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<urn:uuid:90ebb980-1e84-405a-b7c2-3de4b2ffff97>_en | Alice’s drawing adventures have progressed into portraiture. For Alice, there is strange magic in faces.The model for this picture was a random stock image photo. The effort is far from perfect, but regardless, Alice is surprised. Unlike so many of her other efforts, this one crosses the ephemeral threshold from “something’s wrong with her head” to “hey, she looks fairly realistic!”
Faces are apparently a difficult subject in drawing. But what is fascinating to Alice is that this is not due to any inherent complexity or nuance in faces. Indeed, consider the following picture:
She is modelled after a painting by the elder Bruegel. Look at her! Her face is just a few squiggles and dots. Little complexity. And she still conveys a fair approximation of a person. Again, not perfect (distorted proportions…), but the semblance of realism is there.
Apparently, the difficulty in portraiture stems from the fact that faces are a kind of a blind spot for people. I don’t mean that people can’t see faces. (Prosopagnosia aside!) I mean that people see faces, but their brains interpret what they see in a funny way. There are some interesting ideas as to why this is the way it is.
So, in drawing faces in particular, you need to shut up your loudmouth brain and see what’s really there.
Alice modelled this picture after Michelangelo’s Delphic oracle. At a glance, the head and face seem proportioned pretty well. More detailed study reveals some faults, like the asymmetric eyes and cheeks. But, after that certain magic threshold has been crossed, people seem willing to believe a face, so to speak.
That’s why Things with Faces exists. It’s like our brains are hypersensitive to anything that just might be a face! So, the blind spot is more like a spot where your brain is over-interpreting.This one is modelled after yet another stock photo. What Alice finds funny here is another aspect of the brain’s over-interpretation: in just a few tiny details, we see expression and emotion! The line of the mouth, and how the eye is set – and lo! She looks unimpressed! (Or whatever.) But still, it’s just a few random lines. Barely any ink at all.
(Alice may be a little too taken by this phenomenon. But it’s so wonderful!)
So what does all this gushing mean? People’s brains are wired to interpret. Sure. Cumbersome if you’re trying to draw! But it can be useful, too.
In simple terms, you can trust people’s penchant for interpretation and be sparing with details. This applies to writing as much as drawing. How? Alice will return to that topic in a future post, one that will deal with Alice’s favourite genre: Icelandic family sagas!
Until then, keep cultivating your various skills! |
<urn:uuid:89ecbd1f-8a67-4a82-9d46-78db45962626>_en | Ever wanted to learn how to build apps for your iPhone? Ever wanted to learn programming techniques that are used in a variety of languages? With Patriot Programming, you can have both. Patriot Programming is an extracurricular activity that is built to inspire young people to explore growing technologies. In this program, you will learn how to interact with Xcode, Apple's programming environment, and with Swift, Apple's programming language. Here's the coolest part: Patriot Programming doesn't require any prior knowledge of programming! This program accommodates both experienced and inexperienced programmers and will provide new opportunities to each person. I am incredibly excited to introduce Bob Jones to this program, and I hope you will find interest!
Because computers are limited, please contact Drew Crocker at the following email address to ensure a spot in the program.
Club Sponsor: Mrs. Panagos |
<urn:uuid:504ff3d7-fac8-4559-9054-f35fe0fa58cb>_en | Located in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Ireland there is three stunning Islands that are called the Aran Islands. They are Inishmore (Inis Mor, in Gaelic), Inishmaan (Inis Meain), and Inisheer (Inis Oirr).
There is a beauty about the Aran Islands and the lives their inhabitants lead. Cliffs keep the southern part of the island secure as they did in medieval times. There are fields with stone walls along the island even though there are only six inches of topsoil which were used to separate livestock. There are hidden sandy beaches. Most visitors go to Inishmore which is the largest of the Aran Islands.
There are ruins of many ancient monuments-
Dun Aonghusa is the most significant ancient site, sitting on top of the highest cliff point of Inis Mór. Excavation has revealed extensive evidence of human activity dating back over 2,500 years in this sprawling fort, which covers 14 acres and is divided into outer, middle and inner enclosures by curved walls that stretch right up to the cliff face. The middle enclosure was also fortified with closely set pillars.
The Black Fort is another fort situated on Inis Mór. This fort consists of a terraced wall surrounding the remains of some early dwelling houses known as Clocháns( stone houses). Excavations have not been out carried yet so exact dates cannot be given but it is thought to be possibly contemporary with Dún Aonghasa. It is understood that the name the Black Fort comes from the dark coloured limestone which is characteristic of this area on the island.
The Seven Churches- Tradition on the island has it that his foundation rivalled St Enda’s foundation in the east of the island. Indeed the two saints are held to have eventually agreed to divide the island between them. Although termed ‘ the seven churches’ there are in fact only two churches with a number of domestic buildings. The title seven is possibly an allusion to the pilgrimage circuit of Rome which incorporated seven churches.
The most famous aspect of Aran Island life is the Aran Sweater, however. Knitted from sheep’s wool, they were worn by the fishermen and farmers of the island because of their natural heat retention and water resisting properties. Aran sweaters are very distinctive not just because of the thick and often untreated wool used, but also the unique textured patterns used in the knit. Each family has their own unique design with specific meanings that can include several combinations of stitches, passed down through generations. |
<urn:uuid:939d6c35-7d4d-4235-b370-a89640f4bafe>_en | 3. The center line of a hidden cylinder feature appearing in the front view should line up with the center mark in the corresponding circle which appears in the auxiliary view.
4. Revolution is a method of determining the true length and true size of inclined and oblique lines and planes.
5. A reference plane appears as a line in an adjacent view.
6. If an auxiliary view is symmetrical, and to save space or time, a half auxiliary view may be drawn.
7. An auxiliary view is used on technical drawings to project features on an inclined plane away from one of the primary views in such a way that features such as holes appear correctly.
8. Auxiliary views allow principal faces of features that are parallel to the standard planes of projection to appear true shape and size.
9. Another method used to setup an auxiliary view is to align the UCS with the inclined plane.
10. The Offset tool is useful in setting up an auxiliary view. |
<urn:uuid:848f02f5-d578-4d7c-a226-431cabc5af1f>_en | Potassium is the third element in Group 1 of the periodic table. The elements in this group are commonly referred to as the alkali metals. Potassium has an atomic number of 19, an atomic mas...
Potassium, a necessary electrolyte, facilitates nerve impulse conduction and the contraction of skeletal and smooth muscles, including the heart. It also facilitates cell membrane ...
Potassium is an alkali metal element denoted by the atomic symbol K. It has an atomic number of 19, and an atomic weight of 39.0983. It is a soft, silvery-white metal that is brittle at low ...
Group 1 (Ia) Alkali Metal Pronunciation
Potassium is one of the alkali metals. The alkali metals are the element... |
<urn:uuid:fc24f67a-9821-4151-98c7-a4496578bd93>_en | Prof. NataliaVitanova, DSc.
Episkop Konstantin Preslavski Shumen University
Abstract. The article makes an attempt to present some of the best technologies that will change the future of education – targeting virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, sensors and networks, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Described are their characteristics and possibilities for application in the field of education, as well as their positives and negatives.
Keywords: future; education; education technology; augmented reality; artificial intelligence |
<urn:uuid:3f3b12f6-6f4b-46b1-bdd7-65e1ac0c417c>_en | Which among the following is not harmful for the environment?
The correct option is D Solar energy
By using solar energy as fuel, no harmful gases are produced. Hence, it is safe for the environment.
But when we burn coal, petrol and wood, a lot of harmful gases are produced which affect our environment. So solar energy does not pose any threat to the environment. |
<urn:uuid:b5f552e4-5fcd-40e4-b32d-5169f7df7804>_en | The focus of this week’s podcast is building connections beyond the classroom walls. Cathy Mere and Ruth Ayres join the conversation.
Each week Choice Literacy shares the Big Fresh newsletter with a round-up of features around a key topic in literacy education. You can find the October 22, 2021 issue here.
00:28 Lead Essay by Leigh Anne Eck
03:18 Free For All Content Highlights
10:18 Classic Classroom Content Highlights
18:45 Literacy Leader Content Highlights
Free for All
Join the Choice Literacy Book Club! Leigh Anne Eck selected the young adult novel Enduring Freedom by Jawad Arash and Trent Reedy as our October read. Grab a copy, and join the conversation using the hashtag #ChoiceLiteracyBookClub.
Ruth Ayres and Cathy Mere discuss this week’s theme, building bridges, on the podcast.
Katherine Sokolowski uses the Community Timeline Project to bring together students and older community members around history and writing. Includes a downloadable interview guide to help students record the interviewee’s life story. (This article was first published in 2019.)
Email is a terrific way to communicate with parents—Trish Prentice has practical tips for keeping it simple and saving time when using email. (This article was first published in 2012.) |
<urn:uuid:6eb740a3-60b9-4aa8-acf2-4bdfdfcdd8fd>_en | By Science Staff
Not peer reviewed
Last Modified 03/05/2013
NomenclaturePhleum Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1: 59. 1753.
List of Phleum Species
References to Phleum
- Heinken, T. 2000. Dispersal of plants by a dog in a deciduous forest. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 122: 449-467.
- Myers, J. A. et.al. 2004. Seed dispersal by white-tailed deer: implications for long-distance dispersal, invasion, and migration of plants in eastern North America. Oecologia 139: 35-44. |
<urn:uuid:d8288f8f-b606-487b-8b63-834b95457c33>_en | b. The nullification crisis.
c. The development of domestic ideology
d. The closing of the African slave trade.
e. The secession crisis.
18. In the South, the paternalist ethos:
19. Which of the following would have been a reflection of the paternalist ethos in southern
20. What did paternalism reinforce?
a. Slaves must formally get married.
b. Slaves need to be watched carefully.
c. Slaves must practice Christianity on their own.
d. Slaves should learn how to read.
e. Slave children should be taught right from wrong by their parents
21. John C. Calhoun and George Fitzhugh: |
<urn:uuid:e48ecee9-dc50-4ad1-97fb-90689fbb0d5a>_en | If you like gardening, even in a tiny place, growing vegetables for your consumption is great. Even though planting vegetables won’t be as easy as having flowers or other decorative plants, once you manage to do it, you’ll have your own healthy and organic food. Here are some vegetables that will suit your small garden.
You must have seen different types of lettuce in some of your salads, from oak leaf, mesclun, butterhead, loose-leaf, to romaine. The great thing is, you can plant all those different varieties at once. They typically grow in 45 days and will grow back in their place. Just make sure that you don’t harm the crown when doing that.
If you have a beautiful and bright patterned sack then use it instead as an efficient and inexpensive planting container. You simply fill these sacks with soil and plant them with vegetables for a healthy diet that you can consume at any time without having to buy them. One of the vegetables that you can plant in a container is lettuce, this vegetable doesn’t need that extra care. Sack patterned lettuce planter from dengarden.
To get good lettuce seeds, you should first plant them in a rectangle pot that has a large enough surface. This method of growing vegetables is also suitable for those of you who have garden decorations with a size that is not too broad. Do watering every day to get maximum yields, giving organic fertilizers can be done in a regular time. Rectangle pot lettuce planter from dengarden.
Another option you can make when growing lettuce vegetables in a small garden is to plant them in wooden pots that have a standard height. This pot has a smooth surface and is certainly very environmentally friendly. You can plant lettuce with other vegetables in one pot to save your garden area so it will be more effective and efficient. Trying this idea out is easy and doesn’t take much money or time. Wooden pot lettuce from mashed.
You can use it for your salad, juice, soup, and many others. Therefore, having tomatoes in your small garden is the best recommendation because it’s quite easy to grow and you can use it for lots of things. Even planting them in the ground or container, cherry tomatoes are actually easy to maintain.
Tomatoes are one of the healthiest vegetables for your body, so you must have them in the garden to make them easier to harvest when the time comes. Instead of planting tomatoes in your garden soil, you can use several clay pots equipped with trellis to maximize the fertility of the tomato vegetables that are planted. This pot has a selling price that is not too expensive, so it is perfect for those of you who want to save on expenses. Tomato pot equipped with trellis from gardeners.
Maximize the decoration of the garden with limited space by planting some vegetables that are often consumed. One of the vegetables that you can plant in pots is tomatoes. This vegetable has a low maintenance which is very suitable for any weather changes, water and apply fertilizer regularly to get tomato vegetables in larger quantities. Small garden decoration with tomatoes from harvesttotable.
This garden bed made of cement is very suitable for vegetable planting ideas that save the most on garden decorations. This garden bed leaves space for a walking area that you can use to water or fertilize your vegetables. Tomatoes are one of the vegetables that you can easily grow without doing a lot of extra care. Vegetable tomato garden bed from bhg.
Mints are extremely easy to grow. You can even plant them around other greeneries and to multiply them is also simple. The bigger space you place this tiny herb, the bigger leaves you’ll get. Besides utilizing mints for culinary and medicinal, mints can also repel pests like fleas and mosquitos. However, they invite beneficial insects.
Not only can you plant mini plants in pots, you can also plant several other vegetables with one pot that is arranged vertically and tiered each other. Use pots of different sizes but with one color, namely white. Adding black labels to plants according to their names makes it easy for your friends or family to recognize what vegetables you are planting. Tiered mint pot with black label from countryliving.
For maximum results from the mint plant, you can use just one white pot specifically for this plant. Usually mint is used for drink mixes so that it gives the image a fresher taste. Planting in pots is perfect for those of you who have backyard gardens with limited land. Pick this mint in moderation or moderation. Mint in a white pot from gardenerspath.
Basils have several types of varieties, from Christmas, dark opal, sweet, purple raffles, to a spicy bush. They are, like mints, are easy to grow. When planting the seed, give 12 inches range and full sun access. Once you harvest them, you can use them for garnish, infused oil, salads, pizza, cocktails, and other dishes.
The types of basil vegetables have several different types and colors of leaves, now you can plant basil with purple ruffles in color. Plant this basil in a clay pot that is large enough for a small backyard garden. Apart from being used as a vegetable, this basil with purple leaves is also an unusual sight and becomes an increasingly colorful garden. Basil with purple leaves from hgtv.
Not only putting basil in your garden decoration, this time you can put it on each step with a clay pot that looks like it has a smooth surface. These basil vegetables will produce beautiful purple flowers that can be used as decoration and unusual scenery. Take care with the maximum for a more fertile end result and can be harvested whenever you need. You can try this idea nicely and simply. Basil in a pot from savvygardening.
You can harvest those healthy and tasty vegetables from the small garden of yours. Get the aesthetic and fresh feeling they offer you along with various advantages for culinary. |
<urn:uuid:746f9825-8cf5-4802-abf6-939d66863ec5>_en | This video is a SRL STEM curriculum exercise that builds production skills by interviewing a researcher about making an idea a reality.
Virtual Reality is transforming architecture. Bryan Stevens, SERA Architects Visualization Specialist, talks about how he creates visualizations that become steel, brick and mortar.
Story produced by Cami Stevens, Kaitlin Jensen, Taylor Kish and Hannah Christie at Health and Science School in Beaverton, OR. Instruction provided by STEM SRL Connected Educator Jared Agard. |
<urn:uuid:069ea58a-1bbf-4539-971d-85cb839edc77>_en | Dark Desert Bark Moth
(previously known as Ectropis loxoschema)
BOARMIINI, ENNOMINAE, GEOMETRIDAE, GEOMETROIDEA
(Photo: courtesy of Marilyn Hewish, Moths of Victoria: Part 7)
The adult moths have pale fawn wings with a complex pattern of dark and light lines. The wings have a dark line around the margins. The moths normally rest with wings flat with all four wings exposed. The wingspan is about 3 cms.
The species occurs in the centre of Australia, including:
Further reading :
Moths of Victoria: Part 7,
Bark Moths and Allies - GEOMETROIDEA (D),
Entomological Society of Victoria, 2016, pp. 24-25.
A. Jefferis Turner,
New Australian species of Boarmiadae (Lepidoptera),
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland,
Volume 58 (1947), p. 73, No. 5.
(written 21 February 2018, updated 15 July 2018) |
<urn:uuid:89c05da5-d241-4f6c-a94d-1d3fcce07b03>_en | Great Foods For Diabetes – Can You Lose Weight With Diabetic Food Tips?
Diabetes is a very common yet highly serious illness in which the blood sugar, or blood glucose, is either too high or too low. There are many foods that can cause symptoms of diabetes, so it is very important to watch your diet carefully and to learn as much about the disease as possible. When you eat regular meals, the majority of your food (primarily carbohydrates) is broken down fairly easily into glucose, which then is distributed to the blood stream. However, there are some foods that are high in carbohydrates that tend to stay in your blood too long and this glucose is not released in sufficient amounts to provide the body with energy.
We all have our own preferences. Our tastes differ dramatically and what you find delicious someone else will call disgusting or tasteless.
If for some reason you need to exclude some certain foods from your diet, you should first find alternatives that would replace your favorite products. Do not let your diet be dull even if you suffer from diabetes.
Open the next page to see 9 Great Foods for People Suffering from Diabetes |
<urn:uuid:7c27bda2-258b-4c3f-9f9e-8338b91e9f98>_en | Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of observational cosmology, this advanced undergraduate textbook enables students to use quantitative physical methods to understand the Universe. The textbook covers recent developments such as precision cosmology and the concordance cosmological model, inflation, gravitational lensing, the extragalactic far-infrared and X-ray backgrounds, downsizing and baryon wiggles. It also explores the future missions and facilities likely to dominate cosmological research in the future, including radio, X-ray, submillimetre-wave and gravitational wave astronomy. Each chapter contains full-colour figures, worked examples and exercises with complete solutions. Clearly identified key facts and equations help students easily locate important information. Suggestions for further reading provide jumping-off points for students aiming to further their studies. Reflecting decades of Open University experience in undergraduate teaching, this textbook brings students to the forefront of the rapidly developing field of observational cosmology. Accompanying resources to this textbook are available at: http://www.cambridge.org/features/astrophysics.
Stephen Serjeant (The Open University Milton Keynes)
Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:
16 September 2010
A / AS level
1. Space and time; 2. The cosmic microwave background; 3. The local Universe; 4. The distant optical Universe; 5. The distant multiwavelength Universe; 6. Black holes; 7. Gravitational lensing; 8. The intervening Universe; Epilogue; Appendices; Solutions; Index.
Reviews for Observational Cosmology
'An impressively complete and beautifully illustrated overview of our current understanding of cosmology. Serjeant achieves a nice balance between the excitement of results from the forefront of research and a clear presentation of the basic tools needed to understand them.' Professor John Peacock FRS, University of Edinburgh 'This is an excellent book for graduate students in many areas of astronomy and cosmology. I am very impressed by its style, clarity of presentation and the choice of topics covered.' Professor T. Padmanabhan, Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics and author of Gravitation: Foundations and Frontiers 'Serjeant's book is beautiful, filled with full-color photographs and cleanly rendered plots and diagrams. ... his treatment is contemporary and addresses a broad range of topics in informal, enthusiastic prose.' Physics Today '... well written and easy to understand even if the topic is difficult ... The quality of the paper, the print, and the book as a whole is excellent. ... can be recommended without restraint to advanced undergraduates as well as to experts ... an up-to-date reference in observational cosmology.' Contemporary Physics |
<urn:uuid:687bbc3f-7a75-4dd2-9258-80b7be9a35de>_en | The maker of many popular precooked chicken products issued a massive recall after consumers experienced gastrointestinal distress and related symptoms after eating them. Distributed at grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals and military bases across the United States, the tainted poultry products may be making Americans sick because of listeria contamination.
Per CBS News, the poultry recall involves more than 8.5 million pounds of frozen, pre-cooked chicken products. Recalled products include chicken nuggets, chicken patties, diced chicken and pizza with chicken on it.
