The Hermit, the Moon & the Age of Aquarius
Today we have New Moon, a time to look inwards. A time of rest and reflection. Much like the past 3 months since measures to stop the COVID-19 Pandemie were implemented.
I believe we are experiencing a period of time in which we are being guided by the Hermit. Withdrawal, seclusion, time to delve into the world behind our front door. Challenges forcing us to delve into the world within.
The year 2020 is in the sign of the Moon. And if we take into account that we have entered into the Age of Aquarius, a lot of what is happening today starts to gain a different perspective.
The etymology of the word "hermit" was originally derived from the Greek word "erēmos", meaning solitary.
Essentially, a Hermit is a person who lives in seclusion from society. The Hermit renounces worldly concerns and pleasures. This can be done for many reasons, including to come closer to the deities they worship or revere, and to devote one's energies to self-liberation from the karmic cycle.
It is a form of asceticism, characterised by the renunciation of material possessions and physical pleasures, and time spent fasting while concentrating on practicing and reflecting upon spiritual matters.
In the ascetic eremitic life, the Hermit seeks solitude for meditation, contemplation, prayer, self-awareness and personal development at both a physical and mental level, without the distractions of contact with human society.
Asceticism is seen in the ancient theologies as a journey towards spiritual transformation, where the simple is sufficient, the frugal is plenty and bliss lies within.
Now that we have looked at the definition of the Hermit, I would like to take a look at the spiritual and mystical aspects of the Hermit through the Tarot and numerology.
In the Tarot the Hermit is the ninth card in the Major Arcana. It symbolises spiritual enlightenment, soul searching, self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, inner guidance and solitude. The Hermit is wise, mature and knowledgeable.
Interpreting the imagery is an important aspect of the Tarot. The Hermit stands alone on the top of a mountain. The snow-capped range symbolises spiritual mastery, growth and accomplishment. He has chosen this path of self-discovery and, as a result, has reached a heightened state of awareness.
In his right hand, he holds a lantern with a six-pointed star inside it, it is the Seal of Solomon, a symbol of wisdom. As the Hermit walks his path, the lamp lights his way – but it only illuminates his next few steps rather than the full journey. He must step forward to see where to go next, knowing that not everything will be revealed at once.
In his left hand, the side of the subconscious mind, the Hermit holds a long staff (a sign of his power and authority), which he uses to guide and balance him.
In one of my favourite decks, the Fountain Tarot, the Hermit stands before a thick forest. He is ready to delve into the shadows of his inner world, to face his true self, to recognise and acknowledge those parts of himself he would prefer not to see. In so doing, he will find the light within, and with it his own personal truth. Then, and only then, will he be in a position to return with this light to guide him on his path. The fact that the lantern only sheds enough light for him to see where the next few steps will take him, is an expression of the trust and clarity of purpose he has. In this sense seeing has to do more with knowing and sensing, as in a vision, than it perhaps has to do with physically seeing the path. So, an authentic connection to ourselves and the ability to represent ourselves is essential.
From a numerological point of view, 9 has to do with the completion of a cycle. When you complete the cycle and you have really found your path, you become the Hermit IX, because the road can only hold one soul. So the Hermit has to walk his own path, finding his own light to shine on it. He has to find his own answers and figure out where he is going. This is a very important part of the journey, because you have to be able to handle loneliness and going through this process by yourself.
So, once you have completed the cycle, you have to reflect on what you have learned, on the wisdom you have gained and the expansion that has happened to you. There is no way back. You cannot return to where you came from. You are so dedicated by now that there is only one way and that is forward.
All the nines in the Tarot invite you to ask and reflect on the following questions: What is your status? Where are you at? What have your experienced through all these different journeys that you have been on? What are you going to do next?
So, once we have become the Hermit, where do we move onto from there? To understand this, let's go back to the beginning.
In the Tarot we join The Fool 0, the first card in the Major Arcana, on his journey. He feels confident enough to turn his back on the Source and to embark on his own journey, on which he meets the other characters from the Major and Minor Arcana. Each telling us something about the Fool's development and where he's at.
After the Hermit IX, the next card in the Tarot is the Wheel of Fortune X, which represents new beginnings and connection with Source. It is about evaluating, decisions, direction, destiny, change and making friends with change. We've reached a point in which we can now decide on which direction we want to go. A direction which is in line with our own inner truth. And where will this lead us to?
In the original Raider-Waite Tarot the Justice card is number 11. This has been changed to 8 in some modern decks. I prefer Justice XI, as from numerological viewpoint, the number 11 is the number of the Idealist, who wants fairness and justice, because it feels good when you do the right thing, and do what feels right to you. Here the law of attraction applies. If you do what is right for you, you will receive what is right for you. You are aligned with the Source. Finding balance in life.
And last, but not least, I would like to take a look at the Moon XVIII. Life's reality is so much bigger than we think it is. There are so many things we don't know and the Moon encourages us to feel it and open up to not knowing and to embrace not knowing, because you have to embrace not knowing if you want to move on. And if you can embrace not knowing, you can move beyond duality and you can become enlightened.
Once you are enlightened, the next step in the journey is the Sun XVIIII, which represents the Source and the Fools return to the Source.
Each astrological year is ruled by a certain planet. 2020 falls under the sign of the Moon. The Moon represents our psyche, instincts, emotions, the feminine and motherly within us. The year of the Moon makes it very clear to us, that our family and the love they give us is our most valuable possession. They must be at the centre of our attention and we need to nurture them, perhaps more intensely than we otherwise would. A both interesting and challenging aspect during a time of social distancing and lockdowns.
2020 is also a year for forgiveness and loving behaviour towards one another. Forgiveness is a highly developed act and when it is actually implemented it can dissolve discontentment and calm the soul.
We are currently in the Age of Aquarius, associated with harmony, understanding, sympathy and trust abounding.
Approximately every 20 years Jupiter and Saturn align, which will also take place during December 2020. Both planets will already have entered into Aquarius by this time, a sign representing friendship and love for others. And since Jupiter represents all idealistic efforts, and Saturn the continuity of their effect, we can hope that the world will experience much well-being going forward.
Take courage, for you too can find your inner light to guide you on your path to abundance during the Year of the Moon in the Age of Aquarius.


