![]() The agency problem can be intensified when an agent acts on behalf of multiple principals (see multiple principal problem). ![]() The principal–agent problem typically arises where the two parties have different interests and asymmetric information (the agent having more information), such that the principal cannot directly ensure that the agent is always acting in the principal's best interest, particularly when activities that are useful to the principal are costly to the agent, and where elements of what the agent does are costly for the principal to observe. Principal-agent models typically either examine moral hazard (hidden actions) or adverse selection (hidden information). In all these cases, the principal has to be concerned with whether the agent is acting in the best interest of the principal. Ĭommon examples of this relationship include corporate management (agent) and shareholders (principal), elected officials (agent) and citizens (principal), or brokers (agent) and markets (buyers and sellers, principals). The deviation from the principal's interest by the agent is called " agency costs". ![]() The problem worsens when there is a greater discrepancy of interests and information between the principal and agent, as well as when the principal lacks the means to punish the agent. The principal–agent problem refers to the conflict in interests and priorities that arises when one person or entity (the " agent") takes actions on behalf of another person or entity (the " principal").
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![]() “Bonfire Night is a big thing, but it feels like all the fireworks and the bonfire itself makes it seem like the actual story is fading in people’s minds.” It’s an extremely interesting and murky time politically." "It’s not just bad Catholics who want to blow up the King, there are terrible things being done against the Catholics in the name of justice and reason. Mark Gatiss who plays Robert Cecil, the royal spymaster, also stars in the drama: "However there is a comparison to be had with these young men who are disenfranchised from society and go about trying to blow up government." They thought they were bringing direct change to government because how they were being persecuted." "It’s important to say – I never wanted to think of these men as terrorists." “What we’re trying to do is to tell the story from the plotters’ perspective as well, to try to understand what pushes people to do horribly violent things.” Henry VIII's break away from the Catholic church created terrible tensions and after King James I ascended to the English throne in 1603, it became a criminal act to practice Catholicism. He was brought up at a time when England was in religious turmoil. They know the rhyme ‘remember, remember the 5th November’ but that’s pretty much all they know.”īorn in Warwickshire in 1572, Catesby came from a well-off devout Roman Catholic family and was well educated. They know that barrels of gunpowder were put underneath parliament. "If you asked someone on the street they'd know the name Guy Fawkes. His given name is Christopher Catesby Harington. Catesby was his mother’s maiden name and he even carries the name himself. Harington is a direct descendant of Robert Catesby. "Mum used to say 'Robert Catesby was the leader of the gunpowder plot' and not many people know that." "It's been a family curiosity for as long as I can remember". ![]() In the same post, Martin clarified his comments during the Santa Fe Literary Festival about “GoT” prequel series “House of the Dragon” premiering close to the release date of Prime Video’s “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Martin similarly is behind “House of the Dragon,” even saying that the screenwriters added “ some improvements” to his original story.Harington spoke to Front Row about a part of his family's history that helped inspire his latest drama. The likelihood of all four series getting on the air… well, I’d love it, but that’s not the way it works, usually….’Snow’ has been in development almost as long as the other three, but for whatever reason it was never announced and it never leaked…until now.” Please note: nothing has been green lit yet, and there is no guarantee when or if it will be… on any of these shows. Outlines and treatments have been written and approved, scripts have been written, notes have been given, second and third drafts have been written. The author continued: “All four of these successor shows are still in the script stage. “Kit’s team have visited me here in Santa Fe and worked with me and my own team of brilliant, talented writer/consultants to hammer out the show,” Martin wrote. Martin added that he is “involved” in the series, similarly with fellow “GoT” shows “The Hedge Knight,” “The Sea Snake,” and “Ten Thousand Ships,” plus all the animated series in the works. Martin Calls ‘Six Feet