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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who welcomed their first child a few days ago, technically do not have custody of the child, thanks to a long-standing law.
Harry's elder brother, Prince William, who is second in line to the throne, and wife, Kate Middleton, also do not have full custody of their three chikdren – Prince Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
It is understood that the Queen has full legal custody over all minor royals, meaning that their parents need her permission to do certain things for the children.
Royal expert Marlene Koenig explained the rule to the UK's Sun Online.
Her words: "Legislation passed during the reign of George I. It was known as The Grand Opinion for the Prerogative Concerning the Royal Family and it was about the King's control over the education, the raising and the marriage of his grandchildren.
"He did it because he had a very poor relationship with his son, the future King George II, so they had this law passed that meant the King was the guardian of his grandchildren."
The law dates back more than 300 years to 1717, a time when the monarch's "right of supervision extended to his grandchildren and this right of right belongs to His Majesty, King of the Realm, even during their father's lifetime".
According to Koenig, the rule still exists today and "technically" the parents need the Queen's permission to take their children out of the country. She added that despite this, the Queen is respectful of the wishes of the parents and wouldn't push her views upon them.
UK's Daily Mirror reports that the Queen also had full custody of William and Harry when they were younger.
According to the report, "this fact first came to light when Prince Charles and Princess Diana got divorced in 1996.
"In the couple's divorce agreement there was no mention of custody arrangements for the children, despite arrangements being made.
"This was because neither parent had full custody, instead this belonged to the Queen."
Prince Harry and Meghan's son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, is number seven to the throne and Queen Elizabeth's eighth great grandchild.


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Mussel Conservation Activities
2005 Highlights: Possible fish predation of subadult Higgins eye was observed in the Upper Mississippi River, Pools 2 and 4.
Subadult Higgins eye pearlymussels (Lampsilis higginsii) from the Upper Mississippi River, Pools 2 and 4. Shell damage may be due to predation by fish (i.e. common carp or freshwater drum). Top photo by Mike Davis, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; bottom photo by Gary Wege, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Species Identification and Location • Threatened and Endangered Mussels • Life History • Ecology • Mussel Harvest on the River • Current Threats • Mussel Conservation Activities • Ongoing Studies and Projects • Multimedia • Teacher Resources • Frequently Asked Questions • Glossary • References • Links to Other Mussel Sites
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Salesforce customers who manage large data volume in their orgs must architect record ownership carefully to ensure peak performance. When you have a large number of records owned by a single user in Salesforce, we call that an "ownership skew". There are many cases which lend themselves well to this type of architecture. While any object can have an "ownership skew", the most common cases involve Contacts without the concept of an owner, Accounts that are worked by a team without the concept of an owner, and unassigned Cases or Leads. Since every record is required to have an owner, it seems like the natural solution is to skew those records onto a "generic" owner. Unfortunately, this can cause performance issues due to sharing calculations required to manage visibility of those records. When the skewed owner exists in the role hierarchy, operations such as deletes or owner updates must remove sharing from the old owner and all parent users within the role hierarchy, and also from all users given access by sharing rules. For this reason, ownership changes tend to be one of the most costly transactional changes in the system. In many cases these actions are automated, which can cause heavy sharing calculations resulting in performance related issues. Furthermore, this type of architecture can make administrative configuration extremely difficult when the skewed user or the user's role needs to move within the role hierarchy. If the skew is severe enough, an administrator may need to unload the records to successfully move the user or role.
When architecting for a situation which requires a skew in ownership the best solution is to avoid the skew in the first place. For assignments, make sure the rules and data quality are sufficient to ensure all records get assigned to the correct rep. Ensure contact data is clean enough to associate with the correct account and assign account ownership to the user who creates the account. Many customers spend countless hours and funds manually assigning unassigned or incorrectly assigned records resulting from dirty data or a flawed rule structure. Investing in data quality and assignment tools can save companies significant time and money and ensure solutions properly scale to meet business needs. In some cases an "ownership skew" simply cannot be avoided. In these instances, it is best to ensure the skewed owner does not have a role. By configuring the skewed owner this way, you take that user and their records away from the role hierarchy and its associated sharing rules. If visibility to these records must be granted in a private sharing model, then it is best to grant access to a subset of users at the profile level. If profile level access grants too much visibility then the skewed owner must have a role, group or a Criteria Based Sharing Rule may be used. When architected carefully, each of the three solutions will provide similar performance. If the role hierarchy is used, the skewed owner must be placed in their own role at the top of the hierarchy without child nodes. Make sure any sharing rules used to grant visibility to skewed records are as restrictive as possible by granting access specifically to users who need it. Heavy sharing rules that grant access to the majority of an organization should not be used. Once the skewed owner is placed into their own role, the user and their role should never be moved since the skew would make such a move a long and difficult operation. If Criteria Based Sharing Rules are used to grant the necessary access, build the rules on fields which will not change frequently such as the owner. Doing so will prevent excessive rule calculation upon record updates.

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First Vein Grown From Human Stem Cells Transplanted
The first vein grown from a patient's own stem cells was successfully transplanted into a 10-year-old girl, potentially offering a way for those lacking healthy veins to undergo dialysis or heart bypass surgery.
A team led by Michael Olausson of the University of Gothenburg took a 9-centimeter (3.5-inch) segment of vein from a human donor and removed all living cells, the Swedish researchers wrote in a study in The Lancet medical journal today. The resulting protein scaffolding was injected with stem cells from the girl's bone marrow, and two weeks later was implanted in the patient, who had a blockage in the vein that carries blood from the spleen and intestines to the liver.
The result points to what may be a safer source of stem cells, the building blocks of life which can grow into any type of tissue in the body. Using cells from the patient may limit the risk that the immune system would attack the transplant, which can occur with tissue taken from healthy people and given to the sick. The girl hasn't developed signs of rejection, even without taking drugs to suppress her immune system, the researchers said.
The successful procedure "establishes the feasibility and safety of a novel paradigm for treatment," the researchers wrote in the study. "Our work opens interesting new areas of research, including trying to reproduce arteries for surgical use in patients."
The recipient had no complications from the operation, and a year later, has grown 6 centimeters and gained 5 kilograms (11 pounds) in weight.
"Olausson and colleagues' report suggests that tissueengineered vascular grafts are promising, but one-off experiences such as the procedure they describe need to be converted into full clinical trials in key target populations," Martin Birchall and George Hamilton, professors at the University College London, wrote in a commentary accompanying the Lancet publication.
The study was funded by the Swedish government.
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To contact the editor responsible for this story: Phil Serafino at _EMAIL_


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LINE CREEK VALLEY, Wyo. (AP) — A gas well blowout in the shadow of Yellowstone National Park spewed a cloud of explosive natural gas, forced evacuations for miles around and polluted the drinking water — and the people who live in Wyoming's Line Creek Valley still wonder four years later if their lives will return to normal.
Days of panic after the Aug. 11, 2006, blowout at the well have been replaced by lingering uncertainty about a pollution plume 225 feet underground.
Now Windsor Energy is applying to drill a new well even though the blowout's cause, to this day, remains a mystery.
Last year's Deepwater Horizon disaster focused international attention on offshore blowouts. But they happen more often onshore, with dangerous effect: release of toxic gases, spills of oil and plumes of groundwater pollution.
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Idaho State University researchers study newly discovered earthquake fault in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains
Posted September 28, 2010
While looking at a highly detailed new topographic image of Idaho's Sawtooth Range, Idaho State University geosciences professor Glenn Thackray had an "eureka moment" when he discovered a previously unknown active earthquake fault about 65 miles, as the crow flies, from Boise.
The researchers examined a Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) image. LIDAR is a remote sensing system used to collect topographic data with aircraft-mounted lasers capable of recording elevation measurements at a rate of 25,000 pulses per second and can have a vertical precision of about six inches. The images can be displayed so they don't show an area's vegetation. Four years ago while doing some research on glaciers in the Sawtooth Range, Thackray was examining a high-resolution, "bare-earth" LIDAR image of the mountains: this is when he noticed a line running through the image in the vicinity of Redfish Lake.
"The black line stood out and I thought that it had to be an earthquake fault," Thackray said. "It was long suspected that there was an active fault in the Sawtooths, but without the LIDAR technology it would have been exceptionally hard to find."
Since that time, ISU researchers have been on the ground documenting the fault that is at least 25 miles long and could be as long as 40 miles. It is located on the eastern edge of the range and comes within about five miles from the town of Stanley. A portion of it runs through the upper end of Redfish Lake. It runs along the range approximately from near Stanley Lake to at least as far south as Petitt Lake.
"The reason this discovery is so important is that it is within the heavily visited areas of the Sawtooth National Recreation area, very close to the town of Stanley, and within 65 miles of Idaho's largest city, Boise, and the most populated area in the state," Thackray said. "We would like to know how big the earthquakes are along this fault and how active it is."
Thackray emphasized that the fault is cause for concern, but not alarm, for visitors to and residents of the Stanley-Sawtooth area, and to the residents of the Wood River or Boise valleys. The discovery may have implications for land-use and emergency planning, and perhaps building codes. Depending on the magnitude of a potential earthquake, it could do damage to surrounding areas.
There are few major, active faults in Idaho. Idaho's three other major faults run along the base of the Lost River Range (where the famous Borah Peak magnitude 7.3 earthquake, the largest ever recorded in Idaho, occurred in 1983), the Lemhi Range and the Beaverhead Range. Faults are break in the earth's crust, along which rocks and the earth move. Typically, the earth is moving up on one side of the fault, and moving down on the other.
"It's the movement of the rocks that are important. That is what creates an earthquake hazard," Thackray said.
After discovering the fault on the LIDAR image and then confirming its existence on the ground, ISU researchers had to determine whether it was an active fault, defined as a fault that has featured an earthquake within the last 10,000 years. Determining whether the fault was active was a challenge for the researchers because most of the fault is located within the Sawtooth Wilderness and Recreation Area.
"Normally, to test a fault you could take in a Cat or backhoe and dig up sediment and rock and use carbon dating to date the occurrence of previous activity," Thackray said. "But we couldn't do that because the fault is in a wilderness area."
This is where a little luck and scientific serendipity came into play. Other ISU researchers, biological sciences professor Bruce Finney, postdoctoral researcher Mark Shapley, and ISU geosciences graduate student Eric Johnson, were doing lake sediment core sampling of lakes in the Sawtooths, including Redfish Lake, to study the historical record of sockeye salmon returning to the area. While drilling through the sediment in the upper portion of Redfish Lake the researchers hit levels where there were landslide deposits interrupted the regular accumulation of sediment deposits.
"We were able to date the occurrence of the most recent fault activity by using those drilling samples from the large landslides in Redfish Lake," Thackray said.
"There is a lot that we still don't know about this fault, but our studies have revealed the outline of its history," he added.


