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Poketrian Odyssey
Oran Valley
Sequoia Region
Helos Region
It's all Helonian to me.
Introduction - The Trials
In earlier ages, the great Heroes of Helos were often handpicked by the gods and set against Trials: Perseus and the Gorgon, Bellerophon and the Chimera, Odysseus's great journey, and so on. As the region settles into a long period of relative peace, there are a great many would-be Heroes and far fewer Trials to go around, so the Olympians have devised a method of weeding through mortals to find those worthy of their attention. This challenge is known colloquially as the Hero's Journey, and involves numerous tests of might, valor, and guile across the islands of the region. Major temples, one per city state, offer Trials orchestrated by the gods themselves where challengers prove their mettle. Each new challenger's Journey starts on the New Year, and the Trials may be undertaken in any order. Failed Trials may be challenged again once the Hero has successfully completed any two other Trials - legend suggests that failing all twelve Trials in a row leads to its own unfortunate fate courtesy of capricious gods whose time has been wasted. Completing Trials is a difficult feat that raises a challengers's status, making it an attractive option to lowborn climbers, nor is it uncommon for high-ranking individuals and head priests to have a few Trials under their belt. However, clearing all the Trials is such a rare accomplishment that it earns mortals the full attention of the gods. The final reward is said to be anything the challenger desires; for most, this is wealth and prosperity, but some suggest Herakles rose to godhood, and Orpheus's reward was the rescue of his beloved Eurydice from the Underworld. Considering the difficult of the Journey and the Trials, many Heroes opt to form small bands of like-minded challengers, like the famous Trojan War Heroes before them. Ultimately, the Hero's Journey is a path to fame, fortune, and power that only a few see to the end.
But you can, right?
Campaign Content, Theme, and Setting Summary
The campaign is set in Helos, an archipelago of loosely united city states with a mythic Greece, swords and sandals fantasy flavor. Magic exists, as do professional magicians. Alchemy, aura, the elemental forces, and still stranger sources of magical power are all topics of study at various universities. Most great Heroes are assumed to have some skill with magic or to benefit from a direct, divine blessing. The last great war in the region has passed into legend and Helos is at 'peace', which means the city states squabble among themselves with minor wars and land disputes.
The region's deities are the Olympians, and they are quite real and still rather active in the day to day lives of their worshipers. People light their hearths in honor of Hestia, they pray to Poseidon for calm seas as they go out to fish, and they thank the mother Demeter when the harvest is good. Of course, the Olympians are well known for being petty, mischievous, greedy, and generally unpredictable, so polite veneration is considered a standard across the islands. The myths surrounding the Olympians are true - or true enough.
Nearby regions include Babylos, Kardagos, Ptolemos, and Roma, analogous to ancient Persia, Carthage, Egypt, and Rome respectively. The faraway region of Zong (China) is known, but primarily through long trade routes. Various distant barbarian peoples infest the regions north of Helos, but they are considered a far-off nuisance. Players are encouraged to not use this as an excuse to play a displaced samurai, but to instead consider that Helos does not exist in a vacuum and had similar foreign relations as ancient Greece.
Pokemon are the animals of the setting, but their lineage as direct descendants of the first animals hand-created by the Titans means they are inherently creatures of magic. While the word 'Pokemon' isn't used, the word 'monster' is interchangeable with 'animal', albeit often with different connotations. Particularly vicious, powerful, or otherwise unusual creatures may be elevated to 'Fiend' status; these creatures are often touched by the gods, and several are the subject of myth and legend.
Pokeballs are replaced wholesale by Monster Gems (MonGems), which are functionally identical. These carved pieces of gem stone are engraved and cut with various magical symbols. When used against a wild animal, Monster Gems rearrange the magical energy suffusing the creature's body, binding it to the gem and trapping them within. While in a Gem, monsters are kept in a still stasis. With proper training, Monster Gems can be wielded and the animals inside trained by human masters. Monsters are commonly used for labor or for companionship, but training them for combat is reserved mostly for guards, soldiers, hunters, criminals, royalty, and, of course, would-be Heroes.
Humans are not the only sapient residents of Helos, just the most numerous and civilized by far. Nymphs, naiads, satyrs, centaurs, and other folk live across the region, typically hidden from human settlements, and often in the company or service of a minor deity. These non-human people are pointedly not affected by the capturing effects of Monster Gems, and can in turn use Monster Gems on actual monsters the way any human might.
Players should expect a lot of sailing, adventure, bickering city states, irresponsible deities, and cute boys in togas as they travel around the region looking to complete the Hero's Journey.
Character Creation and House Rules
Minimum generation is Trainer Level 5 with two Pokemon at Level 10 each, plus 5000 cash, a simple weapon, and any single feat/edge-required item
Players should feel free to have larger than life concepts and backstories, in fitting with the tone of Epic Fantasy. GoT, Porygon, and Blessed/Damned content is available - some of it may require tweaking, particularly anything related to Gen 7 content
House Rule: No Base Stat Relations - Pokemon do not have to obey Base Stat Relations (and Attack Conflict does not exist)
House Rule: Gestalt Trainers - Game will be playtesting gestalt rules, creating high-powered characters competent both in Pokesupport and Trainer Combat by default
Helos has its own Pantheon. Keep in mind that the region is pantheistic, so even devotees of one temple or cult recognize other deities in the Pantheon, and the region is stuffed with minor local deities. Direct worship of the Titans is fringe and generally frowned upon.
Links and Other Info
Kallias (Doxy)
Kallikrates (Aori)
Ariadne (Ebi)
Samahe (Plutonis)
Helos Region Map
[Helos NPCs]
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Mortality rate is a measure of the number of deaths (in general, or due to a specific cause) in some population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit time. Mortality rate is typically expressed in units of deaths per 1000 individuals per year; thus, a mortility rate of 9.5 in a population of 100,000 would mean 950 deaths per year in that entire population, or 0.95% out of the total. It is distinct from morbidity rate, which refers to the number of individuals in poor health during a given time period (the prevalence rate) or the number who currently have that disease (the incidence rate), scaled to the size of the population.
1. The crude death rate, the total number of deaths per year per 1000 people. As of July 2009 the crude death rate for the whole world is about 8.37 per 1000 per year according to the current CIA World Factbook.
2. The perinatal mortality rate, the sum of neonatal deaths and fetal deaths (stillbirths) per 1000 births.
3. The maternal mortality rate, the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 women of reproductive age in same time period.
4. The infant mortality rate, the number of deaths of children less than 1 year old per 1000 live births.
5. The child mortality rate, the number of deaths of children less than 5 years old per 1000 live births.
6. The standardised mortality rate (SMR)- This represents a proportional comparison to the numbers of deaths that would have been expected if the population had been of a standard composition in terms of age, gender, etc.
7. The age-specific mortality rate (ASMR) - This refers to the total number of deaths per year per 1000 people of a given age (e.g. age 62 last birthday).
1. The early mortality rate, the total number of deaths in the early stages of an ongoing treatment, or in the period immediately following an acute treatment.
2. The late mortality rate, the total number of deaths in the late stages of an ongoing treatment, or a significant length of time after an acute treatment.
The crude death rate depends on the age (and gender) specific mortality rates and the age (and gender) distribution of the population. The number of deaths per 1000 people can be higher for developed nations than in less-developed countries, despite life expectancy being higher in developed countries due to standards of health being better. This happens because developed countries typically have a completely different population age distribution, with a much higher proportion of older people, due to both lower recent birth rates and lower mortality rates. A more complete picture of mortality is given by a life table which shows the mortality rate separately for each age. A life table is necessary to give a good estimate of life expectancy.
Mortality displacement denotes a (forward) temporal shift in the rate of mortality in a given population, usually attributable to environmental phenomena such as heat waves or cold spells.
During heat waves, for instance, there is usually an excess mortality rate in the population, affecting especially older adults and those who are sick. For some heat waves, however, there has also been observed a decrease in overall mortality during the subsequent weeks after a heat wave. Such short-term forward shift in mortality rate is also referred to as harvesting effect. The subsequent, compensatory reduction in mortality suggests that the heat wave had affected especially those whose health is already so compromised that they "would have died in the short term anyway"
Mortality drag is a term used, in reference to life time annuities, to describe a negative impact that is experienced when an annuity purchase is delayed on a fund from which regular withdrawals are being taken by an individual. It is the increasing risk of falling annuity rates, and grows exponentially as an individual continues to defer an annuity purchase. In practical terms, it represents the extra investment return a customer has to achieve to justify not annuitizing a pension fund.
In simple terms, a lump sum is given to an insurance company that agrees to pay a regular payment over the expected lifetime of an individual. This payment may be based on interest rates or returns on investments, and will take into consideration costs (and profits). It may be helpful to think of it as a loan in reverse, from the perspective of the individual purchasing the annuity. Those who live longer than the mean lifespan of an annuity population are effectively subsidised by those who die earlier and the insurance company usually assumes the risk of making this work based on actuarial assumptions. This is known as a "cross subsidy". An individual may therefore suffer a "mortality loss" or "mortality gain" based on when they actually die. This is a risk they take on board in exchange for a guaranteed income for the rest of their (uncertain) lives.
1. Some of the population who purchased an annuity at the age of 60 will have died, meaning their subsidy has been lost to those purchasing at 65.
2. While the total expected remaining lifespan will have decreased, the mean age of death in an annuity population entering at age 65 will be greater than for a group purchasing at age 60.
In practical terms, those who invested instead of purchasing an annuity may gain more from the growth of the investment than they lose in the delayed annuity rate. However, where an individual decides to take withdrawals from a given lump sum before buying an annuity, the impact of mortality drag becomes very significant and increases exponentially with age.


