The Worldwide Panel on Local weather Change (IPCC)‘s sixth and newest report on the influence of worldwide warming on our planet, revealed earlier this month, reiterates a lot of its predecessors’ warnings: mainly that local weather change threatens world catastrophe if we don’t act to avert it. But it accommodates one key distinction. For the primary time within the establishment’s historical past, the IPCC has included the time period “colonialism” in its report’s abstract.
Colonialism, the report asserts, has exacerbated the consequences of local weather change. Particularly, historic and ongoing types of colonialism have helped to extend the vulnerability of particular individuals and locations to the consequences of local weather change.
The IPCC has been producing scientific experiences on local weather change since 1990. However in its greater than 30 years of study, it has by no means but mentioned the connections between local weather change and colonialism: till now.
The addition of 1 new time period to the IPCC’s lexicon may not appear important. However colonialism is a deeply advanced phrase. Referring to the observe of buying full or partial management over one other group’s territory, it could possibly embody the occupation of that land by settlers in addition to the financial exploitation of land to profit the colonising group.
In Australia, the place I come from, British colonists invaded Aboriginal individuals’s land within the late 18th century and have since labored to ascertain a everlasting settlement there. This was not a peaceable course of. It concerned violent acts of dispossession together with widespread massacres of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, the compelled elimination of these individuals from their land, and the compelled separation of kids from their households.
Connecting local weather change to such acts of colonisation entails recognising that historic injustices should not consigned to historical past: their legacies are alive within the current. Researchers have proven, for instance, that the size of bushfires in Australia immediately – together with the catastrophic fires of 2019-20 – isn’t being exacerbated by local weather change alone. It’s additionally amplified by the colonial displacement of Indigenous individuals from their lands and the disruption of their land administration practices that skilfully used managed burning to assist landscapes flourish.
For this reason it’s important that the time period colonialism isn’t solely included inside the full, extra technical a part of the most recent report. It’s additionally included inside the concise “abstract for policymakers”, probably the most broadly cited and skim a part of the IPCC’s experiences.
By connecting local weather change to colonialism on this abstract, the IPCC is sending a message to the governments and policymakers of the world that addressing the consequences of local weather change can’t be achieved with out additionally addressing the legacies of colonialism. It’s a message that additionally acknowledges how the local weather justice motion has lengthy campaigned for the popularity of the unequal results of local weather change on totally different teams of individuals.
Well timed connections
A number of causes stand out as to why the IPCC has lastly chosen to acknowledge this hyperlink. The individuals most impacted by colonisation have campaigned for – and gained higher entry to – the IPCC’s course of of making experiences. Earlier experiences have been critiqued for missing authors from Indigenous teams and non-Western nations.
Within the newest report, in contrast, about 44% of authors are from “growing nations and nations with economies in transition”, up from 37% within the earlier report. Authors additionally come from extra numerous disciplinary backgrounds, together with anthropology, historical past and philosophy in addition to science and economics.
There has additionally been a steadily rising physique of literature demonstrating the connections between local weather change and colonialism for the reason that IPCC accomplished its fifth report in 2014. For instance, Potawatomi thinker and local weather justice scholar Kyle Whyte is cited within the newest report for his analysis on direct hyperlinks between dispossessing Indigenous individuals of their land and environmental injury.
But for all the importance of the IPCC’s new acknowledgement, it is just one a part of the most recent report that develops this connection. IPCC experiences are composed of three sections produced by totally different working teams. The primary part assesses the bodily science of local weather change; the second covers the impacts of local weather change; and the third offers with potential methods to minimize these results. Solely the second part discusses colonialism.
Local weather historical past
As a historian of local weather data, I’d argue that an evaluation of colonialism must also be included within the first part masking local weather science.
Analysis is more and more exhibiting that local weather science is rooted in imperialism and colonialism. The historian Deborah R. Coen has proven that key components of up to date local weather change science owe their origins to the imperial ambitions of the 19th century Habsburg Empire. It was Habsburg imperialist politics, for instance, that helped scientists develop an understanding of the connection between the event of native storms and atmospheric circulation.
What’s extra, a lot of the historic meteorological knowledge that modern local weather scientists depend on was produced by colonising powers. Take the information extracted by scientists from the logbooks of mid-19th century English ships. This data was recorded as a part of an effort to higher join territories colonised by the British Empire and velocity up the exploitation of different individuals’s land and water.
How the IPCC will cope with these kind of connections between local weather change and colonialism stays to be seen, however I hope it can quickly acknowledge colonialism in all three of its working teams. What’s already clear is that the hyperlinks between local weather change and colonialism are legion, and contain confronting an uncomfortable vary of legacies.


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An extremely rare, original print of the Declaration and Address of the Christian Association of Washington, written by Thomas Campbell in 1809 was the focus at the annual Restoration Day event Sept. 6-7 at the Center for Restoration Studies.
The center has hosted an annual Restoration Day event every year since 2019 to commemorate and highlight the importance of the Stone-Campbell movement within the Church of Christ tradition.
Each year, ACU’s event has focused on different themes that specifically highlight the historical heritage of the movement embedded in the university’s history, said Dr. Wes Crawford, director of the Center for Restoration Studies.
“We’ve done other things. We’ve done worship; we’ve done just a general Stone-Campbell history; we did a year on Alexander Campbell,” said Crawford, assistant professor of church history at ACU. “We’re excited about this one, particularly because the theme is centered on the Declaration and Address.”
Dr. Edward Robinson, associate professor of religion and history at Texas College, served as keynote speaker at this year’s event, tying in the exhibition of the Declaration and Address and emphasizing how African-American leaders in early fellowship were greatly indebted to the movement.
“It’s something we should be very proud of,” said Robinson, who is also a minister at North Tenneha Church of Christ. “[Thomas Campbell] actually said that he was ‘tired and sick’ – today we would say ‘sick and tired’ – of all of the religious bickering that was going on. He just believed that believers in Christ should unite on the Bible alone, and that was his emphasis. Today, we are heirs of the Campbells.”
In addition to Robinson’s presentation, the Restoration Day event also included a time of worship led by Dr. Greg Straughn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Sam Cook, associate professor of music, as well as speeches from Dr. James Wiser, dean of library services and educational technology, and Mac Ice, director of special collections and assistant professor of library science, covering the Declaration and Address.
Wiser also honored Wesley Williams of Memphis and Bradley Williams of Nashville for providing the document to the university. The Williams’ copy of the Declaration and Address was passed down through their family, and the process of the acquisition took about one year.
The process started when Wesley Williams reached out to Dr. Carrise Berryhill, associate dean of the library, in the late summer of 2021. Wesley then put the library in contact with a Lipscomb University professor who suggested the appropriate place for the document would be the ACU library.
Wiser said this is because ACU is known for having an extensive archive of Church of Christ-related history.
“We’re kind of known for being the largest and most professionally sophisticated repository for Church of Christ related materials,” Wiser said.
From there, the university began the process of purchasing the piece from the family and bringing it to Abilene. After the tax issues and endowment money used to purchase the document changed hands, it was stored until the exhibition was prepared.
“So we got this Declaration Address last September or August,” Wiser said. “And before we could put it in its museum-grade display case, we wanted to be exceptionally careful with it. So we did it up in bubble wrap, and it stayed in a Tupperware container on the top of a dark closet in Special Collections for a year.”
The exhibition of the piece was unveiled during the Restoration Day event, making the copy of the Declaration the only one publicly displayed in the United States. The exhibition is museum-quality, according to Wiser and Ice, with a display case meant to maintain climate control for up to 500 years.
Ice said being able to obtain and display this piece of history is an exceptional opportunity.
“Will there ever be another thing comparable? The more time passes, you never know. A Declaration of Independence, found in a picture frame at Goodwill? You never know what shows up,” Ice said. “For all we know, it’s been generations since the last [Declaration and Address] came available. So that’s also pretty neat when you think this is a once-in-a-lifetime thing.”

