where is santa domingo

Santo Domingo is located on the south coast of the Dominican Republic, about mid way between the western border with Haiti and the eastern coastline. The furthest western border, the north coast and east coast are all four hour drive away. Go east and the first major town you come to is the resort town of Boca Chica.

"Why choose Santo Domingo? Santo Domingo is the oldest city in the New World, where the settlement of all the Americas began. See the first cathedral, the first hospital. Wander down cobble stone streets among the Spanish colonial architecture and imagine how things were back in the 1600s. No other city in the Caribbean has a greater variety of restaurants and night life. There are so many restaurants in this city that it is practically impossible even for those who live here to have visited them all. And it's a city that never sleeps. A great place to meet people. A lot of young single executives who come here to work end up leaving (if they leave) married to a Dominican. Santo Domingo has great shopping. Major chains from all around the world have opened branches here and more will be opening soon. Discount stores offer great prices on designer brands, the leading shops offer clearance sales several times a year and there are many designer shops for more exclusive wear. Santo Domingo is the most bustling and diverse city in the Caribbean. It has a population of over three million inhabitants within the city and the Province of Santo Domingo and sprawls out over 250 square kilometers. What else is nearby

Go west and you will arrive at the Palenque and Nizao beach areas, also the newly habilitated Pomier Caves (the largest in the Caribbean). Go north and you will pass the cities of Bonao and Jarabacoa as you work your way through the highest mountains in the Caribbean. How to get to Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport is located to the east of Santo Domingo, about 30 minutes away from the heart of the city. It receives direct scheduled flights from: United States: American Airlines (New York, Miami, Boston), Delta (New York), Continental (Newark), Spirit (Fort Lauderdale), US Airways (Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia). Caribbean: American Eagle and Iberia (San Juan, Puerto Rico), American Eagle and Liat (Antigua), American Eagle (Saint Martin), Aserca (Caracas), Bahamas Air (Nassau), Dutch Bird, Aeropostal (Curacao), Aeropostal (Aruba), Air Antillas (Pont-a-Pitre), Air Caraibes (Pont-a-Pitre, Fort de France, Port-au-Prince), Air Jamaica (Kingston), BWIA Airlines (Curacao, Trinidad), Cubana de Aviacion (Havana). Latin America: Copa (Panama City). Europe: Martinair (Amsterdam), Air France (Paris), Iberia, Air Europa, Air Plus Comet (Madrid), LTU (Frankfurt). There are charter flights to Toronto, Canada. Inexpensive coach bus transport is available from North and East destinations. Getting around Most tour groups will be bussed into the city in large chartered busses. If you are traveling individually, you will need to take a taxi from the airport to the city which will cost about RD$600. Prices are posted at the airport. Fix the price prior to leaving for your destination. Another option is to rent a car. It is pretty straight forward driving into the city - take the Las Americas Expressway westbound until you pass over the Duarte Bridge and continue onto the 27 de Febrero overpass system. The cheapest way to get from the airport to the city is to take a taxi or motoconcho (motorcycle taxi if you have no luggage) up to the highway about 1/2 mile. From there, you can take a public bus to Santo Domingo. Within Santo Domingo there are excellent radio-taxi services. You can call a taxi that for RD$100 (with air-conditioner) will get you to most points. These taxis will usually arrive in around five minutes. Befriend a taxi driver and he can become your tour guide, assisting you with many of your needs. Other forms of public transport are the ""carros publicos"" (multi-fare taxis), the Conatra and Fenatrano minibuses, the OMSA large buses and car rentals. For more information, see our Transport Page Best ports of entry Santo Domingo has two international airports. These are the Las Americas International Airport and the Herrera International Airport. The Santo Domingo Port receives some cruise ships but is set for major renovations in 2005. Attractions: Colonial City The Colonial City is the perfect starting point for visitors to discover Santo Domingo. Here, between Independence Park and the Ozama River, you will find the first city built in the New World by European settlers, including Columbus's brother, Bartholomeo, and his son, Diego Columbus. The first street in the Americas is Calle de Las Damas, the site of numerous historic buildings including the Ozama Fortress, the oldest fortress in the Americas. There is also the house of Nicolás de Ovando, governor of Santo Domingo in the early 1500's and a ruthless warrior against the Taino Indians. Of great historical interest is the Museo de las Casas Reales (Museum of the Royal Houses), the restored 16th century palace of the Spanish Court, which features a wonderful glimpse of the past. Nearby is the Alcázar de Colón (Castle of Columbus) built by Diego Columbus and his wife Maria de Toledo, niece of the Spanish King Ferdinand. A few streets over in the center of the walled city, visitors will find the Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria la Menor, pronounced the first cathedral in the New World by Pope Paul III in 1542. While touring the colonial city, visitors can learn all about amber, the stone made even more famous by Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park film. The Amber Museum on Calle Arz. Meriño features exceptional educational exhibits of this semi-precious jewel. Plaza de la Cultura From the old to the new, Santo Domingo takes visitors on a trip through time with its dozens of national museums celebrating all aspects of Dominican life, past and present. Many of these museums are located in the Plaza de la Cultura, a large park area where visitors can stroll easily from one museum to another. They include The Museum of Dominican Man, the Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of History and Geography, and the National Museum of Natural History. Visitors to the Museum of Dominican Man will enjoy the fascinating look into the history of the Dominican people including original Taino artifacts, the Spanish conquerors and the African slaves. The Museum of Modern Art has an impressive collection although small by developed world standards. Museo Bellapart Located on the John F. Kennedy Expressway in the Naco part of town, this privately-owned museum features one of the best collections anyway of Dominican contemporary art. Columbus Lighthouse Another site not to be missed is the Faro a Colón (Columbus Lighthouse) an impressive structure in the shape of a cross which was constructed to mark the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas in 1492. It houses his remains in an impressive tomb and features numerous exhibits. After exploring it by day, it is exciting to view the Lighthouse at night from the Colonial City, when the powerful lights are reflected into the sky in the shape of a cross. The lighthouse is located in the Mirador del Este Park. Los Tres Ojos & National Aquarium When visiting the Columbus Lighthouse, make a stop at Los Tres Ojos and then the National Aquarium. Los Tres Ojos is an impressive 50-foot deep cave with three lagoons surrounded by stalagmites and lush vegetation, five minutes from the Lighthouse. The National Aquarium, also five minutes away, is a medium-sized aquarium where the main attraction is the huge fish tank with a Plexiglas tunnel passing through it. Tamaury, a giant manatee, is the star of the park. Botanical Gardens & Parks With about 2 million square meters, the Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens is the largest in the Caribbean. The park is viewable by small train. Within are exhibits of the natural flora of the island and areas dedicated to palm trees, orchids and exotic plants. Also on the grounds is what was once the largest floral clock in the world. Those who have visited Japan will agree that the Japanese Garden here is one of the most lovely in the world. The well-kept Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens is well worth the visit if you love nature. Other city parks worth a visit are the Mirador del Sur Park and the Mirador del Norte Park (for bicycling, skating, jogging and kite-flying). Sports City After celebrating the 2003 Panamerican Sports Games, Santo Domingo boasts the Caribbean's best sports facilities. These are located at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center and the Mirador del Este Sports Park. International competitions are booked at these venues year round. Baseball Tourists in Santo Domingo in December and January are in for a treat as many Dominican Major League Baseball greats join their local teams in the closing of the regular season in December and the finals in January. Action in Santo Domingo is at the Quisqueya Ball Park. The regular season opens at the end of October and runs through the first week of February, when the winner of the Winter Professional Baseball Championship gets to represent the country in the Caribbean Series that is rotated in the DR, Puerto Rico, Mexico or Venezuela each year. Horse, Auto & Go Kart Racing The city's Las Americas International Speed Racing Course is where competitions are held several times a year attracting regional racers. In March 2005, the Miller Grand-AM Cup circuit race was held there. Santo Domingo is home to the V Centenario Horse Race Track, with capacity for up to 15,000 race enthusiasts. A perfect view of the Caribbean can be seen while watching the thoroughbreds speed around the one mile course. West of the City, the Santo Domingo Go Kart facility is right on the Malecon (seafront drive) in front of the Feria Ganadera and it hosts several go kart competitions a year. Golf Those visiting Santo Domingo can book reservations at the 18-hole Las Lagunas Country Club at Km. 20 Duarte Highway, Tel. 809 372-7441. Or at Isabel Villas Country Club at Avenida Belice, Urb. Isabel Villas, Cuesta Hermosa III, Arroyo Hondo that allows night play at its 9 holes par 3 course. Tel. 809 549-3306. Spas and Beauty Salons This is a city for pampering yourself. Very attractively decorated spas and unisex beauty salons pamper all with reasonable prices. Come for a vacation and go back with a new look. Accommodations Santo Domingo’s hotels cater to the business executive that visits the city. They are primarily located along the sea-bordering Malecon, along the Maximo Gomez Avenue, the Naco area and near the Mirador del Sur Park. Several small hotels offer attractive rates for those on a budget or wanting to stay longer. Choose your city accommodation depending on where your center of activity will be. If you are coming for leisure, there are many boutique hotels in the Colonial City. If you will be here for business, book your hotel accordingly to avoid delays in traffic. For more information on hotels, see our Hotel Directory Looking for a Small & Boutique Hotel? We are the countries first small and boutique hotel specialist. Online booking, reader reviews, detailed hotel descriptions, high quality photos & much more. Dominican Republic 's ONLY Small & Boutique Hotel Specialist Restaurants Santo Domingo's dining scene rivals any cosmopolitan city around the world. A truly international mix, visitors can find every type of cuisine as well as savory Dominican dishes at superb restaurants. Restaurants are clustered in the Colonial City, Gazcue, the Malecon and uptown on 27 de Febrero Avenue, between Winston Churchill and Ortega y Gasset streets. Nightlife People-watching at the cafes and bars, many of them open air. Dancing merengue, salsa, bachata and even rock until the early morning in discos and night clubs. Casino gambling until dawn in hotel casinos. Santo Domingo has its fair share of casinos, international theatre, music and dance performances, the finest of them performing at the National Theater. For what's happening, see our Calendar Page A city for young people, every evening hundreds of young executives congregate for drinks at the many bars and cafes in the city, many located at the Avenida Abraham Lincoln, Gustavo Mejia Ricart and Roberto Pastoriza or on the Malecon. The nightlife starts late, with people arriving at the discos after 11 pm and the merengue, salsa and rock beats don’t stop until around 4 am at upscale dance clubs in town. Newcomers to the city should visit the Guacara Taina, a famous multi-level dance club set in a massive underground cave in the Mirador del Sur Park. Or live orchestra music nights at Jet Set Disco at Av. Independencia in front of Presidente beer brewery. Excursions City Tour. This will feature many of the top historical attractions mentioned above, plus time for shopping including a visit to the Mercado Modelo, a huge indoor crafts market in the Colonial City. Some city tours also include a visit to the National Aquarium and/or the Tres Ojos cave. Note you can plan your own tour with the help of a friendly taxi driver or one of the freelance tour guides who hang out in the Colonial Zone. Night Life. This tour is offered by various companies and may have different components, but all include a visit to the Guacara Taina cave disco and a city casino. Colonial City Half-Day Tour. Visit the main monuments in the Colonial City, with time for lunch or dinner in the area. Shopping Santo Domingo is a city for shoppers, with several large shopping centers offering a wide selection of almost everything. The Mercado Modelo at Avenida Mella, a farmer's market turned into giant gift shop, offers the largest selection of handicrafts. Several gift shops are located on Arzobispo Merino and Isabel la Catolica in the Colonial City. Shopping venues are located in the 27 de Febrero to Gustavo Mejia Ricart environs, including Plaza Central, Plaza Lama, Plaza Naco, Americana Departamentos, Hache, Acropolis, Plaza Bolera, Cuesta, Bella Vista, Diamond large stores. There is a sprinkling of small shops located all along Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln avenues. Or visit the Conde Street pedestrian mall and the lively Duarte Avenue, or the Luperon Avenue shopping district, among others. "