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High School Students Learn About Healthcare Careers at Newark-Wayne's 'Camp MedQuest' Summer Camp
High School Students Learn About Healthcare Careers at Newark Wayne Camp MedQuest Summer Camp
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital hosted it's annual day-long healthcare career camp, "Camp MedQuest," at the hospital on August 5. Camp MedQuest is held to give young people a hands-on opportunity to experience the vast array of healthcare careers available at Newark-Wayne and in the region. Areas that the teens had the opportunity to explore included: Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Mercy Flight Nursing, Surgical Services, Nursing Education/Simulation, Telehealth, Rehabilitation Services (Physical/Occupational Therapy), Radiology, Food and Nutrition and other services.
"We're so proud to be able be able to offer this health career camp program to teens living in the counties that we serve," said Deb Stamps, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital and Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. "Students who have attended Camp MedQuest and similar programs that we've offered have actually gone on to complete their education in healthcare as a result of this experience. Occasionally, they even come back to work at our hospitals. Whether they come back here or not, it is a win-win situation, she added."
Students from Wayne and Ontario Counties at Camp MedQuest posed with "Fred" one of the hospital's Telehealth robots. Front Row (left to right): Julia Laco, RN, clinical nurse specialist; Chloe Goodman; Madison Holmes; Emily Haugh; Jenna Ryder; Riley Lindberg; Sissy Smith, volunteer; Karen Conway, RN, clinical educator; Back Row: Dominica Ohler; Kayleigh Schermerhorn; Nick Kehoe; Anthony Marcuccilli; Caroline Strub; Joy Frizelle, volunteer; Ryan Velte; Gwen Mix, volunteer.
Employee Health Nurse, Linda Hixson, shows some of the students the germs that live on everyone's hands with a blue light. This demonstrates the importance of hand-washing to prevent the spread of illness.
Kelly Bowen, RN, administrative clinical leader, Emergency Department, lets the students experience using an EZ-Intravascular needle set on a chicken leg. The needles are used for rapid vascular access in critical situations.
About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes and beyond. The system includes 150 locations: five hospitals; more than 100 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory campuses; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and ACM Medical Laboratory, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health, the region's second-largest employer, was named one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes in 2015. Learn more at rochesterregionalhealth.org.

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Welcome to Carly's NYC Walking Tours:
After backpacking around the world off and on for about two years while running her freelance social media marketing business, Carly's passion for the world, history, human connection, culture and social change led her to become a tour guide in her favorite city, New York! Inspired by the countless walking tours she did throughout her travels as well as the extensive world knowledge she acquired along the way, she hopes to give back to both the local and global community through her informative, insightful and fun walking tours throughout some of New York's most important and inspiring neighborhoods and streets. From the times of New Amsterdam all the way through the present day, Carly's tours and the stories she tells will paint a vivid picture of New York and the amazing people who have lived here.
Early New York and The Financial District
This 2.5 hour walking tour covers the Financial District of Manhattan with detailed stories highlighting its earliest days as a tiny Dutch trading post (New Amsterdam), through the American Revolution up until present day New York as we know it! Stops include: Wall St, The New York Stock Exchange, "The Charging Bull" and "Fearless Girl" statues, Battery Park (with views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island), The World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorials and more!
Midtown Manhattan: COMING SOON
From the majestic secret spots of the famed Grand Central Terminal to the bustling, congested streets of Times Square, Carly's 2.5 hour tour through Midtown Manhattan goes beyond checking off the tourist spots on your checklist. With a detailed account of life in New York during the 20th century through WW1 and WW2, Prohibition, The Great Depression, and the times of Rock and Roll, the Vietnam War and beyond, the Midtown Manhattan tour will give you a whole new perspective of why New York came to be the city we all know and love. Stops include: Grand Central Terminal, views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, The New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and more!
Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown & Little Italy
This 2.5 hour walking tour takes you through downtown Manhattan's civic center and City Hall Park, over the Brooklyn Bridge, through NYC's notorious "Five Points" neighborhood, into the alleys of Chinatown and through the charming streets of Little Italy, giving you a glimpse of what life may have been like as an immigrant in mid-19th and early-20th centuries New York. Stops include: City Hall, The Brooklyn Bridge, Foley Square, Columbus Park, Nom Wah Tea Parlour & Doyers Street, Mulberry Street and more!
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Because New York would not be the city it is today without the influence, bravery and hard work of the incredible women who helped create it! From the foundations of Planned Parenthood and women's reproductive freedom to a place for women in art and education, to women's workers rights and to a spot in the Supreme Court, this 2.5 to 3-hour walking tour of downtown Manhattan will explore the stories, lives and influential places of some of New York's most important women.


In a tweet this month, the NRA told "anti-gun" doctors to "stay in their lane" after a series of research papers about firearm injuries and deaths was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, including new recommendations to reduce gun violence.
The tweet was posted hours before a gunman opened fire in the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12 people before turning the gun on himself.
The tweet garnered more than 3,000 likes and more than 22,000 comments — a few in support of the gun rights group, but most of them pushing back.
Several tweets from doctors, including trauma surgeons and emergency room physicians, included graphic images of what operating tables or hospital scrubs can look like in the bloody aftermath of a gunshot wound case.
In response to the NRA, Dr. Sue Bornstein, chair of the American College of Physicians' Health and Policy Committee, co-authored Monday's new editorial with the journal's editor-in-chief, Christine Laine, and executive editor, Dr. Darren Taichman.
In addition to caring for gun-related injuries and their long-term consequences, "we need rigorous research to better understand the crisis, test solutions, and learn how best to implement and sustain those that work," they wrote.
"To date, the ability to study important questions that might help reduce firearm-related injury has been hampered by a lack of funding and a worry among researchers that studying anything related to guns could put their research careers at risk. This needs to be fixed," they wrote.
CNN has contacted the NRA for a response to the editorial but the organization has not responded.
The editorial noted that Annals of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians are collaborating with the nonprofit American Foundation for Firearm Injury Reduction in Medicine to advance research related to gun violence.
"In addition to raising funds to support research, AFFIRM aims to sponsor the development of practice recommendations based on sound science and the education and training to implement them," Taichman, Bornstein and Laine wrote.
Gun violence also has continued to be a major area of interest among researchers outside the medical community. On Friday, a panel of gun violence experts presented their latest findings and what the public can learn from them at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting in Atlanta.
Among the panelists was Daniel Webster, a professor and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research.
"Physicians, particularly the trauma care physicians and emergency medicine physicians, see the end result of gun violence, and it is a very brutal, powerful thing. One thing that is apparent to many of them is because these injuries are so devastating, prevention is particularly important," Webster said.
For instance, "roughly 60% of people who die by gunfire in the United States are by suicide, and physicians actually may have a bigger role to play on suicide than on homicide. They encounter patients who are depressed, who may have substance abuse disorders, mental health problems, a whole range of things, that may increase their risk for suicide," Webster said.
Jack McDevitt, a professor and director of Northeastern University's Institute on Race and Justice who also was among the panelists, thinks physicians can help reduce gun violence and crime simply by talking to their patients.
"What we know in the criminology literature, for example, is that when people desist from crime, when they stop committing crime, it's usually because of someone important in their life. But it's not always the same person — it could be a spouse; it could be a coach; it could be an employer; it could be a teacher — who made an influence on them," McDevitt said.


