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Free download or read online capital pdf epub book. Contradictions in the general formula of capital ch. In 201819, a dispute broke out within the committee for a workers international the cwi over this question. Apr 08, 2018 the oldstyle marxists knew all about transnational capitalism. Some determinations will be shared by the most modern epoch and the most ancient. The anglo marxists is uniquely valuable for its precise summaries and thoughtful assessments of the work of hitherto neglected communist thinkers such as john lewis and maurice cornforth from a humane but critical perspective. Capital a critique of political economy volume i book one. I shall argue here that the method of an entire line of writers in the marxist tradition has led. He advocates progressive taxation and a global wealth tax as the only way to counter the trend towards the creation of a patrimonial form of capitalism marked by what he dubs terrifying inequalities of wealth and income. If those other capitalists use the money to reinvest in production it will become capital again.

As value is but the embodiment of socially necessary labour, commodities exchange with each other in proportion to the labour quanta they contain. May 07, 2014 but marxs influence does intrude in capital in the twentyfirst century. Capital transforms the simple circulation of commodities. Piketty fashions his book capital as the natural heir to marxs capital, but in reality they are diametrically opposed. Jun 17, 2008 in the beginning capital has taken the form of money. Why do people still support marxism when the countries that.

Financialization is seen as the expansion of interest bearing capital in intensive and extensive forms. The first edition of the novel was published in 1867, and was written by karl marx. So why do my teachers keep teaching this as if its some fun new idea. Lenin proved that at this last stage of capitalism every objective condition is created for the transition to socialism and that mankind comes very close to the need for fundamental revolutionary changes. Oct 26, 2017 the blue marxists have their own media cheerleaders, offering a fox newsish slant on events. Get an answer for every single time marxism has been implimented it has failed miserably. The money itself goes to other capitalists to pay for the mp commodities and to workers in the form of wages. The bands sound touches on the classic detroit and new york rock scenes, landing them a deal with the likem. Now, they seem to be entering a more clearly defined marxist phase. The blue marxists posing a threat to british values. New marxist phase of the jesuits tradition in action. More generally opens up marxian circuit and crisis theory to broader heterodox perspectives in political economy, especially critical keynesian.

Examines marxs capital from the location and perspective of the east. New marxist phase of the jesuits it is well known that for more than four decades the jesuits have aligned themselves with the socalled preferential option for the poor and liberation theology. Chapter thirtythree the modern theory of colonisation karl marx. On the relevance of marxs capital for today marxist. Marx expressed many revolutionary ideas in his communist. Its not the haves and the have nots, its the dos and the donts. The text is made up of from lectures delivered by marx before the german workingmens club of brussels in 1847. Jan, 2009 to marx, and to his modern contemporaries, the term capitalism represents a system which is responsible for oppressing the poor and exploited the working class.

Sep 21, 2016 small sums which are incapable of functioning as money capital by themselves are combined into great masses and thus form a monetary power. But the way we interact to produce these necessities, who. First, like marx, piketty approaches capitalism historically. Holloway is closely associated with open or autonomous marxism and antiglobalisation movements such as the zapatistas. Mar 26, 2018 creating a million little marxists in his own image march 26, 2018 march 26, 2018 dianny history, march for our lives, progressivism you know, the one aspect of barack obamas personality that has always amazed me is his allconsuming narcissism. The america that works and the america that doesnt. Outlets such as the daily mail rubbish and ridicule those with rival views. The oldstyle marxists knew all about transnational capitalism. Marxists have a history of not defining words and or changing the definiton of the word in the middle of an argument. Neomarxism encompasses 20thcentury approaches that amend or extend marxism and marxist theory, typically by incorporating elements from other intellectual traditions such as critical theory, psychoanalysis, or existentialism in the case of jeanpaul sartre an example of the syncretism in neomarxist theory is erik olin wrights theory of contradictory class locations which incorporates. He was born into a roman catholic family in london, england. May 02, 20 the task of sorting through the great disorder of notes for the second and third volumes of capital fell to engels, who published them soon after his friends death in 1883. Understanding capital online university of the left. Ottawa, ontarios million dollar marxists carry on a tradition of punk rock n roll that started with the stooges and was carried through to their forefathers in the pagans and new bomb turks.

Nothing is expressed when capital is characterized merely as a sum of values landed property and capital capital comes from circulation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the same way as his theory of rent, marxs theory of money is a straightforward application of the labour theory of value. Marxist accounts of the current crisis international socialism. It is not just the book volume i, that are found on other websites, nor an online version where you have to scroll through endless pages in your browser, rather this is volume i, ii and iii in one book in a downloadable format.

Marxist feminists often refer to capital to justify their explanation of womens unproductive domestic labor in a capitalist, patriarchal society. Zodiac, hinrich kuhls, allan thurrott, bill mcdorman, bert schultz and martha gimenez 19951996. Neomarxism encompasses 20thcentury approaches that amend or extend marxism and marxist theory, typically by incorporating elements from other intellectual traditions such as critical theory, psychoanalysis, or existentialism in the case of jeanpaul sartre. State and capital a marxist debate edited by john holloway and sol picciotto edward arnold. Alan wald, professor emeritus of english and american culture, university of michigan. The labourprocess and the process of producing surplusvalue ch.

Thomas piketty has written a book called capital that has caused quite a stir. We are making available to our readers the final version of the 2010 world perspectives document, which was amended and passed unanimously by the world congress of the imt in marina di massa on august 7, 2010. Once that money has been exchanged for mp and lp, they become the capital. For instance, the word racist was created by leon trotsky in the 1930s to shame people into accepting his marxist based moral system. This has been the object of some fascination in the mainstream press, which has reported a sevenfold increase in sales of marxs capital in germany, the success of a manga comic version of the work in japan and now a musical, currently in production in shanghai, which, according to the director, will bring marxs economic theories to life in a trendy, interesting and. Pdf capital book by karl marx free download 490 pages. Thomas piketty is pulling your leg the new republic. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Capital in the east reflections on marx achin chakraborty.

Apr 24, 2014 kliman also identifies another major flaw in pikettys method, which allows kliman to finally answer his own question the 99% and the 1% of what. He was educated at the benedictine ealing priory school, but left school at the age of 15 and worked first as a cub reporter at the yorkshire observer. This page was last edited on 3 october 2018, at 01. The book takes a marxist approach with an emphasis on class to reflect on marxs. In commodity exchange, one exchanges a commodity for.

In other words, in order for any human society to exist, humans must produce the necessities of life which enable us to survive. Ibid, p529 in so doing, lenin remarks in his marxist masterpiece imperialism, the highest stage of capitalism, they the banks and financial firms transform inactive money capital into. The epistemological propositions of capital marx, engels 7. Understanding the fundamentals of capital, the crisis and the. The main characters of this philosophy, economics story are. To students of the founders, the philosophy of capitalism is the only moral system that guarantees to man his individual liberty, and therefore the only valid political, economic. In the introduction to the grundrisse, marx 1939, p. Hobbes on labour, on value and on the economic role of science xx1291a according to hobbes science, not operative labour, is the mother of the arts. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 490 pages and is available in paperback format.

Marxists believe that human society is based on material forces. The modern theory of colonisation political economy confuses on principle two very different kinds of private property, of which one rests on the producers own labour, the other on the employment of the labour of. For marxists, if a theory does not foreground the economic realities of human culture, then it misunderstands human culture. Arts of public use, as fortification, making of engines, and other instruments of war. I think theres a marxist version of this somewhere. Samuel moore and edward aveling, edited by frederick engels. His book is at once theory and history in the same way as.

This section of our website brings together key documents produced to defend a workingclass, trotskyist cwi, a process which culminated in the cwis refoundation, and those of the opposition. Society is divided into agricultural workers and industrial workers b. Free competition will lead to increased prosperity and. Part one analyses the world economic crisis, looking into the different factors that led to the most serious crisis of capitalism since the 1930s. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. From communists to progressives, how the left has sabotaged family and marriage, paul kengor argues that twentyfirst century americans, with their unprecedented decision to redefine marriage, have unwittingly given to leftist radicals a kind of superweapon with which to finally dispatch their longtime mortal enemies, the family and the church. First english edition of 1887 4th german edition changes included as indicated with some modernisation of spelling. In his seminal work on the political economy of growth, the american economist paul baran identified the nation state as. Marx in his writing makes very few guesses and even those can be read as humorous remarks on what a postinequality society would look like because his theory also included the idea that he as an industrialageman could predict the future as little as a medieval knight could have imagined factory work. Lenins teachings on imperialism are a direct creative extension of marxs economic theory.

