What does the future hold for news media?
Today, everyone who makes and breaks the news understands that the mainstream media has lost its steam. Ordinary newspaper readers and television viewers need not observe the historical trends of the mass media to conclude how its power has been reduced to an anarchy of information regime.
Professionals, however, experience the reality that the media as an industry in its current shape is on the wane.
Journalism -- its style, reach, angles of reporting and analysis, selection of issues, story-telling method, etc -- may be blamed partly for the declining circulation of printed newspapers.
Angry losers in the whirlwind of changing media dynamics have the excuse to curse the availability of smartphones with internet connections which simultaneously kill and accommodate in itself other forms of the media, namely newspapers, radio, television, and cinema.
Save journalism research at top-ranking universities and the use of content analytics in the newsrooms of influential organizations, journalist bosses in the so-called underdeveloped countries are apparently resigned to the situation, aggravated, by now, by massive falls in revenue earnings.
They piously talk about remedies, but hardly take any initiative to review what has led to their failing to meet expenses with income after years of business success.
This revenue uncertainty reveals that many old investors did not ask themselves point blank why they were going to open the bakery-like shops that would sell “perishable” products like daily newspapers at a price lower than the cost of production.
Also in the past, as do most of them still, they went with the tide, fixing their eyes on easy money, expected to be coming from outside the process of sales and production.
If their mission was to deliver reports, features, and articles as social service, the “old” entrepreneurs had failed to foresee how their next generation of “volunteers” would be compensated for their passion, should there be changes in the funding mechanism, mainly subject to the behaviour of advertisers.
Newspaper revenues in the second half of the 20th century had been obviously a matter of such consensus that media leaders could not anticipate that advertising revenue would ever fall. Otherwise, why couldn’t even the big players worldwide, with hindsight, come up with any solution to the ad revenue crisis that is sustainable and can be replicated elsewhere?
To a naive mind, the puzzle is how the projected growth of the media, and also their sustenance during tough times, was based on the assumption that ads would continue to flow, and that the economy of each nation would grow until a great disaster.
To the media managers, their age-old practice suggests that the saturation point of economic development, which would diminish the relevance of frequent advertising, was deemed an unlikely phenomenon.
The consequence of such a policy of running a business, if it is really so in its truest sense, without adequate return from the sales, has led to the closure of hundreds of newspapers around the world, and further loss of jobs in the existing media organizations.
Why won’t a spoon-fed industry shrink if economies are in the doldrums and if sponsorship doesn’t seem to be lucrative to the sponsors? And windows of earning revenue in relation to production and pricing of newspapers were also not properly explored earlier, during the heyday.
Before what may be reckoned the media meltdown, politically active, culturally selective, socially enthusiastic, would-be intellectual, and career-wise ambitious young men and women joined the “noble” profession, though a section of them had never been journalists per se.
The “bohemian” newsmen just did not deliberate about who would remunerate them for their collective service to society. They tried journalism in line with written or unwritten editorial policies, seniors’ guidance or dictation, level of understanding of the respective houses, and sometimes whims of friends, but didn’t care about whether the advertisers would someday value their jobs at all, or whether there would be innumerable advertising sources to help make up for the losses made by newspapers.
Not too many journalists asked: “What if” they distanced them from the people or from truth?
Readers, as the customers at the corporate age, would have paid fully for “commercial” operation of the newspapers, had it been the rule of the game. Dailies, weeklies, and periodicals, published by patrons and as spokespersons of political parties, made attempts to recover the costs by means of sales push among party cadres, supporters, and sympathizers, as practiced in post-colonial Asia and on university campuses.
That kind of financial support was not considered feasible, as the expenses rose for a variety of reasons. All media outlets, except the ones run by the state, did show their confidence in the burgeoning ad market, practically accepting their excessive dependence on corporations and consumerist businesses.
Accordingly, the media moguls in the West had proved for decades that newspapers could be a highly profitable business.
The widely circulated newspapers had, by and large, reaped higher benefits from the ad market. But they barely noticed that they had actually sold out the public trust they earned to the advertisers.
Typical business newspapers had, at least, stuck to their basics by serving the stakeholders, not the commoners, in exchange for subscription fees and advertising money.
Some merchants of journalism didn’t have to face mass trial for thoughtlessly promoting harmful products and exploitative services through publishing or broadcasting ads.
Businesswise, the financers of popular dailies or weeklies had done an injustice to themselves by not charging the readers for realizing the money they spent on publishing the hard copies.
The media houses in South Asia, whatever may be their financial status, won’t disclose their income and expenditure reports, unlike the Western practice.
Informally, a number of editors, including two from India said during an interaction in Dhaka about two years ago that they were fighting for saving newspapers from the slump in ad revenue.
It is also gathered unofficially, that in Bangladesh, a country of almost 165 million Bangla-speaking people, one copy of a major local daily is produced at a cost of approximately Tk24, while the subscribers pay Tk10, and the company gets Tk7 for each copy.
Despite the high percentage of loss, if ad revenue is not credited to the turnover, that newspaper is still making profits only to see the twilight of its hegemony, with fluctuations in ad flow at a time when the country officially records about 8% growth in gross domestic product (GDP).
Globally, let me argue, the newspaper companies had effectively distorted the market, in the form of dumping or price war of some sort, by financing the losses with money derived from the ads. The revenue they generated was mostly the fruit of other economic activities; only a minor portion of their income was accrued from sales of printed copies.
“By the mid-20th century, advertisements brought in about 80% of newspaper revenue,” reads a NiemanLab article titled “Why the ‘golden age’ of newspapers was the exception, not the rule,” written by Heidi Tworek and John Maxwell Hamilton.
In the event of chronic losses incurred by third-world newspapers, and of course televisions, the media company owners subsidized the cost of operations if they saw that loss-financing would pay off otherwise -- getting tax rebates, government subsidies, official ads, cheaper newsprint, attaining social and political influence, and shielding business interests -- depending on the benefits that were up for grabs in the country of publication at that point in time.
Once the economic growth stagnated, and so did the flow of advertisements, the newspapers started struggling, breaking the century’s illusion among the predatory investors.
Corporate interest of running the media with “subsidy” came down, due to unexpected development that virtually brought an end to the era of profit-making from ads.
By 2017, the report on “World Press Trends 2018: Facts and Figures” shows the annual income of global newspapers and news media from circulation ($87.2bn) exceeded advertising revenue ($67.8bn).
What will happen to the media if the economies tumble, as many fear the worst after the 2008 financial crisis has not yet come?
Having cashed in on the capitalist economic order following the industrial revolution, the media industry has eventually found no suitable answer to the new technology that has changed the entire media landscape, as well as the dynamics of economies which supported “journalism” the way it was being pursued.
Journalism, as a literary genre and social activism, also thrived on certain sugarcoated ideals such as “truth and accuracy” and “loyalty to people,” in an age of a rise of liberal democracy, when the culture of dominance of ads, corporate choices of doing business, the media’s hobnobbing with powerful quarters, and personal ego of some of its practitioners still remained dominant.
“Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one,” said Christopher Harper, quoting AJ Leibling as saying in a 1998 speech on “Journalism in a Digital Age” at the Democracy and Digital Media Conference at MIT. In most places in the world today, media freedom is shrinking.
Thus, the masses were tactfully left out of day-to-day coverage of events of the establishments, a sense of deprivation that the individuals became critically aware of when they discovered their rise on social media.
Apart from flaws in the journalistic pursuit, I think, two key factors -- a cost-escalating global economic environment and the explosion of the internet -- have exposed the challenges that have shaken conventional media.
Since the industry leaders had already sold out certain amounts of “freedom of expression” to the benefactors, the people were instinctively seeking salvation from being hostage to propaganda, and they largely withdrew themselves the moment they were endowed with the capacity to reach their audience and interact with each other without the help of the “old media.”
Looking at the statistics of the desertion of millions of readers and viewers, the advertisers, too, have begun to shift their focus to the new destination -- online.
Paradoxically, the ad givers are not willing to offer the same rates to digital media.
The men behind the newspapers have, in the meantime, forgotten or lost their courage to believe that the readers should duly pay for receiving journalistic services or consuming media products.
The paywall, introduced by The New York Times and a few others, for example, for accessing their stories on the website, is yet to be tested as a viable option for the newspapers in continents other than Europe and North America.
Newsweek magazine had, in 2014, worked out a business model that does not rely heavily on ad revenue. When its new owners re-launched its print edition after ceasing publication in 2012, they said the company aimed to generate as much as 90% of the income for its print edition from subscription revenue.
The Guardian is understandably experimenting with a unique model, as “more than 800,000 people now financially support” the newspaper. The Guardian’s case confirms that people are ready to donate under no compulsion if they feel journalism is valuable to them.
How journalism has been more relevant in today’s inter-connected world of information, misinformation, and disinformation won’t be seen as anything rhetorical, if society owns the media.
In the coming days, alternative ways of fund-raising, alongside rational subscription fees, may be required to get rid of ad dependency, and support fair investigation, accurate documentation of facts, and independent reporting.
Some serious people honestly believe journalists have to deal with a lot of questions from a hostile audience to survive the next 5-10 years, and set in motion the new revenue model compatible with professional journalism, the ultimate answer to people’s needs.
Khawaza Main Uddin, winner of the UN MDG Award, DAJA Award, and WFP Award twice, is a journalist. He can be contacted at [email protected]