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All these things ( the expansion of the country and the ties between the countries) made Mali a richer country. Songhai ----> Songhai's leader controlled trade routes and the sources of salt and gold, which made the country rich. It's wealth and power grew when it conquered the rich trading city of Tombouctou.

How did Mali, Ghana and Songhai get rich? Mali ----> Mali had grown rich from trade, traders traveling through these lands had to pay taxes on all their goods. This also made the kingdom rich. It had become the most powerful kingdom in West Africa. Then Mansa Musa become the ruler of Mali. He expanded his kingdom and made a new ties between Mali and the Muslim peoples of North Africa and Southwest Asia and he used these ties to make Mali a center of learning.

Ghana ----> Ghana is a kingdom built on trading salt and gold which means that they have lots of salt and gold and that also means that they are rich. Salt was very valuable. People needed it to flavor food, to preserve meat and to maintain good health so they used to trade a lot of salt. Ghana was just north of the rich gold fields. By Leen Kurdi Posted by Violet Bawab at 11:53 AM Email This Blog This! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest


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Guided Imagery What is it? Guided imagery is a traditional mind-body technique that is also considered a form of hypnosis. Visualization and guided imagery offer tools to direct one’s concentration on images held in the mind’s eye. These therapies take advantage of the connection between the visual brain and the involuntary nervous system.

Guided Imagery

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When this portion of the brain (the visual cortex at the back of the head) is activated, without receiving direct input from the eyes, it can influence physical and emotional states. This, in turn, can help elicit physiologic changes in the body, including therapeutic goals. history Believe it or not, guided imagery, or simply imagery, has been used for centuries as a medical therapy. Evidence shows Tibetan monks began using meditation as early as the 13th century, imagining Buddha curing disease. Others believe that this imagery technique has been used for even longer, going back possibly to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, guided imagery is an accepted form of complementary and alternative medicine and used in conjunction with traditional treatments by clinics, hospitals and health care providers around the world. Where to go for training? There is a school for guided imagery called academy for guided imagery in Malibu, California. There are many local yoga centers that can train you but not certify you. there is another major association that could train you in New York. The schools are for deep guided imagery but it can also be self-administered as well. Effectiveness? According to Pub Med: Guided imagery is very useful for cancer pains. This varies from patient to patient It is also shown to help with muscle relaxation and improve mobility. This also helps to put your mind at ease. it is a great stress strategy. Treatment & Cost Guided imagery clinics are mostly found in America. In Canada it is all so known as Guided Meditation. there is a clinic in New York and Cleveland. people mostly look up Videos on You Tube. It is not exactly expensive (You Tube) http://www.healthjourneys.com/Main/Home/What-Is-Guided-Imagery/ http://www.guidedimagerydownloads.com/history-of-guided-imagery/ http://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/guided-therapeutic-imagery http://imageryinternational.org/about-guided-imagery/imagery-training/ http://acadgi.com/ When Imagery is use prior/during medical procedure. Less blood loss during and after surgery Better pain management Faster healing with fewer complications such as infection Being more comfortable going into and coming out of anesthesia, usually requiring less anesthesia Career Opportunities Mostly in the US. they have many job opportunities with many different clinics to choose from. -optional training Full transcript More presentations by Merissa Ruben Duties Three Day Road Untitled Prezi More prezis by author Popular presentations See more popular or the latest prezis


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A: Quick Answer The amount of words on a double-spaced page varies depending on a number of factors, including the margins and font. On average, there are about 275 words on a double-spaced page. This assumes 1-inch margins, a 12-point font size, Arial font, and an 8.5-inch by 11-inch page size.

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r's Backyard Composting The best way to compost food waste is to mix it with dry leaves, sticks and twigs, wood chips, sawdust, dried/dead plants, shredded newspaper, or paper from a home shredder, and mixed yard waste. Always cover fresh food material with a layer of wood chips and a dusting of dirt, or with unscreened, mature compost.

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"Backyard Composting Households Food Scraps To reduce wasting food at home, we suggest better meal planning. Get organized before you go shopping, use a shopping list, and prepare only enough food to be eaten during a meal. Meal planning benefits you by saving money and benefits the environment by saving resources. For the food scraps that are produced in the kitchen, set up a backyard compost bin to make compost by mixing food scraps, dry leaves and greenwaste in your backyard. In the kitchen, first things first. Here are a few suggestions: Meal portion planning is the best way to save money and resources. Plan weekly meals and buy only what you can cook before it spoils. Keep your refrigerator organized and follow manufacturer instructions on colder spots for storing milk, and warmer spots for storing vegetables. Rediscover the art of soup and making soup stock with wilted vegetables. Boiling bones down makes a tasty stock for soups and stews. Store leftovers in single portion containers so you can use them for lunch the next day. Store some things in the freezer. Properly frozen bread, for example, can be used as needed throughout the week. Bake it back to freshness as you need it. Collect food prep scraps neatly, and then take them out to the backyard bin before they get smelly. Collect vegetable scraps, egg shells, paper towels, left-over rice, pasta, or bread. Don't include oils, dairy, or meats/bones. There are plenty of handy under-sink containers and bags; check out the online resources list below or visit a local hardware store. Bag to Earth Pails & Crocks - Gardene