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Feast of the Ascension 29 May 2022

As the Apostles watched the physical departure of Christ, they must have been pretty well forced into the understanding that Christ, in person at least, had done all that he intended to do.

And that must have been, at first, a fairly disturbing idea: Because to all appearances, very little had been accomplished. Throughout his years with them, Christ had spoken in a promising, compelling way of a new heaven and a new earth, a world refreshed and purified for those who followed Christ faithfully.

Well, Christ was gone, and what was left was certainly nothing like a new paradise. To all appearances, the world was just about exactly as it was before Christ had come. If anything, for those who followed Christ openly, it was a good bit worse, as the first rumblings of long cruel persecutions could already be heard.

So certainly, the Apostles, the early Christians, had some reworking to do in their understanding of Christ and what he had come to bring into the world. The goal was still a new heaven and a new earth. But now they had to make room in their understanding for the fact that it was not going to come in a blaze of glory, or some earth-shaking display of power. Rather, it would come slowly, perhaps very slowly. The power that was to renew heaven and earth was not the dramatic, miraculous power of Christ raising the dead; rather, it would come about through their own patient, prolonged exercise of the very human power of faithfulness, endurance and self-sacrifice. Everything that they had expected Christ to do, He was now sending them to do.

And so, in an odd sort of way, it was not till Christ had seemingly at least left his people that they began to understand the true nature of his presence. Great things were yet to be done. The power of Christ would yet transform not just a handful of individuals but a whole world. They would see that begin to happen, they would begin to see Christ at work, when they could begin to look for Him in a totally new way.

From then on, the presence of Christ would be experienced by those who learned to look for Him, for the effects of His power, within themselves. Christ did not move out of the lives of his people: rather, He began to move literally into those lives as He still does this very day, so that now the skills, the talents, the virtues of ordinary human beings have become truly divine instruments, the means by which God’s work in the world can be done.

And so, we need to take Jesus’ words to heart and ensure that we are focussed on preaching the Gospel, making Christ known, living His truth, and inviting people to experience the life of the Church.

The Ascension was not a departure ceremony but the beginning of a new way for the Apostles and for us to be part of Christ and His work.

Fr Andrew


Drum making, an act of healing for Indigenous women

Although German, Walburga Wallner was fascinated by the Indigenous cultures, especially the mocassins she learned to bead.

Five years later, she’s at the Fraser River Indigenous Society drum-making workshop to teach First Nation, Metis and Inuit women how to make them.

She met an elder who taught her how to weave a drum and its significance in Indigenous cultures.

“It’s not just a drum, it’s a prayer tool,” Walburga says.

For her, drumming is the heartbeat of her people. But Indigenous women were prohibited from drumming and Pierre never questioned it because back then, she recalls, elders were stern.

Before the workshop begins a group of First Nation, Metis and Inuit women sit together in the dining room where snacks are served.

As everyone grabs a bite, a round of introductions begins. Each person has a unique story to share about why they are attending this workshop.

For many of these women, it is the first time they would weave a drum, something that was stolen from them in the aftermath of colonization.

Read: In Conversation: FRIS hosts traditional kitchen to reclaim what was once stolen

The last woman to introduce herself is Colleen Pierre, an Elder from Tsawwassen First Nation who lives in Maple Ridge.

She inaugurates the ceremony with the Canoe Journey Paddle Song.

A rattle in her left hand and the right hand on her heart, she sings in high notes as everyone in the room stands still and in silence, lightly tapping their hands.

This is a song shared in healing ceremonies, funerals, weddings and celebrations.

It’s a healing song, Pierre shares.

“If you have mixed emotions, the more you get into the song, you get strength. Imagine, paddling a canoe and you’re digging – you paddle deep to make you feel better [about the emotions you’re feeling],” she says.

Pierre has been teaching women and children to make drums for five years. And this brings back many memories from her childhood.

The first time Pierre made a drum, she was 19 years old.

“My late brother-in-law was making drums and I helped him because his wrists were hurting. Even though I made it for the first time, it came naturally to me and he was shocked that I had never done this before,” she says.

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An animal hide and cedar bark are used to make drums in Indigenous cultures/Ayesha Ghaffar

Once, there was a child who was extremely hyper and it would take him three hours to calm down but after attending a drum-making workshop, he started listening to Indigenous songs, with his little drum by his side. Now, it only takes him 30 minutes to calm down.

Pierre shares to highlight the power of a drum.

For these Indigenous women, re-learning their traditions is a process of healing, too.

“I’ll paint a hummingbird on my drum because my father loves them and then gift it to him because the first time you make anything, you have to gift it,” shared Sarah who’s Cree and Metis.

For Starr Mang, it’s a way to reconnect with her late son.

“I made a drum with my son 15 years ago but it got stolen when we moved. I’m going to paint this with something that speaks to him like dancing in the stars and playing it [for him],” Mang says.

The act of weaving a drum once again is like medicine to her and makes her feel closer to her late son.

Woman holding a drum she made
Attending this drum-making workshop is Starr Mang’s way to reconnect with her late son, something they once did together/Ayesha Ghaffar

A drum is more than an instrument in Indigenous cultures and needs to be respected, just like a living being. Indigenous cultures believe that the spirit of the animal needs to be awakened when using the drum and using it as decoration diminishes its voice.

Drums are traditionally made from cedar tree bark and animal hide and tied seven times to represent the seven Indigenous teachings; love, wisdom, courage, respect, honesty, humility and faith.

And out of this respect for the animal who gave its life for the drum, it should be played even if a person doesn’t know Indigenous songs.

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Because it is the easiest way for sailors who live on their boats and need financial support to continue their dream, while making their way of life and their passion for the sea known to anyone who is willing to discover it.

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Create your host token and also your ship token. Do not forget to upload all the information related to the experience you offer: navigation area, complete boat information, capacity, number of cabins, services you offer... It is also very important that you attach photos of your boat, both inside and outside, as well as the crew and anything else you think might be interesting to represent your boat and the experience you offer your guests.

It is important that you keep your availability calendars up to date as much as possible. Thus, potential guests who want to stay on your ship will always know if they can do so on the chosen dates or not.

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Remembering Ancestors and the Departed

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It is necessary to create a virtual and physical space to remember our people, show their passage before the Gods and remember them as Elders of our path.
Through this project, it is necessary to sustain this website and access better methods of preserving the memory of our loved ones.
Therefore, I require your support to be able to have a space that preserves the identity of who Seax-Wica was in life, review its contribution to tradition and if necessary, physically safeguard the elements that it has elaborated for its ritual practice. In this way, do not be forgotten their visions and achievements in their spiritual practice.
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Flavorful Lemongrass Tea Recipes For Tangy and Tart Tastes

Lemongrass tea is perfect for people who like tart and tangy flavors. This herbal tea offers hints of mint and lemon that infuse perfectly in refreshing glasses of iced tea or hot mugs.

The unique flavor profile also makes it a great tea to blend with other flavors to create nuanced blends. Discover the exquisite taste of this herbal tisane with our favorite lemongrass tea recipes.

Looking for high-quality lemongrass tea and complementary flavors for your next cuppa? Check out our delicious teas that highlight lemongrass flavors right here.

What is Lemongrass Tea?

Lemongrass tea is made from the leaves or stalks of the lemongrass plant known as Cymbopogon. It is an herbal tea that is naturally caffeine-free. Unlike true teas such as green tea or black tea, this tea can be consumed all day long without affecting sleep cycles since it doesn't contain any caffeine.

Lemongrass tea has long been used in herbal medicine and offers numerous potential health benefits. The tea may offer a protective effect against ulcers and may help streamline digestion (1). The benefits of lemongrass tea may also help to decrease blood pressure and prevent heart disease when consumed every day (2).