So far, the listeria outbreak has caused at least one death and sickened several people in different states. Many consumers who experienced gastrointestinal distress after consuming these tainted products may not have made reports about their experiences. Others may not have made the connection between their consumption of the chicken products and their illnesses.
Listeria signs and risks
Consumers who do eat tainted chicken products are at risk of a range of serious symptoms. Listeria contamination may lead to listeriosis, a potentially deadly infection. Symptoms associated with the infection include fever, chills, muscle aches, confusion, balance issues, headaches, body aches and severe stomach issues. Each year, more than 1,600 Americans develop listeriosis, and about 260 people die because of it annually.
Everyone faces listeria risks. However, older adults, pregnant women and Americans with compromised immune systems face an especially high risk of a listeria infection and associated complications.
Consumers who ate the recalled chicken products or other tainted food products and experienced serious illnesses or infections afterward may have recourse. |
<urn:uuid:02bfdaa0-bb73-42f1-807e-19df2200b054>_en | How To Choose A Hydraulic Hose
Hydraulic hoses exist in almost all machines that use hydraulic systems. You may overlook the hydraulic hose, but it is a crucial part of the machine and determines the longevity and safety of the entire system. Most of the hoses get damaged due to poor routing, incompatibility with the fluid, improper assembly, high temperatures, tube erosion, bent hoses close to fittings, and abrasion. The failure of a hose can cause your entire system to shut down, thereby causing delays, repair expenses, and safety concerns. This article provides a few criteria for selecting a hydraulic hose to maximize longevity and safety.
The size of a hydraulic hose is one of the most important factors to consider when designing or replacing existing parts. If you do not get the size right, so much can go wrong with your hydraulic system. Hydraulic systems depend on the efficient transfer of pressure exerted from one part of a system to another. This pressure varies depending on the surface area of contact surfaces and the amount of hydraulic fluid transmitted. In simple terms, your system must transfer the exact amount of force from one point to another, and the hydraulic hose is a significant determinant. Ensure that you choose a hydraulic hose that does not cause pressure drop to prevent losing energy in the system. Ensure you know the internal diameter that suits your application, and always replace your hoses with those that fit such specifications.
Temperature also affects the performance of your hydraulic system. Changes in temperature cause expansion and contraction of the hydraulic hose and fluid expansion and contraction. These variations affect the amount of pressure transmitted across the hydraulic system. You do not need to dive deep into the thermodynamics and heat transfer calculations since manufacturers have already handled that bit. The best approach is to buy a hydraulic hose with a heat-resistant material and thick coating. Other modifications such as insulating materials and the overall color of the hose are also essential in shielding your hydraulic system from the effects of temperature changes. The manufacturer labels hydraulic hoses depending on the ambient temperature they can handle. Such recommendations ensure that the fluid inside gets cooled or conditioned appropriately to handle temperature changes radiated on the inside.
You can extend the longevity of the hydraulic system by considering the impacts of the surroundings on your hose. Does the hydraulic hose risk abrasion from metals and other rough surfaces? Do you require a thick carcass on the hoses outside cover? Most manufacturers make hydraulic hoses from several materials. The joints may be metallic, but the rest of the pipe comes from fluoropolymers and silicones, thermoplastics, and elastomers. The metallic parts are vulnerable to corrosion attack and impede the hydraulic hose's flexibility. Therefore, ensure you recognize and respond to these issues when picking a hydraulic hose.
Another essential consideration you must make is the conductivity of the hose. Most hydraulic systems use oil which has poor conductivity. However, the steel braids are good conductors of electricity, and they often come into contact with other parts of the machine or power cables. If the hose material is a conductive metal, it may send electric shocks across the platform. Such hoses are dangerous for applications such as cranes for repairing power supply cables. Ensure hoses used in such applications have synthetic braiding materials that prevent the conduction of electricity.
Consider the size, temperature, external conditions, and conductivity when selecting a hydraulic hose.
For more information on hydraulic hoses, contact a company like Engineered Hydraulics Inc. |
<urn:uuid:643b9ca0-ead7-4b61-adef-cc40f18da6a8>_en | Native pollution nightmareYear Published: 1992
Resource Type: Article
Cx Number: CX4479
Abstract: Native communities face extremely serious environmental and health problems caused by pollution, according to Henry Lickers, director of the environmental division of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. According to Lickers, what is happening in native communities foreshadows what will happen elsewhere as pollution problems continue. "We are a bellwether because we live off the land. But the nightmare we are living today, you will live tomorrow." The island reserve of Akwesasne is surrounded by heavy industry, including two chemical plants, a pulp and paper mill, two aluminum smelters, and an autoparts plant. These industries produce mercury, PCBs, organochlorines and fluoride that have polluted the land and water, according to Lickers. He also linked the pollution to other problems in the impoverished community, saying that "when resources disappear, people become more desperate. Pollution causes great stress on the community, and ultimately violence results. Mohawks at Akwesasne depended historically on farming, fishing, small-game hunting and raising livestock, activities made impossible in recent years because of heavy pollution. |
<urn:uuid:18c10840-b015-401e-a253-d82c63e8bb01>_en | - Common name(s): N/A
- Synonyme(s): N/A
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Origin: none
- More infos: crossing between Echeveria purpusorum × Echeveria derenbergii both native to Mexico. Grows best if placed with a minimum of 3 sunny hours per day. A regular cacti mix or a mineral mix can be used. Let the soil dry between the waterings. Minimum temperature: 3 °C.
Categories: Succulents | Crassulaceae | Red & Pink Flowers | Yellow & Orange Flowers | |
<urn:uuid:a81f9313-4ca2-4cde-a565-9e2d3ad134d9>_en | What are computer viruses? Personal computers are wonderful, nonetheless they can be a true handful, specifically if you have a lot of software, applications and documents that you don’t realize are on your personal computer. Viruses can be found in all shapes and sizes. Alla t?nkbara sj?kl?der a computer virus and it’s likely that there http://webroot-reviews.com/what-is-malware/ is a trojan for it. If you’ve ever seen a pop-up telling you there is a trojan on your computer or at your internet bistro, chances are it is a computer virus.
Regardless of what type of computer system you have, viruses will discover their way to your computer. The first place you might look for them is definitely on email attachments. E-mails can be an easy carrier of computer viruses. If you open up an email and do not know the sender, open it once again and if you are able to identify the sender and open that particular too, you have just developed a computer malware.
There are different ways that computer viruses might get into your computer. If you download freeware from sites you do not recognize, you will be in trouble. Infections are a most loved of hackers. A hacker could very easily put a virus in a free method and then provide that same program for free to people who download their programs. When these people download this program, they unknowingly put their laptop at risk. |
<urn:uuid:8ca313e5-1052-4665-954d-9dfb065cb04f>_en | Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) persist in the UK environment despite restrictions on their use and disposal that have been in force for over a decade. Recent analytical advances have given us insights into the environmental behaviour of this complex group of chemicals and show that they may remain mobile in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems for many years to come. Some PCBs are selectively degraded in the environment, while others resist degradation and continue to be recycled through living organisms. Simple models can be developed for the distribution of PCBs in the environment and are useful in predicting long term effects.
|Number of pages||4|
|Journal||Chemistry in Britain|
|Publication status||Published - May 1991| |
<urn:uuid:86ec9090-2775-42a5-8e42-9e2a96b8c64b>_en | Natural disasters are triggered by natural and geological forces, but their severity or chance may be enhanced by human operations. Many weather-related events have risen both in severity and frequency because of automation and improvements in manufacturing operations. Earthquakes, tornadoes, sinkholes, flooding, wildfires, droughts, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions are examples of natural disasters. Natural disasters contribute to the loss of lives, damage to infrastructure, and have a detrimental effect on the economy. Many afflicted can experience post-traumatic stress disorder at the personal level or retreat into depression. Natural disasters often lead to significant migration of people whereas some communities find it difficult or almost impossible to recover from a disaster. The effects of the natural disasters are also felt both at the community and state level and sometimes affect the whole country.
More loss is experienced in densely populated areas. Tropical weather systems can intensify quickly from just being storms to cyclones or hurricanes (Whitmer, para1). The severity of the natural disasters is dependent on the resilience of the affected population, ability to recover and the availability of the infrastructure. The impact of the disaster may depend on preparedness, for example, there are records of Native Americans migrating from Coastal Florida to avoid seasonal hurricanes (Sharrief, para2). The purpose of this paper is to find out the role of local state and federal response to disasters. Scientists and geologist are working hard in order to be able to predict major disasters and reduce their impact. With the aid of technology, it has become easier to make the predictions though there are still natural disasters that hit unexpectedly such as the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Examples of Natural Disasters
Earthquakes usually manifest themselves through shaking and vibration and sometimes through the displacement of the ground. Earthquakes are as a result of the slippage within geological faults or by volcanic activities, nuclear tests, and landslides. Earthquakes by themselves do not necessarily destroy life or wildlife. However, earthquakes range from size from those that are weak and cannot be felt by the violent ones that can trigger fires, tsunami or collapse of buildings hence causing loss of life. The evolving of earthquake engineering has led to designing of structures with the capability to minimize the risk of damage. Also, the already existing structures can be modified to improve their resistance.
Sinkholes occur all over the world and are as a result of natural erosion or human activities. Natural causes of sinkholes include erosion or underground water while man-made causes include activities such as mining, drilling, and construction. Sinkholes can also form due to shifting in water drainage patterns to new water diversion systems. The causes of sinkholes exist a long time before the sinkhole appears. Sinkholes are capable of causing huge damage if they suddenly appear in areas densely populated. Natural sinkholes cannot be prevented and as such pose a threat to the foundation of buildings.
In contrast to other natural disasters, volcanic eruptions have some positive effects. Volcanic eruptions cause damage and destroy lives and property when it explodes or when it results in falling rocks. The eruptions can cause earthquakes, mud slides and floods. Also, threatening heat can be experienced after if lava is produced during a volcano eruption. Production of lava could lead to the destruction of plants, animals, and buildings due to the extreme heat. Moreover, lava may travel far burying, burning or damaging whatever will be in its path including people and houses. On the other hand, volcanoes supply the soil around them with vitamins. Volcanic ash is rich in minerals that facilitate growth in plants. Another positive effect is that the volcanoes lead to the creation of natural glass, nickel, and copper.
The effects of floods include social, environmental and economic and include the loss of life and livestock and damage to property and crops. The economy is disrupted and people’s lives are disrupted as they migrate to safer areas. The extent of the damage caused varies depending on the location, depth, and speed of the flood and the vulnerability of the environments. Moreover, damage to infrastructure often leads to long-term effects such as poor transport and communication network, disruptions in supplying clean safe water and difficulties in accessing education and healthcare. The psychological effect is traumatizing especially after the loss of loved ones, displacement or loss of property. On the other hand, floods play a key role in maintaining the ecosystem biodiversity. Flooding can trigger breeding and migration for many species.
A large tsunami can rise over 100feet hence causing extreme destruction due to its energy and water. The effects of the tsunami largely depend on issues such as the seismic events that caused the tsunami, its size and the distance from its point of origin. Small tsunamis happen more often and their effects are usually minor since they occur from land. Major destruction of the tsunami is caused by the smashing force of water traveling at high speed as well as the draining off of water carrying all with it. These waves have the potential of destroying telephone lines, buildings, cars, trees, and buildings. The worst effect of a tsunami is the loss of life since escaping is almost impossible. Furthermore, small islands can be hit beyond recognition by a tsunami. Tsunami disrupts the landscape by uprooting trees and plants and also destroying the animal habitats.
Tornadoes are dangerous rotating columns and they come in varying shapes and sizes. About a thousand tornadoes are experienced in the United States every year. A great percentage of these tornadoes are weak and therefore do not cause significant effects. Tornadoes are confined to small areas and cause deaths from flying and falling debris. When a tornado is striking, it is advisable for people to move away from the windows and stay as low as possible to the ground. For areas greatly affected, plants and trees can be uprooted.
Drought is as a result of a severe deficiency in the supply of water and affects the ecosystem as well as agriculture in the affected area. The extent of the effect largely depends on the strength of the drought and the length of time the area faces the drought. Drought can be very harsh in a community since it affects the water supply. Therefore, if the drought persists for a long period of time, water restrictions are put in place by either the local or state government. Water rationing is effected so that the reservoirs and the streams do not run too low. Drought can lead to communities suffering from health problems due to lack of healthy foods and clean water. In severe cases, drought can lead to starvation of people and even death.
Hurricanes are large, swirling storms and their winds can cause damage to buildings and trees. Hurricanes have a life-span of about one to thirty days because they are weakened by prolonged contact with colder ocean waters. The high winds are usually the major cause of loss of life and damage to properties during the disaster. The other cause for inflicting damage is the flooding resulting from a coastal storm surge of the ocean and heavy rains which accompany the storm. Hurricanes commence as tropical disturbances in warm ocean waters and when a storm’s sustained wind speed reaches 74 miles an hour, it becomes a hurricane. NASA uses satellites to take pictures of the hurricanes from space and show them on TV and also the internet. Some of the satellite instruments are used to measure temperatures for the cloud and ocean. Other instruments measure how rain is falling and height of clouds whereas others are used to measure speed and direction of winds. Learning about hurricanes enables scientists to understand how hurricanes form and get stronger.
Hurricane Harvey is set on record to have inflicted a damage of about $200 billion, mainly from flooding Houston metropolitan area. During a period of four days, many areas had received more than 40 inches of rain over Texas and adjacent waters resulting in catastrophic floods. More so, the floods destroyed more than hundreds of thousands of homes whereas more than 30,000 people were displaced (Amadeo, para2). The impact of Harvey was felt across the country as gas prices increased. This is because 25percent of gas and oil production had to shut down in the region affected. In contrast to other Hurricanes which hit densely populated East Coast, Harvey affected a major metropolitan area and its extensive damage was unusual.
To assist with the lifesaving mission, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed 28 urban search and rescue teams to Texas. In this mission, more than 6,000 people were rescued. FEMA also provided water, meals, blankets and hygiene kits to the survivors. In addition, FEMA placed teams of specialists to disaster recovery centers so they could assist survivors with registration and questions on disaster assistance. FEMA also worked with the social media so as to share disaster information. More also, the department of Health and Human Services deployed personnel with supplies and medical equipment and provided medical care to more than 5,000 patients.
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September of 2017and caused severe damages just as residents were starting to recover from Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Maria originated from a tropical wave to become a tropical storm with the environment conditions facilitating it to undergo explosive intensification as it approached island arc. Maria is regarded as the worst natural disaster to happen in Dominica causing a major humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. There were floodwaters streaming the streets, no power supply and destructive winds swept people’s houses away. Catastrophic damage was caused by Maria during its peak and most of the island’s population suffered from lack of resources and flooding. Moreover, infrastructure in Roseau was left in ruins and every power pole and line completely damaged.
After the hit by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover. The federal governments through its agency the Federal Emergency Management Agency have tried to contain the situation in Puerto Rico by providing free healthcare, food, and water. Also, taxes were exempted from business owners residing in the affected locations for up to January 2018. Moreover, Florida has organized reception centers mainly in Orlando and Miami to help to resettle evacuees. Also, students studying at the University of Puerto Rico received opportunities for one free semester to further their studies in institutions at the mainland. However, massive migration could lead to deterioration of the economy in Puerto Rico. Among those migrating from Puerto Rico include the educated middle class, doctors, teachers and engineers seeking better opportunities.
Role of Local Government
The citizens living in the affected areas, voluntary organizations and their local government are the first to cope with the damage resulting from a disaster. The local government, therefore, is the first provider of emergency response services. Moreover, the local government exercises full control of all assets used during the response and the recovery process. There is the need for local government to plan and prepare as well as work with the support of state and federal governments. To address the damage caused both the government, private sector and the philanthropic resources need to be pulled together. It is of importance to strategize how best to rebuild the communities in such a way that the local will and vision is reflected. The local government coordinates disaster response with both the private and public agencies and organizations. In addition, the local government also activates response agreements with state and federal agencies.
Role of State Government
The role of the state government is monitoring the situation in case of a natural disaster. The state government is also responsible for monitoring the situation to determine whether the situation is beyond the capability of the state. If the state cannot handle the situation then they request for Federal assistance through the proclamation of the state emergency by the governor. This leads to the activation of the State Disaster Preparedness Plan hence providing for the use of State assistance or resources. Following a natural disaster, the state government can either request for emergency or declare a major disaster.
Role of Federal Government
As a level of government, the federal government is the only one capable of ensuring the provision of resources and capacity in a timely and predictable manner. The most catastrophic impact extends to a number of municipalities hence the capability of the federal government being able to address the disasters. The federal government provides resources if a disaster strike and both the local and state government cannot provide the required resources. The activation and implementation of federal response plan are coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To access the federal support and the programs the local and state governments have to work with FEMA.
Response to Natural Disasters
The damage caused by Hurricane Katrina forced leaders to actually confront what was structurally broken concerning the government’s response to large-scale disasters. The Stafford Act has provided basis for dealing with emergency disaster relief at the national level but ill-equipped to address major catastrophes (Liu, para4). In addition, the natural disasters have triggered the need for both short and longer-term resources to rebuild homes, tunnels, hospitals as well as other facets of community life. This is quite complex and highly costly for the governments. Disasters affect both urban centers and the small towns. The state acts as a coordinator and broker between the various jurisdictions, especially in states with many towns.
The major role of the government is to provide safety and security for its citizens. Natural disasters are unavoidable and usually followed by the sense of economic hopelessness. The activities that follow include rebuilding of homes, roads, schools and other institutions. It is however, painful for the affected because they cannot replace their memories.
Pan American Development foundation (PADF) is the part of the Inter-American committee on natural disaster reduction. PADF mobilizes corporate and private donations in support of disaster mitigation and to foresee implementation of disaster rehabilitation programs. PADF strives to reduce the impact of disasters through preparing for disasters, provision of emergency relief in presence of local government and in assisting in disaster recovery. In addition, PADF creates awareness to strengthen community response to natural disasters as well as aid victims in humanitarian crisis.
Nonetheless, in response to natural disasters, FEMA supports the state and local partners through the use of Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). DRF provides a funding a funding base which guides FEMA on how to coordinate and manage funds during the response to disasters and emergencies. Therefore, through DRF, FEMA can fund disaster support activities that are authorized by the federal government. More also, FEMA can offer assistance in evacuation and shelter. The DRF funds the repair and reconstruction of infrastructure that might be damaged after a disaster. Financial assistance is also offered to eligible survivors.
Moreover, the implementation of Smart Emergency Response System (SERS) in 2014 has promoted lifesaving and fostered businesses. SERS is an initiative by the government of United States and has led to the creation of jobs for the unemployed. By using SERS both the survivors and emergency personnel are able to access information to locate and offer assistance to each other during the disaster. SERS foster economic growth through the increase of human productivity and provision for new opportunities for pollution cleanup as well as transportation and delivery at reduced cost.
Natural disasters lead to the devastation of communities hence the need to prepare. However, when a natural disaster strike, the reaction of people is that of humanity and resilience. People come to the aid of those affected and set up donation centers. Celebrities help raise money through concerts, marathons and visit the affected communities. Furthermore, he needs for disaster measures continue to grow as the number and the severity of natural disasters continue to grow. Natural disasters strike and more often leave the communities disrupted and vulnerable. People have little access to essentials of life such as food, clean water and also basic services. The affected are faced with the uncertainty of having their lives destroyed while others deal with the tragic loss of human life and property.