Rae PL – named function arguments and defaults?
Hello.
No feedback yet. Well, that's understandable, as I'm just shouting to the internet in the middle of the night without telling anyone to come and listen.
Anyway. This is going to be my first question, and you get to directly influence the syntax of Rae programming language. All you have to do is answer the question in the comments.
C++ has something that I'd call function argument parameter defaults that only work when defining the class header. It's awfully painful to strip all the defaults away when doing the implementation part into the .cpp file. And again when you're calling the function (or method in C++-speak), you're forced to strip away the argument types and names.
An example:
//in the class definition you might have a method:
int someMethod(int set_age = 45, int set_points = 0, int how_many_pianos = 1, Button* dont_push_this_button = 0, bool do_the_stuff = true, bool what_about_other_stuff = false, int nro_fish = 5, int nro_rodents = 0);
//and then in the .cpp implementation you'll have to strip the params and
//add the class name to every method.
int SomeClass::someMethod(int set_age, int set_points, int how_many_pianos, Button* dont_push_this_button, bool do_the_stuff, bool what_about_other_stuff, int nro_fish, int nro_rodents)
{
...
}
//Ok. And then you call the method later:
if(someObject) someObject->someMethod(47, 32, 2, myButton, false, true, 129, 62);
Wow. When I'd 2 years later read the function call, I'd be forced to look at the definition of someMethod, to see what are all those ints and bools doing, and what do they affect.
Ofcourse it is possible to write it as a comment, but that kind of duplicates the line.
Or then you do
someObject->someMethod(/*set_age:*/47, /*set_points:*/32, /*how_many_pianos*/2, /*dont_push_this_button*/myButton, /*do_the_stuff:*/false, /*what_about_other_stuff:*/true, /*nro_fish:*/129, /*nro_rodents:*/62);
But somehow that doesn't look so pretty.
Also it really annoys me when I'm using my beloved copy-paste keyboard shortcuts, that I actually have to strip so much info out of the function definition just to call it.
In Rae I'm hoping we can change that. In Objective-C you can have named parameters in function calls like:
[someObject setAge:47 set_points:32 how_many_pianos:2 dont_push_this_button:myButton do_the_stuff:false what_about_other_stuff:true nro_fish:129 nro_rodents:62];
And that looks so much better than the C++ version. It is a self-documenting function call.
So, because Rae is still going to look more like C++, C, Java, D and the curly brace family, in Rae a function call is going to look something like this (also notice the included argument types in the function call):
option 1:
someObject.someMethod( int set_age = 45, int set_points = 0, int how_many_pianos = 1, Button dont_push_this_button = myButton, bool do_the_stuff = true, bool what_about_other_stuff = false, int nro_fish = 5, int nro_rodents = 0 );
or option 2:
someObject.someMethod( int set_age: 45, int set_points: 0, int how_many_pianos: 1, Button dont_push_this_button: myButton, bool do_the_stuff: true, bool what_about_other_stuff: false, int nro_fish: 5, int nro_rodents: 0 );
So, now you get to decide which one is it going to be! Tell me in the comments.
But which ever character is chosen (the equal sign or the colon), the function definition will still use the same way of defining the defaults. That way it will be just a copy paste when you want to use the function in it's default form (in case all it's arguments have default parameters…).
Here's what that same definition would look like in Rae, if we took the Option 1.
func (int nro_bottles_i_have_to_drink) someMethod (int set_age = 45, int set_points = 0, int how_many_pianos = 1, Button dont_push_this_button = what_should_i_put_here_it_cant_be_null, bool do_the_stuff = true, bool what_about_other_stuff = false, int nro_fish = 5, int nro_rodents = 0)
{
...
}
I really love copy pasting the function definition and then just moving along without much editing. How does this sound to you?
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Rae programming language – feedback appreciated!
I've recently started a half serious project of making my own little programming language.
The sort of a "compiler" I have now, is written in C++, and it's just a little script that outputs (pretty readable) C++ code. It's a bit like Lazy-C++, except I decided to "fix" the syntax while getting my one source file split into .hpp and .cpp files. So, if you want to see a real compiler, there's nothing here to see. But, if you want to discuss a good syntax for a modern general purpose, high performance, manual memory managed language, then this is just the place!
So, the premise is that we want to replace C++, because we want a cleaner and nicer, more productive, and a little bit safer syntax.
I've tried D, but I didn't like garbage collection (because it ruins performance when doing real time stuff, no matter what they'll tell you.) There's also Amber (a fork of D1), which seems nicer than D2, but I believe still has GC. Go and many other new languages all have garbage collection.
Rust looks promising, but to my eye, it looks a bit foreign and a bit complex. I want a simple language (like D1). But Rust has some very interesting ideas for memory safety and other stuff, that my poor head doesn't even understand.
I also really like Objective-C features, but the syntax isn't perfect.
So we want to take the performance of C++, the simplicity of D1, some memory safety ideas from Rust, and run with them. Oh, and for some reason, I've always wanted multiple return values in function definitions (somebody once told me MATLAB has them, should check that someday). And here's a part where we'll lose half of the audience: I want curly braces, but no semicolons. Ok, I'll give you optional semicolons, so you'll feel welcome.
Here's a HelloWorld.rae, that I am able to compile with the buggy rae_compiler now.
module rae.examples.HelloWorld
class Tester
{
public:
 func ()logMe()
 {
 log_ln("Hello ")
 }
}
class HelloWorld
{
public:
 func ()new()
 {
 }

 func ()free()
 {
 }

 public func
 ()sayHello()
 {
 tester.logMe
 log("World!")
 }

 func (int result) count (int param1, int param2) public
 {
 return(param1 + param2)
 //or you could just do: result = param1 + param2
 }

 int num = 5
 uint num25 = 4
 protected long anotherNumber = 42
 float afloat = 248.52
 double initMeToo
 int azero
 Tester tester /*this is a "reference".
 Dynamically allocated automatically.
 unless, you specify it as "scope".
 Then it will be like a value, but you still
 use it as a ref... Huh?*/
 //here's how you use vectors:
 protected vector!(Tester) testers
 func ()createNewTester() public
 {
 Tester atest
 testers.push_back(atest);
 }
 func ()logTesters() public
 {
 for(uint i = 0; i < testers.size(); i++)
 {
 testers[i].logMe
 log_l


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Convenient shorthand commonly, but incorrectly, used to describe the analog luminance and color difference signals in component video systems. Y is correct for luminance but U and V are, in fact, the two subcarrier modulation axes used in the PAL color coding system. Scaled and filtered versions of the B-Y and R-Y color difference signals are used to modulate the PAL subcarrier in the U and V axes respectively. The confusion arises because U and V are associated with the color difference signals but clearly they are not themselves color difference signals. Or could it just be because YUV trips off the tongue much more easily than Y, R-Y, B-Y?
See also: PAL

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Custom Querystrings Are Being Rewritten
DNN's friendly URL rewriting feature turns all query strings into part of the base URL. By default, this includes things like tracking links.
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You can test that the query strings are not being rewritten by AUM by accessing the URL with the query strings. If a user visits the site with a tracking link (e.g., DNN should not rewrite this URL to
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Prompt early/fast perturbations on narrowband sub-ionospherically propagating very low frequency (VLF) signals are the primary evidence for the direct coupling of energy released by lightning discharge to the lower ionosphere. Different mechanisms have been advanced to explain the fast ionospheric perturbations, such as heating and ionization from the lightning electromagnetic pulse (EMP) associated with elves or from quasielectrostatic fields associated with sprites and halos. By comparing the broadband VLF spectra (3-25 kHz) of lightning discharges that shortly followed high peak current lightning discharges with the spectra of lightning discharges that did not, we detect D region perturbations caused by these intense lightning strokes over the U.S. East Coast and the U.S. High Plains. The electron density changes are measured by analyzing the broadband VLF propagation changes, and the perturbed electron density profiles from both regions are found to be consistent with those theoretically predicted for strong lightning EMP. In one case, a D region perturbation was detected following a lightning stroke that produced an isolated elve recorded by the Imager of Sprites and Upper Atmospheric Lightning (ISUAL) instrument on the FORMOSAT-2 satellite, confirming the EMP origins of these ionospheric perturbations. For this case, we measure electron density enhancements of 460 cm-3 averaged over a 220-km radius and 10-km-high perturbation region, in good agreement with the 210 cm-3 measured optically by Mende et al. (2005) for a different elve event. The characteristics of the lightning responsible for these ionospheric perturbations are investigated by comparing high peak current lighting strokes that do and do not generate detectable ionospheric perturbations.
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Whether Lack of Experience Is Causing Aviation Mishaps in the Military
Lack of experience is causing aviation mishaps in the Military. Discuss this statement.
What is the correlation between the lack of experience and aviation mishaps in the military? Will the mishap rates be reduced with additional training? How often is training being conducted, and what is the effectiveness of training? Do more experienced personnel conducting training make an impact? Provide valid arguments.


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WebRTC MediaStream Identification in the Session Description Protocol, January 2021
Discuss this RFC: Send questions or comments to _EMAIL_
This document specifies a Session Description Protocol (SDP) grouping mechanism for RTP media streams that can be used to specify relations between media streams.
This mechanism is used to signal the association between the SDP concept of "media description" and the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) concept of MediaStream/MediaStreamTrack using SDP signaling.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.