text: The Gagauz are a Turkic-speaking group that migrated from Turkey to their present location in the southern part of the Republic of Moldova about 150 years ago. Surrounded by Indo-European-speaking populations, they thus form a linguistic enclave, which raises the following question: to what extent have they remained in genetic isolation from their geographic neighbours? Analyses of mtDNA and Y chromosome variation indicate that despite their linguistic differences, the Gagauz have admixed extensively with neighbouring groups. Our data suggest that there has been more mtDNA than Y chromosome admixture, in keeping with the patrilocal nature of these groups. Moreover, when compared with another linguistic enclave, the Kalmyks there appears to be a correlation between the amount of genetic admixture and the amount of linguistic influence that these two linguistic enclaves have experienced from neighbouring groups.


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California law allows you the option of being paid based on count instead of weight for up to 50 empty beverage containers of each material type. This means you can bring your CRV load and request to receive payment on a per-container basis verses having your containers weighed. Recycling centers are required to comply with this rule, found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 5, Section 2535(b), and thus pay you the full CRV redemption of 5 cents or 10 cents on each container for up to 50 containers of each material type delivered. Just be sure that you inform the site attendant of your load content and how you would like to receive payment before you hand over your load. Any consumer who has been denied this right by a recycling center can file a complaint via email or by calling 1-800-RECYCLE.
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Flags – what do they mean?
There are a number of flags held by marshals around a track during a race weekend. Each flag communicates an essential message to the drivers. But what do they all mean?
Chequered flag: Indicates to the drivers that the session has ended. During practice and qualifying, it is waved at an allocated time. During the race, it is shown firstly to the winner, and then to every car that subsequently crosses the finish line.
Yellow flag: This flag indicates danger ahead. A single waved yellow flag means that drivers should slow down. Two yellow flags waved by the same marshal means that the drivers must slow down and should be prepared to stop if need be. Overtaking is prohibited in the area that the yellow flags are waving.
Green flag: This flag gives the all clear. It indicates that the driver has passed the potential danger and all yellow flag prohibitions have been lifted.
Red flag: This flag indicates that the session has been stopped. This is usually due to poor track conditions or an accident.
Blue flag: This flag warns a driver that they are about to be overtaken and that they must let the faster car through. If a driver passes three blue flags without yielding, the driver risks being penalised.
Yellow and red stripey flag: This flag warns that the track surface may be slippery, usually because of spilt water or oil.
Black and orange stripey flag: This flag will be shown alongside a car number. This means that the car has a mechanical problem and the driver must proceed to the pits.
Half black, half white flag:
This flag will be shown alongside a car number. It indicates that the driver has displayed unsportsmanlike behaviour. This will be followed by a black flag if the driver does not take notice of the warning.
Black flag: This flag will be shown alongside a car number. It indicates the driver should return to the pits, usually because they have been excluded from the race.
White flag: This flag indicates a slow moving vehicle on the track ahead.


Bromine and iodine in Japanese soils determined with polarizing energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
Shin Ichi Yamasaki, Akira Takeda, Takahiro Watanabe, Keiko Tagami, Shigeo Uchida, Hyoe Takata, Yuji Maejima, Nobuharu Kihou, Noriyoshi Tsuchiya
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Abstract
The bromine (Br) and iodine (I) status of Japanese soils was investigated by analyzing around 900 soil samples and related materials with polarizing energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). The samples consisted of the following five groups: (1) 468 soil samples collected from 70 sites in the mainland of Japan (mainland soils); (2) 139 agricultural soils collected nationwide; (3) 93 samples taken from the southwestern island (island soils); (4) 52 coastal marine sediments; and (5) 137 tsunami deposits by the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake. The geometric mean of Br was highest in marine sediments (30.6 mg kg−1), followed by that in island soils (24.8 mg kg−1), although the difference between these two groups was not significant. The values for the other three groups were significantly lower at p < 0.05 by Welch's t test, and were in the following order: mainland soils (10.4 mg kg−1) > tsunami deposits (8.52 mg kg−1) > agricultural soils (7.86 mg kg−1). For I, the geometric mean of island soils (31.9 mg kg−1) was significantly higher than that of other soils at p < 0.05 by Welch's t test, and was more than three times higher than that of mainland soils (9.11 mg kg−1), which was the second highest group. The values for the other three groups were in the following order: marine sediments (5.68 mg kg−1) > tsunami deposits (4.66 mg kg−1) > agricultural soils (3.50 mg kg−1). The contents of I were higher than those of Br for around two thirds of the island samples. As a result, the geometric mean of the Br/I ratio was less than 1.0 only in this group. The contents of both elements were significantly higher in upland soils than in paddy fields soils. These differences could be partly attributed to the higher ratio of Andosols containing higher amounts of Br and I in upland samples, in addition to the difference in the chemical forms of both elements in paddy field and upland samples. The correlation coefficients among rare earth elements, for example, were more than 0.9 for a considerable number of combinations, whereas more than 80% of the absolute values of correlation coefficients for Br and I against 60 other elements were less than 0.4. These results strongly suggest that the behavior of Br and I in the terrestrial environments differs considerably from that of most other metallic elements.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)751-760
Number of pages10
JournalSoil Science and Plant Nutrition
Volume61
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Sept 3
Keywords
 - Bromine (Br)
 - correlation coefficients among elements
 - effect of land use
 - energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
 - iodine (I)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
 - Soil Science
 - Plant Science
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Changes between Version 7 and Version 8 of ExternalCore
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 55Once the process is finished, this page will just describe the design.
 7== Format ==
 9The current plan is to use an "extended" version of interface files for External Core, which contains unfoldings for all functions, not just functions GHC has decided to unfold.
 11== Reading in External Core ==
 13The pipeline looks like:
 15file -> GHC parser -> {{{IfaceSyn}}} -> {{{tcRnExtCore}}} -> {{{ModGuts}}} -> (the rest of the compiler)
 17This is a change from the current External Core implementation, where {{{HsSyn}}} is used to represent types from External Core files and {{{IfaceSyn}}} is used for terms. In the new implementation, {{{IfaceSyn}}} is used for both.
 19== Goals and questions ==
 21 * Well-defined external format with stand-alone tools
 22 * External tools will have to be maintained in order to stay in sync with the interface file format
 23 * How external is "external"? There is a tension between re-using code from GHC, and having a truly independent file format that can be processed with completely stand-alone tools.
 24 * It's already possible to use the GHC API to generate Core (though not yet to read it back in), which might be enough for some users. On the other hand, the external format allows for writing tools to manipulate Core in languages other than Haskell.
 25 * External format should be readable by humans (though perhaps only after processing it with a pretty-printing tool)
 26 * Not too redundant (for example, only print out type information that is necessary to reconstruct types)
 27 * Don't export information that's internal to GHC (i.e., {{{IdInfo}}} fields), since external transformations probably won't preserve it anyway
 28 * Corollary -- include only just enough information for external tools to be useful
 29 * Does it still make sense to have a separate External Core datatype?
 30 * Primitives have to be documented properly in order to write an stand-alone Core interpreter (which would eventually be desirable.)
 31 * External toolset: typechecker, interpreter (operational semantics),...
 32 * We want to show that External Core is truly "independent", but on the other hand, maintaining these tools is a challenge.
 33 * How likely are major changes to Core in the future?
 34 * Should the external format look like -ddump-simpl output (as it does now), or should it be an easier-to-parse format like s-expressions (perhaps with a pretty-printer to help with debugging)?
 736== Relevant files ==


