A candidate can lose the nationwide popular vote but still get the most electoral votes and win the presidency. This has happened several times. The last time was in the election, when Donald Trump was elected. How does it happen? Candidate A wins the popular vote there by just a couple of votes but still gets all 29 electoral votes. In another state, Candidate B wins the popular vote by a whopping 1 million votes.

But that state has just six electoral votes. See what can happen? Because of this, some Americans argue that the Electoral College system is unfair. Others say the system works just as the Framers of the Constitution planned.

This has occurred a handful of times, most recently in the election. Candidate A wins the popular vote in that state by just a couple of votes but still gets all 29 electoral votes. See what would happen? If you look at just those two states, Candidate B has almost a million more popular votes than Candidate A.

But Candidate A has 23 more electoral votes—which are the ones that really count. Because of this, some Americans argue that the Electoral College system is unfair and should end. The Electoral College vote could be a two-way tie, with each main-party candidate scoring exactly votes.

In such a case, the Constitution says that the presidential election would move to the House of Representatives. There, each state would get one vote for president. Representatives from each state would work together to decide which candidate got their vote.

A candidate would have to get at least 26 votes to be elected. Or there might be a popular third-party candidate who throws things off.

A third party is exactly what it sounds like—a political party other than the Democratic and Republican parties. In such an election, the third-party candidate could win enough electoral votes to keep either of the major-party candidates from reaching If you think our elections could not possibly get more complicated, think again. Fortunately, the last time the U.

Congress needed to weigh in was Grades You can change it later here. Choose Your Reading Level. Grades Grades How Does the Electoral College Work? Yes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services. No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country. No, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services.

Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics. Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding. Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? Yes, unless they have committed a crime. Yes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism. Yes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations.

No, and revoke the status for those currently holding dual citizenship. No, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time. Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? Yes, but after they have finished serving their sentence. Yes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country. No, only if they have entered the country illegally. Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy.

No, just enforce the current border policy. No, and we should implement an open border policy. No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas.

Healthcare Issues. Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects. Yes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better.

Yes, and allow consumers to choose providers and import pharmaceuticals from other countries. No, government should not be involved in healthcare. No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs.

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals Medicaid? Yes, but only increase for the elderly and disabled. Yes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system. No, and abolish Medicaid. No, and each state should decide their own level of coverage. No, and eligibility should only include the elderly and disabled.

No, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs. Should the government fund the World Health Organization? Yes, but decrease the amount. Yes, and increase the amount. Yes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute.

No, it has shown to be ineffective. No, fund national and local programs instead. Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? Yes, but allow people to use private insurance.

Yes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone. Yes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare. No, this system is too expensive. No, the government should not be involved in healthcare.

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation? Yes, unless they show proof of full vaccination.

Yes, we need to do everything we can to protect the immunocompromised population. No, let each state decide. No, and I don't think masks are effective. No, the government should recommend but not mandate it. Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid? Yes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs. Yes, research shows people who are employed are healthier than those who are unemployed.

No, it is hard to apply for a job if you are sick. No, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled. Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate. Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue. No, but legalize drugs. No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers. Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

Yes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare. Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs. No, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents. No, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses.

No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs. No, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate. More, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice. More, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account. Less, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead.

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare? No, the government should not interfere with the free market. Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Yes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies. Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services. No, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead. Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition? Yes, and the government should not be involved in health insurance. Yes, insuring people with pre-existing conditions drives up costs for everyone.

No, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions. Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? Yes, but only for medical use. Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses. Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it. No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders. Domestic Policy Issues. Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Yes, and ban all guns from public use. Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole. Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. No, only for assault weapons. No, only for criminals and the mentally ill. No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes. Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? Yes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed.

No, hire professionally trained security guards instead. No, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings. Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

Yes, but only dealers. Yes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity. No, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence. Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? Yes, for most but not all drugs. Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time. No, we should pass tougher drug laws. No, and increase punishment for drug dealers. No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation.

