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Stephanie Comment On Regulatory Notice 21-19
Hello FINRA, This is my comment for 21-19, regarding short positions. As I see it, the current US market is full of fraud which preys on the working classes, with our regulatory agencies being complicit. They are complicit through their inaction, with years of unchecked fraud, and market manipulation. It has been discovered that naked short selling by large hedge funds like Citadel and Susquehana has been allowed to happen with impunity. We now know the SEC and FINRA have known about this illegal counterfeiting practice for many years, with nothing being done to rectify the illegality of the market conditions. Naked shorting is illegal.- Conditions need to be met by regulatory agencies to ensure it doesn't happen, and to take appropriate measures when it has occurred. - Short positions need to be reported daily by funds and market makers, and public notice needs to be reported daily on a public website for that purpose, for all holdings and companies in the market. - Audits need to be put in place by regulatory agencies to ensure shorts and FTDs are not being hidden in options. - Punishments need to be severe enough to ensure it does not continue, and in a timely manner. - Large hedge funds and Market Makers are run by the same company. They need to be separated to eliminate conflict of interests. - High frequency low volume trades done in dark pools are being used to influence stock pricing. This market manipulation needs to be clamped down on, enforced, and punished with heavy fines and/or jail time. I am thankful you are asking for input, it shows that hopefully something may finally be done to combat the practice of naked short selling. I wish you luck in your future enforcement, and bringing trust back to the US Stock Market.


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shelf: education

title: 24268 rmutl with seameo stem ed center organized the

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RMUTL with the SEAMEO STEM-ED Center brought together experts in ASEAN countries to discuss ways to integrate STEM Education with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into good practices to improve the level of professional graduate production to keep up to date with changes in new educational standards.
The College of Integrated Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna together with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for STEM Education / SEAMEO STEM-ED Center, organized the Experts Meeting and Knowledge Exchange Forum Interanion of STEM at the Rajarat Meeting room, BA Building 3, Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts, RMUTL, Chiang Mai, on February 5-6, 2024 to provide a platform for STEM experts from ASEAN member countries to exchange knowledge on STEM integration issues, Studying with Technical and Vocational Education and Training in each country along with setting good practices to drive related activities together in the future towards raising the level of educational provision with the same standard quality with Dr. Kritchai Somsamarn, Director of SEAMEO STEM-ED Center, Dr. Paryono Paryono, Deputy Director for Program, SEAMEO VOCTECH, Brunei and Dr. Nopadon Maneethien, Director of The College of Integrated Science and Technology, RMUTL along with representatives from various Thai agencies and from member states in ASEAN participated in the meeting both on-site and online.
Dr. Nopadon Maneethien said “For The College of Integrated Science and Technology, RMUTL which is an institution that brings STEM education and various sciences, integrates it into the teaching and learning process. Good practices will be adopted from this exchange of knowledge. Applying to enhance the production of professional graduates, keep up with changes in new educational standards from the integration of STEM education with Technical and Vocational Education and Training that will occur shortly along with increasing the language skills and expertise of staff and students, which is one of the goals of the university.”


shelf: home-craft

title: Alfalfa how to dry and preserve for the backyard gardener

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So I got you growing alfalfa in your backyard. You just cut it down and holding it in your arms. Then you realize, “Anna, you totally forgot to tell me what to do next.” Oops! I guess I was so caught up explaining how to plant it and harvest it in my previous post that I forgot about the last steps.
(Also, Anna, why am I growing alfalfa? Oops again, I am really writing this whole alfalfa series backwards. I should have started with the health benefits. Blame it on my dyslexia. Next post, promise.)
Okay, okay, put the alfalfa down somewhere and read on. I lay it in a protected non-sunny room to dry it. This time, I put in on a bunch of towels around my laundry room. (I used about 6 towels.) Don’t crowd the stems. Let them have room to breath.
How to Harvest the Leaves
Watch the below video to see how I harvest the leaves.
For those Ninga Gardening warriors, it is no different than taking oregano leaves off of its stems once it is dry. Then store it in a glass jar away from the sunlight.
And now you have alfalfa for your smoothies! Or perhaps you want alfalfa tea? I plan to use it in my smoothies.
I am not going to kid you. It smells like grass when you first harvest it. But when it dries, the smell isn’t as strong.
Okay, Anna. Love the Alfalfa Idea but Not Growing it.
Just in case you are intrigued about alfalfa but think I am totally nuts, you can buy alfalfa powder or tea . (By the way, hubby would agree with you. He thinks growing two beds of alfalfa is just nuts.)
Again, Anna, why are we buying alfalfa? I am getting to the health benefits. Hold your horses. Next Post. Next Post.
Join the Conversation:
- Do you grow alfalfa? If so, any problems?
- Would you consider growing alfalfa?
- Does your significant other or relatives think you have a gardening screw loose? If so, why?


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title: Century city pedestrian crossings made safer solar lighting

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Century City is a mixed-use development located 10km north-east of Cape Town, offering entertainment, retail, residential and office facilities. Known for its luxurious amenities and stunning scenery, this vibrant suburb, is home to an estimated 65 000 people and welcomes 21 million visitors a year.
The Century City Property Owners' Association (CCPOA) operates as a mini-municipality and is responsible for the management of the entire Century City Precinct. All property owners in Century City automatically become members of the CCPOA.
Safety, a priority for all
Safety at night is a priority for all the residents and businesses. Due to power outages, visibility at pedestrian crossings, particularly at the busy intersection of a MyCiTi bus stop and the Public Transport Interchange (PTI), was a concern for the CCPOA. They wanted a lighting system that would ensure safety at all times and in all circumstances - a solar lighting solution was required.
Urban lighting to deliver security, efficiency and design
Our ALBANY LED luminaire currently lights the streets all around Century City and the CCPOA did not want to lose the look and feel of the development. After contacting our team, who has extensive experience in lighting pedestrian crossings, we proposed a solution using our recently launched ALBANY GEN2 luminaires on a pole with an integrated vertical solar system.
Solar lighting ensures a safer nightscape
The luminaires provide the necessary vertical illuminance to ensure that pedestrians crossing the road at night are clearly visible to drivers at a safe stopping distance. In the event of a power failure, the vertical solar system will provide light to ensure that pedestrians continue to be visible to drivers and feel safe crossing the road at night.
We were delighted to work with the CCPOA to deliver a solar lighting solution that met all the requirements for this project.


shelf: civic-law

title: Who needs a will and who doesnt

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Many people in South Carolina haven’t written a will yet, but most people should. It doesn’t matter how old you are, and in many cases, it doesn’t matter how many assets you have. If you’re even asking the question, then you probably need a will.
Are you married?
Being married is one great reason to write a will. Although your spouse will most likely inherit your assets anyway, it’s safer to put those wishes in writing. Also, if you want any of your assets to be distributed to people who aren’t your spouse, you’ll need to expressly indicate that in your will.
Do you have kids?
Writing a will is an important security measure when you have kids, especially young ones. If parents die before their children turn 18, the children need to be cared for by someone. Wills can be used to designate a trusted guardian for minor children.
Do you have assets?
A general rule of thumb is that anyone with a positive net worth should have a will. Even if you’re unmarried with no kids, you may want to specify who gets your assets if you die. When someone dies with no will, the state probate court decides where their assets go based on intestacy laws. That might mean your assets go to an estranged cousin even if you’d prefer they go to your best friend.
Are you unmarried with no kids and no assets?
If your net worth is negative because of debt and you have no spouse or kids, then maybe you don’t need a will. However, you might still have a few tangible assets that you care about. You may also want to consider setting up other estate planning documents, such as a health care power of attorney, to help manage your affairs while you’re still alive.


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title: (Glossary of Terms)

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(Glossary of Terms)
Ampere – The unit used to measure the electric current or
flow of electrons through an electrical conductor or circuit.
Atom- The smallest particle of an element that can exist
either alone or in combination; it is also known as the
building block of matter. An atom can be electrically
neutral or have a positive or negative charge. If it has either
a positive or negative charge, it is called an ion. The charge
is determined by the number of electrons (which carry a
negative charge) compared to the number of protons (which
carry a positive charge). The negative charges (electrons) of
the atom can move from one object to another for certain
materials (see Conductor).
Battery- A source of electrical energy that is created by a
chemical reaction and pushes electric charges within a circuit.
Battery Terminal- The connecting points or locations on a
battery where the electrical charges leave or enter the battery.
Circuit- A path through which electricity flows.
Closed Circuit- A completes electrical circuit or path
through which electricity or current can pass or flow.
Conductor- Materials through which electrical current can
flow. Copper is a good conductor. Most electrical wires are
Electric Motor- A device that converts or changes electrical
energy into mechanical energy.
Electric Charge- An electrical property of an atom, described
as either positive or negative.
Electric Current- A flow of electrons; the quantity of
electrons that moves through the circuit. Electric current is
measured in amperes (amps).
Electric Discharge- The jumping of electric charges between
Electrical Energy- Form of energy created by the flow of
electrons; this energy allows the completion of work.
Filament- A wire or similar part of a light bulb through
which electricity flows; it glows from the heat generated by
passage of the electrical current.
Power Generator- A device that changes or converts
mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Insulator- Materials that do not easily carry or allow the
passage or flow of an electric current. Examples of insulators
are glass, rubber, plastic, and air.
Ion –Any atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge,
either positive or negative.
Magnet- An object that pulls or attracts iron or steel and has
a force around it. The pull or attraction is strongest at its ends
or poles, and they are labeled North and South.
Magnetism- The force around a magnet.
Ohm- The unit used to measure the resistance to the flow of
electrons or electric current.
Open Circuit- A circuit or electrical path that is broken or
incomplete, and so electricity cannot flow through it.
Parallel Circuit- An electrical circuit in which the electricity
can follow more than one path. It is a circuit that connects
several objects or resistances in a way that allows each
resistance to have its own path. This is the way appliances and
lights are connected in homes, so they do not all have to be
on at once.
Resistance- A measure of how well electricity moves through
a material. Insulators have high resistance; conductors have
low resistance. Resistance of an object is measured in ohms.
Series Circuit- A circuit in which all the lights or resistors
are connected in sequence, or one after the other, forming a
single path through which the electricity can flow. Batteries
in a flashlight and in small, portable radios are frequently
connected in series.
Static Electricity- Electricity that is motionless or at rest; it is
produced by rubbing two objects together, such as a resin rod
and a piece of silk fabric, or a balloon against a piece of wool
Switch- A device that allows an electrical circuit to be opened
Voltage – The force or push, given by a battery or generator
that moves electrons from one place to another in an electric
circuit or conductor.
Volts – The unit used to measure voltage.
Watts- A unit for measuring how quickly or how much an
appliance or other device uses electricity.