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In a New World of Attribution, Does the Affiliate Channel Stack up?
A decade ago, the metrics from the affiliate channel were an apples to oranges comparison with other channels in the marketer's mix.
Affiliate channel attribution was simple and straightforward - the data pointed directly to the referral source and ended with a conversion. It was far easier to track performance, spot trends, and measure ROI than it was for other channels.
Today, marketers see performance data across all channels and are applying more sophisticated analysis than ever before. The significant advantages of clear attribution enjoyed in the affiliate channel are no longer unique to the performance marketer.
Marketers are using data to connect the dots and gain important insights that are dramatically impacting how they invest their marketing budgets.
So how can affiliates and program managers maintain their edge, as the attribution data continues to roll in from all other marketing channels?
It is important to understand that marketing, sales and customer data is being linked together to demonstrate the long term value of all of the tactics in the marketing mix.
Direct response tactics are competing with alternatives (e.g. sponsored content) that may take longer to demonstrate value, but may ultimately reveal a quality of leads that are significantly higher. This means the performance channel needs to be increasingly transparent.
In a marketing landscape where analytics drive decisions, companies need to be able to see the level of quality traffic their affiliates are driving at all times. The performance channel must have real-time visibility that makes it easy to monitor, and make optimisations on the fly.
Consumer behavior is changing at a rapid pace, dramatically effecting how marketers reach prospects. In today's customer-driven world, the consumer chooses how and when to engage with a brand - and the increasing use of mobile devices adds to that control. It is critical, then, for the marketer to be ready when the consumer responds.
For example, voice-initiated search activity is growing fast, and click-to-call volume is up. For mobile users, making a call is often much more convenient than engaging entirely online, with a small touchscreen.
Empowering consumers to call is not only critical to a happy customer experience, these inbound calls typically have a much higher value than a digital lead. These consumers are highly interested, and the one-on-one interaction provides cross and upsell opportunities. Adding a pay-per-call program can add tremendous value and opportunity for the performance channel, and help effectively monetise mobile.
From codes and calls to exclusive campaigns -- the marketer can reach and track consumer response from traditional media more effectively than ever before. Tracking these important interaction points helps ensure that more consumers are receiving helpful information as they consider their next purchase.
For affiliates, this means they can test traditional media and, potentially, employ lead nurturing tactics that will help them send more qualified buyers to their advertiser partners.
Will the performance channel remain an important part of the marketing mix in 2014 and beyond? Without question. The benefits of referral partnerships with direct attribution remains clear to the brands with affiliate programs. But, there are also potential risks to affiliates as the value of other channels gains clarity.
Fortunately, there are many opportunities available to performance marketers to build stronger relationships and add greater benefits with open conversations about how the brand measures the value of channels.
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Perfection is reproducible, but only if the right tools are used. The uncompromising work of our mould-making team is a further step towards the secured reproduction. We rely on the latest machining techniques in mould making, of course, and operate only the most advanced CNC equipment embedded in a networked CAD-CAM infrastructure. It is a matter of course, also, that we use only the must suitable steel grades, standard parts and coatings. But traditional skills and creativity are needed all the same and especially so when the most minute details are no longer visible to the naked eye. Our route to the perfect mould, therefore, is to preserve traditional experience values and to take advantage of technological further developments.
It makes only sense that we apply the utmost care and trained personnel exclusively to service and maintain our customers' moulds. This includes the storage and administration of the moulds in our fire-proof mould storage facility.


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SIAPS worked with global and in-country partners to improve access to and use of life-saving medicines for women and children, thereby contributing to ending preventable child and maternal deaths. By promoting a pharmaceutical systems strengthening approach, SIAPS activities went beyond addressing supply chain challenges to incorporate interventions to positively affect the system as a whole, from strengthening pharmaceutical legislation, regulations, and policies to supporting appropriate community case management (CCM) and patient-centered care. SIAPS strategies that were implemented at the global and country levels included improving governance of pharmaceutical systems, strengthening supply chain management (SCM) capacity, increasing the availability of pharmaceutical information for decision making, developing appropriate pharmaceutical financing strategies, and promoting rational use of medicines and supplies.
SIAPS final report showcases achievements across 46 countries. Interventions are described by intermediate results and health areas and demonstrate how SIAPS successfully worked with a range of stakeholders, including Ministries of Health, to bolster pharmaceutical systems and address country-specific needs.


