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Welcome to Nural's newsletter where we explore how AI is being used to tackle global grand challenges.
As always in the newsletter you will find a compilation of articles, news and cool companies all focusing on using AI to tackle global grand challenges.
Packed inside we have
- Autonomous robots seeming to have killed in war without human intervention
- Deepfake maps and how it affects our trust in satellite map data
- Google researchers using language models to bring in a whole new type of search engine
- and more...
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Key Recent Developments
Have autonomous robots started killing in war without human intervention?
What: "Over the past week, a number of publications tentatively declared, based on a UN report from the Libyan civil war, that killer robots may have hunted down humans autonomously for the first time." In reality, it is a lot less clear cut and determined than it seems...
Key Takeaway: It's important to note that "autonomous weapons as a concept are not all that new. Landmines are essentially simple autonomous weapons — you step on them and they blow up." However, the introduction of AI into this mix does pose new challenges. Should an AI system have the power to take a life without human intervention?
Transitioning to Tesla Vision - Removing radar from self driving cars
What: Tesla announced their Model 3 and Model Y car lines will remove radar and transition to completely relying on computer vision when driving autonomously. This represents a move other car manufacturers have not made with most using a combination of radar, lidar and computer vision.
Key Takeaway: This move by Tesla represents a huge confirmation of the level that computer vision has reached. However, dropping the use of radar in these autonomous vehicles raises serious questions regarding safety especially as computer vision has notoriously failed in unique edge cases in the past.
1.4 petabyte database of a small sample of human brain tissue
What: 'Google in collaboration with the Lichtman Laboratory at Harvard University, have released the “H01” dataset, a 1.4 petabyte rendering of a small sample of human brain tissue, along with a companion paper, “A connectomic study of a petascale fragment of human cerebral cortex.”'
Key Takeaway: This large scale dataset has profound implications on the future of machine learning work on studying the human brain. It is also another example of large innovation in this field coming from the major tech companies. They seem to be the only players with the resources to bring about this scale of innovation...
Other interesting reads
🚀 Language models like GPT-3 could herald a new type of search engine (Google Researchers)
Cool companies I have come across this week
Molecule One - AI powered drug feasibility screening/ drug discovery.
Orora - Wildfire detection and monitoring from space.
AI/ML must knows
Few shot learning - Supervised learning using only a small dataset to master the task.
Transfer Learning - Reusing parts or all of a model designed for one task on a new task with the aim of reducing training time and improving performance.
Tensorflow/keras/pytorch - Widely used machine learning frameworks
Generative adversarial network - Generative models that create new data instances that resemble your training data. They can be used to generate fake images.
Deep Learning - Deep learning is a form of machine learning based on artificial neural networks.
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Chilean man’s avian flu infection has ‘worrying’ mutations | world news
A man in Chile has been infected with bird flu, which has “worrying” mutations, US health officials said.
The mutations could have happened after the 53-year-old, who is in hospital, fell ill.
However, there is no evidence that the mutated virus has spread to other people, mixed with other flu viruses, or developed resistance to current drugs or vaccines.
The threat to humans from the virus is low, said Vivien Dugan of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Nevertheless, it is important to continue to carefully investigate every case of human infection,” she added.
“We must remain vigilant for changes that would make these viruses more dangerous to humans.”
Previous animal studies suggest that mutations could be causing this bird flu virus is more harmful or spreads more easily.
However, there is no evidence that these mutations would make it easier for the virus to lodge in a person’s upper lungs – a development that would raise concern about its spread among humans.
Similar mutations have been found in previous bird flu infections.
Cambodian girl, 11, dies from bird flu
Scientists on bird flu alert as seabirds return to UK
What is bird flu?
Avian flu, called type A H5N1, was first identified during an outbreak in Hong Kong in 1997 when visitors to live poultry markets contracted it.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 450 people have died from bird flu in the past two decades.
The vast majority of those infected got it directly from birds.
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It comes, as the British authorities announced Avian flu protection measures are lifted next week.
The rules that were introduced on November 7th last yearmade it a legal requirement to keep animals indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures to protect herds.
From April 18, bird keepers will be allowed to keep their flocks outdoors again and eggs laid by free-range poultry can now be labeled as “free-range”.
However, bird keepers have been urged to remain vigilant to prevent further outbreaks.
In the meantime, a 56-year-old woman in China died in the last few days from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans.
She was the third known person to be infected with the H3N8 subtype of bird flu.

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Just 5 minutes' walk from Saint Mark's Square, Locanda Vivaldi offers a rooftop terrace with panoramic views across Venice's Lagoon. Accommodation is air conditioned, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Elegant rooms at the Locanda include satellite TV, a minibar, and private bathroom with hairdryer plus toiletries. Some rooms feature wood-beamed ceilings, a spa bath, or a balcony.
The summer rooftop restaurant specialises in traditional sea food dishes for dinner, and overlooks St Mark's Basin. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.
The property has its own private dock and is about 100 metres from the San Zaccaria Vaporetto water bus stop, linking with Venezia Santa Lucia Station and the Tronchetto car park. Staff are always on hand to provide tourist information.
Please note that the restaurant is open from May until October.
Services & facilities
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Breakfast in the room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- VIP room facilities
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- Currency exchange
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When 15th-century Venetian girls showed more interest in sailors than saints, they were sent to the convent adjoining San Zaccaria. The...
Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci
Greek Orthodox refugees who fled to Venice from Turkey with the rise of the Ottoman Empire built a church here in 1536, with the aid of...
Concerts at La Pietà
With fine acoustics, soaring Tiepolo ceilings and a long association with Vivaldi, this church makes an ideal venue for live baroque...
Tucked behind the Ponte San Provolo, this trattoria hums with the chatter of contented diners even in the dead of winter. It is manned...

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SABCO’s Dual “Step-Down” regulator is ideal for using the same CO2 source to deliver different pressures to two different target vessels. Use the first gauge to apply pressure to move product from your source vessel while using the second gauge to apply back pressure to your target vessel.
Dual Regulator Assembly
A perfect example of this is for “pushing” the contents of a pressurized fermenter possibly through an inline filter, then into a keg or other pressurized vessel. In this case you can “push” with a higher pressure and at the same time, apply a lessor “back-fill” pressure to the target vessel. By doing so, you will keep the product in a closed-system environment and at the same time help to prevent foaming of the product as it enters the target vessel from the bottom-up.
Warning : This dual regulator is designed for use with American bottle gas systems only, with USA standard high pressure threaded outlet. ( CGA320 tank, .825 diameter, 14 threads/in. , National Gas Outlet/Right Hand Thread/External ). Do not import for use out of North America.
- This Assembly includes:
- An excellent dual regulator with two, independent ball-valve controls
- Two matching 6 ft. long, 3/8″ ID, FDA reinforced hoses to connect both the source and target vessels
- The end of the primary pressure hose is equipped with 1/2″-3/4″ Tri-Clamp adapter to easily connect to the SABCO fermenter TC gas port.
- The end of the secondary pressure hose connects directly to the gas side of the coupler on your SABCO bright vessel.
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It was once branded the "worst" car park in Hull, but it is now being transformed in order to attract more users.
On one visit to the Pryme Street multi-story car park, off Freetown Way, in 2022, a Hull Live reporter found empty alcohol bottles, faeces and needles. Customers complained that it was "dirty, smelly, run-down and unkept".
But thanks to "vital investment" from Hull City Council, the car park is undergoing a big makeover, including a deep clean, smart lighting upgrades, new signage, road improvements and other general repairs. It comes as capacity at the nearby Albion Street car park is reduced due to construction of a new health centre.
- Freetown Way update after cyclist and truck in collision
- Buyer found for 'oldest police station in Hull', despite campaign to save it
In addition, Hull-themed artwork is being installed in the public entrance and stairwell. The works have been created by graffiti artists Mike Sprout, Ella Dorton and Let’s Have a Skeg.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, the council's transport portfolio holder, said: “I’m pleased to see that Pryme Street car park is receiving such vital investment. Not only will these improvements enhance safety and visibility for drivers, but our collaboration with local artists celebrates our city’s creativity and cultural richness, making the space welcoming and vibrant.
The improvements are due to be completed next month. Cllr Ieronimo added: "We hope car drivers, and visitors, as well as local venues and businesses will reap the benefits.”
Following the changes, the Pryme Street and George Street multi-storey car parks will have extended opening hours, until 11pm, seven days a week, until further notice. The idea is to support visitors to Hull New Theatre and the city centre while the Albion Street car park is partially closed due to the construction of the new Community Diagnostic Centre for the NHS.
Cllr Ieronimo said: “Supporting the local economy is a huge priority for us, and we hope that this decision will allow residents and visitors alike to continue enjoying what our city has to offer, from shopping to live music and theatre.”
All parking permits permitted for use in George Street or Pryme Street will be accepted during the extended opening hours. Both sites offer long-stay parking for £3.