Both the government and the humanitarian organizations are strongly involved in disaster emergency response. The aim of the emergency response is to ensure immediate assistance to safeguard life, relieve suffering, safeguard the environment, provide information and improve the life of those affected. The emergency assistance includes temporary shelter, food, provision of safe water and transportation. The victims are provided with basic needs until more permanent and sustainable solutions can be realized. However, because of the lessons learned and the painful experiences of those affected, the ability to respond has tremendously improved. Getting counseling services for the victims remain the major focus so as to help victims heal emotionally and physically. Much improvement has been realized in emergency response due to enhanced training and through disaster drills.
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Whitmer, P. Stages of a tropical cyclone. 2017. Web 27th November 2017 https://sciencing.com/stages-tropical-cyclone-8709867.html |
<urn:uuid:a755ab6a-e395-4da7-94a0-d64e658b716b>_en | - Identify the characteristics of cytokinesis
Cytokinesis, or “cell motion,” is the second main stage of the mitotic phase during which cell division is completed via the physical separation of the cytoplasmic components into two daughter cells. Division is not complete until the cell components have been apportioned and completely separated into the two daughter cells. Although the stages of mitosis are similar for most eukaryotes, the process of cytokinesis is quite different for eukaryotes that have cell walls, such as plant cells.
In cells such as animal cells that lack cell walls, cytokinesis follows the onset of anaphase. A contractile ring composed of actin filaments forms just inside the plasma membrane at the former metaphase plate. The actin filaments pull the equator of the cell inward, forming a fissure. This fissure, or “crack,” is called the cleavage furrow. The furrow deepens as the actin ring contracts, and eventually the membrane is cleaved in two (Figure 1).
In plant cells, a new cell wall must form between the daughter cells. During interphase, the Golgi apparatus accumulates enzymes, structural proteins, and glucose molecules prior to breaking into vesicles and dispersing throughout the dividing cell. During telophase, these Golgi vesicles are transported on microtubules to form a phragmoplast (a vesicular structure) at the metaphase plate. There, the vesicles fuse and coalesce from the center toward the cell walls; this structure is called a cell plate. As more vesicles fuse, the cell plate enlarges until it merges with the cell walls at the periphery of the cell. Enzymes use the glucose that has accumulated between the membrane layers to build a new cell wall. The Golgi membranes become parts of the plasma membrane on either side of the new cell wall (Figure 1). |
<urn:uuid:07fa40cd-330e-443d-bd38-f15902fe1c13>_en | Try your hand at Quilling with Margaret Arscott on Saturday 26th March, 2022 10.30 - 2pm
All materials and tea/coffee/biscuits included. 6 places
Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.
Learn the Victorian craft of paper quilling. You will quill and shape papers to produce 2 or 3 colourful card designs of your choice with a spring/Easter theme.
Try out different effects with fringed and shaded papers, cone shaped quills and 3d designs. |
<urn:uuid:5d1cbd2d-bf07-4d80-82b5-81cfda4c489c>_en | - Set of 12 wooden blocks printed with measurements and vibrant animal characters
- Sequence Inchimals from shortest to longest
- A brilliant learning experience for children ages 3+
- Practice counting skills, sequencing skills, fine motor skills, visual-spatial skills.
A mathematical safari adventure! Inchimals are incredibly effective math blocks that teach measurement, number concepts, addition, subtraction, and pre-algebra. |
<urn:uuid:501a5f2a-28ca-4d1b-9a78-7f3c8027cd86>_en | Kinesiology means 'the study of movement'. It also describes a form of complementary or alternative therapy that uses muscle monitoring (biofeedback) to look at what may be causing 'imbalances' in the body. Kinesiologists may work with health and wellbeing issues including stress, muscular disorders, nervous disorders, nutritional issues, emotional problems and learning and behavioural difficulties. Kinesiology focuses on ‘unresolved stress reactions’ and uses techniques intended to assist the body’s natural healing process. Providers must meet the Australian Government‘s Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2011.
This forms part of Alternative Therapies
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<urn:uuid:fc4d8029-73c9-4e73-9b44-88fb649c680e>_en | This abandoned railway started out in 1881 as part of the Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railway, known as the "Highland Route" to locals. Initially a narrow-gauge line, it was converted to standard gauge just 3 years after the line's completion. The line saw both freight and passenger traffic, though passenger service ceased in 1934. After a series of bankruptcies, it was purchased by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1896 and ultimately abandoned by the PRR in 1951.
Dayton to Lebanon, OH
|Docket: 17481||9/12/1951||Section: 1|
|App. of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Detroit RR Co. and Pennsylvania RR Co. for the former to abandon and the latter company operation of a line from Lytle to Lebanon, Ohio, approximately 23.7 miles.|
|Length: 23.7 miles||415||Citation: 282 ICC 808| |
<urn:uuid:8d20c1da-9e0e-42e0-8db4-73a4847ca2c0>_en | Tips and tricks for avoiding scary Halloween treats
1. Be selective.
Choose treats that cause the least damage to teeth. Instead of caramels and hard candies, choose chocolates, which are swallowed quickly and don’t stick to teeth. Avoid any candies that are acidic or chewy. Don't forget that even “healthy” snacks like pretzels and crackers can promote decay.
2. Limit the amount of time that sugar is in contact with your child’s teeth.
When buying candy for Halloween, look for treats that can be eaten quickly, like miniature candy bars. When you get home from trick-or-treating, discard hard or sticky candies like sugared fruit snacks, caramels or lollipops, as they increase the period of time in which teeth are exposed to sugar. Encourage your child to eat a small amount of candy in one sitting followed by a glass of water and thorough tooth brushing. It is not a good idea to allow your child to graze on candy as this will increase the amount of time sugar comes in contact with teeth.
3. Teach your child to eat all foods in moderation.
Although sweets are blamed for much tooth decay, all foods — even healthy alternatives to candy, such as fruit and nuts — can promote tooth decay if eaten in excess. Children (like adults) should eat all foods in moderation. Read nutrition labels to avoid foods and drinks loaded with sugar, fructose and other sweeteners.
4. Set up a candy bank.
Allow your child to make daily withdrawals from the bank and monitor the progress. This way, you can control how much candy your child consumes.
5. Go trick-or-treating on a full stomach.
Staying full can limit the urge to gorge on Halloween sweets.
6. Use fluoride to fight cavities.
Fluoride can dramatically reduce the damage caused by tooth decay. The most common ways to use fluoride for cavity prevention are by using fluoridated toothpaste and other products and by drinking fluoridated water.
Children should brush at least twice a day for two minutes with a small (pea-sized) amount of fluoridated toothpaste and rinse with a fluoridated mouth rinse. Fluoride treatments, applied directly onto teeth, are also available in any dentist's office. If your area does not have fluoridated water, talk to your dentist about fluoride supplements.
The oral health information on this web site is intended for educational purposes only. You should always consult a licensed dentist or other qualified health care professional for any questions concerning your oral health. |
<urn:uuid:9bd9519e-4057-4929-8459-951a7e7d5713>_en | Definition of Giant fir
1. Noun. Lofty fir of the Pacific coast of northwestern America having long curving branches and deep green leaves.
Generic synonyms: Silver Fir
Lexicographical Neighbors of Giant Fir
Literary usage of Giant fir
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Text-book of Wood by Herbert Stone (1921)
"The giant fir (Thuya plicate) is an extreme case where the mere bending of a ... We have a parallel instance to that of the giant fir in the American Black ..."
2. Practical Forestry in the Pacific Northwest: Protecting Existing Forests and by Edward Tyson Allen (1911)
"... size (usually small because fire has been almost universal) covered with big old hemlock, white fir and cedar, with here and there a dying giant fir, ..."
3. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1899)
"The country between the two towns, a distance of 13 miles, is'very rough and covered with a dense growth of giant fir and cedar trees, which had to be cut ..."
4. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"Thus, the Douglas fir producers of the North Pacific coast are able to ship the large structural timbers which can be turned out of giant fir logs to all ..."
5. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1871)
"It stands under the spreading branches of a giant fir-tree, and covers an area just about large enough to furnish lodging room for two persons. ..."
6. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1913)
"... And the giant fir wav^s high, And a dripping ledge hangs cool and steep, And a laughing brook leaps by; And it's there to be with a soul that's free ..." |
<urn:uuid:48c0fad9-33b2-46b2-a117-ee9ba44b6af1>_en | In the simplest terms, search engines collect data about a unique website by sending an electronic spider to visit the site and copy its content which is stored in the search engine’s database.
Generally known as ‘bots’, these spiders are designed to follow links from one document to the next. As they copy and assimilate content from one document, they record links and send other bots to make copies of content on those linked documents. This process continues ad infinitum. By sending out spiders and collecting information 24/7, the major search engines have established databases that measure their size in the tens of billions. Every day, both Yahoo and Google claim to spider as much data as is contained in the US Library of Congress (approx. 150 million items).
Good content is the most important aspect of search engine optimization.
The easiest and most basic rule of the trade is that search engine spiders can be relied upon to read basic body text 100% of the time. By providing a search engine spider with basic text content, SEOs offer the engines information in the easiest format for them to read. While some search engines can strip text and link content from Flash files, nothing beats basic body text when it comes to providing information to the spiders. Very good SEOs can almost always find a way to work basic body text into a site without compromising the designer’s intended look, feel and functionality. |
<urn:uuid:626890b3-f9a1-416e-95ca-052d122e48f4>_en | Two Americans won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for work describing how water and charged atoms flow into and out of living cells through tiny pores. The knowledge could lead to better understanding and potential treatments for diseases such as cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and heart arrhythmia that arise when these gateways to the cell go awry. Dr. Roderick MacKinnon, 47, a professor of molecular neurobiology and biophysics at Rockefeller University in New York City, was honored as the first to deduce the three-dimensional shape of one of these pores. Dr. Peter Agre, 54, a professor in biological chemistry and medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, won for the discovery of the first cellular pore known to convey water molecules. The two men will split the $1.3 million in prize money. The pores, or channels, are essential for the normal functioning of cells. The flow of charged atoms, or ions, generates electrical pulses that neurons and other cells use to communicate with each other. MacKinnon's drive to understand potassium channels led to a Don Quixote-like foray into a field of physics he knew nothing about. Through trial and analysis, he found a short sequence of five amino acids in the potassium channel that acted as the filter against sodium atoms. If one of those were changed, then sodium would start flowing through the channel with the potassium. Within a couple of years, MacKinnon coaxed the potassium channel proteins into forming crystals and produced a three-dimensional picture of the channel. Agre made his discovery by serendipity. In the 1980s he was actually studying a different protein found in blood, but he found another protein contaminating his sample. At the suggestion of a colleague, Agre tested whether the protein could be a water channel. Although some biologists suggested as far back as the mid-19th century that water channels might exist, most were dubious because none had been found. Instead, they believed that water moved through cell walls by diffusion, just slowly pushed through. Agre's suspicion was confirmed by adding the gene that produced the mystery protein to frog eggs. The modified eggs, placed in fresh water, quickly swelled and burst. The water channel proteins have since been found in kidneys, which extract most of the water out of urine and recycle it back into the body. He named the proteins aquaporins, or "water pores." |
<urn:uuid:e30197b8-8bf9-4d83-a1d0-11935896ee66>_en | Infections anywhere in the body are a common health risk, but fingertip infections are extremely common. We use our hands for everything, and we might not always take the best care of them. Fingertip infections can range anywhere from mere annoyance to serious health concern. If ignored or untreated, some infections can result in permanent damage or even complete loss of the finger.
Any opening in the skin on or around the fingertip can allow bacteria, a virus, or a fungus to enter and cause an infection. Biting your nails, picking cuticles, working with rough or sharp objects, and playing with animals are just a few of the countless ways you can cut the skin on your fingers and incur an infection.
A felon is a bacterial infection located in the finger pad. Staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria are responsible for these infections, and they usually enter through a puncture wound. The inside of the fingertip has several compartments, allowing this infection to stay localized and form a pocket of bacteria and pus. The fingertip will be swollen and painful.
Herpetic whitlow is a herpes simplex virus infection in the fingertips. These are common among professionals who come into contact with saliva or other body fluids (nurses, doctors, dentists, etc.), or among people who already have herpes. The fingertip will be red and tender, and may burn or itch.
The most common form of fingertip infection, cellulitis is a staphylococcal or streptococcal infection caused by an open wound. This type of infection can spread to surrounding tissue and even into the blood. The infected area will be red, warm, swollen and tender.
Caused by a deep, penetrating trauma, infectious flexor tenosynovitis is an infection in the tendon sheaths in the fingertip. These infections can spread easily along the sheath and its tendon. Patients with these infections will experience swelling of the entire finger, tenderness of the underside of the finger, and pain bending the finger.
Paronychia is caused by a staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria, or even a fungus on rare occasions. These infections are commonly caused by biting hangnails, as these types of organisms are commonly found in the mouth. In these infections, the area next to the fingernail will be red and swollen, possibly with pus. |
<urn:uuid:d0d952be-dddb-4670-a650-fdb65c08e156>_en | Omori Shell Mounds Walking Tour
Required time：About 60 minutes
Omori Shell Mounds is the place where Japan’s first academic excavation took place, uncovering earthenware, stoneware, and shell mounds from the Jomon Period. It is referred to as the birthplace of Japanese archeology.
From Omori Shell Mounds to Shinagawa-shuku, travel through the ward, a tour of cultural assets
Required time： Half day
Omori Shell Mounds and Tokaido Shinagawa-shuku are the famous historical spots which represents Shinagawa ward. While traveling through these two spots, visitors can enjoy cultural assets along the road to the fullest on this tour course. |
<urn:uuid:fab03551-6656-429d-a60e-3af100c085fa>_en | The content of the article:
Many beginning gardeners wonder when to plant currants? Experts say that this berry crop can be planted, both in spring and in autumn. At the same time, young seedlings develop equally well, and actively begin to bear fruit after 2-3 years.
When is it better to plant currant bushes?
Any species and varieties of currant can be planted in autumn. Over the winter, the land around the young bush will settle and become well-compacted. Such bushes in the spring early go to growth and perfectly develop in a new place.
In the autumn planting, the soil around the young plant should be covered with fallen leaves, peat, compost or reparted manure. Mulch will keep moisture in the ground and protect the young currant from freezing the root system during frosty days.
More often young seedlings of this berry culture are planted in September. In this case, young plants can quickly take root.
When to plant a currant in the suburbs? The best time to plant this crop is the end of September - the first half of October. At this time, the kidneys are already in a resting phase.
How to plant in the fall?
One year before planting currants in the soil, compost or overgrazed manure is added. Before planting, the seedlings are subjected to special treatment. They remove damaged and dry branches and roots. After this, the root system is dipped into a "chatterbox" from the clay dissolved in water. It will prevent it from drying out.
The density of planting a given culture depends on the species and variety. When it is placed also take into account the fertility of the soil, the shape of the crown of bushes. The most spreading and tall varieties are planted less often than currants of a more compact form. The interval between the bush should be 1 m.
One of the main features of planting young currant is the penetration of the root collar of the seedling by 6-9 cm below the ground level. In this case, the planting material is positioned in an inclined position.
Thanks to this method of planting, a sprawling bush with a wide base is formed more quickly. Also, the slanting position of the seedlings contributes to the formation of additional roots and shoots. If the grower wants to get a bush of a currant, then the seedling is planted without burial in an upright position. In such plants, the resumption of shoots will be rather weak.
Before planting the currant, it is necessary to prepare planting pits. Their size should be 40x40 cm or 40x50 cm. At the bottom of the pit, compost or overgrown with humus is poured. At the seedlings straighten all the roots. Then they are evenly sprinkled with soil, carefully sealing it. It is recommended to shake the seedlings periodically, so that it completely fills the voids around the root system of the plant.
After falling asleep on a 2/3 pit, they produce copious watering (, buckets on the pit). After the planting pit is fully fallen asleep and the soil is compacted, the seedling is once again watered (, buckets).
After the landing of all the bushes, the ground around the stem is mulched with overgrown foliage, humus, compost, peat. This procedure will prevent the formation of a crust and will retain the moisture necessary for fast rooting of currant.
How to plant black currant in spring
In those areas where there is little snow in winter, it is better to plant young shrubs in the early spring. Acquired in autumn planting material can be buried in the ground. Such seedlings in early spring pritenyayut or short cut in order to prevent the rapid dissolution of the kidneys. On a permanent place, the currant is planted after complete thawing of the soil. The best period for planting currants is the beginning of April-May. The plants planted later become worse and are much hampered in development.
When spring planting the currant, the preparation of the pits and the whole process of planting the seedlings produce, as in the autumn planting. In the landing pit pour 2 tbsp. spoons of superphosphate and potassium salt (can be replaced by two glasses of chopped wood ash). Pouring compost or humus onto the bottom of the pit. Mix the earth with this mass with a shovel. After planting, all branches are cut short, making a cut above healthy kidneys. Currants are watered every 2-3 days. Begging growers need to know that the black currant spring planting is somewhat worse than the autumn.
How to plant red currants?
The process of planting red and other currant species is practically no different from the planting of black currant. Under these bushes choose well-lit areas with high soil moisture. Well-drained loams with a weakly acid reaction ideally fit the currant. The distance between the bushes of red and white currants should be about, m. |
<urn:uuid:aa916c38-9a39-457d-9681-311b1b1da809>_en | Scabies is a common skin condition that is caused by the parasites known as mites. These mites can infest the house and the person carrying them. If not treated, scabies could cause serious problems. Scabies is something that most people do not want to in their lives. However there are ways that you can get rid of it.
Scabies is a condition that must be treated by a doctor. Medication that treats scabies can only be purchased with the prescription of a doctor. Anyone who has been in close contact with the person who has been diagnosed with scabies requires immediate treatment. Likewise, those who do not have scabies but require treatment before it is too late.
Even people who don’t suffer from scabies may benefit from a diagnosis and treatment. A doctor can prescribe numerous ways to help someone get rid of scabies. Scabies treatment can be done at home or through prescription medications.
Your doctor is the first step to getting rid of scabies. Your doctor can diagnose you and provide a treatment plan. Your doctor might suggest an over-the-counter medicine or prescribe one for you. It really depends on the severity of your condition. If you have not been successful in telling your doctor how severe your scabies infection is you may need to get an appointment with them as soon as you can.
Once your doctor has given you a diagnosis, they will determine the severity of your scabies. If it’s moderate severity, you may only require prescription medication or an over the counter treatment product. These products typically contain the same ingredients that the dermatologist’s treatment for scabies. You just need to know what ingredients they are and follow the directions provided.
If your scabies appear to be extremely severe, then your physician might suggest an additional treatment option. These treatments could include the application of a lotion or cream to eliminate the mites. A lotion or cream with permethrin may help treat scabies.
If you use an over-the-counter cream to treat scabies then you are not treating your skin condition with anything that can be considered safe. The ingredients used to treat scabies do not kill off the scabies mites. However, they can stop new ones from getting into your skin. While the cream or lotion can keep new scabies scabies from growing, it will not eliminate the ones already inside you. This means that you’ll be suffering from this irritable skin condition for months or even years before being experiencing results.
Scabies can be a difficult condition to treat. Creams and lotions that are available over-the-counter are available, however they do not address the root cause of the problem that is the scabies spores that reside on your skin. You can eliminate scabies without using any chemicals if you concentrate your treatment efforts on stopping the development of. This can be achieved by taking extra care to keep your skin clean by cutting down on the number of people who come in contact with you, as well as eliminating secondary infections that occur by scratching. |
<urn:uuid:9535084f-3d6b-42cc-816a-95f9a036a349>_en | Hello my crafty friends!
It’s Jenny from Origami Tree and today we’ll be learning how to make a paper toy craft project in celebration of Black Hole Week!
? Black Hole Week is a whole week where NASA (and others!) are celebrating black holes. They asked if I wanted to join in the fun, so my team and I designed a template for a space potato based on a character from NASA’s Guide to Black Hole Safety.
