How FIDO-based biometric technology clears up the IoT authentication mess
IoT devices can be a security nightmare for businesses and consumers, and now that they have become part of daily operations and enterprise-grade networks, they could at any minute jeopardize our data and personal information, unless we say goodbye to traditional authentication methods such as the username and password.
Nok Nok Labs may have found part of the answer to IoT security, by releasing the industry’s first IoT SDK, an authentication solution for both standalone IoT devices and IoT devices connected to a cloud service. Nok Nok Labs has already set up an innovative infrastructure for passwordless authentication and FIDO-based biometric authentication for mobile and web applications, so IoT was the next logical step.
About four years ago, the industry saw chaos unleashed after more than 145,000 cameras, routers and other connected devices were hacked in a large-scale DDoS attack known as Mirai, that reached a peak of 1.1 terabits per second. The crippling attack confirmed the damage an IoT botnet can trigger and it was an eye-opening experience that confirmed how vulnerable connected devices really are. As Dr. Rolf Lindemann, vice president of Products at Nok Nok Labs told Biometric Update, there could not have been a better time for the IoT SDK to be released on the market, because it is a solution that can prevent threat actors from obtaining administrative rights to devices to manipulate them.
Since the Mirai attack, regulators have gradually started paying more attention. California, for example, just recently signed a bill into law to regulate IoT device security, which went into effect on January 1. With similar initiatives taken by ENISA in Europe, it is pretty obvious that there is a wide concern for default password-generated vulnerabilities and a strong desire to make connected device security more robust, Dr. Lindemann says.
He further explains that IoT user-to-device authentication is the weakest link and it needs to be improved immediately, if the industry is really interested in having more secure IoT solutions. With the high number of IoT devices reaching the market, the introduction of the technology is very timely, he says.
The starting point for the IoT SDK concept
Many consumers have equipped their homes with smart devices ranging from smart door bells and security cameras to thermostats, connected to the same Wi-Fi router that supports remote log in through username and passwords. However, according to Dr. Lindemann, nobody ever goes back to check the log files for password stuffing or brute force attacks, and, even worse, there is not even proper security to fend off these attacks. This is why there is a high need to introduce advanced technology that does not require high maintenance or extra effort to run, and which does not need any compensating technologies, he explains.
The greatest challenge was to bring the authentication technology to small devices, yet FIDO authentication has proven flexible and effective for both web and mobile apps. In fact, Dr. Lindeman says, case studies where FIDO solutions were deployed saw “a substantial reduction in account takeover attacks, phishing, credential stealing attacks and password stuffing attacks, which were not effective against FIDO solutions.”
It took a long time to get to this point, though. When companies were in the past presented with the concept of FIDO standards and authentication, most found it appealing and could have seen it as addressing a need, but they still had doubts about how practical it really was. For Dr. Lindemann, this was a starting point to seriously think about the concept of developing an IoT SDK that can be integrated with IoT devices to allow users to roll out highly secure authentication based on the biometric modalities supported by the device.
Future deployment opportunities for IoT SDK, FIDO authentication
The IoT SDK leverages the flexibility and security of FIDO authentication and can be implemented into any small device, like a router or a video camera. It offers countless deployment opportunities, but probably the most pertinent are connected cars and smart cities, Dr. Lindemann argues. The IoT SDK could easily be used to open the door or to unlock the device and activate it, and it could just as easily be deployed in a chemical storage facility to ensure the information collected by the sensors is genuine, and not injected by a threat actor.
Another interesting deployment scenario would be to authenticate robots or machines for maintenance purposes in industrial spaces that require human interaction. In the past, passwords were excessively used as a security mechanism but they are in fact a very weak authentication method for a landscape where we need more user convenience and enhanced security, points out Dr. Lindemann.
The financial industry could also greatly benefit from Nok Nok Labs’ most recent innovation, as it has already predicted a digital future where smart machines will take over the payment process from the average user. Dr. Lindemann says we might be closer than ever to witnessing autonomous cards pay for parking, so it is critical to deploy strong authentication to ensure the data is authentic, instead of simply entrusting network layers with protection.
Increasing attacks on data at the edge, national security at risk
When asked about a potential spike in the number of attacks targeting data at the edge, Dr. Lindemann believes “we’re seeing only the tip of the iceberg.”
“An attack trend is definitely coming,” he says. “Regulators are stepping in to say this has potential to affect national security, so, at a national level, we have to make sure that our economy is protected against those type of attacks. Our solution is a very important piece of the puzzle and helps the industry protect the IoT much better.”
Credentials are being stolen from servers after the routers are compromised, but a user authentication solution like the Nok Nok IoT SDK protects the device from credential stealing attacks. Many companies wrongly assume that they have a secure network perimeter, but “this secure network perimeter notion is just not correct.” Dr. Lindemann warns about a common practice where companies argue security is not necessary for each individual device because they can provide network layer protection.
“Those things typically don’t work because there is some way for an attack to break into a single device if it’s not well protected, and then make a lateral movement to other devices,” he says. “This is where our authentication solution comes in to make sure that the devices’ front door is really closed, meaning it’s harder for an attacker to break into a device in the first place.”
What to expect from security regulations
In terms of future expectations, more payment solutions will likely be released on the European market, so they will have to be compliant with local regulation such as PSD2 and GDPR. Because there is a strong need for robust, convenient customer authentication, Dr. Lindemann believes FIDO authentication will be adopted by more companies in the future to boost payment authorization security.
The industry has already been greatly impacted by privacy regulations GDPR and CCPA, and similar guidelines will probably make their way in other regions. One side effect, Dr. Lindemann says, is that because users can now require access to the data companies have collected on them, there is an even higher need for strong authentication to ensure the information is sent to the legitimate user, the actual owner of the information. “In some way, we are helping to implement compliance and provide compliance to data privacy regulations by making it easy to authenticate users,” he says.
Biometric technology adoption brings more standard-based testing
The FIDO Alliance has been very productive with biometric certifications, as a good number of devices have already been biometrically certified. While in the past the focus was on telling the difference between fingers belonging to two different people, the technology has evolved to consistently perform accurate identification. Presentation attack detection (PAD), however, is more challenging as an attacker can create a rubber finger to mimic a genuine finger. The Alliance is currently partnering with the International Standards Organization (ISO) to establish security certifications and testing for these types of attacks.
Consumers growing comfortable with biometric authentication solutions
Judging by what has been happening in the last six years, consumers are obviously growing comfortable with biometric authentication. When the FIDO journey first started, Dr. Lindemann explains, there were many concerns regarding biometric data, how it was stored and where it was sent, but consumers learned fast that for FIDO “fingerprint and even facial recognition do not mean your biometric data is sent off to the server, it is kept locally in the device.” Privacy remains an important aspect, but consumers have also learned that it is more convenient to leverage biometric technology than it is to remember usernames and passwords.
February was a landmark month as Nok Nok Labs welcomed Apple to FIDO Alliance. Now that Apple has embraced FIDO standards, it is clearly “a signal to the market” and “the last missing piece of the puzzle.”