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Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said a cryptocurrency backed by the central bank could provide a variety of benefits. Getting payments to people during the early days of the Covid pandemic was one example. She also cited cross-border transactions and protection against fraud.
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard pressed the case for a digital dollar, saying Monday that a cryptocurrency backed by the central bank could provide a variety of benefits. Providing financial services to the nearly 1 in 5 Americans considered “underbanked” is one of the advantages Brainard cited in a speech to a conference presented by Coindesk. She also cited the safety of a Fed-backed system, as well as improvements in efficiency and cross-border payments, or transactions between people in different countries. While stressing the importance of moving forward carefully, Brainard said the Covid-19 pandemic strengthened the need for a system in which a broad swath of the public has access to well-regulated digital money.

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Simon Shipp new General Manager for AUMUND Corporation USA
Published by Robyn Wainwright,
AUMUND Corporation USA, a subsidiary of AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH, has announced that Simon Shipp will be taking over Geoffrey Conroy as General Manager.
Simon Shipp has more than 25 years’ international experience in mechanical engineering, in particular with conveying equipment for bulk materials.
Geoffrey Conroy has retired after 20 successful years as General Manager of AUMUND Corporation, although he will remain on board in a consultant role.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/product-news/04052018/simon-shipp-new-general-manager-for-aumund-corporation-usa/
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German tuning firm Lumma Design has become the first company to offer a full body kit for Land Rover’s long wheelbase version of the latest range Range Rover. The company’s new CLR R LWB kit adds the flared wheelarches and sporty bumpers and spoiler from its standard CLR R kit to the roomiest Range Rover available, which is extended by 20 centimeters from the standard car.
Out front, Lumma’s kit adds a large opening below the Range Rover’s existing grille, which is flanked by two side sections with integrated LED daytime running lights. The rear features a new rear bumper with an integrated rear diffuser, quad trapezoidal exhaust tips, redesigned taillights and a roof spoiler. There are also custom side skirts and flared wheel arches which widen the Range Rover’s stance by 50 millimetres on each side.
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The Core Group on Sri Lanka comprising Canada, Germany, North Macedonia, Malawi, Montenegro and the UK today raised concerns on current human rights developments, in particular increased limitations being put on civic space including reports of surveillance and intimidation of civil society groups, intimidation of journalists and reprisals against those protesting peacefully.
The UK’s Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement on behalf of the Core Group of Sri Lanka.
Read the full statement below:
We thank the High Commissioner for her update on Sri Lanka and call for OHCHR to be granted the resources needed to implement resolution 46/1.
We recognise the challenges Sri Lanka is facing due to the COVID 19 pandemic and express our condolences to the people of Sri Lanka for the many lives that have been lost.
We continue to stress the importance of a comprehensive reconciliation and accountability process. We note Sri Lanka’s declared intent to promote reconciliation and to ensure the continuity of the work of the Office of Missing Persons and the Office for Reparations. We call on the Government to ensure the political independence of these institutions. We are disappointed that even the limited progress made on accountability on key emblematic cases has regressed. Recent developments on the case involving the disappearance of 11 youths in 2008-2009 is of particular concern.
We are deeply concerned about current human rights developments, in particular increased limitations being put on civic space including reports of surveillance and intimidation of civil society groups, intimidation of journalists and reprisals against those protesting peacefully. We stress the importance of providing a safe and enabling environment for civil society actors.
We further reiterate our request made at the 47th session for independent and impartial investigations into deaths in police custody.
The Government of Sri Lanka’s outreach to the international community and statements of intent regarding reforming the Prevention of Terrorism Act is welcome, though our longstanding concerns about this legislation still remain. We urge the Government of Sri Lanka to bring its counter-terrorism legislation in line with its international human rights obligations. We call on the government of Sri Lanka to reconsider their intention to introduce a rehabilitation process under the Prevention of Terrorism Act that lacks judicial oversight. In this context we remain concerned about the ongoing detention of human rights lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah and the poet and teacher Ahnaf Jazeem under the PTA.
We call on Sri Lanka to cooperate fully with the High Commissioner and remain ready to support the Government on the implementation of resolution 46/1.

