Your customers are already interacting with brands through social media. If you're not speaking directly to your audience through social platforms, you're missing out!
Maybe you've been avoiding it or maybe you just have no interest in it, but social media marketing is an unstoppable force that is changing the way consumers make important decisions. We've had this discussion with many of our clients who have been hesitant to jump on board, and what it all comes down to is this: social media provides more opportunities for you to put your business out there, and more exposure means more chances for people to find you! We know that it is hard to dedicate the time (it does require quite a bit), find new and creative ways to participate, and just keep up with the changes (it seems like they're always happening!), so that's why YellowDog is your social media marketing partner.
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Your current customers want to know more about you than what your website offers. They want to hear about new products, what you've been up to, and just generally keep up with your happenings!
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The two-day course is the course that your Instructors will be able to attend once they have received their four-day Instructor's course. BSS can deliver this training as well.
This course is delivered to staff and others who support people whose behaviour can cause issues. These issues may either be for the supported person or for the wider service. It offers an introduction to analysing behaviour and looking at what the service or staff could do to prevent a recurrence of the behaviour, which is causing challenges.
Anyone who wishes to become an Instructor must have attended a two-day BSS Proactive Training course; this can be done through BSS or through their own organisation providing there is an established BSS course structure in place.
This course provides members of your staff with the necessary skills to deliver a two-day BSS Proactive Training course on the management of behaviour that challenges within your organisation.
The course involves training Instructors in the presentation of proactive approaches including behaviour analysis, calming techniques and a session on legal issues as well as a valuable opportunity to collaborate with other organisations.
During the four days we also train the 15 Core Physical Interventions and self-protection techniques, which include the principles underlying their use and safety issues that they involve. At the end of the course new Instructors are assessed and supported to develop or contribute to the training within their own organisations.
Instructors are provided with all materials required to deliver the two-day proactive training, which can be adapted to fit your service needs following approval.
This course offers a cost effective way of training all support staff in the management of behaviour, which can be challenging. It also provides members of your staff with an excellent development opportunity and an additional method of sharing practice within your own organisation.
BSS Instructors are required to attend a one-day annual Re-Certification Course which includes assessment of the Physical Interventions and Presentation Skills. This requirement of our BILD accreditation also enables BSS to ensure a high standard of ongoing training delivery throughout our BSS Instructor group and allows us to update Instructors in skills, changes to legislation or procedures etc.
Re-Certification days are arranged to allow Instructors to meet and collaborate with colleagues from other organisations. Discussion and cross fertilisation of ideas and training methods are encouraged to provide opportunities for course development.
Many of the principles of being proactive in response to behaviour that we may find challenging remain the same. Depending on whether you are working as part of a team or on your own there are some significant differences. This course is aimed at staff who may find themselves working alone in challenging situations.
This can be delivered within organisations as a one-day BSS Proactive Personal Safety and Lone Working Course with no Break Away Techniques and Safe Holds, or as a two-day BSS Proactive Personal Safety and Lone Working Course with Relevant Break Away Techniques and Safe Holds.
The general principles of being proactive in response to behaviour that we may find challenging remain the same whether you are working within a clinical environment or supporting people whose behaviour can cause issues. This course is aimed at staff who may find themselves working within dental surgeries, taking blood, giving intravenous injections or within other clinical environments.
Instructors will be able to attend this two-day course after they have received their four-day Instructors' training. BSS can also deliver this training.
This course is delivered to staff and others who support people whose behaviour can cause issues within clinical environments. These issues may either be for the supported person or for the service. It offers an introduction to analysing behaviour and looking at what the service or staff could do to prevent behaviour, which causes challenges.
Anyone who wishes to become an Instructor has to attend a two-day BSS Clinical Interventions Training course; this can be done through BSS or through their own organisation providing there is an established BSS course structure in place.
All courses which include Physical Interventions, Safe Holds and Breakaway Techniques have been biomechanically assessed by The Robert Gordon University Aberdeen, Human Performance Laboratory. The aim of this study was to perform biomechanical analysis and risk assessment of all intervention (restraining) techniques, from the perspective of both the restrainer and restrained.
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"But it was the only thing that helps, Doc. If you were in this type of pain, you would understand and wouldn't ask me to wean off it despite whatever the science said." Kate was a sweet 74 year old female in a decade-long fight against fibromyalgia and chronic migraine headaches; she was a proud mother of three and grandmother of five; and she was addicted to opioids.
Last week, I shared with you the harrowing descent toward rock bottom—and the painstaking journey toward recovery—of a young woman named Margo. To many of us, the elements of that story—mental illness, an accidental pregnancy, homelessness and prostitution— fit well within what we imagine a "user" to be. In that blog, I hoped to humanize Margo and show you how quickly, and to what depths, one can fall when they're not supported—and how far compassion can go when it comes to healing deep wounds. In this next blog, I hope to shed light on the opposite end of the addiction spectrum by telling you the story of Kate, a kindly grandmother who had a lot of love in her life, who hit her own version of rock bottom when she realized her life had been reduced to a pill with enormous power over her.
With Kate, Dr. Yu's work was cut out for him: large population-based studies of chronic migraines suggest that opioid use is associated with more severe symptomatology, the development of other medical conditions, and disability. And yet, here in front of him was a sweet elderly patient who was suffering from extreme pain. The way Dr. Yu proceeded is an example of how doctors everywhere can begin to effectively grapple with our opioid epidemic.
Kate had come to terms with her own rock bottom when her three adult children planned an intervention for her, in which they tearfully explained how worried they were at the way her personality had devolved over time. Her oldest son, who attended Kate's first appointment with Dr. Yu, described her constant push for doctors to prescribe her more and more opioids. "She is just zonked out all the time", he explained. "This isn't the same amazing woman that raised me. This isn't the woman I want my kids to know." It was the look in her children's eyes that convinced Kate something must be done. They began to rapidly taper her opioid medication and build a treatment plan that would help Kate see a brighter future.
Dr. Yu set out to treat Kate's pain holistically. This action plan needed to include solutions to her fibromyalgia pain and her chronic headaches—but also needed to assist Kate in finding activities to fill the void opioids can leave in a patient's lifestyle. Opioids are meant to not only kill pain but to increase endorphins, so he advised Kate to fill her life with activities that would help her body get back to producing those mood-lifting, euphoric endorphins naturally.
At his previous institution, Stanford University Medical Center, Dr. Yu had helped to pioneer the use of a new formulation of an old medication called low-dose naltrexone. This drug is actually an "anti-opioid" and has little known side effects. It's also been shown to be effective against fibromyalgia pain. Kate took well to the drug. For her chronic migraines, Dr. Yu pointed her toward other proven treatments such as Botox injections and transcutaneous supraorbital neurostimulation. Most importantly, Kate began to exercise daily and play with her grandkids—proven quality-of-life activities that can make all the difference in addiction treatment.
At one end of the addiction spectrum is Margo: someone whose life seemed such a mess that she had to numb herself to make it through the day. At the other end, is Kate: someone whose life was by all measures joyful, but addiction had cloaked it in shadows. Medication and other forms of treatment for both patients had to be specific to their own individual needs—but their stories of recovery are woven together by a crucial thread: Empathy. Medication can help, but it is compassion and understanding that give those who suffer from addiction the reason to work toward recovery.
Psychiatrists can help patients find that "something".
Special thanks to Dr. Sloane Yu for sharing his patient story. Names and Identifying details have been changed to protect the identity of the patient.
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When Jesus was about thirty years old…
When Jesus was thirty years old, he traveled through Palestine and told people about God. He said that God was like a loving and forgiving father. Once when Jesus was surrounded by a crowd, he narrated the story of the prodigal son.
A rich farmer had two sons. One day, the younger son came to him and asked for his share of the wealth, so that he could have a good time. The loving father could not refuse. Later, the son packed his belonging and set off on a horse with the wealth.