No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana. Should it be illegal to burn the American flag? Do you support the Patriot Act? Yes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad. No, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant. Do you support affirmative action programs? Yes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs. Regardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty.

No, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment. Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges? Yes, but only reform to include more seats. Yes, but only reform to impose term limits on judges. No, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized.

No, reforming the Supreme Court is unconstitutional and would upset the balance of power. Yes, and ban the sale of guns and ammunition to anyone. Yes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process. Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun. No, this is a slippery slope that will eventually ban the sale of guns to anyone.

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use? Yes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency. Yes, but only for public projects and never for private projects. Yes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price.

Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community. No, unless it is for an oil pipeline project. No, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property.

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act. No, he should be returned to the U. Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites that pay higher rates at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites that pay lower rates? Yes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users.

Yes, but only give priority by type video over images and not source big website over little website. No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet. No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices. Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? Yes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media.

Yes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated. No, the government should not determine what is fake or real news. No, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government.

Should social media companies ban political advertising? Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday? Yes, and we should provide reparations to Black Americans as well.

No, make Emancipation Day a national holiday instead. No, and end heritage months and designate one month to celebrate all cultures and ethnicities instead. Should the military upgrade Air Force One? No, the current fleet is sufficient. Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods? Yes, and increase surveillance on all new immigrants.

Yes, until the frequency of terrorist attacks by Muslim extremists decrease. No, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary. No, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion. No, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods.

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate. Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits. Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption. No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time. Economic Issues. Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets. No, but lower taxes for the poor.

No, keep the current tax structure. Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax. Reform to a flat tax. Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations. Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? Yes, and make it a living wage. Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation. Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group. No, and eliminate all wage standards. No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle.

No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family. Do you support a universal basic income program? Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing. No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth. Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job? Yes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position.

No, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth. No, the current requirements in the Equal Pay Act of are already sufficient. No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees. No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary. Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive.

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive. Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians. Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs. No, this is a waste of time and money. No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse.

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? Yes, and increase taxes.

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional. Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials. No, reduce military spending instead. No, focus on ending tax evasion instead. No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead. No, reduce the number of government officials instead. No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead. No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy. Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

More, and deny benefits to immigrants. More, current benefits should be capped. More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled. More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income.

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support. Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most.

No changes needed. Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions. Help, but ban their ability to make political donations. Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited. Lower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes. Maintain the current rate. Keep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes. Remove taxes on corporations and tax shareholder dividends instead.

Increase for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses. Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate? Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate.

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate. Yes, and increase to the average U. No, and abolish capital gains taxes. No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy. Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

Yes, but only for maternity leave. Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women. Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses. Yes, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice.

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs. No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate. Should the current estate tax rate be decreased? Yes, and we should eliminate it. No, I am satisfied with the current rate. No, and increase it at a progressive rate. Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale.

No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses. No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now. Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? Yes, and collectivize all industry. Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens. Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery.

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens. Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure. Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession.

No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess. No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions. No, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy.

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Because the CSS renders differently even though the selector support is the same, it may take a bit before I figure out the best filter. The original version of the iPhone came with a Safari browser that did not support all CSS3 selectors. The grid below has been updated to reflect that. Personally, I assume all iphones hitting my apps support all CSS3. Safari 4 is Acid 3 compliant. More about Safari 5. The same is true for the resize property.

Thank you. One thing you should keep in mind, however, is that Andy Clarke is not a front-end engineer. I have to agree with Louis here. Web design is about the experience for the user and not the developer. Like any similar endeavor, we have to know our audience. If that audience is heavily IE dependent, then we have to be sure their experience meets our objective.

That sometimes means coding to the frustrating demands of their browser. On the other hand…I want to use as much CSS3 as possible, so my heart is with you, Derek, but my mind says otherwise. It should also be noted that using a lot of CSS3 is not the same as using a lot of JavaScript, so it may not be as much of a problem as maybe I was implying. But yes, balance is needed. I have used flexbox. So, if it is really the case, for me, this function is pretty much useless, since the purpose of it is mostly to make 2, 3, or 4 columns layouts.