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Gratitude: The simple way to improve your health in a complex world
Gratitude can greatly benefit the mental wellness, heart health, and sleep of perimenopausal and menopausal women in their 40s and 50s.
In a world of prescribed mindfulness, the practice of “gratitude” can get lost amongst the rhetoric of self-awareness and fluff of how to live your best life. What does it really mean to exercise gratitude — and more candidly, how does it benefit you?
My mother, a retired oncology nurse, always replied to my tears of complaints with a “yes, but it could be so much worse.” In a seemingly backward way, I was raised to rethink my circumstances in a positive light, albeit as a comparison — or perhaps a reality check.
In my 40s, I actually observed gratitude in practice at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. Just like in TV shows that recreate these intimate circles, recovering alcoholics typically end their voluntary group shares with something like “I’m just grateful to be here.” The ritual of being present “one day at a time” and arising from the arrest of addiction to “feel your feelings” (without alcohol to mask pain) often pulls us into a state of self-awareness that can only be addressed with immense gratitude — even if it took rock bottom to get there.
Without a doubt, this glass-half-full approach certainly benefits how we respond to life’s happenings. Stilll, reacting with gratitude after facing death from cancer or addiction is only one side of the coin. Experts say that a proactive practice of gratitude is really the drug for the good life.
What is gratitude?
We all have a general idea of what gratitude means: We know the feeling and can identify the behavior. We can teach it to our kids, and we can tell when it’s absent. Still, how can we define such an abstract concept?
“Gratitude is an intrinsic component of the human experience,” reports Summer Allen, Ph.D., at UC Berkeley. “It has deep roots that are embedded in our evolutionary history, our brains and DNA, and in child development.” Animals engage in “reciprocal altruism,” religion and parenting emphasize giving thanks, and gratitude can be considered “social glue” for forming relationships.
Psychologists break gratitude down into three categories: a grateful disposition, a mood that can fluctuate, and an emotion after receiving a gift or favor. In short, gratitude can be clinically defined as the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to us.
5 ways gratitude benefits your mind and body
Gratitude holds a prominent position in the positive psychology movement. As a compliment to traditional psychology, this practice comprises the scientific study of positive experiences, individual traits, and even institutions that promise to improve our quality of life — and prevent the pathologies that can arise when life feels barren or meaningless.
Many studies continue to demonstrate how the effects of this positive mindset also aid in a holistic approach to our physical health. The top five health benefits of gratitude include lessened anxiety, reduced depression, relieved stress, improved heart health, and improved sleep. If someone promised these benefits in a pill, would you take it? Further detail into each benefit might be your spoonful of sugar:
1. Gratitude lessens anxiety
Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Most of us know this feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation — yet in our 40s and 50s, anxiety can pay us an unwelcome visit. Changes in our hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause can affect neurotransmitters, while drops in estrogen levels can cause anxiety-inducing situations like hot flashes and poor sleep. (Read What is perimenopause? to learn more.)
Luckily, anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and gratitude can be a helpful coping tool. Anxious (and depressive) thinking can be considered mental time travel, or rumination, pulling us out of the present to worry about the past or future. By regularly practicing gratitude, you can combat negative thinking patterns and the resulting anxiety by keeping your thoughts focused on the present.
2. Gratitude helps with depression
Depression is about 50% more common among women than men, according to the World Health Organization, which reports a depressed population of 280 million people in the world. We Gen-X GALs can also anticipate changes in our hormones during perimenopause and menopause may impact our mental health, including feelings of depression and anxiety.
Gratitude has a “substantial association” with depression. In general, people with a grateful mindset report higher satisfaction with life, relationships, and self-esteem — which reduces depression symptoms. A specific study of women at risk for depression concluded that those who were grateful better accepted their condition – again, lowering symptoms. Ultimately, researchers believe that a continuous practice of gratitude lessens symptoms of depression, allowing people to realize what they do have.
3. Gratitude reduces stress
Yet another fun fact: Women repeatedly report higher levels of stress than men. It doesn’t take a genius to reveal that many of the stressful household responsibilities fall on us — on top of our already demanding jobs. While such demands often increase with caregiver responsibilities in our 40s and 50s, hormonal and physical changes during menopause can add to the stress and fatigue we’re already feeling.
Moreso, studies reveal that few of us women think we’re doing a good job at stress management. And that makes sense — because who has the time? Luckily, gratitude is an easy way to reduce stress and can be attributed to 23% lower levels of cortisol (the hormone that creates stress in the body). Gratitude can help you to recognize the good things in your life — and to experience the small moments of positive emotions that stress often bullies away.
4. Gratitude improves heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and can affect women at any age. Likewise, during our 40s and 50s, hormonal changes during menopause can bring increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the form of higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels. While most CVD in women occurs after menopause, we should note that premature menopause is considered an established risk factor for CVD.
What to do? Most importantly, a healthy lifestyle of exercise, heart-healthy foods, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing stress can help prevent heart disease. Still, studies reveal that a grateful mindset also benefits prevention. In fact, keeping a gratitude journal can cause a significant drop in diastolic blood pressure (the force your heart exerts between beats), along with simply having grateful thoughts, by regulating your breathing to synchronize with your heartbeat.
5. Gratitude provides better sleep
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can cause our sleep to go wacky. Progesterone, which helps us fall asleep, and estrogen, which helps us stay asleep, both decrease. Cortisol from stress can wake us up in the middle of the night, not to mention hot flashes and night sweats, that cause our bodies’ natural sleep-wake cycles to go haywire.
Research tells us that gratitude – or these pre-sleep cognitions – can counteract our sleep-trouble woes. The idea is that an attitude of gratitude promotes a chain of positive events before we hit our pillows, like being active, eating healthfully, and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. (Read 5 tips to get better sleep for more info.)
The write way to practice gratitude
One of the most amazing things about gratitude is that you can practice it anytime, anywhere. Most of us are familiar with practicing gratitude by literally counting our blessings, thanking people regularly, visualizing good intentions, and meditating. (With a dense mindfulness market, I’m not going to dive deeper into these examples and instead focus on one.) Of course, there’s the practice of journaling, too — one of the most popular forms of this practice, and with good reason.
How to keep a gratitude journal
There’s no prescribed way to express gratitude on paper or device. But if you’re looking for benefits like those I researched above, UC Berkeley's Greater Good in Action provides clear instructions as a way to see results via journaling:
Journal for 15 minutes per day, at least three times per week for at least two weeks
Write or type 5 things for which you’re grateful
Be specific and go into detail
Try to focus on people, not things
Include how you avoided negative experiences
Try to see your list as “gifts” and try to record unexpected surprises
Write regularly and with variety
UC Berkeley’s research concluded that people who wrote in a gratitude journal weekly for the suggested timeframe experienced more gratitude, positive moods, and optimism about the future, as well as better sleep (compared to those who journaled about hassles or their daily lives).
While this study supplies specific timeframes for measurable results, the intention of starting a practice like gratitude is to keep going. In time, grateful thinking will become a habit that occurs naturally and with substantial reward. So again, I ask you: If someone promised all of these benefits in a pill, would you take it? It’s that simple.


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Monday, 19 November 2018 - Saturday, 24 November 2018
at the Art Workers’ Guild
An exhibition exploring a collaboration between painting, gilding and computer graphics by Brother Elizabeth Ball, Prof. Grzegorz Mazurek and Marek Letkiewicz PhD. Exploring the concept that museums are not a storage of paintings and sculptures but repositories of timeless human imagination. Images reach us from the past, they are projections of the visual mind in which we intuitively sense the vibration, strength of life and energy.

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Creating more open and interoperable systems
It may be a challenge for commercial pharmaceutical companies to share proprietary data today, but many are sharing noncompetitive, HIPAA-compliant placebo data across studies without privacy concerns. They are doing so via an application programming interface (API)–first approach (a strategy which anticipates data-sharing across applications by design and allows for standardized, programmatic connection of applications). This approach creates a technical foundation for interoperable data-sharing as future collaboration incentives and cultural norms change and as an alternative to more open models (i.e. open APIs). The API-first organizations have frameworks that:
- Rank, flag, and categorize data sets for regulatory purposes
- Manage shareable and nonshareable data
- Establish baseline and incremental controls as greater security is needed
In health care, wearables are API-first technologies that allow data to be shared from devices to digital apps with privacy controls in place. Available in shareable and manageable formats, this data can be distributed across organizations for R&D purposes.
Cloud data warehouses, storage archives, and more
The cloud encrypts all data at rest and offers a variety of storage options for data with high input/output requirements. It also allows unique scale-up/scale-down capabilities. These advantages enable researchers to ingest petabytes of data at a given time and run queries by scaling up compute on-demand and temporarily, only paying for additional capacity when used. At the same time, the cloud offers dense/cold archive storage for long-term archival needs.
Scalable cloud ecosystem infrastructure
A vast majority (94%) of respondents believe real-world evidence in R&D will become increasingly important by 2022.23 A scalable cloud ecosystem would allow hospitals to share real-world data across their internal and external public/private networks to accelerate the entire ecosystem’s ability to target novel diseases or subpopulations who express major diseases differently. This is the cloud’s network effect in action—with just one important data set. To play that scenario forward, collaborative cloud ecosystems require the right operating model, such as a third-party arbiter, and incentives to ensure data safety, risk management, and IP protection—which is a journey still in progress to achieving these network benefits.
Research has shown that a network of ecosystems can help harness and accelerate distributed innovation for complex, externally-driven problems.24 It can facilitate a more collaborative approach and enables more diverse perspectives.25 Deloitte’s Transforming Clinical Development research has found some organizations are already experimenting with transformative approaches to drug development, such as use of real-world evidence and adaptive trials. Scaling the use of these approaches requires an ecosystem model wherein companies work collaboratively and transparently with multiple stakeholders. From a technology perspective, companies require interoperable data, knowledge management, and analytics platforms and processes, as well as scalable and secure cloud capabilities.26
From an R&D perspective, Deloitte’s 2020 Real World Evidence survey reveals that 16 out of 17 participating companies are using cloud platforms for real-world evidence and all the surveyed mature companies have a centralized, primarily cloud-based analytics platform.27 A scalable cloud ecosystem would allow hospitals to share real-world data across their internal and external public/private networks to accelerate their ability to target rare and novel diseases and cater to underrepresented populations. This could also open the door to cloud ML services to predict acute events like sepsis and understand disease states and linkages, such as congestive heart failure and diabetes.
The COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition, a private sector-led collaborative response to coronavirus, developed a cloud-native platform with secure/authenticated cloud storage, a data ingestion pipeline to sort/understand 300+ curated resources, and a big query searchable metadata repository for secure, scalable collaborative research. The platform has enabled members to support frontline responders and researchers and to improve treatment, regiments, vaccines, and device testing.28


