton4, carton5, carton6]
}

en esta funcion lo que quiero hacer es ir generando los numeros de los cartones, el problema que tengo aca es que al querer ingresar solo 15 numeros para cada array ese ciclo for me genera varios numeros de cierto casillero, ejemplo: (dependiendo de los espacios que genere, me tiene que devolver un numero o dos pero este me devuelve mas, ej: 25, 29, 27, 24) lo que yo quiero es que solamente de devuelva uno odos de cada decimal, me explico?
//Aquiero agregar que esto al tenerlo terminado, lo guardo en la bd para poder hacer un seguimiento de si el carton esta adquirido o no, lo que quiero guardar es simplemente un array con esos cartones
un ejemplo con imagen es esto:
cuando hablo de serie, a lo que me refiero son estos 6 cartones, lo que yo busco es poder generarlo y asi guardarlo en la bd para despues poder monitorear quien lo adquirio para poder avisar/darlo por ganado si es que gana

A: Ten en cuenta que en el BINGO los números se muestran por columnas y no deben repetirse, además, cada columna debe contener solo ciertos números:

B: 1 a 15
I: 16 a 30
N: 31 a 45
G: 46 a 60
O: 61 a 75

No explicaste exactamente cómo es que armas los cartones, así que me basé en el BINGO original y solo tienes que adaptar de acuerdo a tus necesidades:

function getBingoCard() {
    // Crear arreglo con subarreglo para cada columna necesaria
    let arr = [
        [], // b (1-15)
        [], // i (16-30)
        [], // n (31-45)
        [], // g (46-60)
        []  // o (51-75)
    ];
    // Llenar cada subarreglo
    for(let i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) {
        // Asignar máximo y mínimo de acuerdo a posición
        let min = (i * 15) + 1;
        let max = min + 15;
        // Este ciclo termina cuando el subarreglo tenga 5 elementos
        while(arr[i].length < 5) {
            let num = Math.floor(Math.random() * (max - min)) + min;
            // Evitar que se repitan números
            if(!arr[i].includes(num)) {
                arr[i].push(num);
            }
        }
        // Ordenar
        arr[i].sort((a,b) => a - b);
    }
    // Generalmente el número del centro es un comodín
    arr[2][2] = 'X';
    return arr;
}

function cartones() {
   return [
       getBingoCard(),
       getBingoCard(),
       getBingoCard(),
       getBingoCard(),
       getBingoCard(),
       getBingoCard()
   ]
}

let cards = cartones();
let html = '';
cards.forEach(card => {
    html += `

        B
        I
        N
        G
        O

`;
    for(let i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
        html += `

        ${card[0][i]}
        ${card[1][i]}
        ${card[2][i]}
        ${card[3][i]}
        ${card[4][i]}

        `;
    }
    html += '

';
});
document.querySelector('#bingo-cards').innerHTML = html;