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|scientific name Chrysanympha formosa (Grote)|
common name Formosa Looper Moth
Sandy jackpine forest and other well-drained boreal woodlands.
Adults are on the wing in Alberta in July and early August.
A medium-size (3.0-3.5 cm. wingspan) moth with pale grey (sometimes with a pinkbrown tint) forewings and dark hindwings. The forewing pattern is unusual and unmistakable. A wide, dirty white swath runs in an arc from the wing base along the leading edge to about mid-wing, with the area below this grey-brown. The outer half of the forewing has a series of narrow wavy bands of black, dark grey-brown, and brown shading into a broad subterminal pale grey band and a narrow blackish terminal band followed by fine pale and dark grey bands. Hindwings are dark smoky brown, faintly banded and slightly darkening toward the outer margin. The antennae are simple, and both the sexes are similar.
The adults are nocturnal and come to light. There is a single brood each year
At the western edge of the range in Alberta. No concerns.
No Alberta data. Elsewhere, the larvae are reported to feed on Blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) and Huckleberry (Gaylussacia sp.), both in the family, Ericaceae.
From Newfoundland west across the southern boreal forest to central and northern Alberta, south to Maryland, Kentucky and North Carolina. In Alberta, it has been collected in the Boreal forest in the eastern half of the province, from the Edmonton area north to Lake Athabasca.
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Playing with Equations to Solve Problems
Date: 09/16/2003 at 10:48:13 From: Mara Subject: To state the geometric property of an equation I need to give the geometric property common to all lines in the family x - ky = 1 I know that the answer is that all lines in this family have an x-intercept at x=1 but I am totally clueless about showing why this is the case. At first I thought that using the double-intercept equation (x/a) + (y/b) = 1 would work but I couldn't get it in the correct form. Then I tried to solve for x and y and got x = 1 + ky and y = (-1/k) + (-x/k) but now I do not know what to do with this. So I was wondering if you knew how to go about solving this?
Date: 09/16/2003 at 12:28:52 From: Doctor Peterson Subject: Re: To state the geometric property of an equation Hi, Mara. I don't think there is any method you can use to solve this sort of problem without a lot of thinking and testing. Let's see how I personally would approach it (as well as I can construct it, considering that I know the answer already!). Then I'll look at some alternative approaches you might take. We have x - ky = 1 and we want to know what property all these lines have in common. Probably, since this is an open-ended question and I don't expect it to be straightforward, I would start by just "playing" with the equation, getting a feel for how it works by trying a few special cases. I might take k = 0, 1, and -1 and graph those three lines, x = 1 x - y = 1 x + y = 1 I would find that they all intersect at (1,0), and my answer would be that all the lines seem to contain that point. (In a sense this is a more purely "geometric" property than the x-intercept, since it does not refer to the coordinates.) Then I would want to prove that this is true for ALL k, to make sure I hadn't fooled myself by choosing three cases that happened to intersect. Thinking of this as a point shared by all lines in the family, I would prove it by simply substituting x=1, y=0 in the general equation: x - ky = 1 1 - k*0 = 1 is true for all k so (1,0) is indeed on all the lines, not just the three I tried. Or, I might think of it as a common x-intercept, as you said; then I would do what you suggested and put the equation into two-intercept form x/a + y/b = 1 That's easy; all it takes is to interpret -ky as y divided by -1/k: x/1 + y/(-1/k) = 1 So the x-intercept is 1 for all these lines, and the y-intercept is -1/k. So my approach is to experiment (the more adult word for "play"!) and make a conjecture (the more adult word for "guess"), and then prove that conjecture. Now, is there any other way you might approach this? If you were really smart (and I might possibly have done this if I were faced with the equation afresh), you could just see that the equation looks like the two-intercept form, and gone directly to the proof. If you could do that, fine; but you can't depend on such insight! You might instead just go through each form of the equation, starting probably with slope-intercept, and see whether any important feature (such as the slope or y-intercept) is constant. When that failed, it would be hard to move on to the point-slope or two-point form, because you would have to choose the point(s), and there is no obvious basis for that choice. So you would probably next try the twointercept form (which many studuents never see, so you're lucky). Your approach came close. When you solved for x, you just had to look and see that the x-intercept (the constant in that form) is always 1. But since that form, the slope-x-intercept form, is little-known, it's not surprising that you did not know what to do with it. But I really think that my approach is the most reasonable hope to find the answer quickly. If you have any further questions, feel free to write back. - Doctor Peterson, The Math Forum _URL_
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CAN YOU DO READINGS OVER THE PHONE?
In person readings are what I recommend. Feeling and seeing your energy is important. Your aura that surrounds your body is provides us with a better understanding of who you are. In person readings are more interactive.
IS A SPIRITUAL READING A RELIGIOUS THING?
Spirituality is a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves. Some define this as a search for the meaning of life. Spiritual readings provide intuitive guidance on life's path. Religion promotes a set of beliefs. It's possible to be spiritual without being religious and religious without being spiritual.
HOW LONG DOES EACH READING SESSION TAKE?
It depends on the type of reading but usually about an 1.5 hr. Generally speaking I don't put a time limit on readings. Clients are always welcome to come back and ask questions the week following the reading free of charge.

