gunboat rattle heavy, diana, santa cecila, christan hidden in rng boxes, ok but all the other have to be accessibles via admiralty permits too in doubloons or medals. And why do we keep the uss united states next to the constitution ? as the first is nothing but a bad model for the second ?
How about no. Any ship can sent price crew on board of a surrendered one, why would we have to be forced to scuttle our prize ?
Lineships sinking from a single broadside doing multiple leaks still happens right now. It's not broken as it was by the time but it still make the pumps looks useless i admit.. Structure reaching zero without any leak should simply force a surrender, not sink. Then the winner would have the choice to scuttle or keep. I think that would compensate to high price & rare permits state.
A la limite le rattle heavy je peux comprendre vu qu'il n'a jamais existé, mais le rattlesnake et le niagara... j'espere que ce sera via des medailles ou doublons dans l'amirauté pas uniquement dans des chests.
still my point was that : carro > long gun to sink enemy ship (the only thing you get rewards for), as long cannon damages outside carronade range will be outrepaired (and the other way is not true). Carronades are as accessible as long cannon and cheap to craft. I don't say to change anything into the balance, carronade was a great innovation and considered fearsome by the time, they just could be a rarer sight.
Is this list only for rng permits ? Or will those be availlable from admiralty too? No more CM or VM required for Ocean ? Victory ? Bucc ? Pavel ? Where are the Santa Cecilia and the Diana ? So you make the rattlesnake (already quite useless right now) even more difficult to get than now !! Why ? The rattle heavy i can understand, but the real one... I'm sad for the Niagara too, only her 32pd deck make her ok, at least let ai sails some so we can cap some crew space version, it was one of my favorite ship... and my paints for it are useless now. As planned it's the Surprise & Trinco that gets a free pass.. but do making them more available than rattlesnake & niag make sense ?
but if he is fitted right too he will outrepair any damage you deal on him and you will never get the kill.
I don't say getting close and dealing maximum damages should not be the most efficient way to go, i just say carronades in this situation is superior by a huge margin (and they probably should be (appart for accurate mast sniping)), but as they are as easily accessible as any other long cannon, the later dissapeared, same for ships not able to use carro for main deck. The fact you can outrepair damages dealt from distance is also symptomatic of something broken. Kiting is boring but what to do when closing in vs a carro ship is suicide ?
On demasting: Damage to sails could affect masts strength in a same way structure do right now : when a chain shot make a hole in a sail, in fact it would cut some rope too most of the time. Also i think reducing the number of sails should increase the strengh of the masts, as sails force exerce some tension over masts (during strong winds, captains used the minimum number of sails to prevent masts to brake) In a same manner, captains used battle sails when exchanging broadsides for different reasons, but protecting masts integrity was one of them. On damage model: I think the damage model at the moment feel allright in general (masts dmg could be improved) but something generally overlooked as we got used to it for a long time, is how easy access to carronade break nearly everything. All in the damage model push in favor of close range broadsides: -shooting masts with precision + penetrating = you need to get close, -penetrating hull = the closer the better, -dmg per penetrating shot = huge increase at close range, -agile & fast ship able to bounce from fast angling & close-in with impunity -multiple repairs favor being able to deal the maximum damage in short period of time, instead of dominating from distance. At a point where there is nearly no reason for using medium or long cannon where you can use carronades. 6 & 7th rates needs these 12pd- 18pd carronade to survive, but i think 32pd carronade and larger should be rarer. Make them cost dbl or cm or watever (rare blueprint etc..), they are supposed to be powerfull, but show me someone prefering 9pd cannon instead of 32pd carronade, the whole balance between ships/ woods / guns is impacted by these large carronades and they are easy so easy to craft. Fight a same ship as you equiped in carro while sailing in a fir or oak ship + cannons, either you can kite & chain & escape or you will probably loose fast => everyone looking for mandatory teak wo.
Swivels decks should not count for deck difference but instead should give firedeckgun bonus + being able to depress when aimed downward. Until that, it's better not equip them at all imo.
Trincomalee lobbying group will again end victorious and get their favorite op frigate without medals and strong enough to wreck lineships ? My opinion on the matter : -Remove combat medals for permits appart rattleheavy, lgv refit, endymion, christian, bellona, constitution (remove entirely rng only permits) -Add medals for carronades larger or equal to 32pd recipes => niagara, surprise, trinco, indef, as very popular ships become much more accessible, and only cost medals on their op carro setup.
We have came back nearly to the pre patch state, and carro are still op..
So by camping in front of a port and sinking every ship of the port's nation around it, it is still possible to bypass the whole hostility missions stuff + frontline ? I hope so. Is the hostility gained from ow sinking will be tweaked so this can happen for real? As right now the maintenance reduce too much of the hostility gained the previous 24h or the ow kills raise too few of the hostility levels IMO to flip in time. Do hostility by blocading & supply cut will be a thing too ?


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Modest fashion (Engels, 'bescheiden' mode) is mode bedoeld voor vrouwen die kleding willen dragen die de huid meer bedekt dan de reguliere modetrends dicteren.

In de jaren 10 van de 21ste eeuw kwam deze modetrend op in islamitische landen (met als centrum Dubai) en richtte zich in eerste instantie wereldwijd op modebewuste moslima's, waarna de trend ook populair werd onder orthodoxe joden, hindoes en christenen. Ook niet-religieuze vrouwen die zich niet prettig voelen in kleding die veel huid onbedekt laat kiezen voor modest fashion. Daarnaast is er een groep vrouwen die bewust voor modest fashion kiest uit afwijzing van het seksualiseren van het vrouwelijk lichaam door de mode-industrie. Ontwikkelingen als de MeToo-beweging leidden bij hen tot aandacht voor een "esthetiek die niet ontworpen is om tegemoet te komen aan de mannelijke blik". Modest fashion brengt de vanzelfsprekendheid dat hippe mode 'bloot' moet zijn ter sprake, evenals het gegeven dat de meeste mode voor vrouwen voornamelijk wordt ontworpen door mannen, die met hun ontwerpen een specifiek mannelijke visie op het vrouwelijk lichaam geven.

Dankzij het interculturele aspect verbindt modest fashion vrouwen van verschillende religies en culturele achtergronden, die elkaar op de sociale media in een gedeelde interesse vinden. Modest fashion is snel populair geworden door influencers. In 2020 werd de jaarlijkse omzet van de modest fashionindustrie geschat op 480 miljard dollar.