// Si quieres que se muestren como arreglo, sin subarreglos:
let newCards = [];
for(let i = 0; i < cards.length; i++) {
  // Crear arreglo para tarjeta
  let simple = [];
  for(x = 0; x < 5; x ++) {
    simple.push(...cards[i][x]);
  }
  newCards.push(simple);
}
console.log(newCards);
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Keeping all of this in mind, we, as a part of our continuing efforts to help our many valued readers find the sleep aid products that will likely work best for them, have decided to take a long hard look at one of the most often talked about over the counter sleep aids out there today - it's called Advil PM.
Advil PM Ingredients
Advil PM is made and distributed by a company known as Pfizer. It is said to be designed to bring about restful sleep by helping those who use it to get to sleep more quickly and stay asleep for longer periods of time. It does so by a list of ingredients that include diphenhydramine better under its brand name Benadryl.
As helpful as this ingredient may be, there are concerns given that there is a long history of potential health issues with regard to brain function. The immediate signs of this are associated with what many refer to as a medication "hangover". 1
Are There Benefits to Taking Advil PM?
Our overview of the large amounts of data available on this particular subject indicated that there are many signs that the ingredients used in the making of Advil PM can be much more effective in diminishing issues related to sleep and in working to reduce muscle tension which has been proven to present many issues in those who are really trying to get a good night's sleep or who may be having issues with falling or staying asleep for long periods of time.
Will Advil PM Help You Get Better Sleep?
Digging into the extensive body of evidence related to the most widely established standards in the area of sleep aids it appears that any product that uses the core ingredients found in Advil PM is likely to provide significant relief for those who could be suffering from a wide range of nervous or sleep issues and provide a satisfying night's sleep while offering relief from problems related muscle tension and restlessness in the limbs without any notable negative side effects most commonly associated with other kinds of anxiety and stress relief aids.
No one would be surprised that there are numerous standard laboratory conditions that many sleep aids of this kind tend to meet in accordance with the core requirements of quality and safety. With that in mind, as we made quite clear earlier in this review, there are some significant gaps in the regulations related to the legislation in the industry, in general.
Buying Advil PM
In a close review of all of the credible and verifiable research available at this time indicated that people who live in the most developed areas of the world tend to suffer more from an ever-increasing amount of stress and anxiety as a result of a wide range and an ever-growing degree of artificial light it's plain to see why they are seeking says to get a more restful and restorative night's sleep. Furthermore, it is often stated that there are even more and not yet undiagnosed problems of this kind that affect literally millions upon millions of men and women all around the world. Also, these issues have not only grown in size and scope and the tangible effects are increasing so rapidly that the rise of significant physical and mental health related issues are proving to be even more serious as each year passes.
Taking all of this information into consideration, there is one core thing that is more than clear and shows some significant encouragement, and that is the core fact that much of the most recent science as well as other developments in the industry that makes these pharmaceuticals, in many instances, have led to a long line of options that have been proven to increasingly help millions of those who have been suffering and who have dealt with an increasing amount of stress and anxiety issues which affect their capacity to get the kind of sleep that they really want and need. With all of that said, the expanding list of highly negative side effects has shown them to be a less than good first option for a growing majority of those dealing with these types of problems. In addition, a review of the many non-prescription products that use chemically derived elements and have a long history of being effective to a major degree in many circumstances but also can be the cause a significant amount of side effects which, in many cases may make some believe that they are far more effective than those gained with a prescription medication, but still may come with some effects which many dealing with these kinds of problems may say are unacceptable when looking at the benefits that they provide, as a whole. Lastly, there appears to be a lot of all-natural and non-prescription solutions which are often said to have no serious side effects but do tend to have a long history of indicating a degree of substantial relief related to long term sleep issues.
Reviewing the ingredients label for Advil PM illustrates that the active ingredients are comparable in many ways to its chief competitors who have decided to use it in their own formulations. However, it should not be taken lightly that a survey of many independent user reviews and industry resources known to keep tabs on information on products of this kind have proven that most of these users did not believe that Advil PM lived up to its many claims or as well as a set of other medications that these reviewers have stated to have used in the past.
With everything considered, it must be said that there appears to be a number of all-natural sleep aid products that are likely more effective in comparison to Advil PM.
To learn more about other high quality, top rated all-natural sleep products available on the market today, click here.
