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Multispatial probe, Extreme Risk
USS Voyager's multispatial probe
Multispatial probe scan
Long range sensor scan of a multispatial probe
The multispatial probe was an advanced probe designed by Lieutenant Commander Tuvok of the USS Voyager in 2375. It was equipped with unimatrix shielding, also designed by Tuvok.
On the probe's first flight, a Malon export vessel, eleventh gradient attempted to steal it so they could locate suitable planets as dumping grounds for antimatter waste. To stop them, the crew of Voyager sent the probe into the atmosphere of a class 6 gas giant. The probe was later retrieved by the newly-constructed Delta Flyer, ahead of a competing salvage team sent by Malon Controller Vrelk. (VOY: "Extreme Risk")
Later in 2375, the crew of Voyager used the multispatial probe to explore a pocket of subspace beyond a subspace sinkhole, where a shuttlecraft carrying Tuvok, Tom Paris and The Doctor had crashed. The probe subsequently served as a transporter relay, allowing them to be rescued. (VOY: "Gravity")
When Voyager and the bounty hunter race known as the Hazari began to think of plans to defeat a smart group known as the Think Tank, Tom Paris suggested they use the probe to scout subspace, where the group's ship was known to hide. However, B'Elanna Torres dismissed it, due to the supposition that it would take weeks to scout the area. (VOY: "Think Tank")
In 2376, B'Elanna Torres piloted a shuttle on a solo mission to retrieve the multispatial probe, after it entered an ion storm. (VOY: "Barge of the Dead")
In VOY: "Blink of an Eye", the CGI model of the multispatial probe was also used to represent a standard class 5 probe.
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Analytic Continuation of Multiple Zeta-Functions and
the Asymptotic Behavior at Non-Positive Integers
TOMOKAZU ONOZUKA
1 Introduction
The Euler-Zagier multiple zeta function is defined by
(1.1)
where are complex variables. Matsumoto [6] proved that the series (1.1) is absolutely convergent in
where . Akiyama, Egami and Tanigawa [1] and Zhao [10] proved the meromorphic continuation to the whole space independently. Akiyama, Egami and Tanigawa used the Euler-Maclaurin summation formula and Zhao used generalized functions to prove the analytic continuation. Later, Matsumoto [7] also proved the analytic continuation using Mellin-Barnes integral formula.
The function has singularities on
(1.2)
where is the set of integers less than or equal to ; is defined similarly. Therefore lies on the set of singularities. Moreover, it is an indeterminacy of . For example, Sasaki [8] proved that
(1.3)
(1.4)
Since is an indeterminacy of , (1.3) and (1.4) give different values.
Akiyama, Egami and Tanigawa [1] defined the regular values by
and Akiyama and Tanigawa [2] considered the reverse and central values given by
respectively. Further, Sasaki [8] generalized the regular and reverse values. He defined multiple zeta values for coordinatewise limits by
where . He obtained all multiple zeta values of depth 3 for coordinatewise limits. In addition, he treated the multiple zeta values of depth 4 for coodinatewise limits in [9]. On the other hand, Kamano [4] considered the regular, reverse and central values of the multiple Hurwitz zeta funcions. Komori [5] considered more general multiple zeta functions, and he obtained multiple zeta values at non-positive integers given by
where , and . To obtain these values by Komori's method, we need to compute generalized multiple Bernoulli numbers.
In the present paper, we prove two theorems. Theorem 1 gives the meromorphic continuation of the multiple zeta function to the whole space. The meromorphic continuation was already proved. Proof of Theorem 1 is similar to the proof of meromorphic continuation in [10]. In [10], Zhao used the theory of generalized functions [3] to prove the meromorphic continuation. On the other hand, to prove Theorem 1, we do not use the theory of generalized functions but integration by parts. In Theorem 2, we prove asymptotic behavior near the non-positive integers. Until now, we have been able to get only 2 kinds of the limit values, and . Using Theorem 2, we can compute not only , but also various different types of limit values. In fact, by Theorem 2, we can compute, for example,
(1.5)
This limit value is not contained in the above 2 kinds of values, however by Theorem 2, we can compute this value.
The author would like to express his thanks to Professor Kohji Matsumoto for valuable advice and comments.
2 Main theorems
In this section, we state two theorems.
Let be the th Bernoulli number, and be the beta function. For , and , let , and be , and respectively. In addition, Pochhammer symbol is defined by . In this paper, symmetric group is defined by .
Theorem 1.
For and , can be continued meromorphically to
and can be represented by
(2.1)
where
Here, the summation runs all combinations of or , and runs all satisfying and , and , and are defined by
The function has possible singularities on
Using Theorem 1, we can obtain the following Theorem 2.
Theorem 2.
Suppose that , and as . Then for , we have
as , where
In Theorem 2, should satisfy . Let us think about this condition. If , then tends to rapidly. By (1.2), is a singular locus. Therefore, when , the point approximates asymptotically to a singular locus. Hence, means geometrically that does not approximate asymptotically to a singular locus.
3 Examples
By Theorem 2, we can compute various multiple zeta values at non-positive integers. Let us see some examples.
In the case , we have
In the case , we have
Note that the example (1.5) comes from the first example of the above, taking and .
In the case , we have
4 Lemmas
To prove Theorem 1 and Theorem 2, in this section, we prove several lemmas. In this section, suppose that .
Lemma 1.
Let be an interval on and be of class on . Then for all , and every , we have
(4.1)
where is an element of the group given by
Proof.
In the case of , using integration by parts with respect to on the left-hand side of (4.1), we have
(4.2)
The first term on the right-hand side of (4.2) is the term corresponding to of (4.1), and the second term is the term corresponding to of (4.1).
Suppose that Lemma 1 holds for . Using integration by parts with respect to on the right-hand side of (4.1), we have
(4.3)
The first term of (4.3) is the term corresponding to of (4.1), and the second term of (4.3) is the term corresponding to of (4.1). ∎
Lemma 2.
Let be as in Lemma 1. Then for all , , we have
(4.4)
where , are as in Theorem 1.
Proof.
Induction on . In the case , (4.4) is valid by Lemma 1.
Suppose that (4.4) holds for , and let us prove (4.4) for . The right-hand side of (4.4) is divided into two terms,
(4.5)
The first term of (4.5) has no integral of , and the second term of (4.5) has an integral of . Using integration by parts with respect to on the second term of (4.5), we have


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A rigging plan is developed every time a heavy load is being lifted. The basic idea behind a rigging plan is to have control and establish safety precautions. It is an important planning process that will identify all hazardous situations that might be encountered during lifting.
Types of Rigging Plans
The first step when conducting a rigging safety plan is to identify the type of lift. There are three major classifications of lifting plans: Critical lifts, ordinary lifts, and pre-engineering lifts. Depending on the type of lift, then the rigging plan will have different concepts under evaluation to determine the steps needed to complete a safe rigging and lifting process.
Rigging and Lifting Plan Components
Once the evaluation process has determined the type of rigging and lifting plan needed, you will need to identify and gather information on the following components:
- The rigging equipment
- Shackles, turnbuckles, and slings being used
- The weight being lifted
- Center of gravity of the load being lifted
- Crane capacity and crane charts
- Height, width, and length of the lift
- Atmospheric and environmental conditions when the process is being performed
- Edges and corners of the load. It is important to evaluate all the geometry of the item being lifted
- Sling angles
- Load angle factor
- Floor loading capacity
- How to rig the load using good rigging practices
- Identify and make sure that the attachment points and load can withstand the forces created by the rigging gear attachment
- Work zone safety
- Evaluate hazards to determine consequences resulting from a collision, upset, or dropping the load
Ordinary lifts are the easiest ones to handle. They will normally require a verbal planning process and preliminary lifting and rigging meetings. Only a minimal documentation and evaluation process is needed, but always being sure that all safety precautions are been taken.
Critical lifts need a more detailed plan before execution. This process will normally require a written procedure and approval process.
These are the most challenging ones to deal with. They will require specific rigging points, lifting procedure and identification of components that will probably need to be managed separately, to avoid problems, and minimize potential issues.
Rigging Plan Execution
Once the plan has been established, you will need to follow it closely to reduce the probability of an accident. It is important to
- Verify all equipment, fixtures, and accessories before starting
- Verify that all equipment has been properly inspected and that such inspections are valid.
- Identify a load manager or a rigging leader. It can be your safety professional or ordinary lifts, assign a designated leader; for critical lifts, assign a person-in-charge (PIC)
- Conduct a pre-use inspection and verify that all components are in good condition.
- Conduct a dummy rigging process following the pre-established rigging plan.
- Be sure to identify and train all workers participating in the process.
- Clear or prepare the area where the load is being placed or moved
- Survey the lift site for hazardous or unsafe conditions
- Clear lift path of obstructions
- Identify the crane operator
- Follow specific instructions/procedures for attachment of the rigging gear to the load. Use proper rigging techniques.
- Stop the job when any potentially unsafe condition is recognized

