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Alfonso de Albuquerque who replaced Almeida as the governor in 1509 AD, and captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510 AD is considered the real founder of the Portuguese power in India.
Where did the Portuguese first land in India?
Goa was Portugal's first territorial possession in Asia, captured by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510, and it served as the main Portuguese base in the East for four and a half centuries.
Who Ruled India first?
The Maurya Empire (320-185 B.C.E.) was the first major historical Indian empire, and definitely the largest one created by an Indian dynasty. The empire arose as a consequence of state consolidation in northern India, which led to one state, Magadha, in today's Bihar, dominating the Ganges plain.
Why did Portuguese fail in India?
The religious policy of the Portuguese was also responsible for their ruin. The establishment of the Mughal Empire was also partly responsible for the downfall of the Portuguese in India. … The result was that by slow degrees the Portuguese Empire in India disappeared.
Who named country India?
The official name of the Republic of India was derived from the Sanskrit name 'Sindhu' that referred to Indus River. By the time the Persians conquered both, the then Indian subcontinent and Greece in 5th century BCE, 'Sindhu' became 'Hindus' to mark the 'land of Hindus'.
Who came to India after Portuguese?
Hence various navigators like Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci and many others went in search for a new route to Asia. The 1st person to reach India circumnavigating the Cape of Good Hope was Portuguese navigator VASCO-DA-GAMA.
European Powers That Came To India.
|Came to India||1498|
Who defeated Portuguese in India?
In 1961, the Indian army invaded the state after the Portuguese fired at Indian fishing boats, killing one fisherman. After 36 hours of air, sea and land strikes by the army, General Manuel Antonio Vassalo e Silva, governor general of Goa, signed the "instrument of surrender", handing over Goan territory to India.
Who is the first and last viceroy of India?
Governor-General of India
|Viceroy and Governor-General of India|
|Formation||20 October 1773|
|First holder||Warren Hastings|
|Final holder||Lord Mountbatten (February 1947 – August 1947 as Viceroy of India) Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari (1948–1950 as Governor-general of Dominion of India)|
|Abolished||26 January 1950|
Who was the second Portuguese viceroy in India?
Calicut, Cochin and cannanore were Portuguese trading centres. Hence Option C is correct. Alfonso de Albuquerque: > He was the second governor-general of Portuguese in India during 1509-15.


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Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon
Course Number:
VT 204
Course Title:
Applied Radiography
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30
Special Fee:
$12.00
Course Description
Covers the practical application of radiography in the veterinary profession. Includes principles of x-ray production, the operation and uses of x-ray machines, the care and development of films, and radiographic positioning of animals. Prerequisites: Admission to Veterinary Technology program.
Addendum to Course Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of veterinary radiography. Whereas radiography is the science of exposing and processing of x-ray films, radiology involves radiography plus the reading and diagnostic interpretation of radiographs, which by law is the domain of the licensed veterinarian. Therefore this course is solely devoted to teaching radiography.
The course is designed for second-year veterinary technology program students and is a graduation requirement for the Associates Degree in Applied Sciences in Veterinary Technology. Credits in this course are not transferable to a four-year school towards a baccalaureate degree.
The required textbook is Radiography in Veterinary Technology by Lavin.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Safely and effectively produce diagnostic radiographic images.
Properly (1) prepare radiographic and darkroom equipment, (2) measure and position animals using topographic landmarks, (3) choose an appropriate radiographic technique to minimize the need for repeat exposures (4) produce the latent image, (5) process the exposed film, (6) analyze the final radiograph for quality in order to provide maximum diagnostic benefit.
Use an understanding of diagnostic quality images to determine options to correct deficiencies and to maximize diagnostic benefit and minimize radiation exposure based on repeated images.
Apply knowledge of the health risks and effective safety procedures and professional judgment to minimize risks to personnel and patients during radiographic procedures.
Properly prepare the imaging site and equipment and position patients appropriately for the non-radiographic study being conducted (ultrasaound).
Course Activities and Design
This course is designed to be a lecture and laboratory course. It is a three credit-hour course that meets for two lecture hours per week and three lab hours per week. There are two three-hour lab sections taught in order to accommodate the number of students in the class. Each section is limited to 15 students per lab section.
Lecture topics covered are a review of radiation safety principles, the x-ray machine and parts, x-ray production, imaging, processing, positioning, interpretation of diagnostic quality, contrast studies, and the basics of ultrasonography. In the laboratory students acquire hands-on experience in patient positioning and imaging techniques, creation of a technique chart, and assessment of radiographic diagnostic quality.
Students will be divided into smaller working groups in lab. Each group of students will submit a laboratory project to be graded. It will consist of their technique charts, the best radiographs produced during each laboratory session, and their evaluation of radiographic quality.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
 - Grading will be based upon student understanding of the course content as demonstrated by periodic examinations, homework assignments, quizzes, a comprehensive final exam, performance of laboratory tasks, and attendance. To be eligible for a passing grade, the student must have attended a minimum of 80 percent of each of the lecture and lab classes
 - Graduate performance on the Radiography sub-section of the Veterinary Technicians National Examination
 - These outcomes will be routinely assessed and used to drive relevant changes in the curriculum.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Content labeled with an asterisk indicates content required by our accreditor. Content that is also italisized indicates tasks that the student must be able to perform since they are listed as essential tasks by the Accreditation Policies and Procedures of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop general knowledge of the field of radiography and it's applications in veterinary medicine.
2.0 THE X-RAY MACHINE
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop a detailed understanding of the operation of the x-ray machine and its component parts.
3.0 PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the physics of x-radiation production and its application to radiography.
4.0 THE X-RAY BEAM
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of how the different electrical and physical properties of a x-ray machine affect the x-ray beam before it enters the subject.
5.0 IMAGE FORMATION
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of how the factors that affect the x-ray beam affect image formation; be able to discuss the parameters that describe the quality of this image.
6.0 RECORDING THE IMAGE
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the importance of screen and film preparation in the production of diagnostic quality radiographs.
7.0 RADIOGRAPHIC DETAIL
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop and understanding of how variables in tissue thickness, positioning and radiographic technique affect changes in radiograph detail.
8.0 BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RADIATION REVIEW
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the health-related hazards of x-radiation and how to minimize unnecessary exposure of veterinary patients and personnel.
9.0 FORMULATION OF A RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE CHART
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the methods used for the development of a radiographic technique chart.
10.0 VARIABLE KILOVOLTAGE TECHNIQUE CHART AND VARIABLE mAs TECHNIQUE CHART
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the use of the variable KV and variable mAs technique charts.
11.0 LABORATORY COMPETENCIES
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop comprehensive knowledge of the positions and terminology used in the radiographic study of the various parts of veterinary patient anatomy.
12.0 INTERPRETATION OF DIAGNOSTIC QUALITY RADIOGRAPHS
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the concept of diagnostic quality for the various positional techniques and be able to identify if a radiograph is of diagnostic quality.
13.0 SPECIAL RADIOGRAPHIC METHODS
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of special radiographic techniques including current techniques for hip evaluation of canine patients, positive-contrast radiography, and positioning of exotic animals including small mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.
14.0 QUALITY CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the principles of quality control for the maintenance of the x-ray machine and to recognize the common causes of failures.
15.0 THE DARKROOM AND RADIOGRAPHIC FILM PROCESSING
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of proper processing and handling methods for radiopraphic film.
16.0 ULTRASONOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop a working knowledge of the principles and diagnostic use of ultrasonography.
17.0 OTHER IMAGING AND TREATMENT MODALITIES
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
Develop an understanding of the use of x-radiation as a treatment modality for lesions and the use of other imaging techniques such as MR and CT.
18.0 LABORATORY COMPETENCIES
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL:
 - Implement and observe recommended radiation safety measures*
 - Implement radiographic quality control measures*
 - Develop and properly utilize radiographic technique charts*
 - Position and expose radiographic film on dogs*, cats* and birds for radiographic studies
 - Demonstrate an understanding of the modifications of diagnostic imaging techniques as they apply to mice, rats, guinea pigs, lizards, and amphibians*
 - Utilize radiographic equipment to expose radiograph film on live animals (fixed*)
 - Utilize radiographic equipment on live animals to create diagnostic radiographic images, film or digital (dental and portable* units)
 - Process exposed films to create diagnostic radiographic images (automatic* and digital processing)
 - Appropriately label, file, and store film*
 - Complete radiographic logs, reports, files and records*
 - Perform radiographic contrast studies of the G.I. tract using Barium*:
 - Perform on a sedated canine radiographic techniques utilized in screening for canine hip dysplasia*
 - Demonstrate proper maintenance of radiographic equipment, including recognition of faulty equipment operation*


