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VECTASHIELD Hardset Antifade Mounting Medium is a unique, stable formula for preserving fluorescence. VECTASHIELD Hardset Mounting Medium prevents rapid photobleaching of fluorescent proteins and fluorescent dyes. VECTASHIELD Hardset Mounting Medium hardens after coverslipping. After approximately 15 minutes at room temperature, the coverslip will become immobilized, and optimal antifade ability and refractive index will be achieved.
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VECTASHIELD Mounting Media are compatible with a wide array of fluorochromes, enzymatic substrates, and fluorescent proteins. Please consult the compatibility table (under the "Protocol/Data Sheet/SDS" tab) to determine if VECTASHIELD will be compatible in your system.
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Do you know what it means to truly be fit? Heart disease now is the number 2 cause of death for children under the age of 16. Suicide rates have doubled for children from the ages of 5-14 over the past twenty years. This generation will be the first generation that will not outlive their parents.
How do you know if your children are what is defined as fit?
Some people may think being fit is defined as:
1. Being free of disease and other health problems.
2. Others may define it as having a lot of energy, a muscular or thin body or the ability to finish a vigorous exercise or activity.
However, fitness refers to your own optimal health and overall well-being. Fitness is a combination of wellness of the mind, body and spirit. In fact, all of these things are interconnected.
Fitness is your health at its very best. A child that is fit is not just physically fit, but he or she should have a great emotional and mental well-being as well.
Smart eating and active living are both instrumental to all three. Therefore, a parent should provide a combination of healthy meals and stimulating opportunities for physical activity every day for your children to remain at an optimal fitness level.

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The Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct has attempted to bring together a variety of resources that will allow administrators, student-athletes, coaches or support groups to engage others in the development of a positive sporting environment for intercollegiate athletics. It is not by accident that sportsmanship has become such a defining value in intercollegiate athletics. The NCAA was founded in an attempt to address unsportsmanlike acts that were costing the loss of student-athlete lives. Today, values such as respect, caring, fairness, civility, honesty, integrity, and responsibility are the focus for the committee.
The NCAA Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Committee has developed the following definitions for sportsmanship and ethical conduct:
 - Ethical conduct is a set of guiding principles with which each person follows the letter and spirit of the rules. Such conduct reflects a higher standard than law because it includes, among other principles, fundamental values that define sportsmanship.
Sportsmanship is one of 16 defining principles of the Association:
NCAA Bylaw 2.4 The Principles of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct.
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The ancient Indian epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana describe of a prehistoric age which was far more advanced from technological, sociological and spiritual perspectives when compared to many millennia that followed - till the advent of 20th century. We are often fascinated and surprised by the level of sophistication of these mythological records in terms of their complexity and philosophical insights. Some parts of these epics seem almost like science fiction, even by contemporary standards.
Is it possible that many of the ancient myths within these epics do have some elements of truth behind them? Maybe an advanced civilisation with ethnic groups like Devas, Daityas, Rakshas, Manavs etc did exist during our distant past? May be the Lokas, Talas and other exotic places where they lived were actually the geographical land masses that used to exist during the ice age? Perhaps some of the legendary events described in our scriptures were interpretations of real incidents, gleaned from fragmentary cultural memories of a prehistoric era? Maybe there is a common lineage to the ancient legends of many cultures across the world? For example, is the Indian legend about the free-floating triple cities of Tripura and Greek one about Atlantis, both reconstructions of the same event?
Earth had been within the grip of ice-age for a major part of human existence on the planet. During the prehistoric times, with the sea levels much lower than today, there were numerous large islands all across the tropics. The average global temperature being much lesser than today, these large archipelagos had salubrious weather and fertile terrain conditions ideal for sustaining abundant life. Ice covered substantial portions of the mainland continents, but the lush green tropical islands might have served as the cradle for early human settlements to develop and prosper into advanced civilizations.
The fact that very little is known about human history before 5000 BCE needn't preclude anything. Perhaps all the major archaeological evidence of this era was lost during a cataclysmic worldwide deluge or pralay that the scriptures describe of? Even going by the scientific analysis, it is safe to infer that towards the end of ice age, the rising sea water levels triggered by melting icecaps had inundated and eventually submerged many of the tropical islands below the ocean surface as we see it today.
From the fictional context of this book, the period towards the end of ice age marked the decline of the 'first wave' of advanced human civilizations on earth - which might have even rivalled the 'second wave' that we're experiencing now, in terms of sociological, spiritual and technological sophistication. If it could have happened within the realm of possibility, then shouldn't it also warn us about the fragility of our current civilisation? After all the human intellect and body form was no different then, when compared to now so many millennia later.
The book The Guardians of Karma is themed during prehistoric times beyond the mists of vedic India - the forgotten era of the 'first wave' civilisations. It is presented as an action packed mythological fantasy cum science fiction and takes the readers through the fabulous cities of Amaravati, Atalantpuri, and other exotic places like the underground caverns inhabited by elusive Nagas near Mount Kailash. The story also unfolds the philosophy of Karma within the backdrop of love, passion, greed, war, tragedy and spirituality that characterised these ancient times.
Dev Lok and Daityan Empire are the two advanced nations based out of large tropical archipelagos. For a long time the steadily rising of sea water levels had been brewing a crisis – particularly for the Daityas. A war for the control of remaining arable land seems imminent but Dev Lok and their allies like Bharat, Gandharv and Yaksha kingdoms stand little chance against the Empire's military might.
The warrior monk Hara becomes the sole hope of Dev Lok to prevent defeat and abject subjugation. However before he can help them, Hara must undertake the ultimate journey of spirituality to pass beyond the barrier of death itself and engage with the astral personae of Lord Rudra - one of three extra-terrestrial progenitors of humanity.
Would Hara be able to check the Daityan aggression in time to correct the course of Krama? Would he be able to wield the viman 'Pinaka' against the central seat of Daityan power – the indestructible citadels of Tripura? Is he the one who would glorify the name of Lord Shiva as Tripurantaka – the mighty destroyer of Tripura?
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being the ordinal number for two.