Het Engelse modest fashion is moeilijk vertaalbaar: het Nederlandse 'stemmige' of 'ingetogen' mode voldoet niet en ook de termen 'bedekkende' of 'verhullende' mode dekken de lading maar deels. Daarom wordt in dit artikel de Engelse term gehanteerd.

Kenmerken

De exacte interpretatie van modest fashion varieert tussen culturen en landen. Er is geen eenduidige interpretatie omdat deze wordt beïnvloed door de sociaal-culturele kenmerken van elk land, en de uitingsvorm van modest fashion verschilt dan ook van land tot land. Het gaat in de regel om kleding die comfortabel valt, meestal enigszins tot sterk figuurverhullend is, de armen en benen grotendeels bedekt, geen lage halslijnen of decolleté heeft en geen gebruik maakt van doorzichtige stof en splitten, zonder dat dit impliceert dat de kleding onopvallend of conservatief is. In plaats van dat het kledingstuk de vormen van het lichaam benadrukt, trekt het kledingstuk zélf alle aandacht.

Karakteristiek voor de modest fashionindustrie is dat deze vrijwel geheel door vrouwen wordt geleid.

Grote modemerken als Dolce e Gabbana, H&M, Zara en Mango hebben modest fashion in hun collectie opgenomen. Ook hebben couturiers als Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino en Oscar de la Renta hun haute couturejurken aangepast aan de wensen van klanten uit het Midden-Oosten. Overigens hoeft modest fashion niet alszodanig gelabeld te worden: sommige kledingmerken hebben standaard een kledinglijn die aan de kenmerken van modest fashion voldoet.

Opvattingen

Een opvatting onder moslim- en joodse vrouwen is dat modest fashion een vorm van empowerment is waardoor ze meer keuzevrijheid hebben. Witte feministen en voormalig onderdrukte moslima's brengen hier tegenin dat het concept modest fashion juist de onderdrukking van vrouwen bevestigt, zoals het dragen van een hoofddoek dat in hun ogen ook doet.

Feit is dat modest fashion niet 'bescheiden' is door kleurloos en onopvallend te zijn, maar vrouwen juist nadrukkelijk modieus laat opvallen en hierdoor voor vrouwen een middel is tot zelfexpressie. In sommige conservatieve islamitische kringen bestaat daarom controverse over de influencers die de mode etaleren: volgens de Koran dienen gelovigen hun blik neer te slaan en bescheiden te zijn, wat niet in overeenstemming is met influencers die foto's van zichzelf delen met miljoenen volgers.