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It is well known that the rate of production of solar neutrinos is very sensitive to small variations in the radiative opacity of the solar interior. In this paper we show that the reduction in frequency resulting from scattering and density inhomogeneity influences the radiative transport of energy and thus the solar opacity.
|Number of pages||8|
|Journal||Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer|
|Publication status||Published - Jul 1997|

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Howards Grove, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Howards Grove, Wisconsin
Location of Howards Grove, Wisconsin
|• Total||2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2)|
|• Land||2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2)|
|• Water||0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)|
|Elevation||712 ft (217 m)|
| • Estimate
|• Density||1,380.1/sq mi (532.9/km2)|
|Time zone||UTC-6 (Central (CST))|
|• Summer (DST)||UTC-5 (CDT)|
|GNIS feature ID||_PHONE_|
The village was named after H. B. Howard, a hotelier and postmaster. Howards Grove began as two unincorporated communities: Millersville and Howards Grove. They united as one village in 1967. In the year 1846, the first immigrants started to make an appearance and settled in the surrounding wilderness which was named the town of Herman. Sheboygan, which was ten miles from where they had settled, was their main source of supplies. The main occupation of this area since the 1840s has been farming. The farming community had always had a focus on growing oats and wheat but as early as November 29, 1899, the Sheboygan Telegram noted that there had been a change in operation. The focus was changed to dairy farming. Today, farming still rules the community.
Howards Grove is located at(43.829594, -87.823251).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.34 square miles (6.06 km2), of which, 2.31 square miles (5.98 km2) of it is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $59,032, and the median income for a family was $65,243. Males had a median income of $42,444 versus $26,719 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,913. About 2.1% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,188 people, 1,245 households, and 942 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,380.1 inhabitants per square mile (532.9/km2). There were 1,276 housing units at an average density of 552.4 per square mile (213.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 1,245 households of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.3% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median age in the village was 41.2 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Howards Grove, Wisconsin Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.


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The article shows the activities of Polish archaeological services and Polish-Ukrainian relations in archaeolgy in eastern Little Poland and Volhynia (today western Ukraine) in the years _PHONE_. The Second Polish Republic created new organizational structures for protection of archaeological remains. In 1920 the State Board of Inspectors of Prehistoric Remains was formed. In 1928 its responsibilities were taken over by the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw (PMA). The PMA was the largest and most important archaeological institution in Poland at the years _PHONE_, with a wide range of responsibilities. After the Second World War, archaeologists at the PMA studied most of the material from western Ukraine which was to be found in the Museum's collection.
Financed by the National Centre for Research and Development under grant No. SP/I/1/77065/10 by the strategic scientific research and experimental development program:
SYNAT - "Interdisciplinary System for Interactive Scientific and Scientific-Technical Information".

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db.pool.do'', passing the ''thd'' function. This function is called in a thread, and can make blocking calls to SQLAlchemy as desired. The ''do'' method will return a Deferred that will fire with the return value of ''thd'', or with a failure representing any exceptions raised by ''thd''. The return value of ''thd'' must not be an SQLAlchemy object - in particular, any :class:'ResultProxy ' objects must be parsed into lists or other data structures before they are returned. .. warning:: As the name ''thd'' indicates, the function runs in a thread. It should not interact with any other part of Buildbot, nor with any of the Twisted components that expect to be accessed from the main thread -- the reactor, Deferreds, etc. Queries can be constructed using any of the SQLAlchemy core methods, using tables from :class:'~buildbot.db.model.Model', and executed with the connection object, ''conn''. .. note:: SQLAlchemy requires the use of a syntax that is forbidden by pep8. If in where clauses you need to select rows where a value is NULL, you need to write ('tbl.c.value == None'). This form is forbidden by pep8 which requires the use of 'is None' instead of '== None'. As sqlalchemy is using operator overloading to implement pythonic SQL statements, and 'is' operator is not overloadable, we need to keep the '==' operators. In order to solve this issue, buildbot uses 'buildbot.db.NULL' constant, which is 'None'. So instead of writting 'tbl.c.value == None', please write 'tbl.c.value == NULL') .. py:class:: DBThreadPool .. py:method:: do(callable, ...) :returns: Deferred Call ''callable'' in a thread, with a :class:'Connection ' object as first argument. Returns a deferred that will fire with the results of the callable, or with a failure representing any exception raised during its execution. Any additional positional or keyword arguments are passed to ''callable''. .. py:method:: do_with_engine(callable, ...) :returns: Deferred Similar to :meth:'do', call ''callable'' in a thread, but with an :class:'Engine ' object as first argument. This method is only used for schema manipulation, and should not be used in a running master. Database Schema ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .. py:module:: buildbot.db.model Database connector methods access the database through SQLAlchemy, which requires access to Python objects representing the database tables. That is handled through the model. .. py:class:: Model This class contains the canonical description of the buildbot schema, It is presented in the form of SQLAlchemy :class:'Table ' instances, as class variables. At runtime, the model is available at ''master.db.model'', so for example the ''buildrequests'' table can be referred to as ''master.db.model.buildrequests'', and columns are available in its ''c'' attribute. The source file, :src:'master/buildbot/db/model.py', contains comments describing each table; that information is not replicated in this documentation. Note that the model is not used for new installations or upgrades of the Buildbot database. See :ref:'Modifying-the-Database-Schema' for more information. .. py:attribute:: metadata The model object also has a ''metadata'' attribute containing a :class:'MetaData ' instance. Connector methods should not need to access this object. The metadata is not bound to an engine. The :py:class:'Model' class also defines some migration-related methods: .. py:method:: is_current() :returns: boolean via Deferred Returns true if the current database's version is current. .. py:method:: upgrade() :returns: Deferred Upgrades the database to the most recent schema version. Caching ~~~~~~~ .. py:currentmodule:: buildbot.db.base Connector component methods that get an object based on an ID are good candidates for caching. The :func:'~buildbot.db.base.cached' decorator makes this automatic: .. py:function:: cached(cachename) :param cache_name: name of the cache to use A decorator for "getter" functions that fetch an object from the database based on a single key. The wrapped method will only be called if the named cache does not contain the key. The wrapped function must take one argument (the key); the wrapper will take a key plus an optional ''no_cache'' argument which, if true, will cause it to invoke the underlying method even if the key is in the cache. The resulting method will have a ''cache'' attribute which can be used to access the underlying cache. In most cases, getter methods return a well-defined dictionary. Unfortunately, Python does not handle weak references to bare dictionaries, so components must instantiate a subclass of ''dict''. The whole assembly looks something like this:: class ThDict(dict): pass class ThingConnectorComponent(base.DBConnectorComponent): @base.cached('thdicts') def getThing(self, thid): def thd(conn): ... thdict = ThDict(thid=thid, attr=row.attr, ...) return thdict return self.db.pool.do(thd) Tests ~~~~~ It goes without saying that any new connector methods must be fully tested! You will also want to add an in-memory implementation of the methods to the fake classes in ''master/buildbot/test/fake/fakedb.py''. Non-DB Buildbot code is tested using these fake implementations in order to isolate that code from the database code, and to speed-up tests. The keys and types used in the return value from a connector's ''get'' methods are described in :src:'master/buildbot/test/util/validation.py', via the ''dbdict'' module-level value. This is a dictionary of ''DictValidator'' objects, one for each return value. 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Create a new script in :src:'master/buildbot/db/migrate/versions', following the numbering scheme already present. The script should have an ''update'' method, which takes an engine as a parameter, and upgrades the database, both changing the schema and performing any required data migrations. The engine passed to this parameter is "enhanced" by SQLAlchemy-Migrate, with methods to handle adding, altering, and dropping columns. See the SQLAlchemy-Migrate documentation for details. Next, modify :src:'master/buildbot/db/model.py' to represent the updated schema. Buildbot's automated tests perform a rudimentary comparison of an upgraded database with the model, but it is important to check the details - key length, nullability, and so on can sometimes be missed by the checks. If the schema and the upgrade scripts get out of sync, bizarre behavior can result. Also, adjust the fake database table definitions in :src:'master/buildbot/test/fake/fakedb.py' according to your changes. 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While some may think Cork flooring is a new fad, it is actually traced back to ancient Egypt. Dom Perignon used cork for champagne bottles in the 18th century, which led to the discovery of several other uses for it.
Cork is low in density and very lightweight.
Cork is quite durable. You will often find it in public buildings because of its durability.
Cork has several sound absorption qualities and is often found in churches and libraries.
Cork is soft to walk on and is sometimes more forgiving on your joints than hardwood. There are millions of air filled cells, which also makes it a great choice for retail stores, kids playrooms, and where people spend several hours on their feet.
Cork reduces the transmission of heat, virbration and sound and is therefore a great insulator. Air is sealed in each of the cells insulating from the adjacent cells with a moisture resistant, waxy like substance. A cubic cm of the honeycombed shaped cork cell contains about 40 million hexagonal cells. These cells are composed of almost 90% of an air like gas, which makes cork flooring a great choice for recording studios and other places where sound needs to be kept to a minimum.
Cork maintains an even temperature that is never too hot or too cold. It also reduces heat loss in rooms because of the encapsulated air cells. Cork also reduces heat loss in rooms because of the encapsulated air cells.
Suberin is a substance that naturally occurs in cork. This makes it resistant to mold, mites, termites and bugs. This substance also refrains it from rotting and makes it a natural fire inhibitor. Upon combustion, cork does not release any toxic gasses.
People with allergies are big fans of cork floors because of its hypoallergenic properties. Cork floors do not absorb dust and are very useful for people with asthma and respiratory diseases.
Cork is also very resilient. Because of those same air cells that help with heat loss, sound absorption and softness, cork can return to its original shape even when exposed to heavy weight and pressure. This is an advantage over hardwood flooring.
Good for the environment:
No trees are destroyed or damaged when harvesting cork.
It is better than a renewable resource because it is a harvested resource (only the bark is harvested from the tree).
Most are recycled products as they are made from the waste cork from wine stoppers.
Water based adhesives and finishes can be used to make it completelyenvironmentally sound. T
"The 9 Year Law" was passed in the 1930's. This keeps cork from being harvested any sooner than every 9 years. The trees have to reach at least 60 cm in circumference before it can be harvested. The first harvest from a cork tree can only occur at age 25.
Cork comes unfinished and pre-finished. There are many different types of finishes that are both harmful and safe for the environment.
In areas that can get wet, such as kitchens and bathrooms, it is recommended by most manufacturers to use a water based polyurethane sealant.
If the subfloor is dry and level, cork floors can be glued, pre-glued or clicked together for installation.
Cork floors can also be floated because of their tongue and groove
Some cork floors have beveled edges that allow the floor to naturally expand and contract without buckling.
Cork comes in mosaics, plank shapes and tile shapes.
Several different patterns of cork floors are offered. These differ from very wide abstract patterns to small and tight patterns.
colours range from natural cork colour to vibrant, bold colours.
Burning the cork before it is compressed in combination with varying granule sizes creates the different colours and patterns that make cork such a unique product.
Cork will fade if exposed to direct sunlight. Furniture and flooring should be moved periodically to even out the fading from sun and UV exposure.
Cork is very easy to maintain especially with polyurethane coatings.
Humidity should be maintained at 50-60% as the cork can sometimes react.
Cork floors should be swept and vacuumed often to avoid the build up of dirt, which can scratch the finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents, especially those that contain glycerin. These products can harm the finish making it impossible to refinish.
A neutral PH detergent (PH of 6-8) should be used to clean cork floors either by misting over the floors and mopped with a damp mop or with a wrung out sponge.
Spills should be wiped up immediately.
Chairs placed on cork with casters should have minimum 2" casters.
Mats should be placed under chairs with casters to protect the finish from becoming dull.
Furniture or chair feet should sit on wide coasters to prevent excessive indentation.
If damaged, cork can be repaired.


