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Ingest is an application developed in collaboration with Innovasalud, an Spanish health consulting company, that addresses health data integration, data quality control and advanced statistical analysis. It is perfectly compatible with databases such as MBDS, registered in Spanish hospitals since the 1990s by ministerial directive.
- Automatic data ingesting in the system with customizable data formats
- Data quality analysis of ingested data
- Web system accessible from any browser
- Multi-user with fine grained permissions for data access and analysis capabilities
- Modular architecture with emphasis on temporal series analysis
- Analysis with different levels of granularity, with filtering capabilities for all defined variables
- Support for different versions of the ICD.
- Integration with 3M™ DRG Grouper, being able to compute the DRG within the application. Ingest also allows to analyse the grouped information with the different versions of the grouper software.
- Indicators such as PSI (defined by the AHRQ), the ones defined by the Spanish Ministry of Health (in its application iCMBD), Elixhauser's comorbidities or custom indicators defined by the user.
- Case mix and functionality indicator adjustments
- Multi-language application
- Conformance with personal data protection regulations.
- It has the expected characteristics of an integral data analysis solution: you can store frequently used queries, build custom reports, graphics, export information...
- Create filter with any MBDS variable: dates, categorical variables, numeric variables, texts, etc.
- Result groping with categorical variables
- Temporal analysis of results (trends, anomalies, etc.)
- Define analysis, comparative and reference date intervals
- Data exportation in different formats (Excel, PDF, etc.), graphic and report generation
- Aggregated results are connected with micro-scale module that lists individual records
- Storage of frequently used queries
This are the available Ingest's modules:
- Micro-scale analysis: consult and edit individual records
- Record count: reports and basic statistics with grouping and filtering with MBDS variables
- Data quality metrics: data quality analysis with more than 30 predefined metrics
- Health care quality indicators: standard indicators defined by the Spanish Ministry of Health and the AHRQ
- Variable influence analysis on health care quality indicators: identify most influential variables with advanced statistical analysis on indicators
- Case mix and functionality health care quality indicator adjustments
- Different templates can be defined to match different formats of MBDS. Each data dump is managed independently: discharge grouping and indicator calculation jobs can be defined for every dump easily using a wizard.
- Users can upload a private dump, allowing them to detect possible mistakes before publishing the data to the rest of the users.
- Data upload can be restricted to a certain time window, facilitating data consolidation.
- Different data quality analysis metrics are computed at the moment of data dump, being available for later consultation. Valid and invalid records are defined (according to template format), as well as data quality metrics in terms of data coding level.


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ATAşOğLU, C et al. Effects of kefir as a probiotic source on the performance of goat kids. S. Afr. j. anim. sci. [online]. 2010, vol.40, n.4, pp. 363-370. ISSN 0375-1589.
Kefir is a sour, viscous, slightly carbonated and alcoholic milk beverage, which is traditionally fermented using a culture of bacteria and yeasts. The influence of kefir on health has been well studied in mice and rats. However, research on kefir use in ruminants is rather limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of kefir as a probiotic on the performance of goat kids during the pre- (45 days) and post-weaning (45 days) periods. Forty eight kids were randomly allocated to four treatment groups: Control, Kefir, Auto-Kefir (autoclaved) and Probiotic (a commercial probiotic). The kids were weaned at 45 days of age. The supplementation of different probiotics did not have any significant effect throughout the study on live weight and weight gain of the kids as compared to the Control group. Milk intake or milk-based nutrient intake of kids did not differ significantly among treatments in the pre-weaning period. Similarly, the intake of concentrate feed and nutrients from the concentrate was not affected by the treatments during post-weaning. No significant differences in faecal consistency of kids were found among the treatments. The results of the study indicated that supplementation of kefir as a natural probiotic or a commercial probiotic source does not improve performance of goat kids under the conditions in the present study and suggest that new approaches are required for studying the efficacy of this probiotic.
Palavras-chave : Suckling period; weaning; performance; diarrhoea incidence; ruminant.