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Please note that special rules during COVID-19 may affect some info in this factsheet. See our COVID-19 Guide here.
As a tenant you have rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019. This factsheet outlines the law in NSW about starting a tenancy – including the form of the residential tenancies agreement, what information you can expect the landlord or agent to provide, what costs you can be asked to pay, and the rules about the condition report.
The residential tenancy agreement
The residential tenancy agreement is a contract. It has standard 'terms' that are the tenant's and landlord's rights and obligations.
Tenancy agreements are usually in written form. They can also be oral (e.g. a conversation with the landlord), or partly written–partly oral. All agreements must follow the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 ('the Act').
A landlord should provide the tenancy agreement in writing. If not, then during the first 6 months of the tenancy, they cannot increase the rent and cannot end the tenancy without a legally specified reason.
There are two types of agreement:
- fixed term – for a specified period (e.g. 12 months)
- periodic – ongoing, no fixed term is specified
The landlord may include additional terms in the standard tenancy agreement if:
- both you and the landlord agree to them
- they do not conflict with the Act 2010 or any other laws
- they don't conflict with the terms of the standard agreement
Also see Factsheet 01: Residential Tenancies Act.
Tenancy agreements in share housing
If you rent part of the premises from another tenant, it is in your interest to have a written tenancy agreement with them. See Factsheet 15: Share Housing and Factsheet 18: Transfer and sub‑letting.
Landlord/agent to provide information
Before signing a tenancy agreement
If a landlord decides to enter into a tenancy agreement with you, they (or their agent) must not knowingly hide any of these 'material facts' from you:
- the premises have been subject to serious flooding or bushfire in the last 5 years
- the premises have significant health/safety risks that are not apparent on inspection
- the premises have been the scene of a serious violent crime in the last 5 years
- council waste services will be different from others in the council area
- you cannot get a free residential parking permit (in an area where only paid parking is available)
- the premises have a driveway or walkway that others can legally use
- the premises was the scene of a drug offence under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 in the last 2 years
- the premises is listed on the Loose-fill Asbestos Insulation (LFAI) Register maintained under the Home Building Act 1989
- if you are renting in a strata scheme – any scheduled repairs to common property during your fixed term
If your premises is in a building where a rectification of the building's external combustible cladding is required, the landlord/agent must tell you if any of the following have been issued in relation to this:
- fire safety order / notice of intention to issue a fire safety order
- a building rectification order or notice of intention to issue a building rectification order
- a development application or complying development certificate application for rectification of the building
The landlord (or their agent, if the agent is aware) must also tell you if either of the following apply:
- they propose to sell the premises (if they have prepared a contract for sale of the premises)
- a mortgagee has started court proceedings to enforce a mortgage over the premises.
You may be able to terminate your tenancy if your landlord fails to disclose any of these material facts to you. See Factsheet 09: You want to leave.
Landlord's information statement
A landlord must sign an acknowledgment on the tenancy agreement that they have read and understood the contents of an information statement which sets out the landlord's rights and obligations under the law.
Real estate agents signing this acknowledgement must first obtain a written statement from the landlord that the landlord has read and understood their rights and obligations as set out in the information statement.
Social housing providers (including NSW Land and Housing Corporation, community housing providers & the Aboriginal Housing Office) are exempt from signing this acknowledgment.
On signing a tenancy agreement
The landlord/agent must give you a NSW Fair Trading New tenant checklist. If you are renting in a strata scheme, they must give you a copy of the strata by-laws within 7 days, and inform you if a strata renewal committee is currently established for the scheme.
Landlord's/agent's contact details
Before or when you sign the tenancy agreement, the landlord/agent must give you these contact details in writing (or include them in the tenancy agreement):
- the name, phone number and business address of the landlord's agent (if any) and the name and phone number or other contact details of the landlord
- (if there is no agent) the business or residential address and phone number of the landlord
- (if the landlord is a corporation) the name and business address of the corporation.
Costs at the start of a tenancy
A landlord/agent can only ask you to pay:
- a holding fee
- rent in advance
- a bond
Get a detailed receipt for any payments you make.
The Rentstart loan scheme helps disadvantaged tenants in the private rental market with money for bond and rent in advance. Apply through DCJ Housing (call 1300 468 746).
A landlord/agent may ask you to pay a holding fee on approval of your application for a tenancy. The most they can ask for is one week's rent.
The landlord/agent can hold only one fee at a time. On receiving a holding fee, they can't enter into an agreement with another prospective tenant for 7 days (or longer, if you both agree).
Upon signing the tenancy agreement, the fee goes toward the rent from the first day of your tenancy.
The landlord/agent must refund the fee if:
- they decline to enter into the tenancy agreement, or
- you refuse to enter into the tenancy agreement because the landlord/agent made any false or misleading statement, or they failed to tell you any 'material facts'.
If you otherwise decide not to enter into the tenancy agreement, the landlord/agent can keep the fee.
Rent in advance
The landlord/agent or the tenancy agreement cannot require you to pay more than 2 weeks rent in advance (you may choose to pay more). They cannot demand further rent until it falls due and cannot ask for a postdated cheque.
The bond is money you pay at the start as security in case you don't follow the terms of the tenancy agreement.
- The bond must only be in the form of money.
- The landlord/agent must take only one bond for a tenancy agreement.
- The bond must not be more than an amount of 4 weeks rent.
- The landlord/agent must not require that you pay a bond before you sign a tenancy agreement.
- The landlord/agent must deposit the bond with Fair Trading.
- The landlord/agent must give you the option of using the voluntary NSW Fair Trading Rental Bonds Online system, however they may not require you to use this system.
See Factsheet 03: Bond for more information.
The condition report
The landlord/agent must fill in a condition report and provide this to you when you move in. The report describes the condition of the premises. The landlord/agent must give you 2 copies –one for you to keep and one for you to return to them. You must complete your condition report and return one copy to the landlord or agent within 7 days of moving in.
If the landlord/agent does not give you a condition report, write a detailed report on the condition of the premises yourself and have a witness sign and date it.
Completing the report
Inspect the premises and complete the report carefully. The report will be used as evidence if the landlord/ agent disputes the return of your bond at the end of the tenancy.
It is also a good idea to take photographs at the start (and the end) of the tenancy, and store them in a safe place.
If the landlord undertakes to do cleaning, repairs, additions or other work, write details in the section 'Landlord's promise to undertake work'.
Keys for each tenant
The landlord/agent must give each tenant named in the tenancy agreement a free copy of the keys (or other opening devices) for the premises and for common property that the tenants are entitled to access.
Disputes and complaints
Get advice from your local Tenants' Advice Service about applying to the Tribunal or complaining to Fair Trading.
You can apply to the Tribunal for order/s that:
- the landlord prepares and enters into a written tenancy agreement
- a term of the tenancy agreement is invalid because it is inconsistent with the law
- a holding fee is refunded to you (whether or not you enter into a tenancy agreement)
- the condition report is amended
You can complain to Fair Trading if a landlord/agent, for example:
- charges extra (other than holding fee, rent in advance and bond) before you enter into an agreement, or for preparing a written agreement
- withholds any 'material facts', proposed sale or mortgagee action, or makes any false/misleading statement before you enter into an agreement
- includes prohibited terms in the tenancy agreement (see Factsheet 01: Residential Tenancies Act).
- asks for a bond of more than