The tea is also naturally calorie-free making it a great choice for people who want to lose weight and are looking for tasty beverages that aren't packed with sugar. The tea also boasts antioxidants that may help fight free radicals and prevent oxidative stress.

Fresh lemongrass tea can be made from the leaves and stalks of garden plants. The tea can also be made using dried lemongrass in the form of loose leaf tea or tea bags.

Lemongrass tea features a vibrant flavor profile with minty and lemony notes that are enhanced by a sharp finish. The tea is mildly sweet and features a lemony aroma that pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine including Vietnamese food and Thai food. It can be consumed as a hot drink or iced tea. Read on to find some tasty lemongrass tea recipes you can try today.

Simple Fresh Lemongrass Tea Recipe

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup lemongrass stalks (finely chopped)
  • Sugar (as desired)
  • Lemon slices for garnish

  1. Use a tea kettle or saucepan to bring water to a rapid boil.
  2. Turn heat to low and add in the lemongrass stalks. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove the lemongrass stalks from the tea concentrate.
  4. Add sugar and stir well. Serve in your favorite teacup and garnish with a lemon slice.

Lemongrass Ginger Tea

  1. Bring water to a rapid boil in a stovetop pan or a temperature-controlled tea kettle.
  2. Remove from heat and steep the tea leaves in the boiling water using a tea ball or other strainer.
  3. Let the tea steep for 5 to 10 minutes depending on desired flavor strength. The longer the steep time, the stronger the flavor.
  4. Remove the tea leaves and enjoy! Garnish with a slice of lemon or sweeten with a dash of honey if desired.

Recipe Notes:

This invigorating hot tea can also be made using fresh ginger and fresh lemongrass stalks. Simply harvest the lemongrass and ginger and steep in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Discard the herbs before drinking.

Lemongrass and Apple Spice Iced Tea

  1. Bring water to a boil using a large saucepan or a teapot.
  2. Reduce heat to low and add in the tea leaves. Slowly simmer and allow the leaves to steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the mixture from heat and let cool until it reaches room temperature.
  4. In a large glass pitcher, place the sliced apples and cinnamon sticks. Add in the tea mixture.
  5. Store in the refrigerator or 2 hours before serving. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with an apple slice of lemongrass sprig. Enjoy!

Lemongrass and French Vanilla Pu-Erh Tea

  1. Heat water to 190 degrees Fahrenheit using a temperature-controlled tea kettle.
  2. Pour the hot water into a teacup and add the tea leaves.
  3. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the leaves, add a few drops of vanilla extract if desired, and enjoy!

Lovely Lemongrass

Lemongrass tea offers a refreshing minty and lemony flavor. It's vibrant flavors pair perfectly with spices, fruity notes, and floral blends. The opportunities are endless when it comes to brewing unique teas using lemongrass.

Add a touch of London style to your tea and pair it with scones and finger sandwiches for an afternoon tea experience. Pour some lemongrass tea into your next teacup and enjoy the aroma and flavor of this tart and tangy tea.

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3326778/

2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260230919_Effect_of_Lemongrass_and_Green_tea_on_blood_pressure_and_heart_rate


Keypad for M.A.R.S. Rover Robot

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This keypad fits to the rear of the M.A.R.S Rover (both micro:bit or Pi Zero versions) and provides a touch sensor input of 16 pads.

The symbols are designed for use with programming movements of the Rover and mast head, although you can use them as you like.

Both Makecode (for micro:bit) and Python library module (for Pi Zero) contain the basic keypad reading functions

micro:bit, Pi Zero and Rover are not included.


Can Geckos Eat Crab Apple Branch?

When you want to give your gecko a tasty treat, you might wonder whether you can give him apple branches. Geckos love to eat fruit and are often found munching on insects and fruit in the wild. However, it is important to give your gecko fruit only in moderation. It needs a high calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, and most fruits are poor sources of that mineral. However, apples are not a bad choice for your gecko as they have a low oxalic acid level and are a good treat once in a while.

Nutritional Value

Crab apple is rich in Vitamin A, which is a powerful antioxidant. It helps protect against cancer and protects the immune system. It also improves eyesight and is a good preventive measure for vision problems. Crab apple wood is also used for making furniture, delicate carvings, drawing instruments, and other items. But it should not be eaten raw, as it can cause gripping abdominal pain.

Crabapple is a native tree to North America. It bears fruit during the summer and is usually two to three inches in diameter. The fruit is yellowish or white and has a cavity at the end. It is also crowned with calyx-lobes. The fruit is edible and is a favorite of honey bees and native pollinators.

Health Benefits

Although crab apple varieties are edible like regular apples, their seeds contain toxic cyanogenic glycosides, or cyanide. Although this cyanide can cause a reaction in some people, the amount in crab apples is very small, so it is not likely to cause harm unless you consume large quantities of these seeds. However, you should not eat the seeds or core if you don’t want to suffer from stomach upset or cyanide poisoning.

You can eat crab apple branches raw or cook them into a delicious sauce. Crab apples are very versatile and can be used in a wide range of recipes, from salads to jams and jellies. A few recipes are listed below, including a delicious crab apple mash and a crab apple preserve.

Potential Risks

Crabapple trees need regular watering and plenty of sunlight to thrive. Pruning crabapple trees can be beneficial during dormancy. If branches develop cracked or discolored bark, it may be indicative of an apple borer or fireblight infestation, so it’s best to consult a professional. Crabapple trees also shed fruit in fall, so it’s important to keep the area around them clear of debris.

The white flesh of crab apples is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. It’s also good in tarts and jams. However, it’s best to avoid rotting fruit. Cyanide poisoning can cause shortness of breath, seizures, or even loss of consciousness.

Serving Size

If you notice crab apple branches on the side of the street, chances are that they are diseased. They may be suffering from apple scab or cedar-apple rust, two fungi that can cause early leaf drop. You should remove dead branches from the tree to prevent infestation.

Crab apples can be eaten raw or cooked to make fruity jams and sauces. They are also a great addition to salads. A kilogram of crab apples will yield about 30 servings. Crab apples can be cooked in a large pot for 35-40 minutes or pureed with an immersion blender or food mill. Afterwards, the pulp can be strained through a fine mesh sieve.

While crab apple varieties are edible, you should avoid eating the seeds. They contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can be poisonous. Only a small amount can kill you, but even a tiny amount can cause stomach upset and nausea.

Other Alternatives

Crabapple trees need yearly repotting and are best grown in deep, well-drained soil. They prefer slightly alkaline soil. However, crabapple tree growth is sometimes impeded by pests. For instance, aphids and fall webworms can eat plant juices and deform newly emerging foliage. In severe cases, you may need to use fungicide sprays. You can also apply horticultural oils to control scales and aphids.

Crabapple trees are easy to propagate from cuttings. However, to obtain vigorous cuttings, the plant must be young. In addition, it should be pruned each year. In some cases, if the cuttings are not vigorous, you may have to graft them on another root system.


UGA Releases Parasitic Wasp to Control Invasive Fruit Fly

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Native to East Asia, Ganaspis brasiliensis parasitizes spotted wing drosophila (SWD) larvae by depositing eggs into the maggots as they are feeding inside the fruit. (Photo by Kent Daane)

UGA Releases Parasitic Wasp to Control Invasive Fruit Fly

In a quiet field of abandoned blueberries and shrubby brush in south Georgia, Cera Jones released hundreds of tiny parasitic wasps into the thicket. They followed their natural instinct to search for a host to incubate their predatory progeny.

Jones manages the University of Georgia (UGA) Small Fruit Entomology Lab under the direction of associate professor Ash Sial. This spring, the lab was one of of select institutions in the nation to receive a permit for raising and releasing Ganaspis brasiliensis, a parasitoid wasp of the most destructive insect pest in the small fruit industry, the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), or Drosophila suzukii.

SWD Impact

Female SWD lay their eggs in small fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries and strawberries just as the fruit reach their mouthwatering prime. Larvae hatch and begin feeding within the pulp, rendering the fruit completely unmarketable due to an almost zero tolerance for infested fruit for fresh market or frozen products.

