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ISIWBYA Chapter 21
Chapter 21 — I want her to know her place (放置を学んで頂きたい)
"What do you all understand, what do you all know…!"
Maryjun's weak voice was quivering, as if she was about to cry. It was completely different from her lively attitude this morning. Even if Maryjun acted tough, she couldn't conceal her fear and humiliation.
Even so, she looked dignified as she mustered up her courage to confront her opponents.
An unwavering heart even when she was facing many enemies, and always looking forward despite all the pain, reminded Violette of the heroines in the novels.
"You are the ones who should be ashamed for teaming against one person!"
"What did you say… Do you know your own place…!?"
"That has nothing to do with me! Judging a person by their birth and social status is the proof that you are all narrow-minded, isn't it!"
Watching how the fight had escalated, Violette was at her wits' end.
(This is the worst…)
Violette was a little relieved that this didn't seem like the act of her blind devotees rampaging around for 'her sake'.
Even so, what made Violette concerned wasn't about that anymore, but rather it was about Maryjun who was trying to fight back.
Maryjun was abused, condemned, and slandered unjustly. It's only natural that the situation would develop into a fight. If someone came to hurt her, it's not wrong to accept the challenge. It takes two to make a quarrel, one couldn't blame it entirely on the other side. There's no need for her to conceal her turbulent emotions at all the painful truths that were directed towards her.
But that was only the case if Maryjun wasn't a noble.
Maryjun, who didn't bear the name of Vahan family until just recently, still possessed the common sense of a commoner. Above all, her directness when she said that everything had nothing to do with her social status indicated so.
It's true that prejudice and discrimination were "wrong". Ridiculing someone for the part of the person that they themselves couldn't do anything about was certainly unsightly.
However, judging people from their birth and social status was a skill that nobles must have. It's not something she could solve just by saying that it had nothing to do with her.
"You all are the ones who are wrong!!"
Maryjun boldly insisted that she was right. If she was just a normal high schooler that didn't bear the name of Vahan family, she would've become the heroine of justice. But now, the good girl who unwaveringly stood by her own beliefs needed to come to an end.
After all, Maryjun was no longer a normal girl anymore.
"Onee-sama…!?"
Violette approached them before Maryjun could further proclaim her righteousness.
There were five people surrounding Maryjun. The situation was quite similar to what happened before, but Violette was relieved that she didn't recognize any of them.
Even so, the moment they saw Violette, their complexions changed. It seemed like they roughly realized that their behaviour was improper.
"Violette-sama… Uhm, this isn't…!"
"Do you have anything to say to our Vahan lineage?"
Violette unfolded her previously crossed arms, placing her finger on her cheek. Violette knew that her acting was somewhat unnatural, but she also knew that this gesture would affect them even more.
A little bit of exaggerated and unnatural movements personified the beauty of a doll-like artifact better.
Rather than being a warm person, acting as a cold puppet had a bigger impact on other people. Especially if the person was beautiful. Violette didn't need to smile or even get angry. She only needed to ask the question with indifference, and that alone was already threatening enough.
"You seem to have various opinions about our family's circumstances… but you don't need to worry."
Violette slowly approached them, making sure that she was covering Maryjun. With Violette's tall figure, she forced the young noble girls' line of sight to move away from Maryjun's figure.
They could only see Violette's expressionless face directed towards them. Rather than expressionless, Violette looked completely apathetic to them. There was a sense of incongruity, as if the person in front of them was a doll that couldn't blink.
"She, Maryjun Vahan, inherited the lineage of Vahan Duke Family. I can guarantee you her birth and social status."
Violette legitimized Maryjun's existence in a slow and steady manner, making sure that the young noble girls fully understood what she meant to say. It's easy to just tell them not to meddle in someone else's family circumstances, but if possible, she didn't want any other troublesome things happening again in the future.
Although taking a second wife was tolerated, it's wasn't very welcomed in the case of the Vahan family. One of the reasons being that Violette was someone that affected the feelings of others in positive and negative ways, but the main problem was her father's overly optimistic perceptions.
Whatever it was, Violette disliked being left in the dark, whether it's from her father or from a complete stranger. It was all unnecessary concern.
"B-but, Violette-sama, that girl is…!"
"Were you not listening to what I just said?"
"…W-we apologize…!"
One of the girls stepped forward and boldly tried to convince Violette. Yet, Violette didn't give her any time to even begin her speech. Violette tilted her head as if telling the young lady that she wouldn't forgive them if they involve themselves anymore than this. The girl's face turned pale and she bowed deeply.
Violette didn't mean to threaten her that much, but… she needed to strike the iron while it's still hot. She should be as strong and thorough as she could, to crush their courage and ensure they never come to look for trouble again.
"Then, you don't mind if we end this conversation here, right?"
"Y-yes……"
The young noble ladies left, each of them unsteady on their feet as if they had lost their strength. After the last person finally disappeared from her sight, Violette turned back towards Maryjun.
"Onee-sama… Thank you for helping me!"
Maryjun energetically approached Violette, like she was going to embrace Violette any minute now. Her face was full of happiness, as if she was thankful to God for hearing her prayer.
In Violette's mind, this was the kind of person that would make other people want to protect her. Contrary to her slightly trembling figure, Maryjun wholeheartedly expressed her happiness. Maryjun was a girl who matched the exact definition of the word 'lovely'.
To be honest, Maryjun's eyes clearly showed that she believed that Violette had obviously helped and protected her, and that made Violette felt even more guilty for what she was about to say to her. But if she overlooked this matter, Maryjun would definitely act like that again.
"Maryjun."
"Yes, Onee-sama!"
"I've also been meaning to ask you this."
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9 thoughts on "ISIWBYA Chapter 21"
hujan biru says:
Thank youuuu..
OHtheNovelty says:
Thanks for the chapter and the wonderful translations! 😘
mii says:
Thank you for reading as well, OHtheNovelty-san! (人*´∀`)。*゚+
Arha says:
I suppose the following scene is going to help make or break Maryjun for me. I think the author has tried to write her as not being totally pigheaded or unreasonable and the manga seems to be showing her realizing her own faults, so I'm optimistic about her not thinking her sister is just randomly attacking her.
I don't really dislike anyone in this series since it's not like Maryjun or the prince did anything WRONG on round one, they just didn't go that extra mile to understand Vio.
Kynnath says:
I dislike the father. Everyone else has their own circumstances, but he pinned Violet's mother's sins on her, and completely neglected her just to avoid contact with the mother. Instead he had his happy family life with his other family, and immediately after his wife's death married the concubine with no mourning period. Violet might not have had the best relationship with her mother, but still a period to adjust to her new circumstances might have helped. And he then assumed that Violet would hate Maryjun for how differently he treated both, and doubled down by hating even more on her over perceived slights. Even in the previous life, had he been a loving father to Violet, she might not have gone crazy and could have had a happy life.
McTavish says:
Agreed. That bastard needs to get whats coming to him!
Apart from the dad. Fuck that guy. Even when Vio is trying he treats her like shit. You know what the best outcome would be? Maryjun calling him out on his bullshit and saying she wants nothing to do with him.
hyperactivator14 says:
Thank you so much for picking this up. The dynamics between the characters is so entrancing and you are an amazing translator.
That's so sweet, hyperactivator-san! Thank you very much for the compliment^^


