There are so many aspects to Sri Aurobindo's thought and vision that the arrival of new books inspired by his work in various fields is not uncommon. Our previous issue offered a look at Sri Aurobindo's mastery of poetic technique and feeling in two new volumes of Nirodbaran's poems with Sri Aurobindo's comments and corrections. The six English publications introduced below are a representative sample of the breadth and range of his work in other areas and its influence and impact on how we see and understand our world.
Essays on Sri Aurobindo is a collection of eleven papers published by the Centre for Sri Aurobindo Studies at Jadavpur University. These include discussions on metaphysics and philosophy, especially in The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo's concept of spiritual humanism, a critical appreciation of Sri Aurobindo's political philosophy, a perspective on interpersonal relations and understanding oneself as part of a collective existence, and a study of how Sri Aurobindo's involvement in education during his stay in Baroda helped shape his approach to a national system of education for India.
In Srimad Bhagavatam: At Each Step a Luminous World, the author draws on Sri Aurobindo's interpretation of the significance of the Puranas. For her study into how these ancient writings have inspired Indian life, literature, and culture, she has chosen the Bhagavata Purana, and she follows the thread of its central idea, which was to lead us from Ignorance towards the contemplation of the Supreme, in her choice of legends. Sri Aurobindo had praised Puranic literature and regretted the tendency to misunderstand its purpose, method and sense. He said that one must understand the nature of the Indian religious imagination at that time to appreciate that these writings are "only a new form and extension of the truth of the ancient spirituality and philosophy and socio-religious culture".
The process of the Vedic mantra involves three movements, corresponding to three psychological activities necessary to the act of meditation or realisation, a movement from soul into mind, a movement from mind into speech, and the movement of speech itself reacting on mind and soul.
Prajnana is the consciousness that cognizes all things as objects confronting its observation; in the divine mind it is knowledge regarding things as their source, possessor and witness.
Sri Aurobindo: His Life and Yoga is the English translation of a Bengali biography of Sri Aurobindo written in 1939. While it covers in detail his preparation for and participation in a political life aimed at converting the Indian populace to the idea of complete swaraj, its author is also keen to present the basis of Sri Aurobindo's spiritual work to his countrymen, many of whom did not understand why Sri Aurobindo had retired from politics. To that end, eight chapters are given over to an explanation of Sri Aurobindo's vision and his path of Integral Yoga. In 1952 a revised Bengali edition was published that included an epilogue written after Sri Aurobindo's passing.
Drawing on many of the precepts of Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga, Excellence in Professional Work: A Consciousness Approach suggests how the inner faculties in our consciousness can be developed to encourage excellence in the workplace. The author outlines strategies and exercises which managers as well as individual workers could implement to improve such inner faculties as concentration, mindfulness, imagination, intuition, and analytic, pragmatic, and emotional intelligence.
Lastly, there is the second volume of The English of Savitri. Like the first volume, this book is also based on transcripts of classes held at Savitri Bhavan that focussed on gaining a basic understanding of the more unusual vocabulary words as well as the sentence structure and imagery in the poem. This volume covers the four cantos of Book Three, The Book of the Divine Mother. To provide some continuity from the previous volume, in which Book One was studied, a brief summary of Book Two is provided before the detailed study of Book Three begins.
In an effort to present some aspects of Sri Aurobindo's integral philosophy and vision for the future, the Centre for Sri Aurobindo Studies at Jadavpur University has collected eleven papers on various subjects. These include a look at Sri Aurobindo's theory of the evolution of consciousness, a comparison between the standpoints of quantum mechanics and spiritual experience as to the creation of the world, essays on The Life Divine, and a study of Sri Aurobindo's aesthetics as expressed in Savitri. Other essays provide an analysis of the philosophical similarities between Sri Aurobindo and Heraclitus, a critical appreciation of Sri Aurobindo's political theory, and a look at his seminal thoughts on education.
Drawing on Sri Aurobindo's interpretation of the significance of the Puranas, the author wrote a series of articles on the Bhagavata Purana that was originally published serially in the journal Mother India. Taking up the legends in this most popular of the Puranas, she looks at the way they have inspired Indian philosophy, literature, and culture, making the ancient spiritual truths of the rishis appealing to the mind of a whole people. Varaha, Vamana-Trivikrama, Rishabha, and Rama, four incarnations of Vishnu, are studied in separate sections; five chapters are devoted to Krishna. The stories of several devotees (the child Dhruva, the sinner Ajamila, the rakshasa Prahlad, the elephant Gajendra, and King Ambarisha) are included to illustrate how each individual can attain the Divine.
Beginning with Aditi and ending with Yuga this glossary of Vedic terms, symbols, and concepts has been compiled from the works of Sri Aurobindo, drawn primarily from The Secret of the Veda and Hymns to the Mystic Fire. Some entries contain multiple extracts; some quote just a line or two, others a full paragraph. Sri Aurobindo considered the Veda not only to be the fount of Indian civilisation but also seminal to the world's spirituality, to its various religions, to the development of its thought.
This book is the English translation of the Bengali biography Sri Aurobindo: Jeebon O Jog written in 1939. The author explained that he undertook this work to give an indication of Sri Aurobindo's spiritual stature, because at the time many of his countrymen did not undertand why Sri Aurobindo had retired from politics and immersed himself in sadhana at Pondicherry. The author hoped his readers would become aware that through the Integral Yoga lay the path to man's highest realisations, and to that end devoted eight chapters to an exposition of Sri Aurobindo's thought. A revised edition, published in 1952, included additional material written after the conclusion of World War II and an epilogue written after Sri Aurobindo's passing.
Based on the premise that excellence in professional work is the external result of the effective use of inner faculties in our consciousness, this book attempts a practical approach to developing these inner abilities. The strategies and methods outlined here can be practised individually or applied to a collective endeavour. Drawing on many of the precepts of the Integral Yoga, the author discusses such inner faculties as concentration, mindfulness, analytical intelligence, pragmatic intelligence, emotional intelligence, will and vital-force, imagination, and intuition, and suggests how they can be developed to improve workplace performance.
Like the first book in this series, this one is also based on transcripts of classes held at Savitri Bhavan. The author's aim in those classes was to read the poetry as correctly as possible, according to the natural rhythms of English speech, to gain a basic understanding of the vocabulary, sentence structure, and imagery used by Sri Aurobindo, and thereby gain a better understanding and appreciation of the poem. This volume covers the four cantos of Book Three, The Book of the Divine Mother. As the previous volume covered Book One and this one resumes with Book Three, a brief summary of Book Two is given in an introductory section to provide some continuity to the series.
Cette anthologie des textes de Sri Aurobindo traite de la psychologie dans le sens le plus large du terme : la découverte de notre vrai moi, dans toutes ses dimensions, individuelles et collectives, car c'est la base d'une psychologie spirituelle intégrale.
Pour Sri Aurobindo, la vraie psychologie est une recherche de la "psyché", de l'âme en nous, car c'est autour de ce centre profond que nous pouvons harmoniser et unir toutes les parties souvent discordantes de notre être. Ce n'est pas dans le subconscient que se trouve la clef qui nous permettra de résoudre l'"énigme de ce monde", mais dans le supraconscient. Ce livre trace les grandes étapes de cette évolution de la conscience et la transformation de notre nature qu'elle implique.
Les textes réunis dans ce recueil sont présentés et commentés par A. S. Dalal, à qui l'on doit d'excellentes anthologies des oeuvres de la Mère et de Sri Aurobindo, notamment Les Forces cachées de la vie, Le Regard intérieur, Paroles vivantes et L'Etre psychique.
Le lecteur trouvera dans ce glossaire provisoire l'explication des termes spéciaux employés par Sri Aurobindo dans son Journal du Yoga.
Negli anni dal 1923 al 1926 e dal 1938 al 1943 un ristretto gruppo di discepoli aveva avuto la possibilità di incontrare la sera Sri Aurobindo e discorrere con lui dei più svariati argomenti, in un clima sempre disteso e amichevole, sovente intercalato da fragorose risate per l'immancabile vena umoristica del Maestro. Un discepolo, Purani, aveva poi trascritto il contenuto di quegli incontri, riportando il più fedelmente possibile le parole del suo Guru.
Ne è risultata una straordinaria raccolta del pensiero di Sri Aurobindo in campi che vanno dalla pratica del suo yoga, alla spiritualità, la politica, l'arte, la filosofia, la scienza, la medicina ecc., e della sua azione come Yogi, arrivando a influenzare gli stessi avvenimenti mondiali.
This book contains conversations of the Mother with members of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the students of the Ashram's school. For most of this period the Mother answered questions about some of her essays on education and her conversations of 1929, which deal with various aspects of spiritual life. Towards the end she discussed some letters of Sri Aurobindo and his small book The Mother.
Oriya translation of the booklet Food, a compilation of simple passages from the works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother with a practical orientation on the subject.
The Mother commented on two of the last chapters of The Life Divine during her weekly classes at the Ashram Playground in the 1950s. After reading from the text, the Mother would answer any questions raised by those present. In these commentaries she speaks about Sri Aurobindo's vision of the future—the evolution of a spiritualised humanity leading to a divine life on earth.


