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  1. Dullahan's Avatar
    It's a coke-ism I'm afraid. The line you're referring to - I believe, since it's the only one I can find in Coke where he describes Shiki's jacket as black - is in Overlooking View. Coke writes:
    Quote Originally Posted by Overlooking View
    I took a black leather jacket with me when I left the house, and now I wear it atop my light blue kimono.
    The original line is:
    Quote Originally Posted by Fuukan Fuukei, 1/Ryougi Shiki
    Emphasis added. The jacket is clearly described as 'red' by Nasu. Coke just fucked it up.

    I don't know about Boogiepop. That seems more likely to be a different issue, where the colour is actually black but the artist depicts it as a dark shade of colour for stylistic regions. See, notoriously, Ciel's hair in Tsukihime.
  2. Cypher Attic's Avatar
    Whoa, what was that weird security check screen I got when posting?
  3. DelRey's Avatar
    great read. i wonder why capricorn concentrates on enki when greek/rome uses a variant of Pan. With a few arguments, you couldve sold similar effects. All others, with exception of Aquarius, concentrate on the classic history, so it sticked out.
    The intro reminds me of your waifu girl and her gemstone foundation.
  4. MuramasaMachII's Avatar
    Since we astronomers are priests of the highest God in regards to the book of nature, it befits us to be thoughtful, not of the glory of our minds, but rather, above all else, the glory of God.

    Well then, Master, allow me to show you the music of the spheres.
    Of Astronomical Laws
    Johannes Kepler

    Class: MoonCancer
    Other Classes: -
    Alignment: Chaotic Good
    Origin: Germany, Historical Facts and Rumours
    Height/Weight: 192cm/79kg
    Attribute: Star
    Strength: D
    Endurance: B
    Agility: A+
    Mana: A++
    Luck: B+
    NP: EX
    ~◂Extra Info▸~
    Likes: Astronomy, geometry, God
    Dislikes: Illness, political troubles, religious conflicts
    Natural Enemy: Tycho Brahe, Aristotle
    Catalyst: A sheet from the Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae

    Class Skills

    Territory Creation A

    MoonCancer can create both a workshop and an “Observatory”, which is superior to a basic workshop. It allows MoonCancer to also have more accurate astromancy Magecraft as well.

    Magic Resistance C

    A Skill common to many Classes. Although MoonCancer was alive after the Age of the Gods, his rank in this Skill was augmented by the Moon Cell after he observed it in his lifetime. Cancels spells with a chant below two verses.
    ~◂Personal Skills▸~Magecraft(Astromancy) A

    A Skill representing the capability of using Magecraft, in this case, Astromancy. MoonCancer mainly uses the heliocentric model, believing that the geocentric model is “utter nonsense.” He specialises in orbit-based spells, the application of music to Astromancy and the connection between souls and planets. MoonCancer’s effectiveness also increases while using a tuning fork to synchronise harmonies with specific planets and their orbits. His most common use is connecting his soul with one of the seven planets, and then creating a pseudo-celestial body in his hand as a projectile. Connecting to Mercury specifically increases the projectile’s speed, and MoonCancer’s agility drastically. MoonCancer likes to call this skill, and his personal brand of Astromancy “Harmonice Mundi” after one of his literary works.

    Mystic Eyes of Celestial Calculation EX

    The pinnacle of MoonCancer’s Magecraft, merged with his tutor’s Magecraft. This combination awakened MoonCancer’s personal magecraft with a designation of Mystic Eyes of Celestial Calculation. It allows MoonCancer to visualise astrophysical equations, and manipulate them on objects, specifically projectiles. This Magecraft is what allowed MoonCancer to develop his three laws of planetary motion. Furthermore, MoonCancer uses his Mystic Eyes often in combination with his Magecraft to decrease the “orbit period" and therefore, increase the “acceleration” of the projectiles he uses as weapons. This skill has also been significantly enhanced after MoonCancer accidentally observed the Moon Cell. MoonCancer’s most powerful technique, Musica Universalisis a result of combining this Skill and the concepts of all seven planets, therefore attaining the “music of the spheres.”

    Mysterium Cosmographicum B+

    The “Cosmographic Mystery.” MoonCancer’s first major astronomical work, which details God’s supposed geometric plan of the universe, and the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. As a Skill, this includes the Mystery-Slayer Skill and the Protection of Faith Skill at one rank lower, plus a conceptual advantage against Divine Spirits associated with the stars and space as a whole. Furthermore, while this Skill is active, MoonCancer’s magic resistance increases if he is facing an Astromancy-using enemy or an enemy who originates from the Moon Cell.

    MoonCancer’s True Name is Johannes Kepler, a German 17th century astronomer, mathematician, astrologer, natural philosopher and writer on music. One of the main figures of the Scientific, and creator of Kepler’s three laws of planetary motion. Yet, there is more to Kepler than just that. So much more. Kepler was not only all of those, but a magus as well, to be specific, a disciple of the magus Tycho Brahe. Tycho Brahe himself, being the last astronomer to observe the sky with the naked eye, had an Origin of 「Observing」, and thus he utilised magecraft focusing on the concept of “turning one’s eyes into observation mechanisms”, or as known in the modern day, “Telescopes.” He also had a similar type of magecraft to Kepler, but it focused on his personal magecraft foundation, the Tychonic system, instead. Therefore, when Tycho Brahe died, Kepler removed part of his Magic Crest, and transplanted it into himself, eventually awakening his Mystic Eyes. The whole entire reason why Kepler’s Mystic Eyes were awakened was the sheer compatibility between his Magecraft and Brahe’s. The only reason why Kepler could not perfectly use Brahe’s Magecraft is because of their disagreement on whether the Tychonic system or the heliocentric system was correct. But, the greatest event of his life is not even detailed in history books: his accidental observation of the Moon Cell. This event happened during the supernova of 1604. During this time, Kepler used a prototype of Musica Universalis combined with his Mystic Eyes and used it on the supernova. There, he saw something that could only be considered as “alien” and a “technological masterpiece”, not unlike looking upon the face of God: The Moon Cell. But Kepler went further than just seeing the Moon Cell, he observed it. And by observing the Moon Cell, for a singular moment, the light emitted from the photonic crystals hit his eyes. The light caused a fraction of data to synchronise with Kepler’s Mystic Eyes, which then got absorbed into him. There was only one truth Kepler learnt, though it was incredibly important: His laws of planetary motion were accurate. Although Kepler died in the year 1630, his soul was acknowledged by the Throne of Heroes, and he became a MoonCancer, specifically “one who threatens the Mystics of the planets and the stars.”

    Noble Phantasm(s)
    "Now is the conjunction of the seven planets; the music of the spheres. My three laws are absolute. God is on my side───Epitome Astronomiae Keplerianae!"

    Epitome Astronomiae Keplerianae
    Astronomical Laws of Planetary Motion

    Johannes Kepler’s most well known achievement: his discovery of his three laws of planetary motion, and their associated equations. A Noble Phantasm which has been further evolved with the addition of Kepler’s magecraft and his knowledge gained from the Moon Cell. As a Noble Phantasm, it allows him, for a short period of time, to cause a conjunction of all seven planets, and use his laws to their fullest. On release of this Noble Phantasm’s True Name, the sky turns starry, and seven glowing orbs appear rotating around MoonCancer, before lining up into a straight line and merging into MoonCancer. As long as Epitome Astronomiae Keplerianae is active, MoonCancer has conceptually been designated as the “Sun”. Therefore, since Kepler’s second law states that “{t}he orbit of a planet is an ellipse with the Sun at one of the two foci”, everything around Kepler can rotate in an elliptical orbit, including a seven metre spherical range from where MoonCancer is standing. Inside the range, MoonCancer can either quicken or slow down the area’s “orbital period”, either making the area rotate extremely fast to the point where time passes by 0.5x faster, or doing the opposite and making everything in the area move 0.5x slower. Furthermore, since MoonCancer has become the “Sun”, he may summon one metal sphere at a time, each representing one of the other six planets with their own abilities. Though, like all Noble Phantasms, this one has its downsides, in this case, being four of them: 1. Only those in Kepler’s 7 metre range are affected. 2. The Noble Phantasm only lasts for five minutes, maximum. And, 3. If MoonCancer is damaged in the Heart, where the “Sun” is located, his Noble Phantasm automatically is cancelled and is no longer usable. Finally, if MoonCancer uses this skill too often, the Counter Force recognizes that his skills defy the laws of physics in place, instantly destroying both MoonCancer’s Spirit Origin and Spiritual Core.

