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Virtual Issue for the BPS Social Psychology Section Annual Conference 2014
Edited By: Karen Douglas and Nick Hopkins
Welcome to this virtual issue of the British Journal of Social Psychology, which has been put together to coincide with the annual conference of the British Psychological Society’s Social Psychology Section Canterbury (9th - 11th September 2014). The conference theme is ‘The personal and the political in social psychology’ and this virtual issue showcases some of the work published in BJSP that has a particular resonance with such concerns. The papers available here have either been
published recently in the journal, or will be published in forthcoming issues. Continue reading the introduction here.
Published: 14 Aug 2014
Making good theory practical: Five lessons for an Applied Social Identity Approach to challenges of organizational, health, and clinical psychology Journal Article
Edited by: S. Alexander Haslam
- DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12061
- Published Date: March 14, 2014
Social identity research was pioneered as a distinctive theoretical approach to the analysis of intergroup relations but over the last two decades it has increasingly been used to shed light on applied issues. One early application of insights from social identity and self‐categorization theories was to the organizational domain (with a particular focus on leadership), but more recently there has been a surge of interest in applications...
Embodying imagined contact: Facial feedback moderates the intergroup consequences of mental simulation Journal Article
Edited by: Michal Bilewicz, Aleksandra Kogan
- DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12057
- Published Date: December 9, 2013
Imagined contact is a fruitful strategy of improving intergroup attitudes. There are several mechanisms responsible for the effectiveness of such contact. This article presents a test of an affective mechanism of imagined contact by applying a facial feedback procedure. We used a physical blockade of the zygomaticus major muscle, known to constrain people's experience of emotional states. Participants imagining intergroup contact...
‘Nice girls don't carry knives': Constructions of ambition in media coverage of Australia's first female prime minister Journal Article
Edited by: Lauren J. Hall, Ngaire Donaghue
- DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8309.2012.02114.x
- Published Date: August 21, 2012
Julia Gillard became the first female prime minister of Australia in 2010. This paper examines the various ways in which her success was constructed in the Australian print media in the days immediately following her elevation. In particular, we focus on how an issue that has long beset women aspiring to power and leadership – the so‐called ‘double bind’ in which aspiring women leaders must display high competence and ambition in...
Claiming and displaying national identity: Irish Travellers’ and students’ strategic use of ‘banal’ and ‘hot’ national identity in talk Journal Article
Edited by: Carmel Joyce, Clifford Stevenson, Orla Muldoon
- DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8309.2012.02097.x
- Published Date: April 16, 2012
Two complementary explanations have been offered by social psychologists to account for the universal hold of national identity, first that national identity is ideologically assumed, as it forms the ‘banal’ background of everyday life, and second that national identity is ‘hotly’ constructed and contested in political and everyday settings to great effect. However, ‘banal’ and ‘hot’ aspects of national identity have been found to be...
Justifying discrimination against Muslim immigrants: Out‐group ideology and the five‐step social identity model Journal Article
Edited by: Maykel Verkuyten
- DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8309.2011.02081.x
- Published Date: November 10, 2011
This study examines how Geert Wilders, leader of the far‐right Party For Freedom (PVV) in the Netherlands, justifies discriminatory measures for Muslim citizens. Wilders’ contributions to four parliamentary debates and newspaper articles are analysed. The analysis shows that Wilders consistently makes a distinction between Islam as a belief system and Muslims as a group of people. Islam is defined as external to the West and as a major...
‘Not our war, not our country’: Contents and contexts of Scottish political rhetoric and popular understandings during the invasion of Iraq Journal Article
Edited by: Guy Elcheroth, Steve Reicher
- DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12020
- Published Date: January 7, 2013
Recent research has questioned the traditional assumption that populations inevitably rally round their national leaders in times of war and suggested instead that whether this occurs depends upon political communication and mass media coverage. In this study, we provide systematic analysis of the debate in Scotland over the invasion of Iraq in 2003. We examine how the conflict was construed as either for or against the national interest,...
Why did Italians protest against Berlusconi's sexist behaviour? The role of sexist beliefs and emotional reactions in explaining women and men's pathways to protest Journal Article
Edited by: Maria‐Paola Paladino, Sara Zaniboni, Fabio Fasoli, Jeroen Vaes, Chiara Volpato
- DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12023
- Published Date: January 18, 2013
By taking advantage of the Italian protest in 2009 in reaction to the behaviour of then Prime Minister Berlusconi, in this research, we investigated the role of sexist beliefs (i.e., hostile sexism, complementary gender differentiation, protective paternalism, and heterosexual intimacy) and group‐based emotional reactions (i.e., anger, humiliation, and sadness) to women's and men's action mobilization against public forms of sexism. The...
Through the looking glass: Focusing on long‐term goals increases immanent justice reasoning Journal Article
Edited by: Mitchell J. Callan, Annelie J. Harvey, Rael J. Dawtry, Robbie M. Sutton
- DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12022
- Published Date: January 11, 2013
Immanent justice reasoning involves causally attributing a negative event to someone's prior moral failings, even when such a causal connection is physically implausible. This study examined the degree to which immanent justice represents a form of motivated reasoning in the service of satisfying the need to believe in a just world. Drawing on a manipulation that has been shown to activate justice motivation, participants causally...