Welcome back football fans. The PiRates are back at it working late nights compiling the 2015-16 college and NFL ratings.
Look for the new season to kick off in Mid-August, when we begin previewing each of the FBS conferences, one at a time, beginning with the lowest rated conference and ending with the highest rated conference. Gee, can you guess which conference might be the tops? Hint: A current Big Ten coach once said that the three toughest leagues in American Football were the NFC, the AFC, and this conference.
It will come as no surprise which individual team is number one in the preseason, and it also will not be all that surprising when they debut with the highest preseason PiRate Rating since Nebraska began the 1995 season. Hint: Their third best quarterback might be a top Heisman Trophy contender if he played at any of the other 24 teams in the Top 25.
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Wellbeing Our Way – just the beginning...
Natalie Koussa
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Wellbeing Our Way's first year has been an exciting one. More than 50 voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations are involved in the programme - developing ways in which charities and community groups can enable people to live well with their long term health needs.
We have a model of impact which articulates our vision for the programme and the difference we would like Wellbeing Our Way to make. Our POW WOWs (shared learning workshops) are bringing together people with lived experience and those working within VCS organisations to share good practice in enabling people with long term conditions to live well.
And our emerging communities of practice are an opportunity for small, diverse groups of organisations to make real headway in developing some of the 'more than medicine' approaches we know can enable people to manage their health needs and live well – approaches like care and support planning, peer support and supported self-management.
Wellbeing Our Way's first year anniversary seems a good opportunity to reflect on some of the learning so far.
"We have a dream"
Simon Sinek, in his TED talk How Great Leaders Inspire Action, quips that Martin Luther King inspired people with his "I have a dream" speech, not his "I have a plan" speech. Sinek persuasively argues that it is shared purpose – not shared activity – which brings people together in order to create change.
Indeed, Wellbeing Our Way's first year has shown that when we focus on the difference we want to make – our vision – what we need to do will follow.
Throughout the process of developing the programme's model of impact, I was struck by the similarities in the vision that diverse groups - people with lived experience, those working within charities and community organisations, and the programme's wider stakeholders – had for the difference they want Wellbeing Our Way to make.
Together, we created the programme's vision: All people with ongoing mental and physical health needs have as much independence, optimism and control as possible, at all stages of their life.
Actions speak louder than words
Of course, vision alone is not enough. Wellbeing Our Way will only ever effect change through action.
Throughout the programme, people have been invited to contribute their time and expertise, and I've been blown away by the response. From facilitating workshops, to blogging, to honestly sharing organisational challenges, people have made generous contributions.
Thank you to all of you who have demonstrated your leadership qualities, resilience and belief that together we can do more to enable people to live with the independence, optimism and control they want and deserve.
Keeping our eyes on the prize...
We are now half way through our initial series of POW WOWs (shared learning workshops), and have three emerging communities of practice around care and support planning, peer support and demonstrating impact.
We hope that these communities of practice will each become a powerful space for promising practice to be shared; and for individual and organisational knowledge and confidence to grow.
Ultimately, we would like the communities of practice to drive forward the development of the 'more than medicine' approaches we believe are so important for people with long term health needs.
One year in, we know that Wellbeing Our Way is already helping to create change. Please look out for our case studies which show the difference Wellbeing Our Way is making for some of the organisations involved, coming soon on National Voices' blogspot.
During the coming months, we will continue to bring people together to agree clear agendas and create large and small changes in the ways in which their organisations work with people with long term health needs.
We hope that together, and over time, these changes will help create the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation that will ultimately lead to a more fundamental shift in the ways in which voluntary and community organisations enable people to take control of their health and live in the ways which matter most for them.
In the words of the philanthropist and commentator Esther Dyson, "Change means that what was before wasn't perfect. People want things to be better."
If you too strive for things to be better, please do join us.
- Natalie Koussa, Programme Lead - Wellbeing Our Way @NatalieKoussa
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Trends in serious injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, Australia: 2001 to 2010
Release Date: 11 Feb 2016
Topic: Injury
AIHW: Henley G & Harrison JE (2016) Trends in serious injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, Australia: 2001 to 2010, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 01 February 2023.
AIHW: Henley G & Harrison JE . (2016). Trends in serious injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, Australia: 2001 to 2010. Canberra: AIHW.
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AIHW: Henley G & Harrison JE . Trends in serious injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, Australia: 2001 to 2010. Canberra: AIHW; 2016.
AIHW: Henley G & Harrison JE 2016, Trends in serious injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, Australia: 2001 to 2010, AIHW, Canberra.
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This report shows that rates for people seriously injured due to a road traffic crash rose from 141.6 to 146.4 per 100,000 population. Over one-quarter (26%) sustained life-threatening injuries. Rates of life-threatening injury involving motorcycle riders and pedal cycle riders rose significantly over this period, while rates involving passengers of motor vehicles and pedestrians fell.
ISSN: 2205-510X (PDF) 1444 3791 (Print)
Cat. no: INJCAT 165
Findings from this report:
26% of those seriously injured in road vehicle traffic crashes from 2001 to 2010 sustained life-threatening injuries
Rates of life-threatening injury involving motorcycle riders and pedal cyclists rose significantly over this period
The highest rates of injury were for people aged 15-24 years, for both males and females
Trends in serious injury
Trends in life-threatening injury
2 Trends in serious injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, 2001 to 2010
2.2 State or territory of usual residence
3 Trends in high-threat-to-life injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, 2001 to 2010
3.1 Case numbers and population-based rates
3.2 Rates based on number of registered vehicles
3.3 Remoteness of usual place of residence
3.4 Age and sex
3.5 Heavy transport vehicles and buses
4 Trends in high-threat-to-life injury due to road vehicle non-traffic crashes, 2001 to 2010
4.1 Motorcycle riders
4.2 Pedal cycle riders
4.3 Other modes of transport
5 Tables and figures
5.1 Trends in serious injury due to unintentional land transport crashes, 2001 to 2010
5.2 Trends in serious injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, 2001 to 2010
5.3 Trends in high-threat-to-life injury due to road vehicle traffic crashes, 2001 to 2010
5.4 Trends in high-threat-to-life injury due to road vehicle non-traffic crashes, 2001 to 2010
Appendix A: Tables of population-based rates
Appendix B: Data issues
Appendix C: Summary tables for estimated changes in rates over time