And one of the main problem with layouts made with floats is this one having all the columns adjusting vertically with the longest one. O RLY? Lea, thanks for your feedback. I detect a bit bitterness in your comment. Mobile usage vs. Two other factors that we need to consider here are 1 what people expect on a mobile browser, and 2 the fact that this article is about CSS not something that is crucial to functionality like JavaScript or HTML5 or its related technologies.

IE6 has a very large market share in China, India, and Pakistan, to name a few. So I fully expect to pay much closer attention to support on mobile, but I think there are more important areas to do that in than CSS.

Nonetheless, I appreciate your comments here, and I am going to correct the wording of that portion of the article. Little late with this, but… inaccurate. Otherwise, be more specific. You forgot to mention support for CSS3 Marquee. Is that somehow beneficial for them? Because those browsers were released before most CSS3 features were even invented. Thankfully, the latest version of IE e. If no mistake, Firefox 3.

Probably not, but each developer should decide based on stats for the project in question. Hello nice work i searched for some similar but this helped me too.

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Banana and caramel aromas give way to a black pepper- and toffee-rich palate, with a stream of golden honey woven throughout. Four Roses utilizes six of its 10 proprietary recipes for this flagship offering. It is classically bourbon in character, with no shortage of vanilla, caramel, and rich oak notes. There are layers and nuance too, with a scent of jasmine tea on the nose, and ripe berries and rich spice on the palate.

The 52 percent ABV is barely noticeable and its profile continues to evolve with time in the glass. The profile has a distinct nutty character — a hallmark of Beam distillates — and a rich dark chocolate and cherry pie core.

The high proof emerges on the palate but only serves to highlight and intensify its flavors. The four heirloom grains included in this small batch Colorado bourbon are milled, cooked, fermented, distilled, and aged on site — resting a minimum of three years in oak before release. The vibrant character of the grains is complemented by an undercurrent of toasted oak and ripe berries. This is an enjoyable departure from traditional styles of bourbon and a must-try for those looking to expand their horizons.

It is well rounded and places on the lighter end of the spectrum without lacking concentration. There are surprising signs of maturity given its age, with leather and savory tobacco notes intertwining with sweet oak and butterscotch.

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The homestretch lolls pleasantly, offering sweet butter and a hint of cool lemon custard. Be forewarned—finding a bottle is darn near a mission impossible. The result is a well-balanced, mocha-tinged whiskey that coats the palate with sweet and spicy goodness.

It has a medium-length finish with a touch of cedar and tart lemon. Beam, who passed away in January , endeavored to make classic Kentucky bourbon. Photo: Courtesy of Maker's Mark. They made one whiskey, one way. In bourbon circles, this was a seismic event, and more than a few skeptics were ready to pounce.

Boy, did legendary distiller Bill Samuels Jr. Photo: Courtesy of Tuthilltown Spirits. Introduced in , Hudson Baby Bourbon is the first whiskey produced in New York since Prohibition and is the first commercially available bourbon ever to hail from the Empire State.

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What goes into the non-traditional black bottle is a lively spirit boasting an array of pleasantries including vanilla bean, maple and baked apple flavor. The initial sweetness gives way to the bite of citrus zest and barrel char, creating great balance and complexity. Photo: Courtesy of Michter's. This complex spirit is possessed of an array of cascading flavors including black cherry, honeysuckle and pecans.

Yes its potency grabs your attention, but its composure is what leaves a lasting impression.

So, bananas are berries and raspberries aren't. Who knew? Greta Lorge , '97, is a freelance writer and editor in San Francisco. Related Categories. Culture Science. You May Also Like. For more information about Triple B Farms, call Visit the Kitchen Theater at Carnegie Science Center to learn more about the science of cooking, and get a taste of what we're cooking and a recipe to take home. For a schedule of daily cooking shows, check the schedule board in the Science Center lobby on the day of your visit, or call Be sure to ask if there is a guest chef appearing.