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Prevention before cure: how Liva Healthcare is driving positive behavioural change
Lifestyle changes associated with type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease can be difficult to maintain.
Alongside the personal coaching, Liva users have access to group-based interventions, tailored health plans, as well as goal tracking and self-monitoring tools. Credit: Liva Healthcare
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the insulin the pancreas makes is either lacking either potency or volume, meaning blood glucose levels keep rising when they should taper out. If left untreated, it can cause serious physical damage to the body, particularly to the eyes, heart and feet.
Where type 1 diabetes typically emerges in childhood and appears to be caused by genetic factors, type 2 diabetes tends to be diagnosed much later in life and is linked to both genetic predisposition and behavioural factors, like a poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and smoking.
Fortunately, while most people with type 2 diabetes will require medication, lifestyle changes can help manage the condition. Some patients are even able to come off medication altogether. But maintaining these changes over an extended period can be incredibly challenging, and dwindling motivation and leave many people back at square one.
Liva Healthcare is a company aiming to improve the lives of people at risk of, or living with, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases, by helping them positively improve their behaviour and develop healthier habits.
Founded in 2015 by the team behind NetDoctor.com, the company gives users access to personal coaching programmes to help them manage their health and improve their lifestyle through an eponymous app.
Liva Healthcare co-founder and medical director Dr Carl Brandt says: "The user experience is very much about meeting a personal health coach, both synchronously in a consultation where you have time to carry out a motivational interview to see what's important to the person and then through follow-ups where the same person follows the patient and assists them in achieving their goals."
Alongside the personal coaching, Liva users have access to group-based interventions, tailored health plans, as well as goal tracking and self-monitoring tools. The goal is to help them prevent, manage or reverse chronic conditions through new sustainable healthy lifestyle and behaviour changes.
Users living with obesity have an average sustained weight loss of 6.8kg during their first nine months of using Liva, while 44% of users with type 2 diabetes normalised their HbA1c level and achieve 'control' of their condition after 12 months on the programme. A further 85% of users at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduced their HbA1c levels in 6 months.
Liva intends to start helping users manage more diseases
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant shift in the acceptance of remote healthcare among consumers across the globe. Telehealth is booming, something which Liva expects to take advantage of long after social distancing regulations are a distant memory.
The platform is currently used by clients such as Novo Nordisk, AXA Health, Amgen, the City of Copenhagen, Bupa Australia and several other key players in public healthcare, insurance and life science industries globally. The company is also a partner to NHS England on its world-leading National Diabetes Prevention Programme.
"One of the interesting things with working digitally is that we can actually interact monthly, weekly, daily hourly, whatever is needed for the patient," says Brandt. "I think that's very much what it's about, really being personal, being individual, seeing every patient as a person and interact in relation to what's needed and how they live their lives."
In January, the company secured access to €24.5m in funding, which it is using to strengthen its position in the European digital health market.
"With this money, we'll be able to be up there in the different markets in different countries, where we can assist healthcare providers, life science companies and pharmaceutical firms to give the best service to their customers and patients," says Brandt.
The company also has plans to expand beyond its current indications of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Many chronic conditions can be improved by lifestyle changes, and Brandt sees potential applications for Liva when it comes to metabolic diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and osteoporosis as well.
A new advisory board is now shaping the future of the company
In March, Liva announced the launch of a new scientific advisory board, made up of several respected scientific leaders in chronic illness and behavioural change. The board will oversee the quality of the programmes Liva develops and support research into the company's behavioural change model.
Brandt will chair the board, and is joined by: University of Twente chair of persuasive health technology Professor Dr Lisette Van Gemert-Pijen; University of Gävle associate professor of medicine Åke Sjöholm; Klinikum München Süd head of cardiology Thorsten Lewalter; La Trobe University director of rural health Timothy Skinner; and Heartbeat Labs founder and managing director Stephanie Kaiser.
Kaiser says: "There are so many apps out there and so many digital solutions and we have talked so much about this whole topic, but now is the time to actually bring to market something like Liva which cleverly combines the power of a human with digital measures.
"I'm very happy to join the board because for once we're actually doing it and not just talking about it – this is really a solution that will change the lives of patients."
It's the direct contact with clinicians that Brandt and Kaiser believe sets Liva apart from competitor applications in the healthcare management space. Platforms like Healthily, or diabetes management app Quin, have similar offerings when it comes to tracking progress and keeping oneself in check – but Liva believes it's the direct contact with a professional that can make all the difference.
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Citrine waxcap at Down Farm, Dorset. Photo credit: Natural England.
There has been coverage today in the Express and Star and Dudley News of Natural England's announcement of the notification of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) because of rare fungi.
The citrine waxcap, which is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's global red data list - a list of species at threat of extinction - was recorded at The Leasowes in 2017.
There has been national and trade coverage in the Daily Express, Times, i news, Business Green, AirQualityNews and Energy Live News of the British Lung Foundation's 'Toxic air at the doors of the NHS' report based upon new analysis by UK100 green cities network. Findings from UK100 analysis states that 1 in 3 NHS patients (17.9 million) in England are registered at a GP practice that exceeds the World Health Organization's (WHO) annual limit for Particulate Matter (PM2.5). UK100 are calling for leadership from the Government to tackle the problem with new laws and funding for local authorities to clean up their air. Coverage states that experts are calling for an independent watchdog to allow charities and non-governmental organisations to hold ministers to account, whilst campaigners are pushing for ministers to adopt WHO air pollution targets.
On 14 January the Government launched our new and ambitious world leading Clean Air Strategy that sets out comprehensive action required across all parts of government to improve air quality. Taking the action we have set out will improve air quality and reduce the incidence of serious illness, improving quality of life for tens of thousands of people. It will reduce the costs of air pollution to society by an estimated £1.7 billion every year by 2020, rising to £5.3 billion every year from 2030.
In our strategy we have also committed to publish a report examining the steps needed to meet the WHO guideline limit for PM 2.5 across the UK. Our action will halve the number of people living in areas above the WHO guideline limit.
In December 2018, we published the draft clauses of our flagship Environment Bill. Within this, we set out how we will create a pioneering new system of green governance, placing our 25 Year Environment Plan on a statutory footing. The draft clauses establish a new, independent environment body called the Office for Environment Protection, with the power to bring legal proceedings against the government and create a statutory framework for environmental principles.
Local government has been the main agent for cleaning up local air since before the first Clean Air Act of 1956 as the impacts of air pollution, and the action required to address it, are highly relevant to local government priorities: health, housing, transport, education, local economics, greenspace and quality of life. The Clean Air Strategy includes a commitment to give new powers to local authorities to take action in areas of high pollution.
The evidence is clear - air quality has improved significantly in recent years but air pollution continues to shorten lives which is why we are taking concerted action to tackle it.
We're the first major economy to adopt particulate matter goals based on World Health Organization recommendations, which is why the WHO praised our Clean Air Strategy as an example for the rest of the world to follow. Our forthcoming Environment Bill will also include primary legislation in air quality.


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It's not every band whose unique style of metal can coin a new term but Finland's Whispered aren't interested in playing by the rules. Melding northern melodic metal, nuances from Japanese folk and even the odd idea from a videogame soundtrack and you're somewhere on the way to Whispered's 'samurai metal'.
Formed back in 2004, it was clear that from early on the love for Japan and its ancient culture would make its mark on forging the unique Whispered sound. This was cemented when was discovered that traditional Japanese instruments like shamisen, shakuhachi and koto perfectly compliment metal music.
The band's debut album Thousand Swords, released in 2010, was a loose concept album based on the legend of Musashibō Benkei, a warrior monk (sōhei).
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New York Rangers at New York Islanders [Game 58]
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The New York Islanders take on the arch rival New York Rangers live at the Barclays Center. The Islanders and Rangers are last and second to last in points percentage as it continues to be do-or-for for both franchises playoff hopes. In addition to chasing the rest of the Metropolitan, the Florida Panthers passed both teams in points percentage last night in an emotional four to three win against the Vancouver Canucks.
The two teams are last and second to last in shot ratio after score adjustments. It's kind of sad to think about how much this rivalry has deteriorated in just a year or two. Last year this would have many more implications, this year tickets are still available on TicketMaster.
Jason Chimera is out, Tanner Fritz is in. It's cool that there's some accountability there, but then Dennis Seidenberg is in - kind of throws that while accountability thing out the window. Fritz is one of two forwards with worse possession metrics than Chimera.
Jaroslav Halak is in net. He's up against Henrik Lindquist for the Rangers. Pick drop is at 7:05 P.M. E.S.T.


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 Le Patrimoine des Communes de la Haute-Garonne. Flohic Editions, Band 1, Paris 2000, ISBN 2-84234-081-7, S. 555.

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An Ideal for Living () — дебютный мини-альбом британской рок-группы Joy Division. Все песни для альбома были записаны 14 декабря 1977 года в графстве Большой Манчестер, в Pennine Sound Studios. Мини-альбом вышел в начале июня 1978 года, после того, как группа Warsaw сменила своё название на Joy Division, под которым вошла в историю, как одна из самых влиятельных независимых британских групп. Все песни с альбома были повторно выпущены в 1988 году на сборнике Substance.

