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«День Аватара» () — пятый эпизод второго сезона американского мультсериала «Аватар: Легенда об Аанге».

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На лагерь команды Аватара нападают маги огня. Они забирают свои вещи, кроме бумеранга Сокки, и улетают на Аппе. Парень переживает из-за потери своего оружия, и они закупаются в лавке. Продавец поздравляет их с Днём Аватара, и команда отправляется в город, чтобы побольше разузнать о празднике. На площадь привозят гигантские статуи Аватаров Року, Киоши и Аанга, и парень с факелом сжигает их. Тем временем Зуко снова надевает Синюю маску и грабит мужчину с женщиной. Он приносит продукты дяде, и Айро интересуется, откуда он их достал, но племянник уходит от ответа. Катара использует магию воды, чтобы потушить горящие статуи, и их ругают. Вождь деревни Тонг рассказывает, что 300 лет назад Аватар Киоши убила их предводителя Чина Великого. Аанг хочет отстоять свою честь и соглашается на суд, и его заключают под арест. Он просит Сокку расследовать это дело. А Зуко совершает налёт на очередного путника.

Вождь приводит Сокку и Катару на место преступления и говорит, что Киоши атаковала Чина сзади, выйдя из храма. После ему поставили статую. Когда Тонг уходит, Сокка обнаруживает, что храм и статуя сделаны из одного камня, а это значит, что Киоши не было там. Они собираются плыть на остров Киоши. Аанг знакомится с сокамерником. Сокка и Катара прибывают на остров Киоши, и все печалятся, что нет Аанга. Они рассказывают Ояджи о случившимся, и он ведёт их к храму Аватара Киоши. Он также говорит, что Суюки ушла на войну. В храме Сокка узнаёт, что у Киоши были большие ноги, а след у обрыва на месте преступления был маленький. Аанг общается с другими заключёнными, а Сокка и Катара смотрят на картину в честь Дня Киоши, когда 370 лет назад образовался их остров. Они готовы защищать честь Аанга, и когда говорят об этом Тонгу, он сообщает, что у них своя судебная система, и только он будет решать, кто прав. На суде он обвиняет Аватара, и Аангу не удаётся оправдаться с помощью улик Сокки.

Дядя Айро не понимает, откуда деньги у Зуко, который принёс много вещей. Он говорит племяннику, что в бедности есть свои достоинства, и просит его не терять надежду, чтобы не опускаться до самых низких инстинктов. Катара переодевает Аанга в Киоши, и Тонг объявляет его виновным. Однако появляется дух Аватара Киоши, и она признаёт, что убила Чина, потому что он был завоевателем, угрожавшим её родине. Когда он пришёл к её землям, она отделила материк, образовав остров, а Чин упал с обрыва. Вождь деревни убеждается в вине Аватара и готовится к приговору. Зуко говорит дяде Айро, что обдумал его слова, и решает пойти своим путём, покидая старика. Тот даёт ему их лошадь, и племянник ускакивает. Аанг крутит колесо наказаний, и ему выпадает учесть быть сваренным в чане с кипящим маслом. Являются те же маги огня и собираются захватить деревню. Вождь меняет решение и просит Аанга служить обществу, изгнав захватчиков. В ходе битвы Сокка возвращает свой бумеранг. Когда команда побеждает солдат нации Огня, вождь деревни объявляет новый праздник в честь Аватара, который будет прославлять его, и благодарит Аанга за помощь.

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Тори Айрленд Мелл из IGN поставил эпизоду оценку 8,7 из 10 и написал, что ему «очень понравилось начало, когда Сокка потерял свой бумеранг». Критика заинтересовало, что будет с Зуко после расставания с дядей. Рецензент отметил, что «это был один из тех эпизодов, в которых мы просто сидели сложа руки и смеялись над происходящим юмором».

Хайден Чайлдс из The A.V. Club посчитал, что «история Зуко и Айро неплохо работает», отметив, что «Айро стыдно за грабежи Зуко, и он пытается заставить его понять свою ошибку, при этом не отрекаясь от любимого племянника». Критик написал, что «сцена, в которой суровые на вид заключённые дают Аангу советы про любовь, взята прямо из иронического ситкома, но это не значит, что это плохая сцена», добавив, что посмеялся над ней.

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Island of Death (Greek: Τα Παιδιά Του Διαβόλου, Ta pediá tou Diavólou, ), also known as Devils in Mykonos and A Craving For Lust, is a 1976 Greek exploitation film directed by Nico Mastorakis. It tells the story of a man and a woman, posing as newlyweds, who visit the Greek island of Mykonos and start a rampage of murder, killing anyone they believe to be sinful or perverted.

The film was initially banned as a video nasty, and is one of the most widely banned films in the world. It remained banned for several years in the United Kingdom until a heavily censored (missing over four minutes) version was released by Vipco. It was first released uncut in 2003 by Image Entertainment and then it was released uncut by Arrow Films in 2011.

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Christopher and Celia rent a home on the Greek island of Mykonos for their purported honeymoon. The locals believe them to be a normal newlywed couple; however, Christopher and Celia are in fact sexual sadists and murderers, and have left London in order to venture on a killing spree abroad.

The morning after their arrival, Christopher, aroused, rapes a goat and then kills it. The two then meet a French painter who is attracted to Celia. The two nail him to the ground in a crucifixion pose and pour paint down his throat until he chokes to death. They then dump his body in the ocean. While getting acquainted with the island locals, the couple meets Patricia, a wealthy older woman, and are invited to a gay wedding between a middle-aged American on the island and his Greek lover. Christopher and Celia break into the couple's house on their wedding night. Christopher chases the elderly man into the streets before stabbing him to death; Celia shoots his lover in the head with a pistol and stages it as a murder-suicide.

After this, the couple kills Foster, an American police officer who had been trailing them, by hanging him from his plane and flying it over the ocean. Celia begins to resist Christopher's murderous escapades and hesitates when he targets Patricia. He arrives at her house, and the two begin to have sex while Celia watches from a window. Christopher urinates on her and beats her unconscious before taking her body outside and decapitating her with a bulldozer. The next day, while Christopher goes fishing, two hippies attempt to rape Celia while she is taking a bath. However, Christopher returns home to discover them in the act leading him to murder one with a speargun and drown the other in the toilet.

Christopher decides to target a local lesbian bartender, Leslie, who is romantically interested in Celia. Celia visits her house, and Leslie invites her to do heroin; Christopher then enters and knocks her unconscious before injecting her with a lethal dosage. After she dies, he uses an aerosol spray and a candle to burn her face.

Celia begins to dream of a mysterious man and worries that the small size of the island will lead to police suspecting her and Christopher in the string of deaths. When a local crime writer finds Leslie's body, the police begin to search for Christopher and Celia. They flee to a remote farm on the island to hide, and meet a mute shepherd who turns out to be the man whom Celia has been having premonitions of. It is then revealed that Christopher and Celia are in fact brother and sister and have been engaged in an incestuous relationship. The next morning, the shepherd rapes Celia in the barn and then knocks Christopher unconscious before anally raping him. He then throws Christopher into a lye pit, and Celia becomes attached to the stranger. A rainstorm arrives on the island, and Christopher dies in the lye pit while Celia and the shepherd engage in sex.

