The Notice includes summary information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which is a federal law providing privacy protections and patient rights. Where asterisked (*), the document also includes updated HIPAA language and requirements effective 9/23/13. HIPAA requires that I provide you with this notice. The law also requires that I obtain your signature acknowledging that I have provided this information. Your signature on the Consent to Treatment form for your file will so acknowledge.
I have also included some specific information regarding my practice and policies.
I may use or disclose your protected health information (PHI), for treatment, payment, and health care operations purposes with your consent. PHI is Information in your record that could identify you.
What is your PHI? Your PHI would be the information in your Clinical Record, or Patient File. This may include information about your reasons for seeking therapy, how your problems are impacting your life, your diagnosis, the goals of treatment, your progress, your medical and social history, your treatment history, any past records I may receive from previous providers, any reports from testing, etc., any billing and/or insurance authorization information, any reports to your insurance carrier.
Treatment includes providing care, coordinating care with another provider, your managed care insurer, etc. Payment involves release of information to your insurer. *By agreeing to treatment and/or assessment with Unity Care, P.C., you are also agreeing to have your PHI released electronically to clearinghouse and billing entities that manage our insurance claims. Electronic billing entities and clearinghouses are also subject to the same confidentiality and privacy statutes as practitioners. However, as the practitioner for your treatment, it is the responsibility of Unity Care, P.C. to ensure that they take the appropriate measures and remain in compliance with HIPAA laws regarding release of PHI.
Health Care Operations might be something like an audit, and refers to activities that relate to the performance of my practice.
"Disclosure" applies to activities outside of my [office, clinic, practice group, etc.], such as releasing, transferring, or providing access to information about you to other parties, which may include Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), psychiatrists, other medical specialists, parties who have referred you for psychological testing, employers, disability status reviewing entities and/or other entities related to your personal affairs.
Your general consent on the Consent to Treatment form permits disclosure of your PHI for the above purposes. The Privacy Rule also requires that for any purpose only the Minimum Necessary information be provided. In order to ensure that only necessary information is released to necessary entities, no information will be released without your written consent except in instances designated below in section III, or for the purposes of billing and insurance as is described above.
I may use or disclose PHI for purposes outside of treatment, payment, and health care operations when your appropriate authorization is obtained. An "authorization" is written permission above and beyond the general consent described above. It permits only the specific authorized disclosure to the specific authorized person or entity. In any instance when I am asked for information from your Clinical Record for purposes outside of treatment, payment and health care operations, I will obtain an authorization from you before releasing this information.
In addition to your Clinical Record (or Patient File), which is your PHI, I also keep what are called Psychotherapy Notes. The content of Psychotherapy Notes varies from patient to patient. They are to assist me in your treatment and may include more specific information such as, the contents of our conversations, my analysis of those conversations, sensitive information that you reveal or provide in written form, etc. These Psychotherapy Notes are kept in a separate file from your Clinical Record (or Patient File). They are NOT considered PHI. They are not available to you and cannot be sent to anyone (including insurance companies) without your specific, signed Authorization. The HIPAA Privacy Rule gives this information an even greater degree of protection than your PHI.
You may revoke all Authorizations at any time, in writing. You may not revoke an authorization to the extent that (1) I have relied on that authorization; or (2) if the authorization was obtained as a condition of obtaining insurance coverage, and the law provides the insurer the right to contest the claim under the policy.
* Most uses and disclosures of psychotherapy notes, uses and disclosures of PHI for marketing purposes, and disclosures that constitute a sale of PHI require patient authorization. Other uses and disclosures not described in the Privacy Notices will be made only with authorization from you. In general, my practice is that I will only use or disclose your PHI with express-written consent from you, and we will discuss the circumstances that would surround such disclosure prior to written consent.
Child Abuse: I am required by law to report this to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.
Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: I will not release the information without your written consent, or a court order. The privilege does not apply when you are being evaluated for a third party or where the evaluation is court ordered. You will be informed in advance if this is the case.
Serious Threat to Health or Safety: If you express a serious threat, or intent to kill or seriously injure an identified or readily identifiable person or group of people, and I determine that you are likely to carry out the threat, I must take reasonable measures to prevent harm. Reasonable measures may include directly advising the potential victim of the threat or intent.
Worker's Compensation: If you file a worker's compensation claim, I will be required to file periodic reports with your employer, which shall include, where pertinent, history, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Right to Inspect and Copy – You have the right to request inspect or obtain a copy (or both) of PHI in my mental health and billing records. Any request must be made in writing. I may deny your access to PHI under certain circumstances, but in some cases, you may have this decision reviewed. I recommend that any examination of your records be done in my presence because these are professional records and may be misinterpreted.
*Right to be informed of Privacy Breach- Patients for whom there might have been a security breach of your PHI, have the right to be informed immediately of such as breach as well as the potential implications of the potential breach.
I am required by law to maintain the privacy of PHI and to provide you with this notice of my legal duties and privacy practices with respect to PHI.
If I revise my policies and procedures, I will provide you with a new paper copy in person, at a visit.
If you are concerned that I have violated your privacy rights, or you disagree with a decision I made about access to your records, please so advise me in writing and we will discuss.
If you are not satisfied at that time, you may send a written complaint to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This notice will go into effect on September 23, 2013. This is the date that the HIPAA Privacy Rule amendments go into effect.
Fees: My hourly fee is $130.00 per hour. If I participate with your insurance carrier, I accept the fee allowed under the insurance plan. You are responsible for any co-payments, deductibles, and/or any portion of my fees that is not reimbursed by your insurance company for any reason.
Billing of any amounts due you will be billed at the end of each month. Payment is due within 30 days of billing.
Missed appointments and late cancellations will be billed at 50% of the normal fee, unless I have agreed otherwise. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be billed, unless due to emergency or some other agreement with me.
Any amount over 90 days in arrears will be billed 1% per month in finance charges. This will be waived if a payment plan is established and adhered to.
Insurance Reimbursement: You are responsible for full payment of my fees, not your insurance company. I will assist you by submitting claims, obtaining authorizations, submitting treatment plans, etc. However, any insurance you have is an agreement the carrier has made with you. Please be sure you understand your plan and what it will and will not cover, as you are responsible for any amount they do not pay.
You also need to be aware that the Mental Health portion of your plan may be different than coverage for medical and other specialties. Your plan may also utilize "Managed Care". These plans may limit the number of visits, may require co-payments to be paid by you, and pre-authorization for visits.
You should also be aware that many Managed Care plans require that I provide clinical information, treatment plans, or other information from your Clinical Record. In all such situations, I will provide the Minimum Necessary for the purpose. Though insurance companies claim to keep such information confidential, I have no control over what they do with it.
You have the right (unless it is prohibited by your insurance company) to pay for your services yourself to avoid any of the problems described above. *Additionally, you have the right to restrict certain disclosures of PHI to health plans/insurance companies if you pay out of pocket in full for the health care service.
Contacting Me: My phone number is answered by my answering service 24 hours a day. I will make every effort to return your calls within 24 hours. In the event of an emergency you should ask my answering service to page me, and I shall make every effort to return your call within a few hours. If you are ever unable to reach me and/or feel that you can't wait, contact your family physician or the nearest emergency room. If I am ever unavailable for an extended time, I will provide my answering service with the name and number of a colleague to contact, if necessary.
*Business Associates: If, when, I rely on a person or entity (who is not my employee) to provide services for me, they may require disclosure of some portion of PHI to perform the service. This might be a billing person, the answering service, a lawyer, an accountant or collection agent, etc. Under the Privacy Rule, any such individual is considered my business associate. I enter into a written agreement with each of my business associates to obtain satisfactory assurance that the business associate will safeguard the privacy of the PHI of my patients. *I am responsible for any breaches or violations of this policy that might be the result of my business associates. Please ensure that you notify of any concerns regarding your PHI in these contexts.


