![]() ![]() In the book, Tesla cars seem like an anomaly and their buyers still get a tax break (which I believe is no longer the case). ![]() It seems negligent not to mention destructive mining practices and battery disposal when talking about electric cars, for example.ĭrawdown was published in 2017, which doesn’t seem that long ago in some ways, but technology changes so quickly, parts already feel dated. I understand that we do need to do something to start addressing the challenges facing us and if we wait around waiting for perfect solutions, we’ll never change anything. Speaking of negatives, I feel that they were glossed over a bit. I would recommend buying a copy so that you can dip in and out as your interest and time allow rather than checking it out of the library and trying to finish it all before the due date. I probably had the attention span for about 50 of these solutions. The editor tried to keep each of the 100 solutions to just a few pages, giving a rough overview of the science, the benefits, and the negatives. The book got a bit too long and detailed for my level of interest. Even ideas that are more personal in scope, like electric cars or solar panels, would be implemented more quickly if we could have better tax breaks or if startup companies had better government subsidies. Most of them are only practical at the industrial or national scale. We know what needs to be done, we have feasible ideas for how to do it, but, at least in the States, we don’t have the political will or impetus to implement many of these solutions. Drawdown fit the bill but I still got a little depressed. I didn’t want something that was going to depress me so I decided to read a book focused on solutions rather than problems. I needed to read a book about climate change for the Nonfiction Reading Challenge hosted by Shelleyrae at Book’d Out. ![]() These measures promise cascading benefits to human health, security, prosperity, and well-being-giving us every reason to see this planetary crisis as an opportunity to create a just and livable world. If deployed collectively on a global scale over the next thirty years, they represent a credible path forward, not just to slow the earth’s warming but to reach drawdown, that point in time when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere peak and begin to decline. The solutions exist, are economically viable, and communities throughout the world are currently enacting them with skill and determination. They range from clean energy to educating girls in lower-income countries to land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. One hundred techniques and practices are described here-some are well known some you may have never heard of. In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and scientists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. "Paul Hawken on One Hundred Solutions to the Climate Crisis"."This book ranks the top 100 solutions to climate change. "How Much Do You Know About Solving Global Warming?". Drawdown: The most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming. Drawdown (climate) – analysis designed to operationalize themes found in the book.which is sort of astonishing when you think about it." According to an article in Vox, "until 2017, there was no real way for ordinary people to get an understanding of what they can do and what impact it can have". Hawken stated, "the reason we can say 'the most comprehensive plan ever proposed' is that no one's ever proposed a plan. Īn April 2017 video on C-SPAN described the book as "a collection of policies, plans, and active programs to reduce carbon emissions outside of the purview of the federal government". For example, Kirkus Reviews called the book "an optimistic program for getting out of our current mess". Reception ĭrawdown has been a New York Times bestseller and has received favorable reviews. ![]() It was intended that the book be supplemented with an online database, Project Drawdown, which was to compile the numerous types of solutions. The Guardian notes that the author has had influence in corporate sustainability efforts and that companies such as Interface and Autodesk have backed the project. The book provides a list of 100 potential solutions and ranks them by the potential amount of greenhouse gases each could cut, with cost estimates and short descriptions. The book describes solutions arranged in order by broad categories: energy, food, women and girls, buildings and cities, land use, transport, materials, and "coming attractions". Other writers include Katharine Wilkinson, and the foreword was written by ( hardback edition) Tom Steyer and ( paperback) Prince Charles. Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming is a 2017 book created, written, and edited by Paul Hawken about climate change mitigation. ![]()
