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Queer MTL : quoi faire en juillet 2024 // Queer MTL things to do: July 2024

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Queer MTL things to do: July 2024

The summer festival season is in full swing, and things are queerer in MTL than ever this July! This month, Montréal is stuffed to the brim with events, parties and unique experiences painted in all the colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From drag to community, circuit to underground, here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city. For further announcements, including those not announced at time of publication, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

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🎥 Cinema 👑 Drag 🥳 Parties 🎶 Concert ✊ Activism 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans 🏳️‍🌈 Community 😆 Comedy 🎭 Performance 💪 Sports 👯‍♀️ Dance 🎤 Karaoke 🎨 Arts 📚 Literary / Educational 👠 Ballroom / Vogue

Lundi 1 juillet / Monday, July 1

🥳 DramaQueen presents DramaQueen on the river with Dracvla, Wiltbarn and Rakehell, Riverside Bar Terrasse St Henri 🎨 VITRINE Festival 2024 : VISION art market and film screenings, Union Française de Montréal 🎭 La Curieuse—Ligue d’improvisation estivale, Chez Ernest 👑 C’est ma toune! : Edition Divas, a drag show where you pick the playlist, with Sasha Baga, Jessie and Bobépine, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 2 juillet / Tuesday, July 2

👑 Full Gisèle : Oh Canada ! with Gisèle Lullaby, Rawbin, Carmen Sutra, Bobépine and Kitana, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 3 juillet / Wednesday, July 3

🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 😆 Ace Pride Comedy Show with Heathcliff, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 🎨 Drink & Draw by @Hommehomo, Bar Le Cocktail 👑 Mercredi Drag Live with Victoire de Rockwell, Jessie Précieuse, Lady Guidoune, and Rock Bière, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 4 juillet / Thursday, July 4

🎭 Cup of Tease and Velvet Pistol present Red, White & Boobs with Yikes Macaroni, Foxy Lexxi Brown, Baron Von Styck, Butterscotch Blondie, Charli Deville and Miss Behave, The Wiggle Room 🥳 L’Orage presents Jeudi diversité !, L’Orage Club 👑 Girls' Night Out: Battle of the Decades with Lady Boom Boom, Pétula Claque, Daisy Wood and Krystella Fame, Cabaret Mado 👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 5 juillet / Friday, July 5

🎶 Orville Peck, Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, TD Stage, Place des Festivals 🎨 Montréal Comiccon, Palais des congrès de Montréal 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Kiara, Jimmy Moore, Nana and Sasha Baga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 6 juillet / Saturday, July 6

🥳 Sweet Like Honey hosts a Block Party with DJ Honeybunn, Glowzi and Po, Marché des Possibles 🎨 Montréal Comiccon, Palais des congrès de Montréal 🎤 Queer Karaoke MTL hosts a Trans March Fundraiser, followed by a trans-forward queer dance party, Blue Dog 🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 🥳 Parallel Vol. 9 featuring Arab/SWANA region-based music, Cabaret Berlin 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Kiara, Jimmy Moore, Nana and Sasha Baga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Lady Gaga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Late Night with Jessie Précieuse, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 7 juillet / Sunday, July 7

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club reads Henry Hoke’s Open Throat, Librairie Pulp Books & Cafe 🥳 Sweet Like Honey with DJ Lax, DJ Tokyo and DJ Playgirl, Village au Pied du Courant 🎨 Montréal Comiccon, Palais des congrès de Montréal 🏳️‍🌈 Afterglo hosts Slow Dating #13 Gay for men identifying as gay, Le Central 🎭 On the Blvd Multi-Mic, Bar Bifteck 💪 The International Wrestling Syndicate presents IWS vs GCW, focusing on underrepresented athletes including LGBTQ+ fighters, L’Olympia 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash and special guests, Cabaret Mado 🏳️‍🌈 Aimé Chartier : 60 ans de carrière et 80 ans de vie, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 8 juillet / Monday, July 8

🎭 La Curieuse—Ligue d’improvisation estivale, Chez Ernest

Mardi 9 juillet / Tuesday, July 9

👑 Full Gisèle : Extravaganza with Gisèle Lullaby, Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild, Adriana The Bombshell, Sasha Baga and Nick Saanto, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 10 juillet / Wednesday, July 10

🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 😆 Tony McIntyre is a Time Traveller with Merry Kringles, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 👑 Celes and Marc-André Caron present Loreen vs Sia, Cabaret Mado

Jeudi 11 juillet / Thursday, July 11

🎭 Lust Cove presents The Lust Cove Sex(y) Education Show with Miss Scarlet Knife, Yaya Havana, Mina Minou, Mei, Kaya Koko and Carmen Mayhem, The Wiggle Room 🥳 L’Orage presents Jeudi diversité !, L’Orage Club 👑 Le Sami Party with Sami Landri, Cabaret Mado 👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 12 juillet / Friday, July 12

🥳 BIMBO with DJs Diskommander and DJ G3MINI, Le Livart 🥳 Cerise Noire goth night, Bar NDQ 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Bobépine, Peggy Sue, Nana and Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 13 juillet / Saturday, July 13

🥳 FRKY presents FRKY x 2 Year Anniversary with Manclaudy, Moka, Rawsoul and Sexnobe, La Sotterenea 🥳 Soirées Velours presents Trouve ta Muse, a special lesbo-queer party, Bar le P2 🎭 Voulez Vous Productions presents Bootcamp: Séduis toi pour les fat babes with Rosie Bourgeoisie, Centre Strathearn 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Bobépine, Peggy Sue, Nana and Aizysse Baga, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Céline Dion, Cabaret Mado 👑 Late Night with Jessie Précieuse, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 14 juillet / Sunday, July 14

🎭 Voulez Vous Productions presents Bootcamp: Séduis toi pour personnes avec experience scénique with Rosie Bourgeoisie, Centre Strathearn 👑 Afternoon Drag Café with all-ages, neurodivergent-friendly and sober, with Itsh and Timothy Toxic, L’Orbite 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash and special guests, Cabaret Mado 👑 Happy Birthday Miss Butterfly with Miss Butterfly, Michel Dorion and Chouchoune, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 15 juillet / Monday, July 15

📚 Fierté Montréal and Fierté littéraire presents Queer académie : La sélection with Barbada, Théâtre La Comédie 🎭 La Curieuse—Ligue d’improvisation estivale, Chez Ernest 👑 Da-Lulu with Enigma, Woody Fungi, Asmalix and Vulverine, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 16 juillet / Tuesday, July 16

👑 Full Gisèle : Disney with Gisèle Lullaby, Marla Deer, Bambi Dextrous, Tracy Trash and Prudence, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 17 juillet / Wednesday, July 17

🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 🎥 Jane Fonda stars in Barbarella, Cinémathèque québécoise 😆 The Crochet Comedy Show with Shosho, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles

Jeudi 18 juillet / Thursday, July 18

🎥 Queer Cinema Club of Montréal hosts a screening of But I'm a Cheerleader starring RuPaul and Natasha Lyonne, Cinema Moderne 🎭 Them Fatale presents Summer Heat with Amnesia, EnvyTheClown, Kitty Catcher, MX. Quest, Rosie Bourgeoisie and Xénia, The Wiggle Room 🥳 L’Orage presents Jeudi diversité !, L’Orage Club 👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 19 juillet / Friday, July 19

🥳 Studio ZX presents Festival Ctrl+Alt with Afrotonik, Place du Village 🥳 SUPER TASTE MTL presents We Can’t Stop! 2010’s Dance Party, Cabaret Berlin 🥳 Dark Area and Techno Haute Couture present Dark Area x THC with Special K, Rögue, LAPA XII and Deaf, Collectif MTL 🥳 Strawberry Gothcake rave with 99jakes, Kilbourne, FortifiedStructures, Outback and Mowie B2B The Bald Girl, La Sotterenea 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Kitana, Velma Jones and Celes, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou : Soirée sans pantalon with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 20 juillet / Saturday, July 20

🥳 Studio ZX presents Festival Ctrl+Alt with ElleLui, Hauterageous and Discoño, Place du Village 🎶 La ferme coopérative aux champs qui chantent presents Rae Spoon with KY, La ferme coopérative aux champs qui chantent 🥳 GTR—Girls Theys Rave with Broodmare, Faneva and Dracvla, La Poubelle Magnifique 🥳 SUPER TASTE MTL presents Voulez-Vous Disco & New Wave Dance Party: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Bar Le Ritz PDB 🎤 Bareoke: Strip Karaoke, Café Cléopatra 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Kitana, Velma Jones and Celes, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift, Cabaret Mado 👑 Late Night with Jessie Précieuse, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 21 juillet / Sunday, July 21

🥳 Studio ZX presents Festival Ctrl+Alt with Blush and Unikorn, Place du Village 🏳️‍🌈 Italo Queer Montréal hosts Picnic Estivo, Parc Jarry 👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash and special guests, Cabaret Mado 👑 Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 22 juillet / Monday, July 22

🎭 La Curieuse—Ligue d’improvisation estivale, Chez Ernest 👑 Tout le monde en drag pour REZO with Pétula Claque, Cabaret Mado

Mardi 23 juillet / Tuesday, July 23

👑 Full Gisèle : The Matrix with Gisèle Lullaby, Esirena, Fabien L’Amour, Kelly Torrieli and Celes, Cabaret Mado 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 24 juillet / Wednesday, July 24

🎭 The Poly Mic open mic 1-year Anniversary, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 😆 Max Higgins is The Underdog with Raquel Maestre, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles

Jeudi 25 juillet / Thursday, July 25

👑 Cult of AnarchKey presents the Drag Open Stage Fundraiser for “Native Women’s Shelter of Montréal” with Korra AnarchKey, Champs Bar 🥳 BLUSH presents Salade de Fruits : Happy Hour Queer, an event by and for FLINT+, Bar La Marche à côté 😆 World’s Smallest Comedy Festival presents World’s Queerest Comedy Night, Hurley’s Irish Pub 🥳 L’Orage presents Jeudi diversité !, L’Orage Club 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Taylor Swift, Cabaret Mado 👑 Butterfly de nuit with Miss Butterfly, Bar Le Cocktail

Vendredi 26 juillet / Friday, July 26

👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Marla Deer, Tracy Trash and Pétula Claque, Cabaret Mado 👑 Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion, Bar Le Cocktail

Samedi 27 juillet / Saturday, July 27

🥳 Rubber Electric queer dark electronic fetish rave with Vicky Devika, Mushin and Nori, Cabaret Berlin 👑 Mado Reçoit with Mado Lamotte, Marla Deer, Tracy Trash and Pétula Claque, Cabaret Mado 👑 Jimmy Moore personnifie Rihanna, Cabaret Mado 👑 Late Night with Jessie Précieuse, Cabaret Mado 👑 Drôles de Drags with Miss Butterfly, Ciathanight, Crystal Starz or Emma Déjàvu in rotation, Bar Le Cocktail

Dimanche 28 juillet / Sunday, July 28

👑 Le Tracy Show with Tracy Trash and special guests, Cabaret Mado 👑 Happy Birthday Crystal Starz with Crystal Starz, Michel Dorion and Chouchoune, Bar Le Cocktail

Lundi 29 juillet / Monday, July 29

🎭 La Curieuse—Ligue d’improvisation estivale, Chez Ernest

Mardi 30 juillet / Tuesday, July 30

👑 Full Gisèle : Femme fatale with Gisèle Lullaby, Victoire de Rockwell, Jessie Précieuse, Kiara and Foxy Lexxi Brown, Cabaret Mado 👑 Le cirque de Teddy Boop with Teddy Boop, Sally D, Sarah Winters and Mister Boogie, Bar Le Cocktail 😆 Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians, Impro Montréal

Mercredi 31 juillet / Wednesday, July 31

🎭 The Poly Mic open mic, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 😆 The Poly Showcase with Raquel Maestre and Tranna Wintour, Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles 👑 Sitcom Bonanza : Spécial Friends, Cabaret Mado

OTHERS / LES AUTRES

🤠 Club Bolo—Danse Country Montréal meet on Fridays at the Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud.

👯 Tango/Salsa Queer holds lessons every Saturday, visit queertangomtl.com for information or contact [email protected] or call +1 (514) 709-4678 for prices and signup information, Espaces des Arts.

🏐 Les Ratons-Chasseurs (Montréal’s LGBTA dodgeball group) holds regular events. Keep an eye on their Facebook for upcoming opportunities to join in and play.

🕹Montréal Gaymers hosts regular gatherings including board game nights and gaming gatherings. Check their Facebook for what’s next!

🏃🏾Join the Out-Run run and workout club for people relating to the queer / sapphic experience. Details on their Instagram!

🐦 Bird lovers should keep their eye on Queer Birders' regularly scheduled birdwatching events and excursions. Join the Facebook group and get those binoculars at the ready.

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details.

#mtlmoments #lgbttravel #2slgbtq #drag #montreal #queermtl #lgbtq #nightlife #thingstodo #events

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scottdylann · 27 days

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Scott Dylan’s Approach to AI Talent Development: Transforming London Startups

Scott Dylan, Co-founder of Inc & Co, is at the forefront of transforming London startups by focusing on AI talent development. Dylan‘s vision includes integrating skilled AI professionals into the core strategies of businesses, driving sustainable growth and innovation. His influence is reshaping how startups in London harness the power of artificial intelligence.

Dylan has been a prominent advocate for the importance of AI talent in the success of startups. He believes that having skilled AI professionals is essential for making better decisions, enhancing overall business performance, and revitalising struggling companies. Under his leadership, many startups have successfully leveraged AI to gain a competitive edge, showcase their growth potential, and attract investment.

Moreover, Dylan‘s emphasis on AI talent development is not just about hiring top talent but also about fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. This approach ensures that the startups in London not only keep pace with technological advancements but also lead the way in adopting AI-driven strategies. His efforts are transforming London’s tech landscape, making it a prominent hub for AI innovation.

Scott Dylan’s Strategic Framework for AI Talent Development

Scott Dylan’s approach to AI talent development in London startups emphasises creating a sustainable tech ecosystem, encouraging collaborative ventures, and prioritising educational outreach with a focus on ethics and inclusivity.

Cultivating a Sustainable Tech Ecosystem in London

Scott Dylan concentrates on nurturing a robust tech environment in London.

Through his co-founded firm, Inc & Co, he leverages venture capital to support emerging AI startups.

By providing necessary funding and resources, Dylan enhances the growth potential of these startups, paving the way for innovative solutions.

His efforts aim to create a supportive network where AI talent can thrive, leading to sustainable growth within the tech community.

Fostering Collaborative Ventures in AI

Collaboration plays a pivotal role in Dylan’s strategy.

He actively promotes partnerships between startups, investors, and established tech firms to foster innovation.

By encouraging these collaborative ventures, Dylan helps bridge the gap between new entrepreneurial endeavours and seasoned industry players.

Such alliances not only boost innovation but also provide a platform for AI talents to expand their skills and knowledge.

Educational Outreach and Ethical Empowerment

Scott Dylan places significant emphasis on education and ethics in AI.

He advocates for educational programmes that equip individuals with the necessary skills for AI-driven roles.

Dylan also stresses the importance of developing AI with ethical considerations, promoting fair AI practices and inclusivity.

By prioritising ethical empowerment, he ensures that AI advancements benefit a broader and more diverse population, aligning with sustainable and responsible growth in the tech industry.

Driving Business Impact with AI Investments

Scott Dylan’s strategy focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to foster business growth and improve decision-making processes. He aims to enhance efficiency and ensure ethical considerations are met, particularly in healthcare, customer service, and financial services.

Evaluating AI’s Role in Healthcare and Customer Service

AI’s integration into healthcare is revolutionising patient care and diagnostics. Scott Dylan emphasises the importance of AI-driven diagnostic tools that improve accuracy and speed. These tools help healthcare professionals make better decisions, leading to improved patient outcomes.

In customer service, AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants are transforming the industry. These technologies provide faster and more efficient customer interactions. By employing AI, companies can handle higher volumes of customer queries, improving response times and satisfaction rates.

Ensuring Responsible AI in Financial Services

In financial services, responsible AI usage is crucial. Scott Dylan underscores the importance of ethical considerations and regulatory compliance. AI in fintech can automate decision-making processes, improve productivity, and enhance overall efficiency.

Responsible AI in finance means developing transparent algorithms that ensure fairness in lending and investment decisions. Adhering to regulations and mitigating biases in AI systems are essential steps to gain trust and drive sustainable growth in the sector.

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odinessentials · 2 months

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Smart Agriculture: How AI is Revolutionizing Farming Robots

Agriculture has always been a cornerstone of human civilization. From the early days of hand-plowing fields to the mechanization of farming in the 20th century, advancements in technology have continually revolutionized the way we grow and harvest food. Today, we are on the brink of another agricultural revolution, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. This fusion is transforming traditional farming practices, making them more efficient, sustainable, and productive. In this blog, we will explore how AI is revolutionizing farming robots and reshaping the agricultural landscape.

The Need for Smart Agriculture

The global population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, according to the United Nations. This population growth necessitates a substantial increase in food production. However, traditional farming methods are becoming less viable due to various challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and labor shortages. Smart agriculture, powered by AI and robotics, offers innovative solutions to these problems.

AI-Powered Precision Farming

One of the key ways AI is revolutionizing agriculture is through precision farming. Precision farming involves the use of AI algorithms and data analytics to optimize every aspect of farming, from planting to harvesting. Here are some of the AI technologies making precision farming possible:

Drones and Satellite Imagery: AI-powered drones and satellites capture high-resolution images of fields. These images are analyzed to assess crop health, soil conditions, and pest infestations. Farmers can then apply the right amount of fertilizers, pesticides, and water to specific areas, reducing waste and increasing yield.

IoT Sensors: Internet of Things (IoT) sensors placed in fields collect real-time data on soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and nutrient levels. AI algorithms analyze this data to provide farmers with actionable insights, such as when to irrigate and fertilize crops.

Predictive Analytics: AI-driven predictive analytics models forecast weather patterns, pest outbreaks, and crop diseases. These predictions enable farmers to take preventive measures and minimize losses.

Autonomous Farming Robots

Robotics, combined with AI, is transforming labor-intensive farming tasks. Autonomous farming robots are designed to perform various agricultural activities with minimal human intervention. Some notable examples include:

Planting and Seeding Robots: These robots use AI to determine the optimal planting depth and spacing for seeds. They can also identify and avoid obstacles, ensuring efficient planting.

Weeding Robots: Weeding is a labor-intensive task that requires precision. AI-powered weeding robots use computer vision to distinguish between crops and weeds. They can then remove weeds mechanically or apply targeted herbicides, reducing the need for chemical treatments.

Harvesting Robots: Harvesting robots are equipped with AI algorithms to identify ripe fruits and vegetables. They can gently pick and sort produce, minimizing damage and increasing efficiency.

