It's clear that the climate crisis poses a very real threat to food security across the globe. If no action is taken, millions – perhaps billions – of people are at risk of malnutrition as staple crops and other fruits and vegetables become harder to grow, more expensive, and less nutritious.
Everybody knows that a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains is one of the keys to living a long and happy life.
We also know that climate change is a major threat to agriculture. The reasons why are about as straightforward as it gets: In any given place, normal, long-established climatic patterns dictate the types of food we can grow, as well as when, where, and how we grow them.
But as global temperatures rise, weather patterns shift, and precipitation becomes more unpredictable because of the climate crisis, farmers are struggling to keep up. And unless we take action now to fight back, it's a struggle they could lose – to the detriment of every single person on the planet.
"The world population is expected to grow to almost 10 billion by 2050. With 3.4 billion more mouths to feed…global demand for food could increase by between 59 and 98 percent," according to Columbia University. "This means that agriculture around the world needs to step up production and increase yields.
A "bread basket" is a region that produces a large amount of the cereal grains (think wheat, corn, rice, oats, etc.) that are critical to the daily survival of billions of people. Cereal grains are staple crops – eaten routinely, often daily, and in such quantities that they can make up a substantial portion of a person's standard diet, supplying them with energy and nutrients.
Some well-known breadbaskets include the American and Canadian prairies, the Ukraine in Europe, vast swaths of Southeast Asia, and southern Brazil.
And while "shifting breadbaskets" don't necessarily always mean "empty breadbaskets" (though, tell that to the farmers losing their livelihoods as crops migrate), the reasons crops are shifting away from the places they've long grown are part of a larger trend threatening the long-term sustainability of our food systems.
In our warming world, the circumstances Clayton describes above are becoming increasingly more likely. Indeed, in some places, they are already in motion.
The amount of water a plant needs to flourish varies from species to species – and plants that have thrived in one area for thousands of years can be imperiled by even seemingly minor decreases in rainfall. On the other end of the spectrum, more rainfall isn't always good for plant life – even if water is not collecting on the surface, soil can become over-saturated, and plants will drown.
These concerns multiply when changes in precipitation are coupled with rising temperatures.
If we keep burning fossil fuels without making any real efforts to cut emissions, we could see average surface temperatures on Earth warm by more than 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of this century. This would devastate global agriculture.
Without effective climate mitigation, "each degree-Celsius increase in global mean temperature would, on average, reduce global yields of wheat by 6 percent, rice by 3.2 percent, maize by 7.4 percent, and soybean by 3.1 percent," according to four independent estimates compiled and published last year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Approximately two-thirds of human caloric intake globally are provided by wheat, rice, maize, and soybeans. These crops are utterly central to the health and well-being of billions of people – and their futures are imperiled at a time of major global population growth.
These precipitous drops in staple crop yield are unlikely to happen suddenly or all at once, but as they escalate, it makes easy sense that they'll translate into ever-higher prices at the supermarket – likely beginning sooner rather than later. It's simple supply and demand: When something is needed or wanted by many, it often costs more – particularly if it's in short supply.
Rising food prices are a burden – sometimes a very serious one – to families everywhere, but as Clayton mentions above, diminished food supplies and the resultant rising prices of staples like rice or wheat can also quickly lead to violent unrest.
You need look no further than Syria for an example of how agricultural issues related to the climate crisis can quickly spiral into a truly devastating conflict.
In Syria, a major climate-related long-term drought – said to be the Middle Eastern nation's worst in 900 years – and related agricultural shortages were an "important driver of the initial unrest" that contributed to the destabilization of the country as it descended into a civil war that has claimed almost half a million lives, displaced nearly 7 million people, and created 4.8 million refugees.
Circumstances like these are unlikely to remain quarantined to only a handful of places for long, in large part because of how most of us get our hands on the food we eat.
And the same carbon pollution that is driving these trends all over the globe may itself also be having an impact we are only just now beginning to understand. Recent research points to a disturbing trend – increased levels of CO2 in the atmosphere may be making our food less nutritious, jeopardizing the wellness of people all over the world.
When grown under the CO2 levels expected by 2050, reductions of protein, iron, and zinc in common produce in some parts of the world could be anywhere from 3-17 percent. And if emissions continue at the current rate, in many countries, these nutrient declines could turn dire.
Zinc deficiencies can dramatically impair immune system function, and cause hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation, and eye and skin lesions. Meanwhile, an iron deficit can lead to muscle weakness, immune system and cognitive problems, and headaches and dizziness – and can result in anemia. Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to complications related to iron deficiency.
While this area of research is relatively new, scientists hypothesize that increased atmospheric CO2 speeds up photosynthesis, the process that helps plants transform sunlight to food. This makes plants grow faster, but in so doing they pack in more carbohydrates like glucose at the expense of other essential nutrients human beings (and other animals, right down the food chain) depend on.
It's time to break the silence. It's time to get our leaders and people everywhere talking about this threat.
On December 3-4, join us for 24 Hours of Reality: Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves. During the broadcast, we'll travel across the Earth for 24 hours to witness how fossil fuels and climate change are creating an ever-more dangerous world for all of us.
We'll speak to thought leaders, policymakers, scientists, and more to learn more about the many health risks this crisis has created or deepened. We'll also feature musical performances by some of today's biggest artists, lending their voices to the growing chorus calling for action.
We know that solutions are available today. Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves will show how we can solve this crisis and create healthier, thriving communities by making a global transition to clean, renewable energy.


Two great American icons left us recently, and they leave behind a legacy etched into our national psyche forever.
Over the weekend, the life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, was celebrated in high style in Detroit, her adopted city. At the same time, the life of one of America's greatest public servants and statesmen, Senator John McCain, was being celebrated. How interesting that the lives of two people who were so different in career choice and personal style yet similar in the fullness of their lives, should pass and be celebrated simultaneously. Looking at their lives inspires us to look at our own.
As friends, colleagues, and relatives honored these two gifted professionals, I listened carefully to the words that they chose to describe two lives well lived.
What did these two American icons have in common? Passion for their work. Love of people. Service to others. Authenticity. They each had an uncanny ability to bring people together – one through music, one through public service.
The American songbook would be incomplete without Aretha Franklin's incredibly rich, diverse range. Her music stirred our souls. She could sing any genre of music and effortlessly switch from one to another. Aretha's brand image was the Queen of Soul.
American society would not be as good and decent without John McCain's political leadership. His work improved our lives. John's brand image was American statesman.
Though physically gone, their life's work lives on. Their names will be remembered, their voices will be heard, and their stories will be told for generations to come.
Those who spoke at both memorial services mentioned what a privilege it was for all of us to have lived at the same time as these two great American icons. Every now and then, we are reminded that we choose how to live our lives. To take the high road or the low road. To move forward or stay stuck. To live life fully or just skim the surface. To be positive or negative. To make friends or enemies. To share our gifts with the world or keep them hidden.
The next time someone introduces you to another person, listen to the words that person uses to describe you. You might learn something new about yourself. What will people say about you when you're gone? What legacy will you leave?
There are many lessons that President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have taught me during the past eight years. The greatest lesson is that of leadership. Since President and Mrs. Obama will be returning to private life soon, I want to share the impact that their leadership as President and First Lady has had on me and on millions of Americans, young and old alike.
Charting New Territory. As the first African-American President and First Lady, the Obamas handled the challenge with style and grace. They set the tone on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009, by walking the limousine route, embracing the American people every step of the way. Leaders are risk takers and confident, even when they are entering uncharted territory.