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EOS Python-Demux
Python Demux for EOS
py-demux-eos is an implementation of the Demux library for Python
What is Demux?
Demux is a library and design pattern introduced by in July 2018. It allows programmers to reduce the cost of querying data in EOSIO blockchain applications. EOSIO smart contracts can store application data either in RAM or in the chain history. RAM is expensive and the chain state would be slow if the end user has to poll every block to look for events. The demux library polls the block chain, parses the actions and passes them onto another program which can write them into a local database and can quickly serve queries. A good example of this would be if we wrote a DEX (decentralised exchange), we would need to store the order book in a table in RAM but when a user wishes to complete a sale they would obviously want to get the best deal. If we do that in RAM the user who posts an order would pay with RAM and CPU time to update the indexes in the table so that the buyer can quickly find the best deal. With Demux those indexes can be computed off chain and the transaction is quicker and cheaper for both parties. We all want faster and cheaper don't we? That's why we have chosen the EOSIO platfom.
Why write in Python?
Even though Python is one of the worlds most widely used programming languages the main reason is because because Python is often considered a more expressive language, that is writing a program in Python requires less decisions than writing the same program in Javascript. This can be seen in the library we have produced which is approximately one third the size of its inspiration from and we are just a team of three developers doing some block chain and web consulting work with EOSphere.
What are these start_block and commit_block functions you added and why are they useful?
The original Demux also contains an architectural flaw. If a program crashes or otherwise unexpectedly stops part way through processing a block you could end up with only some of the actions in a block recorded in your off chain database. The only way to get back to a known good state might be to reprocess the entire blockchain – millions of blocks. These situations aren't actually very uncommon nor always accidental. In the past we have used deployment strategies that don't guarantee that servers are cleanly shut down before an update in all cases. The core idea is that the programmer using the py-demux-eos library will start a database transaction in the start_block callback function and commit it in the commit_block callback function. This would then guarantee the consistency in the target database. i.e that this would be an atomic operation.
How can I use this library in my program?
The instructions are in the
To install py-demux-eos on your computer.
pip install …
In your Python import the Demux class
from demuxeos import Demux
Instantiate the Demux object, there are several optional parameters
d = Demux('', start_block, commit_block, rollback)
Register action functions
Tell Demux to start processing blocks
Demux will call your callback function as it encounters new blocks and actions.
Demux is a class so we can connect to multiple chains and process them in the same app (our friends EOSphere are working on both EOS-Mainnet, WORBLI and soon to be TELOS). Doing so would require using multi threading though.
How do I get the code?
You can find it here:
There is also a demonstration app here:
What's next?
We are intending to build a module that will integrate this with the Django web framework and store blockchain data in a relational database for easier processing for web applications.
How can I help?
Our work is supported by the EOSphere Australia. If you vote for us 'eosphereiobp' we will be able to create more stuff for you and the ecosystem.
Maybe we can help you with building blockchain and web applications, you can contact us through EOSphere or at
Mark Lockett is a Developer on the EOSphere Team his work is supported by EOSphere
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Alex Rahin is the chief product & technology officer at Cervest, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to predict the risks and effects of climate volatility.
The insights created from Cervest's Earth Science AI can then be used to help businesses protect their assets from climate events, such as extreme heat, fire, flood or drought. In 2019, Cervest raised £3.8m in a pre-Series A funding round.
Rahin has over 25 years' experience working with technology companies such as Just Eat, Microsoft and Amazon. In this Q&A, the 22nd in our weekly series, Rahin shares the core values he lives by, describes what it's like joining a company during a pandemic, and explains why we should worry about an overreliance on technology.
Alex Rahin: I'm a scientist and engineer by trade. Before joining Cervest in March, I served as CPTO at Beamly, and as chief data officer at Just Eat.
Outside of my career, I've always enjoyed being outside and have developed a real love for nature, in particular mountains.
There are not many opportunities where you find a role that matches both the personal and professional trajectory you are on. Cervest is the perfect combination of two of my passions – the opportunity to work on such exciting technology whilst working towards the collective goal of protecting the planet.
At Cervest, we are building Earth Science AI. This involves providing personalised data-led insights that help organisations and their value chain predict and manage the short and long term effects of the changing climate.
Climate risk is at a crossroads where a fundamental behavioural shift is needed to ensure that all organisations are held accountable for their contribution towards climate change, yet its inclusion on the agenda of major corporations and organisations is near non-existent. We're continually working towards the visualisation of this information through innovation.
Across the industry, in my opinion, the most important thing happening is the accelerating pace of innovation in machine learning – especially deep learning – enabled by advances in algorithms, increasing availability of data and easy access to computing power at decreasing prices. Fundamentally, this increase in availability allows for the constant innovation needed to build solutions to some of mankind's toughest challenges.
First and foremost, AI applied to use cases in climate security. As businesses continue to see more emphasis being placed on environmental targets, the potential use of innovative technology in predicting, solving and actioning these risks is huge. This is an emerging area of AI where we now have the critical mass of data, algorithms, computation and market demand. This has long been a view of mine, especially with my love of the environment, so having the opportunity to work at Cervest at this particular point in time is very exciting for me.
Another area that comes to mind is the applications of AI across the healthcare industry. The nature of the Covid-19 pandemic means the potential of this area has been highlighted, and developments in medicine, biology, genetics, drug discovery all have a part to play in overcoming this virus and others.
Moving away from the developments of AI, the area of 3D printing is also very exciting to watch with implications for manufacturing and construction industries, as well as a potential roll-out in the consumer industry in the near future.
How do you separate hype from disruptor?
The emergence of a wealth of high-functioning startups across Europe, unfortunately, means that it's getting hard to differentiate the real disruptors from the hype. At Cervest, we have always focused on the research and science behind building our solution. There are no shortcuts on this journey, and we are at a happy medium where the research we do in the initial stages of our continued climate analysis informs the platform itself with the end goal to create a system that enables interconnected climate and land risk analysis to drive better decisions.
From a more holistic point of view, it is fundamental to dive deep into what's different about an emerging product or solution. From there, you can explore whether it's better than what already exists and by how much. Of course, there are exterior factors to this such as its dependencies, underlying economics, broader macro-level implications and resistance.
What's the best bit of advice you've been given?
I like to live by the advice to be motivated, driven and passionate for your work, and surround yourself with individuals who have this same motivation, drive and passion. If you stick to these core principles, then you will find that every other echelon of your work will fall into place. Important parts of the modern workplace such as collaboration and team development become a lot easier when you remember those core values.
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Alex Rahin, Cervest CPTO. (via Cervest)
Where did your interest in tech come from?
I have been in love with maths and science for as long as I can remember. Early in my studies I became inspired with using science to 'build things', which is in a sense a definition of technology. Then I made a transition from maths and physics to electrical engineering and computer science, which I studied at UC Berkeley.
What does a typical day look like for you?
My typical day at Cervest has been atypical since day one. I joined the Cervest team since the government enforced lockdown and therefore have been working and onboarding remotely. Whilst I'm keen to get into the office and integrate with the team in a more traditional sense, the fact that we are able to work so efficiently and effectively shows what an incredible team I've joined. Some of the challenges you have as a leader of an organisation has been validated by the fact that I haven't been in the office, but then these are opportunities for learning, especially since it is likely we will be working remotely for a good while yet.
Typically, I try to hold one-to-one meetings with members of my team every day, whether that be about planning, strategy execution or decision making. Adapting to this new way of working has led me to find that some of the processes we may take for granted in the office are now critical to day-to-day processes. Being able to chat through feedback and performance in-person is part of what makes workplaces special, and being able to maintain this remotely requires discipline and understanding.
We're fundraising for our Series A, arguably the most critical funding round in a startup's life and we're not only doing it remotely, but during a time of unprecedented change. This is a big focus for the team and in turn means that no one day is the same.
What do you do to relax?
Typically, I enjoy sports. I do a lot of mountaineering, climbing, cycling. Physical activity is a big pillar for me. Music is also a huge part of my life. When I moved to UC Berkeley from France, I took one suitcase packed with CDs.
I also practice meditation, and I can't say enough about its importance both professionally and personally.
Who is your tech hero?
My tech heroes are scientists of the past. Galileo, Isaac Newton and Michael Faraday for example. I have drawn inspiration from their work, but also their life. Faraday had to fight for everything he's earned, and his life was in no way easy. I can take inspiration from that.
The progress they made set the path for where we are today and is part of the reason that I am so pleased to be working with a team that is pioneering a whole industry and for such an important cause.
What's the biggest technological challenge facing humanity?
In some cases, there is an overreliance on technology. Technology is a tool but the root of the problem is political and economical. Technology can be a catalyst for telling us where to make these changes, but without humans acting on these decisions we have no way of actioning this.
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Sunrise and Shine Childcare Centre is a Ministry of Education of the Province of Ontario licensed childcare centre
- As such our capacity is determined by the Ministry
- Our maximum capacity is 49 children at any one time
The term pedagogy refers to the process of understanding and supporting learning.
Pedagogical approaches that support quality programs are those that: build positive and responsive relationships; focus on children's social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive development in a holistic way; provide environments in which children learn through exploration, play, and inquiry; encourage self-reflection, discussion, and ongoing collaboration and learning among educators; engage with families, and value their strengths, contributions, and unique perspectives; and use pedagogical documentation to study, interpret, make visible, and help inform children's learning and development.
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We are licensed for:
- 10 infants ranging from 0-18 months of age.
- 15 toddlers ranging from 19-30 months of age.
- 24 preschoolers ranging from 31-60 months of age.
At SunRise & Shine Childcare Centre we offer quality childcare between the hours of 5:00am and 12:00am.
- This is offered 7 days a week.
- Weekend booking are based on meeting a minimum number of children in each program.
The Childcare Management System allows:
- Parents/guardians to keep track of who and when their child was dropped off and picked up.
- Keep track of your current balance owed.
- Allow you to pay the amount owed.
- View any annoucements
- Upload any documents
- View the current menu.
The Ipad Kiosk
- iPads are wall mounted at every classroom _URL_ are required to input their authentic pin code upon arrival and departure.
- Once validated, the system will take a photo of the parent/guardian who is picking up/dropping off, which will serve as your signature and act as a security measure to your family.
- Parents/guardians can verify online the actual pick up and drop off time along with the photo taken with their computer, tablet or smart phone.
- See the article in the Standard Freeholder describing our innovative high tech approach to record keeping which allows us to work closely with our clients
Smart Phone Cake 2Go Apps
- Android: _URL_
- Apple iphone:_URL_
Web Based Cake 2Go: Login to Web Portal
These methods are available for payment. They are listed in order of Preference.
- Pre Authorized Withdrawal (known as PAD)
- E-Transfer (electronic transfer)
- Credit Card
- Pre-Authorized Payment is ideally suited to parents whose children has a regular predictable schedule.
- The client payment is withdrawn automatically from their bank account on the 1'st and/or 15'th of each month.
- The client defines how much and when the funds are withdrawn.
- Payment can be stopped or modified at any time by the parent.
- The rules for PAD are government defined and strickly regulated.
- NO ADDITIONAL FEES CHARGED TO THE PARENT FOR USE OF PAD!
- E-Transfer allows the client to send the equivalent of cash electronically.
- Once the daycare accepts the payment, the funds are immediately removed from your account and transferred to the daycare bank account.
- Imagine getting air miles with your payment of your daycare fees (assuming your provider gives you air miles)!
- Credit card payments are setup via our Kiosk provider i.e.Cake software.
- Payments will appear on your monthly statements automatically.
- THERE IS A BANK CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE OF 3% OF THE AMOUNT THAT IS PASSED ON THE CLIENT.
- Personel Cheque are accepted for the full amount of daycare fees.
- Cheques are deposited every Friday for processing at the bank.
- Any cheques with insufficient funds will be returned to the client.
- The client will pay all bank/administrative fees associated with insufficient funds.
- The least preferred method of payment is cash.
- We strongly suggest that you consult our staff to make altenate arragements.
- Full time is defined as 5 days per week.
- Part time is defined as less than 5 days a week.
- When you schedule your child to be at the daycare for 5 days a week, the daily rate is based on the Full Time Fee Schedule for the Program your child is enrolled in.
- If your child is present for 4 days a week or less, the daily rate is based on the Part Time Fee Schedule for the Program your child is enrolled in.
- Any payments received after the due date will be subject to a late fee of $5.00/day.
- If monthly payments are more than 5 days late (i.e. not paid by the end of the month), SunRise & Shine will issue a suspension of care until all past due fees, including late fees, are paid in full.
- Early drop off fee (Before 7am) $5.00/hour.
- Care outside of the standard day (9 hrs+drop off/pick up – $5/hour)
- Staffing fee after 8PM $16/hour.
- Weekend care is only provided if minimum ratios are meet as described in parent handbook.
- Tuition is due by the 15th of every month.
- A $5.00 late charge will be added each day thereafter; suspension of care will be put into effect if fees are not paid by end of month.
- We do accept children for 1/2 day depending on availability.
- There is no half day rate. Full day rates apply.


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Background: Well-written and transparent case reports (1) reveal early signals of potential benefits, harms, and information on the use of resources; (2) provide information for clinical research and clinical practice guidelines, and (3) inform medical education. High-quality case reports are more likely when authors follow reporting guidelines. During 2011-2012, a group of clinicians, researchers, and journal editors developed recommendations for the accurate reporting of information in case reports that resulted in the CARE (CAse REport) Statement and Checklist. They were presented at the 2013 International Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication, have been endorsed by multiple medical journals, and translated into nine languages.
Objectives: This explanation and elaboration document has the objective to increase the use and dissemination of the CARE Checklist in writing and publishing case reports.
Article design and setting: Each item from the CARE Checklist is explained and accompanied by published examples. The explanations and examples in this document are designed to support the writing of high-quality case reports by authors and their critical appraisal by editors, peer reviewers, and readers.
Results and conclusion: This article and the 2013 CARE Statement and Checklist, available from the CARE website [_URL_] and the EQUATOR Network [_URL_], are resources for improving the completeness and transparency of case reports.
Keywords: CARE guideline; Case report; Case study; EQUATOR network; Health research reporting guidelines; N-of-1; Timelines.
Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.