Cast
 Robert Behling as Christopher (credited as Bob Belling)
 Jane Lyle as Celia (credited as Jane Ryall)
 Jessica Dublin as Patricia
 Gerard Gonalons as Foster
 Jannice McConnell as Leslie (credited as Janice McConnel)
 Nikos Tsachiridis as Shepherd
 Ray Richardson (credited as Ray Zuk)
 Marios Tartas (credited as Mario Tatras)
 Efi Bani (credited as Efi Banny)
 Clay Half (credited as Clay Huff)

Critical reception
Allmovie gave the film a mixed review, writing "this graphic Grecian proto-slasher is one of the most perverse exploitation films released to the public, a laundry list of outrages that will cause the viewer to wonder what kind of mind could conceive such a monstrosity."

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The times ahead will be tough, as our nation continues to face many public health, economic, and social challenges. Despite these challenges, we must find a way to use this time of despair as an opportunity to come together and create solutions.
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To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 31 March 1800
From William S. Smith, 31 March 1800
Major General Hamilton
Union Brigade march 31st. 1800.
Agreably to your request, I have had Abner B. Chapel of the 13th. mustered, and enclose the necessary Certificate Signed by the surgeon and the officer Commanding the Regiment, it is arranged I believe conformable to the Contents of your Letter of the 26th. supposing you might wish to file the original papers, I return them and have the Honor to be with great respect—Sir, Your most Obedt Humble Servt.
W. S. Smith Lt Colo. of ye. 12th.
(ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress), enclosing certificate of Joseph Trowbridge, March 31, 1800 (ADS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress); certificate of John Ripley, March 31, 1800 (ADS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
Smith, William Stephens
"To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 31 March 1800," Founders Online, National Archives, accessed April 11, 2019, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/02-01-02-2348. [This document from The Papers of Alexander Hamilton is original to the digital edition. It was added on 30 December 2015.]
From Smith to Hamilton [31 March 1800]
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Guatemalan families will spend 96% of their monthly income on Christmas – according to WorldRemit data
1 month ago Mia Thompson
Guatemala. Families around the world can expect to spend up to 156% of their monthly income this Christmas, according to the latest findings from study WorldRemit Christmas cost. The study found that families in Lebanon will pay the highest amount compared to their average monthly income (688%), while families in the Netherlands will be less affected financially, as costs represent only 19% of income. Monthly average household
In its second year, the findings are part of WorldRemit's 2022 Christmas Cost Study, which looks at how a changing macroeconomic environment affects the cost of standard Christmas items, including the main holiday meal and average spending on gifts and decor in 23 countries. around the world. In addition to the 14 countries in the initial study, the brand has added 9 new countries this year to take a deeper look at the ways different cultures celebrate and budget for the global holiday. The study compares the average cost of food, gifts and décor to the average household income to determine the financial impact of the season on households around the world.
Study 2022: Observed results from Latin American countries
Guatemala, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Colombia were among the list of countries analyzed. Of these, Guatemala had the second highest cost Christmas, as families are expected to spend 96% of the median household income.
For Guatemalans, expenses include an average of 252 quetzals in food, 607 in gifts, and 1,595 in decoration, for a total of 2,454 in Christmas expenses.
Data for other Latin American countries includes:
All figures are in US dollars
Households in Mexico will spend $1,076 on Christmas, which is 206% of the average monthly household income.
Families in Colombia are likely to spend 73% of the median monthly household income at Christmas 2022.
Families in the Dominican Republic can expect to spend $179 on Christmas, of which up to $138 is spent on decorations.
Results year after year
Of the 14 countries screened for the second season, five are considered advanced economies: the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, and Australia. Results for 2022 reveal that the average seasonal increase in these five countries was 33%, with the UK seeing the biggest change, with prices rising more than 60% year-on-year for Brits. This high expected cost is caused by the sudden and large increase in inflation Specialists set expectations More expensive this season. Of these countries, France is the only one where families are expected to save this year, with cost reductions of 11% across all items seen. While costs fell in all three categories by less than $50 each, the constant small change brought costs down overall, giving the French yet another reason to celebrate.
Among the remaining nine countries (Cameroon, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, the Philippines and Mexico), the average cost of Christmas increased by 9%, and cost changes varied widely. While India (-2%), Kenya (-17%) and the Philippines (-38%) saw cost reductions this year, Cameroon (+56%) and Uganda (+34%) will see significant increases.
In the 14 countries observed in the 2021 and 2022 studies, the increase in the cost of Christmas is partly due to an increase in the amount of money spent on food during the holidays. This steady increase in food prices, which saw the highest increase (50%) year-on-year, compared to increases of 13% and 21% in other categories, means that families around the world will likely need to change their budget planning to accommodate the rising costs of meals. Eid. These results reflect similar conclusions drawn from recent studies of school cost s cost of living from WorldRemit. More details include:
In the US, the cost of gifts and decor accounted for the majority of the overall annual increase, rising by 37% and 31%, respectively.
Canada braces for the highest cost of Christmas among the countries observed, totaling $2,100.38 per household on average.
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The Greensboro patriot [September 27, 1899]
The Greensboro Patriot
The September 27, 1899, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.M. Barber & Co..
The Carolinian [October 5, 1982]
The Carolinian
The October 5, 1982, issue of The Carolinian, the student newspaper of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
The Greensboro patriot [March 15, 1915]
The March 15, 1915, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.I. Underwood.
BTC 10-Shun [December 17, 1943]
BTC 10-Shun
The December 17, 1943, issue of BTC 10-Shun, published by the United States Army Basic Traing Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The Greensboro patriot [April 4, 1900]
The April 4, 1900, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.M. Barber & Co..
The Greensboro patriot [June 6, 1906]
The June 6, 1906, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.M. Barber & Co..
The ORD news [June 1, 1945]
The ORD News
The June 1, 1945, issue of The ORD News, published by the United States Army Basic Traing Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The Greensboro patriot [February 1, 1899]
The February 1, 1899, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.M. Barber & Co..
The Greensboro patriot [December 3, 1902]
The December 3, 1902, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.M. Barber & Co..
The Greensboro patriot [April 15, 1908]
The April 15, 1908, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.M. Barber & Co..
Medical shoulders during the 19th and 20th centuries in Greensboro, North Carolina : biographical sketches of over 800 physicians in Greensboro
General Collection (Greensboro History Museum)
Biographical sketches of over 800 physicians that have served the Greensboro North Carolina area during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Greensboro patriot [August 22, 1906]
The August 22, 1906, issue of The Greensboro Patriot, a newspaper published in Greensboro, N.C. by W.M. Barber & Co..
The Carolinian [September 25, 1986]
The September 25, 1986, issue of The Carolinian, the student newspaper of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Cone 10079 Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Collection, 1908-2003 and undated
A scrapbook containing newspaper articles that cover events relating to the Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, spanning the years 1956 to 1962. Examples of articles found within include "Medical Technology Grows," "New Wonder Drug Superior to...
Dessert and salad recipes with versatile Jell-O gelatin
Home Economics Pamphlets Collection [General]
Cheesecake, a worldwide tradition


The Garment Rack: I've Been Bad.
Yes, I haven't posted in over a week. I've been so sick. I moved from my bed this week to go to school (against my will) and to go to work (also against my will). I went to the doctor's on Wednesday and they told me that I have strep throat. Then I went to the dentist on Thursday and told me I needed my wisdom teeth out, so that's happening tomorrow. I have been in such pain with my teeth coming in that my diet consists of ice cream and liquids. I haven't had the energy to post at all.
This obviously isn't close to everything I loved, but these were some favorites. There were so many shows, so it's hard to go through and sort them all. I might post some more favorite tomorrow since I'll be bored and in severe pain! Wahoo!