Fresh Perspective. While it is customary for presidential couples to bring children and/or pets with them to The White House, for the first time, a mother-in-law joined The First Family. This act represented the importance of family to the Obamas. Inclusive leaders bring along others with them.
Positive Role Models. On national and global platforms, the President and First Lady represented our country with diplomacy and respect, whether a happy or sad occasion, or a tense moment. Effective leaders walk the talk and hold their behavior to the highest standard.
A Sense of Humor. Whether the President sipped a beer in the Rose Garden or the First Lady danced with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, the Obamas proved that they have a sense of humor, and that they are real people. Authentic leaders capture my attention and hold my heart.
Passion. Both the President and Mrs. Obama share a passion for America. More importantly, they opened up dialogue and initiated change, addressing tough issues like race, education, poverty, healthcare, nutrition, and American values, to name a few. Passionate leaders inspire, motivate, and empower others to initiate change.
Persistence and Grace. Throughout two presidential terms, the President and First Lady were met with obstacles and challenges. Sometimes it came from House or Senate leadership. Sometimes it came from political pundits. Sometimes it came from citizens. Through it all, the Obamas took the high road. They never buckled under pressure and remained calm and level-headed. They handled adversity with perseverance and grace. Leaders never give up, even when they know it might be a tough road ahead.
Partnership. Seeing them in the public eye for the past eight years, it is clear that the Obamas have more than a good marriage going for them…their commitment to a lifelong partnership, anchored in common values of trust, respect, and equality, is evident. You can see it and feel it when they are together or when they speak of each other. Exceptional leaders treat you like a valued partner, regardless of your position or status.
Eloquence. Both the President and the First Lady are eloquent speakers. Their words are spoken from the heart, and thoughtfully executed. President Obama's speech on race and his farewell speech on democracy were two of his finest. You could hear a pin drop during First Lady Michelle Obama's 2016 Democratic National Convention speech. Leaders who share a powerful message command attention.
Intelligence. Intelligence is more than just a high IQ. It's being sensitive to the needs of others around you. The Obamas showed us intelligence and thoughtfulness through every new program or initiative that was introduced. Intelligent leaders are critical thinkers and encourage others to carefully think things through.
Class act. Singularly and collectively, the Obamas are a class act. They embody the very essence of professionalism in every aspect of their life. With the Obamas, though, it is no act. Genuine goodness and decency resides at the core of who they are. Leaders with class are admired for their fairness and decorum.
Thank you, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, for your exceptional public service. Your legacy of hope, collaboration, and leadership lives on. You will continue to inspire and motivate me and millions of Americans to initiate positive change in our lives, our communities, our country, and the world.
The word "gentleman" evokes a bygone era, yet, treasured American hero John Glenn reminded us through his actions exactly what the word meant. He was a gentleman and a gentle man.
As a native Ohioan, I was saddened to hear the news of John Glenn's passing. He has been part of my collective memory since I was a child. He was – and always will be – one of Ohio's greatest leaders, a dedicated public servant, and positive role model.
In his 95 years, he excelled in several careers: World War II and Korean War Marine pilot and decorated war hero, astronaut and space pioneer, NASA advisor, businessman, and U.S. Senator.
In 1962, he became the first American to orbit the earth. Thirty-six years later, in 1998, he returned to space aboard the space shuttle Discovery at the "youthful" age of 77 and became the oldest man to travel in space, another first. After retiring from the Senate the following year, he and his wife, Annie, founded the John Glenn School for Public Service at The Ohio State University. Glenn inspired us with a can-do attitude, built on traditional values of hard work, discipline, trust, honesty, and family.
And so it was with John Glenn's life and career. He became a pathfinder and risk taker who explored the ultimate unknown frontier, space. The lessons he learned from space exploration served him well in his long career as a public servant.
There are certain qualities that come with the moniker of gentleman: Mannered. Polite. Diplomatic. Honorable. Courteous. The world could use a few more gentlemen (and gentlewomen too!) who possess the right stuff.
Glenn's death came during this holiday season, a time of year when we are closing out one year (a time for reflection) and beginning a new year (a time for planning). Take a moment to remember those individuals, like John Glenn, who were gentlemen and gentle men, who inspire and motivate us to reach for the stars and see what is possible.
Some of the inspiration for my writing comes from my 95-year-old mother, Irene. She recently shared an anecdote with me that provided me with yet another topic.
She went on to describe a recent appointment with him. As she looked at him, she realized that something was different. More important, something was missing. He had dyed his hair brown! "He looked so ordinary," she said. "That special trait of his was gone. He just looked like every other man. He wasn't outstanding anymore!" My mom didn't mince words. She told her doctor exactly how she felt about his new hair color. She didn't like it. She preferred his beautiful natural color instead. Her podiatrist quickly replied that his wife shared my mom's thoughts. Of course, my mom will have to wait until her next appointment to see if her podiatrist heeded her advice.
It was the way that my mom said the word outstanding, with such strong emphasis and conviction, that got me thinking about how we may downplay, hide, or even undervalue our own outstanding attributes.
What is it about you that is outstanding? Is it a specific physical characteristic? Is it your personality? Your talents or skills? Your energy? What gives you great pride in saying, "I am outstanding in…"?
Are you hiding some of your greatest attributes? Changing them so people won't notice?
External assessment: What qualities of yours do people most often compliment? Pay attention to the words people use to describe you to other people. You may be missing something important. If you are comfortable with it, ask a close friend or confidante what is outstanding about you. That person may be able to open your eyes to positive attributes that you are unable to see.
Often, one outstanding characteristic or trait can draw others in to you. No one else has what you have! Celebrate whatever it is about you that is outstanding because it is unique to you.
There are many lessons that we can learn from boxing legend Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay). Yet the one that stands out most in my mind is the special relationship and bond that he shared with sports commentator Howard Cosell.
The two men couldn't have been any different, yet, they found common ground in sports, a place where they could meet and simply be their best. They were both performers, top in their fields, and eloquent orators. They first met in 1962 and remained colleagues and friends for more than three decades.
Cosell was a brash, highly intelligent sports journalist from Brooklyn. He had a distinctive reporting style and vocal quality, with a heavily nasal delivery, and careful enunciation of every word, stretching them out towards infinity. He asked tough questions and made bold statements. Ali took them all in stride and was an equal match – and partner – for Cosell. When the two got together, it was magical.
Ali carried the title "The Greatest Fighter of All Time" with grace, style and of course showmanship. He threw barbs as strategically as he did jabs and punches. He used words to taunt his opponents, fire up the media and set the stage for a memorable fight. To watch him in the ring at the height of his career was like nothing else we had ever seen. Fast hands, fast feet and fast language. It was a killer combination.
The Ali-Cosell relationship was based on mutual respect. They may not have agreed with each other on everything inside and outside the ring, yet, they were able to come together around the love of the sport and give us a spectacular show. It was evident the two men cared deeply about and respected each other.
As professionals, we can learn a lot from Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell's relationship. When you are working with someone whose background, core values, age, ethnicity or personality differs from yours, assume a champion stance. Treat that person with respect and as an equal, and you just may develop a relationship that will stand the test of time.
The world is still reeling from the shocking news of the death of music icon Prince. Friends, family and fans continue to honor and pay tribute to his accomplished life.
In the summer of 1984, my husband and I saw the movie Purple Rain, starring Prince as the lead character, and showcasing his music. The moment his image and sound hit the screen, I was hooked. I became a bona fide fan of his music and unique style.