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Pollen analysis takes flight
The UCC research team and the device which gives an almost instantaneous read-out of what pollen types might be floating about. From left: Dr David O'Connor, Dr David Healy and Prof John Sodeau
Faster analysis of what's in the air is important for hay fever and asthma sufferers
A device originally developed to counter bioterrorism has been pressed into service in aid of hay fever sufferers and those with asthma. A research team at UCC has further developed the technology and it might also be useful for monitoring airborne bacteria in hospitals.
It gives an almost instantaneous read-out of what pollen types might be floating about but also fungal spores, plant particles, bacteria and even viruses. Success with prototype systems has been enough to temp MeteoSwiss, Switzerland's met office, to trial the system there.
"The system we have is actually one of a number of prototypes we are moving forward," says John Sodeau, professor of physical chemistry and director of the Centre for Research into Atmospheric Chemistry at UCC. "We wanted to look at the possibility of identifying biological aerosol particles in near real time."
The Environmental Protection Agency provided funding for the research via its climate change research programme. Prof Sodeau was aware that Ireland does not have its own pollen and "bio-aerosol" measuring system and wondered if one could be developed.
"For the past number of years Ireland has been buying in its pollen forecasts from a service run near Worcester," he says. Pollen levels are sampled there and then modelled to forecast for Ireland.
Prof Sodeau decided to develop an alternative based on a radical new technology. "The traditional methods for measuring are extremely laborious," he says, involving trapping particles in filters over time and then employing a highly trained operative to identify and count them using a microscope. There are also laser-based systems which are commercially available, he says.
Prof Sodeau had heard of an alternative, developed by Prof Paul Kaye and Dr Warren Stanley at University of Hertfordshire. "We were aware of an instrument developed for bioterrorism," he says. "These are prototype instruments. There are probably three in the world and this is the only one being used in this way."
They were originally designed to sample air and pick up the presence of bacteria or viruses in near real time (within seconds). The system is based on spectroscopy and fluorescence, measuring the light signal coming from bio-aerosols.
Prof Sodeau wanted to see if it could be used for the detection of less dangerous bio-aerosols, the ones of importance to hay fever and asthma sufferers. "We are the first people to use it to do real time identification of fungal spores and pollen."
He worked with colleagues in the Cork centre in the Department of Chemistry and the Environmental Research Institute, Dr David Healy and Dr David O'Connor. Together they developed software that allowed the raw light signals coming from the instrument to be processed into meaningful data.
It gave them a great deal of information, for example being able to identify different types of pollen. The device used two different light wavelengths to provide the data and also uses "laser scattering" which helps gauge size and shape. Their system can detect viruses in a sample.
They decided to trial the instrument in Killarney National Park, testing it against the existing laser and by-hand pollen measuring methods. They found that there were more bio-aerosols in the park environs than in either urban or industrial environments during the summer. This was expected given the park's abundance of plant sources, but the system delivered data comparable to traditional methods and in a matter of seconds, Prof Sodeau says. This type of data calibration experiment to validate the system was also carried out at the Technical University of Munich, he says.
Prof Sodeau sees commercial potential in the device. "In the long term it can provide a service that isn't currently available here." It could give rapid warning of heavy pollen discharge or spore release that might impact on those with asthma or hay fever. A commercial version of the device could be set up near compost and waste facilities to monitor bio-aerosol output. It could also be used indoors, for example in a hospital setting where airborne bacteria and viruses could be monitored.
It also has value in studying aspects of climate change. Aerosols of all types can become nucleation points for ice crystals or water droplets. Bio-aerosols, which include very small plant fragments, may therefore have a more important role than previously thought in influencing climate and hydrological cycles, he says.
The study of airborne pollution is another possibility. "There are chemical pollutants in the atmosphere as well. What happens when chemicals piggy-back on these particles?" It opens up another research approach, he believes.
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Shown below is an example of a prominent transgressive surface, combined with a sequence boundary. This surface separates underlying shallow subtidal carbonate from overlying deep subtidal carbonate and mudstone. Note the pyritization, visible as a rusty stain, at this surface. Photograph taken at the contact between the Upper Ordovician Carters Limestone (below) and Hermitage Formation at the Nashville International Airport. This outcrop has subsequently been removed and is no longer visible.
The next example of a transgressive surface separates underlying shallow subtidal carbonate from overlying offshore mudstone. Photograph taken at the basal contact of the Nolichucky Formation in southwestern Virginia.
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The perks of giving: how spending money on others can lower blood pressure
According to a new study, "prosocial spending" may be as good for blood pressure as a healthy diet and exercise
A lot of people believe that the way to become happier and healthier is by spending money on one's self. Putting in extra hours at work and saving up money to be able to buy the things that are believed to bring happiness. However, some research has shown that in terms of health, this isn't exactly the way to go.
Past research has shown that when money is spent on others, greater well-being is experienced than if that money was spent on one's self. Could something as simple as buying a friend dinner or donating to charity improve our health, too—and if so, how?
According to a paper published this February in the journal Health Psychology, it can—and one way it works is by lowering blood pressure.
In an initial study, researchers looked at the relationship between giving money to others (or "prosocial spending") and blood pressure, a simple measure of cardiovascular health. One hundred eighty-six adults who had been diagnosed with high blood pressure were asked to indicate how much money they spent on charities and other causes, and then followed up with two years later. By then, the participants who had initially spent the most on causes had lower blood pressure than participants who had spent less money. This association held even after accounting for the effects of income, education level, and age.
In a second study, the researchers looked at whether spending money on others could actually cause a reduction in blood pressure. On three days during a six-week study, 73 participants with high blood pressure were instructed to spend $40 given to them by the researchers. Half were told to spend the money on themselves, while the other half were told to spend the money on others. The researchers found that the participants who had spent money on others had lower blood pressure at the end of the study. Notably, this effect appeared to be as large as the benefits of healthy diet and exercise.
Why does prosocial spending have these benefits? One possibility is that it increases how socially connected people feel. Feeling closer to the ones who have received help can enhance relationships with others, which have a large impact on health.
Ashley Whillans, doctoral candidate at the University of British Columbia and lead author of the paper, says that prosocial spending may also work to reduce the negative health effects of stress. According to Whillans, future research on prosocial spending and health could investigate whether "helping others protects us from the stresses and strains of our day-to-day lives."
How to maximize the health benefits of giving
If you are looking to spend money on others, researchers have found several ways to make sure that you get the greatest benefit from your spending.
Whillans reports that participants appeared to benefit most when they chose to spend money on people they were close to. This accords with past research suggesting that spending money on others benefits well-being most when it makes givers feel more socially connected.
Additionally, giving seems to be best when the choice to help others comes intrinsically: When it's pressured, the same psychological benefits are not likely to be experienced. Whillans and her co-authors point out that feeling burdened can undermine cardiovascular health, so helping others may not be as beneficial if we feel pressured to do so.
When giving money and time to others, research suggests, we end up gaining something as a result: We experience increases in health and well-being. In particular, giving to others may help strengthen our relationships and foster resilience in the face of stress. Even giving small amounts of money can be beneficial, Whillans reminds us: "It is possible to maximize the happiness and health benefits of every dollar."
This article was originally written by Elizabeth Hopper and was published on Berkeley's Greater Good
10 Short Answers to Hard Questions About Climate Change
10 Short Answers to Hard Questions About Climate Change
Svante Arrhenius (_PHONE_) was a Swedish scientist and probably the first person to ever mention climate change due to energy use in human activity, when he proposed a relation between atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and temperature. Several decades later, Al Gore made an impact in collective culture with "An Inconvenient Truth", a Documentary in which the former vice president of the United States aims to educate society about Global warming presenting a wide repertoire of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way.
The most talked-about documentary in the 2006 Sundance Film Festival has been criticized. Due to some of the phenomena presented, Al Gore was accused of exaggeration and alarmism, but most of what is proposed on the film is accurate, according to expert witnesses.
Another uncomfortable truth is that the issue with Climate Change is overwhelming. The science is confusing and predictions about the fate of the planet may vary.
The New York Times have put together a list of quick answers to often-asked questions about climate change. This should give you a running start on understanding the problem.
1. How much is the planet heating up?
1.7 degrees is actually a significant amount.
As of October 2015, the Earth had warmed by about 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880, when records begin at a global scale. That figure includes the surface of the ocean. The warming is greater over land, and greater still in the Arctic and parts of Antarctica.
The number may sound low, but as an average over the surface of an entire planet, it is actually high, which explains why much of the world's land ice is starting to melt and the oceans are rising at an accelerating pace. The heat accumulating in the Earth because of human emissions is roughly equal to the heat that would be released by 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs exploding across the planet every day.
Scientists believe most and probably all of the warming since 1950 was caused by the human release of greenhouse gases. If emissions continue unchecked, they say the global warming could ultimately exceed 8 degrees Fahrenheit, which would transform the planet and undermine its capacity to support a large human population.
2. How much trouble are we in?
For future generations, big trouble.
The risks are much greater over the long run than over the next few decades, but the emissions that create those risks are happening now. Over the coming 25 or 30 years, scientists say, the climate is likely to resemble that of today, although gradually getting warmer. Rainfall will be heavier in many parts of the world, but the periods between rains will most likely grow hotter and therefore drier. The number of hurricanes and typhoons may actually fall, but the ones that do occur will draw energy from a hotter ocean surface, and therefore may be more intense, on average, than those of the past. Coastal flooding will grow more frequent and damaging.
All of this could take hundreds or even thousands of years to play out, conceivably providing a cushion of time for civilization to adjust, but experts cannot rule out abrupt changes, such as a collapse of agriculture, that would throw society into chaos much sooner. Bolder efforts to limit emissions would reduce these risks, or at least slow the effects, but it is already too late to eliminate the risks entirely.
3. Is there anything I can do?
Fly less, drive less, waste less.
If you want to offset your emissions, you can buy certificates, with the money going to projects that protect forests, capture greenhouse gases and so forth. Some airlines sell these to offset emissions from their flights, and after some scandals in the early days, they started to scrutinize the projects closely, so the offsets can now be bought in good conscience. You can also buy offset certificates in a private marketplace, from companies such as TerraPass in San Francisco that follow strict rules set up by the state of California; some people even give these as holiday gifts. Yet another way: In states that allow you to choose your own electricity supplier, you can often elect to buy green electricity; you pay slightly more, with the money going into a fund that helps finance projects like wind farms.
4. What's the optimistic scenario?
Several things have to break our way.
5. Will reducing meat in my diet help the climate?
Yes, beef especially.
Agriculture of all types produces greenhouse gases that warm the planet, but meat production is especially harmful – and beef is the most environmentally damaging form of meat. Some methods of cattle production demand a lot of land, contributing to destruction of forests; the trees are typically burned, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Other methods require huge amounts of water and fertilizer to grow food for the cows.
The cows themselves produce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that causes short-term warming. Meat consumption is rising worldwide as the population grows, and as economic development makes people richer and better able to afford meat.
This is worrisome: Studies have found that if the whole world were to start eating beef at the rate Americans eat it, produced by the methods typically used in the United States, that alone might erase any chance of staying below an internationally agreed-upon limit on global warming. Pork production creates somewhat lower emissions than beef production, and chicken is lower still. So reducing your meat consumption, or switching from beef and pork to chicken in your diet, are both moves in the right direction. Of course, as with any kind of behavioral change meant to benefit the climate, this will only make a difference if lots of other people do it, too, reducing the overall demand for meat products.
6. What's the worst case scenario?
There are many.
That is actually hard to say, which is one reason scientists are urging that emissions be cut; they want to limit the possibility of any worst-case scenario coming to pass. Perhaps the greatest fear is a collapse of food production, accompanied by


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"The Rules of the Tunnel" by Ned Zeman
What is madness? How does one distinguish between a behavioral disorder and a really bad day?
Ned Zeman, a journalist who has written for Vanity Fair, Newsweek, Spy, GQ, Outside, and Sports Illustrated, turns his eye to the one subject that has constantly eluded him: himself. His zany memoir of madness and memory loss reads like one long feature piece—a profile of himself.
"The Storm at the Door" by Stefan Merrill Block


