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Sick Society and how Education is Valued
May 1, 2021 bookwormbirdLeave a comment
This morning, as I muster up the beans to make this a productive day, I see that the Guardian is reporting on various universities scrapping their history courses because they do not have the post-study high-bucks earning potential that STEM subjects enjoy. (And they are not attracting enough students to run these courses).
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/may/01/studying-history-should-not-be-only-for-the-elite-say-academics
On a personal level I totally get this. I studied History and English Language at a Russell Group university and it did not give me the high earnings: but it did give me the confidence and skills to manage information and present it in other ways. This is a really, really useful ability. My own life circumstances also affected my lack of high earnings. After graduating I shunned the cities and lived in rural West Cumbria where opportunities for humanities' graduates were slim. I was depressed. If I'd chosen to live in London and hadn't suffered a sudden bereavement my history degree may have proved more profitable. I can't blame it all on the boogie.
But interestingly, the supposed value of a different subject is causing much consternation in our household as our son's choice of GCSEs is being affected by Covid-19. You see, when the local secondary school reopened in-between lockdowns it only offered practical subjects to its GCSE and A level students. This meant that for the younger years they had theoretical lessons in subjects such as Music and Food Technology. Our son had to choose his GCSE options this spring and the only subject he was certain about was Food Tech. Sadly he was in a financially unviable minority and now we learn that there wasn't enough interest in Food Tech to run the course. For the past five or so years this hasn't been a problem, but thanks to Covid and the school's policy, that isn't the case this year. I am gutted. He is sad. We keep trying to rack our brains to think of a work-around but I doubt we will succeed.
The new Food and Nutrition GCSE is awesome. It covers food provenance, the science of food, as well as cooking and food hygiene. I think it is brilliant and rather than being side-lined as being non-profitable, it should be compulsory. Every student leaving school should understand about the food system and how to feed oneself. But I am not a head teacher. Boo.
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The Future of Food in the UK
May 14, 2020 bookwormbirdLeave a comment
Yesterday there was a vote on an Agricultural Bill – namely an amendment that proposed that the UK should not accept imports of food of lower quality and production standards than those currently held in the UK. The Tory government voted it down. Labour has become a party that supports British farming.
It's all very depressing how this government has such a mighty majority and will do for SO long.
So what can I do? I am doing my best to get involved in the nitty gritty of food security by reading up around the subject, attending webinars and subscribing to organisations such as Sustain and the Real Bread Campaign.
Feeling really quite demotivated today. But I did pick up some lovely fruit and veg from a local greengrocers and am looking forward to lunch.
Let them eat cake. Eugh.
Peas and Food
February 11, 2020 bookwormbirdLeave a comment
Last week, having watched a teensy bit of the BAFTAs, the part where they awarded the prize to the up and coming talent, hubby and I decided to watch Netflix's Top Boy. It is just brilliant and I urge everyone who is able to to watch it. The dialogue is hard to tune into at first but you soon get accustomed to it, and the characters are all played brilliantly that you can just let them act out their story and you get the gist.
It's been a while since I've watched a series that pricks my social conscience in the way that Top Boy does. We would pause it two or three times an episode to share a thought that occurred to us. The series touches upon the Windrush scandal; lack of opportunities for black youths – both in terms of employment and leisure; the overstretching of teachers who so often have to provide services to fill the gaps left by austerity-wrecked families; asylum seekers who are unable to work and feared or just despised by their neighbours; gentrification that pushes white (and black) working class families out of boroughs where they have lived for generations; county lines; and the problems of rotten seaside towns being left behind. It's an easy comparison to make between Top Boy and The Wire but I think it is justified. Both have rounded characters and great plot and both shine a light on society's ills. Not since watching The Wire around a decade ago have I felt such indignation.
One way that the two series differ, however, is the portrayal of government agencies. The first agency to grace the screen in Top Boy is Immigration and they come to the tower block, are scarily officious, and pull the rug away from the loving one-parent family. This creates such a horrid and believable set of consequences that it makes me so angry. Why do this to this hardworking lady who provides so much? Why do this when, if she had been from Poland instead of Jamaica, she would have been here without a problem (until recently, but that's another can of odious worms). Apart from the strict adherence to an arbitrary set of rules, I truly see no benefit. And today, despite the court of appeal ruling that many of the deportees leaving the UK on a government charter flight back to Jamaica were denied due legal process, it all seems so fucking relevant.
I digress slightly. The second agency is an undercover policeman whose cover is blown immediately and who then disappears. (But the writers are a wee bit like Dickens. Every character has more to him/her. Just wait). When we next come across uniform police they are humane, kind and show discretion. How refreshing to see the police painted in such a way. Towards the end we do see a raid and that of course is different, but on the whole the way the police is represented is light-touch and fair.
There's more I could say on Top Boy but that's it for now.
Take care, everyone and be kind.
English Society, TVAusterity, Injustice, Netflix, Police, The Wire, Top Boy, Windrush
Poor Old Whitehaven Academy
November 17, 2018 November 17, 2018 bookwormbirdLeave a comment
I have a blogpost in the brewing about this year's school sports day, here in Motomachi, but I am interrupting my daily kanji learning to blog about the school cultures here in Japan and in the UK in light of Warren Turner's apparent resignation as head of Whitehaven Academy.
The background to Whitehaven Academy is that is was turned into an academy and Bright Tribe, a Multi Academy Trust, (MAT) were the sponsors. They let the buildings get in a terrible state, their staffing levels left a lot to be desired meaning children studying GCSEs were often without subject-proficient teachers and took lots of money from the UK government with very little to show for it here in Whitehaven. In September a Panorama tv programme highlighted the corruption of MATs who run many secondary and primary schools in England and highlighted irregularities found in Bright Tribe.
Through the campaigning efforts of parents and the local MP Bright Tribe have relinquished control of Whitehaven and a new, local, MAT is in the process of taking over. All good. But sadly, it seems as though the head teacher who really was well-respected and tried his hardest for the kids of Whitehaven has felt he has to resign. This seems to be the way the new MAT likes new acquisitions – with a new head who can be moulded into shape and be a true ambassador for the MAT.
And this is where it is all wrong. The education of pupils should be a community effort, not a corporate one.
Here in Japan, for all its failings, (and many parents are not adequately happy with public elementary schools here and enrol their children into cram schools too), the schools are run by local school boards. The city boards' schools work together to share best practice and ensure parity for all children. The teachers are all highly trained (as opposed to some of the international private schools where you can teach without training). Yes, I know Japan is an extreme example of a homogenous community, but it is a very comfortable community to be a part of.
Headteachers in England have the pressure from government of performing well in league tables – in primary education it's SAT results, (important because if they underperform they then become a target for becoming an MAT and there goes some/most of their autonomy), and at secondary level it's the Progress Eight scores. Then, as heads in MATs have extra pressure to stay 'on message' and do the Trust's bidding, another tier of pressure is added to an already stressful job.
I really do fear for the pupils we are churning out in English state schools. Their education is politicised and monetised and I do not think we are producing better-educated souls as a result.
Ideally, I would like to see all schools come back under the control of a well-funded LEA, led by people who understand education and pedagogy and who can produce community spirited, educated young adults. But so much needs to change for that to happen. Sighs.
Anyway, I'd better get back to my Kanji flashcards. Oliver is at Motomachi elementary right now (Saturday!), taking part in an earthquake emergency training session. Hubby and youngest are sat in the Italian Gardens, reading. I'm meant to be finishing my kanji learning and I got distracted.
