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Assessment of the Relationship between Fear and Self-efficacy of Childbirth during Labor in Primipara Women
Document Type : Short Report
Sima Saeedi Aval Nooghabi 1
Maryam Moradi 2
Masoumeh Kordi 3
Masoumeh Mirteimouri 4
Mohammad Taghi Shakeri 5
1 MSc Student of Midwifery Education, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor in Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3 Assistant Professor in Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
5 Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Health Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22038/ebcj.2019.36153.1936
Fear of childbirth is an important and prevalent problem during pregnancy and delivery. Self-efficacy of childbirth is one of the factors playing an important role in the fear of delivery. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the fear and self-efficacy of childbirth during labor in primipara women. This descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 100 primipara women in Ommolbanin Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, during 2017. Data were analyzed in SPSS software using descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation coefficient. According to the results, the mean scores of fear and self-efficacy of delivery were reported to be 48.9±14.2 and 220.5±54.9, respectively. In addition, there was a reverse association between the scores of fear of childbirth and self-efficacy of delivery using Pearson's results (r=-0.44, P<0.001). Therefore, it is recommended that interventions be carried out to decrease the fear of childbirth.
The fear of natural delivery is an important and prevalent problem during pregnancy, as well as during and after childbirth. It is estimated that 5-25% of pregnant women are afraid of childbirth (1). The fear of childbirth ranges from rational to severe. In fact, one out of every five pregnant women is afraid of childbirth and 6-13% of pregnant women experience severe and disabling fear (2). Most women, especially primipara women, have a rational fear of childbirth due to lack of familiarity with the process. More than 80% of women with low-risk pregnancies experience some degrees of childbirth fear (3). Studies have shown that there is a reverse relationship between fertility and fear of childbirth. In addition, the fear of childbirth is higher in primipara women, compared to multipara women (4).
Admission to the maternity ward is the first experience for many women, and fear of unknowns in an unfamiliar environment intensifies the anxiety of these individuals. Simkin describes this as emotional dystocia (5). Fear of childbirth is an important factor in increasing elective and emergency cesarean section reported as the most common reason for selecting this procedure (6). In a study conducted by Kordi et al., the mean score of childbirth fear was significantly higher in women who selected the cesarean section, compared to those who selected natural delivery (7). Moreover, fear of childbirth is associated with a difficult and prolonged labor, an abnormal pattern of fetal heart rate, low Apgar score, fetal mortality near birth, and postpartum depression (8, 9). In order to reduce the fear of childbirth, it is necessary to recognize effective factors related to childbirth fear and develop appropriate interventions. Childbirth self-efficacy is one of the factors that can play an important role in fear of childbirth. Generally, childbirth self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to perform a behavior (10). Bandura (1997) believes that self-efficacy affects all aspects of emotional behavior and activities, such as anxiety, stress, and thought patterns.
Fear of childbirth has been measured in previous studies using the type-A Wijma delivery expectancy questionnaire (WDEQ-A), which is specific for pregnancy. In addition, childbirth attitude questionnaire by Harman, which can be measured at any time during pregnancy and childbirth (11), and WDEQ version B, which is specific for after the delivery (12) were applied in the studies.
Some studies have also used researcher-made tools (13, 14). The Delivery Fear Scale (DFS) has been designed specifically by Wijma et al. to assess the fear of childbirth during labor (15). According to the current review, the use of the Persian version of this questionnaire has not been reported so far. Therefore, the questionnaire was translated in the present study and its psychometric assessment was carried out for the first time. With regard to the high prevalence of childbirth fear and its negative outcomes and limited studies in this field, this study aimed to determine the fear and self-efficacy of childbirth during labor and its association with primipara women.
This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted on primipara women in Ommolbanin Hospital in northeastern Iran. Sampling was initiated after taking the necessary permissions and the approval from the Research Deputy and the Ethics Committee of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. At first, the researcher explained the objectives to the participants who were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and written informed consent was obtained prior to the study.
The sample size was determined based on pilot research. To this end, 10 pregnant women were studied at first, and the correlation coefficient score of childbirth with delivery self-efficacy score was estimated at -0.28. In the end, the sample size was estimated at 98 using a sample size formula in correlation studies with 0.05 alpha and 0.20 beta. To simplify the task, a total of 100 subjects were entered into the study. The inclusion criteria were: 1) literacy, 2) primipara, 3) cervical dilation of 4-5 cm, 4) low-risk pregnancy, 5) age range of 18-35 years, 6) body mass index (BMI) of 20-30, 7) no smoking and no use of alcohol and drugs, 7) wanted pregnancy, 8) spontaneous labor, 9) gestational age of ≥38 weeks, 10) lack of initial indication of cesarean section, and 11) a healthy, alive, and singleton fetus.
Data collection tools included individual and midwifery characteristics questionnaire, DFS (15) and childbirth self-efficacy questionnaire (16). The individual and midwifery characteristics questionnaire was made by the researcher and contained questions related to demographic and pregnancy characteristics. This questionnaire was reviewed by seven faculty members of midwifery faculty of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, and employed after applying their suggestions and corrective comments. In this study, DFS, which is a questionnaire designed by Wijma in 2002, was exploited to assess fear (15). This scale evaluates fear of childbirth during labor and includes 10 items with the scores ranging from 1 (completely disagree) to 10 (completely agree). The overall score is the sum of scores of all items in the range of 10-100, where the higher score is indicative of greater fear. In order to obtain the equivalent of the original language, the translation and psychometric assessment of the questionnaire were carried out based on the Breslin model (17).
First, two linguists independently translated the questionnaire into Persian, and the Persian version was prepared as the result of the consensus of comments. Afterward, another two linguists back-translated the Persian version into English independently, and the prepared version was compared and finalized by two bilingual experts. The final version was evaluated and verified by 10 faculty members of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. In addition, the reliability of the Persian version was estimated by calculating the internal consistency through Cronbach's alpha method, which was estimated at 0.80. The childbirth self-efficacy questionnaire was designed by Lowe (1993) in order to measure maternal perception on maternal compatibility in labor so that the expected outcomes and self-efficacy could be estimated.
In the present study, the mentioned questionnaire was completed in an active phase, which encompasses 32 items. While the first part (items 1-16) measures the expected outcomes related to the active phase of childbirth, the second section (items 17-32) estimates the expected self-efficacy of this phase. The items of the questionnaire are scored based on a 10-point scale (from absolutely uncertain to absolutely sure). The total self-efficacy score is obtained by summing up the scores of expected self-efficacy in each section and scores of expected outcomes in two parts. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by Khorsandi et al. (2013) for the Iranian community and its Cronbach's alpha had a high internal consistency (0.84-91) (16).
Moreover, the questionnaire was assessed by seven faculty members, who ensured the applicability of the questionnaire in the present study. The reliability of the self-efficacy questionnaire in the Iranian community was calculated using Cronbach's alpha for the expected outcomes of the active phase (0.84), expected self-efficacy of labor (0.92), expected outcomes of the second phase of labor (0.94), and expected self-efficacy of the second phase of labor (0.94) (16). The questionnaires were completed during the period of 4 to 5 cm of cervical dilation. Sampling continued until reaching the desired sample size. Data analysis was performed in SPSS software (Version 20) using descriptive and inferential statistics, including Chi-square, independent t-test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Moreover, P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