A few days later, he reached an unknown place and bought himself a splendid house. He spent his money buying clothes for him self and expensive gifts for his new friends. He threw many parties. Musicians played at these parties. The guests enjoyed the free food and wine at his house.
Soon he ended up appending all his wealth. To pay his debts, he had to sell his house. Sad and alone, he searched for a job to earn money any buy food. However, there was a drought in that country and people return gave him some food. Sometimes, the young man even ate a share of the pig's food. Miserable and sad, he missed his loving father and his comfortable home, where everyone plenty to eat plenty to eat. He said to himself, `in my father's home everyone's need is taken care of and here I am, dying of hunger.' He thought, he would return to his father and ask for forgiveness.
With these thoughts in his mind the young man set for his home. It was a difficult journey as he had neither money nor a horse. He grew weak and dirty and wore old, torn clothes.
His father recognized him from a distance and ran t meet him. ``Father, I have sinned against you and God,'' cried the young man. ``Please don't send me away.''
The old man hugged and kissed his son. He told his cook, ``Prepare the best feast to celebrate my son's return. He was lost but now has been found. Invite to all my friends and neighbors to share my joy''. The son was given the best of clothes to wear and a ring too.
When he elder son returned from the fields, he saw the celebrations going on in the house. He was angry when he was told that the celebrations were for his younger brother.
The father should i? I have always been faithful to you and yet you never let me have a party with my friends. Now, my foolish brother returns after wasting everything and you have a great feast''.
The father understood why the elder son was bitter and jealous.
``My son'', he said gently, 11ou are always with me and I have loved you. But try and understand my feelings. Do you not realize that I have been worried ever since he went away? I know, he was foolish and wanted all the wealth. However, he has realized his mistake and I have forgiven him. He is still my son and I shall always love him.''
The elder son, felt ashamed of himself for having doubted his, father's love. He understood that all children are equal for loving and forgiving father.
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A FedEx truck collided with a tour bus in Orland, California on April 10, 2014, killing 5 students, 3 adult chaperones, both drivers and leaving 34 others injured. The students were headed to visit Humboldt State University when the accident happened along Interstate 5.
On April 22, 2014 the mother of one of the students killed in the crash filed a negligence suit against FedEx Corp., FedEx Freight, the estate of the FedEx driver, and Silverado Stages, the owner of the bus company.
In an ABC7 news story, Rose Rivera, the mother of 17-year-old Jennifer Bonilla, who was killed in the crash, claims FedEx trucks have a history of catching fire, the one involved in this crash was already on fire before it hit the bus, and the bus didn't have "adequate" exit doors.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board, (NTSB), didn't find any "physical evidence of fire," before the accident. Officials found more than 145 feet of tire marks which showed the bus driver tried to swerve and stop. The truck on the other hand, didn't leave any skid marks on the road or on the median as it went into oncoming traffic.
Witnesses gave conflicting accounts. Some claim they saw flames coming from under the FedEx truck before the accident, while another witness said the vehicle "swerved out of control."
A member of the NTSB said on April 13, 2014 that it would be at least 30 days before a report was released. Officials plan to review the FedEx driver's final 72 hours before the accident.
FedEx Cited for Unsafe Driving
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In March 2014, a FedEx truck caught on fire in Salt Lake City, Utah shutting down a portion of Interstate 80 for hours. It's unclear what caused that fire. Luckily, no one was injured.
Officials with FedEx said it could take up to 6 months to figure out what exactly caused the April 10, 2014 crash.
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Chapter 1 - Overview
I. The Elements of Criminal Offences
The basic elements of a criminal offence are the act or omission that is prohibited by the legislation, or the actus reus, and the fault element, or mens rea, with which the accused must commit the prohibited act or omission. The Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the prohibited act, and did so with the required fault element. There is also a general requirement that the accused have the necessary fault or mens rea at the same time as the prohibited act or actus reus occurred. For murder, the Crown would have to prove that the accused committed the prohibited act of causing another person's death, and at the same time had the fault element of knowing that the victim's death was likely to occur. It is possible that the accused could commit a criminal act without the required fault, and in such a case, the accused would not be convicted.
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B. The Criminal Process
C. Sources of Criminal Law
D. Criminal Offences
E. Regulatory Offences
F. The Criminal Law and the Constitution
G. Substantive Fairness
H. Procedural Fairness
J. The Prohibited Act, or Actus Reus
K. Attempts and Other Unfulfilled Crimes
L. Participation in Crimes
M. The Fault Element, or Mens Rea
N. Regulatory Offences and Corporate Crime
O. Defences
P. The Special Part: Some Selected Offences
Q. Sentencing
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Do you want to see no any physical existence of money means only in electronic form? Do you want if the time comes and you do not need to pay any penny to PayPal or any central bank for the transaction?
If yes…then you are on right track…you should know something about this digital currency name Bitcoin.
Know more about Bitcoin here you go..but before knowing How to earn bitcoin and where to use, let's know first what is the bitcoin?
Broadly speaking, Bitcoin is a scheme that is designed to facilitate the transfer of value between parties. It is the collection of concept and technologies that form the basis of a digital money ecosystem.
A Bitcoin is the unit of digital currency or we can say internet money and a user can transfer Bitcoin over the network to do just about anything that can be done with other currencies like buy-sell, transfer money but It is also very different from the dollar, pound, yuan or rupees.
This currency Connect to the world's fast, secure and border-less payment network, you can receive any payment from any country, any computer and any mobile.
The user will never see Bitcoin and never touch beyond the computer screen, As it is only in digital form process by the software which is invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, It was not famous for a couple of years but in last two year Bitcoin get a lot of popularity. If still, you have any confusion then you can read our simplest post on what bitcoin is.
How is it different from traditional payment system?
If we talk about traditional currency then transfer funds denominated in sovereign currencies like dollar & euro while Bitcoin has its own metric for the value called Bitcoin .
Bitcoin is decentralized currency that means it replace the role of central bank and in general transaction of money control and centralize by countries central bank.
Bitcoin is entirely virtual and one person can pay money to another in electronic form only while we have the physical present of other currencies.
Note: – you can also exchange Bitcoin with other currencies.
What is the value of each Bitcoin?
As per today (21 May 2017) one Bitcoin value is $2029.00 USA and it's up-down like currency market.
You can see in below graph how Bitcoin values changed from few cents to $2000 in 2-3 year time…So by this, you can predict demand and fluctuation rate of Bitcoin.
How much Bitcoin currency world have?
Bitcoin transfer directly from person to person through the internet without going to bank or any other house that means you do not need to pay any money to mediator which is usually the central bank or any other bank.
In order to use this system you must have digital wallet software so you can transfer Bitcoin to another person wallet for some service or product you have used.
Initially, Bitcoin generates by any buddy by just running the free application called Bitcoin miner.
User of Bitcoin own a keys which allow them to prove ownership of transaction in Bitcoin network, so these keys are often stored in digital wallet of each user and help in transfer money.
How to get Bitcoin initially?
you can exchange your local currency like dollar, pound or rupees into Bitcoin.
Allow your computer to do mine.
Mining is a process which uses your computer to solves the mathematical problem and you are reported when your computer solve that problems but it's all depend on our computer processing speed. If your computer speed is high then you do not need to pay more fees for mining. There are many people who make thousands dollar and more by just mining Bitcoin.
On an average in every 10 minutes 1 Bitcoin found by someone by resolving complex problem so in this way more more this currency added in the market.
As per protocol, it halves the rate at which new Bitcoins are created every 4 years and limits the total number of Bitcoins to 21 million..it means 21 million Bitcoin will be reached by the year 2140.
List website name which accepts Bitcoin as currency.
Where can I find Bitcoin wallet?
You can download Bitcoin on your PC, mac or mobile on any operating system from website bitcoin.org. You can even use this wallet on online platform also, you can find option in the same page on web option.
How to know more information about Bitcoin?
You can check many websites available to learn about Bitcoin. you can find information on below sites also.