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Kay Young shines through adversity on new single "White Teeth"
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Taking the audience into the heart of her hometown of Brockley, South London, Young recalls all the cautionary lessons her parents taught her growing up. From choosing the right friends to being back home from school by curfew, the single explores how life becomes inherently challenging as a young, black child.
"All I heard growing up is got to work harder than your white friends" she sings in a sobering line that gives perspective to the current state of inequality. Strikingly personal, there is a refreshing sincerity in her voice as she sails over her signature jazz-laden boom bap sound. Self-produced, written, and recorded by Young, melodic layers of a sparkling Rhodes keyboard, effortless trumpet and swinging percussion give the track a neo-soul edge that feels self-assured and accomplished.
"White Teeth" is Young's first release of 2021 – following her 2020 debut EP Middle Matters – and it's easy to see why her production and charisma caught the ear of Jay Electronica, leading her to be signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation Management.
Weaving a narrative that is equal parts playful and pensive, Young's honest, open, and conversational tone brings the observer into her lived experiences. Brimming with empathy, the track implores the listener to put their foot in another person's shoes – ultimately acting as a reality check in the particularly poignant fight for racial justice.
"'White Teeth' is a bittersweet song and was inspired by my childhood," explains Young on the story behind the track. "I wanted the listener to see the world through the eyes of an innocent child who is yet to face adversity simply for the colour of their skin. I wanted to create something catchy, almost nursery rhyme like to make it digestible. Musically, 'White Teeth' gave me space to really expand on my storytelling. It's a big sound with a strong message."
"White Teeth" demonstrates an artist slowing time down, finding space to reflect, and delivering her finest work yet. The track is an uplifting reminder that despite her tough upbringing and challenges, Young will undoubtedly keep shining through those white teeth.
"White Teeth" is out now. Find Kay Young on Instagram.
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Home > Biodiversity Conservation in the Kangchenjunga Landscape
Biodiversity Conservation in the Kangchenjunga Landscape (2008)
Shakya, B.; Sharma, E.; Chettri, N.
Around the world, the old paradigm, 'people or parks', is giving way to a more humane 'people and parks' approach to biodiversity conservation. ICIMOD's landscape approach to biodiversity conservation reflects this shift, incorporating protecting the rich biological diversity of the Kangchenjunga – a mountain landscape shared by Bhutan, China, India, and Nepal – with alleviating poverty through livelihoods in the areas traversed by the landscape. This publication is a collection of research papers on key conservation and development issues in the southern half of the landscape. It discusses conservation needs, biodiversity values, socioeconomic conditions, and potential enterprise development through income generating opportunities and a policy perspective. Sustainable use of forest resources and alternative livelihood options such as vegetable production, livestock management, and improved agricultural practices are also discussed, as well as conservation measures and the impact of conservation policies on land use and tenure systems and customary laws in protected areas.
Related titles: Bhutan; Biodiversity; Hindu Kush-Himalayas; India; Kanchanjangha; Landscape; Nature conservation and land resources; Nepal; Protected areas
Subjects: Biodiversity; Conservation; Forests and forestry; Mountain livelihoods
ICIMOD Books
ISBN: 978 92 9115 0885 5
Section 1 - Introduction
Developing a Transoundary Biodiversity Conservation Landscape and Conservation Corridors in the Kangchenjunga Complex
Section 2 - Biodiversity Conservation
Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region with Special Reference to the Kangchenjunga Landscape
Feasibility Assessment for Developing Conservation Corridors in the Kangchenjunga Landscape
Biodiversity Status in the Potential Conservation Corridors of the Kangchenjunga Landscape: a Distribution Model of Flagship and Indicator Species
Biodiversity of Toorsa Strict Nature Reserve - Jigme Dorji National Park Conservation Corridor, Western Bhutan
Plant Resource in the Protected Areas and Proposed Corridors of Darjeeling, India
Section 3 - Socioeconomic and Livelihoods Aspects
Landscape Elements and Agricultural Issues in the Border Villages of Eastern Nepal
Pasture, Livestock, and Conservation: Challenges in the Transborder Areas of Eastern Nepal
Vegetable Production as a Patential Enterprise for Sustainable Livelihoods in the Border Villages of Eastern Nepal
Non-Timber Forest Products as Alternative Livelihoods Options in the Transborder Viallages of Eastern Nepal
Socioeconomic Analysis of the Toorsa Strict Nature Reserve and Jigme Dorji National Park Conservation Corridor in Bhutan
Conservation and Income Generation Opportunities from High-Value Species: Cordyceps Policy in Bhutan and its Implications for the Himalayan Region
Ecotourism Development in the Kangchenjunga Landscape: Potentials and Challenges
Potential Micro-Enterprises and Income Generating Activities in the Kangchenjunga Landscape
Section 4 - The Policy Perspective
Policy Issues of Land-Use and Land-Tenure Systems and Natural Resources Management in the Proposed Conservation Corridors in Darjeeling
Traditional Practices and Customary Laws of the Kirat People of Eastern Nepal and Comparison with Nepal's Statutory Laws
A Landscape Approach to Biodiversity Conservation: an Evolving Scenario and Policy Perspective