JapanAcademies, Bright Tribe, Cumbria, education, MATs, school, Whitehaven
The Guilt of November 11
November 7, 2018 October 31, 2018 bookwormbird1 Comment
British autumns from your childhood, eh? You've got the thrill of going back to school, (I enjoyed kit lists and new stationary and all that jazz); you've got harvest festivals, (some great primary school classics such as 'Autumn leaves when the grass is jewelled' and 'Cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green'); then there's Halloween and Bonfire Night; and then church parade and Remembrance Day. All well and good.
This year we are in Yokohama and the school term starts in April, not September; the school's focus was undokai (sports festival), not harvest festival; yes, there's been Halloween celebrations but no trick or treating and it's warm and sunny not cold and rainy, and as far as autumn landmarks go, that's it now. No Bonfire Night, (obviously) and no Remembrance Day.
But, as I recalled, Japan was an ally in World War One so why isn't there a similar event here? Well, the losses Japan sustained were a tiny fraction of those of the British and Commonwealth forces – I think less than one hundred were killed, mostly in the Mediterranean, and it is hardly mentioned in the Japanese history books. Conversely, British society was torn asunder by the loss of young men: men who never returned or if they did, were often affected by physical or mental wounds. It scarred the British psyche.
Of course, the second world war scarred the country again – and the civilian population sustained losses in the blitz and u boat campaigns. Children born after 1945 were often fascinated by the impact of the war on their families and country. Their children are my generation who now have children of our own.
Thankfully my knowledge of war is scant. I remember the first months of the first Iraq war whilst I was basking on a school bench in Kenilworth, one sunny September lunchtime. Then, the start of the second Iraq war coincided with me taking on a job at County archive. However, as a Guide, I would dutifully and patriotically take part in Remembrance Day Parade. Later, as part of a Scout marching band we would lead the march through small town in the New Forest. I even attended one or two wreath laying events at university: for the first time attending in civvies. As a young adult I would happily buy a poppy. Pin it to a coat. Then lose that poppy, and go and buy another. Then more recently, I would buy a poppy or two but I would perhaps be wearing my Goretex jacket (as by this point I was living in rainy Cumbria, land of Goretex), or it might be a dry day and I might be wearing my new Rab feather jacket and not want to get a hole in it, and that act of buying a poppy becomes an imposition. I still buy the poppy but it languishes beside my bed. They are just bloody impractical for November weather in Cumbria.
Why am I obsessing about the wearing of a poppy? Tommy Robinson. I saw him on telly, a good week or two ago, stood outside a court in his smart suit and pristine poppy and it reminded me of all the news/media folk you see on the telly at this time of year, all with their pristine poppies which are OBVIOUSLY newly pinned by some runner whose job it is from mid-October onwards to have a ready supply of poppies (and pins) to hand. Because heaven forfend that you are seen without one. A nod to the mores but not necessarily sincere.
I do often think about the soldiers' sacrifice, and griping about the impracticality of wearing a poppy for a week or so does seem so bloody petulant, but I'm fed up with the guilt. The guilt of feeling like you have to prove to people that you HAVE bought a poppy (usually several). The guilt that you haven't had to see your generation sacrificed for some greater cause, and now the guilt that this sort of unhealthy and impractical relationship to the fallen can be commandeered by right wingers.
Having lived in a country that has had to redefine itself after 1945 I find it refreshing to know that national esteem doesn't have to be linked to military victories. I've decided that the next time I am in the UK in October/ November I am going to make a donation to the Royal British Legion and then buy some temporary poppy tattoos online and stick them on my face. Yes, it's unconventional, but that's me.
Above is a list of allied servicemen who gave their lives in the First World War. It's in the Yokohama Foreign Cemetery. I'm plan to find out more about it. Watch this space.
Japan, Uncategorizedarmistice, autumn, Brexit, Britain, British, guilt, History, making of a nation, patriotism, Poppies, Remembrance Day, WW1
Bloody Brexit
September 27, 2018 September 27, 2018 bookwormbirdLeave a comment
Today's been pretty productive. I've got up early, written my Morning Pages for the first time; gone through my Anki flashcards (katakana, kanji and conversation); sewed some colours onto the boys' gym hats for sports day; cooked porridge; stripped the bed; put a wash on; washed up. But then I peeked at Twitter. I know, I know. Stupid me.
Most week days I meet up with Dan and his colleagues for lunch. Most of us are English but usually there is at least one Japanese friend too. Most days we lament Brexit and I used to feel bad for our Nihongo friend for talking politics in front of him. A couple of months ago we'd be incredulous but jovial about it. More recently, however, the joy has gone and we are more angry and I am not feeling bad about talking politics because this is SEISMIC in terms of what it means to be British and the future of Britain and we are angry about it and this is a historical time for us and we care.
Yesterday there was a government advice notice, (or whatever they're called) that puts it in black and white that air traffic could well be affected. I remember discussing this with a Brit I met at a hostel last October and the Europeans we were chatting with dismissed this – it wouldn't happen. But I reckon it might. And when is Dan's contract meant to end? When are we meant to fly back? Start of April. Ho, ho, ho!
I'm getting so angry about the stripping of rights and freedoms for us Brits and especially the younger generation. What is our country meant to become? What is our plan, our vision, our blueprint? Even now, there's no obvious future except uncertainty at best and economic ruin and social chaos at worst. It's been a shambles for TWO BLOODY YEARS. I'm sorry. I know this is nothing new but I just have to vent.
I get bogged down in this division that has been thrust upon us by the righteous 52% and then think, but it's okay. There are still artists and kind people and beautiful green countryside and they make living in the UK worthwhile. But I also get the feeling that everyone is getting fed up with the whole Brexit process. At best they are ignoring it and assuming everything will be fine. At worst, friends are depressed and anxious about their jobs, their future, medicines, the food they will be able to buy and feed their families with and the cost of holidays. They are wondering if their neighbours are going to stick around; if there will be enough doctors and GPs, enough people to pick the food this country CAN grow.
Returning to the UK was going to be hard enough come the spring, but returning to Brexit Britain really makes my heart sink.
I've got lots of lovely holiday-type blog posts to write. I'm sorry I'm overdue. And if you've got this far through this post you deserve a gold star. Good on you. Take care of yourselves.
Brexit, Japanarts, Brexit, Europe, Japan
Hiking – Kita Kamakura to Kamakura
September 7, 2018 September 7, 2018 bookwormbird1 Comment
Last Saturday we caught the train to Kita Kamakura to walk a wee hiking trail. This was my first time on this walk but the boys had done it before with Dan.
Along the way there are two or three temples and I think we visited two. Sadly, we gave the cat temple a miss.
In the first temple complex there were various shrines including these three statues of buddhas which depict the past, present and future.
There is also a cave which I stupidly bravely walked along without any light. I freaked out just as I reached the end of the tunnel.
There was another wee cave which housed a jolly buddha and so we all dutifully gave his belly a rub and rugged at his finger and earlobe.
There was a lovely traditional house there too.
As far as inspiration for relandscaping our garden, trips like this are great.
A little further along the walk we stopped at a second temple at the top of a ridge. It had a very different vibe.
Not far from here was an excellent terrace cafe that served delicious homemade croissants. We pigged out. We pigged out so badly I didn't even take photos of the brilliant croissants. George had a yummy mango pudding though.
It was great to see the kinoko (fungi) again and various flowers.
Arriving back into Kamakura, we stopped at a small cafe and I had iced matcha tea and a cinnamon doughnut (homemade).
We then went to a bar that Dan likes and had a couple of pints of tasty and strong IPA. The food that the chef was prepping for tea looked wonderful but we just couldn't bring ourselves to stretch out our visit to the bar for long enough. Another time.
Nashi picking
A couple of weeks ago George had his first Beavers session after the summer break. They met at Ishikawacho station in the morning and that was them till the afternoon.
He had a great time, and was really proud of his haul.
There's a new Beaver leader, too, which G is excited about.
His leader sent us some photos and told us that G had been helping the shorter Beavers to pick their Asian Pears.