Обложка
Авторство обложки пластинки принадлежит Бернарду Самнеру. Оформление несёт в себе явный эпатажный характер — на обложке был изображен парень в форме молодёжной организации Гитлерюгенд, а во внутреннем развороте помещено изображение немецкого солдата, нацелившего автомат на ребёнка из гетто.

Критика и влияние
Звучание пластинки было типичным постпанком того времени, нехарактерным для всех последующих записей группы. В композициях ещё прослеживалось влияние панк-рока. Мини-альбом Был встречен критиками довольно холодно. Рецензент Allmusic, Дэвид Клири, отмечал, что качество звука и постановочные достоинства релиза очень примитивны. Из всех композиций пластинки, особо выделяется песня «No Love Lost», в которой присутствует эффект эха и переход звука между каналами. Также песня характерна необычным построением ритмического рисунка. Лирика многих композиций навеяна различными литературными произведениями.

Песня из этого мини-альбома, «Leaders of Men», звучит в фильме «Горячие новости» (2009).

Список композиций
 «Warsaw» — 2:26
 «No Love Lost» — 3:42
 «Leaders of Men» — 2:34
 «Failures» — 3:44

Участники записи
 Иэн Кёртис — вокал
 Бернард Самнер — гитара
 Питер Хук — бас-гитара
 Стивен Моррис — барабаны

Примечания

Литература
 Gimarc, George (2005) Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock 1970-1982, Backbeat Books, ISBN 0-87930-848-6

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Альбомы Joy Division
Альбомы постпанка
Дебютные мини-альбомы 1978 года


"Warning! The Monster Demands a Mate!" Widely considered the high point of the 1930s Universal horror cycle, BRIDE is a brilliant blend of black humor and Gothic style. Boris Karloff reprises his greatest role as the Monster, with Colin Clive as his reluctant "father," the hilariously creepy Ernest Thesiger as Dr. Pretorius and Elsa Lanchester as the screaming-mimi Bride.
James Whale of FRANKENSTEIN fame directs Irene Dunne in this splendid Oscar Hammerstein musical about an overly trusting young woman who, against her mother's better judgment, is thrust into the spotlight as leading lady in a show boat theater company. Features the classic, wistful song "Ol' Man River" as performed by Paul Robeson.


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"Rich or poor, the youth of the South were born to the saddle and learned to ride in infancy. The hunt, the steeplechase, the gymkhana, or tournament, were the popular diversions. The Southerner conducted his business in the saddle, whether overseeing a plantation, trading in the rural market, or touring the professional circuit as doctor, lawyer, preacher, or government agent.
"[...] [W]hen the war came, the South had instant cavalry material. Tactical training might or might not be imposed, and often wasn't; Southern cavalry rode and maneuvered as later fighter pilots flew -- by the seat of their pants. By contrast, most of the Northern cavalrymen, often arbitrarily assigned to that branch of service, knew horses only by proximity -- 'clerks and tailors on horseback,' training to turn them into accomplished troopers; and, looking ahead, those two years were sufficient. Basically, what the South had was a head start, not a permanent monopoly, not, in the final years of war, even an adequate fighting edge to see them through.
"Horsemanship also developed qualities of daring, innovation, and independence in thought and action. A fence or ditch could not be cleared according to studious planning in advance. It could only be cleared with dash; and if that proved insurmountable, another approach would be instantly improvised. The same with facing an unpredictable enemy in this fast-moving fluid means of waging war. Advance orders were of little use; precise goals must depend on opportunities; slate-board strategy was a waste of time when speed and split-second decisions were the ultimate deciding factors."
"In December 1862, Confederate cavalry in the western theater mounted a series of raids that, collectively, were the most successful mounted operations of the entire war. Led by Gens. Nathan Bedford Forrest, John Hunt Morgan, Earl Van Dorn, and Joseph Wheeler, the Confederate horsemen demonstrated their ability to engage in a new type of highly mobile warfare. They also demonstrated the potential for this new style of war to disrupt both the tactical and strategic goals of their opponents. In just more than two weeks of active operations, the Confederate cavalry in the West shattered the strategic plans of both the Army of the Mississippi under Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and the Army of the Cumberland under Gen. William S. Rosecrans, forcing these two armies to remain stationary for five months. The cavalry also exercised tactical influence on Rosecrans's forces at the Battle of Stones River by destroying major elements of the supply train of the Army of the Cumberland and by forcing Rosecrans to detach large numbers of troops to guard his tenuous supply line. Neither the Union nor the Confederate cavalries ever matched this unprecedented burst of activity for the remainder of the war."
"By mid-1863, the majority of Union and Confederate commanders understood the importance of cavalry power. In the eastern theater of operations, however, only the Confederates seemed able to exploit it. From its inception, the Army of Northern Virginia projected an aggressive role for its horse soldiers, employing them offensively, in mass, and often far afield of the main army. As a result, Major General J. E. B. Stuart's troopers attained a record that far outshone their enemy's.
"[...] The South's better perception of cavalry's potential derived from its traditional interest in horsemanship. The region had been led to war by men born to the equestrian tradition or who had gained familiarity with the art through daily necessity. Many had served in mounted militia outfits such as those raised out of fear of slave revolts. ... A region rife with open spaces and poor roads but handicapped by a severe shortage of wheeled transportation, the Southland had long produced in abundance material by which horsemen plied their trade. Many of the steeds ridden to war in 1861 were the offspring of thoroughbreds noted for endurance, strength, and speed. And many of those who rode such animals into battle came from generations of horse-breeders or from the families of blacksmiths, farriers, and veterinarians. As one soldier wrote of the Confederacy, years after its demise, 'probably no nation ever went to war richer in its cavalry raw material.'"
"It was true that the average Southerner considered his saber more efficacious as a camp tool than as a weapon. While on horseback, he preferred to fight with his revolver; it seemed to answer better in close-quarters fighting and somehow appeared a more polite instrument of death. In battle, Rebels who encountered saber-wielding Federals sometimes shouted: 'Put up your sabres, draw your pistols and fight like gentlemen!'"
"The Confederacy was not as fortunate in the matter of edged weapons for, if statistics are to be believed, Union hospitals treated less than 1,000 sword and bayonet wounds throughout the war. This suggests that the Southerners either used their cavalry less or preferred their firearms in action. Many Confederate men and officers were of course still armed with official United States weapons. At the beginning of the war, for example, the Southern cavalry would have carried either the 1840 Heavy Cavalry (Dragoon) Sabre or the 1860 Light Cavalry sword, but as supplies from the North ceased they had to rely on weapons of local manufacture and on imports."
"... Stuart was partial to the saber. He strove to inculcate in his squadrons the value of tempered steel in close combat. Above all, he drove home the lesson that when used on horseback, any firearm delivers ragged accuracy, no matter how near his target."


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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) hosted a seminar entitled 'Zayed: An Icon for Goodness and Giving' in observation of Zayed Humanitarian Day. Paying rich tribute to the founding father of the UAE, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the annual commemoration on the 19th day of Ramadan is dedicated to humanitarian work and to instilling humanitarian principles in Emirati culture.
His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, headlined the seminar that featured a panel of distinguished experts in the field of charity and humanitarian work. Among the panellists were His Excellency Mohammed Hajji Al Khouri, Director General of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and Dr Faleh Handal, renowned Emirati author.
Moderated by Fatima Al Balooshi, Head of Media and Communications at ADFD, the scintillating discussion produced valuable insights. Topics included the global humanitarian efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the culture of giving in the UAE, the role of local organisations in supporting humanitarian work, and ADFD's development aid programmes. Participants also discussed the intricacies of tailoring humanitarian relief to the needs and traditions of the beneficiary countries, as well as the history and future of development and humanitarian work in the UAE.
His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi said: "Following in the footsteps of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in spearheading humanitarian work, our leaders are always ready to provide assistance wherever needed. Under the wise direction of the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the UAE continues to lead development and humanitarian assistance, contributing to elevating global living standards.
Speaking on the celebration, His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi said: "This year's Zayed Humanitarian Day holds special importance for us, as it coincides with the UAE's Year of Giving.
ADFD's development efforts, together with the efforts of other national institutions, have contributed to the UAE becoming the top world aid donor in the field of official development assistance in 2016 according to a report by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The country was also recognised as the top world aid donor in 2013 and 2014.
According to the United Arab Emirates Foreign Aid 2015 report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, ADFD was the UAE's second-highest foreign aid contributor in 2015, expending AED2.70 billion (US$736.73 million). The UAE government, ranked first, disbursed AED27.84 billion (US$7.57 billion), amounting to 86.1 per cent of the total expenditure of AED32.3 billion (US$8.8 billion), while other funds and charitable organisations contributed a cumulative total of AED1.76 billion.
Since its inception in 1971, ADFD has financed development projects valued at AED80 billion in 83 countries around the world. The Fund focuses on projects that enhance key sectors including renewable energy, transport, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, industry, health care, social services, housing, water and electricity.


