I have to state here that the usual age of retirement, based on the fighter and the division, should be somewhere between 35 and 40 years of age. However, experts and physicians agree that UFC fighters should retire too early, rather than too late.

UFC fights are usually pretty savage and the nature of the shots in MMA, in general, is very risky for the human body. The injuries might not be visible immediately, but they can have a lasting effect on the fighter.

That is the chief reason why UFC fighters should retire earlier than planned because they might have to face more problems later on in their lives. UFC fights are not held on a daily basis and they are rare compared to some other sports. But are these ages really respected, or do fighters keep pushing their limits?

There were 71 male champions in the UFC, and just 14 female champions. So the average age calculated for males comes from a lot more data. But, none of those was the hypothesis we were testing. What we wanted to show is if there is any correlation between the age and the weight classes when it comes to being a champion.

We can notice that the age seems to be dropping when going to the lighter weight classes. That is the result we can agree with. It is safe to assume that if a fighter is older, it is easier to compete at the heavier weights where there is less movement involved but the chance for winning the fight a one-punch KO is still possible. Again, a point can be made that the heavier the class is, the older the champions are.

Which sounds about right. The same thing that goes for men stands for females. But, more data has to be included. The figures highlight how the heavyweight division in particular has struggled to produce young talented fighters in significant numbers.

Even the winner of last seasons heavyweight based TUF series which has often been a vehicle for younger talent to break through , proved to be a 33 year old veteran, Roy Nelson. It makes the few young fighters they do have, such as Stefan Struve 22 , Todd Duffee 24 and Junior Dos Santos 25 , particularly precious commodities, as they will help form the backbone of the division in years to come.

The same is somewhat true at light-heavyweight where fighters like Jon Jones 22 and Phil Davis 25 are currently being nurtured in the hopes that they can become future champions in the division. At the same time, aquiring prospects outside the promotion, with the 24 year old Gegard Mousasi being a prime example, should be seen as essential in the future to ensure the continued success of the division. It will be interesting to see how these figures change in the next years as the sport continues to grow and evolve.

The belief has always been that as the sport grows in popularity, so will the number of youngsters who want to become involved in mixed martial arts. If true that should lead to a dip in the average age of the competitors in the UFC. Sign in. Log into your account. Password recovery.

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In literature, authors use parody to comment on styles, characters, plots, etc. Furthermore, some writers may parody famous authors in order to bring attention to themselves. Author Jonathan Swift is famous for his parodies. In this excerpt, Swift parodies the ongoing rivalries between the countries England and France by using substitute countries, Lilliput and Blefuscu.

It is to be observed, that these ambassadors spoke to me, by an interpreter, the languages of both empires differing as much from each other as any two in Europe, and each nation priding itself upon the antiquity, beauty, and energy of their own tongue, with an avowed contempt for that of their neighbor; yet, our emperor, standing upon the advantage he had got by the seizure of their fleet, obliged them to deliver their credentials, and make their speech, in the Lilliputian tongue.

Seth Grahame-Smith wrote a parody on the classic Jane Austen novel, Pride and Prejudice while capitalizing on the wildly popular zombie genre of the s. His book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies rewrites the classic, except there are zombies. Consider the following opening lines:. Spoof Parody is often confused with a spoof or a satire. A parody is a comical imitation of another work. It stops at mocking or making fun of one work. A spoof mocks a genre rather than a specific work.

For example, the Scary Movies series is a spoof because it mocks the horror genre rather than one specific film. A satire , on the other hand, uses irony and humor to mock political or religious views. A political cartoon would be an example of a current satire. You might also see the tv show, The Daily Show, as a pop-culture example of a satire. Origins of Parody It can be said that parody originated with the ancients in Greece. Contemporary Parodies With time, parodies became a part of everyday language.

Looking for the Famous Parody Some of the most famous parodies that are easily recognizable come from the contemporary film genre. Music Another medium serving up parody is music. Television One of the more visible parody examples that the viewing public sees weekly is via television. It is usually necessary to be familiar with the original in order to appreciate the parody, though some parodies have become better known than the poems they imitate.

The very act of writing leaves every poet vulnerable to parody, but some seem irresistible. Cope is an expert parodist; her Cope is an expert parodist; her 'Strugnell's Haiku' finds delicious humour in the clumsy attempts of her invented wannabe poet, Jason Strugnell, to engage with the delicacy of the traditional Japanese form.

Although parody can be used to develop satire, it differs from satire to a certain extent. Parody mimics a subject directly, to produce a comical effect. Satire, on the other hand, makes fun of a subject without a direct imitation. Moreover, satire aims at correcting shortcomings in society by criticizing them. In our daily watching of television, we may see extremely hilarious examples of parody in shows that blend parody and satire.