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Q: Compute Total Tip and Tax for Restaurant Bill I need to use two methods. One is getMealCharge() and needs to return a mealCharge and no argument. The second is computeAndPrintTotalBill() and needs to do calculation in that method.
My question is- when I get the user input from first method, how do I get that number to apply to the second method so it can calculate.
If I put everything on the first method, it will work. But, for some reasons in the second method it won't show up. If anyone can please help me finding what I am doing wrong. Thank you.
import java.util.Scanner;
public class ComputeTip{

   final double taxRate = 0.0725;
   final double tipRate = 0.15;
   double mealCharge;
   double tax;
   double tip;
   double total;

   public double getMealCharge(){

      System.out.println("Enter meal charge: ");
      Scanner keyboard = new Scanner(System.in);
      mealCharge = keyboard.nextDouble();
      return mealCharge;
   }

   public void computeAndPrintTotalBill(double getMealCharge, double mealCharge){

      Scanner keyboard = new Scanner(System.in);
      tax = mealCharge * taxRate;
      tip = mealCharge * tipRate;
      total = mealCharge + tax + tip;

      Test.println("charge: " + mealCharge);
      Test.println("tax: " + tax);
      Test.println("tip: " + tip);
      Test.println("total: " + total);
   }
}

A: You can use only computeAndPrintTotalBill method to get your work done by modifying your methods and variable as below:
final static double taxRate = 0.0725;
final static double tipRate = 0.15;

public static void computeAndPrintTotalBill(double mealCharge) {

double tax= mealCharge * taxRate;
double tip = mealCharge * tipRate;
double total= mealCharge + tax + tip;

    System.out.println("charge: " + mealCharge);
    System.out.println("tax: " + tax);
    System.out.println("tip: " + tip);
    System.out.println("total: " + total);
}
public static void main(String...args){

Scanner keyboard = new Scanner(System.in);
Double mealCharge = keyboard.nextDouble();
computeAndPrintTotalBill(mealCharge);

}

OUTPUT:

21.5
charge: 21.5
tax: 1.5587499999999999
tip: 3.225
total: 26.28375

Note: You can also do
 ComputeTip computeTip = new ComputeTip();
 double mealCharge = computeTip.getMealCharge();
 computeTip.computeAndPrintTotalBill(mealCharge);

In your original program (Need to remove double getMealCharge from your method signature). This also works fine.

A: You are using the parameters wrong.
Try this:
public void computeAndPrintTotalBill(){
    double mealCharge = getMealCharge();
    tax = mealCharge * taxRate;
    tip = mealCharge * tipRate;
    total = mealCharge + tax + tip;
    Test.println("charge: " + mealCharge);
    Test.println("tax: " + tax);
    Test.println("tip: " + tip);
    Test.println("total: " + total);
 }

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Articles from the September 3, 2020 edition
News September 3, 2020
Harvest Gala going virtual this year
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Mom surprised to see her son
Little did Sonia West know what was in store for her when she arrived at Superior Elementary School Tuesday morning to teach her first grade class. It was a regular day until recess at 11:30. Doug Hoins, principal at Superior Elementary, joined in...
Test Nebraska adds dates at Brodstone Hospital
Brodstone Memorial Hospital continues to be a site host for the TestNebraska program. Multiple testing dates have taken place at the facility over the last month and more dates are scheduled for September. Nebraska residents are encouraged to take...
Former Old Folks Home to serve younger clients
Dustin and Nicole Cassel have purchased the former Good Samaritan center in Nelson. The elderly care facilty closed 11 years ago and Nelson's residents have been wondering if would ever be home to...
Newspapers ask for pre-holiday content submission this week
As Monday is a federally designated holiday government offices and most businesses will be closed that day. And of course there is no longer mail service on holidays. As a result this newspaper is asking for the early submission of news and...
Phase 3 Directed Health Measures extended to 13th
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Rural Health Clinic moving this week
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UTE Theater needs more volunteers
Thadd Hinkle called the Aug. 24 Jewell County Cinema meeting to order at the Mankato Christian Church. The members present were Thadd Hinkle, Lisa Goodheart, Phyllis Christie, Sarah Ortman, Belinda Jeffery, Janis McDill and Chris Klos. Thad asked for...
Mankato's swimming pool is under repair
The City of Mankato has begun the refurbishment of the swimming pool. The contractors doing the work will be sandblasting the entire pool down to bare metal, repairing, priming and coating the entire pool. This will ensure swimmer safety and have...
Health directive causes changes to L-N Homecoming
Because of the current health directive that was set to expire on Aug. 31 but was extended until Sept. 14, the L-N homecoming celebration plans have changed. The school will still have Homecoming on Friday, but will need to utilize "Plan B." Plan...
The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Nelson
The Red Cross will be coming back to Nelson on Friday, Sept.18. They will be at the City Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org, call 800-733-2767 or call Sally Uhrmacher at 402-225-4292. To check...
Schools short of substitute teachers
A recent Nebraska Television Network newscast featured the Superior schools and an underlying issue facing many Nebraska schools, a shortage of substitute teachers. "It's just a situation where there's not a lot of people out there that are...
Fall like weather arriving this week
As the calendar flips to September, area residents may get their first taste of fall weather late this week or early next week. While Sept. 1 marks the official start of meteorological fall, the...
Subscribers finding mail service far from satisfactory
This week The Express received a letter and beautiful thank you card from a loyal subscriber in Moline, Ill. Reading the card brings tears to the editor's eyes for the sender wrote, "Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you trying...
Fall in Love with local shopping event coming Wednesday
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Crest Theatre will reopen this week
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Through fundraising efforts, the Lovewell Lake Association is sponsoring a fireworks display at Lovewell State Park Saturday starting at approximately 8:45 p.m., at the Cedar Point Boat Ramp area of the park. This is a location change from previous...
Children's Sunday School kick offs at Mankato City Park
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Benefit to serve hamburgers and brats Sunday
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Sports September 3, 2020
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This week, I've finally buckled down and started serious work on rewriting the rough draft I finished in November. In January, I reread it (the first time I've looked it over since I wrote it) and made about ten pages (front and back) of notes – too much exposition here, need clarification there, move this scene to here, more backstory for this person, cut that character out, etc. Then I sidled uncomfortably away from it to avoid the part where you clutch your head in your hands and wonder how the hell you're going to make it all work.
This week, I surprised my rough draft by confronting it outright. It wasn't expecting that, so my frontal assault went well. We were honest and open with one another and the results were good – the rough draft is aware that it needs true change in its life, and it's ready to face the challenges of transformation that it needs to go through in order to achieve its potential. I have explained to it that it won't do either of us any good for me to be gentle about it, that this is a time for straightforwardness and tough love. The rough draft understands that, and claims to appreciate my good intentions, even when it hurts a little to hear the truth.
So now that we're on the same page, (haha) I can finally get down to brass tacks. At the beginning of a rewrite, I feel like there's this huge, unmanageable nebula of STORY that is bigger than the sum of the words that make it up, and I'm overwhelmed at the prospect of shaping the STORY, not just the words. It seems impossible to organize, and I worry about it for a few weeks without really accomplishing much. Then, at some point (in this case, this past week), I just start working, and things begin to take shape and make sense – almost instinctually, connections coming together "all on their own".
Maybe that two or three weeks of "Oh, crap, I don't wanna do this!" are actually necessary, and maybe underneath the panic, my subconscious is working away on the story in an effort to soothe my terrified conscious writer-brain.
Once you have a plan for every chapter, it doesn't seem so horribly overwhelming to dig in and do the work. It starts to feel exciting. It starts to be easy, except where you run into snags, and even those start to feel like puzzles to enjoy solving (in spite of the swearing that occurs as you work on them). It's starting to feel exciting to me now, and although I know I will gripe and moan over this draft later, I also know that I'll get it done and I'll be glad I did it.
I admire your organization more than I can say. I have yet to work out a real revision process. It's very much fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants and then hire somebody.
Organization with rewrites is a fairly recent development for me, too, actually. Haha! Something really clicked into place for me in the process of reworking my last novel, The Life & Death (But Mostly the Death) of Erica Flynn. Working on the second draft, I started to see methods that would work for any rewrite, ways to reign in what felt like chaos. I think just paying attention to what seat-of-the-pants stuff worked out, I got a feel for my own style of revising. Although I'm still always happier to edit someone else's work than my own. LOL!
I'm about to edit a short story. I've been dragging my behind because I'm just not sure where to start. Guess I just need to dive in!
I just went through and made similar notes for my first draft, though not as in depth. Draft two is going to be about fixing a few major plot holes and writing in entire scenes that are missing.
Good for you! Sounds like you have a game plan going and are ready to roll.
Ms. Deurell, you are a Life Coach for rough drafts!