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- next after the first in place, time, or value: the second house from the corner.
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pymatgen.analysis.elasticity.stress module
This module provides the Stress class used to create, manipulate, and calculate relevant properties of the stress tensor.
class Stress[source]
Bases: pymatgen.core.tensors.SquareTensor
This class extends SquareTensor as a representation of the stress
Create a Stress object. Note that the constructor uses __new__ rather than __init__ according to the standard method of subclassing numpy ndarrays.
Parameters
stress_matrix (3x3 array-like) – the 3x3 array-like representing the stress
dev_principal_invariants
returns the principal invariants of the deviatoric stress tensor, which is calculated by finding the coefficients of the characteristic polynomial of the stress tensor minus the identity times the mean stress
deviator_stress
returns the deviatoric component of the stress
mean_stress
returns the mean stress
piola_kirchoff_1(def_grad)[source]
calculates the first Piola-Kirchoff stress
Parameters
def_grad (3x3 array-like) – deformation gradient tensor
piola_kirchoff_2(def_grad)[source]
calculates the second Piola-Kirchoff stress
Parameters
def_grad (3x3 array-like) – rate of deformation tensor
symbol = 's'
von_mises
returns the von mises stress


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A curated list of open source Website accessibility Evaluation tools that will enable automation of web accessibility testing more affordable & easier.
- A11ySitechecker
A11y-sitecheker is a tool to check a site against accessibility criteria. It uses axe-core with the option to combine results of multiple sites.
A11yWatch is a powerful web accessibility toolkit made using Rust and Nodejs
- Accessibility Insights
Assess your websites for 100% WCAG 2.0 AA coverage with the latest Trusted Tester guidelines.
- Automated Accessibility Testing Tool (AATT)
Browser-based accessibility testing tools and plugins require manually testing each page, one at a time. Tools that can crawl a website can only scan pages that do not require login credentials, and that are not behind a firewall. Instead of developing, testing, and using a separate accessibility test suite, you can now integrate accessibility testing into your existing automation test suite using AATT.
- axe Accessibility Rules Engine by Deque Systems
The Accessibility Engine for automated testing of HTML-based user interfaces. Drop the aXe on your accessibility defects!
Crest quickly tests any HTML web page for a simple way to solve your accessibility testing problems. Provide a website URL to our callable API and expose potential WCAG violations.
- Domain Accessibility Audit
This web application automatically crawls websites and checks for accessibility violations. It can crawl within subdomains of the initial domain it starts with. It reports statistics of violations for the whole audit, domains and pages.
- IBM Equal Access Toolkit
The IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker is an open source tool for web developers and auditors that utilizes IBM's accessibility rule engine, which detects accessibility issues for web pages and web applications. The extension integrates into the browser development tools, providing an integrated checking experience, helping users quickly identify the source of accessibility issues and try fixes.
- NAB/UBKAccessibilityKit: An iOS framework to help with accessibility development and testing.
UBKAccessibilityKit allows you to audit your iOS app on device, removing the need to stop and inspect each element via Xcode. UBKAccessibilityKit can be added to your exisiting project and includes the following features.
- Add in custom colours using the colour hex code.
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Tanaguru is an open source (AGPL license) website assessment tool. It is dedicated to accessibility (a11y) audits, and focuses on reliability and high level
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The Jumpstart Deployment Web Service (JS DWS) is filled with so much more functionality that can be used to customize your task sequence in order to fit you needs. This blog post will explain how you can extend the existing task sequence that comes with Jumpstart 2012. The following example will execute a PowerShell script that is located at the server that hosts the JS DWS.
The figure below shows the logical flow of how a call is made.
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Copy the PS script to the correct location
What you need before you start is the PowerShell script that you want to execute. In my case it is called "Write-JumpstartEventLog.ps1". This script should be located in the script folder for JS DWS. This folder is a configuration setting in the web.config for the JS DWS. Open the web.config file and locate the add-element with the key-attribute PowerShellScriptFolder. It should look like this:
Here is your script folder path for JS DWS. In my case it is C:\Jumpstart\Scripts. Copy the PS script into that folder.
Add the Windows Script File
The script that makes the actual call from the task sequence to the JS DWS must be available. This script is called JumpstartExecutePS.wsf and can be copied in to the folder
\\<ServerName>\Packages$\JS1.1.1\OSD\MDTScripts\Scripts
Update the task sequence
Now it is time to add a Run Command Line action to the task sequence to execute the script that calls the JS DWS.
Edit your task sequence by right clicking and select "Edit".
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Add a "Run Command Line" action to the task sequence by clicking Add – General – Run Command Line.
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Enter a name for the Run Command Line action and in the command line text box type the following:
cscript "%deployroot%\scripts\JumpstartExecutePS.wsf" /WebServicePrefix:"http://%_SMSTSMP%:54224″ /ScriptName:"Write-JumpstartEventLog.ps1″ /NamedArguments:"-Message:'Jumpstart Rocks'" /debug:true
Apply the settings and test your task sequence.
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Hanging Birdcage Planter
A hanging birdcage planter is a charming and creative way to showcase your favorite plants and add a touch of whimsy to your indoor or outdoor space. With its unique design, it provides an eye-catching focal point while maximizing vertical space. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to create your own hanging birdcage planter.
Selecting a Birdcage:
Choose a birdcage that suits your style and desired size for the planter. Look for a cage with wide enough spacing between the bars to allow plants to grow and flourish. Ensure the cage is sturdy and in good condition, with a secure latch or opening for easy access to the plants.
Preparing the Birdcage:
Thoroughly clean the birdcage to remove any dirt, debris, or residues. Use mild soap and water, scrubbing gently with a soft brush or sponge. Rinse it well and let it dry completely before proceeding.
Adding a Liner:
To prevent soil from falling through the bars, line the inside of the birdcage with a suitable liner. You can use landscape fabric, coconut coir, sphagnum moss, or even a combination of these materials. Cut the liner to fit the inside of the birdcage, leaving a little extra to fold over the top edge. Secure the liner in place using small clips or twist ties.