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Loopring price continued surging during the weekend as demand for the layer-2 token rose. LRC rose to a high of $0.4935, which was the highest point since June 10th of this year. It has risen by over 56% from its lowest point this year, bringing its total market cap to over $608 million. It is the 87th biggest cryptocurrency in the world.
Loopring is a zero-knowledge (zk) roll-up platform for trading and settlement. It is a highly secure, open-sourced, audited, and non-custodial exchange and payment protocol. As a result, the platform offers trading at an extremely low cost while supercharging its throughput. Its primary product is a platform where people can trade and invest in digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs at significantly lower costs.
Loopring price has done well in the past few weeks because of the performance of the cryptocurrency market. Recent data shows that most coins are significantly above their lowest levels this year. As such, investors believe that this performance will lead to more volume in Loopring.
Another reason for the rally is that the Ethereum merge will happen in the next few weeks. This merge will push layer 2 networks to also supercharge their speeds and reduce costs.
Loopring price prediction
The four-hour chart shows that the LRC price has been in a strong bullish trend in the past few weeks. As it rose, the coin managed to move above the important resistance point at $0.4775. This price was the highest point on June 20th. It has moved above the 25-day and 50-day moving averages. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has moved to the overbought level.
Therefore, this bullish breakout means that the coin will likely continue rising as bulls target the next key resistance at $0.550, which is about 13% above the current level. A drop below the support at $0.477 will invalidate the bullish view.

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When we moved here to NZ, parcels from Hannants and other UK outlets would take from four-to-seven working days to get here. Now it's ten-to-fourteen on average. I ordered more Flory Wash direct from Phil and a couple of bits from Hannants that I need to carry-on with the build; both packages were dispatched on the 1st June, today is the 19th...
It's Friday and the Flory Washes AND the extras from Hannants have arrived this lunchtime. Just my luck it's too bl**dy cold & windy to spend any time in the Man Cave later, but that's OK, as soon as the weather breaks-back I'll be back on my P-47...
,,,can't wait because I'm enjoying this build 'that much'.
Good to hear your orders have arrived.
Sadly a friend who ordered some decals from Hannants has been waiting over a month and has not had any real responses from their customer service which is sad for one of the great sites of the hobby.
Seems that Asia can get orders here in less than a week but the US and UK take so much longer since the changes to their postal systems over the last few years.
Stand aside caffine, this is a job for alcohol.
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Decals on: These are from the sheet that came with the Kagero 'Top Colours' book and are simply excellent. As ever please feel free to comment and/or criticise. More later in the week, real-life permitting.
Yep, not too much weathering to be added on this one, Steve. Going to keep it to exhaust plumes and a little cordite scorching on the gun barrels and ejector ports and a hint of aluminium scratching on the leading edge of the prop blades..
Next step is that exhaust stain then final assembly and a very light coat of satin varnish, last will be the pitot, aerial mast and HF wire.
Stunning work. Your "Jug" looks fantastic Ian, well done sir!!! Beautiful finish on it
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Lots of 1/35 Armor mainly WWII German and a few Modern British/American pieces, 1/32 Aircraft and 1/48 Aircraft. Aircraft chosen to replicate RNZAF and RAAF types through the years. Some RAF & USAF types exist also.

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A group of students from Grace Academy Solihull enjoyed an evening to remember, when they recently stood on the pitch at Worcester Warriors Rugby Club during a premier league match, and were presented with their new rugby shirts.
The unique rugby shirts, which the students designed themselves at a Canterbury Kit Design workshop, were presented to the students during half-time by Worcester Warriors player George Porter.
The workshops run by Canterbury, who are the official kit supplier to England Rugby, were part of England Rugby’s All Schools programme, which aims to take rugby to 400 state secondary schools by 2015. The students were given complete freedom to create whatever design they wanted, with the only stipulation being that the Grace Academy’s staff would be given the ‘yellow card’ if they tried to interfere.
Liam Hughes, a Year 9 student from Grace Academy who was involved in the project, said: “During school hours me, Rashan, Norris and Daniel visited a rugby club lodge to design a rugby shirt for Grace Academy. It might have taken us a long time to come up with the final design, but at the end of the project I was very happy with the final finish. It was great to be presented with the jersey by George Porter at a live rugby game, with a great atmosphere, and see the final article made by Canterbury.”
During the workshops the pupils got to learn about the core values of the game and the importance of the rugby shirt, before putting their thoughts and designs to paper.
The final designs were signed off by the Academy, before Canterbury took them away to prepare the students’ artwork for production.
Speaking about the benefits of the RFU programme, Roy Baylis, Principal of Grace Academy Solihull, added: “I am immensely proud of these lads who have taken so enthusiastically to rugby. I know, from playing the game myself, how much there is to gain from the sport.
“Rugby teaches the importance of control, self-discipline, and respect balanced against determination and the commitment to succeed. I know that the lessons learned on the rugby pitch will help these young men achieve success in their careers.”


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Penn State Berks Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major Launick Saint-Fort completed a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University at Buffalo-SUNY in August 2015. Her research, titled ?The Separation of Photo-luminescent Carbon Dots via Capillary Electrophoresis Coupled to Laser Induced Fluorescence Detection,? was recognized as the best poster presentation.
Saint-Fort?s research focused on capillary electrophoresis, an area with applications for fingerprinting, pharmaceutical work, and protein characterization. She worked under the supervision of Dr. Luis A. Colón, Professor of Chemistry, at University at Buffalo?SUNY.
?Through my NSF-REU experience, I was granted the opportunity to conduct research on a broader scale, which will undoubtedly prepare me for future graduate studies in chemistry,? states Saint-Fort, who is currently a senior at Penn State Berks.
She will continue her research in the 2015-2016 academic year with Dr. James Karlinsey, Associate Professor of Chemistry, at Penn State Berks. Her Schreyer Honors thesis is titled ?The Optimization of Electro-osmotic Flow in Capillary Electrophoresis Utilizing Borate Electrolytes.? An American Chemical Society Scholar, Saint-Fort plans to present her work at both the American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego and the PITTCON Conference and Expo in Atlanta in March 2016.
Saint-Fort is a Schreyer Scholar, a member of the Penn State Berks Honors Program, an NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program Scholar, Treasurer and Co-Vice President of the Penn State Biology/Biochemistry Club, a member of the Penn State Berks Honors Club, as well as the recipient of multiple scholarships. Currently, Saint-Fort works as a tutor at the Penn State Berks Learning Center, where she assists students with Chemistry and French.
The NSF is an independent federal agency created by Congress to promote the progress of science; advance the nation?s health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense.