Authenticity. Prince was a one-of-a-kind performer and human being. Despite his small stature, his on-stage persona loomed larger than life. He combined a unique look – with a touch of flamboyance and androgyny – and sound – crossing over genres of pop, rock and roll, funk, R&B and new wave – to create a memorable presence and brand. He was an original. Professionals who know who they are and who don't imitate others are those who capture our attention, admiration, and loyalty.
Best self. In his journey of self-expression, the Grammy-winning artist took many risks. He was unpredictable, pushing the limits. Whether it was a new release or a live performance, he held himself to high standards. Billboard Magazine claimed Prince's performance at the 2007 Superbowl as the greatest Superbowl performance ever. Does your "best self" show up every day?
Inclusive. Prince's band composition reflected inclusion, crossing racial, gender and sexual preference boundaries. He often highlighted the talents of female band members. This happened at a time when America needed unification. How often do you support, mentor or coach others, or even include others, and showcase their talents?
Give unconditionally. Prince gave his music to other artists to perform. In 2007, he shocked music moguls when he shared his album, Planet Earth, first with the United Kingdom public for free. How much do you give of yourself, unconditionally, expecting little or nothing in return?
Invention/reinvention. One of the music industry's most prolific writers, Prince pushed the boundaries throughout his career, producing about 40 albums, and selling more than 100 million records. Fans remember the years 1993-2000 when he proclaimed himself to be "the artist formerly known as Prince," using a symbol rather than his name. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that we too can be more creative, that we can reinvent ourselves.
Generosity. While he didn't discuss it publicly, Prince was known for his kindness and generosity, supporting issues he deeply cared about, like the environment, peace, human rights, and equality. As professionals, we have the opportunity to pay it forward and share the wealth in our communities and around the world. How generous are you?
Inspirational. As professionals, we sometimes have to look outside ourselves for inspiration or motivation to become the people we want to be. Prince inspired us to break out of our complacency and try something new or different, whether in our professional or personal lives. How are your actions inspiring others?
Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid (Paul Murphy) spins a short tribute to Prince.
Prince's music will live on in our hearts. He will remain forever young. He will remind us every day to push our own boundaries as professionals.
Singer/songwriter and Grammy Award winner Adele returned to the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to perform in front of a live audience after nearly a three-year hiatus. (The pre-recorded event aired on NBC on December 14). The moment the curtain rose, adoring fans cheered her return. Decked out from head to toe in a sparkly full-length gown and crowned with a stunning retro up do, Adele didn't disappoint. She started her first song, Hello, slowly, softly, then rising to her signature high notes with abandon.
When she finished the first song, something refreshing happened: She made a goofy face, one that fully described what she was feeling emotionally ("Thank God I made it through that first song!"). It was genuine and spontaneous. The audience loved her honesty.
It got me thinking. Could you stand in front of your peers if you had been out of the picture for almost three years? Pick up right where you left off? Never miss a beat? She was nervous, to be sure, as she performed in front of 6,000 fans in person and millions of television viewers. She pushed through each perfectly performed song.
You may not think often enough about who is on your side, your advocates and supporters, allies and angels…people who love you, adore you, want to see you succeed, stand on the sidelines and cheer for you when you need it the most. Your fan base is right there, today, in front of you, all around you. Take a moment to see who those people are and be grateful.
Be authentic. Adele is real. When she sings, you can feel her emotional connection to the song. She doesn't just sing the lyrics; she feels her lived experiences.
Create a compelling style. Adele doesn't make excuses for her style. She embraces it. She loves who she is. Retro style suits her to a tee.
Be honest. Adele told the audience how nervous she was, how her life has changed since she recorded specific songs filled with longing and pain. She kicked off her shoes when her feet hurt. The NBC network even had to bleep her a few times. The audience appreciated her openness.
Deliver. Clearly, Adele delivers her best to the audience. She doesn't just show up, sing a few songs and go home. She puts her entire being into her work. Fans can tell the difference.
Grow! Fans have watched Adele grow as an artist and mature into adulthood right before their eyes. She came into the music scene in her late teens; she is now 27. She reminds you that true success requires growth and positive change along the way.
Appreciate your fans. "Thank you," "I love you" were repeated throughout her performance with humility and appreciation. How often do you let your advocates, supporters, allies and angels know how much you appreciate, value and respect them? How do you treat them? How will you stay connected to your fan base?
Whether you like Adele's music or not, you must admire her genuine love for her fans. She consistently delivers high energy performances and quality albums to her fan base. You can learn a lot by watching her in action.
Note: Adele broke all U.S. album sales records the first week of the release of her latest album "25″ in November, according to Billboard Magazine.
Be self motivated. B.B. King first learned the basics of guitar playing from his church minister, then taught himself the rest, mostly through mail order books. How motivated are you?
Be kind to others. Kindness is a general theme gleaned from interviews with the people who knew B.B. King best. It is true…a little kindness goes a long way. He was kind to others as he made his journey to the top. When he reached the top, he was kind to those who were just beginning their journey in the music world. It resulted in solid relationships and others wanting to do good for him.
Put your heart and soul into it. B.B. King was born to sing the blues and he remained committed to his craft into his late 80s. He unleashed raw passion and deep emotion for the music and the lyrics. Are you putting your heart and soul into what you do?
Measure the advice of others. B.B. King often told the story of advice his cousin, Bukka White, gave him when he decided to pursue a career in music. He said, "If you're going to be a blues singer, a blues musician, always dress like you're going to the bank to try to borrow money." Sound advice for everyone launching their careers and managing impressions.
Create a unique sound. Tim Weiner, music critic of The New York Times said of King's music: "Mr. King married country blues to big-city rhythms and created a sound instantly recognizable to millions: a stinging guitar with a shimmering vibrato, notes that coiled and leapt like an animal, and a voice that groaned and bent with the weight of lust, longing and lost love." All too often, we try so desperately to be like someone else and in the process we lose sight of reaching our own full potential. What do you have to offer that is unique only to you?
Give back and pay it forward. Coming from a small southern town, B.B. King decided early on in his career to support the people from his adopted home town of Indianola, Mississippi. Over the years, he has helped to support the town's efforts through an annual summer music festival, community programs and economic development with the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center front and center. Thanks to B.B. King's talent and generosity, Indianola is a thriving town today.
As we admire the life of this remarkable music legend, consider your own legacy. What work do you still want to do? What do you yet want to accomplish? Who can you inspire and motivate? Who can you extend a hand to and pull up along the way? Rock on!


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Charles Woodson elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot
Levi Edwards
Digital Team Reporter
It's official: Silver and Black legend Charles Woodson has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The cornerback will be inducted in his first year of being eligible for the Hall of Fame, making him the 12th former Raider to become a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
To say it has been a distinguished career is an understatement. The 1997 Heisman winner was selected fourth in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders after a National Championship at the University of Michigan. Woodson then won the 1998 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 64 tackles, five interceptions, and a forced fumble while starting all 16 games that season. He was selected to four straight Pro Bowls, two first-team All-Pro selections and made a Super Bowl appearance in 2002 in his first stint with the Raiders before signing with the Green Bay Packers.
In his seven seasons in Green Bay, Woodson set franchise records for pick-sixes and defensive touchdowns. He led the league in interceptions in 2009 and 2011, won the Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and won Super Bowl XLV.
Then, the coda: Woodson returned to Oakland in 2013 to play three more seasons before retiring in 2015. He had five interceptions, a career-high four fumble recoveries, made the Pro Bowl and won the Art Rooney Award in his final season of his career.
No. 24 retired in the top five in NFL history in interceptions (65), pick sixes (11) and passes defended (183). He's also the Raiders franchise career leader in forced fumbles (18) and defended passes/pass deflections (84).