The Incredible Moment Lorry Driver Dragged Woman From Burning Car Seconds Before It Exploded (Video)
Mr Rastrick, of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, leapt out of his cab and sprinted towards the burning car before pulling terrified Pari Mistry, 27, out of her vehicle
Lorry driver who pulled a woman from a burning car moments before it exploded has been given a bravery award.
John Rastrick, 65, was driving his HGV northbound on the M1, just south of Leicester, when two cars crashed just yards in front of him.
Dramatic dashcam footage showed one of the cars engulfed in flames in the middle lane while the other car had struck the central barrier.
Mr Rastrick, of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, leapt out of his cab and sprinted towards the burning car following the smash at 5.43pm on January 17 last year.
He managed to yank open the driver's door and dragged terrified Pari Mistry, 27, to safety moments before the petrol tank exploded.
Footage shows the car became a fireball just 29 seconds after John pulled Mrs Mistry clear of the flaming wreckage.
In recognition of his life-saving actions, the crew who attended the scene presented him with an East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) Bravery Award.
Recalling the incident, Mr Rastrick said: 'I saw her car spin two or three times when another car collided with her and her vehicle immediately set on fire.
'I just knew at that moment that there was no one else around to help and I had to do what was right.
'I hoped to God that whoever was in the car had got out, but when I saw Pari in there, I put all my fears aside and tried to pull her out.'
In recognition of Mr Rastrick's life-saving actions, the crew who attended the scene presented him with an East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) Bravery Award (pictured, with Pari Mistry)
The pair have remained in contact since the crash and are now friends.
Mr Rastrick added: 'To know how far Pari has come in just one year since the accident is so amazing to see.'
Mrs Mistry, of Leicester, had been on her way to meet her husband for dinner when she collided with another car.
She spent four days in a critical care unit at Coventry and Walsgrave General Hospital with a skull fracture.
There she underwent an eight-hour operation on her skull and then had to learn to walk and talk again.
However, she is now on the road to recovery and was delighted to have the opportunity to thank John for saving her life.
She said: 'I don't remember much from the incident, apart from what I have been told but I know I immediately thought I was going to die.
'For my family, this incident was especially hard as we are all really close.
'With their support and help, I was able to persevere with my recovery and say thank you to John in my own words.
'Being able to say thank you to John and the crew for what they did means so much, I never thought I would get the chance.
'John didn't just save my life. He saved the lives of my mum, dad and brother too.'[NewsNaira]
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Wisconsin teachers unions urge online-only start
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The leaders of five large Wisconsin teachers unions are telling state officials that public school students should not return to the classroom to start this school year.
In a letter, the heads of Madison Teachers Incorporated, Green Bay Education Association, Kenosha Education Association, Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association, and Racine Educators Union called a virtual reopening “necessary,” citing an increase in coronavirus cases across the state.
“Our students need safe, equitable, well-resourced classrooms staffed with highly qualified educators, so they can learn,” they wrote.
The union chiefs pointed to a study by the Kaiser Foundation that found a quarter of educators fall into a high-risk category for COVID-19. They also argued that districts serving mostly minority communities are further at risk because of “disproportionate impact of illness and death... on Black and Brown communities.”
The letter also noted a CDC report that determined virtual learning offered the lowest risk of spreading coronavirus, while the highest danger would be reopening the schools entirely.
The union heads added that all of its 10,000-plus public education workers do want to return to in-class learning, but do not feel it is safe with COVID-19 not contained in Wisconsin.
The letter was sent to Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Legislature, Department of Health Services Interim Secretary Andrea Palm, and Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Stanford-Taylor.
The signers of the letter were:
- Justin Delfosse, President, Green Bay Education Association (GBEA)
- Tanya Kitts-Lewinski, President, Kenosha Education Association (KEA)
- Andy Waity, President, Madison Teachers Incorporated (MTI)
- Amy Mizialko, President, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association (MTEA)
- Angelina Cruz, President, Racine Educators United
Read the full letter here
July 20, 2020
Governor Tony Evers
State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor
DHS Secretary Andrea Palm
Dear Governor Evers, Dr. Stanford Taylor, and Secretary Palm,
Strong and immediate action to keep Wisconsin students safe is needed now from Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary, Andrea Palm, and Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Stanford Taylor.
The Coronavirus is surging across Wisconsin. Wisconsin has the second fewest number of restrictions in place to contain the spread of the virus and has regularly seen new records over the past several days.
Since May, the CDC has cautioned that full reopening of schools would be “highest risk,” and that in both K-12 and higher education settings, the more people interact, “and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of Covid-19 spread.” The “lowest risk,” the guidelines say, would be for students and teachers to attend virtual-only classes. The Kaiser Family Foundation released a report indicating that one in every four educators falls in a high-risk category making them more vulnerable to Covid-19. And as districts serving majority populations of students and families of color, we cannot ignore the disproportionate impact of illness and death that Covid-19 has had on Black and Brown communities. According to the CDC, “Long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put some members of racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk of getting COVID-19 or experiencing severe illness, regardless of age. Among some racial and ethnic minority groups, including non-Hispanic Black persons, Hispanics and Latinos, and American Indians/Alaska Natives, evidence points to higher rates of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 than among non-Hispanic white persons.”
Our students need safe, equitable, well-resourced classrooms staffed with highly qualified educators, so they can learn. The classroom is where every single educator wants to be this fall, but with no containment of Wisconsin COVID-19 cases, a virtual reopening for public schools is necessary.
Our fates as Wisconsinites are linked together. We represent over 10,000 public education workers from across the state, responsible for educating over 160,000 public school students, and we are calling on you to guarantee a science-informed, safe and equitable school reopening for the 2020-2021 school year.
Justin Delfosse, President, Green Bay Education Association (GBEA)
Tanya Kitts-Lewinski, President, Kenosha Education Association (KEA)
Andy Waity, President, Madison Teachers Incorporated (MTI)
Amy Mizialko, President, Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA)
Angelina Cruz, President, Racine Educators United
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Kampala — ZAMBIA are bottom of the the CAR Africa Cup Group B but Uganda is not taking them lightly. Uganda Rugby Cranes team manager Henry Musoke pointed out that inspite of the 20-19 win over highly-rated Namibia in Kampala, his team will not be complacent when they travel to Lusaka this week.
Musoke warned that Zambia, who lost 80-3 to Namibia in Windhoek, are capable of stepping up their game at home.
"We are taking the match against Zambia very seriously. We are going to be very careful because we want to get a result in Zambia and qualify for the semi-finals," Musoke told the press at Kampala Rugby Club yesterday.
The semi-finals this year will not be played on a home-and-away format, and Uganda has put in its bid to host the last-four event. The Guinness-sponsored team departs for Lusaka on Friday.
Meanwhile, Guinness extended its rugby sponsorship to the Uganda Cup that has been re-named Guinness Cup this season.

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Don't be surprised if you start thinking about gas while you're buying food.
No, not the kind you get with certain high fiber items. The kind you pump.
It turns out that the higher costs there are affecting what you pay at the checkout counter at your local grocery store.
New figures Tuesday from the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation show the cost of a select group of items measured every quarter is $51.31, 7 percent higher than it was for the first quarter of the year. And the change is more than just seasonal differences: Prices now are 5 percent higher than the same time a year ago.
"Despite some recent relief in the cost of oil, the impact of continued raw energy cost increases are reverberating throughout the food industry," said Julie Murphree, the organization's director of public relations, education and marketing. "Consumers and farmers are bearing the brunt of it."
And Murphree said there is no relief in sight, as an improving global economy will only increase demand for oil and push prices higher.
John Boelts, a Yuma vegetable farmer, said in a prepared statement that the real answer is for those in the agriculture industry to "continually become more efficient and, in many cases, larger" to spread rising energy and labor costs across a broader base.
Not everything is affected equally.
Dairy products are up across the board. But the picture is more mixed in meats, with sirloin roast and sliced deli ham up but lower prices on ground chuck.
The survey is not a scientific comparison but is based on the prices that Farm Bureau workers can find for the selected items at stores around Arizona. The survey is based on the lowest in-store prices but does not include promotional coupons or special deals.