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More than one skin cancer death a week from the construction and farming sector
Irish Cancer Society teams up with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to spread the SunSmart message this summer.
The Irish Cancer Society has said that almost one in four (23%) of skin cancer deaths in Ireland are from the construction, outdoor and farming industry. The figures have remained stagnant in recent years.
The Society has announced that it has teamed up with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to urge outdoor workers to be extra vigilant during the summer months and reduce their risk of skin cancer.
Congress represents 44 unions and approximately 750,000 workers across the country, with around 18% of the membership working in the outdoors.
Announcing the partnership, Kevin O'Hagan, Cancer Prevention Manager with the Irish Cancer Society said:
"These figures from the CSO show that in 2016, we had over 60 deaths in Ireland which were related to sun exposure at work. That is more than one death a week. The dangers of skin cancer in these industries have often been neglected, because the risk of accidental death and injury on the job is considered higher and more immediate. However long-term exposure to the invisible hazard of the sun's ultraviolet rays puts outdoor workers at a high risk of skin cancer.
"We are really pleased to be teaming up with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions this summer to encourage employers and employees to take the necessary sun protection behaviours to reduce the number of workers dying form a very preventable cancer.
"Every year in Ireland, it is estimated that almost 12,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer, and figures show that more men than women were diagnosed. Getting repeated sunburn throughout life increases the risk of skin cancer. Half of all adults experienced sunburn in the last year and a third of men have experienced sunburn while working outdoors, so we asking people to take the necessary steps to avoid sunburn and to be SunSmart at work."
Congress General Secretary Patricia King added:
"We are really pleased to be teaming up with the Irish Cancer Society to raise awareness of skin cancer among outdoor workers. Congress represents over 135,000 people whose work is characterised as being predominantly or occasionally outdoors. This includes union members in sectors such as construction, horticulture, quarrying, postal services, environment, tourism, recreation and education.
"Workers need to take every precaution in protecting their skin while exposed to the sun, and should be supported in doing so by their employers. We would also call on employers to put in place robust policies to ensure that outdoor workers, such as builders, postal workers or fisherman are adequately protected. At a minimum they should be following the Health & Safety Authority guidelines. We would encourage all of our members to ensure they are being SunSmart this summer. It could save a life."
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Kenya bans tender gay film for being 'demeaning to Christianity' and 'unsuitable for children'
The Kenya Film Classification Board banned "I am Samuel" because it says the film's gay themes could "expose vulnerable groups, including children, to unsuitable content". (YouTube/Bohemia Media)
Kenya has banned gay documentary I Am Samuel because the film is an "affront" to the country's constitution.
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) announced Thursday (23 September) that it banned a documentary titled I Am Samuel, which depicts a gay Kenyan's struggle for acceptance and his relationship with another man.
According to the KFCB, the film was "unacceptable as well as demeaning to Christianity", claiming the film contradicted Kenyan values and the country's constitution.
Christopher Wambua, the board's boss, said in a statement that the film is an "affront to article 45" of the constitution, which "recognises the family as the basic unit of society and defines marriage as between two persons of the opposite gender".
"Moreover, our laws, culture as well as our society's belief is in the sacrosanct institution of family," Wambua said.
He added the film board's analysis found I Am Samuel "propagates values that are in dissonance with our constitution, culture, values and norms". Wambua claimed the documentary "could easily expose vulnerable groups, including children, to unsuitable content".
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the ban, saying the struggle for LGBT+ people's rights in Kenya will not be silenced.
Neela Ghoshal, associate director of the HRW's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights programme, questioned how the film went against Kenya's values. Ghoshal said that LGBT+ people have "staked out their place" within Kenya's society, "challenging discrimination and claiming their rights."
"During my years living in Kenya, the values I saw in action every day included care and kindness, tolerance, and openness to difference," Ghosal said. "Kenya is diverse in every way: geographically, ethnically, religiously, and, yes, in terms of sexual orientation and gender identity."
Ghosal said the KFCB's "flimsy" attempts at censoring I Am Samuel will not succeed because "censorship rarely does".
She added that "Samuel's story will be seen by Kenyans who will make up their own minds".
"In trying to force on the blinders to deny LGBT people's existence and rights, KFCB is on the wrong side of history," Ghosal wrote.
I Am Samuel filmmaker Pete Murimi said in a statement on Twitter that the film is important because it will allow Kenyans to have a "constructive dialogue about LGBTQ rights in Kenya".
"The film demonstrates how much we have in common," Murimi said. "We all fall in love, we all contend with family expectations… the biggest difference is, Samuel, our main character had to also reckon with homophobia and violence."
PRESS RELEASE: Kenyans will not be allowed to view the critically acclaimed documentary film 'I Am Samuel', because it has been restricted by @InfoKfcb #KFCBbansGayFilm #Iamsamuelfilm #loveislove pic.twitter.com/wYgieSyfWk
— I am Samuel Documentary (@IamSamuelFilm) September 23, 2021
He also thanked Samuel for inviting filmmakers into his life and allowing them to "share it with the world".
The LGBT+ community in Kenya faces persecution and discrimination. Kenyan law criminalised same-sex intimacy under section 162 of the country's penal code, making it punishable by 14 years of imprisonment.
Article 165 of the same penal code declared that "indecent practices between males" is punishable with the possibility of five years' imprisonment, according to NPR.
In 2018, the KFCB banned a film titled Rafiki which depicts a lesbian love story and was the first Kenyan movie to premiere at the Cannes film festival, AFP reported. The ban on Rafiki was later overturned by a court, and the film received overwhelming support at the box office.
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The 8 Largest Auto Shows in the World
by rodshegem | Aug 3, 2018 | Automobiles, Blog, Rod Shegem
With the auto industry rapidly changing due to new technology like self-driving cars and electric motors, auto shows are beginning to play a significant role. Leaders of the motor world are coming together at these eight auto shows to unveil the latest and greatest advancements in the field of cars.
NAIAS North American International Motor Show, Detroit, Michigan
Thousands of car experts will converge on the Cobo Center from October 4-14, 2018 to view the most advanced technology from over 180 manufacturers at the largest auto show in North America.
Chicago Auto Show, Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Auto Show attracts more than one million attendees each year. Visitors will pack McCormick Place to check out nearly 1,000 vehicles between February 9-18, 2019.
IAA Cars Frankfurt, Hermesallee, D-30521 Hanover
Between September 20-27, 2018, over 800,000 visitors are expected at the Fairgrounds of Deutsche Messe to view hundreds of new models and the latest innovations in the auto industry.
Paris Global Motor Show, Porte de Versailles, Paris
Over 260 car manufacturers from 18 different countries will unite at the Centre des Expositions in Porte de Versailles, Paris from October 4-14, 2018.
Geneva Motor Show, Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
From March 7-17, 2019, over 700,000 attendees are likely to visit the Palexpo for the Geneva Motor Show to witness nearly 200 auto brands reveal their newest models and technology.
Auto Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Since 1985, the Shanghai Motor Show has been delighting nearly one million visitors at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, with more than 2,000 featured brands displaying their latest technological advances.
Auto China, TianZhu, China
For 23 years, the Auto China show has been the largest auto show of its kind to be held in China. The 2018 show, held from April 25-May 4, hosted over 800,000 visitors who came to see 1,100 of the newest cars in the industry.
Tokyo Motor Show, Tokyo
With more than 700,000 attendees at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, the upcoming 2019 event promises to be even more significant and more exciting. The future of the auto industry will be on display by more than 150 manufacturers.
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Films with: Forsythe, John
"... And justice for all"
A young lawyer battles not only one-on-one injustice in the courts, but the whole system as well.
1959, Endangered planet
Chronicles the rise of the environmental movement which began in the late 1950's when it was first realized that unbridled industrial and economic growth can have a devastating impact on the quality of life on earth.
Alfred Hitchcock's The trouble with Harry
The trouble with Harry is that he's dead, and while no one really minds, everyone feels responsible. Shirley Maclaine makes her screen debut in this New England romp that includes romance, humor ... and several unearthings of the corpse.
Destination Tokyo
Twenty-four hours out of San Francisco, submarine captain Cassidy unseals his top-secret orders and reads two fateful words: Destination Tokyo. Set during the second World War, depicts the story of a submarine and its crew as they sail to Tokyo, Japan to sink Japanese warships.
A hard hitting docu-drama about two ex-cons who ruthlessly murder a Kansas family in 1959 in order to steal their non-existent stash of money.
Modern version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with Bill Murray portraying a nasty, uncaring, unforgiving TV network president. On Christmas Eve he is visited by three ghosts who show him the error of his ways.
The best-selling spy novel bursts onto the screen in this riveting story of adventure and international intrigue. An American CIA agent hires a French operative to travel to Cuba and intestigate rumors of Russian missiles and Topaz, a NATO spy. The inquiry soon spins into a life-threatening escapade of espionage, betrayal and murder.


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Ekadant is baby boy name mainly popular in Hindu religion and its main origin is Hindi. Ekadant name meanings is Single tusked Lord, Lord Ganesh. Ekadant is written in Hindi as एकदंत. Other similar sounding names can be Acchutan, Akhdan, Ekadanta, Ekadanthan, Ekadhana, Ekatan.
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I have a collection with links from the old forum. No title, etc.
Is there a way to make the content visible again?
I've tried Poffs and Wayback.org without success.
Search POFFS Ver.2.56 for 002607 yields 4 hits.
Do you mean that you'd like to type in the old forum link and get to the new forum page?
I may have a collection of HTML files from the old forum, where each file name is the thread#, such as your 2607 above.
It's a 5GB folder, so I can't send you the whole thing. But do you have a list of thread numbers? If it's not too large I could send you the files you're wanting.
your link have the same number of the end, but it is not the same link. So are the contents differntly. The content of my link is about alpha blending. Your link is about a window in a window.
This is about a quick method to find a file. All these links contain "/Forum7/" or "/Forum4/" or "/Forum6/". From what time are this types of links?
Please compare the two examples and my notes of contents with the hits in your collection of HTML files from old Forum.
There is a forwarding translation address made by the PB Web engine.
If it's easy for you, it would be appreciated if you could make a correspondence list of old old address to new address.
an old version of Poffs, that was my last thought before I read your post.
The search with my old links here in the forum does not really help me, since I often have no meaningful search term.
Is it possible to get an old version of Poffs, where my links get hits?
Latest version I have that works with old links is 2.51. I you want to, I can zip it up together with the old data- and index files belonging to it (they are from 2007). Should be around 80-90 MB when zipped. You can PM me your mail adress if you want me to do that.
Also, the advantage of keeping an old Poffs version is that, over the years, few valuables forum threads where lost. Mainly in the last migration.
thanks for the version Poffs 2.55. Unfortunately, I did not find the old links as a keyword.
thanks for the offer (2.51). I'd like to try it. -> UnUsUp-TwTaTrTe at t-online.de. Please remove the big u and t.
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You can send me the zip file or have I misunderstood you?
I can not send you a mail because I do not know your email address. In my last post is therefore my email address.
Ok, done. Gmail didn't like the size of it, but promised to deliver via Google drive link. Hope it works.


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BETA MNF / Magyar Filmunió - Budapest 1365 Pf. 748. - Hungary - Phone: +36 1 461 1320
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Hungarian Eurimages Representation
Eurimages, the European film support fund was founded as a Partial Agreement of the Council of Europe in October 1988. The target of the organization is to support and facilitate the co-production and the distribution of European films and the co-operation of European film professionals.
In October 1988, Eurimages had twelve founding members: Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, The Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. Since then twenty-four other countries: Albania, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Finland, Hungary Iceland Ireland, Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Rumania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, the Russian Federation and Georgia have joined the Fund.
Hungary has been a member state of Eurimages since January 1990 by joining the Fund even before Hungary has become a member of the Council of Europe. Since then, the Fund supported the production of more than hundred co-productions with Hungarian participation. The Hungarian distribution of several hundreds of European films was also supported by the Fund.
The steering body of Eurimages is The Board of Management, where each Member State is represented by two delegates. These Representatives are professionals who have in-depth knowledge of both the European film industry and the filmmaking of their home countries. The Representatives usually have a background in film dramaturgy and film production or financing. The Board of Management determinates the policy of the Fund, the conditions of support and decides on the applications. The decisions are based on recommendations prepared by expert committees and / or on analyses of external experts. Since 2009, the Members of the Board meet four times a year. Between these Board Meetings, the President and the Secretariat ensures the continuity of the Fund's activities.
Eurimages is financed by contributions of the Member States (approx. 90%) and by the repayments of the supports (approx. 10%). The annual budget of the Fund is approx. 20 Million €, of which approx 80% is spent on the support of co-productions. The operational costs of the Secretariat based in Strasbourg represent ca. 11% of the annual budget.
The working languages of Eurimages are English and French, the applications can be submitted in these languages. The central website of the Fund is: www.coe.int/eurimages.
It provides all the necessary information about the functioning, the support policy and funding history of the Fund.
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Les lacs Myall sont une succession de trois lacs d'eau douce interconnectés, situés dans l'État de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud en Australie. Ils sont situés dans la zone d'administration locale de Mid-Coast, à environ  au nord de Sydney. Ils renferment un grand nombre d'îles.

