These numbers are sobering because according to recent studies, kids who lack an engaged father (and so may be less likely to observe Father's Day) are also less likely to experience a healthy, contented, and successful life.
I had only celebrated a handful of Father's Days with my kids when I first recognized this truth. I was assigned to our police department's Gang Detail at the time, investigating young gang members in Los Angeles County.
Our city was culturally and ethnically diverse, but we had a gang problem that seemed to transcend ethnic, cultural, or socio-economic boundaries. The gang members we encountered were racially and ethnically diverse, representing local white, Hispanic, African-American and Asian-American gangs. They came from a variety of economic settings, from very wealthy neighborhoods to impoverished segments of our community.
This "lack of dad" looked different for each gang member, depending on his or her situation. Some gang members had fathers who were uninvolved, alcoholic or "deadbeat" dads. Some never knew their fathers and were raised in single-parent households by their mothers or grandmothers.
Some were part of multigenerational gang families with fathers who had been incarcerated for most of their lives. Some simply had dads who worked obsessively and paid them little attention.
I repeatedly observed the same shared attributes in these gang members: They were struggling to find direction or establish a moral compass, largely because they didn't have a father at home to model what it meant to be a man – or to be loved by one.
Many national studies have confirmed my own anecdotal observations. Fathers are essential to boys and girls.
Studies have repeatedly shown that children who are raised with involved fathers are less likely to struggle academically, repeat a grade, get expelled or suspended from school, and get pregnant as teenage girls.
Children with involved fathers are more likely to attend college, get a good job and stay out of jail.
Studies also show that kids raised without involved fathers are more likely to live in poverty, be abused or neglected, use drugs or alcohol and commit crimes.
Kids aren't the only who benefit from engaged dads. Fatherhood also benefits fathers.
Researchers have recently discovered that fathers who are engaged with their kids are less likely to suffer from stress and depression and are more likely to have increased self-esteem, job and relationship satisfaction, and confidence in their parenting skills.
Fatherhood increases one's competence in a number of important areas of character development, including the formation of patience, humility and selflessness.
My days as a Gang Detail officer taught me that every version of "lack of dad" is equally damaging; none is better (or worse) than any other.
My days as a father taught me much more about myself, my priorities and my role in the lives of my kids.
So, this year, as Americans spend far less time, energy and money celebrating Father's Day than they do celebrating Mother's Day, I'm determined to develop a renewed enthusiasm for the holiday and a renewed appreciation for the role of fathers.
J. Warner Wallace is a Cold-Case Detective, Christian Case Maker, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and the?author of Cold-Case Christianity, Cold-Case Christianity for Kids, God's Crime Scene, God's Crime Scene for Kids, and Forensic Faith.?


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Job: Director of Federal Government Relations
A full-time role based in Ottawa
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of one of the greatest challenges, and opportunities, facing not only Canada but the world — addressing climate change. As our Director of Federal Government Relations, you will be the primary point person in our organization advocating for smart and ambitious climate policy at the federal level, while also supporting work at the provincial level.
At Clean Prosperity, our mission is to help Canada transition to a net-zero emissions economy in a way that is affordable for Canadians and generates economic growth all across the country. We pride ourselves on effective and practical solutions to the decarbonization challenge. We believe in market-based policies such as carbon pricing, investment tax credits for carbon dioxide removal technologies, and more. A full set of our latest policy recommendations to government can be found here.
We are passionate about what we do and we are looking for a smart, ambitious person to join our team to lead our work in Ottawa.
The Director of Federal Government Relations oversees government relations, contributes to policy development, and helps manage relationships with external stakeholders.
Your main objective will be to encourage the federal government and federal opposition parties to adopt more ambitious cost-effective climate policy, with carbon pricing ideally playing a leading role. You may also have the opportunity to work on provincial policy depending on interest and capacity.
Below is a list of key responsibilities currently envisioned for this role. We are a fast-paced organization with evolving priorities, so these responsibilities may change. Over time, we expect the Director to set their own priorities.
Government relations (primary focus):
Working with our Executive Director, develop an overall government relations strategy.
Hold regular conversations (many per week) with relevant government officials — including elected leaders, political staff, and departmental staff.
Draft formal communications to government including submitting feedback on government discussion papers.
Represent Clean Prosperity at government briefings, hearings, and related events.
Track political happenings to ensure our advocacy strategy has maximum impact.
Undertake similar activities to the above with relevant staff from political parties.
Stakeholder relations:
Identify and engage other stakeholders who will be influential on topics related to our policy agenda, such as industry associations, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Attend and present at relevant events, such as conferences, forums, and conventions.
Build relationships with journalists who cover federal politics.
Policy development:
In partnership with our Executive Director and the rest of our team, develop Clean Prosperity's policy positions, on topics like the carbon management industry, the new federal greenhouse gas offset system, a potential future border carbon adjustment, etc.
Conduct desk research to support our mission and organizational objectives and commission primary research from academics or consultants.
Draft briefing notes and other policy-related assets to support our advocacy work.
Skills and experience needed
You must love working with busy people and enjoy the challenge of getting their attention. Every day, you will be calling, emailing, and holding multiple meetings with external stakeholders.
All candidates must be/have:
Significant experience either in a policy role within government and/or conducting government relations, preferably at the federal level.
Outstanding people skills — you must be able to build relationships quickly, work with people across the political spectrum, and find common ground with those who disagree with you. It is particularly important that you are able to make credible arguments to elected officials who may be uncertain about the need for more stringent climate policy.
A highly effective communicator who can make compelling presentations to small and large groups, even when the topic is fairly technical.
Baseline understanding of climate policy, at minimum, and a belief in carbon pricing as a key solution to the climate change challenge.
Basic comfort in reviewing reports produced by economists (since they conduct a lot of cost-effectiveness analysis on climate policy).
Ability to work independently and effectively — you'll be the sole staff member based in Ottawa (though our ED will likely travel to Ottawa regularly), and will need to be a self-starter who knows how to get things done and how to adapt in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
Willingness to travel 1-2 times per quarter, mostly to Toronto.
Ability to work in French considered an asset (but not mandatory).
Clean Prosperity is committed to diversity in its hiring processes. As such, we welcome applications from members of visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to help provide a diverse range of perspectives.
We are a relatively small organization that includes our Executive Director, Director of Communications, Director of Research, Director for Western Canada, Research Associate, Communications Manager, and Operations Manager.
You will report to the Executive Director but will work closely with our whole team, especially our Director for Western Canada who is also focused on government relations and public affairs.
This role is Ottawa-based, given that much of your government and stakeholder relations work will be at the federal level. We will arrange for you to have a workspace at a co-working facility, or you can work from home if that is your preference.
Our full team works remotely. We typically work standard work hours (9 am to 5 pm ET), but are much more concerned about results and getting things done effectively than when you work.
We're seeking a star candidate who can fill a senior role leading our federal government relations work. While we are a nonprofit, most of our staff come from the private sector and we intend to pay a competitive salary. In addition to your salary, you will also be entitled to an attractive benefits package. Just as importantly, you'll be working on something you truly believe in with other passionate people.
If interested, please send an email to careers@cleanprosperity.ca with the title "Application for Director of Federal Government Relations" that includes:
A cover letter explaining why you want to work with us, and why you'd be a good fit.
We are hoping to have the successful applicant in place in the fall of 2022, ideally before the end of October.
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"""
w3validate.py:

Supply an URL and it returns the amount if the document passed the validation
test.