A compost pile in your backyard will have lots of microbes taking up residence. Keep in mind that the microbes need oxygen, water, and food; the same things we need to survive. If the pile gets too wet or dense with food scraps, it will smell bad and composting will slow down or stop altogether. Here are some helpful links: American Horticulture Society Home Gardening California Master Gardener Program Organics Gardening California School Garden Network Rodale Institute Compost Tea Cool California Models Eco Landscape Natural Home & Garden UC Cooperative Extension Sacramento Master Gardeners Recipe for Backyard Composting Ingredients While a multitude of organisms, fungus and bacteria are involved in the overall process, there are four basic ingredients for composting: nitrogen, carbon, water, and air. The easiest compost recipe calls for blending roughly equal parts of green or wet material (which is high in nitrogen) and brown or dry material (which is high in carbon). Simply layer or mix these materials in a pile or enclosure; chop or shred large pieces to 12"" or shorter. Water and fluff the compost to add air. Then leave it to the microorganisms, which will break down the material over time. Nitrogen Green materials such as grass clipping and landscape trimmings are ideal sources of nitrogen for composting. Vegetable and fruit trimmings and peels can also provide nitrogen for composting. Coffee grounds and tea bags may look brown, but are actually potent nitrogen sources. To reduce the potential for pests or odors, avoid meat or dairy scraps and always bury food scraps deep within the compost pile. Avoid pet feces due to concerns about pathogens. However, manure from chickens, turkeys, cows or horses is rich in nitrogen, and can help your compost pile get to proper temperatures, and make very good compost. Carbon Brown (dry) yard and garden material such as dry leaves, twigs, hay, or shredded paper can provide the carbon balance for a compost pile. Chop or shred large pieces to 12 inches or shorter (thick, woody branches should be chipped, ground up, or left out). Untreated wood chips and sawdust are a powerful carbon source which may be useful if the pile contains excess nitrogen. Water One of the most common mistakes in composting is letting the pile get too dry. Your compost pile should be moist as a wrung-out sponge. A moisture content of 40 to 60 percent is preferable. To test for adequate moisture, reach into your compost pile and grab a handful of material and squeeze it; if a few drops of water come out, it's probably got enough moisture, if it doesn't, add water. When you water, it is best to put a hose into the pile so that you aren't just wetting the top. You can also water as you are turning the pile. During dry weather, you may have to add water regularly. During wet weather, you may need to cover your pile. A properly constructed compost pile will drain excess water and not become soggy. Air The bacteria and fungus that are in your compost pile need oxygen to live. If your pile is too dense or becomes too wet, the air supply to the inside is cut off and the beneficial organisms will die. Decomposition will slow and an offensive odor may arise. To avoid this, turn and fluff the pile with a pitchfork often, perhaps weekly. You can also turn the pile by just re-piling it into a new pile. Wash hands after handling compost, or use gloves. Size Ideally, the compost pile should be at least three feet wide by three feet deep by three feet tall (one cubic yard). This size provides enough food and insulation for the organisms to live. However, piles can be larger or smaller and work just fine if managed well. Composting Techniques Composting can be done gourmet style, requiring more effort, with quick results--or can be done more casually. Gourmet compost piles that have the right blend of nitrogen (greens) and carbon (browns) and are kept moist and fluffed regularly, will heat up to temperatures of 120 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperature will kill most weed seeds and speed up the decomposition process so that the compost may be ready in 2 to 3 months or less. Casual compost piles are also quite workable since compost will happen even if you just pile on yard and food waste, water sporadically, and wait. Since these piles don't get too hot, often worms will migrate into these and they will breakdown material. Casual composting can take several months. If you are thinking about starting a compost pile in your backyard, you may want to familiarize yourself with the microbes that live in your compost pile. How to Tell When it's Finished Compost Compost is finished when the original material has been transformed into a uniform, dark brown, crumbly product with a pleasant, earthy aroma. There may be a few chunks of woody material left; these can be screened out and put back into a new pile. You may want to stop adding to your compost pile after it gets to optimal size (about 3 cubic feet) and start a new pile so that your first pile can finish decomposing. Give it a Try Home composting is best learned by practicing. Through practice and observation you will find what works best for your home situation, and you can modify the process to suit your needs. For more information about composting, check with your local community or city for workshops, handouts, or guides on composting. Backyard Composting Bins Composting can be practiced in backyards in a homemade or manufactured composting bin or simply an open pile (some cities do require enclosed bins). Typical homemade bins can be constructed out of scrap wood, chicken wire, snow fencing or even old garbage cans (with holes punched in the sides and bottom). For additional information on building your own bin, see Cal Recycle's Building You Own Composting Bin: Designs for Your Community guide. Manufactured bins include turning units, hoops, cones, and stacking bins. Take the time to consider your options and then select a bin that best fits your needs. Troubleshooting a Backyard Composting Bin Symptom Problem (s) Solution (s)The pile smells bad Not enough air OR too much moisture Turn the pile if not enough air Add dry materials if too moist The pile will not heat up Not enough moisture OR Pile size is too small OR Lack of nitrogen-rich material OR Particle size is too big Add water if dry Build pile to at least 3' x 3' x 3'Mix in grass clippings or fruit/vegetable scraps Chip or grind materials The pile attracts flies, rodents, or pets Pile contains bones, meat, fatty or starchy foods, or animal manure Alter materials added to pile; bury fruit/vegetable scraps in the middle of the pile, or under 8"" to 10"" inches of soil, or compost them in a worm bin. Pile has slugs in it (and so does garden) Pile is easily accessible and provides daytime hiding place and breeding ground for slugs Remove slugs and slug eggs from pile (eggs look like very small clusters of pearls). Locate compost pile far from vegetable gardens and/or create barriers around pile/garden (for example, traps and copper flashing). Other Ways to Reduce Organic Waste In addition to composting, you can also help reduce organic waste by grasscycling (leaving grass clippings on the lawn when you mow) and vermicomposting (composting with worms). Food Scraps Management Home Last updated: August 20, 2015Organic Materials Management http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Organics/ Contacts: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Organics/Contacts.htm "


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Welcome to CREW Fort Worth CREW Fort Worth is a non-profit organization of commercial real estate professionals affiliated nationally through membership in the CREW Network, providing opportunities for networking, education, leadership development and civic/philanthropic involvement.

Welcome to CREW Fort Worth

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what is the main cable that connects computer monitor to cpu

ll. Here’s an overview of the most common computer cable types you’ll encounter when dealing with computers. VGA (Video Graphics Array)Created way back in the 1980’s, the VGA connection cable was the standard cable used to connect a computer to a monitor. More recently, it has faded out of popularity due to the gradual shift towards digital connections over analog.

Technology Explained What Are The Different Computer Cable Types You Should Know As A User? Joel Lee September 4, 2012 5 minutes What Are The Different Computer Cable Types You Should Know As A User? Facebook Twitter Pinterest Stumbleupon Email Advertisement Take a look at any piece of equipment related to computer harder and you’ll soon find yourself in a swirling maelstrom of acronyms and foreign jargon. What does it matter if you use IDE or SATA for your hard drive? Do you really need to know the differences between USB 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0? Is Fire Wire related to Firewall? Sometimes it can get just a bit confusing. Abbreviations are thrown around in product descriptions without much regard for the user’s understanding their meanings. In the end, the responsibility is left to the consumer to learn all of the different types of cables before making a solid decision. With so many types of cables, however, it’s hard to find a singular source of information that highlights the important differences between them a

Still, if you look on any video card or display apparatus, there is a good chance you’ll see a VGA port. VGA connections can be identified by 15 pins arranged in 3 rows with 5 on each row. Each row corresponds to the 3 different color channels used in display: red, green, and blue. DVI (Digital Visual Interface)The DVI connection became the successor to VGA as technology moved away from analog towards digital. Digital displays, like LCD, proved to be higher quality, which soon became the market standard for home pictures. DVI connectors come in 3 varieties. DVI-A can transmit analog signals, allowing it to be backwards compatible with VGA (useful for CRT monitors and LCDs of lower quality). DVI-D can transmit the newer digital signals. DVI-I is capable of both analog and digital. In certain cases, you may need a VGA-to-DVI or DVI-to-VGA converter cable. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)In the past decade, high-definition broadcasts became the new standard of what it means to be high quality. Unlike VGA and DVI, HDMI sends both video and audio signals together. The signals are digital only; thus, HDMI is only compatible with newer devices. HDMI connectors come in 4 types: Type A is the most popular. This connector can be identified by its 19 pins on the male head. Type A is compatible with single-link DVI-D connections. Type B is larger than Type A, coming in at 29 pins on the male head. Type B is compatible with dual-link DVI-D connections. Type C is a 19-pin connector that’s most often used with portable devices, like camcorders and digital cameras. Type D looks similar to a micro-USB cord. It also has 19 pins. USB (Universal Serial Bus)From left to right: micro USB, mini USB, type B standard USB, and type A standard USB (both female and male). The USB connection is quite possibly the most pervasive connection type in today’s world. Nearly every form of computer peripheral device — keyboards, mice, headsets, flash drives, wireless adapters, etc. — can be connected to your computer through a USB port. The design has evolved over the years, which means there are multiple versions of USB available: USB 1.0/1.1 can transmit data at speeds up to 12 Mbps. USB 2.0 can transmit data at speeds up to 480 Mbps and is compatible with older versions of USB. At the time of this article, USB 2.0 is the most common type found in the market. USB 3.0 can transmit data at speeds up to 4.8 Gbps. It is compatible with previous versions of USB. The mini and micro USB variants are most often used with smaller, portable devices like PDAs, phones, and digital cameras. The standard USB connectors are more often used on devices that tend to remain plugged in, like external hard drives, keyboards, and mice. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)IDE cables were used to connect storage devices to a motherboard. If you’ve ever opened up a an old hard drive then you likely know what an IDE connector looks like. It’s the wide cable that looks like a ribbon with more than 2 plugs. The connectors on an IDE cable have 40 pins; the smaller 2.5” drive variety uses a form-factor version of the IDE that has 44 pins. SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)Newer hard drives will likely use SATA ports over IDE ports. In fact, SATA was designed to succeed IDE, and it has. Compared to IDE, SATA provides higher data transfer speeds. Your motherboard needs to be compatible with SATA, and nowadays most of them are. A standard SATA cable can be identified by two connectors, each having 7 pins and an empty notch. It looks like a subtle L-shape.e SATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)e SATA technology is an extension of, or improvement on, the SATA cable — it makes SATA technology available in an external form. In reality, e SATA is not much different from SATA, but it allows connections to devices like external hard drives and optical drives. This is useful because e SATA offers speeds much faster than most Fire Wire and USB alternatives. Fire Wire The purpose of Fire Wire is similar to that of USB: high speed data transfer for computer peripherals. High bandwidth devices, like printers and scanners, will benefit from Fire Wire. For whatever reason, Fire Wire is not as widespread as USB. Fire Wire cables come in two forms: 1394a (which has a transfer speed of 400 Mbps) and 1394b (which has a transfer speed of 800 Mbps). Ethernet Ethernet cables are used to set up local area networks. In most cases, they’re used to connect routers to modems and computers. If you’ve ever tried to install or fix a home router, you’ve likely dealt with an Ethernet computer cable. Nowadays, they come in three varieties: Cat 5 cables are the most basic type and provide speeds of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Cat 5e, which means Cat 5 Enhanced, allows for faster data transmission than its predecessor. It caps at 1,000 Mbps. Cat 6 is the latest and offers the best performance of the three. It’s capable of supporting 10 Gbps speeds. That should cover it. The cables in this article comprise approximately 99% of all the cables you’re likely to find lying around in your home. If there’s another cable type that isn’t mentioned here, feel free to ask about it in the comments. I’ll do my best to answer any questions. Image Credit: Cable Hands, VGA, DVI, HDMI, USB, IDE, SATA, e SATA, Fire Wire, Ethernet Via Shutterstock8 Fundamental Selfie Tips for Taking Better Pictures of Yourself5 Ways To Utterly Destroy Your Laptop, Slowly But Surely Enjoyed this article? 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Nirvana means ""bliss,"" but far more often nirvana is characterized merely as a process of the cessation of the states of unhappiness, satisfaction, and happiness. For Buddhism, which sees all of human existence as suffering, nirvana interpreted as the cessation of suffering suffices as a goal for the spiritual effort.

