7/24/2023 0 Comments Home bound movie![]() No matter the life of the hobo though, early era hobos were known to be gracious and downright amusing when dealing with people. It was easy to be trapped between cars and one could freeze to death in bad weather. Many hobos were severely injured or killed as a result of falling under the wheels when trying to jump aboard a train. Moreover, riding on a feight train is dangerous in itself. In addition to the problems of being itinerent, poor, and far from home and support, plus the hostility of many train crews, they faced the railroads’ security staff, nicknamed “bulls,” who had a reputation of violence against trespassers. With no work and no prospects at home, many decided to travel for free by freight train and try their luck elsewhere. The number of hobos increased greatly during the Great Depression era of the 1930s. Others looking for work on the American frontier followed the railways west aboard freight trains in the late 19th century. With the end of the Civil War in the 1860s, many discharged veterans returning home began hopping freight trains. No doubt it achieves a creepy atmosphere but with no backbone to prop it up, there’s nothing to really sink your teeth into.It is unclear exactly when hobos first appeared on the American railroading scene. As a result, it feels quite a shallow story, one that never really gets going and perhaps raises more questions than it delivers answers. It’s hardly a shock or a plot twist but what is surprising is that there was nothing more to the plot than what we see. Instead, we’re given a snippet of information that isn’t exactly news to anyone considering the game is given away early on in the movie. Throughout the movie, you think something monumental is going to happen but it never does. As a viewer, I felt like screaming at the screen “this is not normal” and could feel Holly’s frustration and concern for her personal safety. We’re given a glimpse of the depths of their wickedness which Holly attempts to point out, but their father finds no harm in some of the ‘games’ they play. ![]() Not that they need him to lead them astray. The kids are equally unnerving but whatever their father suggests, they go along with. His whole attitude seems a bit off during their stay at the family’s home and you can’t help but wonder what’s really going on and what the true dynamic between them would be like if Holly wasn’t there. There’s many unsettling moments within the film, one of which is the way in which Richard seems to think it’s okay to give his kids, even youngest Anna, various alcoholic drinks, from champagne to wine, with the eldest two even sneaking some vodka. Though we’re never really told, we get the feeling that their father Richard hasn’t been around much since he split from their mum and now they meet Holly, a stranger, who’s now part of the family, not that they know about the marriage with Holly and Richard deciding to keep it a secret. It’s also a painful experience for the kids. Not that they need their approval, but you would have thought any normal bloke serious about a woman enough to marry her would at least introduce his family to her before slipping on a ring. However, what’s questionable is how she would marry a man but never meet his kids first before doing so. Awkward doesn’t begin to describe the situation. It must be hard meeting your partner’s kids for the first time. The kids seem to be simultaneously hiding something whilst doing their very best to drive their father’s new woman away. That’s something Holly has to contend with in Sebastian Godwin’s debut feature chiller, HOMEBOUND. Meeting someone else’s family for the first time is daunting enough but what happens when you come face to face with a group of kids that’d rather see you dead than be with their father. With Nina absent and leaving the kids to their own devices, Holly gets the feeling that all is not quite what it seems. As Lucia and Ralph continue to make her stay uncomfortable, Holly wonders about Nina, the children’s mother, as she’s the one who invited the pair to the party. Whilst birthday girl Anna gives Holly a warm reception, teenage siblings Lucia and Ralph are a bit cold towards her, and she gets the impression her presence is unwanted. Holly joins her new husband Richard in meeting his three children from a previous relationship as it’s his youngest daughter’s birthday. Homebound is in cinemas now and on digital from 4th April 2022 from Blue Finch Film Releasing Starring: Aisling Loftus, Hattie Gotobed, Lukas Rolfe, Raffiella Chapman, Tom Goodman-Hill
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7/24/2023 0 Comments Digital vaccination passport![]() Still, he says: “Digital identity advancement has definitely accelerated because of COVID.” The certificates are, “one of the first, certainly the widest implemented credential we’ve seen.” Digital identity experts are working on a technology that would use blockchain, but this is still at too early a stage for implementation in the COVID certificates, according to Comb. Comb, who has been chief technologist at a number of multinational companies, continues: “We’ve never done this before on a large scale, we don’t have the infrastructure in place to handle encryption keys, relative to a person's digital identity, in a distributed environment because we have not reached an agreement on the standardised approach to manage the keys involved.” A neater proof of IDĬertain requirements of the EUDCC made it harder to protect - the fact that it must operate offline ruled out solutions relying on secure servers. But in the meantime, an infrastructure to manage the necessary key pairs is absent. One solution would be to develop temporary keys that would activate when a person presented their credentials, Comb says. ![]() If criminals hacked a terminal used to allow people to enter a bar, they could siphon off data from thousands of customers, getting access to names, dates of birth, vaccine status and location. As a result, the barcodes in the certificates are simply not encrypted.