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Ferdinand-François-Auguste Donnet (1795-1882), archevêque et cardinal français ;
 Jean-Baptiste Donnet (1923-2014), chimiste français ;
 Jean-Luc Donnet (1932-2022), psychanalyste français ;
 Marc Donnet-Monay (1971-), humoriste suisse ;
 Martial Donnet (1956-), skieur alpin suisse ;
 Matías Abel Donnet (1980-), joueur argentin de football ;
 Michel Donnet (1917-2013), aviateur belge ;
 Pierre-Antoine Donnet (1953-), journaliste français ;
 Bruno Donnet (1970-), journaliste français.
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The Dutch Costume Museum provides a window into a past rich with cultural heritage. From traditional Dutch clothing and clogs used by farmers to expensive garments reserved only for special occasions such as marriages and festivities, the Dutch Costume Museum is sure to amaze you with its superb collection of costumes. The exhibition is divided into seven rooms, each dedicated to a specific region of the Netherlands. You will be able to see traditional Dutch clothing from Volendam, Zeeland, Marken, Spakenburg, Staphorst, Urk and Hindeloopen. The Dutch Costume Museum also houses a fantastic museum shop filled with unique handcrafted items, traditional clothes, jewelry and many other things which are the perfect souvenir or gift for those back home. You can also get your picture taken in traditional Dutch clothing (for a separate fee) as a fun way to remember your visit. An audio tour is available in English and in Dutch. The museum is located in one of the city's most beautiful and iconic neighborhoods. It is easy to reach by public transport or by foot (just a 20-minute walk away from Amsterdam Central Station).
Furthermore Dutch Costume Museum is near the following sights: Museum of the Canals (±125 m), Biblical Museum (±125 m), Cromhouthuis (±175 m), Torture Museum (±200 m) & Blue°Amsterdam (±225 m).


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Starting in our next update we're removing the option to create an account for Heard via Facebook. If you're logged in with Facebook nothing will change for now – this only affects new accounts. Moving forward we'll be migrating our accounts to email or sms verification. If you've used Facebook to create your Heard account you'll receive a notification on how to do that.
When we created Heard we wanted to make it as easy as possible for people to create an account and login, and logging in with your facebook account seemed a great way to achieve this, but reviewing this it's become apparent that it's creating a disparity for some of our users.
We're not bashing Facebook – we use use it here every day both professionally and personally, but they use their user data differently than we do. We don't track our users or give other people access to your data, and we store very little information about you or your habits. Facebook by default tracks more than we do, which means that someone who signs up to Heard using their email address has more privacy than someone who signs up via Facebook, and we don't think that's fair.
Moving forward we'll be migrating all facebook created accounts to email or sms verification. We'll make sure we make this as painless as possible for you, and we'll send you instructions on the best way to do this.
The easiest way to to request a password reset, and enter the email you used to sign up to Facebook with. your account will then be linked to that email address and you'll be logged in with only that email address from then on. There will be support available for anyone who has trouble migrating across.
Coming later this year we'll be adding verification by sms for new users to give more options for signing up whilst retaining the privacy we promote our users.
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Q: How do I create and array of pointers to functions? gcc 6.4.0
win 7
Netbeans 8.2
I can't figure what I'm doing wrong.
#ifndef TYPEDEF_H
#define TYPEDEF_H

class Typedef {
   class Alphabet { };
   class Tuple { };
   class Operations { };
public:
   void test();
private:
   Tuple constant(long one, long two, Alphabet& bet, Operations& op) { return Tuple(); } ;
   Tuple expression(long one, long two, Alphabet& bet, Operations& op) {return Tuple(); } ;
};

#endif /* TYPEDEF_H */

===================== .cpp file ========================
#include "Typedef.h"

void Typedef::test() {
   typedef Tuple (*fn)(long, long, Alphabet&, Operations&);
   fn func[]      = { constant, expression };
   Tuple (*fnc[2])= { constant, expression };
}

Typedef.cpp: In member function 'void Typedef::test()':
Typedef.cpp:6:44: error: cannot convert 'Typedef::constant' from type
  'Typedef::Tuple (Typedef::)(long int, long int, Typedef::Alphabet&,
  Typedef::Operations&)' to type 'fn {aka Typedef::Tuple (*)(long int,
  long int, Typedef::Alphabet&, Typedef::Operations&)}'
      fn func[]      = { constant, expression };

The error message is repeated for all four instances. I've tried &constant and as expected it didn't work.

A: A class member function is special in that it accepts an additional invisible argument, the this* pointer. Also, a member function and a free function are completely different types, even if the latter had the extra argument compatible with the this* type.
To capture a pointer to the member function, use the member pointer syntax (Typedef::*), like this:
void Typedef::test() {
  typedef Tuple (Typedef::*fn)(long, long, Alphabet&, Operations&);
  fn func[] = { &Typedef::constant, &Typedef::expression };
}

In addition, an address of a member function can be taken only on fully-qualified names (reference: [expr.unary.op]/4), so you have to use &Typedef::constant, &Typedef::expression.