In honor of Shop Small Saturday, I want to talk about a favorite little shop in Charlotte, NC. City Art Works.
Who doesn't love finding a hidden gem. A place that you never knew existed, but once you did, you couldn't imagine life with out it. I feel that way about the local Charlotte, NC gift boutique City Art Works. Don't let the name fool you. It's not an art supply store, or an art gallery, or an art studio, although they do have some beautiful art pieces there. City Art Works is a place that truly has it all! I could get lost in the beautiful items they carry.
City Art Works is a hidden treasure. I had no idea what they were all about, even though I've passed by them countless times over the years. They have a fantastic location right in the heart of Charlotte at Park Towne Village. How did I not know about this amazing place?!?
Susan, working her merchandising magic.
They have jewelry, apparel accessory items, books, gifts, decor, beauty products, children's items, and on and on. I am doing them no justice with my descriptions. You could find a gift for anyone in there. They feature tons of artists and the aesthetic of the store is pure whimsy.
Susan Sloan and her business partner Allen Goldstein, have been bringing beautiful treasures to Charlotte for 32 years. Their mantra has always been to "Elevate your giving to an art form." For them, its not about things on shelves. Its really about the art of giving the gift. From carefully chosen artists that they have acquired through their decades in business, to display/presentation and finally down to their gorgeous gift wrapping. They truly provide a unique experience for their customers.
I visited City Art Works and got some really cute treasures. I got a cloche hat and fingerless gloves by French Knot, I got my daughter an adorable mermaid doll by blabladolls, a bunny necklace by Little Lux (Gunner & Lux), and a gorgeous book of the 50 States for my son.
On this SHOP SMALL SATURDAY, go say hi to Susan and Allen at City Art Works. They will be sure toe elevate your gift buying experience, and I promise you won't walk out empty handed. Since my visit she has decorated the entire shop for the Holidays, and I can't wait to see it!!!


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Egypt seeks 50 percent Internet penetration by end-2016: minister
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By Ehab Farouk CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt is looking to add 500,000 new Internet users by the end of 2015 and increase its internet penetration rate to 50 percent from 34 percent by the end of 2016, communication minister Khaled Ali Negm said.
China car services firm Tuhu raises $100 million from Joy Capital, Welkin
August 11, 2015 creative capital, chinese, funding, funding-round, internet, investors, legend-capital, match-feature, private-equity, reuters, start, the-end, the-start, venture-capital
Tuhu, a Chinese online platform for automobile services and products, said on Tuesday it raised about $100 million from a group of investors including venture capital firm Joy Capital, looking to expand its distribution network and warehouses. Joy Capital, whose founders include the former head of telecommunications investments at Legend Capital, led the funding round, Tuhu Founder and Chief Executive Min Chen said. Other investors included private equity firm Welkin, leasing company Far East Horizon Ltd and existing Tuhu investors such as Legend Capital and Qiming Venture Partners.
U.S. judge says Internet streaming service should be treated like cable
July 17, 2015 publisher broadcasters, cable-provider, cable-system, china, copyright, courts, district-judge, internet, judge-ruled, match-feature, meets-the-law, nation, programs, ruling, york
By Andrew Chung NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge ruled on Thursday that online television service FilmOn X LLC should be treated like a traditional cable system in order to transmit the programs of the nation's broadcasters over the Internet. The ruling, coming as consumer TV-watching habits are increasingly migrating to the Internet, is the first to first to view a streaming service like a cable provider and could have major implications for broadcasters if it is upheld by higher courts.
China aims to boost Internet speeds, cut prices
May 14, 2015 admin country, internet, long-bugbears, match-feature, nokia, revenue-sources, the-companies, will-accelerate
China will accelerate development of its high-speed broadband networks to raise Internet speeds and cut prices, long bugbears in a country where many people still have no access to the web. Telecoms firms should make rapid moves to cut prices and increase urban broadband speeds by around 40 percent, according to a statement issued late on Wednesday by China's State Council, the country's cabinet. China's investment in broadband could benefit global network equipment makers such as Ericsson and Nokia Oyj's Alcatel-Lucent, as well as home-grown players like Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] and ZTE Corp.


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Q: Error: npm doesn't work with node v0.10.12 I'm trying to install express using command "npm install express", however I keep getting the following error message
Error: npm doesn't work with node v0.10.12
Required: node@0.4 || 0.5 || 0.6
    at /usr/lib/node_modules/npm/bin/npm-cli.js:57:23
    at Object.<anonymous> (/usr/lib/node_modules/npm/bin/npm-cli.js:77:3)
    at Module._compile (module.js:456:26)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:474:10)
    at Module.load (module.js:356:32)
    at Function.Module._load (module.js:312:12)
    at Function.Module.runMain (module.js:497:10)
    at startup (node.js:119:16)
    at node.js:901:3

It seems npm doesn't work with node v0.10.*
Anyone with a similar problem?

A: You are probably running an older version of npm by mistake. Both node and npm should come together in the node distribution and you should use them in that matched pair and all will be well. Check your PATH environment variable, which npm, which node, etc and you should be able to sort it out.

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Rei Naito (Naito Rei, born 1961) is a Japanese artist who was born in Hiroshima. She collaborated with architect Ryue Nishizawa (co-founder of SANAA) at the Teshima Art Museum on the island of Teshima, in the Seto Inland Sea. Her exhibition is now open until 8th October at Mito Art Museum.
Born in 1961, Hiroshima prefecture, lives and works in Tokyo. 1985 graduate, Visual Communication Design, College of Art and Design, Musashino Art University.
She first came to public recognition with One Place on The Earth, at Sagacho Exhibit Space, Tokyo (1991). This led to her being invited to install the same piece within the Japanese Pavilion at the 47th Venice Biennale in 1997. Notable solo exhibitions include Migoto ni harete otozureru wo mate (The National Museum of Art, Osaka, 1995), Being Called (Karmeliterkloster, Frankfurt am Main, 1997), Tout animal est dans le monde comme de l'eau à l'intérieur de l'eau (The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture, 2009), the emotion of belief (Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo, 2014), the emotion of belief (The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris, 2017), and Two Lives (Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Tel Aviv, 2017).
Permanent installations include Being given, (Kinza, Art House Project, Naoshima, Kagawa prefecture, 2001), Matrix (Teshima Art Museum, Teshima, Kagawa prefecture, 2010).
Awards received include Promising Artists and Scholars of Contemporary Japanese Arts, Installation field, by Japan Arts Foundation (1995), and 1st Asahi Beer Arts Awards, by Asahi Beer Arts Foundation (2003).
Contemporary artist Rei Naito's work asks us "Is our existence on the Earth a blessing in itself?" Her installations have earned critical acclaim at home and abroad, distilling our existence on Earth—in which we receive inexhaustible nature, such as light, air, wind, water, and gravity, and the colors and sounds they produce—into the form of a quiet yet certain hope. To date, she has produced permanent works that respond to nature and architectural space, such as Being Given (Kinza, Naoshima, 2001) and Matrix (Teshima Art Museum, 2010), and she has also had exhibitions at historical sites including Karmeliterkloster in Frankfurt am Main (1997) and Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo (2014).
This will be her first domestic solo exhibition since 2014, and her largest one to date. In this presentation, Naito, who has come to treat light itself as a primary source in her work, creates spaces from natural light alone for the first time. In these spaces we can gaze at "scenes of our Earth-bound existence" where light, life, and art cannot be distinguished from one another.
Naito says that one time she became aware of "the unconscious activity of those (myself) who are within Earth-bound existence stepping outside existence, taking on the gaze of the other, and gazing within existence," and came to feel that "it seems we are being gazed at from afar, and are receiving grace." Taking the rich natural light that changes throughout the day as its basis, this exhibition presents itself as both a site of exchange between the deceased, those who will come to be born, the flora and fauna, the spirits, and us who exist on the Earth; and as a space that makes sensible the enduring continuity maintained by the stirrings of nature and by us.
– In line with the artist's objectives, this exhibition deals exclusively with natural light. Accordingly, starting September 1st the exhibition opening hours will change, with the usual closing time of 18:00 shifting to 17:00 (last entry by 16:30).