Select plants that are well-suited for a hanging environment and fit within the birdcage's dimensions. Consider the lighting conditions of the intended location and choose plants accordingly. Opt for trailing plants such as ivy, pothos, spider plants, or trailing petunias. You can also include smaller upright plants or flowering varieties for added interest.
Preparing the Soil:
Use a lightweight and well-draining potting mix for the birdcage planter. Avoid using heavy garden soil as it can retain too much moisture and become compacted. A mixture of peat moss, perlite, and compost provides a suitable growing medium for most plants.
Planting the Birdcage:
Place a layer of the prepared potting mix on top of the liner in the birdcage. Create small holes or pockets in the soil to accommodate the plants. Gently remove the plants from their nursery containers, loosen the roots, and place them into the prepared holes. Backfill with additional soil, pressing gently to secure the plants in place. Arrange the plants in a visually pleasing manner, considering their growth habits and trailing lengths.
Watering and Care:
Water the plants thoroughly after planting to ensure the soil is evenly moist. Hang the birdcage planter in a location where it will receive the appropriate amount of sunlight for the chosen plants. Monitor the moisture level regularly and water as needed, ensuring not to overwater or let the soil dry out completely. Consider using a drip tray or saucer beneath the birdcage to catch any excess water.
Regularly inspect the birdcage planter for any dead or yellowing foliage. Prune or trim the plants as necessary to maintain their shape and encourage healthy growth. Rotate the birdcage occasionally to ensure all sides receive adequate light and prevent one side from becoming lopsided. Fertilize the plants periodically with a balanced liquid fertilizer, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Hanging the Birdcage:
Select a sturdy and secure hook or hanger to hang the birdcage planter. Ensure it can support the weight of the birdcage, soil, and plants. Hang it at a suitable height, considering the growth habits of the plants and the available space.
Enjoying Your Hanging Birdcage Planter:
Step back and admire your beautiful creation. The hanging bird.


Is it alright to send messages to null references?
This is a non-question, you may say, and even at the end of this post you will notice that it is still true that you cannot call anything on a null reference. But let me explain... Foundation for this post are the following blog entries...
 - Raising events using extension methods The post proposes the idea to attach an extension method to the EventHandler type in order to have a simple way to raise an event. It goes like that: public static void Raise<T>(this EventHandler<T> handler, object sender, T e) where T : EventArgs { if (handler != null) handler(sender, e); }
This will allow you to do someting like... this.Click.Raise(this, new EventArgs());...
 - Maybe I'm just a little slow... and it goes on that extension methods "are cool for avoiding NullReferenceExceptions". As a first encapsulation of this concept take the "Maybe" extension method that goes like that: public static V Maybe<T, V>(this T target, Func<T, V> action) where T : class where V : class { return target != null ? action(target) : null; }
Then you'll be able to do something like this on an object hierarchy like person.address.city.zipcode where any of the properties is a null reference:
Person p = new Person(); Console.WriteLine(p .Maybe((prs) => prs.Address) .Maybe((a) => a.City) .Maybe((c) => c.CityName));
The following post drives the point a bit further: Vendredi c'est Expression Tree :). Here the idea is to be able to write just that:
Console.WriteLine(p.Maybe2((prs) => prs.Address.City.CityName));
All those extension methods have in common that they will check whether the target that they will be attached to is null or not. Indeed, the examples circumvent two common scenarios where we need to check for null references. They do it by making use of the fact that you can call extension methods on null references (after all, they are just static methods that are handled in a a specific way by the compiler). In my personal opinion it is alright - null references are a repeated problem and this strategy may allow to alleviate the problem with unrepeated lines of code. On the other hand I have also read the opinion that calling a method on a null reference is something we were never able to do. It is a principal behaviour of objects that they may be un-instantiated and that using such a null reference inevitably leads to the NullReferenceException.
I would love to hear more opinions...
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The gate is one of the first examples of architectural recycling, in fact the two arches were not originally part of the city walls but belonged to an aqueduct that Emperor Claudius had built in 52 CE where Via Labincana and Via Prenestina met. Later, the two arches were incorporated into the city walls and were given the name Porta Prenestina. Only later did it become known as Porta Maggiore as a result of its proximity to the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Today the square in front of the gate has become a focal point of Roman traffic. Buses and trams stop here and the upper part of the gate is used as a railway bridge for trains on their way to and from Termini.
Attractions & Landmarks
- Credit Cards Accepted: mastercard, visa
- Nearest Train: Piazza Di Porta Maggiore


Quizbola - A Party Game with a Twist
Tambola Ticket with Numbers
Tambola Ticket with Numbers
Quizbola Ticket with Answers
Quizbola Ticket with Answers
Quizbola Q-Card
Quizbola Q-Card
Master List
Master List
Part Luck, Part Brains. All Fun
Quizbola is a party game that combines two different but highly enjoyable activities in one terrific experience. One of them is quizzing, the other is Tambola, a game of chance, also known as Housie or Lotto
What is Tambola?
Tambola, also known as Bingo, Housie or Lotto, is a game of luck or chance. Each player is given a Ticket printed with a unique set of 15 random numbers (from 1 to 90) arranged in 3 rows of 5 numbers each. One person is appointed as the host for the game. The host has a set of 90 chips, each with a number on it. Numbers are from 1 to 90. The host picks out a chip from a bag that contains 90 chips and calls it out to the player. If the number that is called out by the host is in the participant's set of 15 numbers, the player crosses it out. The host then takes out another chip and calls out the number on it. This is repeated till one of the player crosses out all the 15 numbers on his Ticket and stakes his claim to the winnings.
Winning a game of tambola is based purely on luck.
What is Quizbola?
In Quizbola, instead of random numbers, the ticket contains answers to quiz questions. These are arranged in 3 rows of 5 answers or 15 answers on a ticket. The questions to these answers are printed on "Q-Cards", one Q-Card for one question. The host picks out a Q-Card at random and reads it aloud to the participants. The host does not reveal the answer.
Let's say the question on the Q-Card is "Who invented the electric bulb?" The correct answer is "Thomas Edison".