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Introduction Platform Beverage Cash
First decentralized innovative solution where the real sector of economy and cryptocurrency world have been merged.
The application has been developed to address the key problem of cryptocurrencies price instability and marries the trading process on innovative platform with unique functions.
Starting with the alcohol market we are striving to create an ecosystem that will become a standard for the integration of the real economy sector and the cryptocurrency world.
The main problem of the cryptocurrency world is that digital money is not secured by physical assets.
Since the advent of blockchain technologies, users have accumulated a huge amount of various digital currencies which are almost impossible to use as a mean of payment for the purchase of goods.
- TOKENS ARE 100% SECURED BY ALCOHOL
- BEVERAGE TOKEN (BCUT) =1 LOT (BOTTLE, BOX, BARREL)
- RATED IN BEVERAGE COIN (BCCT)
- TRADED ON A DECENTRALIZED PLATFORM
- CAN ORDER DELIVERY OF THE LOT TO ANY ADDRESS AT ANY TIME
- A LOT OWNERSHIP TRANSFER OCCURS BY BLOCKCHAIN RECORD
- PHYSICAL MOVE OF A LOT IS NOT REQUIRED
- SMART CONTRACTS FINALIZING EVERY DEAL
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
Bevarage cash platform is the exclusive combination of features, design and social elements that truly sets us and our solution apart from the competition:
• AN INTUITIVE APPLICATION
which is simple and accessible to new users.
• THE SOCIAL COMPONENT
community members (experts, collectors, wholesalers, alcoholic beverage manufactures, etc.) are rewarded from the award fund through smart contracts for their achievements and recommendations.
the ability, with the help of geolocation, to allocate lots and users nearby, contact them using an integrated messenger and, if necessary, meet for the transaction.
• INABILITY TO MANIPULATE
the rating of trust– unique solution which excludes any manipulation.
smart contracts protect users and their funds from mistreatment.
all transactions are made in the blockchain.
• INSTANT PAYMENTS
smart contracts distribute money to participants immediately after transaction.
The socialization of the platform and the development of a broad ecosystem based on it is the most important element for achieving success. The platform is designed to meet the requirements of a wide variety of participants in the alcohol market and the crypto-exchange community.
- Private and institutional investors
- Beverage manufacturers- Collectors
- Whole sellers
- Third-party developers
BEVERAGE. CASH ADVANTAGES
100% SECURED BY PHYSICALLY EXISTING ASSET
Real product, 1 Beverage Token (BCUT) equals 1 lot (bottles, boxes, barrels, etc.).
Alcohol, as a class of assets, is included in the list of basic types of alternative investments along with gold, art and diamonds.
GUARANTEES OF STABILITY
Alcoholic beverage assets are not subject to political risks and are one of the safest investment assets.
Each lot corresponds to one token which carries all the information about this lot since the release.
DEMAND FOR TOKENS
The volatility of the cryptocurrency market makes the search for a low-risk, reliable asset with the same potential for profitability especially relevant.
WHY BEVERAGE MARKET
Wine and craft alcohol is the most attractive investment asset which has surpassed stocks, precious metals, works of art and antiques by profitability over the last hundred years.
A good wine collection shows a profit of hundreds of percent. For example, Chateau Lafleur Pomerol 1982 has increased its value from 20 to 40 thousand pounds just over the last two years and Bordeaux Lafite Rothschild has risen in price by 850% just over one year.
6 BILLION USD
GROWTH OF CRAFT ALCOHOL PRODUCTION 33.4% UP TO 2025
WINE CONSUMPTION 32.8 BILLIONS
HOW IT WORKS
Beverage token (BCUT) will be traded at the beverage.cash platform for the cryptocurrency Beverage Coin (BCCT). With Beverage Token (BCUT) the manufactures of alcohol products, wholesalers, collectors, owners of alcohol can place their alcoholic beverage products to the platform in the form of lot. Each lot placed on the platform (one bottle, one barrel, one box, etc.) is represented by a token that will accumulate information throughout the lot’s existence: type of drink (wine, distillate, brandy, whisky, cognac etc.) manufacturer, packaging, ingredients, time and place of production, location, estimated value, recommendation made by experts, history of price changes, transaction history etc.
Beverage Coin (BCCT) is a crypto coin intended for making deals with Beverage Tokens (BCUT) – and pay service fee and commission on beverage.cash platform.Beverage Coin is endowed by physical assets with high liquidity. It will be sold on major exchanges and is fully compatible with Ethereum wallets. The price of Beverage Coin (BCCT) is formed by the binding of the token to the total value of the lots placed on the platform for sale.
- THE TRADING PLATFORM BEVERAGE. CASH IS CREATED FOR THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE BEVERAGE MARKET AND CRYPTO SOCIETY.
- PRODUCTS ARE PLACED ON THE PLATFORM IN THE FORM OF BEVERAGE TOKEN (BCUT)
- ALL TRANSACTIONS WITH TOKENS ARE MADE IN BEVERAGE COIN (BCCT)
- INFORMATION IS STORED ON THE PLATFORM USING BLOCKCHAINFUNDS BETWEEN THE
- PARTICIPANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED BY SMART CONTRACTS
The structure described above allows us to unite all participants in the wine production process in a continuous chain to gather information at each stage.Network infrastructure is created for each participant and includes:
- RFID tag attached to the products about which the information is collected and tracking is performed.
- vineyard — a container for harvesting grapes,
- winery — fermentation tanks, storage tanks,
- warehouse — barrels, bottles, boxes,
- transportation — containers.
- Sensors are RFID Sensors for collecting information. Any necessary information is collected by RFID sensors at each stage of production automatically. The information is transmitted with a given time interval to the transmitter and is connected to the RFID tags in the vicinity.
- Transmitter is any device (PDA, computer or smartphone) capable on the one hand communicate with RFID tag and RFID sensor and on the other hand to distribute collected information through access points to the server using a wireless connection. The distance of the broadcast within the network depending on the equipment reaches 250 meters.
- Access points are configured to transfer information from the internal network to the server. Depending on the area of the field, winery or storage, it is necessary to install several access points that interact with each other in a common network.
- Server collects, stores and processes the information.
- Trading platform with software for reading QR-Code and/or NFS to get and display information from the server about the product selected. Wine and craft alcohol trading platform is integrated social ecosystem for buying/selling/trading beverage product with protection against counterfeit
Our business model is based on the following sources of income:
- FEE FOR ADDING LOTS TO THE PLATFORM (TOKENS RELEASING)
- COMMISSION FOR TRANSACTIONS MADE ON THE PLATFORM
- PAYMENT FOR ADVERTISING
- FRANCHISING FEE
SMART CONTRACT AUTOMATION
In order to avoid transactions risks we will implement smart contracts that will be responsible for the fulfillment of obligations of all parties.
At the time of purchase the money for the lot will be blocked by a smart contract until transaction is completed. Then the money will be released by smart contract to all participants involved in the transaction: the seller, experts, developers and insurance fund.
THE MAIN PARAMETERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COINS (BCCT) EMISSION
TOTAL EMISSION OF TOKENS: 150,425,700 BCCT.
QUANTITY FOR OPEN MARKET IS 65% OF THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF ISSUED TOKENS 97,776,705 BCCT:
PRIVATE SALE: 12% – 11,733,205 – BONUS 50%
PRE-SALE: 18% – 17,599,807 – BONUS 25%
MAIN SALE: 70% – 68,443,693 – BONUS 10% – 0%
SOFT CAP: 1,500 ETH
HARD CAP: 30,000 ETH
PRIVATE SALE PARAMETERS:
Sales Volume of Private-Sale: 11,733,205 BCCT
Private-Sale Price: 1 ETH = 7,500 BCCT (bonus included)
Minimum Buying Transaction: 10 ETH
Maximum Buying Transaction: 100 ETH
BONUSES: 50% of the Main Sale price
Sales Volume of Pre-Sale: 17,599,807 BCCT
Pre-Sale Price: 1 ETH = 6,250 BCCT(bonus included)
Minimum Buying Transaction: 0.1 ETH
Maximum Buying Transaction: Unlimited Bonuses:
BEVERAGE.CASH – UNIFICATION OF THE CRYPTO AND REAL ECONOMY
BONUSES: 25%of the Main Sale price
MAIN SALE PARAMETERS:
Sales Volume on Main Sale: 68,443,693 BCCT
Price on Main Sale: 1 ETH = 5,000 BCCT
Minimum Buying Transaction: 0.01 ETH
Maximum Buying Transaction: Unlimited
BONUSES: 10%-0%of the Main Sale price
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The universally acclaimed video-game named Red Dead Redemption 2 Online has been fascinated with few updates that will aid gamers to collect bonuses. This new update is marked by the challenge of Wild Animal Kills Event. This new update enables gamers to set themselves against other sportsmen. This can be done without the trolling factor. Also, there is some good surprise for new users. If they complete their first mission, they are enriched with RDO$50 bonuses and for finishing Kill Them, RDO$75 will go on their wallet.
Red Dead Redemption 2 PC is another most rumoured thing to look for. E3 2019 is at the door and it may be the perfect platform for Rockstar Games to announce the upcoming plans. But this is Rockstar Games and you never know it. Many fans and sources believe that Rockstar Games will sooner or later announce the PC port for RDR2. During this timeframe, there might be the announcement of big possible Summer DLC Expansion. There’s no response from the creators themselves yet. We just have to hang with the rumours and expect big to happen.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on PS4 or Xbox One only. And when the game is now a widespread phenomenon, numbers of players want to play on PC. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed anything but few Redditors are always on the hunt to crack something strange. A Reddit user found a Physics Programmer’s LinkedIn with a potential hint. This programmer working at Rockstar lists Red Dead Redemption 2 – PS4/XBox1/PC. If this is true then everyone with PC will be happy to finally explore the Western World.
If this leak is true then RG will obviously grab more numbers of accolades. Gaining awards would be a no-brainer for RG looking back the whopping 17 awards in just a year.
GTA 6 Latest Rumors
There’s not only Red Dead Redemption 2 that fans are hyped about. The rumours of GTA 6 being released in 2020 has created huge excitement for the gaming fans all around. Recently the release of short video created using Ray Technology has provoked the hype for the game.
Sony and Rockstar Games always has been close and looks like GTA 6 will be launched on the latest PlayStation 5. The thing is that PS5 has already Ray-Tracing Technology. E3 2019 begins from June 11 and people hope that Rockstar will hint something on the Expo but chances are less looking back the Rockstar involvement in such Expo. GTA 5 has been loved by millions and the creators will obviously apply some great changes regarding the gameplay and locations. We have been hit with few rumours about the GTA 6. Some believe the story revolves around acting onto frivolous crimes and drug business. GTA 6 will introduce wider geography or composting all the previous locations like Vice City, Liberty City and Los Santos.
The official announcement hasn’t been made as Rockstar is having its successful run in other franchise. So probably looking at the marketplace, it will take spacious time-frame to play GTA 6.


