The human race, indigenous and non-indigenous alike, is about to cross a threshold, though it is not one of evolution and is nothing to brag about, scientists say.
For the first time in human history, concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is on the verge of hitting 400 parts per million, according to the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
“Crossing 400 ppm is not a reason for celebration,” said Pieter Tans, a scientist with NOAA’s Global Monitoring Division, after the latest reading was released from the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. “Once emitted, the added CO2 does not disappear from the atmosphere and oceans for thousands of years, making it progressively more and more difficult to avoid a degree of climate change that would likely force painful adaptation.”
Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to climate change, and it is common knowledge that the amount has been increasing at an alarming rate for decades. The primary human activity affecting the amount and rate of climate change is greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, which releases large amounts of carbon. This of course increases CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere, increasing the greenhouse effect and causing Earth’s surface temperature to rise, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's official explanation. This latest reading, taken by the NOAA Earth System Research LaboratoryGlobal Monitoring Division, showed carbon dioxide levels at 399.54 parts per million as of May 5.
Charles David Keeling was the first to document the rise in carbon dioxide concentration. Keeling laid the basis for investigating the global behavior of atmospheric CO2, known as the Keeling Curve, using infrared gas analyzers to measure the atmospheric CO2 concentration at remote locations around the world. He recorded an atmospheric CO2 concentration of 313 parts per million at Mauna Loa in March 1958.
Analysis of bubbles in ice cores at different depths in ice sheets prior to 1958 shows that CO2 atmospheric levels have risen steadily from 280 parts per million at the start of the industrial revolution two centuries ago.
“This is one milestone no one should be happy about reaching,” said Citizens Climate Lobby executive director Mark Reynolds in a statement. “Our civilization has altered the balance that nature carefully maintained for hundreds of thousands of years. We risk tragic consequences if we fail to restore that balance.”
The CCL lobby advocates passage of a steadily-increasing, revenue-neutral carbon tax that returns proceeds to Americans, a proposal they say is supported by a number of conservatives, including former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz, as a way to employ the power of the free market to shift away from the use of fossil fuels. CCL also recommends coupling the carbon tax with border adjustment tariffs on imports from nations that lack equivalent carbon pricing, which they say would provide the incentive for other nations to adopt their own carbon taxation. The rise has contributed to a sense of urgency at deadlocked United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) talks in Bonn.
“We are just about to cross the 400 parts per million threshold, hence this conference meets in a heightened sense of urgency,” said framework convention executive secretary Christiana Figueres in opening the latest session, which ran from April 29 through May 3. “We must meet the deadlines set by the UNFCC’s Conference of the Parties. The ADP working group has already used one third of the time allocated, so we must use the remaining time wisely.”


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The rise of communism in Russia
The spread of communism in Imperial Russia was mainly influenced by the social and economic situation of the country. Russia’s large population of workers was dissatisfied with a difficult life under the Czar’s rule. Karl Marx’s and Friedrich Engels’ communist ideology (published in 1848 under the name The Communist Manifesto) was attractive as it promised both equality between people as well as a sense of justice. It indicated that the employers who grew rich through the people’s efforts should be overthrown by the working class.
In the communist system envisioned by Marx, means of production such as land, factories, machinery, and tools are not owned by individual people or the government but by the community. The goods produced are divided among people according to their needs. This would ideally lead to a classless, stateless, and property-less society in which there is no oppression and in which people have all the resources they need. According to Marx, however, the transition from capitalism to communism goes through socialism, in which the workers form a temporary type of government meant to seize property from the rich.
The Communist Party emerged as an opposition to both capitalism and socialists who had supported capitalist governments during World War I. It was formed from the Bolshevik wing of the Russian Social Democratic Workers Party, which it formally broke from in 1917, under the rule of Vladimir Lenin. The Bolsheviks were a group composed mainly of workers who acted as the leaders of the working class. Lenin, born into a wealthy middle-class family in 1870, became involved in politics as a student and eventually rose to leadership as a fervent critic of capitalism and convinced Marxist.
In 1917, Russia’s Czar was overthrown through a revolution (The February Revolution), and a temporary democratic government was installed. Later that year, Lenin and the Bolsheviks organized a second revolution (the October Revolution), which led to the formation of a communist government led by Lenin. The Bolsheviks were known by different names in the years to come, until they finally settled on the name the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1952.
The Bolsheviks, however, were opposed in the beginning by various factions that sought control over Russia’s political future. The Russian Civil War (1917-1922) saw fighting between supporters of the Bolsheviks, anti-communists, and...

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We can’t believe Sienna Wilson is already 3!
On Tuesday, Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated their daughter’s birthday by throwing her a fabulous “Frozen”-themed party, complete with ice-toned balloons and a playhouse!
In line with the theme, the birthday girl dressed up as Elsa from the hit Disney franchise, and even snacked on a marshmallow treat that resembled snowman Olaf.
To top things off, Ciara set up a “nail shop” — where “Princess” Sienna could get pampered with a mani and pedi — and organized a call for her daughter to chat with YouTube superstar JoJo Siwa!
“Thank you for the Bday call today @JoJoSiwa!" the pregnant “Level Up” singer wrote on Instagram Story. “Sienna was so happy to see you.”
But the fun wasn’t just for the kids! Ciara and Russell — who are expecting their second child together, a boy — goofed around by having a snowball fight inside of their massive foyer!
Prior to the party, the musician and the football player wrote their daughter loving messages on their respective social media pages.
“Never imagined I could have a bond like what we have with my little girl. She lights up the world!” Ciara captioned a video of Sienna on the morning of her birthday.
“THANKFUL. Since Day 1. You have been a true beaming light in our lives Sienna. We love you!” Russell wrote alongside a throwback pic of him and his girl.
Ciara is also mom to son Future Zahir, 6 next month, who she shares with her ex-fiancé.
Happy birthday, Sienna! Wishing you all the love in the world!

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President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday inaugurated the new building of the Jharkhand High Court at Dhurwa in Ranchi in the presence of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and other dignitaries.
The Jharkhand High Court building is the biggest High Court building in the country spread over an area of 165-acre compound and built at a cost of about Rs 550 crore.
The new High Court building has 25 air-conditioned courtrooms and two halls for lawyers with a sitting capacity of 1,200 people each, along with 540 chambers, an official said.
Speaking on the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu asked judges, lawyers and government to find a way to ensure justice to those poor who are not getting the same despite a court’s order. “The happiness of a poor litigant who rejoices in the victory in a court of law after a long battle is often short-lived as he/she often doesn’t get what was ordered by a court,” she pointed out. “Jayein to kahan jayein (Where to go?) He/she feels devastated and helpless,” she said.
The President said that she often used to get complaints from the poor regarding the problem. She said that there is a system of filing contempt cases but the poor having experience of struggling for years to get justice are afraid of doing so.
Sharing her personal experience, the President said when she was associated with a family counselling centre she used to revisit those families benefitted by the counselling support to ensure their current status and some initiative like this should also be planned to ensure that the poor who get justice from court after long legal fight may not deprive of their justice due to any other reason.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren attending the function stressed on providing reservation (quota) for scheduled tribes, scheduled castes in Higher judiciary. He said the subordinate courts in State have reservation for SC/ST and other backward castes, but despite seventy years of Independence the higher judiciary have low representations of these sections.
He urged the President and CJI to provide quotas in higher judiciary so that these sections get equal representation.
Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud speaking on the occasion pleaded for giving equal status to the district courts while addressing a function organized to inaugurate the new Jharkhand High Court building here. He said when district courts are called subordinate courts it gives an impression that it is not independent and this impression is required to be changed. The Chief Justice said it is the duty of the Supreme Court and High Courts to make the subordinate court capable.
Chief justice Chandrchud said it will be difficult to maintain the faith of common people in the judiciary until there is delay in granting bail to undertrial persons. He talked about timely hearing, timely procurement of order copies, proper arrangement of water, food and washroom facilities in courts.
The governor CP Radhakrishnan and Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court Sanjaya Kumar Mishra also spoke on the occasion.
The need for the new building arose from the growing numbers of litigants and the vulnerability of the old HC building, which has been operating since 1972 – first as a circuit court and then as a permanent bench of the Patna High Court. The building was conceptualised in 2013, but the work started in 2015.
The main building complex is built on 72 acres of area and the total campus is around 167 acres leaving scope for future expansion. The complex comprises an auditorium, conference rooms, committee meeting halls, and a separate building for advocate general and government counsels. The new HC has a capacity of more than 4,300 people including judges, residential judges, lawyers and visitors.
It has 25 air-conditioned court blocks which will include the judge’s chamber, one ante room, one personal assistant room and one waiting room. In addition, the Chief Justice Block will also include a video conference room, kitchen, dining hall and conference hall. There will be a separate 12 conference room for the judges and 10 chambers for the registrars and four court offices. In addition there will be a sitting lounge, a judge’s library, oath commissioner’s chambers, different cells, chambers, one kitchen and one canteen.