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How effective are intra-articular corticosteroids (IACs) in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA)?
Compared with sham or no intervention, IACs may result in a moderate improvement in pain and a small improvement in physical function measured at 1–6 weeks. The effects decreased over time, and there was no evidence an effect remained after 6 months. Those receiving IACs as treatment had a similar number of side effects as those receiving placebo, but the information was neither precise nor reliable.
Most of the studies were small and hampered by low methodological quality. A single trial described adequate measures to minimise biases, and did not find any benefit from IACs.
Knee OA is a leading cause of chronic pain, disability and decreased quality of life. Despite the long-standing use of IACs, there is ongoing debate about their benefits and safety.
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Juni P et al. Intra-articular corticosteroid for knee osteoarthritis. Cochrane Reviews, 2015, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD005328.DOI: 10.1002/14651858. CD005238.pub3. This review contains 27 studies involving 1767 participants.
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8 unanticipated downsides of cool Army jobs
Logan Nye
Published May 06, 2022 04:04:35
The Army is cool, as any recruiter will happily tell you while sliding a suspiciously thick stack of paperwork your way across the desk. But even the coolest jobs have downsides. The people who get to do the coolest stuff also often have to deal with the crappiest side bits.
Here are eight awesome jobs that sometimes, unexpectedly, suck:
Mortar Soldiers with the 77th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, fire a 120mm mortar round to provide indirect, suppressive fire for infantry Soldiers during a squad live-fire exercise November 3, 2016 at Udari Range near Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
(U.S. Army Sgt. Angela Lorden)
1. Mortarmen lob bombs but carry insane weight
On the list of cool jobs, "use rifles and armor to find and fix enemy forces, then bomb them with mortar shells that you launch out of hand-held tubes," ranks pretty highly. But being a mortarman, or "Indirect Fire Infantryman" as it's known, has some drawbacks. The greatest of which is the sheer weight.
Mortarmen can sometimes get close to their firing points with vehicles, but that's far from guaranteed. And planners seem to take a perverse interest in making the 60mm mortar crews march as far as possible. Those crews have to carry a mortar that weighs about 20-40 pounds in addition to mortar shells that weigh about 4 pounds each.
The weight only goes up from there with the 81mm mortar system. The 120mm mortar system obviously weighs the most, but the weapon and its ammo is typically moved by vehicle.
U.S. Army Sgt. John Leslie, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., completes system setup for the Wolfhound intelligence gathering system during the fielding and training class at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, January 25, 2014.
(U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class E. L. Craig)
2. Wolfhound operators can listen in on enemy radio transmissions but are always seen as nerds
There's a class of soldier that can detect the location of enemy transmissions and then listen in on them, translating them instantly if they're a linguist or have one nearby. But, unless the carrier is an infantryman who can absolutely destroy on the Expert Infantry Badge course, they're going to be derided as a nerd.
And that's because they have to learn some nerdy stuff, especially if they're an Electronic Warfare Specialist by MOS. Managing the device requires knowing a bit about radio frequencies and electronic devices used by the enemy, but getting a soldier who can relay the enemy's entire plan to the platoon is worth the occasional Poindexter joke.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie, photojournalist with the Hawaii Army National Guard's 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, photographs from the back of a Stryker fighting vehicle during Operation Buffalo Thunder II in Shorabak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2012.
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie)
3. Public affairs troops get to see many angles of the Army, but are always just tourists
Want to patrol with the cavalry one day, hit buildings with infantry the next, and clear obstacles with the engineers on the third? Then public affairs is for you! Unfortunately, you will also be considered a tourist for your efforts.
That's because public affairs rarely has the chance to really learn their unit's job on the tactical level since, you know, that's not their job. But they do get to learn a little about all the forces in their unit or — if they're in a public affairs detachment or a high-level office — their entire area of operations. Kind of like how a tourist learns a little about a bunch of things in a city or country.
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Multinational Battle Group-East's Forward Command Post clear a building during a training exercise in Gracanica, Kosovo, May 10, 2017.
(U.S. Army Spc. Adeline Witherspoon)
4. Cav scouts are human eyes and ears for units, but are heckled for their efforts
They go forward in small groups, sneaking as best they can around potentially massive enemy forces. They're outgunned, outnumbered, and using their eyes and ears to call in bigger, badder weapon systems against enemy formations. And they're also widely made fun of, especially by the infantry.
Cavalry scouts have a reputation for being a bit weird, and that leads to all sorts of comparisons to groups considered odd by the internet, like Bronies and Furries. It's not fair, obviously, but the scouts seems happy as long as they still get to crawl around in the mud looking for tanks and yelling, "Scouts out!"
California Army National Guard Soldiers from the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade prepare simulated casualties to be evacuated by a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from Company F, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, 40th CAB, at a tactical combat casualty care lane at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, February 23, 2016.
(U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ian Kummer)
5. Medics are linchpins of combat units, but have to see lots of gross genitals
They're venerated, valued, and skilled. They're de facto members of whatever unit they're part of, even being protected from the "POG" title if they serve with the infantry. Their skills transfer well to the civilian world — they're actually required to maintain their EMT certification, which makes finding employment easy.
But medics are the primary source of medical advice and care in many of their companies and platoons, meaning that they see all the symptoms of disease or injury in their units first. And that includes STDs and genital trauma, which means that most medics have a mental library of nightmare material. They also have to ask things like, "can you describe the discharge for me?"
A Soldier for 4th Squadron, 10th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, ground guides an M1A2 Tank commander to a maintenance area after his crew qualified during Gunnery Table VI, Fort Carson, Colorado, March 2, 2017.
(U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor)
6. Tank crews roll in thick armor, but draw fire from everything that can kill them
What could be safer than a tank, with its thick, composite armor, massive gun, and multiple machine guns? Well, in force-on-force warfare, a lot of things. That's because tanks are so powerful that any maneuver force that can take them out needs to do so as quickly as possible. And tanks aren't invulnerable. Even powerful IEDs have destroyed them.
So, when an enemy force sees a body of Abrams tanks, they concentrate artillery and anti-tank fire on them. Now, luckily, tanks do have great defenses and both armored and standard commanders work hard to protect them. But, if you take a tank into a fight against Russia or China, be prepared for your cramped little tank to get rocked all the time.
U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class Jeramy Bays, a master diver assigned to Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, returns from inspecting a seaplane wreck site in the waters of U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll on August 16, 2016.
(U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Markus Castaneda)
7. Divers get to swim all day, but have some of the toughest fitness requirements
Who doesn't love a nice day at the pool, complete with sunshine, warm water, and military salary and benefits? Well, Army divers enjoy all three of those things, but the frequent exposure to chlorine and the constant fitness requirements still make it a tough job.
During training, recruits often spend three hours a day in the pool and have to do tasks like treading water with large weights. Trainees get a few months to build up their skills before graduating, but then they have to maintain or even improve their already-high levels of physical fitness so their bodies can perform and withstand the rigors of living under the water.
Unmanned aerial systems operators prep a drone for launch. While Air Force pilots famously operate from remote stations, Army pilots are typically near the front.
(U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Ingram)
8. UAS operators are commonly near the front lines despite the whole "remote" part of their job
Want the title of pilot without all the risk of flying over enemy forces? The unmanned aerial systems operator is the job for you (most people refer to them as "drone pilots)! But, before you start shopping for real estate in the American West, you should know that it's mostly Air Force pilots who can fly drones over the Middle East from the States.
But Army drone pilots are much more likely to be enlisted and to be deployed forward with their birds. Part of their job is actually launching and recovering their aircraft. So, yeah, they're generally within a few dozen miles of the fighting, potentially within range of enemy artillery, close air support, or even enemy drone attack.
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Yuz Museum is glad to present the Yuz Project Space of Art exhibition of Jennifer West "Is Film Over?" from March 18th to June 17th, 2017. Jointly organized by Yuz Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art in close collaboration with the artist, this will be Jennifer West's first museum exhibition in China. Five films from 2009 to 2016 representing the artist's cross-platform thinking will be shown in the gallery, drawing from a diverse range of approaches in her artistic practice, from her intensely haptic works that involve fluids and stains of all sorts, to her more recent ruminations on film and memory.
West came out of DIY media scenes in the Pacific Northwest in 1990s, where a robust community of individuals screened and circulated audio and videotapes. As an artist and professor now teaching a generation of digital natives, she keeps on using her films, installations, performance, lectures, and writing to engage with the complexities of the total cognitive, psychic, and aesthetic shift in our understanding, perception, and uses of the recorded image.
In drawing from the music and art movements of the region as well as merging the distinct qualities of film and video to explore how the physicality of materials or actions is transferred into digital space, the artist also wants to break down the hierarchy of expertise. Her projects from the very beginning and up to the present involve collective engagement, inviting participants to perform with or intervene on the filmstrip. The early synesthetic experiments of her involved marinating, treating, and performing with film stocks before transferring the materials to video with the help of other artists, family (many of whom are also artists), and friends.
Born in Topanga, California, Jennifer West received an MFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and a BA with film and video emphasis from the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. West lives and works in Los Angeles. Significant commissions include Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 2016-2017; Institute of Contemporary Arts, Art Night, London, 2016; High Line Art, New York, 2012; Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, 2010; and Turbine Hall at TATE Modern, London, 2009. West has exhibited widely in museums and art institutions internationally. Her solo exhibitions include: "Film is Dead…", Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 2017; "Action Movies, Painted Films and History Collage", Museo d'Arte Provincia di Nuoro, Nuoro, 2017; "Flashlights Filmstrips Projections", Tramway, Glasgow, 2016; "Paintballs and Pickle Juice", Kunstverein Nürnberg, Nuremberg, 2010; "Perspectives 171: Jennifer West", Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, 2010; "White Room: Jennifer West", White Columns, New York, 2007 and etc. Group shows include: Whitney Museum, New York, 2017; Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, 2015; Palais de Tokyo, Paris, 2013; Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt, 2010; Musee d'Art Contemporain (CAPC), Bordeaux, 2008; and ZKM Museum for New Media, Karlsruhe, 2007.
Yuz Project Space of Art is an independent program of Yuz Museum's exhibitions, which opens to the public in September 2015. Yuz Project Space of Art invites artists to make site-specific works or projects, engaging boldly with the museum, its surroundings and its audience. Combining "a project + an exhibition", the artist interacts actively with the space and aims to present the moment when contemporary art is happening.
Yuz Project Space of Art is the place where innovation, invention, and a new movement happen in the pathway of an artist. It aims to provide another platform for Chinese and international artists to exhibit their artworks as well as more opportunities to communicate with each other. Yuz Project Space of Art invites the artist to get inspired with new ideas by engaging himself with the museum space and try making some breakthrough artworks that are different from his own line.


With more than 190,000 downloads, it is safe to say that Tweed has a fair number of users, which as you can imagine could put quite the toll on creator Pivotal Labs. Though Pivotal created Tweed as an experiment to orient themselves with webOS, it has quickly become a Pre user favorite (and this blogger's own primary Twitter client). After some discussion, Pivotal has decided that version 1.0 of Tweed will be a paid app in Palm's updated ecommerce-enabled App Catalog.
To justify charging for what was once free, several new features will be added to Tweed 1.0. Photo uploading will be enhanced and will no longer rely on the email workaround they've used in the past. Twitter photo clients will also be expanded, with your choices now including TwitPic, TwitGoo, TweetPhoto, yFrog, and Posterous. Tweed's dashboard notifications have been reworked to be more useful, you'll now be able to view more info on user profiles (such as larger pictures), send photos in direct messages, and more.
Users who have downloaded the current free version of Tweed (0.9.16) will be able to keep right on using it without any worry. Once the paid apps Catalog is available, the new version will be available for download and will install as a whole new application due to the upgraded App Catalog's structuring. This unfortunately means that your settings will not be transferred from your older installation.
Tweed will be priced at $3.99, but in celebration of the revamped App Catalog's launch (and to ease the weight of the transition on your wallet), Pivotal has decided that for the first few weeks they'll only be charging $1.99 for the new version of Tweed. And if you're worried that you'll be forking over cash for what you see as only a few upgrades, take heart that Pivotal has several new features in the works for future versions of Tweed, including theme support, landscape mode, and Flickr uploads.


