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LET'S PLAY BIBLE JEOPARDY!
1. Who was the strongest man in the Bible? He tore a lion apart with his bare hands. He pushed down the pillars of a temple
burying himself and about 3,000 Philistines alive. (Samson)
2. Who was the wisest man in the Bible? He asked God for an understanding mind instead of money, power, or a long life.
God granted him a wise mind, as well as money, power, and a long life. (Solomon)
3. Who were the most fireproof men in the Bible? Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, erected a golden idol. These three men refused
to worship it. The angry king had them thrown into a fiery furnace. It was heated to seven times its normal temperature.
However, God protected them, and they did not burn. (Shadrach, Meshach, and AbedNego.)
4. This man was "full of faith and power." He performed "great wonders and signs among the people." One day he preached a
sermon, and was stoned to death for it. He is the first Christian martyr. (Stephen).
5. This king was the richest in the Bible. He received money from tribute, taxes, and trade. His country was so rich that silver was
said to be as common as stones in Jerusalem. (Solomon)
1. Jesus and his disciples came to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast of Passover. As Jesus rode into the city, many people
came out to greet Him. They laid their garments on the road, waved palm tree branches, and called out to him, "Hosanna!".
What do we call this day? (Palm Sunday)
2. What was the name of the disciple that betrayed Jesus in the garden with a kiss? (Judas Iscariot)
3. How can we call the day that Jesus was crucified "Good Friday"? (Because he died for our sins so that we will have eternal life.)
4. Early Easter morning some women went to Jesus' grave to anoint his body with oil and spices. What happened next?
(He was resurrected. When Mary Magdalene and the other women arrived there, the stone had been rolled away and Jesus' body was gone. Jesus told Mary
Magdalene to tell the disciples that He would see them soon.)
5. The Jewish rulers took Jesus to the Roman governor. They told him that Jesus must die because He said He was the Son of God
and the King of the Jews. What was the name of the Roman Governor? (Pontius Pilate)
1. Why is the Bible not a book? (It is many books.) The word, 'Bible' comes from a Greek word Biblia which means, "books".
2. What is the shortest verse in the Bible? ("Jesus wept.") John 11:35
3. How many books are in the Bible? (There are 66 books in the Bible with 35 authors. A Bible is sort of like a library of books.)
4. What is the longest chapter in the Bible? (Psalm 119, it has 176 verses)
5. What is the shortest book in the Bible? (2 John, it has only 13 verses)
6. The Bible has now been translated into many languages. It can be read in nearly half of the 5,445 languages of the world.
a. The Old Testament was originally written in what language? (Hebrew)
b. The New Testament was originally written in what language? (Greek and Aramaic-one or both answers count.)
7. How many words are there in the Bible? (773,692 words.) It would take you 70 hours to read the whole
1. What is the name of this book in the Bible that got its name because it contains so many numbers?
2. The Bible uses this number to teach that God is one, and that He is the only God. Jesus and the Holy Spirit and the
Father are one. (The number 1)
3. This number is often linked with the idea of perfection and completion. General Naaman had to dip himself into the Jordan
this many times. The priests and soldiers marched around Jericho this many times.
(The number 7)
4. This is the number of tribes of Israel and the number of disciples. (The number 12).
5. This is the number given to the beast in Revelation 13:18. The author of Revelation says this beast is powerful, deceitful, and
able to perform miracles, but he does not reveal his identity. (The number is 666).
6. This special number often means God is about to usher in some new event or era. The rain during the flood lasted this many
days. Jesus fasted in the wilderness for this many days. (The number 40)
OLD TESTAMENT MEN
1.a Who is the oldest person in the Bible? (Methuselah). Genesis 5:27
1.b For extra points, how old was he? ( 969)
2. Who was the fattest man in the Old Testament? (Eglon, King of Moab).
3. Who put on a goatskin disguise? This smooth-skinned man tricked his father into giving him
the blessing that had been saved for his hairy elder brother Esau by putting goatskins on his hands and part of his
neck. (Jacob) Genesis 27:1-40
4. This was one of the most talented men in the Bible. He was a super strong shepherd. He killed a lion with his
bare hands. He composed music and wrote poems. He killed a giant. He was Israel's most successful king.
(King David) 1 Samuel 17
5. One of the Old Testament judges wanted God to tell him that he would save Israel. To find out, he put a fleece outside
overnight. If there was dew on the fleece but not on the ground, the answer was yes. He got his answer but he still
was not sure. He then asked for dew to be on the ground but not on the fleece. This happened to whom?
(Gideon) Judges 6:36-40.
1. What is the city on the hill? It is also called the city of peace. It sat on Palestine's high mountain ridge about 2,500 feet above
sea level. It was not good for farming and did not have enough water, but it did lay in the path of a major trade route.
2. What was the mountain of the Ten Commandments? While Moses was on the mountain "the people witnessed the
thunderings, the lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood afar off."
3. What is the name of the mountain where Jesus loved to pray? When Jesus was near Jerusalem he liked to pray on this mountain.
He was arrested there. (The Mount of Olives)
4. What were considered to be the two most wicked cities? (Sodom and Gomorrah)
5. What was the name of the hill of Jesus' crucifixion? Outside the walls of Jerusalem on this hill--called "place of a
skull"-- Jesus was crucified. (Golgotha)
* Editor's Note: Special thanks goes to Colleen Volstad, mother of Kyle, one of my Sunday School students,
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
To acquire a basic knowledge of the basis of physics and thermodynamics.
Course contents summary
Kinematics: Displacement, velocity, acceleration. Uniform rectilinear motion. Uniformly accelerated motion. Empirical definition of derivative and integral. Carriers and their components. Addition and subtraction of vectors. Motion of a projectile. Uniform circular motion. Tangential and radial acceleration.
Dynamics: The concept of force and Newton's first law, inertia mass, Newton's second law and the law of action and reaction. Examples of forces: weight force, normal force, elastic force, tension, friction. Inclined plane.
The concept of Work and Energy: Labor Force. Kinetic energy. Conservative forces and potential energy. Energy conservation. Work of non-conservative forces. The concept of Power.
Fluids: density, pressure, and the static equilibrium. The Archimede's principle and its aplications.
Termology and Thermodynamics: Concept of temperature and zeroth law of thermodynamics. Thermometric Scale. Thermal expansion. State functions. Heat and internal energy. Specific heat. Work in thermodynamic processes. Conservation of energy and first law of thermodynamics. Heat engines.
J.S. Walker. Fondamenti di Fisica 1- Meccanica, Elettromagnetismo, Termologia, Onde, Relatività. Zanichelli
Oppure: F.J. Bueche, E. Hecht. Fisica Generale. Collezione Schaum.
Oppure: D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker Fondamenti di fisica ed. Ambrosiana
Oppure: A. Caforio A. Ferilli, Nuova Physica ed. Le Monnier, 1.o e 3.o volume.
Oppure: R. Searway, J. Jewett Elementi di Fisica ed EdiSES
Write exam to be taken jointly the the Mathematic's one.
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Presented here are some of the older herbarium collections, kept by our museum.
Due to their sensitivity to light and humidity, the collections themselves must be
abalone shells sea ears
kept in the museum depositories, while in the exhibition rooms they can be
presented only through words and pictures. Here is also exhibited a part of the
wood collection that was on display as early as in 1831 during the museum's
celebration opening. This is one of the oldest natural history collections of the first
museum in Slovenia. The wood samples are sawn in the shape of book spines, and
the names on them are inscribed with golden letters as book titles.
Herbarium is a collection of dried and systematically arranged plants. The name
originates from Latin: the word herba
denotes a plant. Herbariums are kept for
learning and research purposes.
The older herbarium collections are part of our cultural heritage, part of the history
of botanical science in our country. In them, the country's botanical memory is
The old herbariums kept by the Slovenian Museum of Natural History comprise
some 50,000 sheets. Among them is the oldest known herbarium in Slovenia.
Carrying the year 1696, it was created by Janez Krstnik Flysser, a physician from
Ljutomer. This is a 45 x 31 cm large book with wooden covers, bound in leather.
The herbarium comprises 204 pages. On each of them, four or five dried plants are
pasted, 993 in total. They are arranged in alphabetical order by the initials of the
used names, which are of course pre-Linnaean. In the first place, there is the Latin
name used at that time, to which the German name was added in most cases. In the
herbarium, no data on the plants' natural sites can be found. The great majority of
the plants is characteristic of our places as well, from the Adriatic coast to the
Alpine peaks, while some are ornamental species. Herbariums from the second part
of the 18th and 19th centuries are classical collections of separate pages and sheets,
on which the dried plants are usually pasted. They are equipped with tags on which
at least Latin names are inscribed. The Slovenian Museum of Natural History
keeps the collections of numerous natural historians, who gathered plants on our
soil, the most valuable among them being those of Balthasar Hacquet, Karl Zois,
Franc Hladnik, Henrik Freyer, Valentin Plemel and many others. Baron Karl Zois
was the younger brother of the mineralogist Žiga Zois. He studied the fauna of the
Slovenian Alps, and thus discovered many a new species. After him, Zois'
Bellflower and Zois' Violet were named, as well as Zoysia, the genus of tropical
A special attraction are the dried (exsiccate) herbarium collections, which were
published in several copies, equipped with printed tags. The author or editor of the
collection sent the sheets in centuria, in batches of a hundred. In collections of this
kind , various botanists participated. One of the first collections of this kind was
the German Dried Flora (Flora Germanica exsiccata), made during the 1830-1845
period. It comprises 2,600 sheets, and in its making several Carniolan (Slovenian)
botanists also took part. The Slovenian Museum of Natural History keeps one of
the rare complete copies of this prominent collection.
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The long-seething pub debate over whether bubbles in a pint of Guinness really do fall downward, as they seem to on visual observation, has been definitively solved–it’s true, they sink:
Scientists have shown that the bubbles in a pint of Guinness really do move down instead of up. An earlier study concluded that the phenomenon may only have been an optical illusion.
Close examination reveals that as the pint settles, bubbles touching the walls of the glass experience drag that prevents them floating up.
Bubbles in the centre of the glass, however, are free to rise. A circular flow is created, causing bubbles at the the edge to be pushed downwards on the inside surface of the glass.
Eventually more and more bubbles find their way to the head of the beer until the cycle loses momentum.
There’s lots more, but you get the drift. So to speak.
Check out Fraters Libertas for their quite reliable beer ratings.
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How Are Diamonds Made?
When we purchase a diamond we get a perfectly finished gem that is beautifully designed and structured. A polished Diamond does not resemble what was hidden in the ground. The last polished diamond structure is far different from what we get from the Earth.
After getting extracted from the mine, the diamond does not look like as beautiful as it looks when polished. It seems like an ugly glass chunk. This chunk is embedded in cross-section of Rock. After getting mine, it gets extracted from the rock and then gets cut and then polished and transformed into a beautiful stone. The Craftsman plays an important role in transforming the raw stone into a precious gem.
From thousands of years, Diamonds are loved by everyone. The first Diamond cutters were from Germany in the 14th century. Thereafter by the 16th century, several modern cutting techniques get developed that provides a higher Precision to the cutting procedure of the Diamond. After the launch of these techniques, the industry got boomed.
Carbon is the most important content through which the diamonds are made. In the whole universe, out of all the elements available, Carbon is the most abundant one.
Furthermore in human body Carbon comes to the second number after oxygen. Every living thing needs carbon to breathe and survive. The use of carbon is different in every creature. Graphite is an element that also looks like carbon. There are a lot of differences between a Diamond and a Graphite. As we all know that Diamonds are the hardest known substance available on this earth. The reason behind that is that carbon atoms are bound in such a manner that they are known as allotropes.
When the carbon atoms get combined and form a rigid form then the Diamond gets developed. Furthermore, the range of colors that is available in diamonds depends upon other elements like nitrogen, Boron, and others. Due to having the lattice structure, there are several stones that look like classic diamonds. Although graphite is a good electrical conductor it still Diamonds Are Not. But yes, diamonds that are blue in color contains Boron are somewhere good electrical conductors. In several industrial appliances, these Diamonds are openly used.
Time Diamond takes
Now the question is that “How much time a diamond takes to get formed properly?” the answer is here. In simple words, we can say carbon and pressure combine and forms a diamond. But if you think that by using carbon and pressure you can form a diamond then this is not true. The reason behind that is a rough Diamond takes naturally 1 to 3 billion years to get created. And we are not just saying, diamonds do take millions of years to get developed. All the time the rock is one handles enormous pressure inside the earth surface. Thereafter the diamonds get a manageable and mineral death due to the deep volcanic activities. Sometimes it happens that this process causes this surface deposits but most of the time this happens at about one mile Deep.
There are two types of mines some are underground and others are opencast. The structure of mine depends upon the surrounding Rock type. Among all the dangerous occupations, Diamond Mining comes at the top chart. Even there are several mining Industries those highest children because of their size and mobility features.
Where the Diamond formation happens
In theory, it is stated that diamond deposits can happen anywhere but in reality, this is not true. In order to extract the Diamond deposits upward towards the Earth surface, it is important to have a massive volcanic force. There are only certain Areas where this process occurs. From the last 4 million years, search occurrence has not been found. Hence you can’t predict where the next massive volcanic force will occur. The areas with quiet seismic activities are the places where most of the Diamond deposits occur.
This means that without any risk of tremors or collapses mining can easily go ahead. There are some areas in North America where some small-medium deposits are found. On the other hand in the areas of Africa, Russia and Australia the largest deposits are found. Today most of the diamonds are having their origin in Africa. Talking about the newly extracted diamonds and Russia is having an account for around 20%.
A Diamond In The Rough
As we have stated above that a diamond having water structure made assemble the Classic Diamond profile. When a diamond is rough it gets several points from top to lower section. Also, the middle section is quite broader. When you view or look at such type of diamond from the top then you will approximately see a square shape. That is the main reason cuts are always considered better. From most of the cuts, the yield produces is somewhere between 40-60%. That is why it is also stated that the rounder the cut and the lower the yield will be. Furthermore consumers also usually demand round brilliant cut diamonds.
The polishing of the diamond gets done by using other diamonds. Rough diamonds are also used to cut other diamonds in appropriate shapes. The modern round cut in a diamond basically has 58 or 59 facets. The number of facets of depends upon the pavilion. If we did not have the craftsman then we will not be able to have the diamonds that are available for us today. Just because of them we get such beautiful things. Only the genuine artists are able to provide a rough stone to a Precision one. Along with machines and technologies, the creativeness and agitation of the craftsman please an important role in the Final Cut.
No one can easily predict or imagine how a rough stone gets transformed into a precious gem. Transformation of stone into a diamond is no doubt a wondrous transformation. This transformation is very important because no one wants to have an ugly stone in their finger. Diamonds beautifies the personality of the person also.
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1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
2. one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
Similar word(s): tailfin
3. one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
4. a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
Similar word(s): flipper
Definition categories: man–made, shoe
5. a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish
6. organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals
Sentences with fin as a noun:
- The fish's fins minimize water flow.
- a dolphin's fin
- The fin stabilises the plane in flight.
- The divers wore fins to swim faster.
1. equip (a car) with fins
2. propel oneself through the water in a finning motion
3. show the fins above the water while swimming
- The sharks were finning near the surface
Sentences with fin as a verb:
- A neutrally buoyant diver does not need to fin to maintain depth.
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I wanted to get the kids thinking about the importance of making every day count. Didn't think it would be appropriate to tell them to imagine they would die soon - at least not in the individual sense. So I told them to imagine that a meteorite would strike the Earth in a week. This didn't seem to freak them out. A said he would stay home because the world would be in chaos. P & N spoke about toys & video games they would buy & play. C, who was catching a ride with me today, said she would fly her extended family to SF to spend time hanging out with them.
I then modified the scenario to one in which they were the only ones who knew about the meteorite. That way, there would be no chaos around. And I then further modified the scenario to one in which there was only a 10% chance of the meteorite hitting the Earth. The idea now being to force them to balance short term fun with long term consequences - of skipping school, for example.
We ran out of time so I plan to return to this topic. I am hoping that we can get into a habit, as a family, of doing truly meaningful things every week (if not every day). What would constitute "truly meaningful"? My initial thinking is:
1) Helping someone else, i.e., making the world a better place.
2) Having a great time, i.e., enjoying life.
3) Improving ourselves, i.e., making ourselves better people.
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The slides and the accompanying script presented here are based on a campground presentation at Chiricahua National Monument in 1994. Examples of eruptions at active volcanoes are used to help the audience visualize events that took place in the National Monument 27 million years ago. This presentation stresses the following themes: 1) The National Monument lies on the flank of an ancient volcano known as the Turkey Creek caldera. 2) This volcano produced giant explosive eruptions, much larger than any in the 20th century. Similar volcanoes that are still capable of producing giant eruptions exist today, and include examples in the United States. 3) We can learn how these giant volcanoes operate and what their typical "life histories" are by examining ancient analogues such as the Turkey Creek caldera that have been dissected by erosion. Studies of ancient volcanoes provide the conceptual framework for evaluating hazards at active volcanoes. 4) Large eruptions of the type that occurred in the Chiricahua Mountains are highly explosive. As a result, the molten rock, or magma, that feeds such eruptions is "blown to bits", producing volcanic ash and pumice instead of lava flows. 5) The volcanic history of Chiricahua National Monument can be reconstructed by geologic mapping and by "reading" the record of past eruptions from the layers of rock that were deposited by the volcano.
The slides and script follow the format of the 1994 campground presentation. Slides are keyed to the script by number. Italic print is used to identify the subject and source of each slide, and to provide additional background information. This document is intended to be used by interpreters at the National Monument for presentations on geology. It may be used as a complete "packaged" talk or as background material for customized presentations. Additional information for the non-specialist on the geology of Chiricahua National Monument is available in a separate report (Pallister and others, 1993).