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The decision to build the Tacoma Narrows Bridge took a long time and deciding what type of bridge to build was a complicated process, due to the various bridge styles available and the costs associated with each. During the 1920s and 1930s a number of proposals were considered for building a bridge. In this lesson students will crate a timeline of proposals made for building a bridge across the Tacoma Narrows during the 1920s and 1930s. They will research the types of bridges proposed, and draw illustrations of them on the timeline. Students will also create a graph showing the estimated costs of each of the bridges proposed, and evaluate the merits of each proposal on the basis of what they learned.
Lesson Objectives
 1. Understand the complex special interest groups and political forces that led to building the Tacoma Narrows Bridge;
 2. Understand the competing forces at work planning any grand project of this nature;
 3. Explain the alternatives that were available for bridging the Narrows, and the costs of each;
 4. Compare and contrast the various alternatives proposed for the Narrows Bridge; and
 5. Evaluate the merits of each proposal for Bridging the Narrows.
Time: Three days or class periods, including one day of research, one day preparing timeline and graph, and one day to evaluate the proposals. The third day could also be used to discuss and share evaluations.
Materials Needed:
 - Internet access, graphing software such as PowerPoint or Excel, drawing paper, rulers, colored pencils.
Lesson Steps
1. Allow students to access the Tacoma Narrows Bridge website to find information for their timeline. After creating a rough draft, ask them to create their timeline on a large piece of drawing paper.
2. Next, have them research the various bridge types proposed and draw them on the timeline, using an appropriate scale.
3. While students are doing their research, they should also make a data table of the estimated costs of each proposal.
4. After completing their research, have students create a multi-colored graph showing the costs of each of the proposed bridges.
5. Ask students to evaluate various proposals and choose which they think was the best option for bridging the Narrows. Ask them to support their argument and be prepared to present it to the class orally.
6. After finishing their timelines, graphs and analysis, ask students to share their findings with the rest of the class. Discuss the merits of the various proposals and vote on the options. Which bridge would your class have chosen to build?
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After the students have been working on their projects for a day or two, bring them together in a large group and ask them to help create a grading rubric. Ask them what attributes a top-quality timeline, graph or presentation might have, and list those attributes on an overhead projector or white board. Possibilities might include:
 - Information is complete and historically accurate;
 - Contains accurate and well-crafted drawings of bridges;
 - Graph is clear and colorful;
 - Arguments for building a particular bridge are well-supported;
 - Shows investment of time and effort;
 - Oral argument well presented.
Evaluate each attribute on an appropriate scale based on your own school's grading system, for example giving points or letter grades. Include student evaluations also, if desired.
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The collagen recognition sequence for fibroblasts depends on collagen topography
Frederick Grinnell, Shigenori Nakagawa, Chin Han Ho
Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review
23 Scopus citations
Abstract
We found that the peptide GlyArgGlyGluSerPro (GRGESP) inhibited spreading of human fibroblasts inside collagen gels and markedly decreased gel contraction, but this peptide had no effect on cell spreading on collagen-coated surfaces. On the other hand, the peptide GlyArgGlyAspSerPro (GRGDSP), which inhibited cell spreading on collagen-coated surfaces, did not inhibit cell spreading within collagen gels and was a less effective inhibitor of collagen gel contraction than GRGESP. Based on these findings, we conclude that human fibroblasts can interact with different collagen cell recognition sequences depending upon topographical organization of the collagen.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)668-672
Number of pages5
JournalExperimental Cell Research
Volume182
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1989
ASJC Scopus subject areas
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monozygotic twins with varying extent of union and different degrees of residual duplication. The various types of union are named by the use of a prefix designating the region that is united and adding the suffix -pagus, meaning joined (for example, craniopagus [united by the heads], thoracopagus [united in thoracic region]); the various types of residual duplication are named by designating the parts duplicated and adding the suffix -didymus, or -dymus, meaning twin (for example, cephalodidymus, cephalodymus).
conjoined twins
two fetuses developed from the same ovum who are physically united at birth. The defect ranges from a superficial anatomical union of varying extent between equally or nearly equally formed fetuses to one in which only a part of the body is duplicated or in which a small, incompletely developed fetus, or parasite, is attached to a more fully formed one, the autosite. Conjoined twins result when separation of the blastomeres in early embryonic development does not occur until a late cleavage phase and is incomplete, causing the fused condition. Viability depends on the extent of the fusion and the degree of development of the fetuses. See also Siamese twins.
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con·joined twins
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Monozygotic twins with varying extent of union and different degrees of residual duplication. The various types of union are named by the use of a prefix designating the region that is united and adding the suffix -pagus, meaning fused (e.g., craniopagus, thoracopagus); the various types of residual duplication are named by designating the parts duplicated and adding the suffix -didymus, or -dymus, meaning twin (e.g., cephalodidymus, cephalodymus).
conjoined
joined together.
conjoined monsters
two deformed fetuses fused together.
conjoined twins
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Provisional diagnosis was 25 years old G3P2L1D1 with 28 weeks +3 weeks gestation with single heart conjoined twins with AV septal defect with polyhydramnios with previous two caesarean sections.
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Conclusions: Accurate preoperative evaluation, respiratory and circulatory management, and close cooperation of the multidisciplinary team are important aspects of anesthetic management of conjoined twins surgery.
Thoracopagus conjoined twins with a fused heart always have complex abnormal cardiac anatomy (4-7).
Manama: The parents of Reem and Rana, the Saudi conjoined twin sisters who were last week successfully separated through a lengthy and complex surgery, were finally able to touch them and hold their tiny heads and hands.
Laura, then aged 18, was the world's youngest mum of conjoined twins.
Edward Kiely, consultant paediatric, has said his surgical staff were the most experienced in Europe at assessing and separating conjoined twins.
A spokeswoman for Great Ormond Street was unable to give statistics on the number of conjoined twins born but said their births were "extremely rare".
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U2 song scientifically proven to be most effective in the world for helping young children get off to sleep
ONE OF U2's most iconic tracks has been identified as the perfect song for parents to play when trying to get any young children off to sleep.
Released back in February 1992, One topped the singles chart in Ireland and has regularly featured on lists of the world's greatest songs ever since.
However, if you were to play it to a young child, the chances are they would start to drift off. That's according to new research conducted by kid's bed specialist Cuckooland.
Researchers from Durham University analysed Spotify data linked to some 4,500 songs that regularly featured on lullaby playlists created on the music streaming service.
Annaliese Grimaud, a researcher at the Music & Science Lab at Durham University said:
"The function of a lullaby is to soothe a baby and put them to sleep, so common features we would expect to see in lullabies would be, a slow(ish) tempo, relatively quiet dynamics, simple rhythm pattern - potentially one that imitates a rocking movement - a simple melody that's easier to memorise and easier to sing, predictability achieved by repetitive phrases and verses, and a high pitch due to the connotations that mothers/females usually sing lullabies."
The study concluded that U2's One contains all the properties of the "perfect lullaby".
All of which contrasts much of the meaning behind the track, which is anything but idyllic.
The Edge, meanwhile, described as a "bitter, twisted, vitriolic conversation between two people who've been through some nasty, heavy stuff".
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A theoretical study on absorption spectra of ofloxacin
Density functional theory (DFT) and Time dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) calculations have been carried out to study the electronic structure and the UV absorption spectra of ofloxacin. The UV spectra have been investigated with inclusion of solvent effect using the polarizable continuum model (PCM). The B3LYP functional with 6-31G(d,p) basis sets have been used for geometry optimization and also to compute absorption energies. The vertical absorption energies both in gas phase and in ethanol were computed. The absorption maximum both in gas phase and in polar solvent is discussed in terms of electrostatic interaction energy, oscillator strength and dipole moment.

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Sesame Street Walking Letters was one of the earliest lines of Sesame Street toys, produced by Educational Toys, Inc. (a division of Topper Corp.) in 1971. The sets featured plastic letters that "walked" on little feet down a ramp or across a table.
Big Bird's Basic Walking Letters Set included a ramp and a set of six walking letters.
Big Bird's Blunderproof Walking Letters Set was more elaborate, with twelve correcting keys, 7 letters (C, H, O, M, P, T, A) and a ramp with a box at the end that judged whether a combination of three letters spelled a word correctly. The child playing with the toy selects a picture of a three-letter word, like a cat, or the sun. The child inserts the picture piece into the slot, and then spells the word out with walking letters. If the word is spelled correctly, a figure of Big Bird pops out of the box to reward the child. If the word is spelled incorrectly, the offending letters fall off of the ramp.
The letters were also sold separately.