Examples like The Daily Show , The Colbert Report , and The Larry Sanders Show are renowned for mimicking famous political personalities, and this allows them to target what they think are unintelligent political and social viewpoints.

Parody has entered our day-to-day life through hilarious parody movies that mimic famous blockbusters. William Shakespeare wrote Sonnet in parody of traditional love poems common in his day.

Then what is the influential effect of interactional justice? Researchers have done a lot of empirical studies on the outcome variables of the perception of interactional justice. To summarize the current literature, this paper explores the outcome variables of interactional justice from the individual and organizational level.

After conducting a meta-analysis of organizational justice, Colquitt et al. Among them, it proved that there was a strong relationship between interactional justice and agent evaluation of authority and job satisfaction and a rather weak relationship between interactional justice and job performance, organizational commitment and withdrawal behavior of employees.

In addition, Cohen-Charash and Spector [22] also conducted a meta-analysis of organizational justice and the result showed that there were eight kinds of outcome variables about organizational justice.

Some of the findings were proved to be the same as the research result of Colquitt et al. However, some of the findings turned out to be different from the result of Colquitt et al. Moreover, with the continuing development of the theory of interactional justice, more and more researchers start to carry out related studies. For example, Ambrose and Schminke [23] illustrated that the perception of interactional justice had close relationship with the trust of the seniors.

In addition, Otto and Mamatoglu [24] explored the impact effect of interactional justice on the basis of social exchange theory with an investigation on employees from the electronic information industry.

In addition to positive behaviors, interactional justice has been examined to be linked with negative behaviors. Le Roy, Bastounis and Poussard [25] in their study found that low perceived interactional justice was significantly related to higher counterproductive work behavior from individuals.

In other words, when perceiving low interactional justice, individuals would engage in more active and passive counterproductive work behavior. Interactional justice mainly involves the association and communication between employees and the administrators, which leads to the lack of the exploration on the high-level of outcome variables.

In spite of this, a large number of studies have sought to link justice perceptions to a variety of organizational outcomes. Lu [26] explored how interactional justice influenced the conflict and attachment among cooperative enterprises from different countries. The study found out that interactional justice not only had positive influence on the attachment between enterprises and enterprises, but also could reduce the negative influence brought by cultural difference to enterprises.

Luo [27] integrated the theory of fairness and strategic alliances to explore the influence of distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice on organization alliance performance. The result revealed that high level of interactional justice could increase the unity between top managers, which could further improve the alliance performance.

What is more, other researchers also conducted the related research on the perception of fairness and alliance formation. If employees feel treated fairly by leaders, they will show much more positive attitudes and do more behaviors beneficial to the development of organization. In this process, the leader plays a key role as the one who communicates with the employees most. Bies [29] suggested the integration of the theory of fairness to the theory of leadership behaviors.

Hence, the study on the integration of interactional justice and leader behavior can not only enrich the theory of both of them, but also bring inspiration to the management of enterprises. After literature review, we find that most of the researches study the antecedent variables and outcome variables of interactional justice separately and few of them bring them into an integrated framework to make systematic theory construction.

Because of the diversity in antecedent variables and outcome variables, interactional justice is a field in need of integration. Therefore, future study should on one hand figure out the moderation and mediation role of interactional justice in some key antecedent variables and outcome variables and on the other hand investigate the mediation and moderation mechanism between interactional justice and antecedent variables as well as the mediation and moderation mechanism between interactional justice and outcome variables.

In any event, much attention should be attached to the integration mechanism of interactional justice. So carrying out the study on interactional justice under the Chinese culture background is very important and urgent. Under the impact of individualism and rational thinking, communication style of western society focuses on the consideration of individual itself and puts less care on the surrounding interpersonal relationship. In this way, although they seem to be unkind to each other, they actually have mutual trust on each other because they are protected by laws.

However, things are different from China. Influenced by Confucianism, Chinese people not only take consideration of the surrounding interpersonal relationship, but also concern the social power structure. So before carrying out the local study of interactional justice, future studies need to answer these two questions: how Chinese people define interactional justice and how to measure the perception of interactional justice of Chinese people.

Taken together, in the future, researchers should explore the principles of interactional justice in Chinese people and then compile the scale of interactional justice fit for Chinese people to help this field enter a more mature stage. Management World, 5, Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 2, Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale. Justice and Social Interaction, 3, Research on Negotiation in Organizations, 1, Journal of Management, 16, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 38, Journal of Service Science and Management, 3, Journal of Applied Psychology, 76, Academy of Management Journal, 36, Journal of Applied Psychology, 86, Journal of Applied Psychology, 94, Journal of Applied Psychology, 92, Personnel Psychology, 60, Management and Organization Review, 10, The Journal of Social Psychology, , Journal of Applied Psychology, 83, Academy of Management Journal, 32, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 86, Journal of Applied Psychology, 88, The Journal of Psychology, , Human Relations, 59, Academy of Management Journal, 50, Strategic Management Journal, 31, Brockner, J.