Did I missed something about basic information? write us in comment so we can add more information..Thanks for reading.
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How should my child prepare for the 13 Plus?
There are some things that your child can do whilst revising that will also improve the effectiveness of their work. Perhaps the most important is to take regular breaks. There is no point in revising non-stop for hours on end, they simply won't be able to focus for this long. Even a five or ten minute break can be extremely restorative and they will return to their revision with new focus. However, breaks should not be spent reading a book, watching television or playing computer games, this will interfere with their brain processing what they have just learned. Then when they return to their revision it is helpful to review their notes and go back over what they did before their break.
Organisation is also vital. Scheduling their revision will mean they do not have to do too much in one go. They can also give themselves little rewards for completing their revision time. You should also have a designated place for their revision. This place should be quiet and free of distractions, it should also have all the materials that they might need close at hand. With regard to the revision itself, make sure your son or daughter makes good use of past papers. Getting to know the format of the exam is a must, as well as getting used to answering questions under timed conditions. If there is anything they don't understand about their revision, ask a teacher, they will always be happy to help.
There are several everyday things your son or daughter can do that make a real difference to the quality of revision. Exercise improves oxygen flow to the brain so making sure they are active prior to revision is really beneficial. Similarly, eating healthily makes sure that they are awake and alert and ready to revise, rather than feeling sluggish and lethargic. There is also a large amount of research that details the benefits of positive thinking, this can be in the form of mindfulness or meditation, or simply just making a conscious effort to focus on the things that they do know rather than the things that you don't.
This also helps your child to stay calm, which in itself improves performance. It is important they sleep lots as well, as the brain continues to process all the information they have learned during the day as they sleep. Furthermore, the more awake and alert they are, the keener they will be for revision the following day.
The most important thing is for your child not to worry, they should go into the exam feeling confident and knowing that if they do their best then there is nothing more that could be asked of them. On exam day they should not have to worry about anything else. Pack their bags and prepare their pencil case the night before. Know exactly where the exam is and at what time. They should also take water to the exam as it can improve their mental performance. Make sure that they have a good breakfast as well, as you do not want your son or daughter to be going into the exam hungry. It is also a good idea for them to bring a watch, as they will not want to be worrying that they cannot see the clock.
In the exam itself, advise your child to read the front of the paper very carefully, make sure they know exactly what is being asked of them. Then read the whole paper through and work out how long they need to spend on each question. Encourage your child to think carefully about each answer before they start writing and not to be afraid to leave out a question and come back to it at the end if it is especially tricky.
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Q: Implementing masked Textboxes I am creating a WPF application and I am having difficulties implementing masked input onto text boxes.
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User enters 0830, but it is automatically changed to 08:30

Another example:

Entering a contact number like 0895541026 is automatically changed to (089) 554 1026

If entering a currency value then to have a decimal point after the last 2 digits.
Is there a simple way to accomplish this?


In 1986, Congress amended its earlier attempt to combat computer crime with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986. It was further expanded in 2001 under the USA Patriot Act. The CFAA serves as both a criminal and civil statute. It has both strong criminal penalties for unauthorized entry into computer systems and provides an express private cause of action – enabling injured parties to sue intruders using the federal law as the basis for their claims.
The most controversial aspect of the CFAA has been the meaning of unauthorized access. Among the violations, Congress has made it a crime to "intentionally accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access…." The statute provides some additional guidance. The addition of exceed has its own definition. It means "to access a computer with authorization and to use such access to obtain or alter information in the computer that the accesser is not entitled so to obtain or alter." § 1030(e)(6). So it seems fairly clear that using one's password to acquire documents for which one has no right to read is a violation of the statute.
But data theft is more nuanced than just this. What about downloading documents when the person downloading has authority to use the material, but then uses that material in an unauthorized manner. Put another way – if an employee is fired and then takes the files she has had at home and brings them to her next employer, it is unlikely an CFAA claim can be made. Conversely, if she returns to work the day after being fired and downloads all the company documents, she has certainly violated the CFAA since her termination ending her authorized access to the computer. But what about the situation when one downloads the documents intending trade secret theft prior to being fired or quitting the company?
In a recent Fourth Circuit opinion, WEC Carolina Energy Solutions LLC v. Miller, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 15441 (4th Cir. July 26, 2012) faced this situation.
The second, articulated by the Ninth Circuit … interprets "without authorization" and "exceeds authorized access" literally and narrowly, limiting the terms' application to situations where an individual accesses a computer or information on a computer without permission. Thus, in [United States v. Nosal, 676 F.3d 854, 863 (9th Cir. 2012) (en banc)] the Ninth Circuit, sitting en banc, held that the defendant's coconspirators, a group of employees at an executive search firm, did not violate the CFAA when they retrieved confidential information via their company user accounts and transferred it to the defendant, a competitor and former employee. It reasoned that the CFAA fails to provide a remedy for misappropriation of trade secrets or violation of a use policy where authorization has not been rescinded.
This separates the Fourth Circuit from the Seventh Circuit and even distinguishes it somewhat from other courts. Employees who hack into their employers' computer systems to steal data or who use the username and password of other employees to gain greater access to computer systems will remain liable under the CFAA. But those who take electronic files home to work on them at night without express permission were beyond the scope of the CFAA. Similarly, those disgruntled employees who steal electronic files while on the job may be violating their terms of employment, company policies, and state laws but they are not violating the CFAA in the Fourth Circuit.
Since it is better that the interpretation of a statute does not turn on the language in the employee handbook, this is a better result. Companies can still protect themselves by limiting access to sensitive information. Other laws protect theft of trade secrets and other torts provide remedy for breach of fiduciary duties. On the other hand, the distinction between the circuits need not be as stark. An employee who erases all company data before returning equipment has likely exceeded the authority to alter the data. This result is consistent with the outcome in the WEC and a court can still reach such misconduct under the cleaner interpretation of the Fourth Circuit.
While it remains to be seen whether the Fourth Circuit opinion invites Supreme Court review, it may be sufficiently well reasoned to invite other circuits to reconsider interpretations of the statute that go beyond the language Congress enacted.
In response to concerted objections to aspects of the PROTECT IP Act, legislation sponsor Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced by radio and press release that the sponsors may eliminate a controversial provision requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to interfere with the Domain Name System as a technique to prevent consumer access to foreign websites deemed "rogue" or havens for pirated goods.
According to the press release, the Senate is set to hold a procedural vote January 24, 2012. With over 40 co-sponsors of the bill, the position may face internal opposition, but Senator Leahy remains an influential voice on such topics and in the Senate.
I and the bill's cosponsors have continued to hear concerns about the Domain Name provision from engineers, human rights groups, and others. … I remain confident that the ISPs – including the cable industry, which is the largest association of ISPs – would not support the legislation if its enactment created the problems that opponents of this provision suggest. Nonetheless, this is in fact a highly technical issue, and I am prepared to recommend we give it more study before implementing it.
Though described as a balanced bill, the legislation and SOPA – the even more extreme House legislation – have split the intellectual property industries, with strong support from many in the creative community and nearly unanimous opposition from the tech industries. Even within the media industries, concerns run high and I have spoken to a number of publishers and media representatives who feel that the proposals will do more harm than good.
A hearing on SOPA designed to allow critics of the legislation to be heard is now scheduled for January 18th.
Senator Leahy's announcement may be the first step towards slowing an otherwise out-of-control legislative disaster.


LSD changes the communication patterns between regions of the brain, a new study by researchers of the University of Zurich and Yale University shows. The study also provides insights into how mental health disorders develop and how these could be treated.
The researchers used brain imaging technology to examine the effects of LSD on the brains of healthy study participants. The data suggests that LSD triggers a reduction in the communication between the brain regions that are responsible for planning and decision making. At the same time, LSD increases the connectivity in brain networks associated with sensory functions and movement.