But more than the stats, it's what Woodson represented to Raider Nation that fans will remember for generations. His work ethic, his leadership, his intelligence, his swagger and his passion for the game helped him stamp his name forever on this franchise.
He may never have played a game in Las Vegas, but there will be No. 24 Woodson jerseys in the stands for decades to come.
Photos: Charles Woodson's legendary Raiders career in photos
Take a look back at photos of defensive back Charles Woodson's legendary career with the Silver and Black.
Woodson was selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft after winning the Heisman Trophy at the University of Michigan. He played in 154 games with 151 starts as a Raider and recorded 27 interceptions for 398 yards and 2 TDs. Woodson is the first player in NFL history to record 60 interceptions and 20 sacks.
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Fabiane Bordin published an article in December 2018.
Bridges arose with the intention to facilitate the urban mobility. Therefore, it is essential the realization of periodic inspections and preventive maintenance, in order to identify possible pathological manifestations. Nowadays the techniques used are based on visual inspection, which the main problem is accessibility to all places in the bridge. In this sense, it is search other methods that can help these inspections, such as the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (VANTs) and multi and hyperspectral images. The methodology of the work consisted on the analysis of the current methods of inspection and identification of its requirements to compose solutions using the remote acquisition system. The inspection with this system ensures agility and security, as well as aid in the interpretation and analysis for the diagnosis of pathological manifestations.


The increasing application of laser diodes in the telecom and healthcare industries is driving the global laser diode market. A laser diode is device in which a laser beam is formed at the diode junction. A laser diode is very similar to a light emitting diode. A laser diode emits light through optical amplification based on stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The construction of laser diodes is similar to PIN diodes. A PIN diode is a wide un-doped intrinsic semiconductor sandwiched between a p-type and n-type semiconductor. Both the p-type and n-type semiconductors are heavily doped. A laser diode's active region resides in the intrinsic region. The carriers and electrons are pumped into an intrinsic region from the n-region to the p-region, respectively.
When compared to an LED, a laser diode has faster response time and focuses the radiation on a small area of up to 1 micrometer in diameter. A laser diode operates at a higher current. When compared to an LED, a laser diode operates with 10 time's greater current than a normal LED diode. In LEDs, the output light increases steadily as the diode current is increased. In a laser diode, laser light is not generated until the current reaches the threshold level. Vendors offer laser diodes in a variety of packaged types. The most commonly available laser diodes in the market are TO5, TO3, C-mount, high-heat load package, and others. The diode laser market is witnessing wide application in analytics, industrial, telecom, and biomedical.
Laser diode analytical applications are flourishing in the market. Distributed feedback laser diodes are used for analytical applications such as detecting traces of gas. Monitoring the gas traces in manufacturing sites is a critical task of semiconductor manufacturing plants. There are various industrial applications of laser diodes such as aircraft manufacturing, laser light shows, and others. Aircraft manufacturers use laser diode modules to assemble large sections of airliners to tight tolerances. Laser diodes are also used in the construction industry for marking and drilling. Infrared laser diodes are considered as ideal illumination sources for machine vision applications. In biomedical applications, laser diodes are used in X-rays and MRIs, cellular and tissue fluorescence, particle and droplet sizing, DNA analysis, flow cytometry, medical imaging, blood analysis, fluorescent microscopy, confocal microscopy, X-ray film marking, and a pointing source for surgical lasers. In the telecom industry, 1.3 and 1.55 micrometer band laser diodes are used as a main light source, and have less transmission loss in the band. Several developments in laser diodes with reference to technology, the steady growth of the market, along with recent developments and innovations are among the factors expected to drive the global laser diode market during the forecast period.
The increasing adoption of green laser diodes in medical laser applications, biotechnology, aerospace, and others are significantly driving the global laser diode market. The features of laser diodes like low power requirement and portable size and weight with high efficiency are increasing their adoption in various applications of industries, which is significantly contributing to the growth of the global laser diode market. The growing demand for laser hair removal and tattoo removal is expected to contribute significantly to the growth of the global laser diode market during the forecast period.
There are operating challenges, such as if high current is passed through the laser diode, it may burn. Current must be regulated carefully through the laser diode. This technical issue is expected to have a major negative impact on the global laser diode market during the forecast period. However, manufacturers are continuously focused on improving laser diodes, and are expected to overcome this restraint during the forecast period.
The laser diode market is segmented based on wavelength, i.e. infrared, ultraviolet, visible, and others.
The laser diode market is segmented based on mode, i.e. single mode and multi-mode.
The laser diode market is segmented based on application, i.e. healthcare, telecom, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and others.
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Ford EcoSport facelift spied testing undisguised in India
By Rahul Kapoor | on August 16, 2017
The Ford EcoSport has been spotted testing with upcoming updates on Indian roads sans camouflage.
One of our eagle-eyed readers, Sidharth Ajay, has sent us images of the new Ford EcoSport. The images reveal the facelift updates on the compact SUV, which Ford India is expected to launch in the third quarter of this year.
The car was spotted testing in Kochi, Karnataka with temporary registration plates of Tamil Nadu. The test mule had no camouflage and features a brand new front bumper, re-profiled headlamps and new fog lamps. The major change, however, is the new radiator grille which is styled to give a more aggressive look to the car. These updates are the same which were revealed when Ford revealed the EcoSport globally with the facelift.
The rear of the car was not visible in the images that we received, but, only minor changes will be made to the final styling. While European markets have the spare wheel mounted underneath the car, the Indian market will continue to get a tailgate mounted spare wheel, but with a redesigned plastic cover. The interior of the car is also expected to receive some changes and will feature a new touch screen infotainment system with Ford SYNC 3 equipped with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SYNC Connect with FordPass app. The interior design of the EcoSport varies from market to market, and it is still unconfirmed what layout will be offered in India. Globally, the EcoSport is also offered with an optional Bang and Olufsen sound system in some markets, but that is unlikely to be included in the package for the Indian market.
The current EcoSport features 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines along with a 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine. The new EcoSport is expected to feature a new set of engines, although, at the moment, there is no confirmation from the manufacturer as yet.
While Ford had an upper hand when they first launched the EcoSport in India, the competition in the market currently is fierce. Maruti's Vitara Brezza is now the most popular choice amongst buyers in the segment. How the Indian market will respond to the new updates on the EcoSport remains to be seen. Ford is expected to launch the new EcoSport around the festive season.
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Mentor Spotlights: DR. RIK BLOK!
here is rik, courtesy of the faculty members page thanks
For someone who describes themselves casually as, "..theoretical statistical physicist by training and a complexologist by nature," "just call me Rik" Dr. Hendrik Blok was remarkably modest and affable in interview, and definitely didn't need any icebreakers to clear the tension; there was none to begin with.
And so we present:
Rik Blok on
Calvin and Hobbes,
being a complexologist (reductionism just isn't enough),
on his research and involvement with Integrated Sciences.
Kathleen: Hello! We noticed the first thing we see when we click to your homepage is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip. What do you love most about them, how did they inspire you as a kid, as an adult, and how do they compare to other comics for you?
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Rik: (laughs) Uhm, what do I love most? I guess I love how Calvin is like kinda precocious and crazy and stuff and Hobbes is so calm. And he sees the craziness in Calvin and can reflect on it in a really nice way; and totally spins things around and takes it out of the context of a comic strip and sees it kind of in a bigger picture.