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No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. Introduction Numerous studies in the organizational and managerial literature Colquitt et al. Research has shown that organizational justice is linked to positive outcomes such as. Organizational justice is also linked to negative outcomes such as counterproductive work behaviors, turnover and burnout , such that employees who perceive fairness in outcomes and processes tend to engage less in these negative behaviors Colquitt et al.

It is important for organizations to ensure that they treat their employees fairly through ensuring that both outcomes and processes are equitable and just. Organizations can ensure that organizational practices are transparent and equitable so that employees remain committed to the goals of the organization.

Based on the empirical evidence for the relationship between team-efficacy and team performance, this dossier is assigned a Level 5 rating, Based on a 1- 5 measurement scale. A level 5 is the highest rating score for a dossier based on the evidence provided on the efficacy of organizational justice. To date, the research on organizational justice has demonstrated the importance of this construct on a myriad of organizational outcomes.

Moreover, the research has been conducted at the individual, team, and organizational level. Join our monthly newsletter to receive management tips, tricks and insights directly into your inbox! Barsky, A. If you feel bad, it's unfair: A quantitative synthesis of affect and organizational justice perceptions. Journal of Applied Psychology, 92 , — Bies, R. Voice and justification: their influence on procedural fairness judgments. Academy of Management Journal , 31, Colquitt, J.

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Franklin D. Smith to Bp. Fulton J. Public masses and devotions filled the schedule. Every International Eucharistic Congress has a profound impact on the life of the Church, even if this is not always easy to measure.

The impact of the Congress of Dublin will be all the greater, since it will be the fiftieth IEC, coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. This is therefore an occasion to remember an ecclesial event that, in continuity with the tradition of the Church, was able to welcome the positive aspects of modernity and to evaluate them in the light of the Gospel, for the sake of proclaiming salvation to the women and men of our time.

Therefore, the Congress of , precisely because of its international character, can become an important means of promoting an exemplary and fruitful celebration of the conciliar Liturgy; a renewed catechesis concerning the Eucharistic mystery and its social, ethical and cultural implications; and an ever more authentic worship of the Mystery of Faith, the source and summit of ecclesial life.

Apart from the significance of this particular anniversary, International Eucharistic Congresses have always had an impact on the life of the Church. The following are some memorable aspects that have been historically demonstrated. The centrality of the celebration. Thus, at the time of Saint Pius X , they encouraged the effort to lower the age for children to receive their First Communion and to promote frequent communion.

Between the two World Wars they supported the missionary commitment of the Church by meeting for the first time in continents outside Europe and focusing on the Eucharist as a force for evangelization. Beginning with the Congress of Munich in Bavaria in and the reflection developed at the Second Vatican Council , in a fruitful integration of the liturgical movement, Eucharistic Congresses have contributed to a fuller understanding of the Eucharistic Mystery.

This was shown in: the appreciation of holy communion as full participation in the celebration of the Eucharist; the rediscovery of the celebrating assembly; a deepening appreciation of the relationship between the Table of the Word and the Table of the Bread; the emphasis on the social dimension of the sacrament; the connection of the Eucharist with the other sacraments; the renewal of Eucharistic worship outside of Mass…. Among the challenges still to be faced, we can mention here the need to involve and integrate into the movement of liturgical renewal and the new evangelisation the various forms of popular piety linked to the Eucharist, as well as the associations that under different headings draw their inspiration from the Eucharist movements for perpetual or nocturnal adoration, the Confraternities of the Blessed Sacrament….

The commitment to a constantly deeper appreciation of the Eucharistic mystery continues, even as we look to the coming event of the Congress in Dublin, which will have at its centre a reference to the Eucharist as the mystery of communion with Christ and with our brothers and sisters.

The Eucharist and evangelisation. This is true not only in countries which have traditionally been the focus of missionary activity, but also in those countries evangelised long ago. One thinks, for example, of Europe, where some countries marked by a centuries-old Christian culture are now experiencing a progressive falling away from the faith, a distancing from the common roots of Christianity and a growing split between Gospel and culture.

To this end, Eucharistic Congresses can be the privileged setting for a more deeply understood link between Eucharist and evangelisation, or, in other words, between the convocation of the Church in the Eucharistic assembly and the mission entrusted by Christ himself to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom.

The new evangelisation has been and will be an ongoing challenge for Eucharistic Congresses. Moreover, the Gospel and the Eucharist remain the essential means of bringing salvation to the ends of the earth.

It is a religious gathering held for the purpose of increasing faith in the Blessed Sacrament and promoting Eucharistic devotion. The National Eucharistic Congress — planned for the summer of at a site yet to be determined — will be the culmination of a project called the National Eucharistic Revival , which is being commissioned by the U.