If the participant knows the correct answer, that is, Thomas Edison and that answer is on his ticket, he crosses out the answer (see photo of Quizbola Ticket with Answers)
The first participant to cross out all the 15 answers is eligible to stake a claim to the winnings.
The Quizbola Twist!
But here's where things get interesting. There are four possibilities:
 - The participant knows the answer to the question and the answer is on his ticket. He promptly crosses out the answer. He has knowledge and luck on his side!
 - The participant knows the answer to the question, but the answer is not on his ticket. He has knowledge but no luck!
 - The participant erroneously crosses out a wrong answer, thinking that it's the right answer. He has neither knowledge nor luck on his side. If he stakes a claim to the winnings based on his answer, his claim will be denied!
 - The participant does now know the answer to the question but the answer is on his ticket. He does not cross out the answer. Again, he has neither luck nor knowledge on his side.
The first person to cross out all 15 answers stakes his claim to the winnings. If he has correctly crossed out all the right answers, he gets the spoils. However, it may well be that some of his answers were mistakenly crossed out! In this case his ticket is forfeited and he has to exit from that round of the game.
How Many Players can play?
Quizbola can be played with 6 people or more. A host is selected at the beginning of a session. The host does not play the game.
Before the beginning of the game, the group fixes a price for a Ticket. Players are free to purchase as many Tickets as they like. The total money collected from the sale of Tickets is then used to set the prize money. Depending on the group, non-cash gifts purchased from the money collected can be used instead of cash prizes.
The group can decide to have either one grand prize or several prizes. For example, a prize for the first person who crosses out 5 correct answers, or a prize for the first person who crosses out all correct answers in a single row. There are many possibilities
Preparation and Materials
 - Q-Cards. These are either sheets of paper – like cue cards used by presenters - on which is printed a numbered question (see photo Quizbola Q Card). They can be either printed or created digitally as a power point slide for instance, and flashed on a on a computer screen for all participants to see. Questions can be chosen from a set theme, such as movies, famous personalities or historical events, or from a mix of different themes. The type of questions and the degree of difficulty can be tailored according to the interests and level of general knowledge of the group. Ninety Q-Cards are needed for one game. Once a question is asked the host checks it out in the master list (see Photo Master List), to indicate that it has been "used".
 - Q-Card Box – This is box with a lid that will hold Q-cards. The host will dip into the box and take out a Q-card and read it aloud.
 - Used Card Box. This is a box to dump those Q cards that have been read. This will prevent any Q-Card to be accidentally re-used
 - Answer Tickets.These are rectangular slips of paper with 15 boxes (see photo Quizbola Answer Ticket). Each box contains the answer to one question. No two Tickets should have the same set of 15 answers.
 - Master List: This is a list of all the 90 questions and their answers. As the host asks a question, that question is checked out in the list. This list is used to verify claims staked by the participants.
 - Computer and a Projector with screen (only in case Digital Q cards are used)
How was Quizbola born….
The idea of Quizbola came to me on lazy afternoon. As a member of the executive committee of my business school alumni association, I was asked to organize an interesting game for an alumni get together.
I knew that this audience would love a cerebral challenge. After all these were sharp, highly successful managers, many of them engineers, in addition to being MBAs. But a simple quiz session would be too boring. I wanted to add a twist to it.
As I was thinking about it, I asked myself a question, Wouldn't it be great if I could come up with a quiz where to win, participants would not only need brains but also luck? Something that would add the thrill of a game of chance to a brain teaser?
Then it stuck me. What if I use the format of Bingo or Tambola, and simply replace the numbers by answers? Thus was born Quizbola! I put together a list of questions. Did some programing in excel to create the tickets. (Yes, it does take some doing to ensure that each answer sheet has a unique set of 15 answers!). and by the evening I was ready with a brand new party game!
Needless to say, it was a big hit. Folks were wondering where I got the idea from!
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1. Explain Berkeley's use of these terms with definitions and
B. sensible things
C. things immediately perceived
D. mediate perception
2. Why does Berkeley think intense heat is in the mind? Moderate heat? Taste? Odor?
3. On what grounds does Philonous reject Hylas' conclusion that: "We must not
therefore conclude absolutely, that there is no heat in the fire, or sweetness in the
sugar, but only that heat or sweetness, as perceived by us, are not in the fire or sugar.
4 Name the primary properties. What is Berkeley's argument to show that primary
properties exist in the mind?


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St. Ursula Academy invested in its fine and performing arts curriculum by adding a state-of-the-art piano lab, which can be used by students in grades 6-12 for a variety of music-related courses. The piano lab follows last year's addition of a Black Box Theater to also enhance the performing arts curriculum.
The lab is made up of 11 Yamaha Digital Pianos (10 for students, one for a teacher) controlled by an LC4 Lab Controller System. The LC4 system connects all pianos through headsets, which allows students to work individually, in pairs, or in groups. This setup is identical to that offered in university music departments and select high schools around the country. In addition to teaching music and techniques at the piano, the goal of the piano lab is to instill music fundamentals that students may apply to any area of music.
Features of the pianos include 88 weighted keys, with a touch similar to an acoustic piano, as well as the ability to change instrument sounds. For example, students can play 10 different parts of a musical composition, each with a different "instrument." Music faculty member Kristina Perna said, "Often, I'll have students play in ensembles and choose an 'intelligent' instrumentation. For example, we might structure the lesson such that lower sounds might be a cello or trombone, while higher sounds could be a flute or violin."
The Collegiate Block schedule at SUA—where students have four 80-minute classes each semester—allows time for students to learn a subject in more depth. The piano class taught in the lab is a perfect example of a curriculum that needs the extra time for students to learn and practice to master the material.