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MetricStream Announces the 2020 GRC Journey Award Winners at Ninth Annual GRC Summit
Awards Recognize Customers, Individuals, and Partners Who Exemplify our Mission to Help Customers Turn Risk into a Strategic Advantage
SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 7, 2021 – MetricStream, a market leader in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced the winners of the 2020 GRC Journey Awards at its ninth annual GRC Summit, held virtually this year. Each year, the awards celebrate and honor business partners, individuals, and customer organizations that have made significant strides on their GRC journeys towards strengthening business performance.
The awards were presented during the MetricStream GRC Summit, which was held earlier today. During the Summit, top GRC practitioners, business executives, government leaders, board members, and industry analysts from around the world convened virtually to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in GRC, and share ideas and solutions to build better governed, more risk-aware, and compliant organizations.
"After a year unlike any other, I enthusiastically congratulate this year's winners for their achievements," said Gaurav Kapoor, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder, MetricStream. "We are thrilled to recognize these leaders who not only set the industry standard for controlling risk in their respective fields and creating resiliency, but also understand that risk, done right can be a catalyst for growth."
The GRC Journey Awards were presented in five categories, including one new category this year:
GRC Program Excellence Awards – 2020
These awards recognize organizations that are well into their integrated GRC Journey, with a clear integrated GRC vision, systems with multiple lines of defense and a high focus on innovation. These recipients have displayed how their program makes a significant impact on their business's bottom line and are active in addressing emerging issues in GRC.
dnata
GRC Journey Awards – 2020
These awards recognize organizations that have made exceptional progress along their GRC Journey. The recipients have achieved an integrated, high value, and sustainable GRC program.
Apple Bank
Student Loans Company
Golub Capital
GRC Visionary Awards – 2020
These awards recognize individuals who have a passion for GRC, a strong vision for their organization's GRC Journey, and the perseverance to see it through. They are the driving force behind the GRC programs in their organizations, inspiring their teams to achieve a common goal. They also give back to the industry by sharing their experience and best practices.
Gavin Grounds, Executive Director, Information Risk Management and Cyber Security Strategy, Verizon
Maryam Huerta, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk & Quality Management, PIMCO
GRC Practice Leader Awards - 2020
These awards recognize individuals who are passionate and responsible for driving the adoption of GRC programs across their organizations. Backed by a deep expertise in GRC, practice leaders understand their organization's GRC vision, and lead its implementation.
Mishal Sayer, Div. IT Account Manager – Corporate, Almarai, Azaad Sathar, Head of Business Continuity
Almarai and Abdulmajeed Alshurayhi, Business Continuity Specialist, Almarai
Alison Sproule, Product Manager for Enterprise Risk, Shell
Cecile Hadchouel Bouthors – Snr BA for MetricStream, Shell
Harvey Bootland – Head of Controls, Governance Control and Assurance, Shell
Puskar Sarkar – Snr Supply Chain Lead, Contracts and Procurement, Shell
Paul Bentvelzen – Snr Operations Landscape Manager, Global Functions, Shell
Brian Wright, Information Security Governance & Compliance Manager - Assurance Services, Student Loans Company
Business Resilience & Pandemic Awards - 2020
These awards recognize companies whose GRC programs have shown resilience when confronted with unprecedented risk.
Department for Work and Pensions
Globe Life
About the GRC Summit
This is the ninth year of the GRC Summit. Past keynote speakers include General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor; Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of the New York Times bestseller The Black Swan; Jim Quigley, CEO Emeritus, Deloitte, and Member of the Board, Audit Committee Chair, Risk Committee & Credit Committee, Wells Fargo & Company; and Lowell McAdam, former CEO, Verizon Communications, among others. The event is one of the most influential gatherings of GRC business leaders, board members, regulators, and practitioners.
About MetricStream
MetricStream is the global market leader of Integrated Risk Management and GRC solutions that empower organizations to thrive on risk by accelerating growth via risk-aware decisions. We connect governance, risk management and compliance across the extended enterprise to enable resilience and digital transformation. MetricStream is headquartered in San Jose, California, with an operations and R&D center in Bangalore, India, and sales and operations support around the globe. More information is available at www.metricstream.com, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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GoDaddy's Data Breach Exposes Emails, Passwords of 1.2M Customers Since Sept.
Teejay Boris, Tech Times 22 November 2021, 07:11 pm
(Photo : by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: In this photo illustration a young man types on an illuminated computer keyboard typically favored by computer coders on January 25, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. 2020 saw a sharp rise in global cybercrime that was in part driven by the jump in online retailing that ensued during national lockdowns as governments sought to rein in the coronavirus pandemic.
GoDaddy's data breach affected 1.2 million customers of the domain registrar and web hosting platform, exposing their Wordpress emails and passwords.
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: In this photo illustration a young man types on an illuminated computer keyboard typically favored by computer coders on January 25, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. 2020 saw a sharp rise in global cybercrime that was in part driven by the jump in online retailing that ensued during national lockdowns as governments sought to rein in the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest data breach of the popular domain hosting platform marks the fifth cyberattack against GoDaddy since 2018, according to the report by Threat Post.
GoDaddy's Data Breach
GoDaddy revealed the latest breach in its systems in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the SEC.
The chief information security officer or CISO of the web hosting firm, Demetrius Comes, revealed that an "unauthorized third party" infiltrated their system to access its WordPress hosting environment.
As per the news story TechRadar, WordPress is a massive platform of content management system or CMS, which websites are using to publish blog posts or set up their websites.
It is to note that hosting sites like GoDaddy include WordPress hosting, among its other services, such as servers, domain, and even VPS hosting.
The GoDaddy CISO further disclosed that it turns out that the breach began last Sept. 6, but the hackers continued to access their systems until GoDaddy discovered it on Nov. 17.
That said, GoDaddy admitted that it took them more than two months before knowing about any data breach inside its systems affecting millions of users.
Comes said in a post from the website of the domain hosting platform that after discovering the security breach their team began with their investigation.
To be precise, the firm is now working with an IT forensics team and law enforcement to carry out an investigation.
GoDaddy's Data Breach Exposes 1.2 Million Customer Info
Comes further added that the "unauthorized third party" accessed the systems of the web hosting site by using a compromised password, giving the attackers a doorway to the legacy codebase of its Managed WordPress.
Although GoDaddy is still investigating the extent of the attack, there is now information about some of the potentially accessed information, such as the emails and the customer numbers of 1.2 million active and inactive customers.
On top of that, the data breach also exposed the usernames and passwords of active customers of the sFTP and database. However, it is to note that all these passwords have now been reset.
Read Also: WordPress Data Breach Affects 100,000 Exposed Websites After Using Responsive Menu Plugin
GoDaddy's Data Breach Investigation
The hosting firm clarified that the investigation regarding its latest data breach is still ongoing.
That said, there might be more information in the coming days as the hosting site discovers more about the extent of the recent breach.
Meanwhile, GoDaddy said that it is currently getting in touch with the millions of customers who were affected by the hacking incident to talk about specific details about the attack.
Elsewhere, back on May 6, 2020, the domain hosting site, GoDaddy, also figured in another data breach, which exposed around 28,000 customers.
Related Article: New WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities Put Millions of Websites At Risk! Users Now Urged To Update Their Accounts
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Few topics are more divisive when it comes to laundry than the argument between hot and cold water. Some people say cold water can do it all and hot water is just an expensive waste that isn't needed. While others will argue that the only way to properly wash stains is with hot water!
But who is right? Well, let's get one thing out of the way first both hot and cold water can be used however at certain times one of the two will usually be the more effective option. So, don't worry if you've been using hot or cold water so far, you'll still likely have nice clean clothes.
But let's look at how both hot and cold water can be used. First, let's look at the admittedly more expensive option hot water, shall we?
When Should I Use Hot Water?
Many people believe hot water is always going to be the best choice when it comes to laundry time and it's often passed down in families as well. Many people have heard this seemingly wise advice from their grandparents.
The good news is in the vast majority of cases hot water will work on most stains and will often provide better results as well! However, the difference between hot and cold on some stains isn't always very high which means you could be paying more without any major difference in the end results.
Hot water is also going to be more expensive to use especially on longer wash cycles. Hot water is suggested for tougher more stubborn stains though things like oil, wine, and ink should all be washed with hot water as cold water will at most only fade the stain.
However, while hot water is usually going to be effective when it comes to stain removal there are some risks to consider. Hot water can damage more fragile materials and causes some to shrink like wool for example. Hot water can also cause colours to run so if you're ever unsure about putting something through a hot water wash check the label first.
So, the truth behind hot water is that it is often going to be the better option as it is more effective at dissolving detergent and getting rid of tough stains. But in some cases, the extra expense of using it isn't always worth it.
When Should I Use Cold Water?
Let's look at cold water, now shall we? Cold water might not have the mighty stain removing power hot water is thought to have but the truth is in many cases it is just as effective. Cold water is also gentler on clothes and should always be your choice if you're washing more delicate garments.
Cold water also won't run dyes so there is less risk when it comes to coloured clothing. However, if you want effective cleaning with cold water it's important you don't make it too cold, a good temperature to stick to is 30 degrees Celsius.
Cold water washes do have some downsides however for one thing they can't tackle tough stains effectively. At best they will only fade the stain and at worst, it might not look like they've affected it at all. And no one wants to complete a wash cycle only to be left with soiled wet clothing, do they? Cold water should also never be used on materials or garments that could contain a lot of germs or bacteria.
If you've been sick in bed, for example, you'll want to wash your bedding and any clothes you've been wearing with hot water. Cold water won't kill the harmful bacteria so while it is usually an effective way to wash clothes you need to know when to use it.
One final thing to remember about cold water though is protein stains, this includes things like blood, glue, and eggs (basically anything that could contain proteins) in hot water washes these stains can be baked into clothing so you should always use a cold water wash.
So Should I Use Hot or Cold Water?
You should really use both! Both hot and cold water have unique benefits that the average person will likely need to utilise at some point. However, I would strongly advise sticking to cold water washes for the most part.
Because it will save you money, doing a hot water wash when you don't really have any tough stains or bacteria filled clothing that needs cleaning is just going to be money down the drain, quite literally. So, inspect any clothing carefully before deciding what water to use to ensure you always get the best results.