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We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Alaska, covering the last 12 years up to 2023, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Alaska weather in October.
How cold is it in Alaska during October?
It's extremely cold in Alaska during October. The temperature tops out at around 0℃ during the day, falling away to -5℃ at night. Yikes! The UV index will be low at this time of year, so not something to worry about. However, if you're going to be outside for long periods it's always a good idea to apply a small amount of sunscreen to exposed skin.
Does it snow in Alaska during October?
Yes, snow is pretty likely during October. There's also a good chance that there will be ice and snow on the ground, so pack appropriate footwear and clothing.
Does it rain in Alaska during October?
On average, there will be 5 rainy days during the month, amounting to 43.2mm in total. That's broadly comparable with the amount of rain we see in England during the summer months, and would be considered dry. Of course, some of that rain will actually fall as sleet, snow, and possibly freezing rain. You're not likely to see a thunderstorm during your trip.
Is it windy in Alaska during October?
You're unlikely to experience any strong winds. Expect a light breeze that picks up slightly at times in October. With cold air temperatures at this time of year, any breeze will feel very cold.
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Summer is going to be in full swing soon enough, and for those that want to plan the ultimate trip to finish off the sunny seasonâ€”August is the best time to visit countless destinations around the globe!However, there are a few places that aren’t so ideal. Many European hotspots are abandoned in August while the locals go on holiday. In Paris, for example, small boutiques and restaurants often close as Parisians explore the countrysideâ€¦so you really won’t get much of the local...
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Often, the daily rush and hectic pace of life seem to consume the time we have to share with family and strengthen the bonds with those important people in our lives. However, achieving well-being in the family is essential to have the fulfilling life we long for.
The time we spend with family not only strengthens the emotional ties within the family unit but also contributes to the emotional, social, and physical development of all members. Small actions can become the best strategy to promote fun and well-being in the family, creating lasting memories and fostering an atmosphere of harmony.
Today I want to share with you some key aspects so that you can work to promote fun and well-being in the family.
7 keys to maximizing well-being in the family
When families develop in an environment of harmony and happiness, each member also has a more fulfilling life. Here are some key aspects that will help you promote fun and well-being in the family.
1. Prioritize family time:
Sharing quality time away from electronic devices and giving full attention to shared activities allows for greater emotional connection and strengthens the bonds between family members.
2. Practice team games:
Engaging in sports or recreational activities as a family promotes collaboration, communication, and teamwork. It also helps to reduce stress levels and maintain good physical health.
3. Cultivate creativity:
Through creativity, each family member can express themselves in an innovative way and share their talents. Painting, doing crafts, singing together, writing stories, or even preparing a homemade play are not only fun activities but also promote cognitive and emotional development.
4. Foster open communication:
Open and respectful communication is essential to promote the emotional well-being of the family. Establishing moments to talk and actively listen to each family member creates a safe space to share thoughts and feelings. It also helps to resolve conflicts constructively and strengthen family ties.
5. Hug more:
Although some people consider it an exaggerated expression of affection, physical contact is essential in human relationships. Both children and adults need to feel loved and secure. Encouraging hugs helps to strengthen bonds and express emotions.
6. Cook together:
Cooking together is a fun alternative to share and have fun as a family. Through this activity, healthy eating habits and teamwork can be promoted and can be an incentive to reinforce good behavior.
7. Do good deeds together:
Good deeds not only create well-being in the people who perform them but also foster qualities in people. Participating in volunteer activities such as visiting a center to spend time with the elderly or a shelter for animals to provide care, among others, can be activities that promote well-being in the family.
Every opportunity to spend quality time together and have fun is important to strengthen bonds and promote well-being in the family. In addition, each of these activities allows for creating valuable memories.
The purity with which we were born
My son has just had a baby, and I had the opportunity to spend time with both him and my new grandson, which has led me to reflect on the purity of life and how we are all born with a blank slate on which we will write the chapters of our lives. The people around us largely determine what we will write on that paper.
It is a blessing to have those people who help you, with whom you can share and who provide support. But many people in our community do not have the same luck. That is why it is essential to work to empower the most vulnerable people to break the vicious circles that can determine their lives and transform their future.
In my podcast, you can find valuable tools to contribute to family well-being. Additionally, my book #YoDigoNoMás can become a guide to transforming your life and the lives of the special people around you.


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With spring planting coming to a close, Bill Bartenhagen with the Washington County FSA is reminding producers to report crops and land uses as well as failed acreage. Failed, prevented, and NAP acreage should all be reported to your FSA office. Prevented acreage is acreage that wasn’t planted because of natural disaster and should be reported 15 days after the final planting date of the crop. These can be insured crops or apart of the Non-insured Assistance Program, as well as crops with no insurance.
Failed acreage was planted with the intent to harvest, but due to weather conditions failed before harvest. Form CCC-576 should be completed for eligible acreage.
In general all crops on the farm need to be reported to your FSA office by June 30th.
Washington County FSA: (319) 653-2138
Keokuk County FSA: (641) 622-2800
Johnson County FSA: (319) 354-1074
Jefferson County FSA: (641) 472-2558
Henry County FSA: (319) 385-2037
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text: This study analyses the factors that determine agricultural R&D performance, which thereby contribute to enhancing the efficiency of agricultural R&D investment and the resulting performance. R&D performance is measured by four indices: patent registration, SCI publication, technology transfer, and on-site agricultural application. The affecting factors include the variables that relate to the input of R&D resources and the R&D system. The empirical analysis was conducted by using Poisson regressions, using the survey data of the R&D projects that the Rural Development Administration (RDA) had completed during the years 2004-2006. According to the empirical findings, the qualitative characteristics of the R&D workforce are the primary determinants of agricultural R&D performance regardless of performance measures, while the impact of quantitative aspects of R&D resources vary depending on the type of performance measures. The quality enhancement of the R&D workforce should be thus given a top priority to induce better R&D performance in the agricultural sector.

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Int J Biol Sci 2008; 4(4):223-235. doi:10.7150/ijbs.4.223
Dysregulated Mitochondrial Genes and Networks with Drug Targets in Postmortem Brain of Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Revealed by Human Mitochondria-Focused cDNA Microarrays
1. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Catherine Birch McCormick Genomics Center, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, 20037
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with decreased activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), the brain region that regulates working memory and preparation and selection of fear responses. We investigated gene expression profiles in DLPFC Brodmann area (BA) 46 of postmortem patients with (n=6) and without PTSD (n=6) using human mitochondria-focused cDNA microarrays. Our study revealed PTSD-specific expression fingerprints of 800 informative mitochondria-focused genes across all of these 12 BA46 samples, and 119 (±>1.25, p<0.05) and 42 (±>1.60, p<0.05) dysregulated genes between the PTSD and control samples. Quantitative RT-PCR validated the microarray results. These fingerprints can essentially distinguish the PTSD DLPFC BA46 brains from controls. Of the 119 dysregulated genes (±≥125%, p<0.05), the highest percentages were associated with mitochondrial dysfunction (4.8%, p=6.61x10-6), oxidative phosphorylation (3.8%, p=9.04x10-4), cell survival-apoptosis (25.2%, p<0.05) and neurological diseases (23.5%, p<0.05). Fifty (50) dysregulated genes were present in the molecular networks that are known to be involved in neuronal function-survival and contain 7 targets for neuropsychiatric drugs. Thirty (30) of the dysregulated genes are associated with a number of neuropsychiatric disorders. Our results indicate mitochondrial dysfunction in the PTSD DLPFC BA46 and provide the expression fingerprints that may ultimately serve as biomarkers for PTSD diagnosis and the drugs and molecular targets that may prove useful for development of remedies for prevention and treatment of PTSD.
Keywords: PTSD, Brain dorsolateral prefrontal cortex BA46, Gene expression pattern, Biomarker, Mitochondria, Canonical pathways, Molecular networks, Neuropsychiatric drug targets
This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY-NC) License. See http://ivyspring.com/terms for full terms and conditions.
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Su YA, Wu J, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Su DM, He P, Wang BD, Li H, Webster MJ,

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Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav, who led Samajwadi Party to an absolute majority in the 2012 state Assembly polls, appears to have become a pale shadow of his former self. With his father (Mulayam Singh Yadav), uncle (Shivpal Singh Yadav), and senior minister ... Asian Age, 4 days ago
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American Association of Nurse Practitioners honors UofSC nursing students and staff for pandemic service
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is honoring the life saving efforts of the University of South Carolina School of Nursing students and staff during the pandemic.
Faculty and students have volunteered nearly 7,000 hours to vaccinate South Carolinians. 736 Gamecock students and staff answered the call to deliver COVID-19 vaccines at nine different Midlands vaccination sites.
After the celebration, visitors got a chance to tour the University Health Services’ state of the art health facility.