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Your neighbors listed and sold their home near asking price within a week has you wondering – am I ready to sell my own home? The decision to upsize, downsize or simply relocate is one that requires a lot of thought based a variety of factors. Here are some signs that selling your home might be a good option for you this summer.
You’ve built up some equity.
We don’t have to tell you how important equity is for a homeowner. Thanks to rising home prices, you likely have some equity built up if you’ve been in your home for several years.
How much equity should you have before you sell? Well, that depends, but most home sellers use that equity toward a down payment on their next home purchase. It’s a smart idea to talk to your mortgage banker when you’re entertaining the idea of listing.
You’re financially ready.
By financially, we don’t just mean equity. Selling a home has several other financial factors than just how much you could bank on the sale of your home. You’ll need to factor in the costs of realtors’ commissions, moving costs, home repairs and any home inspection issues that you might have to address.
Your home no longer fits your family.
Whether you’ve added a child or two into the mix or you’ve recently become an empty nester, home size is often the biggest reason anyone chooses to sell. In 2016, the most commonly cited reason for selling a home was that it was too small (18 percent), according to the National Association of Realtors.
You have schools on your mind.
School districts have a major impact on home values whether or not you have school-age kids. If you happened to have purchased your home before your kids were born or even school-aged, if top-notch schools are a priority, it may be time to list and look for a home in a better district.
You’ve done your market research.
Though the market typically isn’t the only factor in your decision to sell, it’s one that will affect your selling and purchasing power. For instance low home inventory, rising home prices and low mortgage rates (the current conditions heading into the summer homebuying season) could make for a profitable sell.
Your home is in ready-to-sell condition.
They say that a homeowner’s to-do list is never-ending, so with that being said, what’s the current condition of your home? What’s worth fixing before selling? Check out our list of items that are worth repairing or replacing before listing and which can be left alone here.
You have a plan.
Selling a home includes a lot of “what if” situations. What if the home inspection comes back with an issue? What if your home sells before you find another one to purchase? What if you’re not getting the offers you want? These “what ifs” are why enlisting a real estate agent is key to the home selling process.
To learn more about selling and purchasing a home again, download our free Upsizing and Downsizing eBook for everything you need to know about making the decision to move.

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Today I discovered that Cambodia has a national football team and as such, many football fanatics. The most amusing quote of the trip so far came today from a local driver during our discussion about international football players "David Beckham is best player. He very good-looking and good body but when he open mouth, he has voice like lady-boy".
It was also a day of dilemmas. In a country where travellers and tourists enjoy rich natural beauty and ancient wonders, they are also faced with poverty, orphans and landline victims. The dilemma is how to decide when to say yes and when to say no when there are so many people in need.
This was the issue faced today when visiting two very different places. The first was a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake, outside of Siem Reap. It is quite an amazing place in terms of the natural ecosystem. During the course of a year, the river and enormous lake rises and falls about 10 metres in total. The changing river height forces thousands of people to relocate up and down the river bank according to the season. Every year children are orphaned when their fishermen parents drown. On a tour of the floating village, we were 'strongly encouraged' to buy a case of noodles or rice for the orphaned children and deliver it in person (which we did). It all felt very forced but led me to the conclusion that regardless of how the 'giving' came about, the noodles would ultimately go to someone who needed them more than we ever would.
The second was to a Landmine Museum that showcased the incredible work done by one Cambodian to rid the local village fields of landmines. An orphanage at the back of the museum supported many children whose parents had been killed by land mines and survived by donations only. Tough choices when we as foreigners, are seen to have so much in comparison.
Power outages and internet speed have confounded me again today, so images will be added to the new Travel Gallery page when I can.
Tomorrow brings a 13 hour bus ride from Siem Reap to the Laos border. Goodbye for now Cambodia.

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All concerned including agriculture scientists, researchers and extension workers should promote use of technology and make it popular among the farmers.
Agricultural Minister Abdur Razzaque made the comment while speaking as the chief guest at a workshop on verification of technologies developed under the NATP project under Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) at the BARC auditorium in Dhaka on Monday.
The agriculture minister directed the officials to spread these varieties and technologies in the field through crush program or time-bound specific action plan.
He said, “It should be specified quickly where and in how much land, what should be planted in the coming ‘boro’, ‘aush’, ‘aman’ season. This time we will buy all the produces of the farmers as seeds so that there is no seed crisis.”
Free seeds will be provided to the farmers who are adopting new varieties and cropping patterns, and the price of fertilizer will be further reduced. It is important to utilise the technology for the farmers as much as possible and encourage the farmers to use it further, he added.
He said that recently many improved varieties and technologies of different crops including paddy have been invented. There are about two million hectares of saline land in the coast. It is possible to cultivate saline tolerant paddy and harvest it twice a year.
The minister further said that a record production of rice has been achieved in the country this year. At present government stocks of rice are also the highest ever. Even then the price of rice is rising.
“Food security is under threat. On the other hand, there are 1 million Rohingyas in the country. About 22-24 lakh new faces are being added every year. Some of the rice is also being used as animal feed. People's income and standard of living has increased. With these, the demand and consumption of rice is increasing day by day,” he said.
In this situation, in order to make the food security sustainable, it is necessary to produce more rice by adapting the improved strategies and technologies in newly invented rice in the field, he added.
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Ruhul Amin Talukder and Chairman of BARC Sheikh Mohammad Bakhtiyar also spoke at the workshop. A total of 41 technologies were selected for the NATP project under BARC.