Les lacs sont classés site Ramsar depuis le .

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Situés près de la côte de la mer de Tasman, ils sont appelés respectivement du nord au sud, lac Myall, Boolambyte et Broadwater. Un quatrième, le lac de Smith est situé au nord-est mais n'est pas rattaché aux précédents. Ils peuvent être parcourus par de petits bateaux. La rivière Myall sort du lac Broadwater et coule en méandres vers le sud-ouest en longeant la côte avant de se jeter dans la baie de Port Stephens entre les villes de Tea Gardens et Hawks Nest. En arrivant dans la baie, le cours d'eau est soumis aux marées et ses eaux deviennent de plus en plus salées.

Les lacs sont situés dans le Myall Lakes National Park. La région située entre les lacs et l'océan est inhabitée et abrite des bois et des plages de sable. Ces sables ont été exploités jusque dans les années 1970 pour leur teneur en métaux lourds.

Le village de Bungwahl est situé sur la rive nord du lac Myall.

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ESPN Corrects Article Claiming Jacob Blake Was 'Unarmed' After Getting Ripped For 'Indefensible' Error
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Jesse Stiller Contributor
April 19, 2021 10:01 AM ET
ESPN corrected an article after sparking backlash for falsely claiming Jacob Blake was "unarmed" when he was shot.
The original article reported that the NBA was telling teams to "be ready" for the Derek Chauvin trial verdict and went up on Sunday before it was corrected, Fox News reported Monday.
"The NBA and WNBA postponed a full slate of playoff games after another unarmed Black man, Jacob Blake, was shot by police," the original article reportedly stated.
Outkick founder Clay Travis said on Twitter that the network's apparent inability to quickly clarify their error was an "indefensible journalistic error" and accused the network of wanting to "spread divisive lies," concluding that it "doesn't care about the facts at all."
This may be giving too much credit to ESPN, by the way, to say this is simply an egregious error. Given the woke sports playbook it's also possible ESPN just wants to continue to spread divisive lies and doesn't care about facts at all. Equally as likely.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) April 18, 2021
Outkick also published an article on ESPN's correction. Outkick claimed the error "promised to cause more racial division." (RELATED: The New York Times' Mara Gay: US Seems To Be 'Invested In The Spectacle Of Black Death')
"In 2021, it takes a lot of work to get an outlet to report the truth or even a portion of it," writer Bobby Burack stated, also pointing blame at "those at the top" of the network for the error.
ESPN just can't seem to get the Jacob Blake story right.https://t.co/BtBPRpCJGd
— OutKick (@Outkick) April 19, 2021
"ESPN incorrectly reported that Jacob Blake was unarmed when he was shot seven times by Kenosha, Wisconsin, police," an editor's note on the original ESPN piece now reads. The note adds that Blake had said in an January "Good Morning America" interview that he was carrying a small pocket knife which he dropped while being confronted by police. A knife was found in his car, as has been previously reported.
The officer involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake was recently reinstated to the police force after an independent investigation found that he "acted within the law and was consistent with training."
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Cancer and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Five Questions Answered
NOTE: Information about the COVID-19 vaccine is evolving rapidly. Visit UW Health's COVID-19 vaccine information page for the latest updates.
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are finally rolling out across the country, an important step in ending the pandemic that has significantly changed all of our lives.
If you're a cancer patient or survivor, however, you may have questions about what a COVID-19 vaccine might mean for you.
We asked Mary Mably, RPh, BCOP, oncology pharmacist at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, to answer some commonly asked questions.
As a cancer patient undergoing treatment, should I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
The short answer is: yes, probably.
But the long answer is: it's complicated.
Because cancer is not one disease, and there are many different ways of treating it, it's near impossible to issue a uniform recommendation. A patient being treated with hormone therapy for breast cancer is very different than a leukemia patient who has recently received a stem cell transplant.
"The risks and benefits for cancer patients, who may be immunocompromised, have to be weighed on a case by case basis," Mably said. "However, most experts say that vaccination is safe for use in cancer patients."
Safety is one thing. Effectiveness is another. Since immunocompromised patients were not included in clinical trials of these vaccines, scientists don't know for sure if cancer patients who get the vaccine receive the same level of protection. Generally, however, getting the vaccine is still recommended since cancer patients are considered a vulnerable population.
"Even if the protection rate for cancer patients may be lower than the general population, there is still thought that it does provide significant protection," Mably said. "We feel that the small risk of less protection is worth the benefit of preventing a COVID infection."
Your oncologist can also help determine the appropriate timing of a vaccine during treatment.
Does the type of vaccine matter?
Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which have been granted emergency use authorization by the FDA, are what's known as messenger RNA or mRNA vaccines. Unlike more traditional vaccines, this approach does not inject a patient with a live or inactive virus. Rather, these mRNA vaccines teach the body how to produce a protein to fight off the intended target – in this case, the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
However, there are additional COVID-19 vaccines in development, some of which do involve a live or inactive virus. These vaccines, if approved by the FDA, could be ready by the time widespread vaccination begins taking place. The CDC does not recommend that patients undergoing chemotherapy receive a vaccine with a live virus.
"I think the two vaccines that are out now will be our preferred vaccines for cancer patients," Mably said.
Additionally, because this is the first time the United States has rolled out an mRNA vaccine on a massive scale, there may be some general bumps along the way, but physicians and scientists and responding and reacting quickly to any issues that arise.
"We're learning more and more as we go," Mably said.
Can I expect worse side effects because of my cancer?
"For cancer patients, there should be no increased risk of adverse events," Mably said. "We have seen some adverse events with this vaccine in general, but that happens with every vaccine."
Commonly reported side effects among vaccine recipients include injection site pain, headache, mild fever, fatigue, chills and muscle pain – the usual suspects. Some severe allergic reactions to the vaccine have been reported, but they are rare.
The CDC has also launched a text message-based system that vaccine recipients can sign up for and report any side effects they may be feeling. Regardless of your cancer status, Mably recommends signing up.
"The CDC is trying to collect the data as quickly as they can, in as large of numbers as they can, so they can get more information," she said.
As an added benefit, you'll also be sent a reminder about getting that second dose of vaccine.
What about cancer survivors and caregivers?
For cancer survivors who are not undergoing active treatment, are in remission, or are considered cured, receiving a vaccine shouldn't be cause for concern.
"I think the further out people get from therapy, as long as they're not on any immunosuppressant drugs, they would just be considered in the normal patient population," Mably said. "However, I would err on the side of trying to get the vaccine sooner rather than later for our cancer survivors."
Mably says she's also fielded many questions about the safety of cancer caregivers getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Because the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines and do not contain any virus, they are safe for caregivers and will not cause an unintended transmission.
However, caregivers are still susceptible to getting COVID-19 through other means, just like the rest of us. We also don't yet know if a vaccinated individual can still carry and transmit the virus to an unvaccinated individual.
So, for the time being, it's on all of us to keep doing what we've been asked to do.
"For everyone who gets this vaccine, it is still important to mask up, physically distance when possible, and wash your hands," Mably said. "All of those recommendations still are in place."
When can I get vaccinated?
Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has gotten off to a slow start. While vaccine availability may remain limited, it's not too early to start thinking about your plans for getting vaccinated.
There may be opportunities for those with cancer to get vaccinated sooner rather than later. The CDC has included cancer in its list of conditions that put adults at increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. The actual distribution of vaccine, however, is decided on a state-by-state basis.
When Wisconsin enters Phase 1C of vaccinations, the state anticipates that "persons aged 16–64 with high-risk medical conditions" may start receiving the vaccine. That said, Phase 1C may still be months away, and the conditions could always change depending on the available supply of vaccine.
"I would encourage people to watch for opportunities to be vaccinated, and to discuss it in advance with their providers," Mably said. "If you still have a cancer provider, certainly that would be the best person to discuss it with, but otherwise, your primary care doctor would also be able to provide guidance."
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Increasing protein intake by 25 g a day could help women reduce hip fracture risk by up to 14%
Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is one way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research.
Food scientists at the University of Leeds in the UK have found that for women, a 25 g a day increase in protein was associated with, on average, a 14% reduction in their risk of hip fracture. In a surprise twist, they also discovered that every additional cup of tea or coffee they drank was linked with a 4% reduction in risk.
Writing in the journal Clinical Nutrition, the researchers noted that the protective benefits were greater for women who were underweight, with a 25 g/day increase in protein reducing their risk by 45%.
The protein could come in any form: meat, dairy or eggs; and for people on a plant-based diet, from beans, nuts or legumes. Three to four eggs would provide around 25 g of protein as would a steak or piece of salmon. 100 g of tofu would provide about 17 g of protein.
Just over 3% of the women in the study group experienced a hip fracture.
The investigation—"Foods, nutrients and hip fracture risk: A prospective study of middle-aged women"—is based on a large observational analysis of more than 26,000 women.
As an observational study, the researchers were able to identify associations between factors in diet and health. They could not single out direct cause and effect.
James Webster, a doctoral researcher in the School of Food Science and Nutrition at Leeds who led the study, said, "Across the world, the costs to individuals and societies caused by hip fracture are enormous."
"Hip fracture can often lead to other chronic illnesses, loss of independence, and premature death. In the UK, the annual cost to the NHS is between £2 to £3 billion."
"Diet is a factor that people can modify to protect themselves by maintaining healthy bones and muscles. This study is one of the first to investigate relationships between food and nutrient intakes and risk of hip fracture, with hip fractures accurately identified through hospital records."
"The results highlight which aspects of diet may be useful tools in reducing hip fracture risk in women, with evidence of links between higher protein, tea and coffee intakes and a reduced risk."
Proteins are the basic building blocks of life and are needed to keep cells, tissues and muscles working properly as well as contributing to bone health.
The recommended protein intake in the UK is 0.8 g per kilogram of bodyweight per day, a limit some nutritional experts believe is too low. As the study revealed, people who had a higher protein consumption had a reduction in the risk of hip fracture. However, intakes of protein which are very high—where intake is greater than 2 to 3 g of protein/kg body weight/day—can have negative health effects. The study was not able to explore these very high protein intake levels.
Professor Janet Cade, who leads the Nutritional Epidemiology Group at Leeds and supervised the research, said, "In the UK most people eat an adequate amount of protein, however, certain groups, such as vegetarians or vegans need to check that their protein intakes are high enough for good health."
Why underweight women may see greater risk reductions
Women who are underweight may be more likely to have reduced bone mineral density and muscle mass. Increasing intakes of several foods and nutrients, especially protein, may help reduce hip fracture risk more in underweight women than in healthy or overweight women by helping to establish or restore bone and muscle health. However, the researchers note that this finding needs further research to confirm this.
Tea and coffee both contain biologically active compounds called polyphenols and phytoestrogens which may help to maintain bone health.
Professor Cade added, "This is an interesting finding given that tea and coffee are the UK's favorite drinks. We still need to know more about how these drinks could affect bone health but it might be through promoting the amount of calcium present in our bones."
UK Women's Cohort Study
The data used in the study came from the UK Women's Cohort Study, which recruited participants between 1995 and 1998. At the time they entered the study, the women ranged between 35 and 69 years of age.
At recruitment, they were asked to fill out questionnaires about their diet and lifestyle. This information was then linked with hospital records over the following two decades, which revealed how many had suffered a hip fracture or had a hip replaced.
Of the 26,318 women involved in the study, 822 cases of hip fracture were identified, that is 3.1%.
James Webster et al, Foods, nutrients and hip fracture risk: A prospective study of middle-aged women, Clinical Nutrition (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2022.11.008
Increasing protein intake by 25 g a day could help women reduce hip fracture risk by up to 14% (2022, November 28)
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This case describes the leadership initiatives of two of General Electric's (GE) chief executive officers: Jack Welch and Jeffrey Immelt. Under Jack Welch's leadership, GE, one of the most admired firms in the world, began its transformation from a manufacturing conglomerate to one that focused on services. Welch's stature as a management leader grew as GE's stock price increased. Many of Welch's management practices were adopted by U.S. and global organizations. While his changes resulted in excellent financial performance, sustained over a long period of time, not all within GE agreed with his methods. Welch's departure in 2001 triggered a steep decline in GE's stock price. His successor, Jeffrey Immelt, took over the company days before the terrorist attacks in September 2001 and has spent the last few years preparing the firm for its next stage of growth.
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Rick Hamada has been promoted to president and COO for distributor Avnet with immediate effect.
With more than 25 years of industry and Avnet experience, Mr Hamada previously served as Avnet's COO, a position he has held since July 2006. He will continue to report to Avnet's Chairman and CEO Roy Vallee and will continue to focus on his responsibilities for overseeing the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Avnet's operating groups and the logistics, information technology and operational excellence support teams. Roy Vallee commented on Hamada's ongoing contributions, noting, "Rick has a proven track record of meeting his goals, leading the organization to higher levels of performance and looking for ways to continuously enhance all aspects of Avnet's business. The combination of his skills and experience continues to accelerate our progress toward the realization of Avnet's strategic, financial and people-related objectives." "It is an honor to be promoted to President and COO, which further strengthens my commitment to serving the customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders of Avnet. I have tremendous respect for the accomplishments and capabilities of our dedicated team members all around the globe, and I consider it a true privilege to continue to serve in a senior leadership role at Avnet."
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Phosphorus (P) is one of the most important elements exists in wastewater in soluble forms. Several methods have been using for P recovery in wastewater treatment plants, but this study tried to investigate on the most important drivers and the processes of biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) and chemical phosphorus removal that are the major technics of P recovery globally. It has been considered that EBPR is a high recovery method (normally greater than 90%) which could be implemented in different regimes with the integration feasibility of different methods, while chemical precipitation is a flexible technique that could be dosed in various section of a treatment unit. The performance and drivers of three metal-based salts such as Iron (Fe), Aluminum (Al), and Calcium (Ca) also investigated during chemical precipitation. The crystallization process is also investigated as a subcategory model of chemical P removal method. It has been considered that the alkaline pH of 9-9.5, mixing intensity, and the addition of isomorphic seed materials are the most important factors in the crystallization process.