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Seeing Results: The People Maovember 2014 Will Help
One of the goals of maovember is to show donors exactly where their money goes. Given we will fund cataract surgeries in rural China via Orbis, we want you to see who will literally see because of this year's campaign.
Mr Xu (above), who had surgery two weeks ago, is the kind of person we will support. He suffered from poor vision for more than 30 years — over half of his life — and found working as a physical laborer and delivery vehicle operator move from being difficult to near impossible in recent years. Because of his physical limitations, he has struggled to find work at all and, in turn, to make a living.
Mr Xu received treatment when a team from Heilongjiang Provncial Eye Hospital visited the city of Shangzhi to do screenings and surgeries. With his sight restored, he is now confident of getting more work and making a better life for himself. (Details extracted from a case study by Wang Wei of Orbis.)
Here are some of the other men who have received treatment via Orbis this month.
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The Amora mini dress in our dainty blue eden floral is a delightful warm weather look. Elegant for day or at night, and equally comfortable paired with strappy heels, sneakers, slides or bare foot. With kimono sleeves and a wide waistband releasing to a fluid flippy skirt.


If you need a home that is close to excellent transport links including DLR to shorten your commute then look no further. This property is within walking distance of both Plumstead & Woolwich train stations meaning you can set the alarm a little bit later and enjoy reading the paper and a cup of coffee. There are also excellent bus routes into the City.
As you walk in there is an entrance porch where you can kick off you shoes and hang up your coats, and it prevents you from walking straight in from the pavement to the lounge. There is a lounge/diner which is a huge space and perfect for the modern first time buyer or small family's needs so you can have the dining table in the same room as the sofa. This is also great space for when you are entertaining.
The kitchen has been recently installed and is the perfect place to prepare the meals for the day. The bathroom was installed as recently as the kitchen which will reduce the costs that you can anticipate if you are buying a property in need of modernisation.
There are two double bedrooms upstairs which would rival the square footage for those 3 bedroom houses in the area.
In addition to this there is a garden for you to relax in after a long day at work and enjoy a glass of wine on those warm summer evenings.
I was looking for a property that was close to shops, transport links and schools. This property ticked the boxes. I was also interested in the age of the home because they were normally bigger than other styles and this was to be the case. Over the years we have enjoyed living here and recently given the home a make-over.


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Rapid Gastric Emptying or Dumping Syndrome
What is rapid gastric emptying?
What are the symptoms of rapid gastric emptying?
What causes rapid gastric emptying?
How is rapid gastric emptying diagnosed?
How is rapid gastric emptying treated?
Rapid gastric emptying, also called dumping syndrome, occurs when undigested food empties too quickly into the small intestine.
Early rapid gastric emptying begins either during or right after a meal. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping, diarrhea, dizziness, and fatigue. Late rapid gastric emptying occurs 1 to 3 hours after eating. Symptoms include hypoglycemia, also called low blood sugar; weakness; sweating; and dizziness. Experiencing both forms of gastric emptying is not uncommon.
Rapid gastric emptying is a result of stomach surgery such as fundoplication or gastric bypass. The condition is also seen in people with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare disorder involving extreme peptic ulcer disease and gastrin-secreting tumors in the pancreas.
Doctors diagnose rapid gastric emptying primarily on the basis of symptoms in people who have had gastric surgery. Tests may be needed to exclude other conditions that have similar symptoms, such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Treatment includes changes in eating habits and medication. People who have rapid gastric emptying should eat several small meals a day that are low in carbohydrates and drink liquids between meals—not with them. People with severe rapid gastric emptying will likely need to take prescribed medicine to slow their digestion. In the most serious cases, doctors may recommend surgery.