CPaaS 3.0: 5 methods of transforming customer experience strategies
CPaaS 3.0: 5 methods of transforming customer experience strategies
CPaaS 3.0 and customer experience strategies
For the past period, marketers have found it difficult to raise customer satisfaction rates. Despite this, 70% of businesses plan to leverage CPaaS (Communications-Platform-as-a-Service) as part of their customer experience (CX) strategies. This is because it offers the solution to low engagement rates and addresses the recent shift in consumer behavior.
With fewer people leaving their homes, a 'homebody economy' is growing. Yet, wise marketers know that more personal interactions will lead to better customer retention.
With its seamless, omnichannel approach, CPaaS 3.0 offers a chance to meet customers where they are. It's also offering businesses an exciting way to achieve their digital transformation.
What has changed for customer experience in the post-COVID recovery?
Expectations of customer care have changed. Here are a few of the trends that have emerged:
More focus on safety, security, and empathy: Consumers are more concerned with how a business treats its staff. They also want to limit any risk to their hygiene or their data.
Faster, more convenient service: Now, customers are expecting a 24/7 multi-channel experience. Plus, they want it to meet their needs in real-time. For example, Commercial International Bank (CIB) automated their customer workflows and achieved a faster response rate.
Increased emphasis on company values: 80% of consumers say sustainability is now very important. And since the pandemic has increased awareness of environmental risks, more companies are emphasizing low carbon footprints or ethical approaches.
Bigger appetites for innovation and experimentation: Around 50% of consumers say they're more willing to try novel approaches. As a result, businesses are working harder to translate brand values into tangible and innovative actions.
5 ways CPaaS 3.0 will transform customer experience strategies
So how can strategists use CPaaS 3.0 to address these needs? Here are 5 methods to consider:
1. Human-Centered Design (HCD)
Human-Centered Design (HCD) is a creative design-thinking approach developed by IDEO. It sits at the intersection between empathy, creativity, and the needs of businesses. Because it's human-centered, it helps businesses focus on meeting people's needs. While it established itself as a process for product design, Human-Centered Design principles are transferrable to customer experience strategies.
Businesses who put Human-Centered Design principles at the heart of their customer experience understand how their customers feel. And with this knowledge, they can design customer journey touchpoints to respond to those feelings. With its increased agility, CPaaS 3.0 makes it easier to empathize with customers.
2. Simplified development
CPaaS 3.0 includes server-less and no-code capabilities. This means coding, debugging, and scaling is much easier. Also, it's aided by new Integrated Development Environments (IDE's). No-code features also make the platform accessible to non-developers. This enables quicker and easier integration of multi-channel apps.
Along with two-factor authentication implemented in SMS, businesses are stepping further towards addressing security concerns. Besides, enhanced automation is increasing transactional messaging to customers. Ultimately, this matches customer expectations for 'always on' services.
3. AI and Machine Learning
Real-time intelligence will revolutionize the customer experience. Because of improved features to speech synthesis, easier deployment of AI in call centers, and better integration of chatbots in a real-time interface, customer experience is pushing technology to have a more human experience.
Video conferencing is now a norm for our daily interactions. But this new platform will make virtual and augmented reality a more supportive element of the customer experience.
4. Employee experience (EX)
Staff teams are now more reliant on digital connections. Like customers, employee expectations are shifting to assume more seamless interactions. However, where more employees are working from their homes, they need more opportunities to connect.
With its instant and flexible enhancements, CPaaS 3.0 is giving quicker access to information. It's also increasing opportunities for connection and collaboration. Additionally, when employees are happier, they're better able to support your customers.
5. Internet of Things (IoT)
There are now more devices in the world linked to the Internet of Things (IoT) than humans. Because of the complex signals these devices send to each other, more companies are driving efficiency, productivity, and strengthening customer loyalty. By moving away from the basic API function, the interconnectivity of devices is being enhanced by CPaaS 3.0. This is moving us closer to an interconnected and more automated future.
CEQUENS can help
We are a global Communication-Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. By offering omnichannel customer experiences, we make it easier for businesses to strengthen customer engagement and retention.
Talk to our experts today about the advantages of CPaaS 3.0. These include building seamless customer experiences that can meet the shifting needs of your customers.
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Explore Maui County in United States with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.Activities in Maui CountyIndividual Sights in Maui County
Sight 1: Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope
The 3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope is a Department of Defense telescope at Haleakala Observatory. The telescope is part of the Maui Space Surveillance Complex (MSSC), which in turn is part of the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS).
Sight 2: Pan-STARRS
The Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System located at Haleakala Observatory, Hawaii, US, consists of astronomical cameras, telescopes and a computing facility that is surveying the sky for moving or variable objects on a continual basis, and also producing accurate astrometry and photometry of already-detected objects. In January 2019 the second Pan-STARRS data release was announced. At 1.6 petabytes, it is the largest volume of astronomical data ever released.
Sight 3: Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) is a scientific facility for studies of the Sun at Haleakala Observatory on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Known as the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST) until 2013, it was named after Daniel K. Inouye, a US Senator for Hawaii. It is the world's largest solar telescope, with a 4-meter aperture. The DKIST is funded by National Science Foundation and managed by the National Solar Observatory. The total project cost is $344.13 million. It is a collaboration of numerous research institutions. Some test images were released in January 2020. The end of construction and transition into scientific observations was announced in November 2021.
Sight 4: ATLAS 1
The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) is a robotic astronomical survey and early warning system optimized for detecting smaller near-Earth objects a few weeks to days before they impact Earth.
Sight 5: Faulkes Telescope North
The Faulkes Telescope North is a clone of the Liverpool Telescope, and is located at Haleakala Observatory in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is a 2 m (79 in) f/10 Ritchey-Chrétien telescope.
Sight 6: Las Cumbres Observatory
Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) is a network of astronomical observatories run by a non-profit private operating foundation directed by the technologist Wayne Rosing. Its offices are in Goleta, California. The telescopes are located at both northern and southern hemisphere sites distributed in longitude around the Earth. For some astronomical objects, the longitudinal spacing of telescopes allows continuous observations over 24 hours or longer. The operating network currently consists of two 2 meter telescopes, nine 1 meter telescopes, and seven 40 cm telescopes, placed at six astronomical observatories. The network operates as a single, integrated, observing facility, using a software scheduler that continuously optimizes the planned observing schedule of each individual telescope.
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What is it? The DQ Tubric 2.0 helps you practice writing Driving Questions by framing initial words, person or entity, action or challenge, and audience/purpose.
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Aid and abet
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Aid and abet'?
To help and encourage, usually in the commission of a crime or anti-social act.
What's the origin of the phrase 'Aid and abet'?
'Aid and abet' is a common enough expression but, whilst 'aid' is well-known, what does 'abet' mean exactly? The word derives from the French 'abeter' - to hound, which itself derives from the Norse 'beita' - to cause to bite.
The phrase 'aid and abet' was coined in the late 18th century, by which time the term 'abet' had lost its original 'cause to bite' meaning. An early example of its use dates from 1798, when George Washington included it in a letter, first published in Writings, 1893. He didn't appear to have any better opinion of the French than that of the US administration concerning the Gallic reluctance to aid and abet the war in Iraq:
"My mind is not a little agitated by the outrageous conduct of France towards the United States, and at the inimitable conduct of its partisans, who aid and abet their measures."
Bear baiting, or as it was first called 'bear abetting', was a popular entertainment in England between the 16th and 19th centuries. It took place in pits in 'bear gardens', in which tethered bears were torn to pieces by trained bulldogs. Such pits were commonplace and some still exist, although they are of course no longer in use.
This'sport' wasn't viewed with the distaste we now have for animal cruelty - Queen Elizabeth I condoned the practice by attending baitings, one of which resulted in 13 dead bears. The Elizabethan writer Robert Laneham described the scene:
"It was a sport very pleasant to see, to see the bear, with his pink eyes, tearing after his enemies approach... and when he was loose to shake his ears twice or thrice with the blood and the slaver hanging about his physiognomy."
So, if you plan to help someone, aid them by all means, but no biting please.


"Wingbone Turkey Call" by Frank Miniter
Outdoor Life April 1998
The wingbone turkey call dates back to antiquity, when North American Indians made yelpers form the bones in a turkey wing (they also used turkey spurs for the tips of their arrows and the bird's feathers for fletchings). Early settlers quickly caught on and modified the calls to their liking, with wooden tubes or even bones from other animals.
If anything, the wingbone call's age can be an advantage on hard-hunting birds. That's because its unique notes of love are not instantly associated with danger by gobblers who think they've "heard it all." Beside, there's just something special about using natural materials to call in your prey. Like rattling with a pair of shed antlers from your hunting grounds, this "organic" call brings more life to the hunt.
The traditional wingbone yelper is made from a wild hen's wing. The wing bones of a domestic bird are just too thin and fragile for the call-wing bones from jakes taken in the fall have similar problems.
Wild toms have large bones that emit deeper tones that better imitate gobblers-as a result, it's better to call with them in autumn, while hunting gobbler flocks.
Not only are there differences in male and female bones, but the bones from different hen's yield individual pitches and volumes. Some hunters even swear that a young turkey's bones (being small) will sound like a young turkey, and so on.
The radius, ulna and humerus are the bones most commonly used in calls-with the radius as a mouthpiece, the ulna in the middle and humerus at the end. All three bones are found in the wing. Different constructions can also be used. Some hunters prefer to omit the humerus, but a few inventive souls will substitute some other hollow object, such as an old brass shotshell.
Cooking does not ruin the bones for calling purposes; just don't crunch down to hard at Sunday dinner, because bones that have been cooked are drier and can crack or splinter more easily.
It's best to remove and clean both sets of wing bones from your turkey. This will give you more options later, if you want to combine bones for different sounds or styles.
Materials Needed
 - Knife, steel wool or sand paper
 - Tapered file or hacksaw
 - Small rifle-bore brush or piece of wire
 - Dish detergent, bleach or other cleaning material
 - Epoxy, glue or other type of adhesive
 - Saucepan (for boiling bones)
I. (A) Radius, need for the mouthpiece. (B) Ulna, Commonly used as the midsection. (C) Humerus, the largest of the three bones, it is used as an end piece. The humerus is optional. Some hunters prefer a two-bone call, and others attach substitute hollow objects to the end of the call in place of the humerus for cosmetic purposes.
II. Remove the bones from the wing with a knife and scrape clean. Cut the bones with a hacksaw where the straight section meets the knob on the end. Make sure the marrow-filled center is completely exposed in the round section of the bone. Keep the diameter of the cut ends as close to the diameter of the rest of the bone as possible. III. Push a small rifle-bore brush or a piece of wire through the center and push out as much marrow as possible, being sure to go completely through. Boil the bones in water, and add a tablespoon of dish detergent to soften up the marrow. Boil until all of the marrow can be extracted--add bleach to avoid discoloration.
IV. Fit the bones together, placing the ulna over the radius and the humerus over the ulna. Cut and sand the bones as needed to obtain a tight fit. Turn the bones to achieve a shape that feels most comfortable to you when cupped in your hands. Epoxy the bones together, being careful not to block the passageway. V. The wingbone turkey call is ingeniously simple. Once the call is mastered you will find that turkey sounds can be made from almost any small hollow tube, including a straw or a pen. The different bones in the yelper vibrate different speeds and bring the air down increasingly small shafts, giving it surprising versatility and sound. And its tone remains the same whether wet or dry.
The wingbone call is used by sucking air through the call with puckered lips and letting air escape at desired intervals. There's no question that it takes practice to master the wingbone, but what better way to satisfy the anticipation of the hunt than to drive your family to madness by smacking your lips against a handful of dried turkey bones?
Hand position on the call is key. Place the larger end of the call at the top of your palm between your index finger and thumb. Put the top of your other palm onto the bottom of your pinkie. Bring your lower thumb up and curl your top pointer-finger down to the base of the thumb with the rest of your fingers following in suit one atop the other. Tighten your hands into a cupped position. You can then use your cupped hands to direct and control the airflow.
Sound is made by the vibration of your lips when you suck air out of the call. It will be hard at first, but as you smack your lips against the call it will begin to make sounds. When your lips are good and sore and you're hearing sounds that are "sort of" like a turkey, it's time to move on to the next step, which is working on the tone.
Begin by trying to make sustained notes. They probably won't sound much like a turkey's at this point but they'll help you learn how to maintain a steady note. After that requisite is mastered, the fun really starts-it's time to try shattering window with high notes and making the floor shake with low notes. Developing a wide span of sounds will help you pinpoint the turkey's tones within that range.
Finally, learn to use your throat instead of smacking your lips on the call. This technique helps to keep the sounds constant, while you do a long series of notes. Remember that volume is controlled by the amount of air that is sucked through, while pitch is controlled by the tightness of your lips. Eventually it will all come together, and squeaks and squawks will turn into yelps and putts.
A rubber faucet washer can be slipped over the radius bone (mouthpiece) to give you lops something to feel and to ensure that the call is positioned correctly each time. You can also use the base of a shogun shell (without the primer), twine, cork or something out of your own ingenuity to improve a mouthpiece.
A lanyard can be fixed to the call in any number of ways, First, measure and cut a piece of twine or leather shoelace to the proper length. The lanyard should be just long enough to hand the call from your neck without undue flopping around, while still being comfortable enough to use when it's brought to your mouth. A fly-rod guide or bent wire can be glued to the ulna and then a strap run through, or the lanyard can simply be tied on. If you're really into "primitive hunting," use a round piece of the radius that was cut off while fitting for the lanyard. Find the middle of your lanyard, fold it together at that point, push it through the short, hollow piece of bone, then slip it over the call and sure it with an overhand knot.