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Q: Get a reference to the workflow from inside the workflow I want my workflow to Abort after failing some tests.
How can I get a reference to the workflow I am in so that I have something to call abort on.
I'm, going to try passing in a reference to the workflow in the IDictionary as I start the workflow but I would have thought that the Context had a reference to the workflow inside it somewhere.
Any thoughts?
Richard

A: Do you want to Abort or Terminate your workflow?
Normally aborting is only done when an unhanded error occurs and you want to restart from the last state in the persistence store. You do that by throwing an exception using the Throw acticity, not catching it in your workflow and specifying an UnhandledExceptionAction of Abort.
When an invalid state is detected in a workflow termination is more common. You can do that using a TerminateWorkflow activity.

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Find out how enterprise ALM should relate to independent project management strategies.
order to provide for comparable reporting across programs and projects. However, it must be flexible enough to accommodate tailoring project management strategies to the individual programs and projects within the organization's portfolio. For example, a program based on building an enterprise data warehouse might require a completely different project management approach than a program akin to corporate websites. However, the reporting requirements during and post production remain the same.
This concept of standardization with flexibility becomes even more important as organizations move from waterfall to Agile to continuous integration, continuous delivery and finally continuous deployment methodologies. As the software development lifecycle becomes progressively shorter, the ALM enterprise strategy must become leaner; optimizing the use of their tool suite.
Since Agile and continuous delivery methodologies involve extended teams including devops and sysadmin, all the ALM tools in use in the organization must be integrated. Most of the ALM tools on the market today offer either their own suite of tools that are completely integrated or offer integration in the form of plug-ins to complete the integration. Some of the integrated suites include HP's ALM, IBM's Rational and Microsoft's TFS. However, with the wide availability of plug-ins, it is possible to integrate even open source tools.
Overall, the design of the enterprise ALM is more important than the choice of tools. An organization should begin by designing an ALM strategy that provides for standard reporting across all projects while allowing latitude in the individual project management methodologies.
How have you employed ALM in your project strategies?


It's September! So, that means it's back to school for the bigger children, and toddlers will have less crowded play spaces! Where are you heading with your little one? Where have you been to?
In August we were in France, in absolutely stunning Brittany. We enjoyed days out at the seaside, at castles and many other places, including the enormous Oceanopolis.
I'd love to see where you've been on your days out with a toddler! Did you do anything during August that you've shared on your blog? Then link up here!
I'm joining in with our day in Botmeur, Brittany, where we had a lovely story time with Katell.
Add the link of your post on your days out with a toddler below and tweet me @tweetinghelena a link to it using the hashtag #DaysOutWithAToddler. I'll retweet them.
Just two posts per blog, please.
Have a read of some of the other posts too – you might find inspiration for your next day out. Leave them a comment and use the hashtag #daysoutwithatoddler so they know where you've visited from.
I'll be telling you my favourite post next month so make sure you've joined the linky for a chance to be mentioned.
If you use Instagram tag a photo of your day out with the hashtag #daysoutwithatoddler and tag me (@underfoote)for a comment and like!
The linky is open from the first Saturday in each month for two weeks – plenty of time to join in. This month the days out with a toddler linky is open from 3rd September to late night on the 17th.
If you'd like to be added to the reminder list, send me a tweet or write a comment below and I'll give you a shout each month.


I "wish" Logos Bible Software could create Crossword Puzzles for References I supply. Not one at a time, but for instance from a Passage list I supply. Because that is not available yet - I tried my own solution. I would like to share - because it could maybe proclaim the Word of God for another audience.
If you know how, you could maybe make it work for other another OS.
b) This also works with Scan References. Therefore the format of the text in the Reference Box can actually be anything containing References.
A Dictionary are created for Preferred Bible. If you select another Preferred Bible and run the Compiler, all questions you created will be overwritten. I plan to support multiple languages - but it is not implemented yet.
When you run the CrossWord Compiler the first time.
1) Select "Chapter Range" option and fill in "Ge 1" in the Reference Box.
e) If the Chapter doesn't have a question for the WORD the compiler will fall back to the global Dictionary (global_questions.txt) and select a random question from there.
2) I did not create a word-list for the Word Puzzles - you'll need to create it manually or just use the Word Puzzle document in Logos to create another Word Puzzle. This compiler is meant to generate lots of puzzles in a matter of seconds or minutes depending on the Reference supplied.
This is not suppose to be a complete solution. I just created it for a serious I am planning for 2018.
The Crossword algorithm prefer at least one blank block between words.
Enjoy and notify me of bugs. I'll try to fix them somewhere in the future, I can't commit myself to it right now.
Disclaimer: I do not take any responsibility for any damage that may occur from using this python script. You run it at your own risk.
I do not know how to distribute python code other than to zip all files in the project. If it doesn't work - Please make it work and update me on how to do it - Thanks.
This is GENIUS, and represents a significant amount of work. I thank you on behalf of our community of users.


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Weight-loss hypnosis may help you shed an extra pound or two when it's used along with other weight-loss methods, such as diet and exercise or cognitive behavioral therapy. But it's hard to say definitively because there isn't enough solid scientific evidence about weight-loss hypnosis.
Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, like being in a trance. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a hypnotherapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you're under hypnosis, your attention is highly focused and you're more responsive to suggestions, including behavior changes that can help you lose weight. You can learn the proper hypnosis techniques so that you can practice weight-loss hypnosis on your own, without a hypnotherapist.
Through the years, some studies have evaluated the use of weight-loss hypnosis. Most studies showed only slight weight loss, with an average loss of about 6 pounds (2.72 kilograms). But the quality of some of these studies has been questioned, making it hard to determine the true effectiveness of weight-loss hypnosis.
Weight loss is usually best achieved with diet and exercise. If you've tried diet and exercise but are still struggling to meet your weight-loss goal, talk to your health care provider about other options or lifestyle changes that you can make. Don't rely only on weight-loss hypnosis because it's unlikely to lead to significantly more weight loss.
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ALONG WITH NEW FOOD REGIMES


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From Buon Convento we moved on to our stay for the night at a farm. Podere Il Casale. We had read about this sosta/farm on the internet and many travellers had recommended it saying that it was a quiet stopover with fabulous views of Monte Amiata and the wonderful Tuscan countryside. The rain started to come in and the sky darkened as we pointed Suzy in the direction of the farm. We were hoping for a couple of restful days doing nothing much. And hereby hangs a tail.
We skirted Pienza and found the grey road which led to the farm. A grey road in Italy is an unmade road made up of limestone which is dusty in the dry and becomes a mud bath in the wet. We had often travelled up them and they were potholed and in need of a bit of attention from the boys from the black stuff. Today it was a mud bath and Suzy became covered in a grey gunge which stuck to her like glue. . She would need a clean when we arrived. We drove on and arrived at the Podere at the end of the lane.
dog rough and very scruffy, not a bit like the descriptions on Trip Adviser or on blogs that we had read. . One side of the road was lined with old and decrepit looking farm machinery looking as if it had not been used for years and deserved to be in an agricultural museum. On the other side a big blue bus used to house the farm workers. We had read that the farm was organic and labour intensive therefore they needed the free labour that they got from taking on young kids who wanted to learn how to farm organically.
did - big mistake - the rain was pouring down, the grass was wet through and the ground soggy. Suzy being rather heavy sank in the mud and nothing we could do would move her. We tried gently driving out - a bit at a time and nothing happened. . We tried coaxing her using some plastic treads which should have aided us in snow, mud or flood. However nothing worked and the more we tried the deeper the ruts became and the harder it became to get out. We were digging ourselves a hole.
try to get us out of the mire. He attached a long tow rope and tried to pull us out. Unfortunately the rope broke and we were still bogged down. Next he tried a caterpillar tractor. The rope broke and he had to start again. After one hour he got us out and we were on solid ground. Although we had moved from our hole we really felt like moving on. What you need at this time is a warm hot bath, a better welcome and a good spot for the night. Podere Il Casale did not deliver on any of those. .
We stayed in the end as there was nowhere else to go in the rain. We spent half an hour cleaning the muck and mud off Suzy and decided we both needed showers. The showers however were pretty awful. Dark, gloomy and by far the worse we had ever seen. We had intended to stay two days but changed our minds. It wasn't a particularly nice place and nothing like the descriptions we had read.
We had a wander around the farm, it was full of peacocks, hens, braying donkeys and pigs. Everything looked shabby. We spoke to a German couple from Munich who were staying for a few days. They too had been sent up to the grassy area and had trouble getting off. They seemed to be happy with the untidy state of the farm. They discussed the cost of staying which was 6euros for the placement which wasnt bad but another 10 euros each for us. Rather expensive for a site with no facilities at all.
We had booked an evening meal and this was an interesting affair. The restaurant was dark and gloomy with two large tables, a Wurlitzer and a socket game. One table was full of the workers eating their evening meal laughing and joking. They even had children with them and the place had an appearance of a commune, a hippy camp or a kibbutz. Our table consisted of us, an American lady from New York and a lady from Zurich who sculpted in bronze. We had an interesting conversation with them and it turned out they were both divorced, one retired and they both lived in Italy. They planned to go to La Foce the gardens tomorrow too. Our meal which cost 18 euros each plus wine was strange and certainly not one of the best we have ever eaten. We started with wine made on the farm which was very nice. this was followed by goats cheese, both plain and heavily spiced again made on the farm. We ate heavy brown bread made from the home grown wheat , chick peas and courgettes all made or grown on the farm. The second course was pasta made from wheat from the farm and cooked in a very tasty sauce . Third course pork raised on the farm and a small amount of roasted potatoes. All served on one plate using one fork and knife. Very economical with the washing up. By this time our hostess came to apologise for looking after her cookery class and neglecting us. She explained that her children had moved away , one training to be a plumber, another to work in Switzerland rather than stay on the farm. It seems the same the world over the young want to move on. Pudding arrived a strange piece of cake chocolate and orangenot to our liking . We finished with two cups of espresso and then left to go to bed.
The rain eventually cleared and we got our view of Monte Amiato and it is beautiful and on a good day the views from the Podere are typically Tuscan.
Would we go again to a Podere - well yes we would but not to this one.