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"Nirvana (Nirúvaúna) (nŒr-v„1ne, ner-) n. [Sanskrit, nirvƒNam, a blowing out, extinction, nirvana: nis-, nir-, out, away + vƒti, it blows. Pali, nibbana; Jap., nehan] 1. Often Nirvana, a. Buddhism. The ineffable ultimate in which one has attained disinterested wisdom and compassion. b. Hinduism. Emancipation from ignorance and the extinction of all attachment. 2. An ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy. 3. The ability to consciously pause an activity or activities of the mind. Her mind became inactive, the result was the experience of nirvana.4. A state of liberation from unhappiness. Illumination, characterized by the merging of the individual, transitory I in consciousness. Nirvana frees one from suffering and fear of death. It is the highest, transcendent consciousness, referred to in the Bhagavad-Gita as brahman-nirvana, in the Upanishads as turiya, in yoga as nirbija-samadhi, and in Vedanta as nirvikalpa-samadhi. 5. The goal of spiritual practice in all branches of Buddhism. In the understanding of early Buddhism, it is departure from the cycle of unhappiness and entry into an entirely different mode of existence. It requires complete overcoming of the three unwholesome roots--undisciplined-desire, hatred, and delusion (akushala). Nirvana is unconditioned (asamskrita) consciousness. Its characteristic marks are pausing the activities of the mind in a state of consciousness. 6. In Mahayana, nirvana is an emphasis on the unified nature of the world. Nirvana is conceived as a human experience of oneness with unconditioned consciousness (the absolute). Which gives insight into the unity of the world (samsara), body, mind and soul. It is a state of transcending conditioned consciousness. It is also described as dwelling in the experience of the intense bliss in cognizing one's identity with unconditioned consciousness. It is freedom from attachment to the states of unhappiness, satisfaction and happiness. 7. In the West nirvana has often been misunderstood as mere annihilation; even in early Buddhism it was not so conceived. Nirvana literally means ""The blowing out of a candle"". The fire that goes out does not pass away, but merely becomes invisible by passing into a conscious experience of space (akasha); thus the term nirvana does not indicate annihilation but rather entry into another mode of existence and experience. The fire that comes forth is the self. From consciously experiencing space the self dissolves momentarily. Self-flame thus returns back, and the conscious experience of space dissolves. Thus nirvana is a special experience not conceived by the perception of sight, but rather by consciously discarding conditioned brainwave activity. It is an experience that takes place in time but is also a timeless experience. This is the ""emptiness"" which is referred to in Buddhist Sutras. 8.

9. In Hinayana two types of nirvana are distinguished: nirvana which consists of knowledge and nirvana where knowledge exists though in an uncreated form. Both being experiences of different modes of consciousness. It is reached through successively overcoming the various states of mind; knowledge of unhappiness, knowledge of satisfaction and knowledge of happiness. For the overcoming of each state a specific ""realm of knowledge"" is acquired. For the Sautrantikas nirvana is just the transcendence of the lower states of knowledge; unhappiness, satisfaction and happiness, but not their complete disappearance. The knowledge of nirvana is based on knowledge of unhappiness, satisfaction and happiness. Therefore, transcendence means additional knowledge, not discarding of knowledge. In the Vatsiputriya school, which puts forth the idea of the ""individual"" (pudgala, anatman), nirvana is a positive state in which the individual's knowledge continues to exist and grow, but is easily turned off when not needed. Leaving a bright clear consciousness associated with sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. Thinking becomes focused, direct and clear. 10. In Mahayana nirvana has a positive character, since it is state of awareness of one's identity with unclouded consciousness. The experience of unity that encompasses the experiencer includes one's own body and mind. In this view, there is no essential distinction between the soul, mind, body or world, because they are experienced in an interconnected way. 11. Two types of nirvana are distinguished: indeterminate (apratishthita-nirvana) and complete (pratishthita-nirvana). In actuality, the experiencer moves between both types of nirvana. Having the capability to cease the activities of the mind and to create mental activity in various combinations of thought, seeing, hearing and remembering, etc. 12. The Madhyamikas see nirvana as emptiness (shunyata), which they define as ""coming to rest of the manifold creations of the mind."" This means the cessation or absence (temporarily) of the activity of the mind. Nirvana is a conscious experience of the oneness with reality that had always existed, only is not recognized. Nirvana and samsara are not different if one perceives the world in its true nature, which is emptiness. It is our discriminating mind that prevents us from recognizing this true nature. 13. Nirvana for the Yogachara is the awareness that the world as we know it is a manifestation of the mind. This ""mind-only"" teaching is the cessation of discrimination of the world, nirvana and all objects. Experiences are made of objects in the presence of the senses interacting with the mind. The perception that the objects seen are separate from the mind are created as a result of an unconsciousness mind. This school recognizes two types of nirvana: that of the arhat, with whom, only silent knowledge remains. It is a coming to rest, a consciously experienced bliss. The nirvana of the Buddha is seen as a conscious exercise of compassion. Where the Buddha knowingly seeks ways to help others attain nirvana. In this form of nirvana, which exhibits a positive character and represents conscious unity with all beings, the individual continues in force. 14. In Zen Buddhism nirvana is the realization of the true nature of the mind (consciousness), which is identical with the true nature of how human beings experience their world--the buddha-nature (bussho). This realization is only possible through wisdom. Thus nirvana is often equated with prajna. In the Zen sense, prajna and nirvana are two aspects of the same state. Nirvana is the state in which a person lives who has attained prajna and thus also insight into his own mind or true nature; and prajna is the wisdom of a person who has attained nirvana. ""The Bodhisattva's nirvana is perfect tranquillity, but it is not extinction nor inertness."" Buddha, Lankavatara Scripture, Goddard. 15. Early Chinese Buddhism, which originated the Nirvana School in the 5th century, includes the teachings of the Mahaparinirvana-sutra. The teachings of this sutra are nirvana is eternal, joyous, personal, and pure in nature. This contrasts with the view put forward in the Prajnaparamita-sutra, in which nirvana is described as the realization of emptiness (shunyata). All beings possess buddha-nature and can attain buddhahood. In this sense the true self is like the Tathagata. The Nirvana school also originated the practice, so characteristic of Chinese Buddhism, of dividing the teachings of the Buddha into phases. The Mahaparinirvana-sutra is considered to be the last of the Buddha's discourses. Nibbana: Pali //nibbana//, Sanskrit //nirvana//. The meaning is ""extinction,"" that is, of the ""fires"" of lust, hate, and delusion, or, more briefly, of craving and ignorance, and so nibbana is a name for the third Truth as liberation. The word is made up of the prefix //nir// (not) and //vana// (effort of blowing; figuratively, craving); probably the origin was a smith's fire, which goes out or becomes extinguished (//nibbayati//) if no longer blown on by the bellows; but the simile most used is that of a lamp's extinguishment (//nibbana//) through exhaustion of wick and oil. Wheel Publication No. 17. c 1981, 1995 Buddhist Publication Society. "


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As the derecho crossed through the western Washington DC suburbs, here’s what it looked like on a regional NWS radar mosaic (at 10:38 PM EDT- Friday, June 29, 2012):

The Derecho of June 29, 2012

"Updated: July 27, 2012 (note: this document may be updated as more information is analyzed for this event)During the afternoon and evening of Friday June 29, 2012, an intense, long-lived line of thunderstorms raced eastward at nearly 60 mph from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic coast. In its wake, these storms left behind a swath of destruction that killed at least 20 people, caused millions in property damage, and caused massive power outages in major urban areas along the storm’s path. Meteorologists use the term “ derecho ” to describe this special type of violent and long-lived windstorm. Introduction Owing to the long-lived and destructive nature, and their immense distances travelled, meteorologists ascribe the term “derecho” (pronounced ""deh-REY-cho"") to these infrequent windstorms. The meaning of “derecho” is better known to those living in the central and southern plains of the United States, where derechos occur more frequently. Because derechos are not common in our region, the term is relatively unknown to residents in the Mid-Atlantic. Typically, our region averages a derecho about once every 2 to 4 years, as shown in the graphic “Derecho Climatology” from the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC). The last significant derecho to hit the Washington DC-Baltimore metro region was on June 4, 2008. This summary, using a question-answer format, provides general background on derechos and gives an overview of the derecho that struck the Mid-Atlantic on the evening of Friday, June 29, 2012. A more complete and thorough reference on derechos is available from the NWS Storm Prediction Center’s web site “ About Derechos ”: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/Abt Derechos/derechofacts.htm. Some of the following information is derived from this SPC web site. What is a “derecho”? Essentially, a ""derecho"" is a long-lived, rapidly moving line of intense thunderstorms that produces widespread damaging winds in a nearly continuous swath. By definition (according Johns and Hirt, 1987), the term “derecho” applies to a complex line of thunderstorms that travels a minimum distance of 240 miles (~400 km) or more, and produces a nearly continuous and widespread swath of damaging winds over that distance, with concentrated areas of wind speeds over 58 mph (93 km/hr). Surface wind gusts accompanying a derecho can often approach or exceed 100 mph. The term “derecho” was originally coined over a century ago by a physics professor at the University of Iowa, named Dr. Gustavus Hinrichs, in a paper he published in the American Meteorological Journal in 1888. The term “derecho” is Spanish and means “straight ahead”, an attribute Dr. Hinrichs applied to the storm’s ability to produce damage from essentially straight-line winds. (Note: a fascinating description on how this term was developed by Dr. Hinrichs, and how it recently was revived can be found here: https://www.crh.noaa.gov/images/dvn/hinrichs/Johns Derecho Story.pdf ). Why haven’t I heard of “derecho” before? For a variety of reasons, the term “derecho” as defined in Dr. Hinrich’s original paper in 1888, never caught on with meteorologists of his time or in the years afterward. But a century later, in 1987, two forecasters, Robert Johns and Bill Hirt, with the NWS National Severe Storms Forecast Center (predecessor to today’s Storm Prediction Center), published a scientific paper that revived use of the term “derecho”. In their paper, Johns and Hirt properly used the term “derecho” to describe a number of long-path, non-tornadic damaging wind events they were studying. Since publication of Johns and Hirt (1987), use of the term “derecho” has gained acceptance within the meteorological community. But because derechos are uncommon, the general public is not often exposed to hearing this term. And for those living outside of the Central U. S. and southern plains have probably never heard the term used. However, that all changed after June 29, 2012. Based on the recent experiences of massive power outages and widespread destruction resulting from the June 29 derecho, many residents in the Mid-Atlantic region and elsewhere are now more familiar with the term derecho. How far can derechos travel? Derechos can travel distances well over 250 miles (400 km). The recent derecho on June 29th travelled over 700 miles from its start in Iowa to the East Coast. A derecho on July 4-5, 1999 (known as the “Boundary Waters-Canadian Derecho”, travelled a distance of 1300 miles stretching from northern Minnesota across southern Canada before weakening as it exited off the coast of Maine. Derechos are best-recognized for their propensity to produce damaging winds over a fairly widespread region. They are also commonly prolific lightning producers. What about those damaging winds from derechos? Surface wind gusts of 50 to 75 mph are common with many derechos; some even produce surface wind gusts of over 100 mph!While derechos characteristically produce widespread wind damage in a nearly continuous swath, actual surface winds vary along the track of a derecho. Not all locations within the path of a derecho will experience damage. The highest wind gusts occur with clusters of downbursts from the many thunderstorms that comprise the derecho. Often, narrow corridors, or channels, of higher wind gusts are observed within a derecho. Somewhat analogous to the discontinuous damage observed with tornadoes, where, e.g., structures on one side of a residential street might experience damage. Are all derechos similar? In short, no. Although derechos share some common characteristics, derechos occur in many variations. Consult SPC’s reference “ About Derechos ” for more details. Although not discussed here, there are two basic types of derechos: serial and progressive. For Friday’s event on the June 29th, this derecho is classified as a progressive derecho. Note: A derecho is not to be confused with a long-lived supercell thunderstorm, as the processes that maintain the longevity of a supercell are different than those that maintain a long-lived derecho. What did the June 29, 2012 derecho look like on radar? Viewed on radar, a derecho can easily cover large portions of a state or multiple states. They often take on a curved or bowed shape. Friday’s derecho of the 29th appears to have originated from thunderstorms that developed along an east-west oriented stationary front over Iowa and northern Illinois on Friday morning (between 09:00-11:00 AM EDT). Below is an animated radar mosaic of NWS and Do D radars for the CONUS (continental United States). The loop runs from 02:08 AM EDT (0608 UTC) 29 June 2012 to 02:48 AM EDT (0648 UTC) on 30 June with a 10 minute interval.

Courtesy of Rich Grumm (SOO, NWS WFO State College), here is an animation from 8:57 PM - 11:35 PM EDT (0057-0335 UTC) on June 29, 2012 of the derecho as it moved through the region (KLWX 0.5 base reflectivity on the left and 0.5 base velocity on the right). In the radar images below, the small circular hole in the center of the image is the KLWX radar location in Sterling, VA; reflectivity values (left image) are in units of d Bz; velocity values (right) are in units of knots, with the green and cyan colors representing strong inbound velocities; bright red to orange colors representing strong outbound velocities): What did the June 29, 2012 derecho look like on satellite? Viewed by satellite, derechos present an extensive cloud shield produced by the strong updrafts of the thunderstorms comprising a derecho. Below is an enhanced infra-red (IR) satellite image taken at 9:40 PM EDT Friday evening (0240 UTC-June 30, 2012) near the time of the above radar image (9:38 PM EDT). Overlaid on this image is the 15 minute sum of lightning cloud-to-ground strikes between 9:30 PM and 9:45 PM EDT. Nearly 1400 strikes are depicted on this image. Here’s a link to an animation compiled by researchers at CIMMS (Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies; a cooperative institute between NOAA and the University of Wisconsin-Madison): https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/goes/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/120629-30_g13_ir_derecho_anim.gif The animation contains data at roughly 15 to 30 minute intervals from the GOES 13 satellite imager. The loop depicts the 10.7 micro infrared channel, with the color scale depicting cloud-top temperatures (thunderstorms show up in the darker red-to black-to gray). The loop extents covers much of the lifetime of the derecho from its inception around 11:15 AM EDT (1515 UTC) Friday, June 29, 2012, through 3:30 AM EDT (0732 UTC) Saturday, June 30, 2012. What are some typical characteristics of derechos? Derechos can travel at speeds upwards of 65 mph. The derecho from June 29th produced wind gusts of 91 mph at Fort Wayne, Indiana, 82 mph at Dayton, Ohio. At the three DC-Baltimore metro region airports, Dulles gusted to 71 mph at 1023 PM EDT, Reagan National recorded a peak wind gust of 70 mph at 1048 PM, and BWI measured a peak gust of 66 mph 1102 PM. Nearly three-quarters of derechos occurring in the United States form during the warm season months between April and October (however, derechos been observed anytime in the year). Derechos move in roughly a linear fashion, although the can take sharp turns to the right or left. They often take on a bow-like appearance on radar. Derechos often have two regions of damaging winds. The first area of damaging winds is associated with the gust front. This front, which is on the leading edge of the derecho, typically races out ahead of the main part of the derecho. Damaging winds from passage of the gust front can occur but usually only for a brief time (less than 1 minute). The second area of damaging winds occurs in the core of the derecho where typically the highest winds associated with the descent of moist air from upper levels of the storm rushes down to the surface in what is called a “rear inflow jet”. This “jet” of high winds can actually last for several minutes and typically produces the most destructive damage. The derecho of June 29th featured such a ""rear inflow jet"" that caused winds to blow strong (>40 mph) even 10 to 15 minutes after the main storm system had passed. Why/How do derechos form? Derechos move through areas where the atmosphere is very unstable. During the summer months, derechos can form along the northern periphery of a hot and humid high pressure system. A measure of atmospheric instability commonly used by meteorologists is CAPE ( C onvective A vailable P otential E nergy). Research on derechos shows that CAPE values greater of ~4500 Joules/kg over a large area is needed to sustain a derecho during the summer months. On June 29, 2012, CAPE values of 4,000 to 6,000 Joules/kg were observed across the entire path the derecho travelled. One particular aspect of the unstable atmospheric conditions experienced on June 29th was the occurrence of an "" e levated m ixed l ayer"" ( EML) between roughly 10,000 and 20,000 feet above ground over the Mid-Atlantic region. The vertical change of temperature, or lapse rate, measured in this layer aloft was roughly 9 degrees Celcius per 1 km in height. This ""steepness"" of this lapse rate resulted in vigorous thunderstorm updrafts associated with the derecho. Why are derechos dangerous? From SPC’s “ About Derechos ” web site: “ … Because derechos are most common in the warm season, those involved in outdoor activities are most at risk. Campers or hikers in forested areas are vulnerable to being injured or killed by falling trees. People in boats risk injury or drowning from storm winds and high waves that can overturn boats. Those in cars and trucks also are vulnerable to being hit by falling trees and utility poles. High profile vehicles such as semi-trailer trucks, buses, and sport utility vehicles may be blown over. At outside events such as fairs and festivals, people may be killed or injured by collapsing tents and flying debris. Even those indoors may be at risk for death or injury. Mobile homes, in particular, may be overturned or destroyed, while barns and similar buildings can collapse. People inside homes, businesses, and schools are sometimes victims of falling trees and branches that crash through walls and roofs; they also may be injured by flying glass from broken windows. Finally, structural damage to the building itself (for example, removal of a roof) could pose danger to those inside. Another reason those outdoors are especially vulnerable to derechos is the rapid movement of the derecho. Typically, derecho-producing storm systems move at speeds of 50 mph or greater, and a few have been clocked at 70 mph. For someone caught outside, such rapid movement means that darkening skies and other visual cues that serve to alert one to the impending danger In summary, the advance notice given by a derecho often is not sufficient for one to take protective action. …”. In addition, because falling trees and limbs bring down live power lines during a derecho, there's an enhanced threat of electrocution from those venturing outside immediately after the storm passes to come in contact with downed power lines. Seeing and/or avoiding downed power lines that might still be electrified is especially difficult in the darkness of night when the power is out (e.g., no street lighting). What damage can a derecho cause in urbanized areas? From SPC’s “ About Derechos ” web site: “ …Of particular significance in urban areas is the vulnerability of electrical lines to high winds and falling trees. In addition to posing a direct hazard to anyone caught below the falling lines, derecho damage to overhead electric lines sometimes results in massive, long-lasting power outages. Hundreds of thousands of people may be affected; in the worst events, power may not be restored for many days. …”. In the immediate aftermath of the June 29th, media reports estimated somewhere between 3.5 to 4 million customers were without power, with approximately 1.2 million customers in the DC metro region alone. In addition, with this derecho, communications were disrupted across large areas, including the national Capital/DC region. In northern Virginia, loss of power to a key communications facility knocked out the 911 service for a period of time. Other communications issues were loss of telephone land lines, disruptions to celluar network calling, and scattered outages to in internet service among private, government and commercial sectors. What watches and warnings from the NWS were issued for the June 29, 2012 derecho? The NWS Storm Predicition Center worked with NWS field offices to issue four Severe Thunderstorm Watches a few hours in advance of the derecho to notify everyone for the potential of damaging winds. Warnings were issued when that potential turned to expectation. The majority of warnings issued from local NWS offices on Friday were severe thunderstorms warnings. Although a handful of tornado warnings were issued, there were only 2 confirmed reports of tornadoes associated with Friday’s derecho. Local NWS offices issue warnings in the form of polygons. Here is a plot of NWS office warnings for this derecho. When compared to the CONUS radar loop, it’s obvious where the bulk of warnings were issued. The NWS Baltimore/Washington Weather Forecast Office (WFO) issued 15 severe thunderstorm warnings , 2 tornado warnings, and 6 special marine warnings . The average lead time for all 15 severe thunderstorm warnings issued was approximately 37 minutes. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Warnings both mean that there will be damage somewhere within that warned threat zone (by verification over 90% of the time). Anytime you have one of these warnings issued for where you are, you should seek shelter in a sturdy structure away from windows, in a low and central location (hopefully like a interior basement bathroom or closet). In our area, people most often are killed or injured by falling trees either landing on their vehicle or falling into the top floor of their home. A NOAA Weather Radio, which you can pick up at many big box stores or electronics stores, is a great way to receive life-threatening weather warnings that are affecting your county 24/7 (you program your county into it). While there are many ways to get warnings during the day, a weather radio is a great way to be alerted to these warnings when you aren't connected to the outside world - such as at night. You can also sign up for text alerts from many county governments, your local broadcast meteorologists, and/or private weather companies. What is the extent of damage from the June 29, 2012 derecho? This derecho caused widespread damage covering multiple states. Much of the damage occurred when trees toppled on to structures, vehicles and powerlines. Here is a plot from the SPC showing all severe reports for 29 June 2012. There is a nearly continuous path of severe wind and wind damage reports extending from Iowa to northern Illinois across Indiana to Ohio to West Virginia to the Mid-Atlantic before exiting off the East Coast. Nearly all of the reports extending from Iowa eastward to the Mid-Atlantic coast were caused by a single derecho. In the NWS Baltimore-Washington WFO area of responsibility, we received over 300 individual reports of damage; and continue to compile reports. How predictable are derechos? Forecasting derechos is still a challenge and an active area of research within the meteorological community. While meteorologists are better able to anticipate atmospheric conditions conducive to formation of derechos, forecasting the detailed timing of the onset of a derecho, along with its duration and intensity, and even its path, remains a challenge to forecasters today. From SPC’s “ About Derechos ” web site: “ …Many meteorological factors, some acting synergistically and some seemingly at odds, may come together to yield an environment conducive to derechos. The variation of these factors over space and time also is important in fostering or hindering development. Two nearly identical meteorological settings might yield vastly different outcomes --- that is, a derecho or no derecho --- depending upon how the atmosphere evolved to that point in time. …”. Better observational networks (including satellite, radar and surface observations), coupled with the running ensembles of high resolution numerical weather prediction models, offer hope that derechos will be forecast with more accuracy in the future. Summary Derechos are relatively uncommon to this region, especially ones of this magnitude. Typically, the Mid-Atlantic region might experience a derecho once every two to four years. The last significant derecho in our region occurred on June 4, 2008 (See Zubrick, et. al., 2009, for a review of the June 4,2008 event). Realize that the vast majority of thunderstorms that impact our region will not be associated with a derecho. But, derechos can occur here and they could occur at any time; tomorrow, next week or next month, or not until several years from now. Monitoring your local NWS forecasts and media outlets is the best way to know if any future derecho or other types of severe weather could impact your location. Steven Zubrick, Science and Operations Officer (SOO) Email: Steven. Zubrick@noaa.gov NOAA/National Weather Service, Baltimore-Washington DC Weather Forecast Office Sterling, VAReferences Hinrichs, G., 1888: Tornadoes and derechos. Amer. Meteor. J ., 5, 306-317, 341-349. Johns, R. H., and W. D. Hirt, 1987: Derechos: widespread convectively induced windstorms. Wea. Forecasting , 2, 32-49. Zubrick, S. M, G. M. Schoor, and M. Eckert, 2009: Analysis of the severe Mid-Atlantic Derecho of 04 June 2008. Presentation at the National Weather Association 2009 Annual Meeting, October 17-22, 2009, Norfolk, VA [abstract available here: https://www.nwas.org/meetings/abstracts/display.php?id=666]Acknowledgements The author wishes to thank Greg Carbin at NWS Storm Prediction Center, Jonathan Blaes, SOO at NWS-WFO Raleigh, Richard Grumm, SOO at NWS-WFO State College, and Chris Strong and Jared Klein at NWS-WFO Sterling. "


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"infectious [in- fek -sh uh s]Spell Syllables Synonyms Examples Word Origin See more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.

4. Law. capable of contaminating with illegality; exposing to seizure or forfeiture.5. Obsolete. diseased. Origin of infectious Expand1535-1545First recorded in 1535-45; infect (ion) + -ious Related forms Expandinfectiously, adverbinfectiousness, nounnoninfectious, adjectivenoninfectiously, adverbnoninfectiousness, noununinfectious, adjectiveuninfectiously, adverbuninfectiousness, noun Can be confused Expandcontagious, infectious (see synonym study at contagious)Synonyms Expand See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com1. catching. Synonym Study Expand1. See contagious. Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018. Cite This Source Examples from the Web for infectious Expand Contemporary Examples For most infectious, the amount is 100 or even 1,000 times that. A Doctor Explains Why Cruise Ships Should Be Banned Kent Sepkowitz November 19, 2014The only existing study, printed in the Journal of infectious Diseases in 1999, leaves scientists with the same questions. Blood Is Ebola’s Weapon and Weakness Abby Haglage October 26, 2014Adam Lausing, an infectious disease researcher at the University of Michigan, emphasized that Ebola is not a respiratory disease. Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: October 19Pundit Fact.com October 19, 2014Any time there is a new outbreak of infectious disease, it can be alarming. What You Need to Know About Enterovirus Russell Saunders October 3, 2014Strict isolation of patients; good clinical care; and rapid, culturally sensitive disposal of infectious cadavers.1976 Vs. Today: Ebola’s Terrifying Evolution Abby Haglage September 10, 2014Historical Examples""Evidently, of an infectious fever as your Eminence so well says,"" he replied. The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete Emile Zola As the doctor declared it not infectious, I was allowed to nurse him. Wilfrid Cumbermede George Mac Donald The laugh was so infectious that even Brown was obliged to smile. The Woman-Haters Joseph C. Lincoln It automatically cleanses the wound of any infectious matter. 'Smiles'Eliot H. Robinson Her happiness was infectious, and Sarah turned to her visitor with an amused smile. Sarah's School Friend May Baldwin British Dictionary definitions for infectious Expandinfectious/ ɪnˈfɛkʃəs /adjective1. (of a disease) capable of being transmitted Compare contagious2. (of a disease) caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or protozoa3. causing or transmitting infection4. tending or apt to spread, as from one person to another: infectious mirth5. ( international law)tainting or capable of tainting with illegalityrendering liable to seizure or forfeiture Derived Formsinfectiously, adverbinfectiousness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © Harper Collins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cite This Source Word Origin and History for infectious Expandadj. ""catching, having the quality of spreading from person to person,"" 1540s of diseases, 1610s of emotions, actions, etc. ; see infect + -ous. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Cite This Sourceinfectious in Medicine Expandinfectious in·fec·tious (ĭn-fěk'shəs) adj. Capable of causing infection. Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection. Caused by a pathogenic microorganism or agent.in·fec'tious·ness n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Cite This Sourceinfectious in Science Expandinfectious (ĭn-fěk'shəs) Capable of causing infection. See Note at contagious. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved. Cite This Source "


what is andrea tantaros doing

ner Andrea Tantaros Takes Harassment Claims Against Fox News to Appeals Court Desiree Navarro/Wire Image She's challenging a ruling that determined she must arbitrate the dispute.

"March 17, 201710:38am PT by Eriq Gard

Andrea Tantaros, the Fox News anchor who targeted ex-chief Roger Ailes for alleged sexual harassment and other executives at the company for retaliation, is moving her case to an appeals court. On Friday, her attorney Judd Burstein filed notice with the court and outlined arguments. On Feb. 15, New York Supreme Court Justice David B. Cohen ruled that Tantaros' claims were covered under the arbitration clause of her employment contract. The ruling was overshadowed by word at the hearing that Fox was being investigated by the government in connection with Ailes-related activity, but the outcome was ultimately a defeat for Tantaros, who in a complaint alleged that Fox News ""operated like a sex-fueled, Playboy Mansion-like cult, steeped in intimidation, indecency, and misogyny. ""Besides deciding to honor a ""valid, broad and unambiguous"" arbitration clause that required that any controversy arising out of or related to employment should be put to a three-member arbitration panel, Cohen also ruled that individual defendants including Ailes' replacement Bill Shine, executive vp legal affairs Dianne Brandi, executive vp corporate communications Irena Briganti, and executive vp programming and development Suzanne Scott could invoke the arbitration clause as well. ""A careful review of the claims against the individual defendants shows that these claims are factually intertwined with the agreement and the claims against Fox News,"" said the judge at the hearing. In a pre-argument statement, Burstein writes, ""This ruling ignores well-settled case law holding that, as creatures of contract, the scope of arbitration clauses are governed by the plain language of the contract and the parties' intent. Here, there is no language in the arbitration clause that expressly includes sexual harassment and retaliation claims, and there is no evidence that either Ms. Tantaros or Fox News intended such claims to be subject to arbitration. ""Judge Cohen also rejected Tantaros' argument that Fox News had waived arbitration by violating the contract's confidentiality obligations by telling the press it had initiated arbitration proceedings with Tantaros. At the hearing, Cohen said, ""That claim is without merit as the defendants have not engaged in protracted litigation that prejudiced the plaintiff. In any event, it was plaintiff who first invoked the news media in this dispute ...""Burstein writes that the judge here ""expressly ignored documentary evidence ... that refute this claim"" and ""there is nothing in the record as to what those obligations were because neither Ms. Tantaros nor any of the Defendants included the agreement's confidentiality provisions as part of their submissions. ""Finally, Tantaros' attorney is also challenging whether the executives who weren't party to the contract can escape litigation in open court. He asserts they ""lack standing to compel arbitration"" and had Fox News intended for its employees to be entitled to such rights, the contract would have made that clear. Comments "


what degree should i get to become a chef

ics Degree Programs for Certified Chefs Although you can become a certified chef without a college degree, an associate's degree program can provide you with formal training in culinary arts and science. An Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science in culinary arts is a 2-year degree program that includes practical training at on-campus kitchens.

How Do I Become a Certified Chef?

How Do I Become a Certified Chef? Explore the career requirements for certified chefs. Get the facts about education and certification options, job growth and salary to determine if this is the right career for you. Schools offering Art of Cooking degrees can also be found in these popular choices . What Is a Certified Chef? A chef holds a leadership position in the kitchen of a restaurant or other dining establishment. They are responsible for staff supervision, menu development and safety inspections. Although certification is not required to get a job as a chef, there are professional organizations that offer voluntary credentialing options. Depending on their career goals, chefs can be certified by the American Culinary Federation as executive chefs, sous chefs or personal chefs, among other specialization options. These designations can lead to career advancement and/or higher pay. To learn more about a career as a certified chef, check out the following table. Education/Training Required Training can be completed on the job or through a formal education program Education Field of Study Culinary arts, culinary arts management Key Skills Creativity, dexterity, time management and communication skills Certification Certification is voluntary Job Growth (2014-2024) 9% (for all chefs and head cooks)*Median Salary (2015) $41,500 (for all chefs and head cooks)*Source: *U. S. Bureau of Labor Statist

Instructors in these programs are certified chefs and certified pastry chefs who'll work closely with you as you progress through the program. You can also enroll in a Bachelor of Science in culinary arts or culinary arts management, which would provide further training in cooking and in the administrative side of the food and beverage industry. In addition to your culinary training, undergraduate degree programs include a liberal arts education in subjects like English, history, science and the humanities. Culinary arts courses will address such topics as these: Nutrition Baking Pastry World cuisines Meat science Food safety Hospitality management Your Certification Options The American Culinary Federation (ACF) certifies chefs in 14 areas. If you have an associate's degree, you can take the written and practical exams that lead to the Certified Culinarian (CC) designation. An associate's degree and three years' work experience qualifies you for the Certified Sous Chef (CSC) designation. Further down the road, you could earn the Certified Chef De Cuisine (CCC), Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and Certified Master Chef (CMC) designations. The ACF also certifies personal chefs and pastry chefs. Earnings Potential The amount of money you earn as a certified chef depends on various factors, including location, education and previous experience. Certified chefs who work in smaller cities will generally earn less than those in large metropolitan areas, such as New York City and San Francisco. In 2015, the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that chefs and head cooks' median salary was $41,500 ( www.bls.gov ). The middle 50% earned between $30,840 and $57,110. What Are Some Related Alternative Careers? If you are interested in supervising the kitchen of a dining establishment, you might also be interested in a career as a food service manager. These professionals oversee restaurant operations, including budgetary planning, food preparation and customer service. Like chefs, they can voluntarily earn a professional certification. Alternatively, if you are more interested in the culinary aspects of the food service industry, you could start by getting a job as a chef. No formal education is necessary, but completing an apprenticeship or a postsecondary degree or certificate program in culinary arts or a related field can help you boost your skills and eventually move up to a chef position. To continue researching, browse degree options below for course curriculum, prerequisites and financial aid information. Or, learn more about the subject by reading the related articles below:1. Degree Options: Art of Cooking Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts View All Degree Options2. More Articles Chef: Job Duties, Occupational Outlook and Education Prerequisites How Do I Become a Chef Specializing in Southern Cuisine? What is a Confectionery Chef?


what is mepap certification

MEPAP is the course that has been able to fill in the areas of educational needs for those who want to join the activities profession and those currently working in the activities profession. The NCCAP Board and committees realize that a continuing education opportunity to provide the consumer with an activity professional who is able to meet their needs and interests is part of the professional standards.

What is MEPAP?

"M. E. P. A. P. - ""Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals"" MEPAP Classes start the 1st Tuesday of every Month - $60016 week Online Courses by Instructor - Kathy Hughes, ADCNCCAP Approved - Approval #NCCAP30420-18-M2-NTMission: The MEPAP 2nd Edition (Part I) course provides the activity professional with a strong base of knowledge, as well as the necessary skills and techniques to provide therapeutic activity services to clients and residents in a long term care setting. Why the MEPAP course? Federal Law, OBRA, states that an activity department must be directed by a “qualified professional.”One of the ways to become qualified is to take a State Approved Training Course, NCCAP's MEPAP 1 Course. MEPAP 1 completion is recognized by Center for Medicaid and Medicare, CMS, as an State Approved Course that qualifies activity professionals who work specifically with the elderly. Long Term Care, Alzheimer Care, Assisted Living, Adult Day Health, Home Health, Hospital SNFNCCAP's MEPAP certification assures administrators and surveyors that you have met certain professional standards to become certified. Article from the National Certification C ouncil for Ac tivity Professionals NCCAP NEWSThrough the years NAAP and NCCAP provided many opportunitiesfor individuals to take training in order to assure our consumers that they would be taught the pertinent information and that all would learn the basic skills required for activities. Instructors updated their skills regularly and attended training courses. The MEPAP Instructor was given manuals and information that would assist them in developing their courses to meet the educational needs of the activities professional. The MEPAP course was being taught across the country to many individuals who wanted to update their skills and learn all about the activities profession. NCCAP's MEPAP Re-engineering Committee then took on the task of re-engineeringthe MEPAP to meet the current needs of the activities profession. As we all know, changes in regulations, interpretive guidelines and the level of resident needs encourages all of us to increase our skills as professionals. Many activity professionals needed to hone their management skills and their delivery of activities to today's increased consumer awareness of activities. With the advent of the Baby Boomers moving into long term care it was important that the MEPAP reflect those individual needs and interests. The MEPAP now is being offered in traditional face-to-face venues across the countryas well as ""non-traditional"" venues such as home study, video and online courses. All pre-approved instructors have been teaching the original content of the MEPAP and December 31, 2007 they will all be re-engineered to meet the current requirements. This course will include an increased awareness of current challenges facing the activity professional of the future. NCCAP's Re-engineering Committee is aware that changes in the future will also be needed in order to assure consumers that their NCCAP certified activity professional has the skills and knowledge to meet their needs and interests in their long-term care experience. Requiring the entire MEPAP for NCCAP certification as an ADC, ADPC and ACC went into effect starting January 1, 2007. This requirement was part of the NCCAP strategic plan to assist with the evolution of the activities profession. By successfully completing the MEPAP, an activity professional will have the tools to implement a program that is specific to the ideals and needs of their facility and activities department. MEPAP is a continuous process of education and refinement of the profession. It is a step toward legitimizing the profession and a step toward a national standard of professionalism. The original authors, original NAAP and NCCAP Boards and those who were charged with bringing the profession into the new millennium were prophetic in their desires to see the profession evolve into a realm that is equivalent to all those professions involved in long-term care. The current authors, NAAP and NCCAP Boards are looking forward to the future of the activities profession. Their dedication to the evolution of a relatively new profession is amazing and we thank them for their professionalism. The Core Competencies that are available in the MEPAP 2nd Editioncover the range and depth of the activities profession and it's uniqueness in today's long-term care continuum.

The ""Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals"", (MEPAP) is now a requirement for NCCAP Certification. This requirement is now includes a national exam for Activity Professionals. For those currently NCCAP certified, this will not effect your certification, however, if you let your certification lapse then you will have to meet the current NCCAP Standards, which could include taking a national exam. MEPAP will continue to grow and continue to be updated to meet the changing needs of consumers and the long-term care market. We are looking forward as well as thanking all who are working toward making the activities profession a great career for many. Become NCCAP certified so others will know that you are nationally qualified and giving quality activity service to residents/clients. MEPAP I Enrollment Pack MEPAP I - Online Activity Director Courses (Required for NCCAP Activity Director Certification)NCCAP Approved: #NCCAP30420-18-M2-NTStarts 1st Tuesday of every Month- Enroll NOW!Need more info? - Contact Us about MEPAP IMEPAP II Enrollment Pack MEPAP II - Online Activity Director Courses (Required for NCCAP Activity Director Certification)NCCAP Approved: #NCCAP30420-18-M2-NTStarts 1st Tuesday of every Month- Enroll NOW!Need more info? - Contact Us about MEPAP II "


how long cook tortilla chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each tortilla into 8 chip sized wedges and arrange the wedges in a single layer on a cookie sheet. In a mister, combine the oil and lime juice. Mix well and spray each tortilla wedge until slightly moist. Combine the cumin, chili powder and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle on the chips. Bake for about 7 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake for another 8 minutes or until the chips are crisp, but not too brown.