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A man has been jailed after stabbing his frightened partner, who initially claimed her serious wound had been an accident. When she arrived at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth with a deep cut to her leg she claimed it was caused by a falling knife.
But medical staff were concerned something wasn’t right. The wound was serious, and the patient appeared nervous when talking about what had happened, raising the suspicions of doctors, Dyfed-Powys Police said.
Her account – that a knife had fallen off a counter, cutting her leg – did not correlate with the level of injury she had sustained, and vigilant staff then contacted police. After several attempts to speak to the patient alone, Dyfed-Powys Police officers made the decision to arrest her partner, Alfie Jack Field.
Detective Inspector Sam Gregory said: “The victim continued to provide an account to officers that felt prepared and unrealistic in comparison to the injury she’d sustained, which was a 5cm deep wound to her upper leg. By arresting her partner, specially trained domestic abuse officers could engage with the victim and gain her confidence.
"After some time she opened up and disclosed that Alfie Field had in fact stabbed her with a knife. Her injury was so serious that she needed a blood transfusion, but until Field was in custody she was too afraid to say anything.”
Continued engagement with the victim encouraged her support to proceed with a prosecution, and 22-year-old Field was charged with Section 18 wounding with intent on December 27, 2023 – the day after the incident. Field, of Pontrhydfendigaid, admitted to wounding without intent and threatening a person with an offensive weapon or bladed article in a private place when he appeared at Swansea Crown Court.
He was sentenced this week to a total of two years in prison, and was handed a five year restraining order. DI Gregory said: “This case involved a vulnerable and very frightened victim, whose partner remained with her in hospital with the sole aim of preventing her from telling staff and officers what had really happened.
“I would like to commend her strength and acknowledge the courage it took for her to engage with officers and staff at the hospital for the truth to be known. This is a fine example of multiagency working, with the right support provided to the victim at the right time, and demonstrated and zero tolerance approach Dyfed-Powys Police takes on domestic abuse.
“We hope this sentence gives others living in abusive relationships or households the confidence to come forward, and reassures that they will be listened to and supported throughout the criminal justice process.” Sharon Daniel, interim director of nursing, quality & patient experience at Hywel Dda University Health Board added: “I am pleased to hear that the vigilance of our clinical staff meant that we were able to help this patient who had suffered a serious injury at the hands of an abusive partner.
“Our staff do so much more than treat physical symptoms or injuries, they consider a patient’s wellbeing as a whole. I am very proud of the team in Bronglais and across the health board for their hard work.
“We would encourage any person admitted into hospital with injuries sustained as a result of domestic abuse to tell our staff whenever possible, although we understand this is often a difficult and sensitive situation. Any person who is having to deal with domestic abuse can find more information on our website on how to get advice and support.
“We have also recently appointed a Domestic Violence Advocate in Bronglais Hospital, funded through NHS charities, as part of our commitment to improve identification and responses to domestic abuse in health settings.”
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I’m a huge fan of new technology – I’d like to buy more of it, but funds are limited. That said, the PSVR took my interest.
As an avid, lonesome film watcher, I’d considered buying a projector though setting one up permanently, the cost of replacement lamps and buying the right thing from the cornucopia of options was always something that put me off.
The PSVR, however, was something that could, potentially, give me something much better than a projector – an isolated, large screen viewing experience.
It arrived on day of release, but time and other life based things got in the way of me setting it up. That wouldn’t come until Monday 17 October when I plugged it all in, marvelled at the amount of cabling I now have an set it up.
The first thing I did was insert the BluRay edition of Pacific Rim – the perfect film to test the “big screen” experience and it worked!
There’s something truly majestic about watching Gipsy Danger throwing it down with Leatherback on a massive, albeit virtual, screen and it’s still something to marvel at – the size of the screen, combined with the action being up close, and the isolation you feel with the rubber surround is awesome.
The biggest drawback, thus far, has been having to sit facing the PS Camera in order to view the video screen – ideally, I want to be able to just lay down! I’m sure I’ll figure that bit out.


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2016 Toyota Tacoma Press Release– Many have complained they’ve waited too lengthy for a design of the Toyota Tacoma, nevertheless let’s study many info. Because the New Look and the powertrain a introductions in 2015, the Tacoma has been a dominating participant throughout the compact/midsize motortruck section, lasting and thriving whereas opponents born like flies. There was only one (slight) exterior and inside type modification in ten years, nonetheless the 2016 Toyota Tacoma Press Launch has one factor particular for United States.
Toyota’s vehicles have return an prolonged method for the reason that Stout was launched to U.S. patrons again in 1964. With a scant eighty 5 H.P., the Stout was gradual; as we speak’s Toyota pickup could also be a approach cry from that mannequin.
Toyota says the all-new 2016 Tacoma Press Launch pickup options a wide range of class-main attributes. Tacoma will get a whole re-do, with new styling, a model new V-6 powertrain risk, a number of choices and selections, up to date suspension standardisation, affiliate upgraded body, improved gasoline efficiency and towing energy, and some boast-worthy cross-nation toughness.
Though the body and suspension might look identical to the earlier technology, all sides has been reconsidered and altered for one more energy, rigidity and functionality. The body itself is created with a greater share of excessive-energy and extremely-excessive-energy metal, whereas every the entrance and rear suspensions additionally as springs and axles have all been retuned for greater on-highway and cross-nation efficiency and sturdiness.
Trim packages embrace pec a piece truck the mannequin SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD cross-nation, and restricted. impressed by Toyota’s famous accomplishments over the previous thirty 5 years of cross-nation athletics, the TRD Sport and cross-nation fashions go together with a GoPro digital camera mount subsequent to the rear learn mirror — it’s a “first” throughout the part, which includes rivals Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Jewish calendar month Frontier.
This would be the major Toyota truck engine to make use of affiliate Atkinson-cycle engine, and, trying on the gasoline calls for, the engine’s computer will shift between direct and port mechanical system. besides, the V-6 can present 2 new six-pace transmissions one handbook, one computerized. From presently on, the I-four can solely be accessible with a six-velocity computerized for greater gasoline economic system and lowered construct complexness.
The brand new Tacoma Press Launch can have 5 fully totally different trim ranges, including one to final 12 months’s 4 trims. they’re SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD cross-nation and likewise the returning high-of-the-line restricted. The brand new trim is that the TRD Sport, whereas the TRD skilled (not formally proclaimed but) can seemingly be stacked on excessive of the TRD Sport and TRD cross-nation. No bulletins are created just a few PreRunner.
Computerized transmission vans go together with a model new Multi-Terrain select system for a variety of terrains (mud, unfastened rock, sand and so forth.); and a energetic Traction system is featured on the TRD cross-nation. The V-6 fashions will tow as much as six,800 kilos and at present like Trailer Sway Help.
Crucial piece of newest expertise to help new Tacoma Press Launch any and each one challenges could also be a brand new multiterrain selector system solely accessible on the TRD cross-nation. It permits the driving force to tell the 4-wheel-drive system what sort of piece of land is creating. whether or not or not arduous-core mountaineering, deep sand or mud or snow, the driving force selects the settings and in addition the automobile immediately kali adjustments transmission peta mapping, throttle response, gear alternative and the best way sharply the traction administration works. This, at the side of expertise like Toyota’s unique crawl administration — that primarily takes over throttle and braking administration in certain james issues to the allow the driving force to consider steering — might vault the midsize bakk pickup into the rarified air of grasp sulap off-roaders like differ Rover, landrover Grand Cherokee and Land Cruiser.
Our favourite portion of the day was on an actual cross-nation playground that Toyota began to level out off the truck’s new and spectacular traction capabilities. a set of upgrades and all-new cross-nation choices construct Tacoma a reliable backcountry truck, along with the Multi-Terrain select Crawl administration that allows the driving force to pick speeds that fluctuate from one to 5 mph, on-demand half-time 4WD with affiliate electronically-managed switch case, affiliate automated restricted-slip differential, affiliate electronically-managed lockup rear differential, and Hill Descent administration.


Beijing, Dec. 31 (ANI): Chinese President Hu Jintao has offered six proposals to promote the peaceful development of the cross-Strait relationship.
In a speech to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the mainland's "Message to Compatriots in Taiwan" here on Wednesday, Hu said the mainland is willing to discuss with Taiwan proper and reasonable arrangement for Taiwan's participation in international organizations, as long as this does not create a scenario of "two Chinas" or "China and Taiwan."
Although the two sides of the Strait have been split since 1949 by a civil war, the political confrontation between them did not change the fact that they belonged to one China, Xinhua quoted Hu, as saying."Under a common understanding of 'one China', anything can be talked about between the two sides," he said.
"Anything that is conducive to peaceful development across the Strait, we will greatly promote. Anything that harms it, we will firmly oppose," he added. (ANI)


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A few days ago, EA with its subsidiary, Bioware Victory formally announced the next installment of the Command and Conquer: Generals series at the Spike VGAs.
Here's the trailer.
And culled from IGN's interview with the developer's Executive Producer,
Seen here: http://pc.ign.com/articles/121/12144...#disqus_thread
The game will feature:
- 3 factions (EU, GLA and a 3rd faction yet to be revealed)
- A return to "core gameplay."
- The game takes place 10 years after the events of Generals
- Frosbite 2 engine.