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shelf: software-docs

title: Ch04s01.vi

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By far the easiest way to install Debian GNU/Linux is from a set of official Debian installation images. You can buy a set of CDs/DVDs or an USB stick from a vendor (see the CD vendors page). You may also download the installation images from a Debian mirror and make your own set, if you have a fast network connection and a CD/DVD burner. Or the modern way: write such image to an USB stick (see the Debian CD/DVD page and Debian CD FAQ for detailed instructions). If you have such installation media, and they are bootable on your machine, which is the case on all modern PCs, you can skip right to Chương 5, Khởi động Hệ thống Cài đặt. Much effort has been expended to ensure the most-used files are on the first DVD image, so that a basic desktop installation can be done with only the first DVD.
Also, keep in mind: if the installation media you are using don't contain some packages you need, you can always install those packages afterwards from your running new Debian system (after the installation has finished). If you need to know on which installation image to find a specific package, visit https://cdimage-search.debian.org/.
If your machine doesn't support booting from optical media (only relevant on very old PC systems), but you do have a set of DVD, you can use an alternative strategy such as hard disk, usb stick, net boot, or manually loading the kernel from the disc to initially boot the system installer. The files you need for booting by another means are also on the disc; the Debian network archive and folder organization on the disc are identical. So when archive file paths are given below for particular files you need for booting, look for those files in the same directories and subdirectories on your installation media.
Once the installer is booted, it will be able to obtain all the other files it needs from the disc.
If you don't have an installation media set, then you will need to download the installer system files and place them on the hard disk or usb stick or a connected computer so they can be used to boot the installer.


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title: Anatomy of the Knee Joint

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Anatomy of the Knee Joint
The patella (kneecap) is a protective bone attached to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh by quadriceps tendon. It articulates with the femur bone to form the patellofemoral joint. The patella is protected by a ligament called the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), which prevents the kneecap from gliding out.
What is Patellar Dislocation?
Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella moves out of the patellofemoral groove, (trochlea) onto the bony head of the femur. If the kneecap partially comes out of the groove, it is called subluxation; if the kneecap completely comes out, it is called dislocation (luxation).
Causes of Patellar Dislocation
Patella dislocation is commonly observed in young athletes between 15 and 20 years and commonly affects women because the wider pelvis creates a lateral pull on the patella.
Some of the causes for patellar dislocation include a direct blow or trauma, twisting of the knee while changing direction, muscle contraction, and congenital defects. It also occurs when the MPFL is torn.
Symptoms of Patellar Dislocation
The common symptoms include pain, tenderness, swelling around the knee joint, restricted movement of the knee, numbness below the knee, and discoloration of the area where the injury has occurred.
Treatment of Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation
Your doctor will examine your knee and suggest diagnostic tests such as X-ray, CT scan, and MRI scan to confirm the condition and provide treatment. There are non-surgical and surgical ways of treating patellofemoral dislocation.
Non-surgical or conservative treatment includes:
- PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics to treat pain and swelling
- Braces or casts that will immobilize the knee and allow the MPF ligament to heal
- Footwear to control gait while walking or running and decrease the pressure on the kneecap
Physical therapy is recommended to control pain and swelling, prevent the formation of scar of soft tissue, and encourage collagen formation. Your physical therapist will extend your knee and apply direct lateral to medial pressure on the knee, which helps in relocation. It includes straightening and strengthening exercises of the hip muscles and other exercises which will improve range of motion.
Surgical treatment is recommended for recurrent patella dislocation. Some of these surgical options include:
- Lateral release: The tight lateral ligaments that pull the kneecap from its groove, increase pressure on the cartilage and cause dislocation are loosened or released.
- Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: The torn MPF ligament is removed and reconstructed using a graft. Grafts are usually harvested from the hamstring tendons, located at the back of the knee and are fixed to the patella tendon using screws. The grafts are either taken from your own body (autograft) or a donor (allograft).
- Tibia tubercle realignment or transfer: The tibial tubercle is a bony attachment below the patella tendon, which sits on the tibia. In this procedure, the tibial tubercle is moved towards the center and held by two screws. The screws hold the bone in place so that it can heal faster and prevent the patella from sliding out of the groove.
These procedures can be performed using an arthroscope.
After the surgery, your doctor will suggest you use crutches for a few weeks, prescribe medications to control pain and swelling, and recommend physical therapy to help you return to your sports activities at the earliest.


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title: Credit suisse investment banking

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Credit suisse investment banking provides comprehensive financial services for businesses and individuals, including investment advisory, corporate finance, and capital markets expertise. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, credit suisse investment banking empowers clients to achieve their financial goals.
As a leading global investment bank, credit suisse investment banking offers a wide range of financial services to meet the diverse needs of clients. Through its expert team and extensive network, credit suisse investment banking delivers innovative solutions and strategic advice to help clients navigate the complexities of the financial markets.
Whether it’s raising capital for a corporate client, providing investment recommendations, or facilitating mergers and acquisitions, credit suisse investment banking brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a strong commitment to delivering value, credit suisse investment banking is a trusted partner for businesses and individuals seeking to optimize their financial strategies.
The Role Of Credit Suisse In The Investment Banking Industry
Credit suisse plays a vital role in the investment banking industry, known for its global presence and esteemed reputation. With a widespread reach, it offers a wide range of investment banking services. From mergers and acquisitions to capital raising activities, credit suisse caters to the diverse needs of its clients.
Its expertise and experience in the field make it a trusted partner for corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. The bank’s strong network and extensive resources enable it to provide customized solutions for clients worldwide. By leveraging its global presence and reputation, credit suisse continues to contribute significantly to the investment banking sector.
Benefits And Opportunities Of Investing With Credit Suisse
Credit suisse investment banking offers numerous benefits and opportunities for investors. With the potential for financial success, investing with credit suisse allows for diversification and effective risk management strategies. By considering a variety of investment options and carefully managing risk, investors can increase their chances of success.
Credit suisse provides a range of investment services and products, allowing investors to tailor their portfolios to their individual financial goals. Whether it’s diversifying across different asset classes or implementing risk management techniques, credit suisse offers the tools and expertise to help investors achieve their financial objectives.
With thorough research and analysis, investors can make informed decisions and capitalize on the opportunities provided by credit suisse investment banking. By partnering with a reputable institution like credit suisse, investors can navigate the complexities of the financial market and optimize their investment returns.
Exploring The Various Investment Options Offered By Credit Suisse
Explore the investment options offered by credit suisse, including equities, fixed income, and foreign exchange.
Maximizing Returns Through Intelligent Investment Strategies
Maximizing returns through intelligent investment strategies involves careful asset allocation, market analysis, and long-term investing. By diversifying investments across different asset classes, investors can mitigate risk and capture growth opportunities. Conducting thorough market analysis and research helps identify promising investment opportunities and assess potential risks.
Long-term investing, as compared to short-term trading, allows investors to take advantage of compounding returns and ride out market fluctuations. It’s crucial to align investment strategies with individual financial goals and risk tolerance. Credit suisse investment banking offers a range of investment products and services tailored to meet the specific needs of clients.
Through their expertise and insights, investors can optimize their portfolios and achieve their financial objectives.
Understanding Market Volatility And Its Impact
Market volatility can have a significant impact on investments and it is crucial to understand its dynamics. Economic factors such as inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical events can significantly affect the stability of markets. To manage market fluctuations, investors can employ various strategies.
Diversification, for instance, involves spreading investments across different asset classes to reduce risk. Investing in stable industries or companies with strong fundamentals can also help mitigate the impact of market volatility. Setting clear investment goals and sticking to a long-term investment plan can provide investors with a sense of direction and avoid knee-jerk reactions to short-term market fluctuations.
Regular monitoring and adjustments to investment portfolios are essential to ensure alignment with changing market conditions. By understanding the economic factors affecting investments and implementing effective strategies, investors can navigate the challenges posed by market volatility and potentially achieve their financial goals.
Assessing And Managing Investment Risks With Credit Suisse
Investment risks can be assessed and managed effectively with credit suisse’s due diligence and risk assessment processes. By diversifying portfolios and implementing sound portfolio management techniques, potential risks can be mitigated. Credit suisse’s in-depth analysis and evaluation allow investors to make informed decisions, ensuring their investments align with their risk tolerance and objectives.
Through these processes, investors gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks associated with their investments, enabling them to make strategic choices and optimize returns. Credit suisse’s commitment to thorough risk assessment and mitigation empowers investors to navigate the complex investment landscape with confidence.
With their expertise and experience, credit suisse provides the tools and resources to help investors achieve their financial goals while minimizing potential risks.
Credit suisse investment banking is a renowned and trusted institution for meeting financial needs and achieving long-term growth. Whether you are a corporate client seeking advisory services or an individual looking to make intelligent investment decisions, credit suisse’s expertise and global reach can be your valuable partner.
With their extensive knowledge of various sectors and commitment to innovation, they provide customized solutions that align with your specific goals. Their strong track record speaks for itself, demonstrating their ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and deliver results. From mergers and acquisitions to capital markets activities, credit suisse demonstrates a deep understanding of market dynamics, allowing them to provide strategic guidance and execute transactions seamlessly.
By leveraging their vast network and advanced technology, credit suisse empowers clients to unlock new opportunities and maximize their potential. Trust in credit suisse investment banking for a reliable partner who can help you succeed in the ever-evolving global economy.