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This tutorial introduces the basics of the QCAD property editor.
Property Editor Basics
The property editor is shown at the right side of the QCAD application window after the first launch of QCAD. If you cannot see a property editor, you can show it using the menu View > Property Editor. Just like most other widgets in QCAD, you can dock it in any desired location, usually somewhere at the right as shown here:
The property editor displays the various properties of the entity or entities that are currently selected and allows you to change them. In the example above, a dimension entity is selected and the property editor shows all properties of this entity.
In this case, there is for example property called Label which shows the value Auto. This means that the label of the dimension is not explicitly set and is therefore calculated automatically. We can use to property to enter a fixed label to be used instead.
Dimension Labels and Symbols
Dimension labels often contain special characters that are hard to access on a keyboard (⌀, °, ±, ...).
A right-click into the dimension label text field in the property editor shows a context menu which can be used to quickly insert commonly used symbols and formatting:
Of course, you can also type these codes or symbols directly into the text field. The context menu is merely provided for convenience. The most important code is <> (less than, greater than) to use the automatically measured value in combination with a symbol or text. For example R<> creates a dimension label R7.5 if the dimensioned radius is 7.5 drawing units.
Changing Multiple Entities at Once
You can also change multiple selected entities at once using the property editor. To add an R in front of all radial dimension labels, simply select all radial dimensions and type R<> into the value of the label property.
Filtering by Entity Type
Sometimes, selecting all radial dimensions might be a challenge, especially in large and complex drawings.
To assist with that, the property editor offers a filter at the top where you can choose to only display the properties of a certain entity type. To add an R prefix to all radial dimension entities using this feature, we can simply select the entire drawing (Select > Select All) and then filter the property editor by radial dimensions by choosing Radial Dimension from the Selection box at the top of the property editor:
This filter also comes in handy when reorganizing drawings. To put for example all texts on a separate layer called text, you could select the whole drawing, choose the filter Text in the property editor and then change the layer property. You can even move all selected texts to a new layer by clicking the button at the right of the layer property and choosing Moving Selection to New Layer.

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Non-Linear Tidal Flows and Electric Analogsby J.A. Harder,
Serial Information: Journal of the Waterways and Harbors Division, 1961, Vol. 87, Issue 4, Pg. 27-40
Document Type: Journal Paper
Electrical model of proposed sea level Panama Canal was constructed and measurements of tidal elevations and discharges were made at midpoint and 2 ends of canal; mean velocities were computed and comparisons were made with results of hydraulic model studies; utilization of nonlinear elements in analog to obtain accurate descriptions of wave forms.
Subject Headings: Tides | Analogs | Model accuracy | Model analysis | Hydraulic models | Wave measurement | Wave velocity | Comparative studies | Terrain models | Computer models | Panama | Central America
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text: Characterizing the nature of the solar coronal background would enable scientists to more accurately determine plasma parameters, and may lead to a better understanding of the coronal heating problem. Because scientists study the 3D structure of the Sun in 2D, any line-of-sight includes both foreground and background material, and thus, the issue of background subtraction arises. By investigating the intensity values in and around an active region, using multiple wavelengths collected from the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) on the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) over an eight-hour period, this project aims to characterize the background as smooth or structured. Different methods were employed to measure the true coronal background and create minimum intensity images. These were then investigated for the presence of structure. The background images created were found to contain long-lived structures, including coronal loops, that were still present in all of the wavelengths, 131, 171, 193, 211, and 335 A. The intensity profiles across the active region indicate that the background is much more structured than previously thought.


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La Jardinera de la Esperanza (The Gardener of Hope)
La Jardinera de la Esperanza, depicts a young girl lying on garden patio steps, cultivating a variety of plant pots. The sculpture is sited four metres beneath the surface Punta Nizuc, Cancun. The pots are propagated with live coral cuttings rescued from areas of the reef system damaged by storms and human activity. This technique, a well-established procedure in reef conservation, rescues damaged coral fragments by providing a suitable new substrate.
The sculpture, a synthesis between art and science, conveys a message of hope and prosperity, portraying human intervention as positive and regenerating. The young Girl symbolizes a new, revitalized kinship with the environment, a role model for future generations. The interaction between the inanimate and living forms highlights a potential symbiotic relationship with the life systems of the underwater world. Over the past few decades we have lost over 40% of our natural coral reefs. Scientists predict a permanent demise of 80% by 2050. The Gardner of Hope is designed to focus attention on this important, often forgotten, ecological issue.
Built into the base of the sculpture are specialized habitat spaces designed to encourage individual types of marine creatures such as moray eels, juvenile fish and lobsters.
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text: The Tawakoni (Tawakaro, Tancaro, Tuacana, Toucara, Tehacanes) Indians, a Wichita group probably originally from central Kansas, were found by Jean Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe in 1719 on the lower Canadian River in Oklahoma. The Tawakonis and related groups were pushed southward into Oklahoma and Texas, and in the latter part of the eighteenth century their chief range seems to have been between the sites of present Waco and Palestine. In 1753 they were reported to be plotting with the Hasinai Indians against the Spanish in East Texas, and they were allied with the Taovaya Indians in the attack on Santa Cruz de San Sabá Mission in 1758. In 1772, 1778, and 1779, Athanase de Mézières visited the Tawakoni villages. Juan Agustín Morfi located them in a village called Quiscat on the west bank of the Brazos River in 1781. In 1796 they asked for a mission but were refused. The Tawakoni Indians were included in treaties made by the Republic of Texas in 1843 and those made by the United States in 1837 and 1856. After the establishment of the reservation system, they resided at Fort Belknap for three years. In 1859 they moved across Red River and were officially included on the Wichita reservation.


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demand-assigned multiple access
- noun (written as demand assigned multiple access)a means of switching in circuits as and when they are required.
- In communications, a technique which allocates the available bandwidth, based on demand. For example, each time a given user utilizes the resources of a satellite, a portion of the available pool is occupied. Upon disconnection, this bandwidth is returned to the pool. Its abbreviation is DAMA.


If you are a Muslim, you know what Halal meals is. If not, allow me clarify it. Halal manner lawful or legal. It is a time period that refers to meals, works or items which can be allowed in Islam's guidelines and rules. For instance, eating bird is permitted for Muslims; consequently, it's miles a meals. The opposite of Halal is Haram. Eating Haram is against the law for Muslims. So, it is a Haram meals.
Halal Food Outlets is an iPhone software developed for the benefit of the Islam human beings. How?
Let us see, the primary role of the Outlets iPhone utility is that it gives the area of the food eating places to the Muslim people, who are not able to discover their favourite dish whilst touring or in different nations. This Halal Outlets iPhone software will assist them to discover the eating places at their fingertips, with out the need to ask absolutely everyone, and search anywhere within the world. But do about the that means of the Halal Food Outlets, well here is the definition of this term, it refers to shops or restaurants those sell only Halal meals. If you're in a Muslim country, you'll locate them everywhere. As a count of truth, the food retailers there are all Halal! But in case you are dwelling or touring in a non-Muslim usa, it will be hard as a way to song them down. Some international locations have Islam as their second faith. You will locate those shops very without difficulty there as properly, however the complexity comes whilst you are in a country wherein Islam is neither the primary nor a 2d religion.
Basically a Halal Food Outlet is a place wherein it is forbidden to promote Ham, Dog, Alcoholic Beverages, and Blood etc. If you are a non-Muslim looking for those, seek out the virtually exceptional outlets that promote them. There are two matters you may want to do whilst you are analyzing this text and for more information please visit here.
- You need to open a Halal Food Outlet
- Or, you are searching out a one to consume at.
- Know your market. If you're in a Muslim u. S. A., you don't must recognise tons approximately knowing!
- If you're in a non-Muslim us of a, think about establishing the opening close to nearby Muslim communities.
- Offer numerous Halal products in a yummy fashion. For example, McDonalds named one among their products as "Halal Chicken Nuggets".
- Know people's sentiment. If you are beginning up an Outlet near a conservative Christian community, you may as well get sued!
- Promote your outlet in selective locations. Places from wherein you will in reality get customers, now not issues.
Just focus on the above recommendations to open a genuinely correct and worthwhile Halal Food Outlet. If you're seeking out one rather than opening, please take the following suggestions:
- Be at the proper area. I suggest, if you are status within the center of a church and looking for one, you are just wasting your time.
- Ask Muslims or individuals who honestly recognize the that means of "Halal".
- Try asking people, who do not know what "Halal" is, in the event that they understand any middle-eastern meals outlet.
- Take references out of your friends and circle of relatives. Some foreign Halal Food Outlet sells Haram food announcing that it is Halal.
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Porphyry pearl
June 13, 2016
IMG_2972No, the title doesn't refer to that much-maligned sparkling wine of the 1960s (for those old enough to remember it!), but instead to that strikingly colourful waterfowl, the Purple Swamphen, which has the delightful scientific name Porphyrio porphyrio meaning 'Purple Water-hen', originally from the Greek porphuroeis, purple.
A group of these birds can regularly be seen on the roadside on Upper King Parrot Creek Road, just a short distance out of Strath Creek. They are presumably attracted there by the lush watered grass outside 'Callandoon' and have become quite accustomed to passing traffic. But they are also often found along the banks of the King Parrot Creek in the same area.
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The purple swamphen spends much of its time on land, strutting on big feet and long legs, flicking its tail to show the white underneath. It is an accomplished if rather clumsy flyer and doesn't often swim, being essentially a wader in swampy vegetation on the margins of various wetlands. It feeds on soft shoots of water plants, but also small animals such as frogs, snails and reportedly even ducklings – and remarkably, lerps in trees, according to a reference in Where Song Began by Tim Low.
Purple Swamphen