The Catfish Institute has chosen Roger E. Barlow of Madison, Miss., as its new president.
The Indianola, Miss.-based organization was founded in 1986 by a group of catfish farmers and feed manufacturers to raise consumer awareness of the positive qualities of U.S. farm-raised catfish.
Since its formation, annual live weight catfish sales have grown from 192 million pounds to more than 630 million pounds in 2002. Per capita consumption in the United States has grown from 0.6 pound per capita in 1990 to nearly 1.2 pounds per capita in 2001.
Barlow comes to TCI from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce where he had served as director of the market development division since 1989. In that position, he was responsible for several areas of agriculture marketing, including catfish marketing, both in the United States and abroad.
As part of his responsibilities with the agriculture commission, Barlow served as interim director of the Southern United States Trade Association, seeking markets abroad for Mississippi products. He also served on the 13-member Mississippi Land, Water, and Timber Resources Board, which funds projects that offer value-added opportunities.
Prior to joining the department, Barlow, a Vicksburg, Miss., native, worked with the Federal Land Bank Association as large asset manager and First South Production Credit as branch manager. He also previously farmed soybeans, wheat, milo, corn, cotton and cattle. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Mississippi College.
Barlow and his wife, Susan, have two children, Hunter and Molly.
A producer-controlled organization, the Catfish Institute receives its funding from catfish feed mills, which contribute $5 per ton from catfish feed sales. Member mills include Alabama Catfish Feed Mill LLC, ARKAT Nutrition, Carolina Feeds, Delta Western, Fishbelt Feeds, Land O'Lakes Farmland Feeds, Nutrena Feeds and TopWater Feeds.
The organization has been without a president since March, when Henry Gantz stepped down from the post. Gantz served as president of The Catfish Institute for nearly four years.


A liver shunt is caused when blood flow bypasses the liver entirely. Find out what causes liver shunts in dogs and cats and what you can do to help your pet.
Portosystemic shunt (PSS), more commonly known as liver shunt, is a condition in which the circulatory system bypasses the liver, denying fresh blood flow to this vital organ. Liver shunt is more often found in dogs, but cats are also susceptible to this condition. Read more about the causes and symptoms of liver shunt in dogs and cats.
Liver shunt occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the liver and the hepatic portal vein. The liver typically receives 75 percent of its blood supply from this blood vessel. The vessel's primary function is to bring rich nutrients to the liver, which then processes them and rids them of toxins.
Liver shunt is either present at birth (a congenital portosystemic shunt) or it develops later in life (an acquired portosystemic shunt).
Acquired liver shunt most often develops due to liver disease, such as cirrhosis. In the case of cirrhosis, pets experience portal hypertension, or high blood pressure in the hepatic portal vein.
Congenital liver shunt is a birth defect that forms in utero. The shunt appears either inside (intrahepatic) or outside the liver (extrahepatic).
Intrahepatic Liver Shunt: During gestation, a puppy or kitten's liver is not functional. Instead, all detoxification comes from the mother's liver for the entire litter. Intrahepatic liver shunt occurs when the fetal shunt (called the ductus venosus) that carries blood from the fetal liver to the heart does not seal.
Extrahepatic Liver Shunt: In this type of liver shunt, the ductus venosus seals properly at birth, but a blood vessel outside the liver develops abnormally, compromising blood flow. While intrahepatic liver shunts are solitary, multiple extrahepatic liver shunts can appear.
Symptoms of congenital liver shunt may show up by the time your pet reaches six to twelve months in age.
If liver shunt is congenital, then pet owners may notice symptoms manifesting in a puppy or kitten's development, such as stunted growth, low muscle mass, or trouble gaining weight.
Treating liver shunt could mean surgery, diet change, antibiotics, or the administering of supplements like Denamarin. Learn more about prevention and treatment.
1Liver shunt is a condition that occurs when the liver lacks fresh blood supply.
2While liver shunt is more common in dogs, both cats and dogs are prone to this condition.
3Pets can be born with liver shunt or develop it later in life.
4Pets born with liver shunt will show signs of weak development, as well as seizures, tremors, and drooling.