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I had a team video project for school and we decided to make a film about a fellow Earth Science student Patrick Stephenson, and the Black Rock mountain biking area that he rides and builds at. It was my first attempt at documentary style movie making instead of just eye candy (there is still some of that at the beginning and the end). There is one kayaking shot of Matt King, then Andrew Bradley running Spirit Falls. I know some of you are mountain bikers and have visited this place so you might appreciate it.
We will probably show it again during the academic showcase this Spring, so it should be a bit more clean cut by then.

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You may have heard the statistic that, on average, the brain comprises 2% of the human body mass, but uses up 20% of the total oxygen supply, and 25% of the glucose production. This makes the brain one of the most energetically demanding organs for its size. In particular, the retina is incredibly energetically demanding. The retina is a layer of neurons in back of each eyeball, and serves as the step where light is converted into neural signals. The rods and cones of the retina are photoreceptors responding to light, which then activate or deactivate the subsequent layers of cells.
Let’s talk about the areas of the brain and some of their functions. I will start with a structural overview, and then dive into functionality. If there is something that seems unfamiliar and isn’t bold, try reading this previous post.
The cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem make up the brain. For our purposes, we will focus on the structural areas in the cerebrum. The external part of the cerebrum is the cerebral cortex (sometimes referred to as the cortex). The cortex is the large, white part of the brain with grooves in Figure 1 (this is the part that most people think of when imagining the brain). Some subcortical structures, not pictured in Figure 1, are directly below the cortex and are also considered a part of the cerebrum. Subcortical simply means “below the cortex”, so the brain stem and cerebellum are subcortical structures, but are not part of the cerebrum.
Neuroscience papers refer to several different features about the brain. Sometimes, they refer to a specific fold, broad area, or certain type of direction. A general knowledge of the following terms and areas will be the first step to reading and understanding neuroscience literature. Here we will deal with the axes and planes in the brain.

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Summer in the 1980s was the perfect time to be a kid. Technology wasn’t in the way of enjoying outdoor time with friends, and ‘80s kids made the most of every summer day. Kids could be seen riding in the back of pickup trucks or station wagons if they weren’t riding their bikes all day without a helmet.
When thirsty, ‘80s kids just drank from the nearest garden hose. Mom would supply bologna, mustard, and potato chips for all their friends if they were hungry before they returned to play outside.
The local fishing hole and creek were popular play areas for the summer. Kids would play all day until the street lights came on to signal it was time to go home for the night.
If you didn’t have a fancy playhouse in your backyard, you built it out of scrap lumber and pieces you found around the neighborhood. Every ‘80s kid was skilled at creating their own forts.
They also built ridiculously dangerous bike ramps out of that same scrap material. Many scrapes and broken bones were attributed to summertime bike ramp building. After a fun day, running through the sprinklers was a great way to cool off.
If there were no sprinklers around and none of your friends owned a ‘Slip-n-Slide,’ you could just put out a tarp with some dish soap on it! At night you could catch fireflies or frogs, and some kids even fed the fireflies to the frogs to watch their stomachs glow.
Cardboard was necessary if you wanted to keep up with the latest breakdancing craze. Kids learned the ‘Wave’ and the ‘Moonwalk.’ ‘80s kids would play DJ by making their own mixtapes using a radio and a cassette recorder. Sleepovers required a long trip to the video store to get the latest horror movie. The 1980s were a fantastic time to be a kid in the summer.