Conference of Catholic Bishops. The revival comes after years of falling Mass attendance and polls showing declining faith among American Catholics in the Real Presence of Christ in the sacrament.

Plans for the project were outlined to the bishops during their general assembly in June by Auxiliary Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of St. Paul and Minneapolis, chairman of the planning committee. The revival will get underway next summer. The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is one of the principal dogmas of the Catholic Faith and is therefore of paramount importance as the most precious treasure that Christ has left to His Church as the centre of Catholic worship and as the source of Christian piety.

The main advantages of these congresses have been in the concentration of the thoughts of the faithful upon the mystery of the altar, and in making known to them the means by which devotion towards the Holy Eucharist may be promoted and implanted in the hearts of the people.

The promoters of Eucharistic congresses believe that, if during recent years devotion to the Holy Eucharist has become more widespread, if works of adoration, Confraternities of the Blessed Sacrament , and the practice of frequent Communion have spread rapidly and extensively, it must be ascribed in great part to these gatherings.

The idea at first was merely local and met with few adherents, but it grew from year to year with an ever-increasing importance. When from the 9th to the 13th of September, , the fourth congress met at Fribourg in Switzerland , under the presidency of the famous Mgr. Mermillod, Bishop of Lausanne and Geneva , his influence and example drew to the platform members of the Cantonal Government, officials of the municipality of Fribourg, officers of the army, judges of the courts, while thousands of Catholics from all over Europe joined in the formal procession.

Toulouse , in the South of France , was the place of meeting of the fifth congress, from the 20th to the 25th of June, 1S86, and about ecclesiastics and 30, laymen were present at the closing exercises. The sixth congress met in Paris , July, , and the great memorial church of the Sacred Heart on Monmartre was the centre of the proceedings.

Antwerp, in Belgium , entertained the next congress, August, ; an immense altar of repose was erected in the Place de Meir, and it was estimated that , persons were gathered about it when Cardinal Goossens , Archbishop of Mechlin , gave the solemn Benediction.

Special importance was attached to the eighth congress, which went to Jerusalem to hold its sessions from the 14th to the 21st of May, Here the reunion of the Orient was advocated, and an adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was preached on the very spot where tradition says the Agony in the Garden took place.

Next year the congress was held at Reims , July, and the different churches of the East were largely represented. A place was given in the deliberations for the first time to the study of social questions affecting the working classes. Paray-le-Monial, the city of the Sacred Heart, September, , was the scene of the tenth congress; and the eleventh, the best organized and most numerously attended of the series, met at Brussels , July, This gathering was notable for the number of priests who took part in the procession.

When the thirteenth congress met at Angers , September, , a special section was formed for young men to read and discuss papers having reference to such works as young men ought to undertake for the promotion of devotion to the Holy Eucharist and the solution of social questions. Pope Pius X having expressed a wish that the Eucharistic Congress should be held in Rome , the delegates met there, June,

Payback and discounted payback. The cumulative cash flow table would become:. Two other advantages are that payback is easy to calculate and to understand. There are, however, disadvantages associated with the payback method of investment appraisal: Cash flows after the payback period are ignored, therefore the effect of the whole project on the cash flows of the organisation are not considered.

A target is required, which can be difficult to set and is arbitrary. The time value of money is not considered. From the table above, it is evident that the payback period is three years. Conclusion Candidates need to be able to perform the calculations for payback and discounted payback, as well as understand how useful these measures, as a method of investment appraisal, can be. Written by a member of the Paper FFM examining team. Related Links. Student Accountant hub page.

The calculation therefore requires the discounting of the cash flows using an interest or discount rate. The generic payback period, on the other hand, does not involve discounting.

Thus, the value of a cash flow equals its notional value, regardless of whether it occurs in the 1 st or in the 6 th year. This may fit for the purpose of many high-level analyses. However, it tends to be imprecise in cases of long cash flow projection horizons or cash flows that increase significantly over time. If the expected return rate of an investment is used as the discount rate to calculate the discounted payback period, both indicators can be applied in conjunction to determine different types of payback periods:.

In order to calculate the DPP, create a table with a column for the periods, cash flows, discounted cash flows and cumulative discounted cash flows. Identify y, n and p and insert the numbers in the above-mentioned formula source: Clayman, Fridson, Troughton: Corporate Finance: A Practical Approach.

Alternatively, you can use the calculator embedded in this article. Use this calculator to determine the DPP of a series of cash flows of up to 6 periods. Insert the initial investment as a negative number since it is an outflow , the discount rate and the positive or negative cash flows for periods 1 to 6. The Calculator is determining the DPP. The present value of each cash flow, as well as the cumulative discounted cash flows for each period, are shown for reference.