When asked if Rik ever related Calvin and Hobbes to his research:
Rik: … I think that Hobbes kind of provides that scientific perspective in a sense, like he'll look at something that Calvin is building and be able to see it from a very different perspective and that gives it a different meaning.
Different perspectives are essential in effective scientific research and feedback, and one unusual perspective we didn't know much about was complexology.. so of course we had to ask.
"if you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a nonworking cat"
Rik: ...when I think of science, kind of the traditional way it's been and it works [reductionism], is by taking a system apart and trying to understand the pieces of the system. And you think, well, if I can understand the pieces, then I can understand the whole system.
But, who was it? Douglas Adams had a nice quote I think; he said, "If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a nonworking cat." (author of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) So, uh I think that science kind of misses something when it does just that and it doesn't look at the interconnections between the pieces; and that's I guess how I interpret complexity science, is that you don't focus so much on the details of the pieces but more on the interconnections between relatively simple pieces.
A brief, further clarification of complexology and it's relevance to himself, according to Rik:
"It's just a matter of what you're idealizing and what details you're throwing away; instead of throwing away the details of the connections, now you're throwing away all the details of the internal workings of those parts… for my PhD, I looked at the stock market and why it behaves the way it does and in that case, it seems… that it is the interactions between the pieces that makes so much difference."
Upon learning that Rik's PhD was involved with the stock market, and that he's been very focused on math, physics and computer science, we asked him to do a some predicting for us on some research he'd mentioned on his site:
We were surprised to find a lot of biology-based research here, despite his previously mentioned interests, and
Sarah: ...we were surprised about all [the] statistical physics with all the biology. So we were wondering, which one of these predictions you think would be… the most likely to turn out?
an activated T-cell and a tumor cell
Rik: ...I'm going to go with the third one: A new cancer immunotherapy removes T-cells, inserts genes that target the cancer, and re-introduces them to the body where they multiply and attack cancerous cells... partly there's probably a lot of money behind that, but now, money doesn't breed success - you can't just try to make something happen and it succeeds. It's more about we discover things happen and we follow up on them."
A Timeline of Rik: From Undergraduate to "Ever Since" @ UBC
Rik began his undergraduate studies at Okanagan College, and was first introduced to some new UBC courses when they became available in his third year. His third year was an "interesting year", in which physics was his focus. It was a small college, and the UBC courses being pioneered were experimental as they were being offered for the first time, and usually contained three or four students. Rik described these options as a "really personal education" and that it was "really exciting and inspiring because I got to see my instructors and... what they actually knew personally about [the] material." It was in his third year that Rik realized UBC could offer him more extensive education in physics, and completed an honours undergraduate degree, a masters, and a PhD at UBC. Integrated Sciences involvement came after two postdocs, "during that second postdoc actually, my supervisor was also at the time the head/the director of Integrated Sciences, and so he pointed out there was a position open and I applied for it… I've been here as a lecturer ever since." Rik has been a lecturer at UBC for 11 years, since 2003, and is currently both a lecturer and a mentor. He typically takes on 20 to 30 students as a mentor, but this year the number has expanded to almost 50; Integrated Sciences has definitely seen a rise in interest among current undergraduates.
When asked further about IntSci:
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"I don't think it was a matter of choosing Integrated Sciences, it was more of a matter of falling into it, you know? It's not like I said "This is what I want to do with my life," but it's more like "Now I'm doing this thing; I really like this thing!" I don't know if there's a lesson there, because maybe, a lot of what happens in our lives isn't stuff that we planned, it's just stuff that happens to us. And it's just a matter of recognizing whether it's a good thing or we need to move on."
Kathleen: Right so, you talked a lot about how for Integrated Sciences, you kind of fell into that opportunity. If the Integrated Sciences program was around when you were still an undergraduate, which courses would you combine/integrate?
Rik: I probably would have done an Integrated Sciences degree, and I would have been interested in physics, computers, and math. And physics and math go together in a pretty straight-forward way, but I think computers could kind of bring a new perspective in. Now it's pretty common to use computers in simulations and stuff in physics, but I guess, twenty something years ago, when I was an undergrad, it wasn't so common, and it was a little bit of an unusual thing to do. I had one teacher [Dr. Birger Bergersen] who I did a kind of computer simulation project with us as an undergrad and that kind of opened things up for me because he became my masters and PhD supervisor. And I think yeah, to bring that computer angle in, that's what I would have done.
Sarah: "...we were also wondering how do you think it's [Integrated Sciences has] changed and where do you think it'll go?
Rik: So it's grown a lot. When I had started, we had about I think we were graduating about 30 students a year, and now we're up to about probably about 60 or so. Well that was we have been about 60 or so this year and the next couple years if we keep going with our current enrollment rate because we had quite a big spike - we could be up to 90. So yeah, it's grown pretty fast.
we're multiplying
Sarah: Do you think you'll be able to keep accommodating more integrated sciences students, or do you think there'll be a cap?
Rik: We're kinda at our maximum with our current capacity and the way we're running - but it's the structure that's pretty flexible… basically we just need more teachers and more advisors - with that we could grow… without bounds.
Kathleen: Okay, so I was looking at - I'm not in this program, I'm only in first year -
Rik: Mhm, but you're planning to take it?
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Kathleen: Yeah, I'm interested!
(nods of approval all around, Kathleen has finally infiltrated the IntSci program and is becoming one of them, one of them, one of them)
Rik: Good.
Kathleen: I was looking at the Integrated Sciences program website and there were in the Frequently Asked Questions, what is the difference between going into Integrated Sciences and getting a double major? One of the responses I found pretty interesting was:
"The difference between a Double Major and an Integrated Science degree as I see it can best be described by using an analogy to colours. For example, if we say that a Microbiology degree is blue and that a Chemistry degree is yellow, then a Double Major student would have both colours on their palette, but they would be divided one from the other and would be used separately. An Integrated Science degree on the other hand would combine elements of both the blue and the yellow degrees, focusing not only on the separate elements but also on the interactions between those elements and as a result a new field (or at least a new focus) of study is created; green in this analogy."
Why do you think it's so important for students to have the option to blend colours compared to just having two different colours on their palette?
Rik: So I think there's two things.
So one is the greenness is really important because we want our students to become experts in something… part of that is [that] opportunities in sciences, they just come along in new fields... established fields is kind of where it's harder to find new opportunities. So if you focus on this greenness, this new thing, then there's potentially a lot of opportunities there, and that's a really great thing."
The other thing that I think is very valuable and kind of unique to Integrated Sciences is the ownership of your program. So if you did a combined major, you have kind of this package and that package to choose from. So well, I'll spend a few minutes thinking about which courses I'm going to take from that package and which courses from this package and then I'm done. Right? But if you're actually forced to (unintentionally alludes to how much effort is required for the application)- I mean given the opportunity, to create your own degree and you have to justify all your choices, and you have to say this is why I want to do this, and this is why these are the best courses to achieve these goals, then you really have to get behind your education and really be able to say this makes sense and convince other people that makes sense. And yeah, I think that makes you the owner of your own education and that's really valuable.
Upon asking if he is involved with or teaches ISCI classes off of UBC Campus, in Iceland and more...
Rik: "Not the Iceland trip, but I do teach the Pemberton retreat. So that's ISCI 320. And that's a blast."
Kathleen: What is that one about?