Based on patterns of brain signals, the scientists were also able to establish that the changes in brain connectivity caused by LSD are linked to a particular receptor in the brain (serotonin-2A receptor). "When we blocked this receptor using ketanserin, LSD stopped having an effect," explains Katrin Preller, lead author of the study, who is currently also a visiting professor at Yale University.
In recent years, scientists have become increasingly interested in the use of psychedelics to treat mental health disorders such as depression. Patients suffering from depression experience low mood, increased self-focus, and decreased serotonin levels. Previous work by the same research group at the University of Zurich has shown that psychedelics such as LSD might positively impact these symptoms.
On the other hand, disturbances in sensory perception and thought, as triggered by LSD, are similar to the changes in perception and thought that appear in patients with psychotic disorders. "The new findings may therefore also have an immediate impact on the treatment of psychotic symptoms as they occur in schizophrenia, for example," says Franz Vollenweider, professor at the University Hospital of Psychiatry Zurich. Most schizophrenia patients are treated with antipsychotic drugs, which block some of the serotonin receptors identified by the new study. However, there are many patients who do not respond to this treatment.


I've been thinking a lot about my writing process this week. Unfortunately, I'm also buried in another rewrite of The Book so haven't been able to shape those thoughts into a coherent blog post. A process-themed Friday Five shall have to do – for now!
1. First off, this thoughtful piece on applying business project strategies to writing a novel.
3. Also, this short tumblr post from YA author Kiersten White made me smile at an otherwise tense 'throwing the ms against the wall' moment.
4. Buzzfeed's 30 Indispensable Writing Tips From Famous Authors.
5. If you're at the beginning of a writing project and wondering exactly how a professional, succesful author does it, Holly Black has kindly listed daily word counts for one of her books, and then described her editing process here.
I started reading blogs about seven years ago. When I joined an online writing forum and met lots of nice, helpful people, I began to read their blogs. I read the blogs they recommended and followed links and soon, like Alice falling down the rabbit hole, I found myself in a magical new world. Anything at all that I was interested in – craft, recycling, parenting, thrift, writing, reading, Buffy the Vampire Slayer – I could find someone who was writing about it.
I've made friends, been entertained and informed, learned new skills, and even gotten freelance work via blogs and blogging, but I'm still constantly amazed and thrilled by the sheer number of lovely people doing interesting, creative things, championing issues and trying to make the world a better place, or just supporting each other on t'internet.
All of which is a long-winded way of saying 'thank you' to one of my more recent blog discoveries. Lulastic and the Hippyshake is run by Lucy. She covers activism, parenting, recycling and re-using, and craft, and is very funny to boot. Do go and say 'hi'.
I recently entered (and won!) a giveaway that she ran and look what arrived this morning in the post. A beautifully wrapped parcel of goodies from a new blog friend. Thank you so much, Lucy. I can't wait to get crafting with my new fabric, book, and glue gun, and I *love* the china. What a fabulous way to start the week!
La la la… Ooh! Pretty!
Yes. As you may have gathered from my lack of blogging and the title of this post I haven't exactly got back into a solid work schedule.
Still, the kids go back to school over the next couple of days (darling daughter starts high school on Wednesday – argh!) and I have set up my computer and desk in my new office in readiness.
I still can't believe I have a place all of my own in which to write. I am so very, very lucky.
My mum made me some beautiful bunting from vintage fabric (thank you!) which I just hung on one wall, I have a big noticeboard just waiting to be filled with index cards and post-its when I'm next plotting/structuring a book, and I just clicked 'buy' on the lovely print above.
I've always had a weakness for a good quote and I really like the Mary Oliver poem from which this one is taken.
It's been a wonderful summer break and I will miss my children once they're back at school, but, in all honesty, I can't wait to get into my office and close the door.
After the Big Rewrite I had a week off (a staycation with my lovely family). We took the kids to the beach, had a couple of days out in Edinburgh and went on a camping trip with friends. We had lie-ins in the mornings and wine at night and I did lots of reading. Bliss!
Since then, I've been trying to finish a few house/garden jobs and to get back into work. The kids are still on holiday (another week or so to go) but I really want to get my new office ready for my 'official' return to work when they go back to school. I need to paint my second-hand shelves and move my desk and computer in, not to mention prettify the space. When it's ready I'll take some pictures and pop them up here.
I'm also swithering (no!) between projects and getting annoyed with myself for my lack of focus. I've been thinking about strategies for dealing with that and for improving productivity but will ramble about them on another day.


It took me a long time to realise that 'friends' aren't always the people who are constantly around you.
They're the people who will, no matter what, always be there to support you, and offer love and understanding when you need it most.
I recently cut ties with somebody I thought was a friend, but turned out to be nothing more but a detriment to my mental health.
I met Steph* two years ago through a mutual friend. I didn't have many other friends, and immediately I was drawn to her. She was loud, bubbly and outgoing, the sort of girl you could text at 2am and she'd be up for an adventure. I liked that about her. It was always what I'd have liked to have been like myself.
And by being friends with her – I was like that. I became fun and outgoing without a care in the world.
We grew close almost immediately and would always go places together, usually deciding where to head off spontaneously and always coming home with a funny story at the end of the day.
But as time went on, I came to realise that the friendship was very one-sided. And not just that, but it was based around my wallet.
Every trip we embarked upon I'd end up paying for. I can't remember a time where anything was offered in return. I never asked, because that's what friends do, right? I would always tell myself that she'll 'pay me back eventually'. And it wasn't just paying for the odd coffee while we were out – she once borrowed a large amount of money from me, and I gave it to her, no questions asked.
Of course you could say it's my own fault for being naive, and admittedly it was, but it came to the point where I was so close with Steph that I was scared to be without her. Who else was I going to meet for coffee at 1am simply because?
I came to accept that I would continue to have to lose out financially so as not to lose her.
But over time, I grew tired of the routine. I was constantly anxious about our friendship, and it was really starting to affect my mental health. As much as I enjoyed Steph's company, I felt I was completely being taken for granted and most prominently, used.
She would never be the one to ask me whether I'd like to meet up first – and so I would constantly worry that if I didn't ask first, she wouldn't be interested at all. Maybe we'd lose touch or she'd find something better.
I'd always feel a sense of relief whenever we'd meet up, knowing that it added another day to our friendship and that she did care about me, forgetting that I'd be footing the bill for the day once again.
It had gone on for so long that I couldn't even fathom the courage to approach the subject with Steph, to speak about how the friendship was affecting me financially or mentally – but it was one weekend in particular that finally snapped me out of my naivety.
Steph had been going through a bad time, and had family who she'd desperately wanted to see. Hating seeing her so upset, I offered to take her for the weekend. I offered to pay for a hotel, and she seemed really grateful.
However, I had only mentioned paying for a hotel. I didn't have the funds to pay for anything else and I told Steph I didn't want to spend too much money on the weekend.
But the day came and by the time we arrived at the hotel I knew something wasn't right. Over the weekend, her purse didn't come out once. I paid for absolutely everything – at points her actually taking my wallet from me to pay for things without actually asking. I was mortified.
We drove back home in silence. I was so upset about the situation. I didn't want to talk to her or even acknowledge the way I'd been treated. After a long, awkward drive, we parted ways, and for two weeks, I didn't hear anything from her. Not even a message to thank me for the generosity.
And that just about did it for me. How could a person who had taken and taken and taken from you not even get in touch? If not to even be grateful – but to show manners? It hurt. A lot.
I contacted Steph and made it clear that though I didn't want anything back from her, I was incredibly angry with how I'd been treated and had let myself be treated and that I no longer wanted a friendship with her.
It took me two years to realise we didn't even have a friendship. We had a relationship of power, one in which she always had the upper hand.
And now, I realise that the reason I went along with it for so long was because I was insecure. I could count my friends on one hand, and as I watched others in their large friendship groups, I felt like I had to cling on to every friend I could so I wouldn't feel lonely.
But having a friendship with someone who never puts you first is much lonelier.
