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At this point, most of us have heard of psychedelics. From counter-culture scenes that glorified the use of psychedelics for artistic expression to the current rise of psychedelic-assisted therapy, this class of drugs is gaining steam.
There is increasing evidence that using psychedelics can benefit one's overall mental health, which is beginning to destigmatize the use of these substances. Despite these advances, psychedelics are not a fit for everyone.
First, if you're considering using psychedelics therapeutically, please seek out the support of a professional. All of the studies that celebrate the therapeutic effects of psychedelics only refer to treatment that is guided and monitored by a trained mental health professional.
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has information on how you can join a psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trial.
There is always the risk of a bad reaction to psychedelics and rare but possible harm, but this risk is very low in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials due to the controlled nature of the trials. Several states have now legalized the use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings, so it is possible to receive this type of care, but people with certain mental health conditions might be more at risk for adverse reactions.
There are some circumstances where it is ill-advised to take psychedelics. Personal autonomy when making a decision regarding taking psychedelics is important. Knowing when it could be harmful to take psychedelics can support you in making an informed decision.
Regular Users
Those who use hallucinogens recreationally regularly are at an increased risk of long-term hallucinogen-persisting perception disorder (HPPD). This disorder can lead to individuals continually experiencing the effects of the hallucinogen over a long period of time. Potentially permanent, HPPD can lead to vision and perception issues that can significantly alter one's life.
Immunocompromised
The use of psychedelic drugs can lead to nausea and vomiting plus a spike in one's blood pressure, making them especially problematic for those who are immunocompromised or are living with pre-existing conditions.
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There is minimal research on the effects of psychedelics on pregnant people. Since there is already a 3 to 5% chance of birth defects in every pregnancy, taking substances that have not been explicitly cleared for pregnant people is risky. That being said, there is developing research indicating psilocybin could be beneficial for postpartum depression. Despite this advance, it is critical to remember that all risks have not been fully studied yet.
Individuals With Pre-Existing Mental Health Conditions
Psychedelics can have profound therapeutic impacts on mental health conditions when taken under the close supervision of a trained professional. While it is rare, it is possible for those ingesting psychedelics to experience psychosis as a result. For those who have a history of psychosis in their family, have experienced it before, or have a diagnosis that involves psychosis (like schizophrenia or bipolar I), psychedelic use is cautioned.
System-Impacted Individuals
Most psychedelics are criminalized, and utilizing them can lead to prosecution. For those who are system-impacted and have already experienced run-ins with the criminal justice system, being caught buying or utilizing psychedelics could only lead to further issues. If you do have prior convictions and are interested in exploring psychedelics, be aware of the laws and limitations in your jurisdiction. Some states have begun to decriminalize the use of psychedelics, which can make usage much safer.
Folks Struggling With Substance Use
Those struggling with substance use may want to take extra care when considering the use of psychedelics. Some psychedelics are used therapeutically for addiction, but that requires strict protocol under professional supervision. Some psychedelics have a higher risk for misuse—for example, MDMA is derived from amphetamine, making it a riskier choice for those navigating addiction.
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There are different reasons why people choose to take psychedelics. To begin, those who choose to use these drugs recreationally may be particularly drawn to the general impact of these substances, which is to have an altered sense of reality.
This desire can be motivated by a hope of escaping pain in their day-to-day life, or it could be due to curiosity. Some may be drawn to psychedelics to create art, a theme that has been long-documented through "psychedelic art." Others may have a treatment-resistant mental health condition and find psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy a worthy venture.
Psychedelics are now being used as part of therapeutic programs for those experiencing issues finding an effective treatment. Typically, a clinician will provide the client with the substance in the session. Then, the client is invited to relax while listening to soothing music, noticing any thoughts and sensations that arise. The therapist is present the entire time, and the client is welcome to begin freely speaking and engaging in psychotherapy whenever they'd like.
Evidence has shown that MDMA is successful in treating PTSD. Psilocybin is promising in treating cancer-related anxiety and depression. Evidence for the therapeutic use of LSD for treatment-resistant conditions is still growing but has been promising thus far. Just one ibogaine treatment has been clinically proven to decrease or end opioid use. In the case of ibogaine treatment, supervision is provided after the session for a few days to monitor food intake, exercise, and sleep.
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There can be many reasons for wanting to take psychedelics, from wanting to heal to desiring to boost one's creativity. However, it is important to weigh the risks of taking these drugs.
For those taking them recreationally, there are significant health concerns due to the lack of control and oversight in taking them. Additionally, they are still criminalized and can lead to legal issues. As for those who wish to participate in a clinical trial, it is critical to examine your motivations for doing so. Additionally, being extremely honest with the professionals running the clinical trial is equally important.
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.
For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database.
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Congressional Christmas crunch
December 2, 2022 By Chad Pergram
We knew that the Thanksgiving to New Year's period on Capitol Hill was going to be a train wreck.
It just wasn't clear until a few days ago that the already bloated Congressional agenda for the holidays may involve actual rail cars.
All aboard the Congressional Express.
Heading into the holiday season, Congress needed to avoid a government shutdown. Pass a defense bill. Retool the law governing the certification of the Electoral College. Pass a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. All the while, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is scrambling to conjure the votes to become Speaker next year.
But the first Congressional Christmastime crisis of 2022 came via rail. After much hand wringing, Congress interceded to block a nationwide rail strike at the holidays.
The US Capitol Christmas Tree stands on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2022. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
And you thought only Snow Miser and Heat Miser could screw things up at Christmas.
Lawmakers were loath to get involved at President Biden's behest.
"This is an urgent issue and Congress needs to step up. We don't like to do this. We'd rather see the parties do it through labor negotiations. But at this point, there's no other alternative," said Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md.
"That dog's not going to hunt with some Republicans," said Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.
"There are mixed views," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., about the views of Senate Republicans. "Some may be inclined to vote against it and others are arguing that the economical price of doing nothing is too great."
SENATE PASSES BILL TO PREVENT RAIL STRIKE, WHICH COULD HAVE WREAKED HAVOC ON ECONOMY BEFORE HOLIDAYS