Rik: So it's called the Research Development Project or something terrible. Basically we take a group of 20-30 students out to Pemberton, just outside… of town to get further away from everybody, just outside of cell phone range and internet access, we have a nice lodge there and we've got a chef. But we're kind of isolated. And in that isolation, we start thinking about science and [each] group of 3-4 students are tasked with coming up [with] a brand new research proposal. Something basic, kind of like pure science. What's an interesting question you might have? For example, students have asked why is there junk DNA? And then they have to come up with a research protocol and ideas and theories for why there might be junk DNA and how you would go about investigating those theories and seeing if they're true or false.
copperdome lodge, pemberton
Julia Amerongen Madisson was a student of Rik's on this retreat; she extended a project from the class to develop work examining the spread of culture and what makes an idea catchy. Julia took her scientific knowledge and applied it to examining graffiti on desks in the Koerner library and how they evolved/have evolved over time.
Advice for potential Integrated Sciences students, and interested researchers:
Rik: I think it would be pursue your passion. It's a pretty simple message, so here's an opportunity to basically study almost anything… you have a chance to create your own degree. So here's four years of your life like do it - make the most of it, and make it into something memorable for yourself.
And so, finally,
Kathleen: One more thing - what is the most rewarding part of being in this program for you?
Rik: Mmm, there's so much. I think it's when I facebook my students and years later, I see [that] they're living meaningful lives and they've got plans and they've got successes and maybe some failures, and they've grown into fully functioning members of society. And that's really cool.
"actual human beings"
by Kathleen and
The Collab: A Preview (To An Overview of An Interview)
Just to give you guys a headsup, this past Monday, Sarah and I met up (for the first time!) and had a chat with A-Professor-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (for now). It was eye-opening, it was inspiring, and it went admittedly a bit over my head, especially when we were discussing his research. (Almost as if there would be a gaping knowledge gap between what undergraduate students could grasp and the academic works created for a PhD; nevertheless, extremely interesting and we all tried, with rather entertaining results - you'll see!). Most of all, it was a blast and we're grateful for the opportunity to learn so much about the program and about both a lecturer and mentor in it!
Coming soon to a phone or computer screen near you, The Interview: A Blog Collab and Not The James Franco and Seth Rogen Movie That Caused North Korea To Declare War On the United States, But They Will Probably Be Released Around the Same Time, With the Latter Doing Significantly Better in the Box Office.
Anybody else pumped to watch it? Excited since the trailer, but I honestly need to get my crap together and watch Big Hero 6 first.
Fun Fact: Although Sarah's 21st century Mac filmed a considerable five seconds of video, we managed to record the rest of the exchange on this ancient relic.
Ol' faithful
Cassettes are probably as stuck in the distant past as the Jurassic Park dinos. Bless Chris Pratt.
Here's a sneak peek, and coincidentally, a hint to our interviewee's identity: our first, icebreaker question-
We noticed the first thing we see when we click to your home page is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip. What do you love most about them, how did they inspire you as a kid, as an adult, and how do they compare to other comics for you?


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Good, bad and ugly from Packers' win over Titans – Packers Wire
By Zach Kruse | December 28, 2020 10:08 am
The Green Bay Packers used a fast start and a late surge to cruise past the Tennessee Titans in the snow at Lambeau Field on Sunday night.
Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, the defense held Derrick Henry to under 100 yards and the Packers delivered a convincing 40-14 win over a likely playoff team from the AFC.
Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Packers' win over the Titans:
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The start: The Packers delivered the fast start they needed, using three straight scoring drives and three straight defensive stops to create a commanding 19-0 lead in the first half. The early dominance set the tone and flip the game script on the Titans.
The finish: The midgame eventually lull hit, but the Packers responded admirably. After the Titans got a fourth-down stop in the red zone and then created back-to-back scoring drives to cut the lead to 19-14, the Packers fired back with two straight touchdowns, rebuilding the 19-point lead in the second half. Matt LaFleur's team started on a 19-0 run and ended on a 21-0 run.
The defense: The Packers held Henry to just 98 yards and the No. 1 scoring offense (coming into the week) to just 14 points. Along the way, they created two interceptions and two sacks, completely took away the Titans play-action passing game and allowed just one play over 20 yards.
RB A.J. Dillon: The rookie took full advantage of an opportunity, rushing 21 times for a career-high 124 yards and two touchdowns in the first extended action of his NFL career. He broke the game wide open with a 30-yard touchdown run on 4th-and-1 in the third quarter and then put the exclamation point on the win by bulldozing a pair of Titans on his way to the end zone on the final touchdown.
12 to 17: The incomparable quarterback and receiver duo was at it again, connecting 11 times for 142 yards and three more scores. Davante Adams looked uncoverable in the snow. Adams' second touchdown was a terrific throw from Aaron Rodgers, and the 32-yard completion from the two in the fourth quarter was nothing short of sublime.
First-round picks: Jaire Alexander broke up three passes, including one on fourth down in the red zone, Darnell Savage intercepted one pass and should have had at least one more, and Rashan Gary held the edge well and created consistent pressure, including one pressure that forced Ryan Tannehill into throwing Savage's interception. It was a good night for Brian Gutekunst's first three first-round picks.
Tennessee Titans defensive end Wyatt Ray (57) chases down Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Points left on the field: The Packers left as many as five points on the field in the first half. It didn't end up mattering, but it's still worth noting here. Mason Crosby missed his fourth extra point attempt of the season after the Packers first touchdown. The offense failed the two-point try in an attempt to recoup the lost point following the second touchdown. Two drives later, a trip into the red zone ended without points when a blocked field goal was negated by an offside penalty and the resulting fourth-down attempt ended in a sack. The lost points suddenly mattered a great deal when the Titans scored two quick touchdowns and shrunk the lead to 19-14, but the Packers responded and dominated the finish of the game. It's a credit to LaFleur's team that they left points on the field early and still beat a likely playoff team by 26.
Aaron Rodgers' interception. What a rare sight it was, watching Rodgers go full Brett Favre in the fourth quarter. The result was Rodgers' fifth interception of the season. He committed one of the quarterbacking sins, as Rodgers described it, throwing late over the middle of the field. The play was actually similar to Favre's late interception against the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFC title game. Rodgers was rolling right and tried to throw back to Davante Adams in the middle of the field, allowing Malcolm Butler an opportunity to undercut the throw and make the diving pick. The interception was inconsequential, but it's certainly a play Rodgers would like to have back. He now has 44 touchdown passes and five interceptions in 15 games.
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In researching the options, I found that PNC offers two forms of overdraft "solutions" that you can opt into. (The information on these is found here on the PNC site.) One of the options seems much more consumer-friendly than the other, and it seems like PNC is making it difficult to find information about and opt into it.
The first option PNC offers, and the one they seem to really want you to use, is called "Overdraft Coverage". This is the coverage that we're used to from before the consumer protections: if you overdraft, the bank charges you a high fee (around $35) and gives you a short-term loan that covers the amount of the overdraft.
There's a lot of information on their site (linked above) about this option, and it's easy to opt into it from the online banking interface.
At the time of writing, there's not much information on the PNC site about this option. PNC mentions that it exists and provides a basic summary, but there is no in-depth information online. You're told to contact customer service for information or to opt-in. You can't opt into this protection from the online banking site, either.
It seems clear to me that PNC would like you to enroll in "overdraft coverage" - they have much more information about this option on their site, and you can get information and opt into it using their online banking interface. It's obvious why this might be - the bank makes more than 3 times the money if you overdraft using this coverage rather than "overdraft protection".
If you're looking for some form of overdraft solution, I'd recommend asking customer service for information about "overdraft protection" - it seems much more consumer-friendly.


State Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) and State Representative Jim Cox (R-129) will co-host a public meeting about the Wernersville Community Corrections Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC), which oversees the facility, will be on hand to answer questions from residents.