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DePauw cites Pliny to explain the Egyptian habit of counting lunar cycles as 'years'.
He also referred to the apparently exaggerated lifespans of the biblical patriarchs explaining that it was widespread in the Middle East, and further afield, to name a dynasty or family after its founder and attribute the total years of its reign to that founder.[1576.258]


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The introductory page of a mobile app
Consists of a selection of chosen modules
Fully customizable title, excerpt and destination link
Possibility to accommodate up to 8 separate modules
The first screen a users sees once the onboarding process is completed. It consists of a multiple widgets of your choice (e.g. Reward module, News module, Coupons module, etc.) and an optional Homepage banner. You can choose up to 8 separate modules to display on the app's Homepage, you can add your own titles, excerpts and select destination links.
Select Homepage from the Content
You will see an empty homepage widget editor. To create a widget, fill in the fields as described below:
There are two asset types to pick from. Half-size represents a tile that covers 50% width of the screen. Screen-wide is a full-width banner.
Title will be displayed right below the picture of your choice, visible to all users. You may choose to use emojis, however, please note that there is a character limit.
Short excerpt (also with a character limit) will be displayed right below the title. It should briefly explain to users what content to expect when they click the widget.
Adding an image is required, you can easily drag-and-drop or upload any image of your choice.
If you are no longer happy with the chosen visual, you are free to delete it or replace it with another image.
This section lets you choose destination link of the respective widget.
As a link type, you can select either web link or app link:
Web link - opens any external link either directly in-app or in the user's default browser (you need to specify the URL in the row below "Link url")
App link - opens any section within the app (you need to select from the dropdown below "App link")
Do not forget to click Save.


update primary record data to secondary records? In addition, the same data ID or trace ID may be used in multiple primary records due to a lack of standardization across business departments.
Primary data is correlated to secondary data by the dataId and traceId fields. Therefore, a data update based on the update_by_query command will be invalid and incorrect if primary data and secondary data arrive at the operation log system at the same time. In addition, primary data and secondary data may be correlated to each other on a many-to-many basis, and therefore the dataId and traceId fields are not the unique identifiers of a record.
In fact, Elasticsearch is also a NoSQL database that supports key-value caching. Therefore, you can create an Elasticsearch index to serve as an intermediate cache that caches primary data or secondary data, whichever arrives first. The _id element of the index consists of the dataId and traceId fields. This allows you to find the ID of the primary or secondary data record by using an intermediate ID. Most index data models are structured as follows, where the detailId field is the _id array record of the secondary index.
 "dataId": 1,
 "traceId": "abc",
 "moduleCode": "crm_01",
 "operationId": 100,
 "operationName": "Zhang San",
 "departmentId": 1000,
 "departmentName": "Account Department",
 "operationContent": "Visit clients",
 "detailId": [
As mentioned above, primary records and secondary records are both stored on a Kafka shard. This allows you to call the following core Elasticsearch APIs to pull data in batches:
# Query records in secondary indexes in bulk
# Insert in bulk
# Delete intermediate temporary indexes in bulk
Migration Procedure
1. Migrate Data
Here, we use DataX as the data synchronization tool based on the following factors:
 - Historical data: Operation log records are historical data that rarely need further modification once generated, making them similar to offline data.
 - Non-continuous migration: When the project is completed, the original MongoDB cluster is completely terminated and no secondary migration is required.
 - Data volume: The original MongoDB operation logs amount to billions of entries.
Therefore, the migration must be processed at an appropriate speed. An excessively fast migration leads to performance problems for the MongoDB cluster, while an excessively slow migration prolongs the project and increases O&M costs and complexity. If this is not an issue, you can select Hadoop as an intermediate platform for migration.
 - Scenario-based modifications of the DataX source code: DataX allows you to modify the source code to suit different scenarios, such as date type conversion and generation or mapping of primary index key _id fields. It also supports repeated synchronization.
 - Multi-instance and multi-thread operations in parallel: Synchronization of primary data and synchronization of secondary data are both deployed on multiple instances, and each instance is configured with multiple channels.
2. Configure Migration Indexes
Run the following command to temporarily modify some index settings, and then revert them when data is synchronized:
 "index.number_of_replicas": 0,
 "index.refresh_interval": "30s",
 "index.translog.flush_threshold_size": "1024M"
 "index.translog.durability": "async",
 "index.translog.sync_interval": "5s"
3. Migrate Applications
The operation log project is built by using Springboot, with the following custom configuration items added:
# Write flag mongodb in applications
writeflag.mongodb: true
# Write flag elasticsearch in applications
writeflag.elasticsearch: true
Project-based modifications:
 - When the project goes online for the first time, set the two write tags to true to enable double-write for MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
 - Two different read interfaces are provided for flexible frontend switching.
 - When data migration is completed and no difference exists, revert the values of the flags.
1. Benefits of Migration
By replacing a MongoDB storage database with Elasticsearch, we can use three Elasticsearch servers to do the work of 15 MongoDB servers, significantly reducing corporate costs each month. In addition, the query performance improved more than 10 times over, and the system provides better support for a variety of queries. This is a great help to the business department, O&M team, and company leaders.
2. Lessons Learned
The whole project took several months, and many colleagues participated in its design, R&D, data migration, testing, data verification, and stress testing. This technical solution was not designed all at once. Instead, it is the result of trial and error. Elasticsearch has many excellent technical features. Only flexible use can maximize its power.
About the Author
Li Meng is an Elasticsearch Stack user and a certified Elasticsearch engineer. Since his first explorations into Elasticsearch in 2012, he has gained in-depth experience in the development, architecture, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Elastic Stack and has carried out a variety of large and mid-sized projects. He provides enterprises with Elastic Stack consulting, training, and tuning services. He has years of practical experience and is an expert in various technical fields, such as big data, machine learning, and system architecture.
Declaration: This article is reproduced with authorization from Li Meng, the original author. The author reserves the right to hold users legally liable in the case of unauthorized use.
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How to warn electrical risk?
In France there are more than 300,000 fires per year, or more than 800 per day. And contrary to what one might think at first glance, it is not the flames that kill the most in fires, but the toxic fumes given off by combustion.
What are the causes of fires ?
In the office, the threat of an electrical fire is great. And the consequences can be dramatic! Indeed, in addition to burns and potential deaths, 70% of companies go bankrupt after a major disaster, such as a fire for example.
Multiple computers, cables, sockets, dust that can accumulate behind printers that you never move ... in business, the threat is protean.
To ward off danger and misfortune, you can take action by following a few simple guidelines which are explained in this video.
How to avoid electrical fires ?
Prevention is a constant attitude, an altruistic state of mind
Avoid coiling or hanging an extension cord when plugged in.
Do not let an electrical appliance hang or suffocate from its cable.
Pull on the plug to disconnect a cable, not on the cable itself. Make sure that no plug is stuck or crushed behind furniture.
Allowing dust to accumulate on outlets increases the risk of fire. Connect low-consumption devices to a multiple socket
To find out how to evacuate an office building in the event of a fire, you can watch our video Evacuate: what is the role of the guide-lane?
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Invaluable artworks, jewels, ancient documents and symbolic objects capable of taking us back in time, lie invisible to the millions of tourists who visit our country every year. In the attics of ancient noble palaces or in the silent archives of museums, in underground vaults or unknown sacristies, there is another Italy full of wonders.
Seeking for hidden masterpieces, Daniela Bianco and Filippo Cosmelli open the doors of these places, recomposing an ideal collection.
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Date: February 13 2013
Stefan Kudelski was the inventor of the first professional-quality portable tape recorder, which revolutionised Hollywood filmmaking and vastly expanded the reach of documentarians, independent directors and eavesdroppers on both sides in the Cold War.
The Polish-born Kudelski was an engineering student at a Swiss university in 1951 when he patented his first portable recording device, the Nagra I, a reel-to-reel tape recorder about the size of a shoe box and weighing five kilograms, which produced sound as good as that of most studio recorders, which were the size of a phone booth. Radio stations in Switzerland were his first customers.
The bigger breakthrough came seven years later, when Kudelski introduced a high-quality tape recorder that could synchronise sound with the frames on a reel of film. Kudelski's 1958 recorder, the Nagra III, weighed about six kilograms and freed filmmakers from the conventions and high cost of studio production.
Along with the newly developed portable 16-millimetre camera, the Nagra recorder became an essential tool for the on-location, often improvisational techniques of French New Wave directors such as Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard and American documentarians such as D. A. Pennebaker, who used the Nagra to record the 1965 Bob Dylan tour featured in his film Dont Look Back (1967).
In various interviews, Pennebaker, Godard and Truffaut credited Kudelski with helping to make possible the informality and journalistic realism of their work.
Kudelski received Academy Awards for his technical contributions to filmmaking in 1965, 1977, 1978 and 1990 and Emmy Awards in 1984 and 1986.
In the 1960s, Kudelski's firm began making miniature recorders for what its online catalogue calls ''surveillance and security'' work. The first of these pocket-size machines was the SN ''Serie Noire'', which the company's website boasts was ''originally ordered by President J. F. Kennedy for the American secret services''.
The collection of bugging devices on display at the International Spy Museum in Washington, a privately financed archive run by former CIA employees, includes a Nagra recorder obtained in the 1980s from the Stasi, the East German internal security agency.
Nagras remained dominant until the advent of digital audio recorders in the 1990s. The company now makes digital recorders, as well as some analog tape devices, but does not rule the market as it once did.
Stefan Kudelski was born on February 27, 1929, in Warsaw. He escaped Poland with his family at the start of World War II and settled in Switzerland. After earning a degree in physics and engineering, he began an engineering design firm. It has since become a major Swiss manufacturer of media and security equipment.
In 1991, his son Andre succeeded him as chief executive and chairman of Kudelski Group, the electronics company he founded in 1951.
Stefan Kudelski is survived by his children, Andre, Isabelle, Marguerite, Henri and Irene. His wife, Ewa, died in 2000.
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Schools across the Niagara region are about to find out, thanks to the NOTL Rotary Club and former NOTL resident Kelly Clark's anti-bullying education program.
Designed to encourage students to discover what makes them unique by helping others, using the Service above Self model, the program is almost deceptively simple.
Everybody helps Nobody become Somebody— Kelly Clark, program creator
A cardboard box containing, among other things, a stylized blue figure and an introduction that declares the doll "Nobody".
The program works by asking students to take Nobody, who lacks culture, cause, friends and experience, and infuse it with pieces of themselves.
"Everybody helps Nobody become Somebody," Clark said.
Students are assigned a week during the school year to take Nobody home, perform an act of service to others, and add a three-dimensional momento of their experiences. It's meant to encourage mutual respect, something Clark said she's seen lacking in some classrooms. Her experiences teaching at an exclusive school in Toronto proved at-risk children aren't necessarily children from economically disadvantaged areas– they're children too intent on gaining acceptance from their peers for superficial things without the security of mutual respect.
Often when you see kids at school trying to fit in, it's gaining respect for themselves for something that's not earned or lasting— Kelly Clark, program creator
"Often when you see kids at school trying to fit in, its gaining respect for themselves for something that's not earned or lasting," she said.
In her experience, students typically try to fit in by ignoring the things that make them unique. The program encourages them to find causes they feel passionately about by examining what makes them special.
Previous participants have used the experience to explain their culture, collect eyeglasses or toys for children overseas, spread awareness of environmental causes, and raise funds.
The program, sponsored by NOTL Rotary Club, will be in Col. Butler and Laura Secord schools locally. The club has also sponsored the program in six other schools.
Clark said the schools will implement the program as they see fit, but said the kits would arrive shortly.
This article was published in The Niagara Advance newspaper on 21st October 2006


