Author- Anshika Sharma

The recent arms amendment bill, 2019 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Amit Shah, the minister of Home Affairs. This amendment bill seeks to decrease the number of firearms which can be owned per person and has also increased penalties for certain offences. It has also introduced new categories of offences. The statement of objectives and the reasons stated by the Bill noted that the law agencies saw an increasing connection between the possession of firearms and the criminal activities related to it. This bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on the 29th of November and passed on the 10th of December, 2019.
The following provisions were enlisted:

According to the act, in order to possess, acquire or carry any firearm, a person is supposed to obtain a license for the same. A person can obtain the license for up to three firearms with exceptions like the licensed firearm dealers. However, the bill has reduced this number from three to one, .i.e. a person can possess only one firearm which would also include the licenses given on an inheritance or heirloom basis. A period of one year is specified under the bill during which any person having any excess firearms is supposed to deposit the same to the officer-in-charge at the nearest police station or to a licensed firearm dealer. If the owner of the firearm belongs to the armed forces, the firearm should be deposited in the armoury unit.  The firearms which are in excess will be delicensed within a period of 90 days from the expiry of the one-year period. The bill has also increased the validity of firearm licenses to up to 5 years which was earlier than three years.

As per the Act, the transfer, conversion, sale, manufacture, or testing of the firearm is banned if one is found without a license. It also prohibits the shortening of the firearm barrel or the conversion of imitation firearms to firearms without a license. The bill has further prohibited the obtaining or procuring of unlicensed firearms and their conversion from one category to the other without a license. The members of the rifle associations and clubs can use any firearm for the target practice instead of only using the 22 bore rifles or air rifles.

The bill has amended the punishment with respect to several cases. The act has specified the punishment for any dealing n un- license firearms, their manufacture, conversion or procurement, shortening or conversion without a license, and the import and export of banned firearms. Earlier the punishment for these offences lied between three years and seven years, along with a fine. However, the bill has increased the punishment to seven years and life imprisonment along with a fine.

According to the Act, any person caught with the possession of any prohibited ammunition without a license could be imprisoned for a period ranging from 5 to 10 years along with a fine. However, the bill has increased the punishment with imprisonment between seven and 14 years, along with a fine. For recorded reasons, the Court can impose punishment of fewer than seven years. The punishment of death or imprisonment along with a fine has been revised by the Court in cases where the use of prohibited firearms results in the death of a person.

The bill has also added a few new offences. These would include:

  1. Forcefully taking the firearms from the police or the armed forces would result in imprisonment up to 10 years or life imprisonment, along with a fine,
  2. Use of any firearm in celebratory gunfire poses a threat to human life and the personal safety of others, which is punishable with imprisonment or a fine, or both. Celebratory gunfire is the use of firearms for religious purposes, in public gatherings, marriages, or other functions.

The crimes and the offences committed by the organised crime syndicates and illicit trafficking have also been defined in the new amendment bill. Organised crime is defined as the continuous unlawful activities which are committed by a person on his behalf alone or as a part of any organisation, by using unlawful means, such as coercion or violence to gain economic and other benefits and an organised crime syndicate is referred to as a crime which has been committed by two or more people as an organised crime. Possession of any firearm by any organisation or syndicate is a violation of the Act and will result in imprisonment up to 10years or life imprisonment along with a fine. This punishment will also be applicable to the people who are dealing in unlicensed firearms, conversion, importing or exporting on behalf of the organisation or syndicate.

The Bill defines illicit trafficking to include the trade, acquisition, sale of firearms or ammunition into or out of India where the firearms are either not marked as per the Act or violate the provisions of the Act. Illicit trafficking is punishable with imprisonment between 10 years and life, along with a fine.

The central government may make rules to track firearms and ammunition from manufacturer to purchaser to detect, investigate, and analyze illicit manufacturing and trafficking.

The famous case of Dilip Sitaram vs the state was Rajasthan was one of the leading instances that lead to the amendment of the Act.  According to the facts the petitioner of the case was alleged to be in possession of a knife. Further, the Bar, considering the submissions also came to the conclusion that it was a bailable offence as per section 37 of the Act and the Court, therefore, ordered the release of the petitioner Dilip Sitaram. This clearly shows us that the rules and the regulations mentioned under the Act were not stringent enough and it was possible for any ordinary man to get away with such an offence by paying a handsome amount of money for the bail. Thus, stringent laws and rules were very much required and thus the amendment took place.

I also personally believe that stringent laws and regulations were much needed for the safety and the betterment of all the citizens as otherwise it would result in an increase in the criminal cases with the criminals not being punished for their crimes and would get away easily. This would not serve right justice to the ordinary man and thus was much required.

Author Anshika Sharma is a second-year law student from ILS LAW COLLEGE, PUNE. She strongly believes that such a decision was very much needed to provide security for any organization and treat everyone with equity and justice.


RFID and Barcode Printer Market to Witness a Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period

Northbrook, IL — (SBWIRE) — 01/07/2022 — As per MarketsandMarkets analysis, the global RFID and barcode printer market that was valued at USD 3.9 billion in 2021 is expected to reach a value of USD 5.3 billion by 2026, witnessing a CAGR of 6.4% during the projected period. Major factors driving the growth of the RFID and barcode printer industry are Increased installation of RFID and barcode systems in manufacturing units to improve productivity to tackle the impact of COVID-19, growing usage of RFID and barcode printers in the flourishing global e-commerce industry, surging need for improvement in inventory management, and rising demand for mobile printers based on wireless technologies.

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RFID printers are used to develop RFID-enabled smart labels and tags, which make use of radio frequency technology to transmit information through systems of users. They enhance the specific digital functionality of images by embedding RFID labels into different types of print formats. These printed labels and tags are used in various industries such as transportation and logistics, healthcare, and transportation to track and assess information related to the assets using radiofrequency in real-time. RFID printers use different types of consumables such as ribbons and labels to achieve RFID print images. They are developed in such a way that these printers can print clear machine-readable barcodes and RFID prints at high printing speeds and low costs.

Thermal printing technology uses heat for image generation on paper. RFID and barcode printers are increasingly becoming popular in retail businesses as they are more efficient in terms of power consumption and speed than traditional printers. Moreover, these printers are cost-effective and reliable for grocery stores and retail outlets. Thermal printing technology-based RFID and barcode printers are also ideal for printing receipts, ID badges, shipping labels, and price tags. The growth of this segment is majorly attributed to the increased penetration of thermal transfer technology in RFID and barcode printers. They are engineered for high-volume operations in harsh environments. These printers are enclosed as they can be used in environments that are prone to dust and dirt; therefore, thermal transfer printing technology is being widely used in RFID and barcode printers as it enables the printing of durable labels that can withstand harsh environments.

In the manufacturing industry, barcode printers are commonly used for printing labels and tags that are used for extracting data and tracing equipment details for their maintenance, thereby resulting in the enhancement of the workflow. The rise in demand for labels and barcodes in the manufacturing industry is one of the major factors boosting the growth of the RFID and barcode printer market for manufacturing and industrial. In manufacturing and industrial environments, printers facilitate labeling by printing carton/pallet labels, shipping/receiving labels, and inventory control labels. The labels printed by them are also used for freight tracking and ticketing applications. Barcodes and RFID tags are used in different stages of the manufacturing industry, including distribution and logistics, along with inventory tracking and picking/packing/shipping, etc. RFID and barcode labels and tags make it easy to keep track of warehouses, along with enhancing cross-docking, yard management, and pick-up and delivery functions.

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In 2020, North America held the largest share of the RFID and barcode printer market, and this trend is expected to continue over the next few years as well. Retail, transportation and logistics, manufacturing and industrial, and healthcare and hospitality are the major applications of RFID and barcode printers in the region. Several prominent companies offering RFID and barcode printers are present in North America that are further boosting the growth of the RFID and barcode printer market in this region. Zebra Technologies, Honeywell International, and Brother Industries are some of the major companies operating in the region, making it one of the largest contributors to the RFID and barcode printer market. Additionally, the US leads the market in North America owing to its well-established economy that encourages increased government and private investments in new technologies.

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Plot: Beth (Sarah Navratil), Jack (Kevin Patrick Murphy) and their young daughter Meg (Maple Suttles) are a loving but struggling family who have recently relocated to a deceased family member’s home due to Beth’s past drug addiction which has left deep emotional and financial strains on her marriage and cost her a beloved teaching job. After Meg suffers a traumatic accident and develops extreme separation anxiety to her mom, Beth and Jack grow even more estranged. One thing they do agree upon though is that Meg needs more help than her school counselor Ash (Drez Ryan) can provide. As Meg’s behavior becomes more erratic and her attachment to her stuffed bear Ricky and her mom grows, Beth begins to suspect that something more sinister is happening within her family. When Jack and their family friend Marisa (Dee Wallace) begin to exhibit signs of attachment to Meg and also to one another, Beth’s concerns become increasingly paranoid. Beth is haunted by nightmarish visions of parasitic creatures that threaten to engulf her family and her sanity. Beth is soon thrust into a world of emotional dependency and horror as the people she loves and trusts most push her into a chasm of drug addiction, self-destruction, and maternal sacrifice.