It happens that there is no way to collect guests at the birthday party or not in the mood to cook food and entertain friends. Treat yourself to an unusual holiday, have fun all alone. Sometimes it is useful to rethink his whole life in the day of his birth, to think about future plans without advisers.
Remember what you dreamed in childhood. Can ride a horse, to jump with a parachute or swim under water? Do it in the day of his birth, do not procrastinate. Go to an expensive restaurant and order some exotic dishes that I have long wanted to try. Enjoy delicious food and live music.
Buy a ticket to another city and wander through its streets, museums. Special interest you can poke a finger into the map at random. This will be an unforgettable adventure for you in an unfamiliar city in search of entertainment.
If you just want to relax, enjoy a movie marathon - we'll see 3-4 new films on the big screen in a row. Stock up on popcorn and Pepsi and enjoy the experience.
Hard workers who don't see a white light in their offices, take a day off and just relax on the couch. Prepare a good wine and order dinner delivered, enjoy complete idleness.
Celebrate the day of birth alone, and then gather friends and family, assigning a different date. So you feel that you can conquer time and that you can make a difference in their lives.
Arrange for yourself a holiday for the soul - read a book, watch a show from disk without ads. Buy the game you wanted to play. Treat yourself, wander through the shops in search of a special gift. Do not buy practical thing that you would buy regardless of the holiday. In this day you can afford a bit of madness.
The hike to the tattoo parlor with a tempting picture or a piercing with a beautiful trinket will help create the appropriate mood. Let this be your secret for special occasions and special people.
Call the old friends talked for many years. Invite them to visit. Surrender to nostalgia by beautiful music, look through the albums with his childhood and youthful pictures. Remember your dreams and compare them with the achievements of his life. In such moments, comes the rethinking everything that happened, new ideas that you will translate into reality.


The Gupta family, whose wider interests include the international energy, metals, industrial and trading groups SIMEC and Liberty House, has acquired further businesses from within the former Caparo Industries plc, as it targets major growth opportunities in the advanced engineering sectors.
In an agreement with administrators PwC, the family acquired parts of Caparo's advanced engineering products and precision strip businesses based at sites across the West Midlands.
The engineering businesses – now called Liberty Advanced Engineering Products - command a high-profile customer base, with products including anti-vibration systems for naval vessels and high performance braking systems for NASCAR, London Taxis, US Yellow school buses, the upgraded Warrior Land Rover, featured in the new Bond film, Spectre, as well as the iconic T1 Evolution Hyper Car.
Today's move, which follows the Guptas' purchase a week ago of businesses in Caparo's Tubular Solutions division – now renamed Liberty Tubular Solutions – marks a widening of the family's strategy to invest in the future of UK manufacturing and engineering.
"These businesses contain some world-leading knowledge and skill that has the potential to contribute to a significant engineering revival in the UK. Despite current difficulties, advanced engineering can create enormous value for the UK economy and I'm convinced that, based on the right business model, operations like these have strong growth potential in the UK and across various markets internationally where Liberty is present," he said.
The former Caparo engineering and precision strip businesses being acquired employ a total of more than 600 people. Together with the Tubular Solutions jobs saved last week, this acquisition brings the total to more than 950.
Liberty recently restarted production of hot rolled coil at its rolling mill in Newport, South Wales and hopes eventually to recommence melting operations at the same site which has an arc furnace already in place. The rolling mill has current capacity to produce around 1m tonnes of coil a year.
Mr Gupta explained that Liberty Advanced Engineering Products would be focusing on increasing sales and new product development for the aerospace, defence and automotive markets, which, he said, have greatest growth prospects. Worldwide automotive sales are growing strongly along with an expected increase of 25% in the global wide-bodied jet fleet over the next five to ten years. The current international security situation is also expected to drive increased demand for defence products.
He concluded "Acquisition of key Caparo assets underpins our strategy to integrate from liquid steel to finished engineering products, which we will continue to build upon in the UK."


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A. SELTZER CO., INC. v. LIVINGSTON, 361 F.2d 218 (2nd Cir. 1966)
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In the Matter of A. SELTZER CO., Inc., Crane-Gallo Artist Suppliers, Inc., M.M. Michaels, Inc., Plaza Artist Materials, Inc., Irving Berlin, Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. David LIVINGSTON, as President of District 65, RWDSU, AFL-CIO, an unincorporated Association of more than seven members, the "Union," Defendant-Appellee.
No. 409, Docket 30400.United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.Submitted April 14, 1966.
Decided April 20, 1966.
Appeal from judgment in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Edward C. McLean, J., dismissing a complaint seeking to stay arbitration.
Herbert A. Lien, New York City, for plaintiffs-appellants.
Eugene G. Eisner, New York City, for defendant-appellee.
Before LUMBARD, Chief Judge, and WATERMAN and ANDERSON, Circuit Judges.
We affirm the dismissal of plaintiffs' complaint seeking to stay arbitration for the reasons stated in Judge McLean's opinion below, 253 F. Supp. 509.


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"Steps of Faith": A light-hearted dramedy about Faith Houston, an accountant who is inspired by God to move to a small town and work on a hippotherapy farm, using horses to help development in children. Director and Dallas native M. Legend Brown will attend. 5 p.m. April 12.
"Steps of Faith": A light-hearted dramedy about Faith Houston, an accountant who is inspired by God to move to a small town and work on a hippotherapy farm, using horses to help development in children.
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WorldFest, founded in 1961, is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States. Chairman and founding director Hunter Todd says its overriding theme has always been "a good story, well told." To that end, the 48th annual edition includes a diverse array of films from Texas and beyond. A few highlights:
"Leaves of the Tree": A story of faith, family and a magic tree. Filmed in Houston and Italy. 7 p.m. Friday. Reception honoring star Sean Young with the WorldFest Remi Career Achievement Award follows the premiere at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Greenway Plaza. Encore screening 9 p.m. April 17.
"The Amazing Wizard of Paws": Family film about a 600-year-old dog who was once owned by "a great and powerful wizard." 5 p.m. Saturday and April 18
"Sweethearts of the Gridiron": Documentary follows the Kilgore College Rangerettes dance team, which first took to the football field in 1940. Director Chip Hale, a University of North Texas graduate and former Rangerettes manager, will attend. 7 p.m. Saturday
"Hydro": A nonverbal, underwater adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey." 9 p.m. Saturday
"Steps of Faith": A light-hearted dramedy about Faith Houston, an accountant who is inspired by God to move to a small town and work on a hippotherapy farm, using horses to help development in children. Director and Dallas native M. Legend Brown will attend. 5 p.m. Sunday
"Vielo": An Eritrean Bridezilla goes to extreme lengths to get married in a sacred, white wedding dress before her father's death. 7 p.m. Sunday
Houston lawyer's tale of healing inspired 'Leaves'
'Showgirls' historian screens one of the worst movies of the...
Houston filmmaker Kerry Beyer has a way with horror
"China Women": A musical drama set in the 1980s rife with domestic drama and self-exploration. 9 p.m. Sunday
"Divine Access": A reluctant prophet uses his expertise to attract women and humiliate a reverend on a local cable access television show. The film was shot in Austin and stars Gary Cole ("Veep"), Billy Burke ("Twilight"), Patrick Warburton, Joel David Moore ("Avatar") and Adrienne Barbeau. 9 p.m. Tuesday
"The Global Warming War": Documentary exploring climate change includes interviews with climatologists, meteorologists, physicists, authors and political strategists. Austin filmmaker Luke Dillard will attend. 9 p.m. Wednesday
"Design 7 Love": Seven vibrant stories of love and hate from Taiwan. 9 p.m. April 17
"AXI: The Avengers of Xtreme Illusions": A series of dance-inspired shorts from Shawn Welling, known for the popular Planet Funk Academy. 7 p.m. April 19
Joey Guerra|Music Critic / Writer, Houston Chronicle