    ~Abilities of the Six Planets~Mercury, when summoned, does little to no damage as a projectile but rather attacks rapidly with barely any cooldown. Venus is a debuff projectile which has a percentage of charming Male enemies, Earth allows for minor geokinesis and for healing capabilities, and Mars, while a slower projectile, does heavier damage. Jupiter is a one-time use which causes lightning bolts, and other weather phenomena to be used, and Saturn is a defensive ability which causes rings of dust to rotate around MoonCancer as a shield. Uranus and Neptune are used for short-term flight and healing magecraft, by summoning healing water, respectively. Finally, Pluto, while small, slow and not very strong, always aims for the vital organs since its connection to the Greco-Roman God of the Dead of the same name.

    ~Quotes and Relationships~

    ”Servant MoonCancer, Johannes Kepler. I hope that I may show you the music of the spheres.”

    ”What do you mean, ‘hippity hoppity, your planet is now my property’? That is not going to be what you call my Noble Phantasm…”
    *Indeed, the Master did end up saying “MoonCancer, use hippity hoppity, your planet is now my property!” every time they wanted MoonCancer to release his Noble Phantasm.*

    MoonCancer- Johannes Hewelius and Gustav Holst:
    ”Another MoonCancer… who is also two astronomers? I am saddened that I did not know either of you during my lifetime. May we be friends, or work together?”

    Tycho Brahe:
    ”Ah, it is you, my tutor. I am sorry that you and I didn’t get along the best… I will, however, say that your golden nose is still quite hilarious. Hm? Why are you so angry at me?”

    Saver- Ludwig van Beethoven:
    ”Truly, you are playing the music of the spheres! One worthy of being called the Saviour of Europe’s Will!”

    Albrecht von Wallenstein:
    ”Ah, Sir Generalissimo. I see that you are still obsessed with horoscopes. I see that my prediction was correct.

    ~Craft Essence~Craft Essence

    The stars are God’s greatest artwork

    ” ‘I used to measure the skies, now I measure the shadows of Earth.
    Although my mind was sky-bound, the shadow of my body lies here…’ Those are the words I wrote for myself before I died. Even as I drew my last breaths, my eyes stared always upwards at the skies. If I could stay alive until the stars came out, then I would’ve had no regrets . Still… my life was amazing. Oh Heavenly Father, surely the stars are your greatest masterpieces….”
    Author’s Notes version 2
    This is the second, more fleshed out(hopefully) version of my entry. I guess you could almost call this a “redux”. Anyways, this is definitely a better version in my opinion.
    Updated October 2nd, 2022 at 12:21 AM by MuramasaMachII (testing out stuff for an entry)


Algebra of Mixed Measures Algebra of Mixed Measures (Definition, Types and Examples) - BYJUS

Algebra of Mixed Measures

We are familiar with quantities like length, mass, volume, and time. We are also familiar with the units that we use to measure these quantities. Sometimes we use more than one unit to measure a quantity. For example, we measure height in feet and inches. Mixed measures are quantities measured using a combination of units. Learn more about mixed measures, instances for which we use mixed measures, and how we perform operations on them....Read MoreRead Less

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What are mixed measures?

As we have learned, there are various quantities of measurements such as length, weight, capacity, and time. There are also multiple units to measure each of these quantities.

Length is the measure of distance from one point to another. It is measured in inches, yards, feet, or miles.

Weight is the measure of how heavy an object is. It is measured in ounces (oz), pounds (lb) or tons.

Time is a measure used to compare the start and end of an event or the duration that has elapsed. It is measured in seconds (s), minutes (min), hours (hr), days, weeks, months or even in years.

Capacity is a measure of the amount of space an object occupies. It is measured in pint, quart or gallon.

Mixed measures are a combination of these measurements such as hours, minutes and seconds, or yards, feet, and inches.

For example, Natalie runs about 5 miles and 30 yards in a marathon. Natalie ran for 10 minutes and 40 seconds in this event. Natalie also weighs 126 lb and 2 oz. Additionally, Natalie drank 1 gallon and 2 pints of water throughout the marathon. We can observe that the units of measure are written in mixed measures, when talking about Natalie’s experience at the marathon!

Conversion of units

While writing measures in smaller units, we multiply the larger one to arrive at the smaller unit. For example, if we have to convert from minutes to seconds, which is a smaller unit, we will multiply.

The conversion relationships between various units of length, weight, time and capacity can be used for this.

How to use regrouping to write mixed measures?

Problems that involve regrouping for mixed measures can be solved by first solving the values with the smaller units. If in an addition operation the resultant sum corresponding to the smaller unit is large enough, then, we regroup it with the larger unit values.

Similarly, for subtraction operation, if the minuend is smaller than the subtrahend corresponding to smaller units, then, we regroup 1 unit from the larger unit value, and combine it with the smaller unit values.

Solved Examples

  1. Add 6 feet 3 inches and 3 feet 4 inches.

Answer: Let us first align the addends as per their units.

                          6 ft  3 in

                       + 3 ft  4 in

We will add the inches first, starting from the right.

                           6 ft  3 in

                        + 3 ft  4 in

                                  7 in

Now, we will add the feet.

                          6 ft  3 in

                       + 3 ft  4 in

                          9 ft 7 in

The sum is 9 feet 7 inches.

2. Subtract 3 hours 23 minutes from 6 hours 12 minutes.

Answer: Let us align the addends as per their units.

                        6 h  12 min

                    –  3 h  23 min

First, we will begin subtraction with the minutes on the right side. Since 23 is greater than 12, we will regroup 1 hour as 60 minutes and combine that with 12 min to get 72 min.

                \(\begin{array}{ccc} &^{5}\not{6}\text{ h}&^{72}\not{12}\text{ min}\\ -&~~~\text{3   h}&~~~~~\text{23 min} \end{array}\\ \text{———————————}\\ \begin{array}{ccc} &&~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\text{49 min} \end{array}\)

Now, we will subtract the hours.

                    \(\begin{array}{ccc} &^{5}\not{6}\text{ h}&^{72}\not{12}\text{ min}\\ -&~~~\text{3   h}&~~~~~\text{23 min} \end{array}\\ \text{—————————–}\\ \begin{array}{ccc} &~~~~~~~~~~\text{2h}&~~~~~~\text{49 min} \end{array}\)

Thus, the difference is 2 h 49 min.

3. Melissa’s height was 4 feet 3 inches and she weighed 40 pounds 8 ounces. 2 years later, Melissa now has a height of 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 50 pounds 12 ounces. What is the height and weight gained by Melissa in these 2 years?

Answer: In order to find the height and weight gain by Melissa, we will have to find the difference between the mixed measurements given.

Let us first find the difference between the height. We will align the addends as per the units and subtract them.

                           5 ft   5 in

                         – 4 ft   3 in

We will subtract the inches first and then move to the feet, from right to left.

                           5 ft   5 in

                         – 4 ft   3 in

                           1 ft   2 in

The height Melissa has gained is 1 ft 2 in.

Now, we will find the weight gained by subtracting the weights. Here, we do not need to regroup while subtracting, as 12 ounces is greater than 8 ounces. We will begin from the right and move toward the left.

                        50 pounds 12 ounces

                      – 40 pounds  8 ounces

                        10 pounds  4 ounces

Hence, Melissa gained 10 pounds 4 ounces.

4. Lemonade is prepared with 4 quarts 2 pints of lemon juice and 2 quarts 2 pints of water. How much lemonade is made with the given quantities of lemonade and water?

Answer: To find the total quantity of lemonade, we will add these mixed measurements.

                           4 quarts  2 pints

                        + 2 quarts  2 pints

                           6 quarts  4 pints

6 quarts and 4 pints of lemonade is prepared.

5. The following table shows the timeline of the diet maintained by Anne and Jenny.

45 days, 4 hours, 30 minutes

40 days, 5 hours, 30 minutes

 In comparison, who has maintained a longer duration of the diet, and by how much longer?

