![]() To effectively organize for change, social workers must first understand power and empowerment. Now social work education needs to more comprehensively respond to this call. These movements are making meaningful changes in policy and practices, changes social workers have long advocated. For social workers to effectively join these efforts, we need organizing skills. In the weeks since George Floyd’s murder, we have seen a powerful reinvigoration of the Black Lives Matter movement and a broader effort to eliminate racism at all levels of our society. ![]() The second crisis front and center at the moment-anti-Black racism and state violence-also calls for organizing to address. We believe that this separation within social work education prevents students from having the full set of skills needed to answer the call in situations such as the pandemic. Often these skills are separated within social work curricula. These relationship-building skills may be considered “micro-practice” skills, while organizing and advocating policy changes, for example, may be considered “macro-practice” skills. We all know the power of listening to stories and organizing workers to build power and gain advances in their workplaces. One of the authors is a labor organizer, while the rest have worked as volunteer organizers in political and unionizing efforts and researched the effects of unionization. These relationships among workers have been built slowly and gradually over time. They have amplified workers’ experiences and opened the phone lines to policymakers so workers can engage power. Unions across the country have advocated for personal protective equipment for frontline workers. Through the pandemic, we have seen the power of collective organizing. Policies can dictate affordable housing access, wage standards (minimum wage), funding for public schools, air and water regulations in poor or working-class communities, funding for public transportation, workplace protections, and protections against various forms of discrimination. When we say “the personal is political,” it is not an abstract idea but instead alludes to the fact that people’s lives are greatly impacted, both positively and negatively, by policy. It is also the only way to enact policies that can challenge entrenched inequalities, improving the outcomes and well-being of individuals and their communities. Organizing, a process by which people build consensus and come together to work toward a common goal, is the only way by which oppressed and/or disenfranchised groups can leverage collective power to dismantle, reimagine, and rebuild societal structures. In this article, we briefly describe the importance of organizing and offer suggestions for social work education that prepares all social workers for engaging in organizing as a core part of their work with individuals, organizations, and communities. We need to recognize the interdependence, complexity, and intimate links between micro and macro practice, clients and social workers, and the personal and professional aspects of our lives. ![]() If we hope to prepare social workers to organize to dismantle the systems of oppression and inequality that have led to current suffering and marginalization, rather than acting as Band-Aids to these larger social problems, we must challenge our dichotomous thinking and frameworks. ![]() And by empowerment we mean the process through which people of color, women, low-wage workers, and other marginalized groups develop critical consciousness and collaborate to shift power in society-not the co-opted definition that tells us that empowerment is pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. What does this mean for social work education? We believe these crises call for social work education that provides all social workers training in organizing, so that we have skills to facilitate empowerment. As the calls for replacing police with social workers grow louder, social workers may be more in demand than ever. Too many social workers are trained to provide individual assistance, learning about policy and economic inequality as context without developing the skills needed to change them. They highlight the need for social workers, at the same time, to reveal the weaknesses of many social work education programs. The interconnected crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and structural racism dominate the headlines and our consciousness as we write this. Ballentine, MA, MSW Gabriella Jones-Casey, MSW Sara Goodkind, PhD, MSW and Jeffrey Shook, PhD, JD, MSW Evolving Education: The Power of Organizing - Micro Meets Macroīy Kess L. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The tremor rat (TRM) (tm/tm), a single-gene mutant, is the parent strain of the spontaneously epileptic rat (SER: zi/zi, tm/tm) found in the Kyoto:Wistar colony that exhibits both absence-like and convulsive seizures without any external stimuli. ![]() The aim of this study is to explore the exact mechanism of epilepsy-induced NPE. A proven mechanism of seizure-induced NPE is the intense generalized vasoconstriction from the massive seizure-related outpouring of central sympathetic activity, which leads to an increase in pulmonary vascular resistance. NPE is found in many cases of epilepsy at autopsy. Both a rapid, transient, and severe sympathetic discharge and the release of vasoactive substances are thought to be involved in this process. Although several pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed, the exact cascade leading to the development of NPE is unclear. It is characterized by marked pulmonary vascular congestion with perivascular edema, extravasation, and intra-alveolar accumulation of protein- rich edema fluid and intraalveolar hemorrhage. NPE develops rapidly following injury and significantly complicates the overall clinical status of the patient. The roles of central nervous system trigger zones, systemic sympathetic discharge, inflammation and anesthesia, and intracranial pressure in the etiopathogenesis of NPE have been considered in detail. ![]() It has been well known for almost 100 years, but its etiopathogenesis is still not completely understood. NPE is a life-threatening complication following central nervous system injury. ![]() The pulmonary conditions central apnea and NPE are among the most frequently implicated mechanisms in SUDEP cases. There are several pathophysiological events contributing to SUDEP, including central apnea, autonomic dysregulation of cerebral and cardiac blood flow, decreased heart rate variability (HRV), and neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE). Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is defined as a sudden, unexpected, nontraumatic, witnessed or unwitnessed death and is a major clinical problem in epilepsy patients, especially those with chronic, uncontrolled epilepsy. Nervous system infections are the most important reason for seizures. Although most epilepsies are considered multifactorial diseases, some specific types are considered single-gene disorders. The mortality of patients with epilepsy is two to three times that of the general population. There are 50 million people with epilepsy worldwide 40 million live in developing countries. Thus, these findings suggest that pulmonary vascular remodeling and alveolar cell apoptosis might be involved in epilepsy-induced NPE and that the mitogen-activated protein kinase signal pathway was involved.Įpilepsy comprises a variety of neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, and it affects 1–2 % of the population worldwide. In addition, the protein level of phosphorylated ERK (p-ERK) was found to be decreased while phosphorylated JNK and phosphorylated p38 were upregulated in TRM rats. Further study showed that cell apoptosis was mediated by increasing Bax, decreasing Bcl-2, and activating caspase-3. Moreover, pulmonary vascular remodeling including the deposition of collagen and medial thickening was also found in TRM rats. Also the occurrence of alveolar cell apoptosis was increased. We found the level of catecholamine was higher in TRM rats. We performed reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography assay, H&E and Masson staining, TUNEL assay, and Western blot experiments to determine the role of seizures in NPE. In this study, we used the tremor rat (TRM: tm/tm) as an animal model of epilepsy to investigate the potential mechanisms of NPE under epileptic conditions. It is a life-threatening complication, known for almost 100 years, but its etiopathogenesis is still not completely understood. Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is found in many epilepsy patients at autopsy. ![]() ![]() Pricing & Availability: ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 10 is available now and costs $99.99. You can buy the software outright and aren’t forced into a subscription model. ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 10 is worth a try as it has an easy workflow and is sensibly priced. Whether you like using an individual package will depend on your workflow and how you organize and edit your images. However, photo editing software is an incredibly personal choice. ![]() It’s now up there with PhotoLab and Lightroom regarding what it can achieve and offer. Verdict: ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 10 has come a long way since I tested some of the earliest versions of this software. If you have a lot of photos of people from a wedding or lots of portrait sessions, the AI People. When you tweak a set of changes and edits you want, you can turn them into a preset and apply them to a batch of photos, all non-destructively, so you’re not destroying the original RAW image.Īnd since many of us choose to shoot in RAW format for maximum flexibility, Photo Studio for Mac 10 uses Apple’s RAW support to open and edit RAW image files from the latest and earliest digital cameras. ![]() One feature I particularly like is how you can save time by applying Develop Presets. In addition, there are some powerful lighting and contrast tools like ACDSee’s patented Light EQ or Dehaze. Scans of old photos can be quickly repaired using the Heal and Clone tools, while portraits can be enhanced with Skin Tune. Color can be manipulated using tools like the easy-to-use Color and Tone Wheels. There are also non-destructive photo editing tools that work on RAW files. ACDSeeĪ complete set of photo editing tools are provided for cropping and sizing. You can also search for answers on the product’s FAQs page or ask a question in the user forum.Full manipulation of IPTC tags makes Photo Studio for Mac 10 similar to DxO's PhotoLab in this. For questions or technical difficulties, you can contact customer service representatives by phone or email. Overall, it's fine for value, although we'd probably spend another dollar per month and get the Adobe Photography Pack instead.