The bitcoin white paper says that spent transactions get pruned after being buried behind enough blocks:
 1. Reclaiming Disk Space
At some future point after a transaction gets pruned, couldn't the original recipient of that transaction then claim that she did not receive the correct amount of payment without worrying about anyone being able to disprove her because the transaction no longer exists in the blockchain?
Sure, but so what? I can make all kinds of false claims that nobody can disprove.
We only care about two things:
1) Can someone who actually has funds prove that they have those funds?
2) Can we ensure that somebody who does not have funds cannot prove that they have funds?
So long as we meet these two criteria, there is no problem. It's perfectly fine if people can make claims to have funds that we cannot disprove, so long as they cannot prove them.
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to the commands that set them. For instance, the two DepthRange parameters are returned in the order n followed by f. Similarly, points for evaluator maps are returned in the order that they appeared when passed to Map1. Map2 returns in the th block of values (see page for i, j, uorder, and ).
Besides providing a means to obtain the values of state variables, the GL also provides a means to save and restore groups of state variables. The PushAttrib, PushClientAttrib, PopAttrib and PopClientAttrib commands are used for this purpose. The commands
void PushAttrib ( bitfield mask ) ;
void PushClientAttrib ( bitfield mask ) ;
take a bitwise OR of symbolic constants indicating which groups of state variables to push onto an attribute stack. PushAttrib uses a server attribute stack while PushClientAttrib uses a client attribute stack. Each constant refers to a group of state variables. The classification of each variable into a group is indicated in the following tables of state variables. The error STACK_OVERFLOW is generated if PushAttrib or PushClientAttrib is executed while the corresponding stack depth is MAX_ATTRIB_STACK_DEPTH or MAX_CLIENT_ATTRIB_STACK_DEPTH respectively. The commands
void PopAttrib ( void ) ;
void PopClientAttrib ( void ) ;
reset the values of those state variables that were saved with the last corresponding PushAttrib or PopClientAttrib. Those not saved remain unchanged. The error STACK_UNDERFLOW is generated if PopAttrib or PopClientAttrib is executed while the respective stack is empty.
Table 6.2 shows the attribute groups with their corresponding symbolic constant names and stacks.
Table 6.2: Attribute groups
When PushAttrib is called with TEXTURE_BIT set, the priorities, border colors, filter modes, and wrap modes of the currently bound texture objects, as well as the current texture bindings and enables, are pushed onto the attribute stack. (Unbound texture objects are not pushed or restored.) When an attribute set that includes texture information is popped, the bindings and enables are first restored to their pushed values, then the bound texture objects' priorities, border colors, filter modes, and wrap modes are restored to their pushed values.
The depth of each attribute stack is implementation dependent but must be at least 16. The state required for each attribute stack is potentially 16 copies of each state variable, 16 masks indicating which groups of variables are stored in each stack entry, and an attribute stack pointer. In the initial state, both attribute stacks are empty.
In the tables that follow, a type is indicated for each variable. Table 6.3 explains these types. The type actually identifies all state associated with the indicated description; in certain cases only a portion of this state is returned. This is the case with all matrices, where only the top entry on the stack is returned; with clip planes, where only the selected clip plane is returned, with parameters describing lights, where only the value pertaining to the selected light is returned; with textures, where only the selected texture or texture parameter is returned; and with evaluator maps, where only the selected map is returned. Finally, a ''--'' in the attribute column indicates that the indicated value is not included in any attribute group (and thus can not be pushed or popped with PushAttrib, PushClientAttrib, PopAttrib, or PopClientAttrib ).
Table 6.3: State variable types
GL Internal begin-end state variables (inaccessible)
Table 6.4: GL Internal begin-end state variables (inaccessible)
Current Values and Associated Data
Table 6.5: Current Values and Associated Data
Vertex Array Data
Table 6.6: Vertex Array Data
Table 6.7: Transformation state
Table 6.8: Coloring
Lighting (see also Table 2.5 for defaults)
Table 6.9: Lighting (see also Table 2.5 for defaults)
Table 6.10: Rasterization
Table 6.11: Texture Objects
Texture Environment and Generation
Table 6.12: Texture Environment and Generation
Table 6.13: Pixel Operations
Table 6.14: Framebuffer Control
Table 6.15: Pixels
Table 6.16: Pixels (cont.)
Evaluators ( GetMap takes a map name)
Table 6.17: Evaluators ( GetMap takes a map name)
Table 6.18: Hints
Implementation Dependent Values
Table 6.19: Implementation Dependent Values
More Implementation Dependent Values
Table 6.20: More Implementation Dependent Values
Implementation Dependent Pixel Depths
Table 6.21: Implementation Dependent Pixel Depths
Table 6.22: Miscellaneous