From the above given table, we can see that Anne has maintained her diet for more days than Jenny.

Now, to know how much longer, we have to find the difference between the durations of the diet.

                           45 days  4 hours  30 minutes

                        – 40 days  5 hours  20 minutes

We will begin the subtraction from minutes first, then move to hours and then to days.

                           45 days  4 hours  30 minutes

                         – 40 days  5 hours  20 minutes

                                                        10 minutes

Since 5 is greater than 4, we will regroup 1 day as 24 hours and combine that with 4 hours to get 28 hours.

                        \(\begin{array} {cccc} &^{44}\not{44}\text{ days}&^{28}\not{4}\text{ hours}&\text{30 minutes}\\ -&^{}~~~~\text{40 days}&~~~~\text{5 hours}&~\text{20 minutes}\\ \end{array}\\\text{ —————————————————-}\\ \begin{array}{ccccc} &~~~~~~~~~~~~~\text{4 days}&~~~\text{23 hours}~~~\text{10 minutes} \end{array}\)

The difference in the duration of the diet maintained by Anne and Jenny is 4 days 23 hours and 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When we use the method of regrouping in subtraction, we exchange one tens into ten ones, one hundreds into ten tens and so on and similarly for various units and mixed measures, based on the conversion of one unit into another.

In subtraction, when the minuend is smaller than the subtrahend we regroup with the next higher unit. For example, when we are regrouping for mixed measures, such as units of time, we regroup days to hours, or hours to minutes, or at the last level, minutes to seconds.

Mixed measurements give accurate readings of various measurements that we can use even in our daily lives. These mixed measures are suitable for solving different kinds of mathematical problems, and understand the use of units in a better manner.


Marie-Louise von Franz: Niklaus Von Flüe And Saint Perpetua: A Psychological Interpretation of Their Visions

165 The present essay originated in Professor C.G. Jung’s seminar at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH), being the outcome of a report on a book which contained the visions of St. Perpetua.

These visions made such an impression on me that I attempted their psychological interpretation.

166 One might well question both the sense of applying a modern form of psychological interpretation to this series of visions and the extent to which it is justifiable from the historical point of view.

For such a method cannot fail to reveal connections which lie neither within Perpetua’s own spiritual range nor within that of her time.

167 Perpetua actually interpreted her own visions, as the text shows.

For instance, to her, the dragon of the first vision was the devil, whose aim it was to deter her from going the way of her martyrdom, while the shepherd who gave her the sweet-tasting food represented Christ.

Her interpretations were accepted by the nascent Church of her day, and also later. Even today, their message remains compatible with Church teachings and meaningful for many.

168 Nevertheless, it seems to me that an attempt at an interpretation based on the scientific hypotheses of C.G. Jung’s school of analytical psychology might throw light on some new and perhaps important factors.

169 The divine hypostases in the Christian conception of the world are accepted as absolute metaphysical reality in the dogma.

They did not reveal themselves in some place outside the human sphere (which would be a contradiction in itself, inasmuch as revelation implies the human being who receives the message); thus, we must conclude that these realities were experienced as a living totality that is, by the human soul (the psyche).

In fact, it was only in this way that such realities were able to become the formulated content of a creed-thanks to the testimony of human beings.

It was the record in the Gospels and the witness of St. Paul that built up the image of Christ as we know it.

170 At the same time, it was above all the experiences of single individuals in visions and dreams (like those of St. Perpetua) which confirmed the collective faith-that is to say, the conviction that God had really become man in Christ.

These individual experiences gave real foundation to the doctrine.

Dreams and visions are statements made by the human soul in a realm where consciousness and its conceptions are excluded.

If we consider these spontaneous unconscious statements of the soul, we are able to perceive the Christian conception of the world originating in them as a phenomenon in itself.

We can leave aside all that a philosophical knowledge, derived from the already existing cultures of antiquity, contributed to it, as well as all that was added by the theological interpretations and the theoretical and political deliberations of the ecclesiastical councils.

It is true that these additions were creative acts of human consciousness which gave meaning and reality to the soul’s

spontaneous statements, but at the same time these additions caught and imprisoned the statements of the soul in a formulation which was dependent on the historical situation, and consequently transitory.

Therefore, we are justified, I think, in attempting a new and wider formulation of the same phenomena from a modern

psychological standpoint, though we are fully aware that this new interpretation must also be transitory.

173 Viewed from this perspective, it would be inadmissible to look upon the dragon of Perpetua’s first vision simply and solely as the dogmatic figure of the devil.

According to our scientific working hypothesis, we must take the dragon simply as it appears-that is to say, as a dream-image of a dragon and, inasmuch as it occurs frequently in myths and dreams, as the archetype of the dragon.

174 In this case, the interpretation has to be reached through

amplification, that is, by recalling similar images of dragons for comparison, a method which may not allow us to define the psychic meaning of the image by means of an abstract concept but will enable us to describe it in a way which at least throws light upon the underlying energic processes.

175 For instance, the a priori interpretation of the dragon as the devil excludes every positive element in this figure, while the psychological way of considering it reveals quite unmistakably a positive as well as a negative aspect-a duality in the image of the dragon which throws a completely new light on the whole vision.

176 Naturally, the same argument applies to all the images and motifs appearing in the visions.

As most of these are archetypal-which means that there exists a practically inexhaustible store of comparative material-I have confined myself principally to material from Perpetua’s time and have endeavored to show how these images appeared to people of that era in their conscious minds, and even more in spontaneous manifestations of the unconscious which welled up quite regardless of the consciously held creed.

177 This may perhaps lead to a new understanding of that significant epoch, inasmuch as the unprejudiced eye will then be able to perceive the birth of the Christian faith at its very source: in the soul of the human being at that time. ~Marie-Louise von Franz, Niklaus von Flue and St. Perpeua A Psychological Interpretation of Their Visions, 129-131


Rinoa Heartilly

Rinoa Heartilly is the primary female protagonist. She is the seventeen-year-old daughter of General Caraway, a high-ranking officer in the Galbadian army, and Julia Heartilly, a successful pianist and singer. Rinoa is a member of the Forest Owls, a resistance faction seeking to liberate the small nation of Timber from Galbadian occupation. When the party helps the resistance movement fight Galbadia, Rinoa decides to stay with them. As a result she ends up falling in love with Squall. In battle, she uses a weapon called a "Blaster Edge", which consists of an arm holster and a projectile that returns like a boomerang. In her Combine Limit Break, she attacks in unison with her dog, Angelo. When Rinoa gains Sorceress powers, she acquires a second Limit Break, Angel Wing, which increases her spell-casting ability, along with rendering her in a state of "magic" berserk for the remainder of the battle.

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Nüwa [女媧] is a goddess in ancient Chinese mythology best known for creating mankind and repairing the wall of heaven.

Nüwa is not considered a creator of the entire physical universe, but a creator and protector of animals and people. It is said that Nüwa existed in the beginning of the world. The earth was a beautiful place with blossoming trees and flowers, and full of animals, birds, fish and all living creatures. But as she wandered about it, Nüwa felt very lonely, so she began to create animals.

On the seventh day of creation, she bent down and took up a handful of yellow clay, mixed it with water and molded a figure in her likeness. As she worked, the figure came alive — the first human being.

Nüwa was pleased with her creation and went on making more figures of both men and women. They danced around her, and her loneliness was dispelled. She created hundreds of figures, but grew tired of the laborious process. Then she dipped a rope in the clay mud, and swung it around her. Soon the earth around her was covered with lumps of mud. The handmade figurines became the wealthy and the noble; those that arose from the splashes of mud were the poor and the common.


The Advantages and Disadvantages of Index Futures

Darrin Eakins

June 1, 2022

 Darrin Eakins

According to Darrin Eakins,  the biggest difference between buying single-stock futures and index futures is that a trader in futures contracts does not own the company’s stock. So, they don’t have any rights as stockholders, like being able to vote or get dividends. Also, traders in futures contracts do not have the same right to information as actual stockholders do. They may still be able to get a lot of money, though. These shares are called “incrementally-diluted” shares.