title: New gita talks website

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For the past several months, Swami Nirmalananda has been recording talks on the Bhagavad Gita which we have shared on YouTube. The Bhagavad Gita is the most popular of the scriptures of Hinduism. In this series of talks on India’s spiritual classic, Swami Nirmalananda illumines its importance for all spiritual seekers, and for yogis in particular.
Swamiji had now finished the series, with over 90 talks, commenting on the entire Gita! We are working on editing and uploading talks to Youtube, with 33 talks currently published.
Gita Talks Website
In order to create a more focused environment for watching the videos and studying the Gita, we have created a distraction-free dedicated website for the talks, appropriately called Gita Talks, which you can visit at GitaTalks.ocoy.org.
On this new site we have worked to create an ideal study guide for the Gita, with individual pages for each talk with summaries of the content in the talk and with sharing the Gita verses covered. We have also created an audio podcast of Gita Talks and share the podcast episode on each page.
In these talks Swami Nirmalananda gives explanations of Sri Krishna’s teachings in the Gita which will be of practical value both to beginners and also to experienced students in spiritual life. Most talks are about 20 minutes long, though some are longer.
The site also has a Study Guide page where you can reference the various chapters of the Bhagavad Gita and find talks pertaining to those chapters to aid in your studies.
In the coming months we will work on completing the remaining talks, making the Gita Talks site the ideal place to learn about and study the immortal spiritual dialog between Sri Krishna and the yogi-warrior Arjuna.
“Thank you for making this series, the Gita explained in this way really makes it come to life!!” –YouTube subscriber


title: Diy cardboard gem shape sorter game

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Make a fun shape sorting game for your little ones! Dazzle it up with some gem details to make it fun and sparkle.
DIY Cardboard Gem Shape Sorter Game – Materials:
– Paint and paintbrush
– Dowel Pins
Step 1: Have all your supplies ready.
Step 2: Cut out from your cardboard 3 rectangles (6″x14″).
Step 3: take another cardboard piece, and draw your shapes twice. Here I’ve made some gem shapes. Then cut, glue them together and paint them the color you want.
Step 4: Take one of your 14″x 6″ cardboard rectangle and draw on it the same shapes you cut previously. Basically you are putting together the top of your game; now you can cut the shapes out.
Step 5: Glue together your 3 rectangle pieces, including the one you just made. Allow to dry and then paint.
Step 6: Below is what you should have now!
Step 7: Make a hole on each gem shape; now you can paint your fluted dowel pin and then insert each of then in your gem shapes. You can glue if necessary.
Now it’s time to play!
What are some of your favorite cardboard projects to make with the kids? Take a look more recycled crafts here!
Marie-Laure, is an Architect first, a mom of two, but also a Do It Yourself kind of girl. She LOVES CRAFTING. Her blog La Maison de Loulou is a piece of her with simple and fun crafts, ideas, projects, and activities to do with your kids at anytime. Her children Louise and Roman are her inspiration and all the DIY’s are made for them to have fun. Toys, games, costumes..she loves exploring the kids world with her own twist.
Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.


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Why they became fans? 6 Sarkodie fans share their story ahead of ‘Highest’ release
Tomorrow is a big day for Sarkodie. And even more huge for his fans. Tomorrow, September 8th is the day his much anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Highest’ will be released.
An 18 track album produced almost exclusively by Jayso, ‘Highest’ is expected to cement Sarkodie’s legendary status within the music stratosphere. Regarded as the biggest rapper in Ghana since his appearance on the scene in 1998, Sarkodie has solidified his position with each album, single and features.
‘King Sark’ as he’s known, has, across these years, built for himself a catalogue so huge compared to any of his contemporaries. From Ghana Music Awards trophies, to BET Award, and other prestigious accolades, Sarkodie’s name toll louder across Ghana, Africa and the world when African rap music is being spoken about.
Despite the success of his songs and albums, releasing a new body of work comes with it’s own pressure and uncertainties like how impactful it will be on the culture, and what the critics would say. From all indication, ‘Highest’ may be the most anticipated album of his almost decade long career.
In our quest to gauge fans anticipation, we asked five Sarkodie fans to share how they became part of ‘Sark Nation’ (his fanbase name), what attracted them to him and what they expect from the album. ————————————————-
Town/City : Tema
Gender : Male
”It was easy to tell how big Sarkodie would be in the future”
To start it with, I have known and followed Sarkodie right from High school (he was my Senior in school so it helps). It was easy to tell how big Sark would be in future upon listening to his raps way back. Sarkodie has been in the music scene for close to a decade now and yet, it feels he came into the game just a year ago and the reason behind that is his craftiness, dynamism, versatility, good branding and constant learning.
”It’s mostly difficult and near impossible to penetrate the boarders of Ghana with music made in the local dialect, Sark defied that odd and won the heart of countless people all over the world with his songs. I don’t even have to talk about the number of features he’s made on both foreign and local artists tracks on regular basis. To sum everything up, Sark is a complete musician and gives people who patronize his songs value for their money. All essential elements that makes a song complete and authentic are imbibed in Sark’s songs-both talking of accurate rhyming, relevant subject, flow, advice, humor and skills.
Sark is a prolific artiste who always makes his fans enjoy good music constantly unlike other artiste who stay dormant for a longer period before dropping another tune. No wonder Sark’s fan base keeps multiplying with with each day that passes by”.
Twitter Name: @adwoa_sark.
Gender : Female
”I feel special being a Sarkodie fan”
‘I became sark fan since 2007. His style (his way of rapping) got me attracted to him. Being a Sark is a blessing. I feel it wouldn’t have been the same if I wasn’t his fan. I feel special been a Sark fan. For the album, we expecting more than you can think of. We aiming really high with this album. We not limiting it to only Ghana. Both international and local awards will be won with “The Highest’ Album. We (sarkfans) believe in God and In Sarkodie.’
Twitter Name: @shawnybills.
”Being a Sark fan I can escape my world in the duration of his songs”
“I became a Sark in 2007. A friends DJ introduced me to his music. Him rapping about life and being positive attracted me to him. Being a Sark fan means I can escape my world in the duration of his songs. Sarkodie has done than it all when it comes to music. I’m expecting the album to hit platinum.
Name: Prince Young (@PRINCE_SARK1)
”I became a fan of Sarkodie because of his style of rap”
I have been a Sark fan since Kasahari time but we officially formed a group called #SarkNativesGh as a fanbase for Sark and I’m their PRO. I became a Sarkodie fan because of his style of rap- it was not new in the system but his was different and his story lines. He will rap and make you laugh and punchlines were on point.
Name: Kwesi Brew D’Highest (@KwesiBrew1).
Gender : Male
‘‘The track that got me to love Sarkodie the more was ‘Life’ featuring Obrafour”
2009 was the year I became a fan. Actually, the first time I saw Sark was on Edem’s ”Keva’ song. But, the track that really got me to love Sark the more was ”LIFE” ft Obrafour. His passion for his works won me over. Identifying as a Sarkodie fan means a lot; the bragging right alone. It’s a huge feeling. As for the album, it’s all the way to the Grammys.
Name: Stanley Edem Adjoda aka Stan Edd (@staneddmusic)
Town/City : Tema
‘I loved listening to Sarkodie because of how he could tongue-twist and I could hear everything’
I first heard of Sark on Triple M’s song ‘Yawa Boy’, a reply to R2bees ‘Yawa Girl’. But I didn’t pay much attention to it. Till I heard him again on Ayigbe Edem song ‘ You Dey Craze’ (Keva). That’s when I was like wow. Who’s This?! And yeah, a lot of people actually waited for Sarkodie’s line on that song.
I loved listening to Sark because of how he could tongue twist and I still could hear everything. I used not to love hip hop and the whole rap thing till I started listening Sark. I appreciated Sark’s rap even beofre Jay-Z’s because of the twi and becos I could relate with what Sark usually spoke about. He doesn’t repeat his concepts and his story lines are interesting, funny and easy to relate to. Plus, he’s a Tema boy. I am a musician myself, I sing and I must say he is one of the guys who has inspired me to actually go in for this music thing. Being a Sark fan is a good thing. He never disappoints and the fact that he makes me win my arguments.
And let’s be honest, Sark is the first rap act to let us understand the whole making music a brand. Before that, it was more of getting fame, money and some baby mamas that’s all. But Sark changed the game. With the album, I’m looking for something out of this world; something more than what we’ve heard. He always has his own pace and the trend he sets. Looking forward for a different sound that will set a new trend. And, he working with Jayso, I know this will be the album of the year.