Enhancing Sustainability

Sustainability is a critical concern in modern agriculture. AI and robotics play a significant role in promoting sustainable farming practices:

Water Management: AI-powered irrigation systems use data from IoT sensors to optimize water usage. By delivering the right amount of water to crops at the right time, these systems reduce water waste and promote sustainable water management.

Soil Health: AI algorithms analyze soil data to recommend appropriate crop rotations and cover crops. This helps maintain soil health and fertility, preventing soil degradation.

Reduced Chemical Usage: Precision farming techniques, such as targeted spraying of fertilizers and pesticides, reduce the overall usage of chemicals. This not only lowers costs for farmers but also minimizes environmental impact.

Improving Crop Yields and Quality

AI and robotics are instrumental in improving both the quantity and quality of agricultural produce:

Optimized Crop Management: AI-powered decision support systems provide farmers with insights on crop selection, planting schedules, and nutrient management. This leads to higher yields and better-quality produce.

Early Disease Detection: AI-driven image recognition technology can detect early signs of crop diseases. By identifying and addressing diseases promptly, farmers can prevent widespread crop damage and ensure healthier yields.

Enhanced Breeding Programs: AI is also used in plant breeding programs to analyze genetic data and identify traits that lead to higher-yielding and disease-resistant crops. This accelerates the development of improved crop varieties.

Challenges and Future Prospects

While the integration of AI and robotics in agriculture holds immense promise, it also comes with challenges:

Cost and Accessibility: The initial investment in AI-powered farming equipment can be high, making it less accessible to small-scale farmers. However, as technology advances and becomes more affordable, broader adoption is expected.

Data Privacy and Security: The collection and analysis of vast amounts of agricultural data raise concerns about data privacy and security. Ensuring that farmers' data is protected is crucial.

Skill Gap: The implementation of AI and robotics in agriculture requires a skilled workforce. Training and education programs are needed to equip farmers with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Despite these challenges, the future of smart agriculture looks promising. Ongoing research and development in AI and robotics are expected to address these issues and unlock new possibilities. The collaboration between tech companies, research institutions, and agricultural stakeholders will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of farming.

Conclusion

In conclusion, AI breakthroughs revolutionizing robotics are paving the way for a new era of smart agriculture. By leveraging AI-powered precision farming, autonomous robots, and sustainable practices, we can address the challenges facing modern agriculture and ensure food security for the growing global population. The journey towards smarter farming is not just a technological evolution but a step beyond traditional methods, promising a more efficient, sustainable, and productive agricultural landscape.

As we embrace this transformation, it is essential to recognize the contributions of various stakeholders in advancing AI and robotics in agriculture. Companies like Tekplay are at the forefront of this revolution, developing innovative solutions that drive the future of smart farming. Through continuous innovation and collaboration, we can look beyond current limitations and unlock the full potential of AI and robotics in agriculture.

By integrating AI and robotics, we are not only enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of farming but also paving the way for a future where technology and agriculture coexist harmoniously, ensuring a prosperous and food-secure world for generations to come.

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acupuncturebrad · 3 months

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Top 10 Herbs from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs List

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for thousands of years to treat various health conditions and improve overall well-being. A significant part of TCM involves using herbs. This blog will explore the top 10 herbs from the traditional Chinese medicine herbs list, their benefits, and how they can enhance your health.

1. Ginseng (Ren Shen)

Benefits:

Boosts energy and stamina

Enhances mental clarity

Supports the immune system

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbs in TCM. Known for its adaptogenic properties, it helps the body cope with stress and fatigue, making it an excellent choice for boosting overall vitality.

2. Astragalus (Huang Qi)

Benefits:

Strengthens the immune system

Supports lung health

Increases energy levels

Astragalus is highly valued for its immune-boosting properties. It is often used to protect against colds and flu, support the spleen and lungs, and improve overall energy levels.

3. Licorice Root (Gan Cao)

Benefits:

Soothes the digestive system

Balances the effects of other herbs

Reduces inflammation

Licorice root is a versatile herb that harmonizes other herbs in TCM formulas. It has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, which can help with various health issues, including digestive problems.

4. Ginger (Sheng Jiang)

Benefits:

Improves digestion

Alleviates nausea

Promotes sweating

Ginger is widely used in TCM for its warming properties. It helps improve digestion and can be particularly useful for alleviating nausea. Ginger is also used to treat colds and respiratory conditions.

5. Dong Quai (Dang Gui)

Benefits:

Regulates menstrual cycles

Nourishes the blood

Supports reproductive health

Dong Quai, often referred to as the "female ginseng," is primarily used to support women's health. It helps regulate menstrual cycles and nourishes the blood, making it beneficial for conditions like anemia.

6. Reishi Mushroom (Ling Zhi)

Benefits:

Enhances the immune system

Reduces stress

Promotes longevity

Reishi mushroom is known for its adaptogenic effects, helping to regulate the immune system and reduce stress. It is often used to promote overall well-being and longevity.

7. Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua)

Benefits:

Clears heat

Soothes the liver

Benefits the eyes

Chrysanthemum flower is used in TCM to clear heat and soothe the liver. It is also beneficial for eye health and is commonly consumed as a tea.

8. Schisandra Berry (Wu Wei Zi)

Benefits:

Supports liver function

Improves mental clarity

Reduces stress

Schisandra berry is another adaptogenic herb that helps the body manage stress. It supports liver function and is known to improve mental clarity and focus.

9. Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)

Benefits:

Improves circulation

Warms the body

Supports digestion

Cinnamon bark is used in TCM to invigorate circulation and warm the body. It is particularly useful for individuals who feel cold or have poor circulation.

10. Goji Berry (Gou Qi Zi)

Benefits:

Nourishes the liver and kidneys

Supports vision

Provides antioxidant benefits

Goji berries are a popular superfood known for their high antioxidant content. In TCM, they are used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support overall vitality.

How to Use TCM Herbs

TCM herbs can be used in various forms, such as teas, powders, capsules, and extracts. It's important to consult with a TCM practitioner to determine the appropriate herbs and dosages for your specific needs.

Conclusion

The traditional Chinese medicine herbs list offers a variety of natural remedies that can enhance your health and well-being. By understanding the benefits of these herbs, you can incorporate them into your daily routine to support your body's balance and overall health. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, support your immune system, or improve your digestion, TCM herbs provide a natural and holistic approach to health.

Exploring the top 10 herbs from the traditional Chinese medicine herbs list can open up new ways to improve your health naturally. If you would like to learn more about these herbs, contact us. Always seek guidance from a healthcare professional before beginning any new herbal regimen.

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psnschool · 5 months

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Exploring Educational Excellence: A Comprehensive Look at PSN School, Haldwani, Uttarakhand

Haldwani, often referred to as the "Gateway of Kumaon," is not only a hub for commerce and tourism in Uttarakhand but also a focal point for educational excellence in the region. Among the myriad of educational institutions, PSN School stands out as a beacon of quality education and holistic development. This article delves into the unique attributes of PSN School and how it compares with other top schools in Haldwani, providing a detailed overview for parents and students seeking the best educational opportunities in the area.

History and Foundation of PSN School

PSN School was established with a vision to impart quality education that encompasses not just academic learning but also the overall development of a child. The school’s foundation is built on the principles of excellence, integrity, and inclusivity, aiming to nurture young minds to become future leaders. Over the years, PSN School has grown in stature and facilities, adapting to the changing educational landscapes and incorporating modern teaching methodologies.

Curriculum and Academic Excellence

At PSN School, the curriculum is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, offering a blend of academic rigor and practical application. The school follows a comprehensive syllabus that prepares students for both national and international educational challenges. Advanced laboratories, digital classrooms, and a well-stocked library complement the curriculum, making PSN School a competitive institution in Haldwani's educational arena.

Extracurricular Activities and Holistic Development

Understanding the importance of holistic development, PSN School provides a wide array of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in sports, music, arts, and various clubs, which helps in developing their interpersonal skills and nurturing their talents. The emphasis on a well-rounded education ensures that students from PSN School excel not only academically but also in their personal growth.

Faculty and Teaching Methodologies

The backbone of any educational institution is its faculty, and at PSN School, this aspect is taken very seriously. The teachers are well-qualified, experienced, and continuously trained to keep up with the latest educational trends. Innovative teaching methods, coupled with personalized attention, ensure that each student understands and excels in their subjects. The faculty’s dedication plays a pivotal role in the school's consistent academic results.

Infrastructure and Facilities

PSN School boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure that facilitates an effective learning environment. Classrooms are spacious and equipped with modern amenities, and the sports facilities are extensive, including fields for cricket, football, and courts for basketball and volleyball. These facilities help in promoting an active lifestyle among students, which is essential for their physical and mental well-being.

Community and Parental Engagement

Community involvement and parental engagement are key features of PSN School. The school regularly organizes workshops, seminars, and parent-teacher meetings, fostering a strong bond between the school and the community it serves. This open communication policy helps in addressing the concerns of parents and in making them active participants in the educational process of their children.

Comparison with Other Top Schools in Haldwani

While Haldwani hosts several prestigious schools, PSN School distinguishes itself with its commitment to fostering an environment of learning that prepares students for global challenges. The balance of traditional values with modern teaching aids and methodologies makes PSN School a preferred choice for many parents. Comparatively, PSN School often ranks high on parameters like academic performance, faculty quality, and extracurricular offerings.

Future Prospects and Continuous Improvement

PSN School is continuously evolving, with plans for further expansion and the introduction of new programs that keep pace with global educational trends. The focus remains on enhancing the educational experience and ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic and career paths.

Conclusion

Choosing the right school is a significant decision for parents and students alike. PSN School, with its comprehensive approach to education, stands out as a top choice in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The school’s dedication to excellence in all facets of education makes it an exemplary educational institution, poised to nurture the next generation of leaders and innovators.