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Q: Jquery grid, iterate to read values I am new to jquery and i am stuck with the below issue.
I have a jquery grid that displays all userid's, usernames and active/inactive indicator.
The indicator is displayed as a checkbox i.e. Active is checked.
User is allowed to toggle the indicators. I have to submit back the updated list and save.
How can i iterate through the grid and submit this. This should be an Ajax submit

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The Philosophy of Human Nature
Saturday, January 22, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Humans are obviously part of the animal kingdom in many important ways, and yet they exhibit features and activities that set them apart from other species. Philosophy professor Michael Gorman leads a fascinating exploration into the nature of what makes us uniquely human, touching on topics including consciousness, free will, morality, and the duality of body and soul.
The History of France: Four Turning Points
Historian Alexander Mikaberidze examines four historical moments crucial in the emergence of France, a country with a uniquely lengthy, dramatic, and varied history. Accept his virtual invitation to the coronation of the greatest of medieval European rulers, to fight alongside King Philippe Auguste as he confronted an English-led coalition of monarchs, to look behind the intrigues at the French royal court, and to follow Parisians as they stormed the parapets of the Bastille.
A Day with the Pre-Raphaelites
Saturday, February 5, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
The English painters, poets, and critics who gave birth to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848 wanted to reform art by rejecting what they called the melodramatic style of High Renaissance artists like Raphael. Art historian Bonita Billman traces this fascinating movement from its origins to flowering conclusion. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1 credit)
The Jewish Diaspora: Finding a Home in the World
Saturday, February 26, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Biblical scholar and historian Gary Rendsburg presents a fascinating survey of aspects of the Jewish diaspora from the ancient and medieval periods, tracing the histories of communities in Egypt, Babylonia, Russia, Arabia, Italy, and Spain.
Richard Wagner: Beyond the Ring
Saturday, March 12, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
In the midst of writing The Ring of the Nibelung, the most monumental artistic work of the 19th century, Richard Wagner took a breather. His intention was to write works that were smaller in scale and easier to perform. Using excerpts from the finest representations on video, opera and classical music, scholar Saul Lilienstein unearths the treasures this great composer created beyond the Ring.
Churchill: The Man Behind the Myths
Saturday, March 19, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
Historian Kevin Matthews discusses Winston Churchill's tempestuous career as an army officer, war correspondent, member of Parliament, and minister in both Liberal and Conservative governments to reveal a man too often hidden by the post-World War II legends that surround him.

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Scholars in humanities and social sciences share insights into local …
Scholars in humanities and social sciences share insights into local peace processes in collection of multi-disciplinary studies
Policy specialists and academics in the humanities and social sciences highlight the role played by frequently overlooked forms of peace agreements in international peacebuilding in a new collection of essays published by the British Academy.
Contributors to the collection argue that a wide range of local peace agreements – including agreements in oral and other non-written forms, negotiated in minority languages or by local community leaders – merit greater attention for their potential as peacemaking tools.
They set out several recommendations for addressing some of the difficulties and failures of national peace processes by focusing on progress at a local level, arguing that nationwide military and political activities should be coordinated to ensure these do not undermine local commitments to peace processes.
The contributors argue that mediators of national peace processes could consider whether a country-wide mechanism of support for local peace initiatives in any national settlement could pave the way at a local level towards a national peace agreement. Historical analysis of conflicts – including Bosnia and South Sudan – shows national peace agreement efforts have always existed in parallel with local efforts.
This collection of studies emerged from a series of roundtables on Local Peace Processes that were convened as part of the British Academy's Conflict, Stability and Security programme, which supports research into conflict and insecurity overseas, together with the University of Edinburgh and the Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR), as part of the Political Settlements Research Programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK AID.
Professor Christine Bell FBA FRSE, co-editor of the collection and Director of the Political Settlements Research Programme, says:
"Local peace processes have the potential to reduce levels of conflict at critical moments when national peace processes are forestalled or delayed. Written and oral local agreements – often brokered in minority languages, and other non-written, non-verbal forms such as rituals and property exchanges – are often hugely significant at this local level.
"Insights from the humanities and social sciences help to broaden our understanding of different forms of trust-building and decision-making processes, in particular the importance of local peace negotiations. The wealth of multi-disciplinary research and evidence in this collection broadens our understanding of what it takes to build peace successfully in different contexts. It should be considered further by international actors, international donors and the research community."


As a high school teacher and long-time Duke Leader I see the Duke of Edinburgh programme as an incredible opportunity for personal development for young people that will help them be successful throughout their lives. While learning about outdoor survival and expedition skills, participants are contributing service to their home communities, improving physical fitness, developing personal interests, and building leadership skills. Seeing the pride and sense of accomplishment displayed on the faces of award recipients and knowing that you've made a difference in the lives of these young people is what being a Duke Leader is all about.
April, 2014 – Dave Maynard, Duncan MacMillan Rural High School, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia.