Additional publication details
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|Series title||Open-File Report|
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|Publisher location||Reston, VA|
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AMAZING FACTS ABOUT NEURAL SYSTEM
(BRAIN, SPINAL CORD AND NERVES)
1. Human neural system is made up specialized cells called neurons (nerve cells).
2. Rate of neuron growth during development of a fetus (in the womb) is about 250,000 neurons/minute
3. Diameter of a neuron is 4 to 100 microns.
4. Longest axon of a neuron is around 15 feet (Giraffe primary afferent axon from toe to neck).
5. The human brain has about 100 billion (100,000,000,000) neurons. But in an octopus brain it will be 300 billion!!
6. There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
7. Assume that one neuron is about 10 microns long. So, if we line up 100 billion neurons it will distance about 1000 km!
8. Humans have the most complex brain of any animal on earth.
9. Your brain is about 1300-1400 cubic centimeters in volume, about the size of a cantaloupe and wrinkled like a walnut.
10. Your brain is divided into two sides. The left side of the brain controls the right side of your body and the right side of your brain controls the left side of your body.
11. How can you react to something quickly? It’s due to very fast movement of information as electric impulses through nerves. Nerve impulses travel to and from the brain at the speed of about 274 kilometers per hour. Information travels at different speeds within different types of neurons.
12. While you are awaken, your brain can produce enough electricity to illuminate a 25-watt bulb.
13. Human brain can store 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica. Storage capacity of the brain in electronic terms is 3 to 1,000 terabytes (1 terabyte= 1000 gigabytes).
14. Your brain makes up only about 2% of body mass, but uses 20% of the oxygen and energy. It means brain needs much oxygen for proper functioning. So do breathe exercise regularly.
15. The brain is much more active at night than during the day.
16. Average length of most dreams is only 2-3 seconds.
17. The brain itself cannot feel pain. Because the brain does not have pain receptors and cannot feel pain. But the brain is surrounded by many tissues, nerves and blood vessels that are receptive to pain.
18. Your brain is 80% water. Living brain tissue is a jelly-like organ due to high water content of the tissue.
19. The big toe is the foot reflexology pressure point for the head.
20. The most sensitive cluster of nerves is at the base of the spine.
21. People who ride on roller coasters have a higher chance of having a blood clot in the brain.
22. After the age of 35, human brain will start losing about 7,000 brain cells a day. The cells will never be replaced.
23. It is not possible to tickle yourself. The cerebellum (a part of the brain) warns the remaining parts of the brain that you are about to tickle yourself. So the brain ignores the resulting sensation.
24. In America, the most common mental illness is Anxiety Disorders.
25. Your cerebral cortex is about as thick as a tongue depressor. It grows thicker as you learn and use it.
26. The brain feels like a ripe avocado and looks pink because of the blood flowing through it.
27. A newborn baby's brain grows almost 3 times in course of first year.
28. Overexposure to aluminum compounds in foil, cookware, deodorants, antacids, toothpaste etc may affect brain function.
29. A cooked potato can jump-start your brain when you're feeling foggy.
30. The essential oil of jasmine can quickly restore mental alertness.
31. Eating foods rich in vitamin E, beta-carotene, and vitamin C may help lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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Facts About Bullying
Bullying is being mean to another kid over and over again. Bullying often includes:
- Talking about hurting someone
- Spreading rumors
- Leaving kids out on purpose
- Attacking someone by hitting them or yelling at them
Bullying does not always happen in person. Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that happens online or through text messages or emails. It includes posting rumors on sites like Facebook, sharing embarrassing pictures or videos, and making fake profiles or websites.
For more information go to the Stopbullying.gov page for kids. They have some great video and stories about what other kids are doing to help stop bullying
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The production of vinyl (also known as PVC- polyvinyl chloride) accounts for approximately 40% of the chlorine gas produced in North America. Vinyl is highly polluting in production, and as a building product it is susceptible to UV exposure, causing it to break down and release particles. And in the unfortunate event of it being burned, the chemicals released are extremely dangerous if inhaled.
When vinyl first entered our lives as a building material, it was a dream come true in terms of versatility and affordability. Back then the extent of the dangers of this material wasn't really known, but even now that it is, given the risks it still doesn't receive the attention it deserves.
So where is it in your home? Flooring, furniture, baby chairs, toys, counter tops, shower curtains, exterior siding, windows, the list goes on. We have surrounded ourselves with the stuff.
So what can we do? Slowly but surely, remove it from your life. Here are some alternatives:
- Glass shower doors
- Wood and tile floors
- Stone counters
- Wood or metal siding
- Fibreglass windows
- Wooden baby toys and chairs
There are a lot of toxic materials in homes and they have a cumulative effect on indoor air quality. We aren't advocating stripping every home to the studs and starting over, but as you make repairs and changes or start a new building project, there are a lot of safer and less ecologically damaging products available.
All that said, don't pitch out your old Fleetwood Mac vinyl albums. You should be protecting those from children and UV rays already.
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Here is the meaning of the word, FRIT
Frit ( v. t. ) - The material for glaze of pottery.
Frit ( v. t. ) - The material of which glass is made, after having been calcined or partly fused in a furnace, but before vitrification. It is a composition of silex and alkali, occasionally with other ingredients.
Frit ( v. t. ) - To fritter; -- with away.
Frit ( v. t. ) - To prepare by heat (the materials for making glass); to fuse partially.
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Nuts are full of antioxidants, healthy fats, proteins and key nutrients that boost our overall health and can even aid in the reduction of cholesterol. Check out some of the benefits from a variety of nuts below.
Walnuts are great for your heart, may help protect against cancer, are good for your brain and may even help reduce depression. They're high in Omega 3 fats, phytosterols, and antioxidants. Research finds that walnuts may even reduce the risk of age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's.
Almonds contain the highest amount of calcium of all nuts. They are full of vitamin E and magnesium and are also high in fiber. Almonds can help protect against diabetes by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease.
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Click to see how almonds are a source of plant-based protein
Peanuts are technically a legume, but we think it's worth adding to the list. Legumes have the highest amount of folates compared to other nuts, which are essential for brain development. Peanuts are high in vitamin E and provide health benefits such as boosting memory, helping to fight depression, and reducing the risk of heart disease.
Check out our Kale and Chicken Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette Recipe
Hazelnuts are high in magnesium, vitamins B and E, and calcium. They are rich in unsaturated fats, which are mostly oleic acid. Hazelnuts are good for you heart, muscles, skin, bones, joint and digestive health. They also may help reduce the risk of cancer.
Yes, pecans are higher in calories and fat than other nuts, but they still provide many health benefits - especially for men. They contain beta-sitisterol which helps in the relief on an enlarged prostate. Pecans may also help reduce the risk of gallstones and manage blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Cashews are rich in iron, full of magnesium (even more than almonds) and the unsaturated fat is predominantly oleic acid (the same as olive oil). Cashews may help to prevent cancer, are great for your skin and hair, and promote a healthy heart and strong bones.
Pistachios are beneficial for digestion and intestinal health. They help provide relief from constipation, boosts the immune system, improve's metabolism and aids in wound healing and cellular growth. Research shows pistachios may also reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Check out this delicious Grilled Fish with Pistachio Gremolata Recipe
Bottom line: nuts are good for you! The key, as with everything, is to consume them in moderation. A healthy handful of nuts can help lead to a healthy and long life. So... go nuts!
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Before coming to Schneider clinic I had a multiple issues with my sinuses and allergies. I am a supervisor at a sewing factory but my real passion is singing. I love to sing but with all the congestion I couldn’t do what I love to do! I went to my family doctor and was prescribed many different medications including multiple kinds of nasal sprays. Not only did this not help my sinus problems, but a lot of the time it made the congestion worse. The congestion and drainage got so bad that I was having a hard time even breathing.
One day during my lessons, my voice teacher suggested that I see a chiropractor for my sinus problems. I thought she had lost it, I had no idea they could help with sinus problems. I always thought they could only work on backs and necks. My mom, who was already seeing Dr. Schneider for her back told him about my problem. He assured her that he could help so I made an appointment with him the very next day. Dr. Schneider told me about his unique Endonasal Balloon Therapy. I was a little hesitant about the treatment at first but now I am so glad that I stayed.
Since starting Endonasal treatments I feel so much better and I can breathe again. I don’t have the drainage that I used to and my throat is not dry from trying to breathe through my mouth all the time. The best part is, I CAN SING AGAIN IN PERFECT PITCH! My voice teacher has noticed a huge difference and according to her the quality and tone in my voice is much improved. What a joy it has been! I know without these treatments I would still be struggling along.
Thank you Dr. Schneider and staff for all your kindness and help. I am so happy about how I feel I might have to write a song about it!~Beverly
For over 40 years, I’ve suffered from one miserable sinus headache after another right between my eyes. Sinus headaches plagued me during the day and often kept me awake at night. My family doctor repeatedly prescribed antibiotics which might work for a short time, but then another infection would develop and yet another antibiotic would be prescribed. After years of repeating this cycle and experiencing lots of negative side effects, my body developed a resistance to antibiotics, rendering them ineffective...
I had been a patient at Schneider Clinic for a while before I decided to finally do something about my sinus problems. I suffered daily from sinus pain and pressure of which in turn caused dizziness and overall making me feel down right “crummy.” I was at first apprehensive about the sinus treatments in general, however, decided to give them a try. Currently my sinus headaches are few and far between. If I had not dealt with my sinus issues...
I am an employee of Dr. Schneider and can relate first hand to anyone with sinus problems. One day I woke up and was unable to lie down, sit, or stand without feeling very dizzy. The room was constantly spinning which made me unstable and very nauseated. I was so dizzy and sick to my stomach that I was unable to work or function normally. I first went to my Family Doctor who wanted to put me on an antibiotic to treat my vertigo as he thought I had an inner ear...
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Educational psychology refers to psychological assessment of children’s cognitive abilities. An educational psychologist typically conducts a number of tests and observation in order to write a report that can guide the school in how best to support the child. Such an assessment would aim to identify the child’s strengths and areas of difficulty. An educational psychologist would help implement the strategies suggested to help the child reach their potential.
You will be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete registration forms. Some of our psychologists request that you complete a questionnaire to inform the assessment process.
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Photonics is the science and technology of generating, guiding, manipulating, amplifying and detecting light.
A vision paper ‘Europe’s Age of Light’ published by Photonics21 sets out a new strategy for the future of European photonics highlighting this technology as a key funding priority. The document outlines how leadership in photonics will deliver wide-ranging benefits by 2030 including transport, health, food and job creation.
Photonics is behind many innovations which have helped to transform our lives in the last few years. Lasers, optical fibres, cameras in our phones, LED lighting in our cars, homes, computer screens and TVs are just a few examples of how photonics has changed technology and affected our daily lives.
In 2030, European factories will be fast, green and flexible. Photonics technology, including lasers, sensors and 3D displays, will revolutionise industrial production and working environments, making manufacturing more innovative, cost-competitive and resource-efficient. Mobility will be based on multimodal transport where driving will be automated, connected and electric to maximise safety, efficiency and comfort. Photonics provides essential components, systems and production tools for all aspects of connected mobility, from driver assistance and traffic monitoring to photonics-based IT and telecommunications.
MSC R&D supports businesses in obtaining EU funding for photonics innovation. To find out what grants are available to take your disruptive technology from lab into market, contact MSC R&D on 0114 230 8401.
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Douglas Adams’s Prophetic Vision for the Evolution of the Book
How we went from boulders to scrolls to screens.
By Maria Popova
In 1968, Arthur C. Clarke predicted the iPad; in 1991, Francis Ford Coppola predicted YouTube; in 1993, Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, recorded a short piece of audio for his then-publisher in the U.S. — Bob Stein of Voyager Expanded Books — tracing the evolution of the book from rock to silicone and predicting its transition into the digital age with astounding accuracy. This year, The Literary Platform hosted an international competition titled “Getting the Book Invented Properly,” inviting visual storytellers to animate Adams’s prophecy in interesting ways — a fine complement to these short videos on how books were made over the ages.
This entry by U.K. designer and illustrator Gavin Edwards takes the prize in my book.
Complement with Anaïs Nin on the future of the novel in .
Published May 23, 2012
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PURPOSE: To demonstrate the existence of electrostatic forces.
DESCRIPTION: The Van de Graaff is first turned on, charging the dome, and the ground sphere by induction; sparks between them indicate the existence of high voltages. The Van de Graaff is then turned off, and conducting aluminum foil cylinders hanging from strings are inserted between the dome and the ground sphere. The cylinders move back and forth between the dome and the ground sphere, demonstrating the existence of electrostatic forces.
REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)
EQUIPMENT: Van de Graaff, ground sphere, and suspended aluminum foil cylinders.
SETUP TIME: None.
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A two-term Representative from North Carolina, George Henry White was the last African American from the post-Reconstruction era to serve in Congress. It would be 28 years until another African American served.
On this date, George White
of North Carolina, the lone African-American Member of the 56th Congress
(1899–1901), gave his final address on the House Floor. The last of 22 black men who, since 1870, had served reconstructed southern states in Congress, White’s departure from the House the following March began a 28-year absence of African-American representation in Congress
. Born a slave in North Carolina in 1852, White practiced law and served as a principal for several public schools before entering politics as a member of the North Carolina house of representatives in 1880. In 1896, White defeated his brother-in-law, Representative Henry Cheatham
, to represent North Carolina’s “Black Second,” a majority African-American district in the eastern part of the state. White vigorously defended the diminishing rights of African Americans in the South; he boldly put forth the first anti-lynching bill, seeking to quell surging mob violence against black men. White’s bill was unsuccessful in the face of growing GOP apathy towards racial legislation and the increased power of southern Democrats in Congress. Facing overwhelming odds in the wake of the further disfranchisement of North Carolina blacks, he declined to run for re-election in 1900. White predicted the return of African Americans to Congress in his valedictory speech, which filled more than four pages in the Congressional Record
. “The only apology that I have to make for the earnestness with which I have spoken,” he concluded, “is that I am pleading for the life, the liberty, the future happiness, and manhood suffrage for one-eighth of the entire population of the United States.”
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Yellow Jade, pronounced “yu” in Chinese, means “the most beautiful stone.” It was a royal gem in the early dynasties of Ancient China. It was part of cultural, religious and commercial use. Although not as prestigious in the West, jade was held in high regard over other precious metals such as gold and silver. The Chinese had a proverb that said: “gold is estimable, jade is priceless.” Chinese dignitaries were buried in ceremonial suits made of pieces of jade. Nephrite jade was most popular during the Ming Dynasty for making jewelry and figures for Ming tombs.
Confucius believed it had properties encouraging purity, bravery, and honesty. Chinese emperors were buried in suits made of the stone because they believed it would make them live on forever.
In China, yellow jade symbolizes wealth, good fortune, friendship, and loyalty. Golden colored yellow jade is mostly used for artifacts. It is also made as jewelry, such as necklaces, and large round-beaded bracelets. Some believe that jade can help a range of ailments including problems with the kidney, heart, larynx, liver, parathyroid, spleen, thymus, thyroid, bladder, and even eyes. Yellow jade is thought to aid poor digestion.
Spiritual Symbolism and Uses Yellow jade has a multitude of spiritual symbolism. It is considered to promote emotional stability, balance, loving relationships, luck, wisdom, protection and a long life.
Communication, Release, Healing
TURQUOISE the stone known as a "Master Healer.” It is a purification stone, though grounded and protected it provides higher energy levels for healing and cleansing. It unites the earth and the sky, bringing together the male and female energies, enhancing the physical and the psychic immune systems, stimulating romantic love.
Metaphysically, Turquoise is considered to be a bridge between Heaven/Sky and Earth, grounding us while still remaining open to Spirit. Many Native American cultures believe Turquoise helps to connect the mind to the infinite possibilities of the Universe, and Turquoise is considered sacred in many Chinese cultures as well. Turquoise is a wonderful companion to use when removing and releasing old behaviors such as self-sabotage and self-martyrdom that no longer serves in growth.
Turquoise is great for working with the Throat Chakra, to foster honest and clear communication from the heart, and with Water and Air Elements. Enhancing intuition, Turquoise also enhances communication between the physical and spiritual realms. Use Turquoise to release old vows, express freely, and ease nerves when speaking in public. Turquoise is a protective stone, often being used for amulets. Turquoise is also a healing stone, providing strength and purification.
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e-books in Emigration & Immigration category
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada , 2010
It took courage to move to a new country. Your decision to apply for citizenship is another big step. You are becoming part of a great tradition that was built by generations. You need to know the information in this guide for the citizenship test.
by J. Bush, T. F. McLarty III, E. Alden - Council on Foreign Relations , 2009
This report examines immigration into the U.S. in a foreign policy context. It broadens the debate by analyzing issues of economic competitiveness, terrorism and national security, human rights, and public diplomacy in the context of globalization.
by Michael A. Scaperlanda - Federal Judicial Center , 2009
This monograph serves as an introduction to and overview of immigration law (and, to a lesser extent, the law governing noncitizens outside of the immigration context). A clear incongruity marks American immigration law and policy.
by James Bissett, at al. - The Fraser Institute , 2008
The authors identify serious weaknesses in the immigration, asylum, and border regimes from Canadian and American perspectives. The entry of a number of potentially dangerous individuals should warrant major attention and policy review.
- Citizenship and Immigration Services , 2007
A comprehensive guide for new permanent residents. It contains practical information to help immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, as well as basic civics information that introduces new immigrants to the system of government.