The meeting will take place at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church located at 4891 West Penn Ave. in Sinking Spring.
Residents who plan to attend the meeting are asked to R.S.V.P. by calling Cox's district office at 610-670-0139, or by visiting his Web site at RepJimCox.com, clicking on "Public Meeting about the Wernersville Community Corrections Center" after scrolling over the "Upcoming Events" link on the left-hand side, and filling out the online registration form.


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Startup Canada Podcast: Katrina Carroll-Foster on championing diversity
Failure is a right of passage for entrepreneurs. For Katrina Carroll-Foster, the knowledge gained by closing her first business led her to help over 30 startups transition into large corporations.
"Once we had those conversations, once we made some decisions, and really looked up: 'Why did we fail? What do we learn from it?' Eight years later, I've really tried to leverage that in the work that I do with my clients."
Katrina is the founder and CEO of Kollectively Business Strategies, a strategy consulting firm specializing in brand and marketing strategies. She champions small business and newly-minted entrepreneurs as a mentor, advisor, and speaker for organizations like Futurpreneur, the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and The Next Big Thing. Recently, Katrina helped launch The Raise Collective with 4 other founders to help change the ratio of women in early-stage investing.
In this week's #StartupPodcast, host Rivers Corbett talks to Katrina about how her involvement with the startup community has helped shape her into an expert strategist in the marketing field.
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Buyer's remorse is very real, folks. The answer? Renting. List your equipment on sites like Rent Not Buy and you could earn good money lending out your lawnmower. Or roller skates. Or that harp you were sure you would use.
As many as 400,000 households in England and Scotland have been overpaying their council tax – and you could be one of them! Check your tax band here, compare it with your neighbours, and if you're in the wrong one you could be entitled to a refund. Who knew joining a band was such a moneymaker?
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Meanwhile iPoll (for iPhone and Android) pays you in cash, gift vouchers and prize draws for completing 'missions' in your area – things like going to a nearby shop and answering a question about a product. Mission very possible.
If you're a read-once-and-never-again kind of person, keep your wallet full and your bookcase from toppling over by selling those dusty hardbacks on Ziffit. They'll even send a courier to collect your boxes, which is easier than a boot sale now isn't it?
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Do you wear a uniform at work? Do you wash it? Ok, good – now, did you know you could be entitled to a discount on your income tax for all that extra hot water and detergent? It's true. And it covers mending and replacing uniform too – find out more here.
If you have decent camera skills and a hard drive of lovely holiday photos, try selling them via photo agencies like Shutterstock. Quick, easy, and hey there's always a chance your cat could end up on an advert.
If you have a driveway or a parking space you're not using, rent it out. Signing up with a site like Your Parking Space or Just Park could bring as much as £200 a month rolling in. Just make sure it's ok with your insurer and your mortgage or tenancy agreement first.
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The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Annual National Military Survivor Seminar takes place each Memorial Day weekend in Arlington. People who are grieving the death of a loved one in the military, whether a family member, friend or fellow service member, are invited and encouraged to attend the National Military Survivor Seminar. No matter where you are in your grief journey, support and connection await you.
Heather will be offering three workshops during the event: Drawing your Griefscape, Relaxation and Compassion Meditation for Grief, and The Power Of Being Kind: Self-Compassion As Self-Care for Grief.
If you can not attend this conference in person, this session will be available as a live web-cast.
As bereavement professionals, we choose to provide whole-hearted care to those who are in need of compassion. However, tending to our own suffering is often placed on the back burner. Even when faced with our own personal loss and hardships, we often turn away from our grief and "push through" the pain. This can overwhelm our stress response system and in turn contribute to depression, anxiety, stress-related illnesses, and even lead to professional burnout.
As hard as it may seem, we can tend to our own suffering using self-compassion techniques that are rooted in ancient spiritual practices and proven effective by contemporary research. Once we apply the "oxygen mask" to ourselves as professionals, we can then use the same techniques to support our bereaved clients who might be struggling with feelings of guilt, loneliness and low self-efficacy.
This session will explore how self-compassion—in other words, simply treating ourselves as we would a beloved friend—can help us manage our difficult emotions, reduce our suffering, and exemplify self-care for both clients and colleagues alike. The presenter will review current self-compassion literature as it pertains to grief and professional burnout, discuss mindfulness-based interventions, and review a handful of case studies that will illustrate how self-compassion can support the bereaved client and grief professional alike.
The good news is that if we skillfully turn toward our suffering, rather than suppress it, we can transform any difficult emotion into compassion. In turn, that compassion becomes inspired action that motivates us serve our clients, our community, and ourselves in a more whole-hearted and helpful way. We can even improve our health and feel more connected to our loved ones, those we serve, and the world at large.
During this inspiring keynote, author Heather Stang will illustrate how mindfulness-based compassion practices can transform empathic distress into hope, connectivity, and action that is rooted in our shared human desire to be happy, safe, and free from suffering. Through motivational stories, a look at evidence-based best practices, and a brief period of guided meditation, attendees will learn how to be the spark and tend to global suffering with transformational loving-kindness and compassion.
The holiday are considered the most joyous time of year for most! But for some, they are a challenging time following the loss of a loved one; or for those in a state of grief or bereavement.
"I am excited to host this show near and dear to my heart and have invited field expert and one of my favorite professional colleagues, Heather Stang to join me in bringing this all-important topic to listeners!" said Holley Kelley of the Aging GreatFULLy Podcast.
Visit www.CTRNetwork.com and click "Listen Live" on any page. You may also listen direct from your phone by dialing 401-347-0767. For more ways to access the show, visit: http://ctrnetwork.com/page/how-to-listen.
You can also call into the show with questions yourself by dialing (844) 390-TALK.
Self-Compassion: Managing Personal Loss in a Professional World: As bereavement professionals, we choose to provide whole-hearted care to those who are in need of compassion. However, tending to our own suffering is often placed on the back burner. Even when faced with our own personal loss and hardships, we often turn away from our grief and "push through" the pain. This can overwhelm our stress response system and in turn contribute to depression, anxiety, stress-related illnesses, and even lead to professional burnout. This workshop will explore how self-compassion—in other words, simply treating ourselves as we would a beloved friend—can help us manage our difficult emotions, reduce our suffering, and exemplify self-care for both clients and colleagues alike. Not only will you experience a guided self-compassion meditation and review current research on this crucial topic, but you'll leave with simple strategies to make self-compassion part of your daily life.
Monday: Relaxation Response Meditation for Anxiety, Grief & Stress: Focus-based meditation that reverses the negative effects of stress.
Tuesday: Compassion & Lovingkindness Meditation: Heart-based meditation that cultivates self-compassion and acknowledges that all beings want to be happy, safe and free from suffering.
Wednesday: Intensives Integration Meditation: Contemplative meditation during which participants will reflect on their experience at the Intensives, explore how the experience relates to their life and commit to an action step based on their experience.
Heather will be participating in October's Caregiver Teleconnection event.
. . . a free, bilingual, and confidential program that connects caregivers and family members to information and support through the telephone or "tele-learning". The Caregiver Teleconnection provides learning sessions on a variety of useful topics, hosted over the phone by professional facilitators and experts. Family caregivers have the opportunity to connect and share with others in their situation during the sessions.
Family caregivers know all too well how stress can impact on their minds and bodies. The good news is that your body has a powerful antidote to stress known as the "relaxation response," which is the opposite of the stress response known as fight or flight syndrome. Join us for this session to learn easy easy ways to relax using "mindfulness" techniques. Speaker Heather Stang will do relaxation exercises based on a system developed at Harvard Medical School and her own experience and research. These techniques have been proven in studies to reduce a variety of stress related complaints, including some illnesses.