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Ginger Tea Kills Cancer Cells
Excess production of free radicals can harm the body and lead to DNA damage responsible for many chronic illnesses, including cancer. The presence of free radicals and oxidative stress are often associated with cancer and a common mechanism often put forth to explain the actions and health benefits of ginger is associated with its antioxidant properties. Several reports indicate that ginger suppresses lipid peroxidation and protects the levels of reduced glutathione. The mechanisms proposed to explain the anticancer activities of ginger and its components include antioxidant activity and the ability to induce apoptosis, decrease proliferation and induce cell-cycle arrest. The antioxidant effects of 6-shogaol especially are helpful for reducing free radical damage and lowering the chances of getting cancer. These elements are also responsible for controlling various kinds of cancers. Studies have shown that ginger may even cure breast cancer and control other cancers such as colorectal, gastric, ovarian, liver, skin and prostate cancers. ;The anticancer potential of ginger is well documented and its functional ingredients like gingerols and Shogaol are the valuable ingredients which can prevent various cancers.
Some Facts About Turmeric
- Turmeric is a native of India and is known scientifically as Curcuma longa.
- Turmeric belongs to the same family if herbs as ginger.
- It is often used as a substitute in cooking for the much more expensive saffron and is commonly used as an ingredient in Indian curries.
- Turmeric has excellent anti-inflammatory properties as well as antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
- Turmeric also helps soothe digestive issues like cramps, constipation and bloating.
- Turmeric may help relieve many of the unwanted symptoms women suffer during menstruation.
- It can improve liver function and help detox the body.
- The Japanese have long used turmeric to make a healthy tea.
- Turmeric can be applied topically to the skin. It can help treat blemishes, wrinkles and fine lines and can also help treat minor wounds and cuts.
- An essential oil is made with turmeric.
- Turmeric is often used as an ingredient in skin care and other cosmetic products.
Choosing Tea For Kidney Health
So, is there a best tea for kidney disease? Some herbal teas can help target or prevent specific kidney-related problems, but it’s important to ask your doctor before drinking them regularly, especially if you have serious kidney issues. Many of the studies related to potential “kidney cleanses” have not been undertaken in large-sample, human trials.
A September 2016 study published in the Asian Journal of Urology found that Blumea balsamifera, or sambong, decreased the size of laboratory-grown calcium crystals, which are formed from urine minerals. The study used a commercially-available tea. Sambong may also prevent the formation of these crystals. If too many larger crystals stick together, they can form painful stones. Sanbong’s crystal-decreasing action potentially lowers the risk of kidney stones. Sambong is derived from a tropical shrub.
One type of hydrangea shrub, Hydrangea paniculata, features cone-shaped flowers. It also boasts medicinal properties. Research published in the December 2017 issue of Frontiers of Pharmacology focused on the high presence of the beneficial compounds in hydrangea that are known as coumarins. Coumarins have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. According to animal studies, ingesting hydrangea can have protective qualities, at least in the case of kidney injury. Hydrangea paniculata is available in “kidney cleanse” blends. Whether it’s the best tea for kidney disease is, of course, a question your doctor can help you solve.
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Why Is Ginger Used To Fight Colds
Ginger fight infections caused by viruses and bacteria. It works particularly well against the viruses that cause;influenza, colds and cold sores. It also boosts your immune system to help your body win;the fight. Ginger also treats symptoms associated to colds and the flu, such as sore muscles, headaches, stomach aches, nausea and diarrhea.
Ginger Helps Prevent Kidney Damage By Controlling Diabetes:
Diabetes is one of the pertinent health problems for the contemporary global population, where the level of glucose or sugar in the blood is much above the desired level. It is also known as the silent killer, as it increases the chances of cardiac arrests and strokes by a huge margin. At present, 23 million adults in the U.S are diagnosed with diabetes.2;Diabetes is a form of ailment that happens to affect the human kidneys in ninety percent of cases. Hence, increase in the number of diabetes patients has also led to an increasing number of renal problems.
Blood sugar is one of the major reasons that can affect the functioning of your kidneys. This is why it has been seen that people who have high diabetes level has renal problems. Ginger powder is one of the well-known natural remedies that can help to bring down the blood sugar level. Ginger supplements are known to bring down the fasting blood sugar levels and also help to improve the level of A1C which is an average level of blood sugar over the last 3 months that is checked in people who has type 2 diabetes. Research into this domain has shown that people with complications of diabetes can also improve their condition over a period of time if they take ginger powder or other forms of ginger supplements.3,4
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Nutrients To Be Aware Of
Keep in mind that there are plenty of other healthy options that will do your kidneys, and your body, plenty of good. If you do have chronic kidney disease, there are a few nutrients you should be aware of.
Your kidneys regulate potassium, which is why it’s so important to monitor how much you are eating on a regular basis. Your kidneys also have a role in red blood cell production, meaning that if they aren’t functioning correctly your count may be low. Eating iron-rich foods can help prevent this and help keep your energy levels up.
On the opposite side of the equation, salt can be your enemy. Too much salt can raise your blood pressure and make your heart and kidneys work too hard. Be careful about how much salt you use in cooking and also watch the salt content of pre-packaged foods like canned soups, frozen dinners, and boxed meals. Salt substitutes may also contain a lot of potassium, so try herbs to add flavor and give it some time. You can get used to eating less salt, but it does take six to eight weeks for your taste buds to get used to it.
Lastly, we mentioned phosphorus, but it is worth repeating. A low-phosphorus diet should include lots of fresh fruits and veggies, rice milk, corn and rice cereals, as well as lemonade and even ginger ale.
What Are Some Of The Dietary Issues That Must Be Considered For Someone With Ckd
Kidneys help to maintain the balance of fluid as well as minerals including sodium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. The kidneys also process protein, separating it from the waste products and allowing protein to be returned to the body to help build muscle and maintain good health. When the kidneys are not working, therefore, fluid and electrolytes build up to abnormal levels and instead of protein being preserved by the kidneys filtering system, it spills into the urine along with waste products.
To help you understand why physicians and renal dietitians recommend certain dietary restrictions, lets look at each of these issues one at a time.
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Is Ginger Good For Kidney Transplant Patients
Eating a clean and nutritious diet plays an important role in keeping all the organs including the kidney functioning efficiently. A healthy diet reduces any potential risks for kidney diseases caused through inflammation or through poor dietary choices.
For a person who has had a kidney transplant, following a nutrition-dense diet is vital to support optimal kidney function to protect any further damage or decline in the kidneys.
While ginger in its natural form is safe to add to the diet of a kidney transplant patient, however, there are studies that indicate that ginger supplements might alter the absorption of tacrolimus . While small amounts of ginger are unlikely to cause any significant issues, large amounts of ginger may be better avoided. Drinking ginger tea can be helpful for a kidney transplant patient to fight off any nausea and vomiting occurring from the side effects of the medications.
In general, ginger extracts have been indicated to be helpful in protecting against kidney diseases occurring through diabetes complications, as it helps the kidneys in providing a protective role and delaying any onset of kidney diseases.
As mentioned above, ginger is packed with antioxidants which are known to be helpful for kidney disease.For a kidney transplant patient, following a nutritious diet that supports kidney function is important in order to make sure that kidneys have everything they need to function optimally going forward in the future.
Is Ginger Good For Kidney Stones
The kidneys are responsible to remove the built-up toxic wastes in the blood. Eating a nutrient-rich diet that supports and improves kidney health for renal patients is important.
Ginger is rich in minerals and vitamins such as magnesium and vitamin C. Consuming ginger in the form of ginger tea can also be helpful for people suffering from kidney stones as it might aid in dissolving the built up stones to pass out through the urine.
Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger, drinking ginger tea can have a healthy effect on the functioning of kidneys, as it can help the kidneys to protect against any bacterial infections.
Consuming ginger is also helpful in neutralizing the built-up free radicals in the kidney cells, These free radicals may damage the tissues and cells involving the kidneys.;
If the diet of a kidney disease patient is low in antioxidants, the body might find it harder to protect against the damage caused by free radicals.;
Hence eating ginger might have a positive impact on the kidney functions of kidney patients as it is rich in anti-oxidants and shields the kidneys against oxidative stress.;
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How To Add Ginger To Your Kidney Diet
As mentioned, ginger is not a high source of potassium, phosphorus, or sodium. It does contain a very small amount of potassium, however, it is not enough to be considered something to eliminate.
Ginger can be used fresh or dried. Dried ginger shows the most antioxidant value. You can find dried/powdered ginger in the grocery store spice aisle. Fresh ginger is found in the produce section near the garlic and potatoes.
Store fresh ginger for a longer duration by wrapping tightly with aluminum foil and then placing it in a freezer bag. Storing fresh ginger this way can keep it for several months.
Many products contain ginger already! Beverages like ginger tea or gingerale are readily available and fairly easy to find. But you can also use ginger to make your own at home!
To make ginger tea, simply take ½ to 1 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger and let steep in hot water for 5-10 minutes. You can also add ginger to lemonade or simply infuse in water for a flavor boost!
Golden Milk For Kidney Health: Recipe
Golden milk is a delicious beverage you can enjoy hot or cold! For the upcoming cold months, this can be drank any time of the day as it has no caffeine.
To make two servings:
In a small saucepan, warm two cups of unsweetened milk of choice. I prefer cashew milk for the creaminess, but almond, soy and coconut milk work well, too.
Whisk in 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper.
Add in sweetener of choice to desired taste.
Continue to heat for 3-5 minutes, but not to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add additional spices to your preference. Can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition information per serving
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Reduced Nausea And Vomiting
Gingerols and shogaols, which are active compounds in ginger, may help relieve nausea and vomiting.
In one , the researchers found that ginger extracts may help relieve pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting, as well as chemotherapy-induced nausea.
A suggests that using ginger may be an inexpensive, effective, and safe way to help relieve nausea and vomiting in those who are pregnant or undergoing chemotherapy.
How To Make Ginger Turmeric Tea
It is very simple to make your own healthy ginger turmeric tea by following these instructions:
- A;teaspoon of grated ginger root and the same amount of grated turmeric.
- If you are using powdered turmeric or ginger, use a third of a teaspoon.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Optional lemon and honey to taste.
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Top 10 Super Herbs To Cleanse Your Kidneys
Note:Do consult your doctor before taking these herbs. They may not be suitable for people with kidney disease and other medical conditions. They may also interact with certain medications.
Kidneys bean-shaped organs located at the posterior side of your abdomen perform very important functions in the body.
They are responsible for removing toxins and waste from the blood. In addition, they release three important hormones erythropoietin, renin and calcitriol.
These hormones play a key role in maintaining good health. The kidneys work with other organs 24/7 to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell production and synthesize vitamin D.
Kidneys are actually self-cleansing organs. To support this function, you must consume adequate fluids, which can include foods like fruits and vegetables as well as water and other liquids.
In addition to the removal of toxins, proper kidney cleansing can also help keep your blood pressure in check and;improve functioning of the urinary tract and bladder.
Plus, you may have to take extra steps to cleanse your kidneys if you have symptoms such as feeling fatigued or unusually moody, pain in your kidneys after eating, eczema, acne, skin rashes, bloating, sudden weight gain and problems like kidney stones and frequent bladder problems or urinary tract infections .
Here are the top 10 super herbs to cleanse your kidneys.
Ginger Tea: Cleanses Liver Dissolves Kidneys Stones And Reduce Joint Pain Recipe
Ginger is an incredibly versatile and healthy root, that features a unique taste and aroma which may be added to numerous dishes.
Ginger offers a myriad of health benefits, as next ones:
- It improves the function of the liver and prevents liver disease disease
- Ginger improves kidney health and prevents the formation of kidney stones and renal disorder
- Ginger soothes the mind and system and relieves stress
- Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that strengthen the system and forestall various health issues
- Ginger has strong pain-relieving properties that alleviate aches of all types, like muscle and joint pain, headaches, migraines, menstrual cramps, etc
- This potent root helps digestion, and treats issues like heartburn and bloating
- Ginger treats nausea, nausea, and calms an symptom
- Ginger treats respiratory issues and is extremely beneficial within the case of allergies, asthma, mucus buildup, and colds
- This root improves heart health, accelerates blood flow, and prevents strokes
- Numerous studies have found that ginger has potent anti-carcinogenic properties
- Ginger could be a powerful natural aphrodisiac that fights fertility issues and boosts sexual performance and stamina
Ginger tea is one amongst the foremost delicious and powerful ways to reap these health benefits of ginger.
You can either buy a pack of ginger tea bags from the shop, or make it reception in a very very simple way, using fresh ginger.
So, here is the way to make it at home:
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Ginger Tea Dissolves Kidney Stones
The kidneys flush water-soluble waste in response to water and electrolyte concentrations. Foods that support kidneys and a daily kidney cleanse as part of daily diet on a regular basis such as ginger tea is great as a kidney cleanse support. To support detoxification, drinking ginger teas, which are weak diuretics promote kidney detox without throwing electrolytes out of balance. Ginger has vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals that on regular consumption in the form of ginger tea can dissolve and prevent kidney stone formation. Ginger teas flush the kidneys and promote healthy blood pressure and also act as renal tonics to flush extra toxins and prevent bacteria build-up.
Ginger tea can have powerful effect on kidney functions. Its been shown to increase the bodys natural antioxidants in the kidneys, lower renal inflammation, help remove toxins from the kidneys, reduce fibrosis in kidneys and help create healthier kidney tissues. Sipping ginger tea regularly can specifically help cure kidney problems.
Studies indicate that extracts of ginger, particularly the ethanol, resulted as an attractive candidate for the treatment of kidney stones induced by toxins through scavenging free radicals, improved kidney functions, inhibition of inflammatory mediators, and normalizing the kidney histopathological architecture.
Good Drinks For Kidneys
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Lemon Ginger Tea: 5 Reasons Why You Should Drink It
Are you searching for a way to give your immune system a boost? How about a drink that can relieve stress? Well, if you’re holding a cup of lemon ginger tea in your hand, then you’re on the right track!
Sweet, spicy and one of the best drinks to have during the winter, this tea;is power-packed with some incredible health and body care benefits too!
And here’s how to make your own Fresh Ginger-Lemon Tea
Let’s see how:
It Boosts Your Immune System: On top of the list of benefits of lemon ginger tea is its ability to strengthen your immunity. This is due to the presence of high levels of anti-oxidants in ginger. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C which can heal wounds and preserve the strength of bones and teeth.
In the onset of cold and flu, the tea can act as an effective antibiotic. The bioflavonoids that lemons contain help to prevent cancer cells from growing and spreading.
The anti-oxidants in the lemons help in reducing inflammation and arthritis symptoms. The powerful antioxidants can reduce free radicals in the body. Ginger also increases blood circulation in the body that is vital for optimum health.
It Brings Instant Relief From Nausea and Indigestion: Vomiting and nausea usually occur as symptoms of a body disorder. Lemon ginger tea provides the best relief mechanism.
Moreover, if you have a motion sickness tendency, you can drink a cup of this;tea;prior to travel to prevent nausea.