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Consecutive 3rd Tones
Tags: consecutive 3rd tones
It has always been my understanding, that when you have 2 consectutive 3rd tones (i.e. 美女 mei3 nv3 - beautiful woman), that the first word's tone becomes a 2nd tone (i.e. mei2 nv3).
I recently had a conversation with a friend from Beijing and after he pronounced 美女 as mei3 nv3, I asked him about the consecutive 3rd tone rule. He said "No way, never." He said that if you changed the first word to a 2nd tone, then "beautiful woman" would become 霉女 mei2 nv3...."moldy woman"!
I want to beleive him because he is an authority, but it goes against everything I've learned. I would just assume that you would know the meaning based on the context.
Can anyone shed some light?
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The Impact of Technology on Kids with Anxiety and OCD: Interview with Dr. Adam Pletter
Kids with anxiety and OCD often have an intimate connection with technology. It is where they go to distract themselves from their scary thoughts. It is where their obsessive nature takes over. It is the cause of huge meltdowns. It is the platform for google searches and rumination. It is the arena for bullying and low self-esteem.
What’s your child’s relationship with technology? Do you know how to harness its power for good? Technology is not the enemy. In fact, it can be a great resource if you know how to use it. Join me for an insightful discussion with Dr. Adam Pletter, a psychologist and national expert in technology.
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Hazard Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org
1.) A condition with the potential to cause injury, illness, or death of personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; or mission degradation.
In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
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History : MacKenzie firsl described this condition 100 years ago.
These papillomas affect not only the larynx, but other areas of the respiratory tract, Hence they are also called recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
What is the Aetiology of juvenile laryngeal papilloma?
1. Age: 3-15 years. Majority of children present before 4 years of age
2 . More than 1500 new cases every year
3. Found in all socioeconomic segments of society
4. Viral infection of the epithelial cells by the human papilloma virus
5. Hormonal imbalance
What is the pathology of juvenile laryngeal papilloma?
Papillomata have a tendency to grow on the anterior commissure of the vocal cords. They come in clusters and are sessile, spreading over a wide area of mucosa.
Recurrence is due to the activation of dormant virus from the normal mucosa adjacent to the lesion.
Common sites :
1. Anterior commissure of larynx.
2 . Vocal cords.
3. Rarely - gingiva, lips, soft palate, tonsillar pillar and pulmonary parenchyma. The lesion has a predilection for points of airway constriction causing drying, crusting and irritation.
Microscopy : Immunofluorescent techniques show evidence of human papilloma virus having incorporated into cellular DNA.
What are symptoms of juvenile laryngeal papilloma?
1. Initially, hoarseness of voice or abnormal cry.
2. Gradually increasing stridor and respiratory distress as the disease progresses.
What is treatment of juvenile laryngeal papilloma?
Medical treatment : Inferon injection, antivirals, tetracycline and systemic hormones have been tried. However, they are not very effective.
1. Surgical removal by microlaryngoscopy and CO2 laser,allows removal of all disease causing minimal damage to the musculature.
2. Excision by sharp cup forceps during microlaryngoscopy.
3. Application of chemical cauterizing agents like silver nitrate (rarely
4. Tracheostomy should be done if the patient has severe respiratory distress.
Progress: Most papillomata disappear by puberty. The chances of recurrence are considerably reduced after use of laser surgery.
Chances of malignant changes are also very minimal.
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I am often asked what the main stages of pharmaceutical Clinical Trials are. In this post I will try and explain. I should point out that I am not a Clinical Trials expert, but this is my understanding.
A new chemical undergoes chemical and biological studies.
Testing on isolated organs, tissues and animal.
Testing on a small number of healthy human subjects. The aim is to assess chemical safety and how the body deals with the product.
Drug is given to patients to see how effective the product is, usually over several weeks. Usually given to people with the condition that the medicine is trying to treat.
Large scale study (and very expensive) to gain further evidence of drug safety and efficacy. This usually takes about a year and will include double-blind and multi-centre controlled trials. This will include comparison with similar products if they exist. Various dosages will also be tested to see which dose is the most effective. If successful this may lead to the drug being approved and marketed.
Post market monitoring on the overall effectiveness (including negative effects) of the drug.
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The clearance or removal of forest to use that particular land for a non-forest use is known as Deforestation. The conversion of these forests into a farm or an urban land is creating a huge impact on our environment and global warming. The cutting of trees at a rapid rate has posed threats to life in multiple ways. Trees provide excessive oxygen and decrease the number of gases like carbon dioxide in the air. Trees also make the environment fresh and free of pollution. However, the rapid increase in the deforestation process has posed a massive threat to the humans as well as the animals living on the planet. There is an urgent need to address this national concern and overcome before it’s too late to improvise the situation created by deforestation. To find a solution, we need to know what causes deforestation and how we can find alternatives to prevent forests on a larger scale. There are many causes of deforestation that have affected our environment and changed the landscape of the earth to a drastic level. To understand these main causes of deforestation, some of them are discussed here:
Industrialization plays the most fatal role in the global environmental crisis that the world is facing right now. With the passage of time, every aspect of life has modernized with the use of equipment in every field. Same has been the case in this aspect as well. Industrialization is one of the major causes of deforestation. Hundreds of forests have been destroyed in the name of industrialization. In the old times, there were farmers who worked day and night to get the best-yielded crops. Nowadays machines have taken over and industries are installed for the same procedure carried out with the help of laborers. The industrial areas are expanding to a great extent and people who used to be farmers in the recent past have turned to the industries to get a better opportunity as an employee. These industries pose a serious threat to the forests not only in terms of clearing space for the industry but also damage the nearby trees due to the chemicals being exposed to the environment. Half of the forests are cleared to acquire land for industries and the rest gets affected by the activities being carried out in the industry with the use of harmful chemicals. Acquiring land is a process that takes place in a very large area because there is a need to provide residence to the labor as well. These construction projects require roads for easy access to the site of construction. Roads are built on the forest land which covers even more space and becomes one of the main causes of deforestation. When these agricultural lands are converted into industries and factories, it destroys the ecosystem and brings several harmful effects on earth.
The main causes of deforestation include the process of urbanization on a very large scale. With the passage of time and charming city life, more and more people have moved towards cities for a better living. As the number grows every day, the radius of cities has also expanded. The cities are growing enormously in terms of land and the encroachment has reached the forests land. Without bothering what threat cutting of trees may pose to the earth, cities have expanded to an alarming situation where forests are destroyed in the name of urbanization. As the cities expand, there is an inevitable need to construct roads for access to these areas as well which includes the cutting of more and more trees. The increasing population that has moved to the cities demand wider roads with bridges to overcome traffic jams. Railways have laid down their own tracks on the agricultural land of forests and hence destroyed a large area that played a vital role in sustaining a healthy environment. Due to lack of planning, no new trees have been planted at the level they were being cut down. It’s very important to compensate for the trees that were brought down and plant them accordingly. The causes of deforestation include the urbanization of the agricultural land of forests.
Some of the illegal activities performed in the forests are major causes of deforestation across the globe. People tend to cut trees for their own personal benefits and don’t care for the national cause. There is also a factor of lack of education which leads people to such illegal activities. They tend to put forests on fire intentionally to acquire land for their own use. It’s the responsibility of the government to protect forests and concerned department must stay high alert to keep an eye on such activities that are illegal by law. It’s also the responsibility of every individual to report such activities to the authorities to bring them into consideration. Such people must be punished who even try to cut or burn trees without any permission from the authorities.
Human Negligence is also one of the main causes of deforestation. One should understand the importance of trees and take the responsibility to protect them rather than becoming a cause of their destruction. Human negligence could be of various kinds including throwing a burning cigarette while going into a forest and leaving behind a burning bonfire before moving ahead to the next destination of the trip. Both of them can result in some serious damage to the forests as it can burn the entire or larger part of the forest. Forests are the oxygen to the environment and must be protected across the globe by every human. A few little actions of negligence may result in a loss of natural treasure. It’s the responsibility of every citizen to take part in saving and protecting this agricultural land in order to save earth from global warming and pollution effects. A clean environment can’t be achieved without an appropriate number of trees planted. The causes of deforestation must be understood to define policies in protecting forests.
Unplanned cutting of trees:
The cutting of trees takes place annually under a pre-defined schedule. One thing that is overlooked in this process is that the majority of the trees cut are not the old ones. The trees that are planted recently must be taken care of instead of cutting them without any plan. The major causes of deforestation include this unplanned cutting of trees that takes place every year. A set of a plan must be made to spot out the trees that need to be cut for the annual cutting process. Usually, the workers of the forest department show negligence and cut the trees without knowing which ones they were supposed to cut. Moreover, a few people living around the forests premises also tend to cut trees without any permission for their own use. This is also termed as unplanned cutting of trees and causes deforestation in long term.
There is a need to address the major causes of deforestation in order to save our forests for the betterment of life on earth. Ozone is depleting due to global warming and pollution created by the industries. We should take essential steps to protect our forests to make the environment healthy and controlling climate change. Saving and protecting forests is certainly not a cause limited to one nation. It’s a global cause and all the nations should unite on a single platform to work for the protection of forests.
Also know more about What is International Day of Forests?
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Schleh’s reversed handwriting developed from her training as a printmaker initially out of necessity. Schleh began writing backwards onto her copper etching plates in order for the words to print forwards in the final print. Eventually, the print plates were abandoned and the handwriting reversals began to stand on their own in her drawings and paintings. While the words can (for the most part) be deciphered in a mirror, it is not important to the final work to know what is written. The intention is to convey the reflective mindset that comes from writing, and how words, information, and styles are impermanent and shift through time.
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The population development of San Antonio - New Braunfels as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).
|San Antonio - New Braunfels||Metropolitan Statistical Area||TX||1,407,745||1,711,578||2,142,521||2,518,036|
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (web).
Explanation: Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas as defined in September 2018 by the OMB Bulletin No. 18-04. Differences to current publications of the U.S. Census Bureau result from the fact that those publications are based on the superseded OMB Bulletin No. 18-03 of April 2018.
Further information about the population structure:
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|»Race« (E 2017)|
|2 or more||55,679|
|Ethnicity (E 2017)|
|Hispanic or Latino||1,372,805|
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Land and Resources, Environmental Issues
fuelwood, soil degradation, desertification, endangered species, brink of extinction
Mali’s environment suffers from an ongoing drought that has lasted for decades. Despite the drought, most of the population depends on agriculture for its livelihood. Traditional fuels, particularly fuelwood and charcoal, provide the bulk of all energy used in the country. Consequently, Mali—which is only 9.5 percent (1995) forested—has a 1 percent (1990-1996) annual rate of deforestation. Drought, deforestation, and increased farming of marginal lands have caused soil degradation and dramatic desertification in Mali, and the Sahara has expanded south at an alarming rate. The drought and loss of habitat, combined with poaching of threatened species, has helped drive animal species to the brink of extinction.
The country also suffers from water pollution due to poor sanitation. Only 6 percent (1990-1998) of all Malians have access to adequate sanitation. As a result, water from rivers and wells is often contaminated with bacteria, and only 66 percent (1990-1998) of the population has access to safe drinking water.
The government has designated 3.7 percent (1997) of Mali’s total land area protected. It has ratified international environmental agreements pertaining to biodiversity, climate change, desertification, endangered species, and ozone layer protection.
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Definition of Iedd
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improvised explosive device defeatSource: U.S. Department of Defense, Joint Doctrine Division. ( About )
improvised explosive device disposal
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Bomb disposal is the process by which hazardous explosive devices are rendered safe. Bomb disposal is an all-encompassing term to describe the separate, but interrelated functions in the military fields of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD), and the public safety roles of Public Safety Bomb Disposal (PSBD) and the Bomb Squad.
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French: Bulbul à sourcils d’or German: Goldbrauenbülbül Spanish: Bulbul cejiamarillo
Nilgiri district, India
Subspecies and Distribution
A. i. icterica
(Strickland, 1844) – Western Ghats (C Maharashtra S to Kerala) and Eastern Ghats (Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu), in peninsular India.
A. i. indica
(Jerdon, 1839) – SW India and Sri Lanka (except SW).
A. i. guglielmi
(Ripley, 1946) – SW Sri Lanka.
20 cm; 27–34 g. A trim, brightly coloured bulbul with prominent large dark eyes, slightly decurved bill. Nominate race has brow, orbital region, face and throat bright... read more
Cheery, varied, and near-continuous whistles. Songs include brief, bright, loud, rollicking warble... read more
Sholas, evergreen forest edge, secondary forest, shade coffee plantations, undergrowth and... read more
Food and feeding
Mostly fruit and seeds; also many invertebrates, including spiders (Araneae) and variety of winged insects. Noted as eating flowers and... read more
Breeds chiefly Jan–May, sometimes extending to Sept; mostly Apr–May in Sri Lanka. The fact that small parties are sometimes... read more
Status and conservation
Not globally threatened. Often common or very common throughout Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, wherever suitable wooded habitat exists. Fairly common as far N as Mahabaleshwar... read more
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Thank you for joining us for Safer Internet Day 2018.
Recently our school Computing Curriculum Team set up a new corridor display. The children were invited to contribute suggestions and ideas about BugClub, Mathletics and e-safety. Many of the children were keen to share how their parents help keep them safe at home. If you haven't discussed this at home in a while, do take the opportunity.
We all want a safer internet for children to enjoy and learn. Last year Safer Internet Day 2017 reached an estimated 3 million school children. A follow up survey found the majority of children spoke to their families about staying safe online, while 79% felt more confident about what to do about any worries online. As a result, 1 in 4 young people said they had spoken up about something that had been worrying them.
#SID2018 is set to be the biggest campaign yet and will hopefully make a real difference to the digital lives of children in the UK. We are excited to be supporting this through lessons, assemblies and other special activities across our school.
Today's teacher podcast, about screen time, is brought to you by Mr Powell and a special guest!
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Controlled anaerobic fermentation and perspective way of processing organic residual biomass. It is the bioenergy transformation of organic substances , of a non-reduction of their effluent values. The technology used in biogas plants is a set of processes in which microorganisms blended culture decomposes biodegradable organic matter from air. The resulting products are biologically stable substrate with high fertilization effect and biogas (BP) containing 55 to 70% methane and calorific value about 18 to 26 MJ. m/3.
Materials suitable for the production of biogas plant
Any organic material with a high content of volatile substances and solids less than 50% can theoretically be used for anaerobic digestion. For efficient processing it is necessary that the properties of the materials were at some optimal range.
In practice, we meet up with the use of biogas in cogeneration units. This method achieves high energy conversion efficiency of biogas into electricity and thermal energy (80 - 90%). It can be calculated that about 30% of the biogas is converted to electricity, 60% of the thermal energy and the rest is heat loss.
Supply of complete biogas plant Rudos on turnkey.
development of feasibility studies
design and equipment authorization
support in obtaining financing from the European Union
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Some STEP probability and mechanics questions from Michael Gibson’s “mini-mock” papers. These questions can be done with relatively short working and without needing to use any great knowledge of formulas. Continue reading
Mechanics of a wheel falling off the edge of a table. Continue reading
III/2007/9 – Two small beads, A and B, each of mass m, are threaded on a smooth horizontal circular hoop of radius a and centre O. The angle θ is the acute angle determined by 2 θ = AOB.
The beads are connected by a light straight spring. The energy stored in the spring is
where k and α are constants satisfying k > 0 and
The spring is held in compression with θ = β and then released. Find the period of oscillations in the two cases that arise according to the value of θ and state the value of β for which oscillations do not occur. Continue reading
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SpeecH and Auditory Processing: Effects of Develop.. (SHAPED)
SpeecH and Auditory Processing: Effects of Development
Start date: 02 Nov 2015,
End date: 01 Nov 2017
Learning a language involves recognizing the acoustic properties of speech sounds that have a functional role. The abilities of perceiving and processing speech sounds are first constrained by basic hearing abilities. The auditory system extracts and processes the acoustic properties from the input language and thus, fully contributes to the development of phonetic categories. Surprisingly, information concerning the interaction between basic auditory capacities and early development of speech processing is still lacking. The present project seeks to combine two approaches to explore this interaction: developmental psycholinguistics, studying the acquisition of a language, and psychoacoustics, describing the auditory mechanisms linked to the perception of speech sounds. First, this project aims to investigate when and how auditory and speech processes interact. The perception of the speech acoustic information (such as spectro-temporal modulations described by psychoacoustic studies) will be assess in adults and infants from different language environments. Second, this project aims to explore further this interaction by investigating the effect of impaired auditory processes on speech perception development. The perception of speech acoustic information will be assessed in hearing-impaired children having access to the hearing world through hearing aids. This research project highlights an innovative multidisciplinary perspective within the speech perception development field. This project will have significant impacts on 1) general health (i.e., auditory rehabilitation for hearing-impaired children) and 2) language education (i.e., perception of foreign languages during development).
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The avocado is one of nature’s many perfect foods.
Here’s the top 8 health benefits of avocado.
What Makes The Avocado So Miraculous? Read on …
Avocados are usually overlooked due to their high calorie count. One avocado is over 300 calories. However, the high calorie count can be quite deceptive. You see, one avocado can provide you with 54% of the recommended daily value of fiber, and it is this high amount of fiber that makes this fruit a fat burning machine.
However, fiber isn’t all you can get from an avocado. In fact, it is often called the alphabet fruit because it contains so many different vitamins. Inside of just one avocado, you will get a dose of vitamins, A, B6, C, E, and K. That means with every bite you will be getting a ton of nourishment for your body.
Other vitamins found in the miraculous avocado include niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, and riboflavin. As far as nutrition facts go, you should also pay attention to the amount of potassium contained in an avocado. One avocado has close to 1000 mg of potassium.