? SO WHAT ARE BLACK HOLES? They’re objects with a whole lot of stuff squished into a tiny amount of space. They’re pretty weird, so black holes capture the imaginations of people. This space potato is actually a reminder of some of the things that black holes are not!
? They are not actually holes, despite the name. Instead, their gravity is so strong that nothing, not super-fast-moving space potatoes, or even light, can escape. They are also not cosmic vacuum cleaners sucking up everything in their paths. A space potato ? jetting by a black hole would have to get pretty close to the black hole to get pulled in. If it keeps its distance, the space potato would be just fine. ? Finally, black holes are not portals to other dimensions populated by unicorns and space potatoes, as much as we might like them to be… |
<urn:uuid:99656d9c-205a-4e13-b4ba-1bf3d77d046c>_en | The Effect of Virtual Reality on Creativity: Evaluating the Impact of a Nature Environment via Interactive Displays on Creativity
This study explored the impact of an immersive environment on a viewer’s creativity, using Virtual Reality and Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs) as a potential, unexplored resource to cultivate new ideas. As these technologies become increasingly realistic, they offer a potentially cost-effective tool for companies to use to stimulate creative environments at the workplace. In order to appreciate if there is a difference from using an HMD, we need to look at the technology that is currently being used. The current study assessed user creativity viewing a nature scene either on a computer or within an HMD. After the scene was observed, a creativity assessment was given that was comprised of an amalgamation of a Remote Associates Test and an Alternate Uses Test. Once the creativity assessment was completed, users also completed questionnaires to measure individual differences such as processing style, immersive tendencies, and presence. The 98 participants were placed in one of three conditions: one viewed a nature scene on a computer, one viewed a nature scene through an HMD, or a control condition that did not view the video through any medium, which led to a between-subjects design. It was hypothesized that people who viewed the nature scene on a computer would score higher on the creativity assessment than people who were in the control condition and did not view the scene at all. It was also hypothesized that people who viewed the same nature environment on an HMD would score higher on the creativity assessment that people who viewed it on a computer. An assumption was also made that the HMD provides a more immersive VR experience, the HMD group would score higher on the creativity assessment than the computer group. While the original hypotheses of display media and creativity did not yield any significant results, we did find significant relationships between presence and the immersive tendency subfactor focus, as well as presence and object image processing style. Both of these results are potential directions for future research to explore.
Virtual Reality; Creativity; Immersive; Behavioral sciences
Ziewitz, Malte Carsten
Design and Environmental Analysis
M.S., Design and Environmental Analysis
Master of Science
dissertation or thesis |
<urn:uuid:0ce3b8eb-c819-44dc-a73a-95329a323596>_en | How to Make a Wood Beam With a 2x8
Things You Will Need
5 boards 2-by-8-inch
By staggering the joints, you can create a longer, stronger beam.
Always use care when cutting or shaping wood with power tools.
Beams support roof or floor structures. The beams are usually 8 inches wide so that holes for plumbing and electrical lines can be cut or drilled through the beams without destroying the structural integrity of the beam. Heavier load bearers, or beams that have several holes, must be thicker than 2 inches to provide the strength needed for the building. Thicker beams can give the added support. Additionally, bolting boards together allows the builder to make a beam longer than the standard 12-foot length of the lumber.
Measure 4 feet along one 2-by-8-inch board. Cut the board. Repeat with a second board.
Lay a 12-foot board on the ground. Butt the end of an 8-foot board to the end of the 12-foot board.
Lay a 4-foot piece on top of the 12-foot board and line up the ends. Drill two holes through the end of both boards. Insert a carriage bolt into a washer. Lift the edge of the board and insert the bolt. Place a washer on top of the protruding end and tighten the nut with the wrench. Repeat with the other hole.
Lining up the edges carefully, drill two holes at the other end of the 4-foot board. Place carriage bolts and washers in the holes and tighten the two boards together.
Butt the end of a 12-foot board against the end of the 4-foot board. Drill holes in the end of the board and bolt it down with the carriage bolts on both sides. Finish the beam with a 4-foot piece at the end.
Based in Nashville, Shellie Braeuner has been writing articles since 1986 on topics including child rearing, entertainment, politics and home improvement. Her work has appeared in "The Tennessean" and "Borderlines" as well as a book from Simon & Schuster. Braeuner holds a Master of Education in developmental counseling from Vanderbilt University. |
<urn:uuid:2cef6ad5-437e-4489-9789-292dc31401fc>_en | Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by xzander. xzander Wonders, “why is the k in knife silent” Thanks for WONDERing with us, xzander!
Rex: Howdy! My name's Rex. I'm a Tyrannosaurus.
Tex: Howdy Rex! I'm Tex. I'm a pterodactyl.
Rex: Cool! We're both species of reptiles that start with a "T"!
Tex: Actually, pterodactyl starts with a "P"…but the "P" is silent.
Rex: Say what? Why would you put a "P" at the front and not pronounce it?
Tex: I don't know. It drives me crazy. No one can ever spell it.
Can you sympathize with the pterodactyl? Silent letters make the English language a bit . Why do so many words contain letters that aren't pronounced?
Many of those letters have more than one sound, and combinations of letters are often used to create other sounds. With so many sounds and not enough letters, it's even more curious that more than half of the letters in the alphabet are silent at least part of the time.
Historians believe that early on English had very few silent letters. However, during the 15th century, many words from other languages, such as Latin and French, were added to the English language.
Often these new words didn't follow English rules of grammar. Since their spellings were fixed, some letters became silent when pronounced in English. Today, experts estimate that approximately 60% of English words have silent letters.
For example, the word "knife" could be spelled "nif" if you only used the letters that made sounds. Yet, it has a "k" at the start and an "e" at the end.
Knife, and many other words with a silent "k" or "g" at the beginning (such as gnaw and knee), are Viking words. In Scandinavian countries, these letters are pronounced. In English, however, their spellings are retained while their pronunciations change, resulting in silent letters.
While people trying to learn English may find silent letters , they can be useful. For example, silent letters help to distinguish between homophones (words with the same sound but different spellings and meanings) in writing. Thanks to silent letters, you can know the difference between two, to, and too! |
<urn:uuid:35c2335f-81b2-48d4-b8cc-165be666903d>_en | This marriage mortar is made by Mamees Frémy in October 1620. Mamertus Frémy (also known as Mammartus, Mammees, Mammes and Frimigei or Formica) was a member of the well-known Lorraine Frémy family. In 1614 he was the owner of a moulding company at the Karthuizenstraat in Amsterdam.
This mortar is a rare example by the master.
Successive generations of the Frémy family have been working in moulding companies, in Amsterdam and Winterswijk. The Frémy family was also related to the well-known Hemony family.
This mortar was made for the marriage of Hans Wilhelm Cloothack and Elisabet Jacobs Zyltoch. The inscription on the mortar says 'HANS WILHELM CLOOTHACK EN ELISABET IAKOBS ZYLTOCH’ ‘MAMEES FREMY ME FECIT ANNO 1620 IN OCTOBER'
The words in the inscription are seperated with a decorative flower.
This mortar is decorated with two friezes. The upper frieze depicts a lion flanked by two birds of prey, surrounded by grapes and foliage.
The frieze below is decorated with a ram's head surmounting a coat-of-arms held by two human figures. |
<urn:uuid:8bd1d489-2628-484f-b1fb-e6361ec7a3a8>_en | Elie Wiesel is the author and the main character of Night. Wiesel writes this story to make sure that nobody will ever forget the events of the Holocaust. Wiesel wrote Night to show everybody his experiences specifically as a Jew during the Holocaust and how it affected his faith(Why did Elie Wiesel write the book "Night"?). Wiesel is able to wright his book Night with incredible detail because when writing Wiesel is simply telling his life as a Jew during the Holocaust. During his story Wiesel describes to his readers what it was like to be Jewish before and after he was taken from his home in Sighet. As Wiesel informs his readers of the horrible conditions of the Nazi concentration camps one can only imagine how bad it would have been to be alive during this time. Many times during his story, Wiesel questions his God's existence because of the inhumane things done to him and his family in Auschwitz and later in Buchenwald. Wiesel took it upon himself to write about his story so he decided to learn the French language in order to be able to write about his experiences. Even through all the pain of the Holocaust Wiesel has stated that he can not deny the existence of God from all of his experiences. The book Night is aimed to be a good historical story, yet Wiesel also has a hidden message that even through rough times God is always with you. Night is and will always be great, in 1985 Elie Wiesel was rewarded with the Nobel Peace Prize which reflects how good Wiesel did on all of his work after the Holocaust(Elie Wiesel - Biographical). |
<urn:uuid:d1cd43d2-0f9d-4c2d-97a3-80b8f77edf8a>_en | Enlightened public opinion ultimately set things right in the Reserve Mining case. Following US. District Judge Miles Lord’s order of April 20, 1974 to cease all taconite tailings discharge to Lake Superior, it took much additional effort by the State of Minnesota, intervening environmental groups and the US. Government to stop the 25-year dumping of hundreds of millions of tons of tailings into the world’s fresh- water treasure. It finally happened in the spring of 1980
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<urn:uuid:2108770b-797c-4030-9ae4-0a00fe0c62a4>_en | Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.
Where is the Albino family from?
You can see how Albino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Albino families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Albino family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Albino's in the USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Albino families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Albino. 26% of Albino men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Albino women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Albino were Labor and Operator. |
<urn:uuid:0417b814-b7c9-4fb4-be86-7aab9de98c1a>_en | Mutations in DDX3X are a common cause of unexplained intellectual disability with gender-specific effects on Wnt signaling
Original research article by Snijders Blok et al. (2015).
Read the abstract here.
This article considers the effect that changes in the DDX3X gene have on females’ behavioral, developmental, and physical features. Participants were females with unexplained intellectual disability (ID). ID affects 1% to 3% of the human population and is more commonly reported in males than in females. The majority of genetic changes associated with ID occur in males. However, changes in the DDX3X gene are more commonly associated with ID in females. This study identified 38 females with de novo (new) DDX3X changes and analyzed their characteristics. The following table lists the common characteristics the researchers observed:
|Clinical Features of Females with a DDX3X Gene Change|
|Percentage (%)||Number of individuals with condition|
|Intellectual disability or developmental delay||100||38/38|
|Mild or mild-moderate disability||26||10/38|
|Moderate or moderate-severe disability||26||10/38|
|Movement disorder (including spasticity)||45||17/38|
|Corpus callosum hypoplasia||35||13/37|
|Cleft lip or palate||8||3/38| |
<urn:uuid:68497a37-681f-42aa-9554-b2f003e4a22a>_en | Scripting this Essay just isn’t solely an exercise performed by college students of the English division. English Essay is a specific kind of writing that’s typically relevant to all curriculums. Scripting this Essay just isn’t solely an exercise performed by college students of the English division. Nearly each division will need to take a look at the language capacity of the coed. Subsequently start your Essay with any matter. Your fundamental intention might be to show your mastery of the English language. Subsequently, your matter must be easy in such a way that you will see it handy to write down about. Keep away from a subject which might be very advanced so that you can perceive and even write about.
Though you’ll be writing to show that you recognize a lot in regards to the English language, your language must be easy and straight to the purpose. The English language just isn’t all a couple of play of phrases. What it’s essential do is to carry out each characteristic of the English language in your paper. Range sentence size, use paragraphs for separate factors and use connections to hyperlink paragraphs. This is without doubt one of the Essay codecs wherein brilliancy can have little or nothing to do. The sort of Essay is generally used to find out how one can deal with different analysis and writing actions.
You need to intention at writing greater than an analytical Essay which evaluates the extent of your vocabulary to an instance essay. Subsequently, you need to keep away from grammatical errors in your essay. All the time revise and edit each level in your essay. Revise for lucidity and circulate of concepts and substitute weaker phrases with stronger phrases. |
<urn:uuid:6c8690b7-1c52-47ff-b6e8-5abd14143d30>_en | Try this fun, free, print and go Christmas Addition resource. Solve the addition problems before solving the Christmas riddle!
For a more wintry feel try this counting and number word activity set. Match numbers to quantities and number words.
For another ‘print and go’ Christmas resource try this Christmas Coordinates Activity! Use your knowledge of coordinates to work out the Christmas words
Rearrange the snowball letters to make number words! Further worksheets are also included in this resource.
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<urn:uuid:478c7c77-b23a-4d37-bee9-e9486b2e15c9>_en | Color print advertisement for Stripcoat, a protective coating made from Dow Ethylcellulose (branded as Ethocel). The advertisement features an illustration of metal parts being dipped in Stripcoat, shipped via airplane, and received by a man in military-style dress, with the caption "Dip It, Ship It, Strip It." The accompanying text describes the use of Stripcoat to protect metal parts during shipping. Notably, the advertisement was produced during World War II and bears the Company's wartime tagline "Dow: Chemicals Indispensable to Industry and Victory."
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Music can transport you to places, touch your heart and it even has been proven to help with healing and can also have a calming effect on some. Music can be sad, lively, loud, soft & tranquil. It comes in many styles and forms from Hip hop to country, opera to heavy metal, new genres and mixed and everything in between. Even though it may be hard to fathom, there are people who seem not to like music. “But why?” you may ask while shaking your head in disbelief. Let us find out shall we?
According to Cell Press (2014), there is a scientific reason for why some people “just don’t get it” like the rest of us do. There is even a name for it, specific musical anhedonia. For you out there that may still be shaking your head wondering what that means exactly; it is the inability to derive pleasure from music, specifically (Cell Press, 2014). How is that possible? Let us dig further.
According to the research, there are many reasons why someone would be labeled with this condition. For example, some are just less sensitive to the pull and influences of music unlike the rest of us. I know some people whose life emanates around music have just had their minds blown but it has been scientifically proven. Even as I research, its astounding to me that people do not have the ability to get pleasure from music.
There is another condition called amusia. So when you try sharing your love for music with someone and they do not respond like you would, do not automatically think they are strange, it may be amusia. It just might be some people can not relate due to a condition where there is an inability to perceive or connect to it like you or me. So remember music lovers, it may be that its just their preference or choice or just maybe they are not at fault.
Source: Science Daily-Cell Press (2014, March 6) |
<urn:uuid:38f7fd8e-8075-4a2b-82c8-3ccf352b72e0>_en | Antivirus applications are one of the most popular types of software today. It is main function is to discover and take out malware, often known as ”anti-malware. inches It is a useful gizmo for personal computers because it detects and helps prevent infection out of viruses. It might be installed on any computer totally free. But before you install antivirus software, you should understand how functions. The purpose of this software is to shield your system plus your computer out of any dangers caused by spy ware.
Antivirus program tries to obstruct phishing attempts and other malicious codes. Simply by removing shady code from your system, it could possibly keep your system safe and secure. This feature is extremely helpful for businesses that use laptop is total av legit networks. Most of the programs have different features and prices. The features of antivirus program can vary, which suggests you should really carefully opt for the one that is suitable for your needs. After you have made your option, you should down load it coming from a reputable origin.
Antivirus software scours meant for malicious software and removes them. This protects your personal computer against cyber-attacks and data removes. It works for infections and other harmful software, and provides security from other online threats. To use malware, you should look at your antivirus application regularly. As an example, you should have a look at your computer with a brand new version each and every month. This will make certain that it’s totally free of viruses. In the next up to date, you may download and install the most recent versions of the usb ports. |
<urn:uuid:d3a2d9ea-f5ea-49b9-a289-ace835052460>_en | To Kill A Mockingbird Essay
Being a colored person in a white community can be very difficult. It is especially challenging for Tom Robinson in To Kill A Mockingbird, and also minorities in real life. Every day, they are discriminated against, and it is very unfair. To Kill a Mockingbird has many non-fiction parts, which makes the novel better than many others. Harper Lee presented Tom’s trial in ways that can be easily compared to real life trials, such as the Scottsboro trial.
Tom Robinson’s trial was definitely the most dramatic, yet the most realistic part in this piece of writing. In the trial, Tom Robinson was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Tom claimed that he did not do it, but many people did not believe him. Tom was a young black male, and Mayella was a young white female. Because of his skin color, the trial was very prejudiced. Everyone already saw Tom as being guilty before the trial even started. If it was not for Atticus Finch, the best lawyer in Maycomb County, Tom would not have had a chance of winning in court. Since Atticus believed in him, Tom had somewhat of a chance of winning. This trial was definitely the most lifelike section of this novel.
At the end of the trial, the jury still saw Tom as being guilty, even though he was innocent. Most of the colored people knew he was innocent, but they could not do anything to help him because of the all-white jury. There were most likely white people who believed that Tom was innocent too, but for one reason or another, did not say anything. Some of them would have known the Robinson family and realized that Tom was a good person.
Atticus had used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson, but in the secret courts of men’s hearts Atticus has no case. Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed. (Lee 275-276)
The day after the trial, Tom was shot while trying to escape from the prison. He ends up getting shot seventeen times in the back. It was unnecessary to fire that many shots, but the prison guards were too eager to shoot a black man. Tom most likely had enough of living in a world run by the white. In chapter 25, Atticus says, “There is something in our world that makes men lose their heads – that couldn’t be fair if they tried. In our courts, when it’s a white man’s word against a black man’s, the white man always wins. They’re ugly but those are the facts of life.” (Lee 251-252) This quote helps the readers to better understand the racial inequality that is portrayed in this novel. Harper Lee might have added this emotional part in this novel, because it greatly relates to her childhood. Tom is considered to be guilty because of his skin color, and if he would have been white, the outcome would have probably been quite different.
On March 25, 1931, almost everyone in North America was focused on one of the most racist court cases in history, the Scottsboro trial. This case involved nine colored boys between the ages of twelve and nineteen. They were referred to as the “Scottsboro boys.” These black youth were charged with the rape of two women. This case was so popular because it showed the horrible treatment of the blacks in the south, specifically Alabama. The two ladies that said they had been raped by the nine boys were not even touched by them. Those women lied about this, and as a result, eight of the nine young boys were sentenced to death (Wormser). Many Americans were very familiar with this court case.
Lots of people in the United States of America were angry that the boys were being sentenced to death, because they did not get a fair trial. The state of Alabama then retried one of the boys, Haywood Patterson, and sentenced him again. The trial judge, James Horton, ended up setting that verdict aside, because he believed that the boy was innocent. That judge ended up getting fired, and Haywood Patterson was sentenced to seventy-five years in prison. Many people were disappointed by this.
There are many similarities between Tom Robinson’s trial in To Kill A Mockingbird and the Scottsboro trials. All of the trials took place in Alabama. Tom’s trial ended with Tom getting shot, and therefore dying. The Scottsboro trials ended with eight of the nine boys being sentenced to death. Another similarity is that the trials were very discriminatory due to the racial differences. Also, the juries were entirely white. Both cases involved a key white man that supported the accused. This person was Atticus in To Kill A Mockingbird and Judge James Horton in the Scottsboro trials. Both men tried very hard to prove the innocence of the accused, but both failed. Tom Robinson’s trial was very similar to the Scottsboro trials.
To Kill A Mockingbird is a fantastic novel because of the strong message of what life was like in the south. The world was very different when Tom Robinson’s trial and the Scottsboro trials took place. The colored population was not treated fairly. Today, blacks and whites live in harmony, for the most part. Because of that, the world is a better place.
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Cited: Lee, Harper. To Kill A Mockingbird . New York, NY: 2006. Wormser, Richard. “The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow.” pbs.org. N.p., 2002. Web. 14 Nov 2013. |
<urn:uuid:44841617-906f-4ade-96d3-d5365b85eea2>_en | When it comes to writing an article, there are lots of techniques which a student can utilize to assist them in accomplishing this endeavor. This article will discuss how to write a composition with navigate to this websiteout a lot of strain to the author.