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WG launches new curriculum
Brian Pratt
THE BIGGEST shake-up of Wales' curriculum since the 1980s took another step forward on Monday (Jan 28) as the Welsh Government launched a consultation on transformative new legislation.
Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, unveiled a White Paper that lays the legal foundations of a curriculum that is currently being designed by Wales' teachers.
Breaking down traditional subject boundaries and empowering teachers to be more innovative, we will be introducing Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLEs) that cover the Humanities; Health and Wellbeing; Science and Technology; Languages, Literacy and Communications; Expressive Arts; and Maths.
English and Welsh will remain statutory, as will Religious Studies and Relationships and Sexuality Education. Alongside this, the Cross-Curriculum Responsibilities of literacy, numeracy and digital competence will be statutory up to 16 years old.
Key stages will be removed. Instead, there will be Progression Steps relating to expectations for learners ages 5, 8, 11, 14 and 16. These will allow teachers to understand each learner's development – taking into account their individual abilities, experiences and rates of learning and understanding.
The changes will ensure that schools can move away from the days of a narrow curriculum and instead give teachers the flexibility to be creative in their teaching. By using this approach practitioners will be able to use their professionalism and expert knowledge to create and design lessons that stretch learners' abilities and horizons.
Kirsty Williams commented: "Wales started on this journey of reform because of a drive to improve standards – we want our young people to develop higher standards of literacy and numeracy, become more digitally and bilingually competent, and grow to be enterprising, creative and critical thinkers.
"I am absolutely clear that to raise standards and extend opportunities, we need to empower schools and teachers by moving away from a narrow, inflexible and crowded curriculum.
"This is an exciting time for education in Wales. Not only are we developing a curriculum that ensures our learners are equipped to meet the needs of the future, but we are developing a curriculum through genuine collaboration with our schools and key stakeholders.
"I am asking people across Wales to contribute to this debate over the coming weeks and months. The White Paper is ambitious and far-reaching. But we will only reach those high standards through a genuine national mission and conversation."
David Evans, NEU Cymru's Wales' Secretary welcomed the consultation on the new Curriculum.
"We're pleased the Welsh Government are consulting on the new Curriculum and Assessment arrangements. We have always been supportive of the new Curriculum in principle.
"It's four years since Professor Donaldson created 'Successful Futures', with a vision of the new Curriculum for Wales. For our members not in a Pioneer school (who have been working on the curriculum), this consultation provides the first real look at the new Curriculum.
"We know that now is a critical point for the education sector in Wales. Schools are already having to be very creative with budgets as austerity is hitting the education sector hard. We know that cuts have been passed down from Westminster, but the Welsh Government needs to be careful with its expectations on the education workforce at a time when funding and staff wellbeing are at such critical levels.
"We are disappointed this is only an 8-week consultation – as that is a very short time for the education profession to have a thorough look at what is proposed. With that in mind, we will, of course, be highlighting the need to keep workload under review for education professionals as the new Curriculum is brought in."
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Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday
Carli Newell
SECONDARY schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a 'national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus' Education Minister Kirsty Williams confirmed today.
The Minister made it clear that, thanks to the efforts of education staff across the country, schools and colleges are safe and secure environments, with almost half of all Welsh schools having had zero covid cases since September.
However, it is also recognised that education settings being open can contribute to wider social mixing outside the school and college environment.
By making this decision, the Minister felt it was important to make a 'clear, national direction' to take pressure off individual schools, colleges, local authorities, parents and carers.
The Minister said her decision followed expert advice from Wales's Chief Medical Officer showing that the public health situation in Wales was deteriorating.
The latest TTP data shows that rates of Covid-19 have further increased across Wales and have now exceeded 370/100k with a test positivity of 17%.
The R rate in Wales has increased to 1.27 with a doubling time of just 11.7 days.
Education Minister Kirsty Williams said: "Every day, we are seeing more and more people admitted to hospital with coronavirus symptoms.
"The virus is putting our health service under significant and sustained pressure and it is important we all make a contribution to reduce its transmission.
"In his advice to me today, the CMO recommends that a move to online learning should be implemented for secondary school pupils as soon as is practicable.
"I can therefore confirm that a move to online learning should be implemented for secondary school pupils and college students from Monday next week.
"We recognise, as we did during the firebreak, that it is more difficult for primary and special school age children to undertake self-directed learning.
"That is why we are encouraging primary and special schools to continue to stay open.
"Having spoken to local education leaders, I am confident that schools and colleges have online learning provision in place.
"This will also be important in ensuring that students are at home during this time, learning and staying safe.
"Critically, and this is very important, children should be at home.
"This is not an early Christmas holiday, please do everything you can to minimise your contact with others."