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Woman wearing face covering, with an information demonstrating how the cloth obstacle helps to contain breathing beads that she exhales
Your mask assists protect those around you
COVID-19 spreads mainly from one person to another with breathing droplets. Respiratory system droplets travel right into the air when you cough, sneeze, talk, shout, or sing. These beads can then land in the mouths or noses of people that are near you or they might breathe these droplets in.
Masks are an easy barrier to assist prevent your respiratory system droplets from getting to others. Research studies reveal that masks reduce the spray of droplets when used over the nose and mouth.
You must use a mask, even if you do not feel sick. This is because a number of research studies have actually discovered that individuals with COVID-19 who never develop signs (asymptomatic) and also those who are not yet revealing signs (pre-symptomatic) can still spread out the infection to other people. The primary function of putting on a mask is to protect those around you, in case you are contaminated but not showing signs and symptoms.
It is specifically vital to wear a mask when you are incapable to stay at the very least 6 feet besides others considering that COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who remain in close contact with each other (within concerning 6 feet).
Your mask provides some protection to you
A towel mask also offers some defense to you also. Just how well it protects you from breathing in the virus likely depends upon the textiles made use of and also exactly how your mask is made (e.g. the sort of fabric, the variety of layers of material, how well the mask fits). CDC is presently examining these factors.
That should or must not wear a mask
That ought to put on a mask
Every person 2 years old and older must put on a mask in public setups and also when they are around people who do not live in their household.
Wear a mask when taking care of a person that is sick with COVID-19 (whether in the house or in a non-healthcare setting). If you are sick with COVID-19 or assume you might have COVID-19, use a mask when you need to be around other individuals or pets, also in your own residence.
CDC acknowledges there specify circumstances when putting on a mask might not be feasible. In these circumstances, consider adaptations as well as choices.
That should not put on a mask
Masks should not be worn by
Children younger than 2 years of ages
Any person who has difficulty breathing
Any person who is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise not able to remove the mask without support
Putting on masks might be challenging for some people with sensory, cognitive, or behavioral concerns. If they are not able to wear a mask correctly or can not tolerate a mask, they must not put on one, and adaptations as well as options ought to be taken into consideration
Sorts of masks
Some masks function far better to assist quit the spread of COVID-19 outside of health care settings. Clinical masks as well as N-95 respirators must not be made use of since they need to be conserved for health care employees.
mask factors to consider disposable mask check
Non-medical non reusable masks
mask considerations fit snug
Masks that fit appropriately (well around the nose and chin without huge gaps around the sides of the face).
mask considerations bad fit.
Masks that do not fit properly (huge voids, too loosened or also tight).
Masks made with breathable textile.
Masks made with breathable textile (such as cotton).
Masks made from products that are hard to breathe via (such as plastic or natural leather).
Masks made from materials that are hard to breathe with (such as plastic or natural leather).
mask considerations snugly woven.
Masks made with securely woven textile (i.e., fabrics that do not allow light go through when held up to a light).
Masks made from freely woven material or that are knitted, i.e., textiles that let light pass through.
Masks made from freely woven fabric or that are knitted, i.e., materials that allow light go through.
mask factors to consider multiple layers.
Masks with two or 3 layers.
mask considerations solitary layer.
Masks with one layer.
mask considerations filter pocket.
Masks with internal filter pockets.
mask factors to consider vent mask.
Masks with exhalation valves or vents.
The most effective fabrics for towel masks are.
Snugly woven fabrics, such as cotton and cotton blends.
2 or three layers.
Less reliable materials for towel masks are.
Freely woven textiles, such as loose weaved materials.
Difficult to take a breath with (like plastic or natural leather).
CDC is currently examining the effectiveness of numerous towel mask products. We will certainly upgrade this support as we find out more.
Non-medical disposable masks.
Disposable face masks are single-use masks. They are offered on-line and with big retail stores. These are not the like surgical or other medical masks.
You might like making use of non reusable masks in circumstances where your mask is most likely to splash or unclean. Similar to cloth masks, see to it your disposable mask fits close to your face without big side-gaps as well as entirely covers your nose and mouth. Bring additional disposable masks with you in case you require to change out a dirty or damp mask.
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Masks with exhalation valves or vents.
CDC does not recommend using masks with exhalation valves or vents since this kind of mask might not avoid you from spreading out COVID-19 to others. The hole in the product might allow your respiratory system droplets to get away as well as reach others. Research study on the effectiveness of these types of masks is continuous.
mask factors to consider air vent mask.
Surgical masks and also respirators.
Do not make use of surgical masks and also respirators that are suggested for healthcare workers. Currently, medical masks and respirators are vital products that ought to be booked for healthcare employees as well as various other medical very first -responders to prevent supply shortages.
mask factors to consider medical masks.
Clear masks or cloth masks with a clear plastic panel.
Clear masks or towel masks with a clear plastic panel are an alternative kind of mask for people that connect with.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Young children or trainees learning to read.
Trainees discovering a brand-new language.
Individuals with disabilities.
Individuals that need to see the correct shape of the mouth for making appropriate vowel sounds, e.g., in vocal singing.
mask considerations translucent mask.
If you use this sort of mask, make certain.
You can breathe easily.
Excess wetness does not accumulate on the inside of the mask.
You eliminate the mask before sleeping, given that the plastic component might form a seal around your mouth and nose and also make it tough to breathe.
The FDA recently got rid of a clear pdf iconexternal iconmedical mask. These clear clinical masks should be booked for use by medical care workers and individuals that require them.
Other Kinds Of Face Security.
CDC does not suggest using face shields or safety glasses as a substitute for masks. Do NOT placed a plastic face shield (or a mask) on infants or infants.
Face guards as well as safety glasses are primarily utilized to safeguard the eyes of the person using it. Safety glasses do not cover the nose as well as mouth. Face shields have large spaces below and also together with the face, where your breathing droplets might escape and reach others around you. At this time, we do not know just how much protection a face guard gives to individuals around you. However, using a mask may not be practical in every situation for some individuals.
mask considerations face sheild-goggles.
Face sheilds as well as safety glasses.
For example, people who interact with those who are deaf or hearing impaired might locate that a face guard is much better than a mask when communicating. If you should put on a face guard instead of a mask:.
Choose a face guard that twists around the sides of your face as well as prolongs listed below your chin or a hooded face guard. This is based upon the restricted offered information that suggest these kinds of face guards are better at protecting against spray of breathing droplets.
Laundry your hands before as well as after removing the face shield. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, as well as mouth when removing it.
Tidy and disinfect recyclable face shields according to the maker’s directions or by following CDC face shield cleansing directions. If you utilize a non reusable face guard, use it when and also toss it away according to the maker’s instructions.
Mask adaptations and also options.
CDC acknowledges that putting on masks might not be possible in every situation or for some people. Those who can not put on a mask are advised to focus on digital interaction when possible. For in-person activities, we have actually provided a few examples of what you can do to make putting on a mask much more viable and exactly how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 if you can not use a mask.
Scenarios where putting on a mask may not be possible.
See to it to preserve physical distance from others when you can not put on a mask.
CDC suggests wearing a mask while eating in a restaurant other than when actively consuming or drinking.
Do not use a mask when doing activities that might get your mask wet, like swimming at the coastline or pool. A damp mask can make it difficult to take a breath and also might not function as well when wet.
High intensity activities.
Masks need to be utilized in public setups, however if you are not able to put on a mask as a result of problem breathing throughout high strength tasks, pick a location with greater air flow and also air exchange (for instance, outdoors versus inside your home) as well as where you can keep at the very least 6 feet from others throughout the activity.
If you are able to put on a mask, eliminate your mask if it gets moist from sweat and change it with a tidy mask.
Select an activity that does not require using mouth guards or helmets. Using a mask with these kinds of protective tools is not secure if it makes it tough to breathe.
Supervise children who are putting on a mask while playing sporting activities.
Specific teams of individuals that might find it hard to put on a mask.
Some children 2 years and older, and also individuals of any age with particular handicaps.
Suitable as well as regular use masks may be testing for some children and for people of any age with certain disabilities, including cognitive, intellectual, developing, sensory, and behavioral disorders.
When making a decision if kids and also people with certain specials needs must use a mask, establish if they can:.
Use a mask properly.
Stay clear of constant touching of the mask and their face.
Restriction sucking, drooling, or having excess saliva on the mask.
Eliminate the mask without assistance.
If youngsters as well as individuals with particular handicaps are incapable to put on a mask appropriately or can not tolerate a mask, they should not put on one.
Those looking after kids as well as people with particular disabilities that might not have the ability to put on a mask should.
Ask their doctor for recommendations regarding their using a mask.
Make sure proper mask dimension and fit.
Eliminate their mask before sleeping, taking a snooze, when they might go to sleep (such as in a car seat or stroller), and also in circumstances when continual supervision is not possible.
Think about prioritizing wearing a mask when it is tough to maintain the very least 6 feet from others (for example, during carpool drop off or pick up, or when standing in line at institutions or stores).
Masks ought to not be worn by:.
Youngsters more youthful than 2 years old.
Anybody who has problem breathing.
Anyone who is subconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise not able to get rid of the mask without assistance.
People that are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those that will certainly communicate with individuals that are hearing impaired.
If you connect with people that rely upon analysis lips, you may have difficulty connecting while using a mask.
Think about wearing a clear mask or a fabric mask with a clear panel.
If you are not able to obtain a clear mask, think about using created interaction, closed captioning, or decreasing background noise to make communication feasible while using a mask that obstructs lips.
Individuals with specific underlying medical problems.
Most people with underlying clinical conditions can and also should put on masks.
If you have respiratory system conditions and also are worried about putting on a mask securely, go over with your healthcare provider the benefits and possible risks of putting on a mask.
If you have asthma, you can put on a mask. Go over with your doctor if you have any concerns concerning using a mask.
If you work in a setting where masks could enhance the threat of heat-related health problem or cause safety problems (for example, straps getting caught in equipment):.
Discuss with a job-related safety as well as health and wellness professional concerning what mask would certainly appropriate.
Focus on putting on masks when in close contact with other people, like throughout group traveling or shift conferences, as well as eliminate masks when social distancing is preserved. Some regions may need using masks in public outdoors, and these needs must be followed.
Mask use and also co2.
Using a mask does not elevate the carbon dioxide (CO2) degree airborne you breathe.
A towel mask does not offer a closed fit throughout the face. The CO2 completely runs away into the air via and around the sides of the cloth mask when you take a breath out or talk. CO2 is tiny sufficient to quickly go through any kind of cloth mask material. In contrast, the virus that triggers COVID-19 is a lot larger than CARBON DIOXIDE, so it can not pass as easily through a properly designed and correctly worn towel mask.