When measuring the performance of an HVAC system, the term 'delta' is often used to express the difference between two measurements. Let's take a look at the family of HVAC industry "deltas" that we include in our day-to-day HVAC slang terms. Delta T, Delta P, Delta V and Delta H and let's add Delta C.
Besides the "difference between two related measurements" that we use, the word delta has an interesting history. Going way back, Delta or "Δ" just happens to be the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. The name came from the appearance of a three-sided island that forms where two rivers meet. From there, any symbol that looks like a triangle also became known as a delta.
Delta T
"Delta T" is the most common use of the word delta in the HVAC industry, meaning temperature difference. If the temperature before a cooling coil is 75F and the temperature after the cooling coil is 55F, subtract 55F from a 75F to find a delta t of 20F.
Since the first time a service technician tried to explain delta to me, I've wrestled with a way to make the definition a little easier to swallow. It took him 20 minutes and I went away scratching my head. Remember that when talking to new technicians or the office staff. Take time to explain delta to those who need to become familiar with this valuable term.
Delta P
In our industry, Delta P means the difference in two related pressures. For example, when you measure the pressure before a filter and it's.12-in. WC, then, measure the pressure after the filter and it's.22-in. WC. Now, subtract the.12-in. WC from the.22-in. WC to find the Delta P or pressure difference of.10-in. WC.
Once you find a Delta P over a component in an air stream, compare the number to an industry standard. As you learn the industry standards, and compare your test results to them, test results suddenly start making sense.
The typical filter pressure budget for a constant speed fan is 20% of fan rated pressure. For example, a rated system fan of.50-in. WC multiplied by 20% reveals an acceptable filter pressure drop of.10-in. WC. So our example above is ideal.
Measure the pressure drop over the typical high efficiency filter and you'll find Delta Ps around.30-in. WC. Now if you match that filter with a.50-in. fan, and a coil with a Delta P of.30-in. WC, you have already exceeded the capacity of the fan. The Delta P of the duct system hasn't been added to these pressures yet. This system is in trouble.
Delta V
You guessed it. This one is the slang for voltage difference between two legs on feeding a blower motor or a compressor. Voltage differences are found by measuring the voltage of two power wires entering equipment and then by comparing the difference. If the entering voltage varies more than 10% between the wires, serious damage to the equipment may follow.


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This compares audience composition of the site to the entire Internet population. The higher the index number, the more concentrated a site is in a particular demographic.
As an example, if a site indexes 100 for age 18-24, that means a given visitor to it is as likely to be 18-24 as any internet user chosen at random. An index of 200 means the visitor is twice as likely to be 18-24, 50 means half as likely, and so on.
2. Segments are represented with icons. Segments include gender, age, household income, and education.
3. Very High Indexes (over 200) are denoted with a plus symbol.
4. Internet Average is represented by the dotted vertical line.


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Brazen (Bronze) Bells
These are the first scary bells we run into in the poem. They are loud fire alarm bells, whose call shatters the calm of the night, filling it with noise and fear and danger. Again, the kind of metal Poe chooses here is important. Instead of being precious and delicate like gold and silver, brass is a hard, tough, everyday kind of metal. We're already a long way from golden harmony.
- Line 38: We mostly just want you to check out the alliteration here. This line repeats the "t" sound over and over again. "The Bells" is packed with examples of this kind of repetition of words and sounds. In this case, we think it gives a feeling of nervous tension to the line. All those hard, stuttery "t" sounds in a row give us a sense of how agitated and chaotic the world is in this moment.
- Line 40: This is another moment when the bells almost seem like people. Instead of just being inanimate objects, sounding an alarm, the bells themselves are filled with fear. They are so scared they are screaming. This technique is called personification.
The last set of bells is made of grim, heavy iron. Can't you just imagine the thudding sound they make when they ring? Poe uses the symbolism of iron to emphasize how lifeless and heavy and cold the world is in this last section. These bells seem to be the kind that toll when someone has died. In other words, we've fallen a long way from those happy little jingling silver bells.
- Line 75: Here the speaker underlines the "melancholy meaning" of the sound of the iron bells. That meaning is associated with death and sadness and pain and fear. It's a good example of alliteration, too. Notice how sad and down-at-the-mouth those words sound: "melancholy meaning" – just hearing them bums us out.


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GPL Odorizers manufactures cost-effective, planet-friendly odorization solutions using advanced technology to deliver safe, accurate, and reliable odorant injection for natural gas, biogas, and propane. The GPL 750 odorizer operation is unique, and the following highlights its working principle.
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GPL 750 Odorizer principle of odorant injection operationThe GPL 750 uses proprietary drip technology, permitting precise odorization in even problematic ranges, such as low-volume (even no-flow) and intermittent-volume applications from 0-24 MMSCFD on pipelines with pressure ranging 40 to 250 PSI. The odorization system is appropriate for small city gate stations, municipalities, and methane (biogas) producers.
The GPL 750 is a solenoid-driven odorant injection system and has a clean, sealed, and ventless design since pipeline gas does not actuate the injector. No gas or odorant ever discharges to the atmosphere from the odorizer; therefore, there is no smell during normal operation and maintenance. This design alone contributes to lowering false leak-call complaints commonly associated with the operation of an odorization system. Additionally, with only one moving part, the GPL 750 odorizer is an uncomplicated system, has long-lasting performance, is easy to maintain, and operate.
Odorization controllerPLC Interfaces with Injector
An industry-leading programmable logic controller (PLC) interfaces with the flow meter and the odorizer's system components, automatically compensating the injection rate to provide uniform odorant distribution.
Drip Technology
The odorizer accurately doses the gas with odorant in individual droplets of 0.01 cm3. An optical sensor counts each droplet and communicates the information to the PLC. The PLC, having the gas flow rate through the flowmeter, instructs the injector to introduce the next odorant dosage when sufficient gas flows. The dose is calculated and optimized based on the flow rate and the configured injection rate. The dosage can vary, from one to multiple drops, to provide optimal and consistent odorization, which maximizes the life of the components. The optical sensor can accurately record, as many as six drops/second; however, the corresponding flow rate for such a high odorant dosage is improbable. If an extra drop of odorant falls during dosing, the optical sensor recognizes it, and the PLC allows additional gas to flow before the next dose.
The target period between doses is three minutes; however, the optimization algorithm creates some variation between dosages to compensate for the effects of flow rate fluctuations.
Gas Mass Flow Meter
Since the gas flow determines the odorant injection rate, by measuring the flow rate precisely, accurate odorization is ensured. GPL Odorizers uses the GPL 100 to determine the gas flow. The GPL 100 thermal mass flow meter has excellent low-flow sensitivity and high rangeability. Both parameters ensure accurate, optimal, and repeatable odorization, even in low-and intermittent-flow systems.
Odorant Pressure and Injection Rate
A springand dome-loaded regulator automatically controls the pressure of the odorant to the injector based on pipeline pressure to ensure consistent dosing.
The PLC calculates the odorant injection rate and determines the total odorant usage. The optical comparator generates a pulse when a configurable mass of odorant flows. Both the measured gas flow rate and mass of injected odorant stores hourly on the PLC SD card and is available for regulatory or company documentation.
Self-Monitoring and Real-Time Alarms
The system is self-monitoring. If the GPL 750 is unable to odorize within the configured settings, an external alarm is sent to specified PCs and smartphones. Alarm conditions are stored and time-stamped in non-volatile memory (SD card).
Mechanical Mode During Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, by opening the solenoid and adjusting the pressure regulator, a temporary mechanical mode can provide an acceptable odorant injection. In this situation, the flow computer goes down because there is no power on-site; however, the manual fix safely odorizes gas for delivery.
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Dr Qing Quan Liang is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering in the College of Engineering and Science at Victoria University in Australia. He is the Founder and President of Australian Association for Steel-Concrete Composite Structures (AASCCS). He is a member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and had served on the ASCE Technical Committees on Optimal Structural Design and on Composite Construction. He received the ASCE 2005 State-of-the-Art of Civil Engineering Award from ASCE. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of several international journals, including Steel and Composite Structures ― An International Journal.
Associate Professor Liang's research focuses on developing efficient computational methods and computer simulation technologies for the optimal structural design and nonlinear inelastic analysis of steel-concrete composite structures, steel structures and concrete structures. He has contributed over 90 publications. He is the sole author of the research book entitled "Performance-Based Optimization of Structures: Theory and Applications" and of the textbook entitled "Analysis and Design of Steel and Composite Structures" published by Taylor and Francis Group, and the co-author of the research book entitled "Nonlinear Analysis of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns". More than 85% of his journal articles were published in SCImago Journal Rank Q1 high impact international journals. Associate Professor Liang's teaching is directly informed by the latest research in structural engineering.