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Mumbai Police deploys special officers outside sealed buildings

Mumbai Police deploys special officers outside sealed buildings
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Mumbai police is already keeping vigil in order to stop people from flouting covid norms

Mumbai Police along with other frontline workers have been working relentlessly to fight the deadly COVID-19 virus, often sacrificing their lives to keep citizens safe.

While the officers are keeping vigil to maintain the strict restrictions in order, Mumbai Police have appointed more special officers to help during the pandemic.

Mumbai Police PRO, S Chaitanya, informed, "Mumbai Police have appointed 1100 special police officers who are helping it during the COVID-19 pandemic, as quoted by ANI.

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He further added that the 'Special Police Officers' are being deployed outside the buildings that were sealed after five or more cases of positive coronavirus cases have been reported.

Meanwhile, three more officers in the Mumbai Police force died due to coronavirus recently.

Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in the country, with nearly seven lakh active cases. The active tally in the state stands at 6,98,354. On the other hand, Mumbai has reported 5,542 new covid cases on Sunday, taking the overall number of cases to 6,27,651.

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UCSC biochemist Olof Einarsdottir honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

Olof Einarsdottir, professor and chair of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has been awarded the distinction of AAAS Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a fellow is an honor bestowed upon members of AAAS by their peers.

Einarsdottir is among 449 fellows elected this year for efforts toward advancing science applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished. New fellows will be honored at a ceremony on Saturday, February 17, at the Fellows Forum during the 2007 AAAS Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Einarsdottir was recognized for her work in understanding the role of a key enzyme in respiration, called cytochrome oxidase, which extracts energy from food molecules. In living cells, nutrients are broken down in a series of reactions and the energy is harnessed in the mitochondria, the power plants of the cells. The reactions produce electrons, and cytochrome oxidase uses the electrons to convert oxygen into water, a process that releases energy. At the same time, the enzyme pumps positively-charged particles (protons) across the inner membrane of the mitochondrion, thus storing energy in a manner similar to charging a battery. This then spurs another enzyme to make an energy-carrying molecule called ATP that powers biological activity in living organisms.

Einarsdottir has led the way in developing a technique for triggering the reaction of cytochrome oxidase with oxygen using a laser. Rapid snapshots of the enzyme are then recorded in order to dissect how the enzyme works. By taking snapshots as fast as every 100 billionths of a second, Einarsdottir and her coworkers are able to probe the chemical and molecular changes underlying this fundamental process of biology.

This year's AAAS Fellows were announced in the November 24 issue of Science. The tradition of AAAS Fellows began in 1874. AAAS, founded in 1848, is the world's largest general scientific society. It publishes Science, which has the largest paid circulation of any peer-reviewed general science journal in the world and an estimated one million readers. Its mission is to "advance science and serve society" through initiatives in science policy, education, and international programs.

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ADHD Coping Skills ( 45+ skills + PDF)

In this article, we will look at coping skills for ADHD and how they can help people with ADHD reach their full potential by helping them using a few strategies.

ADHD Coping Skills

Here are some ADHD coping skills which may come in handy if you’re looking to help manage your ADHD:

  • Make an effort to educate yourself. Understanding ADD in the first place is maybe the single most important treatment for ADD. Read a lot of books. Consult with experts. Speak with other people who deal with ADHD. You’ll be able to tailor your treatment according to your specific case of ADHD.
  • A coach can prove to be very useful in helping you cope with ADHD. It is beneficial for you to get a coach, or for someone close to you to keep an eye on you, but often with a sense of humour. The coach can assist you in being more organised, staying on track, providing encouragement, and reminding you to return to work. A coach, whether a friend, coworker, or therapist, is someone who will keep an eye on you to make sure you get stuff done, encourage you, and keep track of your progress.
  • Adults with ADHD require a lot of encouragement. This is partly due to the fact that they have a lot of self-doubt that has built up over time. But it’s more than that. The ADD adult wilts without encouragement more than the ordinary person, yet glows when it is offered freely.
  • Everyone else should be educated and involved. Just like it’s critical for you to understand ADD, it’s just as crucial, if not more so, for everyone around you to do so as well: family, coworkers, students, and pals. Once they grasp the concept, they will also be capable of understanding you and supporting you.
  • Allow yourself to be free of guilt about your high-stimulus-seeking behavior. Recognize that you are inclined to high-stimuli environments. Instead of dwelling on the “poor” ones, try to pick them intelligently.
  • Joining or creating a support group is a good idea. Almost all of the most helpful knowledge concerning ADD has yet to be written down and is instead retained in the minds of those who struggle with it. This knowledge can be revealed in a group setting. Furthermore, organisations are quite beneficial in providing a certain kind of support that is highly required.
  • Don’t feel bound to traditional occupations or coping mechanisms. Allow yourself to be who you truly are. Allow yourself to be who you really are rather than striving to be the person you always imagined you ought to be high achiever or the well-organized executive, for instance.
  • If you’ve been living with ADHD for years and didn’t realise it, try to get rid of the pessimism that has built up in your system. In this case, a qualified psychotherapist may be of assistance.
  • Keep in mind that you are suffering from a psychiatric disorder. It is neither a moral disease nor an ethical defect. It is not the result of a character flaw or a failure to mature. Many persons with ADHD, despite their best efforts, find it difficult to understand that the disorder is caused by biology rather than personal failings.

  • Structuring . The non-pharmacological therapy of ADHD is characterised by structure. Adults can benefit from it as well. The structure is difficult to set up, but once in place, it acts like the walls of a bobsled slide, preventing the speeding ball sled from hurtling off the course.
  • Make use of: lists, colour-coding, reminders, notes to self, rituals, files etc.
  • Color coding is a technique for organising information. The importance of color-coding has already been highlighted. Many persons with ADHD have a strong visual sense. Take benefit of this by using colour to make files, documents, texts, schedules, and other items unforgettable. With colour, almost something in black and white can be turned more distinctive, striking, and thus attention-grabbing.
  • Create an environment that rewards rather than deflates. Most individuals with ADHD only need to recall their school days to realise what a deflating atmosphere is. Now that you have the independence of adulthood, attempt to set stuff up so that you won’t be conscious of your constraints all the time.
  • Dividing major tasks into smaller ones is a good idea. Small areas should have deadlines attached to them. The big task will thereafter be completed as if done by magic. This is among the most basic and effective structuring skills required. When a person with ADHD is faced with a significant task, it can be daunting. When a complex task is broken up into smaller portions, however, each part may feel more achievable.
  • Accept challenges with open arms. People with ADHD flourish in a variety of situations. You’ll get a lot more done and remain out of problems if you keep in mind that they won’t all work out, and if you don’t get too perfectionist and finicky.
  • Prioritise. Procrastination must be avoided. Whenever things become hectic, the adult ADHD sufferer loses his or her sense of perspective. Take some deep breaths in and out. First and foremost, put your best foot forward. One of the characteristics of adult ADHD is procrastination. It takes a lot of self-control to keep an eye out for it and resist it.
  • Understand that it’s perfectly OK to do two things simultaneously: talk while knitting, shower while meditating, and jog while planning a work meeting. In order to get something accomplished at all, persons with ADHD frequently need to be doing numerous things at once.
  • Accept the possibility of things going smoothly. Embrace discomfort when things are too simple, when there is no struggle. Don’t clog things up only to make them more exciting.