Boil sugar, cornstarch and water until clear about 10 minutes. Mix well with strawberries and spoon into pie shell. Refrigerate three hours. Top with whipped cream if desired, and serve. If most fruit have these 3 layers, then why are berries special? Although not exactly quantified, berries generally have thin endocarps and fleshy not dry pericarps.

This group encompasses apricots, mangoes, cherries, olives, avocados, dates and most nuts. From its name you probably guessed that this bunch includes apples, as well as pears.

Some examples of this are pineapple, figs and mulberries. These fruits turn out to be part of a greater group called accessory fruits , in which the fruit or many fruiting bodies is not derived from the ovary, but some other part of the developing plant. Bananas fulfill all of these requirements. They develop from a flower containing one single ovary, have a soft skin and a fleshy middle.

Bananas develop from a flower with one single ovary, have a soft and sweet middle and contain one or more seeds. Therefore, they fulfill the requirements of botanical berries. Most people think of berries as small fruits that can be picked of plants, such as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Though this classification now exists, most people remain unaware of it.

To add to the confusion, botanists also sometimes disagree on the exact classification of some fruit 1 , 4. Fruits were named thousands of years before botanists came up with an official classification. Here are other unexpected fruits that are considered berries — botanically speaking 2 :. Just like bananas, all of the fruits above develop from flowers containing one ovary, have a fleshy middle and contain one or more seeds.

This makes them botanical berries, despite rarely being thought of as such. Tomatoes, grapes, kiwis, avocados, peppers, eggplants and guavas are some other fruits that fulfill the requirements to be considered botanical berries.

Berries are a subcategory of fruits, the sweet, fleshy, seed-holding structures of a flowering plant. Bananas develop from a flower with a single ovary and have a soft skin, fleshy middle and small seeds.

As such, they meet all botanical requirements of a berry and can be considered both a fruit and berry.

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As judgment for their waywardness, God allowed the powerful Assyrians to destroy and conquer the northern ten tribes, as well as many cities in the southern tribes of Judah:. He destroyed many cities, brutally killing their inhabitants, and left Israel with only the capital of Samaria intact.

The Assyrians marched on Samaria, slaughtered its inhabitants, and destroyed the remainder of the northern kingdom. The Israelites who remained in Israel were forcibly mixed with other religious and ethnic groups and became the hated Samaritans of the New Testament. Those who were deported disappeared from history. He claimed to have destroyed 46 walled cities and deported more than , captives.

Discover the Bible in light of its historical and cultural context! Your support now will help strengthen marriages, equip parents to raise godly children, save preborn babies, reach out to orphans and more by supporting our daily broadcasts, online and print resources, counseling, and life-changing initiatives. In the third millennium B. Their circumstances, however, forbade them to indulge in the effeminate ease of Babylon; from beginning to end they were a race of warriors, mighty in muscle and courage, abounding in proud hair and beard, standing straight, stern and solid on their monuments, and bestriding with tremendous feet the east-Mediterranean world.

Their history is one of kings and slaves, wars and conquests, bloody victories and sudden defeat. Assyria first became an independent nation between and B. Berrett, Discovering the World of the Bible, p. Other powerful kings who left their mark on Assyrian history included Tiglath-pileser I — B. The most vital part of the Assyrian government was its army. Warfare was a science to the leaders of Assyria. Infantry, chariots, cavalry introduced by Ashurnasirpal to aid the infantry and chariots , sappers, armor made from iron, siege machines, and battering rams were all developed or perfected by the Assyrians.

Strategy and tactics were also well understood by the Assyrian officers. See Durant, Our Oriental Heritage, — But it was not just Assyrian effectiveness in warfare that struck terror to the hearts of the Near Eastern world.

They were savage and brutal as well. The loyalty of the troops was secured by dividing a large part of the spoils among them; their bravery was ensured by the general rule of the Near East that all captives in war might be enslaved or slain.

Soldiers were rewarded for every severed head they brought in from the field, so that the aftermath of a victory generally witnessed the wholesale decapitation of fallen foes. Most often the prisoners, who would have consumed much food in a long campaign, and would have constituted a danger and nuisance in the rear, were dispatched after the battle; they knelt with their backs to their captors, who beat their heads in with clubs, or cut them off with cutlasses.

Scribes stood by to count the number of prisoners taken and killed by each soldier, and apportioned the booty accordingly; the king, if time permitted, presided at the slaughter. The nobles among the defeated were given more special treatment: their ears, noses, hands and feet were sliced off, or they were thrown from high towers, or they and their children were beheaded, or flayed alive, or roasted over a slow fire.

Just as the Romans took thousands of prisoners into lifelong slavery after their victories, and dragged others to the Circus Maximus to be torn to pieces by starving animals, so the Assyrians seemed to find satisfaction—or a necessary tutelage for their sons—in torturing captives, blinding children before the eyes of their parents, flaying men alive, roasting them in kilns, chaining them in cages for the amusement of the populace, and then sending the survivors off to execution.

As for the others who remained alive, I offered them as a funerary sacrifice; … their lacerated members have I given unto the dogs, the swine, the wolves. I cut off the hands of all those whom I capture alive. Assyria was at the height of its power, and its reputation for terror and brutality should have been sufficient to turn Israel back to their God, but they would not heed. Under the reign of Tiglath-pileser II, Assyria began consolidating its power in the western part of the empire.

Around B. But four years later, the two Syrian states rebelled, and once again Tiglath-pileser moved in. Damascus was conquered, as was part of the territory of the Northern Kingdom, and the people were carried off into captivity see 2 Kings It seems to have been Tiglath-pileser who originated large-scale deportations of conquered peoples. The practice of large deportations continued under Shalmaneser and later Sargon II, successors to Tiglath-pileser who also played an important role in the history of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.

Because of the revolt of Hoshea, king of Israel, Shalmaneser laid siege to Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom. The siege lasted three years, during which time Shalmaneser died and was succeeded by Sargon II. Sargon II finally destroyed Samaria and carried the survivors captive into Assyria see 2 Kings —6 , thus ending the history of Israel in the Old Testament and setting the stage for the loss of the ten northern tribes.

Not long after the destruction of the Northern Kingdom Israel , the Southern Kingdom Judah was also threatened with destruction by Assyria.

Sennacherib, successor to Sargon II, attacked Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah and destroyed most of her principal cities. Through the intervention of the Lord, however, Sennacherib was unable to capture Jerusalem see Notes and Commentary on 2 Kings Having failed to conquer Judah, Sennacherib returned home to Nineveh, capital of Assyria at the time. Nineveh, the city in which Jonah had preached repentance, was the last capital of the Assyrian Empire Ashur and Calah were the first two capitals.

The epitaph written over every one of its kings was:. I King "and he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin by which he had made Israel to sin. It was king Ahab who introduced Baal worship to them.

And it came to pass, as though it had been a trivial thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took as wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians; and he went and served Baal and worshiped him. Then he set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal, which he had built in Samaria. And Ahab made a wooden image. The last king was Hoshea 2 Ki The petty wars of the past, wars with Syria and Edom, Ammon and Philistia, were now to give way to war on an ominous new scale.

A world empire was being gathered into the ruthless hands of the Assyrians. The Assyrians hauled them away into captivity BC. But the Lord always reminded them of why judgment came:. II Ki "For so it was that the children of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and they had feared other gods, and had walked in the statutes of the nations whom the LORD had cast out from before the children of Israel, and of the kings of Israel, which they had made.

Also the children of Israel secretly did against the LORD their God things that were not right, and they built for themselves high places in all their cities, from watchtower to fortified city. They set up for themselves sacred pillars and wooden images on every high hill and under every green tree. There they burned incense on all the high places, like the nations whom the LORD had carried away before them; and they did wicked things to provoke the LORD to anger, for they served idols, of which the LORD had said to them, "You shall not do this thing.