Because SWD larvae feed inside fruit where it’s hard for insecticides to reach, producers are encouraged to use extremely conservative management techniques, applying preventative insecticidal sprays that target adult flies once a week throughout the production season. This temporary and costly practice not only has non-target impacts, but insecticide resistance is growing.

Researchers traveled to the fly’s native origins to find naturally occurring predators that could be brought back to the U.S. as potential biological control agents in the battle against the devastating fruit fly.

After more than a decade of research in quarantine, G. brasiliensis finally received the green light from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as a safe, host-specific biocontrol of SWD.

“We had been waiting while this species was being studied in quarantine when, serendipitously, Washington State University researchers confirmed the discovery of the wasp in a field last year. Apparently, it had made its way to North America on its own and since USDA doesn’t control the spread of non-native species. Once they’ve been identified as existing in a state, it made the approval process faster,” said Jones.

Wasps Released

Jones released more than 1,300 wasps at three locations within Bacon and Appling counties, where most of Georgia’s blueberries are produced, with supplemental releases continuing over the next few months.

“Since Georgia is within the same latitude as its native range, we hope to see that this wasp can survive in our environment and will begin spreading to other areas beyond their release sites,” she said.

By leveraging the natural parasitic biology of this ancient nemesis, researchers hope that a reduction in SWD populations will subsequently minimize the amount of insecticides growers have to use to manage the pest.

“Even though this wasp is much smaller than the fly, they’re just as determined to deposit their eggs,” said Corinne Stouthamer, a UGA research scientist who specializes in parasitic wasps.

“Population suppression could also occur in fruits that normally would not be sprayed with insecticides, such as backyard fruit trees or wild berries that would otherwise act as a reservoir for the fly. In short, the wasps can reach where the insecticides can’t,” she emphasized.

How Do They Work?

Stouthamer explained that researchers are still learning exactly how these wasps hunt down their prey with such surgical precision. The wasps pinpoint the location of their unwitting hosts potentially by using larval odors or by feeling for vibrations of the crawling maggots beneath the surface of the fruit. Once a maggot has been detected, the female wasp inserts a needle-like ovipositor through the berry and injects a single egg into the fly larva. The wasp egg hatches and waits for the larva to pupate before finally devouring it. The wasp larva then uses the hard pupal casing that the now deceased SWD created as a protective shell, and continues to develop, eventually emerging as an adult wasp that will repeat the predatory process.

Most insect pests are the target of at least one known parasitic wasp, making this primordial battle a fairly common occurrence.

“We have a lot of native Ganaspis wasps around that would like to use SWD as a host, but the fly’s powerful immune system response kills our native wasp species’ eggs inside the fly larvae. What makes G. brasiliensis so successful is that because it co-evolved with SWD, the wasp developed unique traits that enable parasitism of the fly and only its close relatives, which means it is a specialist of SWD,” explained Stouthamer.

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Windows Volume Control Is Wonky

In Windows 10, the increase in volume between 2/100 and 6/100 is larger than the increase between 50/100 and 100/100.

Volume Control and Decibels

In electronics, the maximum level is “full-scale”, denoted by “0dBFS”, or 0dB, full scale. Full scale is the loudest signal that the system can produce; for instance, at its maximum electrical output (0dBFS) a computer might drive a certain pair of headphones to 100dB SPL (decibels of Sound Pressure Level). See this calculator to convert electrical levels to sound pressure levels for different headphones.

Lower signal levels are denoted by reducing, or attenuating, the signal relative to the full-scale level; for instance, -3dBFS is 3dB lower than maximum. In the example above, the headphones that were 100dBSPL at 0dBFS would be 90dBSPL at a setting of -10dBFS.

Humans don’t perceive sound linearly, and neither does the decibel scale. Rather, decibels represent a logarithmic (or exponential, depending on how you want to look at it) approach: doubling the level of a signal increases it by 6dB, rather than doubling the number of decibels. Halving correspondingly decreases a signal by 6dB.

To maximize its useful adjustment range, an ideal digital volume control would have each volume increment correspond to a set decibel amount, such that each step sounds equally spaced from the others. For instance, if each step corresponded to 1 dB, then increasing the volume from 10 to 11 would make the signal sound louder by the same amount that increasing the volume from 20 to 21 would. This way, regardless of the user’s preferred listening level, they would always be able to make fine adjustments to their liking. Such a scale might range from 0dBFS at the “100” setting down to -98dBFS at the “2” setting (the “0” setting, of course, corresponding to the sound being off entirely: -∞ in an ideal world).

Windows 10

Windows users are no doubt familiar with the volume steps at low levels feeling massive, and the steps at higher levels feeling barely perceptible.

This isn’t an accident: the volume steps at low levels are massive, and the steps at high levels are so small that some of them don’t even exist (the volume doesn’t change at all). This data was taken from a Gigabyte Aorus X470 Gaming 7 Motherboard and verified with an HP Envy laptop, so it is not hardware-specific. All of the output ports, and all of the Realtek “amplifier” settings, produce the same curve.

For instance, volume settings 96, 98, and 100 have exactly the same output level. Similarly, the difference between levels 2 and 6 (11dB) is greater than the difference between levels 50 and 100 (10dB).

It’s safe to say that for most users, Windows volume control is not ideal. For those who like to listen at low levels, the steps are too large to dial in an ideal volume. For those who like to listen at high levels, the steps are so small that it takes a lot of adjustment to find an ideal volume.

External DACs with Windows Volume

Repeating the measurement from the output of a Meizu Hifi DAC and Tempotec Sonata HD II produces very similar (but not identical) curves.

The external DACs vary slightly from the default Windows values but otherwise follow the same curve. Due to both of the external devices only changing volume in 0.5dB increments, they don’t follow exactly the same curve. Interestingly, the Meizu DAC has a slightly lower minimum level than the default curve, though that doesn’t make the overall result any better.

Not Linear, Not Logarithmic

The easiest way to implement a volume control is linearly (i.e., halfway on the volume control corresponding to halfway in terms of volts, but not decibels).

This turns out to not be the case (measured from ES9270 output, voltage level not calibrated so values are off by a scalar factor). The Windows volume is not linear with the output level. Instead there seems to be some sort of power/exponential relationship. I’m guessing squared or cubed (both look pretty close when fitted).

My first thought was that it might be meant to scale with power, which is proportional to the square of voltage, but the exponent is in the wrong direction for that to be the case.

Android 10

Android 10 (at least on my LG V50) has a logarithmic volume control, so good for them. The problem is that it only has 15 volume steps by default.

This means that at the high volume levels, each step corresponds to about 3dB of attenuation. Near the bottom, it’s about 6dB. Although Android’s volume control is technically more correct than Windows’ in that the volume always adjusts by about the same amount throughout the output range, it still has the same problem: the volume steps are still too large. Arguably, this isn’t as much of an issue in a mobile application where convenience is more important than getting things exactly right.

Interestingly, the Meizu Hifi dongle once again mostly tracks the system volume control but goes a little bit lower at the lowest settings.

Better Implementations

The LG V50 also has a “Quad DAC” option, under which the phone’s output is supposedly routed to an ESS DAC. More relevant to this article, it also increases the number of volume steps to 75.

Looking closely at the graph, it’s split into shallow steps with three substeps each. With the exception of the large jumps below -40dB, it’s quite good.

The Topping E50’s (and many other external DACs) volume control is basically perfect: 0.5dB steps at high levels, and 1dB steps all the way down to -99dBFS. Unfortunately this sort of behavior isn’t accessible in Windows; changing the system volume doesn’t affect the output level at all. Volume control has to be done on the DAC itself.


Demonstrate initiative, problem solving approaches and effective communication when caring for an adult patient.