I know now that it doesn't matter how many friends you have – it's the friends who care for you and who you have mutual respect with who are really important – not the ones who are there for a bit of fun whenever it suits them.
While I'm still upset about the situation and wish I hadn't nearly emptied my bank account over someone who didn't care about me, I'm almost glad it happened, because it's taught me an important lesson.
Having experienced this, I now know my worth, and how not to allow myself to be treated. It's forced me to stand up for myself and to realise when something isn't good for me – or someone, for that matter.
Of course, I hope nobody else falls into the same relationship with that person, and that perhaps they've learned something too by losing out on our friendship. But I doubt it.
I'm now going to focus on myself and my own happiness – and hopefully I'll have some real friends to help me along the way.
And that's something I hope for other people who have been in the same situation as me, too. It's so easy to convince yourself that you need people in your life who don't treat you with respect simply to make yourself feel as though you're not alone.
Though it can be hard, and may take you time to realise that you need to put yourself first, it's so important that if you feel uneasy in a friendship from the beginning, that you stand back an evaluate things before you're left in a situation where you feel truly taken advantage of.
This won't just give you self-confidence and force you to realise how important self-care is, but it'll also do wonders for your mental health. It'll make you acknowledge what you need to be content, what you need to avoid feelings of anxiousness or despair within a friendship and ultimately, what you need to ensure you're thinking solely for yourself and what you need in your life.
It's not selfish to do so – it's what'll make you a stronger person, powerful enough to decide who deserves to be in your life, and who doesn't.


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Home > Books > Current Affairs > The Good State
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Subject: Current Affairs, Politics
The Good State
On the Principles of Democracy
A. C. Grayling
The foundations upon which our democracies stand are inherently flawed, vulnerable to corrosion from within. What is the remedy?
A. C. Grayling makes the case for a clear, consistent, principled and written constitution, and sets out the reforms necessary – among them addressing the imbalance of power between government and Parliament, imposing fixed terms for MPs, introducing proportional representation and lowering the voting age to 16 (the age at which you can marry, gamble, join the army and must pay taxes if you work) – to ensure the intentions of such a constitution could not be subverted or ignored. As democracies around the world show signs of decay, the issue of what makes a good state, one that is democratic in the fullest sense of the word, could not be more important.
To take just one example: by the simplest of measures, neither Britain nor the United States can claim to be truly democratic. The most basic tenet of democracy is that no voice be louder than any other. Yet in our 'first past the post' electoral systems a voter supporting a losing candidate is unrepresented, his or her voice unequal to one supporting a winning candidate, who frequently does not gain a majority of the votes cast. This is just one of a number of problems, all of them showing that democratic reform is a necessity in our contemporary world.
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'A brilliant exploration of democracy as it is and as it should be.'
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'...a fierce challenge to the Westminster system.'
Justin Kempf, Democracy Paradox
A. C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books are The God Argument, Democracy and Its Crisis, The History of Philosophy, The Good State and The Frontiers of Knowledge. He has been a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Independent on Sunday, Economist, New Statesman, Prospect and New European. He appears frequently on radio and TV, including Newsnight and CNN News. He lives in London.
More books by A. C. Grayling
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Tuan Guru Nik Aziz berpesan dari hospital....................
"Atas kesedaran ini, jauh dari dasar hati biarpun terlantar di katil hospital, izinkan saya menggagahkan diri, merayu seluruh rakyat Malaysia tanpa mengira agama, bangsa dan fahaman politik menentang keras budaya fitnah dan konspirasi yang menjelekkan seumpama ini.Sikap protes ini harus lantang dan konsisten hingga sampai ke peti undi pada 26 Ogos 2008."
("Even though I am far away and lying on a hospital bed, I am steeling myself to appeal to all Malaysians irrespective of race, religion or political creed to reject the culture of lies and conspiracy that is before us." "Show your protest loudly and clearly all the way to the ballot box on Tuesday")
DATO' HAJI NIK ABDUL AZIZ BIN NIK MAT
Mursyidul Am PAS
Didoakan agar Tuan Guru cepat semboh dan berada dalam keadaan sihat-sihat selalu.
Tuan Guru Nik Aziz, who was admitted to the Perdana Specialist Hospital in Kota Baru on Tuesday, also accused the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition of resorting to personal attacks in campaigning for the Permatang Pauh by-election. Tuan Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat who will lead a solat hajat (prayer of need) for Anwar this Sunday, has made a plea to the voters to support Anwar.
Tuan Guru Nik Aziz's deputy Dr Haron Din will also join the campaign this Saturday while Pas president Abdul Hadi Awang will be with Tuan Guru Nik Aziz on Sunday. Pas deputy election director Dr Mariah Mahmud said Tuan Guru Nik Aziz's plea to voters was a clear commitment from Pas for Pakatan Rakyat.
Sementara itu satu Forum Perdana yang telah dirancang oleh JPM, Jakim dan Yadim yang diadakan pada Khamis lalu di Sekolah Menengah Penanti Permatang Pauh mendapat sambutan dingin(lihat gambar di atas).
Majlis yang jangka dihadiri oleh 2000 orang hanya mendapat sambutan tak sampai 200 orang yang mai tunjuk muka.Itu pun mungkin juak-juak UMNO. Baca di sini.
Merdeka ke 51.................
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YB Anwar Ibrahim..............
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Tuan Guru Nik Aziz berpesan dari hospital............
Permatang Pauh and what Khairy did last summer.......
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Anwar leads despite BN strategy switch...........
By-Election, Olympics And Lee Chong Wei.........
Anwar fever keeps villagers awake.........
Will the real iman stand up.............
As if UMNO never indulge in raunchy demeanour........
Anwar: 'I will not take any oath over sodomy charg...
Dr.Toh Kim Woon of Gerakan endorses Anwar...........
My trip to Permatang Pauh............
Warkah utk renungan penuntut UiTM.........
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Arif Shah vs Anwar Ibrahim in Permatang Pauh.......
Who is the "kerbau" and whose "hidung yang kena cu...
UMNO: Be Very Afraid..............
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Dr M: Anwar akan menang di Permatang Pauh & I will...
How did "tanpa kerelaan" become "suka sama suka".....
Bakaq aka Penarik Beca ditahan polis............
Anwar pleads not guilty allowed bail.............
Anwar to charged with sodomy............
Anwar: I hold Abdullah Badawi responsible.........
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Appointment of new Rector of the UEB
Update at 8:26, Wednesday, 20/09/2017 (GMT+7)
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Truc Le - Rector of the UEB
On 15th September 2017, the President of National University, Hanoi signed the Decision No. 3538/QĐ-ĐHQGHN appointing Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Truc Le - current Vice Rector in charge as Rector of VNU University of Economics and Business.
The decision takes effect from the date of signing.
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Home Latest Two Men Charged After Firing Shots At Spartanburg County Deputies
Two Men Charged After Firing Shots At Spartanburg County Deputies
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after firing shots at Spartanburg County Deputies.
WSPA: Two people charged with attempted murder after firing shots at Spartanburg County Deputies pic.twitter.com/EQxqqZ7vL5
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) September 13, 2020
WSPA:
Two people have been charged with attempted murder after firing shots at Spartanburg County Deputies, the sheriff's office said on Sunday.
According to a release from the sheriff's office, deputies from the Uniform Patrol Division were in the parking lot of 150 Accurate Way in Inman Sunday morning around 4:15 a.m. when they heard several gunshots coming from the direction of Interstate 26 East.
The release states that the deputies moved from their positions and heard more gunshots as they notified dispatch that someone was shooting at them.
One deputy who responded to the scene observed a green Camaro driving at high speeds away from the location of the incident, and pulled the vehicle over.
Akymzee Holbert and Tarus Mallory, of Spartanburg, were subsequently arrested. Both have been charged with two counts of Attempted Murder, and one count of Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime.
More anti-cop violence fueled by the radical left.