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The tutoring procedure is one of the most significant steps in writing a composition. You need to be sure to proofread your essay before you publish it to a school or university. You need to check every sentence for punctuation and spelling errors, and make sure you edit your essay for clarity.
Do not forget that essay writing demands more than just reading. It requires study, analysis, and creative thinking. This report has provided some helpful information about writing an essay, such as hints for writing a paper without strain. |
<urn:uuid:d89156b1-68a6-4b6b-abe9-0de63aba4b9e>_en | You may have noticed that the internet is terrible at religious discourse. Well, this is not a new phenomenon. In the early 16th Century CE, the Roman Catholic church dominated Christianity in Europe, and the institution was starting to show some cracks. Tensions mounted and protests grew, and eventually, the Protestant Reformation happened. Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, but the Reformation doesn't exactly begin with Luther, and it certainly doesn't end with him. Today, we're looking at how and why the Catholic church in Europe split, first into two sects, and eventually into a LOT of sects.
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Kelley, Donald R. Beginning of Ideology: Consciousness and Society in the French Reformation. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1981) ch. 1.
Smith, Bonnie G. Women in World History since 1450 (London: Bloomsbury, 2019) ch. 3.
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<urn:uuid:eea895c2-0b1d-4087-8566-dace93a0b278>_en | It used to be mostly the military that used small, unpiloted aircraft, called "drones." The little planes were very costly. But as they have dropped in price more people have begun to use them. Rescue workers and farmers are among the new users.
A company in France is using drones to help farmers examine their crops and limit the amount of fertilizer they use.
The fast rate of development of computer technology, image sensing devices, satellite navigation and smartphones has led to lower-priced drones. Researchers and developers have learned how to build smaller and less-costly drones sought by individuals, companies and governments.
Moviemakers are using drones to film from the sky. Historians use them when they explore ancient buildings. Rescue workers use them to look for people. And now farmers are using them to monitor their crops.
Romain Faroux is a French businessman who starts companies. His father was a farmer. He believed drones could help farmers. He helped create a company that developed a small drone that could be controlled by people on the ground. They called it "Agridrone." It uses a special "optical sensor" to examine crops.
He says the technology used is similar to that used by smartphones -- except it has wings. He says the industrialization of electronic parts for smartphones and tablets lets them get the technology -- including GPS -- at a very low price.
A computer program directs the drone to fly over the crops. The sensor on the drone records four different-colored "bands" of sunlight that are reflected off the crops.
Jean-Baptiste Bruggeman is a farmer. He says the drone flies over his crops at different times of the season. He says this provides a lot of information about his crops.
He says the drone pictures show him the exact amount of fertilizer the crops need. He says it also shows exactly where the fertilizer is needed. Some areas of a field may need more than others.
As a result, Mr. Bruggeman says there is reduced nitrogen from the fertilizer after the harvest. This helps nature.
Romain Faroux says farmers use information gathered by the Agridrone to place fertilizer only in areas where it was needed. This saves money and reduces pollution. Before they used the drones, farmers would put the same amount of fertilizer everywhere.
Drones also save time because farmers can examine up to three hectares in about a minute.
I'm Marsha James. |
<urn:uuid:d702c231-8a75-44d1-a1c9-97f6c155f177>_en | This paper discusses a model to predict the normalized hemispherical- directional reflectance function for soil or rocky surfaces of a given roughness under conditions of outdoor illumination. These surfaces are simulated by geometrical shapes similar to beads merging into each other, characterized by three parameters. In addition, the shape of the surface is characterized by the directivity factor DR, expressing the differences between the maximum and the minimum deviations of its height, calculated along all possible directions. The surface is illuminated by a hemispherical light source created by a number of point sources of given light intensities. The light energy is scattered from the surface, in accordance the quasi-Lambertian function. The distribution of the surface reflectance, as viewed from all the possible directions, can be described for all the possible illumination conditions expressed by the solar zenith and the horizontal angles for a given hemisphere light distribution of a definite optical thickness. This represents the hemispherical-directional reflectance distribution function, HDRDF, of the surface. The HDRDF function is normalized to the nadir viewpoint and visualized for a given illumination condition. The model assumes that the HDRDF of a surface contains information about the directivity of the surface shape, as described by the directivity factor of the surface hemispherical-directional reflectance function DHDRDF. This factor, expressing the asymmetry of the HDRDF with respect to the solar principal plane (SPP), is strongly correlated with the DR. The use of both factors, the DR and DHDRDF, enables us to understand the distinctions between soil surface images with height irregularities of directional character that create a furrow microrelief, and irregularities spread non-directly, randomly, depending on whether the soil has been cultivated or not. The model was tested on directional reflectance data measured in the visible, the near and the middle infrared spectra for cultivated surface with furrows, as well as for three uncultivated desert loess and rocky surfaces situated in Israel.
- Bidirectional reflectance
- Geometrical model
- Hemispherical-directional reflectance |
<urn:uuid:55dfca0c-8369-45c8-a584-c9a8cafcb4ee>_en | Saturn's moon Atlas, just below the center of this image, orbits in the Roche Division between the A ring and thin F ring.
See PIA08405 for higher resolution views of Atlas (30 kilometers, or 19 miles across). This view looks toward the northern, sunlit side of the rings from just above the ringplane.
The image was taken in visible light with the Cassini spacecraft narrow-angle camera on Nov. 23, 2009. The view was acquired at a distance of approximately 1.4 million kilometers (870,000 miles) from Atlas. Image scale is 9 kilometers (6 miles) per pixel.
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. The Cassini orbiter and its two onboard cameras were designed, developed and assembled at JPL. The imaging operations center is based at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colo.
|Target||Atlas||A Ring, F Ring, Saturn, Saturn Rings, Sun|
|Target Type||Satellite||Planet, Ring, Sun|
|Instrument Host||Cassini Orbiter|
|Instrument||Imaging Science Subsystem (ISS)|
|Detector||Narrow Angle Camera|
|Date in Caption||2009-11-23|
|Image Credit||NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute| |
<urn:uuid:94721332-63d5-472e-8b00-4578d30b028b>_en | It cannot be said with certainty when Rembrandt started etching. This Circumcision is dated 1626 and could possibly be the first etching that Rembrandt made. The inscription 'Rembrant fecit' is undoubtedly of a later date and was not put in the plate by Rembrandt himself. This must have been done by the Haarlem publisher J.P. Beerendrecht, who at some point received and printed from the copper plate. In his Leiden time, Rembrandt always signed with a monogram, simply ‘R’, or ‘RHL’. In any case, the etching shows the hand of a novice. The modeling of the figures is not very convincing, their placement in space and the space itself are unclear. The etching is not very nuanced and betrays the inexperience of someone who is not yet familiar with the possibilities of the technique.
Rembrandt's authorship is not undisputed. It cannot be denied that the etching bears great resemblance to the prints that Jan Lievens (1607-1674) made at the same time. An attribution to Lievens must therefore certainly be considered. Still, most experts maintain the attribution to Rembrandt. In the inadequate modeling of the figures and their clothing they see more of the young Rembrandt than of the then more experienced Lievens.
The responsible artist must have gained inspiration for his composition from the work of older masters. Circumcision was an often depicted story from Jesus' childhood. The print connects to usual iconography: the high priest circumcising the child in Simeon's lap, while his parents and other bystanders watch. The whole takes place in a sacred space, which resembles a medieval church. Nothing in this print betrays the unconventional choices that Rembrandt would make later in his career. |
<urn:uuid:e229404a-418d-42ba-a16c-df975f1b7d21>_en | On Monday the children helped make the playdough. This was started by a group of children who were in the home corner and were pretending to make some dinner. An adult then asked if they would like to make some playdough so that they were then able to create the foods they’d like to serve to each other. The children also enjoyed exploring our new lock puzzle and were working together to figure out how to open the different locks.
Tuesday, we enjoyed some water play and played in the garden for the whole day! The weather has been much better this week and we have therefore spent much more time outside. The children also made a firepit out of wood and got some stones from the mud kitchen to pretend that they were marshmallows. They pretended to toast them over the firepit and sing some songs around the fire.
Wednesday, we bathed our babies and gave them a well deserved clean! The children also explored the mud kitchen outside and enjoyed making mud pies for each other. They got very messy which then led to children having to get dressed. Most children were able to get changed independently and some with a little adult support. After Easter, we will be introducing PE which will support more independence for children getting themselves changed.
Thursday, we had a move around in the garden which the children loved! They were able to explore the areas in new places which we had many comments about. As well as being outside, we had pasta and rice with the measuring scales. Children used lots of maths vocabulary (example: heavy/light) to explain how the scales were looking.
On Friday, the children made a picnic outside in the playhouse. They served each other some food and then swapped so each child had a turn. This conversation turned into talking about ‘good foods’ and ‘bad foods’ and what sorts of foods we should have more and less of. The children then had a treat for lunch which the children agreed that we shouldn’t have a lot of because they’re not a healthy choice. Maria got the children chips from the chip van. The children enjoyed the chips with some tomato sauce for lunch. |
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From allusion to the rapid growth of mushrooms, some literally appearing overnight. From Old French mousseron, from Latin mussirion. Earliest documented use: 1440.
“More workers are out of jobs and the social safety net has eroded. Anxiety has mushroomed.”
Douglas Todd; Happiness Research Is Beautifully Subversive; The Vancouver Sun (Canada); Jun 11, 2018.
See more usage examples of mushroom in Vocabulary.com’s dictionary.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:What magical trick makes us intelligent? The trick is that there is no trick. The power of intelligence stems from our vast diversity, not from any single, perfect principle. -Marvin Minsky, scientist and author (9 Aug 1927-2016) |
<urn:uuid:0286249e-9b26-40b2-ba8f-01e263cba820>_en | Pluto is known as a dwarf planet because it is.
The correct option is C Very small
Pluto is a rocky ice planet which has an average surface temperature of −220∘C but the reason why it is considered as a dwarf planet is its size. The size of Pluto is very small when compared to earth. It is even smaller than the Earth's moon. It is because of this reason that Pluto is called a dwarf planet. |
<urn:uuid:4ad020a2-bdea-4f96-89dd-fa3cc8ea4b63>_en | Living With Lymphoedema
Although lymphoedema is a physical condition, it affects people’s lives in many other ways. Here are some of the ways it can affect your life…
People with lymphoedema can experience pain or discomfort, and decreased limb movement and mobility problems.
Lymphoedema can also affect regular activities of daily living, e.g., dressing. Often people need to buy oversized clothing and footwear to accommodate their swollen limb or body part.
People with lymphoedema can be more prone to falls. And they can also suffer from chronic skin conditions such as cellulitis.
Because of the disfiguring nature of lymphoedema, people can have body image issues. This often results in negative body image, anxiety or depression, or social isolation. Self-confidence and self-esteem are lowered, and intimate relationships can suffer.
It goes without saying that the greater the severity of lymphoedema, the higher its’ impact is on the person.
Childhood lymphoedema can cause children to feel excluded from their peer group. It can even affect their relationships with their unaffected siblings.
Management and Treatments
Lymphoedema requires lifelong self-care to manage it effectively. Here’s a list of treatments that are currently available to you.
Skin Care – Because your skin changes with lymphoedema, you’ll need to take good care of it. Keep it clean, moisturised and avoid damaging your skin
Exercise – Moderate exercise is helpful, but you need to grade it to your ability. Swimming and hydrotherapy are great because the water applied pressure to the area like a compression garment.
Weight Management – Excessive weight can place your lymphatic system under stress. When your weight is maintained at a healthy level, your lymphatic system has a better chance to function optimally.
Positioning – Gravity can have a negative effect on the lymphatic system. So, avoid spending long periods in any one position. When you sleep, try to lie as flat as you can to promote lymphatic drainage. Deep breathing and gentle muscle contractions also help the lymphatic system and fluid to move.
Psychological Support – Because lymphoedema is a chronic condition with no cure, it can be overwhelming. This can affect mental health and the ability to work. It can also affect personal relationships.
Always seek support if your symptoms of lymphoedema are impacting your mental health.
Social Support – Many people find groups such as LAQ to be helpful in their self-management. Joining a group of like-minded people help people with lymphoedema to know they aren’t alone. They can also share tips to make each other’s life easier.
Complex Lymphatic Therapy (CLT) – This treatment generally lasts around two to four weeks. It’s a combination of skincare, specific massage, compression bandaging, and exercises followed by ongoing compression garments.
Compression Therapy/Garments – Are an essential part of managing lymphoedema. They may be used to prevent an increase in swelling or following CLT. Compression garments aim to maintain the size of the limb in combination with exercise and massage.
Laser Therapy – This form of therapy stimulates the cells and softens the tissues. Some evidence suggests that it may stimulate lymph vessels and help them to work better.
Pneumatic Compression Devices (Pump) – This is a mechanical supplement to self-massage. Pumps can be purchased for in-home use or accessed through lymphoedema services.
Surgery – Surgical options for managing lymphoedema are emerging in Australia. These options include liposuction, lymph node transfers and lymphovenous anastomosis (joining a lymph vessel to a vein). Currently, these options are only available through limited centres.
Drugs – There are no recommended medications available for the treatment of lymphoedema in Australia.
Emerging Technology – There are a variety of other technologies that are being trialled around the world. As these come to light, we always let our members know.
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<urn:uuid:3879fe5d-6571-48a5-b1ce-e2529eb52bba>_en | We have a preconceived notion that the school system is just formed for the inculcation of knowledge within the pupil and nothing else. But little do we know that the well-planned education system includes curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities to ensure holistic development in the child.
Imparting values, acquiring skills, creative thinking, critical thinking, sportsmanship, and discipline was a part of the journey. All that you see in yourself today is entirely a result of your learnings at school.
Here are 10 ways your personality is groomed:
A sense of togetherness was instilled among us at a young age. The first thing that treats everyone equally is the rule that each student has to strictly wear the uniform and follow a code of conduct on the premises.
This inculcates a feeling of oneness, students coming from varied backgrounds are dressed and treated equally under the same roof. We sit together in the same classroom and even share our lunch with our classmates making us a big happy family.
2. Holistic Development
The education system doesn’t just focus on the academic development of the students but also the all-around growth of the individuals. The yearly calendar is planned in such a way that the students can experience different activities.
There are annual gatherings, sports days, elocution competitions, cultural days, and festival celebrations all these provide a platform for the kids to showcase their talent. This will boost their confidence, help them to articulate their thoughts effectively, creatively express their ideas, develop a spirit of sportsmanship and value addition to the character.
3. Common Goals
Spending years together with the same batchmates we develop a bond with everyone and common goals. When it comes to any activity on the school level like collecting food grains for the needy or working towards cleanliness of the vicinity, all these small events bring us together to achieve the common goal. This goal is generally a step ahead towards having a better future.
4. Spreading values
Unknowingly through numerous ways, we impart and spread values during the school days. What we learn at school is what we carry forward in our lives, and as children, we often tend to share all that we learn at school with our parents, grandparents, and friends. So, when it comes to values we generally get those through our value education classes in our primary grades, and later during our secondary grades, we acquire them through English lessons or science at times.
5. Experiential learning
Experience teaches you a lot. You start receiving real-life learning right through your school days. In a short span, you realize which kind of things would lead us towards a brighter future. We experienced that respect is not what you ask for forcefully, what you give is what you get. We realized that the Taj Mahal was not made in a single day but it was a constant hard work of many years and similarly if we too wish to achieve something in life we need to work upon it every day.
6. National integrity
Every morning assembly brings a feeling of national integrity in the kids as all of them stand together and pay a tribute to the nation by singing the national anthem with full dedication and love. Also, the celebration of independence day on 15th August and Republic day on 26th January makes the children realize how we have earned our freedom from the sacrifices of our great freedom fighters. This makes their heart grow fonder for their nation.
Sensitivity, truthfulness, kindness, honesty, love, empathy, and charity all develop humanity within us. Learning about the life of the greatest examples in history like Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa who have been ideals for human deeds impacts the children to learn about humanity. Learning from their actions and words we try to implement the same in our lives. And that’s how the seed of humanity is sown in us at such a young age. We become more empathetic towards others.
Being in school we have to manage our time really well. Study hard, play, relax, and have fun simultaneously, which needs proper time management. We even are given charge to make arrangements for some functions, events, or fests at school. This gives us a chance to manage the decorations, performance, hospitality, refreshments, time, and venue of the entire program. Making us realize how we have the capacity to look over big responsibilities when we work together as a team.
By sharing our knowledge or answering in the class we learn how to interact effectively with our teachers. Spending time with friends the whole day we come to know how to speak in a friendly manner. Also dealing with the school helpers we learn how to speak reasonably with the people who work for us. Public speaking and interacting with a large audience all at once is what we learn through our experience at school. The way we interact with our verbal and non-verbal cues tells a lot about our personality.
Right from the nursery, we are taught to be disciplined in our words and actions. We walk in a straight line, remain silent when the teacher speaks in the class, follow the rules strictly, and respect our elders and teachers. Our life should be disciplined right from the beginning so that we get habituated to it. A self-disciplinary person always savors success in life.
Though we take our school days quite casually and think that they don’t really help us in forming our persona. But, that’s not true. Our personality gets its roots from the experiences we have right from our childhood. Any positive or negative event in our life does impact our character. |
<urn:uuid:99aeb816-f79d-4ab8-b47c-54b9f4e0db53>_en | We can’t leave the environment to the government and corporations. Fortunately, it’s no big burden to live more sustainably at home.
Going green has a reputation for being expensive. But the price we pay for our choices does not reflect the full cost. For example, whatever we buy probably comes with packaging. Then we have to pay to discard it. And we have to pay for the energy it takes to go to the store and get it.
Solar products don’t all need sunlight. Some work with indoor light. You need something like these gadgets anyway, so run them on free energy!
Building codes constantly change to mandate energy efficiency. The newer a house is, the more likely it is to be energy efficient. But what are your home improvement options if you live in an older home?
Green living doesn’t have to be complicated, but it will touch every part of your life. Now, don’t make too many changes all at once, but eventually you’ll change the way you eat, clean, take care of your yard, travel, and so on.
Sustainability begins at home. That is, we can’t demand that governments or businesses or our society in general act sustainably until we do ourselves. You can practice sustainability at home by adopting such habits as reducing waste or conserving water. But what is a sustainable home?
Choosing the right thermostat for your home is more complicated than it used to be. Not long ago, you only had a choice among brands of manual thermostats. You can still get a manual thermostat if you want. But now you need to consider the features of programmable thermostats and smart thermostats. |
<urn:uuid:df8e0b27-125e-4425-8513-6aed7bbee1bc>_en | This word is a student’s best friend and a concert-goer’s most dreaded nightmare. Take these two signs:
So, which spelling is correct? The answer depends on where you call home.
Canceled or cancelled is the past tense of the verb to cancel. Both spellings are correct; Americans favor canceled (one L), while cancelled (two Ls) is preferred in British English and other dialects. However, while cancelation is rarely used (and technically correct), cancellation is by far the more widely-used spelling, no matter where you are.
For a more in-depth explanation of spelling and the exceptions, keep reading.
Why Cancelled and Canceled are Different
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Way back when, a man named Noah Webster (of Webster’s Dictionary fame) decided that some words could get along just fine without as many letters as our friends the Brits put in them. That’s why many American spellings look different from their British counterparts: think color/colour, honor/honour, rumor/rumour.
Cancelled vs. Canceled: American Examples
However, for any British chap, cancelled has two Ls and always will.
Cancelled vs. Canceled: British Examples
Spelling Exception: “Cancellation”
Now that we’ve traveled (and not travelled, thanks to the same rule) through the spelling rules of British vs. American English, let’s look at the exception. Yes, there’s always an exception.