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On August 19, 2011, the FIG Disciplinary Commission announced its decision with regard to Chinese judge Mr Shao Bin, found guilty of fraud at the 2010 Asian Games. Shao Bin has seen his judging brevet downgraded to a category four, and will be responsible for covering the CHF 7,200 in legal costs.
The decision is not unexpected. The FIG report also mentioned that
The Disciplinary Commission tried the Chinese judge at the FIG Head Office on April 27, 2011, at which time it also heard the witness testimony of Men's Technical Committee President Adrian Stoica(ROU), present on-site at the time of the act.
Mr Shao Bin has the right to lodge an appeal within 21 days of notification, in this case September 9, 2011 at midnight.
This is the trial held by FIG Disciplinary Commission. But not sure which department the appeal will go, IOC Disciplinary Commission?
update: Chinese gymnastics judge criticizes FIG sanction:
"The FIG ruling is ridiculous and very disappointing," Shao told Xinhua during an interview late on Wednesday. "The FIG's charge against me is groundless. They have failed to provide any convincing evidence."
Shao argued that FIG rules have a clause that D1 judge has the right to "control" the final score and therefore he didn't break the rules.
By "control", Shao is referring to MAG CoP 2009-2012 V.6 article 10.1 (page 18)
FIG media operations officer Philippe Silacci, however, said in an email to Xinhua that "D1 judges are not authorized to do so", without giving detailed explanation.
A Chinese gymnastics expert who asked not to be named:
"As the chief of Superior Jury, Stoica also had a fault on the matter. He should not escape punishment if the FIG insists on Shao's guilt."
"For the sake of gymnastics itself, the FIG must remedy the defects in rules and uphold fairness."
Shao yet made up his mind on appeal:
"I need to take time to consider it carefully, because even if I lodge an appeal, it would be very possible an effort in vain in view of the current situation that the FIG are too subjective," he said.