Yet the LORD testified against Israel and against Judah, by all of His prophets, every seer, saying, "Turn from your evil ways, and keep My commandments and My statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by My servants the prophets.

And they rejected His statutes and His covenant that He had made with their fathers, and His testimonies which He had testified against them; they followed idols, became idolaters, and went after the nations who were all around them, concerning whom the LORD had charged them that they should not do like them. So they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, made for themselves a molded image and two calves, made a wooden image and worshiped all the host of heaven, and served Baal.

And they caused their sons and daughters to pass through the fire, practiced witchcraft and soothsaying, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger.

We may feel the awful descent toward destruction and, in confused desperation, consider the safety of the ship. But wait! Hand grasps hand, and we are pulled to the Master of wind and water. No more is he seen vaguely through the storm; no more is his voice indistinct in the roar of the gale. Now we are home; now the trial is over. June Instilling a Righteous Image Sherrie Johnson.

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Stimulant medication has been shown to be the most effective treatment for reducing these symptoms. This guide explains how ADHD medications work, how different kinds of medication might affect your child and what side affects he might experience. What's In This Guide? These compounds include: Concerta is one of the longest-acting methylphenidate medications on the market, lasting 8 to 12 hours.

It has to be swallowed whole in order for it to work the way it was designed. This can be a problem for some kids. These medications are very similar in that they both last about hours. Aptensio XR and Focalin XR are also capsules filled with medication that can be opened and mixed with food. Daytrana is a methylphenidate patch.

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Some of the cups have a smoother silicone than others, and we found that the cups with the very plasticky silicone, like the Luna and Yuuki cups, required more lube going in and out of the tube.

I spilled the most trying to remove the Luna cup, as it would catch on the silicone and I had to yank a bit more to get it out. But most cups were easy to insert and remove, opened up without much trouble, and performed well overall. Which makes our job a lot harder here. Most cups are really, really similar in fact, some cups seem to be made at the exact same facilities using the same molds.

And the shape of the cup, rather than being the bell-shaped curve, has more of a kidney-bean-shaped bottom with grippy rings that are really easy to hold onto. We found that this design makes removal easier, since the cup is shaped to be pinched. The Cora cup is made of the same soft silicone so many cups are and is easy to clean.

It holds slightly less volume than some of our other picks, so if you know you have a heavy flow you might find yourself emptying it more than some of the other options.

We really like MeLuna cups in general, because they are so customizable. Unlike most cups, which come in only two sizes, MeLuna cups come in a whole bunch of sizes and styles. We tested a handful of combinations of firmnesses, handles, and sizes, and they were all easy to insert and remove because we could fold them in all sorts of ways thanks to them hitting a sweet spot of firmness and thickness. They were also easy to clean. The MeLuna Classic falls into the middle of the size range we tested.

Unlike most menstrual cups, which are made of medical-grade silicone, the MeLuna is made of medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer TPE. The material is manufactured in Germany, where it must comply with standards that allow it to be used in products like baby pacifiers.

You can get the MeLuna Classic in four sizes , from small to extra-large. The small cup holds between 10 and 28 milliliters, and the extra-large holds between 21 and 42 milliliters. The MeLuna Classic is also right in the middle of the pack when it comes to firmness. In addition to a cloth carrying pouch, MeLuna cups come with a small brush that can be helpful for fine-detail cleaning.

The MeLuna offers the shortest cup we could find, with an entire Shorty line of cups for those who have very low cervixes. It has all the same attributes we like about the MeLuna Classic. The caveat here is that if you also have a narrow vagina, the DivaCup might be uncomfortable to wear because it is relatively wide.