Managing Your Mood

  • Make sure your batteries are recharged. On a regular basis, most adults with ADHD require some time to waste without feeling bad. Calling it time to recharge your batteries is one guilt free approach to think about it. Take a nap, watch TV, or practise meditation. Do something relaxing, soothing, and comforting.
  • Exercise is a good example of a “healthy” addiction. Many adults with ADHD have an addictive or obsessive personality, meaning they are always addicted to something. Make an effort to make this a positive addiction.
  • Recognize mood swings and how to deal with them. Know that your moods will shift at any time, regardless of what’s going on in the outside world. Don’t waste time trying to figure out why something happened or looking to blame. Instead, concentrate on learning to accept a negative mood, realizing that it will pass, and developing techniques to help it pass swiftly.
  • Learn to speak up for yourself. Adults with ADD are so accustomed to being judged that they can be overly defensive when presenting their own cause. Learn to take a step back and relax.
  • Attempt to make the successful moments persist and be remembered, so that it can be sustained over time. You’ll have to learn yourself to do this intentionally and purposefully, because otherwise you’ll quickly forget.
  • Keep in mind that ADHD is sometimes accompanied by a predisposition to overfocus or hyperfocus. Hyperfocusing can either be beneficial or harmful. Be mindful of how it can be harmful if you have a tendency to worry or obsess about an imagined problem and can’t seem to let it go.
  • Frequent and vigorous exercise. You should make this a priority in your life and adhere to it. Exercise is unquestionably one of the most effective therapies for ADHD. It aids in the positive release of surplus energy and anger, as well as noise reduction in the mind and helps in soothing and calming the body.
  • Prepare scenarios for the unavoidable. Make a list of people you want to call. Keep a few videos which always amuse you and distract you from your worries. Have easy access to physical activity. If there’s a lot of angry energy, have a punching bag or a cushion on hand. Prepare a few self-motivational statements, such as, “You’ve seen it before. These are the symptoms of ADHD. They’ll be gone shortly. You’re fine”.

ADHD Coping Skills PDF Resources

In this article, we looked at coping skills for ADHD and how they can help people with ADHD reach their full potential by helping them using a few strategies.

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What are coping skills for ADHD?

Regular mindfulness meditation can allow you to better resist distractions, reduce impulsivity, enhance your attention, and give you greater control over your emotions, in addition to lowering stress. Because hyperactive symptoms can make meditation difficult for some individuals with ADHD, it’s a good idea to start gradually.

What triggers ADHD?

Stress, lack of sleep, certain foods and additives, overstimulation, and technology are all common triggers. You should make the required lifestyle changes to help monitor episodes once you understand what causes your ADHD symptoms.

What do adults with ADHD struggle with?

Adults with ADHD can have trouble focusing and prioritising, which can lead to missed deadlines and postponed meetings or social commitments. The difficulty to regulate impulses can manifest itself in a variety of ways, from impatience when standing in line or driving in traffic to sudden mood changes and angry outbursts. Impulsivity is one of the signs of adult ADHD.

Can adults with ADHD be successful?

Adults with ADHD can succeed professionally despite significant symptoms of inattention and executive dysfunction. They do so by appropriately using effortful strategies of compensation, the need for which is alleviated by the use of methylphenidate.

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A Guide to Five-Paragraph Essay Writing

An essay is, generally, a literary composition that supply the writer’s argument, but often the precise definition is very vague, encompassing all manner of literature, by a written correspondence, to a newspaper, book, magazine, as well as a brief story. Essays are always educational and formal. In recent decades, essays have speculated that a much wider array of suitable formats and presentation. They’re no longer restricted to the university or college student, although that is where they still most often assume to reside. In reality, the written word is used by non-campus or even neighborhood citizens as well. This rising visibility of written essays not merely reflects the expanding reach of the written word but also highlights its ever-increasing value for a format for expressing thoughts and sharing personal experiences.

Essays are written to be read and examined by the reader. They are top essay writing services constructed in the exact same manner as other popular written forms. For instance, in a paper or magazine article, sentences are arranged in a particular sequence, typically following a logical sequence, and the basic rule is that you ought to write from left to right. An essay is a collection of statements, usually of varying length, which explore some aspect of the author’s topic, argue a point of view, service or oppose a specific opinion, or maybe supply some other significant information regarding the area being discussed.

The article has many distinguishing characteristics that set it apart from any other form of written communication. One of the hallmarks of the essay is the use of an introduction. The debut is the part of the essay that quickly informs the reader of the chief purpose of this writing. The essay’s introduction sets up the main point of the essay, supplies the essential background information, supports the key idea, and then concludes by restating the thesis statement and supplying another interpretation of the essay.

Another distinguishing characteristic of an essay is using paragraphs. Paragraphs of an essay arrange the article logically and often provide supporting details for the thesis statement or other announcements which have been made throughout the written piece. The paragraphs of an article can also be designed to flow from 1 stage to another and are not linear. Even though most of the essay involves a sequence of points, it’s possible to arrange the points in a logical sequence, without needing the inclusion of paragraph following paragraph. The writer does not have to write each paragraph individually, but might include the main body of this essay in one paragraph at the end, or insert one shorter paragraph between paragraphs that are more detailed.

Writing a five-paragraph essay involves the use of an introductory statement, which normally comes from the first paragraph of this guide or article. The first paragraph includes the thesis statement, which is the fundamental idea of this essay. In addition to the thesis statement, many essays contain a discussion of the topic, followed by an interpretation of this subject as connected to the literature studied, using examples from that literature. In recent years, some writing on the internet requires that the writer include a concluding paragraph, sometimes known as a postscript. Five-paragraph essays contain one final paragraph, which outlines the points contained in the essay with an elaborate summary of the arguments, or just repeats the thesis statement.

Among the most common problems in writing a five paragraph essay is providing a sensible explanation of the topic. The essay author must carefully describe the subject, drawing upon various disciplines within the discipline to explain the subject without seeming encyclopedic. By way of example, at a review of the works of T. S. Eliot, one might describe his thoughts concerning the nature of romance in a five paragraph essay, while at the same time describing his lifetime in only one paragraph. The purpose of the introduction and the end of the essay is to draw the reader’s attention to the most essential notion, so the essay author should know how to use the different types of reference in such a fashion as to avoid repeating the same arguments.

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Safely Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidelines for Preventing Violence Against Children in Education

The study, prepared by experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Civil Society Forum, the World Bank and others, reflects the current challenges of distance learning as measures are taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Roscongress Foundation analysts highlighted the main theses of this research, accompanying each of them with suitable fragments of video broadcasts of panel discussions held as part of business programs of the key events hosted by the Foundation.

School closure and social distancing seriously harm the psycho-emotional state of students and prevent children from practicing their skills in building healthy social relationships.

As of April 2020, school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath affected about 91% of students globally. Despite the fact that the school today is also one of the places where aggression and cruelty are observed, it still remains an important institution that performs a protective and educational function, especially for the most vulnerable groups of students, who use the school opportunities not only for learning and development, but also for obtaining the most reliable and accurate information on such important issues of human life as hygiene, general physical and mental health.

Economic pressure and consequences of school closure will have the biggest negative impact on the most vulnerable groups of students, namely refugees, children with disabilities, indigenous children, low-income families, children from rural areas, as well as children with certain difficulties to access online platforms and other resources, the lack of which limits the fundamental right of children to education.

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Cooperation between educational organizations and social protection authorities is an important factor in ensuring a safe educational environment.

Today, there are many factors that play an important role in ensuring a safer learning environment, which primarily include the environment and external conditions — civil society, teachers, parents, foster parents, students. In addition, the government has one of the most important roles in ensuring a safe learning environment. In this regard, the authors of the study have developed a number of recommendations aimed at maintaining a safer learning environment for students in the new realities of distance learning.

Thus, one of the main recommendations is the active interaction of educational organizations and organizations for the children protection, which facilitate the work of the most effective mechanisms for protecting the rights of children both within the framework of educational institutions and beyond. Joint efforts should focus primarily on monitoring families at risk of violence against children. In addition, the availability of access for victims of violence to the necessary resources ensuring prompt and effective action in case of domestic violence should also be provided using joint efforts of educational organizations and social protection bodies.

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The exchange of messages and interaction through the available means of virtual communication is one of the ways to support and protect children from violence in modern conditions.

Teachers play a key role in preventing violence against children contacting students actively and being able to identify children who have been or are being abused. In this regard, it is necessary to note the particular importance of incentives for teachers who maintain an appropriate level of close relations, allowing for the prevention of violence and the protection of victims.

In the current context of social distance, information can be exchanged to protect vulnerable groups through messages, telephone calls and other means of communication. At the same time, prevention and implementation of measures to protect against violence require careful organizational and legal work — currently, it is necessary to develop and implement codified and other established norms that determine the interaction of all parties concerned.

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We also invite you to get acquainted with other materials posted in StayHomeEconomy, Level and quality of life, Education and Digitalization special sections of the Roscongress Information and Analytical System,dedicated to the possible ways to stabilize the economy during pandemic, as well as the promotion of initiatives related to socio-economic development of the state.

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Estimating Solar Potential Using NASA POWER Data to Inform Renewable Energy Policy for Washington, D.C.

Edward Cronin, Ashley Fernando, Jarrett James, Rupa Kurinchi-Vendhan

In line with the Sustainable D.C. 2.0 plan to combat climate change, Washington D.C. aims to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050. As solar energy is a clean, renewable energy form, its integration into the region’s power grids lowers energy costs and incentivizes sustainable development. We partnered with the Washington D.C. Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) to determine how urban areas surrounding D.C. can better be incorporated into decisions regarding renewable energy policy. The team used NASA’s Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) solar data and a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) derived digital surface model, to estimate and visualize rooftop solar potential for Maryland’s Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. POWER provided solar irradiance data adjusted for tilt angle while the digital surface model contributed aspect and slope data. This methodology factored out areas that were unsuitable for solar panel installation while displaying areas that possess a high potential for energy return. The team found the total rooftop solar potential for the study area to be 31,923,583.10 kW, which is equivalent to 660.056 kW per building. The methodology used to generate the solar potential maps has the capacity to be applied to other regions of the country seeking to efficiently utilize solar energy. The end users at the DOEE will be able to use our resulting solar potential map and data table to effectively target buildings that have the highest potential to generate solar energy.

Community Concerns

D.C. must transition to using 100% renewable energy by 2050 in order to reach the goals set by the Sustainable DC 2.0 Plan. Current forms of power generation, like natural gas and petroleum, emit pollutants that impact human health and release greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change. 96% of D.C.'s greenhouse gas emissions result from energy consumption, 75% of which is caused by powering buildings. Renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic solar energy, are emissions-free and do not pose respiratory health risks for communities. D.C. can reduce rising greenhouse gas emissions by adding solar panels to buildings, which will advance D.C.'s goals for 100% emissions reduction, and aid residents by lowering annual energy costs. The total solar energy potential for Washington D.C. has been mapped, but mapping efforts have yet to be expanded to neighboring counties which could contribute to the their total emissions and aid in the emissions reduction efforts.

Solar Potential Map

The final solar potential map of the study area displays rooftop areas that have the highest solar potential in dark red while yellow is used to represent roof areas with the lowest potential. The inset map shows a large rooftop in our study area, which displays how solar potential varies by individual roof segment due to the different slope and aspect values as well as the varying levels of solar irradiance. The inset map also shows how North-facing and flat roofs were masked out to be excluded from solar potential calculations.

The team estimated rooftop solar potential by building for the study area, reporting daily values in kilowatt- hours (kWh) for each month of the year, and an annual average. The team calculated a daily total of 17,706,177.50 kWh averaged over a year within our study area. The average amount of daily solar potential averaged over a year per building footprint was derived to be 366.09 kWh. These values were calculated for an area of roughly 45.54 sqMi (117.94 sqKm).


How can I make tables more accessible?

Users of screen readers cannot read tables the same way sighted users do. Sighted users can tell at a glance what column and row a given cell is associated with, but a screen reader user needs a properly coded table. To make tables usable, additional steps will need to be taken to make them accessible.

Examples of Tables: Simple Table

The image above displays a simple table: books read by two people. Only column headers are needed to identify who read which books.

Examples of Tables: Complex Table

In the image above, there is a complex table: books read by two people each week. Both column and row headers are needed.

In the second example, a screen reader user will know that The Sound and the Fury was the book read by Tomiko on Week 3.

Steps to Making Accessible Tables

When adding tables, add a row and/or column to be used as a heading for each as appropriate.  The table creation menu contains Headers options that allow for selecting the first row, column, or both.

Add a Caption, if necessary, to the table to inform readers of the table's content. Good examples are: "Data from recent study," "Table of inputs and outputs," etc.

Tables should only be used for tabular data, not for layout.


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We track the current and average sea water temperatures for 1 locations in Guinea-Bissau. Search the list below to find the place you're looking for.

The place with the highest sea temperature in Guinea-Bissau today is 27.84° C (82.11° F) in Bissau. The lowest is in Bissau, where the temperature of the water is 27.84° C (82.11° F).


Can you cook at 300?

Temperatures Needed to Kill Bacteria Because the highest temperatures you need to kill bacteria in eggs, casseroles, and meat are 165 degrees Fahrenheit, oven temperatures of 300 F or 350 F for baking do a good job for both useful and dangerous bacteria. .

Can you cook meat at 300 degrees?

The oven temperature used to cook a beef roast is usually set somewhere between 300 degrees and 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The recommended cooking temperature for your roast is usually determined by the type of beef cut that you plan to roast.

Can I cook pizza in 300 degrees?

The pizza is baked in the preheated oven at very hot temperature. … In a standard oven temperatures between 400 and rarely 600 degrees (200 to 300 degrees Celsius) are reached. The homemade pizza needs a little longer baking time than in the Italian wood-fired stove until the crust it is nice and crispy.

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How much longer do I cook something at 300 instead of 350?

To summarize, you only need to increase the cooking time by 35 minutes when changing the temperature from 300-degrees Fahrenheit to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I cook something longer at a lower temp?

Can I cook a little longer at a lower temperature? Technically, meat can cook at any temperature until cooked through. The lower the temperature, the longer it will take and the juicier it will be. Most ovens are off at about 25 degrees anyway, as long as the desired temperature is set, the dish will be fine.

How long does it take to cook a roast at 300 degrees?

Place a 5-inch square of foil on top of the exposed meat. Place roasting pan in a 300-degree oven, covered for 3 hours.

How long does it take to cook a pork shoulder at 300 degrees?

Place pork in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 300° for 4 hours and 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center registers 190° and pork is very tender.

Can I cook pizza at 200 degrees?

Why is pizza cooked at such a high temperature?

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How long does it take to cook pizza at 200 degrees?

How long does a pizza take to cook at 200 C? If you’re baking a thin crust pizza for 200 C, it will cook in around 15-20 minutes.

Simply increase the oven temperature by 25 degrees F and reduce the cooking time by a quarter. In this particular example, more area is exposed because your pan is 1 inch larger.

Can you bake at a lower temperature?

If a cake is baked at a relatively low temperature, these steps take place more slowly and evenly throughout the cake with less overlap in processes. The gentle rise in batter temperature allows the external crust of the cake to react in similar fashion to the inside of the cake.

Can I cook something at 375 instead of 350?

The standard cookie temperature is 350 degrees, which is a great temperature. Baking at 325 ° will bake a flat cookie, but slower cooking will help make the cookie firmer. The exterior also becomes a little softer. If you like slightly delicate cookies, 375 ° is for you.

Can I bake a cake at 300 degrees?

Baking the cake in a preheated oven at a temperature of 300 to 325 degrees will give the pound cake a chance to bake from within and to develop a crack. … ”It happens when the outside of a cake is baked and the inside is still soft. The crack provides an outlet for the expanding batter.

How do you adjust cooking time for different temperatures?

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Do you have to cover fish when baking?

Can you cook fish without tin foil?

Can you cook fish without aluminum foil? Baking without foil Fatty fish such as trout or lean stuffed or coated fish can be baked on a baking tray. Even lean fish can be cooked well, but the meat is a bit drier.

Should I bake salmon uncovered or covered?

Bake salmon, uncovered, 4 to 6 minutes per ½-inch thickness. … Always check your fish at the minimum baking time to ensure your baked salmon doesn’t get overcooked. Test Kitchen Tip: Seasoning salmon can be as simple as using salt and ground black pepper, especially if you are planning to serve it with a sauce.

Should you wrap fish in foil?

What does wrapping in foil do? There are a few good reasons to cook fish in foil. The fish comes out very moist and flaky, almost steamed-like. This method also helps prevent from oil/ grease spills and the packets make for a fun individualized serving.

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How long do you keep fish in the oven for?

  3. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fish.

Do you bake fish on foil or parchment?

Baking fish in parchment paper or tin foil—known in France and gourmet cooking circles as en papillote—steams the fish with a minimum of fuss and equipment. Delicate fish—sole (as pictured) and other thin white fish—is particularly delicious cooked in parchment packets since it cooks gently and stays moist.

Is it bad to bake with aluminum foil?

Cooking With Aluminum Foil May Increase the Aluminum Content of Foods. … However, studies show that aluminum foil, cooking utensils and containers can leach aluminum into your food ( 6 , 9). This means that cooking with aluminum foil may increase the aluminum content of your diet.

How can I bake without foil?

If you need to cover something in the oven you can use a baking sheet, metal lid, parchment paper, silicone lid, or a silicone mat instead of aluminum foil.

Should I wrap my salmon in foil?

The foil locks in moisture and ensures that your beautiful piece of salmon turns out flakey, moist, and tender every single time. You don’t need to have ever cooked a piece of fish in your life to make this recipe with success. Foil acts as a flavor incubator.

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450 degrees Fahrenheit is the commonly recommended temperature to bake fish fillets and steaks.

Is it safe to cook fish in aluminum foil?

Grilling fish in foil is the best solution. It keeps the fish intact, locks in moisture and helps the heat distribute evenly. It also allows you to add in herbs and aromatics to perfectly season your grilled fish fillets.

Can I cook fish in baking paper?

Tear off your parchment squares and add greens in the center. … Fold your parchment paper packets up and around the pieces of fish, roll the ends to seal, and place the packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 425 degrees F, until cooked through. Serve warm with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

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Kreckler flows forth over decades

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Derek Kreckler: Wet Dream from 1978 is part of a larger survey show.
Camera IconDerek Kreckler: Wet Dream from 1978 is part of a larger survey show. Credit: The West Australian

Derek Kreckler: Accident and Process

Consuelo Cavaniglia: in the Distance a Pool of Light Was Not What it Seemed

Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

n an obscure gesture a suited man walks into the ocean, he turns his head to the right, faces the viewer and lifts his left leg and falls. The water streams around his body as he lies there, seemingly at ease.

This is a series of slides, a fragment of a larger performance installation titled Wet Dream. The man and artist is a young Derek Kreckler.

This 1978 work is one of a number in Kreckler’s survey show spanning more than three decades.

As the exhibition’s title Accident and Process suggests, the diverse works portray elements of carelessness, chance and the misfortune of accidents, as well as the results of an extended process and considered attention to material.

Water is a strong theme repeated throughout Kreckler’s works over the years. The gallery is filled with still and moving oceanic images. These are interspersed with wry performances, conceptual artworks, curious moments both seized and constructed, material explorations and various observations on Australian myth, culture, society and the environment.

In Holey #1, a classic Australian beach scene is photographed and deconstructed, with holes cut out of it, leaving empty white voids, disrupting the perfect unity of the image. Below this the missing content of the cutouts reappears as shiny orbs. Such displacement of the holes and their renewed three-dimensionality is curiously enchanting and illustrative of Kreckler’s wry and playful sensibilities.

In a recent work titled Littoral, a long curtain of strips of paper becomes the backdrop for a projection of a seascape of crashing waves. As the waves crash the curtain billows outward, blown by a fan. Conveyed is a sensation of the ocean as that ever shifting, beautifully dangerous, powerful yet fragile and ungraspable entity.

In contrast to this rich and dense visual and intellectual practice is a solo show by former WA artist Consuelo Cavaniglia made up of new works intended for this gallery. The show considers questions of space, light and architecture and plays with the audience’s movement and expectations.

A number of clear and coloured, human-scale sheets of acrylic are arranged in the room, framed by dark and reflective works on the walls. Walking within the space is reminiscent of the experience of walking through contemporary cities such as Singapore or Tokyo. Reflective surfaces catch the eye, catch the light and reflect back into the eye, leading to a dizzying sense of disorientation.

The works are so transparent that somebody walked into one of them on opening night. From one point in the room it is as though they all disappear, leaving only pillars.

The structures are also folded into space in an improbable way. As light hits them it bounces on to the ground creating lines and rainbows but also giving a disconcerting, mirage-like impression of additional planes of acrylic.

Navigating the space is like edging through a very fragile invisible labyrinth.

While not exactly reassuring, there is something soothing, beautiful and ethereal about such minimal artworks and their play with light and space. Cavaniglia manipulates the space and directs the movement of people therein in very considered ways.

She makes complex the apparently simple in an art practice that is becoming more poised, pared back and cleaner as it matures. It is work that is tightly cohesive when viewed in association with Kreckler’s varied and experimental practice.

The exhibitions close on October 18.

Derek Kreckler: Accident and Process

Consuelo Cavaniglia: In the Distance a Pool of Light Was Not What it Seemed

Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

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Beer or gin? What your preferred tipple says about you

Beer or gin? What your preferred tipple says about you

We might not have had to fight our way to the front of the bar over the past year thanks to the global pandemic, but that doesn’t mean our drinking habits have gone unnoticed during lockdown. In fact, according to a survey by Global Web Index into online alcohol purchasers in the UK, our preferred tipple says a lot about who we are.

If you’re a Guinness drinker, you are likely to be sociable and eco-conscious. If you’re a Peroni drinker, you probably earn a higher than average salary. A whisky drinker is into self-improvement and personal growth, whereas gin-drinkers are fitness fanatics, and rum drinkers are open-minded and adventurous, according to the GWI report: Exploring alcohol purchasing & drinking behaviours in the UK.

The survey highlights the amazing volume of information available to drinks businesses about who is buying their products online, how those consumers behave in the digital arena and what their preferences say about them as individuals. This makes it possible for savvy marketers to work out their target audience in a very precise way, not simply because of the age, gender or location of prospective consumers, enabling them to consider how consumers feel about themselves and the ways their choices intersect with their sense of identity.

Ultimately, the more you know about your consumer the more likely you are to advertise in a way that is relevant to them, and this, in turn, makes them more likely to engage with what you are offering.

Examining this kind of data also makes it possible to identify gaps in the market. For example, the GWI report shows that younger generations (Generation Z and Millennials) are the biggest online shoppers, but they’re lagging well behind Baby Boomers and Generation X when it comes to buying alcohol online. This highlights a clear opportunity for marketers to reach and engage the upcoming generation of online-first consumers (so long as they’re age 18+, of course).

It is crucial to anticipate how consumer behaviour might change in response to shifts in the global or socioeconomic climate. Another GWI report, Alcohol Purchasing Behaviours amid Covid-19, reveals the impact of the pandemic on buying habits, highlighting that people who purchased alcohol online during this period were more likely than other internet users to engage with all forms of media, including streaming services, social media, gaming and news.

Being able to identify and examine emerging trends in behaviour is important for effective marketing and, crucially, the GWI report also tells us where different types of consumers hang out online. For example, 70% of beer drinkers watched more news coverage during the pandemic, whereas 64% of whisky drinkers listened to more music streaming services. YouTube and Facebook were the top destinations for consumers during this period, with more than half of those in each generational category (Gen Z to Boomers) saying they use Facebook more than once a day, and 93% of Gen Z having used YouTube recently.

While working out where your consumers are and what their behaviour means is vital for good marketing, it’s not just about how you specifically market to them that’s important. At a higher level, it’s what your brand tells them, and by extension, what your brand tells everyone else when someone chooses it.

For example, if we know that a decent proportion of beer drinkers are eco-conscious, and especially those who drink Guinness, it presents an opportunity to incorporate values related to sustainability into marketing and communication activities. Marketers can therefore seek to strengthen not only the bond of these consumers with their brands, but can send a clear message — in this case, that the environment is important— each time someone reaches for their preferred beverage. I think we can all drink to that.


Frequent question: What does it mean to restrict an account on Instagram?

Instagram is rolling out a new mode called “Restrict” that will let account owners effectively shadow ban a user who comments on photos with offensive or abusive language. … Any attempt to send a direct message will move to a message request, according to Instagram, and notifications won’t be sent.

What happens when you restrict someone on Instagram?

Restrict is a new privacy feature in Instagram. Once you restrict someone, their comments on your Instagram posts will only be visible to them (and not publicly). If you want, you can view their comment using the “See Comment” button.

Does someone know if you restrict them on Instagram?

While it’s obvious to someone when they’ve been blocked — because they can no longer find that user on the platform — it won’t be obvious when they’ve been restricted. They will see that user’s posts in their feed like they usually do. But they will no longer see when the user is online or has read their messages.

Can restricted accounts see your story?

Restricting an account lets you limit interactions with the user without blocking or unfollowing them. This is more helpful to limit interactions on posts, since restricted users will still be able to see your Stories.

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Does restricting someone on Instagram hide your posts?

When you restrict someone, they will be able to see your posts/stories, comment on it but it will be hidden from your profile. When you’re limiting contact or a follower, you’re just doing it for the sake of avoiding unwanted conversations which otherwise you had to face when you’re blocking someone.

Does restricting on Instagram unfollow?

Instagram allows users to restrict profiles they can’t unfollow or block. Restricting a profile allows users to block comments or DMs from a specific person.

Why did my boyfriend restrict me on Instagram?

If your partner blocks you on social media, it is usually because he/she does not want you to see what they are posting and doing while you are away. Whatever the reasoning, it would seem you may be headed towards a breakup. Do not tolerate disrespect in a relationship.

Is restrict the same as mute on Instagram?

In a nutshell, block restricts both the profiles. Meaning, neither you can view their posts nor can they. In mute, both the users can view the profiles, only limitation is that their posts won’t appear on your feed.

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A new approach to reducing salt while maintaining taste

The dangers of a high-sodium diet have been well documented, but a new technology devised by scientists from Washington State University could help reduce sodium in processed foods while retaining taste and texture.