A Dermoid cyst is a sac-like growth which can occur anywhere on/in the body. It is in an encapsulated form &may constitute of fluid, skin tissues, hair follicles& fat. It has been found to be congenital i.e present at birth. These cysts grow very slowly and have been reported to be benign.
Common Location:-They normally occur on the face, inside the skull, on the lower back or in the ovaries.
Common Symptoms:- A dermoid cyst appears like a small lump under the skin. Skin over the lump is movable. It could be bluish in color or maybe skin colored.
Causes:-A dermoid cyst is formed when there is an entanglement of skin/skin structures which happens before birth during the development of fetus. Thus these cysts are said to be present at the time of birth.
Diagnosis of a Dermoid cyst:- A doctor/surgeon can diagnose a dermoid cyst via physical examination.
When to consult a surgeon/doctor?
If the dermoid cyst gets ruptured, inflamed, causes pain or if there is sudden rapid growth with change in the cyst's colour, then medical attention should be sought. Often Dermot cyst occurs on those parts of the body which could be socially embarrassing. Hence it needs to be treated appropriately.
Home/natural remedy for a Dermoid cyst:- Home/natural remedies are not effective. Trying to remove the cyst at home could result in infections, septic & complications. Even after removal of the cyst at home, there are high chances of a recurrence if it is not completely removed.
Surgical Procedure to remove a Dermoid cyst?
Surgical removal of a cyst involves a minor surgery. The area around the cyst is cleaned & local anaesthesia is administered. The incision is made directly on the cyst & it is completely removed taking care that there is no part of cyst or its residue remaining at the infected site. Later the area is properly cleaned & the incision is closed. This clinical precision makes sure that there is no recurrence.
Surgery Duration:-The surgery could be completed in 1 – 2 hours depending on the location of the cyst.
Recovery time:-One can resume a regular desk job at the office within 2-3 days. Activities which put the region where the cyst was treated under stress need to be avoided in the first week after the surgery.
Scar:- There is a single incision made to remove the dermoid cyst. The procedure is completed with the minimally invasive technique hence there could be minimal scarring initially which subsides with the passage of time.
There are no major side effects reported barring the usual bruising, redness and a mild pain just after the surgery, which is trivial & very usual. These effects subside within a couple of days. The wound is dressed up, antibiotics, ointments are provided to fast-track the healing process.


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Druze in Jordan refers to adherents of the Druze faith, an ethnoreligious esoteric group originating from the Near East who self identify as unitarians (Muwahhideen). Druze faith is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion, and Druze do not identify as Muslims.

The Jordanian Druze people are believed to constitute about 0.5% of the total population of Jordan, which is around 32,000. The Druze, who refer to themselves as al-Muwahhideen, or "believers in one God," are concentrated in the rural, mountainous areas west and north of Amman.

History
The Druze faith is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion that does not follow the Five Pillars of Islam, "fasting during the month of Ramadan and making a pilgrimage to Mecca. Thus, they are not regarded by Muslims as Islamic". The Druze beliefs incorporate elements of Ismailism, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism and other philosophies. The Druze call themselves Ahl al-Tawhid "People of Unitarianism or Monotheism" or al-Muwaḥḥidūn."

The Druze follow a life style of isolation where no conversion is allowed, neither out of, or into, the religion. When Druze live among people of other religions, they try to blend in, in order to protect their religion and their own safety. They can pray as Muslims, or as Christians, depending on where they are. This system is apparently changing in modern times, where more security has allowed Druze to be more open about their religious belonging."

Some of Arabians from the Tanukh inaugurated the Druze community in Jordan when most of them accepted and adopted the new message that was being preached in the 11th century, due to their leaderships close ties with then Fatimid ruler Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah.

Historically the relationship between the Druze and Muslims has been characterized by intense persecution. The Druze faith is often classified as a branch of Isma'ili. Even though the faith originally developed out of Ismaili Islam, most Druze do not identify as Muslims, and they do not accept the five pillars of Islam. The Druze have frequently experienced persecution by different Muslim regimes such as the Shia Fatimid Caliphate, Sunni Ottoman Empire, and Egypt Eyalet. The persecution of the Druze included massacres, demolishing Druze prayer houses and holy places and forced conversion to Islam. According to the Druze narrative those were no ordinary killings, they were meant to eradicate the whole community.

Demographics

The Druze, who refer to themselves as al-Muwahhideen, or "believers in one God," are concentrated in the rural, mountainous areas north and west of Amman. The Jordanian Druze are estimated to constitute 0.5% of Jordan's population of approximately 6.5 million, which means they amount to 32,000.

Notable people
 Rashid Tali'a
 Ayman Safadi

See also
 Jabal al-Druze
 Druze
 Islam in Jordan
 Religion in Jordan
 Azraq, Jordan
 Jabal Druze State

References

Jordanian people by religion


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Ever a believer in the power of technology and its disruptive yet beneficial capabilities, Sudhir Agarwal brings more than two decades of corporate leadership and management experience to his role as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Everise. With a proven record of helping enterprises achieve long-term growth and years of overseeing corporate mergers and acquisitions, migrations, business development, outsourcing, and vendor and client management, he has spearheaded multiple expansions for multiple companies in the customer experience (CX) industry.
Today, Sudhir is at the helm of Everise leading and expanding the business operations, with a vision to become the world's leading customer experience solutions and technology business. To realize his vision, Sudhir first partnered with Everstone Group to build Everise into a next-generation industry leader, then was instrumental in the acquisition of Everise by its latest partner, Brookfield Asset Management.
"When disruption is the norm, the businesses who put their customers first, are the ones who rise above it."
Sudhir began his journey with Genpact in 1999, a global professional services firm where he held multiple leadership roles spanning across operations and transition management and spearheaded the company's successful foray into Hungary and China. Following Genpact, Sudhir was a founding member of Aegis, one of the largest BPO companies in India. Growing the company from a mere five-employee operation, he scaled the operation from its humble beginnings into India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Argentine, the US and Asia. Succeeding Aegis, Sudhir founded Sunrise BPO with a vision to create a unique customer experience company that is digitally enabled.
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Sudhir earned his bachelor's degree in Commerce from Delhi University and his Master of Business Administration in Strategy and International Business from Manchester Business School, UK.
As an impactful orator and thought leader in the industry, Sudhir has been regularly invited to speak at various prestigious forums across the world, including the Wharton India Economic Forum at Philadelphia, the Aspect BPO CXO Xchange roundtable in Hong Kong, Silicon India Leadership Summit in New Delhi and CX Asia in Singapore.
Sudhir has also won numerous prestigious awards including two consecutive year wins for Executive of the Year by Singapore Business Review's Management Excellence Awards (2019, 2020), and Outstanding Leader in Asia from the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) and was named one of the 100 People Transforming Business in 2020 from Business Insider.
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The pandemic has dramatically sped up transformations underway in the U.S. healthcare industry. Simultaneously, consumer expectations and demographics are evolving and influencing the desire to seek more detailed information about their health.
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BUSINESS process outsourcing (BPO) firm Everise plans to permanently retain hybrid remote and office-based operations as it expands its Philippine workforce, a company official said.
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As the Philippines embarks on a nation wide vaccination campaign, the country inches closer to a post-pandemic workplace.
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As the Philippines embarks on a nation wide vaccination campaign, the country inches closer to a post-pandemic workplace. Yet it is unlikely that businesses will return to usual, because employees now value increased flexibility, having proven that they can be as productive working from home as they are in the workplace. A recent global Kaspersky study has shown that almost three-quarters of employees want to rethink pre-Covid 19 ways of working, and with two in five workers wanting flexible work arrangements.
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno believes that the agency's 6.5 to 7.5% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth target in 2021 is "easily attainable," due to the "further easing of restrictions, improvements in the healthcare system, and the full cooperation from each one of us to do what it takes to keep viral transmission under control."
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A variation of the Canadian flag with a cannabis leaf in the centre instead of a maple leaf.
Cannabis in Saskatchewan became legal when the national Cannabis Act went into force on 17 October 2018.
Cannabis in Canada has been legal for medicinal purposes since 2001 under conditions outlined in the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, later superseded by the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, issued by Health Canada and seed, grain, and fibre production was permitted under licence by Health Canada.
Commercial cultivation of industrial cannabis was banned in Canada in 1938, but as of 1928 1,640 acres of cannabis were grown in Canada, with 200 of those acres being in Rhein, Saskatchewan.
By late-2017 there were at least 10 cannabis storefronts in Regina, ostensibly selling medical cannabis to those with a doctor's note, though one retailer noted that some stores were selling to anyone over the age of 19. The Regina Police Service noted that cannabis dispensaries are illegal nationwide, and clarified: "The fact that we have not laid charges (yet) with respect to marijuana dispensaries in Regina doesn't make them legal."
Consuming cannabis in public spaces will be prohibited for public health considerations. Consumption will also be prohibited in schools and daycares.
Saskatchewan is introducing legislation to prohibit the possession of any amount by a minor. Possession of smaller amounts, by a minor, will be addressed primarily through ticketing and seizure of the cannabis, in accordance with the provincial Act. Possession of more than five grams will be a criminal offence subject to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The province will adopt the federal minimum standards around home production, including a limit of four plants per household.
By October 2018, the rules and plans Saskatchewan had been finalized. Under provincial cannabis legislation, the minimum legal age for purchase or use is 19, and recreational cannabis may not be consumed in public spaces or in any vehicle; other restrictions apply as to where the product may be consumed. An adult may carry up to 30 grams of cannabis. Driving while impaired is illegal, whether the cannabis is used for medical or recreational purposes. Adults may grow up to four marijuana plants per household for personal use; restrictions may be placed by landlords or condo corporations. Only six cannabis stores were open initially operated by private enterprise companies and licensed by the province; on-line purchases could also be made from the provincial web site.
In 2013, 10.1 percent of residents reported that they consumed cannabis in the past twelve months, the lowest in the country. In 2017, Statistics Canada reported that the province had the third lowest per capita usage in the country of 16.36 grams per person.
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Q: Is there a unique homomorphism of $\mathbf Z $ into $A$? I am reading Atiyah and Macdonalds's Introduction to Commutative Algebra. On pages 30, they say that