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Sees google plus people talking about how great their new profiles are. Looks at profile (Tweetbot, iPad). Profile is same aneamic mobile version.
You cannot anticipate context — but you can safely assume that if you tweet stuff, people are going to look at it on mobile devices. #rwd


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Selma Blair Shows Off Her Post-Baby Bod During Family Outing (PHOTOS)
Selma Blair may have given birth to her first child on July 25, but you wouldn’t be able to tell by looking at her now!
The 39-year-old actress was seen taking a stroll through her LA neighborhood over the weekend, and was looking positively fab. While we don’t get a glimpse of little Arthur Saint, we think this brand new family unit is pretty adorable!
How do you think Selma looks post baby?
Check out the gallery then share your thoughts in the comments!

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Search the name of a city:
Jonsberg, Jonsons Lake, Jonsholmarna, Jonsbo, Jonsereds Kyrka
Here you will find the location of Jonschwil on a map.
To see how it currently looks like outside, below are some pictures of the area from online web cameras.
You can also find the distance to the main cities in the region and to cities in the rest of Switzerland.
All places in the world called "Jonschwil".
Cities in Switzerland that are also found in other countries in the world.
Algetshausen › North.
Sonnental: Niederuzwil MeteoTop.
Where is Jonschwil relative to other places?
Top 10 cities in Ausser-Rhoden and distance from Jonschwil.
Top 10 cities in Switzerland and distance from Jonschwil.
Advice and information about traveling and security in Switzerland.
With a travel advise, tourists can be informed about security risks during traveling or vacation in a foreign country. Be informed about the risks of kidnapping, armed robbery, bombings, natural disasters or war. Know which areas are unsafe in Switzerlando. Be vigilant, or avoid certain areas when on vacation in Switzerland.
Information on travel documents, visa applications and the cost of a visa.
Contact information of embassies in Switzerland.
Different types of travel insurance.
Statistics and Geographics
Switzerland is made up of 3606 cities in 26 regions.
The region Ausser-Rhoden has 58 cities.
Jonschwil is number 24 in the region Ausser-Rhoden.
The city is number 1669 in Switzerland.


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On today's Xperience Reloaded Podcast, your hosts Clinton Bowman and Keith Mitchell, discuss the following topics:
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StopZombies is a studio of garage filmmakers based in Columbus Ohio, currently developing an online survival horror series titled, Breakwall. We film most of our work in-and-around Ohio. If you are interested in becoming part of our Cast or Crew then Contact Us. We want to work with artists who can expand the depth of this project.
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“How have California’s tax policies changed over time? Over the past three decades, the cost of funding state services has shifted from corporations to personal income tax filers. The Department of Finance estimates that personal income tax receipts will provide 51.5 percent of General Fund revenues in 2011-12, up from 35.4 percent in 1980-81. Corporate tax receipts are expected to provide 12.4 percent of General Fund revenues in 2010-11, down from 14.6 percent in 1980-81.
New, increased, and expanded corporate tax breaks and the 1996 corporate tax rate reduction are responsible for the decline in the share of state revenues provided by the corporate income tax. Additional corporate tax cuts included in the September 2008 and February 2009 budget agreements will result in a loss of nearly $2 billion per year when fully implemented.”
—The California Budget Project. California Teacher 65.1 (Sept-Oct. 2011): 8-9. Quote on page 9.


We already know that Apple will announce the new iPhones tomorrow, as well as some other news together, being practically certain the Apple Watch 7, and other surprises are not discarded. However, the biggest surprise may not be products, but names. Yes that’s right.
In recent days there has been a rumor that Apple may not follow its recent logic regarding iPhone names. That is, instead of launching iPhone 13, I could skip this number and launch iPhone 14. Why? Apparently for reasons of superstition.
Apple used to follow a nomenclature where one year the iPhone was the number, when there were design changes, and the next year, with the same design but more hardware-focused changes, the number was released with an “S”. That is, the iPhone 4, then the iPhone 4S, then the iPhone 5, then the iPhone 5S, and so on. This has always been the case until the iPhone 8 model.
The following year, instead of launching the iPhone 8S, he decided to launch the iPhone X, to mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, and to this he also added several new features. The following year Apple still released the iPhone Xs, but then dropped the “S”, releasing, in the following years, the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12.
Following the latest nomenclature, this year it should be the iPhone 13, and so far everything has indicated that it is, however, the number 13 is a number that is often associated with Azar and there are many situations where companies skip this nomenclature . For example, it is very common to see planes without seat 13, as well as at airports port 13 does not exist either. And we also found hotels without floor number 13.
But will Apple skip the iPhone 13 and announce the iPhone 14?
Rumors have recently surfaced about the iPhone 2022, with the name iPhone 14, however that wouldn’t stop Apple from skipping the 13. The point here is that if we investigate Apple’s products a little more, we find that Apple has some products with the number 13. For example, the 2016 MacBopok Pro was named MacBook Pro 13, which can be found that reference on Apple’s own website, while the A13 Bionic processor and the iOS 13 operating system were well present .
Therefore, and despite some rumors that point to this possibility, Apple has already demonstrated that it is not governed by superstitions. By the way, the iPhone 4 was a great sales success and the number 4 is also a superstitious number in Asian countries.
At most, the question could be between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12S, however Apple skipped the “S” on the iPhone 11 so it should do the same tomorrow.


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Housed in an 1878 Steamboat Dock warehouse located on the waterfront, the museum tells the Connecticut River Valley story in four galleries, with a working reproduction of the American Turtle, America?s first submarine. Gift shop.
Admission: Adults $6, seniors and students $5, children (6-12) $3, 5 and under free.
Address: 67 Main St.
Rte. 9 Ex. 3
Phone: (860) 767-8269
Come visit us in Essex, Connecticut

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The Monarch 3-Panel Circles Folding Screen is ideal in a bedroom or living room for use as a divider or for extra privacy. Beautiful enough to also be used as an accent piece, this folding screen features an elegant frame accentuated with a large circle design. A definite eye catcher, this folding screen would be a definite asset to your home décor.
- Featured in Black
- 70.5"H x 52"W
- Assembly required
- Solid Wood/MDF/Non-Woven Material