The numbers used in this example are stemming from the case study introduced in our project business case article where you will also find the results of the simple payback period method. The only difference between solving for n based on the PV of annuity formula and the formula shown at the top of the page is substituting PV for the initial investment since they are both equal. As stated in the prior section, the process of calculating the discounted payback period when all cash flows are equal could be simplified by using a present value of annuity table to calculate n.

If the cash flows are uneven, then the longer method of discounting each cash flow would be used. This site was designed for educational purposes. The user should use information provided by any tools or material at his or her own discretion, as no warranty is provided. When considering this site as a source for academic reasons, please remember that this site is not subject to the same rigor as academic journals, course materials, and similar publications.

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Aquaponics can be done in budget-friendly investments by DIYing and using recyclable materials or in a more expensive investment by purchasing pre-made aquaponics kits or starting a big system. Every aquaponics system includes these three main components. Growing plants organically is one reason many people want to set up their own aquaponics system. Plants also play an essential role in maintaining the aquaponics system's overall cycle by cleaning and oxygenating the water.

Plants also filter the water and absorb the nitrates, thus cleaning it before recirculating back to the fish. Choosing the best plant to grow in your aquaponics system is important for your system's overall success. So select plants that are easy to grow and well suited to your location and climate. Until your new system is fully-established, avoid planting nutrient-hungry plants like tomatoes and stick to easy-to-grow plants like leafy greens, lettuces, and herbs.

Nutrient-hungry plants require a lot of nutrients, so wait until the fish in the system are larger before you start adding tomatoes, peppers, and other fruit-bearing plants. Plants in Aquaponics are planted in the grow bed, pipes, or floating rafts. If you're using grow beds, make sure that the grow bed container is strong and the grow medium is deep enough to hold your plants when they grow.

If you're planting in a floating foam, make sure that it is lightweight and buoyant and can hold the plants upright. In planting your plants, make sure that the base that holds the plants is sturdy enough to keep the plants when they grow up.

Using net pots is recommended because it allows the plant roots to absorb ample amounts of nutrients and hold the plant securely in place. Fish play an essential role in an aquaponics system because their waste acts as a natural fertilizer for the plants. To achieve a maximum growth output from your fish, you must know the best fish to raise in Aquaponics.

In order to have maximum growth output from your fish, choose fish that is disease resistant, easy to raise, and readily available in your location. You can raise ornamental fish like goldfish and koi or edible fish like tilapia and catfish in Aquaponics. Most home aquaponics systems grow tilapia and goldfish because they are hardy and can thrive in almost any environment. Bacteria play a vital role in an aquaponics system because they convert fish wastes into nutrients absorbed by the plants.

The water from the fish tank that is fed to the plants contains a lot of ammonia from fish wastes that are converted by the bacteria nitrifying bacteria into nitrites and into nitrates through nitrification. The plants use these nitrates to grow. So it is important to maintain a healthy bacterial colony in your system. The bacteria in an aquaponics system can be present in the biofilter , grow beds, and fish tanks. These are the four main types of aquaponics systems, which we will discuss below.

Media Based Systems , also called Flood and Drain, is the most common Aquaponics system, popular with do-it-yourselves, backyard home systems, and commercial farms. In a media-based system, plants are grown in planting media such as gravel or expanded clay pebbles. The media filters ammonia-based waste and solid waste. Media-based systems designs are simple and efficient with space and have a low initial cost suitable for beginners in Aquaponics. The media-based aquaponics system consists of a grow bed filled with grow media expanded clay pebbles, gravel, lava rock into which the vegetables are planted.

The water from the fish tank is pumped or flows by gravity into the grow beds so that the plants can access the nutrients.

The grow media are porous to allow them to hold the water longer for more efficient nutrient uptake and filter out the water to prevent solids, materials, and other organisms from entering the fish tank.

The grow bed serves as both the mechanical and biological filter and location for mineralization. The grow beds also host the colony of nitrifying bacteria and provide a place for the plants to grow. Some media-based aquaponics systems are run by flooding and draining the grow beds, using a bell siphon to drain the water when it reaches a saturation point.

Once the water reaches a certain level on the grow bed, the bell siphon will drain the water from the grow bed. This process will draw oxygen back down into the grow bed to benefit the microbes and the plants.

This is a continuous regular cycle that provides all the necessary nutrients for the plants to grow without fertilizers. In a raft system , also known as Deep Water Culture or Floating System, the plants are grown on rafts boards polystyrene or foam boards that float on top of the water in the raft bed.

The nutrient-filled water flows continuously from the fish tank through the filtration process, then to the raft tank where the plants are grown, and then back to the fish tank.

Most often, the raft tank is separate from the fish tank. Many commercial aquaponics farms use this system because it allows the plants to grow faster and yield more crops. NFT is a hydroponic growing technique adapted to Aquaponics because of its simple yet effective design that works well in some environments.