ii) Let $A$ be any ring. Since $A$ has an identity element there is a unique homomorphism of the ring of integers $\mathbf Z$ into $A$, namely $n \mapsto n\cdot 1 $. Thus every ring is automatically a $\mathbf Z$-algebra.

I wonder whether $1$ shoud maps to the identity element of $A$. Of course we do not consider the trivial map. I find a counter example: $\phi : \mathbf Z \to \mathbf Z \times \mathbf Z$ which maps $1$ to $(1,0)$. I don't know what is the problem.

A: It depends on what you mean by "homomorphism".
You might think of it as a definition (i.e. that $f(1) = 1$ and that's it), which is fine, but there is something deeper behind.
You can consider the category of unital commutative rings, and in this category, the morphisms are ring homomorphisms which map $1$ to $1$ (since in some sense, we want the morphisms to respect the structure of the category, that is, that the rings are unital). You can apply the forgetful functor from the category of unital commutative rings to the category of commutative rings (by simply "forgetting that $1$ is there"), e.g. a unital commutative ring is in particular a commutative ring.
You have seen that this forgetful functor is not full, i.e. between two unital rings, there might be some ring homomorphisms which are not homomorphisms of unital rings. If the codomain ring is a unital integral domain, since
$$
f(1) = f(1^2) = f(1)^2,
$$
we see that $f(1) = 1$ or $f(1) = 0$. In the category of commutative rings (not necessarily unital), the option $f(1) = 0$ is a well-defined morphism, and in particular is the only extra morphism we obtain by forgetting that the rings are unital. However, in the more general case, you obtain more and more morphisms (for instance the one you found between $\mathbb Z$ and $\mathbb Z^2$).
Hope that helps,

A: Under a homomorphism of rings, $1$ should be mapped to the identity of $A$.

A: Artin's book also requires $1 \mapsto 1$ in the definition.
Even without requiring this, the fact that homomorphisms preserve the ring operations guarantees that the homomorphism is completely determined by the image of 1:
Assuming $f: \mathbb{Z} \to A$ is a ring homomorphism, we have
$f(n)=f(1+...+1)=f(1)+...+f(1)=nf(1)$, where the last equality is just notation (i.e. we define $n \in A$ to be the ring identity added to itself $n$ times).
However, if your ring is an integral domain (if for all $a, b \in A$, $ab=0$ implies $a=0$ or $b=0$), it is easy to prove that $f$ can only map 1 to the identity or to 0:
$f(n)=f(n\cdot 1)=f(n)f(1) \iff f(n)(1-f(1))=0$, which, if $A$ is an integral domain, implies $1=f(1)$ or $0=f(n)$. In that last case, since $n$ was arbitrary, $f $ is the zero map (so under Artin's definition, it would only be a ring homomorphism if $A=\{0\}$).
This is why your map preserves the operations, because $\mathbb{Z}$ is an integral domain, so 1 can be mapped to 1 or 0.
If you defined one (or both) of the coordinates to be something other than 1 or 0, $f$ would not be a ring homomorphism:
Say $f(1)=(1,2)$. Then using only homomorphism properties you can deduce that $(1,2)=f(1)=f(1 \cdot 1)=f(1)f(1)=(1,2)(1,2)=(1,4),$ so $2=4$, which is false (in $\mathbb{Z}$).
EDIT: A restriction on the image of 1 for arbitrary rings. If $f$ is a ring homomorphism, then $f(1)=f(1)f(1)=(f(1))^2$, so even for an arbitrary ring, $1$ can only be mapped to an element that squared is itself (an idempotent element), like $(1,0)$, in your example.

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Fall is in the air, and for many of us, it marks a special time of year. While the magic of summer has become a memory, there are many things to look forward to as the weather gets cooler, including bonfires, fall foliage, football, and Halloween. And as our calendars get busier, it's easier to slip into a habit of fast food and pre-packaged meals.
This, of course, makes it all the more important to keep good health habits on our radar, especially with the range of health issues that have become a regular part of modern life. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2012 over one-third of children between the ages of 2 and 19 is overweight, and chronic diseases are on the rise, including diabetes and heart disease. Parents today have high expectations for the kids to excel at whatever they do, which can increase rates of stress, depression, and sports related injuries. Add in the need for peer acceptance and the pressure can overwhelming.
Maybe it's time to take a step back and focus on the things that really matter in our lives, namely our health and happiness. Here are some tips on how to get it done.
Money, career, and a nice house are valued in our world, but the most important thing in our lives is our family. This is something we've lost sight of in our driven world. Children want to be with their parents, and the quality time you spend together will create strong bonds and priceless memories that will last a lifetime. Just remember, it's much harder to bridge that gap when they are older, so make the effort now to be together.
Many kids today have so many activities that they don't have time to just be a kid. Gone are the days of carefree fun and adventure, replaced by an endless number of sports and extracurricular activities along with the stress and anxiety that comes with them. While these have their time and place, the situation has gotten out of control. Kids should have down time to be in their own head and be quiet, contemplative and creative.
Healthy eating includes nutritious foods as well as quality time eating them. While it's hard to avoid junk food, make sure healthy foods take precedence, and whenever possible, avoid fast food. When planning a meal, choose fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains, and drink water instead of soft drinks. And whatever you do, make time to sit down and eat together as a family, because you can't put a price on this time together.
It's hard to argue with the importance of exercise, and we as a society need more of it. Kids like to move around, so parents can encourage an active lifestyle by embracing it ourselves. Walk instead of driving and take the stairs whenever possible. Find a sport or activity you enjoy and do it as a family, including taking walks, skiing, or hiking. The key is to be active, do it on a regular basis, and hopefully have fun doing it.
In addition to making us inactive, excessive amounts of time in front of the screen also takes an psychological toll. The take home message is that we spend too much time in front of the screen, so turn off that TV, tell your kids to stop playing those games, and get off the couch. While some screen time is unavoidable, we don't want to fall into the trap of spending all of our free time in front of the screen.
Talk to your kids early and consistently about healthy living, and stand your ground when it comes to healthy lifestyle choices. Discussions should also include the dangers of smoking, drugs, and alcohol, because it's better for them to learn about it from you than their peers. Let them know how you feel and frame it in a way that they can relate to, especially when it involves "being cool," fitting in, and appearances.
Children of parents who lead unhealthy lives are bound to live unhealthy lives themselves. This is especially true with smoking, drugs, and alcohol. On some level, kids are bound to follow in their parents footsteps, and when it involves smoking or drugs, all it takes is a little experimentation before they are hooked. In addition to communicating with them, walk the walk and live a healthy lifestyle, not just for yourself, but for your kids.
Parents and children alike should get regular checkups with their doctors, which includes receiving all the necessary vaccinations. This is also a good opportunity for everyone to learn about healthy living and it gives kids a chance to ask questions or voice concerns to an authority figure that is not their parents, which always seems to lend more credibility.
It's hard to argue that our health and our families are the two most important things in our lives, and yet we often find it easy to neglect both of them. This approach often comes back to haunt us later in life, so why not take the time to give them both the attention they deserve?
If you have questions, talk to your doctor and visit the website for the Kids Health.