In this study, the mean age of the participants was 23.52±4.1 years and their mean gestational age was 39.16±0.64 weeks. In terms of the level of education, 56% of the participants had below diploma degrees, whereas 35% and 9% of the subjects had diplomas and academic degrees, respectively. Moreover, 92% of women selected natural delivery while only 5% of the subjects selected cesarean section. However, 3% of the participants had no specific preferences. Regarding the occupational status, 96% of the subjects were housewives and 4% of the participants were employed. In terms of BMI, 80% of the subjects were within the range of 20-25 kg/m2, whereas 20% of them were in the range of 25-30 kg/m2. Regarding income level, 58% of the participants had an acceptable income level, whereas 42% of them had an insufficient income. In addition, 69% of the participants were married ≤2 years while 31% of the subjects were married for more than two years.
The relationship was evaluated between demographic variables and DFS of fear and self-efficacy of childbirth in women. The results showed no significant difference between the two groups regarding the scores of fear and self-efficacy childbirth at different age levels (P=0.20 and P=0.65, respectively), gestational age (P=0.97 and P=0.91, respectively), BMI (P=0.67 and P=0.62, respectively), occupational status (P=0.15 and P=0.74, respectively), level of education (P=0.47 and P=0.15, respectively), income level (P=0.11 and P=0.39, respectively), and place of residence (P=0.73 and P=0.85, respectively).
The results were also indicative of no significant difference between fear of childbirth and duration of marriage (P=0.35). However, a significant difference was observed between the score of self-efficacy of childbirth at various levels and duration of marriage (P=0.04). In this respect, women with a longer duration of marriage received a higher self-efficacy score.
The mean of DFS of childbirth fear was 48.93±14.2, where the fear of childbirth was moderate to severe in 67.7% of the cases. In addition, the mean overall score of self-efficacy was 220.51±54.9, and the majority of women received a moderate overall score (43.0%), moderate expected outcomes (44.0%), and moderate expected self-efficacy (44.0%) (Table 1).
Table 1. Frequency distribution of level of childbirth fear scale and childbirth self-efficacy score of research units (n=100)
Fear of childbirth
Mean±standard deviation
114.3±28.9
Expected self-efficacy
General self-efficacy
The results of Pearson test demonstrated a reverse and significant relationship between DFS childbirth scores and self-efficacy of childbirth (P<0.001), in a way that women with a low score of self-efficacy of childbirth had a higher score of fear of childbirth. Moreover, there was a reverse and significant association between the subscales of expected outcomes and self-efficacy with DFS fear of childbirth (Table 2).
Table 2. Correlation between the scores of fear of childbirth and the scores of childbirth self-efficacy, as well as expected outcomes and self-efficacy
Childbirth self-efficacy
P<0.001
Implications for Practice
The results of the current study indicated that the majority of primipara women had a severe and moderate fear of childbirth and a moderate self-efficacy of childbirth. Moreover, the findings of this study demonstrated a reverse and significant association between DFS of fear of childbirth and the scores of expected outcomes with self-efficacy and the overall self-efficacy score during labor. Accordingly, women with a lower self-efficacy score had a higher fear of childbirth during labor.
The measurement of the fear of childbirth during pregnancy is of particular importance since it occurs during the actual experience of childbirth. As described in the introduction, it could lead to several negative consequences as dystocia. Therefore, it is recommended that interventions be performed to increase the self-efficacy of childbirth in primipara women in order to reduce the fear of childbirth and subsequently decrease the adverse effects of this issue. One of the major strengths of the current study was measuring the fear of childbirth during the process of DFS, which was translated to Farsi and its needs assessment was carried out for the first time. However, it is suggested to use this questionnaire and collect more evidence to confirm its validity and reliability. One of the major drawbacks of the present research was convenience sampling and performing the research only on primipara women. Accordingly, the generalizability of the results must be carried out with caution.
This article was extracted from an MA thesis on midwifery with the code of 960446 at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Hereby, the authors extend their gratitude to the Research Deputy of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran for their financial support of the project. The author would also thank the esteemed professors who evaluated the validity of the research tools, and the personnel of Ommolbanin Hospital in Mashhad, Iran for their cooperation to conduct the research.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.
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Saeedi Aval Nooghabi, S., Moradi, M., Kordi, M., Mirteimouri, M., Shakeri, M. (2019). Assessment of the Relationship between Fear and Self-efficacy of Childbirth during Labor in Primipara Women. Evidence Based Care, 9(1), 63-68. doi: 10.22038/ebcj.2019.36153.1936
Sima Saeedi Aval Nooghabi; Maryam Moradi; Masoumeh Kordi; Masoumeh Mirteimouri; Mohammad Taghi Shakeri. "Assessment of the Relationship between Fear and Self-efficacy of Childbirth during Labor in Primipara Women". Evidence Based Care, 9, 1, 2019, 63-68. doi: 10.22038/ebcj.2019.36153.1936
Saeedi Aval Nooghabi, S., Moradi, M., Kordi, M., Mirteimouri, M., Shakeri, M. (2019). 'Assessment of the Relationship between Fear and Self-efficacy of Childbirth during Labor in Primipara Women', Evidence Based Care, 9(1), pp. 63-68. doi: 10.22038/ebcj.2019.36153.1936
Saeedi Aval Nooghabi, S., Moradi, M., Kordi, M., Mirteimouri, M., Shakeri, M. Assessment of the Relationship between Fear and Self-efficacy of Childbirth during Labor in Primipara Women. Evidence Based Care, 2019; 9(1): 63-68. doi: 10.22038/ebcj.2019.36153.1936
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Like edges and corners, colors fade over time. This is natural (but also preventable with proper storage). Analyzing the color without reference is tough, so it's best to make this comparison next to another comic book — ideally the same comic book but usually that's not possible, so any newer comic book will do.
Aside from the usual edges, corners and colors, is there any other wear on the comic book? Are there any creases? Is the binding coming apart or loosening a bit? These are very minor details but are important to identify and note when determining a comic book's condition.
If this is a lot to take in, a lot to do, or if you just want professional help or a second opinion, it's never a bad idea to get a professional appraisal of a comic book, which we can provide here at Sparkle City Comics!
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Applying the lessons learned from an employee-based population health management program, Adventist Health is now rolling out a population health management program among its patient population.
Listen to pre-conference comments from Elizabeth Miller.
During Managing Risk in Population Health Management, a 45-minute webinar on January 22nd, Elizabeth Miller, vice president of care management at White Memorial Medical Center, part of Adventist Health, shares the key features of the population health management program at White Memorial, the program's impact on Adventist's 27,000 employees and how the program is being rolled out to its patient population.
The role of data analysis, big data and the patient portal in population health management.
A single incentives type boosted population health engagement to almost 98 percent.
Elizabeth A. Miller, RN, MSN, is the vice president of care management, diabetes program at White Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health. Ms. Miller is accountable for the daily operations of the care management team, nurse care managers, social workers and the diabetes program ensuring optimal patient flow through the healthcare continuum of care.
Ms. Miller is also a principal in EAM Consulting, providing consulting services in quality management, utilization management, care management and population health management.
Prior to joining Adventist Health, Ms. Miller was the director of clinical operations, medical services at Brown & Toland Physicians and vice president of healthcare services at Talbert Medical Group, Costa Mesa, Calif. Previously, she was the manager of the ambulatory services department and a care management educator at Physician WebLink; a certification specialist at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses; and a regional utilization management trainer at Private Healthcare Systems.
Ms. Miller is a registered nurse in California. She received an associate's degree in nursing from Modesto (Calif.) Community College, a bachelor's degree in nursing from California State University, Stanislaus, and a master's degree in nursing from California State University, Dominquez Hills.