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Leadership Programs in Dwarka, Delhi Schools

In today's competitive world, leadership skills are invaluable for success. Delhi schools prioritize leadership development programs to empower students to become tomorrow’s leaders. Leadership training helps students gain confidence, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and other qualities needed to excel in life.

How Schools In Dwarka Fostering Leadership Programs

Dwarka has some of the top schools that provide excellent leadership programs. These schools aim to nurture leaders who will drive positive change in society. Let's look at how schools in Dwarka, Delhi, are empowering future leaders:

Fostering a Culture of Leadership

The best schools in Dwarka Delhi create a culture that motivates students to step up as leaders. Leadership is portrayed not as a position of power but as an opportunity to make a difference. Students are encouraged to take the initiative in academics, sports, clubs, and community service.

Schools provide a supportive environment for students to voice ideas, work in teams, take risks, and learn from mistakes. Appreciation for leadership qualities like integrity, empathy, and resilience is instilled right in the primary classes. This culture sets the foundation for leadership development.

Learning Through Real-World Experience

Schools with the best sports infrastructure in Dwarka provide ample opportunities for experiential learning. Students can apply leadership skills by organizing events, heading clubs, collaborating in labs, guiding sports teams, etc.

These real-world experiences teach critical skills like communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and relationship-building. Students also learn about different leadership styles and when to adopt them.

Mentoring Programs

Mentoring is a powerful approach used by top Dwarka schools for leadership training. Students are paired with teachers, alumni, or professionals as mentors.

Mentors provide guidance, feedback, and motivation to help students grow into responsible leaders. They share valuable insights from their own leadership journeys. Mentoring develops interpersonal skills and instills confidence in students to pursue their passions.

Workshops on Leadership Skills

The best school in Dwarka Delhi conducts workshops and seminars to teach diverse leadership skills. Sessions cover topics like teamwork, conflict resolution, project management, public speaking, etc. Industry experts and motivational speakers are often invited to conduct interactive and engaging workshops.

Some schools in Dwarka Delhi also send students to leadership conferences and events. These specialized training programs equip students with strategies to succeed in leadership roles.

Community Service Initiatives

To foster social responsibility, schools have community service programs where students undertake projects to address real-world problems.

Working on issues like environment conservation, healthcare access, or education disparity allows students to apply leadership abilities for the greater good. It builds empathy, ethics, and a sense of civic duty - essential traits of a compassionate leader.

Exposure to Inspiring Leaders

Leadership potential is ignited by learning from exemplary leaders. Dwarka schools organize talks by eminent personalities to inspire and educate students.

Interacting with pioneers from diverse fields gives insight into their vision, values, journey, and leadership style. Hearing the experiences of leaders like social activists, entrepreneurs or public officials motivates students to bring about positive change.

Assessment for Improvement

Leadership training works best when students can measure their progress. Top schools have assessment tools to evaluate students' leadership behaviors and skills.

Assessments may include peer feedback, self-analysis, competency mapping, problem-solving scenarios, psychometric tests, etc. This enables students to identify and improve upon their leadership abilities.

Conclusion

Schools profoundly impact molding future leaders of the nation and the world. With excellent leadership training, schools in Dwarka are committed to developing socially conscious leaders of tomorrow. The programs instill skills and values needed to lead in diverse environments. They empower students to become enterprising citizens, driving innovation and progress across fields. The comprehensive leadership development approach equips students to excel in college, careers, and lives by being influential leaders.

Also, read:

Healthy Habits, Happy Kids: Promoting Wellness in Dwarka's School Community

Originally published at: https://disedge.blogspot.com/2024/04/empowering-tomorrows-leaders-leadership.html

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Emerging Technologies and Trends in the UK Intraocular Lens Procedures Market

The UK intraocular lens (IOL) procedures market is witnessing significant advancements in technology and emerging trends that are reshaping the landscape of cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange.

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Here are some of the key emerging technologies and trends in the UK IOL procedures market:

Advanced IOL Materials: There is a growing trend towards the development of advanced IOL materials that offer improved optical properties, biocompatibility, and long-term stability. Hydrophobic acrylic, hydrophilic acrylic, and silicone IOLs are commonly used in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange due to their optical clarity, flexibility, and low rates of complications such as posterior capsule opacification (PCO).

Premium IOLs: Premium IOLs, including multifocal, toric, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses, are gaining popularity in the UK market, offering patients enhanced visual outcomes and reduced dependence on glasses after surgery. Multifocal IOLs provide simultaneous vision at multiple distances, while toric IOLs correct astigmatism and EDOF lenses extend the depth of focus for improved intermediate vision.

Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Surgery: Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) is an emerging technology that offers precision and reproducibility in key steps of cataract surgery, including capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions. FLACS enables surgeons to customize treatment parameters, optimize IOL positioning, and improve refractive outcomes for patients undergoing cataract surgery in the UK.

Customized Biometry and IOL Calculations: Advanced biometry techniques, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), partial coherence interferometry (PCI), and ray-tracing aberrometry, enable surgeons to obtain accurate measurements of ocular parameters such as axial length, corneal curvature, and anterior chamber depth for IOL power calculation. Customized IOL formulas and predictive algorithms further enhance refractive predictability and postoperative visual quality.

Intraoperative Wavefront Aberrometry: Intraoperative wavefront aberrometry technology allows real-time measurement of ocular aberrations during cataract surgery, enabling surgeons to refine IOL power selection, optimize astigmatism correction, and achieve precise refractive outcomes. Wavefront-guided IOL implantation enhances visual quality and reduces the need for postoperative enhancements in patients undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.

Hybrid and Adjustable IOLs: Hybrid IOLs combine the optical properties of multifocal or EDOF designs with the stability of monofocal lenses, offering patients a compromise between spectacle independence and visual quality. Adjustable IOLs, such as light-adjustable and postoperative adjustable lenses, enable surgeons to fine-tune refractive outcomes and address residual refractive errors following cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.

Enhanced Patient Experience: Patient experience and satisfaction are becoming increasingly important in the UK IOL procedures market, with a focus on minimizing discomfort, optimizing visual recovery, and providing personalized care throughout the treatment journey. Patient-centered initiatives, such as preoperative counseling, shared decision-making, and postoperative support, contribute to positive surgical outcomes and long-term patient satisfaction.

Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring: Telemedicine and remote monitoring technologies are facilitating virtual consultations, preoperative assessments, and postoperative follow-up care for patients undergoing IOL procedures in the UK. Remote monitoring platforms, mobile applications, and digital health tools enable seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers, improving access to care and enhancing patient engagement.

In summary, the UK intraocular lens procedures market is experiencing rapid technological advancements and evolving trends that are driving innovation, improving surgical outcomes, and enhancing patient satisfaction. By embracing emerging technologies, adopting best practices, and prioritizing patient-centered care, stakeholders in the UK can address the evolving needs of patients and continue to advance the field of ophthalmic surgery.

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Pythonic Vigilance: Real-Time Driver Drowsiness Detection for Safer Roads

Introduction to Driver Drowsiness Detection

Picture this: you're driving down a long stretch of highway, the sun shining brightly and the wind in your hair. But as the hours pass by, fatigue sets in, and your eyelids start to feel heavy. You struggle to stay focused on the road ahead, desperately trying to fight off that overwhelming urge to close your eyes. Driver drowsiness is a dangerous phenomenon that affects countless individuals every day. It impairs reaction time, decreases attention span, and increases the risk of accidents on our roads. The consequences can be devastating. But fear not! Thanks to advancements in technology and Python programming, we now have a powerful tool at our disposal for combating driver drowsiness – real-time monitoring systems that can detect signs of fatigue before they lead to disaster. In this blog post, we will explore how Python programming can revolutionize driver drowsiness detection systems, making our roads safer for everyone. So buckle up and get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of pythonic vigilance!

The Importance of Real-Time Monitoring

Real-Time Monitoring: Keeping Drivers Safe on the Road In today's fast-paced world, where we are constantly juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities, driver drowsiness has become a serious concern. Falling asleep at the wheel can have disastrous consequences not only for the driver but also for other road users. That’s why real-time monitoring of driver drowsiness is crucial in ensuring safer roads. By continuously analyzing various parameters such as eye movement, facial expressions, and head position, an intelligent system can detect signs of fatigue or distraction in drivers. The importance of real-time monitoring lies in its ability to provide immediate feedback to the driver. When fatigue or distractions are detected, warning signals can be activated through audio alerts or vibrations to wake up the driver and bring their attention back to the road. Moreover, real-time monitoring allows for prompt intervention by authorities or emergency services if necessary. If a drowsy driver fails to respond to warnings and continues driving dangerously, measures can be taken swiftly to prevent accidents and save lives. By implementing real-time monitoring systems powered by Python programming language, we take a significant step towards reducing accidents caused by driver drowsiness. Python's versatility and ease-of-use make it an ideal choice for developing efficient algorithms that analyze data from various sensors in milliseconds. Furthermore, with advancements in machine learning algorithms specifically designed for drowsiness detection systems like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) or Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), accuracy levels can be significantly improved. These algorithms learn patterns from collected data allowing them to discern between normal behavior and signs of tiredness with high precision. In conclusion, Real-time monitoring plays a vital role in preventing accidents caused by sleepy drivers on our roads. Through advanced technologies like Python programming combined with machine learning techniques, we have the potential to develop highly accurate drowsiness detection systems that will keep us all safe during our journeys

How Python Programming Can Improve Drowsiness Detection Systems

Python programming language has gained immense popularity in recent years, and its versatility makes it an ideal choice for improving drowsiness detection systems. With Python's extensive libraries and frameworks specifically designed for machine learning and computer vision, developers can create robust algorithms to detect driver drowsiness in real-time. One key advantage of using Python is its simplicity and readability. The clean syntax allows programmers to easily understand and modify existing codebases, making it easier to implement updates or improvements to the drowsiness detection system. Additionally, Python's large developer community provides a wealth of resources and support that can aid in the development process. Python also offers powerful machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn and TensorFlow, which enable developers to train models on large datasets for improved accuracy. These libraries provide pre-built functions for tasks like feature extraction, data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation - reducing the time required for implementation. Furthermore, Python's integration with OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) allows access to various image processing techniques necessary for detecting signs of driver drowsiness. By leveraging OpenCV's capabilities within a Python environment, developers can efficiently analyze facial landmarks or eye movements in real-time video streams. Moreover, PyQt or Tkinter can be used to develop user-friendly interfaces that display visual feedback or alerts when signs of drowsiness are detected. Additionally, the portability of Python enables seamless deployment across different operating systems without major compatibility issues. Overall, by harnessing the power of Python programming language along with machine learning algorithms and computer vision techniques, drowsiness detection systems can greatly enhance road safety by providing real-time monitoring and timely alerts to prevent accidents caused by tired drivers.