Under’ the ‘Best Finale in the Entire History’ of TV I cannot tell you the names of the writers/showrunners, since that has not been cleared for release yet…but Kit brought them in too, his own team, and they are terrific.” “Yes, it was Kit Harrington who brought the idea to us. ![]() “It seems as though Emilia Clarke has already mentioned that ‘Snow’ was Kit’s idea in a recent interview, so that part is out,” Martin penned, also citing the THR report breaking the news. In a blog post titled “SNOW…and Other Stuff,” author Martin clarified there are “four live-action successor shows in development at HBO,” one of them being the Harrington-led spin-off. Co-star Emilia Clarke teased the sequel series that is set to pick up immediately following the “GoT” finale, telling BBC that Harrington created the series “from the ground up.” There is no word yet if Clarke will be cast. Martin confirmed that Kit Harrington will return to the “GoT” franchise with a sequel series, working title “Snow.” Harrington portrayed Stark bastard child Jon Snow in the original series from 2011 to 2019. ![]() What is your proudest milestone?Īs a brand, I’d say the sale of our millionth pint of ice cream in fall 2021 was our proudest milestone. It’s a cornerstone flavor, without a doubt, and we know countless others feel the same. ![]() Our team has made countless sundaes, affogatos, and milkshakes with Vanilla as a star contributor. What is Brave Robot’s most underrated flavor?īrave Robot has a lot of fun flavors, Buttery Pecan and Hazelnut Chocolate Chunk to name just two, but our Vanilla is such an unsung hero! It’s timeless, perfect on its own as well as with any dessert, any day, any time. I can’t fully put into words how incredible it is, you really have to try it yourself. ![]() It’s perfectly rich, the texture is amazing, and the chocolate chunks make it an overall extraordinary flavor experience. I’m not usually a chocolate ice cream kind of person, but we knocked it out of the park with A Lot of Chocolate. Which Brave Robot product is your favorite? My dream ice cream sundae centers around three generous scoops of Brave Robot Vanilla ice cream and is complemented by grilled summer peaches and strawberries, with a decadent animal-free caramel drizzled on top. What would be in your dream ice cream sundae? We’re in over 8,000 stores nationwide, with more to come! If you haven’t tried us yet, find a store near you here. Most importantly, we believe awesome products like our ice cream should be widely accessible. We’re passionate about making delicious foods differently, through the use of technology, limiting the impacts that large scale industrial agriculture has on the world around us. We believe everyone deserves to be able to enjoy the foods they love without the impacts they hate. We are an indulgence brand that makes ice cream, ice cream sandwiches and cake mix that just so happen to be animal-free, lactose-free, cholesterol-free, and exceptionally delicious. To celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July, we sat down with August Vega, Chief Growth & Sustainability Officer, to talk about Brave Robot’s ethos, vision, and how they are creating a kinder, greener future one pint at a time. Our partner Brave Robot is helping us create a future you can taste, by making creamy, delicious, sustainable ice cream with our animal-free dairy. That’s why, in partnership with global and local brands alike, we’re making delicious, animal-free products without compromise. A kinder, greener future is possible, and we believe food is the first step to change. Your pediatrician recommended it, your friends swear by it, and your child’s preschool uses it incessantly. In most families, however, I find that timeouts work because young children realize that hitting and other kinds of misbehavior will bring about an unwanted break from having fun.Time-Out: Do Time-Outs Really Work? Problems with Time-Out (And What to do Instead) Also, timeouts aren’t appropriate for all children. If you have trouble controlling your own temper, try something else. Or parents, other guardians and frequent caregivers can watch for things the child does that they want to see happen more often and praise that behavior.