Nancy brought a lot of things to PIAC including muscle and wit. She was a natural leader who was always very clear about where she stood. She stood with regular people who needed help.
As a union leader, a consumer champion and a proud daughter of Newfoundland Nancy made friends where ever she went.
PIAC mourns her passing and extends our condolences to her family and friends.


What first began with our brand new design of quilt clips, the Little Elephant Company™ line of nursery décor has expanded to include wall letters, curtain holdbacks, growth charts, name signs, nail covers and knobs, wall plaques, hair barrette holders, lightswitch covers, peg racks, and more.
Our room décor items accent popular themes like jungle, transportation, birds and owls, daisies and butterflies, celestial, princess, western, sports, turtles, and more. We keep up on the latest colors for children's room décor also, so you will always find your favorite color combinations available.


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Staff case studies - Geoff
It's a family affair
Geoff is the Team Leader for 3 of our services in Walsall. He started working for the Lifeways Group 13 years ago when he was 26. His mum and sister work for the company as well, and even his brother worked here before he joined the army. Geoff says, "It's a proper family affair - I met my wife here too!"
Geoff has 6 children, and his 13 year old son is autistic. Geoff says, "I suppose this lead me into this line of work, and made me want to learn everything I could to support him."
On starting his new role, Geoff remembers, "I was very quiet and lacked confidence when I first came to the Lifeways Group. I have gained a great deal of knowledge and training and this has given me a lot more confidence. I would never have had the self-belief to go after the position of Team Leader if it had not been for the encouragement and mentoring I received from my manager and colleagues."
Geoff went straight into care work from school, but he didn't have any care qualifications. He has worked incredibly hard and through lots of training he now has multiple care qualifications and an NVQ Level 2 in Management, and is currently working towards his Level 3.
Geoff provides support to people in their home and is often out and about in the community with the people he supports. "I'm very hands on, I love planning and taking part in social activities. I love working with the people we support and would much rather be supporting them to be active than stuck in an office all day. There's a supervisory side of my job and one of my strengths is support planning. I've been asked to mentor others with their support plans. My audit scores are really high and it's really nice to be asked to mentor others.
What gets me up on a cold and wet morning is the people I support and my team. I love doing this job and I can't see myself doing anything else."
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El Messiniense o Mesiniano (a veces escrito como Mesiniense) es una división de la escala temporal geológica, concretamente la última edad o piso de la época o serie Mioceno (Mioceno Superior). Sucede al Tortoniense y precede al Zancliense (primer piso del Plioceno). Corresponde al periodo entre 7,246 y 5,332 Ma (millones de años atrás). Su nombre se debe a los depósitos de evaporitas de Mesina, Sicilia, formados durante el aislamiento y la posible desecación del Mediterráneo en ese periodo. Este proceso (crisis salina del Messiniense) se debió al cierre de la conexión entre el océano Atlántico y el mar Mediterráneo a través del Arco de Gibraltar por motivos que aún no han sido bien esclarecidos por la comunidad geológica.

Esta edad geológica fue identificada y definida por primera vez por el estratígrafo suizo Karl Mayer-Eymar.

Crisis salina del Messiniense

La crisis salina del Messiniense consistió en la precipitación de enormes cantidades de sal en el fondo del Mediterráneo y su posterior desecación durante la edad Mesiniense como consecuencia de la desconexión con el océano Atlántico. El déficit hídrico de la cuenca mediterránea (la evaporación en su superficie supera la precipitación recogida) causó una rápida caída del nivel del agua al no contar con el aporte que actualmente viene del Atlántico. La evaporación de la mayor parte del volumen de agua llevó consigo una masiva precipitación de sales que se observa en perfiles sísmicos del fondo oceánico y en muchos afloramientos geológicos de la costa. Las causas que produjeron esta clausura de la conexión entre Atlántico y Mediterráneo en la región del estrecho de Gibraltar son objeto de un ya largo debate entre expertos en Ciencias de la Tierra.

Posibles causas del aislamiento del Mediterráneo propuestas:
Un levantamiento tectónico de la zona del antiguo estrecho.
Un descenso global del nivel del mar que dejase emergida una barrera topográfica que separase el Atlántico y el Mediterráneo.

Posibles causas no excluyentes del restablecimiento de la conexión son:
Un hundimiento tectónico (subsidencia) del estrecho.
La captura fluvial del océano Atlántico por erosión remontante efectuada por ríos del actual mar de Alborán.
Un ascenso global del nivel del mar que desbordase la barrera topográfica que separaba el Atlántico y el Mediterráneo.

Véase también
 Barranco Hondo (Lorca)

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Sitio web Messinian Online (en inglés)

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Kulwicki tracks down his due First since Petty in 1979 to own, drive Winston champ
Sandra McKeeTHE BALTIMORE SUN
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Alan Kulwicki hasn't had time to spend even $5,000 of the $2,322,561 he won last season as the Winston Cup champion. But the fact that he is the reigning champion and about to begin defending his title this Sunday has seeped in.
"I was in Detroit for a meeting at Ford, and Mario Andretti, the driver who has been named driver of the quarter century, came up to me and said, 'Congratulations,' " said Kulwicki, his eyes bright. "Not once, but two or three times he commented on it. When someone like that says something like that, it means so much more than money."
Kulwicki is a native of Greenfield, Wis., a Milwaukee suburb, and he is not a typical good-old boy.
For one thing, he has an engineering degree.
But the main thing about the 38-year-old Kulwicki is that he has earned everything he has on his own. He turned down the best rides on the circuit, offers from Junior Johnson and Rick Hendrick, to continue to operate his own team.
He is his own car owner. His own driver. He watches his pennies and has become the first driver/car owner to win the title since Richard Petty last won the championship in 1979.
"There has been a lot of satisfaction from doing it on my own," Kulwicki said. "I think it's the ultimate satisfaction."
Few others have come close in the driver/owner role. Bill Elliott tried with his family team, but didn't win the title until 1988, after Harry Melling bought it. Darrell Waltrip is trying to pull off the feat. He finished ninth last season.
Waltrip looks at Kulwicki and sees inspiration.
"Now, I know it can be done," said Waltrip, a former three-time champion while driving for Johnson.
jTC Elliott looks at Kulwicki and wonders what he's really made of.
"The first thing Bill said after I won the title was, 'OK, let's see how he does now,' " recalled Kulwicki.
In the eyes of many, it was every bit a miracle. And now he is going out to prove miracles can happen twice.
But if he wins it again, it won't be a miracle in Kulwicki's eyes. Instead, it will have come from single-minded determination.
"We've worked Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and every Saturday since we won this championship," Kulwicki said. "I've worked harder, put in more time than I have before because if we come up short I don't want to look back and wish I had done more.
"The hardest part of defending is time management," he said. "I realize the value of dealing with the media and the sponsors. I wouldn't be here without either one. But I have to make sure I spend the time I need to spend with the race car."
Even with the time spent, the week has not gone quite the way he had intended. During qualifying Saturday, he was only 27th fastest at 187.445 mph in his Hooter's Ford Thunderbird. Last Sunday, in the Busch Clash, he managed only a sixth-place finish, collecting $6,000.
Now he is trying to regroup and produce a strong run in tomorrow's 125-mile qualifying races. The 125s are important because starting positions in Sunday's Daytona 500 are determined by the way drivers finish in those races. And it is important to start and finish well at Daytona.
"If you get off on the wrong foot, it can take a long time to turn that around," Kulwicki said, recalling how Elliott started second here last season, got caught up in a crash and finished 27th. Despite four straight victories after Daytona, Elliott still was not able to lead the points and wound up losing the title by 10 points to Kulwicki.
This week at Daytona has been different from the others Kulwicki has spent here. Before, he was just one of the crowd. Dale Earnhardt, Elliott, Davey Allison and others shared the limelight. Kulwicki was, as he frankly admits, an afterthought.
But when he walks through the garage now, people greet him. When he walks out of the garage to his car at the end of the day's work, fans clamor for his autograph.
"They look up to me," he said. "It's like they put you on a different level than they're on and I don't go around trying to put myself on a different level like that. It takes some getting used to."
He's not exactly sure how he feels about this all-star, celebrity treatment. But he is sure how he feels about this season.
"I know already that defending this title will be harder than winning it and that there is a lot more tension. But I know I can do it.
"Right now, defending this title is a new challenge and I seem to thrive on challenges. Everyone said I was crazy or stupid to turn down the rides that were offered to me. Then they said I'd never make it on my own. Then, last September, everyone said I was too far behind in the points race to catch up. And now they're saying the new pressures -- the additional fan, media and sponsorship demands -- will get the best of me.
"We'll see. I'm trying to defy those odds and I'm very motivated to do it."
Where: Daytona International Speedway
When: Sunday, noon
Pole sitter: Kyle Petty, Pontiac Grand Prix, 189.426 mph
Outside front row: Dale Jarrett, Chevrolet Lumina, 189.274 mph
1992 winner: Davey Allison
TV: Channels 11, 9
Radio: WXCY (103.7 FM)
Preliminaries: Tomorrow, NASCAR Winston Cup Twin 125-mile Qualifiers; Friday: Dodge International Race of Champions (IROC); Saturday, NASCAR Busch Series, Goody's 300