It has taken Microsoft quite a long time to finally introduce a decent tablet to challenge the iPad. But the company did announce it was bringing two new tablets to the market by the time Windows 8 hits the market. The non-pro Surface is only 9.3mm thick and weighs 1.5 lbs. It has a 10.6 inch screen with a 1920 * 1080 display. It will run Windows RT and have microSD, USB 2.0, and 2×2 MIMO antennae.
The Microsoft Surface has a VaporMg case and stand. The company claims these tablets will have the very best WiFi reception of any tablet available on the market today. The Pro version of Surface has an Ivy Bridge Core i5 x86 processor inside with USB 3.0 and more goodies. It will be a bit thicker and could have up to 128 GB of storage.
Surface's cover is pretty cool. It is a magnetic case with a thin keyboard and multi-touch trackpad. But we don't know a whole lot more about these. If you watch the above video, you will realize that Microsoft tries so hard to call these PCs and not tablets. Unfortunately, Microsoft did not reveal a whole lot about pricing. These are expected to be competitive with a comparable ARM tablet or Intel Ultrabook-class PC.
While it is true that Microsoft has a sleek tablet on its hands, it has ways to go to challenge the iPad. Price and apps are going to be very important for consumers. We still don't know about the battery life of these tablets. We will have to wait a while to see how these tablets perform.
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EngineStands24, a subsidiary of a global provider of Total Technical Care for aircraft operators and lessors, Magnetic MRO, announced the launch of its new engine stands hub in Dubai, UAE in cooperation with an Emirati aviation company Chabok Aviation.
The official launch of a new hub took place during the MRO Middle East Expo event, on Monday, February 11th at 3 pm (local time).
"Without a doubt, Dubai is a strategic location for us, since it is situated at the heart of one of the largest aviation markets. It is also an important step for both Magnetic MRO and EngineStands24, as we keep expanding into the Middle Eastern MRO market," said Daiva Žemaitė, the Head of EngineStands24.
Žemaitė points out that the new hub, situated near Al Maktoum International Airport, will be able to deliver engine stands to major world locations within just a couple of days or even hours.
The new hub will store stands for narrow-body aircraft engines, including those for CFM56-5A/B, CFM56-7B and V2500. The warehouse will also be supplemented with a range of wide-body aircraft engine stands in the near future.
EngineStands24 launches its Emirates hub in cooperation with Chabok Aviation, a Dubai-based supplier of aircraft parts and components. "We are delighted to be selected by EngineStands24 as their local partner. It is a significant and very promising step, as it will allow both our companies to further expand the range of services and offer higher convenience to local and global customers," says Dean Entekabi, the Managing Director of Chabok Aviation FZCO.


Taphonomy studies the transition of organic matter from the biosphere into the geological record. It is particularly relevant to zooarchaeologists and paleobiologists, who analyse organic remains in the archaeological record in an attempt to reconstruct hominid subsistence patterns and paleoecological conditions. In this user-friendly, encyclopedic reference volume for students and professionals, R. Lee Lyman, a leading researcher in taphonomy, reviews the wide range of analytical techniques used to solve particular zooarchaeological problems, illustrating these in most cases with appropriate examples. He also covers the history of taphonomic research and its philosophical underpinnings. Logically organised and clearly written, Vertebrate Taphonomy is an important update on all previous publications on archaeological faunal remains.
"[...] a comprehensive, detailed and accurate book that will make taphonomy accessible to specialists and nonspecialists alike. It is essential reading for all vertebrate palaeontologists, archaeologists and palaeoecologists and provides crucial background information for workers in other disciplines who use fossil material, especially molecular biologists attempting to extract DNA from fossil bone."
"Vertebrate Taphonomy succeeds through a combination of clear writing, high-quality illustrations, and Lyman's encyclopedic knowledge [...] A good discussion, extensive up-to-date bibliography, and generally excellent glossary round out this highly recommended volume."
" [...] bold in its wide coverage [...] Readers will see wisdom in this book, a welcome development in a field where all publications are touted as final authorities [...] fair and fluid, comprehensive and nonconfrontational [...] you leave educated and edified."
"Lyman's book is a major scientific contribution and is both an excellent teaching tool for advanced students and a helpful guide to practicing professionals. The author successfully integrates existing knowledge and approaches from a vast array of sources [...] Moreover, the level of scholarship is excellent [...] Readers are provided with a comprehensive array of analytical alternatives and equally important, Lyman encourages readers to make their own – albeit better informed – decisions in relation to the problems."
" [...] all scientists who are interested in taphonomy or zooarchaeology can rejoice at the publication of Vertebrate Taphonomy by R. Lee Lyman [...] an enormous accomplishment for such a broadly based book [...] essential for anyone interested in taphonomy [...] This book is a gift to all zooarchaeologists [...] "


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Black Bear Sports Group Set To Acquire Two More Rinks in Connecticut
Author Topic: Black Bear Sports Group Set To Acquire Two More Rinks in Connecticut (Read 1070 times)
Topic: November 27, 2021, 04:04:47 PM
Hartford, CT – An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. ("Black Bear") has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire, (the "Arenas").
Champions Skating Center in Cromwell, CT
Bolton Ice Palace in Bolton, CT
The Agreement is subject to normal course closing conditions. The Arenas collectively feature two NHL ice sheets, one Olympic ice sheet, a full-service gym, and a pool.
The transaction also includes the purchase of the Hartford Jr. Wolfpack, the elite Tier I and Tier II youth hockey program. The Arenas are also home to the Whalers Youth Hockey Association & Eastern Connecticut Stars along with many figure skaters and recreational skaters in the area.
The Sellers were Alan Lazowski, Founder and CEO of Laz Parking and former NHL player, Bob Crawford. Mr. Crawford will assume a senior role with Black Bear including becoming a member of the Board of Directors. Black Bear, the largest owner/operator of ice rinks in the U.S., was founded by CEO Murry Gunty in 2015.
"It has been my great honor to partner with Bob Crawford over the past 30 years and watch his passion and love for the game and his commitment to teach young men and women the art of the game," said Alan Lazowski. "I am thrilled that Bob will continue his life's work and legacy with Black Bear, the best and most prolific rink owner and operator in the United States."
"We are excited to expand our Connecticut presence with this transaction, as Connecticut is such a strong hockey market," said Murry N. Gunty, Founder and CEO of Black Bear. "More importantly, I am thrilled to have Bob Crawford join our organization to help us continue to build out our hockey business. Bob brings deep hockey experience from both his distinguished NHL career and his extensive youth hockey experience including leading leagues, representing his district and serving in leadership capacities at the highest levels of hockey. It is an honor to have him on board."
"I am excited to stay on board and continue to develop players in the Jr. Wolfpack program and support Black Bear's overall hockey business," said ex-NHLer Bob Crawford. "Over the years we have had numerous offers to sell the rinks, but both Alan and I believe that Black Bear will be the best home for our families and our buildings and a great place for my wife, Kathleen, and I to continue to make a large impact on both our community and the sport that we both love. Bolton Ice Palace and Champions Skating Center will continue to thrive under Black Bear's ownership."
"Our mission is to continue growing hockey and ice sports in Connecticut and are thrilled to add another Tier I franchise that we can support through our numerous junior team franchises such as the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL," said Ryan Scott, Vice President of Black Bear. "Under Bob's leadership, we also look forward to growing our league and tournament businesses in Connecticut and the rest of the Northeast and expect to host numerous boys and girls events in our rinks."
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Q: Discord Bot fails to reconnect to voice chat after leaving im running a discord bot on heroku (just messing around with discord.py simply)and i was following a yt tutorial about "how to play yt from discord.py" it uses discordutils module for it .
the problem is when i play a song after turning bot on its fine and good but after i disconnect the bot from the server i can't play another song with my bot following error:
discord.ext.commands.errors.CommandInvokeError: Command raised an exception: AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'is_playing'

also the play function is:
@commands.command()
    async def play(self ,ctx, *, url):
        player = music.get_player(guild_id=ctx.guild.id)
        if not player:
            await ctx.author.voice.channel.connect()
            player = music.create_player(ctx, ffmpeg_error_betterfix=True)
        if not ctx.voice_client.is_playing():
            await player.queue(url, search=True)
            song = await player.play()
            await ctx.send(f"Playing {song.name}")
        else:
            song = await player.queue(url, search=True)
            await ctx.send(f"Queued {song.name}")