Data Collection and Processing

Accurate data collection is a crucial aspect of developing an effective driver drowsiness detection system. But how do we obtain the necessary information? One popular approach involves using camera sensors to capture live video feed of the driver's face. The videos can then be processed in real-time using Python programming, allowing for immediate analysis of facial features such as eye movements, blinking patterns, and head position. By leveraging computer vision techniques, we can extract valuable data from these visual cues. Once the raw data is collected, it must be processed to identify key indicators of drowsiness. This involves applying various algorithms and statistical methods to detect signs like prolonged eye closure or abnormal head movements. Python provides a rich ecosystem of libraries that greatly simplify this processing step. Libraries like OpenCV enable efficient image manipulation and feature extraction, while scikit-learn offers powerful machine learning tools for model training and evaluation. To ensure accurate results, it's important to have a diverse dataset that represents different individuals under varying conditions. This helps avoid biases and ensures that the system performs well across different scenarios. By combining robust data collection methods with advanced processing techniques in Python, we can develop highly accurate drowsiness detection systems that contribute to safer roads for everyone. The ability to process large amounts of data quickly allows for real-time monitoring without compromising on accuracy or reliability. In conclusion, Python programming plays a vital role in enhancing driver drowsiness detection systems through efficient data collection and processing techniques. With its extensive libraries and powerful machine learning capabilities, Python enables developers to create sophisticated algorithms that accurately monitor driver behavior in real-time. As technology continues to advance, further developments are expected in this field which will undoubtedly lead to improved road safety measures worldwide.

Machine Learning Algorithms for Drowsiness Detection

In the quest for safer roads, machine learning algorithms have emerged as valuable tools in detecting driver drowsiness. These algorithms utilize vast amounts of data to accurately identify signs of fatigue and alertness, helping prevent accidents caused by sleepy drivers. One commonly used algorithm is the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). This deep learning model is effective at analyzing images captured by a camera placed on or near the driver's face. By training the CNN on a dataset that includes both drowsy and awake states, it can learn patterns and features indicative of sleepiness such as drooping eyelids or head nodding. Another powerful algorithm employed in drowsiness detection systems is Support Vector Machines (SVM). SVMs are particularly adept at classifying different states based on extracted features from physiological signals like eye movements, brainwaves, or heart rate variability. With these inputs, SVMs can detect changes associated with fatigue and issue appropriate warnings to keep drivers vigilant. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) are also gaining popularity in this domain. RNN models excel at processing sequential data over time, making them suitable for analyzing continuous streams of sensor readings during driving sessions. By considering temporal dependencies between consecutive data points, RNNs can effectively capture variations in driver behavior that may indicate drowsiness. These machine learning algorithms form the backbone of real-time driver drowsiness detection systems. Their ability to process complex datasets quickly allows for prompt identification of potential dangers on the road. As technology continues to advance, we can expect even more sophisticated algorithms specifically tailored for this purpose. By leveraging Python programming language's extensive libraries and frameworks dedicated to machine learning tasks such as scikit-learn or TensorFlow, developers can build robust systems capable of monitoring driver vigilance accurately. The implementation and testing phase play a crucial role in ensuring system reliability. Rigorous evaluations must be conducted using diverse datasets containing various driving scenarios and driver profiles. This helps validate the algorithm's effectiveness across different conditions and improves its

Implementation and Testing of the System

Once the driver drowsiness detection system has been developed and trained using machine learning algorithms, it is time to implement and test the system in a real-world setting. This phase involves integrating the software into a physical device that can be easily installed in vehicles. The implementation process includes writing code to ensure smooth communication between different components of the system, such as image processing modules, data analysis modules, and alarm systems. Python's versatility allows for seamless integration with various hardware devices commonly found in vehicles. Testing plays a crucial role in ensuring that the system performs accurately and reliably. It involves collecting real-time data from multiple drivers under different driving conditions. The collected data is then fed into the algorithm to detect instances of drowsiness accurately. During testing, it is essential to monitor how well the system performs in terms of detecting signs of fatigue or drowsiness promptly. False positives and false negatives should be minimized to avoid unnecessary alarms or missing critical alerts for intervention. To evaluate its effectiveness further, comparative studies may be conducted by comparing results obtained from human observers with those produced by the automated drowsiness detection system. This helps validate its accuracy against human judgment. It is also important to consider potential challenges during implementation and testing phases, such as variations in lighting conditions inside vehicles or determining thresholds for triggering alarms based on driver behavior patterns. Implementing and thoroughly testing a real-time driver drowsiness detection system requires attention to detail and careful consideration of various factors affecting its performance. Through continuous refinement based on feedback from users and thorough evaluation under different scenarios, these systems have great potential for enhancing road safety by alerting drivers when they show signs of becoming dangerously drowsy

Future Developments and Applications

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the future of driver drowsiness detection holds great promise. With ongoing research and development, we can expect to see even more sophisticated systems that are capable of accurately monitoring drivers in real-time. One area of focus for future developments is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into these systems. By leveraging AI algorithms, drowsiness detection systems can become smarter and more adaptive. They will be able to learn from patterns in data collected over time and adjust their alertness thresholds accordingly. Another exciting development on the horizon is the use of facial recognition technology in drowsiness detection systems. This would allow for even more accurate monitoring by analyzing specific facial features associated with fatigue or sleepiness. Furthermore, advancements in hardware such as wearable devices could also play a significant role in improving drowsiness detection. These devices could provide additional physiological measurements like heart rate variability or eye movements to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the system. The applications for this technology are vast and varied. Beyond its obvious benefits for road safety, it has potential uses in other domains as well. For example, industries that rely heavily on operators staying awake and vigilant - such as aviation or healthcare - could greatly benefit from implementing real-time driver drowsiness detection systems. While current driver drowsiness detection systems have made significant strides towards enhancing road safety, there is still room for further advancements. The integration of AI algorithms, facial recognition technology, wearable devices, and expanding its application across various industries hold immense potential for creating safer roads and work environments where vigilance is critical.

Conclusion

Real-time driver drowsiness detection is a crucial technology that can significantly improve road safety. With the help of Python programming and machine learning algorithms, we can develop robust systems that effectively monitor drivers' alertness levels and mitigate potential accidents caused by fatigue. By leveraging data collection and processing techniques, we can gather vital information about a driver's behavior such as eye movements, head poses, and facial expressions. This data serves as valuable input for machine learning models to identify patterns associated with drowsiness accurately. Through implementation and testing of the system, we have seen how Python programming enables us to build efficient algorithms capable of real-time monitoring. By continuously analyzing features extracted from video feeds or sensors mounted in vehicles, our systems can provide timely warnings to prevent accidents due to driver fatigue. While the current state-of-the-art systems are impressive in their ability to detect drowsiness accurately, there is still room for future developments. Advances in computer vision techniques could enhance feature extraction capabilities further and improve detection accuracy even more. Furthermore, integrating other physiological signals like heart rate variability or brainwave measurements into existing systems may offer additional insights into a driver's alertness level. These advancements would allow for an even more comprehensive approach towards real-time drowsiness detection. In conclusion (Oops! I mean), To sum up(!), real-time driver drowsiness detection powered by Python programming provides us with an effective means of ensuring safer roads. By continually improving upon existing technologies through data collection, algorithm development, and integration of new sensor inputs, we move closer towards minimizing accidents caused by sleepy drivers on our roads.

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BEHAVIOURAL/LEARNING DISABILITY:AUTISM

What Is Autism?

People with autism have trouble with communication. They have trouble understanding what other people think and feel. This makes it hard for them to express themselves, either with words or through gestures, facial expressions, and touch.

People with autism might have problems with learning. Their skills might develop unevenly. For example, they could have trouble communicating but be unusually good at art, music, math, or memory. Because of this, they might do especially well on tests of analysis or problem-solving.

Signs and symptoms:

Symptoms start showing from the age of 3

A lack of eye contact

A narrow range of interests or intense interest in certain topics

Doing something over and over, like repeating words or phrases, rocking back and forth, or flipping a lever

High sensitivity to sounds, touches, smells, or sights that seem ordinary to other people

Not looking at or listening to other people

Not looking at things when another person points at them.Not wanting to be held or cuddled.Problems understanding or using speech, gestures, facial expressions, or tone of voice.Talking in a sing-song, flat, or robotic voice.Trouble adapting to changes in routine.Some children with autism may also have seizures. These might not start until adolescence.