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Armenal, an Armenia-based foil-rolling plant of Russian aluminum giant UC RUSAL, has started reducing production and transferring staff to part-time employment, sources familiar with the situation reported The reason is declining demand for the facility’s products in light of the sanctions imposed by the U.S. in April against Russian businessman Oleg Desipaska and his companies…Details
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Ukrgazodobycha has concluded a contract with the Heavy Weight Drilling Pipes and Kellies Works on the purchase of pipes valued at 117.15 million UAH. Until April 2019 the company has to supply 1226 heavy weight drilling pipes and kellies of its own production according to TU 26-12-775-90. The price was 3% below the expected cost…Details
Prices of precious metals increased in Azerbaijan on September 18, according to the data published by the Central Bank. The price of gold grew by 5.7205 manats, to 2,037.127 manats per ounce on September 18 compared to the price on September 17. The price of silver went up by 0.082 manats, to 24.0344 manats per…Details
The state enterprise Selidovugol has concluded 2 agreements with the Novogrodovskaya Mine 1-3 LLC for the purchase of goods and services valued at 161.35 million UAH. Until mid-2019 the company has to deliver a scraper valued at 83.42 million UAH and repair 103 sections of mechanized anchoring for 77.93 million UAH. The delivery of the…Details
In January-August Ukraine increased exports of steel pipes by 7.3% YoY, to 434.6 thousand tons. In particular, seamless pipes accounted for 70.2%, and welded pipes – for 29.8%. Exports grew by 39.6% YoY, to $484.6 million (seamless pipes – by 82.2%, and welded – by 17.8%). In 8 months imports of seamless pipes dropped by…Details
In July, according to the customs statistics, Russia exported 345.8 thousand tons of pig iron, up by 12.3% YoY. In 7 months exports grew by 30.9%, to 3.35 million tons valued at $1226 million, up by 43%. USA imported the most – 52%, up by 1.1% YoY. Hong Kong follows second with 17%. It started…Details
In January-July Russia exported 1.63 million tons of steel pipes valued at $1830 million, up by 47% and by 93.6% YoY respectively. According to the customs statistics, Finland imported the most – 26%, up 10-fold YoY. Turkey increased imports 12-fold, to 17.7%, while Kazakhstan decreased by 2.2%, to 13%. (Ukrainian metal)Details
Yekaterinburg Non-Ferrous Metals Processing Works has made a trial delivery of metal products to Spain. In particular, EZOTsM has supplied gold wire to a Spanish developer and manufacturer of medical devices. The first meeting of the partners took place last November at Compamed-Medica-20017 exhibition in Germany. The delivery to Spain shows the process of the…Details
In January-August Russia produced 3.6 million tons of metal structures, down by 3.5% YoY. According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, in August output dropped by 1.9% MoM and by 5.5% YoY. In January-August the industrial manufacture index in Russia increased by 3.1% YoY. (Ukrainian metal)Details
In January-August Russia produced 41.3 million tons of rolled metal, up by 2.8% YoY. In August output dropped by 3.6% MoM and by 1.6% YoY. According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, pig iron manufacture grew by 0.8%, to 34.8 million tons, with August output down by 1.3% YoY and by 3.9% MoM. Pipe…Details
In January-August copper output in Kazakhstan grew by 0.2% YoY, to 0.28 million tons, with 0.042 million tons produced in August, up by 9% MoM. According to the statistics committee, zinc manufacture grew by 0.8%, to 0.22 million tons. In August output decreased by 1.4% and by 3.7% YoY. The largest non-ferrous metals manufacturers in…Details
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Teams of Zaporizhstal, Azovstal, Yunikas-ТК, LTD (Kriviy Rih) and two teams of PJSC ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih – Transport Department of Steel Plant and railway transport Department of Mining Department – took part in the sixth professional skill competition among the railway personnel. Andrey Kindrat, director of the transport department, PJSC ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih: “Mining and…Details


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Our approach to CVD prevention must change or we will keep getting the same results.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is currently the most prevalent and costly burden to the healthcare system in Australia. Data demonstrates that participation in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation programs significantly improves patient outcomes in second stage CVD and reduces the risk of readmission or mortality. We now have access to sophisticated, quality, Digital Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (DCR) and support technology that would undoubtedly streamline traditional, labour-intensive processes and significantly improve outcomes, but uptake remains slow. Why?

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Youth Initiative celebrates International Anti-Corruption Day
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: In spirit of curbing corruption in the country and celebrating International Anti-Corruption Day, Youth Initiative, a youth led organization, organized a one day event titled ‘Youth Advocacy for Accountability And Transparency (YAATra)’ on Sunday at Alfa Beta Complex in New Baneshwar, Kathmandu. The event gathered 30 young people from different academic disciplines to participate in a session comprised of brainstorming, group work, presentations and panel discussion on the issue of corruption.
After a brief brainstorming on governance, accountability and transparency, the participants moved on to delve deeper into five thematic areas related to anti-corruption and came up with analysis and potential solutions to the corruption issues in Nepal. Institutional good governance, political accountability, transparency and corruption, young people as a watch dog and media in social accountability were the five areas that were discussed in depth.
From the need of strict laws to the use of citizen journalism, the participants presented measures that can be put to effect to curb corruption. While pointing out the specific role that public organization, political parties and the media could play in taking the society to a zero corruption level, all the participants strongly voiced the important and indispensable part that youth, like themselves, played in this matter.
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The session was closed with a panel discussion with Dr Bhimarjun Acharya, Constitution Expert; Taranath Dahal, media activist from Freedom forum; Kamal Bahadur Thapa, Under Secretary with National Vigilance Center and Blair Glencorse, the Executive Director of Accountability Lab. The panel was moderated by Santosh Acharya, President of Youth Initiative Nepal.
“Although corruption can’t be totally fought through a single day, this day has generated a platform for discussing corruption,” said Thapa. Thapa, who has been in the field of media for the past 25 years, believes in action rather than discussions and motivated the participants to take their own steps, however seemingly small, to expose corrupt people and organizations in the society. To create a society that is highly intolerant towards corruption, Thapa said, “We must bring improvements in our own culture and to that, the strongest tool is any citizen’s Right to Information (RTI).”
One of the participants of the event, Ruja Luitel, a 22-year-old student at Central Institute of Science and Technology (CIST) in New Baneshwar, shared that her interest in this program was related to her profession. “I am a health student and will be working in public health institutions. I’ve read many reports about corruption in this sector. Hence, I wanted to learn more about how this sector can be made more transparent and accountable,” shared Luitel. She further added, “Through this platform, I have now learnt that contrary to the belief that only high level legal enforcement can curb corruption, even small initiatives from other members of the society can change the corrupt ways.”
Apart from the one-day session, Youth Initiative Nepal has also organized a five day ‘Street Bahas’ campaign through which volunteers reached four different venues; Baneshwar, Ratnapark, Basantapur and Patan Durbar Square, to interact with the locals on anti-corruption.
“We talked to the local people on a very grass root level and generate discourse amongst them on how corruption can be minimized,” said Parash Acharya, Executive Director of Youth Initiative Nepal. The organization has been campaigning against corruption for four years now, informed Acharya.