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(CN) – The city of Newport Beach, California and three of its police officers must face claims they used excessive deadly force when they fatally shot a schizophrenic man in a 7-Eleven store when he charged at them with a pair of scissors, a split Ninth Circuit panel ruled Monday.
The panel’s majority held in a 25-page opinion that it was unclear whether shooting the man, Gerritt Vos, was justified because a jury could conclude he was not an immediate threat to customers or the officers at the scene.
In making its finding, the Pasadena-based panel noted the officers knew Vos didn’t have a gun, had surrounded the store’s front door and taken cover behind their cars and outnumbered him eight to one.
But Circuit Judge Carlos Bea, appointed by President George W. Bush, dissented in part, arguing the officers reacted reasonably by shooting Vos.
“What the majority ignores is the following undisputed fact: the police were presented with a mere two seconds in which to decide to deploy deadly force,” Bea wrote in his dissent.
“Yes, the officers had a ‘tactical advantage’ as the majority describes,” Bea continued. “In a fight between Vos and the eight officers, the officers would undoubtedly have come out on top. But at what cost? It is reasonable for an officer, with only seconds to react, to conclude that the person wielding what looks like a knife and charging at him and his fellows would do serious harm to at least one of them.”
Newport Beach police responded to a 911 call the evening of May 29, 2014 about Vos acting erratically in a 7-Eleven and brandishing a pair of scissors as if it were a gun.
Officer David Kresge, one of the defendants and the first officer to arrive at the scene, called for backup and for a 40-millimeter less-lethal projectile launcher when he saw Vos disappear into the store’s back room after cursing and shouting at customers and employees.
Agitated, Vos had grabbed and then immediately released an employee, yelling “I’ve got a hostage!” Another employee was cut on the hand with the scissors while trying to disarm Vos before police arrived.
Vos eventually emerged from the back room and charged toward the officers gathered at the front door, brandishing the scissors above his head. Refusing the officers’ command to drop them, he was shot nine times.
One officer shot Vos with the less-lethal weapon. But two others, Officers Richard Henry and Nathan Farris, shot him with AR-15 rifles, killing him.
Henry and Farris, also defendants, later testified they knew Vos didn’t have a gun.
Vos’ blood tested positive for both amphetamine and methamphetamine. He had previously been diagnosed as schizophrenic.
Vos’ parents, Richard Vos and Jenelle Bernacchi, sued the three officers and the city of Newport Beach in 2015 on a host of claims, including wrongful death and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
U.S. District Judge James Selna in Santa Ana ruled for the defendants the following year, holding that the use of force was reasonable.
But the Ninth Circuit reversed part of Selna’s ruling on Monday, citing the Supreme Court’s 1989 ruling in Graham v. Connor.
Graham established three factors for measuring the government’s justification for using deadly force, including whether a person poses an immediate threat to the safety of officers or others.
The panel pointed out that in addition to having surrounded the front door of the 7-Eleven and taken cover behind their cars the night Vos died, the officers had less-lethal weapons they could have used, including tasers and dogs.
“The facts and circumstances confronting the officers here are such that whether Vos posed an immediate threat is a disputed question of fact, and one the jury could find in the parents’ favor,” U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy, sitting by designation from the District of Montana, wrote for the majority.
“On these facts, a reasonable jury could conclude that the government’s interests were insufficient to justify the use of deadly force under these circumstances,” Molloy wrote.
Daniel Barer with Pollak, Vida & Barer in Los Angeles, one of the defendants’ attorneys, declined to comment on the ruling.
The defendants had argued that the immediacy of the threat Vos posed by charging at the officers was comparable to that in Lal v. California, in which the Ninth Circuit had ruled that the officers were justified in shooting a man who refused to put down a football-sized rock he threatened to throw at them following a 45-minute high-speed car chase.
But the panel concluded Lal and Vos were not the same. It said that although seven backup officers wielding less-lethal weapons had arrived at the scene by the time Vos advanced on them, backup officers with less-lethal weapons had not yet arrived when Lal advanced.
Moreover, Lal had led officers on a high-speed chase, endangering their lives and those of other drivers, demonstrating he was dangerous, the panel said. By contrast, Vos had inflicted a half-inch cut on an employee’s hand.
The court also noted that six of the officers knew Vos was mentally unstable, further throwing into question the three officers’ justification for using deadly force.
Dissenting, Bea cited the Ninth Circuit’s 2010 ruling in Bryan v. MacPherson, which held that the court can’t “create two tracks of excessive force analysis, one for the mentally ill and one for serious criminals.”
“But that is exactly what the majority does here,” Bea wrote.
“Whether the person who charges the officer does so out of a base desire to kill, or does so because, in the midst of a psychotic episode, he thinks the officer is a monster or a ghost, the danger to the officer is the same. The officer’s interest in protecting his own life and the lives of his fellows is therefore the same as well.”
Also on Monday, the majority affirmed Selna’s finding that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity because existing precedent hadn’t established that they acted unreasonably.
It reversed Selna’s Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act findings, holding that the officers had the time to assess the situation and use accommodations like de-escalation, communication or specialized help to subdue Vos.
It also reversed Selna’s wrongful death and other state law findings.
Circuit Judge Mary Murguia joined Bea and Molloy on the panel.
Jason Fowler with the Parris Law Firm in Lancaster represents the Vos’. He did not return a request for comment.

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CPLC is dedicated to ensuring the welfare of its constituents, because it believes that the foundation of any community is its people. CPLC offers a myriad of social services to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to lead good quality lives.
CPLC is one of a handful of agencies to offer services addressing the needs of youth through elderly populations. Its programs are culturally-competent, family-focused and are designed to promote healthy, independent living. In response to a society whose challenges are mounting at an alarming pace, CPLC promotes wellness and encourages self-dignity, self-sufficiency, and most importantly, family growth.
CPLC not only provides the most comprehensive range of services, but does so in fourteen of the fifteen Arizona counties. As one of the leading social service providers, CPLC is continually evaluating its services to ensure the relevance of its programs. As the demographics of its constituents continue to evolve, CPLC will strive to develop programs that will positively impact the changing population it serves.

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The red dot overlaid on the map below shows the last reported position of Phil and the Sail For Epilepsy crew and is updated every hour. Click the position or white track line for details about the course or speed. The colors/moving white lines on the map indicate wind direction and strength.
This voyage tracker is sponsored in part by:
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- Where Am I?With the advent of Global Positioning System (GPS) it is simple to know with accuracy of inches to feet where we are around the globe. […]
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1. Hike up Ha-Ling Peak and hang your feet off a mountain while looking over all of Canmore. Warning, this hike has a thigh-burn intensity of 8/10.
2. Go to Lake Louise like everyone else and go canoeing in the summer or skating in the winter (extra points if you go at sunset).
3. Eat authentic ramen and udon at Chaya on Banff Ave.
4. Visit Spray Lakes in the summer and have a picnic by the water.
5. Do the Plain of Six Glaciers hike and grab a bite at the low-impact teahouse near the glaciers.
6. Grab some delicious Montreal-style poutine at La Belle Patate in Canmore.
7. Support local and purchase sustainable and all-natural bath and body products from Rocky Mountain Soap Co.
8. Ogle some wildlife (but don’t get too close and NEVER feed them).
9. Take a walk through Grotto Canyon and have lunch in a cave.
10. Take a photo at Peyto Lake. Bring some crazy carpets with you in the winter and go sledding on your way down.
11. Go to Moraine Lake and take some more photos.
12. Walk around Banff Ave, snack on beaver tails (not literal beaver tails), take a photo with the iconic cows in the COWS ice cream stores, buy fudge from The Fudgery, and visit local shops.
13. Watch a movie at the Lux cinema in Banff.
14. Go for a soak at the naturally occurring Banff Upper Hot Springs.
15. Drive 5 minutes outside of Banff’s town center to the Vermillion lakes for more scenic photo opportunities.
16. Pay a visit to Bow Falls even though chances are that everyone else in Banff has also decided to visit Bow Falls when you do.
17. Go white water rafting.
18. In the winter, drive to the Canmore Nordic Center and rent some cross country skis for the afternoon. Just make sure you don’t get lost.
19. For some fun indoors, head to the Canmore Elevation Place. There’s a library, a climbing wall (and gear too rent), and plenty of gym equipment.
20. Go camping at the Two Jacks Lakeside Campground and don’t forget to bring marshmallows, sausages, flashlights, and card games.
21. Bring a tripod with you and take beautiful night-time shots of the mountains and the sky so you can make other people envious of your travels.

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Many of you will have read about the recent publication of the “Scratch From Scratch” book by Seamus O’ Neill and Stephen Howell. I’m very grateful that they have given me five copies of the book as prizes for another Seomra Ranga competition.
This is a limited edition run of the publication, so it’s a prize well worth having, especially if your school is teaching Scratch. Seamus and Stephen say that the book has been written to be accessible to young and old, but primarily with the teacher or mentor in mind. This book is the first of a planned three-part text and this edition covers the “Tools and Skills of Scratch“.
To be in with a chance to win one of these books for yourself or your school, simply fill in the form below with your details and answers to the questions. The questions are relatively easy and relate to the Scratch programme. All entries for the competition must be in by 5pm this Friday October 26th. Only one entry per teacher is permitted. Winners will be announced on Twitter after this time. Please make sure that you give a contact email address that you can be contacted on over the Hallowe’en break. Again, many thanks to Seamus O’ Neill and Stephen Howell, co-authors of the book, for sponsoring the books for this competition. Good luck to all.
Hoping I’ll be lucky this time 🙂
You never know Mary, your time may have come! Hope the questions weren’t hard!
Go raibh maith agat Damien. Go n-éirí leat. By the way there is a ‘cat and mouse’ mobile template on my own web site at http://weandus.ie/how_to_make.html (everything is free on the site – nothing for sale).
Pick me! Pick me! I’ve just bought a copy for myself! It’d be great to have one for the school too.
Have tried scratch – now mind you it was only “scratching” the surface but I couldn’t get going so I definitely need the book. It looks great
Just bought a copy this morning, looks great 🙂

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The head of the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit, Salman Sufi, announced that an anti-harassment/discrimination hotline will be launched on 30 September 2022 (tomorrow) through a virtual conference.
Sufi made this announcement via his Twitter account on Thursday.
Great news for Pakistan's transgender citizens
As part of PM @CMShehbaz social reforms, Join us tomm 1130 am to launch Pakistan's first transgender anti harrasment/discrimination hotline
— Salman Sufi (Wear A Mask To Save Lives) (@SalmanSufi7) September 29, 2022
The hotline will be connected to the offices of the Inspector Generals (IGs) of Police in all provinces, as well as the office of the Ministry of Human Rights. Sufi shared a link to the conference in his tweet, inviting the citizens to join in as well.
This reform comes in the wake of the emerging controversy around the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, as some religious political parties have recently voiced their concerns against it, saying that the bill opens the opportunity for the legal protection of homosexuality in the country.
Although this allegation has been denied by government officials, the opposition to the bill is likely to endanger the lives of the country’s transgender citizens, as it was put in place for their protection.
Sufi, the social reforms unit’s head, has already introduced unique social welfare reforms, even during his tenure as the Director General of Strategic Reforms in the Punjab government as well. The Mother Teresa Award winner can be credited with the Punjab Women Protection Act, Violence Against Women Centre, Women on Wheels, and the Shehr-e-Khamoshan Act.


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FC: BOOKS I HAVE READ...
1: MY BOOKS | Young Adult
2: Books I Like!! | These are some of the books I read when I was younger. | I read a lot of books when I was younger.... These are some of my favorites!!!! | BOOKS I read as a student
4: Books I read as an adult
5: I read a lot of Young Adult books even now!!
6: The Outsider's was such a great story - and a great movie!! | The Time Traveler's Wife.... another romance! | This book was one of my favorites!! | It's a great story about insecurity and coming of age. | This book was recommended by Ms. Gottlieb - so great!! | I really loved Twilight. Anything with romance!! | This book was great because of the characters!!! | BOOKS!!!!!!!
7: It turned out to be one of my favorite books! | I read this to my advisory one year | This was probably my all-time favorite as a kid! | An age old dilemma - do you want to live forever? | The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has a GREAT story line! | Bridge to Terabithia is all about the make believe and wonderful world of fantasy!!! | What can you say about Watership Down? I read it a long time ago and still remember!! | Katniss!!! What else can you say?
8: These are some books I would like to read in the future!! | Books I want to read | It's always good to have a list of books you are interested in reading!
9: I love books!

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My garage tells me that the “service engine soon” code in my 98 Saturn (around 50K miles) is for the secondary (?) air pump. They also tell me that the pump is working. They are stumped. They cleared the code and it came back. I’m not near a city where a former Saturn mechanic might be working. Is there a test/piece of equipment I should try to find at another garage? Can I continue to ignore this and just keep driving, without doing too much damage to the car? Any suggestions appreciated.
Don’t worry about it. It’s not going to affect the way your car runs at all.
I suspect that it will not cause any direct problems, but you will never know when a new, more serious problem comes along because the light will still be on. I would find another shop.
I drove my 1996 Sonoma for 10 years with the engine light on… some dumb sensor which was bad. As long as you have an oil pressure gauge, I’d say ignore the dummy light.
The secondary air system injects air into the exhaust stream to assist faster heating of the catalytic converter and assists the catalytic converter in the process of oxidizing CO to CO2 and Hydrocarbons to H20. Without the secondary air system the catalytic converter doesn’t get hot enough to convert the Hydrocarbons into H20. These unburned hydrocarbons then accumulate in the catalytic converter to where the catalytic converter becomes plugged where it no longer functions. This then results that the catalytic converter must be replaced.
There are three components in the secondary air system. The air pump, the check valve, and the solenoid. Any of these can cause a secondary air code to be displayed.
So if you operate the vehicle without the secondary air system functioning, eventually the cat will plug up. But you wouldn’t know that was occuring because the Check Engine light would be on all the time.
Does the Secondary Air Injector system do anything once the cat is brought up to temp? Or does is just speed things up from a cold start? Just wondering.
It does both. It assists the catalytic converter to come up to operating temperature as quickly as possible, and keeps the catalytic converter at the optimum temperature so the catalyst reaction can occur. This is done because the engine exhaust is not hot enough by itself to cause the reaction.

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Colorado Red Flag Law, and Sheriff Opposition
The Colorado red flag law, HB 1177 is certain to be signed by Governor Polis if it passes the Colorado House on Monday. It recently passed the Senate by one vote, 18-17. It’s a poorly written law, and some of Colorado’s sheriffs are unhappy about it. Their counties have declared themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries.
Weld County, for example, has declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary and commissioners have stated they will not allocate funds to enforce the red flag law. Sheriff Steve Reams testified against the bill, and made the statement that he will not enforce it.
The Greeley Tribune reported:
Weld County is one [of] many Colorado counties to have declared itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County,” with county commissioners here unanimously approving a resolution stating they would not allocate funding to enforce the bill should it become law. The resolution also expresses commissioners’ support for Reams, who has likewise vowed not to enforce the bill should it become law.
Part of that enforcement includes housing confiscated firearms, something Reams has said he doesn’t have the space to do.
More than half of Colorado’s counties oppose HB 1177, and Reams has testified against the bill at the Legislature.
What’s the problem with the bill? One, as we’ve previously stated, is that anyone can tell police that a person is a “danger to himself or others” and do it for vindictive purposes. There is no due process that protects people against such complaints. The second problem is that the specific Colorado law places the burden on the gun owner to prove they are no longer a danger. That’s not the way our system works, but that’s the way the law is written. Not to mention the whole confiscation of firearms part that is unconstitutional.
The Colorado red flag law will likely be challenged in court. In the meantime, Sheriffs who oppose the law and refuse to enforce it could be held in contempt of court. When CNN asked him if he was willing to be confined in his own jail over the issue, he responded:
“Well obviously no sheriff wants to be confined in their own jail, but if that’s what it takes to get this bill ironed out, then I guess that’s a sacrifice I’ll be forced to make…
The worst way to bring attention to it is for me to be put in that position, but I’ll do that before I’ll violate somebody’s constitutional rights.” Sheriff Steve Reams to CNN
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Much of early medicine was practiced by trial and error, but ancient peoples also looked for causes and cures for disease by studying the body and observing the sick. In Greece during the 5th century bc, the physician Hippocrates stressed that medical care was a science that could be learned through clinical observation and experimentation. The connection between health and hygiene was made in several ancient cultures, including those of India and Rome. The Romans drained marshes where malaria-carrying mosquitoes bred, and they built underground sewers and aqueducts to carry clean water in the cities. Laws governed the cleanliness of streets and the storage of food.
Because of limited contact between cultures, most early knowledge of the efficacy of various measures did not spread from place to place. With the collapse of the Roman Empire around ad 400, much medical knowledge was lost, to be replaced by superstition. It was not until the 14th century that a medical renaissance began. Thereafter, progress occurred exponentially. Accurate descriptions of the structure and functioning of the human body were made, and the invention of the printing press in the middle of the 15th century enabled this information to be published and easily disseminated. The development of microscopes in the late 16th century prompted the discovery of microorganisms, although it was not until the 19th century that scientists were able to show that bacteria and other microbes caused disease. Also in the 19th century, people recognized the importance of sanitation and cleanliness, improving the survival rate in hospitals. Anesthesia was discovered and the first vaccines were produced.
During the 20th century, the importance of vitamins and other nutrients in preventing disease was recognized. Antibiotics, sulfa drugs, blood types, and genes that cause disease were discovered. A host of diagnostic and surgical tools were created that incorporated inventions such as X rays, fiber optics, lasers, and computers. Techniques such as organ transplantation (Medical Transplantation), kidney dialysis, dental implants, gene therapy, and fetal surgeries were introduced. Thousands of new drugs were developed to treat everything from ulcers to zinc malabsorption.
The list of medical techniques for fighting disease continues to grow. More effective methods are expected to be introduced in the coming years as scientists gain a better understanding of such subjects as the molecular biology of normal and abnormal cells, gene structure and action, and the relationship between environmental stresses and disease.

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The New Zealand Dollar was again very well bid on Thursday, vying for top spot with the British Pound. During the Asian morning, NZD/USD had fallen below USD0.7250 but from there it was a pretty much uninterrupted journey back on to a US 73 cents handle early in the European afternoon. It didn’t quite breach the 2018 high of USD0.7330 seen on Wednesday, but did get to within almost 10 pips of that peak.
According to the REINZ, median house prices across New Zealand rose by 5.8% in 2017 to $550,000; up from $520,000 in December 2016. Median prices for New Zealand excluding Auckland increased by 6.6% to $450,000 whilst Auckland’s median house price increased to $870,000 from $855,000 in December 2016. 13 out of 16 regions saw prices increase in December, with three of those regions experiencing record prices; Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Wellington. As REINZ also noted, “When looking at the Auckland picture, this is the first time that all seven districts have had a median price of in excess of $700,000 highlighting how expensive the city is becoming”.
Even more interesting, perhaps, is the Department of Internal Affairs data on baby names. Charlotte and Oliver have topped the list of New Zealand’s most popular baby names for 2017. Charlotte is up from second last year whilst 2017 is the fifth year in a row that Oliver tops the boys’ list. Taking a longer historical view, analysis by stuff.co.nz shows Michael is the most popular name of the past 60 years in New Zealand. More than 40,000 babies have been named Michael since 1954, after which comes David (36,792), James (27,224) and John (26,867). All the names in the Kiwi top 10 are male. The top-ranking girls' name is Sarah, at number 12, which has been given to 19,901 babies in the past 60 years, followed by Karen at number 22 (13,524) and Emma at number 23 (13,245). We might not be able to explain why the NZD is going up or down, but we know the names of those who it affects and what their house is worth!
The NZD opens in Asia this morning at USD0.7310 with AUD/NZD at 1.0930.


