Protective structures provide protection for off-season vegetable production from environmental stresses. Common types include greenhouses, plastic houses, screen houses, and tunnels. They benefit production by protecting crops from rain, temperature extremes, and pests. Yield is higher for crops like tomatoes under protective structures compared to open field production. Proper design, orientation, cooling systems, and integrated pest management are important for optimizing vegetable yields year-round.
Effect of iron and vitamin C supplementation on anemia in girls2020 Conference
The document discusses a study that examined the effects of supplementing subjects' diets with iron, folic acid, and vitamin C from amla powder or lemon water. The study found a 13.6% increase in mean hemoglobin levels for subjects taking iron, folic acid, and amla powder, and a 9.7% increase for subjects taking iron, folic acid, and lemon water. It recommends including at least 50mg of vitamin C from natural sources along with weekly iron supplements to enhance iron absorption and hematological health.
The document discusses the African Economic Research Consortium's Collaborative MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics program and its contribution to Africa's development agenda. The program aims to build capacity for rapid agricultural transformation, income growth, and competitiveness on the continent in order to help achieve goals like 6% annual economic growth and meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
Minor millets can help address nutritional insecurity among tribal households in southern Orissa. The region has high levels of food insecurity, poverty, child mortality, and malnutrition. Tribal women in one village developed a nutritious baby food from locally grown millets, pulses, and oilseeds that improved nutrition for 1400 children when replicated in 52 other villages. Minor millets are a ideal supplementary nutrition as they are more productive than other crops, resilient to climate change, ecologically sustainable, and nutritionally beneficial.
Scaling up integrated community based nutrition in Thailand2020 Conference
Malnutrition must be addressed beyond just health issues through advocacy and national development plans that integrate nutrition priorities. Early implementation of Thailand's national nutrition plan faced coordination challenges between sectors due to rigid government structures and resource allocation. Integrating nutrition into broader social and health development plans, spearheaded by a Poverty Alleviation Plan, helped scale up nutrition programs. Community health volunteers were trained to conduct growth monitoring and promotion activities, and marked improvements in child malnutrition were seen within 5 years.
The document proposes the Health and Economic Convergence Platform, a partnership between McGill University and The INCLEN Trust International to harness business and economics for sustainable health and wealth. The platform will serve as a think tank and knowledge hub, applying a "whole of society" approach to converge science, policy, action and education across health, economic and social domains. It will establish local, national and global networks to influence government policies, programs, products and practices in sectors like healthcare, agriculture and education through grassroots organizations, policy units and public-private partnerships.
Food Security Center at the Universitat Hohenheim2020 Conference
The Food Security Center at the University of Hohenheim in Germany works to reduce hunger and achieve food security through innovative scientific contributions. The Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to topics like sustainable food availability, access, utilization, quality and safety through teaching, research and policy advice. It awards up to 29 annual scholarships for PhD students and postdocs. The Center also conducts interdisciplinary teaching and training, demand-driven research, and provides capacity building and knowledge transfer services to support food security.
Protective structures provide protection for off-season vegetable production from environmental stresses. Common types include greenhouses, plastic houses, screen houses, and tunnels. They benefit production by protecting crops from rain, temperature extremes, and pests. Yield is higher for crops like tomatoes under protective structures compared to open field production. Proper design, orientation, cooling systems, and integrated pest management are important for optimizing vegetable yields year-round.
Effect of iron and vitamin C supplementation on anemia in girls2020 Conference
The document discusses a study that examined the effects of supplementing subjects' diets with iron, folic acid, and vitamin C from amla powder or lemon water. The study found a 13.6% increase in mean hemoglobin levels for subjects taking iron, folic acid, and amla powder, and a 9.7% increase for subjects taking iron, folic acid, and lemon water. It recommends including at least 50mg of vitamin C from natural sources along with weekly iron supplements to enhance iron absorption and hematological health.
The document discusses the African Economic Research Consortium's Collaborative MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics program and its contribution to Africa's development agenda. The program aims to build capacity for rapid agricultural transformation, income growth, and competitiveness on the continent in order to help achieve goals like 6% annual economic growth and meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
Minor millets can help address nutritional insecurity among tribal households in southern Orissa. The region has high levels of food insecurity, poverty, child mortality, and malnutrition. Tribal women in one village developed a nutritious baby food from locally grown millets, pulses, and oilseeds that improved nutrition for 1400 children when replicated in 52 other villages. Minor millets are a ideal supplementary nutrition as they are more productive than other crops, resilient to climate change, ecologically sustainable, and nutritionally beneficial.