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Cost is $70 before March 15, $85 before May 16 and $100 before June 3.
Cost is $70 before March 15, $85 before May 16 and $100 before July 21.
Cost is $105 for youth and $55 for adults before March 31 and $115 for youth and $65 for adults before July 27. Each youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost is $160 for youth and $80 for adults before March 31 and $170 for youth and $90 for adults before June 15. Youth do not need to be accompanied by an adult for this.
For the resident camps you only need a down payment of $25 by March 31 to lock in the early bird amount.
Please let your den leader know if you plan to attend any of these camps so we can get you registered.
For Day Camp and Cub Resident camp you need parts A& B of the medical form filled out. For Webelos Resident Camp you need parts A, B, & C (filled out by a doctor).
You may use what is in your scouts popcorn account for these as well, your den leaders have these amounts for you.
You can apply for campership money from council to help pay for camp. I am attaching the application which you will need to turn in at council by March 1.
680-001_AB.pdf This is for those going to Day Camp or Cub Resident Camp.
680-001_ABC.pdf This is for those going to Webelos Resident Camp.
Campership Application.pdf This is due to the council office by March 1.


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In electrical engineering, the term actuator refers to a mechanism that causes a device to be turned on, off, adjusted, or moved, usually in response to an electrical signal. In some literature the terms actor or effector are also used. The term "effector" is preferred by programmers, whereas engineers tend to favor "actuator." An example of an actuator is a motor that closes blinds in response to a signal from a sunlight detector. Actuators enable computers to control complex manufacturing processes without human intervention or supervision
In general, terms, advanced process control refers to large-scale computer systems that are used to monitor and control processing plants such as cement factories or oil refineries. The systems extend traditional process control, which is used to monitor and control individual processes, by evaluating and controlling multiple processes across the plant. By monitoring multiple processes, APC systems can optimize operations for multiple parameters, evaluating the impact each adjustment will have on neighboring operations by referencing current and historical data. With a broad yet detailed view of an entire plant's operations, APC applications allow processes to operate closer to their maximum capacity, while maintaining the necessary standards of reliability and safety
A set of (mathematical) instructions or procedures for carrying out a specific task such as defining the steps taken by an automation system.
Alternating current (AC):
Alternating current is a form of electricity in which the current alternates in direction (and the voltage alternates in polarity) at a frequency defined by the generator (usually between 50 and 60 times per second, ie, 50 - 60 hertz). AC was adopted for power transmission in the early days of electricity supply because it had two major advantages over direct current (DC): its voltage could be stepped up or down according to need using transformers and it could be interrupted more easily than DC. Neither advantage is as relevant today as it once was because power electronics can solve both issues for DC
The standard unit of electrical current
Arc flash:
An arc flash is caused by current flowing between two conducting surfaces and most commonly occurs in switchgear as a result of faulty equipment or poor work practices. Left unchecked, arc flashes release a tremendous amount of energy in a high-pressure blast of heat and debris, which can result in serious injuries to workers and damage to equipment
A group of welding procedures that fuse metal pieces by melting them together, using heat from an electric arc between an electrode and the work piece. The arc is caused by electrical current flowing though plasma consisting of ionized air molecules and metal ions. Material from the electrode is transferred to the work piece, and the electrode is consumed over time. Arc-welding processes are attractive because of their low capital and running costs
Arc-welding cell
The area of a factory set up to weld metals using electric arcs. ABB provides modular robotic arc-welding cells that are ready to install in a customer's plant.
Also referred to as industrial and plant asset management. Asset management systems collect and manage data on the condition and availability of major plant equipment in discrete and process manufacturing plants. This enables plant operators to plan maintenance schedules more effectively (condition-basedy maintenance), avoiding both unnecessary equipment inspections and unexpected breakdowns, which can cause expensive interruptions in production time. Computerized asset management systems gather data in real-time to ensure maximum production uptime and throughput, with a minimum of human interaction
Azipod
The registered trademark of a family of modular electric propulsion systems for ships, the first of which was co-developed by ABB in the 1980s. The Azipod unit is fitted to the ship's hull externally in a pod, or casing, and combines the functions of a propulsion motor, main propeller, rudder and stern thruster. Since these functions are no longer installed as separate units inside the ship, space onboard can be used for other purposes. Azipod units also contribute to improved hydrodynamics, which result in fuel savings of around 15 percent compared to conventional propulsion systems
Back-to-back connection:
In HVDC terms, links used to connect neighboring grids are often referred to as "backto-back" connections, indicating that the distance between the two grids is minimal. Such connections are able to link independent power grids, including those operating at different frequencies, and enable power to flow from one grid to another. This means that generators on either grid can be used to secure the supply of electricity across the extended network. The connections can also improve voltage and frequency stability in the linked grids. Note: The term "back-to-back connection" is also used to describe a test set-up for electrical devices where a motor and a generator are connected to the same shaft line.
1. In computing, bandwidth is often a synonym for the rate of information transmitted by a network connection or interface. For example, a modem's bandwidth might be described as 56K, which means it is capable of transmitting 56,000 "bits" of information per second. A bit is the smallest unit of computerized data, comprising a single binary digit (ie, 1 or 0). 2. Bandwidth in electronic communication is the difference between the highest- and the lowest-frequency signal in a given transmission medium. It is measured in hertz (Hz).
In the oil and gas industry, a barge is an unpowered multipurpose marine vessel. Barges are used as cargo tankers, equipment and supply carriers, crane platforms and support and accommodation bases in offshore drilling, and as submarine pipe-laying vessels.
Base-load power plant
To maintain power supplies as efficiently as possible, some power stations run near to full capacity all the time, while others are brought online or increase production temporarily to meet transient peaks in demand for electricity. The plants that maintain constant levels of production tend to be those that rely on lower-cost fuels and are known as "base-load" power plants.
Fuel derived from biomass, ie, (recently) living organisms. This does not include fossil fuels such as coal and oil, which are derived from ancient organisms. Bioethanol, a fuel derived from sugar cane, corn and similar materials is an example of a biofuel.
A complete loss of power resulting from damage or equipment failure in a power station, power lines or other parts of the power system. A blackout may also be referred to as a power outage or power failure.
Black-start capability
The ability of a power system (a generator or grid subsection) to restart after a blackout, independently of the larger grid, by using local generators. For example, HVDC Light transmission systems can be fitted with small diesel generators to provide auxiliary power that can be operational almost immediately in the event of a blackout. This power enables voltage control to be established and normal operations to be resumed quickly.
Brownout
A dip in the voltage level of a power system, which can damage electrical equipment or cause it to under perform, eg, lights dim.
An electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits. Sometimes, electrical wire cannot accommodate high-current applications, and electricity must be conducted using a more substantial busbar — a thick bar of solid metal (usually copper or aluminum). Busbars are uninsulated, but are physically supported by insulators. They are used in electrical substations to connect incoming and outgoing transmission lines and transformers; in a power plant to connect the generator and the main transformers; in industry, to feed large amounts of electricity to equipment used in the aluminum smelting process, for example, or to distribute electricity in large buildings
A bushing is a cyclindrical insulating component, usually made of ceramic that houses a conductor. It enables a conductor to pass through a grounded enclosure, such as a transformer tank (the physical shell of a transformer), a wall or other physical barrier, to connect electrical installations. In the case of a transformer, bushings protect the conductors that connect a transformer's core to the power system it serves through channels in the transformer's housing.
The ability of a device to store an electrical charge (electrical charge is what flows in electric current). Capacitance is used in many different applications. The unit of capacitance is the Farad, though it can also be referred to in Coulombs per volt (Coulomb being the standard unit of electrical charge). The Farad is a very large unit and capacitances are usually on the
order of microfarads, µF (1 µF = 10-6 F) and picofarads,
pF (1 pF = 10-12 F).
Capacitor (also referred to as a condenser)