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Complete algebraic variety
- X × Y → Y
is a closed map, i.e. maps closed sets onto closed sets. (NB Here the cartesian product variety does not carry the product topology, in general; the Zariski topology on it will except in very simple cases have more closed sets.)
The most common example of a complete variety is a projective variety, but there do exist complete and non-projective varieties in dimensions 3 and higher. The first example of a non-projective complete variety was given by Heisuke Hironaka. An affine space of dimension > 0 is not complete.
The morphism taking a complete variety to a point is a proper morphism, in the sense of scheme theory. An intuitive justification of 'complete', in the sense of 'no missing points', can be given on the basis of the valuative criterion of properness, which goes back to Claude Chevalley.
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PIC18: Connecting to a PS/2 mouse
ps2 pic In a previous article we saw how to connect to a PS/2 keyboard. Here we are completing topic by describing how a PS/2 mouse can be interfaced to a PIC micro.
PIC18: 8x8 LED Matrix display and shift registers
In this experiment we will use PIC 18F4550 little bro, the 18F2550; it has (mostly) the same features as its oldest sibling but with a reduced number of IO's, making it suitable when there is no need of many ports.
PIC18: Connecting to a PS/2 keyboard
ps2 pic With the advent of the USB protocol in the 90's many peripherals' manufacturers abandoned the previous protocols and connections to adopt it as a unifying standard; in the past printers mostly used parallel/Centronics ports, modems were serials, scanners could use SCSI interfaces, which often required a daughter board to be placed inside the cabinet of PC's, and mice and keyboards had to be connected to PS/2 ports.
PIC18: Ultrasonic sensor
hc-sr04 In this article we are going to experiment with an ultrasonic sensor, the HC-SR04; it seems quite known and common, especially in the Arduino community, maybe because it is quite cheap and simple to operate.
Wanna discover how we can use it to measure the distance of an object, by interfacing it to the Freedom II development board? Yes? Coool! So... let's get started!
PIC18: 7-segment displays
7seg-3d 7-segment displays are an effective and still widely used way of displaying alphanumeric data.
In fact they are quite simple, because they consist of 8 leds (decimal point included) connected in parallel and with the cathode (or anode) in common; by turning on specific leds ('segments') a number or letter is displayed.
Here we see the two types of displays:
PIC18: PCF8563 I2C Real Time Clock Calendar
rtcc clock calendarThe Freedom II demoboard includes also a PCF8563 I2C Real Time Clock Calendar (RTCC); let's learn how to use it to display time and date and set an alarm.
PIC18: I2C EEPROM dump via RS-232 serial
In this project we are going to implement two different buses to get data from and to a PIC18: serial RS-232 and I2C bus. For an intro to I2C please see Wikipedia; the scenario that was implemented below is the one in which the PIC operates in master mode.
PIC18: branch instructions
binary codeSkimming through the PIC 18F4550 istruction set we can see, among others, a bunch of branch instructions.
What are they for and what's their relationship with the STATUS register? Let's see them in practice using some assembly code examples. This will also be a nice occasion to do a bit of simple HEX math.
Branch instructions
BC - Branch if Carry
BN - Branch if Negative
PIC18: a guide to assembling, linking and programming with Linux
microchip pic linux tuxHave you ever wondered how to program Microchip PICs in assembly under Linux? Here's a quite in-depth introduction that tries also to show the inner workings of the PIC18 family architecture.
We'll start to see how modular assembly is using relocatable code and how cool it is working at this low level, so low that we can understand how PICs think and work!
Il Timer0 sui PIC18
timerE' mia intenzione implementare del codice che sfrutta il Timer0 del PIC 18F4550; la particolarità di tale timer è che è impostabile a 8 o 16 bit; in quest'ultima configurazione il timer incrementa cioè di un'unità ad ogni ciclo di clock (Fosc/4) per raggiungere un valore massimo pari a 65535 (2^16-1), oltre il quale torna a zero e va in overflow, attivando il flag di interrupt T0IF.
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The General Workers' Union (GWU) was officially founded on 5 October 1943. It is the largest trade union in Malta and its foundation date is celebrated until today as Union Day. The GWU's strength lies in its diverse membership coming from all the sectors of the Maltese economy. It organises in its folds more than 54 per cent of the organised labour force levelling 35 per cent of the gainfully occupied. This makes the GWU the powerful force it is today in the domestic industrial relations arena.
The GWU was born during the devastation of World War II at a time when Malta was a colony in the centre of the Mediterranean sea. For its goe-strategic position Malta served a useful military base for the British naval and airforce thus earning itself the title of 'island-fortress'.
The Second World War, naturally brought a relatively high level of employment mainly in the ship repair sector and other acillary sectors directly linked to the needs of the western military powers in the Mediterranean region.
This reality conditioned the Maltese workers to prosper in times of war and get poorer in times of peace. Such an odd and contrasting reality led the majority of the maltese workers to mobilize and to form a strong trade union to protect their jobs, improve their working and living conditions and to struggle for social justice.
Originally, the GWU found its roots towards the end of 1942 amongst the workers of the then British Admiralty Dockyard. Reggie Miller, a civilian clerks in the Drydocks, successfully convinced a small group of workers to set up a strong general union that would in the future leave its mark on the country's recent history.
Reggie Miller's impact on them was immediate. Then after, Miller led the march towards the setting up of the GWU, thus making him the GWU's founding father. The first public meeting was held in March 1943 where a huge mass of workers presented themselves. From then on, an interim committee was appointed with the responsibility of drafting the Union's constitution (the Statute). Subsequently the draft constitution was read and elucidated to the workers in another mass activity held a few days later
At the same meeting Reggie Miller enthusiastically accepted the workers call to serve as the Union's first General Secretary. Upon establishing itself the newly GWU appointed leaders embarked on intensive campaign for membership. Therefore many more public meetings and conferences were organized around the Island. Naturally, similar activities were held also at various places of work fearing the hostility and antagonism of the employers. The first GWU members were initially enrolled on 1 July, 1943.
While still in an embryonic stage, on the 6 July 1943, the GWU combined its efforts with other organizations - mostly small groupings created for benevolent purposes - to submit to the British Government a memorandum encapsulating a number of long-standing demands, including a claim for an adequate rise in the workers' wages and salaries.
The first unofficial strike took place on 24 August 1943, due to the stubborness of the Drydocks authorities to give in to the workers demands. In late September a wage increase was announced, however, short of the original demands the offer was immediately rejected by the workers' and their representatives. that was consequently followed by another strike action on 28 September of the same year.
The days following were characterised by the laying down of tools also by many other workers from the several British Defense establishments, in solidarity with their follow workers. The few existing unions, at that point in time abandoned their solidarity with the striking workers fearing the retaliation of the British military authorities on the Island, thus leave the GWU to carry the alone the brunt of the struggle till the end of the dispute.
At that time, when Britain was fiercly engaged at war with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, it was very obvious for the British to diplomatically and subtly control what comes out of the press, particularly those published in the English language. During that industrial relations instability, Miller and his colleagues were labelled as saboteurs and accused of agitating the workers for violence by their behaviour. However, such accusations proved futile and thus, on Tuesday 5 October 1943, the GWU was formally and officially baptised.
Since its inception in the war years the strove hard to improve and guarantee the working condition of the Maltese. For several decades through, the GWU not only to encouraged trade unionism in Malta, but also to fulfilled its responsibility for leading workers into the best future and quality of life. On the workers part, their unity within the folds of the GWU led to achieved a remarkable economic and social progress in all areas of employment and their socio-economic well-being.


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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One whose business is to keep cows; a dairyman; a herdsman.
- n. A person, in a city or town, who keeps stall-fed cows and retails the milk.
"Is not the ant, therefore, entitled to be regarded as a cow-keeper, and are not the tiny little aphides his milch-cows?"
"Young Allen ran on, the soldier pursuing him, till he entered his father's premises, who was a cow-keeper, and _there_ the soldier shot him."
"His calling, with the interval of a brief military service in the fencibles, was the tending of cattle, in the several gradations of herd, drover, and bo-man, or responsible cow-keeper -- the last, in his pastoral county, a charge of trust and respectability."
"At the commencement of the winter, a cow-keeper in the neighborhood told our man that we should give our cows a little mangel-wurzel."
"And whether I am known by one name or another --- or whether I can draw a bow as well or better than a cow-keeper, or whether it is my pleasure to walk in sunshine or by moonlight, are matters, which, as they do not concern you, so neither need ye busy yourselves respecting them. '"
"They say that Caedmon was a cow-keeper: but the shepherds of Theocritus and Virgil are figments of a courtly brain, and Wordsworth himself, in his boldest flights of theory, was forced to allow of selection."
"In Humphry Clinker (published in 1771), in the Letter of April 24, we read that there was 'a peal of the Abbey bells for the honour of Mr. Bullock, an eminent cow-keeper of Tottenham, who had just arrived at Bath to drink the waters for indigestion. "
"On Wednesday, Jack went out again and hired himself to a cow-keeper, who gave him a jar of milk for his day's work."
"As cow-keeper, Vergniaud, having a wife and three sons, being in debt to"
"During the Restoration he was, in turn, cow-keeper on the rue du Petit-Banquier, keeper of a livery-stable, and cabman."
These user-created lists contain the word 'cow-keeper'.
I'm fond of many words, but these are definitely keepers.
Looking for tweets for cow-keeper.