How Far is Dream India Dream Monarch?
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Mass Flow ONLINE B.V., the e-commerce channel of Netherlands-based Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V, has released a new series of pressure compensated control valves.
The FLOW-CONTROL series, designed by Bronkhorst, offers precise control of constant flow rates in low flow gas and liquid applications.
The control valves do not require any electrical power source, since the desired flow rate is manually set via the needle valve. Any upstream or discharge pressure variations are automatically compensated by a built-in membrane operated valve to ensure a steady, constant flow.
The manual operated, pressure compensated control valve series is available in four different models to control flow capacities in a range from 0.02 ln/min up to 50 ln/min (N2-equivalent) and 3 up to 1800 ml/min for water. While process connections are optionally available, the in-line valve assemblies are equipped with G 1/4" BSPP female in- and outlet ports.
Mass Flow ONLINE B.V., the e-commerce channel of Netherlands-based Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V, has released a new range of compact vortex flow meters.
Mass Flow ONLINE B.V., specialist in low flow measurement and control, is proud to announce the extension of their differential fuel flow metres - the FUEL-VIEW.


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La Teeny Rock (in lingua inglese: Roccia minuscola) è una minuscola formazione rocciosa situata all'estremità nordoccidentale delle Williams Hills, nel Neptune Range dei Monti Pensacola in Antartide.

La formazione rocciosa è stata mappata dall'United States Geological Survey (USGS) sulla base di rilevazioni e foto aeree scattate dalla U.S. Navy nel periodo 1956-66.

La denominazione descrittiva è stata assegnata dall'Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) in riferimento alle minuscole dimensioni di questa formazione rocciosa.

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Voci correlate
 Monti Pensacola
 Neptune Range
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An inspiring anthology of great poetry and prose read by the BBC's Margaret Howard, and Bernard Palmer, and music ancient and modern sung by the Harlow Chorus. An album all the family will enjoy.
Matthew Arthur, Dominic Baldwin, James Bowstead, Robert Claussen, Joshua Helmer, Joseph Knock, Alex Larkin, Peter Mansbridge, Matthew Napper, Jack Pagett, Nicholas Rawling, Iain Reid, Aaron Saxton, James Shallis, Ben Shepherd, Ashley Thompson, Ben Thornton, Luke Thornton, Elliott Ward, Charlie Watkins, Richard Wilkinson.
Chloe Charlton, Natalie Clarke, Anja Forman, Emily Griffiths, Amy Hughes, Catherine Humphrey, Rosalind Kipps, Christine Land, Laura Mackenzie, Philippa McKay, Jennifer Mullan, Elizabeth Parren, Stephanie Paul, Carole Robinson, Faye Rophe, Ellen Saxton, Fiona Shallis, Kelly Speirs, Natalie Telles, Helen Wilkinson, Amy Worsdale, Hannah Yellop.