A multipurpose device that can store electrical charge in the form of an electric field. It is used, for example, for power factor correction in (inductive) AC circuits. Capacitors are used to buffer electricity (smooth out peaks) and to guard against momentary voltage losses in circuits (when changing batteries, for example).
Capacitor bank:
A number of capacitors connected in parallel
The circulation of carbon through its various forms in the environment. Briefly, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is fixed (ie, converted into solid matter) by the process of photosynthesis in plants and green algae. These then die and rot under the influence of bacteria and fungi or are consumed by higher organisms in the form of food or fuel (burning plant matter or fossil fuels). Either way, carbon is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide and is available again for fixation (ie, incorporation into biomass).
Cascading power failure
A cascade happens when a part of the power grid fails, and shifts its power load to other elements in the grid. Overloaded, these elements also begin to shut down and shift their power load onto other elements, and so on. The resulting surge current can induce ongoing failures and take down an entire power system in a very short time, "cascading" through parts and systems like a ripple on a pond until the grid collapses.
Charging station:
An installation at which an electric vehicle can be plugged into the grid to charge its battery. There are several types of charging station, including low-voltage, lower current installations that charge a battery over a period of several hours (for use in homes, for example), and higher-voltage, higher current fast charging stations for a more rapid service in public places
(car parks, public buildings, etc.)
Combined heat and power, an acronym for the co-generation of heat and power
Devices that interrupt high currents to protect electrical equipment from damage caused by current surges, eg, from a short circuit or a lightning strike. (On a much smaller scale, they are used as an alternative to fuses in the home.) Circuit breakers are typically classified according to the medium they use to inhibit arc formation between the open contacts of the breaker. Media used include air, sulfur hexafluoride gas, oil and a vacuum
Closed Control System (CCS):
This is a system used to regulate a process using feedback control (as opposed to an open control system, which relies on feed forward control). A closed system responds to actual system conditions with a range of responses. It is slower to react to changes in process conditions than an open system, but it is more specific in its responses and is able to deal with a broader range of conditions. An example of closed loop control is a driver steering a car. If the car veers to the left, the driver steers right to compensate
Co-generation
A particularly efficient method of electricity generation that diverts heat produced as a byproduct of the power generation process, to domestic and industrial heating systems. The heat is produced by combustion of fuel in the power station to create the steam that drives the generating turbines. It would otherwise be released to the atmosphere
Collaborative production management (CPM)
A method of unifying disparate yet interdependent production systems in order to optimize productivity. Computerized CPM solutions are software applications that enable process manufacturers to plan, track, analyze and direct their operations
Combined-cycle power plant
Conventional thermal power stations produce steam to drive turbines that generate electricity. In a combined cycle plant, two turbines are used. The first is driven by oil or gas, and waste heat from that process contributes to the production of steam to drive the second turbine
Compression train
In the oil and gas industry, the compression train is the entire line of equipment that contributes to process of compressing gas: It includes valves, scrubbers, coolers and recycling loops
An electrical conductor is any substance through which electrical current can flow. Since electrical current is a process involving the flow of electrons, how well a material conducts electricity depends on its atomic structure and chemical consistency. Conductivity also depends on how strong the bond is between electrons and the metallic ions with which they are associated. The weaker the bond, the better the conductor. All metals are conductors (copper is a particularly good one). Plastics are not good conductors, but make good insulators. Semi-conductors are materials whose ability to conduct electricity can be controlled. Super-conductors, under special conditions, offer no electrical resistance, so electricity can flow indefinitely. More generally, a conductor refers to a material that can transmit electricity, heat or sound
An electrical device, comprising a rectifier and inverter, used to alter the voltage and frequency of incoming alternating current in an electrical system. The term may also refer to inverters, rectifiers or frequency converters. (See also Converter station, Inverter, Rectifier, Frequency converter)
Converter station
Special equipment is needed to convert electricity from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), or vice versa. High-voltage DC (HVDC) converter stations use power electronic devices called thyristors to make these conversions. (See also HVDC and HVDC Light.
Coupling transformer
A coupling transformer is a device that permits two (usually) separate circuits to influence one another. Such a setup can be desirable for control purposes. It can also be used, for example, to inject high frequency signals into power lines for communications purposes
The rate at which electrons flow through a circuit is defined as the current. If an electric circuit is likened to water flowing through a system of pipes, the current is analogous to the rate at which the water is flowing. Electric current is measured in amps.
DC grid:
Today's electrical transmission systems are almost exclusively based on alternating current (AC), but the development of high-voltage, direct current (DC) technology has made it possible to build a DC grid (DC transmission network) that can handle bulk power flows over long distances. Power from such DC grids can be fed into the AC networks as needed. Overlay DC grids would handle fluctuations and instability in the network better than AC systems and are a part of the "smart grid" concept
Demand-response
The term demand-response refers to a variety of technologies required to make demand for electricity more responsive to the supply available. As utilities generate more electricity from intermittent sources of energy such as wind and solar, demand-response technologies are needed to help consumers use power when it is plentiful and reduce their consumption when there is less available
Direct current (DC):
This electrical current does not alternate the electrons flow through the circuit in one direction. As a result, DC does not generate reactive power This means that, in a DC system, only real (or active) power is transmitted, making better use of the system's capacity
Direct torque control
A drive system that controls the speed of an electric motor, and hence the torque it can produce on a rotating shaft. The drive works by regulating the amount of power the motor draws from the grid. Torque is an angular force that causes rotation, as seen for example in a car's engine, which turns the vehicle's drive shaft
Distributed control system (DCS):
A control system that regulates a process (manufacturing, chemical or other) from a series of strategic positions in the processing plant, as opposed to from a single, centralized control unit. Microprocessor-based distributed control systems (DCS) originated in continuous process industries (eg, refineries). and integrate distributed automation controllers, networks, application servers, workstations and other modules necessary to build a complete automation system
This term refers to electricity generating installations that are scattered across the grid, rather than placed at a central location. They tend to be small-scale generating plants – often operating using renewable fuels. They also include domestic power generators such as roof-top wind turbines and solar panels, and microhydro installations. As more smart
technologies are incorporated into the grid, enabling local
distribution grids to receive as well as deliver electricity,
distributed generation will become an increasingly common
feature of our power systems
Distribution substation:
A distribution substation comprises medium-voltage switchgear, transformers and low-voltage distribution equipment. It is used to transfer power from a medium-voltage electricity distribution system to a low-voltage distribution system that serves groups of domestic or industrial consumers
Distribution transformers:
Distribution transformers are used to regulate the supply of power to residential premises, factories and elsewhere.
District heating:
a district heating system is one that makes use of heat generated at a central location, often in a thermal power plant, to heat water that is then fed through a communal system, delivering heat to homes in the surrounding area.
Downstream:
The oil industry term "downstream" refers to all petroleum activities from the processing of refining crude oil into petroleum products to the distribution, marketing, and shipping of those products. See also Upstream
A drive is an electronic device used to regulate the performance of an electric motor. It works by controlling the power, frequency and current the motor draws from the grid. Drives (also referred to as a variable-speed motor drive) can lead to considerable energy savings as most motors are fixed-speed devices that run at full speed, even when a lower speed would suffice. Many motors are controlled by "throttling down," which is equivalent to slowing a car by using the brake, rather than taking your foot off the accelerator, and does not save energy. Reducing a motor's speed by half using a drive can reduce the energy it consumes to one-eighth of its consumption at full speed.
Dynamic shunt compensation:
A technology used to stabilize voltage by introducing or absorbing reactive power at specific points of a power transmission grid. The system helps to improve power transmission capacity as well as the overall stability of the grid. Dynamic shunt compensation is one of the three main FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) technologies, the others being series compensation and dynamic energy storage.