A: As far as I'm aware (from my own bot experience, at least) one of the usual causes for this is that the context is lost when the bot disconnects, so unless it's saved, it won't auto-rejoin and has to be manually reconnected.
Edit:
Make sure you have explicitly defined join and leave commands:
@client.command(pass_context=True)
async def botjoin(ctx):
    if ctx.author.voice:
        channel = ctx.message.author.voice.channel
        await channel.connect()
    else:
        await ctx.send("You aren't in a voice channel, join one and try again")

@client.command(pass_context=True)
async def botleave(ctx):
    if ctx.voice_client:
        await ctx.guild.voice_client.disconnect()
        # await ctx.send("I'm leaving the voice channel")
    else:
        await ctx.send("I'm not in a voice channel")


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Home ARTS HMV sings its last song
HMV sings its last song
by The Other Press January 31, 2017
Image via einfogames.com
All 102 stores in Canada closing
By Caroline Ho, Arts Editor
The proliferation of streaming services and digital media purchases has claimed its latest long-stalked victim; HMV Canada is set to close all of its 102 stores across the nation by April 30.
On Friday, January 27, reports came in from the Canadian Press that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice had approved the Canadian retail chain's application to be placed into receivership, a legal process that means the company is unable to meet its financial obligations and must shut down its stores permanently. HMV Canada has been struggling with sales for years and is millions of dollars in debt. HMV has been in Canada since 1986, although the Canadian chain has been operating separately from its parent company in the UK since 2011.
It probably doesn't come as a surprise, since digital media has cut into a huge chunk of HMV's sales, and more and more consumers opt to purchase online or stream instead of buying physical copies of movies or music. Along with CDs and DVDs, HMV also sells plenty of other merchandise, including posters, t-shirts and apparel, and collectibles, but it hasn't been enough to keep the company afloat.
There are only six HMV locations left in the Greater Vancouver Area: Robson Street, Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, Coquitlam Centre, Guildford Town Centre in Surrey, Willowbrook Centre in Langley, and Tsawwassen Mills, which only opened this past October. Perhaps it should have been taken as an omen that the end was forthcoming when HMV's massive location on Burrard Street in Downtown Vancouver was closed in 2012 and moved to the far smaller Robson location.
As momentous and mournful as it is to see yet another mark of the changing times, hopefully there will at least be closing sales as the company sheds the remainder of its merchandise by the end of April.
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Stop chasing what other people think you should want.
Now that we've gotten clear on who we really are, what interests us and where our passions lie, we're going to figure out what we're looking for in our true love.
Mr. Right. The One. Our Soul Mate.
Or whatever you prefer to call him.
Because ladies, we are onto something! And the great news is that he's not the guys we've been dating. And why that's great news is that it hasn't worked out so far!
Here we've felt like such a failure for not being able to make those relationships work when we've tried so hard, done all the work only to have them slip through our fingers (or leap over our heads). Can we finally see that they weren't the guys for us? They weren't meant to work, they weren't meant for us to be able to turn them around, make them come back to us, keep the relationship from ending - because they weren't the ones for us!
Do you see that? Can you feel the freedom and confidence that gives us to know that it wasn't our fault? That we weren't failures, there wasn't something wrong with us, we didn't just have to hold out a little longer for him to come around… that in reality it just wasn't the right relationship for either of us?
And what would it do for our self-esteem if we could really get that if he did turn out to be the right guy, that it would all come around again in a different time when you were ready for him and he was ready for you? Oh, to have that kind of faith. That kind of belief system. It's true, but most of us don't get there until after the fact.
But back to finding out what we're looking for in Mr. Right. Let's describe him. Let's forget about the guys we've been with, the guys we've always gone for, that type that we always seem to fall for. Instead of going along with whoever is picking us, what if we picked him for a change? What if we could get so clear on what it is we're looking for in a guy that we actually decide if we're even interested in that guy who asks us out before automatically saying "yes" just because he chose us?
What if we took a step back, thought about who this person is that's asking us out, and then decided if he was worth getting to know better before jumping in amid our inner sighs of relief that someone finally asked us out again! Wouldn't that feel so much more empowering? Wouldn't we actually feel like we have worth in our right? That we had some power? That we were good enough just the way we are?
So start making your lists. Make two columns. One for what you're looking for, and the other for what you're definitely not looking for – and won't compromise. Don't worry about what your friends or mother thinks. This is what you want, and nobody else has a say in it. Be totally honest – If you want a guy who's intelligent, go ahead and put that on there. If you know you want to have kids, put on the list that you're looking for a good father for your children. If you want a man who doesn't smoke, put that on the second list.
Once you have your two lists, take the second one (the list of what you don't want), and turn each of those into a positive. For example, if you want someone who doesn't smoke, change that to be that you want someone who is health conscious. Then move it to the first list. On each of these, try to steer clear of physical attributes (blue eyes, tall-dark-handsome, etc.), as these can be unnecessarily limiting. When the doors start opening, remember Step #5 and keep an open mind.
Once you have your list completed then get clear. And confident. And strong in knowing that you are the only person who has a say in what you are looking for. This part is critical – the more clearly defined what you're looking for is, the better your chances will be.
Because it's in the getting clear, first of who you are, and then what you want to attract, that you find out what you're really looking for. Once you are totally clear on what you're looking for, you'll be amazed at how things start happening.
And that's the beauty of this - when you get this clear, you become more confident in your own right, you exude that confidence, and who you find you're attracting becomes reflected in that calm, beautiful confidence you authentically start exuding. Because that's the point. It has to be authentic. And don't worry, it will be.
When you remember who you really are and that you, the real you underneath all the layers of what everyone else thinks you are, have worth simply by being you. And that's the kind of you that the guy that you're looking for is looking for, too.
As of late I have had a few people tell me to change my type or alter what I'm looking for. I've even had someone suggest to contact this man I met back in March of this year because he persists in contacting me! Not only is this annoying but doesn't take into consideration that unless a type is dangerous or clearly unrealistic and a set-up for rejection. The more one dates different types of people the more I believe it refines whom we are looking for but I certainly don't agree with encouraging a stalker! While friends and family mean well it sometimes doesn't have that result.
So true, Jackie; even ideas with the best of intentions don't necessarily translate into what is best for you!
I don't have a type because all my significant others look all very different from one another. It's more an overall compatibility and chemistry. This guy gives me the creeps. He and I went to an art show in March, he is a nice person, but just pushy/desperate in a way. He has resorted to texting me this week saying his name is Erik thinking I wouldn't remember his number. But when I googled it, the number matched to his website, and his name is Alex and has his picture. So I blocked him after I told him that I am not interested and to stop contacting me. Goes to show that if I took friends' advice I'd have a 43 year old never married Peter Pan stalking me.
Jane, as a male reader I am not jiving with your posts. You offer great insight and tips and its a shame you are treating true love as though it only applies to women. Please try to be a little bit more gender neutral.
But Diddly, it's also a site to empower women to know their worth and live in that confidence knowing that they're beautiful, worthy, amazing. I understand your concerns, but I honestly am not sure how I would enjoy reading posts that were directed for both genders. Maybe if she had a different section for men? Because honestly, men and women are two totally different types of human beings. It'd be difficult to give solid advice that would resonate and relate to both genders.
Thanks for jumping in here, Allyson; these are my thoughts exactly! There's such a unique component to empowering women that doesn't carry over to men, because of our unique make-up and especially because of the cultural component that is very specific to each gender.