Futures trading with leverage

Leverage is a very important part of trading stock futures. In this type of trading, investors buy a futures contract without paying the full price. Instead, they pay the clearing house a “margin,” which is a percentage of the futures contract, before trading. Even though the margin amount can change, an investor with a fixed 20 percent margin can buy 5 times as many futures as they could with the stock they are buying. This is how leverage makes both profits and losses bigger.

Even though using leverage may seem risky, traders need to know that it can help their long-term trading strategy. Leverage is one of the most important parts of trading futures, and it can help traders make big profits or lose a lot of money. Traders should also know how margins work for futures. With these margins, traders can keep a lot of leverage even if they only put in a small amount of money at first.

Index futures

You can make money with stock index futures even if you don’t put in a lot of money. Since they are groups of stocks, they are less risky than single stocks. Still, if you are not careful, leverage can also increase your risks. Here are some things that are good and bad about index futures. Learn more by reading on. Let’s begin. Index futures are a risky investment, but they can also be a great way to protect your portfolio and your money.

Darrin Eakins pointed out that one of the best things about index futures is that they have low margins. The person who buys these contracts doesn’t have to put up the full value of the contract; they only have to keep a portion of it. This amount is made up of the initial margin and the maintenance margin. Since index futures can go up and down, you may need to add more money to your brokerage account before the contract ends. If you can’t pay the initial margin, your brokerage firm may sell the securities to make up the difference.

Futures on a single stock by Darrin Eakins

Futures contracts on a single stock are called single-stock futures. They are a different way to use leverage to bet on stock prices. Futures contracts are agreements between buyers and sellers for a certain time in the future that are legally binding. A futures contract has a fixed price for delivering shares or settling in cash at a certain date. Members of the JSE’s equity derivatives division are able to sell and buy single-stock futures.

Investors buy Single Stock Futures contracts by putting up money that is less than the value of the underlying asset. When investors make money, their margin goes up. When they lose money, it goes down. Then, to keep their position, they must add more margin, which is called “maintenance margin.” But single-stock futures are a great way to make money off of changes in the price of a stock.

Buying on margin

There is a real risk when you borrow money to speculate on stocks. The amount of money you need to start a futures position with an exchange is the initial margin. The broker may need to get more money to put down as a deposit. Most of the time, the initial margin is based on how much you can lose in a single day. The risk of a stock goes up as its volatility goes up. Most of the time, the initial margin should be enough to cover this risk.

The amount of money you have to put down as a margin deposit is a lot. A small rise in the price of a futures contract can make a trader make a lot more money than they put in. So, the margin deposit is just $750. If the price of the stock goes up by $300, he will make $300, which is a return of 40%. If something like this happens, he or she should be very careful.

Dates when contracts end by Darrin Eakins

Most contracts for stock futures have an end date. The exchange that deals with them decides when these dates are and how long they are good for. If the expiration date is coming up soon, most traders will either close the position or switch to another contract with a later expiration date. Here are the dates when the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) SPX stock futures contracts and the NYSE U.S. stock index futures contracts will end.

To make the most of this chance, you must have an offsetting transaction set up before your contract ends. You can do this by agreeing to a transaction that will cancel out the one you just bought. For example, if you had the same number of October XYZ Corp. futures contracts and September ABC Corp. futures contracts and sold the September ABC Corp. contract, you should buy the October XYZ Corp. contract.

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Darrin Eakins describe that there are different tax implications for trading stock futures. There are also gains and losses from investments. Futures are easy to report on, but options are a different story. Before you trade futures and options, it’s important to know the rules. This article tries to give a general idea of how trading stock futures and options affects your taxes, but it is by no means complete. For more information, please talk to your tax advisor. Before you start, you might also want to read our guide to trading futures and options.

The main difference when it comes to taxes is how options are taxed. Traders who sell options or futures can make money in both the short and long term. But the tax rates for people who write stock options and buy stock futures are different. For example, traders who write options stand to make long-term capital gains. But traders in futures and options do not have to follow wash-sale rules. So, if Bob sells a contract for $24,000 and then “marks it to market” at the end of the year 2021, he has made a $6,000 profit. On the other hand, Bob’s loss at the end of 2022 will be $2,000.


Can you carry an open bottle of alcohol?

Can you carry open alcohol?

Open Container in Public in California

Under California law, BPC 25620, it is an infraction for any person to possess an open container of alcohol in any public place.

Can you have an open bottle of alcohol in your car makes you guilty of?

Punishments for violating the Open Container law and having an unsealed alcohol bottle in your possession include jail time, fines, and community service. … And remember, an open container can make a DUI charge even worse for a driver: vehicle impoundment, extended jail time, and loss of auto insurance.

Can you walk around with open alcohol?

In the United States, open container laws regulate or prohibit the existence of open containers of alcohol in certain areas, as well as the active consumption of alcohol in those areas. “Public places” in this context refers to openly public places such as sidewalks, parks and vehicles.

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What is considered an open container of alcohol?

49.031(1) states: “Open Container” means a bottle, can, or other receptacle that contains any amount of alcoholic beverage and that is open, that has been opened, that has a broken seal, or the contents of which are partially removed. … Well, an open container is obviously not a bottle or can which hasn’t been opened.

Can you walk around Gatlinburg with alcohol?

Yes. Yes, you can. Tourism is too big a business for Sevier County to have remained dry. Restaurants make money on drinks, patrons frequently want drinks with their meal … it’s a no brainer.

How many bottles of alcohol can I carry in a car?

The government has decreed that you can purchase, possess or carry a maximum of eight bottles of liquor (and not the 12 you were allowed) if you are a valid permit-holder. And the maximum a bottle can hold is 750 millilitres.

Can I carry alcohol in my car?

A: It is illegal for an owner or driver to keep an open container of alcohol in a vehicle except in the trunk or other area out of the immediate control of the occupants. … A container of liquor, beer or wine carried inside the vehicle must be full, sealed and unopened.

Is open container same as DUI?

Open container laws in most jurisdictions make it illegal for a person to have an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of a car. DUI laws, on the other hand, make it a crime for a person to either drive under the influence of alcohol, or drive with a BAC of . … DUI charges, though, are more severe.

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How do you transport an open bottle of liquor?

An open or unsealed receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage may be transported in the trunk of the motor vehicle. An unsealed receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage may be transported behind the last upright seat of the motor vehicle if the motor vehicle does not have a trunk.

Can you drink alcohol at a picnic?

The New South Wales government has temporarily lifted restrictions on daytime drinking at more than a dozen Sydney parks, allowing fully vaccinated residents to consume alcohol while having a picnic. … Rangers will continue be out and about patrolling the parks to ensure public health guidelines are being adhered to.

Where can you walk around with alcohol?

These nine US cities allow you to break through the confines and stretch your legs with a walk about the neighborhood, drink in hand.

  • Canton, Ohio. Photo: Henryk Sadura/Shutterstock. …
  • Butte, Montana. …
  • Kansas City, Missouri. …
  • Savannah, Georgia. …
  • Clark County, Nevada. …
  • Fredericksburg, Texas. …
  • New Orleans, Louisiana. …
  • Memphis, Tennessee.

Is a flask considered an open container?

Does The Open Container Law Pertain To Flasks? … But your flask is certainly an open container, even when the cap is securely on and fastened. Always use good judgement when drinking, and when carrying your favorite beverages with you.

How can I drive without getting drunk?

How can you stop drinking and driving?

  1. Always choose a non-drinking designated driver — every time you go out.
  2. If you go out alone, do not drink alcohol. …
  3. Never feel pressured to drink alcohol. …
  4. If you’ve been drinking, call a taxi or car-sharing service for a ride like Uber or Lyft.
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Is a corked wine bottle considered an open container?

Many things that you wouldn’t normally think of as open containers still count. … Bottles of wine which have been opened but re-sealed with the cork count as open containers, even if they are still full. Empty cans or bottles under the seat count as open containers.


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Arte povera was a radical Italian art movement from the late 1960s to 1970s whose artists explored a range of unconventional processes and non traditional ‘everyday’ materials.

Arte povera means literally ‘poor art’ but the word poor here refers to the movement’s signature exploration of a wide range of materials beyond the traditional ones of oil paint on canvas, bronze, or carved marble. Materials used by the artists included soil, rags and twigs. In using such throwaway materials they aimed to challenge and disrupt the values of the commercialised contemporary gallery system.