I've always loved those "all in one night" comedies, usually involving a stuffy stereotype finding themselves fighting through one wild evening, and usually all coming down to a deadline the following morning… but not before they learn a little about themselves, and transform their personality a bit. This sort of storyline has been done countless times through the years, running the gamut of high school kids (like in TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT) to a bored married couple (like in DATE NIGHT). The latest to try this out in WALK OF SHAME, which stars Elizabeth Banks as a news reporter hoping to make it big in an anchor position. One night she goes out with friends for a crazy night at the club, and things get a bit nuts. It's written and directed by Steven Brill (DRILLBIT TAYLOR) and also stars Meghan Miles, James Marsden, Gillian Jacobs, Ethan Suplee, Sarah Wright, Oliver Hudson, P.J. Byrne, Richard Cabral, Willie Garson, Bill Burr, Tig Notaro, Kevin Nealon, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Ken Davitian, Liz Carey and Alphonso McAuley. I got a few chuckles out of this, tell us what you think in the comments below.


Authorization tracking in PIMSY is extremely simple + efficient. PIMSY keeps up with when authorizations run out or expire – and it auto-decrements units as you complete your notes. PIMSY alerts you when auths are expiring or getting ready to run out of units. You control when and how often you want to be reminded (by expiration date, number of units left, etc).
PIMSY can even handle authorizations that are grouped. Sometimes, payers will offer a group of codes together, for example: 3-4 different codes that share units. This can be challenging to manage and keep track of. In PIMSY, providers simply attach those codes to a group, so that they don't decrement individually, but rather from the group of codes as a whole.
This high-level type of authorization management that PIMSY offers is helpful for all clinicians: it's one less thing to keep track of in an industry that's reimbursing for less and less time. It's especially beneficial for states that have MCOs, as the auths are essentially permission from the payer to provide services.
MCOs give that permission within the specific metrics of the auths. If you see clients outside of those auths, you don't get paid! PIMSY helps make sure that you don't conduct treatments you won't get reimbursed for: it literally won't let a clinician perform the service or use that CPT code until you get a new auth.
If clinicians can't perform services without a valid authorization, it holds your staff accountable for keeping up with their notes and administrative tasks. PIMSY offers many ways to empower your staff to be responsible for their services. Authorization management is just one of many methods with which PIMSY can help manage your employees.
We'll be sharing more ways that PIMSY can support clinicians not only nationwide, but especially in our home state of NC. Stay tuned for more about cool features that especially serve our customers here at home.


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Q: Escaping text wih google spreadsheet api I am using the google spreadsheet api to update data in several spreadsheets and I need to escape some texts to use them in the following formula:
=IFNA(FILTER('Another_SheetName'!B:B, 'Another_SheetName'!A:A=92433), HYPERLINK(url, "some_text"))
where Another_SheetName is the the name of the another sheet that I get using the spreadsheet api and some_text a text that I want to put and I have the following two problems:

*

*If some_text have doble quotes (") I get a Formula parsing error. I can solve this putting some_text in cell A1 and then changing the formula to =HYPERLINK(url, A1), but I want to know if there is a general way to escape the text some_text to use it inside the formula so that it is not necessary to use an additional cell.

*If Another_SheetName can have a single quotes (') I get an Unsolved Sheet Name. I can fix this replacing ' by '' everytime in Another_SheetName, but there is another case I need to consider? Or there is a way to scape the text Another_SheetName to use it in a formula like =FILTER('Another_SheetName'!B:B, 'Another_SheetName'!A:A=92433)?

Here is an example.
I update the sheet with the following code:
c = '''=IFNA(FILTER('Another' SheetName'!B:B, 'Another' SheetName'!A:A=92433), HYPERLINK(url, "some" text"))'''
batch_request = {'requests': [
    {'updateCells': {
        'start': {'sheetId': sheetId, 'rowIndex': i, 'columnIndex': i},
        'rows': [
            {'values': [{'userEnteredValue': {'numberValue': 1}}, {'userEnteredValue': {'stringValue': 'asd'}}]},
            {'values': [{'userEnteredValue': {'formulaValue': c}}, {'userEnteredValue': {'formulaValue': c}}]}
        ],
        'fields': 'userEnteredValue'
    }}
]}
serviceSheet = googleapiclient.discovery.build('sheets', 'v4', credentials=credentials)
serviceSheet.spreadsheets().batchUpdate(spreadsheetId=spreadsheetId, body=batch_request).execute()

Thank you for your help!!

Update
I decided to detail the problem in the first question with a simpler example. The problem is that I have a text with a double quote (") inside and if I use the following code I get a Formula parsing error.
url = 'https://stackoverflow.com/'
some_text = 'some "text'
c = f'=HYPERLINK("{url}", "{some_text}")'
batch_request = {'requests': [
    {'updateCells': {
        'start': {'sheetId': sheetId, 'rowIndex': 0, 'columnIndex': 0},
        'rows': [
            {'values': [{'userEnteredValue': {'formulaValue': c}}]}
        ],
        'fields': 'userEnteredValue'
    }}
]}
serviceSheet = googleapiclient.discovery.build('sheets', 'v4', credentials=credentials)
serviceSheet.spreadsheets().batchUpdate(spreadsheetId=spreadsheetId, body=batch_request).execute()

The way I find to solve this is problem is to insert the content of some_text in a given cell, for example A1, and then reference it in the above formula. Something like this:
url = 'https://stackoverflow.com/'
some_text = 'some "text'
c = f'=HYPERLINK("{url}", A1)'
batch_request = {'requests': [
    {'updateCells': {
        'start': {'sheetId': sheetId, 'rowIndex': 0, 'columnIndex': 0},
        'rows': [
            {'values': [{'userEnteredValue': {'stringValue': some_text}}, {'userEnteredValue': {'formulaValue': c}}]},
        ],
        'fields': 'userEnteredValue'
    }}
]}
serviceSheet = googleapiclient.discovery.build('sheets', 'v4', credentials=credentials)
serviceSheet.spreadsheets().batchUpdate(spreadsheetId=spreadsheetId, body=batch_request).execute()

but there is a way to solve this without using another cell?

A: I believe your goal is as follows.

*

*In your question, Another_SheetName is used as the sheet name. But from your showing script, Another' SheetName is used. Also, from If Another_SheetName can have a single quote (') I get an Unsolved Sheet Name., I thought that your sheet name might include the single quotes.

For example, when ='Another_SheetName'!B:B is put in a cell, it seems that the single quotations are automatically removed. For example, when ='Another SheetName'!B:B is put in a cell, it seems that the single quotations are not removed. This situation occurs for both manually putting and putting by Sheets API.
And, for example, when ='Another' SheetName'!B:B is used, the reference error occurs. In this case, it is required to be ='Another'' SheetName'!A1.
From these results, how about the following modification?
Modified script:
From:
c = '''=IFNA(FILTER('Another' SheetName'!B:B, 'Another' SheetName'!A:A=92433), HYPERLINK(url, "some" text"))'''

To:

*

*In this case, ' is replaced with '' and use it. When this script is run, =IFNA(FILTER('Another'' SheetName'!B:B, 'Another'' SheetName'!A:A=92433), HYPERLINK("https://stackoverflow.com", "some_text")) is put to a cell.
  url = "https://stackoverflow.com"
  sheetName = "Another' SheetName"
  sheetName = sheetName.replace("'", "''")
  c = f"=IFNA(FILTER('{sheetName}'!B:B, '{sheetName}'!A:A=92433), HYPERLINK(\"{url}\", \"some_text\"))"

*In this case, INDIRECT is used. When this script is run, =IFNA(FILTER(INDIRECT("'Another' SheetName'!B:B"), INDIRECT("'Another' SheetName'!A:A")=92433), HYPERLINK("https://stackoverflow.com", "some_text")) is put to a cell.
  url = "https://stackoverflow.com"
  sheetName = "Another' SheetName"
  c = f'=IFNA(FILTER(INDIRECT("\'{sheetName}\'!B:B"), INDIRECT("\'{sheetName}\'!A:A")=92433), HYPERLINK("{url}", "some_text"))'

Added:
About your updated question,
When you want to use the following script,
some_text = 'some "text'
c = f'=HYPERLINK("{url}", "{some_text}")'

How about the following modification?
some_text = 'some "text'.replace('"', '""')
c = f'=HYPERLINK("{url}", "{some_text}")'

In this modification, " is replaced with "". By this, the text of some "text can be used.
By the way, about your following 2nd script, the formula is put to the cell "A1". But, the formula uses the value of the cell "A1". In this case, the formula doesn't work. Please be careful about this.


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Have you defined your personal philosophy of nursing?
Whether you realize it or not, many factors influence your perceptions of this important profession.
Each person has intrinsic beliefs that play a role in their own philosophies. When considering how to write a personal philosophy of nursing, first think about what is important to you.
The knowledge you obtained from the classroom.
Defining your philosophy provides you with a deeper connection to those beliefs and the values that initially led you into the profession. It can also help you strengthen your knowledge, attitude, and skills.
So, what is a philosophy of nursing?
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"Nursing theory", as defined by Peggy L. Chinn and Maeona K. Kramer (authors), is "a creative and rigorous structuring of ideas that project a tentative, purposeful, and systematic view of phenomena".
In other words, as a current or aspiring nurse, you have beliefs about what nursing means to you. Those beliefs affect your decisions, actions, and reactions.
Because your theories and philosophies affect the choices you make every day, it is only right to identify them.
One place to start is with your leadership styles.
Some people are more aware of their underlying beliefs while some uncover them through the exercises described in this article.
What is your personal philosophy of nursing? It is the sum of your beliefs; what it is, what it is not, and what it can be.
You deeply relate to the values, skills, and traits that you feel a nurse must embody.
In a profession as important as nursing, being in touch with your "why" is crucial.
Studying to become a nurse would indicate you have found your life's purpose. Your "why" directly relates to that purpose. But do you really know why you are seeking to begin a career in nursing specifically?
Defining a personal philosophy of nursing is your way of uncovering what fuels your passion for this exciting profession.
Understanding this "why" will help you become connected mentally and emotionally to your work. It is no secret that connection plays a significant role in nursing.
Your personal nursing pilosophies may mirror your general philosophies on life. The fact is, "philosophy" is just another word for beliefs.
So then, what do you believe in? What is your nursing values and beliefs statement?
When you answer that, you will begin to uncover your deeper philosophies.
You may feel that you live your philosophy every day, so why would you need to define it?
You often hear that nurses must overcome a series of demands to provide top quality care. As a practicing nurse, you can relate to the long hours, high-pressure situations, and constant flow of physically challenging work.
Developing a personal nursing philosophy, and revisiting it regularly, will help you overcome these demands by staying in touch with what drives you.
The truth is, we all struggle with the question of personal meaning throughout our lives.
Professionals tend to hit their stride in their forties and fifties. However, rediscovering your passion for work ensures that you can achieve new goals and inspire the people around you.
Taking the time to formally define your philosophy of nursing can help you in many tangible and intangible ways.
This exercise will help you avoid burnout and motivate you to do your best work, every day. It will also help you succeed in a long-term nursing career.
It is very common for nursing students to be assigned the task of writing a personal philosophy of nursing.
Preceptors and instructors often hand down this assignment to get their students thinking in new ways. It's also helpful in preparing new nursing graduates for their first job interviews.
However, students may not feel that they have developed a philosophy yet. This can create confusion for students who have yet to become working nurses.
This assignment is relevant because it requires students to think critically about the profession they plan to enter.
Each person likely already has a philosophy, they just have yet to formally define it.
What does a nurse bring to society?
Who makes a great nurse?
What qualities and skills are important for nurses?
Which values should every nurse have?
What mistakes should a nurse never make?
Creating this list will prompt you to begin clarifying your personal philosophy of nursing.
Once you have answered these questions, the odds are you will be feeling very connected to your beliefs.
Begin by defining exactly what nursing means to you personally.
This is not a formal definition; seek to weave your answers from above into explanatory sentences.
Include one story (or more) that elaborates on some of your values, traits, and skills.
Consider describing how and why you embody them with examples of philosophy of nursing from your life.
Discuss how you personally intend to impact society through your nursing.
Some personal nursing philosophy examples include using your nursing to better-underprivileged communities or to make an impact in home care environments.
Close by highlighting the values, traits, and skills that mean the most to you.
If you can, tie these qualities into your past, current or planned future experiences.
You can also take a look at our Inspired Traveler Series and Meet Jessica who reached her own personal philosophy of nursing "aha" moment.
What: Remember that this philosophy is based on your underlying beliefs and values.
Why: Defining your personal philosophy of nursing is important because it provides direction and motivation.
How: Answer a series of reflective questions that will open your mind and heart.
Then, find a nursing job that fits your philosophy and provides you with the experience you want.
SEE ALSO: Where Can Nurses Work for the Best Overall Experience?
How do you define your personal philosophy of nursing?


You've heard it before – the mind is an incredibly powerful tool.
When you expect to see people who are mean and critical, you will often go out and find those people.
But when you go out and expect to find generous and kind people, you will discover that those are the kinds of people that you see.
The mind finds evidence for what we expect and what we feel will happen, and the body follows the mind's lead.
The same thing applies to your health! When you expect to be healthy and happy, your body will follow your mind's lead to create health and happiness.
My guest today, Brandy Gillmore, is an energy healer, life coach, and holistic practitioner. She used the power of self-healing to recover after her own devastating injury that disabled her and left her in extreme pain, and now she helps others find healing and empowerment through the power of the mind and self-healing.
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Zbójecka Piwnica – nieistniejąca już jaskinia w południowo-zachodniej części Beskidu Niskiego.

Znajdowała się w tzw. Górach Hańczowskich, w północno-wschodnich zboczach Ostrego Wierchu, ponad źródliskami Ropki. Otwór wejściowy do jaskini znajdował się na wysokości ok. 800 m n.p.m. u podnóży wychodni skalnej o długości ok. 20 m i wysokości do 4 m.

Nazwa jaskini wiąże się z miejscowymi legendami o zbójnikach, którzy mieli w niej przechowywać swe skarby. Później – podobno jeszcze w latach międzywojennych – mieli z niej korzystać przemytnicy. Jaskinia musiała być dość sporych rozmiarów, skoro "Dziadek Mamrosz z Ropek opowiadał, że jeszcze po II wojnie światowej ukrywał tu krowy przed wojskiem". Krótko potem rozsadzili ją podobno materiałem wybuchowym żołnierze WOP, by ograniczyć możliwości ukrycia się postronnych osób w pobliżu linii granicy państwowej.

Obecnie u podnóży wspomnianej wychodni znajdziemy jedynie niewielkie zagłębienie, zawalone kamiennym, nieco już zarastającym rumowiskiem, w którym pomimo prób nie udało się odkopać wejścia do jaskini. Dojść można do niego w ok. 10–15 minut za śladami nikłej ścieżki od żółto znakowanego szlaku turystycznego, spod szczytu Ostrego Wierchu.

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 Beskid Niski. Mapa turystyczna 1:50 000, wyd. X (poprawione) Compass, Kraków 2013, ;
 Krukar Wojciech, Kryciński Stanisław, Luboński Paweł, Olszański Tadeusz A. i in.: Beskid Niski. Przewodnik, wyd. II poprawione i aktualizowane, Oficyna Wydawnicza "Rewasz", Pruszków 2002, ;
 Krygowski Władysław: Beskid Niski, Pogórze Ciężkowickie (część wschodnia) i Pogórze Strzyżowsko-Dynowskie (część zachodnia), wyd. II poprawione i uzupełnione, wyd. Sport i Turystyka, Warszawa 1977, b. ISBN.