Makes use of the w3.org API

Licensed under MIT by Zarthus <zarthus@zarth.us>
Date: 03/06/2014
"""

import requests

def w3_validate_url(website):
    val_link = "http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=" + website

    r = requests.get(val_link)
    valid = r.headers["x-w3c-validator-status"].lower()

    if valid == "valid":
        return "The website {} is {}.".format(website, valid)
    if valid == "abort":
        # Possibility that the URL is invalid
        return ("The validation for '{}' aborted unexpectedly."
                " Is this a valid URL?".format(website))

    errors = r.headers["x-w3c-validator-errors"]
    warnings = r.headers["x-w3c-validator-warnings"]
    recursion = r.headers["x-w3c-validator-recursion"]

    errstring = ""
    if errors:
        errstring += "Errors: {}, ".format(errors)
    if warnings:
        errstring += "Warnings: {}, ".format(warnings)
    if recursion:
        errstring += "Recursion: {}, ".format(recursion)
    if errstring:
        # Remove the ", " from the string.
        errstring = errstring[:-2]
        return "The website {} is {}. {}".format(website, valid, errstring)

    return "The website {} is {}.".format(website, valid)

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Q: Как исправить ошибку TypeError: 'str' object is not callable? def check():

    global input, height1, weight, height1, weight1

    print("1.Мальчик")

    print("2.Девочка")

    input = str(input("Введите Ваш пол по цифре сверху: "))

    if input == "1":

      height = str(input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): "))

      weight = str(input("Введите Ваш вес: "))

    elif input == "2":

      height1 = str(input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): "))

      weight1 = str(input("Введите Ваш вес: "))

    else:
      print("Введите одну из цифр выше!")

check()

Перед тем как задать этот вопрос, естественно, я прочитал другие вопросы связанные с этим исключением. У многих ошибка заключалась в лишних, не нужных скобках, а вот у меня - я не знаю.
Я много раз перечитывал свой код в поисках этих лишних скобок, но я их так и не нашёл.
Может ошибка заключается в другом?

A: def check():
    global height, weight, height1, weight1

    print("1.Мальчик")
    print("2.Девочка")

    sex = input("Введите Ваш пол по цифре сверху: ")

    if sex == "1":
        height = int(input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): "))
        weight = int(input("Введите Ваш вес: "))
    elif sex == "2":
        height1 = int(input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): "))
        weight1 = int(input("Введите Ваш вес: "))
    else:
        print("Введите одну из цифр выше!")

check()

input уже возвращает строку, преобразуйте ее в int, а не в str:
1.Мальчик
2.Девочка
Введите Ваш пол по цифре сверху: >? 1
Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): >? 23
Введите Ваш вес: >? 21

A: В этой строке вы переписываете имя input и теперь в ней будет строка, которую введет пользователь, а не функция input:
input = str(input("Введите Ваш пол по цифре сверху: "))

Поэтому, при последующем вызове input, например в height = str(input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): ")) будет та ошибка
Решение. Назовите по другому переменную для input

UPD.
Исправил код из вопроса:
def check():
    global sex, height1, weight1, height2, weight2

    print("1.Мальчик")
    print("2.Девочка")

    sex = input("Введите Ваш пол по цифре сверху: ")
    if sex == "1":
        height1 = input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): ")
        weight1 = input("Введите Ваш вес: ")

    elif sex == "2":
        height2 = input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): ")
        weight2 = input("Введите Ваш вес: ")

    else:
        print("Введите одну из цифр выше!")

sex, height1, weight1, height2, weight2 = ' ' * 5

check()

print(sex, height1, weight1, height2, weight2)

A: Заменил переменную input на my_input, чтобы не было конфликта названий с родной функцией. (А также не конвертирую результат функции input в str, потому что input итак выдает str. Хотя это не вызывает ошибок.)
def check():

    global my_input, height1, weight, height1, weight1

    print("1.Мальчик")

    print("2.Девочка")

    my_input = input("Введите Ваш пол по цифре сверху: ")

    if input == "1":

        height = input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): ")

        weight = input("Введите Ваш вес: ")

    elif input == "2":

        height1 = input("Введите Ваш рост(в сантиметрах): ")

        weight1 = input("Введите Ваш вес: ")

    else:
        print("Введите одну из цифр выше!")

check()

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UNITED NATIONS, Sep 9 2017 (IPS) - Two years have passed since the world came together to adopt a truly remarkable framework for common progress: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda is transformative and inspiring its own right. That it was agreed at a time of severe political divisions on so many other issues was especially encouraging. Since then there has been very promising momentum around the world.
The Forum was a welcome opportunity to identify implementation challenges at the country level – and to share solutions, knowledge and best practices. It is clear that Member States are taking vigorous action to implement our SDGs. In many countries, Heads of State and Government are personally leading the charge, incorporating SDGs into national plans and visions, in some cases, incorporating sustainable development principles into legal frameworks too. In line with the interlinkages of the SDGs, we see governments walking the talk in terms of national coordination, resource mobilization and budget allocation, and engaging parliaments and local authorities.
Stakeholders, including business, NGOs, and the scientific community, are also helping to lead the implementation process. At the HLPF, which attracted over 5,000 participants this year, I was pleased to see so many enthusiastic actors. Next year, the list of countries ready to engage in the voluntary review process has already reached its maximum of 44. To me, this is an unmistakable signal of commitment.
The UN Development System, too, has shown its firm commitment to implementing the 2030 Agenda, by providing country-level support. To date, 114 governments have requested support from UN Country Teams on SDG implementation. That is the good news. However, our assessment clearly shows that the pace of progress is insufficient to fully meet that ambition. We see, in the unfinished business of the Millennium Development Goals as we transition to the SDGs, that progress has not been even across regions, between the sexes, and among people of different ages and constituencies.
Inequality remains a significant challenge, both within and among countries. Children and youth, women and girls, indigenous people, older people, rural workers, people with disabilities, migrants and people affected by conflict remain vulnerable, deprived of their rights and opportunities. Every day, they must be empowered if we are to be true to our commitment to leave no one behind. The latest data show that extreme poverty is down to 11 per cent, but this translates to an estimated 767 million people still living with severe deprivation. Although Eastern and South Eastern Asia made significant progress, 42 per cent of people in sub-Saharan Africa continued to live in extreme poverty. We do need to put emphasis on data to know where those are that are being left behind. Maternal deaths have declined, but we need to double the rate of reduction to meet the target.
This means a concerted effort to invest in universal health care, with a focus on primary health care and secondary referral. The environment continues to bear the brunt of man-made actions, leaving more than 2 billion people to confront water stress and nine out of 10 city dwellers breathing polluted air. And there has been a significant increase in violent conflicts in recent years, despite a decline in homicides and better access to justice for more citizens around the world. So we are challenged.
To eradicate poverty, address climate change and build peaceful, inclusive societies for all by 2030, key stakeholders, including governments, must drive implementation of the SDGs at a much faster rate and at much larger scale. Poverty remains a major challenge. Increasing focus on the poorest, most vulnerable, furthest behind and hardest to reach is critical.
To ensure no-one is left behind, we need to monitor progress through disaggregated data, by building the capacity of national statistic systems and by improving data availability. We must also advance on gender equality. The empowerment of women and girls is an enabler for the whole 2030 Agenda. Currently, gender inequality is deeply entrenched. We see it in the slow progress in women's representation in political life and in decision-making within our own households.
We see it as well in the violence, most often with impunity, that women and girls face in all societies, which also affect the mental health of women – which is also deserving of greater attention. The systematic mainstreaming of a gender perspective in the implementation of the whole 2030 Agenda is therefore crucial.
Another critical area is climate change. At this point I would like to express my sincere condolences to those who have recently suffered from environmental disasters, from landslides in West Africa, widespread floods in South Asia and, as I am speaking, from immense destruction and loss of life in the Caribbean region with Hurricane Irma. My heart goes out to them.
On UN Staff Day—September 8 — I also wish to acknowledge all the colleagues working on the ground in the affected regions. Implementation of the Paris Agreement is central to the success of the 2030 Agenda. The UN System supported countries in identifying and declaring their climate targets in the lead-up to the Paris Agreement.
This has carried forward – through multilateral initiatives such as the Nationally Determined Contributions Partnership – with translating targets into action, coordinating support, and providing access to climate finance. The priority now must be to scale this up and accelerate action to achieve country targets.
The Secretary General's climate summit in 2019 will provide momentum for increased ambition. However, the financing requirements for realizing the SDGs and the Paris Agreement are considerable. They call for transformative solutions. The Addis Agenda provides the financing framework and blueprint for global cooperation. In many SDG priority areas, additional investments are essential. Development banks have significant potential to scale up their contributions to sustainable development financing. We also need countries to meet their commitments on ODA and we need to leverage South-South cooperation.
But public finance alone is not sufficient. We need to work in partnership with the private sector to ensure that all financing becomes sustainable and contributes to the SDGs. A growing number of businesses are considering social and environmental factors in their investment decisions. But here again, we need to go to scale.
The SDGs are also opening new business opportunities. I am proud to say that the UN is supporting efforts by the private sector to better align their internal incentives with long-term investment and with sustainable development indicators. Ultimately, progress will only be achieved through genuine and meaningful partnership. Partnerships at all levels are key to ensure continued momentum and implementation. Let me emphasize here the key role of local governments and mayors.
The UN has a critical role to play in bringing all stakeholders together and supporting countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. But the UN too must change to be an effective, accountable and responsive partner. As I have said before, the 2030 Agenda is a bold agenda for humanity and requires equally bold changes to the UN development system.
The UN development system has a proud history of delivering results and generating ideas and solutions to improve the lives of millions of the poorest and most vulnerable. Yet, the current model of the UN development system is insufficient to match the ambition, of the new agenda.
In June, the Secretary-General put forward 38 concrete ideas and actions to reposition the UN development system to deliver the integrated support needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Combined, these ideas offer a roadmap for change that can significantly enhance the system's effectiveness, cohesion, leadership and accountability. In the coming month, we will continue to confer with Member States and the UN development system, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with you and your representatives as the process unfolds.
We intend as a system to meet the ambition. The 2030 Agenda is the international community's best tool for a more prosperous and peaceful world. It is relevant to all countries and all people. And it belongs to everyone. Its success, in turn, will depend on the active engagement of all actors for people, peace, prosperity and a healthy planet.
My simple appeal today to all of you is to stay engaged, help us keep the ambition high, and work with us in this collective endeavour for a better future for all.