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Larry Griffin, co-founder and partner at Bridge Partners, LLC, underscores the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruiting for the C-suite and workforce.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the social and political unrest that took place during 2020 brought to light the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). For hospitals and health systems, it's important to implement DEI not only as a part of patient care, but also into the workforce.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appointed two new leaders last month to expand the organization's focus on health equity and workforce strategies.
Joy Lewis, who previously served as AHA’s vice president for strategic policy planning, was promoted to serve as senior vice president for health equity strategies. In this new role, she will focus on issues surrounding DEI.
In recent years, more hospitals and health systems have been taking steps to include DEI into strategic planning and focus as well.
Most recently, Allegheny Health Network announced in December the appointment of Veronica Villalobos, J.D. as vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, to serve alongside the health system's new chief diversity officer, Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew.
Johnese Spisso, CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, shared in an interview this month with HealthLeaders how the California-based health system is ramping up its efforts in DEI not only in healthcare, but for the workforce as well.
Providers recognize the importance of focusing on DEI in recruiting and executives should understand the most effective tactics to retain current C-suite and workforce members.
Larry Griffin, co-founder and partner at Bridge Partners, LLC, a minority-owned executive search firm located in New York, spoke with HealthLeaders about DEI in recruiting and his tips for hospital executives.
Larry Griffin, co-founder, partner, Bridge Partners, LLC (Photo courtesy of Bridge Partners, LLC)
This transcript has been edited for clarity and brevity.
HealthLeaders: Why is it important for health organizations to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recruitment?
Griffin: Providers need to understand the culture of the people that that they're serving. As demographics change, the constituents or the customers [change] as well. Internal knowledge about the customers, their cultures, how to communicate, and how to serve them, is what's really important.
A few years back we did a search for a large hospital in the northeast; this was for a head of ambulatory care. They specifically wanted someone who spoke Spanish because the population that they were serving was increasingly Latino. There were communication issues, [and] they wanted to make sure that they were providing the best service that they possibly could to their community.
HL: How can a lack of diverse leadership directly impact an organization's ability to recruit and retain people such as women or minorities?
Griffin: The healthcare industry [is] no different than other industry. If you don't have diverse leadership, the people that are within the organization, from a career standpoint, look up and they say 'Well, will I have an opportunity to pursue my career goals at this organization if nobody at the top of the organization looks like me?'
What happens is that many organizations do a good job of recruiting women and people of color at the lower levels, but their challenges come when they start to talk about retention. People move up to a certain level, they look up, and say, 'Well, nobody looks like me, am I going to have an opportunity to progress within this organization?'
On the leadership side, when they look back into their organization to promote women and people of color, the bench now is weaker than it was before because they don't have any examples up at the top.
Organizations that do a good job in terms of recruiting and retaining typically have diverse leadership, and they've put DEI front and center within the organization as a core value. They've created an organization that has built a brand around DEI so that people want to work there and they want to stay there.
That's particularly important at the senior level, because when you're talking about the war on talent and trying to recruit senior diverse leaders, there certainly has to be a strong mission proposition as far as why somebody would want to walk across the street and join your organization, as opposed to another organization. That whole topic around DEI and the importance of it, the value that the organization places on DEI, certainly is a game changer for some leaders.
HL: If a hospital or health system has a C-suite that lacks diversity, what steps can be taken to change that?
Griffin: One of the things that they can do is, place DEI at the forefront of who they are, of what they are trying to do, as an organization.
[A hospital could] possibly bring in a leader of DEI across the organization so those issues and topics are talked about, which can certainly be helpful.
Trying to embed DEI into all their processes, whether it's from public relations, communications, marketing, or human resources from a talent perspective, will just increase the visibility of DEI across the organization.
Even if the leadership is not diverse, it's impactful if people within the organization know that it's front, center, and top of mind for leadership. Eventually, that will lead to diverse leadership.
If they are looking to go outside of the organization and bring in diverse leadership, they cannot continue to employ the same tactics that they used in the past. They must look at it from a different perspective, they have to utilize different partners if they are going outside, and it's just got to be a completely different approach to recruitment.
HL: What best practices can health systems and boards put in place to ensure diversity in its interviewing and hiring procedures?
Griffin: Where you see organizations that are successful at it, they communicate a comprehensive story about what's going on within the organization with regards to DEI [to prospective applicants]. Not only just on whatever the role is on.
Many organizations are trying to address those topics in terms of culture and of the people that they're trying to serve. Leadership boards [should] be cognizant of that, and talk about that, and not shy away from that in the hiring process, and make sure that everybody's on the same page when it comes to those topics.
Melanie Blackman is the strategy editor at HealthLeaders, an HCPro brand.

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Welcome to Swaledales
Swaledale Class is taught by Mrs Greenup from Tuesday to Friday and Miss Pendlenton on Mondays and Wednesday afternoon.
The children in Swaledale Class want their class to be ‘ a happy place where people are good friends and always try their best’. Some of their favourite things to do at school are finding out about different people, places and events in History and Geography and the world around them in Science, loving taking their learning outside. They love stories, reading and being creative.
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A man was killed when struck by an SUV driven by a suspect fleeing police after attempting to burglarize a marijuana business in Long Beach Tuesday night, May 26, authorities said.
In all, Long Beach police arrested seven suspects accused of trying to burglarize the business in the 2100 block of Gaylord Avenue after receiving a call about 11:10 p.m., said Officer Ivan Garcia, a Police Department spokesman.
Officers found and arrested three suspects at the business, with a fourth suspect jumping into a vehicle and fleeing, Garcia said.
The pedestrian, a man, was in the area of Magnolia Avenue and Sixth Street when he was struck by the SUV during a pursuit, Garcia said.
Security-camera footage from a nearby apartment complex shows the man walking a dog and attempting to cross Sixth when both were hit by the suspect’s vehicle running a red light.
Long Beach paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. He had not been identified, pending notification of his next of kin.
It wasn’t immediately known if the dog was also killed.
The vehicle was then involved in a second crash in the area of Locust Avenue and Sixth, where the suspect was taken into custody.
Alex Galdamez, 21, who manages the apartment complex and lives nearby, heard sirens and a helicopter overhead around 11:20 p.m., he said.
Concerned something happened at the complex, Galdamez checked the surveillance footage via his phone. That’s when he saw the crash.
“My jaw dropped when I saw all that had happened,” he said.
Meanwhile, police continued searching the marijuana business and found three more suspects, one outside and two inside, Garcia said.
During a May 2019 police pursuit, authorities said at the time, a driver in a suspected stolen van ran into a SUV in Long Beach, killing a 41-year-old woman and five of six dogs she was shuttling as part of her dog-daycare service at Third Street and Temple Avenue.


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Tura: A turnout of nearly 90 per cent was registered for the bypoll to Ampati seat in Meghalaya that was vacated by former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma earlier this year after he won from two seats. While the Congress has fielded Mr Sangma's daughter Miani D Shira, the ruling National People's Party (NPP)-led alliance steered by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has fielded Clement Momin who is backed by the BJP and other regional parties.
Mr Sangma who has represented the seat six consecutive times says the timing was about right for him to step aside.
"It's the right time to pave the way for a new incumbent to serve the people who have stood firm behind me and the party. We look forward to a positive outcome," Mr Sangma told NDTV.
The outcome of this bypoll is significant as it will decide which party will hold the maximum number of seats in the 60-member assembly. The Congress whose tally in the assembly is now down to 20--equal to the seats the ruling NPP has--is keen on going one up.
The Congress that won 21 seats in the assembly polls has staked claim to form the government, citing the Karnataka example where the governor had first invited the BJP for being the single largest party. So will the outcome of the bypoll decide the next step of the Congress?
"It's not the right time to put the cards on the table. Politics in Meghalaya is very different; it's unlike other states and has seen lot of instability. Running a government in Meghalaya is not a matter of joke," said Mr Sangma, who is only the third chief minister in the hill state to complete a five-year term.
Meghalaya has seen 12 chief ministers since it was carved out of Assam in 1972.
Mr Sangma also took a jibe at the current state government, calling it "ad-hoc".
"It is an ad-hoc government as the chief minister is yet to get himself elected as a member of the house. He is still a member of parliament. This seat was vacated, he could have contested. I don't understand why he did not," mocked Mr Sangma.