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Q: Pi-subgroup in group Let $\mathbb{P}$ is a set primes numbers, $\pi \subseteq P$ and $\pi
^{\prime }=P-\pi $
Let $O_{\pi }\left( G\right) =\left\langle N~;~N\trianglelefteq G\text{ and }%
N\text{ is }\pi \text{-subgroup}\right\rangle $
Is it true that $O_{\pi }\left( G\right) =1\Longrightarrow G$ is $\pi
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if it is true, could not it have other $H$ $\pi $-subgroup (not normal) in $G$?

A: No. Let $\pi=\{2\}$ and $G$ be non-abelian of order 6. Then $O_\pi(G) = 1$, but $|G|$ is divisible by 2.


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End of January, we uploaded a first preprint of our article on Efficient parameter estimation for a methane hydrate model with active subspaces (see post here).
A revised version is now available at arXiv (arXiv:1801.09499).
The revision mostly contains minor changes; the main content stayed unchanged. However, we completely rewrote the conclusions section which is now not only a summary but also contains interpretations from a geomechanical point of view.
Many thanks to my co-authors assisting me in revising my first article!
Abstract. Methane gas hydrates have increasingly become a topic of interest because of their potential as a future energy resource. There are significant economical and environmental risks associated with extraction from hydrate reservoirs, so a variety of multiphysics models have been developed to analyze prospective risks and benefits. These models generally have a large number of empirical parameters which are not known a priori. Traditional optimization-based parameter estimation frameworks may be ill-posed or computationally prohibitive. Bayesian inference methods have increasingly been found effective for estimating parameters in complex geophysical systems. These methods often are not viable in cases of computationally expensive models and high-dimensional parameter spaces. Recently, methods have been developed to effectively reduce the dimension of Bayesian inverse problems by identifying low-dimensional structures that are most informed by data. Active subspaces is one of the most generally applicable methods of performing this dimension reduction. In this paper, Bayesian inference of the parameters of a state-of-the-art mathematical model for methane hydrates based on experimental data from a triaxial compression test with gas hydrate-bearing sand is performed in an efficient way by utilizing active subspaces. Active subspaces are used to identify low-dimensional structure in the parameter space which is exploited by generating a cheap regression-based surrogate model and implementing a modified Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithm. Posterior densities having means that match the experimental data are approximated in a computationally efficient way.


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Army Rangers
The 75th Ranger Regiment is the US Army's premier airborne light infantry unit. Specializing in raids and airfield seizures, the Regiment is one of very few units that has been constantly deployed since 9/11, with each Ranger battalion having rotated into a combat zone in the neighborhood of fifteen times each.
After completing Basic Training, Advanced Individual Training, and Airborne School, potential Rangers are carefully evaluated in the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program, or RASP. RASP identifies which soldiers have the mental fortitude and physical toughness required to serve as a member of this elite unit. Additionally, RASP provides training to these new recruits in critical Ranger tasks. Upon graduation of RASP, new Rangers will most likely be assigned to 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Ranger Battalion. Regimental Headquarters and the Regimental Support Battalion are also co-located at Ft. Benning with 3rd Battalion.
Today's Ranger Battalions were stood up on the orders of General Creighton Abrams in 1974. As many of you may know, our Army had suffered a great deal and wasn't looking so great in the Post-Vietnam War years. 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions were created to be a role model for the rest of the Army, a unit where soldiers would be held to extremely high standards, their commanding guidance derived from the Ranger Creed, penned by Command Sergeant Major Neil Gentry. While the Ranger Creed is a way of life in the Regiment, it also provides important guidance to a Ranger whenever there is a question or doubt about what the correct course of action may be. In these difficult times, Rangers will default to the Ranger Creed.
The Ranger Creed
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier, who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger, my country expects me to move further, faster, and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight, and I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle, for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
The Rangers are arguably (I've debated this with soldiers who served in the Honor Guard in Washington DC) the oldest existing unit in our military. Rangers fought in a number of American conflicts before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, such as the French and Indian War and King Philip's War. In the Revolutionary War, Francis Marion organized and fought in a Ranger unit against the British. Marion was known as the swamp fox because his men would attack and quickly disappear into the swamps to evade the British military.
Six Ranger Battalions fought in the Second World War. It was during D-Day at Omaha beach that the Rangers came upon their unit motto. During the assault, Colonel Norman Cota asked Major Max Schneider which unit he belonged to. When someone replied that they were 5th Ranger Battalion, Cota replied, "Well, then goddammit, Rangers, lead the way!" Today all Rangers sound off with the unit motto, "Rangers Lead The Way" when saluting an Officer, to which, any Officer worth his salt responds with, "All The Way!"
Rangers also served in the Korean War with distinction, including 2nd Ranger Company, an all African-American company of Rangers. For the first time, Rangers were now Airborne qualified.
In the Vietnam War, there were Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) teams that executed some of the hairiest missions of the war. Penetrating deep into the jungle in their distinctive tiger strip uniforms to conduct reconnaissance, ambushes, and more, these men were later reorganized into Ranger Companies. Despite what the press might have said, our Vietnam era Rangers served with distinction and have plenty to be proud of.
With Rangers reformed after Vietnam in 1974, their next deployment was the failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980, known as Desert One. 1st and 2nd Battalion conducted a combat jump into the island nation of Grenada in 1983, where they successfully captured the Point Salines airfield and rescued the American medical students being held on the True Blue facility. 3rd Ranger Battalion was formed shortly after in 1984. In 1989, the entire Regiment jumped into Panama as a part of Operation Just Cause.
Alpha and Bravo Company of 1/75 played a role in Operation Desert Storm while Bravo Company of 3/75 participated in Operation Gothic Serpent, the infamous Black Hawk Down incident in Somalia in 1993.
Following the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001, 3/75 jumped into Objective Rhino in Afghanistan on October 19th.
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3/75 Rangers also jumped into Iraq during the opening salvo of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, participating in the battle of Haditha dam. Today, Rangers deploy regularly in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while Operation Iraqi Freedom has only recently been scaled back, with Rangers having conducted untold thousands of combat operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Meanwhile, one Ranger Battalion always remains on standby while home in the United States, prepared to be recalled for rapid deployment at a moments notice.