Purple swamphens are common across most of northern and eastern Australia, with a separate sub-species in southwest Western Australia. It is also found as various sub-species in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia.
It emits quite a variety of sounds – brief examples of its calls recorded near Shepparton by Jo Wood from the Goulburn Broken CMA can be heard by clicking on the audio bar below.
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Initial upward speed = 7.61 m/s
Final upward speed (at the point of maximum height) = 0
Time to reach maximum height = (7.61) / (9.8) = 0.77653 second
Average speed during that time = 1/2 ( 7.61 + 0) = 3.805 m/s
Height = 3.805 x 0.77653 = 2.9547 meters (rounded) = about 9.7 feet
Doesn't seem like much of a height for a strong toss; but the math looks OK.
According to windows2universe.org, the surface gravity of the dwarf planet Haumea is 0.44 meters/second squared. (This is compared to Earth's gravity of 9.807 m/s squared).
The gravity on Uranus is weaker than the gravity on earth. There is a small core and a VAST amount of Liquid Hydrogen. The gravity on Uranus is 8.69 m/s squared. The gravity on Earth is 9.807 m/s squared.
9.8 meters per second squared is the acceleration of gravity.
If you mean the acceleration due to gravity on the surface, that's about 3.7 meters per second squared; for comparison, gravity on Earth is 9.8 meters per second squared.
The surface gravity of Mercury is 3.7 meters per second squared. The Earth gravity is 9.8 meters per second squared. Comparing these quantities, you find that Mercury' gravity is approximately 38 percent that of the Earth's.
Acceleration due to gravity on earth is approx 386 in/s²
The answer is 9.8m/s squared
1.9 m/second squared
9.81 m/s squared
About 9.34534 m/s squared
Gravity is 9.8 m/s per second


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Greenbelt Lake, also known as Greenbelt Reservoir, is located 4 miles north of the city of Clarendon, Texas in Donley County. Kelly Creek and Salt Fork are tributaries of Greenbelt Lake and all are part of the Red River Basin. The compacted-earth dam is used for municipal, industrial and mining water supply and is owned by Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority.
Construction of the dam and reservoir was authorized by the Texas Water Commission in August of 1958 (Permit No. 1917). Freese, Nichols and Endress began construction of the dam in April of 1966 and was completed in March of 1968 by Adams Construction Company. The dam measures 5,800 feet long by 110 feet high and controls a drainage area of 288 square miles. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 59,800 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,990 acres.
The dam features two spillways; one for emergencies and one for services. The service spillway features an uncontrolled drop inlet; a type of catch basin that connects above and below-ground water flow. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 84 feet with an average depth of 30 feet. Greenbelt Lake supplies popular sportfishing breeds: bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. This area has experienced some intermittent drought conditions and boat access has been limited to one low water ramp. The lake houses aquatic vegetation including pondweed, coontails and cattails. Vegetation is dense around shoreline areas and coves.


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Loss of use coverage is a component of every renters insurance policy. It's responsible for temporary housing expenses and other incurred costs if your rented unit becomes uninhabitable due to a covered peril. For instance, in the unfortunate event of a fire, loss of use coverage steps in to ease your burden. It pays for hotel expenses, transportation and any additional costs arising from your need to relocate up to the designated limits, usually a certain amount per day.
By understanding the scope of loss of use coverage, you can empower yourself and make informed choices when selecting the right insurance policy for your needs.
Loss of use coverage pays for temporary housing if your rental unit is deemed uninhabitable due to a covered peril.
Loss of use covers expenses exceeding your regular cost of living, such as increased food or transportation costs when staying in a hotel.
Remember to keep receipts and other documentation to substantiate your loss of use claim.
What Is Loss of Use in Renters Insurance?
In renters insurance, loss of use coverage ensures you have a place to stay if your rented home becomes uninhabitable due to covered perils. For instance, if your unit gets damaged in a fire and becomes uninhabitable, loss of use will pay for your hotel costs and additional food expenses. It's a key part of every standard renters insurance policy, where you can increase and decrease limits accordingly.
Loss of use in renters insurance consists of three key aspects: additional living expenses, fair rental value and prohibited use. These components work together to support you during challenging times without being financially burdened.
Additional Living Expenses
Additional living expenses (ALE) coverage provides financial support when you face a temporary displacement from your rented home due to covered incidents. For instance, if a severe storm damages your rental property, making it unsafe to stay in, this coverage would pay for your temporary residence, such as an apartment or hotel.
ALE coverage also accounts for additional costs for transportation, meals and even storage fees for personal belongings. For example, if you spend more to go to school or more to eat due to living in your temporary rental unit, you will be reimbursed for the increased costs of transportation and food.
Fair Rental Value
If you sublease a part of your unit, be it a room or a garage, fair rental value reimburses you for lost rental income should a covered peril prevent you from collecting rent. For example, if a fire breaks out in your rental property and you sublease your garage, rendering it unusable, fair rental value coverage would compensate you for the lost rental income during the time it takes to repair the damages.
Prohibited use coverage acts as a safety net if you are legally barred from occupying your rental property, whether it's due to government directives or other restrictive circumstances. For instance, if a neighbor is involved in a police investigation and authorities close off access to your rental unit, prohibited use would cover your temporary housing costs.
Another example is if authorities issue an evacuation in response to an impending natural disaster, like a wildfire or hurricane. In such cases, prohibited use coverage would cover alternative housing costs during the evacuation period.
Expenses Covered by Loss of Use Covers in Renters Insurance
When a covered peril disrupts your living situation, loss of use coverage steps in to handle the additional costs. This could include the extra commuting costs from your temporary residence to your workplace or the cost of boarding your pet if pets aren't allowed in your temporary accommodation. The following expenses are usually covered:
- Temporary accommodations, like hotels or rented apartments
- Extra commuting costs
- Additional food expenses if you're eating out more often
- Pet boarding if your temporary accommodation doesn't allow pets
- Storage costs for your belongings
- Laundry services if your temporary accommodation doesn't have laundry facilities
- Moving truck costs to bring your things to storage or a temporary unit
- Childcare costs if your usual arrangements are disrupted
- Additional utilities or internet services
Loss of Use Coverage Limitations
Loss of use coverage will only pay up to the maximum limit stated in your policy — even if you're still waiting for repairs, your insurer will no longer cover expenses if you've reached your limit. You can get more coverage for loss of use, but you'll need to pay a higher premium.
Additionally, loss of use coverage may only apply for a certain period of time, depending on your policy. It's often the shortest of the following:
- The specified maximum period on your policy, usually 12 or 24 months
- The duration required to repair or replace the damage
- The time necessary to establish a permanent residence elsewhere
For instance, even if your policy can cover you for up to 12 months, if it takes only two months to find and move to another long-term rental unit, it will only cover you for two months.
What Loss of Use Doesn't Cover
While loss of use coverage can be a financial lifeline during a crisis, it doesn't cover every scenario that might force you out of your home. For instance, if you're carrying out voluntary home improvements and need to move out temporarily, this wouldn't be covered. Similarly, if a peril not covered by your policy, such as a flood, renders your home uninhabitable, loss of use won't apply. Here are some scenarios that aren't covered:
- Non-covered perils: Loss of use coverage does not provide coverage for displacement caused by perils not listed in the policy. For instance, if your rental property becomes uninhabitable due to damage caused by pests or mold, which are not covered under the policy, your temporary housing and living arrangements expenses would not be reimbursed.
- Voluntary temporary relocation: If you choose to temporarily relocate for personal reasons unrelated to a covered event, you will not be reimbursed. For example, if you decide to stay with family or friends when the rental property is habitable, the insurance will not cover your expenses.
- Upgrades to living conditions: While loss of use coverage pays to maintain your standard of living — it won't upgrade it. For instance, if you originally lived in a studio apartment, you won't be able to get coverage for a penthouse or a five-star hotel.
Things To Remember When Filing A Loss Of Use Claim
Filing a loss of use claim requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of your insurance policy. It's important to remember that the goal is to restore your usual standard of living, not to provide an upgrade. Here are some essential tips to remember:
- File your claim as soon as possible. This can help expedite the process.
- Retain all receipts for additional living expenses. These will be necessary for reimbursement.
- Document your usual living expenses. Your insurer may use this as a baseline for your claim.
- Stay in regular contact with your insurance company. This can help ensure your claim is processed smoothly.
- Know your policy limits. Be aware of how much coverage you have and the duration of that coverage.
- Understand the perils covered by your policy. Loss of use applies only to covered perils.
- Keep in mind that loss of use coverage aims to maintain your usual standard of living, not to enhance it.
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This book presents fundamentals and the latest techniques of electrical spectrum analysis. It focuses on instruments and techniques used on spectrum and network analysis, rather than theory. The book covers the use of spectrum analyzers, tracking generators, and network analyzers. Filled with practical examples, the book presents techniques that are widely used in signal processing and communications applications, yet are difficult to find in most literature.
- Presents numerous practical examples, including actual spectrum analyzer circuits
- Instruction on how to use spectrum analyzers, tracking generators, and network analyzers
- End-of-chapter questions, which make the book suitable as a college-level text earthquakes
Electrical engineers and high-level electronics technicians
Spectrum and Spectrum Analysis. Methods of Spectrum Analysis. Frequency Control: Phase Lock and Microprocessor Controlled Spectrum Analyzers. Spectrum Analyzer Applications. Advanced Spectrum Analyzer Applications. The Tracking Generator and Scalar Network Analysis. A Practical Spectrum Analyzer. Spectrum Analyzer Performance Determination. The Network Analyzer. Bibliography. Index.
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- 2nd December 2012
- Academic Press
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The spotlight falls on IT consultants in this week's career memes, the individuals who advise businesses and organisations on how to best use information technology to meet their objectives.
An IT consultant's role may also involve integrating IT systems into a business or organisation: defining objectives for a project, designing and installing the IT systems, training staff to use those systems, and producing reports.
An IT consultant needs to have solid advisory, technical, business, management and communication skills in order to, for example, obtain information about business' needs, to explain technical information to a non-technical audience, and to ultimately help businesses or organisations obtain a high return on their technology investments.
Technology companies or management consultancies may employ IT consultants, but IT consultants may also be self-employed. Their educational background will likely contain a focus on computer science, particularly in programming or software development.
In Ireland, an IT consultant can expect to earn an average annual salary of €41,354, according to PayScale.com.