"I don't know why we're having to do this, but we are apparently," said a reluctant Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. "I want to make sure that we do no harm to the economy."
"A strike or any kind of shutdown would hurt us at a time when our economy is just starting to show positive signs of recovery," said Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill.
President Biden dispatched Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Capitol Hill on Thursday. Their goal was to warn pro-labor senators about the consequences of inaction.
However, unlike other industries, Congress is empowered to step in an impose terms to avert railroad and airline strikes.
This is thanks to the Railway Labor Act. In the early 20th Century, Congress considered federalizing the railroads because they were so important. But they instead elected to establish special bargaining rules and a labor board to mediate disputes. Congress also granted itself the power to halt any strikes. Lawmakers later extended that power to cover the airlines.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers brief remarks before signing bipartisan legislation averting a rail workers strike in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on December 02, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Congress has only involved itself in a rail strike once before. The International Association of Machinists launched a three-day strike in 1992, shutting down the nation's railroads. Congress quickly passed a bill to bar a strikes or lockout and the dispute was resolved.
This is why the railroad row received a skeptical eye from civil libertarians, small-government Republicans and pro-labor lawmakers. However, the consequences of a railroad strike just before the holidays – amid an economy already shredded by inflation – is a recipe for calamity.
Still, the liberal push for medical leave could have tanked the bill to avoid a rail strike.
"This amendment simply says 'seven paid sick days for workers in the rail industry' and I hope we can win it," argued Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on the Senate floor.
But paid medical leave for railroad workers couldn't score 60 yeas to overcome a filibuster. Only 52 senators voted yea.
"If we had 60 votes in the Senate, it could possibly happen. But we don't have 60 votes in the Senate," lamented House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
RAIL UNION STRIKE WOULD CREATE A 'CRIPPLING' ECONOMY, INDUSTRY OFFICIAL WARNS
Some Republicans didn't want Congress to impose its will on the unions. Instead, they hoped to intervene in another fashion. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, crafted a plan to require a two-month "cooling off" period for the unions and rail companies.
"It will give negotiators more time to get to an agreement. And it will not make Congress the entity of last resort in these kinds of negotiations," said Sullivan.
But Sullivan's plan proved even more unpopular than Sanders' amendment for seven days of paid sick leave. The Sullivan amendment garnered a scant 26 votes.
Railroad workers did score pay hikes in the deal. But progressives downplayed that win for the unions.
"The workers received a 24 percent increase in their wages. That sounds like a lot of money," said Sanders. "They have not received a pay increase in the last 3 years. And if you average it out, that pay increase is less than inflation today."
But the Senate finally approved the bill with 80 – mostly reluctant – yes votes to avert the strike. That measure aligned with the House's action earlier in the week. President Biden signed the package Friday morning.
December crisis #1 averted.
The lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. on November 29, 2022. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Now on to the rest of the crises which will torment Congress through the holidays if not into January.
The biggest issue is funding the government.
"Hopefully an agreement will be reached soon," said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md.
Congress faces a December 16 deadline to avoid a government shutdown. But it's increasingly likely that negotiators may need to prepare an interim spending bill knows as a "Continuing Resolution" or "CR," in Washington speak. Such a bill keeps the federal lights on. But it simply re-ups all government spending at the old levels.
Hoyer also said that the annual defense policy bill wasn't ready yet. He hoped the House Armed Services Committee would have filed the text on Friday. But nothing doing.
There's hope in some quarters to pass a bill to ban lawmakers from stock trades. Plus, they hope to approve a final fix to DACA, via the DREAM Act.
"It is time to deliver for our DREAMers," said Rep.-elect Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., at a Capitol Hill press conference.
This is the Christmas Congressional crunch.
It sounds like a wondrous, edible, holiday delight. Perhaps dipped in milk chocolate. A taste of toffee. Perhaps it pairs well with mulled wine or hot cocoa.
But the Christmas Congressional crunch is anything but.
It's simply the least appetizing dish on Capitol Hill.
And it's only served this time of the year.
Chad Pergram currently serves as a senior congressional correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in September 2007 and is based out of Washington, D.C.
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Tony Benn , one time Labour MP, Labour Cabinet minister, and leader of the democratic left in Britain died yesterday. He was an inspiration to many and will be sadly missed. The best tribute I can make is to post these two videos, the first a 10 minute history lesson for neo-liberals, of him in full flow.
"I am very proud I was in the Labour Party of 1945. Our manifesto was very clear. It said the interwar slumps were not acts of God….it was the direct result of too much economic power in the hands of too few men who behaved like a totalitarian oligarchy in the heart of our democratic state. They had and they felt no responsibility to the nation".
"…in wartime there are no economic arguments at all. I've never heard a general say I can't bomb Baghdad this month because I've exceeded my budget. You just do whatever is required. We should adopt the principle you do whatever is required in peacetime too. People want jobs, they want income they want education, they want health care , they want to be looked after if they are old".
Tony Benn spoke passionately about the NHS, saying that there would be a "revolution" if it was removed – and also argued for full employment.
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The situation we're in now is summed up brilliantly by this quote from Tony Benn: "I am very proud I was in the Labour Party of 1945. Our manifesto was very clear. It said the interwar slumps were not acts of God….it was the direct result of too much economic power in the hands of too few men who behaved like a totalitarian oligarchy in the heart of our democratic state. They had and they felt no responsibility to the nation". IMHO the best way to remove that economic power wielded by the few is to implement a full reserve banking system as espoused by Positive Money!
A FRBS is one option. Going back to the type of banking regulation that was considered normal before the deregulation of the 80′s is another.
The difference between MMT and PM isn't over a FRBS. MMT uses the principles of double entry bookkeeping. PM doesn't.
Under DEBK every transaction has to be counted twice. Once as a change of an asset. Once as a change of a liability. Therefore, no matter how complicated the system all financial liabilities and assets have sum to zero. That gives a powerful insight into the nature of debts. Including the so-called national debt which can just as well be termed a national asset, or perhaps an international asset. In other words the debts of the government sector are exactly equal to the assets of the non-government sector.
The government, therefore has to take on financial debt so that everyone else can acquire financial assets. The size of the government debt isn't a problem. The size of everyone's financial assets can be if they aren't matched to the availability of goods and services. Too much one way creates inflation. Too much the other creates recession. Its not just the size that is important. Its the willingness of the non government sector to spend them which matters too.
Therefore the spending pattern of the private sector has to be compensated by spending and taxing by government to ensure the economy works correctly.