ĪCDSee gives you access to user guides and support directly from the program. This is $8.90 per month/$89 per year, and is probably the best value, as it throws in extra apps, 50GB of cloud storage, and can be used by five people. You can opt for a subscription service instead, which gives you access to a bunch of ACDSee apps in the Home Pack. For the same price, we'd probably recommend Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 instead. This is almost always reduced, and at time of writing sits at $89. A lifetime license to the Ultimate version, which is the one we'd recommend, has a list price of $230. After that, there are a number of ways to buy. There's a 30-day free trial, if you want to give ACDSee a try. ACDSee Photo Studio: Price and support options ACDSee allows you to post your photos or albums onto social media websites and online galleries, or to send them through emails. With resizing tools, you can optimize your photos for online content so you can post them on the web. This should cover almost any project, though some competitors offer compatibility with even more file types. (Image credit: Future) ACDSee Photo Studio: Compatibility and export optionsĪCDSee Photo Studio supports over 50 different file formats, including the popular RAW, JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, PSD and PDF formats. ![]() ![]() If you're willing to pay more, you can upgrade to ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2021, which does offer the ability to work in layers, but we’d like to see this feature rolled out across the range. It also makes it a shaky choice for beginning editors who are wanting to learn professional programs, since it differs so much from the norm. The lack of layers makes this program frustrating if you’re familiar with other programs and rely heavily on layers in your editing. Layers let you preserve your original image while still allowing you to make changes to the overall look of your project, and there are some effects that depend upon them. The Professional version doesn’t support working in layers, which is a concerning omission since it’s a standard feature among other 'professional' photo editors. You can organize photos by the day, month or year they were taken, or you can organize them by keywords, by ratings you assign, by geographical locations, by the camera you used, etc. As a photo organizer, ACDSee Photo Studio 2021 makes it easy to find the image you want to edit, and you can access all the photos on your computer, even ones that you have not imported into ACDSee. ![]() ![]() ![]() The TUBE mini offers both this balanced connection and the more traditional 3.5mm single-ended option, along with a physical switch to change between the two options. Also utilized in the name of strength and durability is a 4.4mm balanced jack (replacing the previous 2.5mm older balanced connector options). ![]() Even though the amplifier does incorporate glass tubes, the overall weight is fairly minimum, and certainly light enough to dangle slightly from a phone or computer. ![]() Some cables are specifically recommended by Woo for the best performance, with one terminating in USB-C (included in the box) and the other in Apple’s Lighting (optional, sold separately, $35) form factor. Many other USB-C sized connections in mobile devices (especially cameras) have been known to deteriorate with some regularity over time – and not something you really want to hang your hat on (metaphorically and literally). Woo chose the full sized USB-A connection due to its durability and strength. The outer shell is solid metal, and a peek-a-boo window graces both the top and bottom sides of the old school stick-of-gum sized device. In the hand the TUBE mini feels as well built as the rest of Woo’s tank-like casework. There are quite a few caveats to getting the TUBE mini up and running properly, but as with most analog listening the labor of love is usually part of the fun of the ritual – but I’ll get into those details later. It seems only fitting then, that they would parley that know-how into a modern form factor like the dongle. While they do make a few digital only products, flagship tube amplifiers for electrostatic and dynamic headphones are likely the first thing that comes to mind for many when they think of the brand. Woo Audio is probably best known for their tube amplification. Simply put, it is the first amplifier/DAC that uses tube amplification in a dongle-sized form factor. This is likely the reason for the company’s newest headphone amp called the TUBE mini ($499 shipped U.S. There is a huge sea of options out there, but NY-based Woo Audio appears to take immense effort in providing products that form a perfect fit for a given solution, even for an extremely niche audience. Quite often in audio, the question of what to buy next is ultimately an exercise in problem solving. ![]() ![]() ![]() Send disappearing messages in your 1-on-1 and group chats by setting a timer for each message. GIFs and over 55,000 stickers also await you - you can even create your own. Personalize your chats! Get creative with fun, funny, and beautifying Viber lenses. 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With soon-to-be new favorites like the Chocolate Mint Shortcake at Plaza Inn and returning classics like the Snowman Sourdough Bread from Aunt Cass Cafe, and, of course, Mickey Gingerbread, everyone will feel like they’re on the nice list with these tasty treats.