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England is the property of football, and baseball is a quintessentially American activity. But no nation can assert chess as its own. It is a truly world sport. Nevertheless as this map demonstrates, it much too has a historical past, and a geography.
The origins of chess can be traced all the way back to sixth-century India. From there it unfold around the world, mutating along the way. But its journey was significantly slower than the viral memes of our related age, which shoot across the world in mere minutes. It took chaturanga a thousand yrs to achieve Iceland as skak.
This map, taken from the endpapers of A Limited History of Chess (1949) by Henry Alexander Davidson, demonstrates the routes both of those to the east and west travelled by the sport, the approximate dates when it arrived at different components of the world, and the area names for the sport.
The sport is to start with attested as chaturanga in India, around 600 Advert. Chaturanga is Sanskrit for “four-limbed”, a reference to the 4 divisions of the Indian military (as also stated in the epic Mahabharata): infantry, cavalry, elephantry and chariotry. Pieces denoting all those 4 divisions are the respective precursors of the pawns, knights, bishops and rooks of the present day sport.
Chaturanga had two capabilities still in proof in present day chess: parts acquiring distinct powers, and victory getting dependent on a person piece (i.e. the king in the present day sport). It did not show up out of nowhere there is archaeological proof of very similar board games from the Indus Valley Civilisation (2600–1500 BCE).
The game’s to start with tour outside India is to Persia (seven hundred Advert, chatrang), where by it became component of the courtly schooling. Persian players exclaimed “shāh māt!” (“the king is helpless”) when they had cornered their opponent’s primary piece – the origin of the phrase ‘checkmate’.
The Arab scholar al-Masudi experiences that chess was introduced into Persia beneath the reign of Sassanid emperor Chosroës I, also acknowledged as Nushirwan (r. 531 to 579), more than a century previously than stated on this map.
Just after the Muslim conquest of Persia, the sport – and the Persian exclamation of victory – travels to Arabia (800 Advert, shatranj), and at some point further west, with the increasing Islamic empire to Egypt (900 Advert, sutrenj).
The earliest recorded sport of chess dates to tenth-century Baghdad, and is in between a historian Abu-Bakr Muhammed Ben Yahya as-Suli and his pupil Abu’l- Faraj bin al-Muzaffar bin Sa’-id al-Lajlaj.
Again then, the queen could only go a sq. diagonally a time, the bishops moved diagonally skipping a sq., and pawns could only go a sq. a time and could only be promoted to queen. Castling was mysterious, and you could get by checkmate and stalemate. As-Suli performed white, and won.
From the crossroads of Africa, Europe and Asia, the march of chess branches off to the south, in the direction of Ethiopia (1000 Advert, shatranj) to the west, by means of North Africa to the Maghreb (1200 Advert, shatranj) and to the north, by means of Asia Minor (1100 Advert, santranch) to Constantinople (1200 Advert, zatrikion). Muslim invaders also imported the title, and the sport to Spain (1300 Advert, ajedrez) and Portugal (1400 Advert, xadrez).
In India, the chess parts had been ornate and lifelike. The Islamic interdiction on depicting dwelling creatures – a rule intended to avert idolatry, and enforced most strictly in opposition to depictions of the prophet Muhammad – led to the chess parts getting more summary and nonrepresentational.
In Christian Europe, human and animal styles reappeared, reinterpreted by and for the age: the split major of the piece now acknowledged as the bishop could refer to a bishop’s mitre – or a fool’s cap.
This became a factor in the popularisation of the sport all those locations of Europe not in direct get hold of with the Islamic world. In this article, incidentally, the sport was typically renamed after the Persian title of the primary piece, the king (“shah”). For this reason scacchi in Italian, échecs in French, Schach in German, chess in English, etcetera.
Chess unfold promptly through Europe, to Italy by 1300 Advert, France and the Balkans (skak) around 1400 Advert, England, Germany and Ukraine (sakjatek) by 1500 Advert and Ireland (ficheall), Iceland (skak), Denmark (skakspil), Sweden (scachspel), Norway (sjaak) and Poland (szachy) around 1600.
Acknowledged also as the King’s Game, chess was component of large tradition in medieval and renaissance Europe. One particular of the to start with publications printed in English was William Caxton’s The Game and Playe of the Chesse (1474).
By late fifteenth century, chess had advanced in Europe into the sport that we know right now. For case in point, in between 1475 and 1500, the queen’s moves were being expanded from two moves in any way to as a lot of as achievable. This innovation, imagined to originate in a person of the Romance countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal or France), was originally called scacchi alla rabiosa (“madwoman’s chess”), and sped up the sport, which earlier often lasted for a number of times. People rule improvements uncovered their way back into the Islamic world, retaining the regulations of the sport rather homogenous.
Really well-known with all layers of society, chess also had its detractors. In The Courtier (1528), Baldassare Castiglione wrote:
I feel chess has a fault, which is that a person might be much too crafty at it. For to be great in the enjoy of chess, a person should expend so considerably time on it, and research so considerably, that a person might as before long learn some noble science, or encompass any other matter of relevance. And yet after all that labour, a person is aware of no more but a sport. Therefore I imagine in this article occurs a incredibly scarce matter, specifically that getting average at chess is more commendable than getting great.
By 1650 Advert, chess had arrived at Finland (male) and northern Russia (sachmatai), and fifty percent a century later it had penetrated into western Siberia (shamaty).
But – at minimum in accordance to this map – the sport had by now arrived at the vastness of Russia by means of two other routes: by means of the Byzantine empire into southern Russia (as shakmaty, around 1300 Advert), and into the Russian Far East (as shakmaty) by 1400 Advert, pushing into the Ural region by 1500 Advert, by means of a person of the japanese branches coming of chess coming out of India.
The Siberian route sees chess achieve Tibet around 1300 Advert (as chandraki), Turkestan around 1400 Advert (as shadura) and Mongolia around 1500 Advert (as shatara). Two other japanese routes branch out of India. One particular goes by means of China (800 Advert, tseungki) and Korean (1000 Advert, tiangku) to Japan (1200 Advert, shogi). The other travels around Birma (800 Advert, chithareen) and Cambodia (1100 Advert, magruk) to the Malayan peninsula (1400 Advert, chator) and Sumatra (1500, title unreadable).
The japanese versions of chess are really unique from the western types, often merging with or deriving aspects from area board games these types of as go – beneath the influence of which Chinese chess is performed on the intersection of strains in its place of squares, for case in point.
Shogi, the Japanese selection of chess, works by using a board of nine by nine squares, has a 2nd queen for the king, and allows opponents to reuse captured parts as component of their own forces.
The sport even crossed around to Alaska, where by chessmen built by the area Yakutat individuals have been documented – no doubt utilised in a sport that is a distant cousin of the a person developed from the Indian original in Persian palaces, Arabian serails and European courts.
On the other side of The united states, Benjamin Franklin answered Castiglione by singing the praises of that western edition of the sport, in his posting The Morals of Chess (1750):
The Game of Chess is not simply an idle amusement a number of incredibly worthwhile traits of the intellect, useful in the program of human existence, are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to grow to be routines prepared on all situations for existence is a form of Chess, in which we have often details to acquire, and competition or adversaries to contend with, and in which there is a large selection of very good and sick situations, that are, in some diploma, the influence of prudence, or the want of it. By playing at Chess then, we might learn Foresight […], Circumspection [… and] Caution.
As this map demonstrates, the ‘global’ sport of chess essentially is the final result of a incredibly distinct journey, and still bears the fingerprints of all the cultures that passed the pastime on to each other.
The regulations of chess these times are no lengthier set by consensus, but by the Planet Chess Federation (FIDE). Although the regulations have not changed significantly in modern times, they are still getting tailored to recent situations. According to FIDE regulations, a participant whose mobile cellular phone makes a sound during a sport – even if to indictate minimal battery – loses the sport by forfeiture.
Map uncovered in this article at Mark Weeks’s web site.
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Neltner refuge or Toubkal refuge hut 3207 m
Perched at an altitude of 3,207 meters, Toubkal Refuge is the cornerstone for adventurers seeking to conquer Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in the High Atlas Mountains and North Africa. The refuge, also known as the Neltner Hut, offers a welcoming respite for climbers and hikers from around the world. But what makes Toubkal Refuge such a focal point for mountain enthusiasts?
The Significance of Toubkal Refuge
Nestled at the foot of Mount Toubkal, the Toubkal Refuge is by far the most popular among the mountain refuges in the High Atlas of Morocco. Its prime location makes it a pivotal stop for those acclimatizing or staging their summit push.
Open throughout the year, the refuge provides continuous support for trekkers, although access can be more challenging during winter when new snow falls.
The original refuge was named after Louise Neltner, a French geologist and climber instrumental in raising funds for its construction. This historical legacy adds a layer of richness to the Toubkal Refuge's character.
Facilities at Toubkal Refuge
Over the years, demand has surged, leading to the opening of a new refuge that can sleep upwards of 120 people. Despite its capacity, the popularity of Toubkal can lead to crowded conditions, so booking in advance is advisable.
After a long day of trekking, climbers can enjoy hot showers available for a modest fee of 10 Moroccan Dirhams (Dhs). The refuge also boasts a comfortable lounge area, offering a communal space for climbers to share stories and tips.
One of the highlights of Toubkal Refuge is the availability of hot food, providing much-needed nourishment and comfort in the cold mountain environment.
The Trek to Toubkal Refuge
Reaching the Toubkal Refuge is an adventure in itself. Climbers gain 1,306 meters in elevation over approximately 10 kilometers. A rest point at Sidi Chamarouch, which is about halfway to the refuge, offers a moment of respite after gaining 510 meters over 5 kilometers.
The Toubkal Refuge serves as more than just a shelter; it is a beacon for mountaineers and a symbol of the enduring spirit of adventure. Whether you are a seasoned climber or a novice to high-altitude hiking, the Toubkal Refuge is a place where stories unfold, friendships form, and the majesty of the Atlas Mountains truly comes to life.