Baked Tortilla Chips

"Home Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids Quick and Easy Watch Baked Tortilla Chips562 made it | 346 reviews264Recipe by: Michele O'Sullivan""Tasty baked tortilla chips you make at home that are much better than store bought chips. Serve with your choice of salsas and garnishes. ""Save I Made It Print Pin Share Ingredients25 m 6 147On Sale What's on sale near you. We're showing stores near Seattle Update Location (uses your location)Walmart12620 SE 41st Pl BELLEVUE, WA 98006Sponsored QFC8867 161st Ave NEREDMOND, WA 980521 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt Great Value Salt, 26 oz In Stores Only See Everyday Low Price ADVERTISEMENTAdd all ingredients to list Directions Prep10 m Cook15 m Ready In25 m

Serve with salsas, garnishes or guacamole. Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 147 calories; 4.1 g fat; 26 g carbohydrates; 3.3 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 418 mg sodium. Full nutrition I made it!Share Similar: Recipes Videos Categories Articles Baked Kale Chips2KQuick Baked Zucchini Chips576Corn Tortilla Chips112Baked Apple Chips14Easy Baked Zucchini Chips10Praline Cinnamon Tortilla Chips7Delicious Baked Corn Chips5Fried Flour Tortilla Chips4Baked Homemade Sweet Potato Chips3Baked Corn Tortilla Strips for Mexica...1Get the magazine Get a full year for $10!Cook 5-star weekday dinners every time. Reviews346Rate and review457 Ratings Most helpful positive review April A8631/14/2006Very yummy! Much better than the tortilla chips you buy at the store. I even tried flour tortillas with this recipe Read more Most helpful critical review JUICIEST67419/6/2005i only baked them for 13 minutes, but in the end, it still came out slightly burnt, and was very dry. i had to throw them away. Read more Reviews: Most helpful April A8631/14/2006Very yummy! Much better than the tortilla chips you buy at the store. I even tried flour tortillas with this recipe Read more Jillian6K2K4/24/2010These are so easy and fun to do! You can use any type of tortilla. I used flour tortillas that I cut with a pizza cutter to make them uniform. I didn't have a mister so I just sprayed them wi... Read more Joy7641/24/2006This is an easy recipe to make and very good with some salsa. I used olive oil instead, but that was the only change I made. Very good and better for you than store bought chips. Read more Cindy Chaney371641/22/2006These are quite good! I made these with Low Carb Whole Wheat Tortillas (that low carb thing ;-)) for DH and he really enjoyed them. Thanks for a great recipe. terrific for those salty crunchy cr... Read morejoy-of-jesus-smileymom8482452/21/2009SPEED/EFFICIENCY TIPS... Brush the whole uncut tortillas with oil/juice (I used only 2 Tb. lime juice to avoid sogginess. Then stack the whole brushed pile and cut into 6ths or 4ths. Spread on pa... Read more Idealnut166216/16/2006This recipe was good. I used flour tortillas and pita wedges instead of corn and I didn't add the lime juice. Basically, I brushed the wedges with olive oil and sprinkled the cumin, chili powd... Read more PSYCHGIRL26915211/6/2005I didn't have limes, so I just sprayed on olive oil. I also added some seasoned salt instead of regular salt. Delicious!Read more SWEETNOTHINGS50633/23/2006tasty healthy snack! I LOVE chips and I love that this is a healthy alternative. I too used olive oil and basted the chips with a pastry brush. I seasoned with sea salt and paid close attenti... Read more JUICIEST67419/6/2005i only baked them for 13 minutes, but in the end, it still came out slightly burnt, and was very dry. i had to throw them away. Read more More Reviews "


what causes low liver enzymes

Reduced production of liver enzymes may indicate dysfunction of the liver. This article explains the causes and symptoms of low liver enzymes. Scroll down to know how the production of the enzymes can be accelerated.

Low Liver Enzymes

Low Liver Enzymes

Liver helps remove toxins from the body. It synthesizes proteins which are essential for timely clotting of blood. It promotes the metabolism of medications and nutrients and helps store fat, vitamins, bile, and cholesterol. Liver helps control glucose levels and process (recycle) the waste products of hemoglobin (bilirubin) in blood. The enzymes that are present in the liver help accelerate the chemical reactions within the liver. These enzymes are nothing but proteins. Because of their presence, the liver is able to perform a variety of functions. It is a vital organ which helps in blood purification, detoxification, digestion, excretion, and metabolism. Insufficient amount of liver enzymes may be a sign of liver impairment or damaged liver cells which can affect liver function and the overall health of the person seriously. Different Enzymes The following list contains the different liver enzymes and the explanation of their normal values, along with the causes of what might be the reason behind low levels of each of these enzymes. Albumin: An important protein that is present in the blood is albumin, and this is produced by the liver. Badly damaged liver cannot produce albumin. A blood test helps detect albumin levels in blood. Its normal range is 3.4 to 5.4 grams/deciliter. Causes: Liver dysfunction due to liver cirrhosis or hepatitis, or even kidney diseases can cause low albumin levels. Also, a low-protein diet, Crohn's disease, and after weight-loss surgery may lead to low levels of this enzyme. Globulin: The protein globulin is produced in the liver and the immune system. Albumin and globulin are the main proteins present in the bloodstream. The normal total protein levels, which are determined by calculating the albumin and globulin levels, ranges between 6.0 to 8.3 gm/d L (grams per deciliter). Causes: Damaged liver cells, kidney diseases, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, various neoplasms, acute hemolytic anemia, hypogammaglobulinemia/agammaglobulinemia, etc., can be the cause. Prothrombin: Liver produces prothrombin, a kind of protein which promotes timely clotting of blood. A prothrombin time test helps measure the time required for a person's blood to clot. The normal range for this test, if you are not taking any blood thinning medications, is between INR of 0.8 to 1.1, where INR stands for International Normalized Ratio. Low levels of this enzyme will give you a result above INR 1.1, which means that your blood is taking longer than usual to clot. Causes: Serious liver diseases can lead to low prothrombin levels, resulting in longer time for clotting. Vitamin K deficiency, blood-thinning medicines, certain other medications, and certain bleeding disorders can affect prothrombin function, as well. ALT or Alanine Aminotransferase or SGPT: ALT is primarily present in the liver only and helps in metabolizing the protein present in the body. The normal ALT levels range is 10 to 40 international units per liter (IU/L). Causes: The ALT levels usually stay low, and are mostly not a cause of concern. It is the elevated level of this enzyme that is considered to be dangerous. AST or Aspartate Aminotransferase or SGOT: AST is present in the liver, heart, and in other tissues of the body. The normal blood AST range is 10 to 34 IU/L. ALT and AST are used to metabolize amino acids and make proteins. Liver dysfunction can alter the production of AST. Causes: Like ALT levels, low levels of AST are not considered to be problematic. High levels are a cause of concern. ALP or Alkaline Phosphatase: ALP is present in all the tissues of the body. However, its large quantities are found in the bones, liver, and bile ducts. The normal range of ALP is 44 to 147 IU/L. Causes: Conditions such as hypophosphatasia, Wilson's disease, protein deficiency, and malnutrition may lower the production of ALP. Bilirubin: Bilirubin is a waste product of the red blood cells and is produced during their breakdown. Normal total bilirubin level ranges between 0.3 to 1.9 mg/d L. Low bilirubin levels are usually not of any major concern. Causes: Decreased levels may be a result of using medications that may alter the levels of this enzyme. Some of them include, vitamin C, phenobarbital, and theophylline. Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT): This enzyme is found in the blood. The normal values range from 0 to 51 international units per liter (IU/L). Causes: Usually, the amount of GGT is decreased in the body due to the usage of birth control pills and clofibrate. Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): The LDH or LD enzyme is found in the liver, and its normal range is between 105 to 333 IU/L. Usually, elevated levels of this enzyme are a cause of concern. Causes: Low levels are rarely seen, and that too in case the person has consumed a high amount of vitamin C or ascorbic acid. A genetic mutation may also cause abnormally low levels. Symptoms Symptoms that indicate liver disorders may vary from person to person. Mostly, there are no symptoms observed, or perhaps they are so mild in nature, that most people do not even find out that they have low liver enzymes. Some of the symptoms that may or may not be seen in this condition are listed as under. Fever Abdominal swelling Bloating Tenderness in abdomen in the region of the liver Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Enlarged spleen Weight loss Treatment A series of liver function tests (LFTs: blood tests) and other tests including the ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, biopsy, etc., help find out the enzyme (s) that are deficient in the body. The test results help the doctors diagnose and chalk out the possible causes behind the same. Doctors may prescribe medicines to treat the specific underlying cause. But patients need to make some lifestyle changes, as well. A high-fiber diet that is low in 'calories and saturated fats' can prove to be beneficial for the people diagnosed with liver problems. Avoiding alcohol is a must. Avoiding high-glycemic foods, controlling diseases such as diabetes with prompt medication, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels through diet, regular exercise, and use of 'necessary and sufficient' medication is equally important. Liver diseases are called 'silent killers' as they don't exhibit any symptoms in the early stages, so make sure you get yourself checked at regular intervals, especially if you have a family history of the same. Disclaimer: This Buzzle article is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice. Note that the normal ranges mentioned in this article may vary from laboratory to laboratory. 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what is reentry court

What is a reentry court? In California, a reentry court is a type of collaborative justice court for individuals who have been released from prison, have violated their terms of community supervision, and have a history of substance abuse or mental health issues.

Reentry Courts

Quick Links2016 Reentry Court Roundtable How do reentry courts work? Although reentry courts operate slightly different across counties, the following program components are common to reentry courts in California. The reentry court team makes decisions about a participant’s court case. Reentry court teams are led by the judge and usually includes a defense attorney, a prosecutor, a parole agent, a probation officer, and treatment staff and/or case managers. Reentry court participants are assessed for their risk of re-offending and treatment needs. This information is used to create supervision and treatment plans. The program connects participants to a variety of supports including mental health treatment, substance use treatment, and housing. Participants attend scheduled court sessions usually one to four times a month to discuss their progress. The court can recommend early discharge from community supervision when a participant successfully completes the program. Participants usually stay in the program for approximately 12-18 months. California's Reentry Court Programs Select from the below links for information on existing programs, eligibility requirements, history, and resources.2016 Reentry Court Roundtable2014 Reentry Court Summit