advanced gas turbine
Advanced Class Gas Turbine SCR and CO Catalyst System Operating Challenges
One of the tradeoffs for the higher efficiency of new advanced class gas turbines (namely the G-, H-, and J-class machines) is increased thermal NOx make, which is caused by higher firing temperatures in the gas turbine combustors. The result is GT exit NOx concentrations in the 25 – 35 ppmvdc range for the advanced class turbines, which is significantly higher than the 9 – 20 ppmvdc range for their F-class predecessors.
Since regulators tend to view all gas turbines as being the same, they assume that the same stack emissions levels can be met regardless of the turbine technology. Because of this, the advanced class turbines are expected to achieve the same stack emissions levels as F-class machines without giving consideration to the differences in combustion dynamics between the different classes of turbines.
Modern day F-class machines are expected to achieve stack limits of 2.0 – 2.5 ppmvdc NOx and 2.0 – 5.0 ppmvdc ammonia slip through the use of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, which use ammonia as the reducing agent to convert NOx across a catalyst. These systems provide 72 – 90% NOx reduction while being allowed to slip 22 – 25% excess ammonia (2 ppm NH3 slip/9 ppm inlet NOx to 5 ppm NH3 slip/20 ppm inlet NOx). By contrast, the advanced class machines must provide 90 – 94% NOx conversion while only being allowed to slip 7 – 8% excess ammonia to achieve the same stack emissions levels.
This is increase in required NOx reduction accompanied by the decrease in allowable excess ammonia results in increased SCR system performance requirements that are by no means trivial. As NOx conversion requirements increase to 90% and above, the systems have much less tolerance for non-ideal performance, particularly with such low levels of allowable excess ammonia. As a result, SCR systems for advanced class turbines require higher SCR catalyst volumes, near-perfect ammonia-to-NOx distribution, and air-tight seals around the SCR catalyst perimeter and all catalyst modules. In order to reliably meet stack emissions requirements, these sites will need pro-active SCR management plans that include proper ammonia injection grid design and tuning, a catalyst testing program that takes into account all plant operating modes, thorough catalyst system maintenance, and proper design and selection of replacement catalyst that adapts to changing SCR system needs.
Additional challenges for advanced class turbine SCR and CO catalyst systems are the requirements for low turndown operation, fast start-ups, and frequent cycling. Historically, gas turbines have only been required to operate down to 50% of baseload. Many of the new, advanced class sites are being asked to operate at loads as low as 20%, start up and achieve emissions compliance within shorter timeframes, and to cycle frequently between low loads and baseload. These requirements put additional stress on catalyst systems, primarily attributed to sub-optimal operating temperatures and elevated gas turbine NOx and CO emissions under these operating conditions.
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The Wall Street Journal:
When you're strolling in your home city, and you see someone with pull out a map, you can be pretty sure you're looking at a tourist. But a new study suggests that a map-like spatial orientation is layered on top of people's understanding of even highly familiar places. In other words, you may not have a map stashed in a fanny pack, but you can't escape the way of looking at the world that maps tutor us in. From a new study in Psychological Science:
"We examined how a highly familiar environmental space—one's city of residence—is represented in memory. Twenty-six participants faced a photo-realistic virtual model of their hometown and completed a task in which they pointed to familiar target locations from various orientations. Each participant's performance was most accurate when he or she was facing north, and errors increased as participants' deviation from a northfacing orientation increased…. Although participants recognized familiar local views in their initial locations, their strategy for pointing relied on a single, north-oriented reference frame that was likely acquired from maps rather than experience from daily exploration. Even though participants had spent significantly more time navigating the city than looking at maps, their pointing behavior seemed to rely on a north-oriented mental map."
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Development of Elderly's Digital Skills Through Family Learning
KA204 – STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR ADULT EDUCATION
first transnational training event
"VALUES, VIRTUES, INTEGRITY" FOUNDATION, BULGARIA
Foundation "Values, Virtues, Integrity" hosted the first project training activity in June of 2021. 10 adult educators from partner countries come to Bulgaria, and Sofia, where according to the program prepared by the host organization, learn and exchange experiences on combining art education and digital activities for family learning. Workshops on silk painting, finger painting, and the creation of pictures using natural materials have been organized. Participants learned how to use CANVA program to create digital artwork.
Follow the link to view the virtual exhibition of artworks created by training participants.
SECOND transnational training event
NAZHAYAT ASSOCIATION, TURKEY
NAZHAYAT hosted the second transnational training event in October of 2021. The task of the event was to enrich adult educators' competencies with knowledge and skills on improving digital competencies through humanitarian and social skills. Participants visited Aphrodisia open aır museum, participated in pottery and beadwork workshops and learned a lot about the local heritage and crafts. The Kahoot quiz was created to check the knowledge acquired during the cultural visits. Participants of this training also learned how to use Ahnenblatt program for genealogy and family tree creation.
THIRD transnational training event
UTENA A. AND M. MISKINIAI PUBLIC LIBRARY, LITHUANIA
Utena A. and M. Miskiniai Public Library became a hoster of the third transnational training activity which was organized in February of 20022. The task of the event was to enrich adult educators' competencies with Family Digital Activities Centre's experience in advanced technologies: virtual reality, gamification, interactive educational tools, and robots. Participants of this program learned how to use Actionbound and Comic Strip for educational purposes.
FOURTH transnational training event
EDU VITA, ITALY
EDU VITA hosted the fourth transnational training activity of the project. It was organized in Lecce, Italy in May of 2022. The purpose of the event – disseminate the intergenerational learning experience, highlighting its importance to older people. Participants attended the digital storytelling workshop and learned:
- to use the WeVideo app to create digital stories.
- To use the Subtitles Edit program to create subtitles for video
- To create a quiz with Quizizz


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1. Demonstrate in detail the key systemic clinical examination procedures.
2. Assess your own competence at performing the paediatric clinical examination.
Examination of the Cardiovascular System
|Published: May 3, 2011|
|Revised: January 25, 2012|
This multimedia-based module is part of a series designed for medical students to assist in preparation for clinical examinations in paediatrics. This module explores the examination of the cardiovascular system for children.
This module has been internally reviewed by a cross-disciplinary committee within University of Ghana prior to releasing as an Open Educational Resource.
Authors: Prof J. Welbeck, Prof. J. O. Oliver-Comey, Prof. B. Goka, Prof. O. Rodrigues, Dr. E. Badoe, Dr. C. Enweronu-Laryea, Dr. C. Oduro-Boatey, Dr. L. Renner, Prof. Richard M. K. Adanu, Chris Andrew Yebuah
Institution: University of Ghana


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At the beginning of the second quarter of 2015, the LEO research project started. It will be supported through the European Union's Horizon 2020 support program.
The consortium includes Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH as the OLED manufacturer, research institutions in France (CEA) and Italy (CNR), ArcelorMittal as the substrate supplier and the Spanish company Fundacion Gaiker as the sustainability expert. As a market and technology leader in the field of iridium-free emitter systems for OLEDs, CYNORA will support the LEO project by contributing innovative emitter and host materials for OLEDs.
The name LEO describes the main aims of the research project: Low-cost/energy Efficient Oleds. During the project, cross-company testing in the field of OLED layer structure, among other things, will be pushed, such as the combination of various materials and manufacturing processes such as vacuum processing or solvent-based coating processes, for example.
"We are very proud to be part of the LEO project. The collaboration with the project partners is a great opportunity to settle the key questions in the field of OLED component development and to push the industry forward in general," said Dr. Thomas Baumann, CSO of CYNORA GmbH.