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Q: What is this metric's scale factor? While answering this question about a hypothetical 3-sphere universe $S^3$ expanding with a constant acceleration $\phi$ from a zero initial speed
$$ r=\dfrac{\phi}{2}t^2$$
I started from a generic metric defined in the hyperspherical coordinates:
$$ ds^2 = - c^2 dt^2 + a(t)^2 r^2 d\mathbf{\Omega}^2 $$
Where r is the radius, $a(t)$ is a scale factor, and
$$ d\mathbf{\Omega}^2=d\psi^2 + \sin^2\psi\left(d\theta^2 + \sin^2\theta\, d\varphi^2\right) $$
By combining the formulas we obtain
$$ ds^2 = - c^2 dt^2 + (\dfrac{\phi}{2}t^2)^2 d\mathbf{\Omega}^2 $$
Is it possible to define the scale factor for this metric explicitly as follows?
$$ a=a(t) $$
Thank you for your insight.

A: You cannot do it straight forward like this. The $R$ in the (FLRW) Robertsson metric is the comoving distance while in your case $r$ is probably the coordinate distance. These two are connected as $r= R \: a(t)$. In the Robertson metric, $t$ is also not coordinate time but comoving time. Even if you want to define something like
$$ a \propto \dfrac{\phi}{2}t^2$$ then the metric is
$$ds^2 = - c^2 dt^2 + (\dfrac{\phi}{2 r_0}t^2)^2 (dR^2  +R^2 d\mathbf{\Omega}^2)$$
where $r_0$ should be some value with the dimension of length. So $R$ can not be dropped anyhow as in your question.


"I Love Kabaddi" is a comprehensive film that explores the sport of kabaddi and its prevalence in Canada. Framed from the perspective of a young Canadian kabaddi player, the film features players and commentators who offer insight into the sport's history and rising popularity across the country.
"I Love Kabaddi "is directed by Sarabjeet Arora, and produced by Raman Sivia and Rizing Films.
Explore the sport of kabaddi and its prevalence in Canada. Follow a young Canadian player as the film features veterans, players, and commentators who offer insight into the sport's history and rising popularity across the country.


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![particles in action](https://cdn.rawgit.com/Nelarius/GPU-particles/master/images/screenie.png)

A small program I wrote for the purpose of learning to use OpenGL compute shaders, and figuring out a good way to organize OpenGL code.

## Release

The release contains a build for Windows only, currently.

Camera controls: left mouse to orbit, mouse wheel to zoom, right mouse to pan.

## Build

### Linux

In the root folder, run

`make`

and then

`make resources`

to copy the relevant text files. A program called `app` will have appeared in the root.

### Windows

Assumes that you have the MinGW toolchain installed. The `COMPILER_INCLUDES` and `LINKER_INCLUDES` need to be edited so that the compiler can include the required libraries. See below.

After that is done, the build can be executed as on Linux.