Types of ASD:

Asperger’s syndrome. These children don’t have a problem with language; in fact, they tend to score in the average or above-average range on intelligence tests. But they have social problems and a narrow scope of interests.

Autistic disorder. This is what most people think of when they hear the word “autism.” It refers to problems with social interactions, communication, and play in children younger than 3 years.

Childhood disintegrative disorder. These children have typical development for at least 2 years and then lose some or most of their communication and social skills.

Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD or atypical autism). Your doctor might use this term if your child has some autistic behavior, like delays in social and communications skills, but doesn’t fit into another category.

Causes of Autism:

It could stem from problems in parts of your brain that interpret sensory input and process language.

Autism is four times more common in boys than in girls. It can happen in people of any race, ethnicity, or social background. Family income, lifestyle, or educational level doesn’t affect a child’s risk of autism. But there are some risk factors:

Autism runs in families, so certain combinations of genes may increase a child’s risk.

A child with an older parent has a higher risk of autism.

Pregnant women who are exposed to certain drugs or chemicals, like alcohol or anti-seizure medications, are more likely to have autistic children.

Other risk factors include maternal metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Research has also linked autism to untreated phenylketonuria (also called PKU, a metabolic disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme) and rubella (German measles).

Diagnosis:

It is difficult to arrive at a definite diagnosis,but through behaviour and development of a child we can draw some conclusions:

2 steps to understand the diagnosis

A screening test is done to understand the child’s learning,speaking,behaviour and movement.Any developmental delays can be found at the child’s checkup’s at 9months,18months,24months,30months.

If your child shows any abnormalities during these screenings,they may require further evaluation on vision tests,hearing tests and genetic tests.

Homoeopathic Management and Treatment of Autism:

early treatment can make a big difference in development for a child with autism.

Behavioural and communication therapy helps in structure and organisation

Occupational therapy can help with life skills like dressing, eating, and relating to people.

Sensory integration therapy might help someone who has problems with being touched or with sights or sounds. Speech therapy improves communication skill

Homeopathic medicines act at the neuro developmental levels and are safe for kids. within few weeks to a few months, positive changes are seen at the level of speech, languages and cognition. Social skills start to develop gradually as the treatment progresses, thus making kids independent, communicative and ready for schooling. Clinical experience and result over the years suggest that homeopathy is believed to bring about positive changes at epigenetic levels.

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Keratoconus Treatment in india, Keratoconus Surgery In Mumbai

Keratoconus Treatment In India

In the early stages, when the cornea is still regular, corrective prescription glasses or soft contact lenses can help the patient. As keratoconus advances, the corneal surface becomes increasingly irregular and these options do not help adequately. Treatment options can be broadly divided into stabilizing the cone and visual rehabilitation.

Stabilizing the Cone:

As keratoconus is progressive disorder, it needs to be stabilized or progression needs to be addressed.

Age

Usually it stabilizes naturally after the age of 40 years

C3-R TREATMENT (Corneal Collagen Cross Linkage with Riboflavin)

It is a non-invasive treatment for keratoconus. It strengthens the collagen tissue which forms the fabric of cornea. It is a simple 30 to 60 minutes in-office procedure. Eye drops containing Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) are applied on the cornea and then activated By Ultra-violet light. This increases the collagen cross linking causing strengthening of cornea thereby stopping it from bulging outwards and arresting keratoconus from progressing further.

The figures above show the parallel corneal layers (white) and the collagen cross-linking (Red) which are increased after C3-R treatment.

INTACS

Intacs Rings After Implantation

Insertion of Intacs In The Eye

Intacs is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves insertion of two tiny, clear crescent shaped implant made of special PMMA, into the cornea. They are reversible and cannot be felt by the patient. They require no maintenance. However, glasses or contact lenses may be required after successful INTACs implantation. They have shown to improve vision and stop progression of keratoconus by flattening the cornea.

Suitability:

Intacs is ideal for adults over twenty one years of age, who suffer from keratoconus. The intacs prescription inserts are advised for patients to correct myopia and astigmatism when contact lenses are no longer suitable.

Benefits

Simple, 10-minute outpatient procedure Marked improvement in vision Removable and exchangeable.

Minimally invasive as compared to corneal transplantation.

Delays the progression of keratoconus.

The procedure allows you to undergo a corneal transplant if required, in the future.

In severe cases, C3-R treatment can also be combined with Intacs to achieve more flattening of the keratoconus cone.

Keratoplasty (Cornea Transplantation)

Keratoplasty is a corneal transplantation surgery, where diseased cornea of patient is replaced by healthy cornea from donor eye. As the cornea is replaced by healthy tissue, progression usually stops and then the patient can be visually rehabilitated.

Visual Rehabilitation

Glasses:

Early and mild cases can be corrected with glass prescription

Contact lenses:

Rigid Gas Permeable contact lenses: They are the treatment of choice when glasses fail to help the patient. They provide a smooth refractive surface replacing the irregular cone like surface of the cornea, thus enabling the patient to see clearly. Lens fitting in keratoconus can be a demanding and time consuming process. It requires frequent visits to a good eye specialist to get a perfect and comfortable fit.

“Piggyback” Contact Lenses: Some eye doctors practice “piggyback” where a soft contact lens is first placed on cornea to give it a cushion like effect and on top of it RGP lens is fitted. Thus, it combines the best features of both lenses in the sense that it makes the wearer comfortable and at the same time gives crisp clear vision. The fitting should be perfect to ensure good oxygen permeability to the cornea as the patient will be wearing two lenses. However, with newer high oxygen permeable lenses this is not a problem.

Hybrid Contact lenses: Some manufacturers have come up with this unique design of contact lenses where the central visual portion is made up of high oxygen permeable rigid material and peripheral anchoring portion is of soft hydrogel material. This also maximizes the best features of both lenses and improves wearers comfort as well as visual performance in keratoconic eyes.

Mini- Scleral Lenses these are large-diameter gas permeable contacts — large enough that the periphery and edge of the lens rest on the "white" of the eye (sclera). Because the center of lenses vaults over the irregularly shaped cornea, these lenses don't apply pressure to the eye's cone-shaped surface for a more comfortable fit. These lenses also are more stable than conventional gas permeable contact lenses, which move with each blink.

New Vistas in surgical treatment:

In the last decade, with newer surgical and technological advances in treatment modalities for keratoconus, INTACS and C3-R have shown promising & encouraging results.

LASIK Xtra

In cases of early or suspected keratoconus with refractive error, LASIK can be combined with crosslinking to give good and stable visual outcome.

Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL):

ICL is mainly used for treatment of refractive error which is not amenable to LASIK. Recently it has become popular treatment modality for visual rehabilitation in cases of stable keratoconus or after C3R. It reduces the dependence on glasses/ contact lenses and is a reversible procedure. In this procedure a thin collamer lens is inserted inside the eye which corrects the refractive error upto -18D sphere and 6 D cylinders.

Toric IOLs (Toric Intra ocular lens)

In patients with stable keratoconus requiring cataract surgery, Toric IOLs is a good option. It can correct high degree of astigmatism and patient can have better visual clarity after cataract surgery.

Corneal Transplant:

This is a surgical treatment, which is reserved for advance cases of Keratoconus, where the vision cannot be improved with glasses or contact lenses. Here the central portion of the cornea is removed and replaced with a donor cornea of similar size. Of all diseases for which keratoplasty is done, keratoconus has the best prognosis. There are three types of keratoplasty

Penetrating Keratoplasty: where all layers of central part of patient’s cornea is cut and replaced by donor cornea.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK): Lamellar keratoplasty is a more advanced form of Cornea transplant. In DALK, anterior four layers of patient’s cornea is removed very carefully sparing the inner delicate layers of Descemt’s membrane and endothelium and replaced by anterior four layer of donor cornea minus Descemet’s membrane. Sparing the Descemet’s membrane, risk of rejection and complications of intraocular surgery is minimized and it offers all the advantages of penetrating keratoplasty

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NEM Minimalism 38 - Curator Lulú Espinoza-Elenes De Panbehchi.

"This was a very popular theme and there were many images related to water. If you see the gallery cover poster, it starts with an upside down ant, followed by an image with a sculpture that looks like a father telling a child "go ahead," and then an upside image again. The next five images are related to the sea and water. I chose these images because they provide a cool and cooling idea: even if we are upside down, looking at water is relaxing and cool." -- Lulú Espinoza-Elenes De Panbehchi

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Translation: Manusoverlevering, part 4

Here's part 4 of the youtube translation, from 56.41-1.14.25 (the final part - yay!!)

Any mistakes are there for your enjoyment - I'm a Swede translating Norwegian into English, which gives me two extra languages to føkk up. Ooops.

Also, there are a lot of starts, stops, pauses and unfinished sentences going on during the panel - I haven't cleaned that up, you're getting it just as it was said. So, yeah. Sorry, not sorry.

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part 1, part 2, part 3

Christopher Pahle: We have about ten minutes for questions from the room, so if anyone has any questions? No one has a question? We… we have a… we’re walking around with a microphone so… no one is raising their hand. Are there no questions, should we finish early? Over there is someone, you’re getting a microphone. Yeah. I’ll remove that photo. [shuts the big screen off]

Audience member: Yeah, hello. Henrik. I understand that there’s a lot of impro and so on, but a lot of people are talking about Julie’s method, that she does something or other with the mood the actors are in beforehand to put them in the right mindset. How do you get the actual, well, acting to come out?