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Precipitous labor Hypertensive disorders Maternal outcome No significant differences were noted between the two groups regarding maternal or neonatal complications on both nulliparous and two-parous women.Ĭonclusion: Although precipitous labor was associated with hypertensive disorders in singleton vertex deliveries, it was not associated with maternal or neonatal outcomes. Results: Using a multivariate analysis, precipitous labor in nulliparous women was independently associated with teenagers (adjusted OR: 1.71, 95% CI: 0.99 - 2.95, P = 0.049), preterm delivery (adjusted OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.16 - 2.70, P < 0.01) and hypertensive disorders (adjusted OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.19 - 2.65, P < 0.01), while in two-parous women, it was independently associated with hypertensive disorders (adjusted OR: 2.64, 95% CI: 1.33 - 5.24, P < 0.01). We examined the clinical characteristics and outcomes by comparing patients with precipitous labor and those with labor of normal duration in 0 and two-parous singleton pregnant women. ![]() Methods: A retrospective population-based study was conducted comparing women with singleton precipitous labor and those with labor of normal duration. We retrospectively examined our cases of precipitous labor to identify the clinical significance and perinatal outcomes following precipitous labor in singleton vertex deliveries. ![]() ![]() Background: Precipitous labor is defined as expulsion of the fetus within less than 3 hours of commencement of regular contractions. ![]() ![]() In the coming week they will fly from ledges that cannot be seen on camera. Chicks beg loudly and snatch incoming food from parents. Parents perch out of reach above the nest. Chicks “ledge walk” off camera and might not return to the nest at night. (All primary and secondary feathers still blood-rooted and growing.) Chicks now perch and flap wings for exercise. The youngest chick is obvious because it has more down. Face is pronounced.Īt 35 Days (5 weeks): Chicks are brown and cream colored with some down patches on wings, on top of head and on “pantaloon” legs. 28 day old chicks, (photo from the National Aviary falconcam at Univ of Pittsburgh)Īt 30 days: Half down, half feathers. In the week ahead their feathers will grow rapidly, pushing out the down which they will pick off as they preen. Chicks have not left the nest surface yet. Chicks open wings and run across gravel surface. Wings look longer and fuller as wing feathers grow. Body contour and back feathers visible.Īt 27 days: Regularly walks on feet rather than tarsi.Īt 28 Days (4 weeks): Body feathers give the chicks a speckly look that camouflages them on the nest. 21 day old chicks, (photo fromthe National Aviary falconcam at Univ of Pittsburgh)Īt 25 days: Begins to stand and walk on feet, still rests on tarsi. ![]() Often sleep individually instead of in a pile. Gets a “face.”Īt 21 Days (3 weeks): (Camera is zoomed out because chicks are very active.) Feathers now define the face, feather tips quite noticeable on wings and tail. All primaries emerged from sheaths.Īt 20 Days: Heavy down. 14 day old chicks, (photo from the National Aviary falconcam at Univ of Pittsburgh)Īt 15 Days: Sits upright, alert. Chicks move off nest scrape and walk around on tarsi, sleep and eat. Pin feathers begin to emerge at wing tips and tail (might not be visible on camera). After Day 13 can age the chick based on length of rectrices which emerge 2 mm/ day.Īt 14 Days (2 weeks): Second down is long and fluffy. Rectrices (tail) feathers begin.Īt 12 Days: Ear is distinct. Primary (wing) feathers begin.Īt 10 Days: Second down complete. 7 day old chicks, (photo from the National Aviary falconcam at Univ of Pittsburgh)Īt 8 Days: Second down begins on spinal tract. ![]() No second down yet.Īt 6 days: Second down begins on wings (humeral and alar tracts, dorsal surface of wing).Īt 7 Days (1 week): Second down begins on abdomen and legs (femoral and crural tracts), chicks form a huddle in the nest scrape, can sit up but still wobbly. First hatchling at Gulf Tower, 2011 (photo from the National Aviary falconcam)Īt 5 days: Weight has doubled since hatch day, sits up, open eye is round. Here are illustrations of their weekly development using photos of peregrines at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning and the Gulf Tower in Downtown Pittsburgh.Īt Hatching: 35-40 grams, feeble, damp, pink, sparse down, eyes closed except when begging, open eye is slit-like. Peregrine falcon chicks change rapidly as they grow from hatch to fledge in approximately 40 days. ![]() ![]() It is a memorization method that not only has held the test of time, but has been shown to be effective through modern-day studies. This memorization technique is called the Method of Loci, or more commonly the “Memory Palace”. Our own MMM student Marno Hermann has used a Memory Palace to memorize 1200 digits of Pi. One such contemporary memory expert, used it to memorize Pi to over 100,000 digits. Thanks to Thales and a long line of people who have used these techniques, we have an abundance of Ancient Greek facts and instructions that have been handed down, anyone can learn to use a Mind Palace at any time. He pointed out that “space is ultimate because it contains all things.” This feature was noted by Thales of Miletus who lived during the pre-Socratic Era. This is true because no matter what you call the technique, it’s a lot easier to use if you are basing your journeys on space that is already remembered and easily recalled. The fact that all of these techniques draw upon your spatial memory explains why “Memory Palace” is in fact the better term. All of these have one thing in common: They are using space itself as a mnemonic. You might also hear this called the Journey Method, the Roman Room or a related term like the Pegword Method. And the whole notion that the information is in our ‘mind’ is obvious, but also a deviation from the fact that this technique uses what is already in our memory to help us remember more. This alternative term appears to come from the world of Sherlock Holmes, and it’s interesting to question if it’s really accurate.Īfter all, this detective is a fictional character, and we’re here to optimize our memory based on what is scientifically possible in real minds, not fantastically described fictional ones. For example, you’ll here some memory experts call the Memory Palace technique the Mind Palace. This technique is used today by memory experts to commit huge amounts of information to mind.