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Becoming a Book Detective
The Case of the Evolving Bookshop
Inspirational Authors Revealed
Because the world needs your book
Home » About Leda Sammarco » Becoming a Book Detective
A mystery in seven titles
Preface:
I have always been fascinated by detective stories. It started with the Enid Blyton series, featuring the 'Five Find Outers and Dog', which I loved (and still own!). In my early teens I became hooked on the Sherlock Holmes films (with the debonair Basil Rathbone and jovial Nigel Bruce); I subsequently read all of Conan Doyle's novels and short stories. I became an avid listener of the Paul Temple audio books. I also read Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Josephine Tey and others.
I like the challenge of trying to solve the mystery, evaluating the different characters and their possible motivations, as well as enjoying the various settings (from posh garden parties to the streets of Victorian London). What I enjoy most is the suspense of wondering how it will turn out, maybe because I'm a bit of a control freak! In 'real life', I'm always looking for guarantees and am not a big fan of surprises, but, as someone once said to me, 'if we knew all the details in advance there would be no fun', and I have to admit no growth and development either. Most detectives find themselves up blind alleys, following a false trail or feeling like nothing is making sense, and then gradually or in an a-ha moment, it all comes together. Often the clues to the mystery are there at the very beginning, but it's easy to miss or discount them.
I find the personality of the detective to be a fascinating one too. Usually a shrewd observer of human nature, they see things that others miss. They can be eccentric, aloof or secretive. I like the way that Agatha Christie's Miss Marple blends into the background seemingly unnoticed, but noticing everything and everyone else, or the way that G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown artlessly blends the role of priest and amateur sleuth. Then there's Paul Temple with his catchphrase of 'by Timothy'. He sometimes teases his wife Steve about her 'intuitive nudges', although these prove insightful and get her out of trouble on many an occasion. I also feel it is important that they retain a sense of humanity. Sherlock Holmes says comfortingly to one young man he has just unmasked, 'Come, come, it is human to err.' For me, liking the detective is essential to enjoying the mystery.
However, it's not only in books that we are presented with mysteries to solve. I have often felt like a detective in my own life, trying (like many of us) to answer the following questions:
A voracious reader since childhood, I have found that books of all kinds have helped me to unlock my inner self, shone a light into the darkness and guided me in times of confusion and despair.
I spent many years trying to understand myself and searching for my life purpose and, just like in the detective stories I enjoyed so much, the clues were often there at the very beginning or reappeared at key moments, if I had but noticed them. Everything is inside us just waiting to be revealed and, for me, books have been a fundamental and ongoing part of that journey.
I'm also someone who has never grown out of asking, 'Why?' Something in me always needs to know. I also love figuring people out, what motivates them, what makes them tick, what their passions are and where these come from.
I had never thought of myself as a 'book detective', but some 'chance' conversations with business coaches made me realise how much I love discovering unusual authors, and how often I have stumbled upon them in a dark corner of a bookshop or by randomly surfing the internet and following a trail of click-thrus.
If you had told me when I was growing up that I would become a book detective I would have been delighted. But how do you become one? Well, the answer is one book at a time.
The Case of the Unanswered Question
'Arriving on the platform at Pimlico tube station, I'm feeling tired and look to see when the next train is due. Suddenly a poster on the wall leans over and taps me on the shoulder. It is advertising a book called, What Should I Do with My Life? by Po Bronson. The cover is as striking as the title and I make a mental note to check it out at the earliest opportunity. Two days later I find it on a table in a bookstore. A two-minute perusal confirms my initial feelings; this one is a winner.'
Based on interviews with people from around the world, and told like a story, these are intimate portraits. We meet the chemical engineer who became a lawyer in his sixties, the former dancer, who went back to college and then tried out different careers, wanting to find her place in the world before realising she needed to look within, the auditor at an accounting firm who is a radio presenter on the side, and the lawyer who discovered that his true love in life was baking cakes. Most of them are accompanied by a picture, not stylised studio headshots, but simple snapshots, which complement the revealing nature of these encounters.
Struggling to answer this very question myself at the time, I found solace, guidance and inspiration in these stories, which elicit themes such as synchronicity, ignoring the obvious, learning what's real, never giving up, overcoming fear and reconciling love and money.
I have also re-read this book many times to marvel at the way it has been written. Rather like a portrait painter or photographer, the author allows the voice, personality and personal history of these people to be revealed. He holds a space for them on the page, without overshadowing them. At the same time, there is clearly a master-hand at work and he also shares anecdotes from his own journey with us. I sincerely hope to be able to bring this magic to one of my future books.
The Case of the Finicky Eater
'My mother opens the door and I move ahead eagerly. The honey-coloured wooden shelves beckoning. But I know what I want. This one! Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban. It is my fifth time of borrowing, but my appetite for it is unappeased. I clutch the book to me delighted to be reunited with it, and walk up to the desk presenting it proudly to the librarian.'
This is the story of a little bear, who, as the title explains, will only eat bread and jam and nothing else, until one day she grows tired of it and is tempted to try something different.
Looking back I'm not sure why this resonated with me so much, although perhaps in Frances I sensed a kindred spirit: as a child I wasn't really that interested in eating, I too sought refuge in the familiar, and perhaps admired the way she doggedly went her own way.
Who knows? My older self may wish to aggrandize it with all kinds of interpretations, but what this really tells me is that books are among my earliest memories. In fact, I was born three days later than expected and I believe it was because I still had a chapter to finish. Since then, books have been a constant in my life. They have been a source of knowledge, comfort, humour, friendship, refuge and guidance. Quite simply, I would not have made it through life without them and I really do know they can make a difference in the world. Little wonder then that they have become my life's work, although I never saw that coming.
The Case of the Shift in Thinking
'I'm in my second year at university and feeling very stressed about my work. Having tension headaches and panic attacks, and eating lots of chocolate. My father recently learnt to meditate, but I'm totally uninterested and sometimes even tease him about it. Now he is urging me to learn. Anxiety runs in my blood, but, for the very first time, I wonder if it is possible to live differently. I take the plunge and go on a weekend course. There are some books for sale at the meditation centre and I purchase one, which makes quite an impression on me. It is Return of the Rishi by Deepak Chopra.'
Now a bestselling author, this book is his very first, and I feel one of his best. It tells of his childhood in India, his training to become a medical doctor, his arrival in America and his subsequent journey into Ayurvedic medicine.
Alternating between his life in India and the USA, he shares key experiences that shaped him along the way.
It is clear from the outset that he is a consummate writer, with a style that is compelling and authentic. His story is engaging, but moreover he invites us to open our awareness to a deeper reality and to go on our own journey of discovery.
Even the chapter titles entice you in like a beckoning finger…
Dark Night in New Jersey
The Ten-Rupee Brain
The Glass Mountain
An Arrow to the Heart
Looking back, this book heralded the start of my exploration into spirituality, and the journey of a life-time.
The Case of the Vicarious Adventure
'I hold the parcel in my hands; it feels like a pile of books. Oh, the anticipation. As I tear back the paper, the first one to be revealed is 'The Picts and the Martyrs' by Arthur Ransome: a chunky tome just tingling with possibilities. Having already read 'Swallows and Amazons' and 'Swallowdale', I just know I'm in for a treat.'
I've since read every single one of Arthur Ransome's books, but this still remains my favourite. Dick and Dorothea have arrived to spend a few weeks with their friends Nancy and Peggy, whose mother is away on holiday for her health. Their cook will be looking after them in her absence. They are looking forward to sailing and other delights, when their fearsome Great Aunt Maria, (a.k.a. The G.A.), finds out and sends a telegram saying, 'I cannot consider cook sufficient guardian in your mother's absence' and declares that she will be arriving to take charge. Anxious to spare their mother recriminations on her return, the D's are bundled off to stay in a cabin in the woods nearby, whilst Nancy and Peggy have the unenviable tasks of keeping the G.A. happy.
As a lonely only child I found a sense of companionship and excitement in books like this one. Despite being privileged and growing up a simpler age, these are not prissy kids, and their exploits are both appealing and believable. We have Dick and Dorothea taking care of themselves in their hut in the woods and improving their sailing skills, whilst Nancy and Peggy are relegated to best frocks, reciting poetry and piano practice. There are lovely touches such as Cook staggering up to the woods carrying an apple pie, Peggy sneaking out with her and Nancy's comfortable clothes hidden in a watering can, so they can go sailing whilst the G.A. is having her afternoon nap, and even a midnight burglary (one of my favourite parts). Ultimately, what makes it so exciting is wondering if they will pull it off without being caught. Read it and find out!
The Case of the Unexpected Triumph
'Chuckling, I watch as Jeeves the Butler solicitously fills the bath for his master, Bertie, and then places a rubber duck in the water. Oh, the delightful world of P.G. Wodehouse. I'm hooked on the TV series 'Jeeves and Wooster' (featuring Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie). When it is over I start to read the books on which it is based, and then discover his many other titles, in particular his school stories. One, The White Feather, really resonates with me.'
It is the tale of a solitary schoolboy, Sheen (surnames only in true public school fashion), who runs away from a fight with some local boys in town. Branded a coward by his classmates, he retreats even further within himself, using the excuse of preparing for an upcoming exam. A chance encounter with a former professional boxer, now turned trainer, Joe Bevan, leads him into the ring and ultimate triumph at a prestigious school tournament.
It is a delight in itself as a tale of school life: playing fives, house rivalry, having tea in your study and the importance of having a strong first eleven cricket team. But this is really a story about the underdog. It shows just what can happen when someone chooses to believe in us at a time when we may not believe in ourselves, and that we can do things that, in our darkest hours, we may never have imagined.
My own self-esteem is still a work in progress, and if I ever feel like I'm falling behind others, or don't have what it takes, this story reminds me to be my own champion and to dare to strike new ground.
The Case of the Misunderstood Title
'Standing by the shelves, I have one book tucked under my arm (already ear-marked for purchase after just five minutes) and I'm perusing another. Despite vowing not to buy too many books today, given the pile awaiting me at home, I decide to have just 'a quick look' on one of the display tables. I stride over and then something catches my eye. There it is again. Oh lord! Everywhere I go I keep seeing this book. I'll admit it's the 'G-O-D' word that's putting me off. I mean what would I want with some preachy, ecclesiastical volume, and why on earth is it in the 'Mind Body Spirit' section?'
Eventually, I saw it so many times that curiosity got the better of me. One day I flipped a few pages and realised that this book was not what it had appeared. I bought a copy and a few weeks later I read it. It quite literally blew my mind. It picked me up and spun me head over heels. All the secrets of the universe were revealed, not by some guru or psychic, but an ordinary guy, giving us a chance to have a dialogue with the head honcho. The book was Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch. At the time, Walsch was experiencing a low point in his life and he decided to write a letter to God, venting his frustrations. What he did not expect was a response. As he finished his letter, he was moved to continue writing or rather the pen began moving on it own:
'Do you really want an answer to all these questions or are you just venting?'
This led him to ask all sorts of questions to which he had always wanted answers, and the answers are extraordinary.
Whether you call it God, Spirit, The Universe, Source, Oneness, Consciousness etc is irrelevant. Every time I re-read this I discover something new or rather it takes me to a new level of understanding meeting me where I am at this moment in time. Check it out and who knows, you may start a conversation of your own.
The Case of the Old New Book
'Please don't bring anything! This is the eternal cry from my mother, whenever my 'surrogate' grandparents come to visit. She is wasting her time. They always arrive bearin g a gift for me. This time it's a book, 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff. I've never heard of her and can't wait to discover what her book is all about.'
I'm soon hooked and waste no time reading her other books. But this one is where it all began. It is effectively a love letter to books and bookstores (particularly poignant in this day and age). The story is told through letters between Helene and Frank Doel, book buyer at Marks and Co, sellers of rare and second-hand books. An impecunious writer with a taste for antiquarian books and who dreams of going to London, she sees their advert in the 'Saturday Review of Literature, and decides to purchase her books from across the Atlantic, rather than her neighbourhood bookstore.
Her feisty New York style is in fabulous contrast to his proper British tone:
"14 East 95th St.
WHAT KIND OF PEPYS DIARY DO YOU CALL THIS?
This is not pepys' diary, this is some busybody editor's miserable collection of EXCERPTS from pepys' diary may he rot.
I could just spit.
Where is jan 12, 1688, where his wife chased him out of bed and round the bedroom with a red-hot poker?'
MARKS & Co., Booksellers
London, W.C.2
Miss Helene Hanff
New York 28, New York
Dear Miss Hanff,
First of all, let me apologise for the Pepys. I was honestly under the impression that it was the complete Braybrooke edition and I can understand how you must have felt when you found your favourite passages missing. I promise to look at the next reasonably priced copy that comes along, and if it contains the passage you mention in your letter I will send it along.
Frank Doel
For MARKS & CO
It shows how the love of books can unite us, how one book leads to another, and that the joy of reading is timeless and universal. Pure joy!
Want to find out how books played a role in the rest of my life? Read on…
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Hi there, I'm Leda Sammarco, the … Read more
"This book is like an oatmeal biscuit. Full of delicious morsels and so good for you!"
Sarah Wilson, freelance writer and film-maker
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Q: Making a module use functions and variables defined within the main program I'm making an IRC bot for my network. To make the code cleaner, I am defining functions in modules. All these modules are in a folder called "plugins". One module say calls the function sendMsg and fails because it's trying to run a function defined in the main program. I also want to have this module to be able to access variables defined in the main program after the program has started.
import socket
import time
import re