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How to check if your solar project provider is compliant
Employment eligibility and I-9 compliance are top of mind for many operations right now and ensuring your solar project is compliant is essential. Here, we’ll dive into why you need to check into your solar partners and what to look for.
Employment eligibility and I-9 compliance is top of mind for many operations right now as national conversations ramp up and federal programs are reforming policies. Ensuring your solar project is compliant is essential.
Even if you are using a subcontractor or construction services provider to run your solar project, there are still risks if you do not remain vigilant. We’ll dive into why you need to check into your solar partners and what to look for.
Risks of non-compliance
First and foremost, why does this matter? You may think that because you are not directly employing workers, you are not at risk. And while you may avoid the direct impact of non-compliance such as lawsuits and fines, your project may still be at risk.
By using non-compliant subcontractors or construction services providers for your solar projects, you open yourself up to a variety of risks. These include:
Sparse job sites: If your subcontractors are caught with compliance violations and their workers need to be replaced, your operations could be delayed—leading to further problems.
Expenses ballooning: Subcontractor disruptions will impact productivity on your jobsite, meaning your expenses are about to skyrocket.
Delays and cancellations: All of this adds delays to your solar project and could result in cancellations if you are unable to meet your contract deadlines—impacting your reputation
All in all, you are responsible for double-checking that your partners are compliant. If you cut corners, the chances of your project going dark can multiply quickly.
Ways to Check Compliance
Thorough compliance programs
The first thing to ask about is what their compliance process is.
Does your solar construction service provider have a rigorous E-Verify program? Do their workers all complete a Form I-9 at the time of hire? These processes can help reduce risk and keep your solar projects moving forward.
Another area to ask about is how they ensure compliance best practices and processes are being followed. Robust compliance employers have regular audits to ensure established processes are followed and documents are properly maintained.
All in all, you need to be making sure your subcontractors or solar construction service providers are compliant. If you skimp in this area, you can put your solar project at risk of going dark.
Worried about compliance for your project? We can help. Partner with RenewableWorks to protect your business from unnecessary harm and expensive project delays.
Want to make sure your project stays compliant? Check out our IRA Prevailing Wages Info Sheet for a quick breakdown of what you need to know.


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A week on from the stunning performance that saw Remy Gardner race to a maiden World Championship point in Moto2 and the talented Aussie was making headlines at the Catalunya circuit again, but this time as a Moto2 winner.
The latest round of the FIM CEV Repsol European championship took place on the same circuit as last week’s Catalan GP with Gardner keen to continue his run of form. Returning to race with the Race Experience team had it not been for a technical problem in the opening encounter Gardner could have been celebrating the double!
A couple of small front end crashes during practice didn’t hinder #87. Gardner secured a front row start (2nd) after he was one of only a couple of riders to improve during the warmer second qualifying session on Saturday thanks to some set-up changes between sessions.
Never out of the top three all weekend Remy made an incredible start when the lights went out to start race one, creating a gap of more than 3 seconds in the opening 3 laps of the 17 lap race as he ran comfortably at the front. Continuing to stretch his advantage Gardner’s chance of a maiden win were over before half distance as his Race Experience machine started to smoke before failing, taking what was odds on to be his first ever Moto2 podium with it.
Retiring to the pits a clearly dejected Remy had only one thing on his mind – making amends in race two, and after some technical fixes he lined up on the grid once more. This time around there were no engine problems and Remy who was never headed romped to the win. The result was significant for Remy who became the first Aussie to win in Moto2 and underlined his achievement at the Catalan GP that saw him score a point on his Moto2 GP debut.
The win in race two sees Remy leapfrog up the championship standings where he now sits 7th after 3 events.
“Qualifying went well after a couple of small crashes in practice. We changed the set-up for second qualifying and it was better which meant I could improve even though it was much hotter and we made the front row again! Race one was going perfect until the bike started to leak oil and I had to retire after being several seconds ahead. My foot was slipping off the pegs and then there was smoke and I was black flagged so that was the end of that. Race two we still had some problems and I don’t know if the bike was leaking oil again. I was having issues shifting back and on one lap it came back two gears into first and I ran on and nearly crashed but I was able to regroup and take my first ever Moto2 win. Ricky Cardus started to really push though and the gap at one point was about a second in the closing stages so I pushed full on in the last few laps to keep the gap. When I got into parc ferme there was more oil on the swing arm but thankfully it didn’t stop us taking the win. Have had so much support from around the world on social media which is great – thanks guys!” Remy Gardner


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Creating the special “lifting-up” effect in Photoshop for the cover photo of the Survey’s digital penciling case study
As the fresco documentation progressed on the southeast wall of the Emperor’s Chamber at Luxor Temple, much of the area surrounding the Roman painted remains was also incorporated into the drawings for contextual purposes, using the regular Chicago House method.
In 2018, in order to demonstrate the Survey’s newly established digital field documentation practices, a sample scene was chosen based on the Survey’s plan to publish the Pharaonic reliefs within the same chamber. The selected scene was registered as “LD 177” and the procedure based on its documentation became our first long-format case study after the Digital Epigraphy manual morphed into the digitalEPIGRAPHY website.
On the article’s cover photo, I wanted to demonstrate the power of working with layers. I aimed to integrate the digital photo background with the digital pencil drawing as if it were a thin veil over the information that was gained from the decorative surface. In order to make it look realistic I used a piece of white paper that was lifted up and shot in raking light, while photographed, providing similar conditions to the photo taken at the wall.
Next, this white piece of paper was maneuvered over the digital pencil drawing using Photoshop, with the photo background layer warped to match the paper’s folded surface. Once all the pieces were in place, my hand (with the folded part of the white paper) was cut out of the scene and moved to a new layer, then seamlessly blended together with the digitally folded photograph.
If you haven’t read the article about the Survey’s first adventure with digital penciling on the iPad Pro, you can do so by clicking here!
This post was originally released as part of digitalEPIGRAPHY's growing Instagram collection. If you'd like to see our latest photos as soon as we post them, please follow us on Instagram.
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In today’s climate where any opinion seems to be a wrong opinion……….to someone; would you like to do something to feel just a little better inside? I think we all could say, “I wish I had a little more.” “Life would just be a tad easier if…….” I think we all have said that at some time or another and, perhaps, some even say it today. What I DO KNOW without a doubt is that there are children in this world who will go to bed tonight and not know if there will be an insulin shot waiting for them tomorrow…….to stay alive
Sort of puts much into perspective doesn’t it?
In 2013, some members of our very own diabetes community came up with a wonderful idea called “Spare a Rose, Save a Child“. Simply put; this year for Valentines’s Day, spare one rose, give one less, and send the cost of JUST THAT ONE ROSE ($5.00) to help a child get what they need dealing with their diabetes.
Did you know that just $5.00 could be a month of insulin for one child? Well, it can be.
In fact 1 Rose= $5.00 enough for one month
2 Roses=$10.00 enough for 2 months
3 Roses=$15.00 enough for 3 months
…..and so on.
So think about it. It’s my opinion that you will feel pretty good about doing so………I ‘m pretty sure that’s an opinion all would be in agreement. Click here……make a difference. Spare a Rose, Save a Child.
I am a DiabetesDad.
Please visit my Diabetes Dad FB Page and hit ‘like’


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Once investors add real estate to their portfolio, part of their decision on how to make a good investment will be choosing whether to seek commercial or residential real estate.
To decide where to invest, it is important to first understand the difference between both.
Commercial real estate is any property used for business that has the potential to generate income. This could include office, retail, restaurant, hotel, multifamily or industrial space. This also encompasses property used for strip malls, shopping centers, gas stations, medical facilities and vacant land that could be developed.
Residential real estate includes property used for living space, including buildings with up to four apartment units, and the property is categorized into classes according to varying characteristics:
- Class A. A top-quality property in terms of factors such as age, design and construction and location.
- Class B. A property that needs some improvements.
- Class C. A property is typically more than 20 years old, located in a less desirable area and in need of renovations to bring it up to date.
Choosing to Invest in Real Estate
Many investors turn to real estate as an investment option as its performance is more predictable and less volatile than some other alternatives, such as the stock market. Real estate can be a reliable income-producing property that appreciates in value over years, as long as it is maintained. Market conditions also play an important role.
Investors also can choose how much control they want over their investment. Some people rely on a strategy of being solely an investor who acquires a portfolio of properties. Other investors might prefer to also develop residential or commercial properties.
Investing in real estate can be part of a short- or long-term plan.
Some investors look to flip real estate by buying, updating or improving it, then quickly selling it for a profit. Improvements can quickly boost the resale value of a property.
Other investors might look to real estate as a longer investment that can consistently generate income.
An investor also might choose to contribute to a fund that invests in real estate rather than being a sole investor.
Investors often own the property and lease it, collecting rent from whatever business or individual that occupies the space. The investor might hire a property manager to oversee a property, collect rent and ensure that it is leased or does not remain vacant too long between tenants. The economy will be a key determining factor in the value of your real estate investment.
Commercial vs. Residential Investing
Both commercial and residential real estate investments carry the potential to generate revenue, but investors must decide where to invest and which type of property would be the best for their plans.
Residential real estate typically is a less-expensive investment option than commercial real estate. Some investors might also find it easier to manage and understand as many people have rented an apartment or house.
Investing in commercial real estate typically takes more funding and research to evaluate the market and the potential for the property to be profitable. Many factors go into deciding what property would be an optimal investment, including location, vacancy and occupancy rates, and cap rates.
The difference between residential and commercial real estate is broad, but both can be good investment options. Investors should consider their experience and investment goals before deciding which type of property would be the best choice.