Julie Andem: I just yell a lot. [laughs] If they don’t… no, not really. What do I do? I don’t know, like, I think that all actors need different things, that you can’t use the same method for every actor. So it takes some time to, like, break the code for each one of them and understand what makes them better. And someone felt that I didn’t, like, necessarily completely break theirs.

Henrik Holm: That sounds terrible.

JA: Psychologically. So it’s breaking them psychologically and then… No, but, umm, but…

David Sjøholt: Who was it that didn’t…

JA: But I think that, and especially for young people, I’m not sixteen, seventeen, eighteen year old myself, so using them as advisers and make sure to always listen to them if they have input for the script or if they want to say something in a different way or don’t understand why they are saying what they’re saying, that’s a good start.

CP: The rest of you, do you have any views on what Julie’s method is? Since she can’t explain it herself?

HH [laughs]: I think we all do.

DS: I don’t know. Sorry.

Ulrikke Falch [to David]: You can’t… sorry.

HH: Are we going to sit here and apologise to each other? [said more jokily than harshly if anyone wonders…] No, but it’s exactly like Julie says, that I always felt that she saw each and every one of us. And there wasn’t any yelling or any, like, [deepens his voice] “Listen, you don’t understand what I’m trying to get across here”. There was never that kind of frustration that I’ve experienced with other directors. It was always, “We’re a team, we’re going to try to do this in the best way possible, and for you to understand my vision, I have to understand you and you have to understand me back”. Um. And that was very educational and really inspiring, and I think it was because of that that we got so much out, or you got so much out of all the actors. Because you gave a lot of yourself. And that’s something not all directors have the opportunity to do.

JA: Yeeeeah. [applause]

CP: Other questions? There’s one. You’re getting a microphone.

Audience member: Hi.

All the cast: Hi.

AM: Um. You were asked, during the first season, I think…

JA: Me?

AM: Yeah. It was someone of, someone of, one of the actors that asked, like, what do you want with this, or, how big do you think this is going to be, and you joked a bit and said “We’re aiming for world domination”. You were right. But when did you understand it in a way, or, when did you think, “Wow…”?

JA: I don’t know, I think, like from mid season two it felt like for each week there was a new record set or some other wild thing that happened, and it was like, “huh?”, like, the Prime Minister calls, or, do you understand what I mean, that it was so… it just escal… and it never ended. So I thought that, like, it’ll soon have to [make a downgoing gesture], now we’ll have to land soon, because… But I think particularly the week when everyone was waiting for an answer from William. Then I thought that people had really lost it. It was, like, Rema1000 came came out with “fish cakes while you wait” and NetCom came out with “If William had had a NetCom subscription then he would have answered” and it was, like, such a… at NRK there were people just sitting and, I heard that people were just sitting and refreshing. And there were sites made where it was, like, “Have William answered yet?”. Like, it was… it was… I just thought that this… Jeez… this…

AM: This works…

JA: People liked this. I thought. Yeah.

AM: I was wondering a bit too about what the rest of you thought. When did it dawn on the rest of you? Just short.

UF: I’ve still not understood it. It.. it’s not like you get there and then you’re like, “Yes, we made it.” I think, like you say, that it’s just a continuous experience of “we’ve made an impact on people” and those stories come dripping in, and everytime they do, we’re reminded that… we took over the world. [applause]

CP: We have a question here. From Kosegruppa DK.

All the cast: Yeeeeeah.

HH: Welcome.

JA: Kosegruppa!

Audience Member: Thank you. Yeah, yeah, I actually have all the Kosegruppa admins with me via our chat, so I have a lot of questions but I’ll just ask two. Um. First for David, how and when did you find out that you got the part, and when did you decide that Jonas was the one to make the speech in the last episode?

DS: Ah, that’s a pretty good story, because I was at the audition, and that whole story we talked about shortly before, with Tarjei, and I was in his class and he said the first day of school that, “yeah, I’m going to be in this series that’ll be called Skam”, and I was like, “fuck, I didn’t get it”, and then it was, like, blah blah blah, and then I pestered Julie a little. Or, a lot.

JA: And that’s true. He added me on Facebook and just…

DS: And then… What was the question?

UF: When did you get the part?

DS: Yeah. Yes, and then I was at the audition. And then it went to three friends.

JA: Yeah. Maybe. I don’t remember.

DS: Me neither. And then suddenly the phone rang… no, and then you added me on Facebook.

JA: Oh, yeah. Hadn’t we’d been friends all that time and you had been, “yadda yadda”.

DS: No, no, no, no, no. I remember that I was in the bathtub. And then you just added me on Facebook and then I got a bit of butterflies in my belly but I was, like, no, maybe she’s just going to ask me something or other. Uh, and then Tarjei calls me, um, and he’s like [very bad imitation of Tarjei…] “Hello, David, umm, do you fancy a part in Skam, or…?” And then… and then I hung up on him, and then I accepted… Facebook, um… and then…

JA: Yeah, that’s, because he was allowed to call and tell you, that’s how it was.

DS: Yeah, but wasn’t that… you had talked about it, or?

JA: Yeah, he, because I mentioned it to him, and he said, like, [another bad imitation of Tarjei…] “I have to tell him”.

DS: Because we had talked about it a lot, me and Tarjei.

JA: Yeah.

UF: But… about that, you were an extra all through the first and second season. And I remember you as he, that really annoying friend of Tarjei’s. [laughter] Who always, um, you didn’t even have a part, but when you entered a scene, it was like it was your season. [laughter and applauds, David facepalming] But we had a scene where Vilde was picked up because she’d thrown up, I think it was in season one…

JA: Yeah.

UF: …and Julie had to ask you to calm down, because you were, like, we have to call the police, we have to call for an ambulance, and you acted out…

DS: Yeah, that…

UF: …a whole scene about what you were going to do to save Vilde. So when you got the part, I was, like, fuck, then we’ll have to… and then I was told that you were to be my love interest. And then I was like “fuck” again. Like, I wanted William. And then I just got you.

JA: I don't remember you as annoying.

DS: But I understand what Vild, no, Vil, umm, I understand what you mean because I think I tried to make a mark, or, I don’t know. I wanted to make you…

JA: But you did, you got the part.

DS: Mmm.

CP: Now I’ve forgotten what the other question was, it was to you, Julie…

UF: Why…

JA: When…

CP: Yeah, the last, yeah.

JA: I don’t remember. Sometime during the last season… I honestly don’t remember. I thought about it. It wasn’t decided when I wrote the first… It wasn’t like I thought when I wrote that opening monologue, that I thought “Oh, when I finish the series then I’ll end with that”, because I wasn’t planning on ending the series myself. So, sometime during the fourth season.

CP: I think we have time for one more question. Anyone? Back there, in yellow.

Audience member: May I use english?

HH: Of course.

UF: English.

JA: English. Yes.

AM: Um. And you can answer in norwegian. But, is there any character that you wrote, and you imagined them in a specific way, and then an actor came in and completely changed them, or did you let all of the actors kind of form the characters?

JA: Umm. Vilde as a character is a good example of that, because the others who were in to audition for Vilde were a lot closer to how I had imagined the real Vilde. Like, they were a lot more realistic in a way. And then Ulrikke comes in with a comedic talent that is absolutely amazing. So I realise that, okay, this one is a lot cooler than Vilde, but she really understands who Vilde is, so she can play with the character in a very fun way, umm, which I think added a lot of awesomeness to the character. But she was supposed to be more realistic. And I can also say the same about the character of Noora, that she really, that when I imagined Noora when I first started writing her, I saw her, like, more virtuous. And then I felt every time that I saw that character, because in the final interview rounds I interviewed the character, and I just felt like, ugh, she’s… argh, she becomes, like, too virtuous, too boring, I don’t know if I like her. And then Josefine came in, and she’s just so incredibly charming and funny and playful, and I just thought that there’s how the character of Noora will get an extra layer. So the character has kept… she’s still a character of conscience that fights for, or… her story is about a question of ethics. But she does it in a very charming way. So. Did I answer? All the characters have kept their cores, but they have… I have just used all the resources you brought to the best of my ability.

CP: Very good questions. I had just… prepared some if it turned out to be completely silent. One was “Have you got an american accent?''. Imagine, like, Texas…

JA: Uh… I thought… I thought…

CP: No, not that you have it now, no, no, you... you speak norwegian very well, Julie.

JA: Thanks. I got, like, I got a bit unsure there just for a second.

CP: No, if you…

JA: Yeah, no, it’s very little, really. I can say a couple of words that are, like, to charm people, like [worst texan accent ever] “yaw”. That’s… that’s it.

CP: The last question, that I’ve thought about through a lot of the seasons, is Valtersen a name? [laughs] Is it a name?

JA: Isn’t it?

CP: Is it? Do you know anyone with that name?

JA: I don’t know, I haven’t thought about it. Isn’t it possible to be called that?

CP [giggles]: I don’t… I’ve checked with the office for national statistics and there is no one with that name.

JA: Is that true? [applause] Yeah, but… it’s a name, it sounds like it could be a last name?

CP: Yeah, it definitely sounds like a name.

JA: I’ve invented a new last name.

CP: Yeah. Congratulations.

JA: Someone ought to be called that.

CP [still giggling]: Yeah, yeah, there’s probably someone that’s called that now.

JA: Yeah, that’s true.

CP: But… I think that’s all we had time for, [to the cast] thank you for coming, [to the audience] thank you for coming. [applause] Have a good summer!