Family Supplement, and Family Tax Benefit A for third and subsequent children would be approximately $1.4 billion plus $200 million plus $1.3 billion, ie nearly $3 billion.
While this saving would not all become available immediately, it is very significant and could greatly boost the levels of university and vocational education in Australia. It could be used to boost the number of places being offered by Universities so that eligible students do not miss out on a place, it could be used to boost funding for TAFE, and used to boost funding for apprenticeships.
The Bradley Review of Australian Higher Education said we could achieve a demand driven entitlement system for domestic higher education students, where public funding will be provided for each undergraduate student eligible for a university place, at a cost of $1,130 million over 4 years. The Budget Papers have allowed $491 million from 2009-10 to 2012-13 towards this objective. Finding the extra $639 million and funding the extra places would be money well spent.
In relation to the TAFE sector the Australian Education Union has called for increased funding to meet projected needs in vocational education and training of $1,125 million. Key areas for spending include:
- Projected growth in enrolments, the economy's anticipated need for higher level qualifications, investment in retraining the workforce and strategies to engage those in society who are under or un-employed.
- Workforce transition and renewal and professional development.
- Building and technology improvements.
- Student services and support programs.
I would also like to put money into reducing HECS debts, which I think are too high, and into increasing payments to apprentices and Youth Allowance, which I think are too low. I acknowledge, however, that these are expensive items, so improvements in these areas would be subject to getting in the full $3 billion in family payments savings, and therefore would be some time off. I think it needs to be, regrettably, a second order priority to creating the extra places for young people, and some not so young people, who are presently neither studying or working.
Temporary entry permits have skyrocketed in Australia. In 1995-96 they were 3.1 million. By 2007-08 they had reached 4.2 million.
This number is made up of:
- 110,570 subclass 457 visas;
- 278,180 student visas;
- 3,808,610 other visa classes.
There are no caps on student visas, 457 visas, or Working Holiday visas. Nor are there caps on numbers taking up bridging visas or 485 visas after completing courses here.
It is said that this doesn't matter because the temporary residents all return to their country of origin. This is not true. At least half of former overseas students are staying on either by gaining permanent residence visas or temporary bridging or 485 visas. Maybe around a third of 457 visa holders gain permanent residence, mainly via Employment Nomination visas. Furthermore, while they are here, they add to Australia's population pressures.
In 2008, on average nearly one million temporary residents, including tourists, were here at any one time.
Temporary entry work visas are a tool for undermining the wages and conditions of Australian workers, and a recipe for exploiting overseas ones.
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union has uncovered dreadful examples of the use of sham contractors who are underpaid or not paid at all, and threatened with deportation if they complain or seek to enforce their rights. Subclass 457 work visas have no worthwhile role to play, except in very limited situations. They should be restricted to areas of clear need, that is to say the medical and health related and professional engineering occupations. If we really are short of workers, how come political and business leaders are forever promoting proposals with the catchcry, "jobs, jobs, jobs?"
Overseas students should be required to return to their country of origin once they have completed their course. They should be subject to a 2 year cooling off period before being eligible to apply for permanent residence in Australia. Since the Howard Government changed the rules in 2001 to allow students to apply for permanent residence, onshore, overseas student numbers have skyrocketed from 204,000 to over 467,000 in just seven years. Rorts and scams have crept into the program and damaged Australia's international education reputation. Decoupling the link with permanent residence will put the focus back on education where it belongs, restore Australia's international education reputation, and probably also reduce temporary entry numbers.
At present we also have uncapped migration from New Zealand. The number of New Zealand citizens stating that they are settling permanently in Australia has increased from 16,364 in 2002-03 to 34,491 in 2007-08 and 47,780 in 2008-09. About 7,000 of the 34,491 were third country migrants who have migrated to New Zealand, then got citizenship, then come to Australia. This open-ended, uncapped program makes it impossible for Australia or New Zealand to implement a population policy and it needs to be reformed.
The Trans Tasman Travel Arrangement with New Zealand would need to be re-negotiated to do away with the open door. The present arrangement has no formal legal status. In any event, we need to stabilise population globally. Hence getting other countries such as New Zealand to address their population capacity, rather than simply acting as an overflow for surplus population, is important.
What we should do is monitor annual departures, and renegotiate the Trans Tasman Travel Arrangement with New Zealand to close off automatic entry for New Zealanders, while allowing the places made available by annual departures from Australia above 25,000 to be filled by New Zealanders, splitting available places equally between skilled migrants and family reunion. Otherwise New Zealanders would be eligible to come to Australia under the normal programs, applying and being assessed in the same way as everyone else.
This would give Australia control over our net migration number which we presently don't have. We can set a target for permanent skilled migrants, family reunion, and refugees, but we have no idea how many people are going to come in from New Zealand, and no idea how many people are going to leave Australia. These numbers are too important to be left to chance, and we should set a net target figure. The approach I have adopted is based on a net overseas migration target figure of 70,000: 95,000 in from skilled, family reunion and refugee categories, expecting at least 25,000 to leave, and allowing New Zealanders to fill the places made available through this process. The number of departures in recent years has been far higher than 25,000, and even when permanent arrivals numbered around 90,000 it was still well above 25,000.
In combination these measures would do great things for Australia. First and foremost they would stop us wrecking our environment. Second they would get us to focus on higher education and training for young Australians. They would open up job opportunities for younger and older workers who are presently missing out. They would help us meet carbon reduction targets. They would make housing more affordable. They would put a halt to the creeping inflation and price rises for food, water, and energy. They would address the declining quality of life in our cities, the traffic congestion and the disappearing backyards and open spaces. They would enable us to be compassionate, decent international citizens, taking more refugees and lifting our overseas aid. Above all else they would discharge our obligation to pass on to our children and grandchildren a world, and an Australian way of life, in as good a condition as the one our parents and grandparents gave us.
Subject was: "Issues raised by Kelvin Thomson" - JS
Hi there,
I heard Mr Thomson's comments via the ABC yesterday and would like to respond to them briefly.
I share his concerns about the accelerated environmental degradation that could occur were our population to reach 35 or 50 million. I have noted in the past the public comments of Prof Ian Lowe on this issue. I think however that it is critical that we find a way to properly manage growth in a way that has not occurred previously because I think it essential that we do grow. I am in my 30s and I may well live another 50 years. I can see a crowded world in 50 years that looks at a wealthy and essentially empty continent with hunger and in many cases, desperation.
Now I know that seeing Australia as empty would be wrong - given our climate and resulting geography. But I don't think that the truth of the matter will come into it in 50 years. Desperate people do desperate things - think drowning men and straw. I won't go into the forms I suspect that this desperation could take but they can be imagined.
I think that a perverse truth exists here - that the best way to preserve and rehabilitate our country in the long term will be to develop quite quickly but correctly. I think we must quarantine in the most strict of ways the majority of the country from development while developing larger, sustainable population centres interspersed among it and concurrently using some of the least important land and some of the surrounding ocean to both feed us and our neighbours and to actually begin to reverse climate change. I think we will unfortunately need a much larger population in order to do this and to ensure that we remain the masters of our destiny. Our current means of increasing population is clearly poor and I see no signs that it will improve. What I am talking about requires a major rethink.
While it is obviously important that groups such as this one champion population and ecological issues, I am sorry to say that I believe that to achieve the ultimate aim, a different means to the end must be pursued. When there are more than 10 billion people


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In terms of product marketing, the post-pandemic transition to the new normal era has a significant impact on MSMEs, specifically a fall in demand, which substantially disrupts economic activity. Of course, the impact of diminished product demand poses a risk for MSMEs engaged in these commercial operations. Risk management is required to lead, identify, and find solutions to hazards. The significance of understanding risk management in marketing has a substantial impact on MSMEs in choosing effective marketing strategies for service quality, product diversity, and increasing sales turnover. As a result, the research purpose is to analyze risk management in MSME enterprises using SWOT analysis, in order to propose methods for MSMEs in identifying opportunities and strengths in business operations. Risk management investigation revealed operational risks in MSMEs when running a firm, raw material supply risks, and marketing risks, all of which are crucial in reaching a bigger market segmentation and meeting marketing targets. The SWOT analysis results can provide strategic recommendations for MSMEs that produce 9 strategies based on studying MSMEs' strengths and possibilities in facing global competition and maintaining enterprises to further improve sales turnover.
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This paper introduces the relevant research related to the navigation and positioning of the moon detector. Then, it takes an analysis of the distribution and component of the lunar atmosphere and determines the impacts on VLBI and USB of the lunar atmosphere by the effects on principles of electromagnetic wave through the atmosphere. Finally, appropriate solutions are given out.
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Police have issued a warning to van owners after a spate of thefts in the Newquay area.
As a result tradesmen have been urged to consider extra security.
Devon and Cornwall Police officer Alex Allen said: "We have had more theft from motor vehicles (vans) in Newquay.
"Vans were parked secured and unattended and the rear doors of the vans have been forced open. Various items have been stolen such as power tools.
"Theft of work tools from works vans have been on the increase and sometimes the vans are parked on home drives.
"Tradesmen are being warned to keep a close eye on their vans and take precautions to protect their vans and tools."
Police have issued the following advice:
- Please remove all tools if possible.
- Consider additional external locks.
- Alarm your vehicle if there isn't one already fitted.
- Consider an internal lockable cage/tool box.
- Ensure all tools are permanently property marked with name and postcode and use appropriate signage warning thieves that all tools are removed from the vehicle, or similar.
- Keep a copy of serial numbers and take photographs of tools.
- Park in a well-lit area with doors close to a building etc to make access more difficult.
- Consider installing CCTV.
- Remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to police - 999 if the suspect is in the area.
Police have also asked business owners and contractors to ensure they don't get caught out.
"Some businesses may notice suspicious looking vehicles or people entering the property making spurious enquiries, and these can be a sign you are about to be targeted," added PC Allen.
"Train your staff to keep a record if such activity occurs and record vehicle registrations and descriptions of offenders."
He continued: "These types of thefts can be crippling to businesses, especially when the vital tools, stock and equipment taken need replacing at short notice.
"This, with the potential delays with insurance claims and costs of replacing or hiring tools in the short term can have a big hit on a businesses operating finances."
Here are a few top tips depending on whether you operate from a van or a fixed location:
Commercial vans and containers
- Ensure they are left in a well-lit area.
- Remove high value tools when left unattended especially overnight.
- Ensure it is secured with high quality locks and alarms.
- Don't leave anything on display.
- Mark your tools with engraving or forensic marking so it can be identified if recovered.
- Keep a list of your tools and equipment.
- If possible ensure the vehicle/container is covered by good quality CCTV.
- Identify areas that may be vulnerable to forced entry and have them made secure. Consider doors, windows and even skylights.
- Make sure that service doors are locked and secure when unattended – these doors often take and lot of wear and tear check that your locks are still effective.
- Make sure you have monitored alarm and that it is fully operational.
- Make sure that your CCTV is operational, and is of good high definition quality – this can often be the difference between convictions at court.
- If you have CCTV make sure it is recording onto a hard drive – a remote drive off premises or in the 'cloud' is ideal.
- Store wheelie bins and ladders securely and in a way they cannot be used to access your property.
- Ensure you have sufficient lighting.
- Keep high value goods away from windows and if possible with additional security in the premises.
- Do not leave cash in tills.
- Is your glass window front smash resistant and in a sturdy frame. Making windows attack resistant can cause delays to would be thieves and deter them from continuing to attempt the theft.
- Keep your stock rooms locked.
- Don't leave keys on premises and maintain a list of key holders for the police.
I've been broken into what should I do?
Contact the police straight away.
If possible do not disturb the point of entry and exit.
If the weather is poor do what you can to stop the rain washing away the evidence.
Do not wash away blood, fingerprints, footprints that may have been left.
Do not disturb the scene where the offenders have been.
Ensure you have the means to copy off CCTV.
Compile a list of what has been taken.


text: Gabriel Garcia Marquez was born in Aracataca, Colombia. After studying law and journalism at the National University of Colombia in Bogota, he became a journalist. In 1965, he left journalism, to devote himself to writing. Acclaimed for both his craft and his imagination, he has been called a master of myth and magical realism (a style of literature that makes use of fantastical, highly improbable, and sometimes supernatural events and characters). In his novels and stories he has created a fictional world out of his memories of the dust, rain, and boredom of life in an isolated Colombian community. His stories depict a world shaped by myth, history, politics, and nature. Garcia Marquez first created Macondo, his fictional town, in his short story collections Leaf Storm (1955) and No One Writes to the Colonel (1961), but it was the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967) that brought both Macondo and Garcia Marquez to world attention. One Hundred Years of Solitude traces a century in the towns history, from its founding through its destruction by a cyclone. Skillfully blending the fantastic, the mythical, and the commonplace in a humorous and powerful narrative, Garcia Marquez tells a moving tale of people locked in an isolation, partly of their own making and partly due to U.S. and European cultural and political domination of Latin America. With this work, Garcia Marquez established himself internationally as a major novelist, and his reputation has continued to grow since he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1982.


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name Mabbant is derived from the hills and Moors
where a very particular Celtic people, known as the Britons
, thrived. This surname is derived from the Welsh personal name
Mabon, which means a child.
Early Origins of the Mabbant family
The surname Mabbant was first found in Cornwall
, at St. Mabyn, a parish, in the union of Bodmin, hundred
of Trigg. CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Mabbant family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mabbant research.Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mabbant History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Mabbant Spelling Variations
There are relatively few surnames native to Wales
, but they have an inordinately large number of spelling variations
. Early variations of Welsh
surnames can be explained by the fact that very few people in the early Middle Ages were literate. Priests and the few other literate people were responsible for recording names in official documents. And because most people could not specific how to properly record their names it was up to the individual recorder of that time to determine how a spoken name should be recorded. Variations due to the imprecise or improper recording of a name continued later in history when names originally composed in the Brythonic Celtic
, language of Wales, known by natives as Cymraeg, were transliterated into English. Welsh
names that were documented in English often changed dramatically since the native language of Wales, which was highly inflected, did not copy well. Occasionally, however, spelling variations
were carried out according to an individual's specific design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations could be indicated by minor variations. The spelling variations of the name Mabbant have included Maben, Mabon, Mabin, Mabben and others.
Early Notables of the Mabbant family (pre 1700)
More information is included under the topic Early Mabbant Notables in all our PDF Extended History products
and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Mabbant family to the New World and Oceana
North America in the 1800s and 1900s saw the arrival of many Welsh
people hoping to share in the wealth of land, work, and freedom that they felt North America held. Those who made the journey often attained those expectations, but only through an enormous amount of hard work, perseverance, and often a bout of good luck. These immigrants helped contribute to the growth of industry, commerce, and culture of both Canada and the United States. Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Mabbant: Edward Mabin settled in Virginia in 1623; Andrew Maben arrived in Philadelphia in 1864; another Andrew Mabin arrived in Philadelphia in 1879.
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- ^ Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.