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So, you’ve decided to take a TEFL Course – good for you! If you’ve already started your research, we’re sure you’ll have stumbled across some insanely cheap deals on coupon code sites. You might be tempted but a word of warning, if it seems too good to be true, that’s because it usually is! So, why shouldn’t you buy a TEFL course from a coupon code site like Groupon? So many reasons! But we’ll take you through the most important ones below:
Accreditation means a provider has undergone external monitoring to ensure the courses they offer meet certain quality standards. Why is this important? Well, anyone can create a TEFL course but, if it’s not accredited, there’s no guarantee of quality. You will also find that employers are very quick to dismiss a course that isn’t accredited by a reputable source.
There isn’t one single accrediting body for TEFL courses which, unfortunately, means you might see lots of TEFL providers on voucher and coupon sites advertising themselves as ‘accredited’. So, how do you spot the quality accreditations from the wastes of time? Look for the course providers that are accredited by recognised and established bodies, that aren’t focused solely on TEFL (and profit). These are usually government-run or government-affiliated bodies, like Ofqual.
Just so you know, all of our TEFL courses are regulated by the UK government (Ofqual) so, your TEFL course is of the highest standard possible. So if you choose to do your course with us you’ll be in safe hands and receive top-notch TEFL training. Plus, you’ll be granted access to some of the biggest and best TEFL jobs around – amazing!
Recognition kind of goes hand in hand with accreditation. Accreditation isn’t just important for you, it also gives employers assurance that you’ve completed a high-quality course and undergone all of the training you need to be an incredible TEFL teacher.
If you gained your qualification with a company that isn’t suitably accredited, it’s very likely that TEFL employers won’t recognise it – and therefore, you won’t be offered a job. This means you will have wasted time and money, and will have to start all over again! Not something you want to be doing….
It’s impossible to create good quality content for such low costs. Although coupon sites suggest you’re making huge savings of up to 99% off (!), this isn’t actually the case! All you need to do is read a couple of reviews and you’ll find tons of people complaining about the content of the course, the lack of usability, and poor interfaces.
A TEFL course should be seen as an investment, as you can gain so much from completing a quality course (like a good quality job). So, making sure you getting the one with the best content should be really important. At the end of the day, there’s no point wasting money on a course you’ll learn nothing from!
Lack of support
Unlike our TEFL courses, that offer constant support from DELTA-qualified online tutors and TEFL experts, TEFL courses from coupon discount sites don’t offer any support at all. This means if you have a question or need help with one of your assignments, you’ll be on your own! This might mean you don’t actually pass the course, so you will have wasted your money and won’t be any closer to your dream of a TEFL job!
To sum it up, if you’re looking to land a top TEFL job, it’s worth investing in a quality TEFL course, from an established provider, that has a good reputation worldwide. You might feel like you’re saving money on a TEFL course from a discount site, but with hidden fees, (and the fact that you will probably have to buy another when it doesn’t work out!) you’ll quickly find yourself out of pocket.
Do your research and make sure the course you choose is going to prepare you to teach English, provide you with support both during and after the course, and give you the best chance of finding work!
Need help choosing the right course for you? Get in touch with our TEFL experts here


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Great Taste @ HotPot Kitchen Sunway Pyramid
Originate from Sichuan, the hotpot ingredients are about a variety of flavours: Spicy Flowery (Sichuan peppercorns), salty, sour, sweet & smoky. Frequently all those flavours are combined in one dish. The result is a cuisine with an incredible depth and complexity of flavour, hitting all sense receptors in your mouth, nose and gastrointestinal system at the same time.
1st Step- Choose our favorite dish with meat and vegetables. Kids have fun choosing their food that they want to consume. Separate bowls to put in the meat and vegetables. Lots of ingredients to choose from the counter. There are fresh chicken meat, beef, pork slice,pork belly ,seafood, fishballs, fu chok, taufu and variety of fresh vegetables serving as well.
Separated bowls to put your choices of meat and vegetables |
Array of fresh vegetables and healthy ingredients. |
Meat counter selection |
Clean and pleasant looking |
Fresh meat that are refill quickly by the staff |
Fresh fish and squid |
Step 3 : Pay and take your food.
Just put all the ingredients together in a large bowl and the staff will weight the ingredients based on the following:
Vegetables RM 3.99/100 g , Meat RM 5.99/100 g
Just wait for the restaurant buzzer vibrates and sounds to notify you that your food is cooked and you may collect it at the counter. |
Little spices always the perfect match to enhance your taste!The burning sensation of hot and spicy food can make you feel excited. Good to have it with a bowl of rice
Flavourful Lala. Fresh clam with lots of spice. |
Chicken Wing. You may request the spiciness level too. |
Free flow of hot coffee from the coffee vending machine for all dine in customers. You can opt for Nescafe Black or Nescafe Cappucino. |
Hotya Drink Series comes in multiple flavors - Drink with pure home recipe and delicious taste. Hotya Herbal Tea (Longan Winter Melon Tea & Pipa Pear Tea) Hotya Home Recipes Soy Milk (Cocoa Soy Milk and Almond Soy MILK) |
Left pic taken at 5pm and Right pic from 6pm onwards. Almost full house by 7PM! Ample of seats available and comfortable dining environment. Walk in early to have your tantalizing spicy platter with your loved one. |
Family friendly restaurant and a great weekend venue to sit down with family while enjoying wide range of mouth watering ingredients both suitable for kids and adults. |
HotPot Kitchen Sunway Pyramid
SPWF002a ,First Floor ,
Sunway Pyramid, Sunway City,
47500 Subang Jaya.
(behind the Padini Store and towards The Parenthood, between bridges to Sunway Clio Hotel)
Website : http://www.hotpotkitchen.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hotpotmy/
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Major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap is underway, official says
A major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine is underway, a senior Ukrainian official said Friday.
The swap is not yet finished, the official told the Associated Press, despite President Donald Trump declaring Friday that Russia and Ukraine completed a ‘major prisoners swap.’
The announcements come after Russian and Ukrainian officials took part in direct talks in Turkey last Friday for the first time since the early days of the war, agreeing to release around 1,000 prisoners of war.
‘A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social. ‘Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation. This could lead to something big???’
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X that ‘I held a meeting on the preparation for an exchange’ and ‘The agreement to release 1,000 of our people from Russian captivity was perhaps the only tangible result of the meeting in Turkey.’
Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. Following the conversation, Trump said ‘I believe it went very well.’
‘Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire and, more importantly, an END to the War. The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of,’ Trump said. ‘The tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent. If it wasn’t, I would say so now, rather than later.’
Putin, in a statement after the call, also noted that ‘a ceasefire with Ukraine is possible’ but noted that ‘Russia and Ukraine must find compromises that suit both sides.’
The Kremlin then said Thursday that both sides had no direct peace talks scheduled.
‘There is no concrete agreement about the next meetings,’ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to the Associated Press. ‘They are yet to be agreed upon.’
Fox News Digital’s Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.


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On behalf of Steven W. Thayer, P.S. Criminal Defense Attorney on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Many criminal cases may rely, in whole or in part, on testimony that could include conflicting accounts of what may have occurred. So-called, “he said-she said,” disputes may be part of the evidence that juries must weigh. However, there are other aspects to a criminal trial that a strong defense lawyer knows how to address. Many people know that the prosecution has the burden to prove every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. This burden helps to ensure, not only a fair trial, but also to avoid our justice system from becoming some form of a kangaroo court.
In State v. Acosta, a man and a woman met in a bar in Portland and later decided to drive to Vancouver in the woman’s car. They parked in an alley and allegedly smoked some marijuana. At some point, the man could not find his wallet. He believes the woman had taken his wallet. When he confronted her about it and threatened to call police. He says the woman attacked him and tried to choke him with his tie. She had a different story, claiming that the man attacked her and tried to rape her.
Jury Instructions Are Important For A Fair Trial
In the trial court, criminal defense lawyer Steven W. Thayer requested that the jury be instructed that the state has the burden to prove that the man did not act in self-defense to return a guilty verdict. The trial court denied the request and instructed the jury that self-defense is a complete defense to the charged crime—assault in the second degree.
While the court explained that if the jury found the man acted in self-defense based on the evidence, then they must return a verdict of not guilty. But the jury was not required to analyze the evidence considering the prosecutor’s burden of proof. In essence, the jury instruction shifted the burden of proof to the defendant – relieving the government from its duty to prove an element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s decision. The Washington Supreme Court decided to hear the case.
Taking It Up The Supreme Court of Washington
On appeal to the high court, Criminal defense attorney Steven W. Thayer argued that the burden of proof is critical to a person’s right to a fair trial when self-defense is an issue. Courts in Washington have found that the legislature has shown its intent that the person accused of any of a number of crimes must prove self-defense by a preponderance of the evidence. However, Mr. Thayer pointed out that self-defense is handled differently. In fact, self-defense is explicitly recognized as a lawful act under the law. Therefore, the act of self-defense may serve to negate a specific element of a crime.
The defendant was accused of second-degree assault. That crime requires the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused knowingly inflicted grievous bodily harm. Therefore, the government is constitutionally required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knowingly committed the unlawful act. It is the prosecutor’s burden to prove that the defendant did not act in self-defense. The Washington Supreme Court agreed and reversed the conviction. The criminal defense argument clarified and shaped the law regarding self-defense in Washington.
Trial Skills Also Require Detailed Legal Analysis
A strong criminal defense may require more than the ability to present a compelling defense before the jury. While solid preparation for trial, the skill to elicit testimony and cross examine witnesses, as well as provide compelling arguments before the jury are vital trial skills, a solid defense may also require thorough legal analysis of the law and constitutional principles. As today’s story highlights, a skilled criminal defense lawyer should have the skill to stand between the power of the government and the accused – standing guard to ensure that constitutional rights are not eroded to the detriment of all people.