Think of it like this. When you turn the verb “cancel” into past tense, the word stays the same number of syllables (two), so it’s a matter of location whether you use two L’s or one. The -ation that turns the word into a noun, on the other hand, puts a whole new syllable (in fact, two) after the L. The double-L is a like a bridge to those new syllables. At least, that’s one way to keep your Ls in line.
Now you can consider your confusion about those words canceled. Cheers! |
<urn:uuid:77a1c6e3-02bd-4453-9f09-416d14064558>_en | One of Eltonian pyramids have to be upright always. That is, pyramid of
All of the above
The correct option is B Energy Pyramid of energy is always upright, and can never be inverted, because when energy flows from a particular trophic level to the next, some energy is always lost as heat at each step. The base of the pyramid is broad and it narrows down at the apex. |
<urn:uuid:f4ab2ca6-68c9-43aa-8713-8045442215fb>_en | The eye character, 目, mù, is found in many other characters, to give various meanings. Let’s first see how it arrived at its current spelling. On the pictures below, we can see that some old spellings resembled the eye.
目 is found in 眉，méi， which means eyebrow. Some early spellings took up the eye with a few “hairs” above before giving the final character used today. 眉 is therefore composed of these two parts.
The expression “having eyebrows, 有眉目” means: beginning to take shape, to materialize.
To find all the articles on Chinese characters and language, it’s here: Chinese language
31 May 2020 |
<urn:uuid:78a77cbe-bd7b-4c8b-ae23-54eb5fab71d7>_en | Yoga exercise is a collection of psychological, physical as well as spiritual workouts. Its goal is to regulate the mind, still it, as well as acknowledge a detached ‘witness-consciousness’ which is untouched by the activities of the mind. The even more you practice, the closer you will certainly involve the ‘spectator’ consciousness. This state is the key to experiencing a better sense of tranquility and wellness. However what is the true goal of Yoga?
Words “yoga exercise” is originated from the Sanskrit word “yog”, suggesting “union.” The primary purpose of Yoga is to bring specific symptoms of life into the ultimate truth, which is a union of body and mind. Each of these private symptoms are surface bubbles that came from the same earth. The goal of Yoga exercise is to move past the surface area of these bubbles, as well as recognize the real nature of life.
The word “yoga” actually means “to join”. According to the old texts, Yoga exercise intends to bring individual indications of life to the utmost reality. These individual forms are simply bubbles in the process of development. A coconut tree, a mango fruit, as well as a human body turned up from the exact same planet. To put it simply, yoga has to do with moving from experiential fact to a state of awareness of the ultimate nature of presence.
The word “yoga” suggests “to bring into reality”. The term yoga exercise describes the technique of bringing individual symptoms of life to the ultimate reality. These surface area bubbles, or asanas, belong to the process of development. The very same planet created a mango tree and a person. The principle of ‘yoga exercise’ has to do with moving toward experiential fact, to recognizing the significance of presence. If you want to learn more regarding the essential concepts of yoga, please see the official internet site.
Among the major concepts of Yoga exercise is that it targets the whole core of the body. For example, a side slab tightens up the love handles, a boat pose keeps the legs up airborne. Another prominent pose is the side plank. Both of these are fantastic for tightening up the love handles. Practicing yoga will certainly help you come to be extra well balanced and also knowledgeable about your overall body. You will additionally see the effects of your initiatives.
Exercising yoga exercise will assist you get rid of stress and also enhance your general health. The heart is one of the most vital parts of our body, pumping blood all over the body as well as supplying the tissues with nutrients. The method of yoga might minimize your risk of developing cardiovascular disease as well as other conditions associated with hypertension. So, it is not a surprise that an excellent yoga class will certainly help you handle your tension. You can practice it throughout the globe. It is not only valuable for your body and mind, yet it will also make your life extra peaceful and delighted.
Words yoga exercise is an old Indian word that suggests “to offer reality”. It describes the experience of remaining in today minute. It also describes a state of remaining in which the private symptoms of life are united with the utmost truth. Initially, they are mere bubbles that have actually popped up from the planet and have evolved. However, when exercising yoga exercise, the specialist is able to understand their true nature and also to live in today. read review
The Spiritual Publications of India are taken into consideration the foundation of yoga. These publications contain detailed descriptions of different asanas as well as the advantages of each one. The Upanishads are taken into consideration the earliest texts as well as can be discovered at the Oxford University Press. The Upanishads also have many references to Patanjali and his ideology. They are both crucial for understanding the beginnings of the practice. Its creator, Patanjali, is the founder of yoga.
It is also said that Yoga exercise brings us to fact. Words itself has a mystical meaning. It is the way to get in touch with truth nature of truth. Basically, yoga exercise implies to join all symptoms as well as emancipate on your own from all outside influences. This way, yoga exercise is a form of living. As well as the very best method to do this is to practice as often as possible. It is the only means to uncover the meaning of life.
While the technique of yoga exercise has many benefits, it is not necessarily a very easy course. Different kinds of individuals experience it differently. Some people discover it kicking back, while others might find it hard to understand. The yoga exercise arm or legs are broken down right into five smaller sized limbs: Ahimsa (non-harming), Satya (reality), and also Asteya (no-taking). The limbs are the standard concepts of the path and are implied to assist individuals realize their capacity.
Words yoga actually means “union”. The method of yoga is a trip to the supreme fact. The specific indications of life are surface bubbles in the process of production. As an example, a mango tree appeared out of the planet similarly as a body. There are several creatures that derived from the exact same dirt. This way, the experience of yoga exercise is a union. Yet, it is not a simple union.
Words yoga exercise actually indicates “to bring one into fact.” The best aim of yoga exercise is to unify the individual symptoms of life and also the ultimate reality of existence. All life is a part of a greater whole. In this sense, each specific indication is a bubble. A coconut tree popped up out of the same earth as a human being. All creatures become part of the same world. By exercising yoga, we can move in the direction of the greater and also attain this level of consciousness.
Amongst one of the most preferred kinds of yoga exercise, rheumatoid arthritis influences more than 1.3 million Americans, most of whom are females. In addition to improving pain and stiffness, rheumatoid can benefit from improved series of motion, and also strength. Along with these, particular types of yoga have been revealed to reduce fatigue. Whether you are struggling with MS or just wish to increase your power degree, it will profit you to try yoga exercise. visit this site right here
In the contemporary world, Yoga is an outstanding method to stay healthy and mentally well. It’s not just an excellent means to remain in form as well as stay healthy and balanced, it can likewise improve your quality of life. It’s additionally a great way to make friends. It is just one of the most crucial facets of the art. It is an excellent means to find out about on your own and your surroundings. You can find a variety of yoga resources, consisting of a Sadhguru YouTube channel that includes brand-new videos weekly. |
<urn:uuid:9a18d693-a77f-4d47-b3ab-4f36e2178374>_en | Yoga exercise is a series of psychological, physical and also spiritual workouts. Its objective is to manage the mind, still it, as well as identify a removed ‘witness-consciousness’ which is unblemished by the tasks of the mind. The even more you method, the closer you will come to the ‘spectator’ consciousness. This state is the essential to experiencing a better sense of tranquility and wellness. Yet what is truth goal of Yoga exercise?
The word “yoga exercise” is stemmed from the Sanskrit word “yog”, suggesting “union.” The major goal of Yoga exercise is to bring individual symptoms of life right into the supreme fact, which is a union of body and mind. Each of these specific symptoms are surface bubbles that originated from the same planet. The aim of Yoga exercise is to move past the surface of these bubbles, and realize the real nature of life.
The word “yoga exercise” essentially suggests “to join”. According to the ancient texts, Yoga aims to bring specific manifestations of life to the best fact. These specific forms are simply bubbles in the process of production. A coconut tree, a mango fruit, as well as a body turned up from the very same earth. To put it simply, yoga exercise is about moving from experiential reality to a state of recognition of the ultimate nature of existence.
The word “yoga exercise” suggests “to bring into truth”. The term yoga describes the practice of bringing individual symptoms of life to the ultimate fact. These surface bubbles, or asanas, become part of the procedure of development. The same earth generated a mango tree and a person. The principle of ‘yoga exercise’ is about moving toward experiential truth, to knowing the essence of existence. If you want to discover more regarding the essential concepts of yoga exercise, please go to the official web site.
One of the main concepts of Yoga is that it targets the entire core of the body. For instance, a side slab tightens the love handles, a boat present maintains the legs up airborne. One more prominent posture is the side slab. Both of these are fantastic for tightening the love handles. Exercising yoga exercise will certainly help you end up being a lot more balanced and familiar with your general body. You will additionally see the effects of your initiatives.
Exercising yoga will help you conquer stress and anxiety and improve your general wellness. The heart is one of the most important parts of our body, pumping blood around the body as well as providing the cells with nutrients. The method of yoga exercise may reduce your risk of establishing heart problem as well as various other problems related to hypertension. So, it is no surprise that a good yoga exercise class will certainly help you handle your tension. You can exercise it anywhere in the globe. It is not just beneficial for your mind and body, but it will likewise make your life extra relaxed and also satisfied.
Words yoga is an ancient Indian word that suggests “to bring to reality”. It describes the experience of being in the present moment. It likewise refers to a state of being in which the specific symptoms of life are united with the ultimate truth. Originally, they are mere bubbles that have appeared from the earth and have actually progressed. Nonetheless, when practicing yoga, the professional is able to know their true nature and also to stay in the present. visit this website
The Spiritual Publications of India are taken into consideration the foundation of yoga. These publications contain thorough summaries of various asanas and the benefits of each one. The Upanishads are taken into consideration the earliest messages and can be found at the Oxford University Press. The Upanishads also have numerous recommendations to Patanjali and his approach. They are both essential for recognizing the origins of the method. Its creator, Patanjali, is the owner of yoga.
It is also claimed that Yoga exercise brings us to truth. The word itself has a mystical definition. It is the means to connect with truth nature of fact. Basically, yoga exercise suggests to unify all manifestations as well as emancipate yourself from all exterior influences. This way, yoga is a form of living. As well as the most effective method to do this is to practice as typically as feasible. It is the only means to discover the meaning of life.
While the practice of yoga has many advantages, it is not always a simple course. Different types of people experience it differently. Some individuals find it relaxing, while others may locate it hard to recognize. The yoga exercise limbs are broken down right into 5 smaller arm or legs: Ahimsa (non-harming), Satya (reality), and also Asteya (no-taking). The limbs are the basic concepts of the path and are implied to help individuals understand their possibility.
The word yoga actually suggests “union”. The practice of yoga exercise is a trip to the best reality. The private manifestations of life are surface bubbles in the process of development. As an example, a mango tree turned up out of the planet in the same way as a body. There are lots of creatures that sprung from the very same dirt. By doing this, the experience of yoga is a union. However, it is not a simple union.
Words yoga actually suggests “to bring one into reality.” The best purpose of yoga is to join the specific symptoms of life and also the ultimate fact of presence. All life is a part of a better whole. In this sense, each individual symptom is a bubble. A coconut tree popped up out of the same planet as a person. All animals belong to the very same world. By practicing yoga exercise, we can relocate in the direction of the greater and attain this degree of awareness.
Among the most popular kinds of yoga, rheumatoid arthritis impacts more than 1.3 million Americans, a lot of whom are women. Along with boosting discomfort and tightness, rheumatoid can benefit from enhanced variety of movement, and also toughness. In addition to these, specific types of yoga exercise have been revealed to decrease tiredness. Whether you are struggling with MS or simply want to increase your power degree, it will benefit you to try yoga exercise. website here
In the modern world, Yoga is an exceptional method to remain fit as well as emotionally well. It’s not just a fantastic means to stay in form as well as stay healthy and balanced, it can also enhance your lifestyle. It’s likewise an excellent way to make close friends. It’s one of one of the most vital facets of the art. It is a fantastic means to learn more about on your own and your surroundings. You can find a variety of yoga sources, consisting of a Sadhguru YouTube channel that includes new video clips weekly. |
<urn:uuid:3cf5379f-60b0-446c-882a-005b981c088a>_en | Pā’ūohi’iaka is a member of the Convolvulaceae family (Morning Glory Family) and is a common species in coastal landscapes. Interestingly, Jacquemontia ovalifolia is indigenous to Hawai’i, but it also occurs naturally in Mexico, the West Indies and Africa. However, a subspecies (Jacquemontia ovalifolia subsp. sandwicensis) is endemic and only found here in the Hawaiian Islands. This subspecies is recognized by its densely tomentose (hairy) leaves and stems, which help the plant survive in dry conditions and full sunlight. These hairs, which often vary with the amount the sunlight the plant receives, give the leaves of pā’ūohi’iaka a silvery appearance. It is a sprawling vine that will radiate out from the main stem, and will root at the various nodes that touch the ground, which make it very durable against the strong coastal winds. The bell-shaped flowers typically appear between December and July and are white to purple. The fruits will appear as tan to brown capsules that are enclosed by large sepals.
Once established, this beautiful plant is easy to grow and maintain. The spreading vine is best used as a ground cover and the rooting nodes make pā’ūohi’iaka a perfect candidate for erosion control. The silvery appearance of the leaves makes for a nice contrast with other green foliage in the landscape. When several individuals are planted together, they will form a dense ground cover. This plant is great for coastal communities and will tolerate drought, wind, heat, brackish water, and sea spray. For the greatest number of flowers, plant in full sun!
Historically, dried leaves of pā’ūohi’iaka were made into a tea or mixed with niu (coconut) and eaten as a food. It was also used medicinally to treat babies with thrush, as a laxative, and for general weakness.
- Lilleeng-Rosenberger, Kerin E. Growing Hawai’i’s native plants: a simple step-by-step approach for every species. Honolulu, Hawai’i: Mutual Pub., 2005.
- Wagner, Warren L., Derral R. Herbst, and S. H. Sohmer. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii Press, 1999 |
<urn:uuid:e25677bd-7727-41c1-b6d8-02d08f4e1595>_en | lie down(redirected from lies down)
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1. To set or put someone or something down. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "down." I just laid the baby down in the bassinette, so try not to make too much noise. Lay those magazines down on the coffee table, please.
2. To yield, submit, or surrender something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "down." We need to play hard today—these guys aren't just going to lay down their championship title without a fight. Gentlemen, lay down your arms! There's been a truce.
3. To give a directive or order. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "down." As the CEO, you lay down the rules for the entire company.
4. To keep or save something for the future. You should lay down part of each paycheck and put it into a retirement fund.
5. To fully recline, as on a bed or couch; to get into a horizontal position. (This is a common misspelling of the proper term "lie down.") I need to lay down—my head is pounding. She said she didn't sleep well last night and went upstairs to lay down.
6. To give up; to quit or surrender. (This is a common misspelling of the proper term "lie down.") Come on, you can beat this disease. You can't just lay down and die!
1. To recline; to be prostrate. (Note: The past tense of this phrase, "lay down," is often mistakenly used as an alternative to the phrase in the present tense.) I'm going to go lie down for a little while. Wake me before dinner, all right? I lay down beneath the shade of the sycamore and watched the rowboats in the canal drift by.
2. To give up; to quit or surrender. Come on, you can beat this disease. You can't just lie down and die! We have to be ready to put everything we've got into this game. The other team's not going to just lie down and let us win, after all!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
lay someone down
to ease someone into a reclining position; to ease someone into bed. The baby woke up when I tried to lay him down. The nurse laid the disturbed patient down time and time again.
lay something down (on something)
to place something down on something. Lay the plates down on the table gently. Please lay down your book and listen to me.
to give up. Do you expect me to just lay down? You really think I should just lay down and let them walk all over me?
to recline. Why don't you lie down for a while? I need to lie down and have a little snooze.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
1. Give something up, surrender, as in They laid down their arms. [c. 1300]
2. Formulate, specify, as in The club laid down new membership rules. [Late 1400s]
3. Also, lay down one's life. Sacrifice one's life, as in He would willingly lay down his life for his children. [c. 1600]
4. Store for the future, as in It was a great vintage year for burgundy, and Mark laid down several cases. [Early 1800s] Also see lay aside, def. 2.
Also, lie down on the job. Be remiss or lazy. For example, They fired Max because he was always lying down on the job. This expression alludes to lying down in the sense of "resting." [Early 1900s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
1. To put something in a horizontal or lying position: You can lay down the newspaper on the table. Lay the baby down in the crib.
2. To put down some weapon in order to surrender: The militants laid down their weapons. The protesters laid their signs down when the mayor came out to speak to them.
3. To specify something firmly: The first thing the counselor did was to lay down the rules for the campers. The club owner laid the business policies down for the employees.
To place the body in a flat, horizontal position; recline: The dog usually lies down in front of the fireplace. After lunch, I lay down under a tree and fell asleep. I had just lain down when the phone rang.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
in. to give up. Do you expect me to just lay down?
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<urn:uuid:dc802c5a-cad4-4ee0-9a16-db62b2f3e70e>_en | Awareness is the key to survival in many situations. People are on the lookout for the hidden dangers that are encountered in daily life. Few people would willingly drive a car without all of its safety features. Even fewer would attempt to eat an unknown substance just to see what it does. While nobody without a death wish would try to jump off of a bridge to see what’s at the bottom. Human beings are wired to constantly be on the lookout for things that could potentially harm them. Visually, physically, and scent are normally how people take notice of danger. If they see a fire, smell smoke from the fire, and feel the heat of the fire, nine times out of ten the individual will get to safety. But that’s because they are physically aware of the danger, and what the danger will pose to their body. Dangers that are invisible to the human senses like changes within the body; aren’t normally noticed until it’s far too late to stop the damage. People that smoke often don’t think that smoking is one of those invisible dangers. Not until they become another statistic.
Smoking is one of the deadly habits one can pick up. There are enough deadly risks of smoking that the government has forced cigarette companies to label each and every package as dangerous. Something that is labeled as a health hazard by its own producer speaks for itself about its dangers. Some of the more common risks of smoking start by infecting the lungs. The smoke that the smoker inhales goes directly into the lungs Off White Carts. The smoke, over a time, will start to cause a tar build up, thus making breathing impossible; and at this point also triggering the smoker’s cough. The risks of smoking have the same impact on men and women, but women can run an even bigger risk with cigarette smoking. A woman that smokes while pregnant is taking a huge chance of her baby being born with birth defects. Missing toes and fingers, premature births, asthma are just a few of the problems a baby can be born with if the mother smoked during the pregnancy. The risks of smoking vary from individual to individual; but one risk all cigarette smokers face is premature death. It is inevitable. Taking smoke into the lungs is deadly. This has proven itself many times over; by observing people that are rescued from burning buildings after falling unconscious due to smoke inhalation, it’s clear that smoke not only damages the lungs, but the brain as well because it cuts of oxygen. Cigarettes do the very same thing, but even more.
Quit smoking? Oh, it sounds well for all others than for smokers! A small survey on quitting smoking makes it clear that smokers are not ready to pay heed to these words. Instead, they smile cunningly and say, “Nice, keep it with YOU and live long”. These words are from the depth of their mind. So it’s not surprising that they say ‘Bye’ to the advisers and quit the advising conversation in no time. To such an extent their mind hangs around the spiraling fumes of nicotine all the time.
The interesting thing here is about the women smokers having almost the same number of nicotine receptors as non-smokers among women. But this is in contrast with the statement made about men smokers having greater number of nicotine receptors compared to non-smokers among males. Another thing of interest is the reference made to the elements of smoking not associated to nicotine. By constant observation it has been found that the smoking smell and the style of holding a cigarette between two fingers have significant role of attraction among women smokers unlike men. It’s also admitted that women who get addicted to smoking do find it harder to quit smoking than men. This variation is due to the brains responding differently to nicotine. As the nicotine receptors in the brain are denser in women than in men, the craving for smoking is exorbitant in women.