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Mountain Meadows Dwindling in the Pacific Northwest
Some high mountain meadows in the Pacific Northwest are declining rapidly due to climate change as reduced snowpacks, longer growing seasons, and other factors allow trees to invade ecosystems that once were carpeted with grasses, shrubs and wildflowers.
The process appears to have been going on for decades, but was highlighted in one recent analysis of Jefferson Park, a subalpine meadow complex in the central Oregon Cascade Range, in which tree occupation rose from 8 percent in 1950 to 35 percent in 2007. The changes in Jefferson Park are representative of a larger force that is affecting not only this beautiful meadow at the base of Mount Jefferson, scientists say, but many areas of the American West.
"The first awareness of declining meadows dates back to the 1970s, and we've seen meadow reduction at both high and low elevations," Zald said. "Between climate change, fire suppression and invasive species, these meadows and all of the plant, animal and insect life that depend on them are being threatened."
The meadow decline takes place over several decades, like the melting of glaciers. This also provides a way to gauge long-term climate change, Zald said, since the forces at work persist through seasonal, annual and longer patterns that are variably more wet, dry, hot or cold than average.
In this study, it appears that snowpack was a bigger factor than temperature in allowing mountain hemlock tree invasion of Jefferson Park, a 333-acre meadow which sits at the northern base of Mount Jefferson, a towering 10,497-foot volcano northwest of Bend, Ore. Seedlings that can be buried by snow many months every year need only a few more weeks or months of growing season to hugely increase their chance of survival.
The study also found surprising variability of tree invasion even within the meadow, based on minor dips, debris flows or bumps in the terrain that caused changes in snowpack and also left some soils wetter or drier in ways that facilitated tree seedling survival.
"The process of tree invasion is usually slow and uneven," Zald said. "But if you get all the conditions just right, some tree species can invade these meadows quite rapidly."


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Complete the sentences below using the given word so that the new sentence has the same meaning as the original sentence
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use the number of words shown in parenthesis, including the word given.
It's not worth inviting her to the party
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There is no point in inviting her to the party


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for a fun and relaxing pool or spa; you will also find the alternative pool chemical
solutions you need to achieve and maintain clean and safe pool water.
Shop today to find the right UV pool sanitizer for your swimming pool!
How Do UV Pool Sanitizers Work?
Swimming pool UV systems
are designed to disinfect the water with germicidal rays. UV is a versatile technology that uses the same germicidal rays as the sun (but hundreds of times stronger). These UV rays penetrate the cell wall of pathogens, stop the cells from multiplying, and cause them to lose their pathogenic effect. UV disinfection is a purely physical process; organisms cannot become resistant to it as they have to chemicals like chlorine.
Benefits of UV Pool Sanitizers
UV sanitizers offer a reliable, cost-effective, environmentally friendly pool sanitizing alternative to chemicals and their resulting bi-products. They are also a great option for pool owners looking for a non-irritating, low-maintenance solution to keeping their pool water clean. Typical maintenance for a UV pool sanitizer includes a regular lightbulb change and, for best results, a routine sanitization of the system's piping using a chemical cleaner.


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I wonder how is this possible in groovy to start an array from the n element.
Look at the snippet :
static void main(args){
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 def tools = new BoTools(args[0])
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As you see am doing here a dynamic method invocation. The first 2 arguments are taken as some config and method name, the others I would like to use as method paramerts. So how can I do something like this :
Edited : If not possilbe in native groovy Java syntax will do it :
def newArgs = Arrays.copyOfRange(args,2,args.length);
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That System.exit(1) is pointless. Java isn't C. – Esko Mar 18 '12 at 19:28
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To remove items from the beginning of the args you can use the drop() method. The original args list is not changed:
Other option, like you are trying is to access from N element:
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+1 for range notation. It is tidy and we already know we have >= 2 values. – David Mar 18 '12 at 20:40
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Your statement of truth really, really matters!
Not many court experts, signing the statement of truth at the end of their reports, are thinking about the clang of the prison gates. The recent decision in Liverpool Victoria Insurance v Zafar [2019] EWCA Civ 392 is a reminder that they should.
The medical expert revised a prognosis in his medical report by adopting his instructing solicitor's suggestion, and without re-examining the client or exercising any professional judgment. There was no clinical justification for the amendment. It was not perhaps surprising that the judge had held that the expert was reckless as to the truth of the revision and as to whether that would mislead the court, and for that contempt of court passed a sentence of 6 months imprisonment but suspended it.
The Court of Appeal was asked to find the sentence unduly lenient. It did.
It was emphasised that making a false statement verified by a statement of truth is a serious offence. Doing so deliberately or recklessly would usually result in committal to prison, and the offence remained serious even if there was no direct financial motive on the part of the expert for the false statement. In the case of an expert witness, it made little difference whether the false statement was made deliberately or recklessly.
The maximum sentence for contempt is 2 years' imprisonment. A sentence "well in excess of 12 months" was the starting point. Early admission and co-operation, genuine remorse and previous unblemished professional record were all relevant, but breach of the court's trust by a professional witness could be expected to result in severe sanctions. That experts in this position will have brought ruin upon themselves was not a reason not to impose a significant custodial sentence.
The Court of Appeal indicated immediate custodial sentence would be the norm, and there would have to be powerful factors to justify suspending the sentence.
The expert in this case was not re-sentenced as the guidelines now available by this judgment were not available when he was sentenced. However it was made clear that now an appropriate sentence would be an immediate custodial sentence significantly longer than six months.
An expert must take the statement of truth required at the conclusion of an expert report for any court or tribunal extremely serious. Although rarely read, as it is pasted into a report or appears in the template, it does bear reading. To recklessly or deliberately misstate matters in the report in breach of that statement of truth is likely to result in an immediate custodial sentence, as well as terminal consequences for the expert's professional status.
Similar weight should also be given to the sign-off of a joint statement following a joint discussion between experts. In civil claims this requires a brief restatement that the experts recognise their duties to the court and that they have not been instructed to avoid reaching agreement on any matter within their competence. An intentional or reckless false statement is likely to have similar consequences.


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The Silence Seeker
When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are "asylum seekers". Joe hears that they are "silence seekers", especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.
This is a thoughtful story for ages 5-7, with vivid illustrations. It is likely to provoke lots of discussions and questions, not just about issues of immigration and asylum, but about friendship, homelessness and city life in general. The publishers, Tamarind, have provided an activity sheet as a helpful starter, but teachers are sure to find many more ways to link this book to aspects of Citizenship and PSHE.
There are also some great activities suggested on the Schools Linking Network website:
Silence Seeker - Exploring the Words We Choose
And in this YouTube clip, the author Ben Morley talks about how he's used the book in school:


Set-ClusterQuorum
Set-ClusterQuorum
Configures quorum options for a failover cluster.
Syntax
Parameter Set: InputObject
Set-ClusterQuorum [-Cluster <String> ] [-DiskOnly <String> ] [-DiskWitness <String> ] [-FileShareWitness <String> ] [-InputObject <PSObject> ] [-NoWitness] [ <CommonParameters>]
Detailed Description
The Set-ClusterQuorum cmdlet configures quorum options for a failover cluster. The quorum configuration in a failover cluster determines the number of failures that the cluster can sustain. If an additional failure occurs, the cluster must stop running. The relevant failures in this context are failures of nodes or, in some cases, of a disk witness (which contains a copy of the cluster configuration) or file share witness.
Parameters
-Cluster<String>
Specifies the name of the cluster on which to run this cmdlet. If the input for this parameter is . or it is omitted, then the cmdlet runs on the local cluster.
Aliases
none
Required?
false
Position?
named
Default Value
none
Accept Pipeline Input?
false
Accept Wildcard Characters?
false
-DiskOnly<String>
Causes the cluster quorum to be set to disk only type. This is not recommended as it creates a single point of failure for the cluster.
Aliases
none
Required?
false
Position?
named
Default Value
none
Accept Pipeline Input?
false
Accept Wildcard Characters?
false
-DiskWitness<String>
Specifies the name of the disk resource that the cluster quorum uses as the disk witness. Specifying this parameter sets the cluster quorum to the Node and Disk Majority type.
Aliases
NodeAndDiskMajority
Required?
false
Position?
named
Default Value
none
Accept Pipeline Input?
false
Accept Wildcard Characters?
false
-FileShareWitness<String>
Specifies the path of the file share that the cluster quorum uses as the file witness. Specifying this parameter sets the cluster quorum to the Node and File Share Majority type.
Aliases
NodeAndFileShareMajority
Required?
false
Position?
named
Default Value
none
Accept Pipeline Input?
false
Accept Wildcard Characters?
false
-InputObject<PSObject>
Specifies the cluster on which to change the quorum type.
Aliases
none
Required?
false
Position?
named
Default Value
none
Accept Pipeline Input?
True (ByValue)
Accept Wildcard Characters?
false
-NoWitness
Indicates that the cmdlet sets the cluster quorum to the Node Majority type.
Aliases
NodeMajority
Required?
false
Position?
named
Default Value
none
Accept Pipeline Input?
false
Accept Wildcard Characters?
false
<CommonParameters>
This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Verbose, -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -OutBuffer, and -OutVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters (_URL_
Inputs
The input type is the type of the objects that you can pipe to the cmdlet.
 - Microsoft.FailoverClusters.PowerShell.Cluster
Outputs
The output type is the type of the objects that the cmdlet emits.
 - Microsoft.FailoverClusters.PowerShell.ClusterQuorumSettings
Examples
Example 1
This example changes the quorum configuration to Node Majority on the local cluster.
PS C:\> Set-ClusterQuorum -NodeMajority
Example 2
This example changes the quorum configuration to Node and Disk Majority on the local cluster, using the disk resource named Cluster Disk 7 for the disk witness.
PS C:\> Set-ClusterQuorum -NodeAndDiskMajority "Cluster Disk 7"
Example 3
This example changes the quorum configuration to Node and File Share Majority on the local cluster, using the disk resource at \\fileserver\fsw for the file share witness.
PS C:\> Set-ClusterQuorum -NodeAndFileShareMajority \\fileserver\fsw
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Technical Report CIS-2006-04
Title: Computing semantic relatedness of words and texts in Wikipedia-derived semantic space
Authors: Evgeniy Gabrilovich, Shaul Markovitch
Abstract: Adequate representation of natural language semantics requires access to vast amounts of common sense and domain-specific world knowledge. Prior work in the field was either based on purely statistical techniques that did not make use of background knowledge or on huge manual efforts, such as the CYC projects. Here we propose a novel method, called Explicit Semantic Analysis (ESA), for fine-grained semantic interpretation of unrestricted natural language texts. Our method represents meaning in a high-dimensional space of concepts derived from Wikipedia, the largest encyclopedia in existence. We use machine learning techniques that allow us to explicitly represent the meaning of any text in terms of Wikipedia-based concepts. We evaluate the effectiveness of our method on automatically computing the degree of semantic relatedness between fragments of natural language text. Compared with the previous state of the art, using ESA results in substantial improvements in correlation of computed relatedness scores with human judgments: from r=0.56 to 0.75 for individual words and from r=0.60 to 0.72 for texts. Consequently, we anticipate ESA to give rise to the next generation of natural language processing tools. Importantly, due to the use of natural concepts, the ESA model is easy to explain to human users.
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Title: Vitrified chemically bonded phosphate ceramics for immobilization of radioisotopes
A method of immobilizing a radioisotope and vitrified chemically bonded phosphate ceramic (CBPC) articles formed by the method are described. The method comprises combining a radioisotope-containing material, MgO, a source of phosphate, and optionally, a reducing agent, in water at a temperature of less than 100.degree. C. to form a slurry; curing the slurry to form a solid intermediate CBPC article comprising the radioisotope therefrom; comminuting the intermediate CBPC article, mixing the comminuted material with glass frits, and heating the mixture at a temperature in the range of about 900 to about 1500.degree. C. to form a vitrified CBPC article comprising the radioisotope immobilized therein.
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9,305,672
14/291,980
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
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Patent
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Patent File Date: 2014 May 30
Research Org:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
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USDOE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE


sample_2 sample_3 sample_4
colData names(2): condition batch
Comparing the output above with the previous 'assay-only' version of the SummarizedExperiment object, we can see that the rowData and colData components now contain 1 and 4 metadata, respectively.
Accessing information
A number of functions give access to the various components of SummarizedExperiment objects.
The assays() function returns the list of assays stored in the object. The output is always a List, event if the object contains a single assay.
R
assays(se)
OUTPUT
List of length 1
names(1): counts
The assayNames() function returns a character vector of the assay names. This is most useful when the object contains larger numbers of assays, as the assays() function (see above) may not display all of them. Knowing the names of the various assays is key to accessing any individual assay.
R
assayNames(se)
OUTPUT
[1] "counts"
The assay() function can be used to retrieve a single assay from the object. For this, the function should be given the name or the integer position of the desired assay. If unspecified, the function automatically returns the first assay in the object.
R
head(assay(se, "counts"))
OUTPUT
 sample_1 sample_2 sample_3 sample_4
gene_1 109 84 91 105
gene_2 111 97 98 108
gene_3 89 121 105 99
gene_4 105 109 122 101
gene_5 82 97 112 83
gene_6 89 96 90 116
The colData() and rowData() functions can be used to retrieve sample metadata and row metadata, respectively.
R
colData(se)
OUTPUT
DataFrame with 4 rows and 2 columns
 condition batch
 <character> <integer>
sample_1 A 1
sample_2 A 2
sample_3 B 1
sample_4 B 2
R
rowData(se)
OUTPUT
DataFrame with 25 rows and 1 column
 chromosome
 <integer>
gene_1 4
gene_2 4
gene_3 5
gene_4 4
gene_5 5
... ...
gene_21 5
gene_22 5
gene_23 1
gene_24 4
gene_25 5
Separately, the $ operator can be used to access a single column of sample metadata. A useful feature of this operator is the autocompletion that is triggered automatically in RStudio or using the tabulation key in terminal applications.
R
se$batch
OUTPUT
[1] 1 2 1 2
Notably, there is no operator for accessing a single column of feature metadata. For this, users need to first access the full DataFrame returned by rowData() before accessing a column using the standard $ or [[ operators, e.g.
R
rowData(se)[["chromosome"]]
OUTPUT
 [1] 4 4 5 4 5 1 2 1 3 1 1 5 5 1 3 4 2 5 1 3 5 5 1 4 5
Adding and editing information
Information can be added to SummarizedExperiment after their creation. In fact, this is the basis for workflows that compute normalised assay values – adding those to the list of assays –, and quality control metrics for either features or samples – adding those to the rowData and colData components, as appropriate – progressively growing the amount of information stored within the overall object.
Most of the functions for accessing information, described in the previous section, have a counterpart function for adding new values or editing existing ones. Note that editing is merely the result of adding values under a name already in use, which has the effect of replacing existing values.
In the example below, we add an assay named 'logcounts' which is the result of applying a log-transformation to the 'counts' assay after adding a pseucocount of one:
R
assay(se, "logcounts") <- log1p(assay(se, "counts"))
se
OUTPUT
class: SummarizedExperiment
dim: 25 4
metadata(0):
assays(2): counts logcounts
rownames(25): gene_1 gene_2 ... gene_24 gene_25
rowData names(1): chromosome
colnames(4): sample_1 sample_2 sample_3 sample_4
colData names(2): condition batch
In the output above, we see that the object now contains two assays: the 'counts' assay included in the object when it was first created, and the 'logcounts' assay added just now.
Similarly, the colData() and rowData() functions – as well as the $ operator – can be used to add and edit values in the corresponding components.
In the example below, we compute the sum of counts for each sample, and store the result in the sample metadata table under the new name 'sum_counts'.
R
colData(se)[["sum_counts"]] <- colSums(assay(se, "counts"))
colData(se)
OUTPUT
DataFrame with 4 rows and 3 columns
 condition batch sum_counts
 <character> <integer> <numeric>
sample_1 A 1 2506
sample_2 A 2 2600
sample_3 B 1 2550
sample_4 B 2 2533
In this next example, we compute the average count for each feature, and store the result in the feature metadata table under the new name 'mean_counts'.
R
rowData(se)[["mean_counts"]] <- rowSums(assay(se, "counts"))
rowData(se)
OUTPUT
DataFrame with 25 rows and 2 columns
 chromosome mean_counts
 <integer> <numeric>
gene_1 4 389
gene_2 4 414
gene_3 5 414
gene_4 4 437
gene_5 5 374
... ... ...
gene_21 5 410
gene_22 5 408
gene_23 1 400
gene_24 4 390
gene_25 5 412
Key Points
 - The SummarizedExperiment class provides a single container for storing both assay data and metadata.
 - Assay data and metadata are kept synchronised through subsetting and reordering operations.
 - A comprehensive set of functions are available to access, add, and edit information stored in the various components of the SummarizedExperiment objects.