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At Nags Head Golf Links, the 583-yard, par-5 18th, has a rolling, mostly flat fairway bordered by Roanoke Sound.
By Gerry Dulac Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
DUCK, N.C. -- To many who have made this a popular summer destination, the Outer Banks can be a charming and soothing escape from commercialism -- a family-style getaway on a 200-mile-long string of barrier islands that are bordered on one side by sounds and on the other by the Atlantic Ocean.
Multimillion dollar homes with 10 and 12 bedrooms populate the landscape on the northern end, bringing layers of families and friends together for vacations that consist mostly of cookouts, crabbing, biking, walks on the wide expanse of open beachfront and more deck time than a maritime captain. Listening to the waves crash in the early evening isn't something to do; it's darn-near the national pastime.
The Carolina Club: 127 Carolina Club Drive, Grandy, N.C. 27939, 1-252-453-3588; www.thecarolinaclub.com. Daily greens fees: $35-$99
The Pointe Golf Club: 308 Pointe Golf Club Drive, Powells Point, N.C. 27966. 1-252-491-8388; www.thepointegolfclub.com. Daily greens fees: $35-$99
But, in the past 15 years, the Outer Banks has developed another attraction to go with wind-surfing on the sand dunes in Kill Devil Hills or jet-skiing on the sound in Corolla: Golf courses have sprouted on the island almost as rapidly as the four-story homes,
"It doesn't have the nightlife and distractions that Myrtle Beach has, but the golf is equal to or better than the experience you can have at bigger destinations," said Patrick Damer, general manager at the Rees Jones-designed Currituck Club, which opened in 1996.
To be sure, the number of courses does not begin to compare to the cornucopia of daily-fee layouts in Myrtle Beach, S.C, or the resort courses in the Hilton Head area.
But golf has become an attractive alternative along the Outer Banks, whether from the uniquely contoured Currituck Club that borders Currituck Sound in Corolla to the coastal feel of the Nags Head Golf Links in the southern end of the island.
Off the island, approximately 9 miles west on Route 158 in Powell's Point, is Kilmarlic Golf Club, a sprawling, forested layout spread over 605 acres that features wetlands, giant oaks, North Carolina pines and plenty of good golf.
Those are some of the big-boy courses that are available on a daily-fee basis for the vacationers who like a little challenge in their day. For the more recreationally inclined, there is Sea Scape Golf Links, an Art Wall-designed layout located fewer than two blocks from the ocean that is short on length (6,131 yards) but long on beachfront views and wind-swept sand dunes.
"It's good waves, good food and good golf," said Nags Head general manager Ben Bridgers.
"I think that's the neat thing about the Outer Banks," Mr. Damer said. "There are not 100 courses here, or even 10 courses, but you get a lot of variety. Each course is different and gives you a little different look and feel."
The Currituck Club probably carries the most cache because it was designed by Mr. Jones, a renowned and decorated architect who has been dubbed "The Open Doctor" for his refurbishing and preparation of courses used for the U.S. Open. At 6,885 yards from the back tees, Currituck is a beastly challenge for low handicappers because the breezes from Currituck Sound and the low, seaside elevation combine to make the course play even longer than the listed yardage. Six holes play along the sound, including the final four.
But it is a delight for players of all levels because of the generous fairways, bent-grass greens, rolling dunes and enough species of wildlife to stock a nature preserve. The course also includes a number of rental homes and condos for vacationers, but they sit far enough back from the fairways and greens that "you don't feel like you're playing down a bowling-alley of homes," Mr. Damer said.
Nags Head Golf Links is the oldest of this group, opening in 1987, and has the raw, rugged feel of a seaside links course. Most tees and greens are separated by wind-swept sand dunes and native sea grasses, forcing players to create shots and pick clubs carefully.
PG graphic: Outer Banks links (Click image for larger version)
What's more, the coastal breezes off Roanoke Sound make the links play much longer than the listed 6,126 yards.
But the beauty of the Nags Head links is just that -- the natural beauty. And course architect Bob Moore used it to his advantage, building several holes along Roanoke Sound -- none more dramatic and eye-appealing than the 583-yard, par-5 18th, easily the best finishing hole on the Outer Banks. It has a rolling, mostly flat fairway bordered on the left by shrubs and dunes, on the right by Roanoke Sound. Two short-needled pines sit just to the left of the green, providing a gateway to what is a breathtaking vista across the water. Even the bridge that crosses the sound to Manteo is visible from the fairway.
That hole, and the 221-yard, par-3 15th, play into the prevailing southwest wind, making them as difficult as they are scenic.
"In the late afternoon, there's nothing better than playing a few holes and seeing the sun set on the ninth and 18th holes," said Mr. Bridgers, who was formerly the club's head professional from 2007-10.
Kilmarlic opened in 2002 and was the second design project of Tom Steele, who weaved a 6,560-yard layout with massive bunkers around nearly 300 acres of wetlands. He made such natural use of the property to produce a pair of spectacular par 3s that sit side by side and share the same pond -- the 165-yard second and the 148-yard 11th.
There is also a series of risk-reward par 5s that aren't very long -- including the 514-yard 18th -- but require a pinch of local knowledge to correctly navigate the wetlands. That is especially true at the 495-yard 12th, a dogleg-right par 5 that requires a safecracker's touch to navigate all the hazards and avoid the marshland.
"We had a fairly flat piece of property with the marshland area that allowed us to give some different looks of green grass against the marsh," said director of golf Bryan Sullivan, who has been at Kilmarlic since its inception, or, as he said, "since they put the first shovel in the ground."
"We tried to incorporate as much of the natural areas as we could to give it that Outer Banks feel."
But here's the best part about Kilmarlic: The club started an amenity program called "The K Club" that allows homeowners along the Outer Banks to join for an annual fee. The membership allows any renter or guest from a participating home to play Kilmarlic for $69 -- or $30 cheaper than the daily in-season fee. Mr. Sullivan said more than 400 homeowners participate in the program.
But that isn't all.
Next year, the club plans to institute a travel program that will allow golfers to be picked up at their homes and transported to and from the course. That way, Mr. Sullivan said, vacationers with just one car don't have to worry about the golfer taking the vehicle for part of the day.
"We're going to do everything to make it as easy as possible to come here," Mr. Sullivan said.
It's already enjoyable to play golf at the Outer Banks. Now it's getting easier.

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Our curated list of culinary news from the prior week. Think we missed a must-read or there's something you gotta share? Add a comment below or drop us a line at contact [at] bestburgernyc [dot] com.
- Word is Goldman Sachs has it's very own grill at the new FiDi Shake Shack. Damn you, corporate perks. [NY Mag]
- In what appears to be a case of copycat, The New York Times get's all scientific on burgers with Daniel Boulud and some scientist. Hmm, reminds us of our Science Channel TV appearance with Richard Blais and his mastery of the sous vide burger. Terms floated include: Maillard, Liquid Nitrogen and crenellated. Mind. Blown. [NYT]
- Kanye West's 2007 deal with Fatburger get's dissolved. At least Pharrell is still gansta'. [NY Post/Page Six]
- Ashton Kutcher wore a straw hat to our #1 ranked burger spot, Lure Fishbar. Hey, don't go all Sheen crazy on us already, dude. [NY Post/Page Six]
- The Daily News lists the best fries in the city. We don't rank 'em, but we agree with Pomme Frites. Get the Sweet Mango Chutney Mayo, it's dreamy. [NY Daily News]


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Guy in ‘Don’t Do Drugs’ Shirt Arrested for Drug Possession
Esequiel Robles is a 40-year-old man who seems to be a fan of ironic t-shirts with the devil on them. According to The Smoking Gun, Robles was arrested Thursday for drug possession in Williston, North Dakota. At the time of the arrest, he was wearing a shirt that said "Don't do drugs".
Police say they pulled Robles over and ended up searching his car. Authorities allege that Robles had meth in his car and a spoon with meth residue on it. Cops took him into custody and he was booked at the Williams County Jail in North Dakota.
Robles happened to be on probation at the time of the arrest for, wait for it, a methamphetamine possession conviction. Robles is due to appear for a bond hearing later this month but I'll bet he's due to get back to work at Spencer Gifts even sooner.
- Neck tattoo - check
- Smile - check
- T-shirt with the actual crime you've been accused of committing - check
- Villain hairdo - check
This Robles has it all. If he was single before the arrest, I can't see that lasting long after. Take into account his dashing (filthy) good looks, add his layered sense of humor and factor in his access to drugs (allegedly) and you have got one of People Magazine's Sexiest Men of 2021.
P.S. - Here are some actual drug related t-shirts people are selling right now.
This shirt from Gnarly Tee's is great for a night out with friends, followed by a strip search.
This shirt is from Freedom Tees USA and it's a great, casual look. This is just right for the person who wants to be, both arrested for possession and then sued for copyright infringement soon after.

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How Accounting Workflow Can Help You Predict Business Trends
If you’ve read the title to this post and wondered what exactly trends are, here is a brief explanation. Trends are things that keep happening within a particular subject. In business, this refers to the way people buy, sell, and conduct their business in general. There are other reports like industry analysis and market analysis that are more detailed but for this post, we’ll be focusing on business trends.
Workflow for accountants generates reports about the clients you have, how they’re being handled, and other numbers you need to run your business effectively. You can use these numbers to compare to the same reports from last year or a shorter period like a week, month, or quarter. The comparison will show you how you can expect people to interact with you and how business will flow according to what happened before as the report states it. Use these steps to put trends to use for you and create a future you can control in more ways.
- Assess the State of Your Business
Workflow for accountants gives you up to date reports that let you know the state of your business at a glance whenever you need to see the information. You’ll be able to assess which clients need more attention and which are being well maintained as well as which people are bringing in those clients. Learn more about your business through these reports and find the weaker areas before they become broken.
- Learn How You Can Grow
After you’ve learned where your business stands, use the reports generated by workflow for accountants to see the ways you can grow. Your business will always have new ways that it can move forward and it’s up to you to find out how you can make things better. You don’t have to be failing to try and grow. Your business can be in a strong place and this may mean it simply has the right foundation for new additions and approaches.
- Create a Presentation
The best way to get your employees to understand business trends and why they should learn about them is to present the information all at once to as many people as possible. Hold a seminar about using the information at hand to predict where things might go in the future. Talk to your employees about taking initiative so that they may bring in new clients and keep business flowing at the same rate or better.
- Provide Education
It may not be easy for everyone to understand these concepts from a simple presentation, but it’s easy to provide some education individually for those who are having trouble. Create a pamphlet or newsletter with the necessary information and use examples to show how employees can use reports generated by workflow for accountants to predict business trends. They’ll learn better about why this information is important and how it applies to them personally.
- Apply the Information
After you’ve learned about how to analyze business trends and shown your employees how to use workflow for accountants to this purpose, you’ll be able to apply the information to specific actions. You can increase the traffic to your website, renew your marketing plan to target the right business for your firm, and assign the perfect person to each account. This gives you the tools you need to help your business run at supreme efficiency and to take stress out of everyone else’s jobs, including yours.
Why Do You Need to Predict Business Trends?
Every business runs in cycles and if you know where you are within that cycle and where you might go in the future, you can better employ the right people to handle what will come along and better service every client so they keep coming back. You may ask yourself if you really need your workflow for accountants software to predict business trends and if knowing them is going to do anything for your flourishing business. No matter what stage your business is in, you can benefit from knowing what is going on around you and where you can expect your business to go in the near future.