Please know the dark green outer skin is NOT edible. Nor is the pit in the center. Always cut the avocado in half and remove the seed before you eat it. Either you can scoop the avocado out with your favorite chip, or you can slice it up and put it on a sandwich. How you eat it, is totally up to you.
Just A Few Of The Many Nutrition & Health Benefits Associated With The Avocado
Avocados contain a whopping 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. Studies have shown that individuals who eat a diet rich in folate can reduce their risk of heart disease. The vitamin E found in the avocado has also been linked to heart health.
Benefit #2 – Fend off Oral Cancer
There are certain compounds found in avocados that have the ability to not only seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells, but destroy them as well. The best part is they do this without harming any of the healthy cells.
Benefit #3 – Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Of all the commonly consumed fruits, avocados have more carotenoid lutein than any other does. Lutein can help guard against cataracts and degeneration. Both of which are age related eye diseases.
Benefit #4 – Protect Against Breast Cancer
Avocado is very similar to olive oil in that it is high in oleic acid. According to numerous studies, oleic acid can help prevent breast cancer.
Benefit #5 – Can Lower Cholesterol
Beta sitosterol is a compound that can help lower one’s cholesterol levels. Avocados contain quite a bit of this compound. A study done on 45 volunteers showed those who ate avocados for just one week had a 17% drop in their cholesterol levels.
Benefit #6 – Can Prevent Stroke
This is yet another benefit that is attributed to the high levels of folate found in avocados. Those who consume a diet rich in folate are less likely to suffer from a stroke than those who don’t.
Benefit #7 – Can Improve Nutrient Absorption
Some nutrients are better absorbed when they are eaten with avocado, according to research that has been done on this very topic. In one study, participants where fed either a salad that contained avocados or one that did not. Those who ate the salad that contained avocados were able to better absorb carotenoids. They were also able to absorb five times more than those who didn’t have avocados on their salad.
These are just a few of the many benefits associated with a diet that includes avocado on a regular basis. It can also help with diabetes, aging, and weight loss.
Benefit #8 – Vitamin E Powerhouse
If you have a vitamin E deficiency, start eating avocados. This vitamin E powerhouse can provide you with plenty of this very essential vitamin. Vitamin E not only protects against certain diseases, but it can also help you maintain your overall health.
With all the health benefits avocados can provide, it’s time we all start incorporating it into our diets. Since avocados are high in calories, it is recommended to eat ½ of one daily, if you workout regularly you may be able to have more.
Fresh guacamole is a great dish. How To: simply mash up avocado with chunks of tomato, onions, a little crushed garlic, salt and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Let it sit in the fridge to absorb flavors.
If you use garlic fresh from the clove you will gain the added benefit of the anthocyanins it contains (only active in fresh raw garlic) that benefit heart health. Skip the tortilla chips and use cucumber, celery, or carrot sticks for dipping or just eat the guacamole on its own.
To spice things up a bit consider looking up a few different recipes online. Some simple recipes you can try include corn and avocado salsa, tango cucumber and avocado salad, avocado, lettuce and tomato sandwich, and of course, the guacamole.
Dr. Mercola’s Summary Of Avocado Uses and Health Benefits
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The pathways carrying this information may be disrupted following a spinal cord injury which renders the affected body parts clumsy or out of control. The question arises of how we can restore this important information to the brain? Unfortunately, there is little known about how the brain areas that generate the motor commands use the sensory inputs. Moreover, there is an urgent need to improve the diagnosis of loss of conduction of proprioceptive information to the brain. This study will provide new insights into how sensory inputs influence movements by studying the brain’s motor areas in healthy and spinal cord injured patients. In addition, we shall establish a method to diagnose proprioceptive loss in spinal cord injured patients. Further, we aim to develop perceptual tests such as reflex testing by electrical stimulation and tendon tapping to produce a spinal reflex. Assessment of proprioceptive loss due to injured pathways to the brain will result in impaired feeling of the reflexive movement. The illustration below gives an example of the subjective scaling of reflex sensation in healthy subjects and patients who have suffered a spinal cord injury. The study may provide a powerful yet simple tool for clinical use and at the same time significantly add to our knowledge on how the brain works to control complex movement.
External project partners:
- Dr. Arko Gosh, University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, Institute of Neuroinformatics
- Katharina Wolf, Balgrist University Hospital Zurich, Spinal Cord Injury Center
For further information please contact: PD Dr. Martin Schubert
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Green Learning Canada
The GreenLearning Canada Foundation provides teachers with free, online education programs about energy and sustainability that empower students to create positive change for our evolving world. All programs meet provincial core curriculum for multiple grades and subjects. Our eLearning programs are developed by experienced teachers of students grade 4 and up. They are complete with online and printable lesson plans, teacher’s guides, video tutorials, assessment rubrics, and require no special software to use. This resource is focused on professional development for teachers and supports a student/classroom connection.
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Weekly News #4
Nearly half of U.S.-based employees unfamiliar with emerging California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which could affect businesses and innovators. Zuckerberg explains how Facebook gets ‘privacy-focused’, including how they will work with the online education site, Udacity. Similarly, Microsoft 365 to offer tighter security and privacy controls.
The CCPA basically oversees the collection and usage of data. Unfortunately, 46% of US workers do not know what CCPA is. Additionally, since experts expect the law to apply to more than 500,000 U.S. companies, more work is needed to train U.S. employees of this regulation.
Recently, a survey testing privacy knowledge was conducted on 1000 employees. Reports suggest that 12 percent of employees said they were unsure if they should report a cybercriminal stealing sensitive client data while at work. This issue demonstrates that there is a strong need for privacy awareness training in protecting sensitive information. That being said, a national data privacy standard must be addressed by Congress this year. However, there are risks involved, for example, if data rules are not done properly, it could harm startup culture and have a negative effect on innovators.
In other news, Zuckerberg’s plans to become more privacy-focused include end-to-end encryption for Messenger conversations and secure WhatsApp statuses that only friends can see. They are spending $3 billion to cover possible fines from the Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations in the past. In the future, they plan to emphasize private messaging and attain a bigger role in communities. Additionally, they will remove groups that have harmful content, supporting their motto, “The future is private”.
Facebook wants AI researchers to figure out privacy. They are currently working with Udacity, which is an online learning site, to try to enable AI research that doesn’t affect or harm privacy. As an incentive, they are offering scholarships to 5,000 people to encourage them to take a new Udacity course called Secure and Private AI. The idea is for people to learn how to apply techniques that AI powers are using.
Microsoft is also gearing towards better security, by strengthening security options available to Microsoft 365 customers. With access to new data controls, businesses will be able to better manage encrypted emails, prevent sharing of sensitive information, and investigate possible data errors. Using these controls, people can hone in on specific security issues, such as data leakage or phishing attacks. On top of that, Microsoft 365 is also adding a feature called Secure Private Channels, to help protect sensitive information from being unintentionally shared or leaked.
With large companies working to protect their consumers’ personal data, and CCPA working to enforce consumer rights, privacy has never been more prominent.
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The male is not required for breeding. They require brackish water – one leveled teaspoon of marine salt per every 2 liters of water. This species grows up to approx 50 mm in size.
The Mangrove Killifish or Mangrove Rivulus, Kryptolebias marmoratus, is a species of fish in the Aplocheilidae family. It lives in brackish and marine waters (less frequently in fresh water) along the coasts of Florida, through the Antilles, and along the eastern and northern Atlantic coasts of Mexico, Central America and South America. Our fish originates from Belize. It has a very wide tolerance of both salinity (0—68 ‰) and temperature (12–38 °C or 54–100 °F), can survive for about two months on land, and mostly breeds by self-fertilization. It is typically found in areas with red mangrove and sometimes lives in burrows of Cardisoma guanhumi crabs.
Kryptolebias marmoratus can spend up to 66 consecutive days out of water, which it typically spends inside fallen logs, breathing air through its skin. It enters burrows created by insects inside trees where it relaxes its territorial, aggressive behaviour. During this time, it alters its gills so it can retain water and nutrients, while nitrogen waste is excreted through the skin. The change is reversed once it re-enters the water.
When jumping on land, Kryptolebias marmoratus does a “tail flip”, flipping its head over its body towards the tail end. The rivulus’ jumping technique gives it an ability to direct its jumps on land and to make relatively forceful jumps. A team of scientists associated with the Society for Experimental Biology released a video in 2013 showing the jumping technique.
The species consists mostly of hermaphrodites which are known to reproduce by self-fertilization, but males do exist, and strong genetic evidence indicates occasional outcrossing. They are also the only simultaneous hermaphroditic vertebrates, and the concentration of males to hermaphrodites can vary depending on the local requirement for genetic diversity.
Kryptolebias marmoratus produces eggs and sperm by meiosis and routinely reproduces by self-fertilization. Each individual hermaphrodite normally fertilizes itself when an egg and sperm that it has produced by an internal organ unite inside the fish’s body. In nature, this mode of reproduction can yield highly homozygous lines composed of individuals so genetically uniform as to be, in effect, identical to one another. The capacity for selfing in these fishes has apparently persisted for at least several hundred thousand years. Meioses that lead to self-fertilization can reduce genetic fitness by causing inbreeding depression. However, self-fertilization does provide the benefit of “fertilization assurance” (reproductive assurance) at each generation. Meiosis can also provide the adaptive benefit of efficient recombinational repair of DNA damages during formation of germ cells at each generation. This benefit may have prevented the evolutionary replacement of meiosis and selfing by a simpler type of clonal reproduction such as ameiotic or apomictic parthenogenesis. Cannibalization of fingerling occurs, but only unrelated offspring. Kryptolebias marmoratus is considered to have potential as a bioindicator species of estuary habitats.
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(1) The circuitry required to support a particular device. For example, video adapters enable the computer to support graphics monitors, and network adapters enable a computer to attach to a network. Adapters can be built into the main circuitry of a computer or they can be separate add-ons that come in the form of expansion boards.
(2) Short for expansion board.
(3) Short for Analog Telephone Adapter.
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Friendly aliens visit our planet, and help the animals to get back to their rightful place.
Name and describe the objects, animals, situations on screen to your infant. By indulging your child’s curious nature you will encourage him or her to become a lifetime learner!
- Learning and naming animals
- Learning new words in a creative way
- Introduction to non verbal stories & situations
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在新概念三Lesson 24中我们学到了一个很形象的词组：a skeleton in cupboard，指的是家丑。俗话说得好，家丑不可外扬，小编不谈家丑，咱们来关注下美国政治史上的五大总统丑闻。
5. The Whiskey Ring 威士忌环丑闻
Ulysses S. Grant's presidency is often considered to be one of the most corrupt
in history, and with good reason, as two major scandals took place during his presidency. The second was the Whiskey Ring scandal, involving a bribery and tax evasion
scandal among many high ranking members of his cabinet (and even his own private secretary). It resulted in the impeachment
of his secretary of war, William Belknap, although he resigned before he could be convicted.
4. Iran-Contra 伊朗门
Iran-Contra is one of the biggest scandals to rock the presidency in modern times. When news that the Reagan administration was not only selling arms to Iran but using the profits to secretly fund the Contra rebels in Nicaragua, It caused a firestorm
throughout the country. Admiral John M. Poindexter and Lt. Colonel Oliver North became the major targets of the scandal and became embroiled in lengthy trials. Fourteen other persons charged criminally in the whole affair. The scandal continues to be a black mark upon the Reagan presidency for many.
伊朗门是近代最为轰动的总统丑闻。当人们得知里根政府不仅向伊朗出售武器，甚至还利用获得的利润偷偷资助在尼拉加瓜的反叛军时，整个国家掀起了一场轩然大波。海军上将John M. Poindexter和中校Oliver North成为了众矢之的，他们两人不得不接受冗长的审判。而在整个事件中，还有其他14个人受到了法律控告。这次的丑闻也变成了里根总统任期中的巨大污点。
3. Teapot Dome 蒂波特山丑闻
The Teapot Dome scandal of the Warren G. Harding administration has long been one of the poster boys of the world of presidential scandals. Harding transferred control of naval oil reserve lands over to the Department of the Interior in 1921 (although it was later reversed by the Supreme Court, who ruled the move illegal). Then Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall used his new power for personal gain, giving rights to the Teapot Dome Reserve in Wyoming to the Mammoth Oil company in return for bribes. When the scandal broke in 1924 he was found to have accumulated over $100,000 worth of bribes from the Mammoth Oil Company. Although Harding had already died in office prior to the scandal breaking, it became a hot topic of controversy for years after his death and continues to plague
his now infamous legacy
沃伦·G·哈定政府的蒂波特山丑闻也是美国历史上非常出名的丑闻之一。在1921年，哈定将海军油田从美国海军的名下转移到内政部的名下（虽然最后此次所有权转移被最高法院认定为非法并撤销）。内政部长Albert B. Fall滥用职权，在收受贿赂后将俄亥俄州的蒂波特山保留地的使用权卖给了猛犸石油公司。在1924年丑闻暴露后，人们发现这位内政部长已经从猛犸石油公司收受了总价值超过十万的贿赂。尽管丑闻是在哈定死后６个月才曝光，但在之后的几年，蒂波特山丑闻仍然引起了公众对哈定总统的巨大争议。同时，蒂波特山丑闻也另人们对总统遗产的来历产生了怀疑。
2. Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky 比尔克林顿和莱温斯基
Perhaps no other scandal in presidential history can equal the Monica Lewinsky affair for pure sensationalism
. President Bill Clinton's sexual affair with an intern ultimately led to the second presidential impeachment in the history of the country (the first was that of Andrew Johnson in 1868). Although Clinton was ultimately acquitted
of any crime, the affair became a laughing stock around the world and led to one of the most unusual documents in political history: the Starr Report, which intimately and often graphically described Clinton's entire sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsy.
1. Watergate 水门事件
There may be many scandals in the annals of United States presidential history, but none can compare for sheer impact with that of the Watergate scandal under the presidency of Richard M. Nixon. It beginning with a break-in at the Democratic headquarters stationed in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. by five members of Nixon's re-election campaign. Although not initially involved Nixon found out about the break-in and did everything he did to cover up the scandal. When he was ultimately found out the news shocked the nation and led to a grand disillusionment
with the American political system. It has also led to just about every subsequent presidential scandal, both large and small, gaining the suffix
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Welcome to the Farm Kids Page!
Why Golden Earthworm you ask? Earthworms are essential to life! They break down organic matter and create nutrients for rich and fertile soil that's necessary to grow food. We've elevated the earthworm to the "gold standard", thus naming our farm The Golden Earthworm Farm.
There are some great kids books about farming & food. Here are our top picks that you can borrow from your local library or purchase online.
FUN & GAMES
A great introduction and workbook with fun activities! A publication of the California Certified Organic Farmers Association. Free pdf download.
Sponsored by the European Commission on Organic Agriculture. Test your memory skills!
Sponsored by Earth Day Canada. Fantastic interactive tour!
Scroll down to the Species to read about the different kinds of earthworms and to view pictures.
Excellent children's site on worms, including earthworms. Click on "All About Earthworms" to view a movie of an earthworm being born and its five hearts. Requires Quicktime.
Fun site all about worms. Explore the links to discover the parts of a worm, where worms originated from, and what worms eat. Includes an interactive quiz on a worm's anatomy and the food worms eat. On the home page, click on "Teacher's Bin" and find out how you can request a poster of Herman.
A great coloring & activity book produced by the Sustainable Farming Association of Central Minnesota. Free pdf download!
Thank you to all the kids who have sent us their artwork. Submit yours today!
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon in air. EPA also recommends testing in schools. See more information on radon and radon testing.
Blue Green Algae
We test water samples to confirm whether a Blue Green Algae bloom is toxic. Testing is offered seasonally, when potential blooms are expected, which is usually Memorial Day to Labor Day. See more information on Blue Green Algae.
Bacteria in Water
We test environmental water samples from recreational swimming locations or water used for irrigation purposes for the presence of E. coli. The results of this test determine the suitability of the water for safe swimming or irrigation.
We also test environmental water samples for the presence of Legionella pneumophila. Outbreaks of legionellosis have occurred after people have breathed mists from a contaminated water source such as an air conditioning cooling tower, whirlpool spa or shower.
See more information on both E. coli and Legionella along with testing information.
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discovery paved the way for Morse code.
A priest from the
Wilkes-Barre area made a very significant contribution to communications in the
early days of radio.
While working in the
basement of his church rectory, the Rev. Joseph Murgaš, founding pastor of Sacred Heart
Slovak Church, Wilkes-Barre, developed a better way of sending messages by
paved the way for Morse code by improving on Gugliemo Marconi’s transmission
process. Marconi’s process could only send a single sound and carry that sound
only a short distance over water. Murgaš’ invention,
however, compounded on Marconi’s thinking, and was able to transmit two or
more sounds over distances of 70 miles over land and 700 miles over water. The
variation of sounds developed by Murgaš made communication by Morse code
Murgaš’ invention was
successfully tested on Nov 23, 1905, when Fred Kirkendall, then mayor of
Wilkes-Barre, transmitted a message to Mayor Alexander R. Connell of Scranton.
The company that was formed
to further test and develop Murgaš’
discovery failed after the death of one of his business partners and the
destruction of his equipment during a storm. Marconi later used Murgaš’ ideas and was credited with the
invention. In 1916, however, the United States District court recognized Murgaš
as the inventor of practical wireless communication.
The photo of Murgaš’
communications tower, which was located near his church on top of Bowman Hill,
was published in Edward F. Hanlon; “The Wyoming Valley: An American
Portrait,” 1983, courtesy of F. Charles Petrillo.