This method uses horizontal pipes usually PVC pipes with shallow streams of nutrient-rich water flowing through them. Plants are planted in the holes in the top of the pipes and are able to utilize this thin film of nutrient-rich water. In NFT, a thin film of water flows continuously down each channel, providing the plant roots with water, nutrients, and oxygen. When the water reaches the end of the channel, it is pumped back to the fish tank.

NFT is popular for commercial Aquaponics because it is more viable than the other aquaponics methods. This technique is also more useful in urban places where space and food production are a consideration. However, it is more expensive to set up and is not suitable in locations that do not have enough access to suppliers.

A hybrid aquaponics system is a combination of multiple types of aquaponics systems. Most commercial Aquaponics uses a hybrid system because of its efficiency and great use of space.

You can combine any system that you like that fits your needs. Introductions — We start with coffee! Next comes student and staff introductions, we want to hear your aquaponic goals and objectives.

Classroom Instruction — We will spend time in the classroom discussing core principles, system designs, advanced techniques and more. Farm Fresh Lunches — Each day we will provide coffee, snacks and a homemade lunch featuring products from our Denver farms!

Farm Tours — We will visit both of our aquaponic farms and take concepts from the classroom and apply them in the greenhouse. Research and Development Showroom — We will review some of our latest inventions and experiments in our brand new lab.

Build a Growasis Modular Raft System — We will construct our Growasis deep water culture system in a matter of minutes! Visit a Passive Solar Greenhouse — See the latest in energy efficient greenhouse design.

We will then visit the farms for hands-on sessions with our fish and plants! Lunch will be provided both days we will contact you closer to the workshop date to take your order and any dietary restriction notes!

Cancellations will receive a full refund up to two weeks before class. Less than 48 hours before class there are no refunds. We reserve the right to cancel class if enrollments are low. If you are flying in, please consider purchasing a refundable ticket. As the plants consume the nutrients, they help to purify the water that the fish live in.

A natural microbial process keeps both the fish and plants healthy. This creates a sustainable ecosystem where both plants and fish can thrive. Aquaponics is the ideal answer to a fish farmers problem of disposing of nutrient rich water and a hydroponic growers need for nutrient rich water. Hydroponics is growing plants in a solution of water and nutrients, without soil. The three offerings, MicroFarm 1, 2 and 3, are all easy to manage.

With the passing of the Farm Bill, hemp farming is now legal in all US states. Aquaponics in schools is a primary goal of Nelson and Pade Inc. Project Planning If you are in the early planning stages for a commercial aquaponics business, our Aquaponics Project Planning service is where you should start.

There are many facets of writing a business plan and, like any business; it requires a solid foundation. The Project Plan report is an in-depth look at the project. The information provided is specific to your project. This information can be integrated into a business plan, which encompasses your business as a whole.

The project plan is not a business plan. It is an integral part of planning an aquaponics venture.

If the mass of the solute is not given in grams then you will need to convert the units to grams. If the volume of the solution is not given in millilitres then you will need to convert the units to millilitres. Note: only 3 significant figures are justified. Note: only 2 significant figures are justified. Take the test now! When we come to use this solution in the lab, we are most likely to use a pipette or burette to deliver a volume of solution.

If we know the mass of solute we want to use, we can calculate the volume of solution we will need to use. Note: 4 significant figures are justified. Note that solubilities are most often given as weight ratio percentage concentration. To find molarity you will need to convert this number of grams into moles by using the molar mass of NaCl:. To find the molarity, you can divide the number of moles by the volume of the solute in liters :.

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The reason why you keep stumbling on angle number is that your thoughts became chaotic, so you need to find the inner balance to align them with the universe.

Your thoughts become words an then your reality. So, if you set them on positivity, good things will automatically start to happen. Without words, your thoughts will never become a reality. So, whenever you see angel number , remember that if you want to create a better world, you need to change yourself first. Your thoughts and words create the reality around you, so make them work together on you in a positive way.

This number is a reminder that you can be more than you already are. You are a spiritual being with infinite possibilities. There are no limits for your imagination, creativity, and power. Everything begins with dreams. So, you should imagine your perfect future and who you will become. If your dreams are in any way related to the contributions to this world, you will always succeed. Instead, use them as lessons to prevent these mistakes from occurring again. Failures allow you to sharpen your skills and bring them to the next level.

There is a reason you were born. You possess uniques talents and skills that have the potential to transform this world for the better. And the best part is that you are the one to decide how you will do it. Find the inner voice. It will help you to understand what you have to do in order to enjoy your life, yourself, and make this world a better place.

So, if you keep seeing , then the guardian angels are trying to tell you that your dreams will help you reach your full potential. There are no limits for you. Another reason why you keep seeing angel number over and over again is that your thoughts are based on the fears and worries that keep bugging you. If you want to change your life for the better, you need to start with yourself.