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text: Lack of health data on Exxon Valdez cleanup workers a problem. McClatchy (6/30, Hopkins) reports that the "lack of published, peer-reviewed study of the Exxon Valdez cleanup workers has made protecting the growing number workers in the Gulf of Mexico all the more difficult and has Alaska watchdogs warning that BP and government regulators are repeating mistakes that made people sick a generation ago." Critics "have questioned whether the Obama administration has left too many decisions about the health and safety of the oil spill workers to BP's discretion as a growing number of workers complain about exposure to toxins." Basic "worker health information could also play a role in future court cases against BP." The "lack of independent proof, including a proper study of workers' health that could show the employees got sick directly because of the spill, scuttled" a lawsuit related to the Valdez spill.

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American Craft Beer Week is the annual celebration of small and independent craft brewers, their craft beer and the American craft beer culture. This year, American Craft Beer Week was officially celebrated May 13-19.
In 2006, the Brewers Association’s American Beer Month, which was held in July, was changed into a weeklong effort in May; timed just before the busy summer beer season. Immediately, the week became the largest national effort focusing on American craft brewers, and remains so today. Since 2006, this national beer week has logged thousands of events and two U.S. Congress Resolutions have been passed supporting the goals and ideas of ACBW.
Here is a small timeline to show the increase in interest and participation in ACBW.
- 2006: 124 breweries hosted events and House Resolution 753 was passed by the U.S. Congress commending American Craft Brewers for their support of American agriculture, their education about the diversity of beer flavors and historic brewing traditions, their community involvement and contribution to their local economies.
- 2007: 150 breweries hosted events
- 2008: 168 breweries hosted events and the Declaration of Beer Independence was introduced
- 2009: 212 breweries hosted more than 500 events
- 2010: 341 breweries hosted 621 events with recognition at multiple retailers in 45 states. House Resolution 1297 was passed by the U.S. Congress supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week
- 2011: 1,521 events posted to the official ACBW calendar in 50 states.
- 2012: 1,368 events posted to the official ACBW calendar in 50 states.
- 2013: ACBW held on May 13-19, 2013
American Craft Beer Week is just one of the many beer weeks happening in the U.S. every year. The closest of these events include St. Louis Craft Beer Week, Chicago Craft Beer Week, Nashville Craft Beer Week, and Quad Cities Craft Beer Week. St. Louis Craft Beer Week will be held July 27 through August 4 this year. Each of these events are a huge opportunity for today’s small and independent craft brewers to rally their supporters, talk about their community contributions, and recognize today’s craft beer lovers who are responsible for the ever-advancing beer culture in America.
Speaking of the rapid growth in this industry, Illinois was just recently added to the 10 Best Craft Brew States in America. With the growing number of craft brewers popping up throughout this area, here's hoping we will soon see a Southern Illinois Craft Beer Week. Stop by your Illinois Liquor Marts location and check out our huge, always growing craft beer selection. Let's celebrate craft beer all summer long!

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● Professional Indoor Cycling Bike: Equipped with a magnetic resistance system and high-quality flywheel, the bicycle provides you with a quiet sports environment. Featuring a solid X-frame design, it is more stable to support users up to 265 lbs. Such a professional workout bike is perfect for helping you work out, build core muscles, and lose weight.
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My husband and I come from very different backgrounds. He grew up in an apartment in the Bronx. I grew up in rural upstate New York.
His parents sent him to sleep-away camp for two months every summer.
My parents had nieces and nephews.
My husband had color wars with other bunks.
I had cousins. Lots and lots of cousins.
Cousins living next door. Cousins at my grandmother’s farm. Cousins who came from out-of-state to visit every summer. Cousins who visited from the city for week, then I stayed with them in the city for a week. Cousins (and aunts & uncles) who played marathon games of Annie, Annie Over when the sun was out and Hide-and-Go-Seek after dark.
He has memories of camp.
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Silicone mold for 4 Halloween coasters, featuring a Spiderweb! And the spider is still in the web, hunting for a treat!
The coasters are 12.5 cm (5") wide and 8 mm (1/3") thick. The Webdesign is 0.75 mm thick and it will be raised on the surface of the coasters.
There is also a mold available for a large Spiderweb tray, with an even larger Spider, and both molds are also as a set available, see one of the pictures (for illustrative purposes, this item is only for the spiderweb coaster mold).


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Spicy aroma, earthy flavor, medium body & acidity.
Most people in North America think of India as a leading producer of fine teas. Few associate India with top grade specialty coffees. India has been a producer and exporter of exceptional coffees for over 150 years. Today, India is the fifth largest producer of Arabica coffee in the world, behind Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia.
India’s romance with coffee goes back nearly 400 years. Legend credits a Muslim pilgrim, Baba Budan, with bringing back seven coffee seeds from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He is said to have planted them near his mountain cave in Chikmahlur, Karnataka State, now considered the cradle of Indian coffee.
Commercial cultivation of coffee in India began in 1840 when the British established coffee plantations throughout the mountains of Southern India. They found the tropical climate, high altitude, sunny slopes, ample rainfall, and soil rich in humus content, and well drained sub soil ideal for coffee cultivation.
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Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to voice their opposition to the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. According to estimates, the crowd size exceeded 80,000 people, making it one of the largest protests in Israel in recent years.
The protesters, who came from all walks of life, were united in their opposition to the government’s proposed reforms to the Supreme Court, which they view as an attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
The proposed reforms, put forth by Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin, would establish a review committee that would have the power to reform Supreme Court nominations, enabling parliament to overturn Supreme Court rulings. This has been met with significant opposition from legal experts and civil rights activists, who argue that the proposed reforms would undermine the separation of powers and erode the checks and balances that are essential to a functioning democracy.
The protests also comes amid a political crisis in Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu re-election as many still see him as a polarizing symbol of corruption which led to his previous ousting as prime minister.
The protest was peaceful and orderly, but the large numbers of people and the high emotions were palpable. Many carried signs and banners with slogans such as “Netanyahu, Resign” and “Israel Demands Social Justice.”
The government’s response to the protest has been mixed. While some officials have acknowledged the right of citizens to protest and express their opinions, others have criticized the demonstration as an attempt to subvert the will of the elected government.
Despite the government’s efforts to downplay the significance of the protest, it is clear that the demonstration has struck a chord with a significant portion of the Israeli population. With the government’s approval ratings very low, barely into its mandate, it is likely that we will see more protests in the coming days and weeks.
The situation in Israel is highly fluid, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the demands of the protesters. However, one thing is clear: the people of Israel are determined to make their voices heard and to demand a government that truly represents their interests.