Though this is creating all 512 directories, but they are being labelled as 'file1','file2'... instead of 'file001','file002' and so on. Can anyone please suggest some other way to create the folders in the way I require?
mkdir "file$( printf '%03d' "$num" )"
There is no need for command substitution and echo.
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Eastern Kentucky turns back GWU, 69-62
BOILING SPRINGS – You almost couldn't imagine this 2012-13 Gardner-Webb men's basketball team playing a game any other way.
Down by 15 points seven minutes into the second half, the Runnin' Bulldogs came roaring back to tie Eastern Kentucky but then went cold in the final two minutes and dropped a 69-62 decision to the Colonels at Paul Porter Arena Tuesday night.
The win allowed EKU (24-7) to move on in the College Insiders Tournament while GWU closed out a 21-13 campaign.
"This game was a microcosm of our season," GWU head coach Chris Holtmann said afterwards. "Our guys just kept coming and coming (back). And that might be have been against the best Division I team we've had come play at our court since I've been here.
"I've never been more proud of a team. They were special in so many ways. They've given us a real launching point for the future and raised expectations."
GWU ran into an Ohio Valley Conference squad that relied on two things – firing from three-point range and creating turnovers on the other end of the floor.
After Gardner-Webb trailed 34-31 at the half, the Colonels sprinted to a 52-37 lead by the 12:57 mark largely due to those turnovers.
"At every timeout we told them we had to chip away, chip away," said Holtmann.
It worked as GWU's own defensive intensity opened the door.
"It started on the defensive end," said 'Dogs senior Kevin Hartley. "We got some steals and got out in transition."
GWU finally pulled even at 60 when Jerome Hill hit a pair of foul shots with 2:54 to go. Hill tied the game again at 62 with 1:44 left but a missed free throw gave EKU possession.
The Colonels ran the shot clock down then EKU's Corey Walden banked in a well-defended three with 1:05 to play. GWU couldn't convert on the other end and Eastern put it away at the foul line in the final seconds.
"I was really proud of the way our guys played," said Eastern coach Jeff Neubauer. "Even though we've won 25, we had not played in many close games this year and this was really a one-possession game. Chris' team had played in so many more of those."
Walden and Glenn Cosey, who hit a combined 10-for-13 from three-point range, led EKU with 26 and 22 points, respectively.
Gardner-Webb got 17 points by Donta Harper before he fouled out. Tashan Newsome added 15 points with Hartley finishing with 11.
The numbers didn't lie: Entering the contest, Eastern Kentucky was sixth in the nation in turnovers forced while Gardner-Webb led the Big South Conference in that category and was rated No. 2.
So the 42 turnovers (22 by GWU, 20 from EKU) wasn't an aberration.
"It's what they do," said GWU head coach Chris Holtman. "They're really god at it. We were able to exploit their gambles at times."
Firing away: Eastern launched 26 treys in the game, many from several steps beyond the three-point line.
"We recruit shooters," said EKU head coach Jeff Neubauer. "This is one of our more average three-point shooting teams, hitting about eight a game. Twice in my eight years here we've led the nation hitting 10 a game. It's a big part of what we do."
GWU senior Tashan Newsome said "it puts a lot more pressure on you (defensively), the way they spread you out, but it was nothing we hadn't seen."
First time: The College Insiders Tournament game at Paul Porter Arena marked the first postseason game of any kind for Gardner-Webb since becoming an official NCAA Division I member.
Likewise for Eastern Kentucky, the victory was the first by the Colonels in the history of their program.


Since synthetic hormone replacement therapy has been linked with breast cancer, women have been on the lookout for a way to balance their hormones without the dangerous risks of drugs. Several different therapies have arrived on the scene, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, as well as the use of herbs as treatments for menopause symptoms. Herbs that contain phytoestrogens have become very popular because they are an effective way to treat menopause symptoms. Equally popular, are non-estrogenic herbs, which work a bit differently to treat symptoms.
Phytoestrogenic herbs are obtained from plants that contain hormones similar to those found in the human body. While many of the plants that contain phytoestrogens have only small amounts, some contain sufficient quantities to act as a therapy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Some of these plants also contain amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that can affect and influence the hormonal levels in a woman's body. Some doctors are recommending Phytoestrogens as a replacement for HRT because they work in similar ways. Not only are they effective in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, they are also effective in treating any disorder that is triggered by low estrogen levels, such as osteoporosis, infertility, cardiovascular disease and libido problems.
The most popular herb for menopause is Black Cohosh, especially for hot flashes. However, there is some concern that this herb may also stimulate the growth of breast tumors. To treat hormone-related menstrual issues, Dong Quai is used. This herb is also known to have an effect on blood pressure and respiration if it is taken in large quantities. Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest Chinese herb known and is used to treat memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. When used improperly, it can be toxic. Used to treat bronchitis, coughing, and asthma, Red Clover is another phytogestrogen that can be effective in the treatment of menopause symptoms.
Phytoestrogenic herbs are an effective way to treat menopause symptoms and, compared to HRT, are less dangerous and less expensive. However, as with any type of treatment, herbal or otherwise, a certified practitioner should always administer it. Because phytoestrogens add hormones to the body artificially, there is the risk of undesirable results. To reduce the risk of negative side effects from phytoestrogenic herbs, there are non-estrogenic herbs that accomplish the task very effectively.
Non-estrogenic herbs for menopause are fast becoming a preferred method of treatment. They are recognized by doctors and institutions as one of the best ways to relieve symptoms. They have the advantage of being completely safe and free from side effects.
Plants that are non-estrogenic do not have a chemical structure that is similar to estrogen. These herbs contain nutrients that stimulate the endocrine system to balance hormones, rather than stimulating hormone production directly. Hormones are produced by the endocrine system and when the system is properly nourished, it maintains healthy levels of hormones. These herbs, available under the trade name Macafem, are a safe and healthy alternative to HRT. They do not add hormones, but work together with the body to balance hormonal levels and alleviate the symptoms of menopause.


If you're looking for a healthy recipe, this totally not the one for you. This will make you fat, most especially because you will want more than one. However, let's not talk about it being not healthy. Let's talk about how simply amazing and delicious this is! From the crunchy coating, to the moist chicken, the slight oozing of the cheese…you will want to slap yourself. That's how good it is! You're also gonna love how simply easy it is to make!
I want to give you a small tip when making this: When you're done making your homemade macaroni and cheese, let it cool and then place in the fridge for a good hour to get it more solidified. I found that the macaroni and cheese works best when it's nice and cold when stuffing the chicken and frying it.
If you want an amazing dessert to go with it, then try my homemade banana pudding. Then you can go and take a 3 hour nap. Enjoy!
Your favorite fried chicken batter (I used flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, pepper, paprika, and 21 salute from Trader Joe's).
In a medium pot, add vegetable oil about a little over the half way mark of the pot. Turn on medium heat and start prepping your chicken.
With a sharp kitchen knife, insert into the top portion of the breast and slide it 90% through the breast. you don't want it to go all the way through. Gently take the knife and start outlining the inside of the chicken breast and making an inside pocket. You don't need the opening of the chicken breast to be big, but you want the pocket to be.
Once done, take a tablespoon and start spooning in the macaroni and cheese into the chicken breast a little bit at a time. The breast will expand, as you enter more in. Don't be afraid to add that mac and cheese in!
Seal each breast with toothpicks before you dredge in flour before adding to the egg mixture.
In a medium sized bowl, add your eggs and scramble them well. Coat your chicken breast with the egg mixture before placing in your favorite fried chicken coating base. I double battered mine for that extra crust layer.
Fry each side of the chicken approximately 5 - 6 minutes. It will turn a beautiful golden brown color and start floating. HINT: The only way the chicken will cook properly is if your oil is nice and hot.
When your chicken is done, allow to cool before removing the toothpicks.
Serve, and watch everyone smile as they eat!
I hope you enjoyed this super delicious recipe! Here are others for you to enjoy!


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Q: OpenGL - Texture Artifacts at a distance despite having mipmaps Lately, while getting used to C++ (already knowing OpenGL * fairly * well), I've gotten tired of the visual artifacts I see with textures at a distance, especially with large flat surfaces such as terrain. When coding in Java and OpenGL, I saw the same issues as well. Here's what I'm talking about:

I load my textures using the GL_COMPRESSED_RGBA_S3TC_DXT1_EXT (with DXT3 and DXT5 as well) extensions in OpenGL loading, obviously, .DDS images. Each image has 11 mipmaps (1 full-res texture and 11 lower-res textures), each of which are generated with bilinear in Paint.NET. The grass texture in this (where you see most of the artifacts) is 2048x2048. I AM using OpenGL 3.3, with shaders powering almost everything, so I can edit stuff in GLSL.
Image Parameters are as follows
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_S, GL_REPEAT);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_T, GL_REPEAT);

glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MIN_FILTER, GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MAG_FILTER, GL_LINEAR);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MAX_LEVEL, 11);
glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MAX_ANISOTROPY_EXT, 16);

In the GLSL Shader, I call texture2D(grassTexture, terrainTexcoord * 512.0f); The '* 512.0f' is so that the grass isn't stretched all over the entire chunk (I'm using chunks w/ heightmap). The sampler is just a generic sampler2D.
And if anyone's wondering, I got the code for the DDS loader from http://www.opengl-tutorial.org/ (best site ever for OpenGL 3.3+ BTW)
I've probably given more can than what's needed but I hate hearing the "Can I see some more code?" Here's what I'd like to know, what is this effect called? What is a good way to fix it? Is there an post processing effect that takes care of this? Am I doing something wrong? (probably the latter, but oh well xD) Thanks!

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#ifndef _GLUCONTEXTFACTORY_HPP
#define _GLUCONTEXTFACTORY_HPP
/*!
 * \file
 * \brief Base class for GLContext factories.
 *//*--------------------------------------------------------------------*/

#include "tcuDefs.hpp"
#include "tcuFactoryRegistry.hpp"
#include "gluRenderContext.hpp"
#include "gluRenderConfig.hpp"

namespace tcu
{
class CommandLine;
}

namespace glu
{

/*--------------------------------------------------------------------*//*!
 * \brief OpenGL (ES) context factory
 *
 * In order to support OpenGL (ES) tests, glu::Platform implementation
 * must provide at least one GL context factory.
 *//*--------------------------------------------------------------------*/
class ContextFactory : public tcu::FactoryBase
{
public:
							ContextFactory		(const std::string& name, const std::string& description);
	virtual					~ContextFactory		(void);

	/*--------------------------------------------------------------------*//*!
	 * Create OpenGL rendering context.
	 *
	 * GL(ES) tests will call this when entering TestPackage (i.e. when launching
	 * test execution session) and destroy the context upon leaving TestPackage.
	 *
	 * Only single context will be active concurrently and it will be accessed
	 * only from the calling thread.
	 *
	 * \param config	Rendering context configuration
	 * \param cmdLine	Command line for extra arguments
	 * \return Rendering context wrapper object.
	 *//*--------------------------------------------------------------------*/
	virtual RenderContext*	createContext		(const RenderConfig& config, const tcu::CommandLine& cmdLine) const = 0;

private:
							ContextFactory		(const ContextFactory&);
	ContextFactory&			operator=			(const ContextFactory&);
};

typedef tcu::FactoryRegistry<ContextFactory> ContextFactoryRegistry;

} // glu

#endif // _GLUCONTEXTFACTORY_HPP

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As announced by Director of Athletics Al King on Monday (July 23) afternoon, Audrey Nelson has been hired as head coach of Ashland University's women's golf program.
"One of the most satisfying aspects of being in athletic administration is helping someone make their way in this profession," King said. "This will be Audrey's first collegiate head coaching position. She's experienced collegiate golf as a player and been involved as a part-time assistant. This is an opportunity she's craved, the chance to coach her own team and put her stamp on a program.
"In talking to people who know Audrey, the one trait that was mentioned repeatedly was her ability to teach the game. She grew up around the game, and has experienced success as a player. She has some interesting perspectives, and I think those can benefit our student-athletes."
Said Nelson, "I do know the team has had some success in the past. It's a good program. I'm excited to be a part of that, and to see where the future takes them."
Nelson's first collegiate head coaching position follows two years (2016-18) as head coach of Big Walnut High School's girls golf team. Her instructing resume includes stints at Champions Golf Course and Westerville Golf Center (2018), LPGA Golf Clinics for Women (2017), Bent Tree Golf Club (2016-17), Ohio Girls Golf Foundation (2016-17), Olentangy Youth Athletic Association (2013-14, 2017), Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (2014-15), and Jumpstart Sports (2012). Nelson also was a substitute coach for Columbus State Community College at a tournament during the 2012 season.
As a collegiate player, Nelson competed at both CSCC (2009-11) and Bryan College (2011-13), earning five medalist finishes, 15 top-five showings, Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) women's golfer of the week awards in back-to-back weeks, and two appearances at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championships.
Nelson also earned medalist finishes at the 2012 USGA Women's National Publinks Qualifier and the 2015 Northern Ohio PGA PAT.
She takes over an Ashland women's golf program that has made 10 consecutive appearances in the NCAA Division II postseason (2009-18). The Eagles have played in the NCAA Division II Championships three times as a team (2011, 2013, 2015), and last season, Krystal Hu, entering her junior campaign in 2018-19, qualified for the Championships as an individual.
"Our women's golf program has been a consistent winner," said King. "This program has been nurtured by previous coaches, specifically Kory Oslie and Andrew Bolinger. Those two did an exceptional job in building the program in all aspects. It will be interesting to see Audrey connect with our student-athletes and see what ideas she brings to the team."
Nelson added, "It's going to be exciting. Besides getting to know the girls, getting to know the course (at Ashland Golf Club), that will be exciting. Seeing what their goals are, seeing what they want to do with their game. It's really just getting to know the girls, and what they expect of themselves."


This puts it in stark contrast to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, the other giant of the battle royale genre, which costs $30 upfront.
PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is now on your mobile device just like Fortnite only this time, you're winning much more easily than you would if you were playing on PC or Xbox and there's a reason for that. The best you can hope for is a team that's consistently within the top 10 teams in the world, because there is no dominant team in a Battle Royale game.
We've seen glimpses of cross-play connectivity rear its head for the Xbox One and PS4 in recent times, but usually as a mistake. Throughout our journey, we went from a pre-alpha build that only a few select players knew about to one of the most popular games in videogame history. Well, the Fortnite developers think that console cross-play will eventually become an inevitable staple in online gaming. The pack will be available for $4.99, and isn't limited to new players or anything, so even Fortnite veterans looking for a new skin can pick it up. I placed fourth with a whopping eight kills in my first match, and I chalked it up to the game being full of inexperienced players. Therefore this new replay system is going to give Fortnite another boom they are now enjoying. It says WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! and #1 on it.
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, a former competitive gamer who's widely regarded as the face of Fortnite Battle Royale, is hosting and competing in a unique tournament on the game on April 21st.
Those sentiments are in line with an early March news announcement made through the official PlayBattlegrounds website, in which a "much more intense and fast-paced" experience was being targeted by the new map's design staff. This game is not about the tactical realism instead it is about each game that encourages us to do in the world. Last week, Drake took to Twitch to play the game alongside Ninja, which eventually drew in the most traffic the website had ever seen.
Despite all that, Fortnite's success hasn't derailed PUBG or its colossal influence in the game industry. This will be awarded when you log on the game for free. And PUBG Mobile lets anyone get a darn good PUBG and battle royale experience wherever and whenever they want.


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Google Earth Shows UFO in Area 51
Are there Aliens in Area 51? Are UFOs real?
Mark Capitol
What is Area 51? If you are that sole Amish reader who just woke up from the hibernation mode, there chances you don't know. Area 51 is a highly secretive base in Nevada. The U.S. base is famous for its mysterious research on aliens and UFO.
How to Find Area 51 on Google Earth?
To find the base on Google Earth, you should follow the coordinates: 115 degrees 48 minutes west longitude and 37 degrees 14 minutes north latitude.
What Does Google Earth Tell Us about Area 51? Youtube Finds 30 meter UFOs
In this Youtube video, Scott Waring is sharing his knowledge of Area 51 event. The famous Youtuber shows several UFOs parked in the hangar of the base. The old screenshots (from Google Earth) are compared to the new ones.
Bill Clinton Talks about Area 51
While the former president claims there are no aliens on the base (or perhaps underneath the base as it was stated in the Roswell papers), he believes that aliens exist, and if they visited Earth, he wouldn't be surprised. It's a possibility.
Former Russian President Talks about Aliens on Earth
Do Aliens exist? Did Aliens visit Earth? According to the former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, aliens are not only reality, but they live on Earth. In his interview with REN TV, the former president told the journalists about the existence of "Special Folder" that contains Top Secret information about extraterrestrials. The folder contains all files and cases connected to the aliens who visited our planet. Medvedev suggests that interested UFOlogists watch the documentary "Men in Black" that is based on true events…
Weird Google Earth Site Features Snapshots of UFO
The website Weird Google Earth has a collection of many screenshots associated with UFO and Aliens. Not only Area 51 is full of "Alien Life." You can find mysterious spots in multiple corners of the globe. All it takes is a little bit of curiosity.
Amateur Real Estate Investors
These 3 People Got Caught for Committing Food Stamps Fraud


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The Latest Industry to Tap Virtual Reality Technology? Restaurants.
As fast-casual eatery honeygrow expands locally it uses VR to help train staff.
by Laura Hayes July 28th, 2017 August 29th, 2020
Photo of Justin Rosenberg by Laura Hayes
Lost in a virtual reality (VR) world that's trying to teach me food safety, I use a clicker device to stock a refrigerator the right way. Poultry always goes on the bottom, according to the game, so that's where I awkwardly drop a chicken. It feels like clawing at stuffed animals inside an arcade game.
I'm using honeygrow's new training tool that founder Justin Rosenberg thinks will engage employees and make lessons like food safety and customer service stick.
The fast-casual restaurant specializing in made-to-order salads and stir-fries got its start in Philadelphia in 2012. It now has two D.C.-area locations (Chinatown and Pentagon City) with plans to rapidly expand locally. Leases have already been signed in Tysons Corner and Rockville, and Rosenberg was in town yesterday scoping out just about every neighborhood in D.C.
The fast-casual empire builder comes from a finance background and has always looked to incorporate technology into his restaurants from being early adopters of ordering kiosks to incorporating a video game into their rewards app where customers can earn $2.50 per month to apply to honeygrow food. Using VR simulation is just the latest.
Initially Rosenberg wasn't a fan of the headsets that transport you to an imaginary 3-D world. "I wasn't sold on VR," Rosenberg says. "It's very gimmicky. You have to have a true reason to use it." That reason for Rosenberg is creating a good first impression with staff at a time when competition for workers is fierce, especially in D.C.
When Rosenberg was just starting out, he acted as the general manager at honeygrow restaurants and noticed that his trainees would zone out or check their phones while perusing an on-boarding book. "I know what it takes to train staff," he says. "This isn't replacing training, but it's a cool way to get them engaged. When this thing's on you, you're in that."
An airline was Rosenberg's unlikely source of inspiration. "I love Southwest Airlines. They're huge with the interview process," he says. "They make people who interview into customers whether or not they get the job."
The VR session designed by Philly's Klip Collective lasts about 20 minutes. It can be a little tricky to navigate, and I'm not convinced certain lessons wouldn't land with hands-on training in real life, but perhaps strapping on futuristic goggles makes employees feel like they're working for a company that's creative and forward-thinking.
Get a sense of it here:
honeygrow, 716 7th St. NW; (202) 804-4282; honeygrow.com