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There are an immense number of resources available that you can utilize to obtain ample horticulture advice. You can easily spend days looking at different gardening information that is specific to your garden’s issues. This article will tell you all of the advice you need to begin.
Make sure that your sod properly. Pull all the weeds and break up any clods of soil. Make sure your soil is flat and even. Make sure you work with a moist all the way through. You want the sod laid down in staggered rows, and have the joints offset.
Beginning your garden with healthy soil is your first defense against pests! If you create healthy plants, they are going to be stronger and therefore, less likely to succumb to diseases and insects. So give your garden a kick start by beginning with a healthy batch of natural and organic soil.
This increases the chance that your plants can survive to adulthood. It also lets you have tighter control over the time between plantings. Your seedlings will be ready to be planted when you remove the previous set of mature plants.
You can also try to offend the cats sense of smell with orange rinds or placing citrus fruit peels around your garden.
Do you enjoy fresh mint leaves without having to worry about them growing too quickly? You can slow down this growth by planting them inside a large container rather than in your garden. You can plant the container into the soil if you want to, but the container will restrict the roots, and keep the plant from taking over your garden!
For the right results, get the right type of soil. Fertilizer can enrich the soil to make it more viable. It is also possible to set aside a portion of your garden to include just one type of soil.
If you plan on growing peas, try starting them off indoors rather than planting the raw seeds in outdoor beds.The seeds will grow better germination rate if you start them indoors. The seedlings will also be heartier, which would help them resist diseases and pests more easily. You can transplant the seedlings outside after they are able to survive and thrive.
If you are new to gardening, it is important that you follow all of the instructions on all of your tools and chemicals. If you fail to follow the directions, you could wind up with skin irritations or other issues. Keep your body safe and follow instructions.
Learn the ideal times for each vegetable. Every vegetable has a different moment of ripeness.For example, peas and zucchinis are tastiest when picked young. Tomatoes, however, are tastiest when they have been allowed to ripen on the vine as long as possible.
When autumn has arrived, you must plant everything you want to eat before winter. Rather than using clay pots or planters for your lettuce and kale, plant them in a pumpkin! Hollow out the pumpkin and spray with Wilt-Pruf to prevent rot. Once the pumpkin has been prepared, it is ready for planting.
Pest control can be very difficult when dealing with a vegetable gardening. Remain alert in order to control your garden pests.If you catch them when there are only a few around, try removing them by hand.
Bees will go straight for these plants in the springtime. Spiders, ground beetles, because heather beds are generally undisturbed. Keep this in mind and remember to always wear gloves when you prune your heather!
Using plants which grow the same length or height result in a flat and uniform looking bed.
Draw up a garden plan before you plant the first seed. This will help you to remember where you planted the different plants when sprouts begin to shoot up from the ground. The plan will also help you keep track of your more diminutive plants and smaller groups that could otherwise become lost among a sea of larger plantings.
Do not rush when planting seeds in your garden. You need to start by moisturizing the soil. Bury them 3 times deeper than the size that they are. Some seeds you won’t have to bury because they need light for growing and must not be buried.
Coffee grounds are a great addition to your soil. Coffee grounds add many nitrogenous nutrients to the soil that will utilize.
You must protect tender, deciduous shrubs. Fragile shrubs, that are planted in pots, should be covered to protect them during the cold season. Pull the canes together at the top and securely tie them. Next, using a sheet or perhaps even a blanket, cover the structure. This method is much better than wrapping the plant in plastic, as it allows air to circulate, which can prevent rotting.
Spacing is an important factor in gardening. It is easy to underestimate the amount of space your plants will take up once they start to grow. Plan accordingly and leave enough space between the seeds.
Get more profits from your land. Landscaping has one of the best home improvement. Some great plants can raise your home value by 20% or more.
Your compost pile should contain green plants and dry plant materials.Green plant material can include old flowers, veggie and fruit waste, leaves, vegetable waste, and leaves. Dried plant material consists of sawdust, cardboard, sawdust, straw, and dried and cut-up woody material. Avoid ashes, charcoal, diseased plants and meat-eating animal manure.
Good green gardens begin from seeds, not plants. The environmentally conscious way to start a new garden is to start with seeds. The planters used to hold nursery plants are generally not made from eco-friendly materials, and thus get thrown into landfills. Starting from seeds, or buying from one of the few nurseries that use biodegradable planters, prevents this.
Do you want to know how to kill weeds without using commercial chemicals?You need to have many layers of newspapers. Weeds can’t grow in sunlight.The layers of newspaper will block sunlight and weeds won’t be able to grow. Newspapers break down into compost nicely. You can add a mulch on top for aesthetic reasons.
You need to mulch to your garden and flowerbed using at least three inches of material that is organic. This affects your garden in a variety of ways, holding in moisture levels, locking in moisture, and improving the overall appearance of the garden.
The best option available to water your organic garden is with a soaker hose.
You can use natural materials or other plants in your garden to keep away pests. Slugs are repelled by bordering your vegetable garden with either onions or marigolds. Insect pests will stay away from seedlings and trees if you use wood ash around the base as a mulch. When done naturally, there is no need for pesticides with harsh, and sometimes dangerous, chemicals
Biodiversity is important in your organic garden. The more types of plants you have, the more wildlife that will come. Plant lots of plants in your garden more similar to a natural environment. If you can accomplish this, your garden will be a pleasant place where you can relax, and also you get great satisfaction from knowing you did your part for the environment.
You are aware of how helpful compost is in growing your organic garden, but do you have any idea what materials are actually in it? Compost is a mixture of organic matter such as grass clippings, wood-chips, leaves, produce scraps, straw, and small twigs that all break down together into a soil-like consistency. It is much better to use this compost in place of chemicals and fertilizers.
A great way to obtain fertilizer for your garden is by making compost yourself. An interesting way you can do this is by starting a little worm compost bin. Red wiggler worms, soil, kitchen scraps and shredded newspaper will be a good base for your compost bin.
An eye-catching plant makes an attractive focal point for your garden or flowerbed. A focal point can help direct a viewers gaze. It is usually a type of plant that stands out from the plants surrounding it.
Dwarf Fruit Trees
Dwarf fruit trees are an option for a small sized garden. Many gardens within city limits don’t have space for full-size trees, and that is where dwarf fruit trees fit in best.These trees will bear full-sized fruit in about three years.
Gardening is a very relaxing and rewarding hobby. You will improve as a gardener as you educate yourself more thoroughly. Make sure you take note of all the helpful advice you can get your hands on. Try using these tips so you can get a better horticulture experience!
If you want your children to enjoy your organic garden, plant some tasty strawberries. Children enjoy picking fresh fruit, especially if they can eat it right away.