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Q: $\sum_{k=-\infty}^\infty \frac{1}{(k+\alpha)^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2\pi \alpha}$ $$\sum_{k=-\infty}^\infty \frac{1}{(k+\alpha)^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2\pi \alpha}$$
I have studied complex analysis.
My plan :
Let $g(z) = \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2 \pi z} - \sum_{n=-\infty}^{n=\infty} \frac{1}{z-n}$

*

*Show that $g$ is entire with period 1

*Show that $g \to 0$ as $|z| \to \infty$.

Could you help me?

A: The problem can be solved using the following method: Let $C_N$ be the circle centered at the origin of radius $R_N = N + 1/2$, where $N$ is an integer and $N \geq \vert \alpha \vert$.  Use the residue theorem to show that
$$\frac{1}{2 \pi i}\int_{C_N} \frac{\pi \cot \pi z}{(z + \alpha)^2} = \sum_{k = -N}^{N}\frac{1}{(k + \alpha)^2} - \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2\pi\alpha}.$$
The result then follows once you prove that the limit as $N \to \infty$ of the integral is $0$. This is just a matter of applying the usual estimate in terms of of curve length for complex line integrals (the tricky part is bounding $\cot \pi z$ on $C_N)$.
Note that you also need the hypothesis that $\alpha$ is not an integer.

A: *

*Since $\displaystyle  f(z) = \sum_{k= -\infty}^\infty \frac{1}{(z-k)^2}$ converges compactly on $\mathbb{C}\setminus \mathbb{Z}$, as its term-by-term derivative, it is straightforward to show that $f(z)$ is holomorphic everywhere except at $z \in \mathbb{Z}$ where it has poles of order $2$, and is $1$-periodic and bounded as $Im(z) \to \pm \infty$ .

*Since $\sin(z) = z (1+h(z))$ where $h(z)$ is analytic at $z=0$ and $h(0) = 0$,  you have that $\frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2(\pi z)}- \frac{1}{z^2}$ is holomorphic around $z= 0$, and hence $g(z) = \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2(\pi z)}-f(z)$ is holomorphic around any $z=n$. Since $ \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2(\pi z)},f(z)$ have no other singularities, it means $g(z)$ is entire.

*Since $ \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2(\pi z)}$ is $1$-periodic, it also means that $g(z)$ is $1$-periodic, so it is bounded on the real line and on $|Im(z)| < T$, and since $f(z)$ and $ \frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2(\pi z)} = \mathcal{O}(e^{-|Im(z)|})$ both are bounded as $Im(z) \to \pm\infty$, it mans $g(z)$ is bounded. Hence by Liouville's theorem it is constant.

*As $Im(z) \to \infty$ :
$\frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2(\pi z)} \to 0$, while the decrease-ness of $\frac{1}{|z-n|^2} $and the absolute convergence gives $f(z) \to 0$,
so that $g(z) \to 0$ and
$$\frac{\pi^2}{\sin^2(\pi z)}= \sum_{k= -\infty}^\infty \frac{1}{(z-k)^2}$$


Oval things have a shape that is like a circle but is wider in one direction than the other.
He was a man in his late thirties, with fine, dark hair and a pale oval face.
...the small oval framed picture of a little boy.
Oval is also a noun.
He had an oval face.