The above article appeared in The
Citizens’ voice, a newspaper in
Wilkes-Barre. A greater awareness of Father
Joseph Murgaš, his biography and achievements has been accomplished by the
Slovak Heritage Society of NEPA's video, REVEREND JOSEPH MURGAš, RADIO’S FORGOTTEN GENIUS. This
video is available for purchase from the
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Carrier Phase Tracking (Surveying): An Application of GPS
Carrier-phase tracking of GPS signals has resulted in a revolution in land surveying. A line of sight along the ground is no longer necessary for precise positioning. Positions can be measured up to 30 km from reference point without intermediate points. This use of GPS requires specially equipped carrier tracking receivers.
The L1 and/or L2 carrier signals are used in carrier phase surveying. L1 carrier cycles have a wavelength of 19 centimetres. If tracked and measured these carrier signals can provide ranging measurements with relative accuracies of millimetres under special circumstances.
Tracking carrier phase signals provides no time for transmission information. The carrier signals, while modulated with time tagged binary codes, carry no time-tags that distinguish one cycle from another. The measurements used in carrier phase tracking are differences in carrier phase cycles and fractions of cycles over time. At least two receivers track carrier signals at the same time. Ionospheric delay differences at the two receivers must be small enough to insure that carrier phase cycles are properly accounted for. This usually requires that the two receivers be within about 30 km of each other.
Carrier phase is tracked at both receivers and the changes in tracked phase are recorded over time in both receivers. All carrier-phase tracking is differential, requiring both a reference and remote receiver tracking carrier phases at the same time. Unless the reference and remote receivers use L1-L2 differences to measure the ionospheric delay, they must be close enough to insure that the ionospheric delay difference is less than a carrier wavelength. Using L1-L2 ionospheric measurements and long measurement averaging periods, relative positions of fixed sites can be determined over baselines of hundreds of kilometres.
Phase difference changes in the two receivers are reduced using software to differences in three position dimensions between the reference station and the remote receiver. High accuracy range difference measurements with sub-centimetre accuracy are possible. Problems result from the difficulty of tracking carrier signals in noise or while the receiver moves. Two receivers and one SV over time result in single difference.
Automatic Vehicle Location, A Tracking Technology Example
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) is a technology used for track-ing vehicles, vessels, and mobile assets such as trailers, containers, and equipment. Each mobile unit has a GPS receiver that reports its posi-tion to the base station over a communications network. This allows the base station to monitor the entire fleet and manage the mobile as-sets.
Mobile GPS Unit
In each vehicle you need a GPS receiver to track the satellites and calculate your position. But actually Trimble's mobile GPS units do a lot more than just that. Altogether they:
1. Receive GPS satellite signals.
2. Calculate your position, speed, heading and altitude.
3. Make adjustments for Differential GPS and/or Dead Reckoning.
4. Communicate with the base station - using either built-in
communications or interfacing with an external radio.
Use the IQ Event Engine to decide when to report.
Receive the precise time (the satellites use atomic clocks).
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Road safety rules in India are designed in the best interest of vehicle owners. You may follow the below-mentioned ten rules and regulations while driving to reduce the risk of accidents and ensure safe driving.
- Always wear a seatbelt
The most important rule is to always strap on a seatbelt when you hit the wheel. Section 138 (3) CMVR 177 MVA of the Motor Vehicles Act lays down the specific fine for not fastening a seatbelt.
- Avoid distractions
While you are behind the wheel, ensure that your main focus is on driving. Do not get distracted by loud music or by talking on the phone while driving.
- Do not cross the speed limits
The goal of setting a speed limit is to ensure the safety of passengers in the vehicle as well as pedestrians. Besides, driving at high speed, even on roads with less traffic, may result in the driver losing control or a sudden brake fail, thereby causing an accident.
- Service your car regularly
Maintaining your car on a regular basis is vital. Repair worn tires, fix your broken headlights, fix your side mirrors, and replace your engine oil as failing to do so may result in accidents.
- Follow traffic signals
Failing to follow traffic signals may result in accidents. This, in turn, may lead to a damage to the vehicle, bodily injuries, and even death. To financially protect yourself against such an incident, you may purchase a vehicle insurance policy.
- Maintain lane discipline
Considering the soaring traffic on Indian roads, following lane discipline is extremely crucial. Never overtake a car by changing lanes on a busy road. Even if you do change lanes, remember to give a signal.
- Be careful during bad weather
It is necessary to take utmost care while driving during bad weather. For example, the roads may become foggy during winters. So ensure you have your fog lights on while driving.
- Maintain a safe distance
Maintaining a safe distance will give you enough time to react in case the vehicle ahead makes a sudden stop. This reduces the chance of a collision and ensures the safety of passengers.
- Overtake from the right
India follows right-hand drive. Hence, always remember to overtake from the right side.
- Give way for emergency vehicles
As a driver, it becomes your responsibility to make way for emergency vehicles. You may, therefore, move your vehicle to the side in case an ambulance or a fire brigade was to cross.
Though you may take optimum care while on the road, the risk of an accident cannot be eliminated. Hence, investing in a motor insurance plan is highly recommended. You may further enhance your coverage by opting for a comprehensive car/motor insurance plan. Such a policy offers coverage for most accidental damages. Apart from just owning an insurance plan, make sure you renew your car insurance on time before the expiry of your existing insurance policy.
Secure your car with Kotak Car Secure.
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Using Sprinklers to Protect Blueberries from Spring Freezes
Many blueberry growers use sprinkler systems to protect blueberry flowers from spring freezes. Sprinklers are very effective under certain circumstances but can increase injury if used at the wrong time. Sprinklers used for irrigation do not protect below 23-24oF. If the system fails due to cold or wind the blueberries can get colder than in areas with no sprinkling. When you use sprinklers to prevent freezing injury, you are using the energy that water releases when it freezes, changing from a liquid to a solid, to keep the temperature in the ice at the freezing point 32oF. As long as you keep the ice WET, the ice temperature will stay at 32oF. If the ice dries out and water evaporates from the ice, it will chill the plant down colder than the air temperature as the ice evaporates.
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You’ve now arrived at the goal of this chapter: the wrinkle maps. These maps are basically an animated or weighted normal map that is connected to the movement of the face. For example, smiling may reveal the dimples in the cheeks of the characters. These small deformations occur as a result of the underlying muscles in the face moving. Another example of this phenomenon is wrinkles that appear (or disappear) on the forehead as a person raises or lowers his or her eyebrows. The use of wrinkle maps in games is still a recent addition, and most games today don’t bother with it unless the characters are shown in close-up. Figure 12.14 shows a grayscale image of a normal map containing wrinkles for the forehead and dimples.
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The red supergiant Antares and its spectacular field of view
Why is the sky near Antares and Rho Ophiuchi so colorful? …
Fine dust illuminated from the front by starlight produces blue reflection nebulae. Gaseous clouds whose atoms are excited by ultraviolet starlight produce reddish emission nebulae. Backlit dust clouds block starlight and so appear dark.
Antares, a red supergiant and one of the brighter stars in the night sky, lights up the yellow-red clouds on the lower center. … The distant globular cluster M4 is visible just to the right of Antares, and to the lower left of the red cloud engulfing Sigma Scorpii. These star clouds are even more colorful than humans can see, emitting light across the electromagnetic spectrum.
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We all know recycling is good for the environment, but it can get a little confusing sometimes. Is this recyclable? Do I need to rinse before I recycle? Is meat compostable? These among many other questions often get asked in the kitchen but some never get answered. Well we are here to give you a helping hand when it comes to the do’s and don’ts of recycling with our Top 10 Recycling Tips!
1. Keep separate bins for general waste, recycling and compost. Make sure to label each bin, to make sure everyone in the house knows which to use.
2. Wash out recyclable food containers. Use the end of your dish water to quickly rinse out milk cartons, tin cans, jars etc, this saves water too!
3. Use biodegradable bags in your compost bin. You can buy GreenSax compostable bags here.
4. Compost all food waste into your brown bin but exclude meat from your DIY compost bin, as this can attract flies and rodents.
5. Reuse! Instead of throwing everything away, why not see if there is some use for recyclables in your home. Tin can pencil holder maybe? Glass jar vase?
6. Keep your recycle bin dry. Use a recyclable bin liner to keep the bin fresh and dry and make sure any liquids are dried from containers before putting them in the bin.
7. Flatten, squash and squeeze all your recyclables! Save as much room in your bin as possible.
8. Use rechargeable batteries.
9. Donate your old clothes. Clothes are really easy to recycle, with charity shops in most towns. You will feel great after making a donation.
10. Reduce your consumption. Tip: Buy a large bottle of water rather than a 6 pack of smaller bottles.
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Oral ulcers are painful sores in the mouth. The spots are greyish-white or yellow with a red, inflamed edge. One in five adults suffer from oral ulcers at various stages in their lifetime. Mouth ulcers are sores that appear in the mouth, often on the inside of the cheeks. Oral ulcers, also known as aphthous ulcers, can be painful when eating, drinking or brushing teeth. Infrequent oral ulcers are usually harmless and self-healing. Seek medical advice if they last longer than 3 weeks. Oral ulcers are not contagious.
Cause of Oral Ulcers
There are various factors that can cause oral ulcers. The most important ones are:
- a damaged mucosa
- emotional stress
- hormonal change
- viruses and bacteria
- food intolerance
- use of medicines
Symptoms Oral Ulcers
The most important complaint regarding oral ulcers is pain. This spot is particularly sensitive when eating, drinking or talking. An ulcer can be recognized by its colour: white or yellow with a red edge around it. After several days or weeks it will shrink and eventually disappear.
No consequences have been documented so far. At best, it is very unpleasant.
How to prevent oral ulcers?
Oral ulcers are hard to prevent, but you can do reduce the risk of developing them. Eat a variety of wholesome food, drink enough water, reduce your sugar intake, have a good oral health care, reduce stress as much as possible and quit smoking.
Treatment oral ulcers
Our oral gel has a high percentage of active oxygen and a very positive effect on the healing process. Use bluem® oral gel at least twice a day after brushing your teeth. Apply direct on the infected area using a cotton swab. Leave the gel on your gum as long as you possibly can. Do not touch the ulcers with your fingers. Avoid using alcohol based mouthwash. This can damage your mucosa. Use our mouthwash to help reducing and controlling any harmful bacteria in your mouth.
Need a healthier lifestyle?
Do you frequently experience oral ulcers? Ask our nutritionist for advice. She can explain in a few simple steps how to treat oral ulcers. In order to prevent oral ulcers sometimes a change in lifestyle is needed.
FAQ about oral ulcers
Are oral ulcers contagious?
No. They are not contagious. They cannot be transferred through saliva, kissing, drinking from each others’ glass or any other physical contact. Oral ulcers are connected with the herpes virus.
Are oral ulcers the same as herpes blisters?
The herpes virus of the HHV-1 type causes a cold sore in- or around the mouth. It starts with a tingling sensation, followed by a blister. The blister will eventually pop and a wound will appear – this can be very painful. Oral ulcers often have another way of appearing and there is not enough evidence saying these two are connected. The treatment is the same though: use our oral gel. If you have more questions about this subject, please ask our nutritionist Laura for more information: [email protected]
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iFiction, Immersive Fiction Film: Beyond the Gimmick
- Research unit: LABOPro
- Course: Film - Television - Video
In the slipstream of the popularization of virtual reality (VR) in recent years, a number of 360˚ short films have also been made. However, it turns out to be very difficult to tell a compelling story with this medium. The spherical image recording makes it practically impossible to use classic lighting and sound recording. The traditional film grammar techniques can also hardly be applied to this medium. This research aims to address the narrative disadvantages that are currently inherent in immersive fiction film. By experimenting at different levels, we try to develop innovative ways to enhance the experience of the story. Initially, the research focuses on the possibilities that a smaller angle of view than the usual 360˚ could offer. We use a design-based approach to investigate whether reducing the angle of view offers new possibilities to increase the storytelling power and technicity of the medium without losing too much on immersiveness. In a second component, experiments are done with the use of three-dimensional sound. We investigate to what extent sound control can be a determining factor in the understanding and experience of the immersive narrative. In a third part, the researchers try to demonstrate the influence of limitation of the freedom of movement by controlling the turning movement of the viewer. In addition to the scientific report, an artistic component is linked to the results of this research in the form of an immersive short film.
- Duration: 2018 - 2020
- Contact: [email protected]
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Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first?
¡He inventado una palabra nueva! ¡Plagio!
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Years 1 & 2
Every day is different and exciting in the Pre-Prep and we work hard to engage the children’s natural curiosity. Our lessons follow the National Curriculum with emphasis on the core subject skills in English and Mathematics with the wide range of other subjects being spread across the week ensuring the children are active and motivated in their learning. High expectations ensure that all children are encouraged to reach their full potential. With our own designated learning support teacher we are able to quickly identify any children who may need added support and work with parents to easily facilitate this.
Most subjects are taught by the form teachers in the classroom with a topic or theme linking the learning. Specialist teachers take the children for lessons in French, PE and Games, Music and IT.
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|Title:||Evaluating chloroplast DNA in prehistoric Texas coprolites: medicinal, dietary, or ambient ancient DNA?|
|Authors:||Reinhard, Karl J.|
Chaves, Sergio M.
Jones, John G.
Iñiguez, Alena Mayo
|Affilliation:||University of Nebraska Lincoln. School of Natural Resources. Lincoln, NE, USA.|
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sérgio Arouca. Laboratório de Ecologia. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
Washington State University. Department of Anthropology. Pullman, WA, USA.
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Genética Molecular de Microorganismos. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil.
|Abstract:||Molecular analysis of coprolites from Hinds Cave, Texas recovered chloroplast DNA sequences. The sequences were interpreted as evidence of diet. We analyzed 19 Hinds Cave coprolites to evaluate the potential sources of the chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) and compared our results to previous studies. This review shows that some cpDNA sequences could be from well-known prehistoric plants foods. Some other sequences could have come from ambient plant material in the guts of small animals eaten by humans in antiquity. Using pollen concentration analysis, we identify sources of ambient plant material which could have been inhaled or imbibed. It is even possible that cpDNA sequences are from proplastids within ambient pollen grains themselves. However, three sequence types cannot be explained as resulting from only dietary or ambient sources. We suggest instead that these might be from medicinal or hallucinogenic plants. We compared these three sequences to existing sequences in the GenBank. We found that these sequences are 100% matches for Rhamnus, Fouquieria, and Solanum.|
Ambient plant residue
Concentração de pólen
Resíduo da planta ambiental
|Citation:||REINHARD, Karl J. et al. Evaluating chloroplast DNA in prehistoric Texas coprolites: medicinal, dietary, or ambient ancient DNA?. Journal of Archaeological Science, v. 35, p.1748-1755, 2008.|
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Beta carotene is an antioxidant that converts to vitamin A when digested and plays a very important role in health. Vitamin A gives some fruits and veggies their yellowy and orange color. 🍑 🍈 🥕 🌶
Beta carotene is also found in herbs and spices such as: paprika, cayenne, chili, parsley, cilantro, marjoram, sage, coriander 🌿 🌱
What are the benefits?
Beta carotene is an antioxidant and as such plays crucial role in the body’s fight against free radicals(body toxins). There’s a lot of evidence to support the intake of antioxidants in order to help reach optimal wellness. Consuming beta carotene has been linked to the following.
Improving cognitive function, Promoting good skin health, Contributing to lung health, Preventing cancer, Reducing macular degeneration(eye health) this is where you may have heard that eating carrots help you see better in the dark? Well it’s actually true, the vitamin A in carrots help improve eyesight 🥕 👀 👍
Vitamin A is an fat soluble vitamin so combining these foods, herbs and spices with a healthy fat such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts and seeds can help their absorption. 🍾🥑🥜😜 Make sure you’re eating your correct portions of fruit and vegetables for all the important antioxidants they provide and their benefits! 🤸♂️🧘♀️
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Deck Building 101 – Types of Structural Supports
What type of supports should I provide for my deck?
There are many aspects of a deck that should be considered when discussing the structure. These include: joists, beams, post size, supports, spacing, decking thickness, guard/railing height, and spindle spacing. These aspects are especially important when a deck is high off the ground or supporting large loads.
The joists are used to support the deck’s surface. The size and spacing of joists are directly proportional, that is, as the size of the joist increases, the allowable spacing also increases. Larger joists can carry a larger load, therefore, fewer joists are required. The connection of the joists to the beam or ledger board is very important (please see the following discussion on beams for further information regarding these components). If the joist is not properly secured, then it does not matter how big it is! The joists can rest directly on the beam or ledger, as long as an acceptable length of joist is resting on the beam or ledger (usually 3-4 cm). Joist hangers are also used to connect the joist to the ledger board. The proper number of nails should be used with the joist hangers to ensure that the joists are properly secured. Joists should not just be “toenailed” into the ledger board since the nails can pull away from the wood over time and detach the joist.
The beams are provided to support the end and sometimes middle of the joists. This reduces excessive vertical flexing and side-to-side (lateral) movement. As with the joists, the size and spacing of the beams are directly proportional. In some cases, the joists are supported by a ledger board, a beam that is secured to the house at one end, and one or two additional beams at the mid-span and ends of the joists. The ledger should be secured to either the foundation or an interior structural ceiling joist, and should be attached using the proper type of bolts. This is critically important because if the bolts are not adequate or are not secured properly, the deck could fail. Although this is not related to the deck structure, it is important to make sure a proper flashing is installed around the ledger board as well. A small leak that goes undetected for a long period of time can cause significant damage to the interior wood structure and finishes.
The deck posts transfer the load from the beams to the ground. An undersized post or posts that are installed too far apart will be incapable of supporting the deck and can eventually crack, which would be a serious safety concern. Deck posts should be at least 15 ¼ cm x 15 ¼ cm (6”x6”), unless the deck is very close to the ground. Very high and very large decks, or decks that support large loads may require larger posts, or posts spaced closer together. The method of supporting the post in the soil should also be carefully considered. Ideally, a concrete footing that extends below the frost line should be installed and the post secured to the top of the footing above the soil level. This not only prevents wood to earth contact (which could lead to premature deterioration and rot of the wood), but also prevents the deck from heaving during the freeze-thaw cycle. Small concrete deck blocks that are placed directly on the ground surface and not buried may also be used, but only for smaller (i.e. lower) decks with very good drainage in the underlying and surrounding soil. A thick layer of well-drained sand and gravel is required under deck blocks to reduce the potential for water accumulation, freezing, and heaving, during the freeze-thaw cycle.
Guards and Railings
The railing or guard is what keeps guests from falling off of the deck. Therefore, the guard/railing should be very sturdy and tall. The requirement for guard and railing height is mandated by local building codes and varies from municipality to municipality. Typically, guards/railings are required to be installed if a deck is more than 0.45 (1.5 m) off of the ground. Guard/railing heights are typically 0.9 meters (36 inches) for decks that are no more than 1.8 m (6 feet) above finished ground level. For decks that are more than 1.8 m (6 feet) above ground, guards are typically required to be a minimum of 1.06 m (42 inches) high. To prevent small children from crawling through the spindles (or becoming stuck), the spindles should be at the most 10 cm (4 inches) apart. The spindles should be installed vertically, since horizontal spindles could be tempting for children to climb. The above requirements are typically required for stairs associated with decks, as well. In order to confirm local requirements, your local building department should always be consulted.
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Visit the home inspection experts at AmeriSpec of Canada for more tips and valuable home improvement information.
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Microsoft Office Tutorials and References
In Depth Information
Entering a Task
module, the To-Do list, and the To-Do bar. Chapter 9 describes all of them,
but here’s the quick way to get started in a jiffy.
To enter a new task, follow these steps:
1. Click the text that says Type a New Task.
The words disappear, and you see the insertion point (a blinking line).
2. Type the name of your task.
The task you typed appears.
3. Press Enter.
Your new task moves down to the Task list with your other tasks (see
Outlook can help you manage anything from a simple shopping list to a
complex business project. In Chapter 9, I show you how to deal with recurring
tasks, how to regenerate tasks, and how to mark tasks as complete (and earn
the right to brag about how much you’ve accomplished).
in the Task
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16 Jan / MLK: Remembering a Great Man
Today, we take time to remember a great man, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy is etched into each of us as a reminder that everyone is created equally and that we should all aspire to fight injustice and have the courage to spread Dr. Jung’s timeless message: Love one another with every ounce of your being. Be willing to lend out your hand to those in need. That is the true meaning of love, charity, and compassion.
“Darkness can not drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -Martin Luther King Jr.
“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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Marigold flowers are quite the powerhouse in an natural garden. As their flowers and leaves decay, the marigold releases chemical compounds that attract frogs, repel snakes and kill nematode pests that attack many vegetable plants, including tomatoes. Search for ways to let the intense yellow marigold deliver brilliant coloration and decoration to your garden, as it goes to work to guard the well being of your vegetation.
Plant geraniums close to tomatoes. Many bugs hate the chemical compounds in geraniums and will keep away from them, so for those who plant geraniums round your tomato patch and sparsely in your backyard, the caterpillars and worms can have a tricky time stepping into the tomato plants. That is especially true in case you have your backyard enclosed. Although there are various organic weed killers accessible available on the market, it is typically greatest and a real money saver to pull weeds by hand. For those who keep up with it frequently, you can simply pull weeds before their roots are established. Wear gloves and be sure you pull out both the foliage and roots.
When beginning your natural garden, do not forget to plant companion plants. Companion crops are like very pleasant neighbors. They’ll enrich the soil and preserve pests away from your different plants. By planting them collectively, you can avoid the usage of dangerous pesticides or synthetic fertilizer products. Use organic weed killers. Weed killers commonly contain poisonous and noxious chemical compounds. These can get into the soil and contaminate your groundwater. An amazing and low-cost different to the tough chemicals is to make use of vinegar. On a sunny day, spray cider vinegar onto any weeds you’ve got. They may soon die with out hurting the surroundings.
Have you learnt where to start out or tips on how to start with it?
When harvesting tomatoes out of your natural garden, you do want to pick ripe tomatoes; nevertheless, you don’t want your tomatoes to be too ripe. Sure tomatoes which are too ripe might be mealy. You need to intention to reap tomatoes after they have their full colour and are at their largest size. Have plastic luggage available to place over dirty gardening shoes. This lets you maintain your circulation so you may quickly get back to your gardening.
Now you might be much more ready in the case of organic gardening. You thought that you just had been ready before, properly look at you, now! Hopefully, the tips that were supplied gave you some advice that may allow you to get started along with your natural gardening adventures to be able to start rising like a pro! Mulch ought to be your best good friend with regards to natural gardening. You need mulch to guard your vegetation and soil for when there may be runoff after a rain storm or after using an irrigation system. The water runs off the land and it will erode and deplete any unprotected soil.
Use rainwater to your organic garden. Water may be collected in barrels when rain fall is at excessive ranges, after which used on your garden during drought periods. It will help to conserve water and supply your crops with all the hydration they need. Most rain barrels have a spicket so you can connect your soaker hose on to the barrel. As you’ll be able to see from the above list of ideas, natural gardening might be very useful in getting the very best and freshest produce attainable from your plants. After following the following pointers, you’ll not be new to the world of natural gardening, however you will turn out to be an natural gardening professional.
Invest in the additional time and effort to create a nourishing compost for your garden. A nicely-maintained compost can improve the consistency, structure, and aeration of the soil; it may additionally improve the soil’s capacity to drawn in and retain water levels. As an added bonus, compost may also stimulate development of healthier roots. Don’t waste your time and vitality carrying a hose that is arduous to place away. Get a pair or hose reels to maintain your hose neat. You can get a stationary hose reel to maintain your hose on a wall, but you may also discover transportable hose reels if you want to carry your hose round your garden.
Plant your own garlic with organic methods. Cloves of garlic ought to be planted in well-drained soil with frequent watering in both the autumn or spring.
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Epilachna varivestis (Mulsant, 1850)
Adult Mexican bean beetles are bronze with 16 black spots on their wing covers, and are ¼ inch (6mm) or slightly larger. They lay bright yellow eggs in masses of 40-60 eggs, which hatch to produce fuzzy, bright yellow larvae that feed on the underside of leaves.
Plant near locations heavily infested in previous year
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The "Old Wolf Path" is an old Indian trail and a horse path that passed through Burnt Corn and led to Pensacola, Florida.
Some believe that this path is the route of modern-day U.S. Highway 29 that also leads to Pensacola, Florida.
The "Old Wolf Path" was often used by the Creek Indians to travel to Pensacola to trade with the Spanish who controlled
Florida during that period. The Creek Indians were surprised and attacked on the path by the U.S. military at Burnt Corn Spring.
That unsuccessful attack became known as the "Battle of Burnt Corn" which led to the
Creek Indians War of 1812 and 1814.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF LUCCOMBE, SOMERSET, ENGLAND
By Tim Lambert
Luccombe lies at the bottom of Dunkery Beacon. At 1,750 feet it is the highest hill on Exmoor. Luccombe may mean an enclosed valley. Or it may have been Lufa's cumb (Lufa's valley). At any rate for centuries the people of Luccombe have lived by farming. From the 16th century there were orchards in the area.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Luccombe dates from the 13th century. It is known for its wagon roofs and its Jacobean pulpit. At the nearby hamlet of Horner there is a Medieval packhorse bridge.
The prominent clergyman Henry Byam (1580-1669) was born in Luccombe. Byam was a staunch royalist and disliked Puritans. When civil war broke out he was imprisoned. However Byam escaped and went abroad. (When his wife and daughter tried to join him they were drowned in the Bristol Channel). When Charles II became king in 1660 Byam was restored to favour. When he died in 1669 Byam was buried in the church at Luccombe.
In 1680 a cottage called Church View was built in Luccombe. (Many of the cottages in Luccombe date from the 17th century). Then in the 19th century many thatched roofs were replaced by tiles, which are less of a fire hazard.
Stoney Street was given its name because it was rough and uneven and strewn with stones!
A school was built in Luccombe in 1881 but it closed in 1946. It later became the village hall.
Like many villages in Southwest England in the late 19th century Luccombe shrank in size. In 1801, at the time of the first census Luccombe had a population of over 450. By the standards of the time it was quite a large village. However by 1901 the population of Luccombe had fallen to under 400. In the late 20th century the population of Luccombe dipped below 200.
In 1944 Sir Richard Acland gave the Holnicote Estate, which included most of the village of Luccombe to the National Trust.
In 1947 a Mass Observation Survey was carried out in Luccombe. It was published in a book called Exmoor Village. Meanwhile the writer Eleanor Helme moved to Luccombe in 1946. She lived there until 1964.
Until the 1960s a pump stood in the village square. Only then did Luccombe gain a piped water supply and mains drainage.
Today Luccombe is a tiny but charming village with a population of less than 160.
A history of Dunster
A history of Chulmleigh
A history of Taunton
A history of Exeter
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It means the Government is saving money from importing seed for every cropping season of the year and it uses the saved the money to finance some of the valuable social services for the people. Countries must be mentioned on lists from at least five countries to be considered a best multinational company. These divided opinions made up the two major conflicting schools of thought. During times of either political upheavals these multinational firms do take part in supporting the current Government just to protect their businesses interest and survival. Increased Employment : Most developing countries are labour surplus countries, due to population explosion. When these Multinational Corporation leaves the country the structures are either sold or surrendered to the Government for other developmental use in the case of multipurpose buildings.
Stage two is a natural progression. The effects of globalization on multinational businesses can be good or bad, depending on the nature of the corporation in question. The operational size and scale of these corporations can give them the chance of taking advantage of the economies of scale, which paves the way for lower average costs and prices for consumers. Without their global presence and large profit margins, they will not be able to do this. That can threaten the sovereignty of the host capital-importing country in dealing with a firm that is larger and more powerful than the government. Matsushita, for example, adopted a global strategy that focused its resources on serving a world market for home entertainment products.
Stage Three—Multinational In time, the stage-two company discovers that differences in markets around the world demand an adaptation of its marketing mix in order to succeed. They might unfavorably dominate the market. The company have a staff strength of over 15,000 workers and a large number of casual workers. There are subtle but real differences between these three labels, as well as multinational corporation and worldwide enterprise. Multinational firms may help improve infrastructure development in the economy. Political Instability: Because these corporations require a stable host government, which of course is sympathetic to capitalism, they try as much as possible to cause directly protect the existing government whenever a reactionary leader or group seems to take over the government. A multinational firm may set up its business operation in collaboration with foreign local firms to obtain raw materials not available in the home country.
Nestle is an example of a transnational corporation that executes business and operational decisions in and outside of its. The inflows of capital help to finance a current account deficit. Multinational corporations by producing certain required goods in Malawi for instance Portland cement company do bring some of the ingredients from abroad that are used for making cement thereby helping in reducing its dependence on import. This enables them to carry on production most effectively and efficiently. This company does not adapt for the sake of adaptation. This is naturally a tremendous advantage to businesses, who stand to increase their potential customer base by millions by reaching out to foreign buyers. The Multinational corporations have in the case of Malawi helped in the integration of both national and international markets.
They manage production establishments or deliver services in at least two countries. But though they bring about several benefits to such nations, they also come with ethical conducts that happen to exploit the neediness of these countries. In stage-three companies, each foreign subsidiary is managed as if it were an independent city-state. They keep on adding to their economic power through constant mergers and acquisitions of companies, in host countries. The multinational corporation may also eventually begin exporting products made in the host country.
How many people acquire the technological skills which its claims to transfer to Nigerians. It is also through the employment provision that malnutrition levels get reduced at the house hold in such a way that through little income people get from working in the Multinational corporations ,Malawians are able to balance the nutritional levels of need at household level. Setting up of Subsidiaries: The second mode for investment abroad by a multinational firm is to set up a wholly owned subsidiary to operate in the foreign country. This level of investment is important for determining the level of economic growth. Head Office The central organization of the firm as posed to the foreign subsidiaries. Multinational corporations are those large firms which are incorporated in one country but which own, control or manage production and distribution facilities in several countries.
The shift is toward the global or transnational corporation, which views the whole world as one market. They make people forget about their own cultural heritage. Their prime objective is global profit maximisation and their actions are aimed at achieving that objective, not developing the host less developed country. They are arbitrarily fixed by the companies so that they have to pay less taxes in India. Increased Productivity Multinational corporations promote productivity and efficiency in the host country. This improves the balance of payments.
Since source of bulk of foreign capital and investment are Multinational Corporation, they have been allowed to operate in the Indian economy subject to some regulations. It was headquartered in London, and took part in international trade and exploration, with trading posts in India. In recent years, Japanese automobile company Suzuki made a large investment in Maruti Udyog with a joint collaboration with Government of India. H 2: The benefits and minimal of negative and anti-development objectives will not help to develop Nigeria economy. Brought to you by Minimize Costs Through Partnership Formation Companies affected by globalization are able to form partnerships with organizations all around the world. In West Africa, international cocoa producers have adopted programs to guard against child labor and ensure that children have access to education. Conclusion While it is a fact that multinational corporations bring a lot of benefits, we cannot also deny that they can cause of some major issues in the economy.
They can create jobs and wealth. Multinational: A multinational organization is one that allocates resources without regard to national frontiers. This is a very sensitive barrier for Nigeria. This research will expose to the policy markers and economic planners both of private and public sector 5. The following are the important reasons for this change in policy towards multinational companies in the post-reform period.
As a result of democracy Malawi experienced quite a good number of foreign investors that has opened their subsidiaries in the country. The only Harley investment outside the home country is in marketing. Some negative outcomes generated by multinational corporations include increased , , and. While the Euro-American nations described multinationals as the engine of growth in the underdeveloped countries. List of Disadvantages of Multinational Corporations 1. One the other hand, multinationals often simply buy out local competitors or keep local competition from developing. They manufacture Guinness Stout, Harp Beer, Guinness Malta, and the rest of others.
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Can Rabbits Eat Ash Tree? When fully grown, ash trees can reach a height of 35m. Tall and graceful, they often grow together, forming a domed canopy.
The bark is pale brown to grey, which fissures as the tree ages. Easily identified in winter by smooth twigs that have distinctively black, velvety leaf buds arranged opposite each other.
Ash thrives best in the fertile, deep and well-drained soil in cool atmospheres. It is native to Europe, Asia Minor, and Africa. It often dominates British woodland. (source)
So can rabbits eat ash tree?
Yes they can eat ash tree branches and bark. It is fine for them to eat.
For more foods that rabbits can and can’t eat, check out our rabbit food list.
Originally posted 2017-04-06 17:02:48.
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Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a white pellet, very alkaline substance used to raise pH without altering the GH or KH of the water in an aquarium. It rapidly dissolves in water to supply potassium (which is used by plants) and hydroxide ions which combines with H+ ions to produce H2O (water) so increasing the pH.
Take care[edit | edit source]
- When added to water it will react by producing a lot of heat. So care must be taken never to add it directly to the aquarium.
- This chemical is harmful if swallowed or will burn if it comes in contact with the skin.
- Never adjust the pH by more than 0.4 in 24 hours for an existing aquarium with livestock. Otherwise pH shock may result.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Caustic potash, Potash lye, Potassia, Potassium hydrate.
Availability[edit | edit source]
- Commonly available on eBay and in various gardening shops.
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The St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent, located in the Old Town of Prague, is the oldest Gothic building in all of the Czech Republic, as well as one of the oldest convents in Europe. The founder of the convent was Princess Agnes. She lived during the 13th century and spent her life assisting the poor and sick. The convent and the church were built from 1231 to 1234. At the time, it was one of the most modern buildings in Prague.
The Order of the Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, lived in the convent for many years. However, during the 15h century Hussite wars, the nuns left and in 1784, the Poor Clares, like many religious orders, were banned. The buildings fell into disrepair until the National Gallery in Prague took it over and restored it. Now it has been designated as the National Cultural Heritage of the Czech Republic.
The Convent has two main buildings – the convent of the Poor Clares and a monastery. The convent is the oldest brick building in Prague. Some of the other buildings in the complex include St. Francis Church and St. Salvator’s Church. The St. Francis Church has one of the oldest stained glass windows in Central Europe and concerts are still performed in the church. Finally, St. Salvator’s Church was the first example of the French Gothic style in the Czech Republic. You can see medieval art collection on the grounds as well.
There are a few legends associated with the old Convent. The first is that the sisters, prior to being banned, made a special elixir called ‘swallow’s water’ that they would give to the deserving poor to cure their illnesses. After the convent was banned, only one sister knew the recipe, but she died before revealing it to anyone and now its curative properties have been lost in time.
Another legend is based on a ghost-story. Supposedly, one of the nuns was killed by her father when he found out that she was in love with a local boy. He killed her out of the shame that she brought her family and cursed her spirit, saying that she would have to walk the grounds of the convent for as long as it stands. People say that her ghost still walks the grounds in her blood covered nun’s clothes. It is also said that she will help young people who are unlucky in love.
You can find the Convent at U milosrdnych 17, Prague in the Old Town. You use public transportation and take the metro to the Staromestska station and then taking tram no. 17 to the Pravnick fakulta stop. You can also take the metro to the Manesti Republiky stop and then take tram nos. 5, 8, or 14 to the Dlouha trida stop.
The convent is open every day except Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is 100Kc ($4.75/£2.40) for adults and 50Kc ($2.40/£1.20) for children.
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also known as: Chittim, Kypros
Its people: Cypriots (Greek transliteration: Kypriṓtēs)or Cyprians
map of the island of Cyprus (click to enlarge)
This is one of the largest islands of the Mediterranean, about 148 miles long and 40 wide (3rd largest). It is located about 60 miles from the Syrian coast. It was the “Chittim” of the Old Testament (Numbers 24:24). The Greek colonists gave it the name of Kypros, from the cyprus, i.e., the henna (see CAMPHIRE), which grew on this island.
It was originally inhabited by Phoenicians. In B.C. 477, it fell under the dominion of the Greeks; and became a Roman province B.C. 58.
In ancient times it was a center of great commercial activity. High quality corn, wine and oil were produced here. It was also rich in timber and in mineral wealth.
Cyprus is first mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 4:36) as the native place of Barnabas. It was the scene of Paul’s first missionary labors (13:4-13), when he and Barnabas and John Mark were sent forth by the church of Antioch. It was afterwards visited by Barnabas and Mark alone (15:39). Mnason, an “old disciple,” probably one of the converts of the day of Pentecost belonging to this island, is mentioned (21:16). It is also mentioned in connection with the voyages of Paul (Acts 21:3; 27:4).
Satellite view of the island of Cyprus
Article Version: October 12, 2017
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What is the Pink Moon?
There is only one full moon this month; and the one for April is commonly referred as the Pink Moon.
The Pink Moon is due to the Wild Ground Phlox, which are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring. These flowers when they blossom, they tend to be widespread over the ground like a pink blanket. They are native to North America and typically bloom during April´s full moon. Unfortunately, for astronomy lovers, the moon does not turn pink.
The April’s full moon however also has other names associated with the Easter holiday. One of the names is the Paschal Moon, which is used in the Christian calendar to calculate the date for Easter, which happens just after the full moon. The other Easter moon names are the Hare Moon & Egg Moon, likely due to the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs.
The full moon peaks tonight and the forecast shows for increasing clouds with mild temperatures in the low 60s. If you plan to see it in its entirety, its recommended to see it early in the evening; before the clouds increase and thicken overnight.
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Dental Floss Experiment: Peanut Butter Flossing
Children need to know the importance of oral hygiene, but one way to not just tell them, but show them is through dental floss experiment. Here is a fun experiment you can do with your kids to teach them the value of flossing.
Peanut Butter Floss Experiment
- Rubber glove
- Jar of peanut butter
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Dental Floss
1. Put the glove on one hand. Spread your fingers apart and spread peanut butter between your fingers. Put your fingers together. Your fingers represent the teeth, and the peanut butter is food that will get stuck between them whenever you eat.
2. Use a toothbrush and toothpaste to try to brush the peanut butter away, without moving your fingers apart.
3. Then have a friend try to remove the peanut butter between your fingers by using dental floss.
Which is more effective: the toothbrush and toothpaste or floss?
Then teach your kids that a toothbrush can’t reach all the spots between your teeth like dental floss. If you don’t floss, you leave 35% of each tooth unclean. If food isn’t removed it can cause tooth decay, gum disease and painful cavities. But all this can be prevented by flossing once a day.
But if you as a parent aren’t flossing, it will be hard for your children to think they need to floss too. Make sure you get in the habit of flossing and that your children see you do it every day. If you give your children a good example, they will follow your lead and grow up with great oral hygiene.
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During Maths this week we have completed some problem solving investigations. I was very tricky but rewarding when we found the correct answers.
This week we have multiplying 2 or 3 digit numbers by a single digit or 2digit number. We have found that Big Maths is really starting to help us understand different mathematical methods.
We have been investigating sound during science. We had to complete some investigations: we used art straws to make sounds and then changed the pitch and volume of the sound.
We investigated making sounds using elastic bands of different lengths and thicknesses.
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an extended dramatic composition, in which all parts are sung to instrumental accompaniment, that usually includes arias, choruses, and recitatives, and that sometimes includes ballet. Compare comic opera, grand opera.
the form or branch of musical and dramatic art represented by such compositions.
the score or the words of such a composition.
a performance of one: to go to the opera.
(sometimes initial capital letter) an opera house or resident company: the Paris Opera.
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Grey Francolin, also known as Grey Partridge, is a resident bird of the Indian subcontinent. The species was introduced for the first time in the Andaman Islands. Since then, it has beautifully adapted itself to the country as well as its climate.
Grey Francolin of India is locally known by the names of Teetar and
Bhoora (brown) Tittar. The name Teetar is based on the call of the bird,
which comes as 'Ka-tee-tar-tee-tar'.
Grey Francolin is a stub-tailed bird and is grayish-brown in color.
Male francolins may have upto two tarsal spurs, while the females have
none. The population residing in northwestern areas of the Indian
subcontinent is the grayest of all the Grey Francolin subspecies. The
species inhabiting peninsula boast of a dark rufous throat, supercilium
and more brown coloration.
The mating season of the Grey Francolin of India falls in the months of
April to September. The gestation period lasts from 21 to 23 days. The
female lays 4-9 eggs at a time and the nest comprises of a hidden scrape
on the ground.
The natural habitat of the Gray Partridge of India consists of
grasslands and scrublands. One can also spot the bird in the cultivated
areas as well as near villages. Grey Francolin is found inhabiting the
plains and drier parts of South Asia.
The diet of Grey Francolin includes grain, seeds, shoots, drupes,
termites and insects.
The past few decades saw the population of Gray Francolin showing a
downward trend. The reason for this was large-scale hunting as well as
trapping of the bird. However, after the Indian government imposed a ban
on it's hunting, the situation has improved to quite an extent.
Geographical Subspecies of Grey Francolin
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We found 228 reviewed resources for ideas
'The Century's Bitterest Journalistic Failure'? Considering Times Coverage of the Holocaust
7th - 12th
Rich with primary sources and additional resources, this plan asks class members to think critically about newspaper coverage of the Holocaust. Focusing in particular on the analysis of the article "150th Anniversary: 1851-2001: Turning...
Group Debate: Acknowledging and Responding to Counter-Arguments
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A strong argument can anticipate the objections others may raise, and address the counterarguments in its claim. High schoolers work together to formulate counterarguments based on their positions. Given an issue of interest, groups...
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We're delighted to have a strong population of strange-tailed tyrants at the reserve. So much so that we've adopted these beautiful and endangered birds as the symbol of the Trust
This beautiful woodpecker is almost abundant in the Ibera Marshes. It is unusual for a woodpecker in that it is normally found on the ground, often on anthills, but it can also be seen pecking at tree trunks and branches.
It is quite a large woodpecker at about 28cm with a bright yellow face, neck and upper breast. The rest of it is predominantly barred black and whitish with the wings and back slightly darker than the underparts. It has a black crown and the male has a red malar.
The female is similar but has a black malar in place of a red one.
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The magazine Scientific American reports on progress in fighting #tooth decay: Teeth Regenerate From #Stem Cells, a New Way for #Mexico to service you. When researchers at last have the new technique ready for you, will the US FDA permit it? Will US prices have progressed lower? If “no” to either, will you visit Mexico?
Currently to save a tooth, dentists must further damage it. Dentists drill then fill. And the fill hinders healing.
Like skin, teeth can usually repair minor mishaps themselves. Stem cells are capable of becoming virtually any type of cell.
Certain drugs stimulate stem cells into action. Researchers discovered that a drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s also works in the tooth.
Stem cells located in the tooth’s pulp morph into different cells. In turn, these cells secrete new tissue. Usually only plants, salamanders, and starfish exhibit such regenerative superpower.
To apply the stimulant to the #cavity, researchers use a tiny sponge. Later, #dentists could:
* dissolve the drug in a gel,
* inject that into a cavity, then
* bathe it with ultraviolet light to solidify it.
Already dentists a use this quick and easy procedure to seal and repair teeth.
Researchers tested the technique on rats. It restored the rodents’ pearly whites to their former intact state. The joint where the old and new dentin meet is hardly visible.
However, adding innate stem cells to the body poses a risk of uncontrolled tissue growth. Experimental therapies have resulted in brain tumors and bones growing in eyelids.
But in this case, the amounts of drug used are quite tiny. The risk of unwanted growth is minimal. Some drugs that might work, the FDA already approves.
Coming clinical trials will identify the right drug and dose. Then will you come to Mexico to #save money and enjoy a vacation? We vet the best dentists and arrange everything. Contact DocTours to be your #concierge.
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· Sharada Dwivedi
· Born - 1942, Mumbai.
· Died – 6 February, 2012 Mumbai .
· Sharada Dwivedi was a Historian and researcher. Some of her famous books are –
· Bombay, The Cities Within (1995)
· Banganga, Sacred tank (1996)
· Fort walks (1999)
Unit – I
1. Monster – A creature which is monstrous in size and harms people.
2. Afford – To be able to/manage.
3. Crook – A criminal/swindler.
4. Starving – To suffer from extreme poverty and food.
5. Meals – Food taken at particular time.
6. Rubbish – Worthless/Nonsense.
7. Interrupted- Disturbed.
8. Scars – A mark left by a healed by burn.
9. Shoot out – Gunfight between a criminal and police.
10. Unsure – Uncertain.
11. Annoyed – To disturb/ irritate.
12. Obviously – Without any doubt.
13. Upset – To disturb mentally or emotionally
14. Thrust – To push forcibly.
15. Peek – To look secretly/furtively.
16. Disappointed – Depressed or discouraged.
17. Detective – An investigator to find information and evidence.
18. Patting – To tap/strike a gently.
19. Tips – A small gift of money.
20. Stout – fat/bulky
21. Trap- A trick for catching a person.
22. Sighed – to let out someone’s breath in sorrow.
23. Retorted – To answer in against.
24. Accompanied – To go along with.
25. Blending – A situation where you see nothing.
26. Flashers – A flash of lightning.
27. Roaring – loud deep sound.
28. Down pour – heavy rainfall.
Unit – II
1. Tummy – stomach
2. No dded – bending of the head to approve
3. Tenants – people who stay on
4. Scared – afraid
5. Occurred – took place/happened.
6. Bribing – money or anything given for an illegal work.
7. Glared – to look angrily
8. Fed up – disgusted/bored
9. Co-operate – to work or act together.
10. Oaf – A stupid person.
11. Recognize – Identify.
12. Stubbornly - stubbornly – Adamantly
13. Cops – Police.
14. Merely – Slightly/hardly.
15. Impression – influence.
TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q.1. What did Nishad give Mr. Nath and why?
Ans: - On Nishad’s mother’s birthday, Nishad had gone out with his mother at Girgaum. On his way he met Mr. Nath. He gave him a bar of chocolate. As per speculations, he thought that Mr. Nath was starving and was poor. So he gave the chocolate to him.
Q.2. what is strange about Mr. Nath’s Sundays?
Ans: - Mr. Nath spends his Sundays with a bit of change comparing to other days. On Sundays, he stays with the company of another person. The man is tall, fair, stout and puts on spectacles. Ramesh said that his visitor also takes meal with Mr. Nath on every Sunday. Besides, he talks a lot.
Q.3. why did Nishad and Maya get a holiday?
Ans:- At the end of the summer holidays their school was supposed to resume. But, because of the starting of heavy monsoon down pour, the streets were flooded and no traffic could pass through the flooded roads. So, they got a holiday.
Q. 1. What does Nishad find out, about Mr. Nath from Ramesh?
Arrange the information as suggested below.
· What he eats
· When he eats.
· What he drinks and when
· How he pays
Ans: - Like an expert detective Nishad collected information about Mr. Nath.
· What he eats - According to Ramesh, Mr. Nath was not very particular about eating. Everyday he used to finish his meals with same food. He took two chapattis, some dal and a vegetable.
· When he eats – Mar. Nath took food twice a day. He took meals in the morning and in the evening.
· What he drinks and when. – Mr. Nath took two drinks in a day similar to his meals. He took tea in the morning and in the afternoon.
· How he pays – Mr. Nath was generous. According to Ramesh, Mr. Nath, paid him good tips for his service.
Q.2. Why does Maya think Mr. Nath is a crook? Who does she say the Sunday visitor is?
Ans:- Maya has presented, various reasons for considering Mr. Nath to be a crook –
· Mr. Nath has a weird appearance. He has burn marks on his face. According to Maya,these marks came because he had encounter with police.
· Mr. Nath does not work at all. But he promptly pays the bill and generously tips. Maya thinks that as he is crook, he has a lot of looted money.
· The tenants of the Shankar House considered him strange, and unfriendly. Maya thinks that he does not mix with anybody because. People may recognize him as a crook.
· Mr. Nath meets only on Sundays with a fat spectacled, fair and talkative person. She thinks the person to be the accomplice of his criminal work. He comes and shares the looted part with Mr. Nath.
Q. 3. Does Nishad agree with Maya about Mr. Nath? How does he feel about him?
Ans:- Nishad completely disagrees with Maya’s thinking. He does not consider Mr. Nath to be a crook. He is rather concerned about Mr. Nath’s being lonely. He is desirous to find out the reason of his being thin. He wants to know why Mr. Nath does not have friends. At last Nishad announces that he wants to be friend of Mr. Nath. He was not at all influenced by the views of Maya.
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The physical world consists of objects great and small. In the case of an abandoned farmstead, an network of fieldstone walls that grades downward in scale to a single stone. The way we make sense of all this is a process called classification. It creates nouns, which create names, which orders our thoughts, which improves our communication.
Over the years, I’ve stumbled across a few definitions of what a stone wall is, and what it is not. All were unsatisfactory because they were not good enough to embrace all those things our subconscious knows are stone walls, and exclude those things we know are not. And I’ve also stumbled across a few classifications. These, too, were unsatisfactory for the same reason. Hence, this page of the SWI website, and its derivative pages.
- I know it’s a dumb question, but “What is a stone wall?”
- Let’s start with a general, subjective classification: a Typology
- Once we’re experts, we can move to rule-driven, objective classification: a Taxonomy
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Year 4 write and perform their own plays
The Year 4 children have been really busy during English lessons learning how to write and perform their own plays.
They began by trying to recreate a scene from a script. Some pairs read from the script while others were asked to improvise the scene. Through this activity the children discovered how the script helps the actors but can sometimes limit their creativity.
The children also picked up some great tips to help them when it came to writing, rehearsing and performing their own short plays.
Update from: Ms, Niki Wallis, Year 4 Teacher
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On this page, I will explain how microwaves work. Understanding how an appliance
works can help do-it-yourselfers repair the appliance more efficiently. You can
use this page in conjunction with my microwave repair guide to help you better
understand how your microwave works, so you can make repairs yourself. By
repairing your microwave yourself, you can save money from expensive repair
Microwave repair can be dangerous! You must unplug the microwave before
attempting to repair it because they use very high voltage on certain internal
parts. After the microwave is unplugged you must also discharge the capacitor
before servicing because the high voltage that the microwave operates on is
stored in the capacitor. To manually discharge the capacitor, place an insulted
handle screwdriver between the diode connection of the capacitor and ground. It
should discharge itself but always discharge it manually!
The smart board, or the main board, is like the brains of the microwave. This is where everything is controlled. The function of the smart board is to set the time, power level, control the cooking time and control all of the automatic controls, such as the popcorn and defrost. Basically, the smart board distributes power throughout the microwave as needed or desired by the user. Smart Boards can be purchased at AppliancePartsPros.com.
When the microwave enters the cooking mode, the smart board sends power to the transformer. The transformer transforms 120-volts from your house wiring to around 5000-volts. This is done because the magnetron tube operates on this high-voltage. Transformers can be purchased at AppliancePartsPros.com.
The power that enters your house flows one way for 1/60 of a second and then the other way for 1/60 of a second. The magnetron tube of a microwave uses a direct current that only flows one way. The diode is a device that only allows the current to flow one-way converting alternating current to direct current. Diodes can be purchased at AppliancePartsPros.com.
A capacitor is a device that stores electricity much like a battery but can be charged and discharged instantly. As stated above, the power that enters your house flows one way for 1/60 of a second and then the other way for 1/60 of a second and the diode only allows the current to flow one way. This means the current will only flow half of the time. During the time that current is flowing, the magnetron tube will receive power from this current flow while at the same time charging the capacitor. Once the current flow stops, the magnetron tube will receive power from the capacitor. Basically, the capacitor provides a more steady power flow. Capacitors can be purchased at AppliancePartsPros.com.
The magnetron is at the heart of how microwaves work, they
are what causes the heat to cook your food. The magnetron
tube produces radio waves that excite the water and fat molecules inside the
food causing friction. The friction will cause the food to heat up almost like
rubbing your hands together really fast.This is the most fundamental part of how
microwaves work. Magnetron tubes can be purchased at AppliancePartsPros.com.
The door switches will stop this process the instant the door is opened. Most microwaves have three door switches so that if one fails there are still two more to ensure that the cooking stops immediately once the door is opened. Door switches can be purchased at AppliancePartsPros.com.
The power level determines what percentage of time during the cooking cycle that the magnetron tube will be energized. For example, on power level 10, the magnetron tube will be energized 100% of the cooking cycle but when the power level is set to 5, the magnetron tube will only be energized for 50% of the cooking cycle. In normal time cook the power level will automatically be set to 10 but can be changed manually. In defrost the power level will be set somewhere around 3. The smart board controls all this.
To sum it all up, the smart board sends voltage to the transformer. The transformer steps-up the voltage to a much higher voltage. Then the diode converts alternating current to direct current. The capacitor provides a more steady current flow. Finally, the magnetron tube produces radio waves to cook the food. I hope this page helped you better understand how microwaves work so that you can make repairs to it yourself.
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Unwanted citrus fruit peel could be re-purposed into ultra-light sponges that can clean up oil spills, while also reducing food waste.