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When it comes to measuring health and fitness progress, the scale only tells part of the story. Body fat percentage is a more comprehensive indicator of overall health and fitness, providing insights into body composition and helping individuals set realistic goals. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of body fat percentage, different methods for calculating it, and how to interpret the results for a more holistic view of health and wellness.
Understanding Body Fat Percentage
Body fat percentage is the proportion of fat mass to total body weight. It is a more accurate measure of health and fitness than weight alone, as it takes into account muscle mass and bone density. A healthy body fat percentage varies based on age, gender, and fitness level, but generally ranges from 10-20% for men and 20-30% for women.
Methods for Calculating Body Fat Percentage
There are several methods for calculating body fat percentage, each with varying degrees of accuracy and complexity. Some common methods include:
- Skinfold Calipers: This method involves measuring the thickness of skinfolds at various sites on the body. The measurements are then used to estimate body fat percentage using a formula.
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): BIA works by sending a low-level electrical current through the body and measuring the resistance. Fat tissue has higher resistance than muscle tissue, allowing the device to estimate body fat percentage.
- Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA): DEXA scans use X-ray technology to measure bone density, muscle mass, and body fat percentage. It is considered one of the most accurate methods but is also the most expensive.
- Hydrostatic Weighing: This method involves weighing a person while submerged in water. The density of the body is then calculated based on the weight and volume of water displaced, allowing for an estimation of body fat percentage.
Interpreting Body Fat Percentage Results
Once you have calculated your body fat percentage, it’s important to understand what the results mean. Generally, a body fat percentage below 20% for men and 30% for women is considered healthy, while higher percentages may indicate an increased risk of health issues such as heart disease and diabetes. However, it’s essential to consider other factors such as muscle mass and overall fitness level when interpreting the results.
Body fat percentage is a valuable metric for assessing overall health and fitness. By understanding how to calculate and interpret body fat percentage, individuals can gain a more comprehensive view of their health and make informed decisions about their fitness goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or improve your overall health, tracking your body fat percentage can be a useful tool in achieving your goals and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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I grew up in a family that loved art, design, and architecture, and I started my company because I love being creative and working in the design field. Since my company is just me, you get a very hands on experience.
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1. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, commonly known as CJNG, is widely considered the last remaining major cartel functioning in Mexico. This week, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Mexican officials announced further security collaboration to combat cartel actions in both countries. They noted the goal of arresting the leader of CJNG, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho,” as a main goal. The Mexican government has put out a 30 million peso reward for the capture of “El Mencho”.
2. López Obrador discussed the future of the new Mexico City airport project today in a press conference. His administration plans on continuing consultations with civil society and experts. A consultation or national survey will be released the final week of October to gauge citizen opinions. López Obrador reiterated his position that the population’s opinion, and an active democratic exercise, is the most important factor.
3. López Obrador said on Monday his administration will invest more than $11 billion to boost refining capacity in order to curb growing fuel imports. This will be used to improve six existing refineries and build a new one in his home state of Tabasco.
4. On Tuesday, President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the amplification of the ‘Tren Maya’ from 900 to 1,500 km. It will now include the states of Tabasco, Campeche, Chiapas, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo. The train has been both praised and condemned, with critics cynical about the current timeline of the project and others raising concerns over the environment and the local indigenous population.
5. Fabio Melanitto, a former member of the band Uff!, was killed Tuesday. He was riding his motorcycle with his partner when he was shot. It is being considered a purposeful assassination and authorities think it may have to do with financial extortion.


Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupts, covering villages in ash
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Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on March 12, sending smoke and ash spreading over nearby villages.
An overview of the news
The volcano is located on the island of Java near Yogyakarta, the cultural capital of Indonesia.
The ash cloud has reached 9,600 feet above the surface. The area up to seven kilometers from the blast site has been restricted.
In 2010 a major eruption of the volcano killed over 300 people.
Indonesia, which has about 130 active volcanoes, lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where the meeting of continental plates causes high volcanic and seismic activity.
About Mount Merapi
Mount Merapi is a volcanic mountain on the island of Java in Indonesia and is the most active volcano in Indonesia.
It was discovered by Mr. Morris in 1754 and is also known as the 'Mountain of Fire' because of its explosive nature.
What is a volcano?
A volcano is a type of mountain that erupts beneath the Earth's surface into a pool of molten rock.
During a volcanic eruption, underground pressure is created due to the formation of magma, which is molten rock mixed with gas.
Lava coming out of a volcano takes the form of a mountain.
After which whenever these substances come out of this volcano, they cause a big explosion.
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Armorial, 87 folios: (fo. 1) Lords Justices and Lords Lieutenant of Ireland; (fo. 18) English nobility; (fo. 24v) 'Des Romischen Kunigs Ferdinandi Erblandische wappen'; (fo. 25) royal families and princes of Europe and the east; (fo. 40) cardinals; (fo. 44v) archibishops; (fo. 49v) bishops; (fo. 57) German nobility. There are occasional additions in 17th and 18th century hands. The drawing and colouring are crude. Many coats of arms are not coloured.
On fo. 74v is 'And Die is cast John White' (18th century). Inside the front cover is pasted a former inscription on vellum, 'Heraldrie Antiq. de dono Rici Greene de Lichfield' (c. 1700). The cover also includes two cuttings from booksellers' catalogues, in the second of which the manuscript is listed as lot '14493...from the library of the late A. W. Morant', and the bookplate of 'Alfred William Morant, Gt. Yarmouth, Norfolk'. On the first flyleaf is 'Saml Sandars Kensington 1885'.

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Gastric Cancer Foundation is a results-driven national non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by gastric cancer and working with leading researchers to find a cure. More than one million new cases of gastric cancer are diagnosed worldwide each year, and 783,000 people die from the disease. There is no time to waste.
JP wanted to learn everything there was to know about his disease while coping with the fears and emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis. He immediately went online and found very little.
While recovering from treatment that included the complete removal of his stomach, JP became determined to address the lack of centralized information and support available to patients – including how to live with the disease — and more importantly, the inadequate level of funding for research.
With the encouragement and guidance of family,friends, and his oncologist, JP mobilized a dedicated group of volunteer leaders to launch the Foundation. His vision was to create an organization that would advance research to find a cure and help patients and caregivers understand and cope with the disease.
An extraordinary partnership was forged with The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a highly respected leader in the cancer research world. Through this partnership, the young organization benefitted from The V Foundation’s expertise and support in scientific evaluation, grant management and oversight, and financial administration. This has enabled Gastric Cancer Foundation to focus on its mission of advocating for patients and supporting research to discover improved treatments.
Sadly, JP experienced two recurrences of his cancer. He served as Chairman of Gastric Cancer Foundation until he lost his battle with the disease and passed away on February 26, 2013. The Gastric Cancer Foundation Board and volunteers are continuing the work that JP began. We are determined to find a cure.
In recognition of significant growth and progress, the Gastric Cancer Foundation has begun the process of transitioning from fiscal sponsorship to operations as an independent non-profit organization. An ongoing alliance with the V Foundation will continue to support our efforts.
We created the first comprehensive Gastric Cancer Registry, designed to stimulate research.
The Foundation makes strategic grants to enable brilliant researchers to stay focused on this under-funded disease, with innovative studies that make breakthroughs toward a cure.
We’re raising public awareness about gastric cancer and the urgency of expanded research.
We serve as a centralized and practical resource for people affected by this disease, including nutrition guidance and the latest news about research progress.
We have created a supportive community of patients and caregivers who can share information and experiences, and combat feelings of isolation.
The Foundation forges alliances and partnerships to advocate for greater investments in gastric cancer research.
Learn more about key milestones in the Foundation’s efforts to raise awareness, expand research and improve patient support.
HISTORY & MILESTONES
Gastric Cancer Foundation joins with Debbie’s Dream and other advocacy organizations to sponsor the 8th Annual Advocacy Day in Washington DC. Foundation support provided scholarships to enable the participation of patients and caregivers.
Gastric Cancer Foundation transitions from fiscal sponsorship to operations as an independent non-profit organization.
Grants awarded to three new research projects at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Stanford Cancer Center.
Foundation held 10th Anniversary “A Cause for Hope” gala celebration which raised over $250,000 for research and awareness programs.
Meet the dedicated board members who lead Foundation efforts to provide hope and help for people affected by gastric cancer.