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We have a wealth of brilliant articles on our website covering the many various aspects of affiliate marketing in depth, however, for those of you who are completely new to the concept, I'm going to go back to basics and explain in detail exactly what affiliate marketing is, what it takes to succeed and how you could become a successful affiliate marketer, too.
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Special reportNov 3rd 2001 edition
The manufacturing paradox
How do you get far more output with far fewer workers?
IN THE closing years of the 20th century, the world price of the steel industry's biggest single product—hot rolled coil, the steel for car bodies—plunged from $460 to $260 a ton. Yet these were boom years in America and prosperous times in most of continental Europe, with automobile production setting records. The steel industry's experience is typical of manufacturing as a whole. Between 1960 and 1999, both manufacturing's share in America's GDP and its share of total employment roughly halved, to around the 15% mark. Yet in the same 40 years manufacturing's physical output doubled or tripled. In 1960, manufacturing was the centre of the American economy, and of the economies of all other developed countries. By 2000, as a contributor to GDP it was easily outranked by the financial sector .
The relative purchasing power of manufactured goods (what economists call the terms of trade) has fallen by three-quarters in the past 40 years. Whereas manufacturing prices, adjusted for inflation, are down by 40%, the prices of the two main knowledge products, health care and education, have risen about three times as fast as inflation. In 2000, therefore, it took five times as many units of manufactured goods to buy the main knowledge products as it had done 40 years earlier.
The purchasing power of workers in manufacturing has also gone down, although by much less than that of their products. Their productivity has risen so sharply that most of their real income has been preserved. Forty years ago, labour costs in manufacturing typically accounted for around 30% of total manufacturing costs; now they are generally down to 12-15%. Even in the car industry, still the most labour-intensive of the engineering branches, labour costs in the most advanced plants are no higher than 20%. Manufacturing workers, especially in America, have ceased to be the backbone of the consumer market. At the height of the crisis in America's "rust belt", when employment in the big manufacturing centres was ruthlessly slashed, national sales of consumer goods barely budged.
What has changed manufacturing, and sharply pushed up productivity, are new concepts. Information and automation are less important than new theories of manufacturing, which are an advance comparable to the arrival of mass production 80 years ago. Indeed, some of these theories, such as Toyota's "lean manufacturing", do away with robots, computers and automation. One highly publicised example involved replacing one of Toyota's automated and computerised paint-drying lines by half a dozen hairdryers bought in a supermarket.
Manufacturing is following exactly the same path that farming trod earlier. Beginning in 1920, and accelerating after the second world war, farm production shot up in all developed countries. Before the first world war, many Western European countries had to import farm products. Now there is only one net farm importer left: Japan. Every single European country now has large and increasingly unsaleable farm surpluses. In quantitative terms, farm production in most developed countries today is probably at least four times what it was in 1920 and three times what it was in 1950 (except in Japan). But whereas at the beginning of the 20th century farmers made up the largest single group in the working population in most developed countries, now they account for no more than 3% in any developed country. And whereas at the beginning of the 20th century agriculture was the largest single contributor to national income in most developed countries, in 2000 in America it contributed less than 2% to GDP.
Manufacturing is unlikely to expand its output in volume terms as much as agriculture did, or to shrink as much as a producer of wealth and of jobs. But the most believable forecast for 2020 suggests that manufacturing output in the developed countries will at least double, while manufacturing employment will shrink to 10-12% of the total workforce.
In America, the transition has largely been accomplished already, and with a minimum of dislocation. The only hard-hit group have been African Americans, to whom the growth in manufacturing jobs after the second world war offered quick economic advancement, and whose jobs have now largely gone. But by and large, even in places that relied heavily on a few large manufacturing plants, unemployment remained high only for a short time. Even the political impact in America has been minimal.
But will other industrial countries have an equally easy passage? In Britain, manufacturing employment has already fallen quite sharply without causing any unrest, although it seems to have produced social and psychological problems. But what will happen in countries such as Germany or France, where labour markets remain rigid and where, until very recently, there has been little upward mobility through education? These countries already have substantial and seemingly intractable unemployment, eg, in Germany's Ruhr and in France's old industrial area around Lille. They may face a painful transition period with severe social upheavals.
The decline in manufacturing as the key to economic success confronts Japan with one of the biggest challenges ever
The biggest question mark is over Japan. To be sure, it has no working-class culture, and it has long appreciated the value of education as an instrument of upward mobility. But Japan's social stability is based on employment security, especially for blue-collar workers in big manufacturing industry, and that is eroding fast. Yet before employment security was introduced for blue-collar workers in the 1950s, Japan had been a country of extreme labour turbulence. Manufacturing's share of total employment is still higher than in almost any other developed country—around a quarter of the total—and Japan has practically no labour market and little labour mobility.
Psychologically, too, the country is least prepared for the decline in manufacturing. After all, it owed its rise to great-economic-power status in the second half of the 20th century to becoming the world's manufacturing virtuoso. One should never underrate the Japanese. Throughout their history they have shown unparalleled ability to face up to reality and to change practically overnight. But the decline in manufacturing as the key to economic success confronts Japan with one of the biggest challenges ever.
The decline of manufacturing as a producer of wealth and jobs changes the world's economic, social and political landscape. It makes "economic miracles" increasingly difficult for developing countries to achieve. The economic miracles of the second half of the 20th century—Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore—were based on exports to the world's rich countries of manufactured goods that were produced with developed-country technology and productivity but with emerging-country labour costs. This will no longer work. One way to generate economic development may be to integrate the economy of an emerging country into a developed region—which is what Vicente Fox, the new Mexican president, envisages with his proposal for total integration of "North America", ie, the United States, Canada and Mexico. Economically this makes a lot of sense, but politically it is almost unthinkable. The alternative—which is being pursued by China—is to try to achieve economic growth by building up a developing country's domestic market. India, Brazil and Mexico also have large enough populations to make home-market-based economic development feasible, at least in theory. But will smaller countries, such as Paraguay or Thailand, be allowed to export to the large markets of emerging countries such as Brazil?
The decline in manufacturing as a creator of wealth and jobs will inevitably bring about a new protectionism, once again echoing what happened earlier in agriculture. For every 1% by which agricultural prices and employment have fallen in the 20th century, agricultural subsidies and protection in every single developed country, including America, have gone up by at least 1%, often more. And the fewer farm voters there are, the more important the "farm vote" has become. As numbers have shrunk, farmers have become a unified special-interest group that carries disproportionate clout in all rich countries.
Protectionism in manufacturing is already in evidence, although it tends to take the form of subsidies instead of traditional tariffs. The new regional economic blocks, such as the European Union, NAFTA or Mercosur, do create large regional markets with lower internal barriers, but they protect them with higher barriers against producers outside the region. And non-tariff barriers of all kinds are steadily growing. In the same week in which the 40% decline in sheet-steel prices was announced in the American press, the American government banned sheet-steel imports as "dumping". And no matter how laudable their aims, the developed countries' insistence on fair labour laws and adequate environmental rules for manufacturers in the developing world acts as a mighty barrier to imports from these countries.
Smaller numbers, bigger clout
Politically, too, manufacturing is becoming more influential the fewer manufacturing workers there are, especially in America. In last year's presidential election the labour vote was more important than it had been 40 or 50 years earlier, precisely because the number of trade-union members has become so much smaller as a percentage of the voting population. Feeling endangered, they have closed ranks. A few decades ago, a substantial minority of American union members voted Republican, but in last year's election more than 90% of union members are thought to have voted Democrat (though their candidate still lost).
Most people have great difficulty in accepting that society and economy are no longer dominated by manual work
For over 100 years, America's trade unions have been strong supporters of free trade, at least in their rhetoric, but in the past few years they have become staunchly protectionist and declared enemies of "globalisation". No matter that the real threat to manufacturing jobs is not competition from abroad, but the rapid decline of manufacturing as a creator of work: it is simply incomprehensible that manufacturing production can go up while manufacturing jobs go down, and not only to trade unionists but also to politicians, journalists, economists and the public at large. Most people continue to believe that when manufacturing jobs decline, the country's manufacturing base is threatened and has to be protected. They have great difficulty in accepting that, for the first time in history, society and economy are no longer dominated by manual work, and a country can feed, house and clothe itself with only a small minority of its population engaged in such work.
The new protectionism is driven as much by nostalgia and deep-seated emotion as by economic self-interest and political power. Yet it will achieve nothing, because "protecting" ageing industries does not work. That is the clear lesson of 70 years of farm subsidies. The old crops—corn (maize), wheat, cotton—into which America has pumped countless billions since the 1930s—have all done poorly, whereas unprotected and unsubsidised new crops—such as soya beans—have flourished. The lesson is clear: policies that pay old industries to hold on to redundant people can only do harm. Whatever money is being spent should instead go on subsidising older laid-off workers, and retraining and redeploying younger ones.
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This article appeared in the Special report section of the print edition under the headline "The manufacturing paradox"


In part 1 of my author promotion ideas, I talked about being your best self. What image are you looking to share with your audience? You are here to "sell yourself". If you want to sell your books, then the reality is that you must "sell you"! What goes on your social media sites needs to be the image you want to portray.
This leads us to part two. How does your website look? Is it a place you would want to visit? Do the colors and styles relate to your image? Make sure that you find that happy medium where you show as much of your real self as you are willing to have the public see and what relates to what you write. In addition, you want to have enough on your home page to keep it interesting, but not so much that it's cluttered and hard to find things. Think of your home page as the central topic and then, the links to your other pages as the big ideas that support that central topic. On each of these pages (big ideas) are all the supporting details for that page. In other words, all your other pages are the meat of your image. My site has a page dedicated to each of my books, where you can purchase them, my biography, my blog and the biography of my main character. Is this the way to do it? It is for me, but it may not be right for you.
My colors are greens, grays and black. Again, right for you? Maybe but certainly right for the image I wish to portray… dark, spooky, mysterious, and captivating. There are some wonderful professionals out there who will design it for you, but heck, give it a try yourself if you're on a budget. When we are rich and famous then we can hire the big guns! For now check out these three sites. It's never too late to learn a new trick!
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William T. Bielby is a professor of sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is Distinguished Research Scholar at the School of Sociology at the University of Arizona.  He was the President of the American Sociological Association in 2002–2003. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and earned his doctorate in sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was on the faculty of University of California, Santa Barbara from 1977 to 2004, where he served as chair of the Department of Sociology for six years.  From 2005 to 2007 he was Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.

He has used the social framework analysis methodology to conclude that two aspects of Wal-Mart's culture, centralized personnel policy and managerial subjective decision making in the field, led to "decisions about compensation and promotion" to be vulnerable to gender bias.