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Currently, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) pavement design recommends a granular equivalency value (GE) of 1 for non-stabilized full-depth reclamation material (FDR), which is equivalent to class 5 material. For stabilized FDR, there is no guideline for GE. Some local engineers believe that the GE of FDR material should be greater than 1, especially for stabilized FDR. In addition, very little information is available on the seasonal effects on FDR base, especially on stabilized FDR base. Because it is known from laboratory studies that SFDR contains less moisture and has a higher stiffness (modulus) than aggregate base, it is assumed that SFDR should be less susceptible to springtime thawing. Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) tests were performed on seven selected test sections on county roads in Minnesota over a period of three years. During the spring thaw of each year, FWD testing was conducted daily during
the first week of thawing in an attempt to capture any spring thaw weakening of the aggregate base. After the spring thaw period, FWD testing was conducted monthly to study base recovery and stiffness changes through the seasons. GE of SFDR was estimated through a method established by MnDOT using FWD deflections, and the GE of SFDR was found to be about 1.5. The value varies from project to project as construction and material vary from project to project. All the materials tested showed seasonal effects on stiffness, with the stiffness generally weaker in spring than in the summer and fall.


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Just Ask is an after-school support project located in the heart of Dublin's North West Inner City which transforms the lives of children and young people aged 6-18 years living in extremely challenging circumstances through educational support. It provides weekly activities for up to 120 children, teens and their families.
After School Club Monday to Thursday
(Primary & Secondary age children)
Just A.S.K. activities include:
- Provides nutritious meals for children after school
- Promotes learning of core skills such as literacy and numeracy through homework assistance, particularly for those struggling with the education system
- Provides fun activities where they can exercise, be creative and build relationships
- Rewards young people with outings, Summer camps and weekend retreats throughout the year
- The 12 step programme seeking to challenge teens to think ahead and prepare for their future.
- Provides them with an opportunity to participate in group work that inspires them socially and physically
- Provides vital educational support for students as they make the transition from primary and progress through secondary school
- Reduces antisocial behavior young people engage in by providing appropriate and meaningful alternatives
- Organises regular trips out of the area (e.g. to Howth), residential camps and projects during school holidays
- Leads to more young people in the area completing school
- Provides young people from an area of high unemployment, social problems and negative stereotypes with a structure and positive path, which in turn instills confidence, a pride in their community and increased opportunities to achieve success in their lives.
Just A.S.K. also run school based work that helps young people adjust to the change from primary to secondary education.
As part of our extensive summer programs Just A.S.K. runs 3 residential summer camps for Children 7-12, Teens and a Family camp.


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Em is how the letter M is pronounced.(noun)
An example of em is how you'd say "M" when reciting the alphabet.
Em is defined as a casual or informal way of saying them.(pronoun)
An example of em is telling someone that you called your friends over; you called em over.
See em in Webster's New World College Dictionary
Origin: taken as corruption of them, but also < ME hem, dat. pl. of 3d pers. pron. used as acc. & later replaced by them
See em in American Heritage Dictionary 4
Origin: From Middle English hem
Origin:, from Old English him, heom
Origin:, dative and accusative pl. of hē, he; see he 1.
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How Hard Money Loans Improve Communities and Help Build Wealth
When you say the words 'hard money' to someone, there is a high probability that it might prompt the kind of glazing of the eyes common with financial speak. So many people are unnecessarily intimidated by concepts of real estate investment and buying, but it might be worth to let everybody know that hard money loans and investing in real estate could be for everybody and not just professional house flippers we see on television. Thousands of Americans have grown their wealth through hard money loans and finding opportunities in the thriving real estate market.
Where does the Term Come From?
The first question you might have is, "Why on earth is it called "hard" money?" When one understands the concept of these types of loans, the name might make a lot more sense. The term refers to the reliability of the loan in the sense that it is not from a bank, but from a fund of investors who agree to use their money for these short-term loans.
A hard money loan is secured by the real estate project itself. So, if you find a home that you want to purchase and are willing to renovate and then flip, these loans are designed to be short-term and to use that very piece of property as collateral.
Where Does the Bad Reputation Come From?
Let's face it. Hard money also carries some stigma and bad reputation from a few bad apples that took the concept and took advantage of it. These bad apples provided very risky loans to borrowers with the intention of foreclosing on the property. So, unfortunately, a lot of hard money lenders today carry that bad reputation that even people outside of the real estate investing world seem to have.
What Role Does It Play In My Community?
You might be surprised that many homes in your neighborhood were purchased with hard money. If you live in a neighborhood where there are older homes that have some renovation happening, you can rest assured that many of those renovations were funded by hard money. These types of loans help the cash flow and help people with bad credit invest in and purchase their homes. Hard money is composed of a group of investors from a community, interested in improving that community by allowing people to renovate and remodel homes, thereby improving the neighborhood, the community, and the value of the homes.
The Security of these Loans
Just like taking out any kind of loan—whether it is a student loan or other private loan— there is some responsibility involved. For aspiring real estate investors, there is a lot of resources out there that help them learn about how to maximize the opportunities provided by hard money. Here at Entrust Capital, we help aspiring investors navigate the complicated and sometimes daunting process of borrowing money for a house flip.
Choose Lenders You Trust
Precisely because of this bad stigma, we understand that some people might be apprehensive to go with hard money lenders. There are, however, a lot of benefits to getting these loans, as opposed to regular bank loans. They are available faster, they have lower interest rates, and they are reliable. After all, for the group of investors funding your loan, they know that there is some security with the real estate, so they are not so concerned with your credit. If you're looking for a quick short-term and reliable loan, call Entrust Capital Funding and we'll give you more information.
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your project to access them. Configuration is provided for each template engine.
Here are some examples:
TemplateEngine engine = HandlebarsTemplateEngine.create();
TemplateHandler handler = TemplateHandler.create(engine);
// This will route all GET requests starting with /dynamic/ to the template handler
// E.g. /dynamic/graph.hbs will look for a template in /templates/dynamic/graph.hbs
router.get("/dynamic/").handler(handler);
// Route all GET requests for resource ending in .hbs to the template handler
router.getWithRegex(".+\\.hbs").handler(handler);
MVEL template engine
To use MVEL, you need to add the following dependency to your project: io.vertx:vertx-web-templ-mvel:3.2.1. Create an instance of the MVEL template engine using: io.vertx.ext.web.templ.MVELTemplateEngine#create()
When using the MVEL template engine, it will by default look for templates with the .templ extension if no extension is specified in the file name.