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1. This assignment must be submitted electronically 2. To submit electronically you must upload your work to the e-submission area within the Blackboard module concerned. Click Submit> Browse (find the correct file to upload) Upload> Submit
3. You can resubmit your work as many times as you like until the deadline. If you choose to resubmit, your earlier submission will be replaced, and you will NOT receive an Originality Report until 24 hours from when the submission was made.
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5. You are reminded of the University’s regulations on cheating, plagiarism and self plagiarism. In submitting your assignment you are acknowledging that you have read and understood these regulations.
6. Late submission within 10 working days of the deadline will result in the mark being capped at a maximum of 40%. Beyond this time the work will not be marked.
7. You are reminded that it is your responsibility to keep an electronic copy of your assignment for future reference.
Instructions to Students:
1. This is a 2000 words assignment. The word count can be +/- of 10%. Please use the following format for your front sheet: – Student’s cohort and ID number – SpLD sticker if applicable – Module code ( NA711) and name ( Essential Nursing Skills Adult) – The actual word count (excluding the front sheet, reference list and appendix, if any) – Submission date and Module leader name – Assignment title
2. This assignment should be presented in an academic essay format, with a clear introduction, body, conclusion, and use an appropriate formal academic style and avoiding contractions (e.g., don’t, won’t, etc.), informal or spoken forms of language. Do not include headings and sub-headings. As this assignment is a reflective piece of work it can be written in the first person.
3. Ensure that you use the Harvard system of referencing. The University Referencing and cite them right guidelines are available in the Learning Development Unit Blackboard shell.
4. Please ensure that you abide to the University Confidentiality policy by not identify any individual or organisation in your assignment. If need you can refer to the organisation/placement in general terms, e.g., an NHS Trust. A penalty will be applied if you do not adhere to the University Confidentiality policy. This policy can be found in the PGDip organisational Blackboard shell.

This assignment tests the following Learning Outcomes for the module:
1. Apply knowledge and a critical understanding of bio-psychosocial aspect of health (e.g. anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, psychosocial) in the assessment of an individual adult patient.
2. Demonstrate the ability to safely deliver essential nursing skills based on a critical understanding of the underpinning theory.
3. Demonstrate initiative, problem solving approaches and effective communication when caring for an adult patient.
4. Integrate knowledge and skills as required by the ESC in the practice setting and uphold professional values stipulated by the NMC Code (2015)
The Assignment Task: Summative Assignment Coursework
1. Reflective essay on a nursing skill applied to a clinical scenario. The student is expected to complete a REFLECTIVE ESSAY, which is based on an experience from practice with a patient. You are expected to select a reflective model, to justify why you are using this model and to follow the stages of this model to develop your assignment. As it is reflective in nature, you can use “I”. This assignment requires you to examine the learning you have developed over this first Stage of the theory and practice semester. The aim of this assignment is for you to understand and apply a particular nursing skill, pathophysiology and/or psychosocial knowledge, to the care of a patient you have been looking after, while out on clinical practice. Give a brief profile of the patient, with their past history and a brief description of their current problems for the admission. You must maintain confidentiality of the patient, staff and Trust. Discuss in-depth the pathophysiology and further relate to the particular nursing skill that you have applied in taking care of this patient. You should discuss the rationale for the chosen nursing skill and some evaluation of its effectiveness towards the patient conditions. Support your analysis with current evidences. You must generate independent perspective within your discussion. Reflect upon how your understanding has developed and how you have transferred this into your practice during this first placement. Your practice mentor, Link Lecturer or your Module Leader/Skills Lecturer will be a useful resource for guidance on your essay. Your reflection must consist your knowledge, thoughts and feelings of taking care of your patient, the application of the nursing skill in the practice environment and how this experience will contribute to your personal and professional development. To organise your reflection you will need to choose a reflective model e.g. Driscoll, Johns or Gibbs. Please include a copy of your chosen reflection model in your appendix. The assignment should follow the principles of the chosen model and demonstrate some understanding of the model and process of reflection. It should NOT however analyse the model of reflection in significant depth. As this is a level 7 assignment, you are expected to be analytical, as such you are expected to use appropriate references (from good current and professional sources).
Assessment Criteria:
It will be marked according to the level 7 (insert level e.g. 6 or 7) university marking grid. A copy of the marking grid can be found in the Assignment Folder in the Blackboard shell Resubmission Information: 1. Your mark for this piece of course work will be confirmed at the Assessment Board. If you are given a resubmission opportunity you will be given a date by the Assessment Board to resubmit your work. The provisional referral submission dates are: 1 st referral submission date: 8/5/2018, 2nd referral submission date: 21/8/18. Please note that these dates will be confirmed by assessment board and will be announced within the ‘Assessment Board’ folder within the Blackboard Organisation shell. 2. You are strongly advised to seek referral support from the module team.

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How Do I Access a Website Without a Secure Connection?

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To avoid this error, make sure that the website that you are visiting begins with «https» rather than «http.» This is an indication that the website has a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate to protect all data and communication. This certificate ensures that a website can only be accessed with a secure connection. This means that any information and data you send or receive through the website is encrypted before it is sent over the internet.

If you’re not aware of the importance of using HTTPS on websites, you may have experienced an insecure connection warning. This warning tells you that the website you’re accessing is not secure, and the information you enter can be read, intercepted, or modified by an attacker. A «Not Secure» warning does not necessarily mean that the website is malware-infected.

HTTPS uses cryptographic certificates to ensure the integrity of the website you’re accessing. This process enables the web server to authenticate the identity of a website’s owners and encrypt communications. HTTPS also ensures that the website is legitimate, since you’re connecting to a far-away computer maintained by people you’ve never met. Using HTTPS on a website is recommended, even for informational sites.

Even if the website’s content isn’t malicious, the warning is a huge warning for e-commerce sites. Most internet users are unlikely to stay on a website that displays this warning. Firefox is expected to follow suit, and the effects could be disastrous. Firefox users are likely to avoid websites that aren’t secure, and this will lead to a serious decline in sales.

In addition to the risks of not using HTTPS, Google has been slowly pushing websites to use HTTPS as a quality ranking factor. It’s important to use HTTPS for secure connections because it protects sensitive personal information from being intercepted. For instance, your website may use contact forms, logins, chat logs, and browsing patterns that could lead to unwanted spam. In 2017, you should take every possible precaution to make sure your website is HTTPS secure. By following these simple steps, you can help your site perform better in search results and build credibility with users.

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Encryption adds a considerable amount of computational overhead, but modern hardware and software can handle this without affecting performance or latency. HTTPS and HTTP/2 are known to boost site performance for websites that use content delivery networks. HTTPS is also better for performance, and its improvements have been made in terms of reducing the overhead that HTTPS and HTTP/2 have for web services.

Using public Wi-Fi networks

If you’ve ever used a public Wi-Fi network to access a website, you’re probably aware of the risks. Wi-Fi protected access, or Wi-FiP, is intended to replace WEP, which is a common encryption standard for wireless networking devices. However, if you’re not careful, you could end up joining a rogue hotspot, which could be used to perform a man-in-the-middle attack, which allows cyberthieves to intercept your communications.

Fortunately, many web browsers have warnings that warn you when you’re about to visit a suspicious website or download malicious software. You can ignore these warnings, but it’s better to take proactive steps to protect yourself. Make sure your security software is updated, and set your device’s settings to avoid nearby Wi-Fi networks. Also, make sure to enable HTTPS-Everywhere on your device. This free add-on will force your browser to use encrypted connections on popular websites. However, you still shouldn’t use these features on every website, so look for https in the URL and make sure it’s protected.

When using public Wi-Fi networks, it’s best to stick to a network you’re familiar with. A Wi-Fi network at a friend’s or family member’s house is likely safe. Similarly, if you’re using a public network such as a Starbucks, you’re less likely to be attacked. However, if you’re unsure of where to connect, try connecting to a public network that is more secure. Keeping a consistent network is a good way to prevent data breaches and cybercrime.

Using public Wi-Fi networks without a secure connection is dangerous for many reasons. Depending on your device, the risk of being hacked is real. Hackers can steal your passwords and even inject their own content onto websites. Also, HTTPS isn’t reliable in securing DNS queries, and most websites are encrypted with HTTPS. As a result, it is best to use a VPN to access a secure connection.

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Public Wi-Fi is often free and convenient, but it is not always secure. You could be using a fake hotspot or an untrusted one. Additionally, some wireless networks use outdated encryption standards, which raise security risks. For example, some networks use the Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP), which is an outdated standard. Therefore, even if it looks secure, you’re still vulnerable to hackers.