The term was introduced by the Italian art critic and curator, Germano Celant, in 1967. When referring to arte povera, Celant wasn’t really talking about a lack of money, but rather about making art without the restraints of traditional practices and materials. His pioneering texts and a series of key exhibitions provided a collective identity for a number of young Italian artists based in Turin, Milan, Genoa and Rome. Arte povera emerged from within a network of urban cultural activity in these cities, as the Italy was seized by economic instability once more.

Leading artists were Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, Pier Paolo Calzolari, Luciano Fabro, Piero Gilardi, Jannis Kounellis, Mario Merz, Marisa Merz, Giulio Paolini, Pino Pascali, Giuseppe Penone, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Emilio Prini and Gilberto Zorio. They worked in many different ways. They painted, sculpted, took photographs and made performances and installations, creating works of large physical presence as well as small-scale gestures.

In the United States, the terms anti-form and post-minimalism were used to describe work that rejected the fixed industrial shapes and sleek forms of minimalist sculpture.

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How do you move a control point once it has been set? I am copy pasting correction adjustments to a series of photos with a slight shift to the subject.

you can only move the control points one by one. There is no possibility to move a whole set.
To move one, just click the center and move it with the mouse.
You can also switch on the Mask view to see, what has been masked by the points as you move them.

Select, then it’s click hold and move.
One by one not as as group of points. Nor a group of negatives.


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I’m trying to run awbs as a reseller from a domain created by the reseller. I run into a " not allowed to run remote commands" error. Are resellers forced to create Virtual servers by hand? Or where do I set the permissions? Or is this a really BAD idea :wink:

At the moment, the remote API and command-line API are only available to the master administrator, not resellers. This is because the remote API has no restrictions on what it can do, so anyone with access to it can manage any virtual server.

However, the idea is not unreasonable - I will look into adding support for this in future, by adding proper access control restrictions to the remote API.

Seems it’s been a while since this thread was touched.

Access control restrictions on the remote API would be insanely useful!

Not just for resellers though. It would be great to have it per virtual host. Obviously not everything would be accessible, but I would like to do simple things like create/modify/delete users and aliases. This doesn’t require root access (obviously, since the virtual server owner can do it from within vm), and I don’t like the idea of storing the root password on a server so that a program can perform such simple tasks.

Anyway, just wanted to give this thread a bump, and add a pretty please to the request for non-root access to the API.


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Reply to: Shift+Left key behaviour in table

If your table cell contains text then this shortcut does what you want. However, as soon as you reach the container element that represents the cell (td or entry depending on table type) then the cell is selected. This is the same as for any other element.

The macro to try to change this behaviour would be the following but it will just implement the behaviour already in place:

If you take the table rendering away and think about how XMetaL functions with other elements, what you are seeing is the equivalent of using Shift+Left on the following (or any other elements):

some text

some more| text

Assume the | is your cursor. You hold down Shift+Left arrow enough times to select the text “some more”. When you press Shift+Left arrow again the elements will be selected (first one then the previous one). That is just how XMetaL functions. There is no support for “discontiguous selections” (ie: selecting portions of two different elements without selecting both elements in their entirety) unless you are working in Plain Text view where there is no DOM.

Tables add some complexity to this because people are used to working with them in products like Excel so there is some special support for selections in tables that you cannot do in other types of content, including selecting table cells that are one above another or a “column” (which do not exist as a structure in the two main table models).

If you do not need to represent this [u]visually[/u] to your end users you might be able to create something using Ranges instead. You can have multiple Ranges in a document (and they are invisible) but you can only have one Selection.


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Financial abuse happens when an abuser has control over finances in a relationship and withholds money from the victim. Often, a woman does not leave an abusive relationship because she fears she will not be able to provide for herself or her children. Financial abuse can make the victim feel as if she can’t leave. This fear is often the main reason women don’t leave an abusive relationship.

Whether subtle or overt, there are common methods that abusers use to gain financial control over their partner. These include:

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How To Write "Should College Athletes Be Paid" Essay

Every institution requires its students to adequately express themselves clearly and communicate their thoughts in an essay. For this reason, students are provided with topics that relate to their lives, some of which they may be passionate about. One contentious topic in American academic institutions is sports and college athletes.

Sports are popular globally, and schools offer sports scholarships to talented students, helping them boost their brand recognition. Universities invest in their own athletics and sports teams since it promotes student retention. College sports allow schools to provide entertainment to students, create a sense of belonging, promote school spirit, and provide a conducive environment where students can develop their athletic abilities.

Due to its controversy, many colleges offer this essay question to students, who in turn contribute their arguments either in favour or against the topic. To pass this assessment, simply utilize our tips for writing a good essay.

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1.     Conduct research and develop a thesis

Before writing on a topic, one should familiarize with the opposing sides and select one to defend. On the one hand, supporters of paying college athletes point out that schools receive revenue from these sports through ticket sales, endorsements, donations, students’ athletic fees, championship revenue, corporate sponsors, television contracts, and licensing fees.

According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston et. al. ruling, the NCAA is required to pay athletes for using their name, image, and likeness but cannot receive external compensation. However, up to 86% of college athletes live in poverty despite making millions for their schools. Schools argue that the students are amateurs and should develop their skills under their guidance hence the lack of pay.

Based on this information, you can choose to support the prompt or form an argument disagreeing with it. This forms your thesis statement and helps you find appropriate points that will enhance your essay.

2.     Form an outline

Now that you have your thesis, you can start writing. Choose the best points that enhance your argument and organize them into paragraphs. Doing this allows you to organize your thoughts in a logical format. At this juncture, you can also examine different causes and the manifestation of the issue at hand, in addition to assessing the quality of your arguments.

Your essay should also be divided into an introduction with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a strong conclusion. The introduction provides background information for the reader, as well as a hook to draw them in and keep them interested. Usually, the last sentence is a thesis statement that offers context on what direction your paper is likely to take. Many writers like to keep their introduction at 10% of the total word count, similar to the conclusion.

The body paragraphs allow you to state your claims and provide evidence supporting them. Their number depends on the word count provided. To help your points flow freely, allot one paragraph per point and exhaust it before moving to the next. Be sure to select points with sufficient data to argue for or against to avoid wordiness meant to compensate for the lack of ideas.

Last is the conclusion paragraph, in which you provide a summary that ties together the main points addressed in the essay, restate the thesis, and offer a closing statement that shows why your opinion matters.

3.     Select an appropriate approach

There are many essay genres that warrant different approaches, one of which is the argumentative essay. This is an essay genre in which a writer takes a stance on an issue and presents evidence that supports their argument.

Since the essay prompt suggests argumentative in nature, you can select from the three main approaches used to write in this genre. These are Toulmin, Rogerian, and Classical approaches. The Rogerian model analyses both sides of the argument objectively and identifies common viewpoints to help reach an agreement.

To incorporate the Rogerian method, ensure you address what the opposing viewpoint gets right, why the opposing position is incorrect, how your opinion addresses the problems of the opposing viewpoint, and propose a middle ground for both parties.

The Toulmin approach allows the writer to address claims using data and explain how the data proves their point. One is also expected to anticipate criticism and assess its validity. As such, it validates your viewpoint using hard data.

The classical approach uses ethos in the form of intellectual authority to persuade, the rational validity of their arguments using logos and appeals to the reader’s emotions using pathos. It also requires evidence to support your argument.

For controversial topics, the best approach is the Rogerian essay, which allows you to state your position while allowing you to suggest a compromise.

4.     Complete your draft

Revert back to your draft and build upon the points selected in the outline stage. Form paragraphs for each, ensuring that each point flows logically and that you use academic language to demonstrate your skills. Be wary of colloquial terms, profanity, and generalizations, as they do not sound professional and can cast doubt on your academic writing skills.

5.     Proofread

Once your essay is complete, you can peruse the essay for errors. Common mistakes include a lack of cohesion and idea progression, poor grammar, logical flaws, and run-on sentences. Poor sentence structure, in particular, can make your paper boring or hard to read. Not only can these mistakes influence your paper’s readability, but you may also fail the test.