This comes after two sheriff deputies were shot last night in L.A.
Video shows two L.A Sheriff Deputies being shot while sitting in their cars.
Update: The gunman walked up on the deputies and opened fire without warning or provocation. pic.twitter.com/cBQjyKkoxJ
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 13, 2020
ABC7:
A man clad in dark clothing walks up to the parked vehicle at the Metro station, approaches the window on the passenger's side and fires several times at close range. The suspect then runs off on foot. One deputy is seen emerging from the passenger side and stumbling around on foot for several seconds before the video ends.
Both deputies sustained multiple gunshot wounds and underwent surgery at a local hospital. They were described as alive but in critical condition.
These are the sheriff deputies who were shot:
NEW: Sheriff Villanueva says one deputy is a 31 year old mom of a 6 year old boy, other is 24 year old male. Says both deputies are out of surgery with multiple gun shot wounds & critical. Says this is now a growing trend of police being targeted in current climate. @FOXLA
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) September 13, 2020
President Trump took to Twitter to respond:
Animals that must be hit hard! https://t.co/zrOd9ZUl8o
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 13, 2020
The shooting of these two sheriff deputies is what happens when an entire political party and the Mainstream Press decide to push an anti-cop agenda. Their fake narratives have put a target on the back of every Law Enforcement official across the country.
This killer is scum. All of those who defend this kind of behavior are scum.
Will Joe Biden and Kamala Harris be forced to talk about this killing? It is their anti-cop rhetoric that has led to these killings.
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Bearhat Mountain facts for kids
Bearhat Mountain
Bearhat Mountain with mountain goats
8,689 ft (2,648 m)
1,084 ft (330 m)
Location in Montana
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Flathead County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range
Lewis Range
USGS Mount Cannon, MT
First ascent
1923 (Norman Clyde)
Bearhat Mountain (8,689 feet (2,648 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Bearhat Mountain is immediately west of Hidden Lake. The mountain was named after a Kootenai Native American, and was officially adopted by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names in 1932.
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Bearhat Mountain has an alpine climate characterized by long, usually very cold winters, and short, cool to mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.
Like other mountains in Glacier National Park, Bearhat Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was initially uplifted beginning 170 million years ago when the Lewis Overthrust fault pushed an enormous slab of precambrian rocks 3 mi (4.8 km) thick, 50 miles (80 km) wide and 160 miles (260 km) long over younger rock of the cretaceous period.
Panorama with Bearhat Mountain at right, Hidden Lake below and Reynolds Mountain at distant left
Bearhat Mountain rises over Hidden Lake
Bearhat Mountain above the Hidden Lake trail
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Panorama with Bearhat Mountain, Hidden Lake below
Bearhat reflected in Hidden Lake
South aspect showing the true summit of Bearhat
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NOAA Balks at Steps to Save Remaining Right Whales
Tags: endangered species, NOAA, whales, wildlife
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 9, 2020
Contact: Kyla Bennett (508) 230-9933; Kirsten Stade kstade@peer.org
Scientists Ignored as Agency Delays Entanglement and Ship Strike Relief
Boston — As the North Atlantic right whale careens toward extinction, the leaders of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are refusing to act on findings by its own scientists to protect these whales, according to emails posted by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
There are roughly 400 North Atlantic right whales remaining. Today, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) uplisted the North Atlantic right whale from endangered to critically endangered, meaning it is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where cause of death is known, 100% of right whale mortality is from ship strikes or entanglements in fishing gear. At the height of the lobster season, right whales have to navigate an estimated 900,000 vertical lines in the water.
"The North Atlantic right whale is the world's first large whale species nearing extinction," stated PEER Science Policy Director Kyla Bennett, a biologist and attorney formerly with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "Its extinction is entirely preventable. NOAA has powerful tools to protect the North Atlantic right whale, but it is choosing not to use them. In this case, NOAA is choosing extinction."
NOAA has been sued numerous times for its failure to close certain areas to fishing and for failing to reduce the number of vertical lobster lines in the water. Documents obtained by PEER reveal NOAA Fisheries "only want[ing] to share good news" about right whales, in order to downplay the effects of fisheries on the species. They also show that HQ is "freaked out" about the notion of the public discovering how entanglements harm right whales. The emails concern a breeding female right whale named Dragon who was found with a fishing buoy stuck in her mouth. Dragon has not been seen in months, and is presumed dead.
Similarly, NOAA is failing to adequately address the issue of fish strikes. On June 25th, one of only ten right whale calves born this season was struck and killed off the coast of New Jersey. Although the calf was known to be in the area, vessels were not notified to reduce their speed because NOAA Fisheries requires a minimum of three individual right whales to be in an area before vessels are warned.
"At the very least, NOAA must alert vessels when any right whale is in the area of shipping lanes," added Bennett, noting that NOAA also apparently lost the carcass, but it was found by boaters. "With climate change warming the oceans, right whales are following their shifting food supply into harm's way, increasing the risk of deadly interactions with ships and fishing gear."
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Driver reunited with BMW after losing it in city centre car park SIX MONTHS ago
A friend of the owner borrowed the car and drove down from Scotland to go to a Stone Roses concert at the Etihad Stadium back in June - but forgot where they left it
Rebecca Day
A driver who lost their BMW in a multi-storey car park SIX MONTHS ago, has finally been reunited with it.
Back in June, a friend of the owner borrowed the car and drove down from Scotland to go to a Stone Roses concert at the Etihad Stadium.
They parked in a city centre car park, but after the gig – perhaps due to all the excitement – forgot which one they had left it in.
They then spent the next few days fruitlessly searching for the vehicle in various car parks, but gave up after day five.
The owner then emailed various companies and the council to see if it had been located or removed, but to no avail.
They then reported the vehicle as lost/stolen in August.
Thankfully, officers stumbled across the apparently abandoned car at around midnight Friday.
They checked the records, found it had been reported as lost/stolen, then contacted the owner with the good news.
At a guess, officers predict the bill may be in the region of a mind-blowing £5,000.
Inspector Phil Spurgeon from GMP City Centre team tweeted about the incident, saying: "11.55pm - Officers have found a car in a multi-storey lost since June, driver visiting city parked it but couldn't remember where.
"Driver apparently spent five days searching car parks in the city before reporting as lost/stolen."
Hinting at the mammoth cost of such a long stint in a city centre multi-storey, he added: "We can't imagine what the ticket machine is going to say when they finally put the ticket in - £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££."
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Gadkari: Vehicle scrappage policy will accelerate growth, boost employment
The union road transport and highways minister said that electric vehicles would one day be cheaper than petrol and diesel variants, adding he was going to launch electric tractors
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the National Automobile Scrappage Policy will accelerate economic growth and boost employment generation in the country.
Gadkari further said the launch of the vehicles scrappage policy is a win-win situation for both the union government and states, as they will be earning up to Rs 40,000 crore in goods and services tax (GST).
"The launch of the National Automobile Scrappage Policy by the prime minister was a 'historic decision'… It will accelerate economic growth and boost employment generation in the country," he said in a press conference.
Gadkari pointed out that the automobile sector provides direct and indirect employment to 75 lakh persons. He said that in the near future, electric vehicles will be cheaper than petrol and diesel ones. "I am going to launch electric tractors next month," the minister said.
Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the National Automobile Scrappage Policy, saying it will help phase out unfit and polluting vehicles and also promote a circular economy.
The policy will give a new identity to India's mobility and auto sector, Modi had said.
Under this policy, people who give their old vehicle for turning it into scrap will be given a certificate by the government.
People having this certificate will not be charged any registration fee on the purchase of a new vehicle. Such vehicle owners will also be entitled for some rebate on road tax.
Modi had also said that instead of the age of the vehicle, a fitness test will determine if the vehicle will be sent for scrapping.
The policy would attract an investment of Rs 10,000 crore and create thousands of employment opportunities, he had said.
According to data from the road transport and highways ministry, one crore unfit vehicles can be recycled immediately in the country.
Under the policy, mandatory fitness testing for heavy commercial vehicles will come into force from April 1, 2023, and the same will be in place in a phased manner for other categories from June 1, 2024.
Announced in the Union Budget 2021-22, the policy provides for fitness tests after 20 years for personal vehicles, while commercial vehicles would require it after the completion of 15 years.
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Home /Source: Baltimore Ravens WR Dez Bryant moved to active roster
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Source: Baltimore Ravens WR Dez Bryant moved to active roster
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Dez Bryant is close to fulfilling one of the NFL's most unlikely comebacks.
Bryant, a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, was elevated off the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad to their active roster on Saturday and is expected to play Sunday at the Indianapolis Colts, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Bryant's 531 career receptions would be the most by any wide receiver before missing two full seasons and then returning to the NFL, according to Elias Sports Bureau research.
"I told you I'm covered confident and thankful.." Bryant wrote on Twitter minutes after news broke of his practice squad promotion Saturday. "I don't care who hate it."
Bryant, 32, hasn't played a game since Dec. 31, 2017 — a span of 1,043 days come Sunday. He can become the second Pro Bowl wide receiver to miss two full seasons and then return to the NFL since the 1970 merger, according to Elias data. Josh Gordon was the first in 2017.
The addition of Bryant to the active roster comes at a time when Baltimore is uncertain about the status of Devin Duvernay, who was the team's No. 3 wide receiver last Sunday after playing 37 snaps. Duvernay was added to the injury report Friday after being limited with a thigh injury and is considered questionable.
With Chris Moore (thigh) being placed on injured reserve Saturday, Bryant is one of five healthy wide receivers on the active roster, joining Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin, Willie Snead IV and James Proche.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh was noncommittal Friday when asked if Bryant could get elevated this week or in the near future.
"When we feel like he's ready to come up, in shape, knows the offense well enough and has enough compatibility with Lamar [Jackson] on enough plays, then we'll bring him up," Harbaugh said. "So, when it happens … I think it will happen. I don't think it's something you want to force-feed in there. So, we'll just have to see as we go."
Bryant has shown strong persistence in returning to the NFL. He worked out for Baltimore in August, but he left without a contract because he was told to improve his conditioning, a source said.
The Ravens invited back Bryant for a second workout on Oct. 28 and signed the former Dallas Cowboys star receiver to the practice squad. Bryant spent the past two weeks participating as one of the opposing wide receivers on Baltimore's scout team before getting promoted Saturday.
Bryant provides experience and size to one of the worst wide receiver groups in the NFL. The Ravens' wide receivers rank last in the NFL in catches (117) and receiving yards (1,367) through eight weeks of the regular season.
In eight seasons, Bryant was the Cowboys' top playmaker, totaling 7,459 yards and a franchise-record 73 touchdown catches.
On Wednesday, Lamar Jackson praised Bryant's route running and hands.
"He's dialed in to the playbook. He wants to compete," Jackson said. "I just can't wait for him to get out there with us on Sundays."
After Saturday's call-up, it looks like Jackson won't have to wait much longer.
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The Effects of Early Nutritional Interventions on the Development of Atopic Disease in Infants and Children: The Role of Maternal Dietary Restriction, Breastfeeding, Hydrolyzed Formulas, and Timing of Introduction of Allergenic Complementary Foods
Frank R. Greer, MD, Scott H. Sicherer, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD, COMMITTEE ON NUTRITION, SECTION ON ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY ...
Series: Clinical Report
Pediatrics (2019) 143 (4): e20190281.
This clinical report updates and replaces a 2008 clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which addressed the roles of maternal and early infant diet on the prevention of atopic disease, including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and food allergy. As with the previous report, the available data still limit the ability to draw firm conclusions about various aspects of atopy prevention through early dietary interventions. Current evidence does not support a role for maternal dietary restrictions during pregnancy or lactation. Although there is evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for 3 to 4 months decreases the incidence of eczema in the first 2 years of life, there are no short- or long-term advantages for exclusive breastfeeding beyond 3 to 4 months for prevention of atopic disease. The evidence now suggests that any duration of breastfeeding ≥3 to 4 months is protective against wheezing in the first 2 years of life, and some evidence suggests that longer duration of any breastfeeding protects against asthma even after 5 years of age. No conclusions can be made about the role of breastfeeding in either preventing or delaying the onset of specific food allergies. There is a lack of evidence that partially or extensively hydrolyzed formula prevents atopic disease. There is no evidence that delaying the introduction of allergenic foods, including peanuts, eggs, and fish, beyond 4 to 6 months prevents atopic disease. There is now evidence that early introduction of peanuts may prevent peanut allergy.
Safety and Immunogenicity of a Recombinant Influenza Vaccine: A Randomized Trial
Quindelyn Cook, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD
Pediatrics (2018) 142 (Supplement_4): S273–S274.
Improving Anaphylaxis Care: The Impact of a Clinical Pathway
Antibiotic Use After Removal of Penicillin Allergy Label
Allergic Rhinitis Causes Loss of Smell in Children: The OLFAPEDRIAL Study
Elevated Blood Eosinophils in Early Infancy Are Predictive of Atopic Dermatitis in Children With Risk for Atopy
Pediatrics (2017) 140 (Supplement_3): S185.
Natural History of Allergic Sensitization in Infants With Early-Onset Atopic Dermatitis: Results From ORCA Study
Allison J. Burbank, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD
The Predictive Value of Allergen Skin Prick Tests and IgE Tests at Pre-School Age: The PACT Study
Antibiotic Exposure in the First Two Years of Life and Development of Asthma and Other Allergic Diseases by 7.5 yr: A Dose-Dependent Relationship
Uyenphuong Le, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD
Exposures to Molds in School Classrooms of Children With Asthma
A Brief Intervention to Improve Food Allergy Knowledge Among US Pediatricians: Lessons Learned
Saira Z. Sheikh, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD
Pediatrics (2013) 132 (Supplement_1): S22–S23.
Behavioral Feeding Problems and Parenting Stress in Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children
Pediatrics (2013) 132 (Supplement_1): S24.
Allergic Reactions to Foods in Preschool-Aged Children in a Prospective Observational Food Allergy Study
David M. Fleischer, MD, Tamara T. Perry, MD, Dan Atkins, MD, Robert A. Wood, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD ...
Pediatrics (2012) 130 (1): e25–e32.
OBJECTIVE: To examine circumstances of allergic reactions to foods in a cohort of preschool-aged children. METHODS: We conducted a prospective, 5-site observational study of 512 infants aged 3 to 15 months with documented or likely allergy to milk or egg, and collected data prospectively examining allergic reactions. RESULTS: Over a median follow-up of 36 months (range: 0–48.4), the annualized reaction rate was 0.81 per year (367/512 subjects reporting 1171 reactions [95% confidence interval: 0.76–0.85]). Overall, 269/512 (52.5%) reported >1 reaction. The majority of reactions (71.2%) were triggered by milk (495 [42.3%]), egg (246 [21.0%]), and peanut (93 [7.9%]), with accidental exposures attributed to unintentional ingestion, label-reading errors, and cross-contact. Foods were provided by persons other than parents in 50.6% of reactions. Of 834 reactions to milk, egg, or peanut, 93 (11.2%) were attributed to purposeful exposures to these avoided foods. A higher number of food allergies (P < .0001) and higher food-specific immunoglobulin E (P < .0001) were associated with reactions. Of the 11.4% of reactions (n = 134) that were severe, 29.9% were treated with epinephrine. Factors resulting in undertreatment included lack of recognition of severity, epinephrine being unavailable, and fears about epinephrine administration. CONCLUSIONS: There was a high frequency of reactions caused by accidental and nonaccidental exposures. Undertreatment of severe reactions with epinephrine was a substantial problem. Areas for improved education include the need for constant vigilance, accurate label reading, avoidance of nonaccidental exposure, prevention of cross-contamination, appropriate epinephrine administration, and education of all caretakers.