Switzerland is the paradise on earth for travelers and tourists alike. Bernese Oberland the highlands of the Swiss capital Bern is teeming with a plenitude of picturesque landscapes and fairy tale locations epitomizing the natural wonders of this fabled land. Aare Gorge is one such non-touristy gem in the cradle of Hasli Valley.
Over millennia, the Aare River winding its way through the Hasley Valley has carved a path through the limestone formations resulting in a gorge which is 1400 meters long and up to 200 meters deep.
After around three hours of journey and couple of train changes, we finally disembarked at the 'Aareschlucht West' station. It was raining heavily and we decided to take shelter at the station for some time. The train passed the station leaving us in a state of trance with an awe-inspiring postcard view. The rail tracks were running parallel to the dancing currents of the pastel green Aare river.
The other side of the river was a surreal panorama of lush green meadows dotted with chalets at the foot of rugged rocky cliffs. Above the cliffs the mist covered verdant forests were playing hide and seek as if in an attempt to rouse us from the reverie.
The freshness of rain dewed lawns of the chalets adorned by the flowers and apple trees peppered red and the emanating petrichor infused a sense of rejuvenation.
The magic had already begun!
We crossed a bridge over the river to the other side and followed the signs to the Aare Gorge. The entrance has a large parking, a souvenir shop, and a restaurant. We spent some time in the entrance parking to ensure that Chhavi had some time out of the stroller which she utilized happily running around.
We bought our tickets and a lovely lady pointed us towards the entrance door. The Canon is lined with a wooden walkway and tunnels which make the walk through the gorge easy and comfortable. This was very crucial for us as we could not allow Chhavi to get down off the stroller while we were on the walkway.
The rocks illuminated with colorful spotlights are stunningly spectacular. The walkway would sometimes cross over the gorge which is scary enough to send chills down your spine but is much more exhilarating to see the river gushing below our feet.
At one point we could even touch the opposite wall of the canyon. There is also a waterfall and a dried out glacier bed.
Walking into the gorge is like entering deep into a Wonderland with changing landscapes surrounded by soaring rocky walls which have an abundance of views to sweep the floor off your feet.
There are benches at frequent intervals just in case you want to take a break for a while and enjoy the view. The path is wheelchair or stroller accessible due to the flat terrain right up to the few steps before the Innertkirchen entrance.
The 1.4 km long stretch of surprises ended at the Innertkirchen entrance which also had a ticket counter for the enthusiasts interested in entering from the Innertkirchen side.
The mighty river had managed to sculpt a heart in the middle of the gushing river currents and we were in our hearts taking back these wonderland images to frame memories.
Aare Gorge is open only in summer.
The spotlighting is done on specific days in a week in summer.
Possible to get a combined ticket to Aare Gorge and Reichenbach Falls.
From the Innertkirchen entrance, we had to walk downhill to a rope bridge to cross the Aare river to Aareschlucht Ost Station. The distant lowland countryside was breathtaking. We boarded the train to continue our journey to Reichenbach falls also in Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland and very near to Aare gorge.
We got down to the Reichenbach Falls station. The funicular station was a 10 min walk through the expanse of lush countryside dotted with brown chalets. Once at the station we bought the tickets and waited for the funicular. The funicular is small with a capacity of 12 to 15 people, the Reichenbach funicular ascends the mountain through the dense forest area to the viewing platform with a small room right to the face of the roaring waterfalls.
The viewing platform is the place where Sherlock Holmes fought his foe Professor Moriarty in 'The Final Problem'. Enthusiasts can climb up few more steps and hike the forest for a panoramic view of the falls and the surrounding which we skipped as it had started pouring heavily.
Did Aare Gorge amaze you? Share with us your experiences on visiting such wonderlands created by nature in comments.
Absolutely loved reading this! Amazing photos and learned about a new place today certainly worth a visit! Thanks for documenting your travels!
This is a great post! I'd never heard of this place before and it looks like an incredible place to explore! If you don't mind my asking, what was the cost to walk in the gorge?
It looks stunning! The only Gorges I ever visited were Cheddar Gorge in the UK and Vintgar Gorge in Slovenia. They were both stunning. Shame the weather wasn't great when you were there, I bet in sunshine the scenery gets even more spectacular.
Holy moly the aare river is breathtaking and reminds me of why we need to appreciate how beautiful the natural world is. I think sometimes we forget!
Oh my goodness, this looks incredible! You're absolutely right, everything is so green and lush. And I love the rock illumination – so unique. I love adventure, but I think I would have been scared to death of this water beneath. 🙂 Great post!
Wow! What a great post. It looks like an awesome destination. I've never been before. It's beautiful!
Thanks Jenn, it is awesome indeed. Thanks for stopping by.
Wow your photos are simply breathtaking especially of the cannon. I'd love to visit one day as it looks so picturesque and beautiful! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Sure Charlotte. Glad you liked it.
This was beautiful. I loved how you could go across the bridge in between two different rocks. It was amazing!
What amazing scenery! I love visiting places like this in my travels.
True Bella its amazing place indeed. Thanks for stopping by.
This place looks incredible! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Just after looking at your pictures, I can't imagine seeing this river in gorge. I'm sure the pictures cannot do it justice!
Is there by any chance we have a cafe or small restraunt there. 🙂 that would have been really wonderful along with the lights you mentioned.
Lovely photos! Absolutely loved reading this! It looks like an awesome destination.
You're so lucky! What a gorgeous natural landscape that is there. I would love this!
True Laura it was an incredible experience and awesome place to be. Thanks for stopping by.
I love finding places of incredible natural beauty- this is definitely such a place.
Absolutely breathtaking. It truly looks like such a magical place to visit. So lucky!!
Absolutely! The cannon and the rocks illuminated with colorful spotlights are simply magical! Another beautiful place that I need to experience!
True Eugenia. The rocks illuminated with colorful spotlights was an amazing experience.
The place looks amazingly gorgeous. I would love to go there someday! You guys are lucky you got a chance to be there. The canon looks awesome.
Wow … lovely pictures that you have got there! The water looks so unreal light blue … I can't remember a place where I saw a colour like this!
So gorgeous! This is the first time I hear about the Aare river, and that walk through the canyon is so amazing, loved your photos.
I have never been to the Aare gorge, but I do have a not-so-secret obsession with gorges. This kind of makes me want to rethink my weekend plans and head to the one closest to me.
This is so gorgeous, and mother nature is reminding us again as to what we have in this world and all the beauty there is to see. The water between the rocky walls is fantastic! What a sight to see. You are lucky to have been able to experience this.
The Aare River is so mesmerizing and your photos are stunning, truly nature at its best. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with us.
I love how remote you found it- nothing worse than hoards of tourists everywhere. The world can be such a beautiful, tranquil place!
I think you have uncovered a hidden gem. I have not heard of this place before, and would definitely check this out. Thanks.
Take me back to Switzerland! This is so cool! Sounds like an amazing adventure; I'd love to go!
Wow, your photos are simply amazing! How did you ever discover this gorge? I've been to Bern and never knew this existed! This will definitely be on my list for next time we go back to Switzerland! My kids are 4 and 6–would it be safe for them or would you recommend I wait until they're older?
What amazing rock formations! (Sorry I'm a bit of a geography geek!) We recently visited something similar in South France – Grotto Pech Merle, its the only place I've seen real cave paintings!
Bernese Oberland sure was one of our favorites in Switzerland. Never heard of Aare gorge, such a beautiful place and the experience of going there sure seems to be magical, you guys seem to have had so much fun exploring that area, beautiful photos.
What a fun place to explore! I had no idea there was a gorge in Switzerland! The canyon photos are amazing.
Wow. Your pictures are amazing and this looks like a fun thing to do. Thanks for sparking my Switzerland wanderlust!
Wow, the views look amazing! I would want to visit with my little ones too.
Wow what a gorgeous place! I would love to check out the gorge and caves with my little guys!
it looks amazingly beautiful. i just need to ask is it open in april?


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Штефан Шмид (; ) — немецкий легкоатлет, специалист по многоборьям. Выступал за сборную Германии по лёгкой атлетике в 1991—2002 годах, победитель Кубка Европы в командном зачёте, двукратный чемпион Германии в десятиборье, участник летних Олимпийских игр в Сиднее.

Биография
Штефан Шмид родился 6 мая 1970 года в городе Вюрцбург. Проходил подготовку в Карлштадте.