The researchers used microwave assisted thermal sterilization (MATS) to kill pathogens without reducing flavor intensity, a common problem that occurs with retort, the current method used to help preserve food.

During the study, which was published in the Journal of Food Science, tasting panels evaluated mashed potatoes produced using both methods. An e-tongue assessed the impact of the reduced salt and the effect on the intensities of pepper, garlic, and other ingredients. Although pepper intensity remained the same for both fresh potatoes and those produced using MATS, it was reduced in retort processing.

Carolyn Ross, lead author of the study, suggested that the retort process takes longer to rise to the appropriate temperature and longer to cool down, resulting in texture and flavor changes in the food being treated. Since the MATS process take less time, the impact on food flavor and texture is reduced. Additionally, when pepper flavor is retained, less salt is needed.

The researchers believe that a salt reduction of up to 50% could be attained using the MATS processing method because the flavor of other herbs is enhanced.

Although MATS is a relatively new technology, Ross believes it holds potential for reducing salt and maintaining flavor in processed foods. “We have to make a product that people want to eat,” she said in a press release. “And there are a lot of older adults that eat prepared meals because of convenience and safety. So if we can reduce salt intake from those foods, and still have pleasant flavors, it could be hugely beneficial.”


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Beware of the UPA-III

Updated: July 1, 2016 1:15 pm

While the recent biennial Rajya Sabha elections have dented its strength, they have also increased the Congress party’s argumentative capacities which should enable it corner the government in the Upper House. This would also mean a change of tactics and shouting, rushing to the well of the house and other forms of disruptive behaviours might give way to a volley of sharpened criticisms. One can’t imagine P Chidambaram resorting to sloganeering to silence the ruling benches. At the same time, government would be under increased and coordinated attacks from the likes of Kapil Sibal, Jayaram Ramesh and of course, Chidambaram.

Thus, until the next round elections due in two years’ time, each day in Parliament would be a testing time for the government. The Venkaiah Naidu-Rajiv Pratap Rudy-Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi trio would have to work on a grueling schedule if the government has to avoid embarrassments and possible setbacks. Interestingly for all the three ministers, Parliamentary Affairs is an additional responsibility where as it should be a fulltime job if they are to avoid any surprises, ambushes and desertions.

The Rajya Sabha elections also indicate the prospects for a new form of opposition alliances, cooperation or tactical understanding and hence a warning sign to the NDA government. The UPA was formed after the 2004 elections with the explicit (subsequently turned out to be the only) purpose of preventing the BJP from coming to power. This agenda successfully worked in 2009 when the Congress was able to convince a number of opposition parties that the BJP was a far greater threat than the political and ideological issues that they have with the Congress.

For differing reasons, both Congress and the Left parties would be seeking formal and informal grand coalitions to challenge Modi. Since the 2014 the Congress party has been unable to arrest the freefall of its popularity and its political control in a major state is confined to Karnataka. The party could partly freeze this trend only by depending upon and settling for electoral understanding on less attractive terms and conditions as was the case in Bihar, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Otherwise, there was a real chance that the Congress might have been wiped out at least in Bihar and Tamil Nadu assemblies. One should expect the same Congress strategy not only in Uttar Pradesh but also in Punjab as well. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) could be the possible electoral ally as fighting alone might diminish the electoral prospects of both the parties in these states.

The Left parties, especially the CPM, face a different kind of an existential threat. Its vocal presence in the social media and oratory skills in the Rajya Sabha are inversely proportionate to its popular mandate and mass support. Party’s return to power in Kerala came against the backdrop of alarming news from West Bengal where its popular vote dropped to 23 per cent from 30 per cent five years ago. Hence, with its dwindling representations both in Parliament and in various state assemblies and dropping vote shares, the largest Left party faces the prospects of losing its ‘national’ tag and would soon has to settle for the regional status.

The situation is far worse for its allies as highlighted by the recent elections in West Bengal, once the stronghold of the Left. If the CPM secured 26 seats as against 40 in 2011, the performance of its allies is dismal. The CPI got only one seat (down from 2 in 2011), Revolutionary Socialist Party 7 (from 3 in 2011) and the Forward Bloc, incidentally founded by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, was wiped out. Thus, one should expect the CPM, especially Sitaram Yachury, to work overtime towards the unity of the Left parties. This is necessary to keep CPM (any new nomenclature for the united party), as a national entity and in the process increase the bargaining strength vis-à-vis Congress and other regional parties. The ‘national’ status of other parties like BSP and NCP are also under threat due to their poor electoral performance. Hence, in the months to come opposition ‘unity’ will be the dominant political theme for many leaders.

Therefore, allowing some form of opposition unity or worse UPA-3 would be Narendra Modi’s gravest mistake. He had erred by expecting that the opposition would unquestionably recognise his popular mandate and thereby would cooperate with his developmental agenda. His successes would imply the failure of the decade-long UPA government. No political party, let along the Congress, would be willing to commit a political hara-kiri by working towards Modi’s success.

In the light of the electoral debacles in West Bengal, at least in the legal sense of the term, India is moving towards a two-party system. Thus, in the short run, both BJP as well as Congress will have to coexist and negotiate with many regional satraps. As the ruling party in the centre, Modi is better placed than the Gandhis. Looking for a grand coalition with the regional parties does not serve Modi’s game plan but he could work towards establishing tactical understanding with them on key economic policies like the much-delayed GST. His approach towards decentralisation of financial power and authority is more forthcoming than previous governments. Thus, his economic agenda let alone his political agenda for 2019 will not be possible without Modi reaching out to various regional leaders and parties.

Therefore, a change of strategy is a precondition for Modi. Politicians are primarily individuals who also need recognition, some respect, little indulgence and lots of ego massaging. Most often such exercises do not require compromises on values, interests or demand high political price. They do require some skillful efforts and time management but are worth pursuing since it is Modi who will be calling the shots and not his interlocutors. The two years in office and widespread international exposure should give Modi the confidence to change his style of function.

Modi should reach out to key members across the aisle if he wants to pursue his economic agenda. If necessary, let him often quote Nehru, periodically update the Congress President of his initiatives or brief various opposition leaders of the successes of his foreign trips but all costs let him prevent the formation of UPA-III.

(The author is a Professor at JNU)

By R. Kumaraswamy

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Amazing night for Josip Ilicic in Champions League!

Tuesday's (March 11) match between Valencia and Atalanta in the Champions League ended with the result 3 - 4 in favor of the away team.

Valencia - Atalanta 3:4 (1:2)

0:1 Josip Ilicic 3' (11-m); 1:1 Gamerio 21'; 1:2 Josip Ilicic 43' (11-m); 2:2 Gamerio 51'; 3:2 Torres 67'; 3:3 Josip Ilicic 71'; 3:4 Josip Ilicic 82';

Josip Iličič is continuously proving himself as an amazing asset to his club Atalanta. In the 1/8 play-off of the Champions League. Our player Josip Iličić played a vital role in his team's success and showed his advanced skills. In the first half Iličić, scored in 43rd minute and 43th minute in second half scored in 71th and 82th minute. The match ended with won away team (3-4), whose fans were taken aback by the performance of our very own Iličič.

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Best answer: How much salary is good in toronto?

In this regard, what is a good salary to live comfortably in Toronto? According to the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN), people residing in Toronto need to make $22.08 per hour, which is the most in Ontario, to afford the basics.

Frequent question, is 100k salary good in Toronto? Honestly speaking, if 100k is before tax, this is definitely NOT a decent income for a couple, if you are planning to have children and provide your children a decent education. In such case, 100k can only satisfy your basic requirement. 100k before tax means roughly 72k after tax for a couple, or 6k per month.

Subsequently, what is a good salary in Toronto 2019? For a single person in Toronto, Victor Fong told Daily Hive that the individual would need to make a gross salary of $102,000 or an after-tax income of about $74,000. This salary is based on Fong’s calculations which are assumption but what he considered “reasonable and typical.”

Amazingly, why are salaries so low in Toronto? Salaries are low. Mainly because the work culture was laid back it’s changing now though. The big companies are not competitive and this reflects in all the aspects of work culture.

Is 120000 a year good salary?

Originally Answered: If someone earns $120,000 per annum in US will he be considered rich, middle class or poor? You would clearly be in the well off category. For a single person in the US earning $120k would put you in the 97% percentile. I.e. there are 33 times as many people poorer than you.

What is a good salary 2021?

What is a good salary in 2021? The weekly median earnings for full-time wage or salary workers in the United States in the second quarter of 2021 amounted to $990. It translates to a yearly income of approximately $51,480.

What is a comfortable salary?

Is 75000 a good salary in Toronto?