If you have a long but narrow vagina, go with the MeLuna. In the United States, the DivaCup is a best seller. But the DivaCup is actually one of the largest, longest cups you can buy the MeLuna Classic Medium is 48 millimeters long, and the DivaCup is 66 millimeters long. The Lena cup is a good choice here. The silicone on the Lena is really nice and smooth, but no less firm than the MeLuna or DivaCup, and of the wide cups we tested it was the easiest one to handle without spillage.

For a long time menstrual discs were available only in disposable form, most commonly as the Softdisc formerly known as the Softcup , made by Flex Company. Now, however, reusable menstrual discs are available, and we decided to test three of them.

Discs do not sit in the vaginal canal the way cups do. To use a disc, you squeeze the rim so that the disc becomes a long, thin shape like a tampon , and you insert it up into the vagina and push it all the way back so that the farthest part of the disc finds its way tucked up behind your cervix. Then you press the side of the disc closest to you up and tuck it up behind your pubic bone. This tension is what keeps the disc in place. Removing a disc also differs from removing a cup: Rather than pinching the bottom of the disc and pulling out, you insert a finger into your vaginal canal and hook it under the rim of the disc.

As with a menstrual cup, inserting, positioning, and removing a menstrual disc involves a learning curve. Discs require you to insert your fingers much farther up your vaginal canal than cups do.

If you have a low cervix, menstrual discs are probably not the right option for you, as they do require a certain amount of space to fit comfortably. In fact, for most people, we recommend a menstrual cup over a disc. That said, some people prefer menstrual discs. But you might need to reach in and push the disc back in place if this happens. If you do think you want to try a menstrual disc, we recommend starting with trying a disposable one like the Flex disc.

Of these, we think the Lumma Unique is the best option, particularly for people who like the way a disposable disc fits and feels. Lumma Unique : The Lumma is the only menstrual disc that actually comes with size options, offering Short, Medium, and High options that refer to the height of your cervix.

The Lumma is also the only disc available that has a little string to help you remove it, which we found beneficial given how far into the vaginal canal you have to place a disc. Ziggy : Unlike the other two discs we tested, the Ziggy is oblong and actually has a correct orientation for insertion. I found that when trying to hook my finger under and remove the Ziggy, I wound up disturbing the contents enough to cause spillage most of the time. A tester who used both the Ziggy and the Nixit during penetrative intercourse reported that the two discs performed relatively similarly, but she preferred the Nixit as it was easier to remove, and although she could always feel the Ziggy during sex, eventually the Nixit was undetectable.

A good hot wash or boil is totally fine. Before cleaning your cup, you should always read the instruction manual that comes with it. You should follow the rules for your cup, with one exception: Many companies that make menstrual cups also sell special soaps and cleaning wipes along with them, and they might even recommend these things in their manuals.

Any hand soap will work just fine. In general, there are two types of menstrual cup cleaning: the cleaning you do in between insertions during your cycle , and the cleaning you do in between cycles. Depending on what your flow is like, how often that emptying should be will change. But inevitably all menstrual cup users find themselves in some public bathroom stall dumping menstrual blood down the toilet. In some bathrooms at home or in single-person bathrooms, for example , you can wash the cup off in the sink with mild soap before reinserting, though not every bathroom provides that luxury.

For these scenarios, many people carry baby wipes around with them to wipe out the cup before reinserting it. In between cycles: Many people like to sterilize their cup once their cycle is over, with a bit more of a deep clean than they might perform just between wears.

You have lots of ways to do this. Many people boil their cups again, check the info on your cup to see whether it warns against boiling for about three to five minutes. Others use sterilization tablets like these. Lots of menstrual cup fan sites advise using either hydrogen peroxide or bleach to sterilize the cups, but we would advise against that because both chemicals might eat the silicone that your cup is made of and cause all kinds of problems.

Sealing the cup like that makes it impossible for the moisture on the cup to go anywhere, and the cup can get stinky.

If you have no prior experience using one, then folding, inserting, and removing a menstrual cup for the first time—or first several times—can be challenging. Every person I talked to who uses a menstrual cup told me that it definitely involves a learning curve. There are tons of ways to fold up a menstrual cup. You can see a video of some of them. We found that the punch-down fold and the 7 fold were the easiest to use; they made the cup the smallest yet still gave us a spot to grip that kept the cup from opening up before we let go.