Begin by reading through your essay to ensure you correct any errors that arise. If you are unsure, you can use grammar-checking tools online that will point out errors you might not have identified. You can also ask a trusted peer to look through your essay as they may catch some mistakes you missed or help you further enhance your essay.

6.     Format your essay

Typically, every academic essay follows a prescribed format depending on the field of study. In general, sciences and economics use APA or CSA. Literature, English, and Humanities use MLA, while History courses predominantly use Chicago.

For this reason, your essay’s appearance will be affected by the specified format. In this case, the main citation style used would be MLA. Some students are unaware of the differences between these formats, but your instructor or school resources can provide guidance on what is expected of each.

Top College Essay Writing Tips

Each year, millions of students prepare to enrol in college. However, their skills may still be underdeveloped for the advanced academic level they are proceeding to, so they might face challenges. Most colleges will provide simpler prompts such as “Should college athletes be paid” to assess their skills. While the format and structure are relatively easy to grasp, the following tips can help you be a good writer, no matter your academic level.

1.     Start early

College is a good time for many students, where they enjoy spending time with their adult peers. As such, the hours can fly by, and you may end up late with your assignments. Many instructors punish this, so it is in your best interest to give yourself ample time to research, draft, write, and revise your essay. More importantly, writing with ease helps you avoid minor errors leading to improved grades.

2.     Write multiple drafts

Sometimes the best essays are a result of looking at issues from a different perspective. For this reason, you can assess different opinions before determining which to support. Multiple drafts also allow you to dig deeper and gain more insights into data you may not have realized. It also helps your essay stand out, as many students will go with the first thought, which is often the popular opinion or cliché theme.

3.     Avoid controversial topics

You may be tempted to address controversial issues by offering evidence supporting or refuting a particular claim, but this is not always advisable. Unless the subject or prompt specifically asks for these topics, choose a non-offensive. Some topics that may cause offence are religion, political affiliations, or graphic violence. While your intention may be to educate, be sure to avoid offending the reader.

4.     Don’t rely on online tools.

The internet is a valuable resource that allows us to save time by automating certain tasks. However, some of these tools can miss errors. Technology is not perfect, and since it tends to millions of people’s needs, errors are likely to occur. As such, you should always read through the essay, as it can lead to lower marks.

5.     Accept constructive feedback

Human beings do not enjoy receiving criticism. This is a result of being subject to harsh and destructive criticism. Many professors will offer remarks on your work, but you need to use the advice given and grow using constructive criticism. Not only will this improve your essay writing skills, but it will also help you learn how to progress and advance when placed in similar situations.

In summary, many students across the country will be asked to write their opinions on the prompt “Should college athletes be paid” at some point in their academic journey. This is done to test their reasoning capabilities and writing skills. For this reason, you should understand how to structure an essay and how to appeal to readers using mainly facts as well as other rarely said rules of writing that can improve your skills. Simply follow these simple tips and start advancing your writing skills today.

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2. denoting different ages or stages of development, as between an excised organ and an Heterochrony is defined as “a genetic shift in timing of the development of a tissue or anatomical part, or in the onset of a physiological process, relative to an ancestor”. Heterochrony can lead to a modification in shape, size and/or behavior of an organism through a variety of different ways. Heterochrony has become a central organizing concept relating development and evolution.

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Filmmaking is an art that requires a group of creators to join hands and work together. Each person involved in the group has knowledge and expertise about an aspect others lack. This has made employee engagement crucial for teams assigned with video projects to ensure the best outcomes.

Nowadays, we have access to advanced technology, cloud-based tools, powerful laptops, and so on to make the whole process of filmmaking seamless and fun. Every industry is now in need of video content to ensure overall growth.

As a result, videographers are high in demand, and clients now expect more content faster than ever.

Now, it’s true that it’s not always possible to meet the expectations of your clients since video making is a field that requires a whole lot of creativity and unique ideas. But, incorporating some simple techniques in your workflow will make a huge difference as you collaborate on video projects with your team.

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of collaborative video projects and ten ways to help you make collaborative video editing seamless.

What Makes Collaborative Video Editing Effective?

Before we talk about how to collaborate on video projects, we must understand what makes it a preferred method in today’s world. Collaborative video editing is being widely utilized now because it has been noticed that it eliminates the problem of space.

With the use of collaborative video editing tools, video producers can keep all the needed files in one place and easily manage multiple projects.

Plus, the editors in charge can also make necessary changes in the video projects if needed in real-time without causing trouble to the other team members who are working on the same project.

How to Collaborate on Video Projects with Your Team

Now that it’s clear why collaborative video editing is the future of video making, it’s time to learn more about the top 10 ways you can make it easy for your team to collaborate on video projects.

1. Grant Equal Access for Every Team Member

The process of collaborative video editing requires a multi-user workflow, meaning that even if all the team members are in separate places, they all need a way into the same video project.

So, keeping all the required footage, images, audios, PSDs, after effects files, logos, etc., in the central server is a must.

Even if you are using an online video editor, ensuring that all team members have access to it is essential before the project begins. And make sure that all the members of the team are assigned a particular task. This way, the project will be completed before the deadline, and the result will also meet your client’s expectations.

2. Utilize Collaborative Apps

Apart from using the software or online tools for a video project, it’s crucial to create a platform where all the team members can discuss and collaborate on video projects, schedule tasks, and develop creative ideas.

So, create group chats for your team using collaborative apps like WhatsApp or Slack to allow the team members to gather all the necessary information regarding the project. A virtual Kanban board can also be a very handy tool to use when it comes to delegating tasks and keeping track of your project’s progress. This way, your video project will be much easier to handle.

3. Put Effort on File Organization

Organizing files is something that most creators tend to avoid, thinking that it’s time-consuming and isn’t very useful. The truth is, by properly organizing files, you will have easy access to the files when you need something

Unorganized files are barely an issue when you are on your own on a project, but the trouble begins when you have a big team. Teams with unorganized files waste so much of their time looking for the desired files needed for the project. It’s easier to collaborate on video projects if you know where to find all the files you need to complete your project.

The only way to avoid chaos later is to put effort into file organization before it’s too late.

4. Keep a Record of Important Meetings

It’s normal for you and your members to forget key takeaways from the meeting that was held two weeks ago. And it’s also very unprofessional to schedule another meeting with your client and ask them to repeat their words.

To avoid such situations, it’s best to keep a record of the important meetings or at least take notes of the key points. This will assuredly help your team meet the client’s expectations.

5. Plan Using Storyboards

As previously mentioned, videomaking is a creative field. Therefore, all the members associated with the project are expected to be creatively minded. To help these creative minds turn all the ideas into reality, make all your plans using storyboards.

Storyboarding has been a very popular method of planning among animators and filmmakers for generations. This technique helps the creator ensure that the picture they have created in their mind is being reproduced on the video.

6. Plan Informal Meetings

Informal meetings are just as important as formal ones because it helps the creative team members bring out the best in them. The human factor is often forgotten as the workload increases, but it’s not impossible to set aside an hour or two each week to discuss life outside work.

Doing this will make the workspace more comfortable for the workers, and the result will reflect on the project outcome.

7. Check-in Daily

Make sure to check in with the team members about their work by asking them how far they have gone with their given tasks, what’s new in their minds about the project, and more.

You can also give suggestions about how they can improve certain parts of their work for a better outcome. Setting up stand up meetings can also help improve your collaboration with your team.

8. Save Certain Tasks for Later

There are always some little parts of the project that make a big difference in the outcome. Save those minute little tasks until the end and focus on making the overall project as good as possible.

Once that’s done, and you are happy with the results, it’s time to incorporate the little details like color grading and adding finishing touches. Doing the same while working on the big parts of the project will only cost you your precious time.

9. Include Metadata to Video Files

Adding metadata to the video files is something that most creators overlook, but it saves a lot of time in looking for the right file.

When you add metadata like a description, date, time, length, etc., you find the exact file you need when you look for it later. So, add metadata to all the video files needed for the project right after the shoot is done.

This is a bit time-consuming, but the overall work becomes very smooth once you do this little step.