Впервые заявил о себе в лёгкой атлетике на взрослом международном уровне в сезоне 1991 года, когда вошёл в состав немецкой национальной сборной и выступил на соревнованиях Hypo-Meeting в Австрии, где с результатом в 7779 очков стал девятым. Также, будучи студентом, представлял страну на летней Универсиаде в Шеффилде, став в десятиборье четвёртым.

В 1992 году впервые одержал победу на чемпионате Германии в десятиборье, занял 11-е место на Hypo-Meeting.

В 1993 году на Кубке Европы по легкоатлетическим многоборьям в Оулу стал шестым в личном зачёте и получил серебро мужского командного зачёта.

В 1994 году взял бронзу на Hypo-Meeting, финишировал пятым на чемпионате Европы в Хельсинки.

На чемпионате Германии 1996 года вновь превзошёл всех соперников и завоевал золотую медаль.

В 1997 году на чемпионате мира в Афинах с результатом в 8360 очков был седьмым в десятиборье.

На чемпионате Европы 1998 года в Будапеште занял 14-е место.

В июле 2000 года на соревнованиях в Ратингене установил личный рекорд в десятиборье — 8485 очков. Благодаря череде удачных выступлений удостоился права защищать честь страны на летних Олимпийских играх в Сиднее — набрал в сумме всех дисциплин 8206 очков, расположившись в итоговом протоколе соревнований на девятой строке.

После сиднейской Олимпиады Шмид остался в составе легкоатлетической команды Германии на ещё один олимпийский цикл и продолжил принимать участие в крупнейших международных стартах. Так, в 2001 году он выступил на чемпионате мира в Эдмонтоне, где с результатом в 8307 очков стал седьмым.

В 2002 году на Кубке Европы по легкоатлетическим многоборьям в Быдгоще взял бронзу в личном зачёте и помог своим соотечественникам выиграть золотые медали мужского командного зачёта.

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Многоборцы Германии
Легкоатлеты на летних Олимпийских играх 2000 года
Чемпионы Германии по лёгкой атлетике

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Our world faces unprecedented social and environmental challenges. No one actor can address these single-handed. We believe that business, especially tourism, can help reverse these trends.
The Long Run started in 2009 as an initiative of Zeitz Foundation's international programme. It was launched by Jochen Zeitz, Founder of the ZEITZ foundation, Co-Founder of The B Team and Zeitz MOCAA.
Nine destinations were selected on the basis of their commitment and unique approach to sustainability. Their collaboration provided the basis on which The Long Run developed its approach and strategy — protecting wilderness in perpetuity via the 4Cs, a holistic balance of Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. Going from strength to strength, the initiative evolved into an independent UK-based non-profit organisation in March 2015, with its own board of directors. It is now a registered charity in the UK.
The organisation has now grown to become one of the world's largest nature-based business initiatives with over 60 members worldwide.
Accommodations, lodges, and privately protected areas join The Long Run as Fellow members and work towards the prestigious Global Ecosphere Retreat Standard®. In 2015, the Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)® Standard was granted recognition by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
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We believe that we can achieve together for the planet, for people, and for business is much more than what we can do on our own. Collectively we can show the world that business can be a force for good and inspire others to take up best practice to make the world a better place. The members of The Long Run continuously demonstrate that profit can and should go hand in hand with productive ecosystems, and prosperous communities.
The members of The Long Run are at the front line of conservation in many remote places around the world. They are pioneers in sustainability, committed to doing things differently by leveraging the power of their business for the health of the planet and the well-being of people.
Through The Long Run they are connected to a global community of exceptional destinations who support and inspire each other to expand their positive impact and to excel in following the highest standards of sustainability encompassing Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce (4Cs).
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The Long Run demonstrates what the private sector can achieve and the positive impact it can have on conservation and communities around the world.
The 4Cs framework provides a concrete way for businesses to internalise sustainability in their operations and decision-making. It recognises the importance of business viability to secure biodiversity conservation and community well-being in the long term.
Reciprocally, it emphasises the importance of nature and supportive communities in sustaining nature-based businesses. Members are encouraged and supported to continuously expand their positive impacts on the health of the planet and well-being of people.
Biodiversity is life. Conservation is safeguarding this biodiversity and the integrity of the ecosystem services it provides which support global needs. Conservation is a core to all Long Runners. They support the sustainable use of natural resources that safeguards the integrity of the planet in their area. Activities in this dimension address issues of biodiversity and ecosystem services as well as management of energy, water and waste, land planning and carbon impact reduction, among others.
People matter; it is the right of every person to have their basic needs met and enhancing the well-being of communities is a fundamental obligation of all. Long Runners support activities that enhance the well being of communities they belong to or interact with. Activities in this dimension address fair working conditions, community relations, social infrastructure, social accountability, capacity building and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), among others.
Our world is culturally diverse. Celebrating commonality is what nurtures understanding. Respecting difference is crucial to our future. Our ability to innovate and evolve is what makes us uniquely human. Drawing on our uniqueness we enrich each other and contribute to a greater common good. Long Runners strive to strengthen intercultural relationships and understanding, safeguarding cultural heritage while raising awareness of cultural diversity. Activites in this dimension address issues of cultural heritage site protection, cultural heritage promotion and awareness, respect, cultural exchange among others.
Uncontrolled, commerce has had negative impacts. Conducted in a holistic and sustainable way commerce can be a positive contributor for The Long Run. Trading and the accumulation of wealth have been central to the development of civilizations over thousands of years and are likely to remain so. This dimension addresses the sustainability of commercial operations recognising the intricate link between profit, natural and social assets. Viable businesses offer the capacity to provide a source of income for people that depend on it, as well as long term investment back into the initiatives in each of the 4Cs.
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The Long Run's Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER) standard is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and is a leading sustainability standard. It is considered to be 'one of the world's best standards for privately protected areas' (Dr Jeff A. Langholz). The GER® standard is unparalleled by any other standard in that:
It rigorously covers all 4C aspects of sustainability in tourism with equal weight;
It is not merely about compliance assessment; it is a vehicle to support nature-based tourism businesses' in their journey of continuous improvement;
Likewise, it is not only about businesses merely mitigating their negative environmental impacts but about positively impacting the well-being of the planet and the people;
The GER® recognition is earned rather than granted following a highly rigorous assessment by accomplished experts and professionals;
Owning, directly managing or influencing a significant landscape or seascape is an essential criterion that makes GER® exclusive on the one hand and focussed on the planet and people on the other hand;
GER® members must be commercially profitable or commit to attaining commercial viability; demonstrating that conserving nature is an economic imperative beyond the ethical arguments of posterity;
Therefore, the GER® standard is ultimately for those nature-based tourism businesses that are exceptionally motivated to be a force for the greater good and are, or aspire to be, the best of the best in sustainable tourism.
Once a property achieves GER® status, it is granted for six years with a compulsory mid-term (three year) review to ensure compliance and create a new 4C plan if needed.
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The members of The Long Run are at the front line of conservation in many remote places around the world. Each nature-based tourism destination joins as a Fellow Member and commits to The Long Run's 4Cs framework, aspiring to become 'Centres Of Excellence' and achieving Global Ecosphere Retreats® status. Our wide network of Affiliate members lends skills and experience to support this journey.
Global Ecosphere Retreats® represent the highest level of membership in The Long Run community. Each nature-based tourism business has met the GER® recognition requirement in all areas of the 4Cs and is a centre of excellence in sustainable business practices.
Fellow Members are travel destinations and lodges that own, manage or significantly influence areas of biodiversity. They are committed to a continuous journey of improvement towards excellence in sustainability and the 4Cs — Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. Each member works towards the prestigious and GSTC-recognised Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER®) standard and becomes a center of excellence.
Affiliates are highly regarded, expert non-profits, academics, institutions and media platforms that align closely with our ethos and help The Long Run to collaborate, inspire and promote its mission. They are ambassadors of The Long Run and the 4Cs approach and provide vital in-kind support to assist our vision and mission.
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Cottars joined The Long Run because it was an organisation focused on securing land for the conservation of natural biodiversity. However, it has also allowed Cottars to distinguish itself from its competitors and to be a first choice for environmentally aware travel agents and clients.
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The programmes and activities of The Long Run are shaped in part by our in-house team. We are a small but passionate team of conservationists, economists, environmentalists, tourism specialists and marketers. Although we each come from different walks of life, we've banded together under one unifying principle; We can act today for a better tomorrow.
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This will allow us to better estimate how much carbon is sequestrated by your property, our membership in total, and provide an estimate of ecosystem values.
We look forward to receiving any study or information you may have access to! Please send to [email protected].
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Q: error TS2304: Cannot find name 'QRScanner' I referring https://www.npmjs.com/package/cordova-plugin-qrscanner and trying to create a QR Scan function in my mobile app.
So for first steps, I am creating the following code in my ts file:
function onDone(err, status){