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Profile of William T. Bielby by the American Sociological Association
William Bielby, Ph.D.: Professor of Sociology - University of Illinois at Chicago faculty page
New York Times article about Bielby's expert testimony in Dukes v. Wal-Mart
Bielby's band, Thin Vitae, at the American Sociological Association Meetings, August 2003

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by David King	 May 24, 2019
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Can Machida get back in the race to rematch Weidman with win over Rockhold?
Lyoto Machida Vs. Luke Rockhold headlines UFC on Fox 15 on Saturday night. The fight bears career-changing implications for both men. Can Machida get back in the mix with a win over Luke Rockhold? The American has won three-straight fights and looks to be in the best form of his career.
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Although there are so few in MMA, it's just about a foregone conclusion that a win over Lyoto Machida puts Luke Rockhold at the front of the lot for a UFC Middleweight title bout with Chris Weidman.
With sold striking technique and consistent grappling, there isn't a grey area for Luke Rockhold. His fighting arsenal is complete, and his physical fitness has never come to be questioned. His only loss since 2007 came against Vitor Belfort at the center of a 2011 campaign during which the Brazilian appeared unbeatable. There is not even a quibble to be had about the American; Rockhold appears to be a finished project as of now.
Lyoto Machida's background in Karate and BJJ make him nothing less than a polar opposite to Rockhold. He's not great, in the conventional sense, but does have the firepower to utterly annihilate anyone foolish enough to follow his footsteps in the octagon. He's spunky, unpredictable, and it's improbable that even one of the five men to defeat Machida came in with even the slightest grasp of what to expect from a fighter as phlegmatically impervious as himself.
One thing is for sure: Rockhold will need to act in the moment to defeat Machida. He'll need to actively working, landing punches and kicks, and never allowing Machida to steer the fight. Few can off-put "The Dragon" in the slightest way, so Rockhold's best bet might just be the focus on himself. That is, something he can control in this fight.
The result will depend on if Machida's unconventional striking or Rockhold's by-the-book MMA will see him through the contest. UFC Middleweight champion Chris Weidman managed to control Machida for a good portion of the fight, even if he didn't -- couldn't -- shut-down Machida's striking. Instead, Weidman looked to land the first punch, score the first takedown, and make Machida respond. That is the proven method to beating an offensive machine like "The Dragon."
Like a champion, Rockhold will need to execute. Like a champion, he'll need to stomp out any hint of resurrection an early finish over CB Dolloway gave Machida. Otherwise, this 'ought to be a bumpy road for Luke Rockhold.
On the other hand, Lyoto Machida needs to deal some damage early. and demand respect from his opponent. This cliche is frequently overused, but it does apply here as Machida needs to make Rockhold respect his unusual combative tenor. A few kicks and counters could do the trick early, but Machida's stuffing of takedown attempts and the elusiveness of his footwork would coercively instill one important fact: He has more elements to his fighting style than Rockhold. Where the American stops, he starts. Where Rockhold starts, he stops. When Luke Rockhold has shown all he has, Machida pulls another trick from up his sleeve.
If he is able to do that, Machida takes a second-straight win following his defeat to Weidman.
And, to answer the question posed in the title: Yes, a win over Luke Rockhold springboards Lyoto Machida to the front of the race to box Chris Weidman. Lively action and reasonably competitive 49-45, 49-46, and 48-47 scorecards left that option viable from the time July 5th, 2014 hit nightfall. A rematch could offer plenty of suspense if it were to play out similarly to last year.
A win for Lyoto Machida isn't just about a title fight. Vitor Belfort may defeat Chris Weidman and the champion may be first in line for a rematch. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza is ahead of Machida in the UFC's official Middleweight rankings at the #1 seed. He may get a title shot ahead of the popular former UFC Light Heavyweight champion.
A win is a potent reminder that more lies ahead for "The Dragon," that the 36-year-old is still an elite fighter in his 20th octagon appearance.
If this isn't worth fighting for, not much is for a fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Catch Machida-Rockhold and the rest of the UFC on FOX 15 main card on Saturday at 8 PM EST/ 5 PM PST on FOX networks.
by David King	 April 12, 2015
UFC on Fox 15 Predictions
Predictions, picks, and commentary for the April 18 Lyoto Machida vs. Luke Rockhold headlined UFC on Fox 15 fight card.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to network TV for the UFC on Fox 15 card. It's certainly one of the better cards that will take place in April as the event is filled with lots of intriguing matchups from top to bottom. The bouts will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Here are my UFC on Fox 15 predictions:
Lyoto Machida vs. Luke Rockhold
Rockhold (13-2-0, 8 submissions) will look to take a giant step towards getting his first title shot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship when he takes on Machida (22-5-0, 9 KOs) on April 18. Besides getting brutally knocked out by Vitor Belfort during his UFC debut, Rockhold has been very impressive inside the Octagon, finishing his next three opponents.
He'll be in for a step up in competition when he takes on Machida though.
Lyoto is coming off a 61 second knockout victory against C.B. Dollaway, and he seems to have all the tools needed to give Rockhold problems. Rockhold is a solid striker, but Machida should get the better of the striking exchanges. Machida's takedown defense is good enough to force a standup battle regardless of if Rockhold wants to play that game or not, making this his fight to lose.
Prediction: Lyoto Machida wins by knockout.
Cub Swanson vs. Max Holloway
Here another potential "Fight of the Night" bout, featuring two of the top featherweights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Swanson (21-6-0, 8 KOs) is coming off a loss to Frankie Edgar, while Holloway (12-3-0, 5 KOs) has put together a pretty decent streak since his loss to Conor McGregor, racking up five consecutive wins.
This is certainly a fight that can go either way given how well-rounded both men are. Swanson packs more than enough power to put Holloway away if he connects, and he's faced -- and beaten -- a number of MMA fighters who are a lot more accomplished than Holloway.
However, Holloway's high volume offense could give Swanson problems if he's able to find his range early, and he might even be able to sneak in a few takedowns.
Tough fight to call, but I like Holloway's chances of pulling off the upset here.
Prediction: Max Holloway wins via decision.
Remaining UFC on Fox 15 Predictions:
Ronaldo Souza defeats Chris Camozzi
Paige VanZant defeats Felice Herrig
Beneil Dariush defeats Jim Miller
Patrick Cummins defeats Ovince Saint Preux
Corey Anderson defeats Gian Villante
Aljamain Sterling defeats Takeya Mizugaki
Tim Means defeats George Sullivan
Jimy Hettes defeats Diego Brandão
Eddie Gordon defeats Chris Dempsey
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UFC FN 64: Can Cro-Cop shake-up the Heavyweight division in Krakow?
Gabriel Gonzaga isn't an easy opponent. He's already shown that once against Mirko Cro-Cop, but a win here could lead us to take another look at the Croatian and his UFC run.
The UFC's debut in Poland looks to be a good platform for storied kickboxer Mirko "Cro-Cop" Filipovic's return to the octagon.
He's back in the UFC, and his return bodes strong sentiment as he takes on a man by whom he was deprived of a UFC title shot. He's facing Gabriel Gonzaga in a rematch of their encounter at UFC 70; nearly eight-years ago.
Gonzaga knocked out Cro-Cop in highlight reel fashion. A sharp head kick did the job; a move by which Cro-Cop lived during his kickboxing career. At 4:51 into this fight, the Croatian was sent out the door to the melody which led him there. Worrisome, it would be, if Mirko Filipovic didn't want to have his revenge against the Brazilian.
Now, might be the best of moments for him to do just that. Gonzaga, 35, is the embodiment of a grappler. Broad-built, strong-shouldered, and punishing on the cage floor, he is a fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He can fuss any Heavyweight on his best day, but conditioning has been a recurrent issue as he has lost two straight in the cage and may be nearing the end of his career. A win here would extend his run in the UFC indefinitely, while a loss would, at very least, foist him back towards the fringes of MMA.
That could be avoided, but may demand further travail than he's been able to endure in recent fights. Cro-Cop has performed well in recent kickboxing events, winning the K1 Grand Prix in March of 2013, and defeating Jarrell Miller at Glory 17. He also has a pair of MMA wins over Satoshi Ishii in Japan, and is 3-1 overall in his last four MMA contests. His striking remains a immutable hazard in any competition, and Gonzaga must look to neutralize Cro-Cop's range and offset his striking patterns if he is to win this fight.
Gonzaga doesn't need a takedown to defeat Cro-Cop. He can work on the feet but only if he closes the distance and looks to catch some of the 40-year-old's kicks. They're still dangerous, but also certain to be coming slower than they did some years ago. Gonzaga will be anticipating that at every turn. Likewise, Cro-Cop had best use his reach as much as possible, but still look to wear on "Nepao's" body with punches and knees if he can shift this one to in-fighting.
There is no clear-cut route for either fighter to win this contest, but rather certain simple tasks each man can perform to improve his chances. Cro-Cop's ability to keep his distance and be efficient whenever Gonzaga closes the distance could help him win the fight. While Gonzaga's preparation could be of much importance if he isn't able to score another early demolition of Filipovic. Don't hold me to it, but I expect Gonzaga to repeat with a unanimous decision win. It won't come as distinguishably as last time, but it will be just what is needed at this point in his career.
UFC Fight Night 64 will be available live, in it's entirety, on UFC Fight Pass.
by Corey Quincy	 April 9, 2015
"Money" Mendes nears another title shot after Lamas win?
Chad Mendes may be one of the greatest fighters on the planet. If a win over Jose Aldo is too much to ask, so be it. Mendes is one of the most explosive fighters to contend for the UFC title, and his win over RIcardo Lamas really cemented that fact. What's next for him?
It looks like Chad Mendes has arrived. He has proven himself to be amongst the best at 145lbs in the UFC.
It was always a question of when and how -- but Chad "Money" Mendes' meteoric rise through the UFC ranks has kept people talking. He's 8-2 in the UFC, and has six of his last seven wins coming by way of knockout.