īoth parents and children need to follow all of these steps every time for timeouts to work. This could be sitting on the floor and playing together. If your child was cooperative, thank them for that afterward. Once everyone involved gets the hang of doing timeouts the right way, they can gradually last longer. But it needs to be up to the adult in charge, not the child, to say when the timeout is over. If a child will only sit for 30 seconds at first, then end it after 30 seconds. This might have to happen more than once because timeouts are boring by design and not all children can stand being bored. Parents can return their children to the chair, while staying calm and quiet. It’s OK if they get out of the chair, which does happen a lot. There’s no evidence that making timeouts last any longer than that works better. Kids should spend one minute for each year of their age in the chair. It helps to use a sturdy chair suitable for grownups, rather than one designed for children because kid-sized chairs can be easily pushed over or even thrown by upset children. I recommend using a quiet, boring location, rather than a room with lots of toys, filled with people or where a TV or another distracting device is on. For instance, you could briefly say, “You hit your sister, you’re going to a timeout.” Then walk your child to the timeout chair. Parents need to stay calm and quiet the whole time, saying only the bare minimum to children about each step.īefore making your child begin their timeout, explain clearly why they have to do one. ![]() Timeouts are supposed to be boring, not scary or extremely punitive. Parents should explain what will happen during timeouts when everyone is calm and happy, using a stuffed animal to demonstrate each step. Kids should know which kinds of misbehavior will lead to timeouts, where they’ll have to go during timeouts and how long they’ll last. Parents should also be on the lookout for children’s good behavior and praise all the wonderful things their children do. ![]() Instead of using timeouts whenever a child misbehaves, adults should try other techniques, such as ignoring minor misbehavior, and consider if they can improve on how they react when a child misbehaves.įor parents and other guardians, that means making sure that their children’s days are filled with happy and fun “ time in.” Parents can accomplish this by devoting at least 10 minutes a day to one-on-one play with their children. What’s more, I do not recommend them at school, where, although there has not yet been conclusive research, I believe that other strategies work better. Parents should try other strategies, such as ignoring the child for these behaviors. But tantrums, whining and talking back are not. For instance, your child hitting his brother or sister would be an appropriate reason to give a timeout. They’re best reserved for when kids behave aggressively, when they break things, or when they refuse to follow directions that makes them unsafe. So it shouldn’t be surprising that other researchers have found that most parents who use timeouts fail to follow them all.Īnother problem is that timeouts aren’t appropriate for all forms of misbehavior. ![]() When a team of scholars reviewed about 100 websites, they found that not one of them included every essential step. The trouble is, much of the information available on the internet and through other channels is inaccurate or incomplete. Researchers have found over and over that timeouts generally work well – as long as parents and other primary caregivers consistently follow five specific steps. Please refer to the vacancy list for open positions. Please note: These documents are Job Descriptions only. All Job Descriptions must be approved in the Compensation Office before listing on this website. 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His visions paint a prophetic landscape for Daniel’s contemporaries. The book of Daniel plays several roles in the Bible. Daniel’s life serves as an example of godly integrity. “It is He who changes the times and the epochs Īnd knowledge to men of understanding.” ( Dan 2:21)ĭaniel is the last of the major prophets (the others are Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel), and he was a captive of Judah. The book of Daniel is a compelling record of God’s wisdom and sovereignty, and it’s a key book to study if you’re interested in biblical prophecy. God delivers Daniel, though, and he survives the night in the lions’ den. Daniel does not stop praying, and so he is is thrown to the lions. Daniel’s peers are jealous, and trick the king into making prayer to God illegal. Daniel has been awarded a position of power in Babylon after the Medes and Persians overthrew the Babylonian king Belshazzar. In the “lions’ den” episode, Daniel obeys God rather than men.Daniel is the only one who can interpret the message: God will repay Belshazzar by handing over his kingdom to the Medes and Persians. Nebuchadnezzar’s descendant Belshazzar uses vessels stolen from the Jew’s temple to praise other gods, but is interrupted when a hand mysteriously appears and writes a cryptic message on the wall. The “handwriting on the wall” is a reference to God’s work in the fifth chapter of Daniel.God intervenes, however, and the three are miraculously unharmed. ![]() The three friends defy King Nebuchadnezzar’s command to worship a golden image, and the king hurls them into a blazing furnace.