It’s significant that the best treatments for people on ‘how to quit smoking’ are nicotine replacement therapies using nicotine patches and gums. But the research findings are so sure that women smokers are more benefited with other types of treatments that are not involving nicotine. In this list you have the behavioral therapy, exercise and relaxation techniques, and non-nicotine medications. The best treatment is suggested to apply non-nicotine related smoking therapy.
Every year, 18% of the annual deaths in America are caused due to smoking. That’s almost a fifth of the nation’s death toll being caused by a preventable action. Whether it’s because of hanging out in the wrong crowd or being pressured into it, smoking is very easy to start. However, it is one of the hard things to attempt to quit. So many of the youth of America take up smoking; in fact there’s a very high amount of children under the legal age that take up smoking as well. And when smoking occurs at such young ages, addiction is often the consequence. Once an individual becomes addicted to a cigarette, it’s a bear trying to help them stop. Many smoking individuals that have smoked for over a year would not quit, even with all the warnings that are splayed.
Many children born in the late 1980’s and above have been subjected to warnings about smoking before they even knew what it was. They didn’t know exactly what smoking did exactly (as far as health complications), but they knew it was bad for the body in general. Children were bombarded with images of tobacco stained yellow toothed people to stir an active resistance to smoking. As the children grew seeing images of people breathing through their necks due to the toxins of cigarettes, this served to doubly reinforce that smoking is not only bad, but could be deadly too. Lots of children were able to heed the warnings from smoking ads and their parents, but there are many that gave in, tired it, and became hooked. So many people use cigarettes to deal with mental stress, and not realizing the physical stress they’re pinning their bodies with. Although many will one day become another statistic in the many deaths that occurs with smoking, a huge number will seek to quit.
There are many ways that one can stop smoking; but one thing needs to be clear: smoking is an addiction. Smoking becomes as necessary as eating or drinking to those that are addicted to it. Whether it is to deal with stress or to avoid withdrawal symptoms, it won’t be easy to stop. The most common methods to quitting are using the nicotine patch, going cold turkey, or joining a rehabilitation clinic. Some people are fortunate enough to discover hypnosis and work with that. Hypnosis has proven to be the most effective means of dealing with smoking. |
<urn:uuid:0b2e09b1-deee-4ac6-9809-aa62e1d0dfd1>_en | How the Turtle saved his Own Life
A King once had a lake made in the courtyard for the young princes to play in. They swam about in it, and sailed their boats and rafts on it. One day the king told them he had asked the men to put some fishes into the lake.
Off the boys ran to see the fishes. Now, along with the fishes, there was a Turtle. The boys were delighted with the fishes, but they had never seen a Turtle, and they were afraid of it, thinking it was a demon. They ran back to their father, crying, “There is a demon on the bank of the lake.”
The king ordered his men to catch the demon, and to bring it to the palace. When the Turtle was brought in, the boys cried and ran away.
The king was very fond of his sons, so he ordered the men who had brought the Turtle to kill it.
“How shall we kill it?” they asked.
“Pound it to powder,” said some one. “Bake it in hot coals,” said another.
So one plan after another was spoken of. Then an old man who had always been afraid of the water said: “Throw the thing into the lake where it flows out over the rocks into the river. Then it will surely be killed.”
When the Turtle heard what the old man said, he thrust out his head and asked: “Friend, what have I done that you should do such a dreadful thing as that to me? The other plans were bad enough, but to throw me into the lake! Don’t speak of such a cruel thing!”
When the king heard what the Turtle said, he told his men to take the Turtle at once and throw it into the lake.
The Turtle laughed to himself as he slid away down the river to his old home. “Good!” he said, “those people do not know how safe I am in the water!” |
<urn:uuid:4471ba25-7a0e-4840-a0ac-309f62976692>_en | As we implement the Common Core, we know we have students with gaps. How can we fill those multiplication and division gaps while building proportional reasoning? Come see how to use the versatile ratio table as we tackle the Ratios and Proportional Relationships standards while truly differentiating instruction to meet all students.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice, 6 to 8 |
<urn:uuid:43caf1f2-fabb-49fd-9f8d-c2f21757d534>_en | What Is Technology Video?
The IBM Solution for the Blockchain
With the use of the members-only network of the ledger, you can be sure that you are receiving accurate and timely data, and that your confidential records will be shared only with network members who you have granted access to. All transactions are recorded permanently and are subject to consensus from all network members. System administrators can't even remove a transaction.
The truth is represented by a shared record of the truth. Data that everyone can believe in will help power new technologies that increase efficiency, transparency and confidence. The fastest way to success in theBlockchain is by embracing an IBM solution.
IBM has networks that make it easy to join and work in the transformation of the food supply, supply chains, trade finance, financial services, insurance, and media and advertising. You can fill your head with knowledge from theBlockchain innovators. Fight global poverty and pollution, and much more, are all helped by the use of the ledger.
Making technologies are technologies that are not ready for use but are more than just visions for the future. They can be developed further into key technologies. Making technologies are tied to high-risk investments.
The Line Between Cinematography and Videography
Videography is the production of videos from conception to the final product, usually in a small scale, with a single person who does everything from shooting the video to setting and editing. The medium of video has always been the digital camera, with the resulting video being stored in a digital storage medium such as a tape. The line between cinematography and videography has become blurred in recent times due to the advancement in video capture and video editing technologies.
Technology and Hand Tool
There are a number of articles about technology. For general treatment, look at technology and hand tool. The materials that are both the object and means of manipulating the environment are described. |
<urn:uuid:2d0c5f00-a094-4ae5-bd84-def7ab464d12>_en | The term "coat of arms" has a number of definitions:
"A surcoat or tabard embroidered with heraldic devices, worn by medieval knights over their armor."
"A unique heraldic design on an escutcheon (i.e. shield), surcoat, or tabard."
"A shield with symbols and figures that represent a family, person, a group or other organization."
And then there are these "definitions": |
<urn:uuid:afdafbc7-b49b-4b3d-a273-7c3f275ca6ed>_en | Reference: Janssen, M., Wimmer, M. A., & Deljoo, A. (Eds.). (2015). Policy practice and digital science: Integrating complex systems, social simulation and public administration in policy research (Vol. 10)
Page 138 – Table 7.4 shows the opinion mining tools that have been developed to analyze public opinions. Janssen, Wimmer, and Deljoo (2015) tells us that these mining tools can policymakers and decision-makers with making more informed decisions.
Select and elaborate on 1 or more of the Opinion Mining Tools. (Eg: SwiftRiver)
See what you can find with a google search. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the opinion mining tools that you select. |
<urn:uuid:e7fe2b7d-2064-4127-ad4d-3982c014323b>_en | When you are preparing for the Calculus AB exam, you should make sure that you set aside enough time to take the questions that will be given to you. You can gain valuable practice points by practicing each question in front of a computer screen. Test preparation is a key element to scoring high marks. It is recommended that you do your practicing over the summer so that your brain will become accustomed to the type of questions that will be asked on the exam. The Calculus AP Exam questions contain very difficult concepts that must be mastered before passing the test. You can purchase tests from bookstores and online sources, but doing so without practicing will result in poor test-taking skills.
You can use your calculator for all the questions on the Calculus A Test. Students will find that it is most efficient to use their calculators to solve problems rather than looking up an answer on the board or working out the formula using their fingers. Many students choose to use their calculators because of their speed, precision, and ability to save time instead of trying to memorize formulas.
Using your calculator instead of a traditional calculator helps you learn the concepts of the Calculus AB exam much faster. In order to get the most out of your Calculus practice exam, spend as much time on it as possible. You can purchase test simulators from bookstores and online sources and play them several times so that you can become familiar with the type of questions that are asked on the exam.
You should also prepare mentally before taking the Calculus A Test. During the test itself, you should review the topics that were taught during class thoroughly. This includes understanding the definition of the algebra symbols, knowing how to solve for exponents and their partners, memorizing important formulas, finding the poles of a circle and other topics. After reviewing your notes, you should try to recall as many answers as possible so that you will be able to score high points. Remembering all the answers is an important part of being successful at answering questions on the test.
The next step is preparing mentally for the test. During the review period, go through the entire course again and answer each question as if you are answering a true question. This will enable you to refresh your memory on the subject matter. If you have practiced enough, you should be able to answer the test accurately. This is especially true if you were able to get a grasp of one or more concepts that you have learned during the course.
There are some Calculus test preparations that you need to do prior to the exam. These include practicing problems until you get a high grade. You can use practice books, practice tests and online tutorials in order to do this. You will be able to score well on the test if you are able to answer the test questions correctly. Some of the questions are quite simple, but if you cannot answer them correctly, your chances of passing the test drop dramatically.
The most important thing that you need to do prior to taking Calculus A is to practice. The tests are not easy and it will take a lot of effort to be successful on the exam. It is better to spend the time practicing rather than waiting until the last minute. It is also helpful to get some idea of the types of questions that will be asked on the exam. By knowing what types of questions to expect, you will be able to prepare for the exam better. |
<urn:uuid:36ab304c-b955-4782-9eec-97d02190ff27>_en | Describe what you consider rock music is and how the segment you choose reflects these values.
Choose the artist that you find most significant from the segment and describe why. Make sure to include the artists’ musical influences, describe their music and contributions, and how it fits within the context of that particular period.
Choose another artist from one of the other segments that you were most surprised to learn about. Why?
Contrast that artist with the one chosen for the first part of the question. Make sure to include a description of their music, influences, and contributions to rock music.
In your own words describe what you think is the unifying factor(s) between these two artists (5) & (6) and their contributions to rock music.
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<urn:uuid:0aa9db2b-fe33-4d34-aeb5-ff5a515230a6>_en | The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the shape of Canadian debt. Consumer debt has risen to record highs. Even though consumer credit card debt loads have declined significantly. The Bank of Canada is warning Canadians they are taking on too much debt. Driven by the ballooning real estate markets across the country. Mortgage debt in British Columbia and Ontario is a huge portion of Canadian debt. Government support helped pull Canadians through the pandemic. Delayed interest and deferred mortgage payments helped protect households. Government income support and low-interest rates helped stimulate the economy.
For example, those who maintained employment at the height of the pandemic lockdowns had higher disposable income. But nowhere to spend it. They contributed to reducing household debt on credit cards and building household savings. Supply chain issues and semi-conductor shortages may contribute to slower economic growth. As we enter a post-pandemic world, Canadian debt is largely locked in the housing market. There are some big questions on the future of the Canadian economy and debt.
Canadian Households’ Ratio of Debt-to-Income Rise at A Record Rate
In the fourth quarter of 2020, Statistics Canada found a 174% ratio of debt-to-income. This debt ratio has maintained this high since. The second quarter of 2021 saw the ratio at 173%. An 8.61% increase from the second quarter of 2020. Each quarter compared to show the largest annual increase in the debt ratio since the 90s.
What is the debt-to-income ratio?
The debt-to-income ratio is the amount of debt Canadians have for every dollar they earn. When this amount is over 100%, it means you owe more than you earn. However, this is a dangerous financial position. It means you are over-leveraged. You are more susceptible to economic waves this way, such as increased inflation. The debt-to-income ratio is also commonly called debt service.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ratio had a brief decline. Reaching as low as 159.36% in the second quarter of 2020. This dip was largely driven by lockdowns and restrictions. Canadians simply could not spend their money in the same way. This combined with government financial support, like CERB, allowed Canadians to navigate the early days of the pandemic. They had more money and supports with less ability to spend. Debt ratios could continue to climb as government supports decreases. We are also reentering pre-pandemic levels of employment. Overall, the debt-to-income ratio is shockingly high in Canada.
Canadian Households Have $1.73 In Debt for Every Dollar They Make
Canadians now have an average of $1.73 debt for every dollar they earn. A large amount, which totals to $2.1 trillion dollars of debt in the country. Debt categories include mortgages and non-mortgage debts. The pandemic brought a wave of relief for non-mortgage debts. They declined significantly. While mortgage debts climbed significantly. They make up the bulk of Canadian debt.
What is the average Canadian household debt?
Canada Mortgage Debt
Mortgages are loans taken on to buy property. In 2020, this debt rose to $28.7 billion. Reaching a total of $1.63 trillion.
Non-mortgage debts include credit cards, personal debt, store cards, overdrafts, payday loans, car loans and in-store credit. These debts average at approximately $23,035 per Canadian. Statistics Canada reported the total non-mortgage loans in Canada total $789.5 billion at the end of 2020. Find full trends on non-mortgage debts.
Impact of COVID-19 on Household Disposable Income
At the beginning of the pandemic, just before lockdowns in March 2020, consumers rushed out to buy supplies. There was a small increase in debt and spending in February 2020. When March came along, there were federal and provincial lockdowns and restrictions. Many people did not want to and could not spend their money. As a result, there was an increase in disposable income. Some households were able to save, others were able to pay off debts. Those in higher income brackets were generally less affected by the pandemic. Those in lower-income brackets were more likely to have lost their income. Government supports like CERB provided money for Canadians to survive. Many of these Canadians were unable to pay down their debts. But disposable income was more common overall.
Canada’s Boost to Household Income Was Transitory
As the country adjusted to online, pickup, and delivery buying options. Spending eventually picked up again. Housing markets in British Columbia and Ontario experienced huge booms. With low-interest rates on mortgages. A low supply of homes in Canada and high demand sent prices sky-high. Consumers quickly found ways to spend their boosted household income in an inflated market.
How has COVID-19 affected your debt?
Not everyone has made it through the pandemic on better terms. COVID-19 is still a challenge in our daily lives. Affecting both our health and finances. Government supports are slowly ending. If you have faced challenges financially, it may be worth understanding what caused your debt. There are a variety of options in dealing with debt. Everyone needs support and can use help navigating their finances. Contact Consolidated Credit Counselling of Canada if you would like professional help. There is no need to navigate these stressful times alone. |
<urn:uuid:8a6f9047-bfa3-47b5-9767-4e65617fe5fe>_en | Alternate Names : Hyperextension Injury of the Neck
Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcibly bent backward and
forward. This causes injury to the joints of the neck, known as the cervical
vertebrae, and to the surrounding soft tissue. The most common causes of
whiplash are motor vehicle accidents, especially when the vehicle is struck
from the rear.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
Whiplash injuries usually happen to a person who is not wearing a seat belt when a motor vehicle is rear-ended. As a result of whiplash, the
ligaments in the neck may be stretched or even torn. Sometimes fractures in the
vertebrae may also be involved. |
<urn:uuid:05241dfc-b957-4e6d-ac66-a6c86f4ecbe1>_en | “We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.”
— Abigail Adams
Abigail Smith was born on this day in Weymouth, Massachusetts, in 1744. Today is the 268th anniversary of her birth.
Abigail was literally born in a church. Her father, Reverend William Smith was the pastor at the North Parish Congregational Church, her mother, Elizabeth Quincy Smith was first cousins to Dorothy Quincy Hancock (John Hancock’s wife). Reverend Smith believed in reason and morality and he imparted those lessons to his daughters Mary, Elizabeth and Abigail. Her mother home schooled the girls with the aid of her extended family’s libraries. The girls studied English and French literature, philosophy, history, and the Bible. Abigail
“was a keen political observer, prolific writer…” [abigailadams.org]
Abigail’s third cousin John Adams visited the Smith’s with his friend Richard Cranch. Cranch was engaged to Mary Smith, the eldest Smith sister. Adam’s was just a country lawer, and Abigail’s mother didn’t approve of him as a suitor, but the couple prevailed.
On October 25, 1764 Abigail married John Adams, a Harvard graduate pursuing a law career. Their marriage was one of mind and heart, producing three sons and two daughters, and lasting for more than half a century. [Ibid]
As a young married couple they lived on the farm John inherited, Braintree. Later they moved to Boston. She stayed in Massachusetts when John went to Philadelphia to participate in the Continental Congress (1 & 2), travelled abroad as an envoy, and served in elected office.
Abigail struggled alone with wartime shortages, lack of income, and difficult living conditions. She ran the household, farm, and educated her children. Abigail’s letters to John were strong, witty and supportive. The letters, which have been preserved, detail her life during revolutionary times, and describe the many dangers and challenges she faced as our young country fought to become independent. Most of all, the letters tell of her loneliness without her “dearest friend,” her husband John. [Ibid]
She joined John in Paris in 1784 and travelled with him to England the following year. In 1800 she became the First Lady to preside over the White House as John Adams became the second President of the United States. (The Capitol had recently been moved to Washington DC).
When John Adams lost his bid for a second term he and Abigail moved back to Braintree …”and for 17 years enjoyed the companionship that public life had long denied them.” [Ibid]
Abigail Adams died on October 28, 1818. She was a woman …
often ahead of her time with many of her ideas. She opposed slavery, believed in equal education for boys and girls, and practiced what she learned as a child – the duty of the fortunate is to help those who are less fortunate. [Ibid]
- Thought of the Day 10.30.12 John Adams (PART ONE) (ritalovestowrite.com)
- Thought of the Day 10.30.12 John Adams PART TWO (ritalovestowrite.com) |
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<urn:uuid:365a2d9d-76b2-4b7f-b111-d0ca6f126f2b>_en | Written By: Zeegyasa Kashyap
Society is always composed of classes. Their basis may differ. An
individual is always a member of a class whereas caste is an enclosed
class. Caste system divides labourers, prevents one from cultivating one’s
interests and hinders societal mobilization. Casteism, communalism and
separatism have developed fissiparous tendencies among citizens. What
can a government do when some religious beliefs permit inequality,
unequal opportunity, stagnant economy and woman disempowerment and
confinement to domestic work?
Answer lies in the ideology of Dr. Ambedkar. He was a great feminist. He
attempted to establish monogamy as the only legal system. He supported
women’s rights of property and provisions of Hindu Code Bill. He redefined
education. True education is that which makes one fearless, teaches unity,
safeguards interests of humanity, provides employment and promotes
brotherhood, civic duties, justice, tolerance, impartiality and respect for
He advocated state ownership of agricultural land, just distribution of
resources and free economy with stable rupee. He opposed income tax for
low income groups. He defended birth control to deal with population
He was against majoritarianism syndrome and provided many safeguards
in the constitution for minorities. He emphasized democracy not only in
political sphere but also in personal, social and economic spheres.
Fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy ensure political,
social and economic liberty. Strong central government was necessary to
overcome regionalism. Therefore,more powers were bestowed to centre
by the Constitution.
He knew the importance of spirituality and various evil practices prevalent
in the name of spirituality. Religion is personal and one must keep it to oneself.
According to him, Dhamma is righteousness and it should play its part in public life. It teaches that ‘worth’ and not ‘birth’ is the measure of a person.
Dr. Ambedkar’s ideology is still relevant today. World is facing many
challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, child marriage, dowry, domestic
violence, child labour, terrorism, unemployment, corruption, party politics, religious vote bank struggle, superstitions and unscrupulous activities. A
policy can’t bring effective change without collective efforts. There is no
dearth of revolutionary ideas and projects. Every person has his own unique
entity. Eradication of oppression and suppression subjected to few
individuals is the main idea behind the philosophy of Dr.Ambedkar. Human
resource builds nation. How can a strong nation be built with limited
About the Author:
Zeegyasa Kashyap is a student of B.A. first year of Arya PG College, Panipat, India |
<urn:uuid:6e66b3c7-1986-472f-a26b-349ec2602a85>_en | Pinellas County Schools will educate, empower, and support families to enable them to effectively reinforce learning and the healthy development of their child.
How to make education a priority in your home
Many parents want to support their child’s education, but wonder where to start. Use the following links for ways that you can be engaged in your child’s education and make learning a priority in your home.
All parents believe that children can and will succeed. Parents are the bridge to that success. You can accomplish this by taking these steps:
Be responsible. – Make education a priority in your home.
Be committed. – Continue supporting your child throughout the year.
Be positive. – Provide positive feedback.
Be patient. – Show your child that you care through your commitment and encouragement.