Only Jose Aldo has been able to upend the Alpha Male emissary, and he did so twice. Otherwise, he has assumed a position firmly ahead of the pack at Featherweight, and a win over #4-ranked Ricardo Lamas would secure it once again on Saturday.
For all intents and purposes, the fighter from Chicago, 6-1 in the UFC, posed serious imperil to Mendes' mount on the #1 contender spot. If Lamas would have been able to survive through one of Mendes' usual early surges, his experience could have been enough to earn him the victory.
He would ultimately leave the cage shocked and devastated. The #1 ranked Featherweight, Mendes, overcame any possible jitters or stutters in the main event of this early-afternoon show in Fairfax, Virginia to topple the 32-year-old Lamas, whose only other UFC loss also came against the nonpareil Jose Aldo.
Not only did Lamas lose the fight but Mendes swept through all of his striking attempts and put the fight to an end with a furious barrage of punches in the first round. Referee Dan Miragliotta pulled the curtain at 2:45.
So, what now? Mendes was twice sent away empty-handed against Jose Aldo, but has yet to lock horns with explosive Irishman Conor McGregor. If McGregor finally shunts the Brazilian's title reign at UFC 189, could "Money" Mendes cash-in on his high rankings fixture?
An option less predicated on the deposition of the UFC's longest actively-reigning champion could be Frankie Edgar, the #2-ranked Featherweight. He, too, fell short against Jose Aldo, but is the former UFC Lightweight champion, and will stand toe-to-toe with any opponent. That is the blueprint for a main event worth watching; no matter the start time.
Edgar, 33, first must face Uriah Faber at UFC Fight Night in the Philippines. A win would leave him with a 4-0 mark in the same number of fights, and all but force him to collide with one of the hardest hitters in the division. Anything is worth a shot at vengeance for Mendes, Edgar, and all of the other talent shut out by Jose Aldo's magnificent four-and-a-half year title reign.
No matter how it turns out for him, Mendes has made one thing crystal-clear: he will be overshadowed no longer. All cards are on the table in his seventh year as a professional MMA fighter.
by David King	 April 6, 2015
UFC Fight Night 64 Predictions
UFC Fight Night 64 predictions and picks for the April 11, Mirko Cro Cop vs. Gabriel Gonzaga headlined card.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will head to Poland for the first time for the UFC Fight Night 64 card. The event will be headlined by Pride legend Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović and the first man to knock him out inside the Octagon, Gabriel Gonzaga.
Here are my UFC Fight Night 64 predictions:
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirko Filipović
A battle between two MMA veterans that seem to be past their prime, this could either turn out to be quite entertaining given both men are in similar phases of their MMA careers, or the worst main event in UFC history. Gonzaga (16-9-0, 9 submissions) is coming off back to back losses, while Cro Cop (30-11-2, 22 KOs) has back-to-back knockout victories against Satoshi Ishii.
The first fight between these two was a rather one-sided affair that came to an end when Gonzaga landed a rather unexpected head kick, handing Cro Cop his first loss in the UFC.
Both men have had limited success since their first encounter, including multiple knockout losses to mid-tier competition. Clearly, neither man's chin is really there at this point, meaning this fight could easily go either way.
Cro Cop is the technically sharper striker, but he'll be in over his head if the fight hits the ground. However, I expect him to do a better job of keeping the fight standing this time around. The Croatian has been more committed to the grappling arts since his first run in the UFC, and while that doesn't mean he'll anywhere close to Gonzaga's level BJJ wise, his improved wrestling should be the different maker at UFC Fight Night 64. Gonzaga last two performances have been arguably the worst of his UFC stint, making this the perfect time for Mirko to avenge the loss. I expect Cro Cop to stuff a few takedowns attempts early on and force a stoppage via strikes, most likely via head kick.
Prediction: Mirko Cro Cop wins via knockout.
Jimi Manuwa vs. Jan Błachowicz
Certainly the most hype worthy fight on this card, expect fireworks when these two collide. Manuwa (14-1-0, 13 KOs) is coming off the first loss of his MMA career to Alexander Gustafsson, while Błachowicz (18-3-0, 7 submissions) made a strong statement during his UFC debut, pulling off a huge upset against Ilir Latifi via knockout.
Both men are excellent strikers, and a majority of their UFC Fight Night 64 contest will likely be contested standing up. As impressive as Błachowicz looked against Latifi, Manuwa has looked even better against tougher competition, and he should be able to get the better on the striking exchanges until he lands something big.
Prediction: Jimi Manuwa wins via knockout.
Remaining UFC Fight Night 64 Predictions:
Pawel Pawlak defeats Sheldon Westcott
Joanne Calderwood defeats Maryna Moroz
Seth Baczynski defeats Leon Edwards
Bartosz Fabiński defeats Garreth McLellan
Sérgio Moraes defeats Mickael Lebout
Yaotzin Meza defeats Damian Stasiak
Anthony Hamilton defeats Daniel Omielańczuk
Izabela Badurek defeats Aleksandra Albu
Marcin Bandel defeats Steven Ray
Taylor Lapilus defeats Rocky Lee
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UFC Fight Night 63 predictions, picks, commentary, and breakdowns for the April 4 Chad Mendes vs. Ricardo Lamas card.
Get ready for more action as the Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to Fairfax, Virginia for the UFC Fight Night 63 card. The event is set for April 4, and it'll be headlined by a featherweight clash of contenders, Ricardo Lamas and Chad Mendes.
Here are my UFC Fight Night 63 Predictions.
Ricardo Lamas vs. Chad Mendes
Lamas (15-3-0, 4 KOs) pulled off a huge upset during his last outing against the Dennis Bermudez, bringing "The Menace's" seven-fight win streak to an abrupt end via a guillotine choke. With two wins under his belt since the loss to current featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Lamas is only a win or two away from another title shot.
Mendes (16-2-0, 6 KOs) suffered his second loss to Aldo during his last outing, but he did put on a valiant effort, walking away with "Fight of the Night" honors. A win against Lamas at UFC Fight Night 63 will be a giant step towards a third title shot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Both men are well-rounded MMA fighters, but Mendes seems to have a slight advantage heading into this encounter. "Money's" striking has evolved a lot over the years, and he's a lot smoother than Lamas with his strikes, both offensively and defensively. That's not good for Lamas considering the fact Mendes is virtually impossible to takedown (he's never been taken down inside the Octagon), and he should have the advantage in the grappling department.
Prediction: Chad Mendes wins via decision.
Jorge Masvidal vs. Al Iaquinta
Iaquinta (11-3-1, 6 KOs) will have a chance to prove his victories against Ross Pearson and Joe Lauzon weren't flukes when he takes on Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 63. Jorge is the ultimate gatekeeper in the lightweight division, and a victory against him means you're ready to start taking on the top dogs.
Iaquinta will have his work cut out for him.
Masvidal (28-8-0, 10 KOs) is very competent standing up, on the ground, or in the clinch, and his fight IQ is extremely high. I can't even remember ever seeing him make a poor judgement call during a fight.
The same can't be said about Iaquinta.
Al is also a well-rounded fighter that can hold his own anywhere a fight takes place, but he's made some very poor decisions during fights in the past. He made a couple of poor calls that almost cost him his fight against Kevin Lee, and he pretty much gave Mitch Clarke a D'arce choke during his next outing, after dominating every single second before the choke was slapped on.
I'm sure Ray Longo and company are still scratching their heads about that one.
Iaquinta has fought much smarter since his loss to Clarke, and he was smart enough to stay away from Lauzon's ground game during his last outing.
Still, I see Masvidal's style causing him lots of problems.
Masvidal has an awkward, unorthodox style that often causes his opponents to make mistakes, and I just can't see Iaquinta going 15 minutes with a savvy vet like him without making any errors.
Predictions: Jorge Masvidal wins via submission.
Michael Chiesa defeats Mitch Clarke
Julianna Peña defeats Milana Dudieva
Robbie Peralta defeats Clay Guida
Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Dustin Poirier
Liz Carmouche defeats Lauren Murphy
Alexander Yakovlev defeats Gray Maynard
Timothy Johnson defeats Shamil Abdurakhimov
Justin Jones defeats Ron Stallings
by Corey Quincy	 March 28, 2015
WSOF 19 is tonight: can Justin Gaethje be the face of the promotion?
World Series of Fighting 19 is on tonight. Justin Gaethje faces Luis Palomino in his second Lightweight title defense. Can he remain unbeaten and continue his bid to become an elite MMA figure?
Justin Gaethje has been there since the beginning.
The 26-year-old Lightweight from small-town Safford, Arizona fought on the second WSOF fight card against Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante, a Brazilian known as nothing less than a brash, imposing fighter and a tough night for the shopworn and unworn alike. Gaethje was 6-0 but had yet to be tossed in the spin cycle. It was time to put up or sit down.
Gaethje came out firing on that night. He started off pressuring Cavalcante and landing sharp strikes from the outside. It took no more than two minutes, and Gaethje did work his way to the clinch, stay off of his back, and batter Cavalcante on the inside. The veteran had no answers. The doctor did, however, as the fight was stopped due to a large cut etched by Gaethje's in-fighting at 2:27 of round one. The World Series of Fighting were still scouting fighters to compete for the title belts, but, at only their second event, one fighter beckoned for his shot to be the face of this up-and-coming promotion. Someone given their chance to shine, and someone who did just that; Gaethje wanted to be.
Skip forward, and it's 2015. Justin Gaejthe is 6-0 in WSOF. He has captured and defended the WSOF Lightweight title, and has only gone the distance once. He's a menacing force on his feet, and not afraid of a little give-and-take at the center of the cage.
He recently stated to MMAFighting.com that entertainment is his number one priority in the cage, because, those who aren't willing to fight with some of that reckless abandon "aren't making money." And, that's true. The sport of MMA lives and breaths on it's own tenacity. The bloodthirsty audiences that follow this sport aren't looking for a grappling exhibition or a sparring match. Instead, a good, clean fight. That is what you can expect from Justin Gaethje.
What a better pitch is that, for WSOF, to cling onto a look to sell this American fighting bravura to a broader audience?
WSOF currently holds a broadcasting deal with NBC Sports through 2016. This deal has seen the majority of their events -- at least six per year (since 2013) -- land on NBC Sports Network or the flagship NBC station. That's plenty of airtime -- with more probably on the horizon -- to develop Gaethje into the face of World Series of Fighting, and, perhaps, that of the sport of MMA outside of the UFC. He's not ready for MMA's highest platform, but has the tools to make something of himself for now, and in the future.