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Designed with PDR for iCandy
The ReGen is our design concept for leading British pushchair manufacturer, iCandy. After identifying a largely unmet desire for a more sustainable design approach, we set about creating a pushchair that embraced circular design principles and did not compromise on quality, functionality or marketability.
ReGen is a fully functioning, safe, and compliant baby stroller designed to appeal to style-conscious and environmentally aware consumers. The easy-fold core chassis is made from aluminum and a glass-reinforced mass-balanced biopolymer. It is designed to last a minimum of 5 ownership cycles before easy disassembly and part recycling. A hard-wearing, machine washable 99% recycled PET textile is used throughout the design which is fully recyclable along with the tires and cosmetic covers.
Images ©PDR Design 2024
IF Design Award 2024
Green Good Design Award 2024
Red Dot Design Concept Award 2024
All refurbishment components are single material and recyclable. Compared to a typical 2.5-year average ownership, ReGen is expected to travel through five families of ownership before final disassembly and material recycling. Alongside the fully recyclable nature of ReGen, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) studies show that ReGen has a 66% improvement in sustainability, across all parameters, over the company’s existing products.
ReGen outperformed a standard stroller in each damage assessment category. The Carbon Footprint of different lifecycle phases over 12.5 years of service is significantly reduced by the ReGen design when compared to a standard stroller design. In a standard stroller business model, one stroller is used per family. Standard stroller parts are non-separable, meaning that once a family no longer needs the stroller, they often end up in landfill. In the ReGen business model, one stroller frame can be used by at least five families, significantly reducing the use of resources.
ReGen does not compromise any traditional features of high-end baby strollers despite its circular approach. Its modular approach, based around a core long-term center and refurbishment ‘packs’ allows for personalized specification of color, material, and wheel options for the user on purchase. Key to its appeal, is its ability for the user to return or refurbish, knowing that ReGen will go on to serve other new families without going to landfill. ReGen is more than a product; it pilots a new form of business for the company and a new model of ownership for the customer that produces significant environmental benefits in a commercially sustainable way.


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Zoom zero-day flaw allows code execution on victim’s Windows machine
A zero-day vulnerability in Zoom for Windows may be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s computer. The attack doesn’t trigger a security warning and can be pulled off by getting the victim to perform a typical action such as opening a received document file.
Acros Security, the creators of 0patch, have pushed out a micropatch that will close the security hole until Zoom Video Communications delivers a fix.
About the vulnerability
The vulnerability was discovered by an unnamed researcher and reported to Acros Security, who reported it to Zoom earlier today.
Is is present in all supported versions of the Zoom client for Windows, and the 0patch team created a micropatch for all (starting with v5.0.3 and all up to the latest one – v5.1.2).
The flaw is only exploitable if the client is installed on Windows 7 and older Windows systems, due to a specific system property.
“The flaw is likely also exploitable on Windows Server 2008 R2 and earlier though we didn’t test that; either way, our micropatch will protect you wherever you’re using the Zoom client,” Acros Security CEO Mitja Kolsek told Help Net Security.
“While Microsoft’s official support for Windows 7 has ended this January, there are still millions of home and corporate users out there prolonging its life with Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates or with 0patch,” he noted.
He also says that the flaw can be exploited through several attack scenarios, but they will refrain from publishing more detailed information and the PoC exploit until Zoom fixes the issue or decides not to fix it.
Options available to users
Until Zoom pushes out a fix, the options for users who wish to stay safe are as follows:
- Temporarily stop using Zoom
- Update Windows to a newer version
- Implement the micropatch.
“We were able to quickly create a micropatch that removes the vulnerability in four different places in the [software’s] code,” Kolsek noted. The micropatches are available for free to all 0patch users until a fix is released.
“0patch is designed such that when a vulnerable executable module is replaced by a new version, any micropatches that were made for that vulnerable module automatically stop applying (because the cryptographic hash of the module changes). When Zoom issues an updated Client for Windows and you install it on your computer, our micropatch will become obsolete,” he explained.
“In case this updated Zoom Client does not fix this vulnerability, we’ll port the micropatch and make it available for free as quickly as possible.”
Zoom is working on a patch to quickly resolve the issue, but haven’t said when it will be ready.
UPDATE (July 10, 2020, 1:50 p.m. PT):
“Zoom addressed this issue, which impacts users running Windows 7 and older, in the 5.1.3 client release on July 10,” the company announced.
“Users can help keep themselves secure by applying current updates or downloading the latest Zoom software with all current security updates from https://zoom.us/download.”


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Cray Reservoir Brecon Beacons
Back in 2007 we traveled in a spur of the moment to the Brecon Beacons area in Wales. After the family business we attended, we had some time to potter around and came along the Cray Reservoir on our way to Swansea.
Cray Reservoir is a storage reservoir located in the Brecon Beacons National Park for the water supply to the city of Swansea in South Wales and was built between 1898 and 1906 by Swansea Corporation.
The reservoir now supplies water to the towns in the valley of the River Tawe and north Swansea.
The location of the reservoir was chosen as it was upstream of the heavily industrialised parts of the Tawe valley and in an area of high rainfall with as large an upstream catchment as possible. This meant that the ideal location was just to the north of the carboniferous coal belt on the Old Red Sandstone within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The 28-metre high dam is at the lower end of a wide glaciated valley and is estimated to impound some 4.5 million tonnes of water.
Upstream of Cray Reservoir the land is largely upland moorlands or unimproved grassland with large areas now given over to plantings of conifers. The impounded water quality is therefore good and the water requires only minimal treatment before entering the water supply system. The treatment of screening, disinfection and lime dosing is carried out south of the reservoir at Nant yr Wydd.
Despite the generally excellent quality of the water, there have been occasional episodes of impaired quality mostly concerned with forestry planting and the release of difficult to treat turbidity into the reservoir. On occasions when such raw water quality impairment has overwhelmed the treatment facilities, some bacteriological deterioration has been experienced in the downstream water supply system such as in 1981.


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Prior to 1999, financial institutions such as commercial banking, insurance companies, and investment banking were managed by regulations that dated back to the Great Depression. These regulations kept the various financial industries separate by preventing them from merging. This changed, however, in the late 90s when the Financial Modernization Act of 1999 was passed by Congress. It is commonly referred to as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and would not only deregulate banking, but would also pass laws that were meant to protect the privacy of consumers.
These laws primarily affect financial institutions, but many forms of businesses that collect financial information from their customers and/or employees are also affected.
Glass-Steagall Act of 1933
The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 dates back to the Roosevelt Administration and Roosevelt’s New Deal. Originally called the Banking Act of 1933, it was enacted in June 1933 in efforts to regulate and save the banking industry. As a result of its implementation, there were several notable accomplishments, including establishing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, and restricting any affiliation or merging of commercial and investment banking.
It was also meant to discourage speculation, which was one of the factors that led to the stock market crash of 1929. Under the Glass-Steagall Act, banks were also prohibited from investing in securities using bank assets. It was this Act and the development of the FDIC which helped put an end to banking failures that plagued the Great Depression.
Despite the positive effect that the Banking Act of 1933 had in saving the banking industry, banks called for the repeal of the Act or at minimum a revision of it. Although changes had continuously been made to change the Act, major revisions were not made until 1999 amidst pressure from the financial industry, which resulted in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
GLBA Changes the Game
Under GLBA, commercial, merchant, and investment banks are able to merge with each other, and also merge with insurance companies.
It also created a new form of organization known as financial holding companies. The financial holding companies are able to own banks, securities and insurance underwriters and can conduct any financial or complementary activity. Financial subsidiaries that are able to perform activities that banks cannot engage in are also allowed, and are authorized for banks that have a federal charter.
Banks and insurance companies are not the only businesses that are affected by The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. There are numerous businesses that were impacted by changes that were wrought by its passing. These are businesses that engage in a significant amount of financial activity and include, but are not limited to:
- mortgage brokers
- debt collection agencies
- real estate settlement firms
- income tax preparers
Universities, colleges, and other institutions that have self-financing plans are also included under the umbrella of GLBA.
Customer Privacy Becomes A Priority
Although certain regulations dissolved under GLBA, new regulations regarding customer privacy developed. These regulations require affected businesses to secure customer information that is both public and non-public in nature. This information naturally includes social security numbers, bank and credit card numbers, and income history.
Other information that businesses must protect includes phone numbers and addresses unless they are publicly listed or a part of public record; however, consumers and customers must be allowed to opt out of having their information released.
Protecting this data involves storing records in a safe and secure method, encrypting electronic records of sensitive information and ensuring that all third-parties who come in contact with protected information are held to a confidentiality agreement. Businesses and institutions must also make customers aware of their privacy policies on an annual basis, develop information security policies, and continuously identify any potential security risks.
Although the passing of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 did not repeal the Banking Act of 1933, it made many significant changes. These revisions were enough to alter the financial industry by allowing the merger of various financial institutions.
These changes have benefited both the institutions themselves and the customers that they serve. Customers receive heightened privacy of their financial and personal records, while finance and other related businesses are able to expand the number of services they can offer.