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EPA publishes Industrial Applications of Membrane Technology in Ireland: A Review
Published on: Friday, 08 April 2011
A detailed study has been undertaken by the Department's National Centre on Membrane Technology of synthetic membrane separation technology application and research in Ireland. This report highlights existing trends and compares the current status of membrane technology in Ireland with international norms.
Membrane separation processes are used widely in industrial, laboratory, medical and research applications to purify, concentrate, sterilise or separate streams or samples. They can provide an efficient and reliable solution for critical separation challenges and have demonstrated superior performance across a broad range of applications, versus alternative technologies.


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Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in severely obese patients and the association between symptoms and objective data of GERD in this population.
Research methods and procedures: A total of 158 consecutive severely obese patients (BMI > or = 40 kg/m(2)) were prospectively evaluated. Symptoms were evaluated by a structured clinical questionnaire. Objective assessment was made by ambulatory 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring and endoscopy. GERD was defined by the presence of symptoms or complications (esophagitis). The clinical criterion defining GERD was the presence of at least two episodes of heartburn per week.
Results: The mean age of the 138 patients subjected to complete study was 42.6 +/- 10.2 years, with a BMI of 50.1 +/- 6.9 kg/m(2) (range, 40.6 to 69.4 kg/m(2)); 78% were women. The prevalence of GERD evaluated by symptoms and/or esophagitis was 33.3% (46/138). Clinical criteria of GERD were present in 31/138 cases (22.5%), and 26 (18.8%) had esophagitis. In 69/138 patients (50%), pHmetry was abnormal. Fifty-three patients with esophagitis and/or abnormal pHmetry were asymptomatic. The sensitivity of heartburn as a diagnostic criterion of GERD in patients with severe obesity was 29.3%, with a specificity of 85.7%. No significant association was observed between severe obesity grade and the prevalence of symptoms and/or objective data.
Discussion: Asymptomatic gastroesophageal reflux (abnormal esophageal acid exposure and/or reflux esophagitis) is more common than symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux in severely obese patients. Increased BMI is not associated with a greater prevalence of GERD in these patients.


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Overview of the International Cancer Screening Network
The International Cancer Screening Network (ICSN) is a voluntary consortium of countries that have active population-based cancer screening programs and active efforts to evaluate and improve the processes and outcomes from cancer screening in practice. The ICSN includes efforts to evaluate cancer screening for a number of cancers where screening has been demonstrated to be effective, including breast, colorectal, cervical, and lung. These programs can be national or subnational in scope, and established or pilot-based. Administered by the Applied Research Program of the US National Cancer Institute, the consortium was established in December 1988 as the International Breast Cancer Screening Database Project during an international workshop involving representatives from 11 countries. The consortium has since grown to encompass 33 countries, and holds biennial meetings. In the interim, the specific activities are moved forward through working groups.
The initial purpose of the ICSN was to generate a database for the evaluation of screening mammography programs. In 1997, the group decided to shift its focus from creating a common database to collaborative efforts aimed at understanding how to:
In keeping with this realignment of purpose, in 1997 the group changed its name to the International Breast Cancer Screening Network. As work of the group grew to encompass colorectal and cervical cancer screening, it was renamed the International Cancer Screening Network.
The ICSN is dedicated to collaborative research aimed at identifying and fostering efficient and effective approaches to cancer control world-wide through population-based screening. It does not address efficacy or use clinical trial data. Participation in the ICSN is open to any country that has initiated a population-based cancer screening program.
The current co-chairs of the ICSN include Dr. Rachel Ballard-Barbash, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA, Elsebeth Lynge, M.Sc., Institute of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Prof. John Boyages, Macquarie University Cancer Institute.
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The Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) credential is an international credential encompassing the most comprehensive and rigorous demonstration of enterprise risk management (ERM) expertise available.
The CERA credential stems from the same rigorous process through which actuaries earn other credentials, the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA).
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Q. 1. I heard that in the Catholic Church, during the Sacrament of Matrimony, there is no exchange of rings. Is it true that such a practice is a cultural one?
A. 1. What you heard is correct. Things such as the wearing of a white dress (or other colors), the spreading of flower petals and the exchange of rings are all cultural matters. They are not part of the Catholic liturgy related to marriages.
In a Catholic wedding, the following is required:
- The presence of the couple,
- a priest or deacon who is the official witness of the Church,
- and two other witnesses.
During this process, the two parties express their consent by exchanging their vows and then the priest or deacon gives them a nuptial blessing.