from plugins.say import *

host = "irc.somenetwork.net"
port = 6667
nick = "ircbot"
channels = "##bottesting"
s = socket.socket()

def connect():
   s.connect((host, port))
   s.send("NICK %s\r\n" % nick)
   s.send("USER %s %s nul :%s\r\n" % (nick, nick, nick))
   time.sleep(3)
   s.send("JOIN %s\r\n" % channels)
   time.sleep(3)

def sendMsg(chan, msgSend):
   s.send("PRIVMSG %s :%s\r\n" % (chan,msgSend))
#   print "Sending message \"%s\" to channel/user \"%s\"" % (msgSend, chan)

def quitServ(quitMsg="m8bot"):
   s.send("QUIT %s\r\n" % quitMsg)

connect()

while 1:
   msgRaw = s.recv(1024)
   print msgRaw
   if msgRaw == "":
      break
   if "PING" in msgRaw:
      print "Pong!"
      PONG = msgRaw.split(' ')
      PONG[0] = PONG[0].replace('PING','PONG')
      PONG = ' '.join(PONG)
      s.send("%s\r\n" % PONG)
   if "PRIVMSG" in msgRaw:
#      print "PRIVMSG detected"
      user = ''.join(re.compile("(?<=:).{0,}(?=.{0,}!)").findall(msgRaw.split(' ')[0]))
      channel = msgRaw.split(' ')[2]
      command = (' '.join(msgRaw.split(' ')[3:]).replace(":","",1)).split(' ')[0]
      msg = ''.join((' '.join(msgRaw.split(' ')[3:]).replace(":","",1)).split(' ')[1:]).replace("\r\n","")

      if not "#" in channel:
         channel = user
      print "Nick: %s\nChannel: %s\nCommand: %s\nMsg: %s" % (user,channel,command,msg)
      if ".quit" in command:
         if msg:
            quitServ(str(msg))
         else:
            quitServ()
      if ".hello" in command:
#         print "Attempting to send Hello World message."
         sendMsg(channel, "Hello World!")
      if ".say" in command:
         say(msg)

quitServ()

This is my program. function say() is as follows:
def say(msg):
   sendMsg(channel, "You said: %s" % msg)

I can see what the problem is, but I don't know how I would fix this. Feedback appreciated :)
-Nia

A: Try import __main__ in your say.py.
And then your say function should look something like this:
def say():
   __main__.sendMsg(channel, "You said: %s" % msg)

But this is not a best solution. Just solution with less code changes.