Fruits and vegetables are wonderful for our bodes in many ways.
These are some statements that pop up when asking Google the age-old question: what should I eat to improve my skin?
Recommendations usually include cutting out chocolate, other junk foods and dairy products. But is there evidence to actually support this?
Researchers started exploring the link between diet and skin health, particularly acne, in the mid-1900s. Dermatology textbooks from the 1930s advised restricting carbohydrates, sweets and junk foods to improve acne. But these recommendations were based on doctors' experiences and observations, not quality research.
Chocolate is one junk food that often gets blamed as an aggravating factor of acne. In a 1969 study, 65 people with acne were asked to eat one chocolate bar per day for four weeks. They were either given a bar that contained ten times the amount of chocolate found in a typical bar, or a bar that looked identical but contained no chocolate.
Results showed participants who ate the chocolate bars did not have more breakouts than those who didn't eat the chocolate.
Studies on whether chocolate has an effect on your skin are so far inconclusive.
Similar results were found in a 1971 study. Twenty-seven students who reported being sensitive to dietary acne triggers ate large amounts of chocolate, milk, roasted peanuts or soft drinks for one week. No significant difference in the number of breakouts was observed between the groups.
But these studies also had some major limitations. The 1969 study was sponsored by the Chocolate Manufacturers Association of the United States of America. And both studies did not assess participants' intake of other foods during the study period, which may have influenced their complexion.
More recently, a 2011 study including ten men aged between 18-35 found significant changes occurred in the severity of acne after a single intake of pure chocolate (100% cocoa). There was a strong association between the amount of chocolate consumed and the number of breakouts four and seven days after they ate the chocolate.
So overall, study findings show conflicting results, and clear recommendations about chocolate cannot yet be made.
But better-quality research does suggest other dietary strategies worth trying if you want to improve your skin. These include eating more fruits and vegetables as well as foods with a lower glycaemic load.
The glycaemic index (GI) is a ranking between 0-100 given to carbohydrate-containing foods to describe how quickly the carbohydrates are digested into glucose (sugar) and absorbed into our blood. The lower the GI, the slower the rise in blood glucose levels when the food is consumed. Most junk foods (candy, chips and cakes) have a high GI.
Glycaemic load (GL) builds on the concept of GI but also considers the amount of food being eaten. This provides a more accurate picture of the overall effect the food has on blood glucose levels.
Once the glucose enters the blood, a hormone called insulin moves it into our cells to be used for energy. Diets with a high GL trigger a higher response in insulin. This high level of insulin increases a hormone called the insulin-like growth factor (IGF), which has been associated with skin breakouts – like pimples.
Junk foods have a high glycaemic index.
In a 2008 randomised control trial (considered the gold standard in scientific research as it compares findings between two groups), 31 males with acne, aged 15-25, were asked to follow either a low-GL or a high-GL diet for 12 weeks. The low-GL group was instructed to substitute high-GI foods (processed cereals, potatoes and white bread and rice) with lower-GI foods (lean meats, fruits and wholegrain bread and pasta).
The high-GL group was encouraged to include carbohydrates as a regular part of their diet and wasn't educated about GI. Those following the low-GL diet saw their acne improve and lost more weight.
A 2007 randomised controlled trial had similar findings. But because participants in both studies who were following the low-GL diet lost weight, it's also possible improvements in their skin were due to weight loss and not the diet itself.
Fruits and vegetables are wonderful for our bodies in many ways, but research shows they can also give our skin a natural, healthy glow – by tinting it yellow and red.
Our skin colour is influenced by three pigments – haemoglobin, carotenoids and melanin. Many fruits and vegetables contain carotenoids. These are responsible for the deep green colour of broccoli and spinach, the vibrant orange colour of carrots and oranges, and the red hue of capsicums and tomatoes.
Eating lots of oranges could give your skin a healthy, golden glow.
When you eat fruits and vegetables, these pigments can accumulate in your skin, leading to a healthy golden glow. The same benefits haven't been seen with supplements, so it's best to get your carotenoid hit from eating lots of different fruits and vegetables.
Milk naturally contains anabolic steroids, growth hormones and other growth factors. In a complicated metabolic pathway, these factors lead to a higher release of insulin and insulin-like growth factor, which can stimulate the development and progression of acne.
A number of studies have examined the alleged connection between milk and acne. In 2005, 50,000 women recalled their high school diet and were asked if they had ever been diagnosed with severe acne by their doctor.
Researchers found those who had a higher reported intake of milk (particularly skim milk) more commonly suffered from acne. A 2006 study with around 6,000 teenage girls and a 2008 study with around 4,700 teenage boys showed similar results.
Milk has been associated with acne development.
But no randomised controlled trials have been conducted that examine the association between milk and acne. This means whether dairy is a cause of acne hasn't yet been established. High-quality research is needed before specific recommendations can be made.
eat a diverse range of fruits and vegetables to get a healthy glow.


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Блюментрост Лаврентій Лаврентійович ( , Москва — , Санкт-Петербург) — лікар, перший президент Академії наук і мистецтв Росії (1725–1733).
Ініціатор створення колекцій анатомічних препаратів, вад розвитку, хірургічних інструментів.

Представник родини лікарів, які працювали в Росії з XVI ст. Початкову освіту йому дав батько, Л. А. Блюментрост — провідний спеціаліст по медицині допетровській часу, реформатор і організатор Аптекарського приказу. Потім у школі пастора Гюка, яку закінчив успішно і в 15 років вже слухав медичні лекції в Галле і Оксфорді. Далі займався в Лейдені під керівництвом Бургаве і тут же захистив дисертацію «De secretione animali» в 1713 році. В 1714 отримав ступінь доктора медицини. Володів російською, латинською, німецькою, французькою мовами, на яких він вільно говорив і писав.

Після повернення до Росії, Блюментрост був призначений лейб-медиком царівни Наталії Олексіївни. Згодом його відрядили за кордон для підвищення освіти. В Парижі, у Дювернуа він вивчав анатомію, потім займався в Амстердамі, в анатомічному кабінеті Рюйша. Музей Рюйша, за порадою Блюментроста, був куплений російським урядом. У 1719 був призначений лейб-медиком, на нього була покладено завідування Імператорської бібліотекою та Кунсткамерою. У помічники до себе він узяв Йоганна-Даніеля Шумахера.

За дорученням Петра I 22 січня 1724 Блюментрост з Шумахером склали доповідь про заснування Академії Наук. Він став запрошувати відомих закордонних вчених, таких як брати Бернуллі (Данило і Микола), Герман, Більфінгер, Гольдбах. 25 листопада Блюментрост був призначений президентом Академії наук.

Після смерті Катерини II Блюментрост поїхав до Москви разом з двором Петра II, академія залишилася під опікою його секретаря, Шумахера. 4 січня 1728 Блюментрост підписав розпорядження, яким передав майже всю владу Шумахеру. Після смерті Петра II почалося падіння Блюментроста. Впав його авторитет і в Академії наук. 19 червня 1733 він був позбавлений місця і платні, а також висланий з Петербурга. Кілька років Блюментрост жив у Москві і займався приватною практикою, у 1738 отримав місце головного лікаря московського військового госпіталю та директора госпітальної школи з платнею по 1500 рублів на рік.

Після вступу на престол Єлизавета Петрівна повернула Блюментросту чин дійсного статського радника і додала 1000 рублів до його платні. У 1754 він був призначений куратором відкритого Московського університету.

Помер Блюментрост 27 березня 1755 в Санкт-Петербурзі від грудної водянки. Похований біля церкви Самсона Странноприїмця на Виборзькій стороні, в одній могилі з братом Іваном.

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 Імена в медицині у відгомоні часу. 2012 : календар знаменних та пам'ятних дат / уклад. : С. М. Булах, Ю. Г. Віленський, Л. Є. Корнілова; Нац. наук. мед. б-ка України. — К., 2012. — 123 с
 Русскій біографическій словарь / Изданъ подъ наблюденіемъ предсѣдателя Императорскаго Русскаго Историческаго Общества А. А. Половцова. — СПб.—М., 1896—1918. Томъ ІІІ. Бетанкуръ — Бякстеръ, 1908. — 699 с.