Should Testosterone Be Refrigerated?
Should Testosterone Be Refrigerated
Should Testosterone Be Refrigerated?
Introduction:
Testosterone is a hormone that plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics. It is commonly used as a medication to treat low testosterone levels in men, and sometimes even in women. When it comes to storing testosterone, there is often confusion about whether it should be refrigerated or not. In this article, we will explore the topic in detail, providing information and addressing FAQs to help you understand how to properly store testosterone.
Understanding Testosterone:
Testosterone is a steroid hormone that belongs to the androgen group. It is primarily produced in the testicles of males and in small amounts in the ovaries of females. Testosterone is responsible for the development of male reproductive tissues, such as the prostate and testes, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics like muscle mass, bone density, and body hair growth.
Storing Testosterone:
Proper storage of testosterone is essential to maintain its effectiveness and prevent degradation. However, the specific storage requirements may vary depending on the type of testosterone product you have. It is crucial to read the manufacturer's instructions and consult your healthcare provider for precise guidelines.
For most testosterone medications, it is recommended to store them at room temperature, typically between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C). This means you can store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. It is important to note that exposing testosterone to extreme temperatures can impact its potency and effectiveness.
Should Testosterone be Refrigerated?
While most testosterone medications can be stored at room temperature, certain specific formulations may require refrigeration. It is essential to carefully read the product label and instructions provided by the manufacturer or your healthcare provider. If refrigeration is necessary, it will typically be stated clearly on the packaging or information leaflet accompanying the medication.
Refrigeration can help extend the shelf life of certain testosterone products, especially those in multi-dose vials or ampoules. Keeping them refrigerated can help slow down the degradation process and maintain their potency. However, it is crucial to ensure that the temperature of the refrigerator remains within the recommended range to prevent freezing or overheating of the medication.
FAQs about Storing Testosterone:
1. Can I freeze testosterone to extend its shelf life?
No, freezing testosterone is not recommended. Freezing can cause structural changes in the medication, leading to a loss of potency. It is best to follow the manufacturer's instructions and store testosterone at the recommended temperature range.
2. What should I do if I accidentally froze my testosterone medication?
If you accidentally froze your testosterone medication, it is advisable to contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. They will be able to assess the situation and provide appropriate advice based on the specific product and its formulation.
3. Can I store testosterone in the bathroom cabinet?
Storing testosterone in a bathroom cabinet is generally not recommended. Bathrooms tend to have high humidity levels due to showering and bathing, which can negatively affect the medication's stability. It is best to store testosterone in a cool, dry place away from moisture and heat sources.
4. How long can I keep testosterone out of the refrigerator?
If your testosterone medication does not require refrigeration, it can be kept at room temperature for the duration specified by the manufacturer. It is advisable to check the product label or consult your healthcare provider for precise storage instructions.
5. Can I travel with testosterone that requires refrigeration?
Traveling with testosterone that needs refrigeration can be challenging. It is essential to plan ahead and ensure you have access to refrigeration during your journey. Portable coolers or insulated bags with ice packs can be used to maintain the appropriate temperature. However, it is vital to consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist for specific guidance before traveling.
Conclusion:
Proper storage of testosterone is crucial to ensure its effectiveness and maintain its potency. While most testosterone medications can be stored at room temperature, there are certain formulations that may require refrigeration. It is essential to carefully read the product label, follow the manufacturer's instructions, and consult your healthcare provider for specific guidelines. By storing testosterone correctly, you can maximize its benefits and avoid any potential risks associated with improper storage.
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NIST Technologies Contribute to Top Science Stories of 2011
From NIST Tech Beat: January 10, 2012
Contact: Laura Ost
The top science stories of 2011, as selected by several science magazines, include two experiments and a famous computer, that relied on technology from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Physics World's top breakthrough of the year was an experiment that "shifted the morals of quantum measurement" by doing something previously thought to be impossible—tracking the paths of single particles of light (photons) passing through two closely spaced openings. Led by a University of Toronto physicist, the experiment used a NIST-made quantum dot as the source of single photons. The Physics World story can be found at _URL_ and the NIST contribution is described at _URL_
Science News and Physics Today highlighted experiments at the Atacama Cosmology Telescope in Chile that measured "gravitational lensing" of the cosmic microwave background and verified the existence of dark energy, believed to make up most of the universe and to drive its expansion. More than a dozen institutions collaborate on the research. The telescope camera relies on superconducting sensors based on a NIST design and superconducting amplifiers and electronics made at NIST. Gravitational lensing refers to distortions in the afterglow of the Big Bang caused by the gravitational force of matter distributed across the universe.
Physics Today editors selected the research as one of seven highlights of the most important and interesting news in physics and related sciences: _URL_ (see "The demonstration of gravitational lensing of the cosmic microwave background"). Science News included the work in its roundup of 2011 Science News of the Year, as one of 18 items in the Atom & Cosmos category: _URL_ (see "Dark Check" entry).
Several groups, including New Scientist, Discover magazine and National Public Radio, also cited one of the most-watched technology events of the year: the February 2011 victory of the IBM supercomputer Watson on the TV game show Jeopardy. IBM researchers have noted that Watson's roots are in the question answering (QA) systems developed by IBM for their participation in the NIST Text REtrieval Conference (TREC) QA track starting in 1999. See our story above for news on the 21st Annual Text Retrieval Conference.


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Familial Hypercholesterolemia, or 'FH', is one of the most common genetic diseases, affecting 1 in 250 people. FH leads to increased cholesterol, which results in increased risk for early onset heart disease. About 1 in 14 people who have a heart attack before the age of 60 have FH, but 99% of them were not aware of it before their heart attacks. In British Columbia, because of the lack of genetic testing for FH, many patients with this condition remain undiagnosed, and therefore may not be receiving optimal medical care.
Providence Health Care (PHC) as the Sector Partner Leader on this project, is a healthcare organization in BC and home to St. Paul's Hospital. PHC is also one of two academic medical centres in the province, and the provincial specialty centre in cardiac care. Dr. Liam Brunham (the academic partner/project leader) leads a research laboratory that has developed a solution in the form of an accurate genetic testing panel to identify FH.
The objectives of this project are to study how using this genomic technology during the routine care of patients admitted to hospital with a heart attack can improve the diagnosis of FH, change the way that physicians treat these patients, and ultimately improve outcomes for these patients. The longer term outcome of this project will be to create the evidence and expertise needed to implement genetic testing for FH in the entire province. This will improve the health of British Columbians, and enhance the reputation of the province as a leader in the application of genomics in clinical care.