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Congregational Resource Guide
Finding the right resources for your congregation
Delight in Disorder openly reveals one pastor's journey with bipolar illness in a manner that sheds hope and light. Roberts’ inspiring devotional collection of short essays, poems and Psalm selections chronicle his years in ministry and his bouts with an unpredictable mood disorder. With colorful, succinct language, Roberts enables the reader to feel some degree of his cyclical mood swings, from the heights of mania to the depths of depression to the calm of “normalcy”. Writing from a conservative Christian background, Roberts addresses teachings which account mental illnesses to demons, a lack of faith or sin. Though we may not agree with the conclusions, his candor helps us better understand bipolar illness and be more supportive. Delight in Disorder is suitable for individual reading or group discussion. It is available in both paperback and Kindle editions.

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text: It is widely known that the discovery, development, and commercialization of new classes of drugs can take 10-15 years and greater than $5 billion in R&D investment only to see less than 5% of the drugs make it to market. AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. Our scientists have been able to improve our success rate over the past 5 years by moving to a data-driven approach (the “5R”) to help develop better drugs faster, choose the right treatment for a patient and run safer clinical trials. However, our scientists are still unable to make these decisions with all of the available scientific information at their fingertips. Data is sparse across our company as well as external public databases, every new technology requires a different data processing pipeline and new data comes at an increasing pace. It is often repeated that a new scientific paper appears every 30 seconds, which makes it impossible for any individual expert to keep up-to-date with the pace of scientific discovery. To help our scientists integrate all of this information and make targeted decisions, we have used Spark on Azure Databricks to build a knowledge graph of biological insights and facts. The graph powers a recommendation system which enables any AZ scientist to generate novel target hypotheses, for any disease, leveraging all of our data. In this talk, I will describe the applications of our knowledge graph and focus on the Spark pipelines we built to quickly assemble and create projections of the graph from 100s of sources. I will also describe the NLP pipelines we have built – leveraging spacy, bioBERT or snorkel – to reliably extract meaningful relations between entities and add them to our knowledge graph.

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They actually protect the identity of anyone who tries to hack your account! In an utterly indefensible move, contrary to industry standards, Verizon will not pursue, nor give out any information on IP addresses of those attempting to hack it's customers!!
I'm not talking Facebook accounts, I'm talking about Verizon accounts. They send email notices that the account is locked, but when you try to actually do something, Verizon won't help, but they do expect me to pay $$$ when the bill is due. REALLY!?!
The public should be aware of this in light of the recent high profile data breaches.
Well I've now wasted over 4 hours trying to get some resolution on the matter with no success. I did however have the fraud department once again state that, "They will do nothing without a court order." crap again.
So I will enter the perpetual cycle of the hackers attempting to gain access and locking the account, me unlocking the account so I can recieve email, and them locking it out again, until they succeed.
Great way to protect customer personal information, Verizon. After seeing data breaches at OPM, Home Depot, Target, Anthem, TJ Max and even Ashly Madison this year alone, you'd think they would not be so cavalier about security.
Credit card companies will inform you of the location of any fraudulent charges, credit agencies will tell you who has pulled your credit report, even Twitter will inform you if someone from abroad tries to access your account with the location of the offending IP address, but what does Verizon do? Lock out your account and send you a very non-specific notice (which you can’t receive until you unlock said account). This places the consumer completely in the dark as to what or who has caused the account to be locked, rendering these notices completely impotent.
Having been in the IT industry for the last 20 plus years, I can tell you from personal experience that nothing you have stated is fact. So your rebuttal to the present situation is completely and utterly wrong.
I suspect they could get sued by the alleged Hacker. Especially if they are a Verizon customer. There are even some laws protecting internet privacy. So to play it safe they require a government order. You can contact your local police or other authority and they can pursue it.

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Sign Language Week will be celebrated this year from Monday 13 March until Sunday 19 March.
Deafness and hearing loss are faced by one-in-six people in the UK.
Derbyshire has some of the highest numbers in the country of Deaf and hard-of-hearing people living and working here, proportionate to our population, which is why it’s vital that we support our community.
Today (Monday 13th March 2023) marks the start of Sign Language Week 2023 and we want to remind Deaf communities, and those who support them, of the ways you can contact us in case of an emergency.
If you come across or are involved in an emergency, you can use your phone to text the emergency services for help. You must register your mobile phone number in order to use this service.
You can register by sending a text message to the number 999, with the word ‘Register’ and follow the simple instructions.
You can also visit the emergency SMS website, where you will find more information about the service, including videos which are delivered in British Sign Language.
You can also contact us via the 999BSL app and web-based platform in which you can access via a button ‘Call 999 BSL now’. You will immediately be connected to a remote BSL interpreter who will then relay your conversation onto the emergency operator. The app is extremely simple and easy to use, with a single button needed to connect to an interpreter. 999 BSL has been set up so that no deaf person will be excluded when they need to make an emergency call, therefore saving lives.
A number of resources are available on our website that may be of use on our website highlighting:
Sign Language Week this year will be running from 13th – 19th March and is run on an annual basis by the British Deaf Association (BDA). It’s celebrated each year in March to coincide with the anniversary of the recognition of BSL by the British Government in 2003.
The theme for Sign Language Week 2023 is: “Protecting BSL”.
Disability Engagement Officer Pete Rawlings, of Derbyshire Constabulary, said: “There are a number of ways we make sure we’re supporting our Deaf and hard of hearing communities, and this has meant we’re the only police force in the country to receive the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) charter mark ‘Louder than Words’ and maintain it since 2010.
“We also have strong links with not only the community, but organisations in Derby and Derbyshire including the North Derbyshire Deaf Forum. The variety of community links has also been assisted by our evolving PLOD team (Police Link Officers for people who are Deaf), which comprises of 10 staff and officers qualified in British Sign Language, Deaf awareness and Deaf equality”.
“These officers have made community links across the City and County and continue to build on these relationships. We also have 12 new officers who will begin their British Sign Language training soon, taking our PLOD team up to 22, not to mention that we are also involved in the regional PLOD team”.
“A Facebook page has also been set up for this dedicated team and allows us to reach out to the Deaf community, as well as enabling them to reach out to us”.
“Deaf volunteers from around the county also attend our Police Deaf Advisory Group, who support and advise us on our Deaf Action Plan, and we have worked in conjunction with the British Deaf Association (BDA) and made significant changes in building confidence within the Deaf community, encouraging them to use our SMS service and explaining the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations which included a series of films made by the Deaf community which can be seen on our internet and the PLOD Facebook page.”


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Those who actually experience behavioral problems like bipolar disorder are more often misunderstood by the people who surround them. They would definitely want to find the best treatment that will help them resolve this health issue. Well, the first thing that you have to look into is that you should have a good understanding of what this kind of behavioral problem can do to the person.
This type of disorder is one that actually affects the thinking of an individual and it most likely affects the brain where it as well can be affecting the reaction of other parts of the body. One can find various treatment options for this type of disorder and this will have to do with managing one’s thoughts effectively. To be able to do this, it is essential that immediate control over this behavioral disorder should be administered.
It is essential to work on what the mind is capable of controlling since if bipolar disorder is not addressed properly, it can affect one’s state of mind for the rest of his/her life. The first thing to look into is the symptoms of this kind of disorder.
The symptoms which actually trigger bipolar disorder are certain habits which have to do with the inability to get some sleep, having poor eating habits, and the feeling of stressful from time to time. Although. More often, such symptoms can be controlled by continuously engaging in a healthy lifestyle, through eating the right food and performing regular exercise.
You will have to eat the right food to be able to get access to the nutrients needed by your body on a daily basis. So if you would like to have a stable state of mind, keeping a well-balanced ad healthy diet is what you should keep in mind.
Do not forget to add fruits, vegetables, protein rich food and some dairy products. And avoid food which triggers the symptoms. While when it comes to exercising, you should as well choose exercises that will fit your lifestyle since you want to make sure that you will be able to keep up with on a regular basis to help you get rid of bipolar disorder. You can either choose to exercise outdoors or perform indoor exercises like for instance Yoga.
Aside from the usual food and exercising treatment process, you may as well try searching help from your doctor. Try to ask assistance for this particular health issue that you are encountering. Some individuals who actually experience this kind of disorder are often recommended to take in some medications to stabilize their mental state.
If a patient is asked to take in such medications, it essential to follow instructions of the doctor carefully, to avoid over dose and other complications after taking in such medicines.
There are also other treatment options that can help a patient who has bipolar disorder resolve such health problem. Herbal treatment can be given with the use of various Avurvedic treatment options, the emotional highs and the symptoms of this behavioral problem can be addressed properly. Meditation can as well be a good treatment for those who have this kind of mental disorder.

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From Mokwugwo Solomon, Nnewi
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to urgently address insecurity in the country, especially attacks and kidnappings targeted on students and school children, before it becomes too late.
NANS Senate President, Chuks Okafor, who made the appeal yesterday in Awka, Anambra State, regretted that over 100 students had been kidnapped in deadly attacks across higher institutions in Nigeria, with many of them still missing.
He said: “It has become exigent for Nigerian students to add their voice towards this sad development that is gradually gaining momentum. Nigeria, as we speak, is at crossroads. The unbearable happenstance is the fact there will be signals that an attack will happen, it will happen, and nothing will happen.
“Today, the leadership of Nigerian students has risen in unity to demand that our leaders and leadership of Nigeria, irrespective of political affiliations, should come together to solve the rising insecurity in Nigeria, especially Nigerian universities.
“Attacks have taken place in Greenfield University, Kaduna, where over 40 students were kidnapped, and about five killed. At the National College of Forestry, Kaduna, 29 students were kidnapped; and at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, similar thing happened.
“In the South East, killings of young students by suspected rival cult groups and herders have also taken a new dimension, with growing threats to peace and conducive learning environment.”