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LONDON - After months of fierce resistance, Cadbury's about-face to accept a sweetened $19.5 billion takeover from Kraft Foods Inc., forming the world's biggest candy company, has alarmed British unions, lawmakers and chocolate lovers.
With Cadbury shareholders expected to agree to the deal, and a rival bid from The Hershey Co. looking less likely, opponents fear the U.S. multinational's effect on one of Britain's oldest and best-loved brands.
Just days after Cadbury declared its suitor a "low- growth" company with a "long history of underperformance," the British maker of Dairy Milk chocolates and Dentyne gum capitulated to a raised bid of $13.78 per share.
The combination of the two would create the world's biggest confectionary company, replacing Mars Inc., and Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld said the deal provides "both immediate value certainty and upside potential" as she tried to appease concerns about the loss of Cadbury's iconic status.
The company's roots go back to the grocery store opened in 1824 by John Cadbury in Birmingham, central England.
The popular Dairy Milk bars were launched in 1905 as a challenge to dominant Swiss chocolate makers.
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Which game did you start with, and how did you find it? How did you find Dawn of War?
I found DoW1 accidently, I was about 12 at the time (19 now) and because my parents didn't have a lot of money and a really bad computer, I just looked for free to play games on Steam and Demos.
I found dawn of war in the demo section, and probably put over 100 hours playing that one mission in the campaign that they allowed you to play, the fourth mission where you first kill a squiggoth. Then I found Winter Assault and probably put another 100 hours into just that one mission of the IG first mission. Dark Crusade I purchased, however I couldn't run it and we tried getting a refund because it was stuck at 100% download and wouldn't finish; of course no refunds at the time until years later, when they introduced it. When I could play dark crusade, my god I think I've close to 1000 hours on that game with mostly singleplayer and fighting against AI, not even counting the multiplayer. Then I tried the Soulstorm Demo, Loved the new Dark Eldar and how they played in the demo, I didn't purchase soulstorm until about 2013 I think, and I had owned retribution at the time but couldn't play that at all because I desperately needed a better PC. Once I got a better PC and purchased the THQ bundle, I played the dawn of war 2 series for so long, not nearly as much because I started getting really into school; I still play Retribution to this day, as well as Soulstorm occasionally.
That's how I found Dawn of War, how'd you find it?

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For the most innovative above ground pool on the market, check out Container Pools NT in Winnellie.
At Container Pools, up-cycled shipping containers produce the perfect structural base for our stand-alone pools. Strong, durable and made entirely from steel, our pools are much more structurally sound than traditional above ground pools.
Create an eco-friendly haven in your backyard and relax in cool comfort. Choose from a variety of colours to match your existing décor. Designed and installed as a complete package, all our pools come with a Zodiac pump, filtration unit and lighting. A wooden staircase and decking area creates the perfect cubby for the filtration system and also provides storage for all your pool accessories.
Additionally, our pools are fitted with a child-safety door, which means you can save money and space as there is no need for a pool fence.
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Alumina Flip-Back Lens Covers feature powerful neodymium magnets to hold them securely closed and triple O-ring seals for maximum protection from the elements. Their machined-aluminum precision construction, quick and easy operation, and a low-profile position when open make our flip-back lens covers stand above the rest.
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Mushrooms are like Christmas stockings—they're that much better when they're stuffed. Check out recipes you can't wait to tear into.
"How can you not love these? Bring them to a get-together and everyone will love you." – Bethany
See a cool trick for filling deviled eggs so they look their best for party time.
"I made a flock of these little guys for my holiday table. Several months later, I'm still getting comments about the penguin troop." – Cookbook Thea
Dips and spreads and crackers and breads. Feeding a holiday crowd doesn't get easier than that. Need recipes? Got 'em!
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English muffins are topped with Cheddar cheese to make a simple appetizer that everyone will enjoy.
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Oman Air Career
Oman Air is the lead transporter of the Sultanate of Oman and an Official 4 Star Airline (Skytrax 2011). Established in 1993, the carrier has subsequent to saw huge development and has assumed a noteworthy part in making Muscat an imperative activity center in the Middle East, supporting the business, modern and tourism segments. The carrier at present works direct universal flights from Muscat to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Madina, Tehran and Kuwait, in the Gulf locale, and Cairo, Beirut and Amman inside the more extensive Middle East district.
Also, Oman Air flies to eleven destinations in India (Goa, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Jaipur); Chittagong and Dhaka in Bangladesh; Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan; Kathmandu in Nepal; and Colombo in Sri Lanka. The aircraft additionally travels to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam. Its European destinations are London, Milan, Munich, Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich.
Oman Air Career & Airlines Jobs
Oman Air (Arabic: الطيران العماني) is the national aircraft of Oman. Based on the grounds of Muscat International Airport in Seeb, Muscat, it works booked local and worldwide traveler administrations, and also territorial air taxi and contract flights. Its principle base is Muscat International Airport. Oman Air is an individual from the Arab Air Carriers Organization. The carrier had no fatalities and mischances or occurrences in its history of the organization.Oman Air can follow its root back to 1970, when Oman International Services (OIS) was set up.
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|Dataset link||Based on Molecular Profiling of Gene Expression, Palmoplantar Pustulosis and Palmoplantar Pustular Psoriasis are Highly Related Diseases that Appear to Be Distinct from Psoriasis Vulgaris|
Skin biopsies from subjects with PPP (3), PPPP (6), psoriasis vulgaris (10) and acral skin from normal subjects (7) were analyzed using gene expression microarray. Principal component analysis showed that PPP and PPPP were different from psoriasis vulgaris and normal acral skin. However gene expression of PPP and PPPP clustered together and could not be used to differentiate PPP from PPPP. Gene-wise comparison between PPP and PPPP found no gene to be differentially expressed with a false discovery rate lower than 0.6. Surprisingly we found a higher expression of several genes involved in neural pathways (e.g. GPRIN and ADAM23) in PPP/PPPP as compared to psoriasis vulgaris and normal acral skin. Immunohistochemistry confirmed those findings and showed a keratinocyte localization for those proteins.
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Pop-Culture | Posted by Lauren M on 12/2/2011
My New Hermione: Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert: The New Ultimate Heroine?
Ever since the beginning, Hermione Granger has been praised as being the first female character who showed girls that it is ok to be the hero of the story, to be smart, to stick up for yourself and to not take a back seat to the boys. Now that the series is over, who will us girls look to for inspiration? I think I may have found our answer in the music world.
You may know her as an outlaw of country music. Or you may know her as Blake Shelton’s “honey bee.” Or you may have no idea who she is. Her name is Miranda Lambert and she is my heroine: she’s my new Hermione. Bet she’s never gotten that comparison before.
Pop-Culture | Posted by Amanda C on 08/22/2011
Teardrops On My Car – or, Why Taylor Swift Doesn’t Seem To Drive Much
There is no shortage of coverage on Taylor Swift. In the music industry, in teen magazines, on TV, or even (yes) feminist circles – she’s a cultural icon; how could we not talk about her? I think of her as a guilty pleasure. I think her songs are catchy and cute and though her obsession with boyfriends and her slut shaming are certainly far from feminist, I don’t think that listening to Taylor Swift songs spells doom for the feminist movement. It’s impossible to cover all the feminist/antifeminist implications of Taylor’s music in a single post. I just want to point out a pattern I have noticed over the course of her three albums: she mentions driving a lot. This is not a phenomenon unique to Taylor or even music …
Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 08/9/2011
An Ode To Sheryl Sandberg’s Awesomeness
I love Sheryl Sandberg
I’m always bitching about how few really positive female role models are out there for young girls. Considering the celebrities we have worshiped / continue to worship – Snooki, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton – it doesn’t exactly take a rocket scientist to wonder why so many girls are more concerned with partying than studying and why their number one life goal is to date a rock star rather than become the first female president.
But that is exactly why it’s so important to focus on the women who are positive role models – who are doing amazing things in the world and whom young girls everywhere should be looking up to. Enter Sheryl Sandberg.
Sheryl Sandberg has been on my radar for a little while. …
Pop-Culture | Posted by Becka W on 07/20/2011
Revisiting Eloise (At The Plaza, Of Course)
Eloise At The Plaza
We all have a favorite children’s picture book – one we read over and over, or that our parents did funny voices for. After revisiting my childhood and experiences growing up through Harry Potter, I wanted to look to some of my earlier literary experiences.
When I was in my local bookstore last week, I perused through the Children’s section and picked up some books clearly aimed towards girls. One, the Girls’ Doodle Book, included pictures you could finish – mostly structured around things like butterflies, flowers, baking, and nesting. Boys, on the other hand, had a doodle book where they drew inventions, action scenes, machinery. The other was geared towards “tomboys”, showing that it’s OK to like worms and sports and hate wearing dresses …
Feminism | Posted by Sabina S on 07/6/2011
Blast From The Past
I thought we were done with this...
I was at my friend’s house working on a project for school. It was getting late so her mum made us dinner. At the table, my friend’s dad was ordering her mum around and asking for things to be brought to him. Now, it was all in good fun, but it still bugged me a little bit because it reminded me of the times that Betty Friedan discusses in “Feminine Mystique.” And then, to make matters worse, my friend’s mum started talking about how she just lost her job. While we were eating, she started complaining about her lack of employment. Then she concluded that now that she is unemployed she MUST resume the housewife roll. She proceeded to name off a laundry …
Pop-Culture | Posted by Julie Z on 06/26/2011
Support Women Artists Sunday: Gossip
Beth Ditto and Gossip
Danielle B’s post earlier this week reminded me how awesome Beth Ditto and Gossip are. Enjoy!
Gossip (formerly The Gossip) is a three-piece American indie rock band formed in 1999. The band consists of singer Beth Ditto, guitarist Brace Paine and drummer Hannah Blilie. After releasing several recordings, the band broke through with their 2006 studio album, Standing in the Way of Control (2006). A follow-up, Music for Men, was released in 2009. The band plays a mix of post punk indie rock and dance-punk.
Gossip was formed in 1999 in Olympia, Washington with vocalist Beth Ditto, guitarist Nathan “Brace Paine” Howdeshell and drummer Kathy Mendonca. All three were originally from Arkansas; Mendonca moved to Olympia to attend Evergreen State College and Howdeshell and Ditto followed. …
Pop-Culture | Posted by Julie Z on 05/21/2011
Saturday Vids: Out of the Vinyl Deeps – Ellen Willis on Rock Music
In 1968, the New Yorker hired Ellen Willis as its first popular music critic. Her column, Rock, Etc., ran for seven years and established Willis as a leader in cultural commentary and a pioneer in the nascent and otherwise male-dominated field of rock criticism. As a writer for a magazine with a circulation of nearly half a million, Willis was also the country’s most widely read rock critic. With a voice at once sharp, thoughtful, and ecstatic, she covered a wide range of artists—Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and the Velvet Underground,—assessing their albums and performances not only on their originality, musicianship, and cultural impact but also in terms of how they made her feel.
Because Willis stopped writing about music in the …
Feminism | Posted by B.P. on 05/19/2011
Magazines, T.V. and Disney: The Negative Portrayal of Beauty in the Media
Prince Charming: What has he done for you lately?
From a young age, I recognized a pattern in the movies I frequently watched. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White – their major goal is to find Prince Charming. Being young and impressionable, I too started dreaming of my prince charming I would one day come to meet.
As I got older, around my pre-teen years, I developed a collection of magazines due to my interest in style and fashion. I’d flip through so many each day, and without even noticing how and why, I began to feel less and less confident in myself. And more and more self-conscious about the way I looked. Pretty soon I felt as though no guy would ever want me because of …