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Children and youth with mental health challenges sometimes experience difficulty at school for a variety of reasons. ACMH receives frequent calls from parents whose kids are struggling to be successful or sometimes not even being allowed to stay at school due to un-addressed mental health needs. Accessing the services that children and youth may need to help them better manage and support their mental health needs at school can be quite challenging. We hope this section will help.
Why Does Mental Health Matter in Schools?
Addressing mental health needs in school is critically important because 1 in 5 children and youth have a diagnosable emotional, behavioral or mental health disorder and 1 in 10 young people have a mental health challenge that is severe enough to impair how they function at home, school or in the community.1
Many estimates show that even though mental illness affects so many of our kids aged 6-17 at least one-half and many estimate as many as 80% of them do not receive the mental health care they need.2
Being able to recognize and support kids mental health in schools matters because:
- Mental health problems are common and often develop during childhood and adolescence
- They are treatable!
- Early detection and intervention strategies work. They can help improve resilience and the ability to succeed in school & life.
In addition, youth with emotional and behavioral disorders have the worst graduation rate of all students with disabilities. Nationally, only 40 percent of students with emotional, behavioral and mental health disorders graduate from high school, compared to the national average of 76 percent; 3 and, Over 50% of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities ages 14 and older, drop out of high school. This is the highest drop out rate of any disability group! 4
Obviously we have to do better! This section of the website will try to offer suggestions on how you might go about troubleshooting problems you may encounter when trying to access the support your child needs at school.
How Do Mental Health Disorders Affect Children and Youth at School?
Mental Health Disorders can affect classroom learning and social interactions, both of which are critical to the success of students. However, if appropriate services are put in place to support a young person’s mental health needs we can often maximize success and minimize negative impacts for students.
One of the problems that families frequently run in to is getting the school to recognize the role of mental health disorders in relationship to the difficulty their child is having. Getting agreement to put strategies in place to address mental health issues and help the youth to better manage his or her mental health symptoms at school is sometimes equally as challenging.
Children’s mental health can affect young people in a variety of ways to varying degrees in the school environment. One child’s symptoms may be really hard to manage at school while another child with the same condition may not have much difficulty. In addition, like all of us, kids with mental health challenges have good days and bad, as well as, times periods when they are doing really well and times when their mental health symptoms become more difficult to manage.
When figuring out the types of supports and services to put in place, it is important to keep in mind that all kids are unique with differing needs and coping mechanisms. The mental health interventions that are chosen need to be based on the individual needs of each child and be able to flex in order to provide more or less support as needed.
Children with mental health needs often need a variety of types of supports in school for them to be successful. For example, a child with hyperactivity may benefit from working some activity into their daily classroom routine. A child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder might benefit from their teachers being trained to interact with them in a certain way. A young person who struggles with disorganization might be helped by being taught planning skills. Children who may become aggressive and those who get overly anxious may benefit from exploring what things lead up to those feelings and being taught strategies to recognize when it is happening and things to do to avoid the problem from escalating.
Sometimes meeting mental health needs in schools may require special instruction and/or practice. For example, if your child needs help for difficulties with social interactions or communication difficulties it may help to teach them new skills and have them practice using them by role-playing or trying them out in small groups.
It is also helpful to look at how mental health symptoms may affect a child in the classroom and the accommodations that may help. For example, children and youth with anxiety disorders may often struggle in school because they are so pre-occupied with their ‘worries’ that it makes it hard for them to pay attention. They may have physical complaints like stomach and headaches and may be frequently absent. They may also have trouble starting or completing their work because they are worried that it won’t be right. Sometimes their fear of being embarrassed, or getting something wrong or their fear of having to interact with others may lead them to them to avoid group and social activities and perhaps school all-together.
Possible accommodations or strategies that may help include:
- Allowing flexible deadlines or letting the student have an option to re-do work so they feel more confident turning it in.
- Helping the teacher to recognize escalating anxiety in a child and equipping them with the tools to intervene and help the child to implement strategies that help manage their anxiety.
- Pre-planning for group discussions to help reduce their anxiety about what they will share or say.
- Make plan for what to do when they are unable to focus due to worries.
- Allow for breaks or opportunities to de-stress.
You can download a list of accommodations that may help here: Accomodations & Instructional Strategies
How to Navigate Problems At School:
How you, as a parent, go about navigating problems at school for your child will depend on a variety of factors including the nature of the problem itself and whether or not your child needs or receives special services.
One strategy that is always helpful no matter how you attempt to solve problems is to work to build a strong working relationship with your child’s school and the people in it. This can sometimes feel challenging at first, especially if you feel the school is not yet willing to do what you think your child needs to be successful. But try to keep in mind that you and the professionals at school really do have a common goal in mind and that is to help your child be successful at school. For more information about how to successfully advocate for your child’s needs in school download a list of tips that may help you here: Parent Tipsheet Successful Advocacy at School
If you feel your child’s mental health issues are making them unable to learn and progress at school they may qualify for special education or a supports from Section 504. For more information about the process of seeing if they are eligible for either of these programs click here to get an overview of process.
Whether or not your child receives special education services you can work with the school to try to get some supports in place to meet their needs.
If your child is having trouble in their classroom it might be best to first meet with the teacher and let them know your concerns. They may have some ideas and be willing to put some strategies in place to help your child.
If that doesn’t resolve the problem you may also want to try to include other school staff such as the principle, social worker, etc. In addition, if your child receives private or public mental health services it may be helpful to ask your child’s therapist to be a part of the meeting as well, as they may be able to provide some much needed insight about what might help your child.
Before any of these meetings take place it is always helpful to take the time to prepare by listing your concerns, including the things that you think your child is struggling with at school and the things you think will help them. It can also be helpful for you to think about the things that might make your child worse or aggravate their mental health condition.
When you meet and share your concerns, whether informally or in a formal meeting the professionals at your school will be able to offer suggestions about strategies they think may help. Again it can be helpful for you to review possible accommodations prior to the meeting with the school and select some to share that you think might be especially helpful for your child.
After the meeting with the school where you discussed your child’s needs the school may want to do some classroom observations to better understand your child needs. Then you can work with the school to agree to put some strategies in place to help your child be more successful. It is important to keep in mind that the first try isn’t always a success. You and the school may find out you need to go back to the drawing board and come up with new strategies.
If you are unable to get the school to put strategies in place or adjust them if they are not working, pleas feel free to call ACMH for help.
In addition to the suggestions above ACMH also has a pre-recorded webinar presentation: Meeting the Needs of Students With Mental Health Challenges in Schools located on the Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) website that you can listen to by clicking here that may help you as you advocate for your child.
Michigan Alliance has several other videos on their site that may be helpful to you and they have Parent Mentors in each region of the state who can assist you to better understand the special education process and partner with your local school.
Behavioral Issues at School
For information about how to address behavioral issues at school and creating positive behavior support plans if you child receives special education services or has a 504 Plan click here to explore the Overview of the Special Education System.
If your child does not receive special education you can still work with the school to put a plan in place to address behavior issues.
Often if you can get the school to consider providing some of the accommodations or modifications discussed above to support your child when their mental health symptoms affect them at school this alone can help to reduce behavior problems.
Sometimes though some children and youth have ongoing behavioral challenges that may need additional support. You can work with the school to come up with a plan to support your child and teach them new skills in an effort to reduce behavior problems and help your child and the school cope with them when they do.
Plans should be focused on helping kids to recognize the things that can trigger behavioral issues and also teaching new behaviors and skills and allowing opportunities for the student to practice them.
Remember that your input can be critical when working to create a successful behavior plan for your child as you know your child best!
Suspension & Expulsion
If your child is being excluded from school by being sent home or suspended click here and scroll down to learn more about discipline issues at school including suspension & expulsion. If your child is eligible for special education and/or if your child’s school is aware that he or she has a disability, there are limits to the school’s ability to suspend or exclude your child from school for behavior related to your child’s disability. For more information regarding school discipline, suspension, expulsion and safeguards for students with disabilities and those receiving special education, click here: http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/education/discipline/.
Getting Formal Help to Resolve Disagreements with the School
When you are seeking special education services for your child or when the school is providing these services, sometimes problems or disagreements arise about what should be happening to support your child. When disagreements occur it is always best to try to resolve the problem by speaking with your school team and sharing your concerns. However if you are unable to work the issues out in this way, there are other formal and informal options for resolving disagreements including working your way up the ‘chain of command’ at your school, requesting mediation to resolve a problem and filing complaints.
For more information about dispute resolution options please visit:
Michigan Alliance for Families at:
Michigan Special Education Mediation Program at:
If you find yourself struggling to help your child’s school accommodate for your child’s mental health needs please contact ACMH and a Family Resource Specialist will try to connect you to the information you need.
1Kessler, R. C., Berglund, P., Demler, O., et al. (2005). Life-time prevalence and age-of-onset distribution of DSM-IV disorders in the national co-morbidity survey replication. Archives of General Psychiatry 62, 593-602.
2Kataoka, S.; Zhang, L.; & Wells, K. (2002). Unmet need for mental health care among U.S. children: Variation by ethnicity and insurance status. American Journal of Psychiatry, 159(9), pp. 1548-1555.
3U.S. Department of Education, Twenty-third annual report to Congress on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Washington, D.C., 2001.
4Data Resource Center for Child & Adolescent Health. (2005/2006). National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Portland, OR: The Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI). childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=1099&r=1