The cause of everything bad that is happening right now is your inner world, as the outer world reflects your insides. If you want to see positive changes coming in, you need to work on yourself. When you are ready to love yourself, you will naturally attract a stable relationship. It means that when you change yourself from the inside, the vibrations around you will change, which means you will be able to have what you have been craving.

Everything will come in the right place because your thoughts will match your energy. You are the creator of your path, so make sure that you are choosing what you really want through your thoughts. As one of the numbers that signal the beacon of love and spiritual balance , angel number is trying to tell you that greater things are in store for you, if you aim higher. For those who are single, it is a sign that you are about to get into a relationship with someone who is finally worth your time.

For those in existing relationships, as soon as you and partner work out your differences, you are likely to experience better and balanced dynamics in your relationship. Your angel is telling you that it is your destiny to become a bigger spiritual vessel. Now is not the time to hold back your dreams.

Meanwhile, if you keep seeing , find out what it means here. It means smooth progress in life or well-off. Similar to 8 or , you will notice that 6 is preferred in when choosing number places and mobile phone numbers. We have established that there is more to the angel number than the current bad image portrayed in pop culture and media. Like all compassionate advice, cannot be taken as purely as good nor bad.

The recommended course of action is to be prepared spiritually as you will experience more love in your life. Since you have been equipped with the knowledge that is not an evil omen, there is no need to fear everytime you see it.

Instead, focus on its positive spiritual meaning. Try to achieve a balanced spiritual life both spiritually, professionally, and in love. This powerful number will encourage you to find a new pleasure in your life. Angel number meaning and significance are closely related to new beginnings. This number reminds you to take care of yourself. You need to be confident about yourself and your feelings. Your guardian angels will take care of you and show you the way. If you see this number, it could be a sign that you need to save some money for rainy days.

Do you know what does means spiritually? Contrary to popular belief, seeing the number is a good omen. This powerful number is related to spiritual awakening. Your guardian angels are sending you spiritual energy and giving you the strength to move forward.

Angel number is often connected with love. If you are in a relationship, angel number will help you to take it to a higher level and feel more love than ever. Angel number is a reminder that your life is in perfect balance. The Universe is telling you that, after a long period of struggle, your life goals are accomplished.

Your guardian angels will help you to maintain that balance and stay focused on important things in your life. There are many reasons you keep seeing angel number. Whether you see it on a TV, on your cellphone, or a TV commercial, seeing the number is a positive omen. One of the reasons you keep seeing the number is that you are struggling with a lack of confidence.

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The angels do have a favorite number sequence: This sequence is likely encouraging you to bring more beauty and pleasure into your life. Tanya Carroll Richardson mbg Contributor. Tanya Carroll Richardson is a professional intuitive, giving readings to clients all over the world. More On This Topic Spirituality. The AstroTwins.

To get the best possible experience please use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge to view this website. Your credit score is an important component of your overall financial health. Where a very good credit score , or any FICO score of or higher, will likely help you secure loans and credit cards with the best rates and terms, any score lower than that will likely cost you.

Fortunately, you do have some control over your credit score and how it progresses over time. When you use credit responsibly pay your bills on time, keep debt at a minimum, etc. Here are some of the less common ways you could be hurting your credit score without realizing it. According to myFICO. If you maintain balances higher than that in relation to your credit limits, you should fully expect your credit score to take a hit. Also be aware that closing old accounts can reduce the amount of available credit you have, thus boosting your utilization in the process.

Instead, consider keeping old credit card accounts open and put your cards somewhere for safekeeping. That way, your accounts can add to the average length of your credit history and available credit, which can only help your credit score over the long haul. Identity theft is fairly common these days, and statistics show that an array of hacking strategies aimed at consumers are on the rise.

If you fail to do so, you could easily be a victim of theft and not find out for months or even years. Fortunately, you can check your credit reports from all three credit reporting agencies—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion— once a week through April , and after that once per year using the website AnnualCreditReport.

Unfortunately, you may regret your choices if you do eventually need to borrow money to finance a car or take out a mortgage to buy your own home. Tempted by the enormous signup bonuses you can earn on rewards and travel credit cards? Too much new credit can cause your score to temporarily drop, which could make it more difficult to qualify for loans with the best rates and terms in the future. Keep in mind that, when you cosign for a loan you are jointly responsible for repayment of that liability.

Before you cosign for a loan, the Federal Trade Commission FTC suggests making sure you can repay monies borrowed if you absolutely had to. Cosigning on a loan is another good reason to check your credit reports regularly, and also to sign up for a free credit monitoring service like Credit Sesame or Credit Karma. These services keep an eye on your credit for you, and you can even set up notifications so you know right away if a late payment is made.

Not only will you likely take a hit to your credit score for opening a new credit card, but your utilization could increase if you transfer your balances over and use your old credit card to rack up more debt over time. It will appear on your credit report and may affect your credit score. That's because lenders could consider you a greater credit risk if you're attempting to borrow money from many different sources.