      if (err) {
       // here we can handle errors and clean up any loose ends.
       console.error(err);
      }
      if (status.authorized) {
        // W00t, you have camera access and the scanner is initialized.
        // QRscanner.show() should feel very fast.
      } else if (status.denied) {
       // The video preview will remain black, and scanning is disabled. We can
       // try to ask the user to change their mind, but we'll have to send them
       // to their device settings with `QRScanner.openSettings()`.
      } else {
        // we didn't get permission, but we didn't get permanently denied. (On
        // Android, a denial isn't permanent unless the user checks the "Don't
        // ask again" box.) We can ask again at the next relevant opportunity.
      }
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    QRScanner.prepare(onDone);

However, I am getting error when I am trying to ng build.

TS2304: Cannot find name 'QRScanner'

The following is my version:

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*Angular CLI: 10.2.3

*Node: 10.16.3

*OS: linux x64

*Angular: 10.2.5

*npm version: 6.9.0

And my cordova-plugin-qrscanner version in package.json is:
"@types/cordova-plugin-qrscanner": "^1.0.31",
"cordova-plugin-qrscanner": "^3.0.1",

A: Good day,
I found the solution and the following is some of my understanding.
This code is work for older version of angular.
I am using angular 10, thus, need to define the QRScanner object first.
Which is :
declare var QRScanner: any;
Or use ( < any > window).QRScanner to get access of the QRScanner plugin.