Fengzhi Tan at Dalian Polytechnic University in China gathered the discarded peel of pomelos, a large citrus fruit similar to a grapefruit. They chipped off the yellow skin, leaving only the spongy pith, which they ground and dried into a powder.
Then they added a liquid silicon-based compound and heated it to 80°C for 12 hours and then 60°C for 24 hours to turn it into an aerogel – …
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Nocturnal Panic Attacks Symptoms, Causes, Treatment What are Nocturnal Panic Attacks? A nocturnal panic attack is a panic attack Nocturnal panic attacks: What causes them? Medically reviewed on January 12, 2018. Nighttime (nocturnal) panic attacks can occur with Nocturnal Panic Attacks: When Night& Fear Combine. Panic attacks are already immensely stressful events. During a panic attack, you feel like everything is Symptoms of a Panic Attack During Sleep. Nocturnal panic attacks differ from night terrors because patients usually remember the attack in the morning.
According to the Internet Journal of Neurology, panic attacks tend to happen in the middle stages of sleep, usually as a person is transitioning from stage 2 to stage 3 sleep. The Basics about Panic Attacks Introduction.
Nocturnal panic attacks, however, tend to cause insomnia. The person has a vivid memory of the panic. He does not become physically aggressive Vendimia manual nocturnal panic attacks the panic attack, but remains physically aroused after the occurrence. Sleep Apnea and Panic Attacks Matthew J. Edlund, M. Eileen McNamara, and Richard P. Millman A survey of 301 sleep apnea patients demonstrated that obstructive sleep apnea may cause nocturnal panic attack symptoms. However, nocturnal panic attacks occur when the person is asleep.
Waking from a panic attack can heighten fear and anxiety, potentially leading to sleep issues. When awakened from a panic attack, a person may find it difficult to fall back to sleep. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illnesses. 2013. Cervena K, Matousek Nocturnal panic attacks. Have you ever woken feeling lost and confused, short of breath, and have a feeling of dying? If so you may have experienced what is known as a nocturnal panic attack, usually occurring when you are comfortable and asleep.
Many panic sufferers also chose to attend psychotherapy as a means to learn ways to effectively manage nocturnal panic attacks, reduce panicinduced anxiety, and develop better sleep hygiene. Additionally, selfhelp strategies may be employed as a way to get a better nights rest and cope with nocturnal panic attacks.
By the time night comes, you may look forward to the rest sleeping provides. This can be shortlived if nocturnal panic attacks are a part of your life. Respiratory Symptoms of Nocturnal Panic Attack. Nocturnal Panic Attack. The most common symptoms of panic attacks are respiratory symptoms, hyperventilation (rapid breathing) and difficulty breathing. Respiratory symptoms always come together with tachycardia (increased heart rate). A person may suddenly wake up with a feeling of
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Easy Sensory Play Activities for KidsSquishy, slimy, cold, hot, ooey, and gooey are a just few good words to describe Sensory Play Activities which help children of all sorts, but especially those with Sensory Processing Disorders. Enjoy!
|Sensory Play Based Learning Activities.|
Put on an old shirt, attach old white sheets to the walls and floors and get splatting. Don't be worried if it takes your child a while to warm up to the idea. Let them watch you or other kids enjoying the activity; before you know it your child will ease into the action. Some kids just like to watch. Their eyes are processing!
Wet! Release your inner Monet:
Play with your Food and Paint it with Milk Paint.
|Milk paint on Toast. It is fun to eat!|
Pound! Pretend You're a Chef:
|Pound a pretzel.|
|Baking is the oldest form of sensory play.|
Slimy! Sensory Egg Sparkly:
Bump! Baby Boppers:
It's like Sumo Suits and Bumper Cars all rolled into one.
Bounce into your buddy or roll around on the ground- bet you
can't get up by yourself! We got these at orientaltrading.com
Cold! Shaving Cream:
Shaving Cream, Food Coloring, and the Great Outdoors what could be better? I know, Cool Whip and Food Coloring. It works great as Sidewalk Paint too.
We made a shaving cream cake in our Messy Play Class for preschoolers.
Blow! Marshmallow Sensory Fun: Squishy, Soft, Suck in through a straw, Hold, Drop into a cup. Times Up ~ Most in Cup Wins.
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Think! Creative Play:
Gone Fishin' with Rainbow Fish
and Ziploc Aquarium Squishy.
|Pretend to fish with Pool Noodles.|
|Packing peanuts are fun, but please be careful and never leave a child unattended. They are a choking hazard and if left alone, a child could suffocate in a large pile.|
Tickle! Packing Peanuts:
More fun than a ball pit. Play in them or make a Snowy Craft.
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Misdeeds (Skt. avadya; Tib. ཁ་ན་མ་ཐོ་བ, Wyl. kha na ma tho ba) — actions which will lead to suffering. The Sanskrit and Tibetan terms literally refer to something not to be spoken of, or something not to be praised.
There are two kinds:
- Inherent misdeeds (Skt. prakṛtisāvadya; Tib. རང་བཞིན་གྱིས་ཁ་ན་མ་ཐོ་བ, Wyl. rang bzhin gyis kha na ma tho ba)
- Proscribed misdeeds (Skt. pratikṣepaṇasāvadya; Tib. བཅས་པའི་ཁ་ན་མ་ཐོ་བ, Wyl. bcas pa'i kha na ma tho ba)
Inherent misdeeds are acts such as killing and stealing, which are unwholesome by their very nature. Proscribed misdeeds are acts such as consuming intoxicants or eating after noon, that the Buddha prohibited lay practitioners or monks from doing. Although they are not necessarily unwholesome, they are negative actions since one is breaking the rules of the vows one has taken.
- Wrong doings
- Unspeakable actions (Berzin)
- Prohibited uncommendable actions (Berzin)
- Unwholesome actions, prohibited and inherently (David Karma Choepel)
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The description of script reads
Questions about (learning) scripts or writing systems, i.e. the visual representation of verbal communication. This includes alphabets, abjads, abugidas, logographic systems, etc.
The description of writing-system reads
A writing system is a set of symbols used to represent a language in writing. A writing system can be representative of various sounds (cenemic), of various meanings (pleremic), or both.
script currently has three questions; writing-system has 15 questions. In spite of the different definitions, I think they can be merged, or script can be made a synonym of writing-system. Since "script" can also have other meanings, such as manuscript or screenplay, I'd rather make "script" a synonym for "writing system" than the other way around.
What do others think?
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A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Barren Strawberry, Appalachian Barren Strawberry
Full sun to part shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, prefers humus-rich soil but tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, slightly acid pH. 4-8 inches height, blooms in spring, yellow flowers, spreads slowly by runner-like rhizomes.
Germination Code: ?
Native Region: Scattered in eastern half of Tennessee
Although it resembles a strawberry plant, fruit is dry, not fleshy. Best as an evergreen groundcover for small areas of the border. Minimal maintenance required. Best propagated by division.
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Week 7 Discussion HRM510
Using the e-Activity, determine the importance of equal pay between men and women. Then, suggest two (2) valid reasons why their pay may be different for the same position. Justify your response.
- Assess the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) when an employer provides benefits of any kind. Classify two (2) pros of an employee using the benefits that the employer provides and at least one (1) con that may be a conflict for an employee using such benefits.
- Must be one page in length and worded for a Master's major.
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Prof. Dr. J.L. Bloem, Dr. H.M.Kroon
The development of degeneration of joints, osteoarthritis, is based on multiple factors. Among these are primary causes as age, obesity and genetics. Osteoarthritis can develop secondary to trauma, infection or systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or acromegaly. Degeneration of joints has a major, increasing impact on health costs. Imaging aims at identify parameters predicting development and course of osteoarthritis, as well as monitoring and predicting response to treatment. Conventional radiographs, including automated image analysis, and MR of cartilage and subchondral bone including its perfusion are main methods used in various studies.
Dutch obesity study (NEO study), acromegaly population, CHECK, GEMSTONE
Department of Rheumatology (Prof. dr. T.W.J. Huizinga andDr. G. Kloppenburg), Pathology (Prof.dr. P.C.W. Hoogendoorn,), Endocrinology (Prof.dr, J.W.A. Smit), Molecular Epidemiology (Dr P.E. Slagboom), and Orthopedics (Prof.dr. R.G.H.H. Nelissen).
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喉 => 口, ㇒, 丨, 匚, 丿, 一, 人, 一
Pinyin & Meaning:
- hou2 - throat/larynx
- hou2 - appears as phonetic ho, especially in words taken from Sanskrit
- Pronunciation clue for 喉 (hou2): The component 侯 is pronounced as 'hou2'. It has the exact same pronunciation as the character.
- Pronunciation clue for 喉 (hou2): The component 口 is pronounced as 'kou3'. It has the same pinyin final.
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BGA stands for Ball Grid Array.
A type of high-density electronic component package for integrated circuits.
The BGA has solder balls on its backside, which line up with corresponding contacts on the front side of the PCB. The part and PCB are heated until the solder balls melt.
The surface tension of the molten solder makes the chip “float” on the board, which also aligns it perfectly with the pads on the PCB.
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© 2017 Li, Chen, Caoyang, Wu, Jie, Xu and Zheng. The theory of memory reconsolidation argues that consolidated memory is not unchangeable. Once a memory is reactivated it may go back into an unstable state and need new protein synthesis to be consolidated again, which is called “memory reconsolidation”. Boundary studies have shown that interfering with reconsolidation through pharmacologic or behavioral intervention can lead to the updating of the initial memory, for example, erasing undesired memories. Behavioral procedures based on memory reconsolidation interference have been shown to be an effective way to inhibit fear memory relapse after extinction. However, the effectiveness of retrieval-extinction differs by subtle differences in the protocol of the reactivation session. This represents a challenge with regard to finding an optimal operational model to facilitate its clinical use for patients suffering from pathogenic memories such as those associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. Most of the laboratory models for fear learning have used a single conditioned stimulus (CS) paired with an unconditioned stimulus (US). This has simplified the real situation of traumatic events to an excessive degree, and thus, limits the clinical application of the findings based on these models. Here, we used a basic visual compound CS model as the CS to ascertain whether partial repetition of the compound CSs in conditioning can reactivate memory into reconsolidation. The results showed that the no retrieval group or the 1/3 ratio retrieval group failed to open the memory reconsolidation time window. The 2/3 repetition retrieval group and the whole repetition retrieval group were able to prevent fear reinstatement, whereas only a 2/3 ratio repetition of the initial compound CS as a reminder could inhibit spontaneous recovery. We inferred that a retrieval-extinction paradigm was also effective in a more complex model of fear if a sufficient prediction error (PE) could be generated in the reactivation period. In addition, in order to achieve an optimal effect, a CS of moderate discrepancy should be used as a reminder.
Li, J., Chen, W., Caoyang, J., Wu, W., Jie, J., Xu, L., & Zheng, X. (2017). Moderate Partially Reduplicated Conditioned Stimuli as Retrieval Cue Can Increase Effect on Preventing Relapse of Fear to Compound Stimuli. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00575
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Living sustainably only just starts with your house design! Once you’ve chosen a sustainably designed Park Home, it’s time to practice more ways of sustainable living. There is so much you can do to reduce your impact on the environment—and it’ll save you money too! Here are 15 of our favourite sustainable living tips:
- Know your carbon footprint
You can’t start reducing if you don’t know where you’re over-consuming. Try the WWF calculator, it shows your impact and gives suggestions on how to reduce your energy use!
- Put in a clothesline
Make use of those beautiful sunny days and hang your clothes on the line! If you do install a dryer, use it sparingly. Most of the time you don’t need what you’ve washed urgently and it’ll save your clothes from the damages dryers can cause too!
- Run full washing loads
Don’t just wash one or two things. Wait until there’s enough for a full load to save water. Look at the settings on your washing machine; if you don’t have an eco-friendly option, try a short, cold cycle on single rinse only.
- Buy energy-smart appliances
Take a good long look at the range of white goods and appliances that you need. Most of them will have an energy star rating. Better ratings mean lower environmental impact and smaller energy bills.
- Choose energy efficient light bulbs
There’s really no benefit in choosing ones that aren’t! Less energy, less running costs.
- Switch off your lights
Don’t just buy energy efficient bulbs, make sure they’re not switched on when they don’t need to be! It takes two seconds to turn a switch off when you leave the room.
- Use a water-saving showerhead
We all love a long, hot strong shower, but we don’t need a long shower every day. You can reduce your water usage significantly without losing much comfort. Try one and see how it goes! Our newest favourite (and one that will feature in our upcoming show home) is the NEBIA system, which saves 98% of the water used in a regular shower. Incredible!
- Fix leaks quickly
We all know how annoying a leaky tap can be. And they’re not just frustrating, they’re incredibly wasteful! If there’s a leak, don’t wait. Find the source and give your local plumber a call if you can’t fix it quickly.
- Recycle following local guidelines
It can be easy to mistake what can and can’t be recycled. Look up your local councils recycling requirements to check you’re following the rules. New initiatives are often coming out, like in New Zealand where we can now recycle our soft plastics and foil packaging at local grocery stores.
- Start a compost
Put all your food and yard scraps into one compost. You’ll reduce your landfill waste significantly!
- Dispose of hazardous waste properly
If you’ve just moved to a new house you’re probably going to have plenty of hazardous materials like paint, varnish, solvents and household cleaners to dispose. Don’t just throw them in the trash. Look up your local guidelines to find the best disposal location (or better yet, use plant-based paints and varnishes like we do, from the Natural Paint Co.!
- Grow your own produce
If you’ve got the space in your garden, why not plant a few herbs, veggies or fruit trees? The more local the produce is, the more environmentally sustainable—and you can’t get much more sustainable than growing your own food! Even a couple of small herb plants makes a huge difference
- Go native!
Native gardens are the most sustainable type of garden. Get to know your local ecosystem. It’s easier, cheaper, and the wildlife will love it too!
- Buy used furniture
New house doesn’t need to mean new furniture! There are so many sites to buy good quality pre-loved items like eBay, TradeMe and Craigslist. There are some real gems to be found and you’ll save so much money!
- Switch to reusables
So many disposable items like coffee cups, food containers, shopping bags, baby nappies and batteries go to waste when there are perfectly good alternatives available. Invest in some good quality reusables to save unnecessary waste.
What top tips do you have to share with us?
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Numitar was the King of an empire called Alba Longa, a empire in central Italy. His younger brother, Amulius, grew angry and overthrew Numitar. He locked up Numitar's wife, Rhea Silvia, to become a vestal virgin.
While locked up, Rhea Siliva fell in love with the god of Mars. They had two twin sons, Romulus and Remus. Amulius got worried about the twins overthrowing him, so he put the twins into baskets and into the Tiber River. A she wolf found the twins and raise the kids as their own, until Faustulus, a shepherd, took them home.
Mars, God of War
After Romulus and Remus were grown, they were told of their heiratge. They revolted aganist Amulius to bring Numitor back into power as king of Alba Longa. They then chose to leave Alba Longa to form thier own country.
The borthers decided to go back to where the she wolf found them. The brothers had different ideas for the country, so they each made a wall for their city to see which was best.
Remus teased Romulus about his small wall. Remus even jumped over Romulus' wall to prove to Romulus how little and puny his wall was.
Romulus grew angry and killed Remus. Now being the only ruler he became king of the new country, which he named after himself. That is how Rome was founded.
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Hepatitis C a Risk for Opiate Addicts
According to the CDC, our country is now seeing the repercussions of the high numbers of heroin and prescription painkiller users manifested in a new threat: Hepatitis C. A new study by the CDC estimates that there has been a 12.6 percent increase in those who use syringes to inject prescription painkillers. Now, many of those people, as well as the many who use heroin, are at risk for contracting diseases like Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne disease that affects the liver. It causes liver damage, itchy rashes, skin lesions, and extreme fatigue, and it can be passed from one individual to another through dirty needles. The CDC estimates that over 3 million people have Hepatitis C, and officials are afraid that the number will continue to rise as the opiate epidemic increases in our country.
In order to combat this problem, many are suggesting needle exchange programs. Others believe law enforcement needs to crack down on those who sell and misuse opiate drugs. The only real way to help those struggling with opiate addiction is to provide treatment in the form of rehab and therapy, and to educate the public on the dangers of heroin and prescription painkiller abuse.
Learn more about the CDC’s study and its recommendations here.
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Have you ever pulled a curtain off of a window? Or wiped water off glass with a squeegee? Then you’re already familiar with the Pull-it Experience. In this interaction, the user literally pulls the cover image aside, revealing your message below.
Design and User Experience Tips
- Think of everyday interactions that involve wiping or pulling away. It could be a stage curtain, blinds, or, as mentioned above, even a squeegee.
- Play with transparency, as demonstrated in the example above. You don’t have to pull away an entire image, it could just be elements of the cover image you are removing.
Set the color and transparency of the hint circle.
Define the side of the Experience you want the interaction to begin from.
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When you have finished using a socket, you can simply close its
file descriptor with
close; see Opening and Closing Files.
If there is still data waiting to be transmitted over the connection,
close tries to complete this transmission. You
can control this behavior using the
SO_LINGER socket option to
specify a timeout period; see Socket Options.
You can also shut down only reception or transmission on a
connection by calling
shutdown, which is declared in
shutdownfunction shuts down the connection of socket socket. The argument how specifies what action to perform:
- Stop receiving data for this socket. If further data arrives, reject it.
- Stop trying to transmit data from this socket. Discard any data waiting to be sent. Stop looking for acknowledgement of data already sent; don't retransmit it if it is lost.
- Stop both reception and transmission.
The return value is
0on success and
-1on failure. The following
errnoerror conditions are defined for this function:
- socket is not a valid file descriptor.
- socket is not a socket.
- socket is not connected.
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