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And a 1, and a 2 and a 1, 2, 3! The kids are playing in the school band, but Red doesn't know what instrument to play! The super readers soar into the book Monty's Adventures in Music Town and meet a loveable monster named Monty who has the very same problem. Will the super readers be able to help Monty pick an instrument before the big show, or will their efforts fall flat? Educational Objectives: To learn some basic music concepts. Young viewers will catch the alphabet, rhyme with OW words, find out what the word "woodwind" means, and use the power to read to change the story.
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APDF/APRO aims to:
- Enroll all National Dental Associations in the Asia Pacific region, irrespective of size, as members of the Asia Pacific Dental Federation/Asia Pacific Regional Organisation (APDF/APRO)
- Encourage all National Dental Associations in the Asia Pacific region to become members of the World Dental Federation (FDI) of which APDF/APRO is the regional organisation
- Recommend Policies and Programmes for the promotion of good oral health, continuing dental education and advancement of dental education
- Develop resources for dental education and the promotion of oral health
- Conduct activities and continuing dental education programmes in order to upgrade the quality of dentistry in the region
- To upgrade the skills, expertise and knowledge of dental practitioners so that they may serve the general population better
- Develop the International College of Continuing Dental Education (ICCDE) as the APDF/APRO's integral and effective educational component of APDF/APRO
- Seek cooperation with industry in oral health and dental education
- Ensure that all national dental associations are equal members in the Federation/Regional Organisation.
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Thursday, March 02, 2006
"The Oldest Road In St. Louis County"
"St. Charles Rock Road, the first road through St. Louis County, was laid out in 1772 as "The Road to St. Charles" by the Spanish. The road began in St. Louis (where it was called "Kings Road"), followed in a general direction the route now used and led to the bank of the Missouri River opposite St. Charles. In 1819, St. Charles Road was established as a post and stage road; in 1837 it was first incorporated as a turnpike. In 1865, St. Charles Road was rebuilt with macadam (successive layers of small broken stones) and renamed St. Charles Rock Road. In 1921, it became the first concrete state highway in St. Louis County."
Excerpted from the official website for the City of St. John, St. Louis County, Missouri.


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Global vaccine action plan 2011-2020
The Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) ― endorsed by the 194 Member States of the World Health Assembly in May 2012 ― is a framework to prevent millions of deaths by 2020 through more equitable access to existing vaccines for people in all communities. The Plan aims to strengthen routine immunization to meet vaccination coverage targets, accelerate control of vaccine-preventable diseases with polio eradication as the first milestone, introduce new and improved vaccines and spur research and development for the next generation of vaccines and technologies. The plan is expected to reduce global childhood mortality, surpassing the United Nations Millennium Development Goal 4 target to reduce by two-thirds the under-five mortality rate.
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so that, if you want to update your immutable object and get a copy, you say
 val newObj = obj.copy(
 prop = value
 1. Aug 19, 2011
 One of the main advantages of first class properties is that it allows simple meta-programming, e.g. in binding frameworks. Would that be possible with the proposed copy() method? Would there be a way to invoke copy() without explicitly referring to the argument names?
 If this isn't possible with the copy() method it would be impossible to use immutable objects in certain situations and that would be a shame.
 1. Aug 19, 2011
 Could you describe the use case you have in mind?
 1. Aug 19, 2011
 I think it would be useful wherever you want to bind property values and update them. Let's say I was writing a Wicket application and I wanted to create a page to update an object. I would implement the IModel interface to wrap a property and pass an instance of the model to each form object.
 For a mutable class the model implementation would look like this:
 class MutablePropertyModel(prop : Property) : IModel {
 fun getObject() : T {
 return prop.get()
 fun setObject(newValue : T) {
 For an immutable class with setters that return an updated object the model implementation would be something like:
 // U is the type of the model object that owns the property
 // ref holds the model object - ref is obviously necessary because the object can't be updated
 class ImmutablePropertyModel(prop : ImmutableProperty, ref : AtomicReference) : IModel {
 fun getObject() : T {
 return prop.get()
 fun setObject(newValue : T) {
 I've done something very similar in Clojure where the model object was an immutable map. Is there a way to implement something like this using the copy() method?
 Another obvious example is setting an object's state some other format. e.g. some properties
 var foo = Foo()
 // for each property
 val propName = ...
 val propValue = ...
 val prop = // get the property by name
 foo = prop.set(propValue)
 1. Sep 02, 2011
 10. Oct 17, 2011
 I have a couple questions.
 1. A val property has a final backing field. That fact, combined with the meaning of val when used with local variables, implies to me that such a property should always return the same object (you also describe it as an "immutable property"). That is not the case, though, as the property's get method can return anything. One of the examples above shows a property that will change values as other properties change:
 A val property could in fact be fully mutable, by just delegating get to return the value of a separate var property in the class. This seems confusing. I guess this isn't really a question, but I was wondering about your thoughts on that.
 2. The second question relates to this example:
 In this example, clearly we would like the type of table to be Map rather than Map?. I believe I saw the same example elsewhere in this wiki except using the non-nullable type for table.
 The implementation of get() certainly appears to ensure it's returning a non-null value, but what if there were another method that could set _table to null? If that happened on another thread, _table could be null when get() returns it. It seems like the compiler would need to know there were no potential concurrency issues like that to be able to guarantee the property's type of Map. Has there been any consideration of that sort of thing?
 1. Oct 17, 2011
 1. I agree that it's not fully correct to describe val as an immutable property. It is actually a property that can not be assigned to (mutated directly).
 2. This is a mistake in the example. It would not compile unless we say something like
 return _table ?: throw AssertionError()
 Thank you for pointing these things out, I'll fix them in the text
 1. Oct 25, 2011
 If you are going to do that, wouldn't you want to declare the public property as "publicvaltable:Map" instead of "publicvaltable:Map?"? Otherwise, the method is declared as nullable even though it can never return null.
 You could also simplify to "throw _table.npe();"
 1. Oct 25, 2011
 Oh, thank you so much for noticing, I sincerely believed I made the public one non-null.
 On the.npe(): I don't use it here for the text to be easier to understand.
 11. Feb 16, 2012
 It seems documentation is bit outdated, since code:
 in web demo fail with errors:
 1. Feb 16, 2012
 Fixed, thanks
 1. Feb 16, 2012
 And example in section below(Declaring properties and accessors) with code:
 need to be fixed
 12. Apr 24, 2012
 causes deadly recursion. It is a mistake, I forgot to put $. Rather common mistake remembering my properties experience in C#.
 i think it will be really usefull to permit accessing property in it's getter o setter, only accessing accessor is aloud.
 for some cases where somebody need to call get() inside get() (me, personaly, can't imagine such a case) there should be some
 special syntax like
 get() = get()
 get() = $x.get()
 which will replace
 get() = x
 1. Apr 24, 2012
 Your concern is valid, indeed.
 get() = get()
 Looks too weird, and wouldn't work, because there may be a normal function called get().
 get() = $x.get()
 is ambiguous: $x may be, for example, of type List and have a member function get().
 1. Apr 25, 2012
 I thout a bit on workaround. I can not imagine any usecase when recursion is needed. Is there any one in your code base?
 I see two options:
 1. Just permit. Property is the thing you get or set, but do not count. If you want fancy logic -- use function instead. (You also can write recursive function and use it inside getter).
 2. As it is in null safety, when you are going to write some unsafe code, you use "!!", so the sintax can be like
 var x : Int
 get() =!!x;
 1. Apr 25, 2012
 Recursion is unlikely to be needed. Feel free to file an issue about prohibiting recursion in getters.
 The second suggestion will be confusing, because!!x looks like double negation.
 1. Apr 25, 2012
 Wonder how C# code like this will looks like in Kotlin?
 1. Apr 25, 2012
 class Foo {
 public open val value : Int
 get() = ...
 class Bar : Foo() {
 override val value : Int
 get() = super.value + 42
 13. Jul 05, 2012
 Why can't I have property without get and init value? like this:
 var property: Type
 set(value) = doSomething(value)
 1. Jul 06, 2012
 The rule is that if a getter or a setter is not present, it is implemented by default: i.e. by using a backing field. A backing field demands initialization
 14. Jul 12, 2012
 Very good work and there is a lot of things that I like in C# and Scala here... but one more question about the properties.
 The Kotlin compiler generates for each readable and writable property a get/set pair of methods... so far so good!
 But why not to make the inverse valid? When using some Java class with a get and set property, like getName() and setName(String name),
 why not allow to omit the get and set prefixes, just like the groovy (ie. val a =
 1. Jul 13, 2012
 Thanks for the kind words.
 About the feature you