Īn abundance of terminology has emerged that all means essentially the same thing. That’s why a powerful memorization method was adored by the ancient Greeks. Why The Greeks Adored the Memory Palace Technique > Click Here For This Special Free Offer. Yours Free: A Private Course With Cheat Sheets For Becoming A Memory Master, Starting From Scratch. To add to it was that not many people could read and write so the ability and need to memorize and recall information was critical. ![]() Up until the 19th century, paper was expensive, especially for quantities required to make a book. In the past, having to memorize information was not optional because information wasn’t easily accessible. Until now, there isn’t a technology effective enough to replace human ability to learn and master a language. But in reality, not everything can and should be searched via a computer.Ī notable example which is becoming conversant is “language” – which requires that you memorize a huge amount of vocabulary and grammar. ![]() Perhaps phone numbers and historical facts are better left to Google. Now Many Of Us Forget Our Own Cell Phone Numbers!ĭespite this fact, there are situations in the modern day that still require memorization. Little more than a decade ago, it wasn’t uncommon that a person had to memorize a sizable list of phone numbers belonging to partners, siblings, parents and close friends. In the modern world of omnipresent information access, memorization using a Memory Palace is almost a thing of the past.Īnd this shift has occurred very quickly. ![]() Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS ![]() ![]() ![]() I had heard the romantic subplots were poorly written so I have been wondering how much time and effort goes into dealing with them and wrapping them up and whether you can miss out on certain quests. This game can have a lot going for it, but character interactions and especially romances can be quite spotty. I also don't remember any catfights or jealousy talks.Īnd in whole honesty - if you wish to buy the game just for the romance, I don't think it's worth it. Still, you can turn them down pretty much with no consequence. Maia and Tekehu used to be quite notorious for that. The writing also might be questionable to some.Īnd just don't be suprised, if some of your party members start hitting on you first. Romances are relatively short and don't have a lot of "mileage", so to speak. They are closer to flings, more than anything. You can romance all of them regardless of gender. I would be thrilled for prompt feedback and if some of my wording is poor let me know so I can give you a better rundown of my chief issue. Are you able to stay on friendly terms with your party members even if you reject their advances (or if you don't hit on them, I am not sure how it works in this game)? If so, does the game let on what dialogue options lead to an affair and which options merely keep your companionship from souring? How much content as far as quests go do I forgo if I think better of becoming lovers or whatever with someone or choose one over everyone else? ![]() Let's say I have a preference for certain characters when it comes to romance. When it comes to the sequel I have read that your character may pursue a romantic relationship with most of the party members. You see, in the first game getting to know your companions was for the most part a great deal of fun and following out their quest lines did not prove overly tiresome. There is but one thing lingering in the back of my head that's keeping me from reaching a final decision to purchase it or not. That said, I have been thinking of picking up the sequel once all the downloadable content is out. I spent a good 90 hours on my first (and so far only) run and enjoyed the setting a whole lot. Let me start off by saying I liked Pillars of Eternity very much. ![]() ![]() This system enables Modern Pinball NYC to maintain a social, high-energy gaming environment that centers on clean, non-violent fun-a trait that many modern video games may lack- and even CNN and The Wall Street Journal have weighed in on the new darling of the NYC pinball scene. Named one of New York Magazine's best in 2014, Modern Pinball NYC isn't your typical arcade it features pinball machines exclusively, and, instead of bringing the machines to life by inserting quarters or hooking them up to car batteries, visitors purchase hour and day passes to play all the games as many times as they wish. Modern Pinball NYC Arcade, Party Place and Museum, New York City: See 119 reviews, articles, and 95 photos of Modern Pinball NYC Arcade, Party Place and Museum, ranked No.1,408 on Tripadvisor among 1,408 attractions in New York City. Here, fun-lovers gather to rack up points on more than 30 machines, some of which date back to the late 1970s, some of which are brand new, with step-stools available for kids. Today, pinball is most commonly an arcade game in which the ball is fired into a specially designed cabinet known as a pinball machine, hitting various. Arcade, Party Place & Museum named Best of NY by New York Magazine. Today, no such controversy surrounds pinball-in fact, it's experiencing a resurgence in the city, with Modern Pinball NYC leading the charge. 