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JC Students Need to Learn 5 Math Subjects with Tuition for Med School in Singapore
Math, Biology and Chemistry are three of the most crucial subjects in the medical field. It is one of the reasons many students choose to attend JC and enrol in Maths, Biology or Chemistry tuition at reputable centres in Singapore.
Why do medical students need to learn math?
Parents and instructors often hear children wonder where they will likely use what they learn in their Mathematical subjects in daily life. However, adults can rarely answer it, which irritates most pupils. The medical field is one place with the most extensive use of the subject. The goal of medical school is to acquire the profound art of medicine. Mathematics is a required course for nursing and medical students. Mastery of healthcare instruments, and scientific calculations, will result in more effective and profitable service delivery.
5 Types of Mathematics Needed for the Medical Field
Expand your foundation of requisite subjects like Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry as you prepare for medical school. Most JC students attend Math, Chemistry and Biology tuition at reputable Singapore centres.
Here is a list of five types of Mathematics crucial in Pre-Med and Medicine courses.
#1 Algebra
Algebra is available in O to A Level Math tuition courses in Singapore. It aids doctors in understanding how different molecules made up of compounds with numerical bases interact with one another in the body. Algebra also assists clinicians in understanding the link of medical equipment to the body, e.g. pacemakers. A student typically needs two years of algebra in high school before moving on to calculus, which doctors learn in college.
#2 Geometry
Geometry is the study of forms and space. It can assist clinicians in understanding various cells, organs, and body components concerning one another, as well as the size and shape of various medical equipment. Future physicians should take one year of geometry in high school before moving on to trigonometry and eventually calculus. Taking O Level Math tuition at reputable Singapore institutions can expand your knowledge and understanding of the subject.
#3 Trigonometry
Trigonometry is a type of advanced geometry that focuses on triangles. Develop a better understanding of the subject through attending reputable O to A Level Math tuition centres in Singapore. The subject assists future doctors in understanding waves, such as radiation waves, X-ray waves, ultraviolet waves, and water waves that affect the human body. Calculus requires the use of trigonometry for a better understanding of concepts. Potential doctors should complete a semester to a year of trigonometry before enrolling in college.
#4 Calculus
The study of unknown variables in connection to a system through time is known as calculus. It can aid clinicians in understanding the chemical processes that occur in the body over time. Calculus can also help them understand the body's changing connection with various medical devices. The subject may also assist doctors in understanding motions that may have caused harm to the body and joint mobility. Most medical schools require candidates to complete a full year of calculus. Attending JC Math tuition classes at reputable Singapore centres can help you understand the course better.
#5 Statistics
Statistics help doctors to examine and evaluate data collected on a broad group of items or people to make choices and predictions. It can also assist doctors in reading academic medical publications. Future physicians should study one semester of statistics to prepare for medical school. Understand the course better through attending JC Math tuition classes at reputable Singapore centres.
Among the five courses, Calculus and Statistics are the most significant subjects for the medical courses. It is also critical to research the requirements of various postgraduate schools to select the appropriate type and quantity of courses for your undergraduate education.
Interesting Professions that Use Biology and Mathematics Together
If you are a biology major in college or university, combine math and computer science in your studies. Familiarise yourself with these subjects to work in innovative fields. Some of the professions that would make your efforts studying JC Biology, Math and Chemistry at tuition centres in Singapore worthwhile are:
#1 Epidemiology
The study of the causes, distribution and solutions to health-related occurrences and diseases in communities is known as epidemiology. Epidemiologists work with computers and statistical tools. Hence, undergraduates must complete biology, math, and computer courses to prepare for postgraduate studies. Medical staff provide diagnostic tests and treatments.
On the other hand, epidemiologists come up with the data for inquiry and analysis. Hepatitis A, AIDS, a specific kind of influenza, and types of coronavirus infection, such as COVID-19, are examples of infectious disorders the studies can include. Ensure to strengthen your understanding of JC Biology and Mathematics through tuition classes in Singapore institutes.
#2 Biostatistics
Biostatistics is the application of statistical approaches to assist researchers in defining and solving a problem. Medicine, public health, biology, agriculture, and forestry often use biostatisticians for various research and studies. They collect data from populations and seek patterns. Most employment in the industry requires a student to attend graduate school to obtain a master's or a doctorate. If you plan to enter this industry, get a better understanding of your JC Biology and Math courses through tuition at reputable centres in Singapore.
#3 Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics uses a computer to handle and analyse information in biology or medicine. It is a multidisciplinary subject that necessitates an understanding of biology, math, computer science, and information technology. Bioinformatics is becoming increasingly relevant as scientists learn more about genomes and the chemicals that make up cells. People who want to work in the area must have a master's degree or above, although a PhD is preferred.
Select a Reputable Tutor for Your Child
Pamela provides O to A Level Biology, Math and Chemistry in Singapore. She ensures to understand how to best coach her students and assist them where necessary. Pamela's goal is to aid her pupils in understanding Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics through her practice in The Cascadia Bukit Timah. Visit and explore her website for additional information about her tuition classes or to inquire.
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IOM's incident assessment and the associated risks to health
There are occasions in which unintended exposure to asbestos can occur, which understandably can give rise to concern and anxiety for those involved. In those instances, an expert, thorough and careful retrospective assessment of the probable exposure and potential contribution to lifetime risk is something which clients find extremely valuable.
IOM uses its vast experience and expertise to assess the exposures that have occurred, and then reviews the known relationships between exposure and future risk to health to estimate the risk of cancer in each incident.
Our investigations normally consist of four stages:
Stage one: First, we gather information about the specific incident.
Stage two: We estimate concentrations of asbestos in the air using the scientific literature, our own extensive practical experience, any existing air concentration measurements and our own measurements.
Stage three: The exposure of each individual is estimated from the duration of exposure and the estimated concentration in the air.
Stage four: The risks of contracting lung cancer and mesothelioma are derived from the estimated exposures using widely accepted exposure-response models, which take age, gender and smoking habits in to account.
IOM's incident reports
Our carefully constructed, authoritative reports provide the best possible estimates of risk and are tailored to each individual situation. They describe the methods used, the sources of information and the estimated risks of cancer. The estimated risks are always put in to context by comparing the asbestos related risks with common hazards such as smoking or road accidents, as well as benchmark levels of risk used by some authorities to define "acceptable" levels of risk.
We have applied this approach to risks from asbestos in schools, fragmented asbestos cement on rights of way, damage to asbestos ceiling tiles in offices, inadvertent disturbance of asbestos containing materials, and asbestos contamination of soils.
If the risks are low, as they often are, our reports provide reassurance to staff or public. They can be used to assess the requirement for remediation work and are sometimes utilised in civil litigation cases. Although we may find that the risk from an individual incident is low, our reports will also affirm the importance of preventing repetition of such incidents.
Assessment of risk from asbestos in soils
We have used the same approach in contaminated land risk assessments concerning asbestos. This work has been undertaken to help assess risks from past exposure, as well as to help assess how best to deal safely with soil that is contaminated with asbestos. In the UK our reports have been used and to determine whether "significant possibility of significant harm" (SPOSH) exists under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Our reports provide the rational technical basis for either the developer to assess and demonstrate whether a site is "safe and suitable for use", or the Local Authority to form their decision as to the condition of land under Part IIA.
For more information please contact Rob Aitken rob.aitken@iom-world.sg
WHO The World Health Organisation has accredited IOM as a WHO Collaborating Centre since the early 1990s