"The education family in Wales has pulled together so many times this year to make a real difference to the course of this virus and ultimately to save lives and I know we can do the same again.
"Together we will keep Wales safe."
Welsh charities shortlisted for educational awards
TWO Welsh charities are among those competing for prize funds of up to £5,000 as part of this year's ScottishPower Foundation Awards, which celebrate benevolent work in local communities throughout the country.
Bangor University Reaching Wider North and Mid Wales Partnership has been shortlisted for its 'Bright Sparks' project which inspires school pupils across Wales to take an interest in STEM subjects and ultimately seek a career using the skills they pick up, as well as for its work to develop educational home-schooling packs enable young people to continue learning during lockdown.
Size of Wales, a climate change charity, has been shortlisted for its work to inspire the next generation to take more care of the planet and learn about the ways in which to tackle the climate emergency through its MockCOP programme.
In total, 14 charities from across the UK make up the shortlist of recipients of this year's ScottishPower Foundation funding, which saw £1.2m awarded to 21 charities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The annual awards, which are now in their seventh year, are an opportunity for projects to apply for additional funding with each category winner receiving £5,000 and the runners up awarded £2,500.
Due to social distancing restrictions, the winners will be announced on ScottishPower's Twitter channel – @ScottishPower – over the course of Awards Day at the beginning of December.
Nominated projects are judged in four categories: the Innovation Award, the Education Award and the Community Engagement Award, as well as the Charity Champion Award, which gives special recognition to the outstanding contribution made by an exceptional employee or volunteer who exemplifies what their organisation stands for.
This year's judging panel is made up of a host of experts from ScottishPower, the third sector, education and communications including Arthur McIvor, Senior Client Manager for Energy & Utility Skills; Juliet Simpson, Founder and CEO of Stripe Communications; Sheila Duncan, Human Resources Director for ScottishPower; and Melanie Hill, Executive Officer and Trustee of the ScottishPower Foundation.
Melanie said: "2020 has undoubtedly been an incredibly challenging period for many of the organisations that we work with. However – in the face of adversity – each and every charity on our awards shortlist has continued to support, educate and inspire those who rely on them, using the Foundation funding to make a real difference. We're very proud to build on this and further recognise their achievements through the ScottishPower Foundation Awards.
"All our shortlisted finalists are fantastic examples of the amazing charitable work that goes on across the country every day, with people devoting themselves to others, pushing the boundaries for change and transforming lives in the process. I wish everyone on the shortlist the very best of luck for Awards Day and encourage everyone to follow our Twitter channel where we will be announcing the winners on 1st December."
The ScottishPower Foundation was established in 2013 to make a significant and lasting contribution to society, enhancing the lives of people living in communities throughout the UK. It provides funding to help support the advancement of education, environmental protection, arts and culture and citizenship. It also supports charities who aim to provide relief from poverty, disability, or other disadvantages.
The charities across Wales shortlisted are:
Bangor University (Reaching Wider North and Mid Wales Partnership)
Bangor University (Reaching Wider North and Mid Wales Partnership) works alongside primary and secondary school pupils as well as adults with no formal qualifications to increase higher education participation among lower socio-economic groups.
Size of Wales
Size of Wales is a climate change charity with the aim of conserving an area of tropical rainforest twice the size of Wales. The organisation encourages the people of Wales to help tackle climate change by taking simple positive action, working with schools and businesses to raise funds for forests and raising awareness of the importance of forests in tackling climate change.
Tir Coed build outdoor classroom for Cross Hands Primary
The local charity Tir Coed teamed up with Cross Hands Primary School to design and install a locally grown woodland shelter to enable primary school pupils to benefit from outdoor lessons-even when
the rain pours!
Last year Cross Hands Primary School received funding from Carmarthenshire is Kind for their intergenerational project. The project brought the schoolchildren together with older people in the community. Through intergenerational activities, everyone involved increases social connectedness, reduces social isolation, learns from one another and has a great time!
Before the lockdown, Tir Coed was contracted to lead a group mainly made up of parents from the school on a shelter-building course. The attendees would gain knowledge and skills and the children and the older people would be able to use the shelter, a third generation now included in this
fantastic project. The plans, however, had to change due to restrictions and in an effort to have it ready for the children when they returned to school, three intrepid Activity Leaders braved the wet August weather to build the beautiful shelter .
Studies have shown that being in the outdoors significantly reduces the risk of spreading the Corona Virus. With this addition to their already impressive outdoor area, it is hoped that more learning can
take place outside the classroom. Deputy Head, Emma Walters said, "It looks amazing! I am very impressed with the shelter and I cannot thank Tir Coed enough for organising this. Additional covered space in the outdoors will mean that we can take more learning into our lovely nature
If you would like to find out more about the work of Tir Coed or have a project you would like our help with you can contact Nancy, the Carmarthenshire Coordinator: carms@tircoed.org.uk