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Home › Religion & Philosophy
Evolution of societies
May 2010 edited May 2010 in Religion & Philosophy
Its pretty obvious that there are a number of really important factors that determine a societies character. Its also obvious, if we wanna make that point, that societies of people have dispositions to act certain ways (its not racism if its true, etc).
Lets try to list the different factors that we think were important in the development of certain widely accepted behaviors/views in different societies. I know a lot of you will probably think religion has a really strong influence, but as Zuke points out,
zukiphile said:
The Koran teaches nothing. It is a book. The teachings to which we object are the teachings of men. Those men are opposed by others who also call themselves muslims.
The jews at Masada, the ones who killed their own children, and Maury the accountant who frets about current market risk both read the same Bible, but they are very different sorts. David Koresh and Mother Theresa both read the same book, but were very different sorts. Leading up to the Civil War, the Bible was used to both support and oppose slavery.
The book doesn't determine the form of your religion.
All over urban Pakistan and India, there are men who do not wear beards or turbins. They wear suits, have one wife, consider it important to tell the truth and not steal, like scotch, smoke cigarrettes, and want their children to be educated and well off - and are muslims. By appearance they could be presbyterians.
Im going to posit that in terms of government involvement, the government can't do much to positively affect future development of the people in their domain. The best that any gov. can do is apply force in a way that makes certain behaviors less capable of continuing. Religious authorities have been historically tied with government, though, and in that way, many such religious institutions have been retarded morally by their close political interests. Of course, the US is somewhat unique in this sense historically, but such a view wouldn't be tolerated by certain groups.
Im leaning towards saying that its not Islam that is what is really bad about the terrorists/muslims/people dancing in the streets after 9/11. If they all suddenly converted to christianity, that wouldn't make them better. Their behaviors were socially acceptable and vile, and the corruption of their societies was inimical to secular liberalism. The common anti-social, violent views many of these societies have adopted can be useful, but not if we were to destroy their ability to project their ideas onto the world. That just brings up what to do with the bad guys that are already in our country, like the girl from Woyzecks video.
Im going to posit that in terms of government involvement, the government can't do much to positively affect future development of the people in their domain.
Many will agree that government can make people worse, i.e. poorer, less educated, less well housed, hungrier. One positive thing a government could do would be to refrain from making people worse, from exercising its negative power.
The common anti-social, violent views many of these societies have adopted can be useful, but not if we were to destroy their ability to project their ideas onto the world. That just brings up what to do with the bad guys that are already in our country, like the girl from Woyzecks video.
What would we do about someone with a bad opinion, or an erroneous belief? I would think we should let them have it.
Prior to the 1940s, many americans had views of jews about as negative as that girl's muted support for the elimination of isrealis, and amongst even middle class people a degree of anti-jewish sentiment was ordinary. I don't think that means americans were "bad guys", and the films of starved dead people stacked like wood really gave even casual anti-jewish sentiment a bad name.
I don't think that girl's anti-isreali position is the problem, and I expect that Horowitz used her utterance as a short-hand way to discredit her to an american audience. I expect that the problem with where the girl may stand is that she regards the US and the West as an adversary.
When we had a war with Germany, if you belonged to a bund, you were locked up.
When we were were at war with the nips, if you were japanese-american and in a part of the country vulnerable to nip attack, you were locked up. That and the german business were real wars with detained people either self-identifying or being easy to identify.
When we had a problem with the international left, we didn't lock many of them up. There were many of them, they were partly a beast of our own creation and lots of them were closetted. Add to that confusion about our soviet policy. Were they really enemies, or do they have a different view with which we can co-exist, and do we really want to go to the effort of winning, and would winning be too horrible, and btw don't they have great healthcare?
I am not sure which group american muslims most resemble.
glfredrick
I disagree that our government cannot influence the culture of the people. They do that every day and spend an inordinate amount of time in that venture.
EscapeVelocity
Government can change the environment which creates Darwinian selection. Affirmative Action for example is unnatural selection.


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Applying for a military debt consolidation loan is not difficult and could help you improve your credit.
As a member of the armed forces a certain level of conduct is expected from you, and this is not limited to your level of professionalism on duty, this pertains to every aspect of your personal life as well. Even your financial status and credit is subject to scrutiny.
If you fail to pay a debt you can receive administrative consequences along with the late fees you may receive from the bank. These consequences can include an administrative discharge. If you are in high security position, this scrutiny and consequences are amplified, you could risk losing your security clearance if you are in excessive debt.
If you find yourself in a situation where you are having problems meeting your financial obligations you should get help right away. Your compound financial specialist can recommend what route you should take and help you secure a military debt reduction loan.
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May not have any interest or other fees. This will depend on your credit.
Payments can be withdrawn from your paycheck.
When applying for a military debt reduction loan you will need to inform the loan officer of all of your debts so that they can be grouped into one payment.


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De grote vlotvaren (Salvinia molesta) is een varen uit de vlotvarenfamilie (Salviniaceae). Het is een drijvende waterplant die vooral in ondiep, warm water te vinden is en daar grote matten kan vormen.

De varen komt oorspronkelijk uit Brazilië maar heeft zich dankzij de mens over bijna alle subtropische en tropische streken van de aarde verspreid. Hij wordt bijna overal als een invasieve soort beschouwd. De grote vlotvaren wordt sporadisch in België en Nederland waargenomen. Sinds 2019 staat de soort op de lijst van invasieve soorten die zorgwekkend zijn voor de Unie. De soort mag bijgevolg niet meer verhandeld worden in de Unie.

Naamgeving en etymologie
De botanische naam Salvinia is een eerbetoon aan Antonio Maria Salvini (1653-1729), een Italiaans schrijver, dichter en filoloog. De soortaanduiding molesta is afkomstig van het Latijnse 'molestus' (vervelend).

Kenmerken

De grote vlotvaren is een eenjarige of overblijvende drijvende aquatische varen. De vertakte rizomen worden tot 30 cm lang, en dragen geen echte wortels maar meercellige haren. De blaadjes zitten in groepjes van drie, en zijn van twee verschillende types (heterofyllie). De twee drijfblaadjes zijn groen, dikwijls met een bruine rand, van 1,5 tot 6 cm lang, ovaal met hartvormige voet, kort gesteeld en aan de bovenzijde voorzien van cuticulaire haren die, in tegenstelling tot die van de kleine vlotvaren aan de top gefuseerd zijn, als kleine gardes. Door deze haren houdt het blad bij onderdompeling een laagje lucht vast, waardoor het snel terug aan de oppervlakte komt. Het onderwaterblad is fijn verdeeld, vezelig en eveneens behaard.

De sporocarpen zijn eivormig en zitten in kettingen bij elkaar vastgehecht aan de basis van de blaadjes. De geproduceerde sporen blijken echter onvruchtbaar en groeien niet uit tot nieuwe planten. De grote vlotvaren vermenigvuldigt zich blijkbaar enkel vegetatief, via stekken.

Habitat
De grote vlotvaren is een warmteminnende, aquatische plant die vooral in matig tot voedselrijk, stilstaand of langzaam stromend zoet- tot brak water te vinden is, zoals in drasland, poelen, vijvers, meren, sloten en kanalen. In ideale omstandigheden vormt de plant dichte matten, tot een halve meter dik.

De plant groeit optimaal bij een watertemperatuur van 20°C tot 30°C, maar verdragen geen temperaturen beneden -3°C of boven 43°C. Hij kan een grote marge in pH aan, en tolereert een zekere mate van zout water. Hij kan ook gedurende enige tijd tegen droogte door de vorming van slapende knoppen.

Verspreiding en voorkomen
De grote vlotvaren komt oorspronkelijk uit het zuidoosten van Brazilië, maar heeft zich met behulp van de mens verspreid over bijna alle subtropische en tropische streken, zoals in Noord-Amerika en Hawaii, Australië, Nieuw-Zeeland, Zuid-Afrika, Azië en het Middellandse Zeegebied. In gematigde streken is het een eenjarige plant.

In Nederland is de plant waargenomen in Friesland, Gelderland en Noord-Holland. Waarschijnlijk gaat het daar over ontsnapte of uitgezette aquarium- of vijverplanten.

Economisch belang

De grote vlotvaren wordt bijna overal waar hij opduikt als een invasieve soort beschouwd, zelfs als een van 's werelds ergste water'pest's. Het is een zeer agressieve, competitieve plant, die belangrijke impact kan hebben op het aquatisch milieu, de lokale visserij, recreatie en de menselijke gezondheid.

De plant heeft een enorme groeikracht. In ideale omstandigheden verdubbelt hij in 2,2 dagen in omvang, en een enkele plant kan in drie maanden tijd meer dan 60 km² open water bedekken. Het vormt matten van meer dan een halve meter dik, die verhinderen dat zonlicht en zuurstof in het water doordringen, zodat andere planten, insecten en vissen afsterven. Wanneer de varen in de winter afsterft, neemt de voedselrijkdom plots enorm toe en het zuurstofgehalte daarmee nog verder af. Watervogels vermijden wateroppervlaktes die bedekt zijn met de varen. Vissen en recreatief varen wordt onmogelijk, inlaten van stuwdammen, pompstation en koelinstallaties verstoppen, en de matten creëren ideale broedplaatsen voor ziekteverspreidende muggen.

De grote vlotvaren komt meestal in het milieu terecht doordat aquarium- en tuinvijverliefhebbers hun overschot aan waterplanten dumpen, door besmette boten en door ruimings- en maaiwerkzaamheden met besmet materiaal, en het verspreidt zich vervolgens snel via stukjes De grote vlotvaren en slapende knoppen. Ook watervogels en waterbewonende zoogdieren kunnen een rol spelen in de verspreiding.

De bestrijding van de grote vlotvaren is niet voor de hand liggend. Met de hand verwijderen wordt als inefficiënt beschouwd, machinaal ruimen duur en riskant wegens de kans op fragmentatie en verdere verspreiding. Na ruiming is nog lange tijd intensieve controle nodig. Herbiciden zijn dikwijls weinig efficiënt in stromend water. De kever Cyrtobagous salviniae van de familie Curculionidae wordt als biologisch bestrijdingsmiddel gebruikt, op vele plaatsen met succes.

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