Likewise, the World Series of Fighting is in a position to shape it's own talent, instead of relying on the falling fruit from the UFC.
In, perhaps, an effort to keep this promotion moving down that course, Justin Gaethje headlines WSOF 19 tonight. He faces Luis Palomino, a fighter from Peru who has broken through emphatically with back-to-back knockout victories in WSOF. No matter the victor, the World Series of Fighting, tonight, takes a step forward in charting their own path and branding their own talent. However that may end up, it's sure to be some ride for those loyal to some raw, exciting cagefighting.
by David King	 March 26, 2015
Manny Pacquiao says Ronda Rousey can beat Floyd Mayweather up.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have thrown lots of verbal jabs at one another over the years, so it's not much of a surprise the trash talk between the two has intensified leading up to their May 2 super fight.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have thrown lots of verbal jabs at one another over the years, so it's not much of a surprise the trash talk between the two has intensified leading up to their May 2 super fight. Pacquiao threw a few more logs into the fire, saying he believes Rousey would smash Mayweather inside a MMA cage.
What do you think folks, would Rousey be able to throw Floyd Mayweather to the canvas and lock up the quick armbar if the two met inside a cage, or would Mayweather put he to sleep before she closed the distance?
It's an interesting question, that's for sure.
UFC FN 62 results: Maia too much for LaFlare; Silva knocks out Koscheck
UFC Fight Night 62 wasn't the prettiest, but it did feature the revival of one MMA career, and, perhaps, the demise of another, on the main card.
Demian Maia found his way at home in Brazil.
He was his same old self in what was functionally a shut-out of Ryan LaFlare. The New Yorker was decked and dominated over the first three rounds, and the victim of a much further developed grappler until the fifth, where he was able to land some hard right hands and crisp leg kicks. Maia was too tired to formulate an effective takedown, and was docked a point for repeatedly flopping to his guard. It didn't matter, as he made it to the final bell, and won 48-46 across the board.
Upon Bruce Buffer's announcement of the decision, Maia was met with a flurry of boos and cheers. No matter the noise, the Brazilian did his job on this night. LaFlare ended the fight with only minor superficial damage, but looked like a man who had just suffered his first career defeat. LaFlare, #14, probably didn't hinder his stock too much in his first career loss. He is now 4-1 in the UFC.
On the other hand, Maia, #7, remains amongst the best in his division. He has tended to struggle at the highest level, but Maia's smothering style isn't an easy night for anyone at 170lbs. He improves to 20-6, with 14 UFC wins.
As we are speaking of Welterweights, Erick Silva is one of them. He has taken some defeats in his career, and has been forced to reevaluate himself a few times. Unfortunately, for fans of The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 participant, Josh Koscheck, he will be the one forced to reconsider his MMA comeback after suffering his second straight loss in under a month.
Silva and Koscheck engaged in some vicious striking early on. That wasn't part of the game-plan for the 37-year-old, a fighter with a strong wrestling background. He's been taken the rounds, and "Indio" struggles when made to go beyond the fife minute mark (0-3 in UFC fights over 5 minutes; 5-1 inside the first round).
Koscheck wouldn't be able to test Silva's endurance. After falling prey to the 30-year-old's best punches, Koscheck fell in for a poorly-constructed takedown attempt. Koscheck left his neck exposed, and disaster was imminent. He suffered his fifth straight loss as Silva latched on the guillotine at 4:21 into round one.
More quick results from Rio De Janeiro:
Lightweights: Leonardo Santos SUB 2 Tony Martin (Rear-Naked Choke)
Women's Bantamweights: Amanda Nunes TKO 1 Shayna Baszler (Leg Kick)
Lightweights: Gilbert Burns SUB 3 Alex Oliviera (Armbar)
Featherweights: Godofredo Castro SUB 1 Andre Fili (Triangle Choke)
Lightweights: Francisco Trinaldo UD 3 Akbarh Arreola (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweights: Edimilson Souza KO 1 Katsunori Kikuno (Punch)
UFC Fight Night 62 predictions, commentary, analysis, and picks for the March 21 Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare headlined card.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will head to Brazil once again for the UFC Fight Night 62 card. The event is set for March 21 at the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the headliner features Brazilian BJJ ace Demian Maia and rising star Ryan LaFlare.
Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare
LaFlare (11-0-0, 4 KOs) will look to keep his undefeated record intact when he takes on Maia (19-6-0, 9 submissions) in hostile territory. LaFlare is a well-rounded rising star, with impressive striking skills and competent grappling skills. Without a doubt, he should have the advantage in the striking department when these two welterweights collide.
That doesn't mean LaFlare is in for an easy night. Sure, Maia hasn't been particularly impressive during his last two outings, but he's only lost to legitimate contenders since his drop to the 170-pound division. LaFlare's takedown defense is decent, not exceptional, and Maia should be able to drag him to the ground a few times during their tilt.
It the Demian Maia that ragged-dolled Jon Fitch and almost crushed Rick Story cranium shows up, LaFlare "0" is in serious jeopardy as he'll likely get a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lesson at UFC Fight Night 62.
Prediction: Demian Maia wins via submission.
Erick Silva vs. Josh Koscheck
Thing didn't exactly go as planned during Josh Koscheck's return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a long hiatus, but he's bouncing right back three weeks after to take on Erick. Silva is coming off an impressive performance against Mike Rhodes, but overall, he has been rather inconsistent in his recent outing. Things have been even worse for Koscheck who has dropped his last four fights, losing three via stoppage.
Given his wrestling pedigree, Koscheck is more than capable of grounding Silva and edging out a decision if he brings his A-game, but he doesn't seem to have much fight in him these days. Silva on the other hand is highly motivated to reestablish himself as a legit prospect, and he'll likely put on a show to the delight of Brazilian fans.
Prediction: Erick Silva wins via TKO.
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Chulu Far East peak is located in Annapurna region. It is not difficult peak. One can settle at an high camp near the col, which follow the long south-west ridge on snow and ice. It is accessed from the base camp but are quite different mountains. There are two routes to base camp and are both interesting. Then from a high camp clambering over rough, steep scree leads to a broad glaciated ridge with slopes of varying angles. On some sections fixed rope would be useful for a larger group but for smaller teams climbing alpine style with several ropes will do. Chulu Far East is quite a different proposition requiring much more commitment and alpine experience. From the col on the glaciated ridge you have to descend and cross a broken glacier then climb steep scree slopes to gain a relatively straightforward but high ridge. Setting up a second high camp (camp 1) is a necessity. While going to Chuli Far East peak you also have an opportunity to have magnificent views of Himalayas lying around such as Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, Chulu west and the north-side Himlung valley among others.
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What Is Link Building and Why Do You Need to Do It?
Link building is an essential marketing strategy for websites. It is closely linked to search engine optimization (SEO) and helps drive high-quality visitors to your site.
A good link building strategy is also timeless. Unlike paid advertisements that will disappear as soon as your budget runs out, an established network of links will continue to work in your favor each and every day.
So what, exactly, does link building accomplish?
Google uses a complex algorithm to determine which websites to display in search results. Their goal is to display the most relevant information possible, and to do it at an incredible speed, all for the satisfaction of the end user.
The algorithm takes into account certain information from the user: their location, their recent searches, the keywords they typed into the search box, and much more. It also takes into account information from websites across the web: whether those keywords can be found on the website, whether the website is credible and whether the site is popular.
Of course, other factors are taken into consideration, but for the purposes of link building we are primarily concerned with making a website popular and credible, and with associating the site with certain keywords.
When these things are accomplished, the site is more likely to appear higher in search results. This is very important, since most people look at only the top result. If your site isn't the first to be displayed, it should at least be in the top three. And barring that, it should at least be on the first page.
Sites that appear beyond the first page will experience a dismal trickle of traffic from search engine results. That's why having a smart link building strategy is so important.
Have you ever spent time on Wikipedia, browsing one topic and clicking on interesting links as they appear? You might have intended to simply look up, say, the history of bread, but soon you found yourself reading about the dialects of North America. The reason you end up on a different topic altogether is thanks to a detailed network of links, which allows you to bounce around from topic to topic.
Now imagine that you're reading some articles by thought leaders in your industry. These articles have links too, and before you know it, you're reading an article on someone else's website. And it's a really interesting website … in fact, you'd like to read more of what this person has to say, and so you subscribe to their RSS feed.
This is an example of how web links can drive additional traffic to a website and also lead to more conversions—such as more subscriptions, leads or sales. These links are especially advantageous because they are targeted to a very specific audience: readers of a related website. When done correctly, link building will allow you to subtly market your site on top industry websites, where you can reach people who will be genuinely interested in your product or service.
The key is to make sure the links are relevant to readers. Blatant advertising or spamming of links is frowned upon, and won't afford you any favors among other website owners. Remember that you're not just building a network of links, but also building relationships. The more relationships you build, the easier it will be to grow your link system.
Now that you know the ultimate goals of link building, read the section on "3 Fundamental Link Building Strategies" to discover what it looks like in practice.