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ADVENTURE HIKES AND CANYONEERING
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Hike G9. Keane Canyon, Death Valley
Hiking time: 6.5 hours
Estimated hiking distance: 5.3 miles
Elevation gain: 640 feet
Topo Map: Chloride City
Difficulties: Seven rappels up to 120ft rappel, some downclimbing
Special equipment: 200ft rope, 160ft recovery cord, 80ft webbing, seven rappel rings or quicklinks, rapelling equipment, helmet
ACA Rating: 3A III
Please note that at the time of writing the National Park Service has closed the area around the Keane Wonder Mine because of mine safety hazards. Check with the Park Service before undertaking this descent.
Death Valley National Park contains some of the most rugged and fantastic land in the world. That wonderland provides some marvellous adventures and canyoneering experiences. Though the heat in the summer is intolerable, the Park has the advantage that the mild winter weather allows outdoor activity when much of the rest of the southwest is too cold and wintery. While it does occasionally rain in the valleys and snow often covers the high peaks in the winter, at lower elevations the temperatures are perfect for exploring the many narrow, multicolored canyons that line both sides of the flat valley bottom. If you plan to do much hiking in the Park, I strongly recommend you buy Michel Digonnet's excellent book "Hiking Death Valley".
This particular hike combines two of the most attractive and interesting features of the Park. First it involves a moderate canyoneering challenge with about seven rappels up to 120ft in height (two of the larger drops are optional). But, in addition, the hike involves visits to some of the most interesting and extensive mining remains in the Park. In particular you will enjoy an extended visit to the remains of the Big Bell Mine and all its paraphenalia.
This hike requires a long high-clearance (or 4WD) shuttle and the preferred strategy may be to place the return vehicle the evening before and to camp at the top that night. To place the return vehicle first drive to a point on the Beatty Cutoff 4.3mi south of the Hell's Gate entrance station on highway 374 (the road out of the Park to Beatty, Nevada). Here at 36o39.98'N 116o57.20'W you will find the marked turn-off to the dirt road that leads to the Keane Wonder Mine trailhead. Proceed north up this good dirt road for 2.7mi to the Keane Wonder Mine trailhead parking area at 36o40.06'N 116o54.58'W and an elevation of 1320ft. Leave the return vehicle(s) here.
Then, in the other vehicle(s), proceed back to the asphalt road, turn right and drive uphill to the Hell's Gate junction with route 374. Continue east on 374 toward Beatty (passing over the unmarked Daylight Pass) and 10.5 mi from Hell's Gate you should come to the sign at the Nevada/California border at 36o49.94'N 116o52.81'W. Turn right here onto an unmarked dirt road (high clearance needed) and proceed south for 6.8mi to a tee-junction at 36o44.82'N 116o49.88'W where you turn right and proceed southwest for another 4.0mi, re-entering Death Valley Nation Park along the way. The going gets better as you proceed along this section of dirt road. At the end of the 4.0mi you arrive at a road fork at 36o43.07'N 116o53.03'W and an elevation of 4360ft.
The route for this hike climbs steeply for 1.8mi up the much rougher left fork at this junction and therefore requires 4WD. Since you would need to drive this three times, my recommendation would be to overnight (or park) at the junction and to hike rather than drive this last 1.8mi to the drop-in. If you decide to drive then subtract 1.8mi from the distances and 1hr from the elapsed times given below. However I note that the total time is about the same for the two modes of travel.
From the junction where you parked (36o43.07'N 116o53.03'W and elevation 4360ft) hike up the left fork as it switchbacks up the hill for about 400ft elevation gain. It then levels out and contours around to the site of mining town of Chloride City. Continue on the obvious main route through Chloride City and follow the road as it climbs again toward a low saddle at 36o41.95'N 116o52.66'W and an elevation of 5000ft. It will take about 1hr to reach this low saddle that is 1.8mi from the parking junction. At the saddle roads go to right, left and straight on. Go straight on and down 50yds into a shallow gully where you turn right and follow the trail down the gully. You are now in Keane Canyon.
The route down the canyon is littered with debris from the mining days when this whole area was overrun with activity. Empty, rusted food cans are particularly evident today along with the remains of many wooden structures. The uppermost section of this canyon was once a well-travelled trail though about 0.2m down the canyon the trail leaves the canyon on the left. At this point the rocky trail foundation is particularly evident. Beyond this point the route down the canyon becomes a little harder with much downclimbing. After about 40min of down-canyon travel (1hr 40min from the start) at an elevation of 4100ft you will come to the most difficult of these downclimbs. The streambed drops about 30ft but most of this is readily downclimbed; the last 10ft are trickier though there are many good footholds under the last lip. Alternatively you might choose to rappel using one of the good boulder anchors at the top.
The Big Bell Mine
About 20min later and 2hrs from the morning start you round a right hand bend and come to the marvellous remains of the Big Bell Mine at 36o41.56'N 116o53.69'W, an elevation of 3720ft and 2.9mi from the start. On the left side of the canyon bottom stand the ball mill and the lower terminus of the aerial tramway that transported the ore from the mines high on the right or north side of the canyon. A trail on the right leads to the mine shafts where the ore (staurolite and biotite pelitic schist from the Crystal Spring formation) was extracted and conveyed by rail to an ore bin on the edge of the canyon. From there it was transported across the canyon by aerial tramway to the ball mill on the left or south side of the canyon. The milling complex is dominated by the remains of the ball mill and its ore bin. A little below are a number of large water and cyanide tanks as well as a great array of equipment including a Mack truck that that was used to transport the processed ore up the mountain to Chloride Cliff. The truck was winched up the cable road on the steep ridge behind the mill. Also worth visiting are the living quarters on the ridge top above the mine shafts on the north side. They consisted of a cluster of cabins and kitchens built on the terraced hillside and surrounded by a short stone wall for protection against the strong winds.
The Big Bell Mine has a colorful history. In 1904, two miners, Mike Sullivan and Johnnie Cyty, spurred by the success of the Keane Wonder Mine further down the mountain, recorded the ten claims that became the Big Bell Mine. Cyty was a particularly eccentric character known as "Johnnie-behind-the-gun" for his trigger happy tendencies. Work on the mine continued through 1907 until the fate of the Big Bell Mine took a sudden turn when Cyty lost his 250,000 shares in a night-long roulette game in one of Rhyolite's gambling saloons. Cyty then turned his efforts to a mine further north but got in a dispute over that claim with a man named Kyle Smith whom he shot dead in a classic western gunfight. He was convicted of manslaughter but won his appeal and walked free. The Big Bell Mine was never really successful and remained idle for many years until 1935 when it underwent major development by the Coen Company. However, their returns were meagre and the mine was finally shut down in 1937. (We spent about 45min at the mine and this time is included in the elapsed and hiking times.)
Downstream of the mine the canyon is fairly gentle until you rather abruptly come to two big vertical drops that make for fun rappels but can both be bypassed by following the trail on the left side. You arrive at the first of these vertical drops at 3390ft about 3hrs from the morning start. Several boulders just back from the lip can be used as anchor for this 100ft rappel. Below this it is only about 100yds to the top of the second of these rappels, again anchored by a boulder pile close to the lip. This second rappel drops about 120ft; the face of this rappel has much loose rock so watch for that while you are waiting at the bottom.
Below these two rappels the canyon gradient eases; the bypass trail comes down to the canyon bottom on the left and makes for easy travelling for a bit. Eventually, at 2780ft and about 4hrs and 3.6mi from the start you will come to the remains of a broken, loose rock dam and, just beyond that, a large canyon comes in on the left. Here a well-maintained trail begins to contour up the right wall of the canyon on its way to the Keane Wonder Mine. However, you do not take this trail but continue down the wash for a short way before contouring over to the right and using a lower trail to descend a short cliff in the canyon bottom. As you descend this trail look over to the left to see the remains of a stone dwelling under the short cliff.
Continuing down canyon at 2290ft and 4.5hrs from the start you pass below the remnants of the Keane Wonder Mine, one structure of which has been visible for some time above the right wall of the canyon. Moreover, from here on the remains of the bucket aerial tramway that carried the ore from the Keane Wonder Mine down to the Keane Wonder Mill at the canyon exit are plainly evident and litter the canyon bottom. The Keane Wonder Mine was one of the most profitable mines in all of Death Valley. It was discovered in 1904 by partners Jack Keane from Ireland and Domingo Etcharren. When they uncovered a surprisingly rich vein of gold, they developed their claim and then sold it for around $45,000. Domingo bought a store in Darwin. On the other hand, Jack Keane returned to his native Ireland. There he murdered a man and spent 17 years in prison.
Beyond the Keane Wonder Mine the canyon begins to become more precipitous. After a series of white bedrock downclimbs you will arrive about 4hrs 50min after the morning start at the top of an 80ft rappel at an elevation of about 1970ft. This 80ft rappel is anchored by a piton low in the left wall and, further back and higher, by a large chockstone in the left wall. Notice the bucket on the cable high overhead!
Second large rappel (120ft) 80ft rappel with overhead bucket
More rappels follow in fairly rapid succession. First at 1860ft there is a 20ft rappel in a slot that could be downclimbed on the left side. A good strategy is for the best climber to be last on this descent having body anchored the other hikers. Just a short distance downstream at 1840ft you come to a 50ft rappel strewn with cables that can be anchored from a rock horn in the left wall. This is immediately followed by a 100ft rappel from a big boulder anchor on the right side of the lip. The polished rock here means a slippery entry to a rappel that is mostly overhung and free. A few hundred yards of gravel wash then lead to the top of the last necessary rappel at 1560ft, namely a 35ft drop from a boulder anchor on a shelf on the left side. There are two more drops left but both can be bypassed on the left. The first is a neat 40ft drop down a slot in polished white rock and the last is a short 20ft slot drop.
These last two bypasses bring you to the canyon exit where you pass the remains of the Keane Wonder Mill up on a rise on your right at 36o40.18'N 116o54.46'W. It is worth a short climb up the scree to see these ruins close-up. Finally, a short walk down the access road brings you to the trailhead parking area and your return vehicle(s) at 36o40.06'N 116o54.58'W and an elevation of 1320ft. You should reach this point about 6.5hrs from the start having covered 5.3mi.
Last updated 11/11/07.


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Now that you've taken COVID-19 vaccine, is it safe to hug? Experts respond
By Amarachi Okeh
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A professor of virology, Oyewale Tomori, says that despite the availability of COVID-19 vaccines in the country, it is not yet time for people to indulge in the act of hugging.
Prior to the availability of COVID-19 vaccine globally, social distancing was advised, even as physical contact was strongly forbidden, as the coronavirus could spread through close physical contact.
However, with the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine globally, as well as in Nigeria, many people probably believe that it is safe to hug again.
"Not yet," Prof. Tomori warned on Friday while speaking with our correspondent; adding, "All necessary precautions such as wearing of face mask, maintaining social distancing and avoiding crowded places are still advised until a majority of Nigerians might have received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccination."
Currently, some proportion of Nigerians above age 18 have received the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which is on offer in the country; and they have been advised to complete the dosage by taking the second dose between eight and 12 weeks of taking the first vaccination.
Nigeria received her batch of the Oxford-Astrazeneca brand of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 2 through the COVAX efforts, and the country commenced vaccination on March 5. According to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, as of April 28, 1,191,563 persons in Nigeria have been vaccinated.
Through the COVAX, a global initiative aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and the World Health Organisation, Nigeria had received 3.94 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
The country also received additional 100,000 doses of the same vaccine from India on April 6 under its Covishield arrangement. In essence, Nigeria received a combined 4.4m doses of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccines.
Also speaking on the need to continue to refrain from physical contact such as hugging, a medical doctor with the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr. Kenechukwu Igwegbe, said that even as the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine had been administered in many parts of the country, people must continue to observe all non-pharmaceutical protocols of guarding against COVID-19 infection.
"This is a novel disease and the information available on it keeps changing," Igwegbe said.
Prof. Tomori had earlier explained that anyone is only fully protected when fully vaccinated. "The vaccine protects you and not the person who is not vaccinated," the globally-acclaimed virologist warned.
Continuing, he said, "Immunity to the coronavirus is not guaranteed, because an infected person can transmit it to a vaccinated person if the vaccinated person is not wearing a mask.
"People who are fully vaccinated and fully protected can relax a bit and that has to be when all involved are fully vaccinated and protected."
He added that the vaccine does not prevent exposure to the virus; rather, he said, it only prevents infection from progressing to disease stage.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has directed that each state of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory should not exceed 50 percent utilisation of the vaccines allotted for first dosage in order to allow for the second dosage for those who have taken the first.
Concerning the need for full vaccination, Tomori said, "You are better and more fully protected when you take the full and stipulated number of doses."
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It can sometimes be difficult to find the right temperature for your home, especially because different activities usually require different temperatures. However, it is not impossible. Here is a quick guide to help you achieve the ideal temperature and keep your home comfy and cozy at all times.
To healthy adults who are appropriately dressed, the World Health Organization recommends keeping the house temperature at 18 °C or 64 °F. If there are any very young or very old, sick or disabled people in the house, the temperature should be at least 20 °C (68 °F). The temperature should not go under 16 °C (61 °F) or over 24 °C (75 °F) because it can pose a health risk.
However, seeing as how not all of us are comfortable at the humble temperature of 18 °C, it's up to you to determine what the "ideal temperature" means to you. In addition, different times and different seasons can also play a role here.
During the summer, 25 °C (78 °F) is recommended for when you are awake. The same applies to nighttime, but if you find this temperature too warm, try to regulate it by opening a window or running a fan. As for winter, 20 °C (68 °F) should be ideal for daytime, while for sleeping, you can lower the temperature by a couple of degrees seeing as how the warm covers will keep you comfy.
Moreover, if you work from home, keep the thermostat at 22 °C (71 °F). Studies have shown that this temperature is ideal for productivity. Just one degree lower can affect your productivity levels by up to 3%.
The best way to always keep the temperature regulated and to save a ton on heating and cooling is by having a smart or Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat. These devices can be connected to your other smart gadgets, enabling you to change the temperature settings of your home even while you are away. For example, you can lower the temperature of your home while you are at work without having to worry about coming home to a cold house. With Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats, you can send a signal when you finish work, and you will be greeted with pleasant air as you arrive. With a smart thermostat, you don't have to do anything at all if you programmed it beforehand. These devices not only make life easier and more comfortable, but are also cost-efficient, as you won't be heating the space when it's not necessary.
A problem you might encounter in the summer is humidity. When humidity is high, it makes us feel even warmer. A lower temperature combined with high humidity feels considerably more uncomfortable than a higher temperature with lower humidity. What this means for you in terms of setting the optimum temperature for your home in the summer is that you should rely on your own senses more than the thermometer. This, too, can save you a lot on your electricity bills.
Air conditioning is being used more and more. Take a look at Australia; in 1994, barely a quarter of homes had air con and now, more than half do. In case you don't already have an AC unit, look for a trusted company that can provide you with one. On the other hand, if you already own an air conditioning unit, you should make sure it is properly maintained. You can easily find professionals that offer quality AC services in Sydney if you are located in NSW. A properly functioning unit is crucial for keeping the right temperature and your bills under control, not to mention it can also endanger your health if your AC is malfunctioning.
Finally, another crucial factor in regulating the indoor temperature is the insulation of your home. If you live in an older building, it is possible that the insulation has already worn off and you are actually losing a lot of the warm or cool air you are generating through the cracks by your windows and doors or through the poorly insulated walls. So, assess your current situation and invest in this one or other energy-efficient home upgrades if you find them necessary. Not only is your wallet going to be grateful, but Mother Earth as well.
Achieving the ideal indoor temperature can be a tricky endeavor, especially if you are not sure what's optimal. However, now you know exactly what temperature you should aim for and what the tricks to achieving it are.


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ACLU sues Mississippi over law allowing people to deny service to same-sex couples
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The American Civil Liberties Union said it filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday to block a Mississippi law allowing people to deny wedding services to same-sex couples based on religious objections.
The lawsuit seeks a court injunction to stop the law from taking effect on July 1. The ACLU said the measure discriminates against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and is unconstitutional following a U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last year that legalized same-sex marriage.
The ACLU of Mississippi is suing on behalf of state residents Nykolas Alford and Stephen Thomas, a gay couple engaged to be married.
"At a time when we're supposed to be excited as a couple engaged to be married, this law permits discrimination against us simply because of who we are," they said in a statement released by the ACLU.
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, a Republican, last month signed into law the wide-reaching measure, which supporters called necessary to protect businesses and individuals seeking to exercise their religious views.
"The ACLU continues its mission of trying to use the federal court system to push its liberal agenda," Bryant said in a statement responding to the lawsuit. "Instead of cherry-picking causes popular with the radical left, the ACLU should allocate its resources defending all civil liberties."
The ACLU lawsuit for procedural purposes names one state official, Judy Moulder, the state's registrar of vital records, as a defendant. She could not immediately be reached for comment.
Mississippi is among a handful of southern U.S. states on the front lines of legal battles over equality, privacy and religious freedom.
In March, North Carolina became the first state to bar people from using restrooms consistent with their gender identity. State officials on Monday sued the U.S. Justice Department for challenging its law on public restroom access.
The far-reaching Mississippi law also clears the way for employers to cite religion in determining workplace policies on dress code, grooming and bathroom and locker access.
In a media release, the ACLU said that Mississippi law could impact people in sexual relationships outside of a heterosexual marriage. While the initial challenge is focused on the provisions pertaining to marriage, the organization said in a statement that it planned to fight the other provisions.
"We won't rest until every last piece of this law is struck down and all LGBT people in Mississippi have equal justice under the law," said ACLU senior staff attorney Josh Block in a statement.
(Reporting by Colleen Jenkins in Winston-Salem, N.C. and Letitia Stein in Tampa, Fla.; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Tom Brown)


Thunder knows what snowpants mean. Whenever he sees me put them on he thinks, "Oooh, it's time to go out! I'll go wait by the door." Snowpants usually mean that we're about to go out for a walk or a ski, so he gets pretty excited when he notices that I've got them on.
This past weekend was no exception. As soon as I put snowpants on Thunder came to the door wagging his tail, excited to go outside. However, when we got outside Thunder immediately bolted for the door to come back inside.
"No Thunder. You need to go to the bathroom, you can't go inside yet," I told him.
our second (maybe even third, I've lost count…) winter storm warning of the season. Snow was blowing like crazy, reducing visibility to less than ¼ of a mile. The wind was plopping the fluffy snow down into drifts that were taller than Thunder. All Thunder wanted to do was go back inside and curl up on his bed next to his toys, but knowing that he hadn't been out in hours I lead him for a short walk around the building.
As we walked around the building we went towards Thunder's yard. Thunder was sniffing the ground and looking around far more than he usually does. At one point he even refused to keep walking and turned around to drag me away.
Then I lifted my head, faced the wind blowing in my eyes, and saw why he was so confused.
"Oh, your house is missing.That explains why you are acting odd." I told him. "It's ok Thunder, it's just buried by some snow drifts, we'll dig it out for you." I tried to reassure him.
I don't think my assurances did much, he was still pulling to get back inside. However, when the storm abated and Kyle dug out his house Thunder was quite happy being back outside!
You know when it is too snowy for the sled dog it is really really brutal!


Rapper Ludacris recently launched a community-driven website called WeMix, allowing users to upload tracks, beats and riffs for feedback or collaboration. This concept has been done to death in recent years and even the promise of being discovered by a record label as a result is nothing new. But a deal with network exchange providers VoodooVox offers something a little different… tracks can now be uploaded via telephone.
WeMix already features the standard web-based upload tool, but users can now call a number, enter a code and record directly onto the site.
Ludacris spoke to Listening Post about the developments and his thoughts on the music industry: "The old way of making records is a thing of the past. A&R, marketers, the radio game, million dollar videos, predictable producers - this system makes it really tough for new blood or new ideas to rise to the top".
The rapper also takes pride in leaving feedback himself. Ludacris' business partner, reality TV producer Matt Apfel commented: "People love it when Ludacris goes on their voicemail and says 'You're great' or 'You need work,' it doesn't matter. Kids love it, they just love the fact that somebody's actually taken the time to listen to their stuff".
"The sound quality associated with the cellphone isn't a factor because the point is to represent music anywhere on the production spectrum (and people can still upload via the web). If their idea is good, it has a chance at high-end production, regardless of the sound quality of the original recording", Apfel added.


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Transgender women's heart-lung capacity and strength exceed those of cisgender peers even after years of hormone therapy
The heart and lung capacity and strength of transgender women exceed those of their cisgender peers, even after years of female hormone therapy, but they are lower than those of cisgender men, indicates the first study of its kind.
Although only a small study, and despite the fact that it didn't include transgender athletes, the findings could help to inform policy and decisions about transgender women's participation in sports, suggest the researchers.
Exposure to male (testosterone) or female (estrogen) sex hormones during puberty and throughout reproductive life influences physical performance in men and women.
Testosterone induces changes in muscle mass, strength, body fat and red blood cell capacity. VO2, a measure of how efficiently the body transports and uses oxygen, can be up to 50% lower in cisgender women than in cisgender men of the same age, say the researchers.
It's not clear what impact previous exposure to testosterone might have on the physical effort of transgender women who aren't athletes, and in receipt of long-term therapy to reduce their natural testosterone levels.
In a bid to find out, the researchers assessed heart-lung (cardiopulmonary) capacity and strength in 15 transgender women, 13 cisgender men, and 14 cisgender women. All the volunteers were in their mid-thirties and clocked up similar levels of physical activity.
The transgender women had been on hormone therapy for an average of 14 years, which they had started when they were 17, on average.
Measures of body fat and muscle mass (bioimpedance), the hand grip test to assess strength, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (VO2) on a treadmill were carried out in all the volunteers.
Total body fat was lower among the transgender women than it was among the cisgender women, but higher than it was among the cisgender men.
Similarly, skeletal muscle mass was higher among the transgender women than it was among the cisgender women, but lower than it was among the cisgender men.
"Thus, long-term estrogen exposure and testosterone suppression were not enough to completely shift [body composition of transgender women] to the female pattern, despite their direct and indirect effects on fat and lean mass," note the researchers.
Grip strength was also greater in the transgender women than it was among the cisgender women, as was average peak VO2.
This is a small study of non-athletes, for which the medications used, their doses, and frequencies all relied on personal recall, caution the researchers.
Further research that accounts for and measures the start and duration of puberty and muscle cell metabolism are needed to clarify the long-term effects of hormone therapy on transgender women's performance in sport, they add.
But they note, "These are the first scientific data on the cardiopulmonary capacity of transgender women," and conclude, "These findings add new insights to the sparse information available on a highly controversial topic about the participation of [transgender women] in physical activities," and "…could inform policy and help in decisions about the participation of transgender women in sporting activities."


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Léon Henri Théophile Guinotte (Morlanwelz, 27 oktober 1870 - Brussel, 19 december 1950) was een Belgisch bestuurder en politicus voor de Liberale Partij en vervolgens de PSC.

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Hij was de zoon van Lucien Guinotte en de kleinzoon (langs moederskant) van Théophile Guibal. Hij promoveerde tot doctor in de rechten aan de ULB. Hij huwde met Louise vander Stichelen, dochter van voormalig minister Jules Vander Stichelen. Hij werd bestuurder van verschillende vennootschappen.

In 1907 werd hij verkozen tot gemeenteraadslid van Bellecourt en kort daarop aangesteld tot schepen, een mandaat dat hij uitoefende van 3 januari 1908 tot zijn aanstelling op 24 februari 1908 tot burgemeester van deze voormalige gemeente. een mandaat dat hij uitoefende tot 1943. Daarnaast was hij van 16 juli 1929 tot 8 juli 1931 provinciaal senator  voor de provincie Henegouwen. Op 25 juni 1936 werd hij senator in opvolging van Georges Croquet voor het arrondissement Charleroi-Thuin, en vervolgens van 17 februari 1946 tot 21 mei 1949 voor het arrondissement Brussel.

In 1934 werd hij aangesteld als voorzitter van het Centraal Nijverheidscomité (CNC) in opvolging van Jean de Hemptinne, een functie die hij uitoefende tot 1936. Hij werd in deze hoedanigheid opgevolgd door Lucien Graux.

Literatuur
 Paul VAN MOLLE, Het Belgisch Parlement, 1894-1972, Antwerpen, 1972.

Liberale Partij-politicus (België)
PSC-politicus
Schepen van Bellecourt
Burgemeester van Bellecourt
Belgisch senator
Bestuurder van het CNC


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