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I am currently working on a project that uses an IR LED and a photodiode in a proximity sensor configuration (shown below). My question is, I have read some sites that state that your human body reflects IR light transmitted by the IR LED hence when you touch or move your hand close to the proximity sensor the circuit will activate. But other sources say that the human body does not reflect IR light but rather refracts it. So which is correct does the IR light emitted by the IR LED gets reflected or refracted towards the photodiode when your finger or hand moves closer to the sensor?
The second part I noticed is that even if the IR LED is removed the sensor still activates because our bodies do also emit radiation which the photodiode can detect. Provided the threshold voltage is low enough. So then what's the point of having an IR LED in the circuit if the circuit already activates when a finger gets closer to the circuit, or am I understanding this wrong?
N.B The circuit I built is going to be used to detect when a finger or hand gets closer to the sensor.


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As of the third week of August, the cultivation of rainy season rice in Cambodia has achieved more than 2.6 million hectares, or 101.90 percent of the yearly plan.
The figures were shared by H.E. Veng Sakhon, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in a Facebook post this morning.
The rice cultivation reached only 94.74 percent during the same period last year, H.E. Minister added.
H.E. Veng Sakhon continued that the "light rice" harvest during the early rainy season 2021 rose to 1,267,791 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 789,151 tonnes, or some 4.2 tonnes per hectare on average.
But at the same time, about 67,942 hectares of rice fields in the provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Kandal, Pursat, and Siem Reap have been being affected by drought, or 2.56 percent of the total rice fields nationwide, he said.
For the growing of subsidiary crops (white corn, sweet potatoes, vegetables, chili, watermelon), he pointed out, 51,537 hectares or 95.66 percent of the yearly target have been achieved, while that of industrial crops (red corn, cassava, beans, peanuts, soybeans, sesame, sugarcane, etc. ) attained 93.46 percent or 766,375 hectares.