It's never too early for leaks and rumors about the next-gen Pixel smartphone. We're all ears (umm, eyes) about the Pixel 4 because it's from Google. The phone series isn't exactly a bestseller but it introduces new technology and innovation. The new models that will be released in the last quarter of 2019 are said to have improved dual SIM functionality. Google isn't expected to make an announcement on the topic but we look forward to teasers. The information was discovered closer to a piece of evidence for the Google Pixel 3 Lite.
And so there may be a Pixel 3 Lite. One variant could be the Pixel 3a XL or Pixel 3 Lite XL or just plain Pixel 3 Lite. The phones are rumored to be launched by Google on Verizon.
The Pixel 4 will run on Android Q. That is something we can be confident about because it's been a tradition. The enhanced dual SIM functionality is somehow expected because it's the next obvious move.
An Android Open Source Project Gerrit commit presents some values in the framework and Telephony service that can tell if a phone offers multi-SIM support. The 2019 Pixel is mentioned as having dual SIM functionality. It's not just the usual dual SIM function because this one will allow both the eSIM and physical SIM work at the same time.
Simply put, this change will allow Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)– both SIMs active can work simultaneously. By work, it means, the two can receive SMS and calls. They can be both active and this function will be available in Android Q.


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Amanda Duque dos Santos awarded Albert J. Rädler Medal 2017
The Albert J. Räder Medal 2017 was awarded in Brussels by Frits Sobels, Adviser to the Executive Board of CFE Tax Advisers Europe: (left to right) Frits Sobels, Amanda Duque dos Santos, Piergiorgio Valente (President of the CFE Tax Advisers Europe), and Albert Rädler (European Commission). Credit: CFE by Alexander Louvet.
Amanda Duque dos Santos, a research associate at the MPI for Tax Law and Public Finance, has been honoured with the Albert J. Rädler Medal 2017. The prize was awarded for her master's thesis titled "Transfer-Pricing Rules and State Aid" in Brussels, on 19 April 2018, by Frits Sobels, adviser to the executive board of CFE Tax Advisers Europe.
The prize-winning master's thesis, written during Amanda Duque dos Santos' LLM studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, was supervised by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Schön, director at the MPI for Tax Law and Public Finance.
Frits Sobels, on behalf of the CFE Academic Jury composed of Professors Michael Lang, Pasquale Pistone and Otmar Thoemmes, stated that they were "impressed by the author's analysis of State Aid law as part of the EU legal framework and in particular the argument of how State Aid is placed within the context of the fundamental freedoms of the EU Treaty, in line with the approach pursued by Professor Wolfgang Schön. For good and convincing reasons, the author shines a critical light on the lack of separation between the criteria of 'advantageous treatment' and 'selectivity' in the EU Commission's official communications on State Aid. The author reminds the EU Member States of their role and responsibility in creating a competitive tax environment that does not put the onus on the multinational enterprises that engage in cross-border activities within the EU".
CFE Tax Advisers Europe is a Brussels-based association representing European tax advisers. The CFE Albert J Rädler Medal was launched in 2013 to encourage academic excellence among young tax students in the field of European taxation, and to recognise Professor Albert J Rädler's outstanding contribution to the field of taxation.
More information of the CFE Award Albert J. Rädler Medal is available on the CFE website.