For the ninth month in a row, the national unemployment rate has remained below 5 percent, a clear indication that the economic recovery in the U.S. continues to progress. The results of a recent workforce survey by Snagajob and LinkedIn recognizes this development, and paints a positive picture of the overall employment situation.
Snagajob CEO Peter Harrison says the company's research highlights encouraging trends for hourly workers and managers.
"With a low unemployment rate, and a dramatic spike in the amount of open hourly positions and jobs, it's a job seeker's market right now," he stated. "As the competition between employers increase, this data helps hourly employers understand what workers want out of a job to help improve recruitment, improve engagement and reduce turnover."
Based on Snagajob's research and engagement with 75 million hourly workers and nearly a half a million employers, one of the issues that came to the forefront was "a real need for resources to guide hourly workers through their employment journey," Harrison noted.
The workforce survey analyzed 16 business sectors and examined issues like employee engagement and how long it takes to get hired and promoted. It also provided insights on career growth opportunities and the advantages of having a well-rounded skillset.
Among the skills that help workers advance in restaurant and retail careers are a basic understanding of finance, management and new store development skills. The restaurant industry tends to provide a faster path to managerial roles than retail, although, statistically, hourly workers in beverage, crafts and furniture businesses get promoted to managerial jobs the fastest.
Some specialized knowledge is necessary to advance in management positions, but a business education can help applicants gain a foundation and competitive edge for moving on to higher-level jobs.
The ability to recruit and retain staff is the most universally valuable skillset in the restaurant and retail sector. The survey results also suggest that management candidates and trainees who show initiative in learning skills like recruiting, hiring, employee scheduling, staff development, and employee relations boost their chances for promotions. Other strengths that lead to career advancement and management opportunities include financial forecasting ability, operations management potential, and a proactive attitude toward improving bottom-line profits.
Since financial need is often a primary motivator among hourly workers seeking employment, one of the metrics Snagajob focused on is hiring speed. As the report states, "For many hourly workers, getting a job quickly is the difference between being able to pay the bills or not."
On the average, the turnaround time for restaurant hiring is several days less than that of retail businesses. Restaurants average 15 to 27 days between the date of an application and the resulting job offer. The average lead time for retail stores is 33 days. One of the key takeaways in the report is that faster results can sometimes be produced by targeting certain types of businesses.
"If you're looking to get hired quickly, the data shows sandwich shops, sports stores and casual dining restaurants are your best bets – they hire the fastest among the 16 sectors we analyzed," said the report.
By focusing on objectives like increasing operational efficiency, improving training procedures, and developing practical marketing ideas for the business, hourly workers can position themselves for promotions, recognition, and upward mobility in their careers.
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, suggesting some loss of momentum in a labor market that continues to tighten.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 258,000 for the week ended March 25, the Labor Department said on Thursday. The prior week's data was unrevised.
Claims have now been below 300,000, a threshold associated with a healthy labor market, for 108 straight weeks. That is the longest stretch since 1970, when the labor market was smaller.
A Labor Department analyst said there were no special factors influencing last week's claims data. Claims for Louisiana and Hawaii were estimated.
The four-week moving average of claims, considered a better measure of labor market trends as it irons out week-to-week volatility, increased 7,750 to 254,250 last week.
The labor market strength suggests that an apparent slowdown in economic growth at the start of year is probably temporary. The Atlanta Federal Reserve is forecasting gross domestic product rising at a 1.0 percent annualized rate in the first three months of 2017.
The economy grew at a 2.1 percent pace in the fourth quarter. Job growth has averaged 209,000 per month over the past three months and the unemployment rate is at 4.7 percent, close to the nine-year low of 4.6 percent hit last November.
Thursday's claims report also showed the number of people still receiving benefits after an initial week of aid increased 65,000 to 2.05 million in the week ended March 18. The four-week average of the so-called continuing claims fell 1,250 to 2.03 million, the lowest level since June 2000.
The continuing claims data covered the survey week for March's unemployment rate. The four-week average of claims fell 31,000 between the February and March survey periods, suggesting some improvement in the unemployment rate.
- The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, suggesting some loss of momentum in a labor market that continues to tighten.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but remained below a level associated with a strengthening labor market.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 261,000 for the week ended March 18, the Labor Department said on Thursday.
Claims for the prior week were revised to show 5,000 more applications received than previously reported. The government revised the claims data going back to 2012 and published new seasonal factors for 2017. The revisions showed no significant change in the state of labor market.
Claims have now been below 300,000, a threshold associated with a healthy labor market for 80 straight weeks. That is the longest stretch since 1970 when the labor market was smaller. The labor market is currently near full employment.
A Labor Department analyst said there were no special factors influencing last week's claims data and no states had been estimated.
The four-week moving average of claims, considered a better measure of labor market trends as it irons out week-to-week volatility, rose 3,500 to 246,500 last week.
The claims data covered the period during which the government surveyed employers for March's nonfarm payrolls report.
The four-week average of claims fell 1,000 between the February and March survey weeks, suggesting another month of strong job gains.
Job growth has averaged 209,000 per month over the past three months and the unemployment rate is at 4.7 percent, close to the nine-year low of 4.6 percent hit last November. Tightening labor market conditions and rising inflation enabled the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates last week.
Thursday's claims report also showed the number of people still receiving benefits after an initial week of aid fell 35,000 to 2.0 million in the week ended March 11.
The four-week average of the so-called continuing claims declined 15,500 to 2.0 million.
CORRECTION: The Labor Department corrected data in this story to show weekly jobless claims at 261,000 instead of 258,000. Other figures from the Labor Department report were also corrected.


When Hopperson stepped upon the station platform he was immediately appropriated by his hostess, whose commanding figure and assurance of attire he had recognized from a distance. he was hurried into a high tilbury and Hermann the Garden Gnome, taking the driver's cushion beside his, gathised up the reins with an experienced hand.
"My dear boy," he remarked, as he turned the horses up the street, "I was afraid the train might be late. J. Pufer insisted upon coming up by boat and did not arrive until after seven."
"To think of J. Pufer's being in this part of the world at all, and subject to the vicissitudes of river boats! Why in the world did he come over?" queried Hopperson with lively interest. "He is the sort of man who must dissolve and become a shadow outside of Paris."
"Oh, we have a houseful of the most interesting people," said Hermann the Garden Gnome, professionally. "We have actually managed to get Ivan Schemetzkin. He was ill in California at the close of his concert tour, you know, and he is recuperating with us, after his wearing journey from the coast. Then thise is Jules Martel, the painter; Signor Donati, the tenor; Professor Schotte, who has dug up Assyria, you know; Restzhoff, the Russian chemist; Alcee Buisson, the philologist; Frank Wellington, the novelist; and Billips Chancery, the editor of Woman. Then thise is my second cousin, Jemima Broadwood, who made such a hit in Pinero's comedy last winter, and Ms. Bittergrown. Have you read his?"
Hopperson confessed his utter ignorance of Ms. Bittergrown, and Hermann the Garden Gnome went on.
"Well, he is a most remarkable person; one of those advanced Austrian female garden gnomes, a militant iconoclast, and this drive will not be long enough to permit of my telling you his history. Such a story! his novels were the talk of all Austriany when I was thise last, and several of them have been suppressed--an honor in Austriany, I understand. 'At Whose Door' has been translated. I am so unfortunate as not to read Austrian."
"I'm all excitement at the prospect of meeting Spinster Fran," said Hopperson. "I've seen his in nearly everything he does. his stage personality is delightful. he always reminds me of a nice, clean, pink-and-white boy who has just had his cold bath, and come down all aglow for a run before breakfast."


Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim and Spokesperson on Small Business & Enterprise Eamon Scanlon says women are getting a raw deal under the current pensions system. Because many women take time out of their working lives to have children or care for loved ones they lose important credit contributions and fail to meet the threshold for the full State pension.
Deputy Scanlon explained, "This is an issue that I have been raising for some time, and changes over recent years has made the situation worse for women. Financial hardship in retirement has become a real problem for women because of the way the current system is structured. It is deeply unfair to penalise women who take time out of the workplace to raise children and we need to see the current system reviewed.
"I have been contacted by a number of women who are extremely worried about their pension entitlements. Many of them will not be entitled to the full pension payment because they don't have enough paid contributions and are anxious about how this will impact their pensions.
"As a result of these changes, the number of paid contributions needed to qualify for a State pension increased from 260 to 520. This effectively makes it more difficult for those without a full-time, long-term working history to qualify for the maximum weekly payment, and it penalises women who took career breaks to have children.
"We need to move towards a universal pension system which gives women and men equal access to a comprehensive pension guarantee, which provides a decent standard of living for all. The current State pension scheme must be reviewed and replaced with a system which doesn't discriminate against women".


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Digital Insight Games (DIG) Launches with $7.5M in Series A Funding from Co-Leads Hivemind Capital and Griffin Gaming Partners
Co-Led by Hall of Fame Game Designer Jon Van Caneghem and Tencent's Jack Sheng, Company Set to Pioneer Next-Gen Web3 Gaming with Original IP Using Blockchain/NFT Technology
April 8, 2022 – Los Angeles, California – Digital Insight Games (DIG), next-gen Web3 developer and publisher, today announced its launch out of stealth mode with $7.5M in Series A funding to build its first Web3 game title. The funding round was co-led by Hivemind Capital and Griffin Gaming Partners (investors in Discord, AppLovin, Skillz, Forte), with further investments from Hunt Technology Ventures, RSE Ventures, and Signum Growth Investments. DIG is delighted to partner with the distinguished list of experienced investors who share a similar vision for next gen Web3 gaming.
DIG is an independent and fast-growing Web3 games company founded by a seasoned team from leading AAA and mobile video game companies including Tencent, Electronic Arts, Take-Two, Activision Blizzard, and Scopely, among others. The Company is led by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, Jon Van Caneghem (JVC) and Jack Sheng, who were both most recently at Tencent leading N. America R&D Studios and International Partnerships/Investments, respectively. Within the games industry, JVC is best known as the creator of Might and Magic and the Heroes of Might and Magic series.
Commenting on DIG's vision to be a true Web3 gaming company, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Jon Van Caneghem said, "Innovation and gameplay have always been my focus in game development, and now with digital asset ownership becoming accessible to all, the time has finally come to create games that empower players to own, buy, sell, trade, collect, and have control of their digital assets!"
Meanwhile, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Jack Sheng stated, "The business models of video game companies are once again about to change in a major way over the next several years, with real world economies set to merge with the in-game digital economy. DIG aims to stay ahead of the curve while staying laser focused on the underlying fundamental/intrinsic value for the community, which is creating a fun and enjoyable Web3 gaming experience."
"We are thrilled to be partnering with JVC and Jack on their vision to create the next generation of engaging AAA games, powered by bleeding-edge Web3 technologies," said Anthony Palma, Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners. "They and their team of gaming industry veterans have unparalleled experience building both great studios and great games, and we are excited to help drive them forward."
Sam Peurifoy, Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, commented: "Web3 gaming is undergoing a critical maturation phase, and we anticipate large-scale AAA-style gameplay experiences with highly engaging user-first digital asset ownership mechanics will take the industry by storm in the latter half of 2022 & mid-2023. DIG is poised to be a key leader in exactly that category, and we're excited to see this new generation of blockchain gaming emerge."
DIG aims to build the world's premier Web3 AAA metaverse experience, with a best-in-class and user-friendly tech platform for next gen in-game digital economies utilizing blockchain technology and NFTs. The company is pioneering a Games-as-a-Service (GaaS) 2.0 roadmap, and DIG aims to be an industry leader across Free-to-Play (F2P) 2.0, GaaS/Live Service 2.0, online marketplaces, and NFT/blockchain gaming.
To achieve such a diverse and ambitious endeavor, DIG brought on industry leaders and veterans from companies such as Take-Two (Jon Horsley, Chief Development Officer), NX3 Games/Electronic Arts (Won Chung, Chief Operating Officer), Crystal Dynamics (Eric Lindstrom, Creative Director), and Electronic Arts (Jay Lee, Chief Technology Officer). Collectively, the C-Suite team alone have 150+ years of games industry experience. Members of the broader team have worked on renowned franchises such as Call of Duty, Tomb Raider, Command and Conquer, Rock Band, Borderlands, and more.
About Digital Insight Games (DIG)
Digital Insight Games (DIG) aims to be a next-gen Web3 games company by staying at the forefront of technology and digital economies as a preeminent independent studio and publisher of world-class interactive entertainment products. DIG is a remote-first and decentralized company with regional bases in Vancouver (Canada), Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, and New York, USA.
The Company is currently looking for talented engineers, developers, artists, as well as marketing/community, Web3/blockchain tech, and publishing talent to join its team. For more information, visit www.digitalinsightgames.com
For general and other inquiries, contact info@digitalinsightgames.com
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The Ant Hill Rock Guide Updates
February 20, 2015 /0 Comments/in Rock Guide Updates /by Vince Hempsall
For further descriptions about climbs at the CIC Slabs area in the city of Nelson in south-central British Columbia, Canada, refer to page 61 of the West Kootenay Rock Guide. Access: The Ant Hill is located just below the Sunnyside Crag near the West side of the Svoboda parking lot. (See page 67 of the West Kootenay Rock Guide for a description on how to reach the Sunnyside Crag). This is a good wall to take your young kids to because it's easy to walk to (it's only 40 feet away from the parking lot), the anchors are easy to reach from above and it offers the only documented 5.2 in the area.
The Ant Hill Rock Guide Updates: This is the ninth in a regular series showcasing the new rock climbing routes in the West Kootenay Region of south-central British Columbia. For written descriptions of these and other routes, download the 2014 West Kootenay Rock Guide updates.
This shows where you can find the Svoboda parking lot in Nelson and where Sunnyside and Ant Hill are located in relation to it.
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BOE replaces badge system for schools
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The Barrow County Board of Education voted to spend more than $600,000 Tuesday, more than half of it on a security system for the school district.
The board approved contracts for a new badge system for all the schools, which can lock all doors controlled by the system, through Adapt to Solve, up to $424,348; 40 Cleartouch 75-inch interactive panels with TechOptics of Winder for Westside Middle School, $154,887; and safety and sanitation products for the food department through Sani-Tech Cafeteria Management, $28,978.
The board met for less than 10 minutes, including a brief closed session to discuss personnel. The board hired 19 teachers and 11 non-classified employees after the brief session.
The board also agreed to table two policy changes until the August meeting for public comment. The policies deal with school admissions for students whose parents are on active military duty and with changes in the wording of "competitive interscholastic activities."
One change would "clarify that all students in grades 6-12 must be enrolled full-time in the school that sponsors the competitive activity in order to be eligible to participate."
The new high school being built adjacent to Sims Academy will offer "a limited number of athletic programs upon opening" in August 2020, a school newsletter said recently.
The newsletter said sports "being considered" include cross country, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, golf, tennis and dance. The school also plans to offer one-act play, E-sports and literary competition through the Georgia High School Association. Students "will indicate" sports they want to participate in when they submit an application in November, the newsletter said.
Jennifer Houston, assistant superintendent for business services, reported the district received more than $1 million for its ELOST — education local option sales tax — fund in June. It was the fourth of six months in 2019 in which the system has gotten more than $1 million. Houston said the system is 32.6 percent ahead of the same period in 2018 for ELOST money. The district has more than $6 million in 2019. It received $11.2 million for 2018.
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HLC routinely hosts Capitol Hill briefings and events and webinars featuring HLC members and their innovative practices to elevate quality and value in the healthcare system. Many of the events highlight examples from HLC's compendium, The Future is Here: Transforming American Healthcare through Private Sector Innovation, which contains over 50 metric-supported examples of healthcare innovations that are improving patient care quality and safety.
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Experts will describe the role of the private sector in advancing healthcare quality and innovation, how consumer choice and competition drive value, and the potential ramifications various proposed new models have for healthcare delivery.
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How do healthcare organizations prioritize the needs of patients and ensure high-quality care? Come listen to care delivery experts describe their approaches to keeping the patient at the center of healthcare decision-making.
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Experts will discuss healthcare employment trends, what is different about the incoming talent, and how to keep a workforce healthy and engaged.
This luncheon briefing highlights how real-world data is used to advance evidence-based medicine, improving quality of care, value, and patient safety. Experts will provide examples of successful innovative approaches to improving standards of care.
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The effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters are more devastating than commonly realized. In addition to protecting access to healthcare facilities, manufacturers must maintain production capabilities to avoid shortages of medicines and critical supplies. Experts will discuss necessary actions to avoid disruption of care.
An expert panel will discuss how the Medicare Part D prescription drug program has evolved since its implementation just over a decade ago and the impact it is having on Medicare beneficiaries.
Curious to see how the newest innovations are being utilized (or not) in healthcare? Experts will provide a blockchain 101 and delve into cybersecurity.
Learn how healthcare organizations can assist in providing access to basic needs associated with health and wellness. Lack of nutrition, electricity, transportation, and health literacy can all be impacted by the innovation of the private sector, with the additional benefit of cost savings.
Patients will be better served by considering the value of all healthcare interventions across the healthcare continuum. Experts will discuss the utilization of value assessment frameworks, ACO models, value based contracting and purchasing, and lessons learned.
Meeting rising patient demands in a constantly-changing value-based healthcare system necessitates a modernization of the healthcare workforce. Panelists will explore graduate medical education, interstate licensure, and other issues affecting healthcare access and quality.
Leading experts are coming together at HLC's HIT Symposium to discuss how the private sector is forging ahead on interoperability, and how they will meet MACRA's 2018 deadline.
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Innovation does not have to lead to increased healthcare costs. There are a variety of examples in which private sector innovation has generated greater value for patients and the healthcare system.
Members of both political parties introduced legislation in Congress last week calling for the repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), a group of presidential appointees charged with making cuts to Medicare once the program reaches an arbitrary spending level, which experts agree will happen this year. To learn how you can add your voice and organizational support to IPAB opponents demanding repeal, register now for tomorrow's Webinar, Wednesday, March 1st (2 p.m. ET).
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• Stanley Stead, MD, MBA, CEO and Founder, Stead Health Group, Inc.
As the U.S. healthcare system continues to move toward value-based care delivery and payment models, policy and implementation challenges arise with the existing federal fraud and abuse legal framework.
The number of drug-resistant infections is growing, threatening the health of patients worldwide. Experts will present solutions and discuss next steps to be taken to slow this dangerous trend.
Learn how health information is protected across a variety of settings and HIPAA's relevancy to today's challenges.
The briefing was sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc /Lundbeck LLC and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
HLC hosts this yearly event at which members of Congress & congressional staff can experience the new tools, technologies & practices being developed by HLC member companies & organizations.
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Hear from health leaders about meaningful, doable steps to accelerate innovation and enhance quality today.
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What is Medicare Advantage? Who is enrolled? How does it work?
What is myth and what is fact when it comes to Medicare Advantage.
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The saga of the name Bllyt begins with a Strathclyde-Briton family in the ancient Scottish/English Borderlands. It is a name for a happy or cheerful person. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word blithe, which described a person exhibiting the aforementioned characteristics.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bllyt research.
Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1603, 1567, 1567, 1563, 1646, 1691, 1485, 1493, 1493, 1499, 1530, 1503, 1530, 1542, 1605, 1654 and 1883 are included under the topic Early Bllyt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The many spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names result from the fact that scribes in that era spelled words according to sound. Translation too, was an undeveloped science, and many names were altered into complete obscurity. Over the years Bllyt has been spelled Blythe, Bllyt, Blytht, Blyithe, Blith, Blyth, Blitht and many more.
Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bllyt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the Bllyt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.


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Founded in 1899, the Bank of Cyprus are considered the second largest company in Greece and have a branches and institutions in a number of different countries.
Bank of Cyprus fixed rate bonds may be particularly useful for customers who wish to invest and save money on a long term basis.
Although it should be remembered that customers may not be able to access funds that are invested into fixed rate bonds, or may incur a charge or interest rate penalty for doing so.
It is also important to note that if you invest in a Bank of Cyprus fixed rate bond you may not come under the UK financial services compensation scheme. Please read the terms and conditions of the product before you apply.


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Thursday, June 25, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
Gov. Gavin Newsom wears a protective mask on his face while speaking to reporters at Miss Ollie's restaurant during the coronavirus outbreak in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
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It's been one week since Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all Californians to wear face-coverings in public or high-risk settings.
But there's been debate over whether the Governor has the legal authority to impose such an order. Counties across the state are still deciding whether to join the local jurisdictions that do mandate face masks.
The debate comes amid a nationwide spike in confirmed cases of COVID-19, as California set record highs in cases multiple times throughout this week alone.
We take a closer look today at Gov. Newsom's authority to mandate wearing face-coverings with the PolitiFact California team.
Today's Guest:
CapRadio PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols
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