The routing context RoutingContext is available in the MVEL template as the context variable, this means you can render the template based on anything in the context including the request, response, session or context data.
Here are some examples:
The request path is @{context.request().path()}
The variable 'foo' from the session is @{context.session().get('foo')}
The value 'bar' from the context data is @{context.get('bar')}
Please consult the MVEL templates documentation for how to write MVEL templates.
Jade template engine
To use the Jade template engine, you need to add the following dependency to your project: io.vertx:vertx-web-templ-jade:3.2.1. Create an instance of the Jade template engine using: io.vertx.ext.web.templ.JadeTemplateEngine#create().
When using the Jade template engine, it will by default look for templates with the .jade extension if no extension is specified in the file name.
The routing context RoutingContext is available in the Jade template as the context variable, this means you can render the template based on anything in the context including the request, response, session or context data.
Here are some examples:
!!! 5
html
 head
 title= context.get('foo') + context.request().path()
 body
Please consult the Jade4j documentation for how to write Jade templates.
Handlebars template engine
To use Handlebars, you need to add the following dependency to your project: io.vertx:vertx-web-templ-handlebars:3.2.1. Create an instance of the Handlebars template engine using: io.vertx.ext.web.templ.HandlebarsTemplateEngine#create().
When using the Handlebars template engine, it will by default look for templates with the .hbs extension if no extension is specified in the file name.
Handlebars templates are not able to call arbitrary methods in objects so we can't just pass the routing context into the template and let the template introspect it like we can with other template engines.
Instead, the context data is available in the template.
If you want to have access to other data like the request path, request params or session data you should add it the context data in a handler before the template handler. For example:
TemplateHandler handler = TemplateHandler.create(engine);
router.get("/dynamic").handler(routingContext -> {
 routingContext.put("request_path", routingContext.request().path());
 routingContext.put("session_data", routingContext.session().data());
 routingContext.next();
});
router.get("/dynamic/").handler(handler);
Please consult the Handlebars Java port documentation for how to write handlebars templates.
Thymeleaf template engine
To use Thymeleaf, you need to add the following dependency to your project: io.vertx:vertx-web-templ-thymeleaf:3.2.1. Create an instance of the Thymeleaf template engine using: io.vertx.ext.web.templ.ThymeleafTemplateEngine#create().
When using the Thymeleaf template engine, it will by default look for templates with the .html extension if no extension is specified in the file name.
The routing context RoutingContext is available in the Thymeleaf template as the context variable, this means you can render the template based on anything in the context including the request, response, session or context data.
Here are some examples:
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Please consult the Thymeleaf documentation for how to write Thymeleaf templates.
Error handler
You can render your own errors using a template handler or otherwise but Vert.x-Web also includes an out of the boxy "pretty" error handler that can render error pages for you.
The handler is ErrorHandler. To use the error handler just set it as a failure handler for any paths that you want covered.
Request logger
Vert.x-Web includes a handler LoggerHandler that you can use to log HTTP requests.
By default requests are logged to the Vert.x logger which can be configured to use JUL logging, log4j or SLF4J.
Serving favicons
Vert.x-Web includes the handler FaviconHandler especially for serving favicons.
Favicons can be specified using a path to the filesystem, or by default Vert.x-Web will look for a file on the classpath with the name favicon.ico. This means you bundle the favicon in the jar of your application.
Timeout handler
Vert.x-Web includes a timeout handler that you can use to timeout requests if they take too long to process.
This is configured using an instance of TimeoutHandler.
If a request times out before the response is written a 408 response will be returned to the client.
Here's an example of using a timeout handler which will timeout all requests to paths starting with /foo after 5 seconds:
router.route("/foo/").handler(TimeoutHandler.create(5000));
Response time handler
This handler sets the header x-response-time response header containing the time from when the request was received to when the response headers were written, in ms., e.g.:
x-response-time: 1456ms
SockJS
SockJS is a client side JavaScript library and protocol which provides a simple WebSocket-like interface allowing you to make connections to SockJS servers irrespective of whether the actual browser or network will allow real WebSockets.
It does this by supporting various different transports between browser and server, and choosing one at run-time according to browser and network capabilities.
All this is transparent to you - you are simply presented with the WebSocket-like interface which just works.
Please see the SockJS website for more information on SockJS.
SockJS handler
Vert.x provides an out of the box handler called SockJSHandler for using SockJS in your Vert.x-Web applications.
You should create one handler per SockJS application using SockJSHandler.create. You can also specify configuration options when creating the instance. The configuration options are described with an instance of SockJSHandlerOptions.
Router router = Router.router(vertx);
SockJSHandlerOptions options = new SockJSHandlerOptions().setHeartbeatInterval(2000);
SockJSHandler sockJSHandler = SockJSHandler.create(vertx, options);
router.route("/myapp/*").handler(sockJSHandler);
Handling SockJS sockets
On the server-side you set a handler on the SockJS handler, and this will be called every time a SockJS connection is made from a client:
The object passed into the handler is a SockJSSocket. This has a familiar socket-like interface which you can read and write to


LEMP is a term used for a group of open source software that is installed to enable servers for hosting dynamic websites and web apps. The term LEMP is actually an acronym which refers to Linux, Enginx, MySQL and PHP. Let's take a look at how to get your LEMP stack installed on a VPS server setup in CentOS 7.
Requirements:
Before you go ahead with this guide make use that you have a separate account on your server without root privileges. You can easily break down this guide into four key steps to enable better understanding of the installation process. Before proceeding make sure that your SELinux context in your Nginx config files is correct or, you can change the SELinux mode to permissive or disabled.
Step 1 – Installing NginxNginx

 - Nginx is responsible for allowing web pages to be displayed. Nginx works as a web server and you need to manually open the CentOS 7 EPEL repository in your terminal using sudo commands. All of your operations can be easily executed without needing any kind of root privileges. It will allow you to install the Nginx repository onto your own VPS server and you need to now do with installing Nginx to set up your web server.