Scaling up integrated community based nutrition in Thailand2020 Conference
Malnutrition must be addressed beyond just health issues through advocacy and national development plans that integrate nutrition priorities. Early implementation of Thailand's national nutrition plan faced coordination challenges between sectors due to rigid government structures and resource allocation. Integrating nutrition into broader social and health development plans, spearheaded by a Poverty Alleviation Plan, helped scale up nutrition programs. Community health volunteers were trained to conduct growth monitoring and promotion activities, and marked improvements in child malnutrition were seen within 5 years.
The document proposes the Health and Economic Convergence Platform, a partnership between McGill University and The INCLEN Trust International to harness business and economics for sustainable health and wealth. The platform will serve as a think tank and knowledge hub, applying a "whole of society" approach to converge science, policy, action and education across health, economic and social domains. It will establish local, national and global networks to influence government policies, programs, products and practices in sectors like healthcare, agriculture and education through grassroots organizations, policy units and public-private partnerships.
Food Security Center at the Universitat Hohenheim2020 Conference
The Food Security Center at the University of Hohenheim in Germany works to reduce hunger and achieve food security through innovative scientific contributions. The Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to topics like sustainable food availability, access, utilization, quality and safety through teaching, research and policy advice. It awards up to 29 annual scholarships for PhD students and postdocs. The Center also conducts interdisciplinary teaching and training, demand-driven research, and provides capacity building and knowledge transfer services to support food security.
Innovation development for mountainous agriculture in SE Asia2020 Conference
The document discusses the Uplands Research Program which was established in 2000 to address issues of land degradation, poverty, and food insecurity in ecologically fragile and economically disadvantaged upland regions of Southeast Asia. The program carries out interdisciplinary research in Northern Thailand and Northern Vietnam with the goals of establishing sustainable land use and agricultural systems, improving research methods for complex mountainous environments, and developing policy measures to address rural poverty and food insecurity. A key concept is the integration of different knowledge domains like biophysical, economic, and stakeholder knowledge to understand the system and build scenarios to support sustainable innovations.
This document discusses measuring and predicting aflatoxin risk in crops under climate variability and change. Aflatoxins are toxic molds that contaminate crops in tropical regions, causing health issues. The study will (1) assess current aflatoxin levels in crops and blood in Senegal, (2) adapt a crop model to project pre- and post-harvest risk under weather scenarios, (3) develop risk assessments combining weather forecasts and the model, and (4) test management strategies to reduce contamination. The research aims to provide seasonal forecasts of aflatoxin for monitoring and mitigation in West Africa under current and future climate conditions.
Coping food price hikes: Strategies of the poor in Sri Lanka2020 Conference
The document summarizes a study on coping strategies adopted by poor households in Kandy district, Sri Lanka during times of food price hikes. The study found that households primarily cope by engaging in multiple income sources, increased reliance on credit, borrowing from informal sources, and support from friends/family. They also cut non-food spending, ate less frequently and in smaller portions, and substituted cheaper local foods. The choice of strategy depended on the household resources and external environment. While hunger was not widespread, some coping strategies like substituting and reducing food intake likely deteriorated nutritional status. The document recommends policies account for differences between rural, urban and estate communities and focus on staple foods like rice and wheat that experienced price fluctuations.
The TELFUN project was an interdisciplinary research project from 2007-2012 at Wageningen University that combined plant breeding, food technology, nutrition and social sciences to link the production of local food crops to the nutrition of resource-poor communities using local processing techniques in order to stimulate food sovereignty.
Undernutrition during a child's first 1,000 days (from conception to age 2) can lead to lifelong health and developmental problems. Each year, 3.5 million children under 5 die due to undernutrition-related causes. Fortunately, proven and cost-effective interventions exist such as educating mothers, fortifying foods, and providing supplements during this crucial window. The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) initiative aims to implement these solutions on a large scale in developing countries and build a global movement to combat undernutrition and keep it a priority issue.
Integrated post harvest management for improving nutrition and health2020 Conference
Integrated post harvest management (IPHM) aims to utilize 100% of agricultural production. IPHM techniques can be adopted for many fruits and vegetables. As a case study, cauliflower leaves - typically unutilized - can be removed after harvest. The leaves contain substantial beta-carotene and can be processed into a powder to fortify foods and combat vitamin A deficiency. Establishing Integrated Post Harvest Management Centers (IPHMCs) could help reduce post-harvest losses and global hunger through optimized utilization of agricultural outputs.