īut that’s not all. This year, the resort is filled to the brim with delicious delights that will light up your taste buds just like a Christmas tree. ![]() As lights and decorations turn Disneyland Resort into a winter wonderland, the culinary teams have been hard at work in the toyshop – I mean kitchen – putting together plenty of bites and sips to put you in the holiday spirit. 7, 2024, and, you guessed it, there’s a sleigh-worth of goodies on the way. The most wonderful (and flavorful) time of the year is nearly here! The Disneyland Resortis kicking off its holiday festivities next week from Nov. ![]() ![]() ![]() Less mental stewing, more moving forward with the story!įull review at Naughty Bits was a wonderful surprise! A stand alone novel, this book is a perfect representation of how well Joey W Hill does SMEXY, smart D/s romance! To quote Romance Times, “BDSM can skate a fine line between sensuous and pornographic, but Hill is a master of this subgenre. I’ve never been so bored and aggrieved in a strait up BDSM erotica book in all my life. Blech! It took FOREVER for this story to move forward. ![]() And don’t get me started how creepy it was that she uses her dead sister’s name as her Safe Word. ALSO annoying AF: all of the unnecessary sister flash-backs, or thoughts of her during awkward times they usually seemed to happen just before or after an orgasm. They were complete strangers, for God’s sake! The relationship, the atmosphere, and the story progression was forced and inorganic. And add to that, he was having a lot of these explan-o-sations during socially inappropriate times. The author assumed that the readers would be completely flabbergasted, gobsmacked, or confused by a healthy, loving, respectful D/s relationship. Also annoying, was the rather clinical and academic way that the H explained why subs do this, or what the underlying message is when a dom does that. I feel like if she wasn’t perseverating and internalizing every single past and present emotion or thought she’s ever had, she was explaining to the readers these in-depth fantasies she’s having - WHEN SHE COULD JUST SHUT UP AND GO LIVE ONE. And let me tell you, there was a LOT of that happening in this book. The interaction never really happened, so it’s just a bullshit, cock-tease, waste of time and energy. I may be a minority in this, but I get exasperated with explicit fantasies or dreams I feel like it takes precious time away from the true story development. It kind of just went downhill from there. The first thing I noted when starting this audiobook was that the narrator spoke WAAAY to fast she didn’t allow the atmosphere to build or the story to breathe. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is likely that domestic cats with Egyptian origins interbred with European wildcats, ultimately treating humanity to the northern European domestic cats that are so prevalent now. ![]() The standardized Egyptian Mau cats we know and love today were likely developed using spotted Egyptian street cats, which are believed to count North African wildcats among their ancestors.ĭuring the early centuries A.D., Romans brought spotted Egyptian cats to Italy, and from there, these cats made their way around Europe. No one knows exactly when these cats were developed, but if the Egyptian Mau can indeed trace its roots back to Egypt, the breed is an ancient one.Įgyptian hieroglyphics depict spotted cats that bear similarities to today’s Egyptian Mau cats, so it is entirely possible that this breed or its close ancestors were among those revered by ancient Egyptian people, perhaps more than 3,500 years ago. If you plan to show your Egyptian Mau cat, socialization takes on an even more important role: Aggressive cats are disqualified immediately and antisocial individuals aren't viewed as desirable even when their markings are beautiful.Īs the breed's name suggests, the Egyptian Mau cat is thought to have originated in Egypt, though there are no clear records as to how Egyptian street cats became the modern breed we know today. Take care to ensure that all interactions are as positive as possible, so the cat learns that humans are fun and friendly, and that treats are involved when good behavior is put on display. Be sure to focus on socialization to prevent problems at the vet and to ensure that the cat is comfortable with visitors. If you bring an Egyptian Mau cat into your family, you will need to spend plenty of time helping to bring out the best in their personality. Fast and athletic, they truly enjoy playtime, and their ability to learn interactive games has given them a reputation for having almost doglike personalities. Like most felines, these Egyptian beauties love to relax when the time comes, but for the most part, they are not couch potatoes. These stunning cats are highly intelligent, with a reputation for using their musical voices to make conversation with their favorite people. Playful and curious when at home with family, the Egyptian Mau cat can be cautious or standoffish with strangers. ![]() ![]() ![]() Like I said, it couldn’t get much simpler. The PSU is identical for both units, and these two items are all that you’ll receive. The package for both products couldn’t be much simpler a new segmented box with a sturdier hold on the PSU/wall-wart, which is separated with padding from the amplifier itself. The rear of the units feature the usual RCA inputs and pre-outs, along with toggle switches for both power and gain setting, along with the power-entry jack. For the Heresy model, it has a