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|Saturday, 01 March 2003|
The delegates attending the Commonwealth press Union Conference of newspaper publishers and editors have unanimously passed a resolution hailing the steps taken by the government to relax the draconian media laws which suppressed the freedom of expression.
The delegates attending the Biennial conference of the Commonwealth Press Union, offers their congratulations to the Government of Sri Lanka for initiating an impressive slew of measures designed to strengthen the legal and institutional foundation of a free media.
"We applaud the repeal of the law on criminal defamation and the forthcoming repeal of the laws relating to press censorship and contempt of court".
"Similarly we welcome the Governments support for the establishment of the Sri Lanka Press Institute and the Press Complaints Commission which will replace the government appointed Press Council".
"We are confident that the measures - taken together with the proposed Freedom of Information Act and the Citizens Charter Law - will enable the media in Sri Lanka to discharge our responsibilities to the public without let or hinderance".
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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture
(a). Which building and/or infrastructure projects and work of his9a) department are still incomplete as a result of problems with the department of public works and infrastructure, (b) on what date (i) did each project commence and (ii) was each project supposed to be completed and (c) what are the problems that were experienced?
(a). The incomplete projects implemented through DPWI include both the Sarah Bartmann Centre of Remembrance (SBCR) and the installation of Heating Ventilation and Air- Conditioning (HVAC) at the National Archive Building.
On SBCR (Sarah Bartman Centre of Remembrance)
(i) Site was handed over to the contractor to commenced on 14 April 2014.
(ii) Project was supposed to be completed on 14 October 2016.
(a). The first contractor experienced cash flow problems early in the project. The quality of work was, on many occasions, not up to standard and therefore works had to be redone which caused delays in the construction programme.
Three strikes occurred in July, September and October 2014.These strikes related to Hankey workers requesting to be subcontracted to the project.
Unfortunately, many of the SMME’s and workers who wanted to be subcontracted did not have paperwork in place, did not want to submit quotations for the work; as well as a misunderstanding between the salaries paid to workers on building vs civil works.
In early 2015, the contractor applied for a revision of the practical date of completion. Strikes were experienced in 2017 due to the fact that the workers had not been paid their August and a portion of their September 2017 salaries. After assigning of the contract to the second contractor, work progressed. However, delays in the approval of Extension of Time applications and other Variations by DPWI contributed to further delays under a new contractor. A dispute also arose between DPWI and assigned contractor over defective work, which the latter remedied, because that defective work was only discovered after a site was handed over.
Additionally, the dispute also includes overpayment to the first contractor, and these are now being recovered or subtracted from the current contractor claims. The due date for completion has moved every year since 2014.
On HVAC project
(i) Site was handed over to the contractor to commence on the 16 January 2013.
(ii) Project was supposed to have been completed on the 17 July 2014.
a) The delays experienced were as a result of:
- Cash flow problems experienced by the contractor and this delayed progress on the project, and in 2019, main contractor decided to assign the contract to a sub-contractor subject to approval by DPWI. Unfortunately, this approval from DPWI is still outstanding since 2019, and this delay have implication on the validity of the contract, and related transaction that have to be processed. This includes payment of outstanding invoices, as such transactions must have contractual basis.
- The last Extension of Time approved was in Mach 2018, and this is also another matter that has a negative bearing to payment of some invoices, and affects cash flow and seamless implementation of the project
- The sub-contractor appointed to provide shelving was liquidated, and this led to significant delays in delivery and installation shelving facilities required for archiving. The new main contractor could not find a suitable replacement sub-contractor in the country and resorted to importation of the shelves from China.
- No budget for handling/removal of material that require specialized services.
These materials are not removed in some storerooms because approved budget was spent in full and approval of additional budget is subject to finalization of the assignment.