Īs things are, someone could steal the information simply by peering over a person’s shoulder and taking a photo of the barcode. ![]() But using a private key in the public domain would make no sense because it could be easily acquired or stolen. To verify that data, the barcode readers we see in airlines and restaurants use a public key, one that is in the public domain.Įncryption - the process needed to protect people’s information - would use a shared, public key to encrypt and then a private key to decrypt data to make it readable when necessary. The regional certifying authority signs the certificate with a private key. The EU’s certificate program deploys cryptographic key pairs – random characters in no particular order – to digitally sign users’ data in order to later prove the data is authentic. The need for a COVID certificate arose just a little too early, Comb explains to Healthcare IT News: “If this had happened maybe two or three years later the infrastructure would have been in place.” ![]() Potential targetįor decades, coders have been striving to develop a common approach to digital identity, which would let users verify their identity without providing extraneous personal details or even their name. The EUDCC, which has been adopted by 27 EU states and 18 other countries, uses barcodes in the certificates which are not encrypted, Comb warns, making them vulnerable to cybercrime and abuse. The EU views the Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) as a success, but for software developers, the story is more nuanced according to Matthew Comb, a doctoral student doing research on digital identity at the University of Oxford. The Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders said in a statement that they allowed freedom of movement during the pandemic: “Without this extension, we risk having many divergent national systems, and all the confusion and obstacles that this would cause.” Vaccine passports, crucial to managing the pandemic, have led to a rapid advance in digital health technology. 7/24/2023 0 Comments Women wearing mens boxer breifs![]() “Because of this,” she continues, “we were able to find a potential compensatory mechanism whereby decreased sperm production relating to the type of underwear signals to the hypothalamus to increase secretion of gonadotropin.” Mínguez-Alarcón explains what sets this study apart from other research, saying, “An important strength of this study is that we were able to investigate the potential relationship between the type of underwear worn and indicators of testicular function such as reproductive hormone levels and DNA damage, which were missing in all previous studies on the topic.” Importantly, the greatest statistical difference in sperm quality was found between men who wore boxer shorts and men who wore jockeys or briefs.ĭr. ![]() These men had a 25 percent “higher sperm concentration,” a 17 percent higher total sperm count, and 33 percent more swimming sperm than men who said they didn’t usually wear boxers.Īdditionally, men who reported frequently wearing boxer shorts had 14 percent lower serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).Īs the study authors explain, FSH drives the production of sperm, and they believe that the higher concentration of FSH in people who do not wear boxers suggests that the hormone gets activated and tries to make up for the testicular damage that other types of underwear might induce. Overall, more than 50 percent of the men said they usually wore boxers. The questionnaire included boxer shorts, briefs, bikinis, so-called jockeys, and other forms of tight underwear. The men provided the researchers with semen and blood samples and answered a questionnaire on the type of underwear that they were in the habit of wearing. 7/24/2023 0 Comments Beginning bartending drinks![]() Task switching means transferring your focus from one thing to another simultaneously. Perhaps the most useful skill you need to have to be an effective bartender is being able to task switch efficiently. However, the success of your bartending career extends beyond just learning how to use a jigger. These are bartending 101 skills that you can learn either by taking bartending courses or by working as a barback (bartender’s assistant). What Skills are Needed to be a Bartender?ĭrink knowledge, expertise in mixology, and being able to work your bartending gear are all basic technical components of a professional bartender’s repertoire. In truth, it can be a financially-rewarding job for someone who’s willing to learn and put in the work. ![]() We break this down in great detail on our How Much Do Bartenders Make page with graphs and tables and a lot of math details. Contingent upon the factors stated above, bartenders can make an average of $40 to $1000 per shift in tips alone. It also doesn’t factor in the amount of money they earn from gratuities or tips. In reality, bartenders work anywhere between 24 to 80 hours weekly. But that estimation presumes that bartenders work the regular 40 hours a week. How much bartenders make will depend on a number of factors such as how long they work in a day, the time of their shift, the location of the venue, and what state they are working in.Įmployment sites online estimate the average earnings of bartenders in the United States to be around $21,000 to $32,000 a year.
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7/24/2023 0 Comments Protein in skimmed milk 250mlWhether the effect on body weight is primary or secondary to the increased insulin secretion remains to be elucidated. These data suggest that high intakes of skim milk, whey, and casein increase BAZs in overweight adolescents and that whey and casein increase insulin secretion. There were no significant changes in plasma C-peptide in the skim milk or water group. The plasma C-peptide concentration increased from baseline to wk 12 in the whey and casein groups and increments were greater than in the pretest control ( P < 0.02). We found no change in BAZ in the pretest control and water groups, whereas it was greater at 12 wk in the skim milk, whey, and casein groups compared with baseline and with the water and pretest control groups. Outcomes were BMI-for-age Z-scores (BAZs), waist circumference, plasma insulin, homeostatic model assessment, and plasma C-peptide. ![]() Diet and physical activity were registered. The effects of the milk-based test drinks were compared with baseline (wk 0), the water group, and the pretest control group. Before randomization, a subgroup of adolescents ( n = 32) was studied for 12 wk before the intervention began as a pretest control group. All milk drinks contained 35 g protein/L. Overweight adolescents ( n = 203) aged 12–15 y with a BMI of 25.4 ± 2.3 kg/m 2 (mean ± SD) were randomized to 1 L/d of skim milk, whey, casein, or water for 12 wk. The objective was to test whether milk and milk proteins reduce body weight, waist circumference, homeostatic model assessment, plasma insulin, and insulin secretion estimated as the plasma C-peptide concentration in overweight adolescents. ![]() However, the effect of milk proteins in adolescents is unclear. In adults, dietary protein seems to induce weight loss and dairy proteins may be insulinotropic. 7/24/2023 0 Comments Iowa courts online record search![]() Adoption records and documents filed child protective services and related institutions. ![]()
7/24/2023 0 Comments Vendors for tower garden seedlingsThe following are just a few of the gardens that benefit from this community giving program. In either case, Lakewinds provides support to get gardens up and running with donations of seeds, compost or soil, and plant starts to more than 15 local school and community gardens located in the Twin Cities metro area each year. Some start pretty extensive varieties of seedlings in early March, while others opt to begin with plant starts closer to May. We created our School & Community Gardens Giving Program to support these efforts.Įach February, as the earliest hints of spring are in the air, local community garden and school garden organizers are dreaming of warmer days and just beginning to plan their gardens for the coming season. At Lakewinds, we recognize the importance of these community assets, and we believe it’s important to bolster their work educating, uplifting, and providing food for the communities we call home. ![]() Community and School gardens provide important opportunities for people of all ages to engage with food and the environment in a meaningful way. Understanding where our food comes from and learning how to grow things for ourselves and our communities is an important step toward personal empowerment and care for the world around us. One way we do this is through partnerships with local school and community gardens.Ībout the School & Community Gardens Giving Program ![]() In addition to our mission to promote sustainable agriculture, support local farmers and makers, and protect our planet, we’re committed to giving back. ![]() At Lakewinds, concern for our communities is built into almost everything we do. 7/24/2023 0 Comments Days gone collectibles![]() Reaching the next collectibles will bring you closer to the end. Days gone collectibles guide apby powerpyx 13 comments days gone contains 252 collectible locations and 104 questline items. ![]() Use the progress tracker to get 100%! Days gone has 33 character collectible locations. On this page of our world atlas to days gone you will find a map of the secrets of the iron butte region. 12 nero intelligence, 6 plants from herbology (they're not marked on the map) below. Days gone has 33 character collectible locations. These collectibles count towards the broken roadshow trophy.7 of them are automatic story unlocks and canno. Days Gone Character Collectibles Guide Where to Find Use the progress tracker to get 100%! Characters collectibles are items that provide a little backstory or detail about some of the main characters in days gone. 5 secrets of characters (and the first appears during the mission), 7 historical markers. 1 hour agoamazon prime video released the third season to their hit series the boys last summer, and it was arguably one of the best seasons they ever released. ![]() These collectibles count towards the broken roadshow trophy. Seven of them are automatic story unlocks and cannot be missed. DaysGoneWalkthroughCharactersCollectibles1to16023 Game of Guides Seven of them are automatic story unlocks and cannot. Tourism collectibles come in a variety of forms. They can be a poster on a wall, a flyer on a bulletin board, a brochure on a counter, a menu in a diner, and more. 12 nero intelligence, 6 plants from herbology (they're not marked on the map) below.ġ hour agoamazon prime video released the third season to their hit series the boys last summer, and it was arguably one of the best seasons they ever released. ![]() All Characters Collectibles Locations Days Gone Days GoneĬharacter Collectibles Days Gone Game. Amazon offers numerous ones under $10 (that includes shipping when you take advantage of their FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25). Sight word flash cards are easy to make but they are also very affordable. Always review previously taught sight words daily and gradually introduce new ones. If your child struggles with a word, offer assistance.Įvery child progresses differently, the number of sight words a child can automatically recognize will vary. Mix up the cards, and “flash” them to your child. Using the flash cards, review each sight word.Repeat these steps with the other sight words.I like to state the obviously, make sure your child spells the word correctly.Ask your child to read the sight word and then write it in their notebook five times.Then ask your child to spell the sight word with you. Point to each letter and say its name aloud.Then ask your child to say the word with you. Review each card with your child saying the sight word aloud. Prior to the lesson, write each sight word on the index card (or print out our PDF files).Select several sight words, e.g., 5 – 10.The following is an ideal sight word flash card session: Sight Word Flash Cards Videosįlash cards are inexpensive and quite effective at helping a child develop a sight word vocabulary because repeated exposure to high frequency words greatly aids in automatic recognition. In addition, we created flash cards based on MCPS kindergarten curriculum that encourages each student to automatically recognize at a minimum 25 words by the end of the school year. These flash cards were created using Dolch’s list of 220 most common words found in print. by: GreatSchools Staff Updated: NovemPrint article What are Dolch sight words They’re a list of 220 words, first published in 1936 by Edward William Dolch, that children ought to learn to recognize on sight as they’re learning to read. MCPS Kindergarten (25 words) – download PDF. The Dolch Words List of 220 service words are grouped by grade-level, starting with Pre-K and going through 3rd Grade. Here are the 47 sight words that will help your first grader start learning to read.Dolch Third Grade (41 words) – download PDF, and.Dolch Second Grade (46 words) – download PDF,.Dolch First Grade (41 words) – download PDF,.Dolch Primer (52 words) – download PDF,.Dolch Pre-primer (40 words) – download PDF,.We also provide sight word flash cards videos. We recommend printing the flash cards on card-stock paper, to make them more durable. The cards are available in three fonts – regular, dotted and bubble. In addition to the 220 “service words”, Dolch also put together a list of 95 common nouns which appeared most frequently in children’s books at the time.We created free printable sight word flash cards. ![]() The Dolch words are helpful for adults learning English as an additional language as well as for children and adults learning to read. Learning to spell them all may take longer. The list is divided into grade levels, but most schools expect children to master reading all the words in the Dolch word list by the end of first grade. ![]() Even the decodable words should be mastered for instant recall. ![]() He had researched children’s books to determine which words were most frequently used.ĭolch believed that learning his list of 220 “service words” would speed the development of reading fluency in children learning to read.Īlthough some of the words in the Dolch word list can be sounded out using phonic knowledge, many cannot and have to be memorised as “sight words”. What are Dolch words?Įdward William Dolch, PhD, published the Dolch word list in his book “Problems in Reading” in 1948. These games have been developed for different Dolch word lists so that even beginners can have fun while they learn. The first activities we have developed are a set of memory games where you have to read a word and match it to the spoken word. Welcome to Dolch Word where you will find lots of free online games, flashcards and printables to help you learn the Dolch sight words. |