Water In The Ear? Simple Ways To Get It Out
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Do you wonder how you can get water out of your ear? Sorry about it leading to infection with the fungus?. It can be extremely annoying to have water stuck in your ear. Clogging your mouth with wax or dirt is something else. With a Q-tip, you can always clear it by pouring a few drops of eardrop into the earlobe.
Symptoms Of Water In The Ear
The feeling of water stuck in your ear usually runs from your jawline to the region around your neck. That's what makes it so uncomfortable. It interferes with your work and keeps you distracted throughout the day.
In fact, when you notice your ear is plugged into a liquid and it also obstructs your hearing, it is usually water stuck inside, but in some situations, it may also be something else (ear wax or fungal infection). So, don't come to a preliminary conclusion.
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Having said that, there are no side effects to the simple and easy solutions that I will discuss below. Without worrying about anything, you can try it.
Simples Ways To Easily Remove Water From Your Ear Without Side Effects
There are some very easy tips or techniques I am going to share with you on how to get rid of water in the ear.
With Your Finger, Create a Vacuum in the Ear
water in the ear
The easiest way to unclog your ear filled with water is by using your fingertip to create a vacuum. You must first ensure that your nails are cut short and that your hand is also reasonably clean to try this method. Often, avoid using any pointy objects rather than your finger to prevent injury.
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Take your index finger and put it in your troubled ear slowly. You may need to rock and wiggle it a couple of times to properly insert it. Simply pull it out quickly once you feel the pressure building up in your earlobe. The liquid should also come out with your finger when the pressure is released.
Try Yawning
Yawning is an unconscious breath motion primarily caused by drowsiness and tiredness. If you yawn, it not only shifts your jawline position but also affects your earlobe's natural position.
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a man yawning and stretching
There is a strong connection between yawning and stretching, according to a research paper by Saint Antoine Hospital, Paris. Both activities may seem independent from each other, but they are closely linked in reality. They also concluded that stretching their entire body along with a yawn is common for infants and animals.
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However, adults don't stretch with a yawn. It's seen as a bad social habit. So, if you wonder how to get water out of your ear, the next time you feel like yawning, don't hold back. Let your entire face stretch and the fluid trapped inside your earlobe will quickly get out.
Jumping Up and Down
This may sound stupid, but the easiest way to get water out of your ear is to simply move your body. If you've been home since your last swimming session, you might want to try a couple of times taking a walk or jumping up and down. Definitely the impact will unblock your ears and throw the water out of your ear sockets. Many people try to smash their head on a pillow as well.
Jump Back into the Water
If the water is stuck in your ears while swimming in a pool, staying in the pool or jumping back in may be wise. Most times, after a second swimming session, people forget the water caught in the eyes. The best way to make the water in your ears to roll out is to be in the water.
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That's the way it works. If your right ear is clogged up, tilt your head to the right side and slide down into the pool while still in the water. Wait a few seconds and quickly jump back up. The pool's surface tension will suck out the water from your ear. Most often, when swimming, water stuck in the ears is sucked out casually, but you have to do it manually at times.
Use the Alcohol-Vinegar Technique
Mix half alcohol and half vinegar together and apply in the form of ear drops. The alcohol helps to evaporate the water while the vinegar can help prevent the growth of bacteria. You can put 3 or 4 drops of the solution in the affected ear using a sterile dropper. Then, turn your head sideways after 30 seconds to allow the solution to drain out.
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Use Hydrogen Peroxide Ear Drops
Typically, a solution of hydrogen peroxide is used to wash wax from the ears and also to combat infections such as Swimmer's Ear or Otitis Externa. As I addressed this in one of the parts above, due to a build-up of wax or dust, the water may sometimes get trapped in your ear.
This build-up obstructs the water's outward flow. In such a scenario, you will never get the water out of your ear, no matter what you do. More often, the situation gets worse because the tissue around the eardrums is continually prodding and twitching. Then, to unblock your ear, you need to add a few drops of Hydrogen Peroxide solution.
Evaporate the Trapped Water Using a Blow Dryer
You can place a blow dryer at its lowest setting and keep it away from the ear about one foot away. By tugging the earlobe down while turning the dryer back and forth, the heat from the dryer will evaporate the trapped water.
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Natural Freshwater or Swimming pool, Which One is Safer for Swimming?
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a swimming pool is safer for swimming
You don't have to think about earaches or ear infections (like Swimmer's Ear) as long as you're swimming in a private pool or a well-maintained public pool (gym, hotels, clubs, etc.). Chlorine kills all the bacteria from water immediately. The new water purification techniques are also applied by some public pools.
Nonetheless, when swimming in natural fresh and coastal waters, you need to be extra cautious. A survey was carried out with 50,000 beachgoers who swam regularly somewhere in their hometown in natural waters.
The participants were asked to swim in one of the nine beaches across the U.S. and Puerto Rico for a few days. In just 10–12 days, 1.6% of participants reported earaches after regular visits to one of the nine beaches.
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The report also estimates that $4 million is expended each year (collectively by beachgoers) in the United States exclusively to treat ear infections. And make sure you take care before going to a nearby beach. If you're a "head-immersion swimmer," in particular.
How To Prevent Water From Entering Your Ear?
A good way to prevent water from getting trapped in the ear is to wear a cap or earplugs when swimming or bathing or to use a dry towel to clean the ears after coming out of the water.
Doctors recommend wearing earplugs for people who play water sports or are often in water. When coming out of the tub, turning the head from side to side also helps drain water from the eyes.
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earplugs to prevent water from entering the ear
Risks of Having Water in the Ear
A person may develop an infection if the water is trapped in the ear for too long. In general, the disease is caused by bacteria found in contaminated water. People are at greater risk of Swimmer's ear if they swim in water that contains high bacteria rates, such as a lake and other natural freshwater.
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Swimming pools are generally safer as they are usually regularly checked for bacteria and pH levels. The risk of Swimmer's ear developing also rises in people who already have an ear's chronic skin condition, such as psoriasis or eczema.
The ear has several mechanisms of protection to protect against infection, but if these defences are overwhelmed then an infection can occur.
If an infection occurs, a person can experience intense itching and increasing pain. The ear may become too painful to touch. An individual may also experience fluid drainage or pus discharge. A severe infection can lead to fever, lymph node swelling in the neck, and pain in the face, neck, or side of the head.
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Swimmer's ear complications may include:
 - Temporary hearing problems and pain.
 - Long-term disease
 - Deep tissue infection
 - Damage to the bone and cartilage
 - Infection spreading to the brain or nerves.
Consult Your Doctor
If the problem persists for a few days, a doctor should be contacted. If the ear is sore and inflamed as it can be contaminated, it is especially important to do so. If not treated, ear infections can be dangerous, as they can lead to loss of hearing or damage to cartilage and bone.
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In Summary
I hope the tips in this article will help you get water out of your ear. All of the above-mentioned water removal techniques are simple and painless.
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Three trade unions – public services union Fórsa, general union SIPTU and nurses' and midwives union INMO – have joined forces with the support of the ICTU confederation to secure a pay rise and collective bargaining forum for workers in voluntary and community services. The unions argue that many of these workers provide essential services but have not seen a pay rise since the 2008-09 economic and financial crisis. The aim is for a 3% pay rise this year and to establish a forum for future collective bargaining. The unions have also approached the government to get it to recognise its role in
SIPTU, the union that represents around 6000 workers in early years education, has welcomed the government's decision to increase funding for the sector with an additional €69 million in the 2022 budget. With average pay at €11.91 an hour, the union is calling for urgent action on pay in order to tackle recruitment and retention in the sector where around four in 10 workers are looking for alternative employment. SIPTU is calling for pay talks to begin as soon as possible in the newly established Early Years Joint Labour Committee where a negotiated pay increase will be legally enforced.
Unions representing healthcare workers have called for immediate talks with the Health Services Executive to discuss how to recognise healthcare workers' efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. SIPTU, Fórsa, and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation raised the issue at the Labour Court, which acknowledged the extraordinary efforts of health staff and called on all parties to begin "effective engagement" to resolve the matter. In line with practice in several other European countries, the unions are looking for a bonus, pay addition or extra leave.
A national one-day strike planned for 15 September by public services union Fórsa involving school secretaries and caretakers was deferred following significant concessions by the education department. The department finally conceded that all school secretaries should be placed on the public service clerical officer scale, bringing to an end a four-decade old two-tier pay system. The improvements, due to come into effect from 1 September 2021, will also see equalisation of annual leave arrangements on the basis of public service clerical officer provisions. The union said it expected the new
The Fórsa public services trade union has rejected what it described as a 'derisory' offer from the Department of Education in a long-running dispute over the pay and conditions of school secretaries. The union has been campaigning for years to end the unequal treatment of school secretaries employed by the Department of Education and those employed by schools. The latter are on much lower pay rates and have inferior rights to sickness and annual leave. Fórsa has not ruled out the possibility of industrial action. Meanwhile, social care workers in intellectual disability services have voted
The Fórsa and SIPTU public service unions have welcomed the government's new 'Blended Working Policy Statement,' which would see the civil service switch from pandemic-related remote working provisions to long-term 'blended working' arrangements between September 2021 and March 2022. However, both unions want to see a rapid roll-out across the entire public service, rather than being confined to Government departments and agencies. They also underline the importance of some of the statement's key points such as the commitment to a consistent approach and to transparency and fairness on access
The Fórsa public service union is urging its members to back the four-day week campaign by signing up to a global petition to encourage employers to pilot a four-day working week. The initiative seeks to identify and recruit employers to trial a shorter working week without loss of pay or productivity. The aim will be to reach out to employers identified with significant employee support and encourage them to join the global pilot in 2022. Participating employers will receive the support of experts from the four-day week organisation and university researchers from Harvard, Oxford and Boston
Additional unpaid working time introduced as an austerity measure eight years ago continues to be a drain on morale and productivity across the civil and public service. That's according to a report by the public service committee of the ICTU confederation. The report says the additional hours fall hardest on women, and are counterproductive in terms of service delivery and productivity. They remain "a deep and primary industrial relations grievance" among public servants, it says. In particular, the report argues not only that It has never been correct to assume that increased working time
The Fórsa public services trade union has published a new report to support its call on the government to "harness the productive power of sectoral bargaining" which it argues will improve wage levels and pay equality. The report puts Ireland near the bottom of the scale on worker representation and participation in economic decision-making and argues that collective bargaining can deliver benefits to both workers and employers, while underpinning better outcomes for society and the economy as a whole. The report would contribute to the work of the high-level working group which is examining
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Public services union Fórsa has asked the government to open negotiations over an agreement on remote working. The union notes that there have been some positive outcomes from the recent increase in telework as a result of the pandemic, but an agreement is needed to regulate what could be a long-term shift in the organisation of work across the public sector. Fórsa has set out some key elements for the agreement which include, among others: agreed guidelines for identifying functions that can be performed remotely; fair access and the right to request remote work; right to decline remote work
The government has put forward a proposal to set up a joint labour committee (JLC) that would determine minimum pay and working conditions for the childcare sector. Currently there is no sector bargaining covering childcare workers and unions have been campaigning for years to tackle low pay and precarious employment. JLCs are independent bodies that exist in sectors like security and cleaning where there is no sector bargaining. They issue employment regulation orders (ERO) setting minimum pay rates and conditions. SIPTU says that a JLC would provide an opportunity for the union and the IBEC
Members of the SIPTU services union working in the private, non-profit Bon Secours Health System are to commence a national ballot for industrial action in order to secure a job evaluation process for up to 500 support grade workers. Bon Secours and SIPTU have a long-standing agreement linking the pay and working conditions in the organisation to those of workers in the public health systems. The actions of management in recent weeks have threatened this link and the employers are refusing to engage with the union. SIPTU underlines the fact that support grade workers, including health care


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Is Hydrogen gas present in biogas? As it is highly inflammable, may it ignite the other gases like methane?
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What's your question here? Are you asking why biogas with hydrogen doesn't spontaneously ignite? – Oreotrephes Jul 10 '13 at 6:51
first question is whether Biogas constitutes Hydrogen and if yes why doesn't then the biogas spontaneously ignite? – sk1 Jul 10 '13 at 6:57
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The constitution of the biogas depends greatly on its source and the fermenting microbe. But in general, it does contain hydrogen about 0-1%. Even if it did contain large amounts, the mixture would be inflammable, but it would not burst into flames without any external igniter, which could be any small fluctuation of heat if the mixture is too unstable. But in general, an inflammable gas doesn't start burning on its own.
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The auto ignition temperature of a combustible mixture of hydrogen in air is 500 degrees C source - Wikipedia. It will not spontaneously ignite, some part of it must first reach that temperature through a spark, flame, or other heat source. Once it ignites, the methane of course will burn too.
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