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LÀrea de Judea i Samaria (en hebreu: יהודה ושומרון) (transliterat: Yehuda ve-Shomron ) és el nom oficial donat per l'Oficina Central d'Estadístiques d'Israel a la part de Cisjordània administrada per Israel des de 1967 i no annexionada. No inclou per tant Jerusalem Est, territori que es troba administrativament en el Districte de Jerusalem. Comprèn les localitats jueves situades en aquesta regió, anomenades també assentaments israelians, i la població israeliana resident en l'àrea C, definida en els Acords d'Oslo de 1995 i sota control del govern israelià.

Judea i Samaria és el nom de dues regions històriques actualment conegudes com a Cisjordània. Van ser administrades per Israel, amb excepció de Jerusalem Est i de la zona fronterera entre Israel i Jordània, des de la Guerra dels Sis Dies, fins que Israel va transferir la seguretat i la responsabilitat civil de la població palestina a l'Autoritat Nacional Palestina en virtut dels Acords d'Oslo de 1995.

En l'any 2003 el Quartet per a l'Orient Mitjà, un grup de nacions format pels Estats Units, la Unió Europea, les Nacions Unides i Rússia, van presentar un full de ruta cap a la pau que reafirmava l'establiment de l'Estat de Palestina en la regió. Les organitzacions palestines reclamen la seva sobirania des de 1967. L'ONU, el Tribunal Internacional de Justícia, la Unió Europea, i les organitzacions humanitàries com Amnistia Internacional, Human Rights Watch i B'Tselem els anomenen territoris palestins ocupats, mentre que Israel els considera com a territoris en disputa. S'espera que la seva situació política definitiva sigui el resultant d'acords de pau entre Israel i l'Autoritat Nacional Palestina.

En 2012, el ministre israelià Naftali Bennett, líder del partit La Llar Jueva, va proposar que s'apliqués la llei civil israeliana també als assentaments de l'Àrea C de Cisjordània, i oferir la ciutadania israeliana als àrabs que viuen en aquella regió. El 4% dels àrabs palestins viuen en a la zona C, i tots els israelians de Judea i Samaria viuen en aquella zona. Però en el mes de maig de 2012 els ministres israelians, per influència de Benjamín Netanyahu, van rebutjar aquest projecte de llei, que hauria implicat annexionar l'Àrea de Judea i Samaria per part de l'Estat d'Israel.

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A dance of HOPE between Heaven and Earth.
"Arise and shine, because your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you." (Is.60:1)
Maybe this exhortation from the Bible sounds conflictual and insensitive in a time like this ?
Is not our reality more like this version of verse 2:
"Darkness covers the earth and gross darkness the peoples." ?
When I ask, people tell me that there is no hope to end our current situation. It is so chaotic they say: it's a globe in a state of turmoil, in the grip of global 'virus-captivity,' not forgetting all abounding suspicion and hatred.
And yet I find I can't base my life on such a thought of hopelessness, it seems so defeatist. I can't seriously believe that I'm here on this earth to simply find something to help me 'pass the time,' and get through a certain number of years before I die. And then....that's it...?
I know that I have a purpose, and so has everyone else. God has plans to prosper and not to harm, to give hope and a future (from Jeremiah 29:11 ).
So what's the answer? How is it possible to be raised above our current situation in order to rise and shine?
I'm under no illusion: only through infused Divine love, insight and revelation will people become true world-changers in this atmosphere.
It's certainly not worldly wisdom that cuts the mustard, for as Khahil Gibran reflects in The Prophet :
No man can reveal to you aught, but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge.
Humanity tends to forget easily.
We can become so inspired by something or someone' words, only to realise that after a few months they've lost impact.
Spiritual insights though, which have been planted within, often lie latent and are more likely to be risen from slumber and awakened to new revelations.
To stand on the words of mens' understanding leads to a dubious result often, but to instead stand in the power of Divine Light will cause God to shine out of the darkness. (A demonstration of Him as our incredible powerful Source of Hope, insight.)
Today people are not only impacted by all 'news' that attracts media attention, but many are also are heavily influenced by the grip of 'normal life'. And the normal often revolves round so-called stress, pressure, or fear, concealing true truth and knowledge from the people and leading to lack.
This grieves me, because as with all others on earth, these people matter too...
They are people who are living, but are they really fully alive?
Do they know know they've a purpose for living? An amazing future?
Does anyone care if they don't know this?
It is exactly in a time like ours that people are needed to arise and shine with the glory of the Lord shining upon them!
Not much else is going to impact the world with hope.
And the need for this in our world today is intense.
Painting: A dance of hope between heaven and Earth. By Robbie Grangaard.
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The Governing Body of St Edmund Hall is delighted to announce the election of Professor Katherine Willis as Principal to succeed Professor Keith Gull on 1 October 2018.
Professor Kathy Willis has been Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, since October 2013 where she has overseen the co-ordination of Kew's scientists, collections and associated research activities and partnerships. During this period she re-organised the structure of the scientific workforce at Kew, creating 7 new departments. She also led the development of Kew's first ever Science Strategy and alongside this, launched a number of substantial new scientific outputs.
Before taking up her position at Kew, Kathy held the Tasso Leventis Chair in Biodiversity at the department of Zoology, University of Oxford, and Head of the Oxford Long-term Ecology Laboratory along with a Professorial Fellowship at Merton College. Previously she was a tutorial fellow at Jesus College (2003-2010) and St Hugh's College (1999-2003). Kathy's original degree was in Environmental Science from the University of Southampton. She then undertook a PhD in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge. She remained in Cambridge (1989-1999) first as a Junior Research Fellow at Selwyn College, followed by an NERC Fellowship and then as a Royal Society University Research Fellow which she held in conjunction with the position of Director of Studies for Biological Sciences in Selwyn College.
Head of Department, Professor Ben Sheldon, notes: "Kathy's return to Oxford will include a formal part time appointment, continuing in her role as Professor of Biodiversity, in this department. I am sure you will all share my pleasure at the knowledge that Kathy will be spending more time in Oxford, where she will be able to bring to bear the considerable experience she has accrued while at Kew in developing research and in advising the department at such an exciting time in its development."
Kathy greatly looks forward to meeting the alumni, Fellows, students and staff of St Edmund Hall in October and building further the Hall's strength as a vibrant, forward-looking, diverse and inclusive society that strives for excellence in all that it does.