Using TLS certificates

If you access a website without a secure connection, you’ll probably notice an error message about the lack of TLS certificates. HTTP is not secure, and users of insecure protocols send information in plaintext, which cybercriminals can read. HTTPS, on the other hand, uses encrypted communications to secure data. This technology protects data from being intercepted because it makes information unreadable to cybercriminals. In addition, HTTPS uses public key cryptography to distinguish legitimate websites from bogus ones.

SSL certificates are free to obtain and install on your website, and you can install them within minutes. To be considered secure, the SSL certificate must belong to the domain being accessed. The certificate must also be issued by a trusted certificate authority and not expired. If you’re unsure of how to obtain an SSL certificate, you can consult the W3C’s article on web security.

SSL and TLS certificates use the same technology to encrypt and secure web connections. SSL certificates contain public cryptographic keys that authenticate the owner of the key. If you don’t know the name of the certificate holder, you can search online for a website’s certificate using the certificate ID. If the website doesn’t have an SSL certificate, you can still access it through a non-secure connection.

When using TLS for virtual hosts, you should ensure that the server is set up to provide secure connections for multiple domains. For example, a virtual host can work by requiring the client to include the domain name in the HTTP request header, but the server won’t know which HTTPS certificate to present up front. If the server is unaware of the HTTPS certificate, it will present the first one in the configuration file. This way, the website will work.

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To install a HTTPS certificate, you must have access to the server that provides the site. You can usually automate this process through your hosting provider. After you have purchased the certificate, you need to configure the server to use it. You can find this information in the SSL/TLS manager. In the «Certificates» section of the SSL/TLS manager, click «Install and Manage SSL for your website (HTTPS). Then, select the certificate you want to assign to the website. You will be prompted to manually enter the certificate and verify the private key.

Fixing the error

If you have been receiving this error when trying to access a website, you can try one of the following solutions. The problem is most likely not your browser. There could be a few reasons why this error is occurring, including client-side issues and an error in your SSL certificate. Reloading the website or reissuing the SSL certificate may fix the error, or you can contact the website owner to see if they have reissued their SSL certificate.

If you’re unable to fix the problem on your own, the easiest way is to contact the website’s owner and have them look into the issue. They may not have been aware of the problem, so it’s up to them to make the necessary changes. You can also try clearing your cookies or changing the Certificate address mismatch option. If you still get the error, you should contact the website owner and try to access the site through a secure connection.

You may have an error on the website’s end. This is possible. For example, if you’re using Google Chrome, it may be that the site hasn’t implemented SSL. If this is the case, you should use a VPN service or make sure you’re on a secure network. This is a good option if you’re using public WiFi. If you’ve already tried these methods, but are still getting the error, try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies.

In the event that none of these solutions have worked, try the most desperate options. A full-on reboot will help to clear out any temporary caches, but it’s not always necessary. In some cases, you may need to restart your router. This can be a painstaking process, but it may help. The «Your connection is not secure» error is only a temporary inconvenience.

If you’re having trouble accessing a website, try turning on or off your virtual private network (VPN). This will sometimes resolve the problem. But it’s also worth trying to reload the website. The command + R keyboard shortcut can help you force your browser to load the latest version. If that doesn’t work, contact the website owner directly. Most likely, he or she will be able to help you resolve the problem.

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Here Are Some Ways a Cryptocurrency\u2019s Value Can Be Calculated

Institutional investors remain interested in cryptocurrencies despite the widespread selloff that has struck the sector this year. In fact, Fidelity’s fourth-annual Institutional Digital Assets Study found that more than half of respondents had invested in digital assets during the first six months of 2022. Nearly three-quarters of the institutional investors surveyed plan to invest in the future.

How Much is Cryptocurrency Worth?

As the total market capitalization of the entire crypto market flirts with a return to $1 trillion, the market faces a specter that has hovered over every other asset since trading began: valuation.

Experienced investors and institutions always want to know what an asset is worth so that they can determine whether the current trading price is attractive.

However, this is a problem with cryptocurrencies because they have no cash flows, earnings, or any other metrics typically used to value companies. As a result, many continue to refer to bitcoin as “digital gold” because gold’s price is driven by other factors, including supply versus demand, the size of reserves held by central banks, and the value of the U.S. dollar versus other fiat currencies.

Unfortunately, even these alternative methods of valuation become tricky for most cryptocurrencies. As a result, many crypto experts have sought to establish their own methods of valuation, one of which was set out by crypto exchange-traded product issuer 21Shares in a recent report entitled “State of Crypto.”

The ETP issuer divided the primary frameworks it uses to value cryptocurrencies into two approaches similar to how institutions value other assets: fundamental or intrinsic valuation and relative valuation. The former utilizes discounted cash flow and mining production costs, while the latter is composed of multiples and market sizing.

Why Different Methods Should Be Used

According to 21Shares, the valuation method used depends on the type of crypto asset being valued. While fundamental and relative valuations can work for all crypto assets, the valuation method used should differ based on the consensus mechanism, usually proof-of-work or proof-of-stake, and the type of token, which can be governance, utility, or non-fungible tokens.

For example, a cryptocurrency’s mining production cost is critical when trying to value PoW assets like bitcoin. Other factors that apply to PoW assets include market size and multiples. On the other hand, PoS assets like ether, governance tokens like MakerDAO, and NFTs may be better valued using an intrinsic valuation derived using a discounted cash flow method.

Finally, all crypto assets, including NFTs, can be valued using relative valuation methods like multiples and market sizing.

Intrinsic Versus Relative Valuations

When trying to determine the valuation of any crypto asset, it’s important to understand the differences between intrinsic and relative valuations. Intrinsic valuations connect an asset’s value to its capacity to generate cash flows, which is then adjusted for timing and risk. One benefit of these methods is that they are less exposed to market sentiment, while another is that they force investors to think about the asset’s fundamentals.

However, intrinsic valuation methods also require more concrete data that can be difficult to estimate. Additionally, intrinsic methods can only be used on assets that generate cash flows.

On the other hand, relative valuations are assigned based on what investors are paying for comparable assets. These methods involve using multiples, which are a standardized estimate of the price, and the size of the total addressable market.

Using relative valuation methods is beneficial because it places investors in sync with the overall market sentiment and because any asset can be valued in these ways. Additionally, relative valuation methods don’t require very specific information.

It’s also important to note that crypto assets can seem undervalued on both a relative and fundamental basis.

Price Versus Value

Investors buy and sell assets because the general agreement is that the market is inefficient on some level. If markets were totally efficient, an asset’s price would match its value, eliminating the need to determine its value at all.

New York University Professor Aswath Damodaran defined a clear distinction between value and price. Fundamentals like cash flows, growth, and risk drive an asset’s value, while market sentiment, narratives, and liquidity drive its price.

As far as valuation approaches, fundamentals drive intrinsic valuations while ignoring the market dynamics. On the other hand, market sentiment and momentum drive relative valuations. As a result, relative valuations can help investors determine if a particular asset is undervalued relative to its peers and whether it is historically undervalued or overvalued based on indicators like the price-to-sales ratio.

These factors show that market cycles fluctuate between safety and risk capital. For example, periods of abundant risk capital trigger times of “irrational exuberance,” which send prices to exorbitantly high levels on a relative basis.

On the other hand, investors avoid riskier assets when there’s no risk capital, seeking safety instead. History has shown that assets without any objective measure of value with a limited supply are more subject to irrational exuberance, just as crypto assets are today. Thus, crypto assets are often bid up to unsustainable levels during periods of abundant risk capital.

Why PoS Cryptocurrencies Have Cash Flows

The 21Shares team goes even further by categorizing crypto assets into three groups: capital assets, which are similar to stocks and bonds, consumable assets, which can be consumed or transformed into something else, like commodities, and stores of value, which include gold. PoW crypto assets are grouped with the consumables, while PoS crypto assets are considered capital assets.

Some of the confusion about valuing crypto assets is the fact that many of them have characteristics of all three asset classes. For example, 21Shares argues that a discounted cash flow model, which is often used for stocks, is the best way to value PoS cryptocurrencies.

Many have said over the years that crypto assets have no cash flows, but that’s certainly not true of PoS cryptocurrencies. For example, investors can estimate ether’s cash flow by equating the dividend yield of a company with ether’s staking yield.