The North-West University in South Africa has two initiatives to link food and agricultural research in Africa: BIODIVERSITY and SUNRAY. BIODIVERSITY focuses on managing agricultural biodiversity for better nutrition, health, livelihoods and sustainable production systems. It involves various studies on indigenous foods. SUNRAY aims to identify current and future nutrition research priorities and develop a strategic roadmap to guide nutrition research funding and resources over the next 15 years through mapping existing research and identifying environmental impacts and challenges. The outcome will be nutrition research programs and activities to address malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa.
Amitraz was evaluated for its efficacy against Varroa destructor mites in honeybee colonies. Ten colonies were divided into treated and control groups. The treated colonies received plastic strips impregnated with amitraz for 30 days, followed by coumaphos strips for 45 days. Samples found the amitraz treatment killed 93.82% of mites on average, significantly higher than the 11.11% in the control group. The results show amitraz is an effective control agent against Varroa mites.
Novel staple food-based strategies to improve micronutrient status in Africa2020 Conference
Yellow cassava with beta-carotene has been produced in Kenya as part of novel staple food strategies to improve micronutrient status in Africa. Malaria infection can reduce the efficacy of iron fortification programs by blunting iron absorption. A booklet was made available with traditional recipes using micronutrient-rich millet, sorghum and maize from West Africa, available in English and French. A training handbook was also produced on solutions to micronutrient malnutrition.
This document summarizes a study on food security in rural India conducted by the Institute for Human Development and the UN World Food Programme. The study analyzed indicators of food availability, access, and absorption across 8 states to develop composite food security indices for districts. It found that tribal regions of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bundelkhand face extreme food insecurity, while southern Maharashtra, northwest UP, and northeast Rajasthan are more food secure. The analysis aims to identify the most vulnerable areas and communities to help target policy interventions for improving rural food security in India.
Rooting out hunger in Malawi with potato and sweetpotato2020 Conference
The document discusses efforts to address hunger and malnutrition in Malawi through the promotion of early maturing potato and vitamin A-rich sweet potato varieties. The Malawi Growth and Development Strategy and Agriculture Sector Wide Approach Programme target agriculture and food security. A nutrition policy was also developed to address high stunting and underweight rates in children under five. The International Potato Center, with funding from Irish Aid, is implementing potato and sweet potato projects to increase food security, diversification and nutrition by promoting varieties that contain important nutrients. The projects have strengthened capacity, improved varieties, promoted seed production technologies, and empowered farmers to increase incomes and nutrition.
Incorporation of omega 3 fatty acids in muscle2020 Conference
1) The study evaluated the influence of fatty acid composition in feed on the muscle composition of Rana catesbeiana at different development stages.
2) The results showed that feed 1 contained more unsaturated fatty acids like omega-3 and less saturated fatty acids compared to feeds 2 and 3.
3) The muscle of imagos and adults contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fatty acids than the feeds, suggesting the frogs retained more unsaturated fatty acids in their tissues.
This document discusses strategies for developing sustainable oilseed production systems in Argentina. It notes the negative consequences of agricultural intensification, including reduced biodiversity and reliance on inputs. The Oilseed and Regional Crops course aims to promote research on mixing species and evaluating weed management strategies for crops like flax, rapeseed and sunflower. The objectives are to understand sustainable agricultural systems through research on intercropping and agroecological approaches. It stresses the need to move beyond reductionist models and reconcile productivity with environmental and social sustainability to ensure food security.
Strong through Linkages: An example from Afghanistan2020 Conference
The FAO supports the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in Afghanistan through a German trust fund to build capacities in food and nutrition security. They work across sectors to develop policies and strategies and implement community-based projects aimed at reducing malnutrition through food-based approaches. Women extension officers from the Ministries work with community platforms to promote using locally available and affordable foods for child nutrition.
Selected publications by Cambridge University Press2020 Conference
Leveraging Agriculture for improving Nutrition & Health focuses on how agriculture can be used to improve nutrition and health. It discusses how agricultural practices can be adjusted to produce more nutrient-dense foods through crop diversification, biofortification, and promoting production of fruits and vegetables. The paper also explores ways that agricultural policies and programs can encourage farmers to grow nutritious foods and make those foods more accessible and affordable for consumers to help reduce malnutrition.