So 75K is a decent salary to start with. If you are ready to sacrifice night-outs in pubs, ready to use public transport instead of owning car, even 60K is enough to survive decently in Toronto.

How common is 100k salary?

It found that about 54% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. And nearly 40% of high earners — those making more than $100,000 annually — said they live that way.

Can you live on 50000 a year in Canada?

The good news is that the median after-tax income in Canada is $56,000, which means achieving a $50,000 annual salary in order to move out on your own is totally doable.

What is highest paid job in Canada?

  1. Physician/Doctor – 150,000 CAD/year.
  2. Lawyer – 135,000 CAD/year.
  3. Miner/Oil and Gas Driller – 77,250 CAD/year.
  4. Dentist – 75,000 CAD/year.
  5. Registered Nurses – 74,000 CAD/year.

Is 125000 a good salary?

If you earn $125,000 a year, then you make more than five out of every six American households, and unless you live in a particularly high-cost area of the country, you’ll have ample financial resources to save money toward building up a retirement nest egg.

What is the basic salary in Toronto?

Minimum wage in Ontario is currently $14.35 per hour. In October 2020, the provincial minimum wage increased from $14 per hour to $14.25 per hour. Before that, the minimum wage had not increased in Ontario since January 2018, when it went up from $11.60 per hour to $14 per hour.

Is Toronto expensive to live in?

Living in Toronto, particularly anywhere near downtown, can be expensive. Rents are among the highest in Canada, and other standard monthly expenses such as phone plans, groceries, and transit are not cheap either. … Fortunately, wages in Toronto are also quite good across the spectrum.

How much an Indian earn in Canada?

Is Canada’s salary lower?

The average salary for workers in the United States in 2020 was $984 per week or $51,168 per year. The average Canadian salary in 2020 was $1,050 per week or $54,630 per year.

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a company's planned efforts to help employees gain job--related KSAs so they can apply them to the job

what are the benefits of training?

more efficiency and productivity
keep up with the rapidly changing environment
employee interest, retention, and motivation

what are some costs associated with training?

Trainer’s salary
Trainee’s salary or wage
Materials and supplies for training
Development costs
Consultant’s or contractor’s service fees
Travel and living expense for trainer and trainees
Equipment costs: Audiovisual and computer
Support costs: Hours spent by clerical staff and managers
Postage, misc
Lost production (opportunity costs).

training vs development: training

Teaching specific KSAs or addressing deficiencies. Essential to functioning safely and effectively
Save $$$ (short run)
Current job.

training vs development: development

Helping employees prepare for the future
Can look similar to training, but perspective is long term
Can save $$$ (long run)
Future jobs.

Development = using formal education, job experience, relationships, and assessment to help employees become more competitive for future jobs.

phases of training

1) needs assessment (organization, task, and person analysis)
2) design (objectives, trainee readiness and motivation, principles of learning)
3) implementation (methods and learning outcomes)
4) evaluation (reactions, learning behaviors, results)

stage 1: needs assessment

Needs assessment: Identify problems/needs that the training program will address.

Organizational analysis (i.e., the context of the training)

Organization’s needs, goals and strategy

E.g., is the company growing? Downsizing? Selling a new product/service?

Resources available for training

Time, money, people

Level of support for training


PHIL JAGIELKA has rightly become an established England international and likely future Everton captain over the last 12 months.

The 30-year-old has every chance of becoming as respected a figure at Goodison as Dave Watson or Derek Mountfield.

But with Everton’s back-line falling deeper and deeper in the closing stages of recent games, and suffering the damaging consequences, David Moyes needs his influential defensive linchpin to stand-up as a leader more than ever.

Jagielka must become a snarling sergeant major of the back four and drag his team-mates into shape while there is still time.


Conference Agenda

Session 16B: Collection & Conveyance - Intelligent Collection Management - Livestream
Tuesday, 14/Sept/2021:
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Location: Room 430AB
East Building

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Artificial Intelligence, Real Solutions. Identifying Sewer Defects with AI

Joshua Ford, Molly Loucks

Burgess & Niple; ,

Traditional sewer inspection methods such as internal CCTV can be time-consuming and can overlook defects due to inaccurate identification and subjectivity in how people code. When assessing the future degradation of a sewer line or determining which asset to prioritize for rehabilitation, the difference and accuracy of coding is critical.

The goal of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with sewer inspection is to supplement workers in the field, not to replace them. AI takes on the more common defects allowing field workers to focus on work at hand (access, MOT, cleaning) and codes that are more difficult and less frequent.

As with any project, the more accurate the data that goes in, the better quality of data that comes out. It is necessary to capture clear and unobstructed video, whether a field technician or an AI-based platform performs the assessment. When provided clear video, B&N’s AI has an accuracy rating of approximately 90%.

Our AI captures and recreates the workflow in coding and performing the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of sewer inspections. With this technology, we have substantially reduced the time required to review sewer inspection data, increased the number and accuracy of defects identified and coded, and supplemented the human element that is prone to bias. Removing the burden of coding all defects from the contractor allows them to inspect more footage in a day and reduce the cost-per-foot for the owner. Utility providers can quickly move through existing video to provide a database that shows the condition of their storm and sanitary infrastructure, allowing them to make data-driven decisions that are transparent and repeatable.

This presentation will demonstrate the benefits of using AI as a low-cost way to evaluate systems and better maintain assets to prioritize rehabilitation and coordinate with other work such as roadway improvements.

3:45pm - 4:30pm

Real Time – Decision Support Systems For Intelligent Watershed Management

Alex Puryear

Xylem Inc., United States of America;

Technological advances have enabled Real-Time Decision Support Systems (RT-DSS) to dynamically optimize collection system operations using a stream of data from sensors placed in the network, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and real-time weather ensemble forecasts.

Giant leaps forward in computing power, combined with advances and cost reductions in sensor and telemetry technologies, have made it possible to go far beyond the status quo and break into a new echelon of opportunities. We can now run high-resolution models in real-time, with real-world precipitation data, while correcting critical downstream model nodes with observed sensor data. The outcome is perpetually calibrated digital copies of the urban watershed designed for operators providing far more effective real-time operational decision making and control.

The RT-DSS provides operational intelligence, including:

  • Active, automated, and continuous monitoring of the sensor network.
  • Real-time collection system condition assessment identifying hydraulic anomalies.
  • Guidance providing consistent actions that are continually updating to achieve designed objectives such as reducing energy consumption, minimizing overflows, and balancing diurnal curves to treatment plants.
  • Real-time models infused with artificial intelligence and probabilistic weather forecast to predict future outcomes in the collection systems.
  • Realize capacity in existing assets that otherwise could not be achieved using traditional control methods.

The RT-DSS output is actionable information provided to the operation staff, engineering, and leadership using web-based dashboards.

Attendees of this presentation will benefit by better understanding what a Real-Time Decision Support System (RT-DSS) is and how they can help utilities better manage their collection systems. This presentation will discuss the development and implementation of several RT-DSS for utilities here in the Pacific Northwest and across the Country.


Disorders in Childhood

Learning Objectives

Previously, ADHD was thought to fade away by adolescence. However, longitudinal studies have suggested that ADHD is a chronic problem, one that can persist into adolescence and adulthood (Barkley, Fischer, Smallish, & Fletcher, 2002). A recent study found that 29.3% of adults who had been diagnosed with ADHD decades earlier still showed symptoms (Barbaresi et al., 2013). Somewhat troubling, this study also reported that nearly 81% of those whose ADHD persisted into adulthood had experienced at least one other comorbid disorder, compared to 47% of those whose ADHD did not persist.

Life Problems from ADHD

Children diagnosed with ADHD face considerably worse long-term outcomes than do those children who do not receive such a diagnosis. In one investigation, 135 adults who had been identified as having ADHD symptoms in the 1970s were contacted decades later and interviewed (Klein et al., 2012). Compared to a control sample of 136 participants who had never been diagnosed with ADHD, those who were diagnosed as children:

  • had lower socioeconomic status;
  • held less prestigious occupational positions;
  • were more likely to be unemployed;
  • made considerably less in salary;
  • were more likely to be divorced; and

Causes of ADHD

Family and twin studies indicate that genetics play a significant role in the development of ADHD. Burt (2009), in a review of 26 studies, reported that the median rate of concordance for identical twins was .66 (one study reported a rate of .90), whereas the median concordance rate for fraternal twins was .20. This study also found that the median concordance rate for unrelated (adoptive) siblings was .09; although this number is small, it is greater than 0, thus suggesting that the environment may have at least some influence. Another review of studies concluded that the heritability of inattention and hyperactivity were 71% and 73%, respectively (Nikolas & Burt, 2010).