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GRASS GSoC 2012 Image Segmentation
(See also other GRASS GSoC 2012 projects)
|Student Name:||Eric Momsen|
|Organization:||OSGeo - Open Source Geospatial Foundation|
|Mentor Name:||Mentor: Markus Metz (backup mentors: M Lennert, P Roudier)|
GRASS GIS has many imagery related processing capabilities, but the field is rapidly developing and many techniques are not yet implemented. The goal of this GSoC project is to implement the region growing image segmentation algorithm.
Input: Raster map(s) to be segmented (plus optional vector map for a constraint)
Output: To include segmented regions with statistics. This information can be directly used or taken as input to existing image classification modules.
Image classification techniques already implemented in GRASS GIS include supervised and unsupervised classification. Classification of images based on pixels can often be very noisy. By first segmenting the image, later classification of 'objects' can be more effective. Noise is reduced, classification speed is increased, and most importantly the classification is performed on objects instead of pixels. The Image classification. Furthermore, the module in GRASS-addons uses internally the Mumford-Shah variational model for image segmentation.module does include a segmentation step (based on Gaussian mixture distribution), but there does not exist a module intended to segment the image and provide segment data for general use. A summary of the existing methods implemented in GRASS are at
- Boundary Based
- optimal edge detector +
- watershed +
- Region Based
- multilevel thresholding technique +
- region growing +
- Combined boundary/region (is this a correct category for these two?)
Carleer et.al. reviewed 4 methods (marked with + above). Boundary based methods are sensitive to noise and texture, and usually depend on good pre-processing. (Does GRASS already have this pre-processing/filtering?) Good results with urban zones, high contrast. Both region based methods had difficulty with transition zones. Region growing was less sensitive to texture (good for high resolution (1m) images). Multi-level techniques are the only way to get all objects without over-segmentation.
I don't recall the source, but I read in one place that mean-shift could be difficult to apply to very large images, and elsewhere it was mentioned watershed sees more use in greyscale images.
As additional algorithm's are added to the module, attention should be given to diversify so algorithms with different strengths are implemented first.
All(?) methods have some input parameter(s) that can be set. These parameters influence if the algorithm will over-segment (one expected region is divided into 2 or more segments) or under-segment (putting two expected regions into one segment). If the segments are used for later classification, over-segmentation should usually get preference to under-segmentation. With extensive over-segmentation, some of the advantages provided by segmentation can be lost, but at least the classification can combine the segments into the expected region. Under-segmentation is more critical, as the classification step will not divide the segment to recover the different regions. (Based on a summary of a number of papers from )
In order to respond to the issue of over/under-segmentation, a multiscalar approach would be interesting. This would mean either a top-down approach with a first coarse segmentation (under-segmentation) and the finer segmentation in selected segments, or a bottom-up approach with first a very fine-grained segmentation (over-segmentation) and the regrouping of segments to form higher levels. The first approach can be solved by doing a first segmentation, using certain segments as masks and then relaunching a second segmentation. The second approach requires an algorithm to decide which segments should be combined in a larger higher-level segments. A simple nearest neighbor or kmeans approach based on spectral mean can be used here. In terms of implementation in GRASS, this would probably call for several modules, one for the segmentation, and another for grouping of segments. The latter could be an all-purpose clustering module (and can also be emulated by simple data analysis in the attribute table +).
It can sometimes be interesting to do a first segmentation on one band (e.g. panchromatic with higher resolution) and then regroup segments based on multispectral data (possibly weighting bands).
Implement an image segmentation method to extend the available options for image processing in GRASS. The region growing method has been selected as a robust general purpose method. An important contribution of the new method will be to include vector maps (for example road networks) as a constraint in growing the segments. Output from the module will include Spectral (mean/variance/range/ect) and Spatial (area/shape/location/etc) data for each region.
- General considerations
- The general principle in GRASS is KISS, with each module doing one thing. It is to be seen if the result of this project is one single module or rather more than one module each specialised in one task in a segmentation workflow.
- As soon as code is to be (potentially) used in several modules, the use of a library should be envisaged.
- Be able to process large images while being considerate of system memory
- in the GRASS logic, input should be an image group, or even image subgroup, which can contain any number of raster maps, but generally satellite or areal images that are pre-processed and ready for analysis (i.e. no pre-processing in the module)
- optionally vector maps of existing features
- lines (be it linear features or boundary lines of polygons) should be used as constraints meaning that no segment boundary should cross such a line
- centroids/points to be used as initial seeds
- What segmentation algorithm to use
- Parameters for that algorithm
- Distance function to use. (RGB, HSI, L*u*v*, L*a*b*) Should this be input??
- Algorithm of segmentation
- in GSoC implementation of only one algorithm
- code should be structured to allow easy implementation of additional algorithms
- multi-scalar segmentation can significantly improve results and should thus be implemented if possible (see i.smap code for example)
- raster map of segments (i.e. each pixel value represents id of segment the pixel belongs to)
- one vector map of segments per hierarchy level with a series of attributes (not all of these attributes should probably be calculated directly be the segmentation module)
- spectral attributes:
- per spectral band: mean, min, max, skewness
- combination of bands: brightness, indices (i.e. results of multi-band calculations)
- textural attributes: stdev (per-band and/or multi-band), mean difference to neighbor, Haralick texture features cf
- geometric/morphological attributes: area, perimeter, length/width measures, see also
- context attributes: mean difference to all other regions in the same upper hierarchical level, relative localisation within upper hierarchical level, absolute localisation, number of objects in lower level
- spectral attributes:
- depending on segmentation algorithm: raster map indicating for each pixel the probability of belonging to the segment it was put into, i.e. some measure of reliability of results
Will the user want input for the color space (RGB, HSI, L*u*v*, L*a*b*)? (I saw one paper discussing pro/con of different systems, "best" answer is application dependent.)
The results of the implemented algorithm should be compared against the results of a similar algorithm implement in other software. The North Carolina GRASS sample location will be used for documentation and manuals.
Carleer used images with 1m resolution from Ikonos, panchromatic band from 08 June 2000, Brussels area.
Should check segmentation results on images from a few different resolutions and different numbers of bands against what is obtained in other software.
Is there a benchmark for processing speed that should be considered?
Preparation: Gather ideas from the community! Feature requests, image segmentation literature, and any other ideas and suggestions.
- May 21: Start coding, 8 weeks until Midterm Evaluation
- Week 1: Develop pseudocode to outline the work
- Week 2-4: Implement the main algorithm
- Week 5: Add vector maps as a constraint to the segmentation
- Week 6: Validation
- Week 7: Debugging
- Week 8: Contingency time for finishing the above, ensure a solid main program.
- July 9: Midterm Evaluation: Evaluate the existing program, determine the plan for the remaining 3-4 weeks. Options include:
- Improving the main algorithm
- Adding control for what scale the segmentation is performed at
- Providing updates to to ensure the segmentation output can be used as input for the existing classification functionality
- Adding a second image segmentation algorithm
Region Growing Algorithm
Here is (a start!) for the processing steps, based on SPRING
Region Growing, bottom up processing. Main improvement compared to simple algorithm is to slowly lower the similarity function, so only best matches are made first. This prevents the "first" segment from taking over any unclear areas between it and the next clear segment.
- Seeds: all pixels (Later addition can be alternate seeding methods)
- Comparison function T(t)... as t increases, threshold for similarity is lower. SPRING used:, where T(0) > ), t =0,1,2... and alpha <1
- Size of smallest allowed area
2. Loop for t
- initialize candidate regions, save mean value vector and neighboring regions (Not sure why this needs to be calculated/saved ahead of time??)
3. For each region i in candidate region set (first pass this equals


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Beaufort West, a Karoo town, was named after Henry Somerset 5th duke of Beaufort, father of Lord Charles Somerset the then governor of the Cape Colony. It is the centre of a sheep farming and agricultural area and became the first municipality in the country on 3 February 1837. When the railway reached the town in 1889 its importance grew with a railway marshalling yard. What also drew attention to the town was the finding of fossils in 1847, by David Baird, son of the then local magistrate, now part of the present Karoo National Park. Medical Science was made when the late Professor Christian Barnard, who was born in Beaufort West, performed the first successful human heart transplant at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory, Cape Town on the 3 December 1967.
The town founded in1818 was able by 1837 having become a Municipality to encourage the citizens to plant trees along the streets even going to the length of making this compulsory. Permission had to be obtained as to the choice of the trees. If the house owner/ business man who had failed to gain the permission and had planted a less suitable tree, that individual would be fined one shilling. For those not caring for older or damaged trees the fine could rise to pounds. For example one person had a mulberry tree chopped down and was fined five pounds
The reason for such attention to tree planting was because it was hoped that they would offer shade, would beautify the town and keep down the dust. This was a time when the roads were used by horse riders, horse drawn carts and ox wagons. Years later pear, almond and the karee Rhus lancea, were still being planted. Residents had the right to fruit from trees grown in front of their homes but it was unlawful to take fruit from a tree in front of a different home. The rules for planting trees was never allowed to be forgotten and neither were the fines.
Later overhead electricity and telephone cables, trenches that had to be dug or pavements tarred would cause many trees to be either trimmed or, as happened, badly damaged.
Time has gone by and human lifestyles have changed considerably but recently talking to a gentleman who lives in the town, the planting of trees is still encouraged .


Homologous bladder augmentation in dog with the bladder acellular matrix graft
Dr E.A. Tanagho, Department of Urology, U-575, University of California, San Francisco, California 94143 0738, USA.
Objective To determine the functional potential and antigenicity of the homologous bladder acellular matrix graft (BAMG) in a dog model.
Materials and methods Seven mongrel dogs underwent partial cystectomy (20–50%) and grafting with an equal-sized BAMG; two control animals underwent partial cystectomy (40%) only. The dogs were killed after 30 (one), 120 (one) and 210 days (five dogs). Blood samples were obtained before and at 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 30, 90 and 210 days after surgery. The dogs underwent cystography, intravenous pyelography and ultrasonography before and after surgery, and on the day they were killed, with cystoscopy carried out just before death. The grafted tissue was assessed using routine and immunohistochemical techniques.
Results All the dogs survived surgery; a complete blood cell count, chemical panel and white blood cell count showed no significant difference between the experimental and control animals. Cystography, cystoscopy and ultrasonography revealed no pathological changes in the upper urinary tract. After 7 months, the mean bladder capacity in the augmented dogs was significantly higher (P = 0.035) than in the controls (264 vs 172 mL). Histological evaluation showed an invasion of all bladder wall components during the first month; at 7 months, the morphological examination showed essentially complete regeneration.
Conclusion In this dog model, the potential of the BAMG as a bladder augmentation graft was confirmed, having minimal antigenicity with maximal acceptance. The reconstructed bladder matched the morphological and functional properties of the normal bladder.


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Case-Study 1- What were the pros and cons of transportation as a form of punishment?
1. You are George Bonfield, the missing son from Source 5. Write the letter home which poor Anne Bonfield is so anxious to hear from.
2. Design a "Snakes and Ladders" board-game for transportation. Start by listing the "snakes" - things that could go wrong for you as a convict sentenced to transportation. Then list the "ladders", the things that could go right. The sources give plenty of examples of each.
Then design and decorate the Board. What will you put at the end of the game - the destination for the winner?


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Benefits of high quality diagnostic imaging
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A vital component of contemporary healthcare, quality diagnostic imaging provides a number of advantages that might enhance patient outcomes. Technology improvements have made high-quality imaging more widely available, giving clinicians pictures that are crisper and more detailed to aid in the precise diagnosis, planning of treatments, and ongoing observation of numerous medical diseases. The various benefits of excellent diagnostic imaging for patients and healthcare professionals will be covered in this article.
You will go through how good imaging may result in better monitoring, better treatment planning, faster diagnosis, less need for extra testing, and greater accuracy. These advantages may enable physicians to make better-informed choices on patient treatment, which will benefit patients. You'll also look at how a landscape of the diagnostic imaging is evolving due to technological breakthroughs and what the future holds.
Benefits of high quality diagnostic imaging
1. Improved Accuracy and Diagnosis:
Improved accuracy and diagnosis are two of high-quality diagnostic imaging's most important advantages. Doctors can make better diagnoses because to the sharper as well as more detailed images that high-quality imaging gives them. For instance, the position and size of tumors, which might be difficult to spot on lower resolution pictures, can be determined by doctors with the use of high-quality imaging. Early diagnosis and treatment may result from this, improving patient outcomes.
High-quality imaging can also provide medical professionals additional knowledge about a patient's health, enabling them to make better treatment choices. High-quality imaging, for instance, can assist medical professionals in determining the severity of a patient's fracture as well as the finest course of therapy.
2. Better Treatment Planning:
By giving sharper pictures and more comprehensive information regarding a patient's health, high-quality diagnostic imaging may also assist clinicians in creating better treatment plans for their patients. When dealing with diseases like cancer or tumors, this might be very crucial. The size, position, as well as extent of a tumor can be identified by doctors using comprehensive pictures of the patient's body obtained from high-quality imaging techniques like MRI or CT scans.
The state of the patient can be better understood by specialists, who can then create more specialized and efficient treatment programs. For instance, if the tumor is tiny and isolated, surgery could be the best option, but chemotherapy or a radiation therapy would be more suitable if the tumor has spread to other regions of the body. Doctors can also assess the success of treatment over time and modify treatment regimens as necessary with the use of high-quality imaging.
3. Quicker Diagnosis:
A High-quality diagnostic imaging is a crucial tool that may help doctors identify numerous illnesses, including strokes, more quickly. Every minute matters when a patient has a stroke, and the efficiency of therapy may much depend on how quickly the diagnosis is made. Doctors can get precise pictures of the patient's brain using high-quality imaging techniques like CT scans, and MRIs, or an angiography, which can help them pinpoint the origin of the stroke as well as the finest course of therapy.
High-quality imaging, for instance, can assist medical professionals locate a blood clot that has caused an ischemic stroke in a patient, allowing them to promptly provide clot-busting medicine or carry out a thrombectomy treatment to remove the clot. This may result in a speedier return of blood flow to a brain, reducing brain damage and improving patient outcomes.
4. Reduced Need for Additional Testing:
Along with lowering the need for extra testing, a high-quality diagnostic imaging can also save patients' time as well as money both. With clearer pictures, doctors may not need to request further tests in order to make a diagnosis. High-quality imaging, for instance, can assist medical professionals in determining whether the patient has a blood clot in lungs in the case of a suspected pulmonary embolism. This might lessen the need for extra testing, which might be time-consuming as well as expensive. An example of this would be a pulmonary function test.
High-quality imaging can also lessen the necessity for invasive tests like biopsies. Without doing a biopsy, doctors might be able to diagnose a tumor if they can obtain a good picture of it. Patients may have reduced discomfort and invasiveness as a result.
5. More Accurate Monitoring:
In especially for chronic illnesses like arthritis, high-quality diagnostic imaging may be a helpful tool for clinicians to track a patient's status more precisely over time. Patients with arthritis may experience pain, stiffness, and decreased movement due to the inflammation of their joints. Doctors may get precise pictures of the joints using high-quality imaging techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or X-rays, which enables them to track changes in the joints over time.
Doctors might modify treatment regimens as necessary to optimize patient results by keeping an eye on changes in the joints. For instance, doctors might need to change a patient's medication dose, propose physical therapy, or advocate surgery if their joints are deteriorating. Using a high-quality imaging, medical professionals can obtain a more accurate picture of the patient's condition and use that information to help them decide on the best course of treatment. Additionally, with the aid of high-quality imaging, medical professionals can evaluate the effectiveness of a course of treatment over the time and ascertain whether any changes to the original plan of care are required.
Conclusion
A vital tool in contemporary medicine, high-quality diagnostic imaging provides a number of advantages that might help patients fare better. High-quality imaging has been more widely available thanks to technological developments, giving clinicians pictures that are sharper and more detailed to help with accurate diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as monitoring of numerous medical diseases. Improved accuracy as well as diagnosis, better treatment planning, usa medical imaging system, faster diagnosis, fewer follow-up tests required, and more precise monitoring are all advantages of high-quality imaging.
Additionally, excellent imaging can result in more specialized and efficient treatment plans, which can enhance patient outcomes. High-quality imaging can assist doctors in making better informed decisions regarding patient treatment by giving them more knowledge about a patient's condition. You may anticipate substantially greater improvements in diagnostic imaging as technology develops, which will improve patient care and outcomes. As a result, it is essential for healthcare providers to keep up with the most recent developments in the industry and invest in the high-quality imaging technology.
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Also called pyrethrin I. a viscous, water-insoluble liquid, C21H28O3, extracted from pyrethrum flowers, used as an insecticide.
Also called pyrethrin II. a like compound, C22H28O5, obtained and used similarly.
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Although each product has the same effect on insects — and presents the same risks to beneficial insects — pyrethrin usually is more potent and lasts longer.Many companies advertise 'green' pest control. But is it possible? And does it work?|Kevin Brasler | Washington Consumers' Checkbook|April 8, 2021|Washington Post
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Also called: pyrethrin I an oily water-insoluble compound used as an insecticide. Formula: C 21 H 28 O 3
Also called: pyrethrin II a compound of similar chemical structure and action, also found in pyrethrum. Formula: C 22 H 28 O 5
Word Origin for pyrethrin
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Set on the red-brown soils of the western Barossa Valley, Hentley Farm founders Keith and Alison Hentschke acquired the 150 acre vineyard and mixed farming property in the 1990s. Following extensive research to find out where the best red wine grapes in the Barossa Valley were being produced, their studies led them towards the rich red soils of the Seppeltsfield area. Keith used an old soil map from the 1950s to strategically locate the best parcels of land and after a number of years acquired Hentley Farm. Hentley Fram believes that it is a truly special property, hand-picked by their founder Keith Hentschke for its soil quality and geographical contours. For them, it's all about listening to the land and planting the right vines in the right place, in the right way.
The vineyards contain the following varietals: Shiraz (70%), Grenache (17%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Zinfandel (2%), and a small parcel of Viognier (1%). Blocks were carefully selected for orientation and aspect with different clonal material used according to suitability. The depth and complexity of the wines arises from the great variety of terroirs at Hentley Farm, created by the diversity within the 150 acre estate's east and west facing slopes and altitude variances. Subsoils of tightly structured friable clay offer huge water holding potential, offering respite for our vines in times of low rainfall. They acknowledge their custodial responsibility for the land, so vines are nurtured to their optimum potential through sound environmental practices that support agricultural sustainability and vineyard biodiversity. At Hentley Farm they use a dry-land farming strategy, with an emphasis on keeping the vine and earth in a natural state of balance with minimal interference.


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Twenty years ago this weekend, central Georgia experienced the massive flooding from Tropical Storm Alberto. The current 24 hour rainfall record for Georgia, 21.10 inches, fell in Americus on July 6, 1994 during the storm. The extreme rainfall caused tremendous devastation in Macon, Montezuma, Albany and other areas in central and southwest Georgia. Here are a couple of stories about the flood:
Remember, tropical storms can cause as much damage as hurricanes if they stall out. A rough rule of thumb for calculating the rainfall from a tropical storm is to take 100 and divide it by the forward speed of the storm (not the speed of the winds around the center of circulation). Thus a storm moving at 3 miles per hour has a potential of dropping 100/3=33 inches of rainfall as the storm moves over an area.


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Plushie Therapy: Exploring the Oxytocin Effect in Stuffed Animals
Stuffed Animal Therapy: Oxytocin Effect of Stuffed Animals
Introduction
Stuffed animals have a magical way of making us feel safe, comforted, and loved. But have you ever wondered why hugging a plush toy can make you feel so good? The secret lies in a fascinating neurochemical called oxytocin. In this article, we'll delve into the oxytocin-stuffed animal connection and explore the psychological aspects that make these cuddly companions so irresistible. Read on to find the most asked questions like Why does hugging stuffed animals feel good? or Why do adults sleep with stuffed animals?
What is Stuffed Animal Therapy or Plush Therapy?
Stuffed animal therapy, also known as plush therapy, is a therapeutic practice that involves using soft and huggable plush toys to promote emotional well-being and reduce stress. This form of therapy capitalizes on the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with bonding and social connection. By hugging or cuddling a stuffed animal, individuals can trigger the release of oxytocin in the brain, leading to feelings of comfort, security, and emotional warmth. Stuffed animal therapy is a tangible way to create a safe space and evoke positive emotions, offering a respite from the challenges of daily life.
The Oxytocin Connection: Hugging for Happiness
Oxytocin, often dubbed the "cuddle hormone" or "love hormone," is a neurotransmitter that plays a pivotal role in social bonding, trust, and emotional connection. The simple act of hugging a stuffed animal triggers the release of oxytocin in our brains, evoking feelings of warmth, comfort, and happiness. This neurochemical response fosters a sense of security and emotional intimacy, making us feel truly cherished.
Can you get oxytocin from a stuffed animal?
While you can't directly get oxytocin from a stuffed animal, the act of hugging one can trigger the release of oxytocin in your brain. Oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone" or "cuddle chemical," is a neurotransmitter that's associated with bonding, trust, and social connection. When you hug or cuddle a plushie, your brain releases oxytocin, which leads to feelings of warmth and comfort.
Why does hugging stuffed animals feel good?
Hugging stuffed animals feels good because it triggers a release of oxytocin in your brain. This hormone promotes feelings of relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and enhances your emotional well-being. The sensation of holding a soft, comforting plushie against your body can evoke a sense of security and soothe your nervous system, making you feel better almost instantly.
What is the Psychology of stuffed animals?
The psychology of stuffed animals is rooted in our innate need for comfort and attachment. Plush toys often act as transitional objects that bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood. They represent a sense of security, innocence, and nostalgia, reminding us of simpler times. Psychologically, stuffed animals provide emotional support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and serve as non-judgmental companions in both challenging and joyful moments.
Why do adults sleep with stuffed animals?
Many adults sleep with stuffed animals for various psychological reasons. These cuddly companions can offer comfort during times of stress or loneliness, making the sleeping environment feel cozier and more secure. Stuffed animals can also serve as a link to fond childhood memories and act as a source of emotional support, especially for those who find solace in their presence.
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Q What are the benefits of stuffed animal therapy?
A. Stuffed animal therapy offers various benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing mood, and providing emotional support. It can also help create a sense of security and alleviate feelings of loneliness.
Q. Is Stuffed animal therapy effective for adults as well as children?
A. Absolutely! Stuffed animal therapy transcends age barriers. Adults can benefit just as much from the emotional comfort provided by hugging a stuffed animal. Many adults find solace, relaxation, and a sense of nostalgia in this practice.
5. Can Stuffed animal therapy be a substitute for professional therapy?
 Stuffed animal therapy can be a valuable complement to professional therapy, but it's not a substitute for it. While hugging a stuffed animal can provide comfort, it's important to seek professional help when dealing with more complex emotional challenges.
6. How can I incorporate Stuffed animal therapy into my routine?
Incorporating Stuffed animal therapy is simple. Keep a favorite stuffed animal nearby and take a few moments each day to hug or cuddle it. Creating a cozy, safe space with your plushie can make the experience even more soothing.
Conclusion
Plushie therapy goes beyond mere nostalgia or childhood habits; it's a scientifically backed practice that nurtures our emotional well-being. The oxytocin effect, triggered by the simple act of hugging a stuffed animal, can provide a gentle respite from the demands of everyday life. So, the next time you find yourself in need of comfort or a moment of tranquility, consider reaching for your favorite plushie and embracing the therapeutic warmth it offers.
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Interface-controlled calcium phosphate mineralization: effect of oligo(aspartic acid)-rich interfaces†
The phase behavior of an amphiphilic block copolymer based on a poly(aspartic acid) hydrophilic block and a poly(n-butyl acrylate) hydrophobic block was investigated at the air–water and air–buffer interface. The polymer forms stable monomolecular films on both subphases. At low pH, the isotherms exhibit a plateau. Compression–expansion experiments and infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy suggest that the plateau is likely due to the formation of polymer bi- or multilayers. At high pH the films remain intact upon compression and no multilayer formation is observed. Furthermore, the mineralization of calcium phosphate beneath the monolayer was studied at different pH. The pH of the subphase and thus the polymer charge strongly affects the phase behavior of the film and the mineral formation. After 4 h of mineralization at low pH, atomic force microscopy shows smooth mineral films with a low roughness. With increasing pH the mineral films become inhomogeneous and the roughness increases. Transmission electron microscopy confirms this: at low pH a few small but uniform particles form whereas particles grown at higher pH are larger and highly agglomerated. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirm the formation of calcium phosphate. The levels of mineralization are higher in samples grown at high pH.
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Can A Horse Beat A Lion? Because of its quick instincts and high stamina, the horse would likely outrun the lion. Lions can run as fast as 50 mph. Cheetahs are faster, but lions are stronger. Lions run around 40 mph on average, but there are times when chasing prey that they reach speed over 50 mph.
What animal can beat a horse? Predators of the horse include humans, mountain lions, wolves, coyotes and even bears. The fact that horses are prey animals helps to explain some of their behaviors.
Can a Tiger hunt a horse? Tigers eat a variety of prey ranging in size from termites to elephant calves. However, an integral component of their diet are large-bodied prey weighing about 20 kg (45 lbs.) or larger such as moose, deer species, pigs, cows, horses, buffalos and goats.
What animal can kill a lion with a kick? While giraffe calves are easy targets, adults offer a risk that's as high as it is high reward. Because while a single corpse can feed a pride and their hovering scavengers for quite some time, a giraffe can kick with a force of 2,000 pounds per square inch. That's enough to decapitate a lion who gets too close.
Can A Horse Beat A Lion – Related Questions
Can a mountain lion kill a full grown horse?
Fortunately, mountain lion attacks on humans—and horses—are rare. In the eyes of the mountain lion, humans and horses are not viewed as ideal prey. Deer can also become prey for mountain lions. Typically, a lion may attack a horse if the lion is extremely desperate for food, or is young and inexperienced in hunting.
Are bears afraid of horses?
Fortunately, bears are not known to actively hunt horses and mostly just keep to themselves. Bear attacks on horses typically only occur when the horse and rider accidentally come across one on the trail. You should back away slowly and, if possible, move sideways away from the bear.
Are cars faster than horses?
How Fast Can a Horse Run? The fastest speed recorded for a horse is 55 mph, so in theory they could have beaten some of the earliest cars for pure speed. However, even by 1899, the land speed record for an automobile was over 57 mph, achieved in France in a Jeantaud Duc Profilée. They will generally reach about 27 mph.
Will a tiger beat a lion?
If there's a fight, the tiger will win, every time." Lions hunt in prides, so it would be in a group and the tiger as a solitary creature so it would be on its own. A tiger is generally physically larger than a lion. Most experts would favour a Siberian and Bengal Tiger over an African Lion."
Who would win a moose or a horse?
Moose vs Horse size
Moose are much taller than the horses as they are 5 feet 3 inches(160cm) whereas the fully mature horses normally achieve the height of 5 feet 8.9 inches(175cm). So, when it comes to size, horses lose, and moose win.
Are tigers scared of elephants?
Are Tigers Afraid Of Elephants? No, they do not. Tigers and elephants are frequently found living side by side in southern India. While tigers are not often attracted to elephants because of their size, they have been observed killing elephant babies.
What are lions afraid of?
"They're the least afraid of anything of all the predators," says Craig Packer, an ecologist with the University of Minnesota and one of the world's foremost lion experts. Though female lions hunt gazelles and zebras, male lions are in charge of hunting large prey that must be taken down with brute force.
Can a gorilla kill a lion?
Ultimately, we believe the odds are in the gorilla's favor. However, a gorilla is a mighty foe with more stamina and fearsome strength. It's the will to fight will last much longer than a male lion's and if it gets its hands upon a solid branch, it can put a beating on its feline combatant.
What to do if a lion is chasing you?
Give them a way to escape. Do not run from a lion. Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal.
Can a horse smell a mountain lion?
Mountain lions don't typically attack healthy adult horses and they generally avoid humans, however serious encounters have occurred. Our horses, often to our surprise, are likely to be aware of and react to predators which we can neither smell or hear.
Are coyotes scared of horses?
Even if they're not yet attacking your herd, coyotes will absolutely attack horses if the circumstances are right. While adult horses are absolutely more of a challenge for a coyote because of their size, the sizes of foals and miniature horses are less frightening.
Can a puma kill a horse?
In the last year, while his feline counterparts have feasted mainly on deer, this cougar has garnered a reputation as a horse killer par excellence. Even in a part of California with one of the densest cougar populations, M166 can only do so much. He has killed more than 30 horses since June of 2017.
Who would win a horse or a bear?
Horses can outrun bears in a race. But a bear has a quick initial burst and could catch a horse over a short span, especially in the woods. They can go from zero to 35 miles per hour in a blink. So, a bear can catch a horse even though horses are faster than bears.
What animals scare horses?
In the wild, horses are most scared of natural predators like lions, wolves, and alligators. Domesticated horses can be scared of any sound they haven't heard before, and it could be as innocent as the sounds of plastic bags, barking, or any suspicious noise in the wind.
Which is faster a grizzly bear or a horse?
Grizzly bears are the largest bears in the world. Although grizzly bears look like lumbering giants, they can run faster than many horses — 35 miles per hour — over short distances.
Are ponies faster than horses?
1. They're amazing in a jump-off. Horses may be able to jump bigger, but ponies are quicker. They can turn on a sixpence, jump clear from the weirdest angles, are braver than lions, and ridden by fearless Pony Club demons.
Can a cheetah outrun a car?
A cheetah would beat most cars (even really expensive sports cars) to top speed (which can be over 100km/h) but it can't run that fast for very long. in an absurd three seconds flat, making it faster than a Ferrari Enzo, a McLaren F1 and a Lamborghini Gallardo.
Who is smarter lion or tiger?
An experiment conducted on all four species of big cats has shown that lions are smarter than tigers. Lions could solve tasks and puzzles that tigers couldn't. In fact, based on the results of solving various cognitive tasks, lions have proved to be the smartest big cats.
Who is the real king of the jungle?
Lions have famously acquired the title of 'King of the Jungle'.
Who is the biggest horse in the world?
The tallest and heaviest documented horse was the shire gelding Sampson (later renamed Mammoth), bred by Thomas Cleaver of Toddington Mills, Bedfordshire, UK. This horse, foaled 1846, measured 21.2½ hands, 2.19 m (7 ft 2.5 in) in 1850 and was later said to have weighed 1,524 kg (3,359 lb).
Which animal can defeat tiger?
However, a lion coalition of 2–3 males would have a clear advantage over a lone tiger. A group of 2–4 female lions would have a similar advantage over a lone tigress. They conclude that while one on one, a tiger would certainly best a lion, in the wild the lion pride could hold their own against the solitary tiger.


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Not as good as one would hope!
In an often quoted study involving 768 patients with suspected PE who underwent angiography, a combination of normal A-a gradient (<20 mm Hg ), normal PaO2 (>80 mm Hg), and normal PaCO2 (>35 mm Hg) was examined to help exclude PE (1). Among patients with no known cardiopulmonary disease and normal values in all 3 parameters, over 30% still had PE, while among those with cardiopulmonary disease and normal parameters 17% had PE.
In short, normal arterial blood gases may make PE less likely, they do not by any means exclude the possibility of PE.
- Stein PD, Goldhaber SZ, Henry JW, et al. Arterial blood gas analysis in the assessment of suspected acute pulmonary embolism. CHEST 1996; 109:78-81. _URL_
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Can you become immune to black widow bites?
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The state of
lies between 1,800 m (5,905 ft) and 1,987 m (6,519 ft) above sea level. It
is located on the western side of the Mexican highlands between 21° 23' and
the 22° 28' north latitude and 101° 53' and 102° 50' west longitude.
State of Aguascalientes is bounded on the north, east, and west by the
State of Zacatecas and on the south by the State of Jalisco.
The State of Aguascalientes is one
of the smallest states in Mexico, having an area of 5,589 square km. (2,157 sq mi.), which
represents only 0.28% of Mexicos territory and a population of approximately 944,285 inhabitants.
In general terms, the climate in the state of
Aguascalientes is of semidry condition with annual average
temperature, of 17.4 C and an average rainfall of 526 mm the rain season
of the year the registered rain are of low intensity there is a region in
the southeast situated in a great part of the sierra "El Laurel"
municipality of Calvillo, that has warm climate, and for having a so short
extension if is not forth considering it.
It is also known dry
steppe it is characterized due that in this part the evaporation is higher
than the precipitation and it is associated mainly to vegetative
communities of the type desert thicket and xenophile vegetation.


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SceneView memory resources
The amount of memory available in the SceneView to display features and terrain depends on a number of factors, such as the device, but also the specified qualityProfile. In complex scenes the SceneView may reach this memory limit. To prevent browser crashes and slow performance, it will reduce the amount of data rendered. This sample shows how to use SceneView.performanceInfo to get information about memory consumption in a scene. Such information can be useful to scene creators and application developers working with webscenes.
PerformanceInfo.usedMemory shows an estimation of how much memory the SceneView is currently using. When this value approaches the totalMemory, then the Quality is reduced. This will reduce the level of detail for scene layers, lower the tile resolution for tiled layers, and reduce the number of features for feature layers.
SceneView.performanceInfo.layerPerformanceInfos contains information about memory consumption for each of the layers in the scene. displayedNumberOfFeatures gives information about how many features are currently displayed in the view. The property maximumNumberOfFeatures shows how many features could be displayed in the SceneView. The maximumNumberOfFeatures property available on FeatureLayer, CSVLayer, GeoJSONLayer and point SceneLayer can be used to override the default value and display more features even if there isn't enough memory. High values could however lead to the browser running out of memory.


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Semi soft packing
Semi soft packing consists of three parts:single packing,plastic casing and central rope.All parts are made of low density polyethylene with good acid,alkali and aging resistance.After melting and injection molding,the shape radiated from the central hole is formed,and the circular single piece is the main body of semi soft packing.The central rope passes through the central holes of each single piece in turn,and the single pieces are nested with plastic pipes to form the required length in series at a fixed distance.
Semi soft packing has special structure and hydraulic performance,with large porosity(more than 96%)and small flow resistance.When the water flows through the packing layer,it can produce obvious turbulent flow pattern,improve the contact efficiency of water and biofilm,and increase the ability to remove pollutants.The filler has certain rigidity and flexibility,and has strong ability to redistribute water and air.For the air supply of big bubbles in the air blast aeration,it has the function of multi-level and repeatedly cutting bubbles,thus improving the oxygen transfer rate.The specific surface area is large(up to 130m2/m3),which provides sufficient space for the growth of microorganisms.It has the characteristics of high mass transfer efficiency,energy saving,not easy to block,corrosion resistance and aging resistance.
Combined packing
The combination packing has the structure characteristics of soft and semi soft.The middle of the packing unit is a small semi soft packing,and the surrounding is connected with the softened fiber bundle.Most of these fillers are different in the structure of the central ring and the number of fiber bundles,mainly as follows:
1.Combined double ring packing
With the plastic ring as the skeleton,the middle is a small semi soft filler,the periphery is connected with the softened fiber bundle,and the vinylon wire is tight on the plastic ring.In the sewage,the tow is evenly dispersed,easy to hang and remove the membrane,and has good adaptability to the change of sewage concentration.
2.Combined porous ring packing
40 square holes are arranged around the plastic ring sheet,and 8 bundles of vinylon aldehyde wires are arranged around the square holes,which are radial.The fiber bundle is connected with 8 square holes,which is very firm.
The combination packing combines the advantages of soft packing easy to hang film,semi soft packing not easy to tangle and block,and overcomes the disadvantages of semi soft packing difficult to hang film,so it is widely used in contact oxidation process to treat various kinds of wastewater.
Elastic solid filler
The elastic solid filler is made of high molecular polymer and additives such as hydrophilic agent,stabilizer and adsorbent by special drawing.The surface of elastic wire has small burr to increase the specific surface area.During installation,_PHONE_ wires are inserted and pressed between two plastic circular plates to make the wires unfold evenly and radially,and the suspension packing is made according to different distance between the plates.The packing is made of all plastic material,which has a longer life than soft packing.When aeration,each wire vibrates continuously.Therefore,the gap of the packing is variable,not agglomerated,not blocked,and the biofilm is easy to be renewed.At present,it is widely used in the hydrolytic acidification section of the treatment process of refractory organics to improve the biodegradability of wastewater.
Suspended packing
The density of suspended packing is close to that of water,and it exists in the form of suspension in the aeration tank.The dosage(by volume)is about 20%~70%of the volume of the aeration tank.There are mainly the following suspended fillers used in the project:
1.Polyhedral hollow ball packing
In the middle part of the ball,there is a fixed ring along the whole circumference.There are 12 ball petals on the top and 12 on the bottom of the ring.The holes of the ball petals are mesh or not,and they are arranged radially along the central axis.
2.Built in floating ball packing
The packing consists of a mesh spherical shell and a built-in carrier.The shell is made of polymer by injection molding,and the spherical surface is in grid shape.The internal carrier materials include aldehyde vinylon wire and button vinylon flat wire.The former is to set a shaft rod in the shell,and there are two plastic buttons on the shaft rod,each button is fixed with 6 bundles of aldehyde vinylon wire,and the fiber wire can swing freely with the water flow;the latter is to pull the thin flat wire with polyethylene as the raw material,and then fill it into the shell in the shape of flake.The mesh pore size is moderate,which has certain mechanical strength and is not blocked by the falling biofilm.
Fillers used in biofilm
Biofilm process is a high efficiency wastewater treatment method,which has the characteristics of less sludge,no sludge bulking,better adaptability to the change of water quality and quantity of wastewater,and simple operation and management.Biofilm refers to all substances attached and fixed by certain media.In the process of biofilm attachment and fixation,a certain medium is needed to undertake and complete the fixation.This medium is called biofilm carrier,also known as carrier filler.Composite packing is the habitat of biofilm,the carrier of biofilm,and also has the function of intercepting suspended matter.


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MANAGING YOUR TREE HEALTH
Caring for trees and plants from the ground up
Sanctuary Tree PHC is dedicated to tree and plant health care. We specialize in the preservation of trees and shrubs by nurturing trees through proper nutrition.
Certified and Licensed
Did you Know?
80% of landscape problems are due to soil issues
The name Colorado comes from the Spanish word "color rojo," meaning "the color red", which refers to the red dominant soils in our landscape. The red is a result of the high iron content within the soil. And yet, Colorado's highly calcareous soils tie up the iron in a form unavailable to trees, shrubs and plants.
High soil pH can also negatively affect plant growth. pH can be described as the measure of acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured on a scale of 1 to 14 where 7, which is neutral, is the optimal level for most plants. Numbers lower than 7 are considered acidic and numbers higher than 7 are considered alkaline or calcareous (high in calcium carbonate). Colorado soils that have never had amendments added may have a pH value of up to 8.5, which is higher than most plants can tolerate — especially acid-loving trees such as maples.
Educate and Empower
Knowledge is the key to a vibrant garden.
At Sanctuary Tree, we've tailored our educational services for homeowners and small business owners like you. Our educational services are designed to foster a deeper understanding of tree health, soil dynamics, and pest management. Whether you're battling fungal issues, curious about soil pH, or aiming to become a certified arborist, Sanctuary Tree is here to guide and educate.
Sanctuary Tree PHC Services
We believe in proactive tree and shrub care to preserve the aesthetics of your landscape, maintain the health of your green assets, and enhance your property's value. Trust us to provide the expertise, quality, and commitment your trees and shrubs deserve.
New Client Assessments And Existing Return Clients:
Why we charge for assessments and diagnosis of tree disease.
My name is Ryan and I am an experienced disease specialist with an honest approach to tree care and I do not sell unnecessary services that are so often seen with 'Free Estimates'. My approach to a healthy tree is to educate you, as the steward of that tree, in all the things you can do to promote good tree health. There are times when I will recommend services, but ultimately it is through education that I help you understand your landscape needs and the best management practices to improve the health of your living landscape.
Trunk Injection: The Future of Tree Protection
The innovative trunk injection method revolutionizes tree insect and pest control. By injecting directly into the trunk, the formulation is rapidly absorbed and spread throughout the tree, ensuring optimal protection. With over a decade of rigorous research and development, the techniques used, backed by superior equipment and formulations, stand out as the gold standard in safeguarding trees against pests.
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Celebrating 18 Years of Green Expertise
For a decade and a half, Sanctuary Tree has been the trusted partner in safeguarding and nurturing nature's wonders. From the majestic ash trees to the delicate shrubs, our commitment has grown as deep as the roots we care for. Through years of dedicated service, we've not only cultivated gardens but also enduring relationships. Here's to the past 18 years of greener horizons, and many more to come. Cheers to growing together! 🌳🌿🎉
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At Sanctuary Tree, each tree holds a special story. Over our journey, we've tenderly serviced, nurtured, and pruned 7500 of these living monuments. With every branch trimmed and every root nourished, we've strived to amplify nature's beauty and ensure longevity. Each tree is a testament to our dedication and love for nature's giants. Celebrate with us as we honor these 7500 symbols of growth and resilience. 🌳🍃🌟


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The Honduran White Bat (Ectophylla alba)
The Honduran white bat has snow white fur and a yellow nose and ears. It is tiny, only 3.7-4.7cm long. The only member of the genus Ectophylla, it is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and western Panama at elevations from sea level to 700 m. It feeds at least in part on fruit. The Honduran White Bat is known for its white fur, unique among bats as it is only one of two species to have this coloration.
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Losing Paradise? Endangered Plants Here and Around the World
Our Scientist and Illustrator Describe Their Work
Our planet's rich diversity of plant life is currently at risk. Ecosystems are changing rapidly, and more than 20% of the world's flora is threatened with extinction. In most cases, plants become endangered due to human activities, and human efforts will be needed to reverse this trend.
Scientists are racing to gather information on known plants and to document the estimated 50,000 plant species that have never been scientifically described. Botanical artists work alongside them to capture plant diversity for future generations and remind us about our own vanishing botanical wealth.
Losing Paradise? Endangered Plants Here and Around the World, a traveling exhibition developed by the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA), explores the conservation efforts of scientists and illustrators around the globe. The exhibition will be open to the public at the National Museum of Natural History, First Floor, from August 14 - December 12, 2010. Visitors to the exhibit will see 44 botanical illustrations, live plants, and specimens of rare and endangered plants from the Museum's collection.
This traveling exhibition is organized by the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting public awareness of botanical art, its traditions, and its growth into the new millennium.
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Why are resources tied to ThreadGroups?
Every thread of execution on any given platform has its own context, which contains an execution state, and a set of access rights (among other things). A thread's access rights are equal to that of the parent thread, minus rights denied by the parent. In Java, all threads of execution, and thread groups within an applet (or application) belong to a parent ThreadGroup object. A thread's access to Java resources is therefore determined by its parent ThreadGroup object (including the thread of execution that passes through init(), start(), stop(), processEvent( ), bla,bla,bla).
Some of the resources on older servers (ie:X11-R5) are single threaded, complicating access further.


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Abstract: Sun dried-green tea and 8th-grade pu-erh tea in Yunnan were used as the raw materials.After isolatated and purified,the antioxidation of TPS1and TPS2 were tested.Antixidation test done with mice showed that TPS1and TPS2 could increase the total antioxidation and hydroxyl free racial antioxidation in mice blood to a certain extent.It had significant effects to reducing the content of MDA,but had no significant effects to XOD content in mice blood.The difference between male and female mice was significant.In vitro antioxidation activity of TPS1and TPS2 were evaluated by DPPH.The results showed the effects of scavenging DPPH free radical was not significant.
胡小静,陈叶,龚加顺. 云南晒青绿茶和普洱茶多糖抗氧化活性研究[J]. 食品与发酵工业, 2010, 36(10): 84-88.
Hu Xiao-jing,Chen Ye,Gong Jia-shun. Studies on the Antioxidant Activity of Polysaccharides in Sundried Green Tea and Pu-erh Tea[J]. Food and Fermentation Industries, 2010, 36(10): 84-88.


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Successfully Studying Failure at the Constructed Facilities Lab
At NC State's Constructed Facilities Lab (CFL), failure is success.
When concrete pillars crack under thousands of pounds of pressure, engineering students and researchers gain vital insights that protect our infrastructure.
"By creating failures in the laboratory, we can ensure that we prevent those kinds of failures from ever happening in the real world," says CFL manager Greg Lucier. Lucier is also an assistant professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering.
Partners from the public sector and private industry bring pillars, pylons, pavement and other infrastructure elements to the CFL to test their materials' ability to withstand stress. The lab features equipment to test under a variety of conditions, from the slowly accumulating pressure of heavy weight (up to 2 million pounds) to temperature spikes from -40 degrees to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
The real-world projects that have benefited from the CFL's work include the foundations of the Freedom Tower in New York City and the rafters of Terminal 2 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Another CFL project resulted in a new design that has become standard in construction of parking decks, Lucier said.
"Anything that you want to test the strength of, we have the capability to do it here," says Zack Van Brunt, a CFL graduate research assistant.
On a recent Thursday, CFL students and staff were studying a new type of beam under consideration for use in bridges by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Whereas steel typically reinforces bridge beams in North Carolina, the one being tested at the CFL was reinforced with carbon fibers. The results of the tests could affect bridge design across the state.
That's typical of the research done at the CFL, which focuses intensely on practical results.
"The things we do in the lab have real implications in the field, are often implemented quickly and are often initiated to solve problems that develop in the real world," Lucier says.


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This book seeks to offer a fresh perspective on viewing decision making in a modelling form. This modelling perspective is designated a throughput model since it examines an intermediary stage as well as captures parallel processing (as opposed to serial processing). The throughput model depicts the four most important highly significant concepts that portray individuals' decision making processes. Namely, information and the cognitive processes of perception, judgement and decision choice. The philosophical influences such as Kant's, Descartes' and Locke's are discussed in that they help to motivate the understanding of the throughput model. Further, the model not only offers philosophical, psychological and economic foundations, but also forms the basis for accounting and financial information processing. This book is geared to students of accounting, finance, organizational behaviour and psychology. Also, certain sections of this text are directed to business people which can assist them in structuring their decision making process.
Prior decision models and extensions; conceptual modelling used in accounting and management; axiomatic development of a decision-making model; comparing prior models with the conceptual model; conceptual modelling examples from accounting, auditing, business executives and the military; implications for financial reporting and managerial decisions; implications for future research using the throughput model.