§ SIR JOHN HAY
asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, If the men serving on board H.M.S. "Swiftsure" had been trained, before leaving Plymouth, in the use of the new 25-pound breechloading gun; what trials had taken place with the 25-pound gun prior to the gun being appropriated for service afloat; and, whether precautionary mechanical arrangements are not adopted in that gun, as for some other breechloading guns, by which it is impossible for the gun to be fired before the breech is securely locked?
§ MR. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN
No, Sir. The men serving on board Her Majesty's Ship Swiftsure had not been trained before leaving Plymouth in the use of the new 25-pounder breechloading gun; but they had been trained with the old breech-loading gun, which is not so simple as the new one. As the Swiftsure was going to the Pacific for some years, the Admiralty was desirous of fitting her with these new guns, and this was done on the eve of her departure. It was considered that, as the mode of working them is extremely simple, the well-trained and intelligent seamen-gunners would have no difficulty in at once learning the drill, which was supplied to them. The guns have been tried at Woolwich and Shoeburyness, the trials extending over several months; and two are also mounted in a gunboat, from which 75 rounds have been fired. Those guns being radial-vented, no mechanical arrangement is fitted which 816 prevents the gun being fired before the breech is securely closed; but there is an arrangement which shows at a glance when the breech is properly closed, and the gun ought not to be primed until this is done.


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AstraZeneca lead scientist says Delta makes mass testing pointless in UK
The Delta variant of COVID-19 has wrecked any chance of herd immunity, according to the Oxford scientist who led the AstraZeneca vaccine team, as he called for an end to mass testing so Britain could start to live with the virus.
Scientists who addressed Britain’s all-party parliamentary group on coronavirus said it was time to accept that there is no way of stopping the virus spreading through the entire population, and monitoring people with mild symptoms was no longer helpful.
Professor Andrew Pollard, who led the Oxford vaccine team, said it was clear that the Delta variant can still infect people who have been vaccinated, which made herd immunity impossible to reach, even with Britain’s high uptake.
The Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday that more than three quarters of adults in Britain have received both jabs and calculated that 60,000 deaths and 66,900 hospitalisations have been prevented by the vaccines.
Speaking to the all-party parliamentary group on coronavirus, Sir Andrew said: “Anyone who is still unvaccinated will, at some point, meet the virus.


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Under recent subsidies law, subsidies which are paid to agricultural products have been changed. These changes have affected on some variables such as agricultural total factor productivity. This paper aims to determine the effect of subsides on agricultural sector with emphasis on farming subsector. Malmquist index is used to calculate total factor productivity. In addition, Hoderick Prescott Filter is used to determine productivity shocks. The results show that subsidies can reduce the negative productivity shocks in the agricultural sector.

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Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) mulls to issue bonds while Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Rakub) seeks government funds as the state lenders' capital shortfalls have been on the rise.
At the end of June this year, BKB's deficiency in minimum capital requirements stood at Tk11,844 crore, which was 40% of the capital to risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR). The figure was Tk10,318 crore as of the corresponding month last year, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
For Rakub, the shortfall increased to Tk1,506 crore, a 17% of CRAR, from Tk1,338 crore the previous year. The capital shortfalls of the two banks have been on the rise for a long time.
BKB Managing Director Shirin Akhter and Rakub Managing Director Md Ismail Hossain discussed the matters with the central bank at a meeting on Thursday last week, in which Bangladesh Bank Governor Fazle Kabir, deputy governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman, and Department of Off-site Supervision Executive Director Ahmed Ali, among others, were present.
"We submitted a proposal to the finance ministry seeking an increase in our paid-up capital. Besides, we also sought low-cost funds from the government," Ismail Hossain told The Business Standard.
He hoped that the government would grant those, and they would be able to minimise their capital shortfall.
A senior BB official, seeking anonymity, said the governor asked managing directors of the banks how they would cut down their capital shortfall.
In response, the BKB managing director said they were planning to issue bonds on the finance ministry's approval.
Researchers and economists, however, did not appreciate the initiatives with which the two state lenders were moving.
"Issuing bond, and seeking funds are absolutely a sign of their inefficiency," Executive Director at the Policy Research Institute (PRI) Ahsan H Mansur said.
"They are disbursing loans, then why they cannot realise those," he raised questions.
If the government provides them with the facilities it would just minimise their capital shortfall on paper, he said, adding that they (the two banks) were not with the nature of business.
Ahsan H Mansur said there were huge irregularities in the two banks which should be addressed first. Otherwise, the capital shortfall would widen further.
"Many other organisations are disbursing small-scale loans and receiving payments. But the two specialised banks cannot," he wondered.
The government earlier provided them with capital support several times, but they repeatedly lost the amount.
The PRI executive director suggests improving systems, ensuring corporate governance, and strengthening administrative capabilities to minimise the capital shortfall.
Meanwhile, a central bank senior official said they could not hold any meeting with the two banks for a long time amid the pandemic.
"We instructed the banks to appoint chief financial officers, and information technology specialists as early as possible," he added.
Earlier, state-owned commercial banks appointed chief financial officers and chief information technology officers, following a BB directive in 2018.
The employment of the chiefs resulted in better financial reporting, and digitalisation of banking services, BB officials observed.
According to the latest Bangladesh Bank report, at the end of September this year, 9.44% loans of BKB's disbursed Tk25,000 crore were non-performing, while Rakub had 19.29% of the Tk6,200 crore total loans. Though Rakub reported no provision shortfall, BKB had Tk21 crore deficiency in provision.
BKB could realise Tk15.27 crore against a target of Tk68 crore from its top 20 loan defaulters, while Rakub managed to collect less than one crore against Tk44 crore of target.
Besides, the two banks could realise higher from other defaulters, but the performances in realising right-off loans were not mentionable, the BB said.
The two state-owned banks, however, failed to submit their balance sheets within the deadline that expired on 31 October 2021. They might get a two-month extension for the submission from the central bank, in compliance with the Bank Company Act 1991.
Besides, both banks failed to achieve targets, set by the central bank, of decreasing the number of loss-incurring branches.
As of June 2020, a total of 311 branches of BKB were in loss. Among them, it could cut the loss-incurring branches by 21 against the target of 47 until June this year.
RAKAB's could reduce loss-making branches to 151, down from 195 of the previous year.

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I have now done two tests, one EBB pen move command turning the motor one complete revolution in one second.
This was done for over 12500 moves without error. The second test was random length moves – in random direction – restricted to the range available on the eggbot. This test ran for over 21500 moves (Six hours) without errors. Video snippet of test.
The EBB board seems to “behave” OK but is very unforgiving on incorrect parameters. The EBB board will hang after a while if the duration for a move is 0 (zero). A negative number causes the EBB board to crash.


Shira Lev is a singer / songwriter from Israel with 2 released Hebrew albums and a lot of live performances in Israel. Started as an opera singer from an early age, she sings and performs in Hebrew, English and French.
Ofer Avital is a composer and an experienced guitarist, which had studied classical guitar for 7 years , 10 years playing and touring with a Metal band and even 1 year as a drummer in an Israeli rock band.
After Ofer has been composing for more than a decade, looking for the right lyrics to match the tune and a vocalist to pursue the dream, He had met Shira and everything was crystal clear…
A month after their first meeting “Song Dream” was recorded and released.
Shira and Ofer have decided to go for it… left their everyday routine, family and friends in Israel and took the first plane to New York to take their dream to the next level!
Now Shira and Ofer are living in NYC, performing, recording and looking forward to release their debut album


C-Coupler3: An Integrated Coupler Infrastructure for Earth System Modeling
DescriptionThe Community Coupler (C-Coupler) for Earth system modeling is a coupler family that has been developed in China since 2010. C-Coupler3, the latest version, is fully compatible with the previous version, C-Coupler2, and is an integrated infrastructure with new features. i.e., a series of parallel optimization technologies for accelerating coupling initialization and reducing memory usage, a common halo-exchange library for developing a parallel version of a model, a common module-integration framework for integrating a software module (e.g., a flux algorithm, a parameterization scheme, and a data assimilation method), a common framework for conveniently developing a weakly coupled ensemble data assimilation system, and a common framework for flexibly inputting and outputting fields in parallel. Specifically, C-Coupler3.0 is able to handle coupling under much finer resolutions (e.g., more than 100 million horizontal grid cells) with fast coupling initialization and successful generation of remapping weight files.
TimeMonday, June 2614:30 - 15:00 CEST
Climate, Weather and Earth Sciences


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