 - One you fire up the Nginx web server on your virtual private server you will be able to spot check if everything is working as it should be. If you performed the above steps correctly you should be able to use the public IP address of your private server.
 - You need to visit the Nginx web page to make sure everything is working properly. Your web server should now be correctly installed to your system. Before you do with the next steps you need to enable Nginx to start at boot.
 - Once you are done with the above steps you need to find your server's IP address. You can either choose to use a SSH connection to find it or you can use the iproute command line.
Note: You might be presented with two lines of data, both of them are correct ip addresses but it's likely that you will be able to use only one of them. This marks the end of the steps required to install Nginx.
Step 2 – Installing MySQL
installing mysql
Instead of using MySQL you should opt in for installing MariaDB instead which is a replacement to MySQL. It is a community developed project and will allow you to install a DBMS system into your private virtual server. Having MariaDB or MySQL setup on your server will allow you to store and manage information on your virtual private server very easily. You need to install MariaDB/MySQL in the same way you installed the Nginx app. But apart from the main app you also need the helper packages to help the different components communicate. Once you are done you need to start the app and setup your database.
setup database
 - Once you have installed the SQL database you need to install a simple security strict to remove any kind of dangerous defaults that might exist in the system. It also locks down access to some of the features for added security of your data.
 - When you are asked for the password for root leave it blank as you do not have a set password, pressing enter will take you to the next menu. If you want to set a root password you can press the password and hit Y to confirm.
 - Whenever you want to stick to the default values you can simply hit enter when you reach any prompt screen. You also need to set the MariaDB/MySQL to start on boot using a 'sudo systemctl enable' command.
This completes the setup of your database and we can move on to installing our PHP.
Step 3 – Installing PHP
installing php
PHP is the most crucial part among the three and it allows our VPS system to process data and display content dynamically. You can use the part to run several scripts connect to your database and present the information on your web server that you just installed. Once you install these components you will be able to access PHP-MySQL and PHP-FPM packages as well.
 - First, you need to configure the PHP processor to make it work with the other components. There are some configurations changes that you need to make to make sure your setup is secure and it involves opening the main php file with root privileges.
 - php infoLook for a cgi.fix_pathinfo file with is commented out with a semicolon and has a value of 1 set by default making it highly insecure. It's a very insecure setting that needs to be changed else your PHP files may malfunction and other users will be able to spam PHP requests which will get executed that should not be executed under normal circumstances. Change the value to 0 to make sure you remove this security flaw.
 - Now we need to start our PHP processor using sudo commands and enable the PHP-FPM to start on boot.
Step 4 – Configuring Nginx for PHP Page processing
We now have all the required components set up and the only configuration change that you need to do is make sure Ngifx uses your custom PHP processor that you installed for displaying any kind of dynamic content.
 - Fire up the Ngifx app on a server level and you need to reach the server block configuration on the Ngifx app. You need to add an index.php option to the file and allow the Ngifx app to index all PHP files every time a new directory is requested.
 - Now you need to change the name of the server so it matches that of your server's domain address. You should also change the server name to match that of your public IP address or your domain name to make it easier to find and access.
Restart Ngifx to make all the necessary changes. This concludes the steps involved in setting up LEMP on your system and now you need to run a simple PHP script to make sure the VPS is working as intended. If you find any problems you should recheck with the above steps and try again.
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Pricing/Availability:Ash is among the least expensive utility hardwoods available domestically; it should compare similarly tooakin terms of price.
Sustainability:This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as critically endangered due to a projected population reduction of over 80% in the next three generations, caused by effects of introduced taxa. (See notes on the emerald ash borer in the comments section below.)
Common Uses:Flooring, millwork, boxes/crates, baseball bats, and other turned objects such as tool handles.


file extenstion (.mkv):
$ ffmpeg -i video.VOB -acodec aac -b:a 256k -ar 96000 -vcodec libx264 \
-pass 2 -preset veryslow -threads 0 -b:v 3000k -x264opts frameref=15:fast_pskip=0 video.mkv
x264 video stabilization
Video stablization using the vbid.stab plugin entails two passes.
First pass
The first pass records stabilization parameters to a file and/or a test video for visual analysis.
 - Records stabilization parameters to a file only
$ ffmpeg -i input -vf vidstabdetect=stepsize=4:mincontrast=0:result=transforms.trf -f null -
 - Records stabilization parameters to a file and create test video "output-stab" for visual analysis
$ ffmpeg -i input -vf vidstabdetect=stepsize=4:mincontrast=0:result=transforms.trf -f output-stab
Second pass
The second pass parses the stabilization parameters generated from the first pass and applies them to produce "output-stab_final". You will want to apply any additional filters at this point so as to aboid subsequent transcoding to preserve as much video quality as possible. The following example performs the following in addition to video stabilization:
 - unsharp is recommended by the author of vid.stab. Here we are simply using the defaults of 5:5:1.0:5:5:1.0
 - Tip: fade=t=in:st=0:d=4
 fade in from black starting from the beginning of the file for four seconds
 - Tip: fade=t=out:st=60:d=4
 fade out to black starting from sixty seconds into the video for four seconds
 - -c:a pcm_s16le XAVC-S codec records in pcm_s16be which is losslessly transcoded to pcm_s16le
$ ffmpeg -i input -vf vidstabtransform=smoothing=30:interpol=bicubic:input=transforms.trf,unsharp,fade=t=in:st=0:d=4,fade=t=out:st=60:d=4 -c:v libx264 -tune film -preset veryslow -crf 8 -x264opts fast_pskip=0 -c:a pcm_s16le output-stab_final
Subtitles
Extracting
Subtitles embedded in container files, such as MPEG-2 and Matroska, can be extracted and converted into SRT, SSA, among other subtitle formats.
 - Inspect a file to determine if it contains a subtitle stream:
$ ffprobe foo.mkv
...