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Found8 coworking launches biggest COVID-19 membership relief
SINGAPORE, May 4, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - In light of COVID-19, its effect on SMEs in Singapore and the extension of the Circuit Breaker, Found8 has launched a membership relief of 30% for the months of May, June and July to all of their active members. Found8 understands that this is the largest and longest relief passed to coworking users in Singapore to date
Found8 is a curated, innovation-focused, coworking provider with over 1000 members across Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the leading coworking space for the startup and innovation community. Offering capacity-building programs, corporate innovation services, and access to capital, Found8 enables its game-changing members to collaborate and grow.
Found8 co-founder Grace Sai commented, "Although we've received support from only some of our landlords, we have decided to take on the bulk of responsibility of supporting our members by taking this relief primarily out of our own pocket. We are a community that has a set of strong values that includes 'Care Beyond Profit' and that has not wavered, even during a crisis. In fact, a crisis like this tests the values system of coworking operators, and whether they truly are member-centric as most claim to be, in good times."
Found8 co-founder Michelle Yong commented and continued "And this is our gesture to do just that; back our members, through good times and bad. This is a crucial time for startups and SMEs. We hope that with this relief, Found8 members will be able to see through these difficult times and stay with us as they continue to innovate with solutions for the local and global community."
Found8 continues to support the community with a free Resource Pack, conducting research on the challenges faced by business owners and employees via an Ecosystem Survey, as well as launching the F8 Virtual Community online.
For the members of Found8 KL Sentral in Malaysia, Found8 is currently working on a relief package in line with its landlord and the Malaysian government's relief schemes.
About Found8
Found8 is over 1000 members strong across KL and Singapore. It is the leading coworking space provider and innovation community, enabling their game-changing members to collaborate and grow by providing the right network, knowledge, and environment.
Their 6 locations in central business locations in KL and Singapore including Amoy Street, Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Prinsep and High Street Center and in the heart of KL at KL Sentral makes them one of the widest spread Singaporean coworking players on the market. Found8's goal is to support the development and creation of innovative companies of all sizes.
Questions? Email hello@found8.com to find out more.
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Tianyun International Recognised as National Level High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE)
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Yangon/New York, March 1, 2014 -- On February 27, Médecins Sans Frontières Holland (MSF) received a written order from the Union Government of Myanmar to cease all operations in the country, which led to a full closure of all MSF Holland clinics on February 28. This act left patients confused and desperately concerned across the whole country.
After dialogue with the Union Government in Naypyitaw on February 28, MSF has now been informed by the Minister of Health and the Minister of Home Affairs that it can resume part of the activities as covered by the organization's original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on Monday, March 3. This includes HIV/AIDS and other activities in Kachin and Shan states, as well as Yangon region.
While MSF is encouraged by this and will resume these activities for now, MSF remains extremely concerned about the fate of tens of thousands of vulnerable people in Rakhine state who currently face a humanitarian medical crisis. MSF Holland clinics in Rakhine remain closed since February 27, following a verbal communication from the Rakhine State authorities to suspend its activities.
Prior to the suspension, MSF carried out a variety of activities in nine townships across in Rakhine, treating anyone who was unable to access medical care. All MSF services are provided based on medical need only, regardless of ethnicity, religion or any other factor. MSF looks forward to continuing the dialogue with the Union Government to ensure that essential life-saving services continue to reach those that need them.


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Viewers will need to have paid for a BBC TV Licence in order to access on-demand and catch-up content on its iPlayer service from 1 September 2016.
From this date, a legal change will be implemented so that a TV Licence is required to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch-up TV, on BBC iPlayer.
Although the licence has long been a requirement for all live viewing and recording, the advent of streaming video on a wide array of devices in recent years has seen viewing habits increasingly sway away from watching shows live and towards catch-up services.
With no prior legal requirement to own a licence in order to access the service in the UK, one of the BBC's primary sources of income could have come under threat.
"From 1 September, everyone will need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch BBC TV programmes on demand – including catch-up – on iPlayer," Caroline McCourt, spokesperson for TV Licensing stated.
In March, former culture secretary John Whittingdale was openly critical that the loophole had been allowed to continue.
"When the licence fee was invented, video on demand did not exist," he said. "The BBC works on the basis that all who watch it pay for it. Giving a free ride to those who enjoy Sherlock or Bake Off an hour, a day or a week after they are broadcast was never intended and is wrong."
A licence will still not be needed to watch other on-demand services, such as ITV Player or Netflix, but the new rules apply to all devices used to access iPlayer which include laptops, smartphones, tablets, TV streaming devices and games consoles, as well as third-party services such as Sky, Virgin or BT.
More than 25 million TV Licences were issued in 2015, so most households will already be covered, but an estimated two per cent are not covered so could be liable for a fine when the rules come into effect.
"It's surprising how little has been said regarding the changes being made to the TV Licence, considering we're only a few weeks away from the new rules coming into effect," TV comparison site Broadband Genie said in a statement.
"We could end up with a situation where many Brits are unknowingly breaking the law come September 1st, simply because they're unaware of the changes. In the coming weeks we need a strong campaign by TV Licensing promoting the changes to both non and current licence fee holders.
Research conducted by TV Licensing suggests that the service is the most popular catch-up platform used by students, ahead of sites such as YouTube and services including Netflix, but has not released figures for the general populace.
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Oracular Spectacular – Delphi, Greece
Property 393 – Archaeological site of Delphi, Greece
Collapse!
Civilisation collapsed in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean in the late second millennium BC and we don't know why. Something strange happened, maybe several somethings. Empires fell apart, and were invaded or had their palaces were consumed by fire. Barbarian pirates roamed the waters and toppled kingdoms. The island of Thera exploded. Entire cultures were wiped off the map and Greece plunged into a localised dark age. The Mycenaean and Minoan cultures disappeared, only to live on in song and myth.
But a dark age is merely a time of transition between two other periods. And few sites illustrate this better than the sanctuary at Delphi in central Greece.
Since very ancient times Delphi was believed to be the centre of the world. According to legend, Zeus dispatched two eagles from the edges of the world; they met over Delphi. It seems likely that there was a Mycenaean shrine on the site of Delphi in the distant past, and that even more interestingly it may have had Minoan (Cretan) priests who were shipped in to operate it.
Ruins of Delphi
This earlier site was probably dedicated to Python, a dragon or serpent who lived there, from whom we get the English word. Python may have been an Greek deity, perhaps borrowed from elsewhere in the Eastern Mediterranean as there was something of a fashion of snake worship. This was apparently particularly common in Crete, which helps to explain the Minoan gästarbeiter.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar
Where it gets interesting, is that the main mythic tradition holds that Python was slain by the Classical Greek god Apollo, and the temple site was rededicated to him in thanks. The name of the high priestess echoes the original identity though – she was called the Pythia. This story is ripe for allegorical and pseudo-archaeological interpretation. Robert Graves believed that it represented the takeover of a former Mycenaean site by invaders from the north. Nietsche and others believed that the destruction of a primitive monster at the hands of the most rational of the gods represents the transition from a primitive animal existence to one defined by reason.
Regardless of the origin of the story, by the Classical period of Greek history the oracle at Delphi (the Pythia) had become one of the most revered individuals in the ancient world and Delphi itself was a site of pilgrimage from across the Mediterranean. It remained so for hundreds of years, until a particularly uncompromising Roman Emperor of the Christian persuasion forced its closure on the grounds of heresy.
Death by bus or lion
A reconstructed temple segment
My visit was mildly terrifying. Lacking a car I, caught a bus up from Athens which trundled around the mountain passes with all the elegance of a sedated rhino. I had images in my mind of tumbling into the valley below and being smashed to bits on the rocks of the valley floor.
The ruined site is still extremely dramatic. Built on a hillside in a region of plunging valleys and lactate-inducing peaks, I can see why the ancients felt it was a place of power. Not much is left of the original site, and what remains has been reconstructed as much as possible to give an indication of what originally stood there. A miscellany of ruined temples and tumbledown hunks of stone give the place an air of mystery; but probably not what the creators intended.
Still nursing a panic disorder following the bus ride, I visited the nearby archaeological museum to try to delay the time before I had to get back on the bus. Like in many such museums the displays lack psychological impact due to being separated from their place, but I understand the logic of preservation. I was particularly taken with a rather good marble frieze featuring a greek solder being attacked by a small lion, which is attempting to tear apart his rib cage. Wearing his helmet he looks startled, rather than appalled.
Cause of death – Hungry feline
I have no memory of my return journey to Athens. That is probably for the best. Legend says that the Pythia used to make prophecies under the influence of gases which seeped from the rocks. Perhaps I received a dose of that. Or perhaps a human brain can only cope with so much terrifying driving in one day.
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Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle calls for people to nominate their unsung heroes for the ECHO's Pride of Merseyside Awards
FORMER Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle will join local stars to honour Merseyside's unsung heroes.
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Ricky, who played Calvin Valentine in the soap, is calling on readers to send in their nominations for the ECHO's Pride of Merseyside Awards.
The ex-Strictly star will be presenting an award to someone who has gone that extra mile to help others.
He said: "I'd much rather go to these awards than other award ceremonies because this is about real people who've done amazing things for Merseyside which is much more inspiring.
"It can be anyone – from courageous kids to people making a difference in the community – and they deserve praise and recognition for their achievements.
"I've been to similar awards ceremonies and even though I'm a grown man they have me blubbering like a little girl every time."
Ricky, of Billinge, added: "When you think you've got problems in your life, especially when people in my industry are moaning about life being hard and the paparazzi, you see these awards and it puts everything into perspective.
"If you know a real unsung hero, now is the time to nominate them for a Pride of Merseyside award."
The categories at this year's award ceremony include the Education Award, Courageous Child Award, Arts Award and the Sporting Achievement Award.
We're also looking for nominations for the Merseyside Community Award, the Lambrini- sponsored Friend Award and Community Group Award.
The ECHO will also present the Silver Liver Award in recognition of extraordinary community spirit and the Wish Award.
Hosted by Liverpool singer Liz McClarnon the event is expected to attract some of Merseyside's biggest celebrities.
The first Pride of Merseyside Awards, sponsored by Halewood International, will take place at Liverpool's Isla Gladstone Conservatory on September 9.
For an entry form email events@liverpool.com or call 0151 472 2826. Nominations close this Wednesday.


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I am having frequent joint pain & muscle pain, are these Low Vitamin D Symptoms?
Any many more such questions I hear every day. Vitamin D is the most commonly deficient vitamin and more than 80% people has less than the required amount.
Vitamin D or 'The Sunshine Vitamin' is the only vitamin that our body synthesizes from cholesterol in the presence of ultraviolet rays. It acts as both vitamin and hormone. As a vitamin, it helps in the absorption of calcium and facilitates bone and teeth development, maintenance etc.
It is converted in hormone by our liver and kidneys. As a hormone, it helps in controlling the levels of potassium and also facilitates neuromuscular function and bone metabolism. Today we will discuss 11 vitamin D deficiency symptoms which will help you find if you are vitamin D deficient and ways to cure it.
Insufficient amount of vitamin D over a period of time which causes insufficient absorption of other essential micronutrients in the body is called as the deficiency of vitamin D.
The main source of vitamin D is sunlight. There are some vitamin D rich foods which can provide us sufficient amount of vitamin D. But sometimes due to ignorance and lack of knowledge we do not to take sufficient sunlight. Below are some of the causes of vitamin D deficiency.
Staying indoors for a long period of time and not getting exposed to sunlight is of the major causes of Vitamin D deficiency. Wearing full body covered clothes may also cause insufficient exposure to sunlight.
During your childhood, you might be playing a lot of outdoor games that gave you enough vitamin. But today due to the lifestyle changes it is nearly impossible to get the adequate sun exposure. It is advisable to get sun exposure at least 1-2 days in a week. Plan for weekends if it is not possible for your during weekdays.
Sunscreens with high SPF does not allow sunlight to penetrate the skin and cause a chemical reaction to form Vitamin D. The fear of skin cancer and getting tanned prevents us from exposing to sunlight which weakens our body.
As our age increases, or immunity decreases and we are exposed to several deficiencies. Vitamin D deficiency is many times due to increasing age. Older people require more amounts of vitamin D as compared to younger ones.
Vitamin D rich foods contain mainly seafood, dairy products, mushrooms and fortified foods. Many vegans may face this deficiency due to their food restrictions.
Vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the free radical effects and prevents premature ageing. If your skin cells are not getting sufficient supply of anti-oxidants, it causes your skin to dry and dull. Vitamin D is also essential in preventing acne and other skin disorders. Be aware if you are facing drying of skin or acne more often and check the levels of vitamin D in your blood.
Vitamin D facilitates proper neurological functioning. If there is a deficiency of vitamin D, pituitary gland may not function effectively and this may lead to thyroid malfunction.
If thyroid levels get high in your body it can result in various health problems like weight gain, fatigue etc.
Vitamin D is crucial for controlling the relaxation of skeletal and involuntary muscles. Vitamin D deficiency may cause constriction of blood vessels which increases blood pressure and causes headaches and migraines.
Since the basic function of vitamin D is assisting the binding and absorption of minerals like calcium and potassium, the deficiency of it causes a direct effect on bones. This may result in bone loss or softening of bones.
It is advisable to include calcium-rich foods in your diet.
Insufficient absorption of calcium may cause a backache due to bone loss. The muscles surrounding our bones can also cause pain and unease. This is one of the clearest vitamin D deficiency symptoms.
If your back pain is not due to low level of vitamin D but a normal back pain you can try yoga asanas for back pain.
Vitamin D deficiency causes our scalp to dry out and thus it promotes dandruff and hair fall. It weakens our hair follicles. If you notice excessive hair fall over a period of time it may be due to lack of vitamin D. You can also try yoga asanas for hair growth if your fall is not because of any vitamin deficiency but a lifestyle problem.
Vitamin D deficiency causes numerous neurological disorders one of which is depression. Your ability to think positively is hindered and you end up feeling low more often. If you are going through this then get a vitamin D test done and consult the doctor.
Vitamin D deficiency makes you more susceptible to infections. Cold, flu, irritability in the throat is caused to you again and again. This is one of the clearest vitamin D deficiency symptoms.
Fatigue or tiredness is one of the main outcomes of deficiency of vitamin D. Although it may be due to many reasons and vitamin D deficiency is one of them.
Many times de to strain or improper sleeping pattern we face muscle pain. Excessive gymming might be one of the reasons but these pains are cure easily with time. But a person with vitamin D deficiency may not have the same experience.
The muscle pain is not healed with time and since the bones become weak, the muscle surrounding the bones cause more pain. This is one of the clearest vitamin D deficiency symptoms.
Vitamin D Benefits includes strong bones, clear skin, strong immune system etc.
Vitamin D deficiency can be avoided by getting a proper amount of sunlight every day and including vitamin D rich foods in your regular diet. If you find the above symptoms, start sitting in sunlight in the morning for at least 1 hour. Let your body heat up to a proper level. You can also take vitamin D supplements but make sure you do not take excess amounts as it can cause serious problems.
Do a vitamin D test from a recognized laboratory. If the amount of vitamin D in your blood is between 30 to 100 ng/ml, there is no deficiency. If Vitamin D is less than 30 ng/ml, morning sunlight is the best therapy. You can also take vitamin D supplements prescribed by your doctor.
So these were the 11 symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. If you find any such symptoms, consult your doctor.


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Ron Reagan endorses Obama.
Ryan Reynolds beefs up the NYC marathon.
Two Swedish women married in India: "The young women, Sara and Sandra had been living together in India's national capital, New Delhi for past one year and 'solemnized' their marriage according to the Vedic rites and rituals. The newly married couple said that they were extremely happy to get married in the city of Taj Mahal, the monument of love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World."
Lesbian engagement on All My Children: "That day, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. And I knew that I wanted to have a home with you and Miranda, and a future together. And so today, I am asking you my beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Bianca… will you marry me?"
Will & Grace creator Max Mutchnick marries.
Harrison Ford dressed as a peapod for Halloween while Maroon 5's Adam Levine took a sexier route.
Hawaii verifies Obama birth certificate.
New play about gay Iranian teens executed in 2005 to open in Chicago: " The play tells the story of two boys coming of age, and struggling with their identities as Arab Iranians, and as typical teenagers longing to discover their place in the world. Ayaz Marhouni and Mahmoud Asgari, the two fifteen year old boys who may have been gay or may have been experimenting with their sexuality – like many teenagers do, get caught in a compromised position, publicly humiliated and tried in the Iranian legal system."
New York voters targeted with robocalls claiming to be Gay City News with an endorsement for the Democratic candidate in certain districts.
Students kiss for gay rights in Sao Paulo.
North Carolina Democrat Kay Hagan is suing Elizabeth Dole for defamation over her "Godless" attack ad.
New McCain Keating 5 revelations on investigations on alleged leaks by the Senator: "All five senators–including McCain–had testified under oath and under the U.S. penal code that the leaks did not come from their camps. The leaks were also prohibited by rules of the Senate Ethics Committee; according to the rules of the Senate, anyone caught leaking such information could face expulsion from the body. These, then, were not the usual Washington disclosures: Discovered, they could have stopped the career of any Washington politician in his tracks."
Boy gunned down while trick-or-treating: "An ex-convict who thought he was being robbed gunned down a 12-year-old trick-or-treater, spraying nearly 30 rounds with an assault rifle from inside his home after hearing a knock on the door, police said Saturday."
Tom of Finland retrospective opens in Liverpool.
Joaquin Phoenix says good-bye to acting .
Homophobic attacks on the rise in Scotland.
Netherlands: Cannabis being laced with Viagra.
Straight man bringing discrimination suit against employer over "gay taunts" from colleagues who suggested he was gay because he lives in Brighton: "Stephen English, who is heterosexual, says he was called a 'faggot' and 'Mr Franglais' by fellow members of staff at the blind and awning firm where he worked. He alleges that the barbs began after a sales manager discovered that he went to boarding school and now lived in the Sussex seaside town, which has a large gay population. Mr English, who has been married for 20 years and has three teenage children, decided to take legal action after his attendance at Brighton's Gay Pride parade wearing "skin-tight Lycra cycling shorts" was mentioned in the Thomas Sanderson Blinds in-house magazine."
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Jane received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Bertolon School of Business at Salem State University.
What does Mr Antolini represent?
He represents education not as a path of conformity but as a means for Holden to develop his unique voice and to find the ideas that are most appropriate to him. When Mr. Antolini touches Holden's forehead as he sleeps, he may overstep a boundary in his display of concern and affection.
What does Holden say about phonies?
Holden characterizes "phonies" as people who are dishonest or fake about who they really are, or people who play a part just to fit into a society that Holden questions. Therefore, Holden hates "phonies" because they represent everything he fears or fights against, such as adulthood, conformity, and commercialism.
What do the ice skates symbolize in Catcher in the Rye?
Almost every time somebody gives me a present, it ends up making me sad" (Salinger 51-52). This shows that the ice skates symbolize his disconnection with his parents. Also the fact that he wanted racing skates it shows that he is a soloist. It shows that he likes being free but feels lost without his family.
How is Holden Caulfield a phony?
1. Based on definition number one, Holden Caulfield is a phony because when he introduces himself to people he does not know, he gives himself a different name as well as tells them false stories of his life and past. Hence, him being "fake" and "not real."
How tall is Holden Catcher in the Rye?
Holden is very much a character of contradiction; at seventeen years of age, he is six feet two-and-a-half inches (189 cm) tall, and already has some grey hair – though he himself admits that he sometimes acts more like a 13-year-old than an adult.
What is the storyline of Catcher in the Rye?
The Catcher in the Rye, novel by J.D. Salinger published in 1951. The novel details two days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school. Confused and disillusioned, Holden searches for truth and rails against the "phoniness" of the adult world.
How is Holden Caulfield a hypocrite?
Holden Caulfield is a hypocrite because he is constantly putting people into boxes, claiming that they are phony; this has caused him to become extremely isolated from others, so he thirsts for intimacy from strangers. A hypocrite is a person who has certain beliefs, attitudes or feelings, but does not abide by them.
Why does Holden's mind now revert to Jane?
Why does his mind now revert to Jane at the beginning of Chapter 11? Because he likes her a lot and she is one of the few people who Holden views as innocent and not phony. What is implied in Holden's criticism of Ernie?
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Five keys to the San Francisco Giants' best stretch of baseball this season
The SF Giants have won seven of their last eight thanks to a significant power surge
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 16: Evan Longoria #10 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Milwaukee Brewers in the bottom of the second inning of a Major League Baseball game at Oracle Park on June 16, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Kerry Crowley | kcrowley@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: July 13, 2019 at 1:16 pm | UPDATED: July 14, 2019 at 6:01 am
MILWAUKEE — The 2019 San Francisco Giants haven't spent a single day above .500 and have dwelled in the National League West cellar for nearly two full months.
Yet after securing their seventh win in their past eight games on Friday, the Giants are suddenly one of the hottest teams in baseball and confident in their ability to make a second half run.
What's changed for a team that coughed up a six-run lead to the Baltimore Orioles to fall 12 games below .500 on the final day of May? Since June 1, few clubs have demonstrated the consistency and resiliency the Giants have shown during a 20-14 stretch.
"Everyone is having fun now," pitcher Shaun Anderson said. "We're playing to win. Whether it's pitching or hitting, we're all backing up each other and it seems like we're all here for each other. It's a great feeling. The past couple of weeks have been a lot of fun."
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The Giants won seven of nine entering the All-Star break and emerged from a four-day break with a comeback extra-inning win over the Brewers that featured the franchise's first five-home run performance since April 23, 2014.
We examined five of the biggest keys to the Giants' sudden breakthrough.
1. Evan Longoria's hot streak
The Giants haven't had a true middle-of-the-order force over the last three seasons, but since the beginning of July Evan Longoria has filled that void.
Longoria's six home runs this month are the third-most in baseball as he trails only Mike Trout and Yuli Gurriel. Longoria has 10 hits in 26 at-bats including eight for extra bases as he's posted a 1.582 OPS during his best stretch as a Giant.
Longoria's two-run home run in Friday's win over the Brewers left his bat at 110.3 miles per hour, marking his second-hardest hit home run since Statcast began tracking exit velocities in 2015.
2. The newcomers are delivering
The Giants stashed Austin Slater in the minor leagues for the first three months of the season, but since earning a promotion on July 1, Slater has posted a .450 on-base percentage and a 1.111 OPS.
The versatile utility player has been used exclusively in the outfield, but he's hit for more power than in the past as Slater has already matched his career high with three home runs. After overhauling his swing in the offseason, Slater is driving the ball better and lifting pitches in the air with more frequency which has provided a lift to a lineup that needed reinforcements.
Aside from Slater, left fielder Alex Dickerson has provided a jolt as he's hitting .340 with 10 extra-base hits in his first 17 games with the Giants. Since joining the club on June 21, Dickerson's 15 RBIs are tied for the fifth-most in the National League.
3. The Giants are playing their best ball away from home
After winning 31 road games in 2018 and just 26 road games in 2017, the Giants have already won 22 of their first 44 away from Oracle Park this season.
With a 10-7 win on Friday at Miller Park, the Giants have now won six of seven on the road and secured 19 victories in their past 32 road games. The club's .594 road winning percentage since April 21 ranks fifth in baseball behind four teams that have all won at least 50 games thus far.
The Giants earned their first three-game sweep of the season with a dominant offensive showing in San Diego at the beginning of the month and emerged from the break by coming from behind twice to beat a solid Brewers team.
Despite an offense that still ranks among the league's worst in several key categories, the Giants have scored at least seven runs in six of their past seven road games.
4. The Giants are experiencing a sudden power surge
The Giants hit five home runs in a game for the first time in five years on Friday, but the power surge didn't come out of nowhere. With home runs in each of their last 13 games dating back to June 25, San Francisco's streak is its longest with a home run in each game since the club had a 14-game stretch from July 28-August 13, 2002.
Longoria, Slater and Dickerson have provided plenty of pop of late, but the Giants have also received significant contributions from center fielder Kevin Pillar who leads the team with 19 doubles and is second with 12 home runs.
Pillar is hitting .382 over his last eight games and is the team leader in extra-base hits (31) and RBIs (47).
5. Starting pitching is keeping the Giants in most games
Outside of a rough outing from lefty Drew Pomeranz on Friday, July 5, Giants starters have been particularly strong over the last two weeks.
Since June 23, San Francisco's starters have combined to post a 3.51 ERA which ranks as the fourth-best mark in baseball behind the Nationals, D'backs and Reds. Opposing hitters own a .248 batting average and a .697 OPS against Giants starters during this stretch, which has included solid outings from several pitchers including a pair from veteran Jeff Samardzija.
Samardzija earned wins in each of his last two outings as he allowed just two runs over 15 innings, but he'll draw a tough assignment in his next start as he's slated to pitch Game 1 of a doubleheader at Coors Field on Monday, July 15.
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Jet Airways will buy 75 more narrow body Boeing aircraft worth $8.8 billion taking the total order to 150 as it looks to expand in the domestic aviation market.
The full service carrier on Wednesday said it has signed a new order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The current listing price of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is $117.1 million, according to the Boeing website. Based on this rate, the cost of 75 such planes would be around $8.8 billion.
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Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube said the new order for the additional 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft would allow the airline to deliver a differentiated and world class customer experience to guests.
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Q: Why does the Part::partw error appear when using DSolve? Bug introduced in 9.0 or earlier and fixed in 11.1.0

I solved the following ordinary differential equation for $F(x)$ using DSolve in Mathematica
$$
\begin{align}
\begin{split}
& A x^2 (x^2 + 1) F'''(x) - \left(3 A (b - 2) x^3 + a x^2 +A (b - 2)x  +a \right)F''(x) \\
& + 3 (b - 1) x \left(A (b - 2) x + \frac{2}{3} a \right)F'(x) -(b - 1) b \left(A(b - 2) x + a\right) F(x) = 0
\end{split}
\end {align}
$$
Mathematica Input
DSolve[A x^2 (x^2 + 1) F'''[x] - (3 A (b - 2) x^3 + a x^2 + A (b - 2) x + a) F''[x] + 3 (b - 1) x (A (b - 2) x + 2/3 a) F'[x] - (b - 1) b (A (b - 2) x + a) F[x] == 0, F, x];

After some time, Mathematica actually produced the closed form solution below.
$$
\begin{align}
\begin{split}
F(x) = & C_1 ( x + i)^b + C_2 ( x - i) ^b + C_3\left[a  \left(b-1+x \left(1+\sqrt {-(b - 1 )^2}-b \right) \right. \right. \\ & \left. \left. +\sqrt {-(b - 1)^2} \right)+A (b - 2) \left(b-1+x \sqrt {-(b - 1)^2} \right) \right]^b
\end{split}
\end{align}
$$
However, it also gave me an error message
Part::partw: Part 1 of {} does not exist. >>

From another answer, I found out that

Part::partw - This error occurs when you're trying to obtain a part of an expression at a position longer than the Length of the expression (or subexpression).

Questions

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*Why does the error message come up in DSolve?

*Is the above solution a valid general solution?

*What algorithm might Mathematica use for this type of ODE?

Any thoughts are much appreciated!

A: The computation
eq = A x^2 (x^2 + 1) F'''[x] - (3 A (b - 2) x^3 + a x^2 + A (b - 2) x + a) F''[x] +
    3 (b - 1) x (A (b - 2) x + 2/3 a) F'[x] - (b - 1) b (A (b - 2) x + a) F[x];
s = DSolve[eq == 0, F, x][[1, 1]];

after further simplification yields
s[[2, 2]] = FullSimplify[s[[2, 2]]]; s
(* F -> Function[{x}, (-I + x)^b C[1] + (I + x)^b C[2] +
   (A (-2 + b) (-1 + b + Sqrt[-(-1 + b)^2] x) + a (-1 + Sqrt[-(-1 + b)^2] +
   b + x + Sqrt[-(-1 + b)^2] x - b x))^b C[3]] *)

which is the solution given in the question.  (The error message in the question is, of course, also produced.)  Indeed, it is a valid solution,
Simplify[eq /. s]
(* 0 *)

However, it is not the most general solution, as can be seen by forming the Wronskian of the three solutions contained in F.
Wronskian[List @@ (F /. s)[x], x]
(* 0 *)

In other words, the term multiplying C[3] is a linear combination of the terms multiplying C[1] and C[2].  So there must be a third independent solution.  In principle, it can be obtained using the procedure described here.  Begin by defining
w = Wronskian[eq == 0, F, x] // FullSimplify
(* E^(-(a/(A x))) x^(-2 + b) (1 + x^2)^(-2 + b) *)
y1 = (x - I)^b; y2 = (x + I)^b;
w12 = Wronskian[{y1, y2}, x] // FullSimplify
(* -2 I b (-I + x)^(-1 + b) (I + x)^(-1 + b) *)

Then, the third solution is given by,
Integrate[Simplify[y2 (y1 w/w12^2 /. x -> xp) - y1 (y2 w/w12^2 /. x -> xp)], xp]

Unfortunately, this command returns unevaluated.  Alternatively, the third solution, here designated y3[x], can be obtained by solving
DSolve[(w12 y3''[x] - D[w12, x] y3'[x] +
    (D[y1, x] D[y2, {x, 2}] - D[y2, x] D[y1, {x, 2}]) y3[x]) == w, y3, x]

This computation ran for about one half hour, at which point the kernel crashed.  It appears, therefore, that the third solution cannot be obtained in symbolic form.
To address the specific issues posed in the question,

*

*Why the error message?  A bug in DSolve.

*Is the solution in the question a valid, general solution.  Valid, but not general.

*How was the solution obtained?  Unclear (to me) how y1 was obtained.  However, once obtained, y1 must be the complex conjugate of y2.  The third term is not linearly independent and, in this context, must be considered an error.

By the way, an alternative approach,
SetOptions[Solve, Method -> Reduce];
r = DSolve[eq == 0, F, x][[1, 1]]
(* F -> Function[{x}, (-I + x)^b C[1] + (I + x)^b C[2] +
   (-1 + Sqrt[-(-1 + b)^2] - (1 + Sqrt[-(-1 + b)^2]) x + b (1 + x))^b C[3]] *)

produces a different solution, also valid but not general, along with the same error message.
Version 11.1 update
Version 11.1 returns three independent solutions, although in terms of DifferentialRoot and no error message.
SetSystemOptions["HolonomicOptions" -> {"VariableSymbol" -> x, "FunctionSymbol" -> y}];
s = DSolve[eq == 0, F, x][[1, 1]]
(* F -> DifferentialRoot[Function[{y, x},
   {-((-1 + b)*b*(a - 2*A*x + A*b*x)*y[x]) + (-1 + b)*x*(2*a - 6*A*x + 3*A*b*x)*y'[x] +
    (-a + 2*A*x - A*b*x - a*x^2 + 6*A*x^3 - 3*A*b*x^3)*y''[x] + A*x^2*(1 + x^2)*y'''[x]
    == 0, y[1] == C[1], y'[1] == C[2], y'[1] == C[3]}]] *)

(The first line of code provides a cleaner format, as described in the answer to question 123540.)  Because verifying the solution with, for instance,
FullSimplify[eq /. s]

runs seemingly forever, the following can be used to lend credence to the result.
rule = Thread[{C[1], C[2], C[3], A, a, b} -> Round[100 RandomReal[{1, 5}, 6]]/100]
sn = First@NDSolve[{eq == 0, F[1] == C[1], F'[1] == C[2], F''[1] == C[3]} /.
    rule, F, {x, 1, 5}];
f = (F /. s /. rule);
Plot[{(F /. sn)[x], f[x]}, {x, 1, 5}]
(* {C[1] -> 84/25, C[2] -> 417/100, C[3] -> 401/100,
    A -> 92/25, a -> 237/100, b -> 223/100} *)

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Computing and Computing Technologies
Report onComputing and Computing Technologies
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Actor Network Theory and its relevancy
Actor Network Theory (ANT) is becoming common among the information system researchers as this study argues regarding the utility of actor- network theory as a conceptual framework for information system researcher. This actor network theory is an approach to the social theory which originates in the field of social science which generally treats objects as a part of social networks (Munro, 2009). Further, this ANT is considered as a constructive approach and it generally avoids essential explanations for all new events and innovations. This theory further makes relationship with those entities who are dealing in the fields of sociology and anthropology. Moreover, there is generally one aspect which makes this theory applicable for the field of information system research as this theory contradict different between the human and non- human entities in ontological level. Further, this Actor Network Theory is in graphical format and generally there are two views of this theory. The first view in this is of the network of actors for a particular time refereed as a network theory model and it is a freeze frame process. (Alcadipani and Hassard, 2010). On the other hand, the second view reflecting up the dynamics nature of the actor network and it is generally shown as a time line with relevant events which are usually recorded and referenced to each of the actor network theory models which are visible on the time line. Moreover, these actors have to be considered in their own rights and can never be intermediary who simply relying an effect of one entity to another without transforming. Moreover, these actors in actor network theory can be human, technology and even can be intangible actors (Munro, 2009).
Two computing stories
"The computer that knows what you're thinking"
This theory plays a crucial role and the story which has been undertaken in this scenario is of computer and the individual. Here from the view point of actor network theory, Computer is an actor and person who is using it acts as an actant. Here, the feeling and emotions of individuals is understood by the computer and it starts processing in the way which person wants too (Farias and Bender, 2012). Moreover, human being is full of emotions and technology and innovation comes up to extend that it has started knowing our gestures and the things which we want from the same to do. Further, being human only we surplus these types of feelings and we are just lucky to have it. This theory has been practically implemented by the researcher who has developed emotion reading computers. It is generally an innovation in the field of IT where machines includes emotional intelligence and also the everyday objects which are generally empathized with our daily routine moods (Venturini, 2010). It is not the actual sense that computer will identify but it will something relate to the same as fridge offers you the food when someone is hungry or a mirror who also knows the way how one looks like, etc., Further, emotions like joy and fear from the web cam in computer has bee detracted which shows a wide range of different facial moments of an individual right from frowning to smiling. These emojis are also included in the text messages where one can sent his/her feelings to other. Activities of the actants plays a crucial role in shaping up this theory and the individuals have to be act according to it in order to implement this theory in a significant manner. Further, cultural differences have also revealed up that there is a big difference in the emotional response between the men and women and also between the different age groups and demographics. Smiles of actant also differ from the situation to the situation as someone is angry and one make him smile then the same will not the actual which usually comes in a general way (Ostermann, and et.al, 2010). Further, emotions in the actant are generally very complex and the way individuals express change in the different settings. Moreover, researcher are not trying to build a computer who is much better than an expert because currently the technology is at a level of a children and it will take lot of time to understand the feeling of the actant. Further, there might some issues which can affect the performance of such computers as keeping the privacy guard apart from the emotions. Further, with the failure as if no emotions is detected by user can include huge cost. Further, individual feelings differ from person to person and apart from all the major feelings if something else is described by the individual then computer will not be able to give the best of the response.


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