Laramie, WY – Just shy of its hundredth birthday, the Mountain View Hotel in Centennial has just been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Just after its birthday on July 4, hotel owner Ev Elmendorf is serving the original menu of trout, eggs, biscuits and potatoes for the original price of 50 cents. She recently learned a trout story from the hotel's early days.
Laramie, WY – Increasing commercial air service in Wyoming is wearing out the state's smaller airports. Shelly Reams of the state Transportation Department's aeronautics division told lawmakers meeting in Casper that smaller airports are seeing more traffic from business jets. Reams says that's caused a critical need for runway and approach improvements at smaller airports. Between 2002 and 2006, commercial air service grew by more than 37 percent in the state. Meanwhile, construction costs have increased 100 percent since 1988 -- further exacerbating the problem.
Casper, Wy – Four more Republicans say they want to replace Senator Craig Thomas, bringing the total number of candidates for the seat to seven. Those four are Cheyenne attorney Tom Sansonetti, former Wyoming House Speaker Randall Luthi, of Star Valley; former state Treasurer Cynthia Lummis, of Cheyenne; and Cheyenne attorney Bruce Asay.
Rapid City, South Dakota – Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal has taken over as chairman of the Western Governors' Association. And he says the group will continue its focus on global warming and what steps the western United States can take to produce clean energy. Freudenthal says it's clear that climate change is the main issue facing the world. He says the association will work with the federal government and a variety of organizations to reduce the use of electricity and
Boise, Idaho – Firefighters at the Idaho National Laboratory doused a chemical fire inside the site's Reactor Technology Complex that sent one worker to a hospital with minor burns and inhalation injuries. Thirty-six other workers also were taken to the medical facility at the southern Idaho facility for precautionary monitoring. I-N-L spokesman John Epperson says no radiation was released and the public was not in any danger. The I-N-L is in the desert west of Idaho Falls -- about 70 miles
Laramie, Wy – A report out this week warns against federal subsidies for coal-to-liquid gas projects. The report by the Natural Resources Defense Council says coal to liquid technology is a bad deal for the environment, so the government should NOT fund it. Elizabeth Martin Perera wrote the section of the report of coal to liquid gas. "The carbon dioxide emissions from liquid coal, those emissions have been found by both the department of energy and the environmental protection agency to be double the emissions of conventional petroleum fuels on a lifecycle CO2 basis."
Lander, Wy – A report from the group Editorial Projects in Education was released today (Tuesday) that says only 28 percent of Native Americans in Wyoming graduate from High School. According to the report, Wyoming seniors are succeeding. 76 percent of all students graduated from 12th grade in 2004, six points higher than the national average. But the study also suggests the state's Native American students are falling far behind. It says 28 percent received a diploma in 2006, compared to about 50 percent of Native Americans nationwide.


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Tech platforms dominated the headlines today and not all for the good reasons. From TikTok Shop being banned in Indonesia to Google’s ongoing lawsuit with the US Department of Justice for its adtech practices, it was an eventful 2023.
Scroll below for Campaign's round-up of biggest tech stories that dominated news headlines in 2023.
1. The rise and rise of generative AI
China became the first country to publish rules and regulate the generative AI industry in August.
Since then companies like Silicon Intelligence and Xiaoice as well as Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and JD have introduced AI-generated livestream services this year.
These services enable brands on their platforms to create their own AI streamers, with highly realistic avatars and voices, while human creators are asleep.
China's TikTok equivalent, Douyin is taking a slightly different stance compared to other tech giants, focusing on transparency. In a policy document released in May, Douyin stated that all AI-generated videos must be clearly marked as such, and virtual influencers should be managed by real people.
The platform traditionally prohibits the use of pre-recorded videos in livestreams. AI-generated livestreaming, which doesn't use recorded footage but also requires minimal real-time human involvement, presents a unique challenge to this rule.
2. TikTok faces Congressional fire
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before hostile lawmakers in the US Congress in March 2023 following an ultimatum from the Biden administration for TikTok parent company ByteDance to sell the app or potentially face a ban in the US.
The request was issued due to concerns about how TikTok handles user data and shares it with its Chinese parent company. The Biden administration and lawmakers raised the concerns because even though TikTok has repeatedly denied that US data flows to China, investigations have shown otherwise.
Buzzfeed reported that engineers in China regularly accessed US data. A former TikTok risk manager has also suggested that US data may still be exposed under TikTok's proposed plan to improve security.
3. TikTok-Tokopedia tangle
TikTok also faced headwinds closer to home when Indonesia decided to regulate social commerce in the country, banning the platform from allowing vendors to sell their products while livestreaming on TikTok.
Over two months after the ban, TikTok announced it would invest $840 million to own 25% of the Indonesian e-commerce platform Tokopedia. The deal will see Tokopedia acquire exclusive rights to run TikTok Shop in Indonesia for $340 million.
TikTok will also give Tokopedia $1 billion to spend on working capital. The deal is for a total package of $1.5 billion and is set to close in Q1 2024
4. Alibaba's surprise shuffle, Daniel Zhang exits amid business restructre
As Alibaba struggles to bounce back post-Covid, the platform announced in June that a new chairman and chief executive will replace Daniel Zhang, who was moved to become the head of Alibaba's Cloud Intelligence Group.
In a surprise move of his own, Zhang resigned in September just before handing over the chairman role to Joseph Tsai and the CEO role to Eddie Wu.
Wu will also serve as acting chairman and CEO of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group and continue overseeing Taobao and Tmall Group since it decided to split its business into six units
5. Fast fashion feud takes legal runway
Fast fashion platform Temu has sued its rival Shein for employing aggressive and unethical tactics to suppress ultra-fast fashion industry competition.
According to Temu's legal complaint, Shein is accused of pressuring suppliers into exclusivity using intimidation and fear tactics. The lawsuit details incidents where Shein allegedly detained suppliers' representatives for extended periods in its offices and confiscated their mobile phones during meetings under false pretences. Temu claims that these actions are part of Shein's strategy to force suppliers into signing exclusive agreements with them.
Furthermore, the lawsuit accuses Shein of initiating baseless legal actions against Temu for copyright infringement. It portrays Shein as a dominant player exerting monopoly power in the ultra-fast fashion sector within the U.S. market.
In response to these allegations, a spokesperson for Shein has dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, stating that the company intends to defend itself against these claims robustly.
This is not the first time a fast fashion competitor has sued Shein. The platform is facing a lawsuit by H&M in Hong Kong for copyright infringement.
6. Google on trial
Like TikTok, Google also spent a considerable amount of time in the courts in 2023 after the the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) brought a federal antitrust case against the platform.
The suit focused on Google’s role in adtech after it acquired DoubleClick, Invite Media, and AdMeld in the 2000s. Google's adtech division was the company's second-largest business behind Google Search by 2021, generating approximately $31.7 billion in revenue.
During the proceedings, some interesting information emerged. For example, an internal Apple slide deck was entered as an exhibit into the case when Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue testified in September.
Cue told the court that Apple made a $18 to $20 billion deal with Google to make the search giant default on Apple products, even though it had reservations about Google tracking users, because there were no alternative search engines.
7. Microsoft levels up with Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft’s plans to buy Activision Blizzard in a deal valued at $68.7 billion was completed by October 2023 after it was announced in 2022.
After the acquisition, Activision Blizzard was integrated into Microsoft's gaming division, which already has Xbox Game Studios and ZeniMax Media.
The move expanded Microsoft's gaming portfolio to include a range of popular titles from Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King, such as Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and Candy Crush.
Activision Blizzard is a significant player in the gaming industry, boasting revenues of approximately $8.8 billion in 2021. The company encompasses several divisions: Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, King, Major League Gaming, and Activision Blizzard Studios.
8. Meta's costly breach
Meta was hit with a record €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) fine for breaching the European Union’s privacy law by transferring user data to the U.S. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) ruling also requires Meta’s Facebook to suspend data transfers from the E.U. to the U.S. The order applies only to Facebook, not Meta’s other social platforms, and it has at least five months to comply.
9. Adobe-Figma fallout
Adobe has cancelled its proposed $20 billion acquisition of Figma, a cloud-based design platform. The deal was first announced in September 2022.
The decision came after Adobe determined there was no feasible way to obtain antitrust clearance in Europe and the UK. This acquisition, one of the largest in the software startup sector, had been under intense regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about the consolidation of market power by major tech companies and the potential stifling of emerging competitors.
The deal involved a combination of cash and stock. Adobe has agreed to pay a $1 billion termination fee to Figma. Based in San Francisco, Figma's web-based platform is widely used for design and collaborative brainstorming by various companies, including Uber, Coinbase, and Zoom Video Communications.
(This article first appeared on CampaignAsia.com)


Set out a selection of different tools and simple machines, such as scissors, spoon, manual can opener, pencil, brush, stapler, telescope etc.
Try to cut some paper with your fingers-prompt children to suggest what might work better. Do something similar with the other tools, encouraging as much predicting, suggestions, and guesses from the children.
Tools are used to do things better or more easily, and to do some things that could not otherwise be done at all.
Most things are made of parts that work together, and if one of the parts is missing or broken, it won’t work as well, if at all. Discuss the different parts and functions of each tool.
When parts are put together, they can do things that they couldn't do by themselves, for example the handle and blade of a screwdriver, or the various components of a door handle. Have the children suggest and discover more.
Set out some toys with different parts (cars, dolls, etc) and encourage discussion. Explain that with electronic toys, the different parts are working inside the casing even if we can’t take the toy apart to see them. With battery-operated toys, take out the batteries and talk about what happens.
Set out some creative materials, such as cardboard, clean cans, boxes, tape, pipe cleaners wire, springs etc. Have the children create their own tools and machines, and have them explain what they might be used to help us do. Of course they don’t really have to “work”, the more creative the better.
Packs and Printables:
Simple Machines by Jo Ellen Moor (an activity book)