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2023-2024 Georgia Legislative Session Begins
The Georgia General Assembly began the 2023-2024 legislative session on Monday, January 9, with more than fifty newly elected members as well as new leadership in both the State Senate and the State House of Representatives. SCHR’s team of public policy advocates will be engaged at every stage of the legislative process to defend the rights of people ensnared in the criminal legal system and advocate evidence-based policy reforms to fight the criminalization of race and poverty. We will use these weekly updates to share information about active legislation, important committee hearings, and opportunities for engaging lawmakers on the issues that matter most to our supporters.
SCHR will be represented at the capitol by the state policy team, Kaitlyn Molloy, Tanika Nicholas, and James Woodall; our intern Audra Murphey; and Public Policy Director Tiffany Roberts. In close partnership with our allies and coalitions, the team will work this year to build support among lawmakers and the public for key reforms to mitigate the harm caused by the criminal legal system:
- With RestoreHER, as part of the Out of Isolation, Into Action campaign, we will amplify the voices of those who have experienced solitary confinement and work to outlaw the tortuous practice, which is too often relied upon in jails and prisons in lieu of adequate supports for incarcerated people.
- Alongside our partners in the faith and disability justice community, we will continue to advocate for stronger protections for people with intellectual disability who are facing the death penalty and for the ultimate abolition of the death penalty in Georgia.
- We will advance the work to end state-sanctioned racial violence by advocating improved reporting of incidents involving use of force and strengthening support for repeal of Georgia’s Stand Your Ground policy.
We will also remain vigilant for any proposals that would exacerbate mass incarceration, the criminalization of poverty, and racial injustice, or undermine the rights and dignity of people in Georgia. We will continue to bring data to conversations about public safety and amplify stories of violence happening within the criminal legal system.
Throughout the legislative session, our team will work diligently to keep our supporters and the community informed of active legislation that will impact these issues. Stay plugged in with goings on at the State Capitol by following us on Twitter at @southerncenter and Instagram at @thesoutherncenter, where we will share these weekly legislative updates and action alerts throughout the session.
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Biomimicry is the study of nature to help solve human challenges. It seeks to emulate patterns and behaviours existing in nature and applying them for the design and production of man-made materials and structures.
Examples include the modelling of wind turbines after the fin of humpback whales and designing the nose cap of the Japanese bullet train to resemble the beak of the Kingfisher bird.
More recently, researchers from the University of California have applied the gliding techniques used by birds to help a drone fly and gain height. To better understand how birds glide through the air using thermal currents, the researchers applied machine learning techniques. The drone processed a large amount of input data to determine what actions to take to allow it to glide in the air for as long as possible. Input data included the change in upward wind strength and the impact to the drone both in terms of its vertical and horizontal lengths. Sensors took these measures ten times per second.
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At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, our Canadian national basketball team’s sports psychologist, David Cox, spent a lot of time helping us hone our mental approach to the game — basically, he didn’t want us to choke on such a grand stage. And his advice for making sure that didn’t happen was quite simple: “Just breathe.”David explained that when people get nervous, they tend to hold their breath or not breathe as frequently as they should, which only causes the nervous system to get even more out of whack. So in order to focus — and forget about the referee, the last play, the crowd, and our opponent — we’d remind each other to breathe normally and to take deep breaths when we were feeling a lot of pressure.
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One of the things I really love to do is read books with children. I love the way they engage with the story, how their eyes light up, how they fully embrace a story – expressing their joy, delight or outrage with great energy and enthusiasm! When I was asked to make a list of my 10 favourite picture books, it was so hard to narrow it down to just 10 – so these are my all-time, ‘gets better with every reading’ favourites. They are in no particular order. I’ve also snuck a few extras in under the ‘same author’ banner!
1. Where The Wild Things Are
I’ve always loved Where the Wild Things Are, written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. It won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of the year in 1964 and is still beloved by children today! Whenever I read it to children, we roar our terrible roars and gnash our terrible teeth and roll our terrible eyes and show our terrible claws – what child hasn’t been a wild thing at one time or another? Pushing the boundaries, having an adult say, “Enough” and, “Go to your room”. After a while in there, just wanting to be loved, even if you are a wild thing, then finding that your mum is there, still loving you despite your wild thing tendencies!
2. Vegetable Glue
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Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek, is full of all sorts of sheep. It has a simple, repetitive, rhyming storyline that has the children joining in. The misplaced, lost green sheep provides the chorus to this fun tale (or tail?). By the end we’re all going, “Where is that green sheep?” at the top of our voices.
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Peepo by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, has wonderful, nostalgic, wartime illustrations that add to the warmth of the family life depicted in this book. “Here’s a little baby, 1,2,3 – what does he see? Peepo!” My girls (who are now all grown up) loved this book when they were babies and babies still love it today! It is available as a board book, which is perfect for little babies’ hands to explore.
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Don’t let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! with words and pictures by Mo Willems. The pigeon in these stories obviously wants things that aren’t good for a pigeon and the reader is instructed to not let the pigeon do what he wants to do. The pigeon uses every reason or excuse that your children have ever used to get anything that they want, but now they have to respond to each request with a resounding, “No!” They just love saying it over and over again to the very persistent pigeon. A nice piece of parent/child role reversal!


President Joe Biden has ordered the resumption of the US military presence in Somalia to help local authorities fight the Islamist group Al-Shabaab. This was announced by a high-ranking representative of the American authorities, quoted by AFP.
The ruling puts an end to an order issued by Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, who withdrew almost all US forces from the East African nation in late 2020 in a bid to reduce the country's military commitments abroad in his last weeks in power.
Less than 500 troops will be sent to Somalia "after some time".
Earlier, a contingent of 750 U.S. fighters spent years in the country conducting operations against Al-Shabaab before Trump relocated them to neighboring Kenya and Djibouti.
"Since then, Al-Shabaab has unfortunately gained new strength," said a spokesman for the US administration.
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Since 2006, US seaborne crude imports have fallen consistently, from 8.5m bpd in 2006 to 4.2m bpd last year. This decline has been driven by a number of factors, such as increased landborne imports from Canada and of course, the rise in US shale oil production. However, as low oil price pressures continue to bite, US seaborne crude imports seem to be making something of a comeback so far in 2016.
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A roundtable discussion at Vanderbilt on Monday, May 2, will explore the U.S. Supreme Court’s current vacancy and the controversy surrounding the nomination of a new justice. Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host the event, “Battle Supreme: Politics, the Law and an Open Seat on the Nation’s Highest Court.” He will be joined by Andrew Napolitano, Fox News senior judicial correspondent and author; Jeffrey Toobin, CNN senior legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer; Audrey Anderson, Vanderbilt University general counsel and former Department of Homeland Security deputy general counsel; and Jon Meacham, Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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WHAT: Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Andrew Napolitano, Jeffrey Toobin, Jon Meacham and Audrey Anderson discuss U.S. Supreme Court vacancy
WHEN: Monday, May 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at approximately 6:15 p.m.
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Having a stable job is important especially if you have a family to support. But for me, who has two children and a house to rent, it is a nightmare to lose my job, and my husband, who is a construction worker, does not earn enough.
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The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2021, is aimed at managing the COVID-19 crisis and moderating its economic impact. Section 3112 of the CARES Act enabled FDA to avoid drug shortages by increasing oversight of drug and medical product supply chains. Drug shortages have long been a problem in the United States, however the pandemic spotlighted this issue. For example, throughout the pandemic, doctors found themselves trying to decide if certain drugs in short supply should be used for chemotherapy or for COVID-19 patients experiencing severe inflammation. Some critics argue that these issues may have been better managed with greater FDA oversight and coordination between drug manufacturers and FDA.
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Monitoring this data will invariably allow FDA to mitigate and prevent shortage of drugs that could create a public health crisis. Compliance with these new requirements will be key to avoiding some of the issues we encountered during the COVID-19 crisis.