Life Problems From Autism Spectrum Disorder

Currently, estimates indicate that nearly 1 in 88 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder; the disorder is 5 times more common in boys (1 out of 54) than girls (1 out of 252) (CDC, 2012). Rates of autistic spectrum disorder have increased dramatically since the 1980s. For example, California saw an increase of 273% in reported cases from 1987 through 1998 (Byrd, 2002); between 2000 and 2008, the rate of autism diagnoses in the United States increased 78% (CDC, 2012). Although it is difficult to interpret this increase, it is possible that the rise in prevalence is the result of the broadening of the diagnosis, increased efforts to identify cases in the community, and greater awareness and acceptance of the diagnosis. In addition, mental health professionals are now more knowledgeable about autism spectrum disorder and are better equipped to make the diagnosis, even in subtle cases (Novella, 2008).

Dig Deeper: Why Is the Prevalence Rate of ADHD Increasing?

Many people believe that the rates of ADHD have increased in recent years, and there is evidence to support this contention. In a recent study, investigators found that the parent-reported prevalence of ADHD among children (4–17 years old) in the United States increased by 22% during a 4-year period, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 (CDC, 2010). Over time this increase in parent-reported ADHD was observed in all sociodemographic groups and was reflected by substantial increases in 12 states (Indiana, North Carolina, and Colorado were the top three). The increases were greatest for older teens (ages 15–17), multiracial and Hispanic children, and children with a primary language other than English. Another investigation found that from 1998–2000 through 2007–2009 the parent-reported prevalence of ADHD increased among U.S. children between the ages of 5–17 years old, from 6.9% to 9.0% (Akinbami, Liu, Pastor, & Reuben, 2011).

The use of computers, video games, iPhones, and other electronic devices has become pervasive among children in the early 21st century, and these devices could potentially shorten children’s attentions spans. Thus, what might seem like inattention to some parents and teachers could simply reflect exposure to too much technology.

ADHD diagnostic criteria have changed over time.

Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Child Vaccinations and Autism Spectrum Disorder

In the late 1990s, a prestigious medical journal published an article purportedly showing that autism is triggered by the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. These findings were very controversial and drew a great deal of attention, sparking an international forum on whether children should be vaccinated. In a shocking turn of events, some years later the article was retracted by the journal that had published it after accusations of fraud on the part of the lead researcher. Despite the retraction, the reporting in popular media led to concerns about a possible link between vaccines and autism persisting. A recent survey of parents, for example, found that roughly a third of respondents expressed such a concern (Kennedy, LaVail, Nowak, Basket, & Landry, 2011); and perhaps fearing that their children would develop autism, more than 10% of parents of young children refuse or delay vaccinations (Dempsey et al., 2011). Some parents of children with autism mounted a campaign against scientists who refuted the vaccine-autism link. Even politicians and several well-known celebrities weighed in; for example, actress Jenny McCarthy (who believed that a vaccination caused her son’s autism) co-authored a book on the matter. However, there is no scientific evidence that a link exists between autism and vaccinations (Hughes, 2007). Indeed, a recent study compared the vaccination histories of 256 children with autism spectrum disorder with that of 752 control children across three time periods during their first two years of life (birth to 3 months, birth to 7 months, and birth to 2 years) (DeStefano, Price, & Weintraub, 2013). At the time of the study, the children were between 6 and 13 years old, and their prior vaccination records were obtained. Because vaccines contain immunogens (substances that fight infections), the investigators examined medical records to see how many immunogens children received to determine if those children who received more immunogens were at greater risk for developing autism spectrum disorder. The results of this study, a portion of which are shown in [link], clearly demonstrate that the quantity of immunogens from vaccines received during the first two years of life were not at all related to the development of autism spectrum disorder. There is not a relationship between vaccinations and autism spectrum disorders.

A graph has an x-axis labeled “total cumulative immunogens” and a y-axis with percentage numbers. For children aged 0–3 months, the data is approximately as follows: 0–25 immunogens are about 48% for ASD cases and 41% for controls, 26–50 immunogens are 5% for ASD cases and 6% for controls, and for 3000–3258 immunogens45% for ASD cases and 50% for controls. For children aged 0–7months, the data is approximately as follows: 26–50 immunogens are about 20% for ASD cases and 18% for controls, 51–75 immunogens are 25% for ASD cases and 22% for controls, 3000–3258 immunogens are 45% for ASD cases and 52% for controls, 6000–6258 immunogens are 10% for ASD cases and 8% for controls, and for 9000–9258 immunogens 33% for ASD cases and 40% for controls. For children aged 0–24 months, the data is approximately as follows: 151–175 immunogens are about 25% for ASD cases and 25% for controls, 176–200 immunogens are 18% for ASD cases and 13% for controls, 9000–9528 immunogens are 17% for ASD cases and 20% for controls, and for 12000–12258 immunogens 25% for ASD cases and25% for controls. In terms of their exposure to immunogens in vaccines, overall, there is not a significant difference between children with autism spectrum disorder and their age-matched controls without the disorder (DeStefano et al., 2013).

Self Check Questions

Critical Thinking Questions

1. Compare the factors that are important in the development of ADHD with those that are important in the development of autism spectrum disorder.

Personal Application Question

2. Discuss the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder with a few of your friends or members of your family (choose friends or family members who know little about the disorder) and ask them if they think the cause is due to bad parenting or vaccinations. If they indicate that they believe either to be true, why do you think this might be the case? What would be your response?

1. Genetic factors appear to play a major role in the development of both ADHD and autism spectrum disorder: studies show higher rates of concordance among identical twins than among fraternal twins for both disorders. In ADHD, genes that regulate dopamine have been implicated; in autism spectrum disorder, de novo genetic mutations appear to be important. Imaging studies suggest that abnormalities in the frontal lobes may be important in the development of ADHD. Parenting practices are not connected to the development of either disorder. Although environmental toxins are generally unimportant in the development of ADHD, exposure to cigarette smoke during the prenatal period has been linked to the development of the disorder; a number of environmental factors are thought to be associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder: exposure to pollutants, an urban versus rural residence, and vitamin D deficiency. Although some people continue to believe that MMR vaccinations can cause autism spectrum disorder (due to an influential paper that was later retracted), there is no scientific evidence that supports this assertion.

attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder  childhood disorder characterized by inattentiveness and/or hyperactive, impulsive behavior
autism spectrum disorder  childhood disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests

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Functional Movement Screens

Healthy aging is not just the absence of disease but the ability to perform daily tasks through functional ability. The Functional Movement Screen is a standardized tool developed by a physical therapist that identifies weakness, strengths, and immobility and can aid in reducing the risk of injury. The screen includes seven movement patterns that are tested, scored and evaluated where movement can be further developed and loaded but also where there may be asymmetries, compensations and immobility that can be corrected and protected. Complemented with an exercise program, you will improve your mobility, stability, functionality with precision and purpose. The screen can be used and tailored to a wide variety of people but is not used to diagnose or treat orthopedic or musculoskeletal problems.


How does Shirdi's solar kitchen work?

Updated: May 29, 2019

Shirdi's Sai temple not only draws thousand of devotees ,has world's one of the largest solar power project ,which was installed in 2014. This solar concentrator act as solar steam generator to cook food devotees that visits the temple.

the total steam generation capacity is of around 4200 kg/day which is used to cook food for 25000 individuals that visit Sai temple daily. around more than 2 tonnes of rice are served daily. this so far trust has saved around 80 lakh till this date.

The sunlight is being concentrated on 73 solar dishes making 42000 kg of steam and each pate is around 16 square meter in size.

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It was time to update this space after 20 years.  We refreshed the paint, replaced a "too small" mirror with a better size piece of art, added a new table and new decorative items on the existing table with a new base.

This space is in the Career bagua according to Feng Shui and Water is the element that represents Career.  The mirror is an example of water and so is the new art.


An Update on HSA Financials

The HSA Board is continuing to address the evidence of misappropriation of the organization’s funds and to make internal reforms. This week, the board is establishing four new committees to undertake pressing tasks and report to the board. Those committees and their duties include:

  1. Policies and Procedures: Recommend changes and improvements to the HSA’s policies and procedures, including its bylaws and handbook.
  2. Fraud Investigation: Work with counsel to ensure restitution and work with authorities, as needed.
  3. Fundraising: Assess our current fundraising plans for the 2017-2018 year and propose changes.
  4. Communications: Keep the Lafayette community informed of developments.

While we know many of you may still have questions about this troubling matter, this board is limited in what we can say in the midst of the ongoing legal procedures. However, the board is committed to provide more details as soon as possible to the full HSA membership and appreciates your continued support.