Transaction fees in the network are paid to stakers and are sometimes considered a proxy for revenue. However, when new tokens are issued, it doesn’t dilute stakers’ holdings. Instead, it adds to their holdings, and in a PoS network, they have a right to those new tokens.

Additionally, the number of staked tokens as a percentage of the total circulating supply determines the staking participation rate. An increase in this rate typically decreases the staking yield and vice versa.

The resulting formula to determine ether’s cash flows to validators is the value of transaction fees they earn plus the tokens issued in exchange for validating transactions. Additionally, the staking yield is the annual cash flows to the validators divided by the number of staked tokens.

Other variables required in determining a discounted cash flow valuation include the asset’s estimated lifespan, which is generally perpetuity (with 10 years used as a proxy), and the discount rate, which reflects the perceived risk.

Final Thoughts

Only time will tell how institutional investors will choose to value crypto assets before determining whether they are undervalued or not. However, it seems likely that some combination of the methods discussed here will become the consensus eventually.

This article originally appeared on The Tokenist

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Logan Health Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) - Logan Health Newman Center in Kalispell, Montana

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Psychiatric APC provides diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Medical Director, Behavioral Health Administrator as well as other physicians. Provide patient care in an outpatient clinical setting, including but not limited to the following: perform initial psychiatric evaluations, develop a differential and working diagnosis, order laboratory and diagnostic tests, develop and order treatment plans and manage appropriate medications associated with psychiatric disorders. Provide patient and family education regarding psychiatric disorders, coordinate specialty consults as indicated and provide outreach in clinic settings, nursing homes and school based settings.

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  1. *Perform comprehensive assessments of patients in an outpatient clinical setting. Perform a complete psychiatric assessments and evaluations. 2. *Interpret and order diagnostic and therapeutic tests / procedures such as laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic tests and procedures as clinically indicated. Establish differential diagnoses from the clinical subjective and objective data. 3. *Develop appropriate treatment plans to include prescribed medications, patient education and referrals to other medical or health care specialists. 4. *Coordinate and manage patient care in collaboration with the supervising physicians. Present cases in multidisciplinary settings. 5. *Provide documentation that follows clinic and Logan Health standards and justifies coding/ charges. Complete dictation and documentation in the E Clinical Works or EMR standard format in an accurate and timely manner. Handwriting must be neat and legible. 6. *Educate patients and families regarding behavioral health and disease prevention, diagnostic procedures, medications and treatment options. 7. *Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs. 8. *Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation. 9. *Perform evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations as needed. Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits as warranted. 10. *Consistently provide and maintain effective communication in all areas of the clinic setting. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, outreach clinics, medical and clinical staff and the public. Demonstrate ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Communicate clearly. 11. *Exercise flexibility in role and job situations to ensure the best patient care. 12. *Attend and analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature or “hands on training” and assimilate this knowledge within the clinical practice.

  2. Must have graduated from an accredited Master prepared program and have obtained national certification according to PA / NP national standards. 2. Must be licensed in the State of Montana. 3. Two years of related experience preferred. 4. Demonstrate professional medical knowledge to evaluate, diagnose and provide patient care. Demonstrate knowledge of medical equipment, organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Ability to acquire knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Demonstrate knowledge of computer software programs and internet access for medical information and email. 5. Demonstrate skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of psychiatric medicine to provide on-going patient care. Develop and maintain skills in taking psychiatric histories, performing assessments, interpreting findings, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, prescribing treatment plans including patient education and medication management. 6. Have the ability to develop and coordinate the clinical protocols, policies and procedures pertaining to behavioral health related programs. 7. Maintain continuing education requirements. Attending physicians will provide ongoing education and on the job training regarding laboratory interpretation, clinical skills and diagnostic skills in order to ensure the professional development of skills. Administration will provide adequate training on equipment such as computer / palm and applicable software which are expected to be used to fulfill job duties. 13. *Prepare and maintain documentation records such as progress notes and respond to incoming correspondence. Assist with developing and maintaining department quality assurance and reimbursement standards as necessary.

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What's bigger than infinity and beyond?

One definition is: : The ideal point at the right end of the number line. With this definition, there is nothing (meaning: no real numbers) larger than infinity.

Is there anything bigger than infinite?

The concept of infinity varies accordingly. Mathematically, if we see infinity is the unimaginable end of the number line. As no number is imagined beyond it(no real number is larger than infinity).

What comes after Beyond infinity?

Not only is the infinity of decimals bigger than that of the counting numbers – there is no biggest infinity. Beyond infinity is another infinity, and beyond that is yet another… and even after you've reached an infinity of infinities, there's still another infinity beyond that. Buzz Lightyear, eat your heart out.

What is the biggest number beyond infinity?

There is no biggest, last number … except infinity. Except infinity isn't a number. But some infinities are literally bigger than others.

Which is bigger Omega or infinity?

ABSOLUTE INFINITY !!! This is the smallest ordinal number after "omega". Informally we can think of this as infinity plus one. One formulation of ordinals is to treat them as sets of all smaller ordinals.

How To Count Past Infinity

Is there an absolute infinity?

The Absolute Infinite (symbol: Ω) is an extension of the idea of infinity proposed by mathematician Georg Cantor. It can be thought of as a number that is bigger than any other conceivable or inconceivable quantity, either finite or transfinite.

How many zeros are in a Googolplexianth?

Written out in ordinary decimal notation, it is 1 followed by 10100 zeroes; that is, a 1 followed by a googol zeroes.

Is eternity bigger than infinity?

There is neither a beginning nor an end to eternity. Eternity relates with time whereas infinity relates with many dimensions.

Is Pi an infinite?

Pi is a number that relates a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pi is an irrational number, which means that it is a real number that cannot be expressed by a simple fraction. That's because pi is what mathematicians call an "infinite decimal" — after the decimal point, the digits go on forever and ever.

Is there an end to infinity?

Infinity has no end

So don't think like that (it just hurts your brain!). Just think "endless", or "boundless". If there is no reason something should stop, then it is infinite.

What is Aleph in Math?

What is the biggest number in the world?

What is the largest number called?

A Googolplex is considered to be the biggest number in the world. It is written as 10googol. The number 10googol can also be expressed in the exponential format that will equal 1010^100.

Is Google bigger than infinity?

It's way bigger than a measly googol! Googolplex may well designate the largest number named with a single word, but of course that doesn't make it the biggest number. In a last-ditch effort to hold onto the hope that there is indeed such a thing as the largest number… Child: Infinity!

What is before infinity?

So that's the answer to your question. If infinity plus one is infinity, the only number that could be just before infinity is also infinity!

What is beyond infinity in space?

What are the first 1000000000000 digits of pi?

Who invented zero?

Is 0 a real number?

Real numbers can be positive or negative, and include the number zero. They are called real numbers because they are not imaginary, which is a different system of numbers. Imaginary numbers are numbers that cannot be quantified, like the square root of -1.

Who is stronger Galactus or eternity?

Aside from his sister counterpart Infinity, Eternity has no equals, and he only answers to two beings. Galactus isn't one of those beings and were the two ever to face each other in battle, even the mighty Galactus would be dwarfed by Eternity's power.

Is eternity stronger than living tribunal?

He is considered to be an omnipotent entity, being more powerful than Eternity and Infinity as they are only the embodied aspects of individual universes whereas the Tribunal presides over all universes. His power is such that he can nullify the power of the Infinity Gems in unison.

Is forever or eternity longer?

As nouns the difference between eternity and forever

is that eternity is (uncountable) existence without end, infinite time while forever is an extremely long time.

What is a gogal?

How many years is 1 googol seconds?

A googol seconds is about a sexvigintillion (1081) times the estimated age of the universe. A googol angstroms is approximately 100 trevigintillion light-years.

What is a Megatron number?

What a man. Quite an amazing man." £1,000,000 question. The final question was: "A number one followed by 100 zeros is known by what name?" A googol, a megatron, a gigabit or a nanomol.
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Ghandruk - A Popular Tourist Spot

Ghandruk, Nepal is a popular tourist spot in the Kaski District that serves as a gateway to many trek circuits in the Annapurna area. With its distinct culture, rural lifestyle, and tasty local food, the hamlet promotes rural tourism using local resources.

Ghandruk, Nepal is located northwest of Pokhara at an elevation of 1950 meters above sea level. It is a great destination to visit near Pokhara, with incredible hospitality, stunning vistas of dazzling mountains, and distinct culture. The distance between Pokhara and Ghandruk is 32.2 kilometers, and the Gurung Village may be reached in six to seven hours by a climb from Nayapul, Kaski. And, if you've traveled to Nepal but haven't visited this cultural village, you've missed out on a delightful portion of your Nepal holiday.

Visiting Ghandruk, which is located northwest of Pokhara.

Almost all Annapurna area hikes include visits to Nepal's Ghandruk village. Aside from that, a simple family trek in the Annapurna will take you there. Throughout the trip, you will discover breathtaking scenery, streams, waterfalls, and rhododendron woods that will warm your heart. In April and May, the hills are covered in rhododendron blooms, which add to their splendor.

The breathtaking vista of towering mountains greets you as you enter the settlement. From the town, one can observe ice peaks like as Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Machhapuchre, Mt. Gangapurna, and Mt. Hiunchuli. The silver-shining Himalayas surprise and thrill the heart. Similarly, the slate-roofed cottages, gorgeous monasteries, and an interesting cultural milieu let you forget about the hectic lifestyles of cities.

Ghandruk is mostly populated by Gurungs, who operate various homestays in the area. They offer friendly service and delicious Nepalese cuisine. Furthermore, the distinct culture and traditions you will encounter will make the experience more intriguing. In Ghandruk, there is a historic Gurung museum that showcases their customs, traditions, and practices.

Furthermore, the natives engage in honey hunting, which is both unique and beautiful to witness. For millennia, their traditional honey collection practices on cliffs have remained untouched. You may observe honey hunting in Nepal if you visit during the honey harvesting months (April/May, October/November). It may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe honey hunting in Ghandruk. Overall, Ghandruk is one of the greatest places in Nepal for village trekking.

Ghandruk Nepal's Old Gurung Museum

Ghandruk Nepal has an old Gurung museum. The museum houses a variety of vintage and modern handcrafted equipment, clothes, cooking utensils, bamboo crafts, and other items. The museum structure is a typical wooden Gurung dwelling. When you enter the museum, you will witness a collection of bamboo crafts that were utilized as everyday utensils. The names and descriptions of the crafts are posted in English at the bottom of everything in the museum.

Grain baskets, mouse traps, instruments, and wooden items like Theki (a container for holding curd) will make you assume the villagers are skilled craftspeople. Everything inhabitants used in the past is on display, from clothes to the chicken coop. Similarly, there is a display of gleaming brass utensils such as plates, bowls, and cups that were formerly used to serve food. Similarly, you may observe the museum's collection of gleaming women's jewelry, caps, traditional Gurung outers, and other costumes. Surprisingly, visitors may request to don the Gurung costumes and take pictures in the traditional outfit. Gurung people stand out from the other ethnic groups in Nepal because of their distinctive jewelry and clothes.

The starting point for several treks in the Annapurna Region.

Ghandruk, located northwest of Pokhara, serves as a starting point for various different hiking routes in the Annapurna circuit. Trek to Ghorepani Poonhill, a viewpoint with breathtaking mountain views. You can also capture the greatest dawn and sunset moments in the world from Poon Hill. Not only can you walk to Poonhill, but you can also trek to Annapurna base camp via the settlement.

The community has everything a traveler might desire to make their journey special. Ghandruk, Nepal, offers the ideal combination of culture and natural beauty. Ghandruk is also one of the best spots in Nepal for novices to hike. Overall, Ghandruk trekking is a short but adventurous walk with spectacular mountain, hill, river, and forest scenery, as well as a taste of local culture and traditions.


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Hombale Films, in association with Khushi Advertising, delivers a power-packed OOH movie marketing campaign for Yuvarathnaa

The movie is all about the power of youth and the difference that youth can make.

Be it their movies or the way they promote their movies, trust Hombale Films to do it differently - their on-going OOH movie marketing campaign for Yuvarathnaa, is proof. The movie is all about the power of youth and the difference that youth can make. An innovative bus shelter has been cleverly designed so that the main lead of the movie, Puneeth Rajkumar, can be seen doing push-ups in a well-lit 3D Jiggler cut-out frame attached to the bus shelter branding board, that stands out and is a definite eyeball grabber. This bus shelter is at Maruthi Mandira, Vijayanagar, one of the busiest bus stops in Bengaluru.

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An innovative outdoor hoarding perfectly complements the bus shelter innovation. Two billboards, one above the other, placed conspicuously at Hebbal Junction, Bengaluru, depict the fun element of the movie, with the protagonist’s feet swaying in a fun dance move. It is a great match to the bus shelter innovation, as together they stand for the power, enthusiasm and energy of the youth.

Apart from this, they have also promoted the movie in a big way with multiplex advertising and mall branding sites in 8 cities in Karnataka and in Hyderabad.

Chaluve Gowda – Partner, Hombale Films, is positive that this promotion campaign will deliver the right amount of awareness they desired. “Hombale Films is known for its hard-hitting movie content. Along with strong content, a movie always benefits from the push that good promotional campaigns can provide. Campaigns like these, ideated and executed by our movie marketing agency, Khushi Advertising, which use innovation and reach, arrest the viewer’s attention immediately and get etched in their memory. We have been getting a lot of positive feedback about the campaign which has delivered on its promise of reach and impact.”

Opining on the ideation behind the campaign, Vishnu Telang – CEO, Khushi Advertising said, “As ambient advertising specialists, one of the first things we do is understand what our client’s objectives are and then work on those to design campaigns that deliver maximum impact. This campaign demanded creating a visual impact which would encapsulate ‘the power of youth’ and be striking and powerful. This campaign, covering the innovative bus shelter, outdoor hoardings, multiplexes and mall branding is being very well received by the viewers. We are proud to be associated with Hombale Films and always look forward to delivering high-impact, eye-catching campaigns to all our clients.”

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Human Resources Coordinator

Company: The Blanchard Institute
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*Title: Human Resources Coordinator*

The Human Resources Coordinator oversees all aspects of human resources practices and processes with strong recruiting experience. The HR Coordinator is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and talent management. The job of the HR Coordinator is important to business success as our employees are our most important asset. The HR Coordinator is also responsible for providing administrative support to employees, documenting grievances, terminations, absences, performance reports, and compensation and benefits information, assisting with recruiting candidates, and providing assistance with payroll processing functions.

*Essential Responsibilities*

--- Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.

--- Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees' records.

--- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, interviewing, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts.

--- Assist with performance management policies and procedures.

--- Coordinate and facilitate HR-related trainings for employees.

--- Perform new employee and annual orientations and trainings, maintain records of all staff.

--- Maintain compliance on HR policies and procedures.

--- Assist with payroll and PTO tracking.

--- Support other assigned functions as needed. Assist with facility inventory, desk equipment for all employees, ensure safe working environment.

--- Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

*Overall HR Goals: *

--- Workforce retainment and safety.

--- Safeguard the company.

--- Recruitment and Development of a superior workforce.

--- Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.

*Education/Training Experience*

* Bachelors degree in human resources or related.
* At least 2 years of experience as an HR Coordinator.
* Exposure to Labor Law and employment equity regulations.
* Effective HR administration and people management skills.
* Exposure to payroll practices.
* Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Meticulous attention to detail.

*Physical Requirements/Work Environment*

* Works in an office or client care environment that may include offsite locations. Standing and walking are involved. May come in contact with combative and/or violent behavior.

* BA Degree
* HR-related certification and training
* SHRM certification
* Required to maintain CPR Certification.

*Job Relationships*

* Reports to: Chief Administrative Assistant
* Employees Supervised: None
* Interrelationships: Direct contact with Department Management/Supervisors

* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

We are a healthcare company and follow all NC State and CDC Guidelines.

* Bachelor's (Preferred)

* Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
* Human resources management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
* 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC guidelines for COVID precautions.

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Charlotte, NC 28210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

* Bachelor's (Required)

* Human resources management: 3 years (Preferred)
* Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)
* Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)

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