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Details of carving in St Paul's Cathedral, part of the organ in the quire and a Corinthian capital of a pilaster
Lloyd Rees
17 Mar 1895 - 02 Dec 1988
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Lloyd Rees travelled to Europe several times, first in 1923-24 when he acquired a particular love of France and Italy and subsequently during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
In 1923 he travelled by ship to England, to join his first fiancée, sculptor Daphne Mayo who was furthering her studies there. Rees spent several months in London drawing and painting in St Paul's Cathedral and also drew from the model at the Chelsea Polytechnic. He travelled to Paris with Mayo and made visits to the villages of Kingsand and Cawsand in Devon and Cornwall. The drawings in this gift date from this first visit and include a group of studies of the interior of St Paul's Cathedral another of life drawings made at the Chelsea Polytechnic and a number of other architectural studies.
pencil on ivory wove paper
15.0 x 23.0 cm (irreg.) sheet
Gift of Alan & Jancis Rees, the artist's son and daughter-in-law 2014. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
© A&J Rees. Licensed by Copyright Agency
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CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART: A SELECTION FROM THE AMAYA COLLECTION
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N S Harsha
N.S. Harsha's work demonstrates his unique artistic practice based on the manipulation of traditional Indian miniature painting, known for its intricate illuminations and delicate brushwork, into bold, even absurd images that reflect his narrative bent and strong political views. The astuteness of Harsha's work lies as much in the scale of his depictions as it does in the meticulous detail of his painting.
Recognized as an artist... N.S. Harsha's work demonstrates his unique artistic practice based on the manipulation of traditional Indian miniature painting, known for its intricate illuminations and delicate brushwork, into bold, even absurd images that reflect his narrative bent and strong political views. The astuteness of Harsha's work lies as much in the scale of his depictions as it does in the meticulous detail of his painting.
Recognized as an artist with many skills, Harsha's body of work straddles a variety of genres and mediums. His oeuvre includes large, detailed figurative paintings, miniature drawings, site-specific installations, community-based art as well as research projects. In his monumental, tapestry-like canvases, Harsha weaves detailed stories, skillfully depicting the daily goings-on of his own community alongside significant global events. Almost always figurative, these large-format works are populated with people who seem to be focused on an ordinary event, an activity the viewer would not typically consider uncommon. However, within these customary settings, the artist might discreetly point out something that is unusual, something comically strange.
Born in 1969, in Mysore, N.S. Harsha received his Master's degree in painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts of M.S. University, Baroda in 1995. He has taken part in numerous projects and exhibitions internationally including the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Arts, Australia, in 1999; the Second Fukuoka Asia Art Triennial in 2002; the Singapore Biennale in 2006; and more recently, in 2008, he won the prestigious Artes Mundi Prize, awarded at the National Museum in Cardiff. The artist lives and works in Mysore.
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a) My Art History Class Room
Signed and dated 'Harsha 07' (lower right)
16.25 x 11.5 in (41.5 x 29.4 cm)
Inaugural Show, Mumbai: Sakshi Salon, 18 - 24 February 2007
b) The Gardener Of The Parliament
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Gen-6 cars drawing positive reviews
With the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season just past the halfway point, NASCAR's decision to introduce the radically redesigned Generation 6 cars seems to be a hit with the automakers.
On-track results aren't drastically different so far this year for the Gen-6 cars vs. the old — and much-reviled — Gen-5 cars. Through the first 20 Sprint Cup races of 2013, there has been an average of nine leaders and 16.8 lead changes per race, which tracks close to last year's numbers of 9.4 leaders and 18.4 lead changes during the same 20 races.
But if the statistics remain more or less the same, the mindset isn't. For one thing, they are more fun for the drivers to race.
"This car has been good at pretty much 98 percent of the racetracks that we've gone to see the race, and it seems like the strategy and things that come with this car, for whatever reason, really mixes things up at the ends of these races," said Kevin Harvick, a two-time winner so far this year.
And the automakers clearly are pleased to have race cars that bear a much closer appearance to the cars they actually sell.
David Wilson, the acting president and general manager of TRD, U.S.A., Toyota's racing arm, expected the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota Camry to look better than the old car. What he wasn't expecting is the boost the car has received internally.
"As much pressure as the sport put on (the Gen-6) and we all put on it, I would have to say that halfway through the season, we're delighted," said Wilson. "We're getting a tremendous lift, we believe. … We hear it most from our own team members and associates, how much they just love the look of the car. You can identify the Camry now without just looking at (and saying), 'Well, I know the M&M's car is a Camry.' So, yeah, we're enjoying it. We think it's been a home run."
His counterparts at Ford and Chevrolet agree.
"If you look at it from a manufacturer's point of view, I give the Gen-6 high marks because we now have product relevancy in the sport," said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing.
Chevrolet, meanwhile, has a somewhat unique predicament. The good news for Chevrolet execs is that they are leading the highly prestigious NASCAR manufacturers' championship with 143 points to 131 for Toyota and 99 for Ford.
The bad news is that the car Chevrolet teams race, the 2014 Chevy SS, won't actually go on sale until the fourth quarter of this year, making it complicated to judge exactly what kind of impact the new race car is having on fans. Even if they win on Sunday, right now, Chevrolet doesn't have any SS sedans to sell on Monday.
"The difference is — the hard part is — we still don't have the cars in the showrooms," said Pat Suhy, NASCAR program manager for General Motors. "I think everyone's very excited about it. I think we've shown people the car enough. … It's going to help them make the connection between the fact that the production car and the race car look very much the same. We did a great job of showing it and talking about it, but it's hard to keep front and center with them until the cars are out and about."
On track, though, Suhy is stoked about how quickly the Chevy teams have been able to get the SS performing at a high level.
"I think the teams have learned it does respond differently to different things," said Suhy. "Over time, they've built up a library of best practices of how you prepare 'em, how you treat the underbodies, and how it responds to changes. So now they've got as strong an arsenal of aero tools at their disposal as they had with the Gen-5 car. And if you think about it, they developed the Gen-5 car for six years. To be where we're at at this time, and to have the tunability that they have and the adjustability, I think we're in great shape. I think everything bodes well for the future."
That said, Allison wants to see his Ford teams start to rally and find Victory Lane more often. Three victories in the first 20 races of the season are not enough to satisfy Ford's top gun in motorsports.
"This is car racing," said Allison. "This is a sport. You've got to win. The Gen-6 platform was available to all three manufacturers, and the charge is on us to go out there and perform. And having a fair share — more than a fair share — of opportunities to win the races is what a manufacturer's support at the factory level is all about. I'd like to see that progress in Cup. And I'll tell you, I believe we have the teams to make that happen. I do. We have the lineup to make it happen."
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I was given some Bradford Pear branches from a friends tree that was struck by lightning. They sat around the shop for months before I decided to do these. Gave them out at a lunch @ Rocky & Carlo's in Chalmette a couple of weeks ago.
First of all, Welcome to LJ's. Great bunch of woodworkers from around the world share their ideas here. Second, you have to share how you made these signs.
The branches were ripped on the band saw, bark was sanded off. A rail and router sled was used to freehand the letters leaving the face of the letters at the same radius as the branch.
These look very nice. I like the rustic style.