Finding Work-Life Balance: How Au Pairs Can Help
/Finding Work-Life Balance: How Au Pairs Can Help
At times, finding work-life balance can seem like a far-fetched dream. Working, commuting, caring for kids, finding time to work out and practice self-care, and managing a household can take its toll.
Finding work-life balance can be a struggle.
If you sometimes feel like there isn't enough time in the day for everything, you aren't alone. Many parents struggle with finding work-life balance in their busy lives.
5 Ways Parents Are Finding Work-Life Balance By Hosting an Au Pair
A good work-life balance is vital to self-esteem, the ability to focus at work, and your family's well-being. Children can sense their parents' stress, so a poor work-life balance can even contribute to child behavior issues. It can also impact your sleep schedule and exacerbate the feeling of imbalance.
Possibly one of the fastest ways to improve work-life balance is by hosting an Au Pair. Because Au Pairs can take on many childcare-related duties, they can significantly reduce the number of things parents have to do. Here are some common ways Au Pairs help restore the balance.
1. Driving the Kids Around
Do you sometimes feel like a taxi service for your kids? If so, you'll be relieved to hear that Au Pairs can take on the task of driving the kids to and from school and activities.
For instance, if you have one kid at soccer practice and another in ballet at the same time, it feel impossible to get everyone where they need to be. You might feel guilty that you can't attend both practices, or you might stress over finding a carpool for one child. But with an Au Pair, you can divide and conquer (the next best thing to being in two places at once).
Au Pairs provide fantastic childcare with after school pick up
Even if you aren't being pulled in all directions, it's nice to have someone around who can drop the kids off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon so you don't have to rush home from work.
2. Kids' Laundry & Relevant Childcare-Related Chores
It's hard enough staying on top of chores as a single adult or a young couple with no kids. But once you add in chores for the entire household, it can become a never-ending struggle to keep up.
Au Pairs can assist with childcare-related chores throughout the day. They can help wash and put away your kids' laundry while they're home alone with the kids (0r while everyone is away at school and work). If you have younger children, Au Pairs can keep toys picked up and enforce having the children clean up after themselves throughout the day.
Au Pairs can help with the kids' laundry and other child-related tasks.
It's also common for families to ask their Au Pair to vacuum the kids' bedroom or playroom, wash any dishes they use during the day, and help the kids make their beds.
3. Packing Lunches or Managing Breakfast
If mornings are a struggle for you, having someone around to manage feeding the kids and getting them ready for the day can be a huge relief. Not only does this give you time to get yourself ready without the stress, but it ensures your kids are actually eating their breakfast.
Our evening routines are much easier now that we're hosting an Au Pair.
Many Au Pairs love to cook. If this is the case with your Au Pair, you might find your children getting more hot breakfasts than before. Au Pairs can also help prepare school lunches or after-school snacks.
4. Keeping You Connected While You're Away
A big contributor to "working mom guilt" is the feeling that you're disconnected from your kids throughout the day. You might worry that you're missing milestones, or that your child is growing up without you while you're away.
Au Pairs help parents stay connected with the kids while they're away.
Au Pairs can alleviate some of this guilt. Often, Au Pairs send their Host Parents photos and videos of the kids. Because they love your kids like their own family, Au Pairs are more likely to want to share funny moments and celebrate your children's achievements with you.
5. Homework Help for School-Aged Kids
Get home. Rush to make dinner. Argue and plead with kids to do their homework. Hold your head in your hands and say a prayer. Try not to do half their homework for them. Force feed them dinner and hurry them to bed. Late (again). Dread the grouchy morning you know will follow. Rinse. Repeat.
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Sound familiar? It's a struggle many of us are all too familiar with. But it doesn't have to be this way! Au Pairs can supervise homework time so you can come home to a more relaxed household. Imagine spending quality time with your kids instead of fighting with them all night. (Plus, since Au Pairs can pack school lunches and help with child-related chores, you won't have to rush as much to get things done).
6. Helping You Find More "Me" Time
Allowing your Au Pair to take on some of the above tasks means you'll have more time for yourself. By hosting an Au Pair, you can find time to meal prep and eat healthier, achieve your fitness goals, and practice self-care.
Au Pairs can help you find more "me" time.
Finding work-life balance starts with the little things. Take a bubble bath. Read a book. Have a grown-up conversation with your Au Pair (anything that doesn't revolve around Paw Patrol).
You can even ask your Au Pair to watch the kids on an evening or weekend so you can go on a much-needed date night!
7. Take a (Relaxing) Family Vacation
All too often, family vacations aren't that relaxing. You spend most of the time managing everyone's whereabouts and taking care of your kids. By the time it's over, you realize traveling is way more stressful than staying home (plus all the work that's piling up for you while you're gone).
Restore work-life balance by bringing your Au Pair on vacation with you.
Having a relaxing family vacation goes a long way toward finding work-life balance again. So instead of stressing, bring your Au Pair on vacation with you. Not only is this a wonderful way to contribute to your Au Pair's cultural exchange experience and enable her to travel, but it allows you to schedule some overdue time for yourself during your vacation.
Interested in Hosting an Au Pair?
Ready to start finding work-life balance again? Au Pairs can work up to 45 hours a week, at a max of 10 hours a day. Often, depending on your location and the ages of your kids, Au Pair childcare is equivalent or cheaper than regular daycare. The best part is that the cost remains the same no matter how many children you need childcare for.
There are many things to consider before hosting an Au Pair. This includes the fact that they live in your home and need a private bedroom. If Au Pair Childcare sounds like the right solution for your family, you can register on our website now and start searching for Au Pairs as early as today!
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Cat Ba National Park
Cat Ba National Park is 15 km to the North – West of the town. The Cat Ba National Park covers an area of 15,2 ha, including 9,8 ha of forests with splendid grottoes. In tropical and primeval forests, there is a rich fauna and flora. There are 745 species of plants, including various species of rare wood trees so as Tri Ly, Lat Hoa, Lim Set, Gie Hoa, Kim Giao, white wood. Kim Giao chopsticks used to be offered to Kings which can cause bubbles and turn itself into red when touched poisoned food. Cho dai tree that can be found in the old forest is endangered specie named in the Red Book, the only other in the world where we can find this tree is Hymalaya mountain.
Cat Ba National Park
Cat Ba National Park
Cat Ba National Park is home to 2 species of mammals, 69 species of birds, 2 species of reptiles and species of amphibians, species of 11 frogs. Particularly, the rarest animals in the world that can only be found in Viet Nam is Vooc (white faced monkeys). Another strange is Ma Tien fruit, a toxic fruit, if a person eats Ma Tien he will die immediately, but the white-faced Vooc can eat both leaf and fruit to feed them.
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For questions on the divisor sum function and its generalizations.
In mathematics, and specifically in number theory, a divisor function is an arithmetic function that returns the number of distinct positive integer divisors of a positive integer.
Definition: The divisor function is the sum of positive integers dividing $n$, i.e., $$\sigma(n)=\sum\limits_{d\mid n} d~.$$ As usual, the notation "$d \mid n$ " as the range for a sum or product means that $~d~$ ranges over the positive divisors of $~n~$.
Often a related, more general function $$\sigma_a(n)=\sum\limits_{d\mid n} d^a$$ is studied. Both these functions are multiplicative.
The number of divisors function is given by $$\tau(n)=\sum\limits_{d\mid n} ~1$$
For example, the positive divisors of $~15~$ are $~1,~ 3,~ 5,~$ and $~15~$. So $$\sigma (15)=1+3+5+15=24\qquad \text{and}\qquad \tau(15)=4~.$$
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Fresnel Zone Plates (FZPs) are widely used in many areas, such as optics, microwaves or acoustics. On the design of FZPs, plane wave incidence is typically considered, but that is not usually the case in ultrasounds, especially in applications where a piston emitter is placed at a certain distance from the lens. In these cases, having control of the focal distance is very important, and with the usual Fresnel equation a focal displacement from the theoretical distance is observed due to the plane wave supposition. In this work, a comparison between FZP with plane wave incidence design and FZP with point source design in the case of piston emitter is presented. Influence of the main parameters of the piston in the final focalization profile has been studied. Numerical models and experimental results are shown, and they prove that when spherical wave incidence is considered for the piston case, it is possible to have a fine control of the focal distance in comparison with the classical design method.
Obesity is a low-grade inflammatory disease and may lead to health problems such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes. It is also associated with important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. This requires the detailed evaluation of obesity, particularly in children. The aim of this study is to enlighten the potential associations between lipid ratios and obesity indices and to introduce those with discriminating features among children with obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS). A total of 408 children (aged between six and eighteen years) participated in the scope of the study. Informed consent forms were taken from the participants and their parents. Ethical Committee approval was obtained. Anthropometric measurements such as weight, height as well as waist, hip, head, neck circumferences and body fat mass were taken. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were recorded. Body mass index (BMI), diagnostic obesity notation model assessment index-II (D2 index), waist-to-hip, head-to-neck ratios were calculated. Total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLChol), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLChol) analyses were performed in blood samples drawn from 110 children with normal body weight, 164 morbid obese (MO) children and 134 children with MetS. Ageand sex-adjusted BMI percentiles tabulated by World Health Organization were used to classify groups; normal body weight, MO and MetS. 15th-to-85th percentiles were used to define normal body weight children. Children, whose values were above the 99th percentile, were described as MO. MetS criteria were defined. Data were evaluated statistically by SPSS Version 20. The degree of statistical significance was accepted as p≤0.05. Mean±standard deviation values of BMI for normal body weight children, MO children and those with MetS were 15.7±1.1, 27.1±3.8 and 29.1±5.3 kg/m2, respectively. Corresponding values for the D2 index were calculated as 3.4±0.9, 14.3±4.9 and 16.4±6.7. Both BMI and D2 index were capable of discriminating the groups from one another (p≤0.01). As far as other obesity indices were considered, waist-to hip and head-to-neck ratios did not exhibit any statistically significant difference between MO and MetS groups (p≥0.05). Diagnostic obesity notation model assessment index-II was correlated with the triglycerides-to-HDL-C ratio in normal body weight and MO (r=0.413, p≤0.01 and r=0.261, (p≤0.05, respectively). Total cholesterol-to-HDL-C and LDL-C-to-HDL-C showed statistically significant differences between normal body weight and MO as well as MO and MetS (p≤0.05). The only group in which these two ratios were significantly correlated with waist-to-hip ratio was MetS group (r=0.332 and r=0.334, p≤0.01, respectively). Lack of correlation between the D2 index and the triglycerides-to-HDL-C ratio was another important finding in MetS group. In this study, parameters and ratios, whose associations were defined previously with increased cardiovascular risk or cardiac death have been evaluated along with obesity indices in children with morbid obesity and MetS. Their profiles during childhood have been investigated. Aside from the nature of the correlation between the D2 index and triglycerides-to-HDL-C ratio, total cholesterol-to-HDL-C as well as LDL-C-toHDL-C ratios along with their correlations with waist-to-hip ratio showed that the combination of obesity-related parameters predicts better than one parameter and appears to be helpful for discriminating MO children from MetS group.
Obesity, a disease associated with a low-grade inflammation, is a risk factor for the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS). So far, MetS risk factors such as parameters related to glucose and lipid metabolisms as well as blood pressure were considered for the evaluation of this disease. There are still some ambiguities related to the characteristic features of MetS observed particularly in pediatric population. Hormonal imbalance is also important, and quite a lot information exists about the behaviour of some hormones in adults. However, the hormonal profiles in pediatric metabolism have not been cleared yet. The aim of this study is to investigate the profiles of cortisol, insulin, and thyroid hormones in children with MetS. The study population was composed of morbid obese (MO) children without (Group 1) and with (Group 2) MetS components. WHO BMI-for age and sex percentiles were used for the classification of obesity. The values above 99 percentile were defined as morbid obesity. Components of MetS (central obesity, glucose intolerance, high blood pressure, high triacylglycerol levels, low levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol) were determined. Anthropometric measurements were performed. Ratios as well as obesity indices were calculated. Insulin, cortisol, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free T3 and free T4 analyses were performed by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Data were evaluated by statistical package for social sciences program. p<0.05 was accepted as the degree for statistical significance. The mean ages±SD values of Group 1 and Group 2 were 9.9±3.1 years and 10.8±3.2 years, respectively. Body mass index (BMI) values were calculated as 27.4±5.9 kg/m2 and 30.6±8.1 kg/m2, successively. There were no statistically significant differences between the ages and BMI values of the groups. Insulin levels were statistically significantly increased in MetS in comparison with the levels measured in MO children. There was not any difference between MO children and those with MetS in terms of cortisol, T3, T4 and TSH. However, T4 levels were positively correlated with cortisol and negatively correlated with insulin. None of these correlations were observed in MO children. Cortisol levels in both MO as well as MetS group were significantly correlated. Cortisol, insulin, and thyroid hormones are essential for life. Cortisol, called the control system for hormones, orchestrates the performance of other key hormones. It seems to establish a connection between hormone imbalance and inflammation. During an inflammatory state, more cortisol is produced to fight inflammation. High cortisol levels prevent the conversion of the inactive form of the thyroid hormone T4 into active form T3. Insulin is reduced due to low thyroid hormone. T3, which is essential for blood sugar controlrequires cortisol levels within the normal range. Positive association of T4 with cortisol and negative association of it with insulin are the indicators of such a delicate balance among these hormones also in children with MetS.
Obesity is an abnormal physical condition where an increased and undesirable fat accumulates in the human body. Obesity is an international phenomenon. In the present study, 12 schools were randomly selected from each district considering the areas i.e. Elite Private Schools in the private sector, Government schools in urban areas and Government schools in rural areas. Interviews were conducted with male students studying in grade 5 to grade 9 in each school. The sample size was 600 students; 300 from Faisalabad district and 300 from Rawalpindi district in Pakistan. A well-structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection. The calibrated scales were used to attain the heights and weights of the respondents. Obesity of school-going children depends on family types, family size, family history, junk food consumption, mother's education, weekly time spent in walking, and sports facility at school levels. Academic performance, physical health and psychological health of school going children are affected with obesity. Concrete steps and policies could minimize the incidence of obesity in children in Pakistan.
Medical, social, and economic relevance of osteoporosis is caused by reducing quality of life, increasing disability and mortality of the patients as a result of fractures due to the low-energy trauma. This study is aimed to examine the associations of metabolic syndrome components, bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone score (TBS) in menopausal women with non-vertebral fractures. 1161 menopausal women aged 50-79 year-old were examined and divided into three groups: A included 419 women with increased body weight (BMI - 25.0-29.9 kg/m2), B – 442 females with obesity (BMI >29.9 kg/m2)i and C –