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4 Easy Ways To Effectively Bond with Your Dog
Jan 7, 2023
Dogs are people’s best friends for a reason. They really make an effort to love and understand you, and it’s only right that you extend the same courtesy to them. They rely on and depend on you for so much—and the feeling is mutual. If you want to make things even better between you two, here are four easy ways to effectively bond with your dog.
Inconsistency is a fast way to damage or loosens the connection between you and your dog. A bond is a combination of love and trust. And you’ll form that trust with effective and consistent communication.
When you provide your dog with rules and guidance for his or her behavior, it needs to remain the same across the board. If you tell your dog to settle down when barking at a stranger, the same rules apply to a family member or a friend. You don’t want to let one incident slide because it will confuse them, and they won’t know what you need from them.
Who doesn’t love a good cuddle? Everyone loves a good snuggle—and your dog is no different. Providing them with that physical touch makes the connection strong, especially in times of distress. Dogs have moments of panic and sadness too.
When their mood shifts, try offering them a sense of comfort with your touch. If there is bad weather outside that is making them anxious, don’t yell at them to settle down; instead, try getting down on their level and speaking in a soft tone.
Rub their head and tell them everything is okay. They will feed off your energy and recognize there is nothing to worry about.
Do an Activity
It’s important to do more with your dogs than take them for walks. They need to do activities where they can have real isolation moments with you and no distractions. Try a few activities out with each other before you find one that works well.
Taking up camping is a great way to bond with your dog; it is just you, your dog, and the great outdoors. Make sure you get them familiar with all your equipment. It might be difficult to get them inside your rooftop camper at first, but they’ll get the hang of it eventually.
Speak Their Language
It’s not only about your dog needing to read you and what you want from them; it’s also about being about to read them and recognize what they need from you. Pay close attention to their body language so you can better gauge their mood.
There are different tells in them wagging their tales. Dogs do it when they are happy and when they are nervous. Pay attention to what’s happening around them so you can know which mood is which. When you get a handle on that, you’ll already be an expert.
Effectively bonding with your dog will take some time, but the key is to remain patient and consistent.
Disclaimer: healthcareforpets.com and its team of veterinarians and clinicians do not endorse any products, services, or recommended advice. All advice presented by our veterinarians, clinicians, tools, resources, etc is not meant to replace a regular physical exam and consultation with your primary veterinarian or other clinicians. We always encourage you to seek medical advice from your regular veterinarian.

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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie has opened up on her Cancer Health Scare, which has resulted in her being placed on medication for life
The actress made the revelation while hosting fellow actress and veteran, Joke Silva, on her show “Mercy’s Menu”
The mother of four revealed that she and her husband had to face their new reality as she was placed on medication for life.
According to her, her last born was 6 months old when they found out about it and during the surgery, she found out that she had to live on medication for the rest of her live.
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She said, “I had a scare. I had a cancer scare. It was like a journey for us because of the kids. My last born was 6 months at that time.
We had to understand that this is our new reality. Let’s get the surgery done.
They said I was going to be on medication for the rest of my life. It was a reality that we had to sit down”.
Watch the full conversation Below
Wow, what a major change Mercy Johnson has to face
It’s very pertinent that we realize these celebrities are not super human
And hence have issues and challenges especially with their health
We can also recall how Toyin Abraham opened up on her miscarriage
And this was just right after she was being dragged online for being too fat
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USC Rossier Magazine, Fall/Winter 2017
Leading the Way in Higher Education
Equity is not the same as equality, diversity or inclusiveness. It is not about espousing policies intended to benefit all students. Practices that work well for white students may be harmful to students of color and perpetuate inequality.
Rossier Professor Estela Mara Bensimon, director of the Center for Urban Education, coined the term “equity-minded” to describe what it is to be “critically race-conscious as opposed to colorblind.” Being equityminded, she says, “means being cognizant of how racism is produced
through everyday practices and having the courage to make racism visible and discussable.”
Dear friends of Rossier
The seven faculty members who grace our cover together direct five research centers that are pursuing more equitable outcomes for college students.
Why equity work is easier said than done
Faculty are a necessary component of creating equity on campus but are often hindered by structure and culture.
Professional organizations need more than an annual conference
Leaders of a higher education research association look to how to reject a status quo.
Gateway to equity
CERPP director’s research bolsters U.S. Supreme Court case on affirmative action.
“Who We Say We Are”
A new research center emerges at the intersection of identity and social justice.
Doing racial equity
The USC Race and Equity Center envisions colleges that are proactive about racial climate, rather than reactive.
Beyond the test
Assistant Professor Julie Posselt researches equity and well-being in graduate school programs.
Improving math placement in community colleges
Tatiana Melguizo fosters a new partnership between LAUSD and the Los Angeles Community College District
Center for Urban Education helps California Lutheran University overcome barriers to racial equity in its faculty hiring practices.
Expanding the equity universe
CUE Associate Director Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux is changing the world she left behind.
Equity runs through it
A new report from the Pullias Center explores the keys for success for retaining STEM majors at Cal State campuses.
A six-year study showing what it takes for first-generation, low-income students to succeed in college.
Q+A: Cheryl Ching
Cheryl Ching PhD ’17, who completed her dissertation on constructing and enacting equity at a community college, is recipient of the 2017 Bobby Wright Dissertation of the Year Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education (CUE).
Paying it forward
Dean Karen Symms Gallagher and Professor Pat Gallagher invest in USC Rossier students.


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Students Islamic Movement Of India (SIMI):
Over 19 years after they were arrested, the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Surat has acquitted all 127 persons accused of “promoting a banned organization”, the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in 2001.
- The Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) is a banned terrorist organization that was formed in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh in April 1977.
- The stated mission of SIMI is the ‘liberation of India’ by converting it to an Islamic land.
- It has declared Jihad against India, the aim of which is to establish Dar-ul-Islam (land of Islam) by either forcefully converting everyone to Islam or by violence.
- The Indian government describes it as a terrorist organization, and banned it in 2001, shortly after the 9/11 attacks.
- In February 2019, the Government of India extended the ban on SIMI for a period of five more years starting February 1, 2019, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.


Knitting tension square (or gauge square as it is known in the US) is really important for getting the best result from your pattern, but exactly what is gauge and why do you need to check it? In this article we’ll show you that knitting gauge squares is easy, and well worth the effort! We’ll cover:
What is gauge in knitting?
To achieve great results from your knitting it’s important to ensure that you have the correct gauge.
Gauge is how many stitches and rows can be found in a square of knitted fabric, typically one measuring 10x10cm (4x4in). For your finished project to turn out like the one in your pattern, your gauge needs to match the gauge given in the instructions.
The gauge you need to knit to is determined by your yarn weight and needle size, and is usually stated in the knitting pattern and on the yarn’s ball band. In our patterns you’ll see it written like this:
“22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 3¼mm needles”
How loosely or tightly you knit will determine the gauge of the fabric you produce. Everybody’s gauge is different, and it can also vary for one person from project to project.
You may find you knit more tightly with wooden needles, for example, or knit more loosely if you’re learning how to do Continental knitting.
Since you might not have the same gauge as the person who designed the pattern you’re following, it’s crucial that you check how yours matches up every time you cast on something new.
So, before starting any project, it’s a good idea to knit a small square with the yarn you’re going to use. This is called a gauge square or tension square. Some knitters see knitting gauge squares as a chore, but it’s an important step that it’s best not to skip – particularly if you’re making a garment that you want to fit well and look fantastic.
If your gauge is too tight, your garment will come up smaller or shorter and might not fit you properly; if your gauge is too loose, you’ll find that the garment is too baggy.
How to check gauge in knitting
Knit the gauge square
To make a square to check your tension or gauge, use the yarn and size of needles that the pattern states. The pattern will also tell you what stitch to use – this is often stocking stitch, but may instead be a decorative stitch pattern used in the design.
Most often, you’ll find that the instructions given are for a 10x10cm (4x4in) square, but to correctly measure your gauge, we recommend that you make a square at least 15x15cm (6x6in) in size. (Try using the number of stitches stated in the pattern gauge plus half again.) If you’re working in stocking stitch you might also want to include a garter stitch border to prevent it from rolling and make measuring easier.
If you are intending to block your garment when it’s finished you may also want to wash and block your square before you measure it, to give you the most accurate results. Some fabrics can change a lot in size when they’re blocked! Find out more about this process in our essential guide on how to block knitting projects.
When you’ve completed the square, pin it to a padded surface (such as a firm cushion), and gently smooth it out, being careful that you don’t distort the stitches.
Check your stitch gauge
To work out the stitch gauge, use a pin as a marker and insert it vertically between two stitches. Then, using a rigid ruler, horizontally measure 10cm (4in) and place another pin in the fabric. Count the number of stitches between the two pins. If your gauge corresponds with that given in the pattern you can start knitting.
However, if you have more stitches than is stated in the pattern’s gauge guide, it means that your knitting is too tight; try making another square knitted on needles that are one size bigger. If you have fewer stitches than is stated in the pattern’s gauge guide, then your tension is too loose, so try knitting another square on smaller needles.
Continue increasing and decreasing needle sizes until you get as close as possible to the gauge stated in the pattern.
Check your row gauge
To check row guage, horizontally insert a pin and measure 10cm (4in) vertically and insert another pin. Count the rows between pins and if they correspond with the pattern, your row gauge is fine. If there are more or fewer rows, use smaller or larger needles to create another square.
If the row gauge is only slightly out (such as half a row to one row), it shouldn’t make too much difference to the final garment, especially because most patterns instruct you to knit the piece to a certain length.
When you’re happy that your stitch and row gauges are close enough to the pattern’s, you’re ready to cast on.
Tension squares project idea
Why not knit up a collection of tension squares to make a stitch sampler blanket? We have 120 stitch patterns for you to try.
3 knitting swatch rulers to buy
As well as checking your needle sizes, some needle gauges also come with a handy ruler for checking the measurements of your tension squares. Here are three of our favourites…
1. ChiaoGoo Needle and Swatch Gauge
This all-in-one gauge from ChiaoGoo can measure needles and swatches in US and metric sizes, and it also has a needle conversion chart and guide to the different types of yarn with their recommended gauge and needle size. Plus did we mention it has all the info you need for crochet too?
2. Clover Swatch Ruler and Needle Gauge
The 4x4in window in this swatch ruler from Clover is the perfect size for measuring your gauge squares, and makes it easy to count your rows and stitches by isolating the section of fabric you need. If that wasn’t enough, you can also measure your needles (and hooks) in metric, US and Japanese sizes.
3. KnitPro Elephant Needle Gauge
Check the size of your swatch using the window in this fun elephant-shaped needle gauge from KnitPro. It also has a built-in yarn cutter, handy for finishing swatches on the go, and can be used to check the sizes of your knitting needles and crochet hooks. The gauge comes in two colours, lilac and blush pink.
Other uses for gauge squares
You can use a gauge square if you have an old pattern that was intended for a now discontinued yarn and you want to make up the garment in a yarn of the same weight, or you simply want to substitute the yarn used in the pattern.
For example, if you want to make a Double Knitting jumper, buy a similar DK yarn and work gauge squares until you get the tension stated in the pattern.
Swatches are also useful to test how a yarn washes. Does it stretch after washing, and does the dye bleed? Is it safe in the washing machine or will it felt? All these things are useful to know before you cast on, and knitting gauge squares can help you find out.
What should you do with your finished squares? We recommend keeping them. They can be handy to unravel for finishing off if you run out of yarn, or you can store them in a folder or knitting journal to record how a yarn knits up, in case you want to use it again. Just remember to pin a ball band or label to each swatch, so you know which one is which!
Gauging to greatness!
Have we convinced you to check your gauge now? We hope so! It is such a crucial part of a project that is often missed because knitters are too excited to get started, but will ensure that you don’t meet any surprises along the way.
If your chosen pattern includes some new stitches too, it’s an excellent opportunity to practice them – like a dress rehearsal before opening night.
The perfect finish
Now you’re on the road to success with your project but there’s another equally important thing to consider once you’ve completed it – finishing techniques! Read our guide about how to finish knits like a pro, featuring tips from designer Judy Furlong.


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7 edition of Reclaiming the arid West found in the catalog.
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|Statement||William D. Rowley.|
|Series||The American West in the twentieth century|
|LC Classifications||E664.N4 R69 1996|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||xii, 199 p. :|
|Number of Pages||199|
|ISBN 10||0253330025, 0253210380|
|LC Control Number||95034788|
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Writing about web page http://georgewashington.blogspot.com/2007/12/more-evidence-of-obstruction-of-justice.htmlMore Evidence of Obstruction of Justice in 9/11 Investigation
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By now you've heard that the CIA destroyed videotapes of interrogations of alleged Al Qaeda members. The interesting part of this story is that the 9/11 Commission claimed that it obtained most of its information about the attacks from these interrogations (and then only indirectly as reported by the military to the Commission).
The New York Times confirms that the government swore that it had turned over all of the relevant material regarding the statements of the people being interrogated:
But is the destruction of the tapes -- and hiding from the 9/11 Commission the fact that the tapes existed -- a big deal? Yes, actually. As the Times goes on to state:
"The commission did formally request material of this kind from all relevant agencies, and the commission was assured that we had received all the material responsive to our request", said Philip D. Zelikow, who served as executive director of the Sept. 11 commission ....
"No tapes were acknowledged or turned over, nor was the commission provided with any transcript prepared from recordings", he said.
Daniel Marcus, a law professor at American University who served as general counsel for the Sept. 11 commission and was involved in the discussions about interviews with Al Qaeda leaders, said he had heard nothing about any tapes being destroyed.
If tapes were destroyed, he said, "it's a big deal, it's a very big deal", because it could amount to obstruction of justice to withhold evidence being sought in criminal or fact-finding investigations.
This isn't the first evidence of obstruction of justice by the government regarding the 9/11 investigations. For example:
- The 9/11 Commissioners concluded that officials from the Pentagon lied to the Commission, and considered recommending criminal charges for such false statements (although they never bothered to tell the American people about that fact)
- The tape of interviews of air traffic controllers on-duty on 9/11 was intentionally destroyed by crushing the cassette by hand, cutting the tape into little pieces, and then dropping the pieces in different trash cans around the building as shown by this NY Times article (summary version is free; full version is pay-per-view) and by this article from the Chicago Sun-Times
- Investigators for the Congressional Joint Inquiry discovered that an FBI informant had hosted and even rented a room to two hijackers in 2000 and that, when the Inquiry sought to interview the informant, the FBI refused outright, and then hid him in an unknown location, and that a high-level FBI official stated these blocking maneuvers were undertaken under orders from the White House
- A former FBI translator who Senators Leahy and Grassley, among others, have claimed is credible, and who the administration has gagged for years without any logical basis -- has stated that "this administration knowingly and intentionally let many directly or indirectly involved in that terrorist act [September 11th] go free � untouched and uninvestigated"
- The FBI long ago found and analyzed the "black box" recorders from the airplanes which hit the Twin Towers, but has consistently denied that they were ever found
- The former head of the fire science and engineering division of the agency now investigating the world trade center disaster, who is a professor of fire protection engineering, wrote that evidence necessary to determine the cause of the collapse of the World Trade Centers was being destroyed
- In addition, the official investigators themselves were denied access to the site and the evidence contained there, or even access to such basic information as the blueprints for the world trade center . The blueprints for the world trade center are apparently STILL being withheld from reporters and the public, and the government agency in charge of the investigation has grossly mischaracterized the structure of the buildings.
Indeed, there are even indications that false evidence may have been planted to deflect attention from the real perpetrators.Of course, even had the government told the truth to the 9/11 Commission, the Commission was set up as a whitewash.