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How to fertilize Pomegranate in pots
The Pomegranate tree is regularly composted during the increasing season. Fertilize every two to three weeks using liquid 8-8-8 fertilizer as per the manufacturer's instructions. The Pomegranate tree in the pots often becomes deficient in zinc, which is identified by yellow leaves. To control this, you can spray a thin zinc solution on leaves. The application of compost or fertilizer is also beneficial.
Be careful not to fertilize it more than nitrogen-rich manure as it can produce a lot of leaves and relatively few flowers. Fertilize the tree with 118 ml of 10-10-10. Spread the manure over the soil and 5 centimeters away from the stem. Water the food in the soil. Feed-in November, February, and May during the first two years of tree development followed only by fertilizers in November and February.
Frequently asked questions about best fertilizer for pomegranate tree (FAQ)
Can I use citrus fertilizers on Pomegranate?
If you choose not to test your soil, and your Pomegranate tree is healthy and thriving, would be not to use citrus fertilizer.
How do you increase the size of fruits in Pomegranate?
0.25% of the foliar application of each zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, and iron sulfate combined with 0.15% boric acid, you can observe a significant increase in fruit production and quantity of Pomegranate fruit juice.
Why is my Pomegranate flower no more?
Inadequate levels of light are a central reason why Pomegranate plants fail to produce any flowers. Garden exposure that provides at least 8 to 10 hours of direct sun rays per day, is a necessity, especially from spring to fall. The more sun and warmer the temperature of the rising weather, the better.
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Here's the third and final post on State Nicknames. In Part 1, I explained the nickname origins of the first 17 of our 50 United States–from Alabama to Kentucky. In Part 2, we covered the next 17–from Louisiana to North Dakota. On today's Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, let's tackle the rest of them–from Ohio to Wyoming.
Ohio – The Buckeye State. According to my mother (a native Ohioan), "the buckeye is a tree, although its fruit (a large nut) is also called a buckeye." The Ohio Legislature named the buckeye, or Aesculus glabra, as the state's official tree in 1953. The nuts of the tree resemble the shape and color of a buck deer's eye and were referred to as buckeyes by Native Americans. Sources: My smart mom; Ohio History Central; Ohio Governor's Residence
Oklahoma – The Sooner State. In 1889, the unassigned lands of the Oklahoma District were opened up for settlers' claims. However, anyone who showed up early–before the president's opening proclamation–was to be denied any right to the land. In response, plenty of people "hid out in brush or ravines, then suddenly appeared to stake a claim after the run started, giving them clear advantage over law-abiding settlers who made the run from the borders." These settlers were called Sooners, having arrived too soon. While the nickname "sooner" has a negative connotation here, that perspective changed when the University of Oklahoma chose Sooners as the name of their football team in 1908. Oklahomans now wear the unofficial title "Sooner State" with pride. Sources: Oklahoma Historical Society; Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture
Oregon – The Beaver State. In early settler years, beavers in this area were overtrapped and used for their fur. Current laws protect the American Beaver in Oregon, and in 1969 the legislature designated this beaver as the state animal. Oregon State University also chose the beaver as its mascot. However, I found no evidence that this nickname has been officially adopted by the state legislature. Sources: Oregon Blue Book – Almanac; Oregon Blue Book – State Symbols: Animal; StateofOregon.com
Pennsylvania – The Keystone State. "Keystone" is an architectural term referring to "the wedge-shaped piece at the crown of an arch that locks the other pieces in place." President Jefferson had a victory rally in 1802 in which Pennsylvania was toasted as "the keystone in the federal union." One year later in 1803, the Aurora newspaper referred to Pennsylvania as "the keystone in the democratic arch." Indeed, Pennsylvania was one of the original 13 colonies and was the city where the Declaration of Independence was filed. Sources: Merriam-Webster, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, National Archives – The Charters of Freedom
Rhode Island – Ocean State. The nickname "Ocean State" was officially adopted in 1971. Rhode Island has 400+ miles of shoreline, despite being only 48 miles long from north to south and 37 miles wide from east to west. Sources: Rhode Island Government State Symbols, Rhode Island Secretary of State, Rhode Island State House Online Tour
South Carolina – The Palmetto State. The blue palmetto is the state's tree. But the importance of the palmetto tree in South Carolinian history dates back to the American Revolution, when American troops heroically defended the palmetto-log fort on Sullivan's Island against an attack by the British fleet in 1776. Sources: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, South Carolina State House Student Connection,
South Dakota – Mount Rushmore State. South Dakota was originally known as the "Sunshine State," but in 1992 the nickname was changed to Mount Rushmore State. Of course, Mount Rushmore is the famous national monument of four presidents' faces carved into the Black Hills rock. The project was completed between 1927 and 1941 under the supervision of sculptors Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln. The four U.S. presidents on the monument are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Sources: South Dakota Department of Tourism, South Dakota State Historical Society
Tennessee – The Volunteer State. While this does not appear to be an officially adopted nickname, Tennessee is often referred to as the Volunteer State. This is a reference to Tennesseeans willingness to volunteer for military service. In the American Revolution, 2,000 men took up arms to fight for freedom. In subsequent Indian-American Wars and the war with Mexico, Tennessee boys filled the ranks as well. Apparently, the Tennessee quota was always made. Thus it is now known as the Volunteer State. Sources: Tennessee Blue Book, Tennessee History for Kids
Texas – The Lone Star State. And we finally come to my home state. The Lone Star is from our state flag, a design by Peter Krag approved in 1839–three years after Texas won independence from Mexico and became its own country. In a Frontier Times issue in 1948, author Adina de Zavala suggested that each point of the star represents a characteristic of a good citizen: fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness. It seems that friendliness and bravado should have made that list. I don't believe the nickname has been officially adopted, but no matter: It's called the Lone Star State and a brief attempt some years back to put "Friendship State" on our license plates was met with Texas-size indignation. Sources: Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas State Historical Association Almanac
Utah – The Beehive State. Utah settler and first governor Brigham Young wanted to name the area the State of Deseret back in the 19th century, "deseret" meaning "honeybee" (Book of Mormon, Ether 2:3: "And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee, and thus they did carry with them swarms of bees…"). The bee carried the suggestion of industry and cooperative labor which Young and the Mormons of the state desired. However, the United States legislature did not approve the name "Deseret" and instead chose "Utah" when the state joined the union in 1896. Yet the beehive was adopted as the state's official emblem in 1959 and appears on the state flag and seal to this day. Sources: Pioneer-Utah's Online Library, ByCommonConsent.com
Vermont – The Green Mountain State. The Green Mountain range runs all the way through the middle of Vermont. In fact, the state's name itself means "green mountain" (Ver, from the French word for green, vert; and -mont from mountain). Sources: Vermont Secretary of State
Virginia – The Old Dominion. Virginia is England's oldest colony in the Americas. In 1660, Charles II acknowledged a gift of silk from "our auntient dominion of Virginia." In 1663 Virginia was recognized as the fifth of the king's dominions–the others being England, Scotland, France and Ireland. And in 1699, the words "most Ancient Colloney and Dominion" appeared in official state documents. In 1954 the general assembly adopted the official salute to the Virginia flag as follows: "I salute the flag of Virginia, with reverence and patriotic devotion to the 'mother of States and Statesmen,' which it represents–the 'Old Dominion,' where liberty and independence were born." Sources: Library of Virginia, Virginia General Assembly
Washington – The Evergreen State. C.T. Conover, a Seattle pioneer, realtor, and historian chose "The Evergreen State" as the nickname due to the abundance of evergreen forests in Washington. It was officially adopted in 1893, a mere 3+ years after Washington became a state. Sources: Washington Legislature, A Student Guide to the Washington Legislature
West Virginia – The Mountain State. The state seal and flag both contain the Latin phrase "Montani Semper Liberi"–meaning "Mountaineers Are Always Free." West Virginia is a mountainous state located in the Appalachian Highlands. It has more than 40 peaks that reach 4000+ feet above sea level. Thus, the residents of West Virginia are mountaineers, and their state is the Mountain State. Sources: The West Virginia Web, West Virginia Department of Commerce, The West Virginia Encyclopedia
Wisconsin – The Badger State. An effort to officially adopt this nickname failed in 1996; however, Wisconsin is still called the Badger State. The name "badger" was first applied to lead miners around 1830 who kept themselves so busy digging for "gray gold" that they failed to build houses. Instead, like badgers, they used abandoned mine shafts and makeshift burrows for shelter. Although originally derogatory, the term "badger" came to describe the hardworking settlers of the Wisconsin Territory. The badger is now the state's official animal, appears on the state's coat of arms and flag, and is the mascot for the University of Wisconsin. Sources: State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Symbols
Wyoming – The Cowboy State. Wyoming is sometimes referred to as The Equality State, due to its great seal which includes the words "equal rights." Such equal rights refers to women having the right to vote from 1869, twenty-one years before Wyoming became a state. However, Wyoming today is more likely known as the Cowboy State. The state's official sport is the rodeo, and the state license plate has featured a cowboy on a buck


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Previous Article: Doubly Linked List Next Article: Deletion of a Node from Doubly Linked List.
Insertion of a NodeBefore we discuss about how to insert a NODE let us discuss few rules to follow at the time of insertion.
- Check the location into which the user want to insert a new NODE. The possible locations where an user can insert a new node is in the range of 1 <= loc <= (length of list)+1. Let us say the length of the list is 10 & the user want to insert at location 12 (sounds stupid).
- As we know we can traverse Bi-Directional in case of Doubly Linked Lists so we have to take care of PREV and NEXT variables in the NODE structure. We should also update the neighboring Nodes which are affected by this operation. If not we might break up the List somewhere or the other by creating a BROKEN LIST.
We have following scenarios in the case of insertion of a NODE.
- Adding a Node at the start of the Empty List
|Figure 1: Empty List and the newNode we want to add|
- In HEAD - FIRST variable points to newNode (head->FIRST = newNode).
- In newNode - NEXT and PREV points to NULL as we don't have any other Nodes in the List.
- Increment the LENGTH variable in HEAD once insertion is successful to maintain the count of number of Nodes in the List.
HEAD->FIRST = newNode newNode->PREV = NULL newNode->NEXT = NULL increment(HEAD->LENGTH)
|Figure 2: After adding newNode in Empty List. (Changes in BLUE)|