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The US government is reportedly performing “reverse engineering” work on “recovered craft and possible beings” after four unidentified objects were shot down over the USA, reports dailystar.co.uk.
Technology from UFOs that were shot down is allegedly “being reverse-engineered right now” by the US Government in secret.
US Congressman Tim Burchett, 57, believes “we have recovered a craft at some point and possible beings” that are currently being taken apart and studied.
He said: “I think that a lot of that’s being reverse-engineered right now, but we just don’t understand it.”
This was announced by a congressman after four objects were shot down from the sky over North America in February.
The first, identified by the Pentagon as a Chinese surveillance balloon, was shot down off the coast of South Carolina. China said it was a civilian airship collecting meteorological data.
But the Department of Defense has not confirmed the nature of the remaining three objects, which were found by US fighter jets over Alaska, Lake Huron in Michigan and Canada.
US Air Force General Glen Vanherke refused to deny that at least one of them could be of alien origin, saying, “I didn’t rule anything out.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said “there is no sign of aliens or extraterrestrial activity,” adding that she “wanted to make sure the American people knew this.”
But the downed objects have created a huge interest in UFOs around the world.
Mr. Burchett said last year that it was “only a matter of time” before a plane crashed into a UFO over Earth.


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Wine is in the spotlight this November in Paris
Published on 10 November 2018, dans Events
As we approach the end of the year, wine is in the spotlight in the capital with three events that should not be missed. The Beaujolais Nouveau will become available on Thursday, November 15th, the Salon des Vins de Vignerons Indépendants trade fair is held from November 30th to December 4th, and the Grand Tasting takes place on December 1st and 2nd. Cheers!
Beaujolais Nouveau; the wine of conviviality
As it does every year, the Beaujolais Nouveau lands on the world market on the third Thursday of November, which is on the 15th this year. For the occasion, Parisian bistros celebrate this fresh and fruity drink that’s perfect as a robust table wine. Head to your favourite Parisian bar and raise a toast.
Salon des Vins; great finds
The Salon des Vins de Vignerons Indépendants is held at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre from November 30th to December 4th. This is the perfect opportunity to chat with numerous passionate winemakers and discover new vintages in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. Plus, you can buy some great wines with which to celebrate the end of the year.
Grand Tasting; educate your palate
On December 1st and 2nd, the Carrousel du Louvre welcomes the Grand Tasting. You’ll be able to taste superb grands crus and learn more about the best wines in the world. Deepen your knowledge of oenology and give your palate the opportunity to savour the elite of wines on a global scale.
For your stay in Paris, book your room at the Grand Hotel Saint Michel. Located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, it is well-placed to allow you easy access to these two must-see events and to enjoy the Beaujolais Nouveau in the best Parisian brasseries.
For more information :
Grand Hotel Saint Michel, a refined hotel at the heart of Quartier Latin

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SDP Fellows favorite books for own use
03/27/2017 10:26 AM
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SDP Fellows favorite books for their own use
Survey responses on favorite book for own use
In December, we reported on the results of a survey of SDP Fellows’ favorite books overall, and favorite for someone just learning DA. In February, we talked about their favorite books to give to a client. Here, we close out this series with the Fellows’ favorite books for their own use.
Favorite book for own use:
There was definitely no clear preference on this one – the Fellows are all over the map for personal favorite. Many books got a single vote. Three books did however get a slight preference over the others:
- Foundations of Decision Analysis (Howard and Abbas)
- Thinking, Fast and Slow (Kahneman)
- Making Hard Decisions (Clemen and Reilly)
A few of the Fellows provided more nuanced responses depending on the situation. Some examples:
Patrick Leach – "This is a tough one. Thinking Fast and Slow is the proverbial bible of behavioral economics, but I’ve probably quoted Tavris & Aronson’s Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) more often. And although it’s not a DA book, Jonathan Haidt’s The Righteous Mind has been invaluable when it comes to understanding different people’s value systems. If you force me to pick one, though, I guess it has to be Kahneman.”.
Larry Neal - "I routinely use 3 books depending on the subject at hand. Introduction to Decision Analysis by Skinner (use this one if there’s only one in the end); Value Focused Thinking by Keeney;
Foundations of Decision Analysis by Howard and Abbas (I should note here that this tome is very new and I still refer to Skinner for the West Coast stuff most frequently but that may change with time).”
Bob Clemen – "Similarly, I have a hard time answering Q3 with a single book. Although I probably go to Making Hard Decisions more often than anything else, maybe that’s because I know it better than anything else. But to put together a core list:
- Clemen, MHD
- Kirkwood, Strategic DM
- Keeney, VFT
- Edwards, Miles, & von Winterfeldt, Advances in DA
- Parnell et al, Handbook of DA "
That’s it for our Fellows’ favorite books series!

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Systematically wrong wind forcast
Hi, much wind in the Norwegian mountains these days. The wind speed has not until this date been correct. Why such dangerous discrepancy between forecasted and real wind? Regards W
Hello @Spit17, could you please tell me what wind layer you use, if it is Wind or Wind gusts? Thank you.