more textured, black finish, with a red inner-chassis/backplate. In the case of the Magni 3+ it is literally shame chassis as you’ll find on the out-going Magni 3. Buildīoth units use Schiit’s long-familiar “micro” chassis, which is a nicely figured, custom, and sturdy all-metal affair. It is a style of listening that is completely at odds with simply enjoying music for pleasure I don’t know anyone that listens the same way for auditions, reviews or comparisons that they do when just relaxing to enjoy an album. Hearing such differences at all requires focus, attention to detail, a suitable chain and environment, as well as understanding how to listen and what to listen for. That’s the nature of attempting to draw a contrast between two very similar things and highlight where they differ. Additional items, particularly for the comparison section, are called out specifically there and or in various accompanying pictures.Īnd then, something I’ve noted before, and which is particularly relevant here, is that reviews tend to exaggerate traits and differences that are, in reality, typically extremely small. The core gear chain/equipment used in this review can be found here, and the music I use in my reviews and evaluations is listed here. Output Impedance: 6,000uF of filter capacitanceĭetailed specifications for both units, including the areas in which they differ, are available on the Magni product page, along with detailed performance measurements from an APx555 analyzer for both 3+ and Heresy models.Pre-amp outputs (switched with the headphone socket).Dual gain settings: Low (3dB) & High (18dB). ![]() ![]() In addition to their impressive measurements (see below), both amplifiers feature the same high power outputs (the highest in their class, by some margin), with maximum power into various impedances as follows: Magni “Heresy”, is clearly differentiated both by using high-performance paralleled op-amps with feed-forward correction, as the core of its electronic implementation (biased towards measured performance), and by its distinctive black and red chassis (first seen on “ Hel”). This is Schiit’s typical approach, combining discrete design with listening and measurements to come up with a final design as such it is fitting that this unit is offered in their traditional silver aluminum chassis. Magni 3+ uses an all-discrete, current-feedback amplifier, with similar topology to Schiit’s Vidar speaker amplifier. The Magni 3+ and Magni Heresy reviewed here are units that Schiit generously provided for the “ Community Preview Program” offered by the “ The HEADPHONE Community” and are available for others to audition as part of that program. Jason Stoddard, co-founder of Schiit Audio, and the principal engineer/designer on the analog side of the house, explains the rationale for both models, as well as going into more detail about the trade-offs and benefits of each approach in his November 29th post entitled “ Full Heresy Mode” as part of his ongoing, episodic, narrative about the company and its products “ Schiit Happened: The Story of the World’s Most Improbable Start-Up” (a fascinating and entertaining read). They differ in their fundamentals … specifically how they achieve what they do. □ See our selection of premium headphone amplifiers Schiit Audio are well known for their sometimes unconventional manner so who better to introduce two new, inexpensive, desktop headphone amplifiers, at the same price point ($99), with the same features, form-factor and even the same power output? That’s exactly what they’ve done, with their new Magni 3+ and Magni Heresy amplifiers. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Still, it would have been a lot more convenient if the opposing forces could have followed Benson’s initial plan and staged their confrontation in Minnesota. “The first guy to die loses”).Īfter a Jedi-style duel involving fireplace pokers, Benson defeats the dictator with an unlikely weapon, a fire extinguisher. Nonetheless, he does find Saddam Hussein and takes him on in a fight to the finish (“We’ll settle this the old Navy way,” Benson says. The funniest scene from the great 1993 comedy Hot Shots: Part Deux, which was a parody of the Rambo films and is one of the funniest movies ever made. Here I am today, begging you not to make such good cars.”). Recruited for another mission by the countrys incompetent president, Topper Harley travels to the Middle East to rescue US hostages. In Bridges’ scene-stealing portrayal, Benson seems permanently addled from years of combat (he gets most of the best lines, though, as when he tells a group of Japanese business leaders, “It seems like only yesterday I was strafing many of your homes. New AEW World Champion Jon Moxley takes brutal shots. Several previous missions have failed, and after Topper’s team is captured, Benson decides to take matters into his own hands by invading Iraq himself. YouTube.Follow Thrillist on TikTok.SUBSCRIBEGo to NavigationAustinLifestyleThings To Do. In this parody of the Rambo movies, Charlie Sheen’s Topper Harley leads a commando mission into Iraq to rescue some captured American troops. Marvel at the Frank Lloyd Wright houses and iconic buildings in. President Thomas “Tug” Benson (played Lloyd Bridges )Īn admiral in 1991’s Hot Shots!, Bridges’ Benson earned a promotion to commander-in-chief in the sequel. Cast: Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino Get This Movie ![]() |
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