Then I’ll just say a final thank you. It looks like no one wants to leave the scene. [to the cast] Thank you for coming to commemorate this event. [to the audience] Thank you to all of you. And many, many thanks to the script group who has given these two scripts to the National Library, for which we are very, very grateful. And thank you for tonight. [applause]

#here it is #the promised translation of the manusoverlevering nationalmuseet skam juni 2018 video #and it's the final part - yay!!#i am not a natural translater #for the anon(s?) asking for it #my shit #my translations

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Your Permission to Belong: a Deep Yes and a New Verb: To Matronise.

It turns out we are all imposters, or at least most of us feel we are. Although I knew this - it’s why I wrote a blog about it last month - I am still amazed and troubled that it is true. That so many of us feel like we don’t cut it, even in the context of a group like Mothers Who Make (MWM) that aims to be welcoming, inclusive, accessible. It has left me pondering on the opposite of Imposter Syndrome, on what it is that makes you, me, any of us, feel that we belong, that we have a right to be here. Who says? What or who gives us a sense of permission?

Permission -it’s a difficult word, not the obvious go-to one when on a quest for a sense of belonging. I associate it most immediately with stern, finger-wagging teachers, or ‘keep off the grass’ notices- with authority figures and forces that have the power to deny access. In its origins (Latin, permitere) it means to allow through, to let pass, which is why I think it is the key to our sense of belonging. Before we can belong, there is always a threshold moment, a point at which we are allowed to pass. Imposter Syndrome comes about when you feel you sneaked across the border - you are wandering about without a permit and it is only a matter of time before someone finds you out. No one gave you permission.

This is a top down model. The supplicant asks, waits anxiously to see if permission will be granted or denied by the authorities. It is a hugely powerful model. I still remember the first time I managed to get funding, the money was a minimal sum but far more significant was the feeling that someone had chosen me, had granted me permission to make a piece of work. Given how small the grant was, why couldn’t I have made it anyway?! Because I wanted an external authority to tell me I could. I wanted to be patron-ised.

Whilst, in theory, being a feminist and all, I didn’t agree with the patriarchal structure of this system, I was hopelessly hooked into it. I was a good girl, or desperate to be so, to acquire paternal approval to affirm my right to be or do anything. It has taken me becoming a mother to feel, viscerally, how problematic this top-down model of permission-giving can be.

As someone who had long identified as the supplicant, it was rather a shock, when I became a parent, to find myself in the position of authority- the one to dish out or withhold the permissions, in a hundred small ways, many times a day and I have found it exhausting. Perhaps because of this, I fear I am a permissive parent- I often allow my children to do what they want. Irrespective of what parenting methods you believe in, I think it is significant that being ‘permissive' has negative connotations. To say yes too often is a no-no. When I do say no, I have been struck, as my children grow, by the force of their reactions. They rage at first – which is hard - but then they walk away, which is harder. My daughter goes into a corner. My son has been known to make it out the door and down the lane. Both have told me I am the worst mother in the world and that they are in the wrong family - they don’t belong (their shared sense of melodrama is evidence to the contrary, but I refrain from putting this to them in the moment). My daughter is particularly sensitive to any of her wishes, ideas, words not being given full approval. Her back rounds, her head bows, the tears start. Sometimes this happens, not when I have frowned at her, but when I have condoned her brother. She is convinced that it is impossible for me to love her if I also love him. In other words, if she is to belong, she feels someone else must be left out- her inclusion only counts if he has been excluded. Needless to say, I find this very distressing. This is not what I want for her or her brother. And this is not what I want for MWM. I do not want to lead a movement that makes people feel left out, or as if they are imposters, one that furthers the dominant narrative around belonging- that some are allowed in, while others aren’t. What to do?

I remember back to a project I ran before Mothers Who Make called Permission Improbable, a play on the macho action spy movies, Mission: Impossible. The project, which I lead through Improbable, had the modest ambition of changing the world by supporting more women and non-binary people to improvise. Improvising, at its heart, is a game of permission-giving. In the absence of a writer or director - the usual authority figures - you have to practice giving your permission, saying yes, to the other players, the audience, to yourself- your impulses, feelings, thoughts. You never say no. It is not that every patch of grass in an impro scene can be trampled on, but rather that if someone puts up a ‘Do Not Walk Here’ sign everyone on stage says ‘yes’ to it, to the idea of it being part of the story. How ever many lawns are out of bounds, there is a deeper yes always at work- a common ground beneath the turf.

This presents a different model of permission-giving, not top-down, but reciprocal, and unconditional. We say yes to each other, and we say it together, without deliberation. Saying this deep yes to our ideas and impulses is not easy. We have been schooled to look outside ourselves, and upwards, for permission, and we have been trained to say ‘no’- sometimes with good reason. Sometimes ‘no’ keeps us alive. However too many ‘no’s may keep us less alive than we might be. It takes practice to say ‘yes’ but it is worth practicing. Arguably it is THE practice - the only thing you ever really have to practice, as a maker, as a mother- saying a deep “Yes.”

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I remember there was a time as a teenager when I ruthlessly dismissed my mother’s opinion of anything I did. She was my mum, massively biased - she’d always think what I had made was good so her positive feedback didn’t count. Retrospectively I disagree with my teenage self - I believe my mother’s validation of me counted hugely. I think it always counts. There is a place for discernment, but not at the expense of the first, fundamental practice, the ‘yes’ that gets us over the threshold.

When framed in this way, I actually think I need to be more permissive with my children. I need to practice, every day, saying a deep ‘yes’ to them, even or especially in the moments I am not allowing them to do something. As their mother I am their initial threshold, my body was the border they crossed into life. It is my task to say ‘yes’ to them. Yes, you are allowed to be here. Yes, you belong. I realise the children, in their own way, always say this kind of deep ‘Yes’ back to me, even when they are telling me I am the worst mother in the world. I believe that if I can engage in this reciprocal, unconditional model of permission-giving, it can result in a form of belonging that is not ‘in’ or ‘out’, inclusion/ exclusion - not another binary, but an ongoing dynamic process called community. And that is how I want to run Mothers Who Make, and in particular how I want to run our ‘Matronage’ membership scheme.

Let me do a brief re-cap on the Matronage story for anyone who doesn’t know it. In 2019, after a year of writing funding applications for MWM to councils, trusts (the UK patrons of the arts) and receiving no money - money being the major way in which permission is granted or denied in our culture - I was tired. I wanted to find a way to sustain the movement that was in line with the movement, that supported women/ non-binary carers to support themselves and one another, so I launched the Matronage scheme - if we could reach 300 Matron Saints, paying £1 to 10 per month, we could just about keep going. So far, a year on, we have 150.

My vision for Matronage is to see if it is possible to run a membership scheme powered entirely by the impulse to include, not by patronising ‘exclusive, members-only offers.’ I want to build a scheme that is accessible to anyone, no matter their financial status. There are benefits for signing up as a MWM Matron, but the primary, underlying one is that in doing so you are performing a radical act of permission-giving. It is a way to say a deep, resounding YES, to yourself and to others who care about creating and create whilst caring. Yes, you have a right to be here, Yes, your caring matters, Yes, your making matters too. And, yes, if you are reading this, you belong, no matter what your gender identity is, what your making practice is or isn’t, no matter whether you have children or not. Because, whilst it is important to practice saying ‘yes’ to yourself and your ideas, I do not think it is possible to do it all alone. We do need permission from outside ourselves, but we can give it to each other. Even if, like me, you do not identify as being someone important enough to hand out a permit, actually you are- I see it every time I run a MWM meeting or Mother Den. We can allow each other to pass through to a place of belonging, and it is a practice - we must do it over and over again. Let’s call this process ‘being matronised.’

To become a Matron Saint, you can pay anything from £1 per month to £10 per month - you choose. Most people pay £3, but if you can afford it £5 or £10 is brilliant. If you can’t £1 is fine. And if you cannot afford any monetary contribution then you can get in touch and we can playfully, joyfully, shamelessly, work out another kind of offering that you can make. Money is the fastest, and ironically often the cheapest way of saying ‘yes!’ but there are many others.

For now, when you become a Matron Saint you can:

-Attend as many International MWM peer support meetings as you like.*

-Attend as many Mother Dens as you like.*

-Attend any of the MWM Specials.*

-Write a Matron Saint interview, published online, celebrating you and your caring and creating.

-Apply to our Mother Pot commissioning fund once we reach 300 Matron Saints (when this happens a month of our Matronage will go back out to the matrons).

-Take part in our peer-mentoring scheme when I manage to launch it (watch this space!)

-Last but not least, you will give yourself and others permission. Permission to step over whichever thresholds you are teetering on. Permission to belong. And here is a new idea to make this tangible: when you become a Matron I would like to post you a ‘book of permissions,’ a living document to which you can add and which you will pass on to the next Matron, and so and so forth - a way to matronise one another. Such a list reminds me of what is apparently the nation’s favourite poem - Warning- the one in which the poet (Jenny Joseph) lists the outrageous things she will permit herself to do when she grows old - wear purple, pick flowers in other peoples’ gardens, learn to spit. I want to read your equivalent lists for now - let’s not wait till we grow any older.

Here, then, are your questions for the month, and I hope you will feel able to sign up as a Matron, invite others to do so (all genders welcome, non-mothers too), and write your answers in the new MWM book:

What do you need in order to feel you belong? What permission are you waiting for? Can you give it to yourself? Can you give it to others? Can you say a resounding ‘Yes’ to whatever it is you want to create in this world?

To become a matron go here:

https://www.nowdonate.com/checkout/td65v9xn404udt23p91c

To sign up as a matron and offer something other than money email me: [email protected]

*These particular matronly offers are, unless otherwise stated, open to women and non-binary folk only.

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