10. Ensure that Everyone Has the Same Version of the Software that is Being Used

No matter what software you are using to collaborate on video projects with your team, it’s a must to ensure that every team member has the same version of it because otherwise, many accidents will occur.

The world is now favoring remote work, and it is normalizing collaborations with creators from around the world. To ensure smooth workflow as you collaborate on video projects with your team, discipline and proper work ethics are necessary. Once the ways mentioned above are utilized in your team, the entire work process will become seamless, and the team members will enjoy every bit of it.

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Kingman Diet tip: Words to watch for

Eunice Mesick

Eunice Mesick

Selecting whole grains instead of refined grains offers more fiber and nutrients.

Hi, this is Eunice from Diet Center.

Nutrients you miss out on if you consume refined grain foods include vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, potassium, copper and protein. Phytochemicals in whole grains are also lost in the refining process. Phytochemicals play a role in protecting the body from diseases.

Labels on breads and cereals can be misleading when you want to select whole grain products. If you’re looking for a whole wheat product, don’t bother referring to the name or claims of an item. Instead, check out the ingredients list. The first term on the list should be “whole wheat” or “whole grain.” If you see “enriched wheat,” “unbromated wheat,” “unbleached wheat” or “stone ground wheat,” then the product isn’t a whole grain item. It’s refined.

If you see the term “bran,” this just refers to the fiber-rich part of grain. Therefore, the item would be a good source of fiber, but lacks the phytochemicals and nutrients a whole wheat product contains.

When it comes to oat products, you don’t have to look for the word “whole.” You can look for the terms “oats,” “rolled oats,” “whole rolled oats,” or “oatmeal” as the first ingredient.

Other foods that are whole grains that don’t have to have the word “whole” on the ingredients list include brown rice and corn. Besides wheat and bran, keep other grains in mind such as barley, kasha, bulgur, millet and quinoa. They’re all nutritious whole-grain alternatives to rice and potatoes. Knowing what to look for can make it easy to ensure that you’re selecting a nutritious whole grain product.

Other terms to watch for are “enriched” and “fortified.” Both indicate that nutrients were added to food. The nutrients usually added are vitamins and minerals. When food is refined, coarse parts are removed, and nutrients are lost. Enrichment adds back the nutrients that were lost during food processing. Grain products are usually enriched with iron, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin. However, enrichment does not always compensate for all nutrient and fiber losses. A unique quality of whole-grain foods is that they may be rich in all nutrients found in the original grain. When food is fortified, nutrients are added that may not have been present originally. For example, milk is fortified with vitamin D. Fortified foods may be nutritious, but still do not provide the many nutrients that a whole-grain food might provide. Check labels when choosing grain products such as breads, cereals and pastas. Whole grains are the best selection. Choose enriched or fortified products over refined foods. Now that you have a better understanding about whole grains, enrichment and fortifying, you can start selecting items that create the most nutritious meals!

Thank you for reading Diet Center’s tip of the week. If you’re struggling with your weight, call me at 928-753-5066 or stop by 1848 Hope Ave. in Kingman.

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What are the Health Benefits of Eating Dates?

By Emily Henderson, B.Sc.

Dates are one of the best ingredients for a daily diet because of their numerous health benefit. The date palm (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) is widely grown in hot, dry locations, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa, and supplies nutrition, food security, and raw material to the food industry. It has been a staple food for generations and possesses several health benefits.

Nutritional value

Dates are a natural reservoir of sugars such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose. Fresh dates have about 157 calories per 100 grams, and dry dates have more than 300 calories per 100 grams. Dates include extra nutritional components in the form of proteins, crude fiber, lipids, and antioxidants in addition to their high natural sugar content, making them a functional food with substantial health advantages.

Dates are extremely sweet, containing between 50 and 88 percent of their total weight depending on the cultivar, ripening stage, and overall moisture content.

The predominant sugars in dates are fructose and glucose, which make up two-thirds of the overall fleshy content. Water accounts for one-fifth of the whole fleshy makeup, and the remaining (small) amount is dietary fibers. Protein, lipids, crude fiber, minerals, vitamins (particularly vitamin B), and tannins are also abundant in dates. Dates have significant nutritional content and can thus assist in meeting human dietary requirements.

Date flesh contains between 0.2 and 0.5% oil, whereas the seed or pit contains 7.7–9.7%. The primary unsaturated fatty acids include palmitoleic, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids. The oleic acid concentration of date seeds fluctuates between 41.1% and 58.8%, making them a possible source of oleic acid.

Dates contain 23 different types of amino acids, some of which are missing from popular fruits like oranges, peaches, grapes, and apples. A small quantity of vitamin C, vitamin B(1) thiamine, B(2) riboflavin, nicotinic acid (niacin), and vitamin A are also present in them.

Dates – classification

Dates are divided into four groups based on their sugar content. Dates of the first class are high in sucrose (40-65%). These have a glucose and fructose content of 20-40% and water content of 10-25%. The dates in the second class are high in glucose and fructose (40-75%) but low in sucrose (10-35%).

The dates in the third class have a water content of 10-35%, glucose and fructose content of 65-90%, and sucrose content of 0-10%. Dates from fourth grade have a lot of water in them (35-65%). These have a 35-37% glucose and fructose content, with no sucrose.

Dates – proportion of minerals

Dates are a good source of potassium, magnesium, copper, and selenium, among other minerals. A 100g serving of dates provides around 15% of the recommended daily intake for these minerals. Dates contain moderate amounts of iron, calcium, phosphorus, and manganese, and 100 g of dates can provide around 7% of the recommended daily consumption of these elements. Dates are great for patients with hypertension since they are low in sodium and high in potassium. Boron, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc are some of the other minerals and salts found in varying amounts.

In addition, the seeds contain varying amounts of aluminum, cadmium, chloride, lead, and sulfur. Dates contain elemental fluorine, which helps to keep teeth healthy and free of disease. Dates also contain selenium, a mineral that is thought to help prevent cancer and is vital for immunological function.

Phytochemicals in dates

Fruits’ anti-inflammatory properties are ascribed to phytochemicals, which are bioactive non-nutrient found in combination with secondary plant metabolites or essential cellular components.

Researchers and physicians are increasingly interested in phytochemicals because of their antioxidant activity, cholesterol-lowering qualities, and other possible health benefits such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Carotenoids, polyphenols, isoflavones, lignins, tannins, and sterols are some of the bioactive components present in date fruits.

However, there is still little research on the comprehensive identification, characterization, and quantification of phytochemicals in various date types at various phases of fruit ripening. The amount and content of phytochemicals found in date fruits vary greatly depending on the date variety, stage of maturation, storage, postharvest processing, hydration, analytical settings, and geographical origin of dates.

Some major health benefits

Date palm trees have been feeding people as a source of energy, nutrition security, and healthy fruit for the previous 5000 years in the worst climatic conditions. The following are some of the health benefits of date fruits. Soft, easily digested flesh and simple carbohydrates like fructose and dextrose make up fresh dates.

When consumed, they rapidly replenish energy and invigorate the body. Tannins, a type of health-promoting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidant, have anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hemorrhagic (prevents easy bleeding) effects.

Antioxidant flavonoids like beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin can protect cells and other biological structures from the detrimental effects of oxygen-free radicals. As a result, consuming dates have been reported to provide some protection against malignancies of the colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreas. Zea-xanthin protects against age-related macular degeneration, which is common among the elderly. Potassium is an essential component of cell and body fluids, assisting in the regulation of heart rhythm and blood pressure, and so protecting against stroke and coronary heart disease.

Dates have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral characteristics, as well as the ability to prevent chronic inflammation and other disorders, due to their high phenolic content. Due to their high fiber and phenolic content, dates can aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and immune system regulation.

Due to their anti-allergic immunomodulatory properties, phenolics produced from dates can reduce the hypersensitive immunological response. Anti-inflammatory reactions are induced by the regulation of proinflammatory pathways, which is one of phenolics’ immunomodulatory properties.

Dates can serve as an important food in the human diet and, they can play a significant part in human health and nutrition due to their unique nutritional content. Dates include a variety of functional and bioactive substances such as carotenoids, anthocyanins, phenolics, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, all of which have anti-tumor, anti-ulcer, anti-microbial, and immuno-modulatory characteristics.