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A hernia is caused when the muscles of the abdomen develop a weak spot, or
defect, through which abdominal contents can bulge out. The contents of the hernia
are contained within a thin lining called the hernia sac.
An umbilical hernia develops when a sac with abdominal contents protrudes through
the umbilicus (belly button).
Umbilical hernias are relatively common in adults. They are more common in
overweight people and in women, especially after pregnancy. Most surgeons
recommend they be surgically repaired, as they tend to get bigger over time.
Without surgical repair, there is a risk that some abdominal contents, typically a bit
of fat or intestine, will get stuck (incarcerated) in the hernia defect and become
impossible to push back in, which is typically painful. If the blood supply is
compromised (strangulation), the patient requires urgent surgery. Incarcerated
abdominal tissue may cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distension.
Any patient with a hernia that cannot be reduced, or pushed back in, while lying
down and relaxed should seek urgent medical attention.
Most umbilical hernia repairs are done on an outpatient basis, but some may require
a short hospital stay if the hernia is very large.
A ventral hernia can develop in any area of the abdomen above the groin. When a
ventral hernia occurs, it usually arises in the abdominal wall where a previous
surgical incision was made (Incisional hernia). In this area the abdominal muscles
have weakened; this results in a bulge or a tear. In the same way that an inner
tube pushes through a damaged tire, the inner lining of the abdomen pushes
through the weakened area of the abdominal wall to form a balloon-like sac. This
can allow a loop of intestines or other abdominal contents to push into the sac. If
the abdominal contents get stuck within the sac, they can become trapped or
"incarcerated." This could lead to potentially serious problems that might require
Traditional hernia repair is done through an incision in the abdominal wall. The
surgeon may choose to sew your natural tissue back together, but frequently, it
requires the placement of mesh (screen) in or on the abdominal wall for a sound
Laparoscopic hernia repair is a technique to fix tears or openings in the abdominal
wall using small incisions, laparoscopes (small telescopes inserted into the
abdomen) and a patch (screen or mesh) to reinforce the abdominal wall. It may offer
a quicker return to work and normal activities with decreased pain for some patients.
Groin (Inguinal/Femoral) hernias
Groin hernia repair is surgery to repair weakness in the abdominal wall of the groin.
The bowel that is pushing through the weak area is pushed back into its normal
place. The groin is the lower abdominal area where the legs join the body. There are
2 general types of groin hernias - inguinal hernia and femoral hernia. Surgery is the
main treatment for groin hernias which usually need to be repaired to avoid
complications. For example, after the bowel has pushed through the muscle wall, its
contents may become trapped. A dangerous complication is that the blood supply to
the bowel may be cut off and the trapped tissue may die, resulting in severe
For surgery, you will be given a regional or general anesthetic. A regional or local
anesthetic is a drug that should keep you from feeling pain during the operation. A
general anesthetic relaxes your muscles, puts you to sleep, and prevents you from
feeling pain during the operation.
The surgeon will make a cut in the lower side of your abdomen, push your intestine
back into the abdominal cavity, and cover the opening (the defect in the abdominal
wall). The surgeon may place a mesh over the weak spot in the abdominal wall,
creating a newer, stronger wall.
Cough! That is a part of the exam to confirm if patients have certain types of
hernias. Besides pain, the tell tale bulge is a giveaway that something is going on in
the belly or groin areas. Remember people, LIFT WITH YOUR LEGS!
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Multiplicative Masking for AES in Hardware
Keywords:DPA, Masking, Glitches, Sharing, Adaptive, Boolean, Multiplicative, AES, S-box, Side-channel
Hardware masked AES designs usually rely on Boolean masking and perform the computation of the S-box using the tower-field decomposition. On the other hand, splitting sensitive variables in a multiplicative way is more amenable for the computation of the AES S-box, as noted by Akkar and Giraud. However, multiplicative masking needs to be implemented carefully not to be vulnerable to first-order DPA with a zero-value power model. Up to now, sound higher-order multiplicative masking schemes have been implemented only in software. In this work, we demonstrate the first hardware implementation of AES using multiplicative masks. The method is tailored to be secure even if the underlying gates are not ideal and glitches occur in the circuit. We detail the design process of first- and second-order secure AES-128 cores, which result in the smallest die area to date among previous state-of-the-art masked AES implementations with comparable randomness cost and latency. The first- and second-order masked implementations improve resp. 29% and 18% over these designs. We deploy our construction on a Spartan-6 FPGA and perform a side-channel evaluation. No leakage is detected with up to 50 million traces for both our first- and second-order implementation. For the latter, this holds both for univariate and bivariate analysis.
How to Cite
Copyright (c) 2018 Lauren De Meyer, Oscar Reparaz, Begül Bilgin
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.


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A cute card made with colorful tissue paper
I agreed to participate in a little snail mail project recently, so you know what that means, time to make more cards! Since my last card DIY involved a fair amount of supplies, I paired this one down to just four--simple and easy.
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What you'll need:
- blank cards. I used Strathmore Stamping Cards, but you can use card stock cut to the size of your envelopes. The most important thing is just that the surface of your paper is smooth, rather than textured (as in watercolor cards or canvas cards).
- circle punch. I used a 5/8" Recollections brand circle punch from Michaels. (To be honest, there are probably better brands out there, but for my purposes, this worked just fine.)
- tissue paper. I used a multi-color pack that I already had. I don't know what brand it is since the packaging is long gone, but it doesn't matter what type you use.
- glue stick. I used Elmer's All-Purpose Glue Stick. You could try liquid glue with this project, but I thought it would be too messy and soak through the tissue paper.
Start gluing your circles in whatever pattern floats your boat. I did rows of overlapping circles, starting about 3/4 of the way down the paper and layering as I worked to the right. After I finished a row, I started on the next row above it, again overlapping. Also, I only glued the top half of each circle. You really don't need a lot of glue and leaving the bottom half unglued gives the overall card more texture.

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Fruits are some of the best things to offer babies along with certain vegetables, but not all fruits are suitable for babies, especially if they are for the consumption of a baby lesser than a year old. Dragon fruit is a fruit of several different species of cactus which are cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions. They are known for their high nutritive content, but are they good for babies? Read more to find out.
Can Babies Eat Dragon Fruit?
Dragon fruits are loaded with many essential nutrients such as Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3 and C, Iron and calcium. They is also rich in fibre which improves bowel movement making them a good option to introduce to your baby. Although it is advisable to wait up to a year, some mothers introduce dragon fruit as early as 6 months to their babies and they handle it well unless they are allergic.
Here is why dragon fruit is good for your baby:
Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants. They protect your baby’s cells and helps avoid damage to the body. This also boosts their immunity and they are less prone to diseases.
Dragon fruit has nutrients that promote heart health in infants and adults. This means your child will grow up healthy and have lesser chances of heart problems at later stages of life.
3. Helps Build Strong Bones
Abundant in calcium and phosphorous, dragon fruit is highly helpful for bone development. Phosphorous combined with phenolic and flavonoid compounds help lay down a good bone density making them strong. It also wards off diseases such as rickets in childhood and arthritis later on.
Dragon fruit has plenty of Vitamin C which is essential for many of the body’s processes. It is needed for growth and development of bones, muscles and skin and aid in the development of the circulatory system. It boosts immunity and prevents deficiency diseases like scurvy.
5. Fibrous Flesh
Fibre is necessary for the healthy movement for your child’s bowel and to maintain the digestive tract. It also stabilizes the sugar content and helps them feel full promoting a healthy weight gain and avoiding obesity.
6. Good for Bowel
Sugary junk foods often cause children to bloat and even lead to constipation. Dragon fruit’s fibre content helps in the smooth movement of their bowel and aids in digestion. The high roughage from fibre content in the fruit also avoids constipation.
7. Vitamin A
An essential nutrient, Vitamin A is needed for healthy eyes and good skin. It also aids in building immunity and sharpens vision.
8. Good Source of Iron
Dragon fruit is wonderful in boosting red blood cell count as it is rich in iron. This prevents anaemia, a deficiency disease which can lead to many developmental disorders in infants. The rich iron content is also essential in promoting healthy growth of hair.
9. Good for Nerves
The Phosphorous, Sodium and Calcium content in dragon fruit ensures proper functioning of the nervous system. This means the baby develops good motor and sensory skills.
10. Healthy Skin
Vitamin C is essential to build and repair skin; therefore, dragon fruit is highly helpful in maintaining the texture and tenderness of your baby’s skin.
11. Good for Kidneys
Dragon fruit’s detoxification effect help rid the body of harmful chemicals. This helps maintain a healthily functioning urinary system.
How to Make Dragon Fruit Puree for Baby?
Purees of dragon fruit for baby constipation is a great way to ease their bowel movement while giving them all the essential nutrients they need. Here’s how to prepare dragon fruit for baby to get them started on it:
What you Need
To make a dragon fruit puree, you need:
- 1 cup chopped dragon fruit
- 1-2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Cold water or ice cubes as needed
How to Make
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. You could filter out the seeds with a sieve if there are any large ones left after blending. Serve immediately.
Like with most fruits, dragon fruits are also quite beneficial for the health of your little one.
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There is no shortage of vitamins and minerals in dragon fruit. In addition to vitamins, it’s also rich in antioxidants, good fatty acids, beta-carotene, and protein. But the best part is that the fruit has zero complex carbs. That means that the fruit helps you break down foods easily. The omega-3 fatty acids are all located in the seeds. Here is the nutritional value of 3.5 ounces of fresh dragon fruit.
- 60 calories
- 1.5g fat
- 0% cholesterol
- 1g of dietary fiber
- 9g of carbs
- 9g of sugar
- 2g of protein
Benefits of dragon fruit
Every fruit is beneficial. Some are more, some are less. But the fact of the matter is that eating fruit is healthy. Now, different fruits target different diseases. Let’s see how this Asian and Central American fruit can improve your health.
- For starters, dragon fruit helps you maintain a healthy weight. Since it contains zero cholesterol, the fruit satisfies your sweet tooth, all while keeping your cholesterol level at bay. In addition, the fruit helps the body break down other foods.
- Dragon fruit keeps your heart healthy thanks to the addition of monounsaturated fats (good fats). They help the heart stay in good condition. No cholesterol also means that consuming the fruit will lower your bad cholesterol levels, all while replenishing the good cholesterol levels.
- I mentioned that the fruit is extremely rich in active antioxidants. We all know we need them to fight off free radicals. Antioxidants help in a number of ways, but most importantly, they prevent cancer producing cells.
- By providing your body with a good amount of dietary fiber, the fruit improves and cleans up your digestive system. If you have poor digestion, consuming the fruit on a regular basis will help. Any fruit that contains fiber is good, to be honest. But remember to eat the flesh and the seeds. That way, you also get healthy acids and protein.
- High fiber, and low sugar. Does that sound familiar? Those are the things you look for when you want to prevent diabetes. Dragon fruit helps you regulate diabetes and stabilize your blood sugar levels. I mentioned at the beginning that consuming the fruit will satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prevent skin problems by getting a high amount of vitamin C. I will talk later about how you can use the fruit for treating acne.
- Last, but not least, dragon fruit improves our mobility by affecting the joints. Joint pain, arthritis, and similar ailments can easily be prevented by consuming fruit like this one.
In a nutshell, the fruit provides skin benefits (fights signs of aging, acne, sunburned skin, promotes skin health, provides moisture for dry skin), hair benefits (treats colored hair, promotes healthy hair), and general health benefits (lowers cholesterol, helps with stomach ailments, lowers blood sugar, improves cardiovascular health, cuts low hemoglobin risk, prevents cancer, prevents congenital glaucoma, boosts immunity, improves health of teeth and bones, repairs body cells, improves vision, boosts brain function).
I promised you several recipes in which you can add the exotic delight:
- 1 cup fresh papaya, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup mango, cubed
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup dragon fruit
Just toss all the ingredients in a large fruit bowl and enjoy. You can serve cocktails with the fruit bowl.
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 tablespoons stevia
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup dragon fruit
Stir the ingredients in a cup until the stevia fully dissolves. Pour over any salad to which you want to add a sweet flavor.
- 1 cup yogurt or nut milk
- ½ dragon fruit
- 1 banana
- Pint of blueberries
Cut the dragon fruit in half and scoop out just one half of it. Peel the banana and slice it. Add the ingredients to a blender; blend until smooth. If you like, add extras like apple or grape juice, or peanut or almond butter.
How to use dragon fruit topically
I promised you recipes for treating acne and other skin and hair problems with dragon fruit:
- ½ dragon fruit
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
Scoop the pulp and make a paste with the yogurt. Apply the paste on your face and neck. Let it dry on its own for 20 minutes, and then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat once per week for two months.
- 1 dragon fruit
- A few cotton balls
Scoop out half of the dragon fruit and, using a fork, mash it into a paste. Take a cotton ball, dab it into the paste, and then apply on the affected area. Once you’ve applied the paste, let it dry for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. You can repeat the process two times per week.
Treat colored hair
Last, but not least, you can use the exotic fruit for treating colored hair. We all know that dying our hair damages it. Luckily, all you need is one dragon fruit to feed your hair with healthy nutrients.
Scoop out the flesh and process it in a blender. Apply the paste on your hair and scalp, and cover with a towel or a plastic cap. After 20 minutes, wash your hair with a mild shampoo. You can repeat the process just once per week.


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Filipino Amerasians are the biracial children of Filipino mothers and American fathers (mostly members of the US military). Many have been abandoned by their fathers and their mothers are too poor to send them to school or provide basic medical care. There are from 50,000 to 250,000 Filipino Amerasians, a much higher number than in neighboring countries. However, they are excluded from the Amerasian Act of 1982, which allows children from other countries to move to the US and become citizens.
PAGA provides financial support for these children to attend school and an integrated program of home visits, workshops and summer camps focused on education, health care, social protection, psychological development and opportunities for economic productivity for the graduates and their families. This approach has proven to be successful in liberating these children from the cycle of generational poverty. During its 95 years, PAGA has helped thousands of children complete school and find jobs.
PAGA's assistance to underprivileged Filipino Amerasian children helps them complete their education, increase their self-esteem and resourcefulness, and find jobs. This enables them to live life to the fullest and become independent, productive and responsible members of Filipino society. Their families also benefit from workshops on family dynamics, childrearing and livelihood training, enabling them to improve their quality of life and economic situation.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
The website of "PAGA"

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The US Customs and Border Protection says photos of travelers into and out of the country were stolen in a "malicious cyberattack" that hit one of its subcontractors in May. None of the images have been identified on the internet or on the dark web, CBP said in a statement Monday.
"In violation of CBP policies and without CBP's authorization or knowledge, [a subcontractor] transferred copies of license plate images and traveler images collected by CBP to the subcontractor's company network," the CBP said. "The subcontractor's network was subsequently compromised by a malicious cyberattack."
The CBP said it's removed from service all of the subcontractor's equipment and is monitoring its work. None of CBP's systems were compromised in the attack.
CBP said it learned of the data breach May 31 and has alerted members of Congress.
The agency is investigating the breach, reported earlier by The Washington Post, alongside law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies, as well as its own Office of Professional Responsibility.
"CBP will unwaveringly work with all partners to determine the extent of the breach and the appropriate response," it said.
The agency has been expanding its use of a face-matching system called Biometric Exit at departure gates in several airports across the nation.
"This breach comes just as CBP seeks to expand its massive face recognition apparatus and collection of sensitive information from travelers, including license plate information and social media identifiers," Neema Singh Guliani, American Civil Liberties Union senior legislative counsel, said in a statement Monday. "This incident further underscores the need to put the brakes on these efforts and for Congress to investigate the agency's data practices.
"The best way to avoid breaches of sensitive personal data is not to collect and retain such data in the first place."
According to a CBP official, the cyberattack affected fewer than 100,000 people who entered and exited the US in a vehicle through several specific lanes at one land border during a 1.5-month period.
CBP didn't specify which land border it was.
Passports and travel document photos weren't taken in the cyberattack, CBP added late Monday.
Sen. Rick Scott weighed in on the situation Wednesday with a letter he tweeted that demandis answers from Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on what exactly happened.
The Florida senator also asked whether affected travelers have been notified, which states were affected and how the CBP plans to prevent these kinds of data breaches in future.
"Americans deserve to know how their personal information is being used, especially by their government," he wrote. "Anything other than full transparency is unacceptable."
First published at 1:38 p.m. PT on June 10.
Updated on June 12 at 3:11 p.m. PT: adds comments from CBP official detailing how many people were affected and for how long.
Updated on June 12 at 3:22 p.m. PT: adds comments from Sen. Rick Scott.