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When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe.
20 November 2015
In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
14 February 2014
A dangerous international spy is determined to give up his high stakes life to finally build a closer relationship with his estranged wife and daughter.
12 September 2014
It’s the summer of 1984 – Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike.
01 January 1961
A troublemaking student at a girl's school accuses two teachers of being lesbians.
21 January 2004
The star of a team of teenage crime fighters falls for the alluring villainess she must bring to justice.
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Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer).
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Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found guilty of immoral behaviour and Valentin is a political prisoner.
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300 AD: the Roman Sebastianus is exiled to a remote outpost populated exclusively by men. Weakened by their desires, these men turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs.
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A man and a woman meet in 1960. They marry because that's what you are supposed to do. But something goes wrong on their wedding night.
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From the makers of the hit "Ice Age" series comes "Rio," a comedy adventure about taking a walk on the wild side.
08 March 2011
A paranoia-fueled action thriller about an unsuccessful writer whose life is transformed by a top-secret "smart drug" that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself.
06 August 2011
A mysterious Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver seems to be trying to escape his shady past as he falls for his neighbor - whose husband is in prison and who's looking after her child alone.
27 October 2011
In the not-too-distant future the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities.
11 December 2011
In Alaska, an oil drilling team struggle to survive after a plane crash strands them in the wild. Hunting the humans are a pack of wolves who see them as intruders.
13 January 2011
Arthur Bishop (Statham) is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets.
28 April 2011
Annie’s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor.
08 March 2011
The Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world's great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected.
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Valerie is in love with a brooding outsider, Peter, but her parents have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry.
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The story is about a woman who lives alone. Her son went to his father in another place. The first character is a maid in a hotel to serve the people.
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Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters The Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly! Things get worse for Mumble when the world is shaken by powerful forces, causing him to brings together the penguin nations and their allies to set things right.
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Scientist Will Rodman is determined to find a cure for Alzheimer's, the disease which has slowly consumed his father Charles.
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Students are being urged to get the free meningitis jab before starting the academic year in September after an alarming slump in vaccination rates in Plymouth. The sharp fall in vaccinations was reported among 13-14 year old pupils in the 2021-22 academic year.
Across England, the vaccination rate for this Year 9 cohort was 69.2 per cent, which is down seven per cent on the previous year, and 19 percentage points below pre-pandemic levels of 88 per cent.
In Plymouth, the vaccination rates were well below the national average. Less than half (45.2%) of Year 9 pupils were vaccinated. That is a sharp fall from 2020-21 when 56.9% of Year 9 pupils were vaccinated.
The routine offer of the meningitis vaccine to the Year 9 cohort was given alongside catch-up for the Year 10 cohort in Plymouth. You can view the rates in your area in our map below.
Hartlepool had the lowest vaccination rate in England for areas that offer the jab to Year 9 children, with just 34.2 per cent being vaccinated.
That is in stark contrast with Hertfordshire, which had the highest vaccination rate at 93.3 per cent.
Most local authorities offer the vaccination to Year 9 children but around a third of local authorities also vaccinate pupils in Year 10 and a few in Dorset and Greater Manchester only vaccinate Year 10s.
Health experts have warned one in eight students starting college and university this year have missed their free Meningitis vaccine, known as MenACWY.
They remain unprotected from four deadly types of meningitis which can cause long-term disability, serious health complications and may be life-threatening.
Dr Shamez Ladhani, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA, said: “Every year we see new and returning students get seriously ill, with some tragically dying, from what are preventable diseases.
“With large numbers of students coming together from around the country and overseas for the first time, and closely mixing, infection can spread easily. Ensuring you are protected against these deadly bugs is vital.
“If you’ve missed out on your meningitis (MenACWY), HPV or MMR jabs then contacting your GP for the vaccine should be top of your list of urgent things to do before starting college or university.”
The MenACWY vaccine is routinely offered to those in school years 9 and 10 but anyone who has missed out can still get a free jab with their GP until their 25th birthday.
In August 2015, a MenACWY catch-up programme began for all children aged 14 to 18 years and those aged under 25 years attending university for the first time. The NHS MenACWY immunisation programme aimed to immunise all eligible cohorts through a series of school and GP catch-up campaigns.
The low vaccination rate in some local authorities is being attributed to disruptions due to covid, and additional covid and flu vaccinations drives carried out among secondary school students.


Watch Actor Jonathan Frakes Tell The Story Behind Phish’s Song ‘Riker’s Mailbox’
The track appears on the band’s 1994 studio album Hoist.
By Scott Bernstein Mar 23, 2023 • 11:10 am PDT
Actor Jonathan Frakes, best known for his role as Commander Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation, is also a talented trombonist who contributed to the track “Riker’s Mailbox” that appears on Phish‘s 1994 studio album Hoist. Frakes recalled the circumstances that led to the tune during an interview featured in a recent episode of the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast.
Hoist was recorded in Fall 1993 with producer Paul Fox at American Recording Co. in Woodland Hills, California. It was the late Paul Fox who recruited Frakes to participate in the sessions.
Jonathan Frakes lived next door to Fox. The members of Phish were hanging at the producer’s house, which shared a “dented to shit” cow-shaped mailbox with Frakes’ home. “[Phish] knew I played trombone because they watched Star Trek and were big fans of the show,” Frakes explained. “They asked Paul to ask me to play trombone on their album they were working on.”
“I’m invited out and I’m so psyched as you can well imagine. I get to the studio. They put the chart up on the music stand, it is beyond my capability,” the actor said. “The chart was too high, it was too fast but I attempted it,” Frakes added and and stated, “it became very clear it was not going to work.” Jonathan Frakes noted Phish recruited the trombonist from Tower Of Power to play on the song.
“The outtakes of my attempts to play the charts on whatever song it was I was meant to play on were saved and became this 29-second cut on Hoist called ‘Riker’s Mailbox,'” Frakes recalled. “It was my mailbox, it my outtakes and Paul [Fox] — god bless him — gave me a gold record.”
Watch the interview with Jonathan Frakes from Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum cued up to the part where he talks about Phish below:
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Stewart is one of the cities in Canada. Stewart is located on the continent of North America.
Time zone in Stewart, Canada define as UTC-08:00, with daylight saving time UTC-07:00 so at the moment the current time in Stewart is 02:41 Standard time takes place after 35 days.
The population of Stewart is 496 people, which is ~ 0.00% of the total population of Canada.
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After 15 thrilling races, seven countries, seven different race
winners and plenty of superb racing, this afternoon sees the final
race of the 2012 FIA Formula Two Championship at Monza where this
year's champion will be crowned.
Just two drivers remain in the hunt; 22-year-old Briton Luciano Bacheta and 15-year-old Swiss Mathéo Tuscher, with only one able to claim the prize of a test with the Williams F1 team.
With five wins to his name, Bacheta has led from the opening round at Silverstone and has a 20.5 point advantage heading into round 16 later today. However, the championship's dropped scores system means that gap narrows slightly by four points. As such, Tuscher, who produced a superb drive yesterday to keep his title hopes alive, must win again in today's final race and hope that Bacheta finishes sixth or lower.
If successful, Comma Oil-backed Bacheta would become the second Briton to win after Dean Stoneman lifted the title in 2010 while Tuscher would become the youngest ever champion at 15 years, nine months and 18 days.
Be sure to tune into the F2 website at 15:00 (local time) to catch the final race of the season live from Monza.


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Looks, runs & sounds awesome!
An old friend of mine gave me a 4x6 B&W photo he took of one of those Super Hudson's at Croton-On-Hudson. They are SUPER! My friend Al was about 20 years older than me & lucky enough to photograph many of NYC's roster. I'd been in love with them ever since. I have an early PS2 MTH with the PT tender, wish it had the disc drivers. Id like to get the Selkirk front also!
Would love to see more videos. Great job, enjoy running her!