Stream #0:0(und): Video: h264 (High), yuv420p, 1920x800 [SAR 1:1 DAR 12:5], 23.98 fps, 23.98 tbr, 1k tbn, 47.95 tbc (default)
 Metadata:
 CREATION_TIME : 2012-06-05 05:04:15
 LANGUAGE : und
Stream #0:1(und): Audio: aac, 44100 Hz, stereo, fltp (default)
 Metadata:
 CREATION_TIME : 2012-06-05 05:10:34
 LANGUAGE : und
 HANDLER_NAME : GPAC ISO Audio Handler
Stream #0:2: Subtitle: ssa (default)
 - foo.mkv has an embedded SSA subtitle which can be extracted into an independent file:
$ ffmpeg -i foo.mkv foo.ssa
When dealing with multiple subtitles, you may need to specify the stream that needs to be extracted using the -map <key>:<stream> parameter:
$ ffmpeg -i foo.mkv -map 0:2 foo.ssa
Hardsubbing
(instructions based on HowToBurnSubtitlesIntoVideo at the FFmpeg wiki)
Hardsubbing entails merging subtitles with the video. Hardsubs can't be disabled, nor language switched.
 - Overlay foo.mpg with the subtitles in foo.ssa:
$ ffmpeg -i foo.mpg -vf subtitles=foo.ssa out.mpg
Volume gain
Change the audio volume in multiples of 256 where 256 = 100% (normal) volume. Additional values such as 400 are also valid options.
-vol 256 = 100%
-vol 512 = 200%
-vol 768 = 300%
-vol 1024 = 400%
-vol 2048 = 800%
To double the volume (512 = 200%) of an MP3 file:
$ ffmpeg -i file.mp3 -vol 512 louder_file.mp3
To quadruple the volume (1024 = 400%) of an Ogg file:
$ ffmpeg -i file.ogg -vol 1024 louder_file.ogg
Note that gain metadata is only written to the output file. Unlike mp3gain or ogggain, the source sound file is untouched.
Extracting audio
$ ffmpeg -i video.mpg
...
Input #0, avi, from 'video.mpg':
 Duration: 01:58:28.96, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 3000 kb/s
 Stream #0.0: Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 720x480 [PAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 29.97 tbr, 29.97 tbn, 29.97 tbc
 Stream #0.1: Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, s16, 384 kb/s
 Stream #0.2: Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, 5.1, s16, 448 kb/s
 Stream #0.3: Audio: dts, 48000 Hz, 5.1 768 kb/s
...
Extract the first (-map 0:1) AC-3 encoded audio stream exactly as it was multiplexed into the file:
$ ffmpeg -i video.mpg -map 0:1 -acodec copy -vn video.ac3
Convert the third (-map 0:3) DTS audio stream to an AAC file with a bitrate of 192 kb/s and a sampling rate of 96000 Hz:
$ ffmpeg -i video.mpg -map 0:3 -acodec aac -b:a 192k -ar 96000 -vn output.aac
-vn disables the processing of the video stream.
Extract audio stream with certain time interval:
$ ffmpeg -ss 00:01:25 -t 00:00:05 -i video.mpg -map 0:1 -acodec copy -vn output.ac3
-ss specifies the start point, and -t specifies the duration.
Stripping audio
 1. Copy the first video stream (-map 0:0) along with the second AC-3 audio stream (-map 0:2).
 2. Convert the AC-3 audio stream to two-channel MP3 with a bitrate of 128 kb/s and a sampling rate of 48000 Hz.
$ ffmpeg -i video.mpg -map 0:0 -map 0:2 -vcodec copy -acodec libmp3lame \
-b:a 128k -ar 48000 -ac 2 video.mkv
$ ffmpeg -i video.mkv
...
Input #0, avi, from 'video.mpg':
 Duration: 01:58:28.96, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 3000 kb/s
 Stream #0.0: Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 720x480 [PAR 1:1 DAR 16:9], 29.97 tbr, 29.97 tbn, 29.97 tbc
 Stream #0.1: Audio: mp3, 48000 Hz, stereo, s16, 128 kb/s
Note: Removing undesired audio streams allows for additional bits to be allocated towards improving video quality.
Splitting files
You can use the copy codec to perform operations on a file without changing the encoding. For example, this allows you to easily split any kind of media file into two:
$ ffmpeg -i file.ext -t 00:05:30 -c copy part1.ext -ss 00:05:30 -c copy part2.ext
Hardware video acceleration
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Reason: Missing VDPAU, Intel QSV. (Discuss in Talk:FFmpeg#)
Warning: Encoding may fail when using hardware acceleration, use software encoding as a fallback.
Encoding performance may be improved by using hardware acceleration API's, however only a specific kind of codec(s) are allowed and/or may not always produce the same result when using software encoding.
VA-API
VA-API can be used for encoding and decoding on Intel CPUs (requires libva-intel-driver) and on certain AMD GPUs when using the open-


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The EndDateRecurrence element describes the start date and the end date of an item recurrence pattern.
<EndDateRecurrence>
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Attributes
None.
Child elements
Element Description
StartDate (Recurrence)
Represents the start date of a recurring task or calendar item.
EndDate (Recurrence)
Represents the end date of a recurring task or calendar item.
Parent elements
Element Description
Recurrence (RecurrenceType)
Contains the recurrence pattern for calendar items and meeting requests.
Recurrence (TaskRecurrenceType)
Contains the recurrence pattern for recurring tasks.
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Element information
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TUESDAY, Nov. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Some patients with inflammatory bowel disease may be at increased risk for skin cancer due to their use of immunosuppressant drugs to treat the intestinal disorder, according to the results of two new studies.
The studies, published in the November issue of the journal Gastroenterology, noted that immunosuppressants are commonly used to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Currently, there are no specific recommendations for skin cancer screening in IBD patients.
In one study, French researchers led by Dr. Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet, of University Hospital of Nancy, found that both past and present use of a widely used class of immunosuppressants called thiopurines significantly increased the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
"The increased risk of skin cancer that we found in our study was observed in all patients, even before the age of 50 years. As expected, this risk increased with age. All patients with inflammatory bowel disease currently receiving or having previously received thiopurines should protect their skin from UV radiation and receive regular dermatologic screening, regardless of their age," