The Eromanga Natural History Museum is seeking partner organisations to help bring the storybook of Australia's largest dinosaur to fruition.
Finding Cooper is almost ready for print and with your partnership, we can bring this quality work of Australian natural history into homes, schools and libraries.
The book begins by taking readers on a journey alongside Cooper as he faces the challenges of survival through his vulnerable rst years. From the time he hatches as a foot-long sauropodlet, Cooper must keep ahead of his nemesis, Timimus until he outgrows the predator and can join his herd.
Based heavily on scientic evidence of the environment, species behaviours and known events of the time, this gorgeous tale has been carefully constructed to guide the reader's imagination through the Cretaceous wetlands of southwestern Queensland.
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That's Allied Irish Banks' rocket-fuelled stock price. The bank is now capitalised at €78bn or $99bn.
Ahead of the Irish 2014 budget (which is expected to include a fresh bank levy) along with the forthcoming stress tests, AIB is trading at an heroic 12 times NAV.
The thing to bear in mind here is that AIB has a comically small free float — just over 1bn shares, against the 517bn or so in issue.
Some 516bn of those are owned by Ireland's National Pensions Reserve Fund Commission. AIB is 99.8 per cent state-owned.
So why is the price so inflated? Investors are aware there's an overhang, right?
There's no sane explanation. Best guess is that with shares in bigger rival Bank of Ireland (market cap €8bn) rising from 21 cents to circa 25 cents this month, AIB, currently at 15 cents, has been tracking it higher.
But there's also another factor that may be at play here: when, on December 30, 2011, the Central Bank of Ireland announced an end to the ban on shorting financial stocks, which had been in place since September 2008, it didn't include AIB.
So AIB can't be shorted!
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Porno (Irvine Welsh)
Posted on Saturday, 3. June 2017 by kalafudra
Porno is a novel by Irvine Welsh; the sequel to Trainspotting.
Finished on: 7.3.2017
Ten years after the events of Trainspotting, Sick Boy inherits a pub in Leith from his aunt, so he leaves London behind where things haven't been going that well for him anyway, hoping to be on the winning side of gentrification for once. But before things take off in that direction, Sick Boy finds himself hosting an amateur porn shoot in his pub. But Sick Boy isn't the only one returning to Leith: Begbie is being released from prison and even Renton returns from his exile in Amsterdam, hoping to avoid pretty much everybody he knows from back then, except maybe for Spud who is desperately trying to stay clean.
Porno was an excellent continuation of Trainspotting, but also different in many ways. It's a strong book, looking at some of humanity's worst traits without losing all hope entirely.
The book is differently structured from Trainspotting. While it's still written from multiple perspectives, there are fewer narrators who tell a coherent story chronologically. In short, it's less of a short story collection and more of a novel. It also uses less Scots, though the chapters in Begbie's and Spud's voices are still written phonetically.
Porno doesn't only work with older characters, it's also itself a more mature work that allows for more of an emotional reaction and doesn't drown everything in cynicism (as Trainspotting sometimes risks doing), though there is a lot of that as well. Particularly Spud's story struck about five million chords with me. (Also, for some reason, despite being an insufferable asshole a lot, Rab Birrell immediately became the hottest dude ever in my head. I don't even know why.) Most effectively, though, Welsh delves more into Begbie and manages to discover new sides to his rage and his unfitness for the world he lives in.
Welsh, as usual, is less successful with his female characters. The new character of Nikki – who is one of the narrators in the book – is a little two-dimensional. She, much like Diane, read like male fantasies and not actual human beings.
Porno shows a cruel world, where everyone is broken in some way. Often it's simply disgusting. But here and there are glimmers of hope, little pockets of humanity that both make the horrible things more horrible and more bearable and keeps the book from being completely nihilistic.
Summarizing: Not always easy, but worth it.
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TV duo Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves reunite in memory of Creamfields car accident victim
FOOTBALL'S most famous double act – Saint and Greavsie – are reuniting for a charity bash in memory of a Maghull girl.
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Soccer pundits Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves will headline a fundraiser in memory of student Dominique Williams who, was killed on her way to Creamfields.
Cash raised from the evening will go to The Dominique Williams Appeal aimed at helping young people develop through the performing arts.
Speaking about the reunion ex-Red Ian St John said: "We're not quite sure where all the years have gone but we've never lost the passion for the game, or for talking, laughing and joking about it.
"We're looking forward to the show. It's the beginning of a new season so there will be plenty to talk about. This will be an interactive evening with a question and answer session."
Jimmy Greaves said: "We don't work together that often these days so I'm looking forward to it. It's a home fixture for Ian and an away one for me."
Performing arts student Dominique, 20, from Maghull, died in a road accident last August while on her way to the dance music festival with friends.
Her parents Philip and Lesley Williams want to open a performing arts school in her memory.
Mum Lesley said: "Dominique was, and always will be, the centre of our lives. She epitomises everything that comes with youth. She is an inspiration to everyone she has left behind.
"Some people have told us they only met her once but that was all it took to remember her love of life and her beautiful smile.
"Dominique lived life to the full and her dream was to complete her degree at Edge Hill University and then open The Dominique Williams School of Performing Arts.
"Her love of performing and dancing was infectious and she wanted to pass on all she had learned about expressing yourself through the arts.
"The Dominique Williams Appeal is to help us fulfil her dream on her behalf and help others to achieve through positive learning."
The event will be held on Thursday, August 12 at Liverpool's Hilton Hotel.
Tickets start from £65 each or £600 for a table of 10 (excluding VAT).
They include a three-course meal, wine and the Saint and Greavsie Show.
For more information or to book tickets call 0151 708 4224 or email fiona.green@hilton.com
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Will pay soon to IPPs to end furnace oil crisis: Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD: Attributing the overstocking of furnace oil in the refineries and stoppage of work in the refineries due to the circular debt, the Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday said that the furnace oil crisis would end in a few days as the government would give funds to the IPPs to enable them to lift furnace oil from the refineries to build their 30-day mandatory backup. The minister said this while speaking in Geo News' programme, "Naya Pakistan".
He said: "The crisis in the furnace oil sector isn't a new one. It rises in every November and the reason is that the usage of furnace oil lessens in this quarter of the year. The problem is that our refineries are obsolete because they produce more furnace oil than refined products like petrol and diesel, which are needed in country." Describing the cycle in detail, the federal minister said the furnace oil is on least priority for its costliness in the merit order for power production. "Since the power plants are being run on other sources like RLNG, nuclear, coal and other means, the refineries have filled their stockpiles."
In reply to a question asked by anchor Shahzad Iqbal that if furnace oil is present in abundance in the domestic refineries, then why PSO has imported five to six hundred thousand tons of furnace oil from the international market as the power plants are, on least priority, being run on the furnace oil and there isn't any emergency-based need of importing furnace oil, the minister said that this import of furnace oil is aimed to build a backup for the IPPs, in case there is a chance of default on the spot buying of RLNG.
"Furnace oil has been imported for the IPPs just because to keep them functional in case of default in the RLNG's on spot buying. The NEPRA law binds the IPPs to maintain a backup of 30 days fuel but the plants are not complying with the rule," the minister said.
The energy minister at some point during the discussion ceded to the viewpoint of anchor Shahzad Iqbal that the IPPs are supposed to take that stock of domestic refineries for their backup but they aren't taking that stock, that is why the refineries have got their capacities to store the furnace oil filled and it is creating a situation of crisis.
"Then why the IPPs aren't taking this furnace oil?" asked the anchor. To which, the minister replied: "We are negotiating with the IPPs on this matter," adding: "Consider the situation, if we had more defaults in our long-term agreements of RLNG buying, our all the IPPs had to rely on furnace oil to produce power."
The discussion took an interesting turn when the anchor and the minister indulged into a sort of rapid fire round in a bid to track the root-cause of the prevailing crisis. The anchor asked why the government had to wait for the emergence of the crisis, when the issue could have been checked earlier as the IPPs were not maintaining the backup of 30-days. To which, the minister replied that the government had a check on the issue and the perception that the government intervened when the crisis worsened is wrong.
"If the government was having a check on the issue, then why the IPPs were not lifting the furnace oil from the refineries to maintain the backup?" asked the anchor. "IPPs had financial reasons for that as they didn't have cash to lift the furnace oil due to the circular debt accumulation," the minister replied, adding that: "Now we are giving them cash, so the issue would be resolved in the coming days."
The anchor, Shahzad Iqbal, then drew the minister's attention to another important issue, asking why PSO has imported two hundred thousand tons of furnace oil, when the domestic refineries are overfilled with their produce. The minister replied that it is for maintaining the stock for backup as we had to generate power through furnace oil in June due to depletion in the share of hydel generation.
Commenting on the inefficiency of refineries of the private sector domestically, the minister said that it's not the government's onus to bail out the inefficient private refineries all the time. "But yes, it's government's duty to pay to the IPPs, so that they may lift the furnace oil to build stock," the minister added.
To another question regarding the government's intent to import 100 percent refined petroleum products and shutting down the domestic refineries, the energy minister said that we import refined products and crude oil for the refineries on 50/50 ratio and we don't have any intention to import 100 percent refined petroleum products in near future.
Regarding the delay of about four years in devising the refinery policy, he said that the policy would be tabled in the next session of Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE).
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Q: Serializing/Deserializing JSON in Dynamics CRM 2013/2015 Plugin I am developing a plugin for Dynamics 2015. The plugin requires some setup information which I thought would be a good idea to use a json object in the unsecure configuration. Also, there's an external system which is writing some json into a field in the entity that this plugin responds to which I need to extract information from.
I have tried to use JavascriptSerializer object to deserialize the json but I get a System.MethodAccessException, upon doing some research, I have found out that I can't use the JavascriptSerializer in sandbox mode.
I don't want to have to ILMerge Json.Net into my assembly, so is there any other way I can serialize/deserialize json in my plugin code?

A: So here's how I solved this one
Given
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and
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    [DataMember]
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then
using (var ms = new MemoryStream())
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Quantifying the effects of ozone on plant reproductive growth and development
Courtney P. Leisner, Elizabeth A. Ainsworth
Tropospheric ozone (O 3) is a harmful air pollutant that can negatively impact plant growth and development. Current O 3 concentrations ([O 3]) decrease forest productivity and crop yields and future [O 3] will likely increase if current emission rates continue. However, the specific effects of elevated [O 3] on reproductive development, a critical stage in the plant's lifecycle, have not been quantitatively reviewed. Data from 128 peer-reviewed articles published from 1968 to 2010 describing the effects of O 3 on reproductive growth and development were analysed using meta-analytic techniques. Studies were categorized based on experimental conditions, photosynthetic type, lifecycle, growth habit and flowering class. Current ambient [O 3] significantly decreased seed number (-16%), fruit number (-9%) and fruit weight (-22%) compared to charcoal-filtered air. In addition, pollen germination and tube growth were decreased by elevated [O 3] compared to charcoal-filtered air. Relative to ambient air, fumigation with [O 3] between 70 and 100 ppb decreased yield by 27% and individual seed weight by 18%. Reproductive development of both C 3 and C 4 plants was sensitive to elevated [O 3], and lifecycle, flowering class and reproductive growth habit did not significantly affect a plant's response to elevated [O 3] for many components of reproductive development. However, elevated [O 3] decreased fruit weight and fruit number significantly in indeterminate plants, and had no effect on these parameters in determinate plants. While gaps in knowledge remain about the effects of O 3 on plants with different growth habits, reproductive strategies and photosynthetic types, the evidence strongly suggests that detrimental effects of O 3 on reproductive growth and development are compromising current crop yields and the fitness of native plant species. This article is a US Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.
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Leisner, C. P., & Ainsworth, E. A. (2012). Quantifying the effects of ozone on plant reproductive growth and development. Global change biology, 18(2), 606-616. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02535.x
Quantifying the effects of ozone on plant reproductive growth and development. / Leisner, Courtney P.; Ainsworth, Elizabeth A.
In: Global change biology, Vol. 18, No. 2, 01.02.2012, p. 606-616.
Leisner, CP & Ainsworth, EA 2012, 'Quantifying the effects of ozone on plant reproductive growth and development', Global change biology, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 606-616. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02535.x
Leisner CP, Ainsworth EA. Quantifying the effects of ozone on plant reproductive growth and development. Global change biology. 2012 Feb 1;18(2):606-616. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02535.x
Leisner, Courtney P. ; Ainsworth, Elizabeth A. / Quantifying the effects of ozone on plant reproductive growth and development. In: Global change biology. 2012 ; Vol. 18, No. 2. pp. 606-616.
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The battle over whether commodity checkoff programs need reform within the context of the farm bill is not over.
This week, 102 farm and food organizations sent a letter calling for the U.S. Senate to support inclusion of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act, S. 741, in the Senate version of the farm bill. The legislation's sponsors, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), plan to introduce their legislation as an amendment to the Senate Farm Bill during floor debate.
During the recent debate of the House Farm Bill, Representatives Brat (R-VA) and Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced a similar amendment, but withdrew it during the debate process. The House version of the farm bill was subsequently defeated in a floor vote. The House bill is scheduled for another vote on Friday.
While checkoff-funded groups including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association defend the programs, farm groups including the National Farmer's Union, R-CALF USA and the Organization for Competitive Markets, argue the funds are misused to lobby for policies that sometimes hurt farmers and ranchers.
The Senate farm bill amendment would prohibit lobbying trade organizations from receiving checkoff funds but clarify the restriction does not apply to universities. It would also force checkoff programs to publish their budgets and undergo periodic audits so that farmers and ranchers know where their contributions are going.
Audits in the past have found that checkoff funds were misused or embezzled at the state or federal level.
Reviews by the USDA's Office of the Inspector General and Government Accountability Office have found the funds were being legally handled, but there was room for improvements in the agency's oversight.


With the advent of computers in most phases of research in communication these has been a steady move towards using software programs with various levels of sophistication for content analysis research. This study examines the issues related to the validity of using such tools for content analysis research and tests one such software for its functionality claims. The software was tested using different kinds of texts and examines its functional ability claims comparing it to humans. Results are analyzed and presented. There is an inconsistency in results. The program seems to work sometimes and sometimes does not work. This raises questions about validity of this research method, specifically how to know when it works and when it does not.


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Most polysaccharide containing foods in a liquid or semi-liquid form in order to modify its texture properties.
Structure formation by texture or viscosity modification.
High pressure processing in the food industry is mainly applied for food pasteurisation, but because its additional effects on food physical properties, other uses have been described: seafood processing (e.g. Vibrio inactivation) and starch gelation as examples.
Up to date, no risks are described to human beings.
Application of high pressure in the field of food processing is known since end of the 19th century, but the study on the effects on polysaccharides gel formation is more recent.
Specific product applications have been developed (fish, chicken, surimi, egg…) (2, 8, 9, 12). At industrial level, new equipments with lower costs and higher production rates are being developed, meaning that new applications are being developed and are economically feasible.
High pressure processing needs loading and unloading phases and modularity in the production line is not easy.
Most research studies focused on consumer attitudes towards HPP technology are favorable.
According to Olsen et al. (11) attitudes towards novel processing products as HPP are based on both general socio-political attitudes, on risk/benefit trade-offs of the product attributes, and on consumers' possibilities to evaluate the products. The main benefits linked to HPP technologies are the health-related, taste-related and environment-related benefits. The results show that consumers perceived the main advantages of HPP products to be the products' naturalness, improved taste and their high nutritional value, whereas the main disadvantage was the lack of information about the HPP products.
Furthermore, HPP products were seen as positive because the natural texture is retained better, and because of the environmental friendliness. (10) According to several researches HPP has been judged to be relatively similar to conventional process technologies in terms of overall consumer acceptability (13). Although Nielsen et al. (10) and Cardello et al. (2) cautioned that an element of consumer uncertainty and risk could still be expected with high pressure processed foods.
Cardello et al. (2) concluded that the important benefit of the HPP and PEF treatments are the improved nutritional value of the foodstuffs, the retained vitamins, the products fresher taste and the environmental friendliness.
4. Cheftel, J. C. (1992). Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on food constituents: an overview, Colloque Inserm/John Libbey Eurotext.
5. European Union (1997). European Parliament and of the Council. Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients. OJL 043, 14/02/1997, p. 0001-6.
6. European Union (2008). 5 COM(2007)872: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods and amending Regulation [common procedure].
7. Hite, B. H. (1899). The effect of pressure in the preservation of milk. Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin 58: 15-35.


Come to Fairmount Park this summer for the annual award winning Summer Concerts in the Park! This event hosts a variety of amazing bands and activities for the entire family! A beer garden and an assortment of food vendors will also be available. The event includes an unlimited youth fun zone featuring a bounce house, face painting, balloon artists and slot car racing each week! Free 90s night for the whole family.
The Public Services Department, will be hosting a 2019 Summer Concert Series. Bring the entire family for an evening of free musical entertainment from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy the 90s!


According to the most recent report by The United Nations Population Division (2014), approximately 54% of the current global population lives in urban areas, and numbers are expected to increase. Research on urbanization shows that individuals living in urban neighborhoods may be more exposed to a variety of daily life stressors that can lead to psychological and physical health risks (Wandersman & Nation, 1998). For example, urban cities are typically environments fraught with air pollution, poor sanitation, transportation issues, and noise pollution, all of which cause stress to inhabitants (Baum, Singer, & Baum, 1981; Vlahov et al., 2007). Additionally, urban contexts often contain many different social and economic structures that can lead to negative outcomes, including SES disparities, cultural clashes, crowding, social isolation, violence, and crime (Mullen & Arce, 2008; Stockdale et al., 2007). Many studies on urban populations have concluded that the myriad of stressors related to urban life can significantly contribute to various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse (Baum et al., 1981; Mullin & Arce, 2008; Wandersman & Nation, 1998).
The vast number of negative outcomes associated with urban life has encouraged researchers to investigate factors that can improve an individual's resilience, or the development of adaptive coping strategies, when challenged with life stressors (Baum et al., 1981; Luthar & Zigler, 1991; McGloin & Widom, 2001; Mullin & Arce, 2008; Wandersman & Nation, 1998). Researchers have found that resiliency and positive coping strategies are contingent upon both external social support and internal dispositions (Dyer & McGuinness, 1996; Lever, Piñol, & Uralde, 2005; Masten & Garmezy, 1985). Specifically, perceived decision freedom, or perceptions regarding one's freedom to make decisions that produce desirable outcomes, is shown to be a significant indicator of resilience (Cornelius & Averill, 1980; Lefcourt, 1973; Lefcourt, Martin, & Saleh, 1984; Steiner, 1970). Typically, those who display high levels of perceived decision freedom also feel more in control and are less affected by life stressors, and therefore, demonstrate more resilience (Lefcourt, 1973; Luthar & Zigler, 1991; Perlmuter & Monty, 1977). This study reviewed the literature on the relation between resilience and perceived decision freedom in urban individuals who are faced with life stressors and analyzed this relation in a sample of urban adults living in Morocco.
Research indicates that resilience is fostered both by social support and individual dispositions (Dyer & McGuinness, Luthar & Zigler, 1991; Mullen & Arce, 2008; Wandersman & Nation, 1998). Both social support and individual dispositions serve as protective factors that can shape an individual's coping strategies and adjustment to daily stress in urban neighborhoods (Mullen & Arce, 2008; Wandersman & Nation, 1998). Social support in an urban context can manifest as familial warmth, trusting relationships with neighbors, and access to community services (Stockdale et al., 2007). With more social support, individuals tend to have more resources for overcoming the potential difficulties of urban life and are less likely to have related mental health issues (Luthar & Zigler, 1991; Wandersman & Nation, 1998). Similarly, individual dispositions such as one's sense of self, determination, and pro-social attitudes can also shape stress responses and affective coping (Baum et al., 1981; Dyer & McGuinness, 1996; Rutter, 1987). For example, urban stressors such as commuting issues or neighborhood violence can bring up feelings and beliefs regarding the unpredictability of the situation, confidence in one's ability to overcome the challenge, and one's ability to regulate emotions around the event (Baum et al., 1981; Lever et al., 2005; Mirowsky & Ross, 1990). Since urban neighborhoods are generally more stressful environments with greater instances of social isolation and greater risk for mental health issues, it is even more crucial to develop social support systems and positive dispositions in these contexts (Stockdale et al., 2007).
Researchers have indicated one specific factor, an individual's belief about the controllability of life stressors, as particularly important in fostering resilience (Cornelius & Averill, 1980; Lefcourt et al., 1984; Lever et al., 2005; Veitch & Gifford, 1996). Controllability is researched and opperationalized in a variety of ways. For example, locus of control is a term used to indicate whether an individual believes events to be a result of their own decisions or other uncontrollable circumstances (Lefcourt et al., 1984; Lever et al., 2005). However, a corresponding term, perceived decision freedom, addresses the same construct while adding that individuals with a sense of control: a) believe they are free to make their own decisions, b) take responsibility for these decisions, and c) believe their decisions can lead to desired outcomes (Lever et al., 2005; Perlmuter & Monty, 1977; Steiner, 1970). Both terms have been used interchangeably in the literature, however, for the purposes of this study, perceived decision freedom will be used as the operationalized term.
Studies show that individuals with higher levels of perceived decision freedom tend to be more resilient because individuals who believe their decisions can produce positive outcomes have a greater sense of volition (Cornelius & Averill, 1980; Lefcourt, 1973; Lefcourt et al., 1984; Mirowsky & Ross, 1990; Veitch & Gifford, 1996). They are, therefore, more likely to be motivated to achieve desired outcomes and not feel helpless when faced with difficulties (Perlmuter & Monty, 1977). Research shows that individuals with high perceived decision freedom have more adaptive coping strategies and even benefit more from other protective factors, such as social support systems, than those who believe events are uncontrollable and unrelated to their decisions (Lefcourt et al., 1984).
Perceived decision freedom is important in an urban context since research indicated that stress is highest when an event is both unpredictable and uncontrollable (Lefcourt, 1973; Perlmuter & Monty, 1977). When an individual perceives himself or herself to have limited choice and control in a situation, for instance being stuck in traffic or becoming a victim of crime, there is a greater risk for feelings of anxiety, fear, hopelessness and depression (Çelik, Çetin, & Tutkun, 2014; Cornelius & Averill, 1980; Luthar & Zigler, 1991; Stockdale et al., 2007). Conversely, if an individual has a greater amount of perceived decision freedom in an event, they typically are more motivated to seek help, access resources, and have less aversive reactions to the stressor, thereby displaying more resilience (Cornelius & Averill, 1980; Perlmuter & Monty, 1977). Many researchers agree that a sense of control leads to more active problem-solving, which are crucial to maintaining resilience and mental health (Perlmuter & Monty, 1977; Rothbaum, Weisz, & Snyder, 1982).
On an international level, studies show that perception of control is integral to life-satisfaction and well-being across nations (Minkov, 2009; Spector et al., 2001). While some researchers agree that more freedom to decide can aid in motivation for success, low stress levels, and more resilience, others point out that these assumptions about freedom and autonomy are very Western concepts (Markus & Schwarz, 2010). Many Americans believe that more choice means more freedom and more freedom means more well-being, however, these assumptions stem from the cultural values of autonomy, individuation, and personal expression (Markus & Schwarz, 2010). Alternatively, for more collective cultures, choices can be a representation of social compliance and respect for others, as life outcomes can be predetermined by one's family or social group and less contingent on one's personal decisions (Markus & Schwarz, 2010; Spector et al., 2001). For cultures that value social relationships more than individuality, freedom may not always be considered positive or adaptive. For example, some individuals perceive too much freedom as negatively impacting their sense of control (Markus & Schwarz, 2010). Therefore, it is important to consider how these cultural meanings and values assigned to choice and freedom may affect the ways in which individuals display resilience (Çelik, Çetin, & Tutkun, 2014; Markus & Schwarz, 2010).
Many researchers agree that resilience is contextual and culturally defined, meaning it is dependent upon specific social contexts and attitudes towards well-being (Çelik et al., 2014; Vlahov et al., 2007). Although there has been some cross-cultural research done on differences in autonomy and well-being between individualistic and collective cultures, most assumes a positive relation between sense of control and well-being. Very little research has explored cultures outside of the polarizing collectivist-individualist distinction or attempted to describe beliefs about sense of control, freedom, or well-being, and what they might mean to individuals of different cultures.
The present study thus explored the relations between perceived decision freedom and resilience in eight adults living in urban areas in Morocco. Morocco is a country that is highly underresearched, has a variety of cultural influences, and cannot be categorized as typically collectivistic or individualistic. This study, which was part of a larger project exploring the ways in which multicultural individuals living in Morocco express their values, beliefs, experiences, and meaning-making systems that constitute their reality, was exploratory in nature. Although Morocco contains large, diverse urban cities, which may include similar life stressors as in American cities, there are reasons to believe that perceptions of decision freedom and resilience may differ in Moroccan individuals due to potential differences in cultural values.
The sample for the current study includes two females and six males ranging from twenty to fifty-four years old. Participants were selected by convenience sample and most were recruited through social media and email via connections that The Ultra Laboratory had previously established with the community, or were specifically sought based on their participation and activism in the artistic communities in Morocco. Six of the eight participants were artists including writers, visual artists, and performers. All of them were at least bilingual. Five speak French, Arabic, and English, two speak French and English, and one speaks French and Arabic. Their language proficiency in English and French is indicative of high education levels and a relatively high SES, since, in Morocco, only those in moderately wealthy families can afford to either travel or attend schools which teach languages other than Arabic. Five out of eight participants have lived outside of Morocco for an extended period of time, typically in urban cities in France or the US, and consider themselves to be multicultural.
The study consisted of 30-60 minute long semi-structured interviews that included open-ended questions regarding how individuals perceive reality, how they view subjectivity and objectivity, how they feel about the ambiguity in life, if they feel a sense of freedom and control in their lives, and how their culture has shaped their beliefs. The interviews were structured loosely in order to give the participants the flexibility to bring up any stories, beliefs, or ideas they considered relevant. The interviews were recorded on a Sony ICD voice-recording device. Participants were assured that, if preferred, their identities would be kept private and a pseudonym would be used instead. Most interviews were conducted in English at a location that the participant chose where they would feel most comfortable. Only one interview was conducted in French, whereby an assistant of the project acted as an interpreter between the primary investigator and the interviewee. As a precautionary step, this interview was again translated by a second assistant who listened to the recording of the interview to provide further clarification on the interviewee's responses.
In which ways do the participants perceive themselves to be limited or free to make their own choices in life?
In which ways do the participants display attributes of resilience?
How do instances of perceived decision freedom relate to instances of resilience across the participants?
To address the first question, participants were asked "How much freedom or choice do you feel you have in life?" which is used in this study as a measure of perceived decision freedom. The responses to this question were analyzed with the intent of finding whether or not the participant felt in control of their life and what they perceived as limitations to control and freedom. To address the second question, the data were analyzed for ways in which the participants coped with difficulties, thereby displaying resilience. Resilience is operationalized according to the definition by Luthar & Ziglar (1991) as any instance of overcoming difficulties and developing adaptive coping strategies. Responses indicating perceived decision freedom and resilience were coded and assessed for larger themes, which are discussed in the following section. These themes were then analyzed in tandem to assess the relation between perceived decision freedom and resilience as demonstrated in the interviews.
Spiritual Freedom. Throughout the interviews, spiritual beliefs were discussed as major components in perceived decision freedom. Six out of eight participants directly reported believing in God or a higher power and four participants also discussed their belief in destiny, believing that "everything happens for a reason." These participants also reported feeling free to make their own small decisions in daily life, but simultaneously felt a predetermined purpose in their life, particularly that certain people affected their lives and choices in predetermined and meaningful ways. However, regardless of religion or spiritual orientation, many participants also discussed their spiritual belief as a choice in itself. Many stated that it was a personal decision to choose a religion or ideology after exploring many different belief systems. Therefore, spiritual beliefs can be freely chosen, but also influence perceived decision freedom.