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Patients Don't Have to Take Day Off Work
Patients who are screened for cancer of the esophagus typically have to take a day off work because the procedure requires conscious sedation or general anesthesia.
But Dr. Lee Akst of Loyola University Hospital is examining patients with a new ultra-thin scope that does not require sedation.
A patient can see results right away, and return to work immediately. Also, the patient doesnât have to be driven home by a family member.
Akst, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine, is one of the first doctors in the Chicago area to offer the new screening procedure, called transnasal esophagoscopy, or TNE.
Candidates for TNE include patients who have long-term acid reflux, with symptoms such as heartburn, throat irritation, dry coughing and throat clearing. In acid reflux patients, stomach acid backs up to the esophagus. In response, the esophagus develops cells similar to stomach cells. These cells are resistant to stomach acid, but are more likely to develop cancer.
The traditional way to screen for this precancerous condition is to insert a scope through the mouth into the esophagus. A camera on the tip of the scope provides a view of the esophagus. Because the traditional scope is passed through the mouth, sedation is often required to keep patients comfortable. This sedation is one of the greatest risks of esophageal screening, and it also lengthens the procedure. From the pre-procedure evaluation to waking up from anesthesia can take several hours.
The TNE scope is only 5 about millimeters in diameter, thin enough to insert through the nose rather than the mouth. Because the scope is thinner than traditional scopes, no intravenous sedation is required. Akst numbs the patientâs nose with an anesthetic spray, but the patient remains fully conscious. The patient feels pressure in the throat, but no pain, and the procedure generally lasts less than 5 minutes. Patients can drive themselves home as soon as the procedure is over.
Akst has done more than 100 TNE procedures, and said he has had excellent results.
One of his patients, Carmen Ortega, underwent TNE because she suffers chronic acid reflux, which she attributes to stress. Ortega said the procedure was fast and painless.
âI definitely would recommend it to someone who doesnât want to go through anesthesia,â Ortega said.


Report: Teachers turn to moonlighting
Summer is no break for some Illinois teachers. New research suggests many of them are punching in a second time card.
According to findings from the Economic Policy Institute, 59% of teachers nationwide turn to moonlighting or side jobs to supplement their income — in some cases, just to make ends meet.
Illinois Education Association president Kathi Griffin said the findings are in line with her organization’s own data, which shows Illinoisans believe teachers are undervalued and underpaid.
“When we respect our teachers and we compensate them accordingly, we can attract the best and the brightest to educate what we consider our most precious resource, and that’s our students,” Griffin said.
The side jobs featured in the report are not extra summer or holiday jobs, but work that happens in addition to a teacher’s regular schedule. Teachers in Illinois earn roughly $65,000 annually on average, about 20% less than other college-educated workers.
Report co-author Emma Garcia said there’s a direct connection between the current teacher shortage and poor teacher pay. And while increasing pay is important, she noted that it isn’t the only issue.
“We also have to fix the working environment for teachers,” Garcia said. “We have to increase funding for schools, and we also have to provide support for young teachers who are starting their careers.”
Griffin added she’s heard from high school seniors and college students interested in becoming teachers. They say salary is the biggest hurdle to joining the profession, and she said it’s disappointing.
“Every day when I went to work, I was so full of joy to be there working with those students,” she said. “And to have that in your core and not do it because of the money is just a disservice not only to those people who would make great teachers, but it also hurts our kids.”
In a recent survey, 85% of Illinois superintendents said they believe they have a problem with teacher shortages, up from 78% in 2017.


Linus Tech Tips did 8K/48Gb/s testing on a bunch of HDMI cables. The results can be found in an Excel spreadsheet on this page:
We told you we’d do it, and here it is! Testing a whackload of HDMI 2.1 and 2.0 cables to find out if you’ve been wasting your money on cables for no good reason. Data from tests is attached to this post. If you are an educator or otherwise have a legitimate reason for wanting to look at the .jso...
I am sure there will be follow up testing and reporting which they will provide in the upcoming years, but this information can help you figure out which cables can pass the test for full 8K support at this time.
Since you are going up a wall a relatively short distance, make sure you can swap the cables out in the future should/when they fail.
The MAIN feature of most 8K capable inputs is that they support 4K/120hz inputs, which is mostly useful for gaming. Kind of.


Imagine a world without electricity – it’s nearly impossible. Electrical substations are the unsung heroes that keep our homes lit, our gadgets charged, and our lives running smoothly. But, have you ever wondered about the invisible forces at play around these substations? Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) are all around us, and in this article, we’re going to explore the significance of EMF shielding in substation environments.
Understanding Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)
Electromagnetic Fields, or EMFs, are the result of electrical currents flowing through power lines and substations. They’re invisible, but they’re there. These fields are essential for the functioning of our modern world. However, they also raise concerns about health and environmental risks.
The Hidden Risks of EMFs
Are Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) harmful? The answer is not a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ The potential harm they pose depends on various factors. Long-term exposure to high levels of EMFs is indeed a topic of concern, and the reasons for this concern are multi-faceted.
Health Implications: There is growing evidence that prolonged exposure to elevated EMF levels may have adverse effects on human health. These effects can range from increased risks of cancer to fertility problems and even the development of neurodegenerative diseases. While the scientific community is still studying the precise mechanisms, the association between high EMF exposure and these health issues raises genuine concerns.
Environmental Impact: EMFs are not just confined to human spaces. They permeate the natural world, affecting ecosystems and wildlife. The impact of EMFs on our environment is a growing area of concern. For instance, it can disrupt the natural behaviors and migration patterns of birds and insects that rely on Earth’s magnetic fields for navigation. In addition, it can influence the well-being of aquatic life, particularly in areas close to EMF-emitting sources.
It’s essential to recognize that EMFs are not universally harmful. Many common electronic devices emit low levels of EMFs, and these are generally considered safe for humans. However, it’s the prolonged and high-intensity exposure that triggers concerns.
This is where EMF shielding enters the picture. By effectively reducing or redirecting these fields, shielding measures aim to mitigate the potential risks associated with EMFs. They act as protective barriers, safeguarding both human health and the environment. Understanding these risks and the role of EMF shielding is crucial to making informed decisions about the technology that surrounds us.
Types of EMF Shielding
When it comes to EMF shielding, there are two primary types: passive and active.
Passive Shielding – Your Silent Guardian
Passive shielding involves the creation of protective barriers around substations using materials specially designed to absorb and redirect Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs). These shields serve as silent guardians, ensuring that both humans and the environment are shielded from harmful EMF exposure. Passive shielding acts as a barrier that quietly but effectively neutralizes the potential risks posed by electromagnetic fields, creating a protective shield around us.
Active Shielding – The Future of Protection
Active shielding represents a more advanced and sophisticated approach to EMF protection. It leverages cutting-edge technology to actively cancel out EMFs, adding an extra layer of defense against electromagnetic radiation. Think of it as akin to noise-canceling headphones but for electromagnetic fields. Active shielding doesn’t just create a barrier; it actively counters and nullifies the presence of EMFs, providing comprehensive protection and promising a future where we can further enhance our well-being by mitigating potential risks associated with these fields.
EMF Shielding Materials
The effectiveness of EMF shielding relies heavily on the materials used, which can be categorized into two main groups: conductive and non-conductive.
Conductive materials, such as copper and aluminum, play a pivotal role in the success of EMF shielding. These materials possess the remarkable ability to redirect and absorb Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs). They act as the unsung superheroes of the shielding world, ensuring that EMFs remain contained where they should be, preventing unwanted exposure. Like a shielded fortress, conductive materials are instrumental in creating protective barriers against potentially harmful electromagnetic radiation.
On the other hand, non-conductive materials, like plastics and ceramics, offer an alternative approach to EMF shielding. These materials excel at creating barriers that EMFs simply cannot penetrate. They form an impenetrable fortress, providing a safe haven that keeps us shielded from any unwanted EMF exposure. Non-conductive materials work in tandem with conductive ones, offering multiple layers of protection against electromagnetic fields.
Benefits of Substation EMF Shielding
Now that we’ve explored the different materials used for EMF shielding, let’s delve into the numerous benefits it offers, particularly within the context of substations.
Protecting Your Health and Environment
EMF shielding in substations extends its protective reach beyond just human health; it also serves as a guardian for the environment. By effectively minimizing exposure to electromagnetic fields, it contributes to the creation of a safer and healthier world. This dual protection ensures not only our well-being but also the preservation of our natural surroundings.
Saving the World, One Substation at a Time
EMF shielding is more than just a technological solution; it’s an integral component of responsible environmental practices. By reducing the environmental impact of substations and preventing disruptions to wildlife and ecosystems, EMF shielding actively contributes to safeguarding the delicate balance of our planet. It’s a vital step towards creating a sustainable and harmonious coexistence between technology and nature.
The world of EMF shielding is both fascinating and essential. It plays a critical role in safeguarding our health, the environment, and the reliability of our electronic devices. By understanding the two primary types of EMF shielding, the materials used, and the benefits it offers, we can appreciate its importance.
So, the key takeaway is this: don’t compromise on the reliability and performance of your electronic devices. To ensure compliance with EMF regulations and standards, and to achieve market success, reach out to Compliance Engineering today. Our comprehensive range of compliance testing services is designed to keep you, your devices, and our world safe from the unseen but powerful forces of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs).