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An albino boy of Black ethnicity
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Albinism in humans (from the Latin albus, "white"; see extended etymology, also called achromia, achromasia, or achromatosis) is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due to absence or defect of tyrosinase, a copper-containing enzyme involved in the production of melanin. It is the opposite of melanism. Unlike humans, other animals have multiple pigments and for these, albinism is considered to be a hereditary condition characterised by the absence of melanin in particular, in the eyes, skin, hair, scales, feathers or cuticle.
Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects, such as photophobia, nystagmus and amblyopia. Lack of skin pigmentation makes for more susceptibility to sunburn and skin cancers. In rare cases such as Chédiak–Higashi syndrome, albinism may be associated with deficiencies in the transportation of melanin granules. This also affects essential granules present in immune cells leading to increased susceptibility to infection.
Signs and symptoms
Most people with oculocutaneous albinism appear white or very pale, as the melanin pigments responsible for brown, black, and some yellow colorations are not present. Ocular albinism results in light blue eyes, and may require genetic testing to diagnose.
Because individuals with albinism have skin that entirely lacks the dark pigment melanin, which helps protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet radiation, their skin can burn more easily from overexposure.
The human eye normally produces enough pigment to color the iris blue, green or brown and lend opacity to the eye. In photographs, those with albinism are more likely to demonstrate "red eye," due to the red of retina being visible through the iris. Lack of pigment in the eyes also results in problems with vision, both related and unrelated to photosensitivity.
Those afflicted with albinism are generally as healthy as the rest of the population (but see related disorders below), with growth and development occurring as normal, and albinism by itself does not cause mortality, although the lack of pigment blocking ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of melanomas (skin cancers) and other problems.
Development of the optical system is highly dependent on the presence of melanin, and the reduction or absence of this pigment in sufferers of albinism may lead to:
- Misrouting of the retinogeniculate projections, resulting in abnormal decussation (crossing) of optic nerve fibres
- Photophobia and decreased visual acuity due to light scattering within the eye (ocular straylight)
- Reduced visual acuity due to foveal hypoplasia and possibly light-induced retinal damage.
Eye conditions common in albinism include:
- Nystagmus, irregular rapid movement of the eyes back and forth, or in circular motion.
- Amblyopia, decrease in acuity of one or both eyes due to poor transmission to the brain, often due to other conditions such as strabismus.
- Optic nerve hypoplasia, underdevelopment of the optic nerve.
Some of the visual problems associated with albinism arise from a poorly developed retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) due to the lack of melanin. This degenerate RPE causes foveal hypoplasia (a failure in the development of normal foveae), which results in eccentric fixation and lower visual acuity, and often a minor level of strabismus.
The iris is a sphincter formed from pigmented tissue that contracts when the eye is exposed to bright light, to protect the retina by limiting the amount of light passing through the pupil. In low light conditions, the iris relaxes to allow more light to enter the eye. In albinistic subjects, the iris does not have enough pigment to block the light, thus the decrease in pupil diameter is only partially successful in reducing the amount of light entering the eye. Additionally, the improper development of the RPE, which in normal eyes absorbs most of the reflected sunlight, further increases glare due to light scattering within the eye. The resulting sensitivity (photophobia) generally leads to discomfort in bright light, but this can be reduced by the use of sunglasses and/or brimmed hats.
Oculocutaneous albinism is generally the result of the biological inheritance of genetically recessive alleles (genes) passed from both parents of an individual for example OCA1 and OCA2. A mutation in the human TRP-1 gene may result in the deregulation of melanocyte tyrosinase enzymes, a change that is hypothesized to promote brown versus black melanin synthesis, resulting in a third oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) genotype, ″OCA3.″  Some rare forms are inherited from only one parent. There are other genetic mutations which are proven to be associated with albinism. All alterations, however, lead to changes in melanin production in the body. Some of these are associated with increased risk of skin cancer (see list of such genetic variations).
The chance of offspring with albinism resulting from the pairing of an organism with albinism and one without albinism is low. However, because organisms (including humans) can be carriers of genes for albinism without exhibiting any traits, albinistic offspring can be produced by two non-albinistic parents. Albinism usually occurs with equal frequency in both sexes. An exception to this is ocular albinism, which it is passed on to offspring through X-linked inheritance. Thus, ocular albinism occurs more frequently in males as they have a single X and Y chromosome, unlike females, whose genetics are characterized by two X chromosomes.
There are two different forms of albinism: a partial lack of the melanin is known as hypomelanism, or hypomelanosis, and the total absence of melanin is known as amelanism or amelanosis.
The enzyme defect responsible for albinism is tyrosine 3-monooxegenase (tyrosinase), which synthesizes melanin from the amino acid tyrosine.
It is suggested that the early
When comparing the prevalence of albinism in Africa to its prevalence in other parts of the world, such as Europe and the United States, the potential evolutionary effects of skin cancer as a selective force due to its effect on these populations may not be insignificant. The prevalence of albinism in some  It would follow, then, that there would be stronger selective forces acting on albino populations in Africa than on albino populations in Europe and the US. Rates as high as 1 in 1,000 have been reported for some populations in Zimbabwe and other parts of Southern Africa. In two separate studies in Nigeria, people suffering from albinism were found to be of reproductively significant age more often than not. One study found that 89% of people diagnosed with albinism are between 0 and 30 years of age, while the other found that 77% of albinos were under the age of 20.
Genetic testing can confirm albinism and what variety it is, but offers no medical benefits except in the cases of non-OCA disorders (see below) that cause albinism along with other medical problems which may be treatable. There is no 'cure' for Albinism. The symptoms of albinism can be assisted by various methods detailed below.
As there is no cure for albinism, it is managed through lifestyle adjustments. People with Albinism need to take care not to sun-burn and should have regular healthy skin checks by a dermatologist.
For the most part, treatment of the eye conditions consists of visual rehabilitation. Surgery is possible on the extra-ocular muscles to decrease strabismus. Nystagmus-damping surgery can also be performed, to reduce the "shaking" of the eyes back and forth. The effectiveness of all these procedures varies greatly and depends on individual circumstances.
Glasses and other vision aids, large-print materials as well as bright but angled reading lights, can help individuals with albinism, even though their vision cannot be corrected completely. Some people with albinism do well using bifocals (with a strong reading lens), prescription reading glasses, and/or hand-held devices such as magnifiers or monoculars.
Albinism is often associated with the absence of an iris in the eye. NOAH bulletin "Low Vision Aids".)
To support those with albinism, and their families, the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation was set up to provide a network of resources and information.
Albinism affects people of all ethnic backgrounds; its frequency worldwide is estimated to be approximately one in 17,000. Prevalence of the different forms of albinism varies considerably by population, and is highest overall in people of sub-Saharan African descent.
Society and culture
In physical terms, humans with albinism commonly have visual problems and need sun protection. They often face social and cultural challenges (even threats), as the condition is often a source of ridicule, discrimination, or even fear and violence. Many cultures around the world have developed beliefs regarding people with albinism.
In African countries such as Tanzania and Burundi, there has been an unprecedented rise in witchcraft-related killings of people with albinism in recent years, because their body parts are used in potions sold by witchdoctors. Numerous authenticated incidents have occurred in Africa during the 21st Century. For example, in Tanzania, in September 2009, three men were convicted of killing a 14-year-old albino boy and severing his legs in order to sell them for witchcraft purposes. Again in Tanzania and Burundi in 2010, the murder and dismemberment of a kidnapped albino child was reported from the courts, as part of a continuing problem. National Geographic estimates that in Tanzania a complete set of albino body parts is worth $75,000.
Certain ethnic groups and populations in isolated areas exhibit heightened susceptibility to albinism, presumably due to genetic factors. These include notably the Native American Kuna, Zuni and Hopi nations (respectively of Panama, New Mexico and Arizona); Japan, in which one particular form of albinism is unusually common; and Ukerewe Island, the population of which shows a very high incidence of albinism.
Famous people with albinism include historical figures such as Oxford don William Archibald Spooner; actor-comedian Victor Varnado; musicians such as Johnny and Edgar Winter, Salif Keita, Winston "Yellowman" Foster, Brother Ali, Sivuca, Willie "Piano Red" Perryman; and fashion models Connie Chiu and Shaun Ross. Emperor Seinei of Japan is thought to have been an albino because he was said to have been born with white hair.
Albinism and other types of pigment mutations also occur in the animal and plant kingdoms.
- Albinism–deafness syndrome
- Erythrism, unusually red pigmentation
- Heterochromia iridum
- Human variability
- Nevus, or birthmark
- National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
- Piebaldism, patchy alternating loss of and concentrations of dermal pigmentation
- Vitiligo (or leukoderma), patchy loss of dermal pigmentation
- Xanthochromism and axanthism, unusually yellow pigmentation and lack of yellow pigment, respectively
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- "Pronunciation of albino" Macmillan Dictionary. Accessed May 11, 2011
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- "Facts about Albinism", by Dr. Richard King et al.
- Boissy, Raymond E., et al. “Mutation in and Lack of Expression of Tyrosinase-Related Protein-1 (TRP-1) in Melanocytes from an Individual with Brown Oculotaneous Albinism: A New Subtype of Albinism Classified as ‘OCA3’.” The American Journal of Human Genetics Jun. 1996: 1145-56. Web. 10 Sep. 2014.
- Mendelian Inheritance in ManOnline , at Johns Hopkins University (see also Mendelian Inheritance in Man for more information about this source).
- Greaves M. 2014. Was skin cancer a selective force for black pigmentation in early hominin evolution?. Royal Society Publishing [Internet]. [cited 2014 Oct 18]. Available from: http://royalsocietypublishing.org/content/281/1781/20132955
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- Reportage "Zeru, Zeru: Being albino in Tanzanie" by Franck Vogel inside Visura Magazine
- GeneReview/NCBI/NIH/UW entry on Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2
- GeneReview/NCBI/NIH/UW entry on Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 4


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20. But Satan whispered to them, to reveal to them their nakedness, which was invisible to them. He said, “Your Lord has only forbidden you this tree, lest you become angels, or become immortals.”
21. And he swore to them, “I am a sincere advisor to you.”
22. So he lured them with deceit. And when they tasted the tree, their nakedness became evident to them, and they began covering themselves with the leaves of the Garden. And their Lord called out to them, “Did I not forbid you from this tree, and say to you that Satan is a sworn enemy to you?”
23. They said, “Our Lord, we have done wrong to ourselves. Unless You forgive us, and have mercy on us, we will be among the losers.”
24. He said, “Fall, some of you enemies to one another. On earth you will have residence and livelihood for a while.”
25. He said, “In it you will live, and in it you will die, and from it you will be brought out.”
26. O children of Adam! We have provided you with clothing to cover your bodies, and for luxury. But the clothing of piety-that is best. These are some of God’s revelations, so that they may take heed.
27. O Children of Adam! Do not let Satan seduce you, as he drove your parents out of the Garden, stripping them of their garments, to show them their nakedness. He sees you, him and his clan, from where you cannot see them. We have made the devils friends of those who do not believe.
28. And when they commit an indecency, they say, “We found our parents doing this, and God has commanded us to do it.” Say, “God does not command indecencies. Are you attributing to God what you do not know?”
29. Say, “My Lord commands justice, and to stand devoted at every place of worship. So call upon Him, and dedicate your faith to Him alone. Just as He originated you, so you will return.”
30. Some He has guided, and some have deserved misguidance. They have adopted the devils for patrons rather than God, and they assume that they are guided
Gabriel is communicating to Muhammad going back to the beginning times when Satan tempted Adam into tasting the tree. It is a strange thing to see a tree show nakedness of Adam, but we do not know what this tree really was. But Satan was said to be a friend or advisor and Adam trusted him.
The reason God knew they ate from the tree was because they all of sudden wanted to cover themselves when they were not ashamed or aware of their nakedness before. So God chastised them and knew what they did by their actions.
Adam and Eve then showed repenting and asked for forgiveness. God said now you have to live out of the state of bliss you were in and suffer the human cycle on earth. Perhaps our whole human existence is one show to repent and make up for what we did in the garden as an “over soul” that humanity shares.
Muhammad is told to tell the people that Adam and Eve did fall, and now had to wear clothes. But the best cloths is righteousness and good soul. Those that are not righteous or good, are made friends with Satan and his followers. We can not see them, but they influence those that are open to them in the first place. Muhammad is made to tell people to beware of Satan’s whispers and don’t be influenced by these lowly desires that keep them on a lower consciousness level. Those that keep worshiping Satan and his “jinns” be it an idea or an actual entity, are deserving of God’s judgment of them when they have heard the messages and continue to ignore the warnings.
A statue proposal from the Satanist Organization of Oklahoma http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/05/satanic-group-says-oklahoma-must-give-devil-his-due.html