Furthermore, dates are regarded as a nutraceutical and functional food. When compared to the regular diet, a few dates can satisfy our daily nutrient needs. As a result, date consumption is strongly encouraged.

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The heart of a bio-circular economy: Date palm

Dr Zaid, Secretary-General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm & Agricultural Innovation and Dr Sandra Piesik, Founder of 3 Ideas B.V.

We are now in a new age for sustainability. This year marks a shift in how we view sustainability and our individual actions to becoming more sustainable have been welcomed with open arms. It’s the year that the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) has finally begun, with high profile countries and business putting the issue back on the world stage. And, as vaccines continue to be rolled out and lockdowns ease, we remain hopeful that it is the year where all countries finally emerge from COVID-19.

Focusing on the last point is vital. With the World Economic Forum branding it as ‘The Great Reset’, there is an urgent need for global stakeholders to cooperate in simultaneously managing the direct consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and shining a light on a green recovery. We can’t go back to how it used to be.

Economic growth and the fight against climate change need to go hand in hand. The key to achieving this is a bio-circular economy. Building a bio-circular economy, where everything that is extracted from nature returns to nature, will ensure that national economies and industries have the ability to rebuild in a green and more sustainable way. At the heart of this is date palm.

Returning nature to nature

Over the last twelve months, we’ve seen global economies come to a grinding halt as a result of the pandemic. With this, we’ve seen dramatic drops in COlevels. In 2020, global COemissions dropped by 6.4%. These are positive statistics, but they’re not sustainable if we return to ‘business as usual’ once we are able to. We’ve already seen carbon dioxide levels creep back up as cars return to the roads, employees to the office and factories start functioning at full throttle once more.

As the world continues to return to normal, the traditional ‘manufacture, use and dispose’ economy must be replaced by a bio-circular model, where everything that is extracted from nature returns to nature. This will allow the global economy to rebuild, but in a sustainable way.

The date palm industry has huge potential to lead the way in this shift to a bio-circular global economy. Cultivation and preservation of date palm can have a positive global impact, across an array of industries and from both a socio-economic and environmental perspective.

Unlocking the true potential of date palm

Global date palm production is estimated at eight million tonnes annually. Owing to its health benefits, stemming from nutrients such as fibre and antioxidants, date palm is used in a variety of products around the world. As such, it is already a booming and lucrative industry. However, its true potential is yet to be realised.

Currently, the date palm industry creates a huge amount of unnecessary waste. Per tree, there is an average of 23 kilos of waste per year, which contributes to environmental pollution. This can be cut down to zero, as second-class dates can be used in consumer products such as chopped dates, date paste and date honey. Meanwhile, date palm fibre can be used to make ropes, thermal insulation and evaporative cooling equipment. Its industry-wide usage means that the waste currently created by the date palm industry can be turned into sustainable business, profit and jobs across the world.

Its impact will be felt most keenly in the MENA region, though, where 90% of date palm production takes place. Minimising and ultimately eliminating waste from the date palm industry will require skills, technology and new jobs. This will bring both wealth and investment to the region and, most importantly, to lower-income countries. In turn, this will help to tackle systemic issues such as poverty and food poverty.

This impact has already been felt in some regions, such as in Namibia. Recognising the potential of date palm, the Namibian Government started a project which ended with 75,000 date palm trees being planted, with many of these going to lower-income families. For these families, and for the country, the project helped to increase food security and generate income.

However, to make this a reality, the knowledge of local farmers and technicians had to be improved, which was done through training courses and study tours. By offering these courses, and bolstering the date palm industry in Namibia, employment levels also rose in the region. This was a long project, which took place between January 1998 and December 2016. It’s a process that could be much faster with the assistance of modern technology, though.

An example of how technology can speed up the process is in India and Myanmar. In both of these countries, there has been a dedicated effort to plant more trees to tackle deforestation. Between the two countries, there is an aim of planting one billion trees by 2030. So far, there have been 15 million trees planted. This has been done with the help of AI-powered drones which can plant 100,000 trees per day. This technology could similarly be used to plant date palm trees. This would help to bring modern technology such as AI and machine learning to these regions and create more jobs. This would also help to discourage migration away from these countries, which can lead to what’s called ‘brain drain’ in economics. This, in turn, would help lower-income countries to boost their economies.

Linking the rural with the urban

 As urban populations continue to grow across the world, rural spaces are coming under increasing pressure. Within cities themselves, green spaces are becoming increasingly sparse, often being replaced by industrial buildings or housing. Meanwhile, urban areas are growing outwards and into traditionally rural areas. In too many cases, this is resulting in deforestation.

Moving forward, there must be a greater connection between rural and urban. This is particularly true given the dependency cities have on rural areas and vice versa. Therefore, as cities continue to grow, there must be greater consideration into how rural areas can be preserved and integrated into the development of urban areas. Green buildings are a great example of this. This is when new builds, such as office spaces, are built with nature infused into them. Nature can then be leveraged to create more natural heating and cooling methods, which benefits the planet and reduces costs for businesses.

Date palm oasis ecosystem emphasises the importance of linking the rural with the urban. Date palm trees can absorb huge concentrations of CO2. In fact, every tree can absorb 200 kilograms of carbon dioxide every year. That means, in the MENA region alone, the 100 million date palm trees could absorb 28.7 megatons of COper year. Naturally, this will help to keep carbon dioxide levels down and turn the tide on climate change. However, they need to be preserved and protected if this is to be a continued reality. Focusing all efforts to link rural, peri-urban and urban areas will ultimately produce new jobs with a clear aim towards protecting the planet and building out the bio-circular economy. However, this shouldn’t be solely adopted in the MENA region and needs to be rolled out internationally to achieve fundamental change. As societies continue to grow and economies slowly rebuild, there needs to be a constant link back to nature. This is the only way we can create a more sustainable, healthier and wealthier society. To accomplish this, North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation will be essential, as well as acknowledging and enacting the Agenda 2030 objectives.

Date palm key to climate revolution

BY : Susan Robertson

On 22nd February 2021

The conservation of date palm is critical to reducing global inequality and creating a more sustainable world, according to a new report.

The Khalifa Award report‘Bridging boundaries: how can bio-regional collaboration convert the date palm industry into a successful model of the bio-circular economy?’ is ‘framed around ‘the five Ps’: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships, which shape the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’. And is a call to action for political and industry leaders to prioritise the importance of date palm ecosystems, particularly in the MENA region, as a driver for positive change for people and planet, as well as a range of business sectors.

The genetic diversity of date palms means they are resistant to extreme weather conditions like intense heat, droughts and floods, which can hit harvest yields and destroy natural resources, especially in lower income countries. Properly managed date palm ecosystems are also critical in reversing desertification in desert regions, due to their role in providing habitat, shade and protection from wind and heat for other species. And by scaling up restoration efforts their social impact can help alleviate the scourge of poverty and food insecurity, as well as create jobs.

With input from 46 contributors spanning 21 countries, including renowned adaptation experts like Dr Youssef Nassef, Director of Adaptation Programme UNFCCC, this report can function as a guidebook for leaders facing major climate challenges: ‘COemissions, biodiversity, desertification, drought and land degradation’.

One of the report’s co-editors, Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, FAO Goodwill Ambassador in UAE, and Secretary General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation said: “It may not be widely recognised yet, but date palm is essential to sustainable living. Through the conservation and growth of date palm trees, we can overcome environmental, societal and economic challenges. As mentioned in the report, each date palm tree can absorb around 200 kilograms of CO2 per year. This means that the 100 million trees in the MENA region have the capacity to absorb around 28.7 megatons of CO2 per year.

Reflecting on the post-pandemic Green Recovery opportunities, Dr Sandra Piesik, who co-edited the report alongside Dr. Zaid, added: “The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed unresolved pre-pandemic challenges involving the national food security of individual countries during national lockdowns. Therefore, the pursuit of a self-sustainable developmental model serves both planetary and human health.

“To achieve this, North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation will be crucial, in line with SDG 17, which aims to enhance international cooperation when implementing sustainable initiatives. As a result, we urge governing bodies and industry leaders across the world to read the report, work together and take the appropriate action. It will save lives, livelihoods and fundamentally, our planet.”