## Dependencies

SDL2

GLEW

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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8 Reasons to Eat More Goji Berries
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After eating these sweet and herby berries, you'd never think they were related to tobacco. Thankfully, they're much healthier than their cousin.
Goji berries have only burst onto the health food scene in recent years but their unique flavor and potential benefits have long been recognized in other cultures.
In fact, goji berries have a rich healing history, having been used in ancient forms of medicine for over two millennia.
They are believed to be especially potent in the treatment of liver and kidney problems, and have also been used for blood health, maintaining eye sight, as a sleep aid, and in the quest for a lengthier lifespan.
Gojis go by other names too – they're also known as lycii fructus, lycium barbarum, wolfberries and even 'red diamonds', showing just how prized these fruits really are throughout Asia.
Let's take a closer look at goji berries and all they have to offer.
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Antioxidants are important in the fight against cancer, and goji berries are loaded with antioxidants.
Gojis also contain an anti-inflammatory agent called beta-sitosterol. This means these humble berries could play a role in helping to reduce your chances of cancer, arthritis, allergies, and premature aging.
So, if you're following the anti-inflammatory diet, or suffer any inflammatory condition, you'll be happy to hear you're doing your body a favor by snacking on these delicious berries.
Goji berries pack some serious nutritional punch for their size.
One 28 gram serving has 3 grams of protein. Okay, it's not going to rival a fillet steak anytime soon, but that's an impressive protein load for a fruit.
Even blueberries, one of the most nutrient dense berries out there, contain almost no protein in the same size serving.
Goji berries also contain 18 different amino acids, including all of the essential ones, which help repair body tissue and muscles.
Thanks to their tiny seeds, this fruit is a very good source of fiber, and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, thiamin, and calcium.
In fact, 100 g of these berries can contain over 100% of your recommended daily value of vitamin C (depending on their quality) and, ounce for ounce, they have more iron than spinach.
I have to say, I wasn't expecting such big stats for such little fruits.
Because of their high levels of vitamin C and other antioxidants, goji berries may help boost the immune system. Not only does a high level of immunity ward off colds and flu, but it keeps more serious illnesses like cancer at bay.
Get ahead of cold and flu season this year by starting to add gojis to your salads and smoothies.
Goji berries may help protect against neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
This may be because of the high levels of antioxidants in the berries, which prevent oxidative stress in the brain.
And, inflammation is linked to Alzheimer's, so it's possible that the anti-inflammatory powers of these berries will offset symptoms.
A study on the effect of goji extract has shown promising neuro-protective effects, which researchers hope will have therapeutic potential in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
If nothing else, you'll be getting some fiber and antioxidants.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the US, affecting as many as 11 million people. That number is expected to double to nearly 22 million by 2050!
These mighty berries contain high concentrations of the compounds lutein and zeaxanthin – known for their abilities to protect the eyes from oxidative damage, along with reducing the risk of AMD.
Even those already suffering from AMD should try some gojis – a major study has shown that consuming lutein and zeaxanthin can slow the progression of macular degeneration once it has started.
What's more, the antioxidants in goji berry may even be a natural way to prevent glaucoma by protecting the cells in the retina.
Now that you're sold on the benefits of goji berries, you're probably wondering where to find them, and what to add them to.
It's getting increasingly easy to come by goji berries – try an Asian food store or health food store. I've even found them in the supermarket right near the nuts and other dried fruits.
These are some of my favorite recipes using goji berries:
Goji berry and chia seed shake
Oatmeal or overnight oats with goji berries for a healthy way to start the day
A goji berry, kale & quinoa salad…it's a serious superfood lunch!
Raw goji berry energy bars
Goji berry trail mix
A simple Greek yogurt topped with some goji berries
Goji berries may interact with some drugs like the blood thinner warfarin. They may also interact with medication for diabetes and blood pressure drugs.
Check with your doctor before taking gojis if you're on any medication or suffer allergies but other than that, it's probably safe to enjoy gojis in moderation.
I'm a big fan of goji berries – mainly for their sweet taste and chewy texture.
Even though they've been around for millennia, goji berries are still pretty new on the US health food scene. Studies on their health claims aren't all that common, but I hope that changes as their popularity grows.
For now, the research I came across on this ancient superfood has shown me that they have a lot more going for them than just their flavor, and I'll definitely continue to enjoy them as part of a balanced diet.
What's your take on goji berries? Have anything else you'd like to share? Let me know in the comments below!
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This is a post on Peter McKinnon's bio and net worth in 2022.
Photography is often seen as a luxurious and expensive hobby or activity.
But do you ever wonder how much money professionals make just by taking photos? Do you need a degree to succeed? More specifically, how much money does Peter McKinnon make?
Peter McKinnon is one of the most famous content creators in the photography and videography niche. Today, his YouTube channel has over 5.5M subscribers and he is estimated to have a net worth of around $3+ million via various sources of income.
Peter is from Canada and he started his journey as a photographer.
Now he is not only known for amazing photos, but has also become a popular YouTuber sharing tips and techniques about his craft. And he's amazing at what he does.
Let's find out more about Pete below!
Peter McKinnon Net Worth: Overview
Full Name: Peter McKinnon
DOB: October 28, 1985
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Wife: Janice McKinnon
Profession: Pro photographer, vlogger, educator
Type of business: Photography, YouTube channel
Website: https://www.petermckinnon.com/
Net Worth: $3,000,000+
How Did Peter McKinnon Start? (Bio)
Now, what does Peter McKinnon do and how did he start his journey?
McKinnon hails from Toronto, Canada. He is currently 36 years old and is of Caucasian descent. Despite being a middle-class family, they lived comfortable lives. His mother was a housewife, while his father made musical instruments.
He went to a local high school institution. And he went to college to take a photography course. However, many are confused if Peter McKinnon has a degree.
Quick answer: No.
It's true that he attended college to study his passion – taking photos. However, with only one credit left, he decided to drop out of school. But, he didn't regret this decision.
For Pete, a college degree or certification isn't the basis for success. To him, this didn't really matter. It's a good thing he has a natural talent for the craft.
READ ALSO: Is a Film Degree Worth It, Or Is It a Total Waste of Time?
So, when did he realize he was good at photography?
McKinnon attended his sister's wedding and took some photos. He then experimented on macros by taking a shot of a grass blade. It was at this moment that he knew it was his passion.
So, he began doing it for fun, as a hobby per se. But because Pete has natural talents in this craft, it wasn't long enough before he decided to pursue the career professionally.
Career As a Photographer
Image Credit: https://www.petermckinnon.com/
Peter McKinnon's photography is now known not only in Canada but also in other parts of the world. This didn't happen overnight and his success story was built over several years.
His love for this craft doesn't end with pictures. He also studied more about filmmaking, and that's how he spent most of his early years in the industry.
READ ALSO: How to Start a Career in Photography?
He worked with a company that handles magicians. They go to events together and Pete would take images and videos of them while performing.
The main reason for this is that later on, the company asks him to create a video tutorial for viewers to learn their magic tricks. He would soon find out that this was his preparation for becoming a YouTube superstar himself. McKinnon was doing that for the company for 15 years.
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What Camera Does Peter McKinnon Use?
As a pro shooter, you are expected to use various cameras for different occasions. But, let's face it. There will always be that one device you consider as your all-around solution.
For McKinnon, it's none other than the Canon EOS 1DX Mark II. This is his favorite gear and has been used in both vlogging and photography works.
However, it was mentioned that he also recently enjoys using the Canon EOS R5, as well as Leica Q2 specifically for photography purposes.
See the full list of his equipment:
Why Peter Loves It
1. Canon 1DX II
What Peter had used for the most part of his career
top quality up to ISO 6400
amazing AF system
Full HD video up to 120 fps
2. Canon EOS R5
Peter McKinnon's go-to camera now
45 MP full frame sensor
8K video shooting
VERY fast & accurate AF
fully articulated LCD
4. Leica Q2
The brand new camera Peter uses for photography
impressive FX compact
ISO sensitivity up to 50000
has that unique Leica vibe
3. RF 15-35 f/2.8
Top choice ultra wide zoom angle among the pros
sweet optics & ergonomics
Nano USM motor system
great stabilizer & AF
highly popular among pros
5. RF 50mm f/1.8
The lens Peter uses for portraits
STM = fast & accurate AF
works great in low light
sharp, light and compact
great budget prime lens
6. RF 70-200mm
Peter's choice as a telephoto lens
incredibly compact
very good tracking system
effective image stabilizer
versatile (for all scenes)
7. DJI Mini 2
McKinnon's drone for aerial shots
ultra light & foldable drone
3-axis gimbal with 4K cam
31 mins flight time
10km video transmission
8. Rode VideoMic
Popular mic choice among YouTubers
shotgun condenser mic
automatic power function
price tag = under $250
==> READ ALSO: What Camera Does Peter McKinnon Use in 2022?
Oh and if you're curious about Peter McKinnon photography portfolio, then check out the video below with his thoughts how social media is not supposed to be your porfolio: https://youtu.be/qhh-AhI7rro
Without a doubt, you should focus on building a WEBSITE to showcase your work for everyone to see.
As Pete said, not everyone will have Instagram to check out your work. It's best to make it easy for everyone to access and assess your level of skills.
==> Peter McKinnon Recommends Squarespace for Photographers
Life as a YouTuber
So, why is Peter McKinnon so popular these days? Are his works that amazing?
Well, he gained fame by having a strong presence on YouTube and on social media. Not only are his works extraordinary, but he has a way of teaching people how to do stuff without breaking a sweat.
Pete is very passionate about films and photography in general.
This prompted him to create a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing his expertise on topics that he is best at. His first ever video content was about a step-by-step guide to doing a photoshoot.
At that point, it was not clear whether the channel will take off on a positive route, but after just 9 months, he was able to gain his first ever million subscribers.
==> My #1 Recommendation for Aspiring Video Content Creators
If you're a vlogger/YouTuber yourself, then you'd know how much of a feat this is. Not many start-up channels can gain that much traction in a span of a few months.
Probably one of the main reasons why his videos are well received by his target audience is that he puts his heart out into every content he creates. The tutorials are high-quality and informational.
Yes, there are many free resources online about this niche, but Peter speaks from personal experience and doesn't hesitate to share it with his subscribers.
In the beginning, the goal was to share his knowledge about the craft.
But as the channel grew, he decided to discuss the business aspect of photography, video editing tips, and many other interesting things a creative like you wouldn't dare miss.
Pete as a Coach: Does He Have a Course?
Since he does YouTube tutorials, it's not surprising why many people ask this question: does Peter McKinnon have a course?
Answer: YES.
He has an in-depth photography course called Canon Coach. This training is perfect for beginners. Why? Simply because it contains the basic stuff.
But, don't get me wrong. This lesson is far from boring. If you don't know the guy yet, you'll be amazed at how well he handles online courses like these. He is very entertaining and knowledgeable.
The main focus of this lesson is to teach you how to manually use your camera and not solely rely on auto-settings. This is the best way to start learning and appreciating the craft more. Once you go manual, you'll never want to rely on Auto mode next time, that's guaranteed.
By the way, this training is produced by Canon, and it's absolutely free!
You can also gain enormous value on photography and filmography from his free YouTube videos.
Peter McKinnon Net Worth & Career Earnings
How much money does Peter McKinnon make?
For a guy like Peter, you can only imagine how much money he makes on YouTube alone (ads, plus affiliate marketing earnings).
And guess what? That's not the only income-generating activity he has. He still does photography sessions and he also has sponsorships and deals with various brands, magazines, and even television networks.
(It's very much likely that he also has real estate and stock investments as well.)
Though his exact net worth wasn't revealed in public, many believe Peter McKinnon is worth around $3 million (or more), which is really not that far from the truth judging by his large social media following.
How awesome is that?
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It's true that photography as a hobby is expensive. However, if you pursue it professionally as McKinnon did, you'll have a lot of potential earnings just by simply doing the thing you love – taking photos.
You don't have to be super-talented to begin the journey.
All you need is the proper guidance and mentor to help you jumpstart your career. If you're still unsure how to become a pro, just watch Pete's videos and soon enough you'll be on track.
Remember, his training videos are free!
Also, if you really want to grow a success YouTube channel in ANY niche, then I HIGHLY recommend Sean Cannell's Video Ranking Academy course.
Now, I'd like to hear from YOU:
Do you have your own guesses on Peter McKinnon's net worth in 2022?
Do you know of any other sources of income he may have?
Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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