Social/Cultural Freedom. Some participants mentioned the usefulness of social support in giving them resources and opportunities in life (N=6), while others found ways to exert their freedom independently of others (N=2). More specifically, familial support or lack thereof was often discussed as a primary influence in the participants' decision freedom. Some reported that their families and social-economic status either allowed for opportunities such as travel and education, or limited their choices by enforcing traditions and impeding certain desires. However, some participants who did receive social support did not always interpret the freedom gained through this support as necessarily positive. For example, one interviewee described her family as relatively wealthy, supportive, and open, allowing her to study art in school and to decide whether or not she wanted to take part in Islamic traditions. Although she values her "open-minded education," she also recognizes that "it gives you so much freedom that you have a hard time knowing who you belong to – where you belong to." Feeling the freedom to explore was a commonality between participants, since they are multicultural and have been exposed to multiple cultures and beliefs. Many report gaining freedom and opportunities from these multicultural experiences, or feeling "trapped" when they do not have the chance to travel or communicate with different kinds of people. However, all of the participants reported sometimes feeling alienated, unable to fit in, or pressured to conform, thereby hindering personal freedom and limiting choice.
Self-Growth. Throughout the interviews, all participants revealed the desire and motivation to improve themselves despite being faced with personal and life difficulties. Several different themes relating to self-growth emerged throughout the interviews. For example, many participants (N=5) described their personal goals, dreams, and persistence in the presence of challenges. Not only did most participants show perseverance, but they also revealed confidence in their ability to succeed and maintained optimism and faith in the eventual attainment of their goals. Additionally, many participants (N=7) revealed a desire for self-knowledge and inner peace, attempting "get in touch with [the] inner self". Times of difficulty for the participants were often associated with a lack of self-understanding. One participant describes a difficult but rewarding transition from a time when she was "not conscious of what [she] was feeling" to finally discovering her inner emotions, attempting to "listen to [her] inner world." The act of embracing a personal transformation was common throughout the participants' stories. Typically, this meant either learning to accept oneself and one's life circumstance or adapting to changing life circumstances. Since many of the participants are artists, some also expressed the desire to cope with these transformations and explore the inner self through art (N=4).
In general, this study shows perceived decision freedom and resilience to have a bidirectional relation. This means the more perceived decision freedom that the participant has, the more positive coping strategies they seem to have developed. Additionally, the more resilience each participant displays, the more possibilities and choices they seem to have in their life. For instance, those who felt mentally and emotionally free from constraint or open to possibilities also tended to have more resilient dispositions such as hopefulness, optimism, or self-confidence. Similarly, those who sought inner peace and embraced transformation through difficult times also felt more freedom and control over their mental/emotional life. In the spiritual domain, those who felt free to explore and choose from different belief systems also utilized these beliefs to develop different coping strategies. In addition, those who developed the positive coping strategy of seeking social support also generally gained more possibilities and choices through these connections. However, this positive relation between perceived decision freedom and resilience is yielded across categories as well, with mental/emotional, spiritual, and social domains of freedom and resilience all interacting together. This means that generally, individuals who displayed higher levels of perceived decision freedom and resilience in one category also displayed them in other categories as well.
The current study, which assessed the relation between perceived decision freedom and resilience, yielded several themes that remained consistent with previous literature on these topics. Resiliency yielded themes that were consistent with the two most common protective factors reported in the research: social support and individual dispositions (Dyer & McGuinness, Luthar & Zigler, 1991; Mullen & Arce, 2008; Wandersman & Nation, 1998). Social support was often reported in the current study in the form of familial support and reaching out to others, while individual dispositions included hope/optimism, self-confidence, and persistence. Perceived decision freedom was reported similarly in this study as in prior research, meaning those who felt free to make decisions and choices in life cited examples of feeling in control and motivated to carry out their goals based on these decisions (Cornelius & Averill, 1980; Lefcourt, 1973; Lefcourt et al., 1984). In addition, this study more clearly demonstrates several specific ways in which perceived decision freedom and resilience are related, as merely theorized in previous literature. For example, consistent with Rutter's (1987) description of resilience, results showed that feeling free to open oneself to possibilities is an important attitude, which fosters resilience. Secondly, this study is in agreement with the idea by Rothbaum, Weisz, and Snyder (1982) that adaptation and coping are ways of maintaining a sense of control. For example, many participants (N=7) cited examples of adapting to life circumstances either internally, through changing emotions or perceptions, or externally, by changing behaviors. Through adaptation, they, therefore, felt more in control and free to make more adaptive decisions.
However, both resiliency and perceived decision freedom acted within an uncommon category that was not heavily mentioned in prior literature: spirituality. Contrary to the literature, several participants (N=6) held the belief that certain events were predetermined and uncontrollable, which for them still promoted a sense of hope and resilience in the face of difficult circumstances. However, this may be explained by the fact no participant relinquished all control to a higher power. Within what they considered to be unavoidable circumstances, all participants mentioned still feeling free in how they thought, felt, and reacted to circumstances. It is, therefore, difficult to determine what role perceived decision freedom played in resiliency and coping strategies stemming from spiritual beliefs.
This study, though exploratory and the first of its kind, does contain some limitations. One major limitation is that the small sample size and sampling bias make the results ungeneralizable to the larger urban Moroccan population. Though the participants were of Moroccan heritage, they also all considered themselves multicultural and were exposed to many different cultures throughout their lifetimes, which could have influenced their belief systems, coping strategies, and ways of perceiving freedom. Since the interviews were structured loosely and participants were not directly asked to discuss coping strategies or instances where they had to overcome difficulties, some participants were more open than others about life stressors and challenges, which likely influenced results.
Additionally, since participants were selected though connections held by The Ultra Laboratory, the sample only contained artists and art-enthusiasts, all of similar high SES and education level. Research would benefit from a larger sample of a broader variety of individuals, both in Morocco and globally, from different SES backgrounds. Studies show that SES is an important factor related to both perceived decision freedom and resilience (Lever et al., 2005; Wandersman & Nation, 2008). Those with lower SES tend to have more limited resources, access to community services, and are more socially isolated in urban communities (McGloin & Widom, 2001; Wandersman & Nation, 2008). These individuals tend to have fewer choices and lower levels of perceived decision freedom, which studies show can lead to more maladaptive coping strategies and increased mental health risks (Lever et al., 2005; Mullen & Arce, 2008). It is, therefore, even more crucial to look at perceived decision freedom in low SES populations as they are more vulnerable to risk-factors that can hinder resilience (Luthar & Zigler, 1991; McGloin & Widom, 1991).
Future cross-cultural research on perceived decision freedom and resilience, particularly within low SES communities, could provide positive implications for practice as well. For example, community organizations and non-profits, such as The Door in New York City, provide a variety of services to urban individuals who face challenging life stressors, helping them to cope with past circumstances and open up more possibilities for their futures. With awareness of the relation between perceived decision freedom and resilience, these types of organizations could specifically target and assess for low perceived decision freedom in the initial intake process, and foster resilience by emphasizing the opportunities and choices that the organization provides. Additionally, if future research sheds light on cultural differences in coping strategies and perceptions of well-being, these organizations will be better equipped to assist individuals with diverse backgrounds. The current study was the first step in illuminating the ways in which diverse, multicultural individuals perceive their own decision freedom and show adaptive coping strategies in the presence of life difficulties.
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Module 5 week 7 - NO HOMEWORK!
Ideally I would like to finish the pattern pieces after the exam next week to be ready to fit the mock up on the first night of class in module 6 and start cutting. Module 6 is all sewing and the final mark with be the blazers' fit and workmanship. It will be so gratifying to see the work come to fruition, I hope all the students are able to take this final module as the culmination of one year's worth of studying!
Hello all, your homework for this week is to draft a dress with mock princess lines, the hemline is student's choice, flared or mermaid look. If you choose to do the mermaid look please follow the instructions given in class, if your choice is the flared look follow the instructions on page 74. the hem can be flared up to 6 cm each side as well as the side seams and 3 cm at the centre back. Please trace the pattern pieces, mark them ready for use on Saturday. We will be cutting right on the fabric so be sure that all your personal adjustments are completed on the master pattern before tracing.
Hello and once again welcome to the wonderful world of pattern drafting! Wednesday was just a peak at pattern drafting, we start off with skirts because they are the best way to become familiar with the tools of the trade. We covered the language of sewing as well and received a measurement chart that you are to keep and fill in as you progress.
For your homework you are to create a pencil skirt pattern draft as shown in class, a back and front using either the measurements that were on the board or other measurements will be fine too.
For next week please be sure to bring your kit, tracing paper, pencils, eraser, paper scissors and a notebook. Also please check the syllabus for an idea of what will be covered in the class.
bottom of the page. You are also to create the facing for said pattern.
and 71 and the two piece sleeve storyboard. So bring a lot of paper!
Hello folks just an update, today I had a SIX hour class at the festival and it was GREAT!!! Everyone had a great time and learned a lot too!
Can't wait until tomorrow when Project Catwalk gets underway! My team has a kick---s concept you are just going to have to stay tuned for the details as they happen or until the finale on Sunday whichever comes first. That's enough teasing for now just know that no matter what happens I am so incredilbly proud of my girls for taking on the task, no easyone for sure.
Hello ladies so no class next weekend due to the Festival and we are all going to be there at some point. Best of Luck to Team Georgian competing in Project Catwalk!
For next class you are to bring in the base pattern already drafted and we will add the details for the princess lines in class giving an opportunity to students to re-visit the princess lines. We will also be making the more in depth personal adjustments in class so keep in mind the adjustments made with the sheath top. Please try to finish the tunic tops as I recall there was not much left to do on them.
Hello all hope you enjoyed last night's class, I know I did! For your homework please finish your shirt dress/tunic for the next class and bring it for a show and tell.
Also trace the patten pieces for the robe if you have some extra time and want to sew one please do so, you will love it!
Remember no class next week so see you in 2 weeks. Happy Thanksgiving!


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Árborg Football Club  (Icelandic: Knattspyrnufélagið Árborg), is an Icelandic football club in the municipality of Árborg, which contains two villages, Stokkseyri and Eyrarbakki, one country side called Sandvíkurhreppur, and a town called Selfoss. The club's ground is in Selfoss where most of the players come from. Árborg FC currently plays in 4. deild karla (5th level in pyramid).
They have been active members of KSÍ since 2001 before that the club was called Lesbískir Mávar(lesbian Seagulls) and played in the Sunnlenska Utandeild(Non division football south).
Guðmundur Garðar Sigfússon is Árborg FC's most capped player with over 200 official games.

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External links
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http://www.mbl.is

Football clubs in Iceland
Association football clubs established in 2000
2000 establishments in Iceland

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"it was great. All I wished more was that I had a floating skate board. you know, like the one in the movie Back to the future. Ha Ha (...) "
"Having the berlin pass made it so easy to get around Berlin. And we did tours and saw attractions that we did not even no about. "
"Although the pass is very good value it is quite a performance to collect firstly the pass on one side of Berlin and then the tickets for the bus on the other side, (...) "
"Very useful card to have used it for some of the museums. Did the boat trip and the hop on hop off bus tour. Was so easy to have transport cards for three days, (...) "
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There are lots of articles and essays of interest to modern Pagans out there, sometimes more than our team can write about in-depth in any given week. So The Wild Hunt must unleash the hounds in order to round them all up. So, hey, the Summer Solstice happened! Unless you're in Australia, then the Winter Solstice happened (it's complicated, but I think it has something to do with the world being round). That means it is time for everyone's favorite question: What the heck is Stonehenge actually for? Quote: "It has been called a Neolithic temple; a ritual gathering place; a royal burial ground; an eclipse predictor; even a kind of ancient computer capable of mapping celestial patterns.
There are lots of articles and essays of interest to modern Pagans out there, sometimes more than our team can write about in-depth in any given week. So The Wild Hunt must unleash the hounds in order to round them all up. You would think that all conservative evangelical Christians would be cheering the recent Supreme Court prayer ruling, but some have misgivings about the ramifications. Quote: "The court's ruling in Town of Greece v. Galloway is being widely celebrated by evangelicals as a victory. Is it?
There are lots of articles and essays of interest to modern Pagans out there, sometimes more than our team can write about in-depth in any given week. So The Wild Hunt must unleash the hounds in order to round them all up. HuffPo Religion looks at 10 years of Burning Man temples, and quote scholar and friend-of-The Wild Hunt Lee Gilmore, author of "Theater in a Crowded Fire: Ritual and Spirituality at Burning Man." Quote: "Burning Man is that wild, uproarious desert party that hits the Nevada desert every August. But to call it a party alone is to miss the critical spiritual dimension that grounds much of the festivities. This spiritual dimension is perhaps best characterized by the temple artists and architects build every year on the playa. The tradition began in 2000 with artists David Best and Jack Haye's Temple of Mind.


Human body is really a miracle! But this miracle is only viewable to those who possesses the soul vision to see it. Eyes are one of the precious gifts which let us see this beautiful world. Eyes are considered as the window to our soul. These are present just beneath our forehead as left and right. All the meditations, inert energies, sub-conscious memories etc all are the things for which our eyes are like a desktop! In the present date, 8 of 10 persons are suffering from eye disorders,. Glaucoma, cataract, blindness, short-sightedness, night-blindness etc some of these eye disorders. Some are really dreadful that makes us suffer whole life!
It's a very unfortunate thing when a person looses his sight; or gets some incapability to see this beautiful world! Actually, physically its looks very small but is a great mishap to be happening. Well, here we will be talking about an eye disorder/inflammation which is called "Stye". Many of you must not be knowing about this; have a look on our following description.
Monsoon season has arrived; it brings lots of showers, rainbows and greenery with it. In addition it also brings several seasonal ailments and inflammation with it. Mostly, these affects those guys who lacks strong immunity and healthy body. Here, our concerned topic is 'Stye'. It is an eye inflammation where swelling occurs on the edge of the eyelid. It is can also occur on the lower eyelid or inside the lid. It is a kind of painful lump which is filled with pus. Styes are usually caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. It usually lives on our body surface; when the condition turns right it starts getting inflamed.
Appearance of redness in eye.
As described above, stye is caused by bacterium called 'Staphylococcal'. It is a cocci category of bacteria which causes such infections. Stye results from an infection of the hair follicles. It may also result from blocking of the gland by dirt due to error of refraction. Recurrent styes occur because the infection is spread from one hair shaft to another often by the patient rubbing to relieve itching. The real cause of styes is the toxic condition of the system brought about by wrong feeding habits, especially consumption of foods such as white bread, refined cereals, boiled potatoes, pies, pastries, puddings and other confectionery items.
One should stay with proper hygiene especially during winter and monsoon times.
Regular hand wash is necessary to keep away all such bacterial infections.
Keep your eyes clean always; water splash in eyes for 3-4 times a day keeps away all kinds of ophthalmic diseases.
Warm-up you palms and put it over the eyes; it relaxes your eyes.
Well, in most of the cases styes gets treated itself. It takes 2-3 days for treatment. Whereas in allopath, several antibiotics and other medications are given for the treatment. Many ointments are also available for these. Well, our concerned topic is Ayurvedic remedies for Styes.
Take a cotton cloth-piece and dip in warm water. Apply this and rub gently over the affected area. It flattens the inflamed area easily.
Patient should be placed on an exclusive diet of fresh fruits and veggies itself.
The seed of a date rubbed with water can also be applied over styes with beneficial results.
One should not press the styes as it can get much worst due to that.
Patient should also perform eye-relaxation like moving the eyes gently up and down, from side to side in a circle, clockwise and anticlockwise rotating etc.
Palming reduces the strain and relaxes the eyes and its surrounding tissues.
Fruits such as pineapple, pear, peach, papaya, orange etc must be included in the patient's diet. Patient's diet should be light and clear included with grains, nuts, cereals etc.
Morning dew is a very good remedy. Take the dew fallen on leaf and apply over the lids; it works immensely.
One can also apply ghee cooked with cinnamon, bay leaves and lemon. It acts as a skin disinfectant and cleanses the area.
If the stye is on upper eyelid then apply the paste of turmeric and neem on it. It works very nicely.
Precaution:- Keep in mind, stye gets cured only after it bursts and the pus inside comes out. This time one needs a first aid. When you see the pus popping out then gently press it and as it comes out take a cotton with some dettol liquid in it. Clean the area and press it so that all the residue comes out. You will even notice some blood coming out; it will stop as you will wipe it. If the stye is large and on the upper eyelid then apply some medicated powder over it. It will be cured in few days.
So, in this way we saw how this disease 'stye' can be cured using herbal methods. Well, one should stay conscious and healthy so that he/she avoids all kinds of ailments and maladies. So, take care and live well!
The cloves approach is so interesting. It definitely generates heat and is similar to putting on a warm rag. Very helpful information. Thank you.


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Panel Discussion: The Possible Scenarios of the Internal Palestinian Situation in Light of the PLO Central Council Meeting and the Options to Deal with It
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Panel Discussion: The Possible Scenarios of the Internal Palestinian Situation in Light of the PLO Central Council Meeting and the Options to Deal with It2 min read
On 22/2/2022, al-Zaytouna Centre held a panel discussion entitled "The Possible Scenarios of the Internal Palestinian Situation in Light of the PLO Central Council Meeting and the Options to Deal with It." Participants included researchers and experts specializing in Palestinian affairs from Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Turkey and Malaysia.
Prof. Dr. Mohsen Mohammad Saleh opened the discussion stating that since the Palestinian elections and the reconciliation process were disrupted on 29/4/2021, there are indications that the leadership of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is insisting on its behavior, in order to maintain its dominance in the Palestinian arena. An example of that the PA's security tightening, the local elections, the convening of the Palestinian Central Council (PCC), and including the PLO to the State of Palestine.
The writer, researcher and editor-in-chief of Assabeel newspaper, 'Atef al-Joulani presented five scenarios for the future of the internal Palestinian situation after the PCC crisis. First, the stalemate and the continuation of the status quo; Second, the PA opponents would form a new national reference; Third, keeping the PLO, withdrawing recognition of its current leadership and holding new elections of its leadership frameworks and institutions; Fourth, achieving reconciliation, attaining national consensus and rebuilding the PLO; Fifth, forming a national transitional alignment, which would cooperate to put pressure on the current PLO leadership to make serious, real and transparent reform in a way it would reflect the will of the Palestinian people at home and abroad. The participants also put forward other scenarios, such as the deterioration of the Palestinian situation or the eruption of an uprising or Intifadah, and they suggested ways to support and expand it.
In light of the current conditions of the Palestinian, Arab, regional and international parties, it was concluded that the chances of forming a national transitional alignment were the highest.
Participants considered implementable Palestinian reconciliation is a must. However, it must not be dependent on the mood of the Palestinian leadership, which has proved not to be serious about reconciliation. They also considered that it is important to interact with the concerns of the Palestinian people and prioritize resistance, for the latter is the basis of political change.
Participants agreed that the required step is to justify the establishment of national alignment, and define its vision, objectives, parameters, policies and jurisdiction, in addition to putting a realistic plan.
Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consultations, 24/2/2022
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When it comes to workplace trends, it can seem like Millennials are the only ones facing changes and making changes. But if you happen to be a non-Millennial, like millions of American workers, it can be hard to see where you fit in with the changing workplace landscape. If you're a Baby Boomer (born approximately 1946 and 1964), we've got you covered! Here are three significant trends you should be thinking about for your 2019 professional life.
Many Baby Boomers find themselves working past the age that their own parents retired, due to a range of factors from financial security to the fact that many workers just not ready yet to hang up their career hats. That trend is making its way into the hiring arena.
According to Labor Department data analysis done by TLR Analytics, nearly half of the 2.9 million jobs gained during 2018 went to workers age 55 and older. In 2018, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 39.2% of Americans over age 55 were employed—the highest number in that demographic since 1961. So employers are hiring older workers, but many workers are simply hanging onto their jobs longer as well.
Part of the reason is that workers are saying active longer, but also, many employers are seeking stable, mature employees. A recent study by the National Council on Aging revealed that older employees did less job-hopping than their younger counterparts and had lower absentee rates.
Per a 2018 NPR/Marist poll, 1 in 5 American jobs are held by a contract worker. For many Boomers, this represents a significant shift in how to think about the workplace and the work day. Many companies are shifting from a traditional full-time employment model to hiring part-timers and freelance or contract workers. For a generation that was raised with the idea that work means putting in your time and building your career around a single, stable full-time job for decades, it can be a difficult shift to digest.
This change is especially noteworthy for Baby Boomers, because contract jobs often don't come with the hallmarks of a full-time job: insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Working in the contract economy can mean extra planning and different financial solutions as you start thinking about your career endgame.
With the rise of digital communication in all aspects of the workplace, plus the focus that many companies have on collaborating with partners all over the world, telecommuting and flexible work arrangements (like working from home or working remotely during unorthodox hours) are becoming more and more prevalent.
The 9-to-5, punch-in-and-punch-out model, isn't dead yet, but it's unlikely that we'll see a return to those traditional norms for many industries. And for older workers, this new landscape can be a distinct advantage. The number of companies that offer a remote work option may increase the number of job openings available to older workers who may find long-distance work difficult.
Flexible work arrangements can also be a good way to segue into part-time work or consulting if you're thinking about how to move into retirement. And these flexible arrangements also represent a boon in quality of life in many cases, offering savings in time, money, and the aggravation of a commute. Today's older workers are increasingly tech-savvy, which will lead to more and more opportunities in the evolving physical and digital workplace.
As the workplace evolves, so does the Baby Boomer employee. The stats show that rather than being sidelined, older workers are not only fighting for (and keeping) their jobs, but also that they're a workplace force to be reckoned with—in 2019 and beyond.
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COSTA MESA, Calif., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Behavioral Health, Inc. ("IBH"), today announced the acquisition of Inflexxion, Inc. ("Inflexxion" or the "Company"), a healthcare data and analytics company that specializes in the collection, surveillance, monitoring and analysis of critical public health issues including prescription drug abuse, substance use, behavioral health, and pain management.
Based in Waltham, MA, and founded in 1989, Inflexxion provides proprietary behavioral health and pain-related assessment tools and data to national behavioral health and addiction treatment organizations, chronic pain clinics, health systems and regulatory authorities. Inflexxion's data analytics division includes the National Addictions Vigilance Intervention and Prevention Program (NAVIPPRO) to better understand prescription opioid and stimulant use and the effectiveness of abuse-deterrent formulations (ADF). Inflexxion's clinical assessment and analytics tools include Addiction Severity Index (ASI), Behavioral Health Index (BHI), Comprehensive Health Assessment for Teens (CHAT), Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain (SOAPP), Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM), Pain and Functioning Index (PFI) - that are designed to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes by targeting treatment plans based on severity of risk factors.
Dr. Ed Bosanac, CEO of IBH said, "We are thrilled to welcome Inflexxion to the IBH family. Their evidence-based clinical assessment tools will uniquely differentiate our population health management capabilities within our addiction severity, pain management, and risk evaluation offerings. As physical and behavioral health integration becomes increasingly more important, Inflexxion's tools will enable our skilled clinicians to make data-informed treatment planning decisions for the 7+ million members we cover. In addition, Inflexxion's leadership in the industry and innovative technology platform will significantly advace our opioid case management and workflow products for the disability and workers compensation insurance markets."
"Becoming part of IBH is an exciting new chapter for Inflexxion's customers, products and team," added Bruno Lempernesse, CEO of Inflexxion. "With such a large patient population and deep clinical roots, IBH is a perfect strategic partner for Inflexxion, to quickly scale the distribution channel and enhance the effectiveness of our assessment tools. We look forward to working closely with the IBH team to continue expanding our library of critical assessment tools to address the specific needs of our customers."
IBH is a pioneer in managed behavioral health and integrated employee assistance programs and services. As a boutique managed care company with a national footprint, IBH partners with employers and health plans to provide clients personalized and customized behavioral health plans with high-quality clinical care, uncompromising service to patients, providers and clients with outcomes driven, cost-effective care plans. Along with its subsidiaries Reliant Behavioral Health ("RBH"), Quality Health Solutions ("QHS"), American Behavioral Health Benefit Managers ("ABBM") and CFR EAP Preferred ("CFR"), IBH has successfully managed treatment and benefits for self-insured employers, medical and disability carriers, and health plans for over 30 years. IBH currently serves over 7 Million members, representing 26,000 individual clients across the United States. IBH strives to achieve and maintain a healthy, safe and productive pool of employees and members for employers and health plans. For more information, please visit www.ibhcorp.com.
Inflexxion, Inc. is a healthcare data and analytics company that has built a database of highly addictive prescription drug use and behaviors over nearly 30 years. Inflexxion works with healthcare organizations, medical professionals, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory authorities to assess, track and improve patient care and inform public policy. Inflexxion collects, analyzes and disseminates extensive behavior and health-related data for pharmaceutical post-market surveillance, risk management, epidemiological studies, product improvements, abuse prevention and outcome measurement. Inflexxion's unique data collection technology and processes include multiple data streams at the point-of-care, Internet monitoring, and web-surveys with hard to reach and at-risk populations. Inflexxion then combines this data with rigorous science and extensive clinical expertise, to assess patients, analyze behaviors, and develop intervention programs to reduce health-related risks, enhance clinical outcomes, and positively influence quality of care for prescription drug use and treatments. For more information on the Company, please visit www.inflexxion.com.
SOURCE Integrated Behavioral Health, Inc.


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using UnityEngine;

namespace UMA.CharacterSystem
{
	public class UMAExtendedAvatar : UMADynamicAvatar
	{
	#if UNITY_EDITOR

		public bool showPlaceholder = true;
		private Mesh previewMesh;
		public enum PreviewModel {Male, Female}
		public PreviewModel previewModel;
		public Color previewColor = Color.grey;
		private PreviewModel lastPreviewModel;
		private Material mat;
	#endif

	// Draws Placeholder Model
	#if UNITY_EDITOR

		void OnDrawGizmos()
		{
			// Build Shader
			if (!mat)
			{
				Shader shader = Shader.Find ("Hidden/Internal-Colored");
				mat = new Material (shader);
				mat.hideFlags = HideFlags.HideAndDontSave;
			}

			if(showPlaceholder){
				// Check for mesh Change
				if(!previewMesh || lastPreviewModel != previewModel) LoadMesh();

				mat.color = previewColor;
				if(!Application.isPlaying && previewMesh != null)
				{

					mat.SetPass(0);
					Graphics.DrawMeshNow(previewMesh, Matrix4x4.TRS(transform.position, transform.rotation * Quaternion.Euler(-90,180,0), new Vector3(0.88f,0.88f,0.88f)));
				}
				lastPreviewModel = previewModel;
			}
		}

		void LoadMesh()
		{
			//search string finds both male and female!
			string[] assets = UnityEditor.AssetDatabase.FindAssets("t:Model Male_Unified");
			string male = "";
			string female = "";
			GameObject model = null;

			foreach(string guid in assets)
			{
				string thePath = UnityEditor.AssetDatabase.GUIDToAssetPath(guid);
				if (thePath.ToLower().Contains("female"))
					female = thePath;
				else
					male = thePath;
			}

			if (previewModel == PreviewModel.Male)
			{
				if(!string.IsNullOrEmpty(male))
				{
					model = UnityEditor.AssetDatabase.LoadAssetAtPath<GameObject>(male);
				}
				else
				{
					if(Debug.isDebugBuild)
						Debug.LogWarning("Could not load Male_Unified model for preview!");
				}
			}

            if (previewModel == PreviewModel.Female)
            {
                if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(female))
                {
                    model = UnityEditor.AssetDatabase.LoadAssetAtPath<GameObject>(female);
                }
                else
                {
                    if (Debug.isDebugBuild)
                        Debug.LogWarning("Could not load Female_Unified model for preview!");
                }
            }

			if (model != null)
				previewMesh = model.GetComponentInChildren<SkinnedMeshRenderer>().sharedMesh;
			else
			{
				if (Debug.isDebugBuild)
					Debug.LogWarning("Preview Model not found on object " + gameObject.name);
			}
		}
	#endif
	}
}

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