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We are unsure what causes this situation to occur, but it can be due to client based AV products being installed on the server.
We have found that uninstalling IE, rebooting the server and reinstalling IE can alleviate this problem.
The Windows Installer has a capability to check the versions of IE. Mail Utilities utilizes this capability to ensure that IE 6.0 or greater is installed.
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What is TMS?
Theta Burst Express
TMS for Veterans
TMS Videos
Late-Life Depression
Phobias And Panic Disorders
Post-Stroke
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Child – Adolescent OCD
Cash Pay
Our TMS Procedure
Individualized Treatment Plans
How TMS Helps
Brain Chemistry & Mental Health
Why try TMS?
BrainCenter TMS
Now In-Network with TRICARE Insurance
We utilize the latest FDA-Approved TMS Therapy to treat Service Members, Retirees, and their Families.
TMS for Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), the new non-invasive drug-free depression treatment option, is gaining recognition in the medical community as a treatment for clinical depression.
The magnetic pulse from transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment sessions can stimulate the brain to release chemicals in the brain that make you happier.
Our TMS depression treatment in San Diego has improved the lives of many with treatment-resistant depression.
Facts on Depression
Depression occurs due to imbalances or deficiencies of the brain's neurotransmitters, as well as decreased activity in the frontal lobes of the brain (the area of the brain that controls mood). Neurotransmitters are chemical 'messengers' that convey signals between brain cells.
Over 17 million Americans suffer from depression each year, according to CDC statistics. About 15% of the population will have a depressive episode at some point in their life.
And it's not just America. This common mental illness affects more than 264 million people a year, according to the World Health Organization. Globally, depression is the leading cause of disability and a major contributor to disease.
The majority of people with depression don't get treatment. And those that do don't always see improvement in their mental health. Roughly 50% of people on antidepressants don't see improvement, according to one study. Another study states that antidepressants reduce symptoms of depression by 46% (in blinded participants).
That same study shows psychotherapy and other alternative therapies (exercise, acupuncture, etc.) were slightly more effective than antidepressants. A combination of therapies and medication is seen to be the most effective option for treating depression in the study.
Symptoms of depression may include:
Lack of interest in usual activities or an inability to experience pleasure
Difficulty thinking or concentrating
Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, or guilt
Changes in sleep habits and decreased energy
Loss of appetite or significant weight gain or weight loss
How TMS Treats Depression
Our Transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment in San Diego uses magnetic fields similar to what is seen in MRI machines. When evaluating a patient, we use the electroencephalogram or EEG to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain.
The EEG evaluates alpha brain waves. These brain waves are emitted when you aren't asking your brain to process a lot of information. For example, when you are warming up your muscles thus being in a state of wakeful rest.
These magnetic fields are targeted to the brain's prefrontal cortex, where people with depression have lower activity. The bursts and stimulation duration are all dependant on the patient's EEG but on average, we stimulate the brain with short 10 – 12 Hz bursts of electrical currents that take an estimated 20 minutes.
This brain stimulation from TMS treatment helps the brain generate serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline — all seen to be low in people with depression.
How Your Brain Chemistry Influences Your Mental Health
Serotonin is a naturally occurring mood stabilizer. It regulates a multitude of bodily functions. When your serotonin levels are regular, you feel happier, calmer, less nervous, more focused, and emotionally stable.
Dopamine is the "feel-good" neurotransmitter. It's closely associated with the brain's reward center, affecting the motivation in a person. When you experience something good, your body releases dopamine making you more alert, focused, happy, and motivated. It affects your mood as well as other bodily functions in synchrony with serotonin.
Noradrenaline is a neurotransmitter that influences your central nervous system and heart. It increases your blood sugar levels, heart rate, and narrows blood vessels. Having regular noradrenaline levels can lower the chance for anxiety, depression, headaches, and other health issues.
These chemicals in the brain (and many others) work together to affect the thoughts and feelings of a person. Correcting low levels of them can make someone physically feel better and think more positively.
The Benefits of Using TMS
Our San Diego TMS depression treatment can be beneficial for those with depression. It is a breakthrough treatment option for people with major depressive disorder.
Benefits of using TMS include these facts:
High success rate — considerably higher other treatments for major depression
Non-invasive — treatment is entirely external to the body
Non-sedative — patients are completely awake and typically experience little discomfort
Minimal to no side effects — the most common side effect is slight discomfort
FDA approved — the FDA recognizes TMS as safe and effective
TMS is FDA approved and free of common side effects seen in antidepressant drugs. One may experience slight pain or discomfort, but less than 5% of people discontinued their TMS treatment due to adverse effects in clinical trials. For some, such as people with non-removable implants, TMS may not be safe. But this and other conditions will be discussed with your doctor before treatment.
Why You Should Consider TMS Depression Treatment
Our TMS depression treatment is especially helpful for those with treatment resistant depression in San Diego. Standard depression treatment options aren't as effective as medical professionals would like.
TMS has proved to be 2-3 times more effective in resolving treatment resistant depression than antidepressant medications and/or talk therapy.
Psychotherapies are considered first-line treatments for depression and major depression. It's natural and helps target the underlying causes of depression, correcting harmful behaviors.
Depression is almost always treated with antidepressant medications, often combined with 'talk' therapy. Although antidepressants can be useful for some patients, medications are too often ineffective.
Even worse, medications have systemic side effects and can become less effective over time. Millions of patients do not receive adequate relief from antidepressants or they cannot tolerate the side effects caused by them.
Side Effects of Antidepressants
Common side effects of antidepressants include:
'Foggy' Brain
Listlessness
Decreased Sex Drive
TMS Depression Treatment in San Diego
Our San Diego Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Center specializes in providing TMS Therapy for Clinical Depression.
We believe magnetic brain stimulation for depression treatment will become more widely used as an option for treating mental disorders in the future. It's a state-of-the-art technology that provides tremendous relief and often full resolution of Major Depression symptoms.
Most insurance providers are now on-board with TMS treatment for a range of mental health problems.
TRICARE Covered Depression Treatment
Brain Center TMS is now in-network with the most significant US service-exclusive healthcare provider: TRICARE. For soldiers and other service members, like the national guard, TransCranial Magnetic Stimulation may be partially or fully covered, depending on your particular insurance plan.
Not only this, but the family of service members may also be eligible for coverage through TRICARE (and therefore likely able to receive TMS). Contact us today for a free initial consultation of your insurance benefits with Brain Center TMS.
Call or Email us now to schedule a free consultation:
If you'd like to learn more about our the treatment process, please visit our TMS Procedure page.
What is the success rate of TMS for depression?
Butler Hospital studied the effectiveness of TMS on patients who had not seen significant improvements with antidepressant medication. A third of the patients reported complete relief after six weeks of treatment. Half of the patients saw significant improvements in their depressive symptoms, as well as anxiety associated with depression.
What Protocol does Brain Center use for Depression?
TMS protocols are tailored to each client depending on their EEG assessment. Though, a typical protocol includes rTMS at 10-12 HZ, roughly 3000 pulses, for 20 minutes. We also use iTBS at 5 Hz (5 Bursts/second) and 50 Hz (3 pulses/burst), 300-600 pulses, for 3-6 minutes. Each treatment will target the dorsolateral or the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex.
What is the timeline for TMS treatments?
TMS treatment sessions typically last 30 minutes. Patients may receive treatment up to five times a week. The course of treatment continues for four to six weeks.
What is the procedure for TMS?
You'll lay day down comfortably on a chair where a magnetic coil will then be placed on your head. Magnetic stimulation will be targeted onto specific parts of your head to focus on your prefrontal cortex for about thirty minutes. After, you'll be able to safely drive home.
Can I use medication during TMS treatment?
Yes. TMS does not require you to get off your current medication routine. TMS can also be offered as an independent treatment without medication.
What does TMS feel like?
TMS treatment is often described as a tapping sensation. Most people don't feel discomfort during sessions and physicians may lower power, change settings, or reposition the magnetic coil for those who do.
Is TMS covered by insurance?
Yes. Most major insurances cover TMS for treatment-resistant depression with the exception of Medi-cal in California.
Scholarly Research and Publications
New Hope for Treating Severe Depression With Few Side Effects
https://truthout.org/
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): Hope for stubborn depression
https://www.health.harvard.edu/
Intense magnetic stimulation could reduce severe depression, new study shows
https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/
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