This is the hardest part. You fold the cup and insert it into your vagina. Then you release the cup, and it should pop open inside you. Another good trick to making sure the cup is open and positioned right is to grab the bottom and twist the cup gently. We recommend squatting over the toilet for this part, especially for the first few times, just in case. Instead, pinch the bottom of the cup, and then slowly remove it. We do not recommend just pulling on the stem, whatever the design, to get the cup out.

When we tested the cups this way, it was a disaster every time. For us, what happened was a lot of blood all over the place. Once the cup is properly positioned, it should feel the same way a tampon does inside you. If you think about it, you can feel it there. Before assuming the sizing is wrong, try removing and inserting the cup a couple of times over a couple of cycles. If the stem is poking you, trim it. If the cup makes you feel like you need to pee all the time or is causing pain in your urethra, you might need a smaller cup or a softer cup.

The cup might be the right size, but it might just be too firm and pushing too hard on your vaginal walls. Or it might be too big. This takes a bit of learning. Again, you might consider wearing a liner or period panties while wearing a menstrual cup for the first few cycles, as you get the hang of it. In a July The Lancet Public Health analysis, researchers at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and their colleagues found that cups were as likely—or more likely—to prevent menstrual leaks compared with tampons and pads.

Menstrual cups are considered a Class II medical device, just as pads and tampons are. Probably, though you should discuss this matter with a doctor.

There are very few studies exploring this topic. But the authors of an ongoing, prospective trial examining, among other things, patient-reported copper IUD expulsions associated with menstrual cup use have recommended that study participants do not continue using menstrual cups with an IUD.

Some of the study authors are employees of companies that are developing oral contraceptives, among other drugs. In theory, you take out the NuvaRing to get your period, so you would just replace the ring with the cup. We heard from at least one person who uses the ring and a cup together and says that it works fine.

TL;DR, you can try to wear both at once, but the cup might leak a bit. Yes, with the caveat that you might want to give yourself some practice with the cup first before you do any strenuous biking. A note about flow: It might seem like you bleed a lot during your period. But the average person who menstruates usually loses 35 to 50 milliliters of menstrual blood during their cycle PDF. The smaller menstrual cups can usually hold around 25 milliliters of fluid, and the larger ones around 30 milliliters.

Those with menorrhagia lose more than 80 milliliters of blood during their periods. But that simply means changing the cup more often, just as you might change a pad or tampon more often with a heavy flow. Anyway, this is all to say that the answer here is probably yes. But if you have concerns, talk to your OB-GYN about them, and they can give you guidance for your specific body.

In fact, some people like cups exactly for this reason. Tampons and pads are very good at absorbing liquids, but not so good at absorbing solids. Because the opening of the cup surrounds the cervix, even if your flow tends to wind up on one side of your vagina, the cup will catch it. Yes, if you can use tampons, you can use a cup. Reusable menstrual cups are durable and can last for 6 months to 10 years with proper care.

Throw away disposable cups after removal. Menstrual cups may be an affordable and environmentally friendly option, but you still need to keep a few things in mind:.

Menstrual cups are more cost-effective than tampons and pads. For many women, using a menstrual cup is a no-brainer. Before you make the switch, make sure you know what you need in a feminine hygiene product:. If you answered yes to these questions, then the menstrual cup is right for you. With so many options available, it can be tough to know where to start. Learn more about selecting a menstrual cup and how to determine which one's…. Be the kind of girl who inspires people to pay kindness forward.

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Anyone with a period may be looking for a sustainable way to manage menstruation. What if you live in a refugee camp? On the streets? Menstrual cups are considered a Class II medical device by the Food and Drug Administration FDA , meaning that rather than the agency testing each cup individually, manufacturers must assert that their products have the same design and function as those already cleared for sale by the FDA.

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