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CrimSL welcomes new postdoctoral fellow Dr. Muhammad Asif!
Dr. Asif joins us for the 2024-2025 academic year and will be co-supervised at CrimSL by Professors Matthew Light and Beatrice Jauregui. His research project is entitled "Vigilantism in Canada: An experimental study of vigilante pedophile hunter groups" and focuses on two main objectives: 1) To examine whether Canadian citizens lack trust in the police and resultantly support vigilante groups more than they trust the police in Canada; and 2) To investigate whether Canadian citizens feel sympathy for the vigilantes or for the victims of these vigilante groups, some of whom sometimes lose their lives after their shaming videos are posted on public forums.
He earned his PhD from the University of Amsterdam, specializing in vigilantism, lynching, and police legitimacy. During his doctoral studies, he was a PhD exchange student at the University of Cambridge, UK, and Washington University in St. Louis, United States.
He has received several scholarships and fellowships, including a fully funded PhD scholarship, and a fellowship from the International Development Research Centre of Canada during his two-year MPhil.
Asif has published numerous research articles in prestigious journals such as The British Journal of Criminology, Theoretical Criminology, and the European Journal of Criminology. Recently, "Legitimacy of the courts: evidence from a survey in Punjab, Pakistan," which he co-authored, was published by the International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice.
Asif was recently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan.
Please join us in welcoming Asif!


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Looking for Pleasant Hill Apartments, Come to Wood Creek.
Welcome to Wood Creek Apartments, the perfect place to relax, recharge, and reset. Immerse yourself in our apartments in Pleasant Hill, CA, and enjoy a carefree living experience in a spacious one or two-bedroom home full of practical amenities and interiors. Place it all in a coveted location, a 20-minute walk away from downtown, and you truly have it all.
Whatever you want to do, we have a place for it. Dive into one of the refreshing pools, ease up your muscles at the spa, indulge in hot meals at the grilling station, or tone your body at the fitness center. When you need a moment of tranquility, go for a stroll in the garden or play around with your furry friends. More than this, our Pleasant Hill apartments come with on-site maintenance and online services, so you have more time to enjoy the leisure areas.
Inside your apartment, convenience abounds. Cook like a chef in the kitchen boasting efficient appliances, including an electric range and refrigerator, then savor your meal while admiring the wood-burning fireplace. When you need to focus on yourself, have a spa night in the bathroom or stargaze on the oversized patio/balcony overlooking the lake views.
Come explore the comfort and style waiting for you
Words can't describe the lifestyle you get to experience at Wood Creek, so browse through our photo gallery and envision yourself in this community – bright bedrooms, relaxing patios/balconies ideal for your morning cup of joe, and functional bathrooms. All of these form the picture of the worry-free life you will experience in our apartments in Pleasant Hill. Pair that with three swimming pools, spas, and a playground for the younger residents, and you've found your home sweet home.


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When former CIA head Leon Panetta took office as secretary of defense on July 1 he made it clear there would be no let-up in U.S. intervention abroad. He talked of "a big CIA presence" in Afghanistan, and pointed out that the CIA had "a lot of bases in Iraq" and "a number of operations" in Yemen. He failed only to mention the active U.S. military presence in Somalia, where the CIA maintains a large headquarters, drone missile sites, and an underground prison. Former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said his priorities were to stabilize Afghanistan and end the war in Iraq. Panetta said his goal, "quite frankly, is to defeat al-Qaeda."
Panetta then flew to Baghdad, where he told an audience of American soldiers that "the reason you guys are here is because on 9/11 the United States got attacked." When reporters reminded Panetta that Iraq had no ties with the 9/11 attackers he replied that al-Qaeda fighters are there now. But he soon made it clear that Iran poses an equal challenge to U.S. interests in Iraq.
At a July 11 press conference, Panetta charged that Iran was providing Shi’i militias in Iraq with the weapons they used to kill Americans, and said, "We cannot simply stand back and allow this to happen." He threatened that the U.S. would act if the Iraqis did not. Panetta was joined in challenging Iran by Adm. Mike Mullen, outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who added that any discussion of keeping U.S. troops in Iraq after next year "has to be done in conjunction with controlling Iran in that regard."
The topper to U.S. charges against Iran came when the Obama administration accused Iran of allowing al-Qaeda to funnel funds and people through its territory. In a statement reminiscent of those used by the Bush administration to whip up war fever against Iraq, David S. Cohen of the Treasury Department said on July 28, "Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world today. We are illuminating yet another aspect of Iran’s unmatched support for terrorism." Cohen did not explain why predominantly Shi’i Iran would aid al-Qaeda, which adheres to a radical Sunni theology and has bitterly condemned Iran in the past.
According to a U.S. agreement with the Iraqis, all American forces must leave Iraq by the end of 2011 unless the Iraqis ask them to stay. Panetta along with other U.S. military commanders are pressuring them to do so. The problem Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki faces is that his coalition’s parliamentary majority requires the support of Shi’i cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, and al-Sadr has vowed to take up arms against U.S. forces if they remain past the deadline.
Nevertheless, given Israel’s proclaimed fear of a nuclear Iran, and U.S. charges linking Iran to al-Qaeda, it seems certain that thousands of American soldiers, private contractors and CIA operatives will be in Iraq long after 2011. According to Yale professor David Bromwich, President Obama shows increasing signs of buying into lsraeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s claim that Iran’s nuclear capability poses an "existential threat" to Israel.
Bromwich writes in the July 14 issue of the New York Review of Books that the 2011 National Intelligence Estimate concluded there was no evidence that Iran’s nuclear program could yet produce a weapon and, according to Bromwich, Israeli intelligence sources are saying the same thing. But the Obama administration has suppressed the NIE report and Obama’s security advisers have blocked access to him by experts who defend its finding. Meanwhile, as Netanyahu drums up war fever in Israel and Washington, Obama has appointed as new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, who has close ties to the Israeli military. A June 1 article in Haaretz referring to Dempsey was even headlined, "Obama’s New Security Staff May Approve Attack on Iran."
Former Israeli intelligence officials recently warned that the current Israeli government intends to carry out such an attack, and the same warning was repeated by Robert Baer, a former CIA officer who spent 21 years in the Middle East. Baer predicts that Israel will launch an air strike in September aimed at incapacitating Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz. Citing former Mossad chief Meir Dagan’s description of Netanyahu as "dangerous and irresponsible," Baer said an Israeli attack on Iran would inevitably provoke retaliation, quite possibly against U.S. forces in Iraq. If so, the U.S. would be embroiled in yet another Middle East war.
That possibility undoubtedly figures in the administration’s determination to keep soldiers and other security personnel in Iraq until well after 2011. It seems never to have occurred to either the U.S. or Israel that Iran has far more reason to feel threatened than does Israel. The continued presence of U.S. troops on two of Iran’s borders, along with bellicose threats from Israel, are likely to convince the Iranians to do everything possible to defend themselves–”including producing a nuclear deterrent.
Such a reaction, though understandable, could prove disastrous for the Middle East and the rest of the world. As U.S. officials were trying in late July to secure the Iraqis’ agreement to an extended U.S. military presence, Reps. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Walter Jones (R-NC) wrote a letter to Obama saying, "Leaving troops and military contractors in Iraq beyond the deadline is not in our nation’s security interests, it is not in our nation’s strategic interests, and it is not in our nation’s economic interests." Despite such truths, the sad reality is that American soldiers will continue to die in Iraq and Afghanistan–”if for no very good reason.


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Christian Lawyers in San Jose
For some clients, hiring a Christian Attorney in San Jose, California, is the initial step they take to resolve a legal issue.
In order to succeed in any legal case or lawsuit, it's critical that that Attorney and client have the ability to communicate clearly with one another. Ideally, they should share a similar moral and ethical perspective. If an Lawyer is unable to recognize their client's needs, it can create strain throughout the entire legal process.
Due to such concerns, the rules and regulations for practice in San Jose, California require Christian Attorneys to refuse any case that might present a moral conflict for them. Furthermore, Christian attorneys in San Jose are required to follow professional and ethical rules of conduct when practicing law.
Types of Lawyers in San Jose, California
There are many forms of Christian Lawyers in San Jose who can help you with your legal needs. San Jose, California Attorneys can provide you with legal assistance that is tailored to meet your unique needs.
You may be happy to know that Christian Attorneys provide legal representation in every major area of the law, including real estate law, immigration law, family law, and many other types of law.
They also provide different legal services, such as representing clients in court, drafting and editing documents, filing claims with the court, and many other important tasks. These steps are extremely important for the smooth and efficient processing of your case.
Local regulations and laws can change quite often. On the other hand, a Christian Lawyer can help you understand how any recent changes may affect your legal claim. How well your Attorney understands local and state laws can often dictate the outcome of your claim. Christian Lawyers are also aware of how professional and ethical standards apply to your situation.
Whatever your legal needs may be, it is essential for you to develop an appropriate attorney-client relationship. A Christian Attorney in your area can explain how your religious and ethical background may be involved in your legal claim.
How Can a San Jose Christian Attorney Help?
If you need an experienced and skillful Attorney in San Jose, LegalMatch can help match you with one. A San Jose Christian Lawyer can be on hand to help you with your case and provide you with meaningful legal advice and guidance.