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Publishing is important to the System's initiatives in education, research, service and economic development. Through quality publications, the System builds and maintains a strong reputation and image. Electronic publishing, as with more traditional forms of publishing, must maintain high standards in content and presentation.
The System recognizes the unique value of electronic publishing on the Internet, and so allows and encourages students, staff, and faculty to publish in digital formats. Units are encouraged to create home pages, personal pages, publications pages, or other pages on the Internet that carry out official System business in support of the System's missions. Contents of all electronic pages must be consistent with System policies and applicable laws, regardless of whether it is hosted on System servers.
This policy addresses issues related to: Advertising, Compliance, Copyright, Links, Logos and Other Trademarks, Nondiscrimination, Personal Business, Security, Violations, Privacy, Social Media, and web Accessibility.
Commercial Advertising
Commercial advertising is not permitted on System pages, except as expressly permitted by each university's Office of Public Affairs. Commercial advertising includes banner advertisements, graphic images that promote a commercial service, some text links (see Links section for more on this topic), digital signage, and digital publications such as magazines. No graphic or text may imply System endorsement of commercial products or services. A disclaimer should be displayed if non-endorsement is not evident from the context.
All System web pages must comply with System policies and guidelines, as well as with applicable law.
Copyright laws apply to electronic publishing as well as to print publishing. Publishers must have permission from the copyright owners to copy and display text, graphics, or photographs on their pages. In the alternative, publishers must have a reasonable basis for believing their use of the copyrighted materials of others constitutes fair use or that the materials are in the public domain. Electronic publications are subject to the same System policies and standards as print publications. While copyright notice is no longer required in the U.S. in order to preserve ownership rights, the Office of University Counsel encourages inclusion of the copyright statement "© YEAR University of Illinois Board of Trustees" on System web pages.
Links from a System page to any non-System site must not imply System endorsement of the site's products or services. A disclaimer should be displayed if non-endorsement is not evident from the context. Units must deactivate links that violate this policy.
Logos and Other Trademarks
All unit home pages must use the appropriate university logo as approved and described in System policies. These pages also must clearly communicate the name of the unit publishing the page. All representations of System names, logos, or other trademarks must conform to official guidelines outlined by the System. For more information on appropriate use of the following names and associated graphics, see:
University of Illinois: https://www.uillinois.edu/our/brand/
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: https://marketing.illinois.edu/
University of Illinois at Chicago: http://marketing.uic.edu
University of Illinois at Springfield: https://www.uis.edu/creativeservices/standards/brandgraphics/
All web pages must comply with the System's policy on nondiscrimination.
System resources may be used to create web pages about an individual or an individual's interests but may not be used to create web pages for personal business, personal gain, or partisan political purposes, except as permitted by other System policies or by applicable law.
The System is committed to providing a secure web environment. All those who publish on System pages must comply with applicable law and System policies that protect the integrity of the System web and university networks.
Violations of law or System policies governing the use of System web resources may result in restriction of access to System electronic resources. In addition, disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, may be warranted under other System policies or collective bargaining agreements. Any restrictive action must follow standard System procedures that assure due process.
The System uses the System web for business purposes and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information in accordance with applicable law. Please refer to the Web Privacy Notice, the Supplemental Web Privacy Notice, and the University Policy on Permanent Cookies for more information.
System social media communications are considered part of System electronic information and must comply with System policies.
The System is committed to making all its electronic information accessible in compliance with law and System policies.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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Petrus Ludovicus (Pierre Louis) Van Berckelaer (Antwerpen, 6 mei 1872 - Brussel, 4 september 1936) was een Belgisch vakbondsbestuurder en politicus voor de BWP.

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Van beroep diamantslijper, sloot Van Berckelaer zich in 1900 aan bij de Antwerpse Diamantbewerkersbond (ADB). Tijdens de staking voor de negenurendag in 1904 werd hij verantwoordelijk voor de financies van zijn bond. In 1912 werd hij voorzitter van de Antwerpse Diamantbewerkersbond, secretaris van het Wereldverbond van Diamantbewerkers, beheerder van de coöperatie Adamas, bestuurslid van de Antwerpse Federatie van Vakbonden en lid van het nationaal comité van de Syndikale Kommissie. Hij werd rond dezelfde periode ook hoofdredacteur van De Diamantbewerker en van 1907 tot 1914 van de Volkstribuun. Hij was vanaf 1903 bestuurslid van de ziekenkas van Antwerpse diamantbewerkers en werd er in 1921 voorzitter van.

Tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog was hij lid van het Antwerpse Hulp- en Voedingscomité. Hij zetelde eveneens in het administratief bureau van het provinciaal comité, waarbij hij ook het secretariaat waarnam van de Provinciale afdeling van de Geneeskundigen Dienst voor Gekwetsten.

Na de oorlog was hij lid van de Economische Raad voor de Heropbouw. In 1921 werd hij verkozen tot gemeenteraadslid van Antwerpen en tot socialistisch provinciaal senator. In 1925 werd hij verkozen tot senator voor het kiesarrondissement Antwerpen, een mandaat dat hij vervulde tot aan zijn dood.

Als voorzitter van de ADB, was hij medestichter en bestuurder van de modelslijperij De Daad. Binnen de coöperatieve beweging was hij voorzitter van de coöperaties Oud Huis (Antwerpen) en Excelsior. Hij was ook voorzitter van de herverzekeringskas van de diamantbewerkers (1921) en van de Harmonie De Werker. Hij zetelde in de Hogere Industrie- en Arbeidsraad.

BWP-politicus
Gemeenteraadslid van Antwerpen
Belgisch senator
Algemene Diamantbewerkersbond van België-bestuurder
Hoofdredacteur van de Volkstribuun