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The children in reception have settled in brilliantly and are beginning to build relationships with their peers. They are already so used to the different routines of the day and manage these as if they have been in school for years. You can always hear the sounds of children laughing and having fun from the reception corridor.
The adults have been challenging the children in their construction work lately. Here you can see the children selecting their own resources so that they can make their construction even better and more interesting. They worked collaboratively, sharing thoughts and ideas and adding a narrative into their play. What fantastic teamwork!
In the playground on Monday we had about 40 children working collaboratively to create a huge obstacle course. It was fantastic to stand back and watch the children support each other, come up with different ideas and work together to complete the challenge they had set for themselves. Well done Reception!or your news story here.


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The Bittenut Hickory, Carya cordiformis, is also known as the Yellow-bud Hickory tree. The yellow bud makes it difficult to mistake for another species and combined with the alternate compound leaves and relatively large nuts, it is very distinctive This deciduous tree is found on moist, fertile soils in the east and central U.S. and is intolerant of shade. The fall color is often green to chartruese, but sometimes is a brilliant golden-yellow in excellent seasons.
Scientific Name or Common Names: Carya cordiformis
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Mounted image 168: Wide Field Imager view of the southern spiral NGC 300
This picture of the spectacular southern spiral galaxy NGC 300 was taken using the Wide Field Imager (WFI) at ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile. It was assembled from many individual images through a large set of different filters over many observing nights, spanning several years. The main purpose of this extensive observational campaign was to get an unusually thorough census of the stars in the galaxy, counting both the number and varieties of stars and marking regions, or even individual stars, that warrant deeper and more focussed investigation. But such a rich data collection will also have many other uses for years to come.
The images were mostly taken through filters that transmit red, green or blue light. These were supplemented by images through special filters that allow through only the light from ionised hydrogen or oxygen gas and highlight the glowing clouds in the galaxy's spiral arms. The total exposure time amounted to around 50 hours.Credit:


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How to import CYE bibliography into EndNote:
1) Download the filter cye.zip for EndNote.
Use WinZip to unzip the downloaded filter.
Put housing.enf into EndNote's filter directory,
for example c:\endnote2\filters.
2) Use the search engine below to generate the text-based data.
You will see the generated text on your browser,
then choose "File"->"Save As" to save the text into a file.
3) Open your EndNote, choose New (or Open) from File menu.
Choose a name, then click on OK.
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set the filter to "housing.enf".
set the import data file to the file you just saved.
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Definitions for "Jib"
A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibs; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.
One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.
To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
Keywords: bonk, snowboard, rail, slide, tricks
Riding which closely resembles street skating. "Jibbers" commonly slide rails, bonk trees and perform flatland tricks.
The act of riding on something other than snow, i.e. rails, trees, garbage cans, logs.
Describes a type of riding that most closely resembles street skateboarding. "Jibbers" commonly slide rails, bonk trees, and perform flatground tricks.
The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
An extension section attached to the end of a crane boom.
Projecting from the main body of a crane, this arm can be swiveled around to reach and move loads.
Keywords: dude, tease, dialect, peculiar, english
Multi functional word (see DUDE); typically used to indicate a piece of or the use of terrain park equipment but may also be used as a replacement for the English words give, pass and tease.
A dialect of the English language peculiar to certain peoples of African heritage.
Keywords: jejunoileal, bypass
Jejunoileal Bypass
A stationary condition; a standstill.
Keywords: gib, version, smaller
apparently a smaller version of gib
Keywords: dolly, camera, backwards, arm, dynamic
a camera arm used to achieve dynamic camera motion.
The arm on the dolly that allows the camera to move out to the side, as well as forwards and backwards.
Keywords: dod, personnel, joint, affairs, bureau
JOINT INFORMATION BUREAU. A news media center set up and operated by public affairs personnel of more than one DOD component. JIB personnel may include personnel from other federal agencies.
Joint Interest Billing
Keywords: refuse, comply
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Buchtitel: Actes des 16 Journ Bases de Donn Avanc, Blois, France, 24-27 Octobre 2000
In this paper, we propose the algorithm Pascal which introduces a novel optimization of the well-known algorithm Apriori. Being provided with a given minsup threshold, Pascal discovers all frequent patterns by performing as few counting as possible. In order to derive the support of larger patterns without accessing the database whenever it is possible, we use the knowledge about the support of some of their sub-patterns, the so-called key patterns. Experiments comparing Pascal to the three algorithms Apriori, Close and Max-Miner, each of which being representative of a frequent patterns discovery strategy, show that Pascal is the most eÆcient algorithm for extracting patterns from strongly correlated data. Moreover, its execution times are equivalent to those of Apriori and Max-Miner when data is weakly correlated.


Whenever I return from a holiday, I'm always struck by how I notice even very small changes that have occurred in the area in which I live. It could be that someone has painted their door a slightly different colour, or that someone has planted a new plant in their garden.
I then wonder if I would have noticed these small differences if I hadn't had some time away from where I live?
It would seem to me that familiarity can make us less likely notice the changes around us.
Putting this into a work context, do we need to find ways of having 'holidays' from the projects we are working on in order to better understand what might have changed since we began our work?
Sometimes recognising these changes (however big or small) could provide us with vital information that will allow us to refine and further improve our work.
So, why not give yourself a 'holiday' from your work (even if it's not two weeks in the sun!) and see if you can spot what's changed since you went away?
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This is the Epitaph of Seikilos. It is the earliest complete music composition with notation ever discovered. It dates from somewhere between 100 BC and 100 AD. There are earlier examples of music to be sure - the Delphic Hymns, of course, as well as some early Japenese and Chinese ceremonial music, but it's all either fragmented or unable to be dated due to oral tradition.
The original 'score', such as it is, doesn't look like much to our modern eyes:
If you translate that into Western notation, however:
This is music that is two thousand years old. It could have been played when Christ walked the earth. And thanks to music being a universal language, we can hear those exact same notes, like a piece of history coming to life in front of us. Isn't that just incredible?
This is so beautiful.
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Science and Technology Studies is a working group established by the IFZ researchers Anita Thaler, Magdalena Wicher, Thomas Berger and colleagues from various disciplines and organisations, Julian Anslinger, Birgit Hofstätter, Jenny Schlager (former Käfer), Susanne Kink, Lisa Scheer and Daniela Zanini-Freitag.
The working group is interested in queer perspectives in and on science and technology studies which challenge heteronormative and hegemonic points of view in these fields of research.
In our discussions and research we consider different angles, for instance:
- If a 'queer' point of view stands for opposing the hegemonic views – how useful, then, is the concept of 'queerness' for science and technology studies?
- How do hegemonic views become established? What structural role does heteronormativity play in STS?
- Who are 'the others' in discourses about 'average users' of technology?
- How much deviation from the norm is implied or tolerated when standard procedures in science and technology are defined?
- What are methodological consequences when critique on heteronormativity in research is taken into account?
- How does a queer perspective influence the role of the researcher?