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: UN Standing Committee on Nutrition
Information sharing & collaboration for improved food security2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: Food Security and Nutrition Network
Crossing sectors to improve nutrition in the millennium villages2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: Millennium Villages
Food prices, dietary quality and nutritional status2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: HarvestPlus
Reaching end users orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP)2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: HarvestPlus
Innovation development for mountainous agriculture in SE Asia2020 Conference
The document discusses the Uplands Research Program which was established in 2000 to address issues of land degradation, poverty, and food insecurity in ecologically fragile and economically disadvantaged upland regions of Southeast Asia. The program carries out interdisciplinary research in Northern Thailand and Northern Vietnam with the goals of establishing sustainable land use and agricultural systems, improving research methods for complex mountainous environments, and developing policy measures to address rural poverty and food insecurity. A key concept is the integration of different knowledge domains like biophysical, economic, and stakeholder knowledge to understand the system and build scenarios to support sustainable innovations.
This document discusses measuring and predicting aflatoxin risk in crops under climate variability and change. Aflatoxins are toxic molds that contaminate crops in tropical regions, causing health issues. The study will (1) assess current aflatoxin levels in crops and blood in Senegal, (2) adapt a crop model to project pre- and post-harvest risk under weather scenarios, (3) develop risk assessments combining weather forecasts and the model, and (4) test management strategies to reduce contamination. The research aims to provide seasonal forecasts of aflatoxin for monitoring and mitigation in West Africa under current and future climate conditions.
Coping food price hikes: Strategies of the poor in Sri Lanka2020 Conference
The document summarizes a study on coping strategies adopted by poor households in Kandy district, Sri Lanka during times of food price hikes. The study found that households primarily cope by engaging in multiple income sources, increased reliance on credit, borrowing from informal sources, and support from friends/family. They also cut non-food spending, ate less frequently and in smaller portions, and substituted cheaper local foods. The choice of strategy depended on the household resources and external environment. While hunger was not widespread, some coping strategies like substituting and reducing food intake likely deteriorated nutritional status. The document recommends policies account for differences between rural, urban and estate communities and focus on staple foods like rice and wheat that experienced price fluctuations.
The TELFUN project was an interdisciplinary research project from 2007-2012 at Wageningen University that combined plant breeding, food technology, nutrition and social sciences to link the production of local food crops to the nutrition of resource-poor communities using local processing techniques in order to stimulate food sovereignty.
Undernutrition during a child's first 1,000 days (from conception to age 2) can lead to lifelong health and developmental problems. Each year, 3.5 million children under 5 die due to undernutrition-related causes. Fortunately, proven and cost-effective interventions exist such as educating mothers, fortifying foods, and providing supplements during this crucial window. The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) initiative aims to implement these solutions on a large scale in developing countries and build a global movement to combat undernutrition and keep it a priority issue.
Integrated post harvest management for improving nutrition and health2020 Conference
Integrated post harvest management (IPHM) aims to utilize 100% of agricultural production. IPHM techniques can be adopted for many fruits and vegetables. As a case study, cauliflower leaves - typically unutilized - can be removed after harvest. The leaves contain substantial beta-carotene and can be processed into a powder to fortify foods and combat vitamin A deficiency. Establishing Integrated Post Harvest Management Centers (IPHMCs) could help reduce post-harvest losses and global hunger through optimized utilization of agricultural outputs.
The North-West University in South Africa has two initiatives to link food and agricultural research in Africa: BIODIVERSITY and SUNRAY. BIODIVERSITY focuses on managing agricultural biodiversity for better nutrition, health, livelihoods and sustainable production systems. It involves various studies on indigenous foods. SUNRAY aims to identify current and future nutrition research priorities and develop a strategic roadmap to guide nutrition research funding and resources over the next 15 years through mapping existing research and identifying environmental impacts and challenges. The outcome will be nutrition research programs and activities to address malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa.
Amitraz was evaluated for its efficacy against Varroa destructor mites in honeybee colonies. Ten colonies were divided into treated and control groups. The treated colonies received plastic strips impregnated with amitraz for 30 days, followed by coumaphos strips for 45 days. Samples found the amitraz treatment killed 93.82% of mites on average, significantly higher than the 11.11% in the control group. The results show amitraz is an effective control agent against Varroa mites.
Novel staple food-based strategies to improve micronutrient status in Africa2020 Conference
Yellow cassava with beta-carotene has been produced in Kenya as part of novel staple food strategies to improve micronutrient status in Africa. Malaria infection can reduce the efficacy of iron fortification programs by blunting iron absorption. A booklet was made available with traditional recipes using micronutrient-rich millet, sorghum and maize from West Africa, available in English and French. A training handbook was also produced on solutions to micronutrient malnutrition.
This document summarizes a study on food security in rural India conducted by the Institute for Human Development and the UN World Food Programme. The study analyzed indicators of food availability, access, and absorption across 8 states to develop composite food security indices for districts. It found that tribal regions of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bundelkhand face extreme food insecurity, while southern Maharashtra, northwest UP, and northeast Rajasthan are more food secure. The analysis aims to identify the most vulnerable areas and communities to help target policy interventions for improving rural food security in India.
Rooting out hunger in Malawi with potato and sweetpotato2020 Conference
The document discusses efforts to address hunger and malnutrition in Malawi through the promotion of early maturing potato and vitamin A-rich sweet potato varieties. The Malawi Growth and Development Strategy and Agriculture Sector Wide Approach Programme target agriculture and food security. A nutrition policy was also developed to address high stunting and underweight rates in children under five. The International Potato Center, with funding from Irish Aid, is implementing potato and sweet potato projects to increase food security, diversification and nutrition by promoting varieties that contain important nutrients. The projects have strengthened capacity, improved varieties, promoted seed production technologies, and empowered farmers to increase incomes and nutrition.
Incorporation of omega 3 fatty acids in muscle2020 Conference
1) The study evaluated the influence of fatty acid composition in feed on the muscle composition of Rana catesbeiana at different development stages.
2) The results showed that feed 1 contained more unsaturated fatty acids like omega-3 and less saturated fatty acids compared to feeds 2 and 3.
3) The muscle of imagos and adults contained higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fatty acids than the feeds, suggesting the frogs retained more unsaturated fatty acids in their tissues.
This document discusses strategies for developing sustainable oilseed production systems in Argentina. It notes the negative consequences of agricultural intensification, including reduced biodiversity and reliance on inputs. The Oilseed and Regional Crops course aims to promote research on mixing species and evaluating weed management strategies for crops like flax, rapeseed and sunflower. The objectives are to understand sustainable agricultural systems through research on intercropping and agroecological approaches. It stresses the need to move beyond reductionist models and reconcile productivity with environmental and social sustainability to ensure food security.
Strong through Linkages: An example from Afghanistan2020 Conference
The FAO supports the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in Afghanistan through a German trust fund to build capacities in food and nutrition security. They work across sectors to develop policies and strategies and implement community-based projects aimed at reducing malnutrition through food-based approaches. Women extension officers from the Ministries work with community platforms to promote using locally available and affordable foods for child nutrition.
Selected publications by Cambridge University Press2020 Conference
Leveraging Agriculture for improving Nutrition & Health focuses on how agriculture can be used to improve nutrition and health. It discusses how agricultural practices can be adjusted to produce more nutrient-dense foods through crop diversification, biofortification, and promoting production of fruits and vegetables. The paper also explores ways that agricultural policies and programs can encourage farmers to grow nutritious foods and make those foods more accessible and affordable for consumers to help reduce malnutrition.
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: UN Standing Committee on Nutrition
Information sharing & collaboration for improved food security2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: Food Security and Nutrition Network
Crossing sectors to improve nutrition in the millennium villages2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: Millennium Villages
Food prices, dietary quality and nutritional status2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: HarvestPlus
Reaching end users orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP)2020 Conference
E-poster prepared for Knowledge Fair side event at 2020 Conference on "Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health," Feb 10-12, 2011, New Delhi, India
Credit: HarvestPlus
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ملزمة تشريح الجهاز الهيكلي (نظري 3)
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
1- مُترجمة ترجمة تُناسب جميع المستويات
2- تحتوي على 78 رسم توضيحي لكل كلمة موجودة بالملزمة (لكل كلمة !!!!)
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3- دقة الكتابة والصور عالية جداً جداً جداً
4- هُنالك بعض المعلومات تم توضيحها بشكل تفصيلي جداً (تُعتبر لدى الطالب أو الطالبة بإنها معلومات مُبهمة ومع ذلك تم توضيح هذهِ المعلومات المُبهمة بشكل تفصيلي جداً
5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
واخيراً هذهِ الملزمة حلالٌ عليكم وإتمنى منكم إن تدعولي بالخير والصحة والعافية فقط
كل التوفيق زملائي وزميلاتي ، زميلكم محمد الذهبي 💊💊
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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.)
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
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A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
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).