A growing swarm of ransomware attacks has created a cottage industry of tech whizzes willing to do what companies and law enforcement won’t: negotiate with the cybercriminals taking systems and data hostage.
The FBI’s stated policy is that it does not negotiate with cyberattackers, the same way it does not negotiate with terrorists. That policy has helped open a market for private cybersecurity professionals who specialize in interacting with attackers on behalf of victims who decide to pay rather than wait for the government to solve their cases.
The increase in ransomware attacks has created plenty of work. The FBI is investigating about 100 variants responsible for dozens to hundreds of attacks, said Tonya Ugoretz, FBI Cyber Division deputy assistant director. She said the agency found only a handful of highly impactful variants a year or two ago.
GroupSense, a cybersecurity company in Arlington, Virginia, handled its first ransomware negotiation case last year, founder Kurtis Minder said. Afterward, law firms and a cybersecurity insurance company involved in the case referred a surplus of work his way.
Mr. Minder received even more requests for his services after a law firm persuaded him to add ransomware negotiation to the offerings on the GroupSense website. Most of the requests were from those who could not afford costly attorneys or insurance policies to cover the digital setbacks.
Mr. Minder, however, was not a trained negotiator. He hurriedly got up to speed by reading books and taking online classes, particularly the MasterClass videos of Chris Voss, a former hostage negotiator with the FBI. He also leaned on his connections with federal officials.
“I called in a lot of favors. Like I just called in people I knew that were trained negotiators and asked them questions,” Mr. Minder said. “I gave them specific scenarios that I was going through while I was going through them and saying, ‘What would you do?’ And so I kind of learned on the job. I like to say I built the bicycle while I was riding it.”
Now, Mr. Minder’s ransomware team has three main negotiators and several analysts who speak more than a dozen languages. The negotiators focus on interaction with the victim and crafting the messaging for the cybercriminals. The analysts handle technical aspects of the conversation on the darknet and do the forensic work needed to understand the adversary.
GroupSense collects information such as attribution to the attacker’s identity, the amount of money it will take to reach a ransom settlement and transactions the attacker has recently completed. The information goes into a portal, where the client can review the data in real time and see detailed notes of the team’s proposed strategies.
“Before we send any message, it doesn’t matter if it’s ‘hello’ or if it’s the actual offer, we get approval from the client. Every single message,” Mr. Minder said. “And some clients like to get involved, like it’s spy versus spy for them.”
He said the adversaries often speak English as a second language and his team does not have the benefit of eye contact or changing vocal intonation while negotiating in cyberspace. As a result, the cadence of the digital messages, language choices and other details such as when, if ever, to use capital letters can prove crucial.
Mr. Minder said he urges his clients to alert law enforcement and the FBI in hopes that the government is taking inventory of the cases, including details about which ransoms are paid.
Asked whether FBI agents are trained to interact or negotiate with cyberattackers, Ms. Ugoretz said the FBI has experts in crisis negotiation. She declined to provide details about agents’ training to counter cyberattacks.
The FBI has advocated against paying ransom but wants victims to contact the agency regardless of their decision.
“If, in the case of ransomware, we’re made aware that an entity is in a negotiation with a ransomware actor or thinking about paying a ransom, the earlier we are brought in, the more likely we are to be able to help,” Ms. Ugoretz said.
In the ransomware attack on major fuel supplier Colonial Pipeline, the company brought in the FBI before paying the attacker. The bureau ultimately helped recover about $2.3 million in cryptocurrency — a majority of the ransom.
Federal agencies say ransomware payments may encourage attackers and violate government sanctions. In October, the Treasury Department’s office of foreign assets control warned that making or enabling payments to attackers under government sanctions could result in civil penalties. Knowing violations of the office’s rules and related laws could bring criminal liability, according to an analysis from the law firm Jones Day.
Still, figuring out whether an attack is tied to a U.S.-sanctioned entity can be difficult. The DarkSide enterprise that attacked Colonial Pipeline used a ransomware-as-a-service model, in which developers of malicious software and affiliates deploying it share the ransom payments.
President Biden has linked the DarkSide group to Russia, and DarkSide announced plans last year to use servers in Iran, the tech publication Bleeping Computer reported.
Whether the attackers were sanctioned or not, DarkSide’s intended use of infrastructure in Iran dissuaded ransomware negotiation firm Coveware from facilitating payments given the sanctions against Tehran, Bleeping Computer reported.
Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told a Senate committee that his company had no direct contact with the attackers but hired negotiators and legal personnel, who repeatedly checked to ensure his company’s payment would not violate federal rules.
Attorneys for the pipeline company brought in the Mandiant division of cybersecurity firm FireEye before the company paid the ransom, according to House testimony from Charles Carmakal, FireEye Mandiant senior vice president and chief technology officer.
Mr. Carmakal declined to provide details to The Washington Times about the advice he gave Colonial Pipeline on whether to pay the ransom.
“One thing that we don’t do is we will not negotiate with threat actors. We won’t communicate with them. We don’t get involved in the payment at all of threat actors,” Mr. Carmakal said. “Now, one thing that we do do sometimes with organizations that ask for it is, we will help them think through the process of potentially engaging a threat actor in a communication or potentially paying them. So we’ll kind of walk them through these certain decision criteria.”
The decision then is left to the victim.
To help avoid falling victim to a ransomware attack, Ms. Ugoretz had some suggestions: use multifactor authentication and patch common vulnerabilities to block initial access points that attackers use to breach systems.
Mr. Minder said initial access brokers shop their breaches to ransomware gangs in underground markets. The technical sophistication required to launch an attack, he said, is “almost nothing.”
“This is totally preventable. It’s a cyberhygiene problem,” Mr. Minder said. “I mean, but I think the main thing is some people just assume that these bad guys have these really sophisticated cybertools. They don’t, and they don’t have to. It’s super easy.”
Mr. Minder said he urges victims not to search Google for ransomware negotiators lest they fall victim to scammers posing as negotiators. He suggested consulting a law firm to connect with appropriate help.
He said his team does not view ransomware negotiation as a profit-driver — he has charged an hourly rate with a cap — but uses the service to find leads for clients that likely need his company’s other cybersecurity products, too.