![]() It shows that despite the rise of secularism, a majority of the global population still identifies as religious. This statistic is a powerful indicator of the prevalence of religion in the world today. 8 Indian Hindus according census 2011, less than 1 Japanese Christians 2020 despite Christmas being popular holiday there, 43 Australians claiming Christianity down 61 per cent 2011 & 39 Canadian Roman Catholics 2016 making it largest group countrywide respectively These statistics provide an interesting insight into how different countries view faith and its role within society - something that will continue to evolve over time.Īccording to Pew Research Center, in 2021, 63% of the global population identifies as religious. 2 percent globally follow other religions than those mentioned above 70 percent increase expected by 2060 among Muslims worldwide 17 percent Americans claimed atheism or agnosticism or ‘nothing particular’ status up from 12 per cent 2009, 79. 6 % Muslim according to 2015 data 63 % Chinese reportedly identify with no religion today 47 % US adults under 40 are Christian compared to 67 percent aged 40+ 5. Around 71.6 %of Africa’s population was Christian and 23. In 2018, 27% of people in Sweden identified themselves as atheists while 49.1% American adults attended religious services at least once a month in 2019 (down from 52%). Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with about 31.1% of the global population identifying as Christians Islam is second-largest at 24.9% and Hinduism third-largest at 15.2%. Approximately 16% of the world's population identifies as non-religious. ![]() According to Pew Research Center, in 2021, 63% of the global population identifies as religious. Religion is a major part of life for many people around the world. In 2019, approximately 43% of Australians identified themselves as Christians, down from 61% in 2011.According to the 2011 Census of India, about 79.8% of the Indian population identifies as Hindu.In 2019, 17% of Americans claimed to be atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular,” up from 12% in 2009.In 2016, believers of Islam were expected to grow the fastest among world religions, with an increase of 70% by 2060.About 5.2% of the global population identifies as part of a religious group other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Judaism.In 2010, approximately 68% of people in the world lived in countries with high religious restrictions.In the United States, 47% of adults under age 40 identify as Christians, compared to 67% of adults aged 40 and older.In 2015, around 71.6% of the population in Africa was Christian, while 23.6% were Muslim.49.1% of American adults attended religious services at least once a month in 2019, down from 52.2% in 2007.In the United States, the percentage of adults who identify as Christians fell from 77% in 2009 to 65% in 2019.In 2018, the World Values Survey found that 27% of people in Sweden identified themselves as atheists.Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with approximately 15.2% of the global population identifying as Hindus.Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, with about 24.9% of the global population identifying as Muslims.Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with about 31.1% of the global population identifying as Christians.Approximately 16% of the world’s population identifies as non-religious.According to Pew Research Center, in 2021, 63% of the global population identifies as religious.Highlights: The Most Important Religion Statistics ![]() Please contact us at with any questions or requests. ![]() However, we may be able to fulfill certain packing or shipping requests. 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I could run it w/o the secondary one I'm told, but I'd have a permanent CEL. Oh well, time for a new (universal) O2 sensor in the new J-pipe I guess. There's nothing to get a wrench or socket onto now, and not enough area for vise-grips to work. I battled with that b**** for 1.5 hours (on-car, and eventually in-vise) and its not coming out now, especially since my last ditch effort of the breaker bar + extensions (for hundreds of ft-lbs of torque force) resulted in a slip that completely rounded off the hex head. I tried penetrating lube, a torch, my impact gun on maaaaax (using the proper O2 sensor socket), and an 18" breaker bar with an extension. The ONLY real problem I had, and still have, is that the original secondary oxygen sensor, attached to the J-pipe, is 100% completely and utterly seized. Made short work of those spring bolts using the clamp. /rebates/2fexhaust-pipe2fmazda2fprotege&252fexhaust-pipe252fmazda252fprotege26tc3dbing-&idcarparts&namecarparts&ra6. ![]() FLAT RATE SHIPPING on most API 17595-07528180 orders. Buy 2001-2003 Mazda Protege Exhaust Pipe Front API for a low price of 58.97 at PartsGeek. Installing the new one was simple as well, although I'd recommend using a C-clamp to clamp the rear flange to the next pipe, in order to line up the spring bolts without having to fight spring tension. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm EST Sat-Sun 8am-8pm EST. Overall, removing the old one was a 2/10 difficulty and thats with dealing with a LOT of rust. Uninstalling the old one took nothing more than a few sockets and ratchets, and my impact for a few bolts (just to make short work of them). ![]() I paid $55 CAD for same-day delivery to my parts supplier, although online in USD its avail at many places for about $30. I found that Walker makes a MUCH cheaper J-pipe than Bosal or Maremont. Just wanted to update you guys with the results. ![]() Images are bulky and needs optimization so always look out these optimization techniques. You can read more about resizeMode in the react native documentation. In Matterplots Mask RCNN you can find documentation in the config file: Input image resizing Generally, use the 'square' resizing mode for training and predicting and it should work well in most cases. In this article we saw the definition of each of these along with code examples. There are 5 types of resizemodes in react native image – cover, contain, stretch, repeat and center. In the next code we will set the width in percentage and use resizeMode to be contain – image: from 'react-native' We are a 100 people company developing and designing multiplatform applications with React Native using the Lean & Agile methodology.In the above example we used aspectRatio property to determine the height of image based on the width. From there, you have the option to manually set the dimensions or choose standard sizes commonly used on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or marketplaces such. Until then, we recommend using react-native-image-picker. To resize an image, simply upload your photo, and the tool will automatically remove the background and open it in edit mode, providing you with convenient resizing options. This error come from the ReactNative ImageLoader, which is the one we are currently using. If you try to display an image with the uri of the library using you are going to have the following error: No suitable image URL loader found for ph://. ![]() If you are using with new architecture enabled this library is not going to work.If true, will never enlarge the image, and will only make it smaller. stretch will resize the image to exactly width and height. cover preserves the aspect ratio, and makes sure the image is at least width wide or height tall. But to ensure that the image remains good quality when the size increases, BitmapScalingMode should be chosen as HighQuality. WPF 4.0 defaults it to Unspecified, which refers to LowQuality image rendering. contain will fit the image within width and height, preserving its ratio. The RenderOptions.BitmapScalingMode is a property that scales the images based on the quality. ![]() Online Image Resize - Resizes multiple images. Simple Image Resizer - Great for beginners. Promo Image Resizer - For resizing pictures in a few clicks. Social Image Resizer Tool - Great for social media. Similar to react-native Image's resizeMode: either contain (the default), cover, or stretch. Adobe Express - Automated resizing for social networks. Note: This can only be true for JPEG images which are loaded from the file system (not Web). Defaults to false, which means all metadata is lost. If true, will attempt to preserve all file metadata/exif info, except the orientation value since the resizing also does rotation correction to the original image. To set outputPath make sure to add option for rotation too (if no rotation is needed, just set it to 0). If null, resized image will be stored in cache folder. On iOS, rotation is limited (and rounded) to multiples of 90 degrees. Rotation to apply to the image, in degrees, for android. Height to resize to (see mode for more details)Ĭan be either JPEG, PNG or WEBP (android only).Ī number between 0 and 100. Width to resize to (see mode for more details) Path of image file, or a base64 encoded image string prefixed with 'data:image/imagetype' where imagetype is jpeg or png. ![]() The URI can be used directly as the source of an component. However, since I used resizeMode contain, the image keeps the position vertically centered which I dont want. I searched how to make it and seems resizeMode contain is good for that. The promise resolves with an object containing: path, uri, name, size (bytes), width (pixels), and height of the new file. What I want to do is that fit an image in device and keep the ratio of image. * This property has been tested with the output of * react-native-vision-camera, and http link **/ uri, maxWidth, maxHeight, compressFormat, quality, ( rotation = 0 ), outputPath, ( keepMeta = false ), ( options = ) ) // Returns a Promise CreateResizedImage ( /** * uri parameter accepts`path` or `uri`. |
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