This document discusses the discrimination faced by migrant workers from Southeast Asia working in blue-collar jobs. It explores how boundaries are constructed through boundary work, racialization, stratified otherization, and by disenfranchising migrant workers as a class. Boundaries exclude outsiders from political and cultural communities and help maintain existing economic systems by dividing labor.
Regular exercise provides both immediate and long-term benefits to the brain. It increases neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, improving mood and focus for up to two hours. Long-term, exercise enlarges the hippocampus, strengthening memory and decision-making. It also protects against neurodegenerative diseases and age-related cognitive decline by growing the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. The document encourages making exercise a regular part of one's life to reap these mental health advantages.
1 e-scooter or petrol scooter (1)-convertedChi Ying Cheng
The document summarizes the differences between petrol scooters and electric scooters (Gogoro) in Taiwan. It notes that the government plans to ban new petrol scooter sales by 2035. It then compares the purchase prices of petrol and electric scooters both with and without government subsidies. It also estimates the first-year costs of owning each type of scooter, including fuel, maintenance, and electricity fees. Finally, it briefly discusses the expanding electric charging infrastructure and questions whether people should purchase electric scooters now given rapid technological changes expected in the next 20 years.
Taiwan currently has diplomatic relations with 14 countries and maintains unofficial relations with the United States and other Western nations. The document lists Taiwan's current diplomatic allies but does not provide details on reasons for Taiwan's limited diplomacy, solutions, or future outlook.
This document discusses smartphone addiction and related concepts. It introduces the terms "FOMO" which refers to a feeling of missing out, and "phubbing" which describes someone who ignores others around them to focus on their phone. The document asks if people are addicted to their smartphones and notes that being more self-aware of phone use can help prevent ignoring others. It concludes with resources on phubbing and its negative impacts.
This document discusses the discrimination faced by migrant workers from Southeast Asia working in blue-collar jobs. It explores how boundaries are constructed through boundary work, racialization, stratified otherization, and by disenfranchising migrant workers as a class. Boundaries exclude outsiders from political and cultural communities and help maintain existing economic systems by dividing labor.
Regular exercise provides both immediate and long-term benefits to the brain. It increases neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, improving mood and focus for up to two hours. Long-term, exercise enlarges the hippocampus, strengthening memory and decision-making. It also protects against neurodegenerative diseases and age-related cognitive decline by growing the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. The document encourages making exercise a regular part of one's life to reap these mental health advantages.
1 e-scooter or petrol scooter (1)-convertedChi Ying Cheng
The document summarizes the differences between petrol scooters and electric scooters (Gogoro) in Taiwan. It notes that the government plans to ban new petrol scooter sales by 2035. It then compares the purchase prices of petrol and electric scooters both with and without government subsidies. It also estimates the first-year costs of owning each type of scooter, including fuel, maintenance, and electricity fees. Finally, it briefly discusses the expanding electric charging infrastructure and questions whether people should purchase electric scooters now given rapid technological changes expected in the next 20 years.
Taiwan currently has diplomatic relations with 14 countries and maintains unofficial relations with the United States and other Western nations. The document lists Taiwan's current diplomatic allies but does not provide details on reasons for Taiwan's limited diplomacy, solutions, or future outlook.
This document discusses smartphone addiction and related concepts. It introduces the terms "FOMO" which refers to a feeling of missing out, and "phubbing" which describes someone who ignores others around them to focus on their phone. The document asks if people are addicted to their smartphones and notes that being more self-aware of phone use can help prevent ignoring others. It concludes with resources on phubbing and its negative impacts.
Obesity is linked to several serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers because it increases risks for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and inflammation. Being overweight can cause or worsen issues like gallbladder disease, gout, osteoarthritis, and breathing problems during sleep. The document lists the top 8 diseases associated with obesity and advises avoiding tempting foods.
This document encourages volunteering with charities by donating money, packing food boxes, or going on mission trips to help change lives. It suggests volunteering with organizations like Water Mission, Operation USA, and Houston Food Bank that provide aid. The document concludes by thanking the reader for listening and considering becoming a volunteer.
This document discusses myths about the refugee crisis. It defines a refugee as someone who flees their home to find safety in another place due to fear. It then addresses three common myths: that we don't need to feel sorry for refugees, that refugees take jobs away from citizens, and that the crisis cannot be addressed because history repeats itself. The document concludes by encouraging people to see refugees as whole individuals rather than defining them only by their traumatic experiences or worst attributes. It provides references for further information on refugees.
Taiwan currently has diplomatic relations with 14 countries and the Holy See. These include Eswatini, Palau, Nauru, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Paraguay, Honduras, Saint Lucia, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Christopher and Nevis. Due to pressure from China, Taiwan is pursuing its New Southbound Policy to strengthen economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties with Southeast and South Asian countries.
Taiwan has an extremely high number of scooters, with over 13 million scooters and nearly 1 scooter per person. Driving a scooter in Taiwan can be confusing due to unique traffic rules like scooter turn lanes and waiting zones. To ride safely, drivers should carefully follow regulations even if others ignore them, avoid rush hour times, and improve their scooting technique.
A woman was sexually assaulted in South Delhi in December 2012 which sparked discussions among women's groups and on social media about standing up against sexual assault and saying no to such behavior that is sometimes accepted in traditional Indian society.
This document discusses women in India and gender equality, mentioning Indian actor Aamir Khan. It briefly touches on goddesses in India and whether the topic is about a boy or girl.
Obesity is linked to several serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers because it increases risks for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and inflammation. Being overweight can cause or worsen issues like gallbladder disease, gout, osteoarthritis, and breathing problems during sleep. The document lists the top 8 diseases associated with obesity and advises avoiding tempting foods.
This document encourages volunteering with charities by donating money, packing food boxes, or going on mission trips to help change lives. It suggests volunteering with organizations like Water Mission, Operation USA, and Houston Food Bank that provide aid. The document concludes by thanking the reader for listening and considering becoming a volunteer.
This document discusses myths about the refugee crisis. It defines a refugee as someone who flees their home to find safety in another place due to fear. It then addresses three common myths: that we don't need to feel sorry for refugees, that refugees take jobs away from citizens, and that the crisis cannot be addressed because history repeats itself. The document concludes by encouraging people to see refugees as whole individuals rather than defining them only by their traumatic experiences or worst attributes. It provides references for further information on refugees.
Taiwan currently has diplomatic relations with 14 countries and the Holy See. These include Eswatini, Palau, Nauru, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Paraguay, Honduras, Saint Lucia, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Christopher and Nevis. Due to pressure from China, Taiwan is pursuing its New Southbound Policy to strengthen economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties with Southeast and South Asian countries.
Taiwan has an extremely high number of scooters, with over 13 million scooters and nearly 1 scooter per person. Driving a scooter in Taiwan can be confusing due to unique traffic rules like scooter turn lanes and waiting zones. To ride safely, drivers should carefully follow regulations even if others ignore them, avoid rush hour times, and improve their scooting technique.
A woman was sexually assaulted in South Delhi in December 2012 which sparked discussions among women's groups and on social media about standing up against sexual assault and saying no to such behavior that is sometimes accepted in traditional Indian society.
This document discusses women in India and gender equality, mentioning Indian actor Aamir Khan. It briefly touches on goddesses in India and whether the topic is about a boy or girl.
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptxCapitolTechU
Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...PsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptxOH TEIK BIN
(A Free eBook comprising 3 Sets of Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise both the mind and the Right and Left Brain. To help keep the mind and brain fit and healthy. Good for both the young and old alike.
Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.)
With Metta,
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