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Jefferson Patterson may have been a "gentleman farmer," but he was also very concerned with the management of the abundant natural resources of Point Farm. It's a practice that didn't begin with him; the Native Americans who inhabited this property certainly had strong ties to the many ecosystems that supported their communities. It also didn't end with him. Today, JPPM strives to practice good stewardship and to educate others about how to do so as well.
JPPM has been, and continues to be, involved with several environmental research projects both on the landscape and in the surrounding waterways. Check out the links below to see some of the data that has been collected here throughout the years.
Encroachment of Sills onto State-Owned Bottom: Design Guidelines for Chesapeake Bay – Virginia Institute of Marine Science and College of William & Mary.
Tracking Restoration Efforts in Maryland's Tributaries – Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Calvert County Groundwater-Level Monitoring Network – U.S. Geological Survey.
Maryland's Stormwater Management Program – Maryland Department of the Environment.
Saving Testudo: A Terrapin Conservation Project – University of Maryland.
Farm Pond Restoration – Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
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TY - JOUR AU - Genç, Ayça AU - Tutkun, Erkut AU - Acar, Hakan AU - Zorba, Erdal PY - 2020/06/12 Y2 - 2022/05/17 TI - Investigation of relation between Clostridium colonization and nutrient consumption in intestinal flora in athletes and sedentary men JF - Progress in Nutrition JA - Progr Nutr VL - 22 IS - 2 SE - Original articles DO - 10.23751/pn.v22i2.8292 UR - _URL_ SP - 440-448 AB -
The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between clostridium colonization and frequency of
nutrient consumption in intestinal flora of athletes and sedentary men. Fifteen volunteer males aged between 18- 24 participated in the study and the participants were divided into 3 groups; the first group (n = 5); consisted of athletes who play football in the professional league and have regular training, the second group (n=5); amateur league football players and regular training athletes and the third group (n=5); 5 men who were physically inactive (sedentary). In this study, 1 stool sample was taken from all subjects and metagenomic analysis was analyzed using the Illumina MiSeq analyzer with the New Generation Sequencing method. In addition, "Nutrition Consumption Frequency" questionnaire was applied to determine the eating habits of the subjects. For statistical analysis of the findings, the package program of Minitab 17 and SPSS 24 was used and the significance level was taken as p<0.05.
It was determined that meat, eggs, clumps (protein group) and yoghurt, milk, ayran (dairy product) were the most consumed food group while the bread, cereals (carbohydrate group), sweet and fatty foods were the least consumed food group by the Professional football players. The dessert, fatty foods, bread and cereal products (carbonhydrate group) were the most consumed food group while the meat, eggs, legume (protein group) and yoghurt, milk and ayran (dairy product) were the least consumed food group by the amateur football players. The most consumed food group of the sedentary individuals was the group of vegetables and fruits and bread, the cereals (carbohydrate group), while the least consumed foods are milk, yogurt, ayran (group of dairy products) and meat, eggs, rind (protein group). Although there are differences in nutrient consumption among professional and amateur footballers and sedentary individuals, no statistically significant difference was found in clostridium genus intestinal flora (p>0.05). It was determined that professional football players have lower clostridium intestinal flora than amateur football players and sedentary group. We think that this difference is caused by the difference between the nutrition habits together with exercise, and that exercise supported by the healthy nutrition program will increase the development of beneficial flora in the intestine and contribute to the suppression of pathogen species.
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Langelier Saturation index(LSI) is an important term in water chemistry. LSI is a measure of a solution's ability to dissolve or deposit calcium carbonate, is often used as an indicator of the corrosivity of water. It is used for finding ability of water for corrosion or scaling in heat exchanger where water is used as heat transfer media in either side of heat exchanger. The scaling in pipe or heat exchnager tubes can cause insulation for heat transfer or metal loss in case of corrosion tendency of water. LSI is an equilibrium model derived from the theoretical concepts of saturation and helps in indicating the degree of saturation of water with respect to calcium carbonate.
Langelier derived an equation for the pH at which water is saturated with calcium carbonate (pHs). This equation is based on the equilibrium expressions of calcium carbonate solubility and bicarbonate dissociation. To approximate actual conditions more closely, pHs calculations were modified to include the effects of temperatureand ionic strength
The Langelier Index isdefined as the difference between actual pH (measured) and calculated pHs. Themagnitude and sign of the LSI value show water's tendency to form or dissolve scale,and thus to encourage corrosion. Although information obtained from the LI is not quantitative, it can be useful in estimating water treatment requirements for heat exchanges in process industry, low pressure boilers, cooling towers and its network, and water treatment plants, as well as a general indicator of the corrosivity of water.
The LSI is expressed as the difference between the actual system pH and the saturation pH:
LSI = pH (measured) − pHs
- For LSI > 0, water is super saturated and tends to precipitate ascale layer of CaCO3.
- For LSI = 0, water is saturated (in equilibrium) with CaCO3. A scale layer ofCaCO3 is neither precipitated nor dissolved.
- For LSI < 0, water is under saturated and tends to dissolve solid CaCO3.
The LSIis most widely used indicator of cooling water scale potential, It is also used to decide qty of water treatment chemicals in the cooling tower or any water system involved in heat transfer. With LSI we can only predict about the nature of water as scaling or corrosion but quantification cannot be derived.
For calculating LSI, it is necessary to know the
- alkalinity (mg/l as CaCO3),
- calcium hardness (mg/lCa2+ as CaCO3),
- the total dissolved solids (mg/l TDS),
- the actual pH,
- the temperature of the water (oC).
LSI = pH – pHs
pH is the measured water pH
pHs is the pH at saturation in calcite or calcium carbonate and is defined as:
pHs = (9.3 + A + B) – (C + D)
- A = (Log10 [TDS]
– 1) / 10
- B = -13.12 x Log10 (oC + 273) + 34.55
- C = Log10 [Ca2+ as CaCO3] – 0.4
- D = Log10 [alkalinity as CaCO3]
|LSI<0||Water is undersaturated with respect to calcium carbonate. Undersaturated water has a tendency to remove existing calcium carbonate protective coatings in pipelines and equipment.|
|LSI=0||Water is considered to be neutral. Neither scale-forming nor scale removing.|
|LSI>0||Water is supersaturated with respect to calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and scale forming may occur.|
|-0.5<0||Slightly corrosion but non-scale forming|
|LSI = 0,0||Balanced but pitting corrosion possible|
|0.0<0.5||Sligthly scale forming and corrosive|
|0.5<2||Scale forming but non corrosive|
For Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) calculator click here,
For cooling tower approach and its importance click here
For cross and counter flow cooling tower, click here


Quick Answer: What Apple Is In Season Now?
What month are apples ready?
Apples and crab apples can typically be classified as early summer (July to mid August), mid-summer (mid-August to early September) or fall apples (mid-September to October).
If you don't know the variety, no problem, there are plenty of other ways to judge ripeness..
Are Granny Smith apples in season?
Ida Red, Granny Smith, and Northern Spy apples all ripen by mid to late October. These are the best of the best for baking a pie or making an apple crisp.
What months are strawberries in season?
Because of that, and the varied locations where they are grown, the national strawberry season is said to run January through November. In the Deep South, when to harvest strawberries will usually be late April and May. In the middle part of the country, at Eckert's, May and June are typically best.
Why are Pink Lady apples so expensive?
12 •Why is Pink Lady® often more expensive than other apples? Growing Pink Lady® requires more time and more trained technicians than other varieties. Pink Lady® is the first apple to blossom and the last to be harvested.
How much is a Pink Lady apple?
$39.00 ($29.00-$39.00 choose a size)
What fruit is seasonal right now?
What Apple is the sweetest?
Why are the apples falling from tree to early?
Often, a period of stress (a long, hot summer with very little rain) will cause a tree to abort its fruit in order to conserve energy. Apple trees require deep watering during drought. Lack of pollination can result in pea-size fruit that falls off prematurely.
Why are green apples called Granny Smith apples?
The Granny Smith is a tip-bearing apple cultivar which originated in Australia in 1868. It is named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling. … The apple goes from being completely green to turning yellow when overripe.
What is the best time of year for strawberries?
JuneFor most of the country, June is prime time for strawberries. You might also see them in the fall at some farmers' markets, thanks to ever-bearing varieties that can produce until nearly the first frost.
What season do strawberries grow in?
summerStrawberries flower and fruit in the cool months, around October to February. It is important that you take good care of your plants during summer. Do note that strawberry plants continue to be productive for at least 2-3 years but will need to be replaced thereafter.
When should I pick Fuji apples?
Get them while you can in September! Early Golden Delicious type apple, with smoother skin and higher flavored than its parent. Early sports of Fuji that ripen 6 to 8 weeks before its parent.
Where can I pick Macoun apples?
Enjoy a day in the country at Tougas Family Farm in Northborough, MA. Macoun, Cortland, McIntosh, Gala, and Golden Delicious are now picking. Fresh baked apple crisp, pies, cider donuts, and other treats are available at the Farm Kitchen.
What is the season for Pink Lady apples?
Pink Lady® has an incredibly long growing season – 200 days long! This variety is one of the first to blossom (around mid-April) along with our early-ripening variety, Rave® and the last to be harvested in mid-October.
Are Granny Smith apples healthy?
Researchers also found that eating Granny Smith's can help combat against chronic inflammation, which can lead to diabetes. "Apples are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C, but are also high in water content — which can help you stay full, not to mention hydrated," says London.
Do Granny Smith apples turn red?
A: Since Granny Smith is a green apple, it's hard to determine ripeness by color.
What months are avocados in season?
Mexican avocados are in peak season! Now is the best time to include rich, creamy avocado goodness in your meals wherever you can. Avocados are available year round like most agricultural commodities these days, but January through March is the best time of year for flavor.
What time of year are Fuji apples in season?
Apple Varieties Guide by Harvest Date – Which Apple to Pick and Why!NameRipening Date Dates are approximate and vary CONSIDERABLY with weather, location and more!Apple SauceEvercrispmid October until frost (November)Very GoodYatesmid to late OctoberAutumn Crispmid to late OctoberFujimid to late OctoberBEST54 more rows


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12.4 Overloaded operators [over.oper]
12.4.4 Function call [over.call]
A function call operator function is a function named operator() that is a non-static member function with an arbitrary number of parameters.
It may have default arguments.
For an expression of the form where the postfix-expression is of class type, the operator function is selected by overload resolution ([over.call.object]).
If a surrogate call function for a conversion function named operator conversion-type-id is selected, the expression is interpreted as Otherwise, the expression is interpreted as
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Physical Activity Kit [PAK]
Program Type: Local Effort - Programs and/or activities that have not been evaluated but are identified by local programs as producing positive results.
The prevalence of obesity and overweight has increased dramatically among American Indians and Alaska Native populations within the last 30 years. To address one of the modifiable risk factors that contribute to overweight and obesity, the Indian Health Service and the University of New Mexico, Prevention Research Center, partnered to increase opportunities for physical activity for all ages to develop the Physical Activity Kit [PAK] Staying on the Active Path in Native Communities… A Lifespan Approach that is designed to promote culturally appropriate physical activity for all ages through games, movement and dance. The kit contains fun and interactive physical activity breaks, modified American Indian games, and group activities for young people, adults/family and older adults and includes various levels of activity such as: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular physical activities. The Kit was field-tested in eleven field site teams consisting of a broad range of disciplines. The feedback from the teams demonstrated that PAK was successful in promoting positive changes related to physical activity, was easy to implement, and it was fun and engaging. PAK was rolled out nationally in 2009, and over 450 individuals from across the Indian country have been trained to implement the Kit in the community, school, worksite, and elderly programs to encourage individuals of all ages to adopt an active lifestyle.
Infants, Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Elderly
Community, Clinic/Health Center, Home, School, Work site, Other: Elder Center, Family Events, etc.,
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Health Education, Physical Activity
Name: Theresa Clay
Site or Location Name: I.H.S. Albuquerque Area
5300 Homestead RD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110