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New polymer tackles PFAS pollution
by Flinders University
Magnified view of the Powdered Activated Carbon polymer which bonds with water-borne PFAS, enabling it's removal from the environment. Credit: Flinders University
The problem of cleaning up toxic polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) pollution—commonly used in non-stick and protective coatings, lubricants and aviation fire-fighting foams—has been solved through the discovery of a new low-cost, safe and environmentally friendly method that removes PFAS from water.
In The US, contamination by PFAS and other so-called "forever chemicals" has been detected in foods including grocery store meats and seafoods by FDA tests, prompting calls for regulations to be applied to manmade compounds. Consistent associations between very high levels of the industrial compounds in peoples' blood and health risks have been reported but insufficient evidence has been presented to prove the compounds as the cause.
In Australia, PFAS pollution—which does not break down readily in the environment—has been a hot news item due to the extensive historical use of fire-fighting foams containing PFAS at airports and defence sites, resulting in contaminated ground water and surface water being reported in these areas.
Researchers from the Flinders University Institute for NanoScale Science and Technology have—on World Environment Day—revealed a new type of absorbent polymer, made from waste cooking oil and sulfur combined with powdered activated carbon (PAC).
While there have been few economic solutions for removing PFAS from contaminated water, the new polymer adheres to carbon in a way that prevents caking during water filtration. It works faster at PFAS uptake than the commonly used and more expensive granular activated carbon method, and it dramatically lowers the amount of dust generated during handling PAC that lowers respiratory risks faced by clean-up workers.
"We need safe, low-cost and versatile methods for removing PFAS from water, and our polymer-carbon blend is a promising step in this direction," says Flinders University's Dr. Justin Chalker, co-director of the study. "The next stage for us is to test this sorbent on a commercial scale and demonstrate its ability to purify thousands of litres of water. We are also investigating methods to recycle the sorbent and destroy the PFAS."
During the testing phase, the research team was able to directly observe the self-assembly of PFOA hemi-micelles on the surface of the polymer. "This is an important fundamental discovery about how PFOA interacts with surfaces," explains Dr. Chalker.
The team demonstrated the effectiveness of the polymer-carbon blend by purifying a sample of surface water obtained near a RAAF airbase. The new filter material reduced the PFAS content of this water from 150 parts per trillion (ppt) to less than 23 parts per trillion (ppt), which is well below the 70 ppt guidance values for PFAS limits in drinking water issues by the Australian Government Department of Health.
The core technology for this PFAS sorbent is protected by a provisional patent.
"Our canola oil polysulfide was found to be highly effective as a support material for powdered activated carbon, enhancing its efficiency and prospects for implementation," says Nicholas Lundquist, Ph.D. candidate at Flinders University and first author in the ground-breaking study.
Flinders University PhD candidate Nicholas Lundquist (left) and Dr Justin Chalker (right) with a field sample of PFAS contaminated water. Credit: Flinders University
The research paper, "Polymer supported carbon for safe and effective remediation of PFOA- and PFOS-contaminated water", by Nicholas Lundquist, Martin Sweetman, Kymberley Scroggie, Max Worthington, Louisa Esdaile, Salah Alboaiji, Sally Plush, John Hayball and Justin Chalker, has been published in the published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.
This project was a collaboration funded by the South Australian Defence Innovation Partnership, with further support from industry partners Puratap and the Salisbury Council. Co-directors of the study were A/Prof Sally Plush and Prof John Hayball at UniSA and Dr. Justin Chalker at Flinders University. Flinders Ph.D. student Nicholas Lundquist was the lead author of the study in collaboration with Research Fellow Dr. Martin Sweetman of UniSA.
"This successful project has laid the groundwork for significant ongoing, collaborative research between Flinders and UniSA," says Dr. Sweetman, "as well as with our two industry partners Membrane Systems Australia and Puratap."
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More information: Nicholas Lundquist et al, Polymer supported carbon for safe and effective remediation of PFOA- and PFOS-contaminated water, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (2019). DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b01793
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