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The BBC has defended Top Gear's performance despite viewing figures plummeting in the show's second outing.
Overnight ratings show that the latest instalment of the BBC Two motoring programme drew 2.8 million viewers, losing around a third of the 4.4 million who watched its relaunch on May 29.
The audience grew throughout the episode, peaking at 3.3 million, but failed to match the ratings of Antiques Roadshow and Soccer Aid.
But consolidated figures - which take into account people who have recorded the show and watched it later - have now pushed ratings for the first episode over the six million mark.
The 6.42 million people who tuned in to Chris' debut is higher than the number of people who watched the first episode of the last three series featuring Jeremy Clarkson.
Alan Tyler, acting controller of BBC Entertainment Commissioning, said the new presenting team, including Chris and Matt LeBlanc, "brilliantly led BBC Two's biggest show of the day, by some margin".
He said Chris' first show had the "highest audience share for an individual transmission (28.8%) since The Great British Bake Off in 2013´´, adding: "It is clear that there is plenty to celebrate about the return of the nation's favourite motoring show."
Chris has also been quick to defend the revamped series, insisting on Twitter that overnight ratings are not important.
The series has been heavily criticised since it returned with Chris, 50, and former Friends actor Matt, 48, at the wheel.
Viewers have blasted it on social media, with many of the comments referring to Chris' "shouty" hosting style.
After the first instalment the star said in a series of posts on Twitter that he was satisfied with how the series opener went.
The series is the first to air since Jeremy was sacked for an "unprovoked physical and verbal attack" on a producer.


State Referendums FAQ's
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Where can I find more information on how daylight saving will affect me? What are the Arguments for and against daylight saving? When were the previous referendums on daylight saving? What were the results of the previous daylight saving referendums?
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Illustrated in color throughout, "The California Missions: History, Art, and Preservation" combines engaging text with historical paintings, archival photographs, and recent photography to create a vivid chronicle of these iconic institutions. The lively narrative recounts their founding and early history, surveys mission art and architecture, and examines their role in shaping the history and culture of California. A final chapter discusses recent advances in preserving the mission heritage for future generations. The second part of the book provides concise historical profiles for each of the twenty-one missions.
Authors Edna E. Kimbro and Julia G. Costello, with Tevvy Ball. Hard Cover.

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Mandeville cop gets $500,000 bail on shooting charges
A police constable attached to Mandeville Police Station is to return to court on July 1 on charges of shooting with intent and wounding with intent.
Constable Wrenick Lawrence was on Wednesday arrested and charged for shooting with intent and wounding with intent.
He was granted bail in the sum of $500,000 with one or two sureties.
Lawrence has also been ordered to surrender his travel documents; and stop orders placed on him at all ports of exit.
The policeman was charged following investigations into the early morning shooting of two civilians at the ‘Just Be Nice Lawn’, in Mile Gully, Manchester on Friday April 18, 2015.
Lawrence had reported that he and another cop were patrons at the party when he had an altercation with a patron.
It was reported other patrons got involved and attacked Lawrence when he pulled his weapon and fired.
However, eye-witness accounts conflicted with that of Lawrence.
They despite attempts by Lawrence's colleagues to calm him down during an argument, the accused pulled his firearm and fired several shots hitting two persons who were not involved in the altercation.


If you are looking for an easy way to keep your gadgets powered up during a blackout and don’t mind throwing down a fairly sizable sum of cash then you might want to check out the Goal Zero Yeti solar generator.
It uses two 30-watt solar panels to charge a 1250-watt-hour battery – doing so takes about 24-48 hours. That should be enough juice to keep your critical devices running during a power outage – or to keep your lights on when you are away from civilization.
The Yeti 1250 offers a few other charging options. There is an 80W AC wall charger (included) that can charge the unit in 16-20 hours or there is a 30W car charger (not included) that will get it charged up in >40 hours. A third option that looks to be possible is using larger solar panels. The panels are optional, so if $300 for a 30-watt panel sound to expensive – you should be able to plug a third-party panel into it, as long as you have a compatible 8mm plug on the panel, that should work. Given that the two inputs on the generator are each rated up to 200 watts, a more powerful solar panel may be a better option (just make sure that you know what you are doing and that everything is compatible before you buy part with your hard-earned money).
Is it worth it? That would depend on how often the power goes out in your neck of the woods (or how often you spend going on really long camping trips).
AC Wall Charger (80W) Included 16-20 hours
Goal Zero Boulder 30 x 2, included 20-24 hours
Car Charger (30W), not included 40+ hours
2 x 8mm Charge Ports 16-20V, 10A max (200W) each
Power Pole Charging Port 16-48V, 20A max (250W)
3 x AC standard US outlets 110V AC 60Hz pure-sine wave
1200W max total continuous
1500W max short-duration Female 12V port 111-14V, 10A max (120@), unregulated
2 x 6mm 12V ports 11-14V, 6A max each (72W), unregulated
12V Power Pole port 12-14V, 30A max (360W), unregulated
3 x USB ports 5V, 1.5A mx (7.5W) each, regulated
Battery Type Lead-acid (AGM) Battery Capacity 1250Wh (12V, 100Ah)
Battery voltage range 11-14.8V
Life Span Hundreds of cycles
Fuse 200A (4x50A fuses in parallel)
Inverter 1200W pure-sine wave inverter
Charge Controller 20A MPPT
Shelf Life: Charge every 3-4 months
Chainable Yeti 1250′s and other 12V AGM batteries
Weight 103 lbs Dimensions 16 x 11.5 x 14.5 in (410 x 305 x 370 cm)
Warranty 6 Months Certifications FCC, CE Operating useage Temp. 20-105 F (6-40 C) Optimal storage temp. 70 F (21 C) 6mm Tool Included