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Real Women Of The Regency: Romance, Affairs, Fashion, Authors to Actresses & Women Leaders
Step into the incredible real-life stories of the women who defined the Regency.
Real Women Of The Regency will spark your curiosity and provide valuable insights into the cultural, historical, and social changes that rocked the early 19th century.
An exploration into the remarkable women who shaped the Regency period, this book offers readers a thoughtful glimpse into the authors, actresses, artists, and women leaders who made enormous waves in an era of radical upheaval and political change. The often-overlooked contributions of black women of the Regency, and the hidden world of lesbians. And not to miss the rules of romance to the scandalous affairs.
Artfully written with engaging prose and insights into the real lives and legacies of great women. Here are just a few of the women you will find inside;
- * Elizabeth Lamb, one of the most influential of the political hostesses of the Regency.
- * Letitia Elizabeth Landon, one of the most prolific writers of the era.
- * Dido Elizabeth Belle, born into slavery and became a British heiress.
- * Mary Shelley, a novelist who wrote the Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.
- * Elizabeth Fry, created the association for the improvement of female prisoners.
- * Anne Lister, the first modern lesbian.
- * Eleanor Coade, known for manufacturing neoclassical statues.
- * Jane Austen, an English novelist primarily known for her six major novels.
- * Mary Prince, an abolitionist and autobiographer.
- * Lady Caroline Lamb, Anglo-Irish aristocrat, novelist and known affair with Lord Byron.
- * Jane Harley, an English noblewoman, and another lover of Lord Byron.
- * Sarah Siddons, one of the greatest English actresses.
This book reflects on the immense beauty and culture that we can find in this amazing period, along with the female pioneers who pushed for change and helped usher forth advancements in art, literature, fashion, politics, and much more. Real Women Of The Regencyis a must-read for fans of Regency films and literature, history buffs, and anybody who wants to gain a deeper appreciation for these period-defining women.
Are you ready to uncover the stories behind the women of the Regency? Then scroll up and grab your copy today!
Leah Gail is a Marketeer, Entrepreneur and Author living in The Cotswolds, UK with her dog Lando the Cockapoo. Leah’s background is in Music Marketing and having worked in an industry with very few women at the top spent the majority of her time mentoring other women to reach their potential. Leah has also been enlisted into the Women In Music Roll Of Honour which recognises game changers within the industry and has helped other women reach their potential.
Leah loves to write books about women for women and also has a keen interest in nature and the environment and of course music.
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British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday that it would sell a stable of well-known European over-the-counter brands, including Nytol sleep aid, to Belgium's Omega Pharma.
"GSK today announced that it has reached agreement to divest the previously identified non-core OTC brands in Europe to Omega Pharma for 470 million euros ($614 million) in cash," the London-listed company said in a statement.
The brands also comprise vitamin supplement Abtei, allergy treatment Beconase, skin cleanser Lactacyd, pain reliever Solpadeine and heartburn product Zantac.
The divestment was expected to be completed in the second quarter but remains subject to regulatory approvals.
GSK revealed in February 2011 that it would seek to sell non-core consumer healthcare products, predominantly in the United States and Europe, to concentrate on priority brands and markets.
In December, it sold a clutch of North American non-prescription drug brands for £426 million to the US group Prestige Brands Holdings.
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FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) — The Franklin man convicted of raping three women last year will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
In Southampton County Circuit Court Thursday, 27-year-old Tremaine Porter received four life prison sentences, plus 113 years. 196 more words
ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County prosecutors say a serial rapist has been given eight life sentences for attacking nine women.
District Attorney’s spokeswoman Yvette Jones said in a statement that 50-year-old Gregory Hillman of Atlanta was sentenced Monday on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy and false imprisonment. 96 more words
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By Brianna Kelly, American Red Cross
When philanthropists Teresa and Byron Pollitt became involved with the American Red Cross over three decades ago, they were drawn to its mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies.
It all started with Byron’s first blood donation with the Red Cross in 1984. He began donating when he and Teresa were expecting their first child. “I was just so thankful we were going to begin a family. I said, ‘how do I give thanks for what is about to happen?’” says Byron. He decided to give blood. When he found out that one blood donation could save up to three lives, he never looked back. In 2019, Teresa joined him in donating blood with the Red Cross and they have continued to donate blood together since. “At this point, we’re both retired,” says Byron. “We make our appointments back-to-back and we go together.” With Byron and Teresa’s dedicated blood donations, the Pollitts have rolled up their sleeves to give the precious gift of life to countless patients in need.
Although the Pollitts initially became involved with the Red Cross as blood donors, both Teresa and Byron became increasingly involved in supporting other areas of the organization, starting during their time in Orange County, then the Bay Area and continuing once they moved to San Diego.
Since joining the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties in October 2019, Teresa has chaired the local Red Cross Real Heroes Awards event and served as the Chapter Chair of the Tiffany Circle in San Diego - a community of women leaders who advance the Red Cross mission through a focused investment of time, talent and treasure by engaging and embracing women locally, nationally and internationally. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Chapter Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Philanthropy Committee. In addition, Teresa is a member of the Tiffany Circle National Council and is serving as Co-Chair of the 2023 Tiffany Circle Summit.
When it comes to favorite Red Cross memories during her time with the organization, Teresa has greatly enjoyed her involvement with Tiffany Circle. She recalls a particularly memorable experience at the Tiffany Circle Geneva International Summit. “Just to see the impact of Tiffany Circle around the globe…It’s an amazing group of women from all over the world, funding and forwarding the mission of the Red Cross globally,” Teresa says. Back home at the national Tiffany Circle Summits, she has experienced similar feelings. “My Tiffany Circle experiences have been the most awe-inspiring,” she says.
Passionate about the work of Red Cross International Services, Byron volunteers as a Senior Executive Advisor to the American Red Cross International Services Division. He previously served on the Finance Commission of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and on the Red Cross Board of Directors for both Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area.
In 2020, the Pollitts made a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross Southern California Region - the largest private donation in the region’s history. This gift funded key aspects of Red Cross Biomedical Services, Service to the Armed Forces and International Services. When it comes to their financial support, the Pollitts enjoy providing funding to many different lines of service within the Red Cross. “That’s the beauty of the Red Cross…you don’t have to choose,” Byron happily states. This is reflected in their generous giving across many areas of need.
Now, in summer 2023, the Pollitts have invested another $1 million into the mission of the organization, bringing their cumulative giving to well over $2 million in support of the Red Cross. “What we do in the Red Cross…these are specific, targeted investments around which we do our due diligence so that we know the money is going where impact is high,” says Byron. “That informs our other forms of philanthropy in terms of time, talent and treasure. I think the Red Cross is the only one [organization] where we actually give blood,” he says, smiling. Teresa shares this sentiment. “We do our homework, and we just want the dollars to go to the end user we’re targeting, and have a meaningful impact on their experiences,” she says.
“This generous donation will have tremendous impact for the Red Cross at the local, national and international level. This gift supports capabilities and capacity across our mission set, including disaster prevention and response, blood collection, service to the armed forces and international services,” says Sean Mahoney, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross Southern California Region.
Over the next two years, the Pollitt’s $1 million donation will support many critical programs and services, including:
- The Hero Care Network: provides confidential emergency communication, resources and assistance to veterans, military members and their families.
- The San Diego Hug-a-Hero Program: brings comfort to military families and their children by providing children with a doll in the image of their deploying parent.
- Blood Collection Services: funds the purchase of a Power Red Machine and community emergency vehicle – both powerful tools to help the Red Cross collect blood and ensure safe transport of blood products along their lifesaving journey—from collection to testing and processing to their ultimate destination of helping people during medical crises.
- The Sickle Cell Initiative: supports the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative and funds the purchase of an Ortho Vision Instrument, which will help the Red Cross perform automated phenotyping to meet the needs of blood recipients more efficiently and effectively throughout the region.
- Community Preparedness and Recovery: funding to support financial assistance for those affected by home fires, as well as funding for the purchase of smoke alarms for use in the region’s Home Fire Campaign, which provides free smoke alarms and home fire education for community members.
- International Services: funding for a Geneva fundraising volunteer who will serve the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), specifically supporting global fundraising efforts.
- Disaster Workforce in Vulnerable Areas: will help the Red Cross make significant staffing investments to build capacity in chapters and regions, enhancing the organization’s ability to serve the increasing number of people and locales affected by disasters.
“The funding for disaster will support our work in vulnerable communities and families on what may be the worst day of their lives. Our ability to collect lifesaving blood will benefit from a new van to transport products to hospitals, highly technical equipment to collect and process blood, and increased donations in diverse communities to fight sickle cell disease. Our service members will benefit from stronger connections to their families when they are deployed overseas. The span of the Pollitt’s support is astounding!” says Mahoney.
When asked what drives their philanthropic support of so many organizations, including the Red Cross, the Pollitts first and foremost refer to a Bible verse that states: “To whom much is given, much is expected.” Both strong believers in this verse and in giving back, Teresa and Byron’s generosity has made a tremendous difference for the many organizations they support. “It's so fulfilling for us to know that we’re in a position to actually have meaningful impact in those organizations that we are pursuing our philanthropy with,” says Byron.
Certainly, the Pollitt’s impact can be felt at the Red Cross. “When I think of Teresa and Byron, I think “100% Committed!” It is a pleasure to work with them as they provide leadership and expertise at the chapter, national and international levels,” says Mahoney. “I have personally seen Teresa and Byron roll up their sleeves to donate blood and then make an incredibly impactful financial donation the same day. They live the mission of the American Red Cross every day.”
The Pollitts have created a legacy of giving. Since joining the Red Cross, Teresa and Byron have generously contributed their time, talents and treasure to the organization – compassion in action.
“There are few feelings that are as fulfilling as the one when we can contribute our time, our talent, our treasure — and our blood — to an organization like the Red Cross,” says Byron.
When the Pollitts see the work of the Red Cross day in and day out, they are inspired to continue supporting the organization and look forward to what the future holds.