Soft inquiries don't affect your credit; they occur when you check your own credit score or when a lender or credit card issuer checks your credit to preapprove you for a product. It's also likely you won't see a major effect on your score if you're shopping for a single auto loan or mortgage and apply with multiple lenders in a brief time period. Scoring models distinguish this process from, say, opening lots of credit cards at one time, and typically won't penalize your score the same way.

When you sign up for free, Experian searches your bank account data for utility, phone and cable payments, and you can choose which accounts to add to your credit file. Once the accounts are added, a new credit score is instantly generated. If you're having trouble getting approved for a credit card or loan on your own, you can build credit history with the help of others or with a secured account.

Try these strategies:. Once you've done the hard work to fix a bad credit score, keeping up the momentum is the next step. That means diligently paying all bills on time, maintaining low balances on credit cards and only seeking out new credit when necessary.

That could mean putting a small charge on your oldest card occasionally, and paying it off right away. If a card has a high annual fee and you're no longer using it, weigh the potential tradeoffs of a shorter credit history with the money you could save. You don't need to take out a new loan merely to diversify your credit mix. But dependably managing a credit card is one of the most effective ways to maintain a good credit score.

So if you haven't opened your own credit card in the past, consider applying for a secured credit card , which will require a deposit that typically also becomes your credit limit. Making small charges and paying them off each month can help improve your score, and may make you eligible for a traditional, unsecured card down the line. If you take these steps and still find yourself struggling, getting help may allow you to get back on track.

An approved credit counseling agency can help you create a plan to better manage your finances and pay down debt. You can find a state-by-state list of approved credit counseling agencies from the U. Department of Justice to make sure you're working with a legitimate agency. Debt consolidation may be another option if you're struggling with a lot of credit card debt. A debt consolidation loan allows you to roll multiple high interest debts into a single payment, usually at a lower interest rate and giving you just one payment to keep track of.

Be wary of any organization that promises to repair your credit with little or no time or effort, or that claims it can repair your credit for a fee. Improving your credit status takes time. Ultimately, there's nothing a credit repair company does that you can't do yourself with time and effort. A bad credit score doesn't have to weigh you down. There are concrete actions you can take today and in the future to improve it, and to keep your score as high as possible.

Knowing where you stand, and making it a point not to avoid the reality of your credit status, are perhaps the most important ongoing tactics in the drive to improve credit. Check your credit report and score regularly using a free online service like the one available from Experian , and feel empowered knowing you can master your own financial well-being.

Experian Boost helps by giving you credit for the utility and mobile phone bills you're already paying. Until now, those payments did not positively impact your score.

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To dispute information in your personal credit report, simply follow the instructions provided with it. Your personal credit report includes appropriate contact information including a website address, toll-free telephone number and mailing address. These should be avoided if at all possible, explains Ulzheimer. Not only will a good credit score help you bank with more reputable institutions, but it also gives you the best interest rates on loans.

According to Ulzheimer, consumers get the best deals on APR for auto loans with a score of or higher, and for mortgages, or higher. Let's say you're applying for a mortgage with a FICO score of Most U. A dip in your credit score will not automatically increase your premium, nor will your policy be canceled if you drop below But a bad credit score could prevent you from getting the lowest possible rate.

If you want to see your credit-based insurance score, you can request a report through LexisNexis. Note: Credit-based auto insurance scoring has been banned in Hawaii, while credit-based home insurance scoring has been banned in Maryland.

The practice has been banned entirely in Massachusetts and California. Good credit habits set you up for better career opportunities. In most states, employers are allowed to pull consumer credit reports to make hiring decisions, and even when deciding who to promote and reassign. This is particularly true if the job comes with a lot of financial responsibilities. Your employer won't see your exact credit score , but with your signed permission they can access your credit report and view information like your open lines of credit, any outstanding balances, auto loans, student loans, past foreclosures, late or missed payments, any bankruptcies and collections balances.

A credit score of is often the minimum you need to qualify for an apartment, according to Experian. Some landlords and property management companies are stricter than others, but you can breathe easier if your credit score is or above. When you have poor credit, you may have to scramble to find a cosigner or pay a security deposit before you sign a new lease. It's not impossible to rent an apartment with bad credit, but it can certainly be a lot harder.

In some states, there are protections against terminating your access to public service utilities like water, electric, gas and heat view the state-by-state policies on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program's website.

And if you are denied access to energy utilities due to poor credit, you may be able to pay a deposit or submit a letter of guarantee which acts essentially like a guarantor or co-signer agreement if you fall behind on your bills read the FTC's consumer information on utility services.

And as for non-public utilities, like internet and cable, there are fewer legal protections in place to guarantee access to these services, even though the U. The best rewards credit cards require the highest credit scores.