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We are thrilled to announce the first release of iGP, the interface between GiD and PFLOTRAN.
iGP provides a powerful and user-friendly pre and post-processing environment to PFLOTRAN. In iGP, the user can define different regions, set different materials, apply different boundary and initial conditions, mesh complex geometries (using structured, semi-structured or fully unstructured grids), run PFLOTRAN and post-process the results.
The beta version of iGP can be freely download from here.
You may also want to take a look at the iGP video tutorial.
Soon, new versions of iGP are coming with exciting new features, so …stay tuned!
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Posts with the category “teen-stress”
Bell Let's Talk Day - Attitude is Everything: How Flexible Thinking Can Improve Your Mental Health
by Angie Kingma on January 25th, 2023
As we commemorate Bell Let’s Talk Day, it’s the perfect time to think about what mental health is all about. Mental health is obviously a complex thing. It’s not simply the absence of mental illness symptoms but it’s about feeling balanced physically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. But each individual is so different and what’s right for one person might not be right for another. That ...
Anxious Adolescence: Teaching Teens to Manage Stress and Anxiety
by Angie Kingma on August 1st, 2022
the adolescent years can be especially charged with anxiety as teens learn to deal with uncertainty, change and forming their identities. Their lives are full of new challenges and opportunities and these transitions can be stressful, especially around body image, performance, and peer

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Nick Saban, the longtime head football coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide, is retiring, according to reports from multiple sources.
Saban reportedly told the team on Wednesday that he plans to retire.
Saban won seven college football national championships, six of them with Alabama — more titles than any other coach for a major college football program. His first title for Alabama was in 2009, when Alabama went undefeated 14-0 for the season.
Under Saban, Alabama also won nine Southeastern Conference titles.
Saban coached Alabama for 17 seasons, most recently ending in a loss to Michigan in the 2024 Rose Bowl.
"This is one of the most amazing seasons in Alabama football history in terms of where this team came from, what they were able to accomplish and what they were able to do, winning the SEC championship," Saban said after the game. “I just wish that I could have done more as a coach to help them be successful and help them finish, and all we can do now is learn from the lessons that sometimes failings bring to us.”
Before coming to Alabama, Saban coached LSU from 2000 to 2004, where he won SEC titles in 2001 and 2003.
Saban also coached in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins for two years.
Overall, Saban's record was 292-71-1 in 28 seasons as a college coach. Teams he coached have turned out 44 first-round NFL draft picks.
News of Saban's retirement was first reported by ESPN on Wednesday.
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When it comes to humor, there is a fine line between being funny and being pathetic. Sometimes, what one person finds amusing, another may consider distasteful or offensive. However, when someone tries to be funny but fails miserably, it can come across as pathetic.
In social situations, humor can be used as a tool to break the ice or lighten the mood. A well-placed joke can make people feel at ease and can even help establish a connection between individuals. However, when someone tries too hard to be funny, it can have the opposite effect. Instead of laughter, the person may receive awkward silence or even pity.
One of the reasons why attempting to be funny can come across as pathetic is that it can reveal a lack of confidence. People who feel insecure or unsure of themselves may try to use humor to gain acceptance or approval from others. However, if the jokes fall flat or come across as inappropriate, it can actually highlight the individual’s insecurities rather than mask them.
Another reason why humor can be seen as pathetic is that it can reveal a lack of emotional intelligence. Understanding what is appropriate in different social situations is a key component of emotional intelligence. If someone tells a joke that is insensitive or offensive, it can indicate a lack of awareness of the impact their words may have on others.
On the other hand, those who are skilled in the art of humor can use it to their advantage in a variety of settings. In the workplace, for example, a well-timed joke can help diffuse tension or even help convey a difficult message in a more approachable way. However, it’s important to note that even the most skilled comedians have their off days, and not every joke will be a hit.
In conclusion, while humor can be a valuable tool in social situations, it’s important to understand the fine line between being funny and being pathetic. Attempting to be funny to gain acceptance or approval can come across as desperate and highlight insecurities. Additionally, telling inappropriate or offensive jokes can reveal a lack of emotional intelligence. However, when used appropriately, humor can be a powerful tool to connect with others and lighten the mood in a variety of settings.


32 people dead and many others injured, this has been reported as the deadliest shooting massacre in U.S. history outnumbering the Columbine incident and the massacre at the University of Texas back in 1966.
I know most have questioned what happened earlier today, wondering about what kind of individuals would do such things to others, and since the gunman responsible committed suicide we'll never know or understand his prime motive for this action. I mirror people's sentiments on the subject, but more to the point I'm just incredibly thankful with living the life I have now. I'm saddened for those who have lost someone and I give my deepest condolesnces, though this puts things into another perspective. After the Columbine incident there were numerous times my junior high and high school got threats by students, they never went through of course but the concept of this happening at any time to anybody across the nation, even all over the world, is a terrifying reality. This is a time for grieving, but also a time to take a step back from our busy and hectic lives we life and take a look around us, and be thankful for what we have and the people we share it with. We should do this everyday and enjoy life as we can, though sometimes I feel that we also take it for granted. These were normal people leading regular lives and going to school, when suddenly gunshots are fired, and within seconds people are dead.
The tragic incident at Virginia Tech is devastating and makes you question humanity. Life is cold and cruel, but we as a people don't have to be. In closing, I'd like to give out my thoughts to those who lost someone in the terrible tragedy today.


As we reported a few months ago, professional photographers have been leaving Flickr in droves to join 500px before it had a mobile app, and this new version of its iPad app should boost its popularity even further.
The iPad has definitely become users first choice for browsing photos from 500px. According to the photo upstart, users from the United States flip through more than 100 photos per visit, spending more than 40 minutes in the app daily. And 500px for iPad has been #1 free photo app for iPad in all Apple app stores, hitting more than 100,000 downloads in the first week of release.
In today's release 500px has added the ability to view photographer profiles, browse their photos, friends' photos, and favorites, and follow your favorite photographers.
As with previous releases, you can view any photos by category by tapping and holding streams icons, search photos by keywords, vote and add to favourites , see comments and EXIF data, login and sign up from the app, and even create a slideshow with a music from your library from any photo stream to create an inspiring photo frame.


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Mincemeat and custard bundt cake
- December 2019
- Serves 10-12
- hands-on time 15 min, oven time 50 min
If it’s a Christmas bundt cake you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve filled this decadent festive cake with mincemeat and custard then drizzled with rum and citrussy orange icing.
- 20g (11.8g saturated)
- 57.8g (38.5g sugars)
Keep leftover cake for up to 3 days in a container, or use to make a trifle. Add a layer of custard, some poached pears and sliced oranges, then top with cream.
If you’re not a fan of boozy bakes, replace the rum with orange juice.
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The offense came a little too late for the Ohio State men’s lacrosse team on Saturday, as the Buckeyes fell to No. 13 Hofstra by a score of 8-5.
After a defensive struggle throughout the first three quarters, the OSU offense came alive in the fourth with three goals. However, the Pride matched them goal for goal in the period, handing the Scarlet and Gray their second loss of the season to bring their record to 5-2.
The Buckeyes’ only two goals in the first three periods came from freshman attacker Jack Jasinski in the first quarter on an assist from junior attacker Austin Shanks and senior attacker Ryan Hunter in the second quarter on an assist from Jasinski.
OSU was only able to attempt 10 shots in the first two quarters combined. Although the Buckeyes were able to match that number in the third quarter alone, they were unable to find the back of the net in the period.
Much of that was because of the play of Hofstra goalie Jack Concannon. The sophomore, who came into Saturday’s game ranked fifth in the nation with a save percentage of 62.8 percent, had 14 saves on the day and stifled the OSU offense for much of the game.
The play of the defense was a bright spot for the Buckeyes.
Hofstra senior attacker and 2016 Colonial Athletic Association Preseason Player of the Year Sam Llinares was held scoreless on the day on four shot attempts. OSU senior defenseman Robby Haus was able to limit Llinares’ impact on the game, usually with the help of a double team.
Though Llinares was held in check, Hofstra junior attacker Josh Byrne scored two goals to bring his team-high number of goals on the year to 16. Junior midfielder Brian von Bargen scored three goals and senior midfielder Korey Hendrickson added two more, in large part due to the increased attention paid to Llinares and Byrne.
Hunter added his second goal of the game for OSU with 11:06 left in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 6-4, but a pair of Hofstra goals sealed the game for the Pride.
OSU is set to get a chance to bounce back on Tuesday after a few days’ rest, but things don’t appear to get any easier. The Buckeyes are slated to play the No. 6 Towson Tigers at Ohio Stadium at 7 p.m., before traveling to Colorado to take on the No. 2 Denver Pioneers on March 12.


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Where is the best place to photograph Seattle’s skyline? That is what I asked myself the day after I got married. My new wife and I decided to spend our first day as a married couple driving around the Seattle metro area seeing sights and eating eats. I Googled around, I looked at maps, I even asked my uncle who has lived in this awesome city for 40+ years. Almost all of my search results pointed to Kerry Park. As great as Kerry Park is, it felt sort of… typical. The Space Needle is everywhere in photos of Seattle. So I tried to find another viewpoint to photograph Seattle’s skyline.
Finally in the evening, I ran across a photograph of Seattle with intertwined freeways, some mountains, the Seahawks’ stadium, some buildings, and no Space Needle. It was easy to tell from where the photo was taken, so I headed to Google Maps and found where to go… Beacon Hill.
We parked at Dr. Jose Rizal Park and walked back to the old green 12th Street Bridge spanning Interstate 90. I feel it is the best place to photograph Seattle if you don’t want to see the Space Needle. You still have iconic Seattle landmarks including the Mariners and Seahawks stadiums, the Olympic Mountains, the Columbia Center and Elliot Bay. Plus if you are here at night, you have the added bonus of light trails.
If you’re looking for the best place to photograph Seattle aside from Kerry Park, then head over to Beacon Hill’s 12th Street Bridge!