Heather's message is grounded in research and her real world experience teaching and practicing mindfulness. From grief and caregiving to leadership and personal growth, Heather makes mindfulness relevant in today's world even though the techniques are ancient.
Mindfulness & Yoga Based Interventions for Grief. This fall the Chesapeake Life Center is introducing a day-long event entitled "Grief in the 21st Century". Dr. Katherine Shear will be the keynote speaker, speaking on the topic of complicated grief. The Chesapeake Life Center is a service of Hospice of the Chesapeake in Anne Arundel and Prince Georges Counties, Maryland, and provides grief and trauma support and education to children, adults, families and members of the community.
Heather will review evidence based literature and offer case examples to illustrate how mindfulness and yoga can be applied as a grief intervention for acute symptoms including anxiety, depression, insomnia and somatic disturbances. Best practices for developing partnerships with yoga and mindfulness teachers in your community will also be explored.
Heather will be a featured guest on Gerontologist Holley Kelley's radio show, Aging GreatFULLy. Heather and Holley will discuss mindfulness, aging, and more. You can tune in LIVE on Friday, September 2nd, 2016. The air times are 11 a.m. PT / noon MT / 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET.


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Greitens' fateful affair began during crossroads of his military life
Kevin McDermott
Eric Greitens used images of himself shooting military weapons during his 2016 campaign for Missouri governor.
In February 2015, former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens signed a four-year commitment to return to active reserve status. Two months later, he told the Navy he was backing out of it.
Greitens' invasion of privacy trial to center on accuser's testimony
What happened in between, the record now shows, is that Greitens began the extramarital affair that's currently at the center of one criminal case against him — an affair that could theoretically have tarnished his military career had he carried out his original plans and returned to active status in the reserves.
"(I) had hoped to continue to serve, but just found that I couldn't be a great Navy officer in the reserves again and a great Dad at the same time," Greitens would later explain in an email to a reporter.
He cited in particular how weekend reserve drills would cut into family time: "Weekends were incredibly precious."
Greitens went on trial Thursday in St. Louis on a felony charge of invasion of privacy. Prosecutors allege he snapped a nonconsensual photo of his extramarital lover while she was bound, blindfolded and partly undressed during their first sexual encounter, on March 21, 2015 — a Saturday.
Records show it was less than a month later, as the tumultuous affair continued, that Greitens backed out of his Navy reserve agreement, with a significant loss in pay and benefits.
Prosecutors in a second pending criminal case against Greitens allege that, around that same time, he ordered that data illegally taken from a veterans' nonprofit organization he had founded be used to raise money for his campaign for Missouri governor.
A Post-Dispatch review of records indicates that the web of legal charges, investigations and scandals Greitens faces today began with a convergence of decisions during those few months in spring 2015, as he simultaneously shelved his Navy career, launched his political career and instigated his affair.
Greitens acknowledged this year that he had engaged in the monthslong extramarital affair with his hair stylist beginning in March 2015, even as he was starting his initial political campaign. He has denied her related allegations, made in Missouri House committee hearings, that he struck, shoved, threatened and belittled her during several sexual encounters that year. He hasn't denied taking a photo that is at the center of the criminal case, but he has said everything that happened between the two of them was consensual.
Committee testimony by Greitens' former lover indicates that there was some discussion of his military career during their encounters. She alleged that he struck her across the face during one encounter (he has categorically denied any violence), and that afterward, she told him: "I think you're screwed up from being in the Navy."
Military records sought
Greitens originally joined the Navy in 2001 and rose to the rank of lieutenant commander. Over the next few years he was deployed to Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, Southeast Asia and Iraq. He was wounded in Iraq in 2007, inhaling chlorine from an explosion by a suicide bomber. His military awards include a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Prosecutors have sought access to Greitens' military records as part of the current criminal case against him. What they're looking for isn't clear, as the court motion on the issue is sealed.
Greitens' defense team opposes that request, and has filed a motion to bar any layperson testimony that Greitens "suffers from any medical condition, including PTSD or other impact from military service."
Requests for comment for this story weren't returned last week from several spokespeople on Greitens' governmental, political and legal staffs.
It was during Greitens' 2016 gubernatorial campaign that The Associated Press reviewed his military records, spurred by claims of his detractors that he had embellished his service. There was ultimately no evidence of such embellishment.
What AP reported instead, based on records Greitens provided, was his oddly sudden reversal of plans in early 2015: from agreeing to four years as an active Navy Selected Reservist, with pay, weekend drills and other regular duties; to asking, just two months later, to instead rejoin the nonactive Individual Ready Reserve. IRR personnel don't drill, don't receive pay and don't have any military duties unless they are activated, which is rare.
"I cannot meet the administrative and operational demands of the Selected Reserve given my current personal and professional obligations," Greitens explained in a handwritten note to officials, AP reported.
It wasn't a cost-free decision for Greitens. The AP reported that backing out of the active reserves meant his kids would lose future access to his military education benefits, and that he might have had to repay thousands of dollars in signing bonus money.
His only explanation, to the military and to the media, was the oldest and vaguest one in politics: spending more time with family.
"Weekends were incredibly precious, vacation time limited, and doing a great job in the reserves meant too much time away" from his wife and son, Greitens wrote in an email to the AP in 2016, in response to the questions about that decision.
'Adultery is a crime'
What the news service and most others didn't know at the time was that, during the two months between signing the reserve agreement and backing out of it, Greitens embarked on his extramarital affair.
In theory, that could have put him at risk of a court-martial, had he gone ahead with plans to return to active status. Under Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, members of the military can face court martial for personal conduct that brings "discredit upon the armed forces."
In reality, says a top military law expert, it's unlikely that a reservist would face court-martial over an affair with someone from outside the military. "Adultery is a crime in the military. The question is whether there is jurisdiction," because reservists aren't on active duty most of the time, said Eugene Fidell, an attorney and top military law expert who lectures at Yale.
But Greitens could have risked his military career by returning to active status while having an affair. Fidell said exposure of an extramarital affair by a reserve officer could prompt punishment short of court-martial, including revocation of commission and administrative discharge.
One category of administrative discharge is called "Other Than Honorable," and specifically encompasses the crime of adultery. Given that Greitens' military service was the key theme of his gubernatorial campaign, such a mark on that record could have been politically fatal.
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Wednesday's incident was the third shooting in about a month along Interstate 270 in north St. Louis County.
Search called off for woman who may have jumped from St. Charles County bridge
A motorist contacted authorities Friday after it appeared the woman jumped from the span into the Missouri River.
St. Charles County man crashed into flooded creek, left behind girlfriend who died, authorities said
Lincoln County prosecutors charged Cole Michael McCall with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and stealing a motor vehicle.
Five area residents among 15 arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking conspiracy
Multiple federal and local agencies worked on the investigation.
Masked gunman orders St. Louis bar patrons to the ground in late-night holdup
No injuries were reported in the incident at the Grey Fox Pub shortly before midnight. The pub is in the Tower Grove South neighborhood.
Police identify woman who died in crash along Interstate 55 in St. Louis
Police said it's not clear if Jacqueline Leach's death was a result of the accident or a prior medical condition.
Second man charged in St. Louis County killing over stolen lawn equipment
Antonio Taylor was charged with first-degree murder in the death last year of Gary Flemings, according to charges filed Friday.
Girl, 4, shot in the back while in car in St. Louis
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