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Purpose: The introduction in Italy in July 2021 of the "COVID-19 Green Certification", known as the "Green Pass", was a particularly important moment in the political and social history of the country. While its use for health reasons is debatable both logically and scientifically, its effects should be measured at the general sociological level. The "Green Pass" allowed Italian social life to be shaped according to a social and political profile that can be traced back to a "society of control". This paper aims to discuss the aforementioned issue. Design/methodology/approach: This paper, of a theoretical nature, intends to verify such an interpretation through a critical survey of Gilles Deleuze's well-known Post-scriptum sur les sociétés de contrôle (1990) and relating the theories to it from cybernetic science, sociology of social systems and the continental philosophy, specifically Michel Foucault. After a short introduction on the history of the instrument's introduction, the paper, divided into parts reflecting the set-up of Deleuze's text, examines the systemic social effects of the "Green Pass" with regard to its logic, and concludes with a reflection on the program of the instrument's future developments. Findings: The "Green Pass" put into practice a model of a society of control as anticipated by Deleuze, verified with particular reference to some instances of Luhmann's theory of social systems, and in the perspective of a Foucault's "normalizing society" in the process of definition and affirmation. Social implications: The "Green Pass" has been a controversial tool that has caused forms of social discrimination and exclusion and has seriously questioned the architecture of the rule of law. The conceptual paper tries to reflect on the premises and implications of this instrument. Originality/value: The approach to the problem both in a critical key and according to concepts and theories of the sociology of social systems, cybernetics and continental philosophy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This document provides five tips for making the most of a field trip. The tips include reading the Events Code of Conduct, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen, showing respect to others and the environment, and staying safe by not leaving the group without informing the trip leader. The document also mentions the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by attending the meeting, short courses, and field trips. Additionally, there is information about a workshop on the process of preparing and publishing papers in the field of geoscience. [Extracted from the article]

That the pattern feature "width as a function of angle" possesses several possible interpretations is demonstrated in this paper, which is a review of the width concept in pattern recognition and the geometrical concept itself. The object of the work is to clarify how the word description can be made precise so that computer algorithms for feature extraction may be obtained; the focus is on theoretical subject matter. The results consist of a set-theoretic definition of width-at-angle, a theorem relating it to the pattern boundary radius vector, and descriptions of alternate widths. All widths are calculated for an illustrative example; graphical and tabular comparisons are given. Substantial variation in width-at-angle magnitude is found. The principal conclusion is that the set-theoretic width-at-angle is a useful pattern feature when it can be easily computed. Further investigation of the information contained in only port of a width function is recommended for cases where computation of width-at-angle is difficult. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the influential role of Angus & Robertson, a leading Australian bookseller and publishing house, in shaping the national identity of Australia through their promotion of the bush legend. The publishers distributed free copies of their books to the press, accompanied by promotional materials that were often used by journalists to write reviews. These materials emphasized the idea that the true Australia was found in the bush, and reviewers consistently praised authors like AB Paterson and Henry Lawson for their accurate portrayals of the bush. The publishers' strategic choices in promoting certain ideas helped shape public perception of Australia as a nation defined by its natural environments. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an adaptation of the Zena Sutherland Lecture delivered by Paul O. Zelinsky on May 2, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. Zelinsky talks about seeing beauty and translating it to the page. He discusses the scientific research into seeing and then considers the experienced act of visual perception and how he uses seeing and art in his books. He is the illustrator of "Swamp Angel" and "Rapunzel."

The article explores how perception shapes our reality and how media, particularly social media, can manipulate our perceptions for specific goals. It discusses the influence of advertisements, fictional characters, and digital information on our perceptions. The article also highlights the power and dangers of technology and media, including the spread of false news and the manipulation of audio and video recordings. It emphasizes the importance of verifying information, being critical and skeptical, and developing media literacy skills to avoid falling prey to misinformation. The author provides recommendations for avoiding fake news on social media and encourages responsible consumption of news by actively verifying information and promoting critical thinking. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords for this news article include: Aston University, Legal Issues, Contraception, Contraceptives, Health and Medicine, Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive Techniques. Keywords: Contraception; Contraceptives; Health and Medicine; Legal Issues; Reproductive Medicine; Reproductive Techniques EN Contraception Contraceptives Health and Medicine Legal Issues Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Techniques 7270 7270 1 10/09/23 20231013 NES 231013 2023 OCT 13 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- A new study on agriculture is now available. [Extracted from the article]

The handheld vision tester of claim 8, further wherein said handheld vision tester is configured to compute vision test results based on said computed user viewing di stance. The handheld vision tester is configured to determine results of the vision self-testing from the user selections and store the results in the handheld vision tester. The handheld vision tester of claim 8, wherein said determined vision test comprises a test image with an aspect adjusted based on said computed user viewing distance. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Study Finds Racial Discrimination by Uber and Lyft Drivers (1) Drivers using Lyft didn't cancel on black riders disproportionately, but the researchers said that because Lyft shows riders' names and faces upfront, its drivers could simply screen out black passengers. [Extracted from the article]

Over time, Martha has come to rely on Paul's deep intuition. Martha sets the three-month plan, and Paul executes. Martha counts on Paul's awakened awareness, and Paul counts on Martha's master strategy, her achieving awareness, her data-driven tactical plan. [Extracted from the article]