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Kafferostare Per Nordby
Today we proudly announce December month's featured roaster. Since December is the month of all things festive, we wanted to give you a little something. In December we're shipping coffee roasted by Sweden's best coffee roaster, Per Nordby.
Per Nordby has been in the coffee business for 15 years. In 2000 he moved from his hometown Karlstad, and started working at a café in Oslo. A few years later he moved back to Sweden, to Gothenburg. In 2003 he started working part-time at Caffé Espresso (later known as da Matteo). July 2007 da Matteo bought their first roaster, and Per started roasting coffee for the first time.
After roasting coffee for a few year at da Matteo, Per went on leave. He travelled to India and South America, visiting coffee farms from contacts he had gathered during his years in the coffee business. When the farmers noticed Per's interest in coffee, they gladly showed him how everything worked, from farming to processing.
During his travels, Per knew he couldn't go back to "just" roasting at da Matteo. He wanted to do more. Late December 2012 Per roasted his first batch under his own brand. This was the start of Kafferostare Per Nordby.
In spring 2015, the Swedish Roasting Championship was held. Per didn't make it to the podium. This meant that he didn't get to represent Sweden at the World Roasting Championship, which this year was held in his own city, Gothenburg. After a closer look at the score boards from the Swedish championship, SCAE Swedish Chapter realised that something was wrong. Late September SCAE announced that Per Nordby did in fact make it to the podium. Not only did he make it to the podium, he actually won the Swedish championship.
We hope you will enjoy December month's coffee box with coffee roasted by Sweden's best coffee roaster, Kafferostare Per Nordby.
Last date to order: 8th Dec
We ship: 11th Dec
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Clifton Park to amend longtime local peddler law
Proposed legislation would increase annual licensing fees, expand background check process
By Kassie Parisi | August 21, 2019
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The Town of Clifton Park is planning to make overarching amendments to its longtime local law that deals with the licensing and operation of peddlers and solicitors in town.
The town board held a required public hearing to address the proposed amendments during its Monday night meeting.
The proposed legislation would increase annual licensing fees for companies and entities wishing to engage in door-to-door sales in town. It would also expand the background check process required for vendors, and would provide an administrative appeal process for license revocations.
While no members of the public spoke about the changes at the meeting, Town Attorney Tom McCarthy explained the various changes that would be made under the amendments, the first made to the law since it was adopted in 1970. Those changes include rewriting and restructuring of the law's outdated language.
"We took out the antiquated language. We just modernized that," McCarthy said on Tuesday.
Some rewording examples in the proposed amendments include the addition of bicycles as a method of transportation solicitors can use, while eliminating the method of sale by boat.
"Nobody sells off the canal anymore," he said.
The amended law will also allow merchants who have a place of business in Clifton Park to obtain licenses, and clarifies that some service based groups, including local Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts troops, do not need to go through the licensing process.
Other amendments involve increasing the licensing fee from $100 to $250, and providing a clear list of materials that vendors need to present to the town in order to obtain a license.
One other major change deals with the revocation of peddling and soliciting licenses.
Currently, the town clerk has the authority to revoke vendor licenses. Should the amendments pass, that power will instead fall to the town board and in order to have a vendor's licensed revoked, a public hearing must be held before a decision is made.
Though the language in the law was outdated and required adjusting, McCarthy said, the initial idea to reexamine the law came from some complaints that the town received about a vendor just this summer.
"Basically, they weren't taking no for an answer," McCarthy said.
While the vendor's license was revoked, McCarthy explained that the town discovered that according to state law, only town boards can revoke licenses. The town board then met with the vendor, and, upon discussing the concerns, reinstated the license and began the work of rewriting the local law so it matched up to the state law. A portion of the amended law dictates that vendors must "refrain at all times from aggressive or deceptive sales technique."
Vendors can also peddle and solicit no later than 30 minutes before dusk, according to the law.
"Obviously, we don't want people knocking on doors after dark," Clifton Park Town Supervisor Phil Barrett said during the public hearing.
The town board will pass a resolution implementing the law's amendments at a future town board meeting.
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Prioritize Welfare of Ogun People as Compensation For Their Support, Ajimobi Advises Abiodun
Olajide Toriola
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has advised the Ogun State Governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to prioritize the welfare of the people of his state as a way of compensating them for their overwhelming support.
He gave the advice when Abiodun paid him a courtesy visit at his Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, private residence, on Saturday.
On Abiodun's entourage were the Deputy Governor-elect, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Senator Lanre Tejuoso; a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prince Segun Adesegun; Mr Tunde Osibodu; Mr Tunde Osinowo; and Mr. Afolabi Salisu, among others.
Ajimobi, who expressed appreciation to the people of Ogun State for electing Abiodun, urged the governor-elect to see his election as a rare opportunity to serve his people and better their lots.
L-R: Ogun State Deputy Governor-elect, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; and his wife, Florence, during Abiodun's courtesy visit to the governor, at his private residence, Oluyole, Ibadan… on Saturday. Photo: Governor's Office
While congratulating Abiodun, who he said was his brother and close family friend, the governor described him as gentle, kind-hearted and an epitome of humility.
The governor said, "When my brother, Dapo Abiodun, intimated me about his intension to contest for the Ogun State governorship election, I told him that he should go ahead and that he would be victorious, by the grace of God.
"I therefore thank God that today he has become the governor-elect of Ogun State. I have every cause to glorify God on his behalf. In the affairs of man, God has always been present. It is this divine presence that has brought him this victory.
"Dapo is gentle, kind-hearted and an epitome of humility. All these he has demonstrated here today through this visit. While I'm congratulating you on this victory, let me state that an opportunity to serve is an opportunity to be Godly.
"You must therefore do everything humanly possible to prioritize the welfare of your people as a way of compensating them for the overwhelming support they gave you which led to your emergence as governor-elect."
The governor told Abiodun to be ready and prepared to step on toes if he wanted to record meaningful achievements and make a change during his tenure.
He said: "If you want to be a good leader and make a change, you must be ready and prepared to step on toes. When you step on toes, the toes will kick you back. Just forge ahead.
"If you really want to make a change, study your environment; have courage, not only to envision but also to make a difference. Put Godliness above all things and ensure that whatever you do is in the best interest of the people.
"While I will tell you that you should not under-estimate your enemies, let me however say that you should not be deterred by their antics. You can lose a battle but you must win the war.
"You will have sycophants along the way but you must remain focussed. I have no doubt that with the level of your intellectual disposition, you will succeed.
The governor said that notwithstanding his defeat at the Oyo South Senatorial District election, he had not lost anything other than the opportunity to serve his people and give them good representation at the Red Chamber.
"When I look at my life, I can say without any equivocation that God has been so kind to me. He gave me the opportunity to serve as a Senator and as governor of Oyo State for two consecutive terms.
"For me, that I did not win this (Senatorial) election does not mean that I have lost everything. In fact, I must say that I have not lost anything. Rather, I have only lost the opportunity to serve my people again and give them good representation at the Senate.
"For us in Oyo State, it is joy. God has been so good to us. We have not only served but we have served commendably. We have succeeded in not only providing peace and security, we have also promoted the socio-economic well-being of our people."
Speaking earlier, the governor-elect said the purpose of the visit was to thank Ajimobi for his support during the election and to seek his 'wise counsel'.
While giving glory to God for his victory, Abiodun said that 'some forces' did everything possible to scuttle his victory, adding however that God, in His infinite mercy, had given him the grace to win.
He commended the governor whom he described as his 'very good brother' for staying with him since he started the journey.
Abiodun, who said that he was extremely pained when he heard of Ajimobi's defeat, however, said that the monumental achievements which the governor had recorded would remain indelible.
"Things like these happen some times which you extremely difficult to explain. But, you are a good man. You are the father of modern Oyo State. You have turned the fortunes of the state around and I am sure that posterity will judge you right."
Prince Dapo Abiodun
Senator Abiola Ajimobi
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EPA and FBI raid Novato Sanitary District
NOVATO, CA
FBI agents helped officials from the Environmental Protection Agency execute federal search warrants beginning at 8 a.m. They stayed at the site until 4 p.m., looking through computer records and documents.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the EPA confirmed the agency's Criminal Investigation Division was executing search warrants, but declined to comment on the case because it is "an ongoing criminal investigation."
Beverly James, the chief engineer inside the plant, said the District is cooperating fully with the investigation, but they are unsure of what the EPA is looking for.
Environmental watchdog group Baykeeper told ABC7 says the investigation comes following an anonymous tip about two spills in 2007. The first alleges 2 million gallons of raw sewage flowed into wetlands during a maintenance procedure and the other was a spill of more than 1 million gallons.
A lawyer for the Sanitary District could not provide direct answers about the investigation.
There are no allegations that have been named, yet, the basis for the search warrant is in a sealed affidavit that we have not seen and we do not know what the nature of the allegations are," Kent Alm said.