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Jenkins parameterized build example with String and Boolean parameters
The creation of a parameterized Jenkins build is one of the easiest ways to add flexibility and customization to your continuous integration pipelines. In this Jenkins parameterized build example with Boolean and String parameters, you'll see just how easy it is to create and configure a CI job that can be customized for each run.
The option to create a parameterized Jenkins build job is a core feature of the popular CI tool, so you don't need to install any plug-ins to create one. In the second part of this tutorial, we will extend the parameterized Jenkins build job example and use the Jenkins Git integration plug-in to pull from GitHub. This isn't a requirement of the first part of this tutorial, though.
Create a freestyle parameterized build example
In step one of this parameterized Jenkins build job example, create a new freestyle project, and name it parameterized-build example.
freestyle project
Name your new build job parameterized-build-example.
Once you've created the build job, Jenkins will display the item's configuration page. On this configuration page, there is an unselected checkbox next to text that states: "This project is parameterized." Select this option, and in the drop-down that subsequently appears, choose the option to add a Boolean parameter.
Boolean parameter
Select a Boolean parameter in the configuration page.
Name the Boolean parameter generate_javadoc, and enable the Default Value checkbox.
generate_javadoc
Name your Boolean parameter generate_javadoc.
Click the Add Parameter drop-down list a second time, and choose to create a String parameter. Name this Jenkins build parameter javadoc_location and give it a default value of C:\javadoc.
String parameter
Name your String parameter Javadoc_location.
Execute the build step
The next step in this parameterized Jenkins build example is to add a build step that simply echoes these values back to the console. To do so, scroll down toward the bottom of the parameterized-build-job configuration page, click the Add build step drop-down box, and choose the Execute Windows batch command option.
Execute Windows
Scroll to the bottom of the configuration page, and add this command.
In the text input area that appears, just above the link to the Jenkins environment variables list, enter the following text:
# Parameterized Jenkins build job example
echo %generate_javadoc%
echo %javadoc_location%
Save the build job, and choose the option to Build with Parameters. Accept the defaults, and click the Build button. The default values should be echoed in the console output.
Change the default values, and run the parameterized Jenkins build example once again. Notice how the updated values are echoed in the console output.
Console Output
The updated values match the console output.
Let the program generate Javadoc
To use the variables in a more meaningful way, this Jenkins parameterized build example with String and Boolean parameters will incorporate Git, GitHub and the Java Development Kit's (JDK) Javadoc utility. The first portion of this Jenkins parameterized build example had no prerequisites other than a working Jenkins installation. The remainder of this Jenkins tutorial requires the Git plug-in and the JDK's bin directory on the computer's system path.
In another Jenkins Git integration tutorial, we pulled a Java project from GitHub and generated Javadoc for all of the source files with the following command:
dir /s /b *.java > file.lst
javadoc -d C:\_javadoc @file.lst
We will now expand upon this script and incorporate Jenkins build parameters. This will provide the program with a choice to generate Javadoc or not and, if generated, where it'll be located.
To pull Java source code from a GitHub repository, simply click the Git radio button in the Source Code Management section of the build job's configuration page, and enter the following GitHub URL in as the Git location: github.com/cameronmcnz/rock-paper-scissors.git.
Once the Git repository is configured, move back to the build script, and update it with the following code:
#Jenkins Parameterized Build Example
if "%generate_javadoc%"=="true" (
 dir /s /b *.java >file.lst
 javadoc -d %javadoc_location% @file.lst
)
Save the build, and run the parameterized Jenkins build example again by clicking on the Build Job with Parameters option. Notice that, when the job runs, the program will use the input the user provided to decide whether to generate Javadoc or not and, if so, where that Javadoc should be stored.
And that's it. This Jenkins parameterized build example demonstrates just how easy it is to integrate String and Boolean Jenkins parameters at runtime and subsequently customize your CI pipelines.
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International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
In this study, a passive Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) is investigated to dampen resonant motions of a Submerged Floating Tunnel (SFT) in waves and earthquakes. TMD is adopted to control resonant lateral motion. A time-domain dynamics simulation model that considers the elasticity of the tunnel and mooring lines is first established, which is based on the lumped mass method and Morison equation, and the SFT-TMD interaction is considered through springs and dampers. Next, by using the Harmony Search (HS) algorithm, TMD's spring and damping coefficients are optimized; the dynamics simulations under white noise seismic excitations are continuously carried out with updated spring and damping coefficients produced by HS rules until the designed maximum iteration number. The influence of TMD's mass is individually investigated through a parametric study. After the optimization process is completed, the global performances of SFT with and without TMD are systematically evaluated in both waves and earthquakes. It is found that TMD plays a crucial role in controlling SFT vibrations when environmental loads are close to the system's fundamental lateral natural frequency under both wave and seismic excitations. TMD also enhances the comfort of passengers and reduces static and dynamic mooring tensions.
Jin, Chungkuk; Kim, Sung-Jae; and Kim, MooHyun, "Vibration Control Of Submerged Floating Tunnel In Waves And Earthquakes Through Tuned Mass Damper" (2022). Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications. 48.


JSON Finders
A JSON Finder is used to find necessary data in a JSON text. The list of Finders of the current step is located in the "Finders" tab in the Step View.
For more information about JSON and its terminology see How to Work with JSON.
JSON Finder Properties
A JSON Finder can be configured using the following properties.
Find Where:
In this property, you can specify where to find a JSON element. The default value is "Anywhere in JSON", meaning that named JSONs are not used in a search.
Path
In this property, you can specify the path to the JSON element. The tag path can be specified in several ways using a Value Selector.
JSON path expressions always refer to a JSON structure in the same way as XPath expression are used in combination with an XML document. JSON path expressions are very similar to the JavaScript and use the dot–notation, for example personnel.person[0].name. @top: element is required and tells the finder to search from the top of the JSON.
In this named JSON
This property is used when you select In Named JSON in the Find Where list. In this property, you can specify whether to search in the selected Named JSON or you can specify a name of the Named JSON to use.
Examples
JSON Path Example
The following is a simple JSON structure and a table with path examples and possible results.
{
 "personnel" : {
 "person" : [
 {
 "ID" : 0,
 "name" : "Bob",
 "age" : 26,
 "isMale" : true
 },
 {
 "ID" : 1,
 "name" : "Ted",
 "age" : 25,
 "isMale" : true
 },
 {
 "ID" : 2,
 "name" : "Jill",
 "age" : 47,
 "exam" : "553213-3",
 "isMale" : true
 },
 {
 "ID" : 3,
 "name" : "Rick",
 "age" : 50,
 "exam" : "553225-3",
 "isMale" : true
 }
 ]
 }
}
XPath JSON Path Result
/personnel/person[2]/name @top:.personnel.person[1].name Ted
/personnel @top:.personnel Extracts all information from "personnel"
If you want to extract a set of information from a JSON element, you can create an XML page from JSON and extract necessary information using a text expression. For example, if you create an XML page from the JSON above, select item[1] in the XML, and run an expression like ".*<name>"+TheInput+"</name>.*", as a result you should get something similar to 1Ted25true.
Finding a Named JSON
In the following example Named JSON is a part of a JSON text that can be used in a JSON Finder to find "a":
In the following JSON text:
{ "a" : [{ "b" : [1,2,3] }], "c" :42 }
we can have the Named JSON mark
"b" : [1,2,3]
and thus we can have a JSON Finder perform a search with the following properties:
Find Where: In Named JSON
In this Named JSON: 1
Path: [1]
This finder will then find the number 2 in the list.


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It's time to dig deep and have some fun as you get ready for research! Asking good questions is an art, so let's elevate your interviewing skills before you head off to do your field research. Is your teacher always asking you questions? Well, now it's your turn to ask the questions.
Find the bag in your activity kit and discuss the tips from the Good Interview Guide. Then divide the question starter cards in the bag between your team members. Start by asking your teacher this question: "How did you spend your summers when you were our age?" Let your teacher tell you without interrupting or asking questions. After your teacher stops talking, write a question on each of your cards that begins with the starter word on that card.
When everyone has their questions ready, go back to your teacher and take turns asking your questions. If you can, try to think of follow-up questions to ask after your first round of Q&A with the teacher. This is what first-rate interviewers do! Keep going until you run out of questions or your teacher runs out of time. Then ask your teacher for some feedback on your interviewing skills.
Upload your question cards and share something interesting you learned about your teacher to earn your Definer card, and keep asking questions everywhere you go!