NIAID-Sponsored 2010 Guidelines for Managing Food Allergy: Applications in the Pediatric Population
A. Wesley Burks, MD, Stacie M. Jones, MD, Joshua A. Boyce, MD, Scott H. Sicherer, MD, Robert A. Wood, MD ...
Pediatrics (2011) 128 (5): 955–965.
Data from many studies have suggested a rise in the prevalence of food allergies during the past 10 to 20 years. Currently, no curative treatments for food allergy exist, and there are no effective means of preventing the disease. Management of food allergy involves strict avoidance of the allergen in the patient's diet and treatment of symptoms as they arise. Because diagnosis and management of the disease can vary between clinical practice settings, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) sponsored development of clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of food allergy. The guidelines establish consensus and consistency in definitions, diagnostic criteria, and management practices. They also provide concise recommendations on how to diagnose and manage food allergy and treat acute food allergy reactions. The original guidelines encompass practices relevant to patients of all ages, but food allergy presents unique and specific concerns for infants, children, and teenagers. To focus on those concerns, we describe here the guidelines most pertinent to the pediatric population.
Allergic Sensitization Is Associated With Rhinovirus-, but not Other Virus-, Induced Wheezing in Children
Edwin Kim, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD
Trends in Eczema in the First 18 Years of Life: Results From the Isle of Wight 1989 Birth Cohort
Performance of a Component-Based Allergen-Microarray in the Diagnosis of Cow's Milk and Hen's Egg Allergy
Profiling Families Enrolled in Food Allergy Immunotherapy Studies
Audrey DunnGalvin, PhD, MPsych, Wen Chin Chang, MD, Susan Laubach, MD, Pamela H. Steele, RN, Anthony E. J. Dubois, PhD ...
Pediatrics (2009) 124 (3): e503–e509.
BACKGROUND: Little is known about specific psychological factors that affect parents' decisions to take part in clinical studies. We examined factors, related to health-related quality of life (HRQoL), that may influence parents' decision to allow their children to participate in research on clinical food allergy. METHODS: Parents of children with food allergies were offered investigational oral immunotherapy (OIT) in a regular outpatient clinic. Forty parents (group A) declined, and 25 parents (group B) agreed to take part. Both groups agreed to complete the Food Allergy Quality of Life–Parent Form and the Food Allergy Independent Measure. RESULTS: Children were aged between 1 and 12 years (mean: 6.5 years). Groups A and B displayed a similar and typical distribution for gender, age, number of foods, severity and number of symptoms, and socioeconomic variables. Parents who chose to enroll their children in the OIT trial reported a similar impact of food allergy on the HRQoL of their children as parents of children who did not volunteer for the study. Participating parents perceived a significantly higher likelihood (odds ratio: 6.753) of their child having a severe reaction and dying if food is ingested. By using this model, the likelihood of taking part in immunotherapy could be predicted accurately in 90% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: Parents who had higher anxiety about negative outcomes from accidental ingestion were more likely to consent to experimental therapy for their child. This finding has ethical implications for investigators and supports the need to create mechanisms to avoid unintended coercion in vulnerable groups.
Effects of Early Nutritional Interventions on the Development of Atopic Disease in Infants and Children: The Role of Maternal Dietary Restriction, Breastfeeding, Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods, and Hydrolyzed Formulas
Frank R. Greer, MD, Scott H. Sicherer, MD, A. Wesley Burks, MD, and the Committee on Nutrition and Section on Allergy and Immunology
This clinical report reviews the nutritional options during pregnancy, lactation, and the first year of life that may affect the development of atopic disease (atopic dermatitis, asthma, food allergy) in early life. It replaces an earlier policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics that addressed the use of hypoallergenic infant formulas and included provisional recommendations for dietary management for the prevention of atopic disease. The documented benefits of nutritional intervention that may prevent or delay the onset of atopic disease are largely limited to infants at high risk of developing allergy (ie, infants with at least 1 first-degree relative [parent or sibling] with allergic disease). Current evidence does not support a major role for maternal dietary restrictions during pregnancy or lactation. There is evidence that breastfeeding for at least 4 months, compared with feeding formula made with intact cow milk protein, prevents or delays the occurrence of atopic dermatitis, cow milk allergy, and wheezing in early childhood. In studies of infants at high risk of atopy and who are not exclusively breastfed for 4 to 6 months, there is modest evidence that the onset of atopic disease may be delayed or prevented by the use of hydrolyzed formulas compared with formula made with intact cow milk protein, particularly for atopic dermatitis. Comparative studies of the various hydrolyzed formulas also indicate that not all formulas have the same protective benefit. There is also little evidence that delaying the timing of the introduction of complementary foods beyond 4 to 6 months of age prevents the occurrence of atopic disease. At present, there are insufficient data to document a protective effect of any dietary intervention beyond 4 to 6 months of age for the development of atopic disease.
Clinical Characteristics of Peanut-Allergic Children: Recent Changes
Todd D. Green, MD, Virginia S. LaBelle, CPNP, Pamela H. Steele, CPNP, Edwin H. Kim, MD, Laurie A. Lee, MD ...
Pediatrics (2007) 120 (6): 1304–1310.
OBJECTIVE. The goal was to determine whether patients seen in a referral clinic are experiencing initial allergic reactions to peanuts earlier, compared with a similar population profiled at a different medical center 10 years ago, and to investigate other changes in clinical characteristics of the patients between the 2 groups. METHODS. We reviewed the medical charts of peanut-allergic patients seen in the Duke University pediatric allergy and immunology clinic between July 2000 and April 2006. RESULTS. The median ages of first peanut exposure and reaction were 14 and 18 months, respectively; the respective ages in a similar population profiled between 1995 and 1997 were 22 and 24 months. Within our patient group, those born before 2000 were first exposed to peanuts at a median age of 19 months and reacted at a median age of 21 months, compared with first exposure at 12 months and first reaction at 14 months for those born in or after 2000. Most patients (68%) demonstrated sensitization or clinical allergy to other foods (53% to eggs, 26% to cow's milk, 20% to tree nuts, 11% to fish, 9% to shellfish, 7% to soy, 6% to wheat, and 6% to sesame seeds). CONCLUSIONS. In the past decade, the ages of first peanut exposure and reaction have declined among peanut-allergic children seen in a referral clinic. Egg allergy is very common in peanut-allergic patients, and sesame seeds should perhaps be considered one of the major food allergens. The decline in the age of first peanut reaction seems to be attributable to earlier exposure.
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Kacchū is one of the crowning achievements of Japan's world-renowned traditional arts and crafts. The form of kacchū combines the sturdiness to repel an enemy's assault with a valorous form and an inspiring elegance. It has stirred the spirits of those who see it throughout the ages. In recent year, these artifacts have been increasingly rediscovered overseas, including in a large-scale exhibition of kacchū held in the United States, and have also been the focus of considerable attention as a collector's item.
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is the town of Hikone. Hikone is home to 110,000 residents, as well as Hikone Castle, a national treasure. Hikone flourished as a castle town beneath the 350,000 stone castle of the Hikone Domain of the House of Ii. It is said to have once been the residence of countless artisans who worked to manufacture a variety of arms, beginning with kacchū. These techniques were ultimately shifted to the manufacture of Buddhist altars, artifacts used to perform Buddhist worship within the home, an art that still lives on as the world-renowned traditional art of Hikone.
Hand-crafted Hikone kacchū has today been reconstructed through the accumulation of sophisticated techniques passed down in Hikone, such as lacquering, decorative metal working, and the application of gold leaf. It is truly historically-accurate armor.
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The first step will be for everyone to choose what type of character they want to be, what skills or abilities they have, what kind of accessories or equipment they might carry, etc.
to help act out the campaign (please do not bring weapons).
Kids' Club is generally suited for kids 8+ and their guardians.
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