362 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10016 (646) 653-0839 Get Directions Share this Arcade: Modern Pinball game center invites all ages to experience the pastime that has captivated people for decades. The ban stuck and the game didn't make its return until 1976 when the pinball ban was overturned. Dentro de esta sección encontraremos todo tipo de repuestos para la reparación y construcción de nuestras máquinas pinball y pinballs virtuales. In 1942, New York City Mayor La Guardia banned pinball, claiming it was a game of chance and not skill. ![]() ![]() ![]() This confirmed my NK cells were elevated. I paid for private testing and was tested for Natural Killer cells in my uterus. In addition to meeting with a private gynaecologist, I also met with Professor Siobhan Quenby from The University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.ĭuring this time, I experienced my 3rd miscarriage. I started exploring every other option I could: naturopathy, Chinese medicine, acupuncture. ![]() ![]() I was informed by a male GP, "You aren't a priority because you already have a child." "You need to have three miscarriages before additional testing is allowed,” said one of the GPs. I pushed the GP's to send me for testing. But then, just three weeks later, I was pregnant. Maybe a part of me thought that would be the end of it all. Within the first month of living in England, I became pregnant.īut then, at my 12-week scan on Christmas Eve, there was no heartbeat And just like that, on Boxing Day, I was having a D&C. At the time, I never would have thought the rest of my story would turn out the way it did. But somehow, this decision just felt right. At 37 years and 38 years old, we weren't as young as we had been when we had our first child. We were starting over, and amid all of this change and growth, my husband and I chose to start trying to add to our family. My daughter and I and relocated to England so that my British husband could continue his career as a doctor. But after some time, we reconnected and got married in the Philippines when our daughter was seven years old. After my daughter’s birth, we decided to take a break. My relationship with my daughter's father, however, was anything but textbook. 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Identify these agents and put routing in place to ensure that moment of truth calls go to them. Clearly, it is something that is more natural to some people than others. There’s debate about whether the emotional intelligence needed to handle these complex interactions is an innate or learned skill. AI can analyse digital interactions to spot highly-charged words or phrases. For example real-time speech analytics can identify sentiment in the customer’s voice. And that means they need to be trained and ready to recognise these highly emotional moments and respond with the right blend of empathy and understanding, personalised to the situation. While some moments of truth may be handled through automated service channels, the majority are likely to involve human agents. Have staff with the right skills in place Therefore start by analysing your customer journeys to identify where moments of truth might occur. ![]() However, short-haul, no frills carriers will have different additional moments to a full-service, long-haul airline. For example, every airline will need to be prepared for moments of truth around cancelled or missed flights. ![]() This will vary by the sector you are in and the type of business you are. However, there are certain points in the customer journey where moments of truth are more likely to happen. What might be vital to one consumer could be unimportant to another. Moments of truth are personal and defined by the customer, not the organisation. That requires putting in place a three step strategy: 1. That means that all organisations need to be able to be ready to deliver at these points. While important before, the stresses of the pandemic have increased the number of these moments in every customer journey. For example, if the strap breaks on an out of guarantee high-end watch, and the customer is immediately sent a replacement free of charge, that will create a more loyal brand advocate. So an interaction that starts badly, but is then successfully turned around by the company, can reinforce a relationship. This ‘peak-end’ rule means that these high or low points disproportionately impact our view of the whole experience. The reason for this is that psychologically humans recall events based on both how they felt at the peaks or troughs of an interaction, and at their very end. On the flipside 70% who had a negative experience reduced their spend. McKinsey’s research found that 85% of bank customers who had a positive moment of truth increased the range of services they took or the amount they invested. Equally, deliver the right, personalised experience and you reinforce loyalty and create brand advocates who spend more. So even if you provide excellent customer service at every other time, handling routine queries quickly and successfully, you can lose consumers if you fail at these key points. What is vital to understand is that customers will remember – and act on – how they feel at these moments that matter. They are normally highly emotional moments – such as when a flight has been cancelled at the last minute, a credit card has been lost or a product goes wrong when it is needed most. Initially identified by McKinsey, these are times when customers can be won or lost depending on how you respond. One of the key themes within the guide is the vital importance of meeting customer needs at the ‘moment of truth’ in customer interactions. Sponsored by Enghouse Interactive, it provides insight and strategies to improve engagement through technology, training and processes, based on industry best practice. 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