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The Role of Materials in Civil Engineering
Materials form the backbone of civil engineering, serving as the fundamental components that bring structures to life. In the field, civil engineers are tasked with selecting, designing, and utilizing diverse materials, which include everything from traditional options like wood and stone to advanced composites and polymers. Adept knowledge of these materials enables engineers to create safe, functional, and sustainable infrastructures, tailored to their specific environmental and structural contexts.
Why Materials Matter
The significance of materials extends beyond mere physical properties; they influence a project’s aesthetics, functionality, and longevity. Civil engineering materials must be chosen with careful consideration of aspects such as strength, durability, thermal properties, and resistance to environmental factors. This attention to material selection not only ensures the structural integrity of objects like bridges and buildings but also impacts economic efficiency and resource management throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Essential Materials in Civil Engineering
Certain materials stand out for their importance in the civil engineering sector. For instance, hydraulic binders like Portland cement are crucial for creating concrete, the most commonly utilized construction material globally. Concrete, known for its high compressive strength and versatility, is integral to a variety of infrastructures, including highways, buildings, and bridges. Other essential materials include asphalt for road construction, steel for reinforcement, and timber for residential projects. Each material brings unique benefits that, when harnessed correctly, can lead to enhanced performance and safety.
Classifying Civil Engineering Materials
Materials used in civil engineering can be classified in numerous ways. The most prevalent categories include metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Each category possesses distinct properties, which dictate their usage in specific applications. For example, metals are renowned for their tensile strength and ductility, making them essential for structural supports. Conversely, polymers are often utilized for their corrosion resistance and flexibility in applications such as piping and insulation.
Understanding the Importance of Material Quality
The quality of the materials employed directly correlates with the durability and longevity of a project. High-quality materials ensure that structures can withstand stressors such as weathering, load variations, and seismic activity. Moreover, the assessment of material quality often involves understanding mechanical properties, chemical stability, and the material’s behavior under various environmental conditions. Rigorous testing and quality assurance are indispensable steps in the construction process to maintain safety standards and comply with regulations.
The Implications of Material Selection on Project Success
Choosing appropriate materials is vital for the successful completion of any civil engineering project. Poor material selection can lead to catastrophic failures, increased maintenance costs, and safety hazards. A thorough analysis of available materials, combined with considerations of the project’s specific requirements, can significantly enhance efficiency and sustainability. Moreover, modern advancements in material science, such as the development of high-performance concrete and sustainable materials, present exciting opportunities for innovation in civil construction.
Future Trends in Civil Engineering Materials
As technology progresses, the field of civil engineering is witnessing a transformative shift towards the use of smart materials and sustainable practices. Innovations such as self-healing concrete and eco-friendly alternatives are gaining traction, reflecting a commitment to reducing environmental impact while improving functionality. Engineers are increasingly challenged to balance performance with sustainability, promoting the use of materials that minimize waste and energy usage throughout their lifecycle.
1. What factors should be considered when choosing materials for civil engineering projects?
When selecting materials, engineers need to consider strength, durability, cost, environmental impact, and compatibility with other materials. Additionally, local availability and regulatory standards also play a significant role in material choice.
2. How does the choice of materials affect the sustainability of a civil engineering project?
The selection of sustainable materials can significantly reduce the environmental footprint of a project, focusing on aspects such as resource efficiency, recyclability, and energy consumption during both construction and for the lifespan of the structure.
3. What are some innovative materials currently being explored in civil engineering?
Current research is highlighting innovations such as nanomaterials, self-healing concretes, and bio-based materials. These advance the performance and durability of structures, while also addressing environmental concerns and promoting sustainability in construction practices.


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Hyperparameter tuning is an essential step in training machine learning models, as it helps find the best set of hyperparameters that maximize the model's performance. In this blog, we will focus on hyperparameter tuning methods, with a particular emphasis on Bayesian Optimization.
What is Hyperparameter Tuning?
Hyperparameter tuning is the process of finding the optimal combination of hyperparameters that maximizes the model's performance. Hyperparameters are the parameters of the model that are not learned during training but are set before the training process begins. Examples of hyperparameters include learning rate, regularization strength, and the number of hidden layers in a neural network
Common Hyperparameter Tuning Methods
There are several methods for hyperparameter tuning, including:
Grid Search: This method involves specifying a grid of possible values for each hyperparameter and trying all possible combinations. It is computationally expensive and time-consuming, especially for a large parameter space.
Random Search: In this method, random combinations of hyperparameters are tried, and the best combination is selected. Random search assumes that the hyperparameters are uncorrelated and can be more efficient than grid search.
Bayesian Optimization: This method takes into account past evaluations when choosing the hyperparameter set to evaluate next. It focuses on areas of the parameter space that are believed to bring the most promising validation scores. Bayesian optimization typically requires fewer iterations to find the optimal set of hyperparameter values.
Bayesian optimization is a popular method for hyperparameter tuning because it reduces the time required to find the optimal set of parameters. It works by modeling the unknown objective function (e.g., validation loss) using a probabilistic model, such as a Gaussian process, and then using an acquisition function to guide the search for the best hyperparameters.
.The main steps in Bayesian optimization are:
Select a probabilistic model: Choose a model to represent the unknown objective function. Gaussian processes are commonly used for this purpose.
Define an acquisition function: The acquisition function is used to balance exploration (searching for new areas of the parameter space) and exploitation (refining the search around the best-known hyperparameters). Common acquisition functions include Expected Improvement, Upper Confidence Bound, and Probability of Improvement6.
Optimize the acquisition function: Find the hyperparameters that maximize the acquisition function. This step can be done using standard optimization techniques, such as gradient-based methods or random search.
Update the probabilistic model: Evaluate the objective function at the selected hyperparameters and update the probabilistic model with the new observation6.
Repeat: Continue the process until a stopping criterion is met, such as a maximum number of iterations or a convergence threshold.
Bayesian optimization has been shown to be more efficient than grid search and random search in many cases, as it can find good hyperparameter settings with fewer evaluations.
Hyperparameter tuning is a crucial step in training machine learning models, and Bayesian optimization is an effective method for finding the best set of hyperparameters. By taking into account past evaluations and focusing on promising areas of the parameter space, Bayesian optimization can reduce the time and computational resources required to find the optimal set of hyperparameters, leading to better model performance.


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Our expert physicians give optimal care for patients with serious neck pain by providing ground-breaking treatments and personalized treatment plans. NSPC is the premier choice of referring doctors in the Tri-state area for good reason. With an expert multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and convenient offices on Long Island and NYC metro area, patients receive the best possible outcomes with world-class care close to home.
Neck pain is another broad classification of distress or pain that can occur anywhere in the tissue of your neck, extending all the way from the bottom of your head down to the top of your shoulders. In fact, because the neck and spine are so central to your overall posture, problems with your neck can even cause pain to spread to your back and arms. This is an extremely common condition that nearly everyone will experience at some point in their lives, particularly those over the age of 50.
While neck pain is an extremely common problem, the underlying problem can vary dramatically, from infection to tissue damage through injury; the result is usually the same: a good deal of pain, stiffness, and discomfort, which you likely want to alleviate as soon as is possible.
Most Common Neck Pain Causes
Here are the five most frequently encountered neck pain causes:
You can prepare for your visit to the doctor by thinking about these questions ahead of time:
After a physical exam that will include a test of your range of motion, your physician will look at spinal imaging tests to determine what is causing your pain. X-rays, CT (computerized tomography) scans and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging to view bones and soft tissues) are used to diagnose neck, back and spine conditions
Non-surgical treatments for neck pain can be effective in alleviating pain in many cases involving overexertion of muscles or poor posture:
When over-the-counter pain medication and simple heating or icing don’t work for sudden, sharp pains from muscle spasms, other pain relief is needed.
For more severe or persistent chronic pain, your physician may recommend therapeutic neck pain treatments. These can include anything from simple exercises and stretches up to complete traction or immobilization when needed.
Finally, you may require a surgical or more long-term medical solution for your neck pain, particularly when it results from trauma or injury. Physicians may need to regularly inject your nerve roots with steroids, lidocaine, or other agents intended to reduce pain. In extreme cases, surgery must be employed (usually when nerve roots or spinal cord compression is involved).
For more information about surgery for chronic neck pain or other severe pain relief options, contact a helpful specialist at NSPC. At our New York area locations, we provide cutting-edge treatment for patients to cope with spinal injuries and other spinal problems.
For over 50 years & 350,000 patients NSPC has been a trusted global medical leader.
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