Be attentive. – Discipline should be appropriate and consistent. Provide them with an opportunity to correct behavior.
Be precise. – Provide clear and direct instructions.
Be mindful of mistakes. – Look over work and help him or her correct any errors.
Be diligent. – Work with your child and teacher(s) throughout the year.
Be innovative. – Keep learning lively and dynamic.
BE THERE. – Just be there for your child – to answer questions, listen, to give advice, and to encourage. Be there to support your child whenever needed.
(U.S. Department of Education: Parent Power: Build the Bridge to Success) |
<urn:uuid:f7abb733-b12c-4f78-866e-803e4b924723>_en | Actinopteri (ray-finned fishes) > Acropomatiformes
(Oceanic basses) > Creediidae
Etymology: Schizochirus: Greek, schizein = to divide + Greek, cheir = hands (Ref. 45335). More on author: Waite.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range - m (Ref. ), usually - m (Ref. ). Subtropical; 0°C - ; 23°S - 34°S
Western Pacific: eastern Australia from Rockhampton, Queensland to Sydney, New South Wales.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 33616)
Morphology | Morphometrics
Small demersal species found in bays and coastal waters (Ref. 33616).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Neira, F.J., A.G. Miskiewicz and T. Trnski, 1998. Larvae of temperate Australian fishes: laboratory guide for larval fish identification. University of Western Australia Press. 474 p. (Ref. 33616)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 124695)
Threat to humans
Common namesSynonymsMetabolismPredatorsEcotoxicologyReproductionMaturitySpawningSpawning aggregationFecundityEggsEgg development
ReferencesAquacultureAquaculture profileStrainsGeneticsAllele frequenciesHeritabilityDiseasesProcessingNutrientsMass conversion
Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805
= 1.0000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00102 (0.00046 - 0.00225), b=3.06 (2.88 - 3.24), in cm total length, based on all LWR estimates for this body shape (Ref. 93245
Trophic level (Ref. 69278
): 3.2 ±0.5 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Vulnerability (Ref. 59153
): Low vulnerability (10 of 100) . |
<urn:uuid:48750a06-e2bf-4018-9b3f-4749aea13b52>_en | six sigma Certificate Exams
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The Six Sigma Certification Program validates experts' knowledge and skills in identifying errors and risks in different business processes and eliminating them. Motorola, Inc. developed the Six Sigma quality-control methodology in 1986. A data-driven review is used in this methodology to limit mistakes or faults in a corporate or commercial process. Six Sigma focuses on improving cycle times while lowering manufacturing faults to less than 3.4 occurrences per million units or events. To put it another way, the system is a mechanism for working faster and with fewer errors. Six Sigma takes a six-standard deviation event from the mean for a mistake to occur. Six Sigma has evolved into a more broad business-management philosophy in recent years, focusing on meeting customer needs and enhancing customer retention. It also focuses on developing and maintaining business products and services. Six Sigma is a methodology that may be applied to any industry. Many companies, including Motorola, provide Six Sigma training with particular certificates such as yellow belt, green belt, and black belt.
Six Sigma is a quality management strategy that relies on statistically improving business processes. It promotes qualitative success measurements over qualitative indicators. As a result, Six Sigma practitioners are those in the business world who use statistics, financial analysis, and project management to improve their company's functionality. Six Sigma has become a catch-all term for various concepts in the business world, and it can be perplexing at times. It is, first and foremost, a statistical benchmark. A business process is considered efficient if it creates less than 3.4 errors per million chances. Anything created that does not meet the expectations of the customer is referred to as a fault. Six Sigma is a training and certification program that teaches the fundamentals of the Six Sigma methodology. Six Sigma certification belt levels ranging from white belt to black belt for practitioners. Finally, it's a mindset that encourages the concept of measuring and optimizing all company operations.
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<urn:uuid:6863cf1e-d750-41fe-a28a-4873ff6e186a>_en | Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–30″ tall
Variety Information: Numerous 3″–3½” pods with 7–9 medium-size peas in each.
Type: Shelling pea
Attributes: Heat Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In Mild Climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1″
Seed Spacing: 2″
Row Spacing: 18″
Thinning: Not required.
Harvesting: Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump, about 3 weeks after flowering. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile. |
<urn:uuid:d2730b52-25be-4f97-b383-7557158bb2fd>_en | Practice shading and writing fractions in this tasty activity!
Are you up for a Halloween math challenge? Take a stab at these spooky math problems as you try to complete the number pattern.
Learning how to find probabilities can help you a lot with real world situations, like knowing the probability of getting a lollipop Halloween candy bag!
This math worksheet isn't for the faint of heart. Decifer the tricky number patterns to reveal where the spooky Halloween party will be held this year! |
<urn:uuid:a7dcf934-6f72-4c2b-acb9-8f3e2ae60975>_en | It is a medical fact that over half of all surgery patients will have a higher than normal temperature in the days following their surgical procedure.
Low-grade fevers range from about 100 F-101 F; 102 F is intermediate grade for adults at which they should seek medical care. High-grade fevers range from about 103 F-104 F.
Fever after surgery is generally not considered dangerous. Following orthopaedic surgery, you may or may not require medical treatment for the fever alone. Many times, fever is a natural bodily defense against infection. Dangerous temperatures are high-grade fevers that range from over 104 F-107 F or higher. Low-grade fevers that last more than about four to seven days may also need to seek medical care.
A fever after surgery is a common complication that many patients experience. The good news about post-operative fevers is that most are not serious and can be easily treated with ibuprofen. Sometimes, an antibiotic is prescribed.
The more time that passes between the date of your surgery and the days you are experience fever, the less likely the fever is related to your surgery. Fever that lasts that long can be the sign of a more serious problem. You then should seek consultation. It may be something more serious like infection or another condition.
Ortho El Paso provides information through our blog to help educate patients on the expectations following orthopaedic treatment, including surgery. But, all patients are different and experience varying side effects. Fever is one such side effect that should be monitored closely.
For more information on Ortho El Paso, visit www.orthoep.com. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort for an orthopaedic condition or injury, schedule a consultation at 915-249-4000 for "expert care, close to home." |
<urn:uuid:906b0e64-960f-4e99-9f5c-2fa97f1e7b68>_en | Definition Of Scope Of Agreement
The scope of a contract is part of a formal document that defines all the criteria between two parties. It refers to the services or work expected, as agreed in a contract. It is best that the domains are as specific as possible in order to avoid confusion.3 min read In your range of services, every work product your company expects from the supplier must be indicated and delineated. Working products, such as . B, the proposals, should also indicate the format, for example.B. paper or electronic delivery. For services such as staff training, details such as the total number of hours of training and the frequency or timing of the training, as well as the method of evaluating the results of the training are included. Each level of benefit should have a fixed lifespan. Include the start and end dates of the services you purchase from the provider. The agreement may contain stones or payment dates on which your company and the contract provider agree to renew or terminate the contract based on your company`s needs. This is often data on which the service provider performs certain tasks or provides you with work products. As a type of contract, a contract is a signed document that brings together two or more people. These people must fulfill their obligations or promises.
Each party can create its own duties, and that is a matter for the benefit law. There are specific elements of a contract that include that contracts always require terms that should be easily renewable for current contracts. The scope is specific to an industry and the nature of the services provided. The more details are shared in an area of application, the more confident both parties will be about the agreement. In the second phase, the offer is communicated. This action usually occurs before the offer is accepted and again both parties must approve the specifications. Communication can be made by letter, fax and email. The new agreement will be accepted before you submit an offer. From there, both parties sign the contract. This is the last aspect of an offer, the so-called acceptance. The glossary should spell out all the acronyms of the SOW. Consider the document from the perspective of a person who is not familiar with this particular industry or discipline when writing the glossary.
If your small business needs to source services from another company, an independent contractor or a professional business, the range of services you expect will help. This document is also called „work volume” and provides details on when services are needed. It also defines services or tasks as well as the terms of payment and dispute resolution. An amount of benefits is the basis of a service contract. If you write a service, you can give clear instructions to the provider before you start work. A common trap in recruiting contractors and service providers is the potential misuse of your company`s product information and products as part of the contract for your business. |
<urn:uuid:4900c02c-1820-460e-a108-ba3cae692427>_en | How did typewriters change the United States?
Aug 21 '21
Encyclopedia Britannica Editor
The typewriter has been called the most complex mechanism mass produced by American industry in the 19th century, and as such its manufacture required a degree of adjustment and alignment theretofore unseen in U.S. industry. More important, by reducing the time and expense involved in creating documents, the typewriter helped to forge a system of communications that revolutionized the world of business. It also contributed to the g |
<urn:uuid:2d979656-f831-45b4-9144-dedf0a3106d1>_en | Three blocks of 1N 2N and 3N are placed one over the other respectively. If the friction between the topmost 1N and the middle 2N block is twice the friction between the lowest 3N and floor then determine the minimum horizontal force to disturb the equilibrium. (I tried to solve, the photo contains my Solution.)
Your answer is correct. But I don't think acceleration needs to be involved for this case, rather it can be solved by statics as depicted in the figure below. From the figure, it is clear that in order to mobilize the middle block, the force must be equal to the larger friction force on the top and bottom faces, $F \geq 6\mu N$. |
<urn:uuid:8dc8b4d8-030a-4751-8b59-676a11be0cf7>_en | The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce. With a full account of the mutiny of the Bengal army; of the insurrection in western India; and an exposition of the alleged causes. By R. Montgomery Martin.
- London, New York, The London printing company, ltd. [1858-1861]
3 v. fronts., plates, ports., 2 fold. maps. 28 cm. |
<urn:uuid:26684ed1-02d1-49b0-8c68-72576558f7f3>_en | When one thinks of animal production, one immediately refers to veterinarians or animal scientists. Those are the classic careers that so far have been needed to work at farms, hatcheries, laboratories and corporate offices.
But the dizziness of how things happen in the 21st century leads us to radical changes on what will be needed in poultry production. Today, youngsters, along with higher education centers, must look at broiler and egg production from additional point of view.
There are several examples of this. One is the direct relationship of engineering with robotics. We need engineers with knowledge of poultry production, or veterinarians who know about engineering, so that they can see how robots can be developed and better used in broiler houses, in hatcheries or at breeder farms.
The use of these systems will generate a wealth of previously unsuspected data. What are we going to do with so many figures? Robots have the advantage that they cannot transmit diseases, but they can also measure things that humans can’t. Plus, they have with sensors and cameras placed everywhere. Data management will require people who know about mathematics and statistics, as well as avian physiology or pathology.
Within the same veterinary science, we have two aspects that, as far as I understand, are not yet fully utilized. One is to learn how to handle alternative production systems such as cage-free, free-range, and slow-growth systems. The other is to focus veterinary and animal sciences even more towards prevention. The wealth of data mentioned above will lead us to prevent, not to cure.
There is also the feed formulation, which can be updated in real time with Near InfraRed (NIR) determinations at the time the ingredients are received and are used. More numbers to make decisions.
So, universities must think about changing approaches and programs of study that align with modern agriculture. If there are any such programs/universities, let me know to get me out of my ignorance. And young people will have to turn to other fields and think that decision making will be based on this.
What do you think? |
<urn:uuid:b837087a-d8f5-4552-8143-67f7d273e424>_en | A talented artist named Odilon Redon, who lived from 1840 to 1916, can cause a separate and very strong interest among those who like impressionism most of all, the impressionists themselves and those paintings that depict flowers. At first it might seem that in Redon’s works there is nothing unusual or exciting with its colors, but this is only at first glance.
In reality, he, like any talented artist in any of the areas, has his own unusual features and his own manner. We are talking about the features and uniqueness of the image of objects, plants or ordinary events from everyday life.
And there is nothing in the world more interesting, alive and at the same time simple, than the flowers and nature that surround each person throughout life. All of them are familiar, but the work of this man is unique in that he has his own vision and symbolism, even in colors. And in a number of paintings with flowers, connoisseurs of creativity can note some otherworldly details.
The artist’s diary even has one entertaining entry: to paint - to create your own unique substances for the sake of especially inner feelings. In the same way, nature creates for a long time diamonds, sapphires or gold. The same effect can be achieved due to the innate gift of sensuality. That is, this gift cannot be acquired.
In fact, Redon’s flowers are unique images that are most similar to human visions, and not to real objects. Each such picture combines compositions, images and visions of the creator. For this reason, most of the work becomes not only specific, but also, as many connoisseurs and critics report, a little abstruse for the ordinary understanding of the average viewer.
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<urn:uuid:492002d3-ce9f-4733-ba2a-6cc62769b556>_en | This project is in conjunction with the Information Science Institutes (ISI) Computational Sciences and Technology Division. The experiment itself is hosted by a DARPA Project through the NovaWurks eXCITe platform with launch expected to take place in mid 2018. The MFE executes diagnostics, performs image processing activities, addresses strategies for dealing with thermal and power constraints in orbit, and assesses the sensitivity of the processor to radiation exposure in low earth orbit. The MFE demonstrates a substantial advance in radiation hardened on-orbit computational performance, which is needed to handle the ever-increasing data load of modern imaging sensors and other orbital sensor systems. The MFE is based on a Pumpkin, Inc, motherboard and PIC24 processor board. Additional boards host the Maestro ITC processor, its off-chip RAM and flash memory resources, DC-to-DC converters, and other circuitry. The boards are contained in a 1U housing that attaches to the primary spacecraft. Internal aluminum panels provide a thermal path between the MFE's major heat sources (e.g., the Maestro ITC processor and the DC-to-DC converters) and the interface to the satellite. |
<urn:uuid:3f312b3d-8665-483f-b577-4e9a0946dfe5>_en | There are mainly two versions of SSH protocol. The initial version was SSH-1, which was released in July 1995. In 2006, IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) published RFCs for a revised version of the SSH protocol SSH-2 as the standard. The two versions of SSH, SSH-1 and SSH-2 are not compatible.
SSH-1 (Initial version of SSH )
The first version of SSH was SSH-1. SSH-1 was the initial version of SSH invented by Tatu Ylonen, at Helsinki University of Technology, Finland. The reason behind the invention of SSH-1 was a password sniffing attack at the University on a less secure protocol. Tatu Ylonen released the first version of SSH in July 1995, as a free protocol. Tatu Ylonen released a software product also, based on that protocol. Immediately Tatu Ylonen saw a surge in number of users of SSH protocol. By the end of 1995, there were totally 20,000 users for SSH. There are some serious security vulnerabilities with SSH-1.
SSH-2 (Standard version of SSH)
SSH2 was introduced in 2006 as a standard by IETF. SSH-2 has many significant improvements over SSH1. SSH-2 prevents many security vulnerabilities of SSH-1. SSH2 is a much more secure and efficient than SSH-1. SSH-2 supports SFTP, a secure version of FTP. The main point to note is that, SSH-1 and SSH-2 are entirely different protocols. SSH-2 was completely designed as new, from the scratch. SSH-2 is the most commonly used version of SSH protocol these days.
SSH-1.99 (Backward compatibility version of SSH)
SSH-1.99 was also published as a standard in 2006 as RFC 4253. As discussed earlier, SSH-1 and SSH-2 are not compatible with each other. The purpose of SSH-1.99 is to provide backward compatibility for SSH-2 with SSH-1. |
<urn:uuid:a64af058-5e57-4b6a-9661-6ba70c2626d0>_en | 27 Aug Understanding feelings, emotions & behaviour means connection
Understand the feelings, emotions and behaviours of our children allows us to connect with them. Connecting with our children validates their experiences and this is essential for the development of our children. When children are validated they then feel emotionally safe, acknowledged and this is at the core of flourishing in life. One of the most powerful ways to do this is to recognise the needs and not the behaviours children demonstrate. And this is hard work!
To help us understand this idea a little more it’s important that we have knowledge about the developing brain. A huge part of my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist offering parenting support is exploring brain development with parents and adolescents. Once we know more about this, we can have realistic expectations of children’s behaviour. For example the concept of sharing registers in a child’s brain at around the age of 3; it could take years for them to understand it, let alone be ok with it! And the frustration part of the brain isn’t developed until someone is at least 18 – kind of puts teenagers into a new perspective. Exploring this, and developing the skills and qualities to know what to do about behaviours and needs, creates families of understanding. |
<urn:uuid:2a946399-7461-44c6-bfe4-cff61cbb167c>_en | A reasoned essay aims to present a point of view and persuade. This is an academic writing in which the personal opinion of the writer is the most important part. This opinion should always be the result of deep reflection on a topic that will almost always be controversial. If you want to know a little more, we'll show you how to write a reasoned essay .
Actions to be taken:
The first thing to do is choose a theme . To do this, it is important to choose a topic that allows for more than one opinion, otherwise a reasoned essay will not be of interest, since it will defend an obvious and generalized opinion on the topic.
After choosing a topic, we must study it carefully . It is important to seek reliable sources to support all of our arguments. Far from what we can think, the Internet will be the last source. Books or databases are much more reliable at this size. Even so, if the source on the Internet is an official body, it will also have sufficient credibility. It is difficult for an unprepared person to work with such things, therefore, very often a student has a question who could write my essay for me ? This is a sad train of thought, but sometimes you can't do without it when it's hard. Find the strength to learn how to work with books, since it is impossible to find a source of information more reliable than this.
After informing ourselves about the subject we want to touch upon, we will find out if our previous arguments were supported. If so, then almost all the work is done, all that remains is to write an essay. If this is not the case, we will definitely have to continue the search or change the topic to another, in which our arguments are supported by data and professional opinion.
When you start writing an essay, the question is how to write a good essay ? The first thing you should do is write a fairly compelling introduction . A good example would be discussing the problem as a whole, identifying where we think the problem or contradiction is, and quickly resolving the problem. This decision will be our thesis, something really important, because the essay will revolve around it.
The main body of the essay should be divided according to the arguments we have presented. So if we are going to give 5 arguments, we can stick to 5 different paragraphs. Obviously, it may be that it is more expensive to explain one argument than another. It doesn't matter, we can renew without any problem.
Let's try to ensure that each argument is supported by the sought-after sources. This way we will add trust to it.
Finally, we must write a conclusion in which we quickly, without stopping, consider each of the arguments. This conclusion will help us to once again confirm our opinion. |
<urn:uuid:760ca34c-9c29-488a-b6a1-ab5513080a9d>_en | 07 January 2006
One method of soldering all surface mount and through components in a single operation is Pin In Hole Reflow, or Intrusive Reflow soldering, which has steadily gained importance over the last ten years. Basically all through hole locations to be soldered have solder paste printed over the holes prior to mounting the components. The volume required to fill the hole and provide solder fillets are defined by the stencil thickness, aperture size, often larger than the resist aperture size on the PCB. The speed of printing and the pressure can be adjusted to increase or decrease paste hole fill and it's a simple solution for soldering many through hole parts.
Assembly is generally done manually as a final assembly stage after all other surface mount parts have been placed. It may be done first to avoid any unnecessary movement of the surface mount parts. Odd form and surface mount placement systems can be used to avoid manual assembly. When complete, the assembly is passed through a reflow oven. Care needs to be taken when adjusting the profile as the connectors will normally be the larges mass on the design.
The major factors affecting the design engineer are compatibility of components with reflow temperatures and solder volume. Normal guidelines for pin hole assembly and soldering are the pin size plus 0.010" provides the finished hole size after drilling and plating and is the minimum hole size for round pins. The pad size is the maximum hole diameter plus twice the minimum annular ring plus any fabricators allowance. Care should be taken in discussing the capability of the hole size tolerance from the vendor. The final hole size after plating and any finishing should be specified on the PCB drawing or specification.
Reliability of the joints is equal to hand soldering and wave soldering. Trials conducted with tin/lead and lead-free in association with NPL have demonstrated the long term reliability of intrusive reflow.
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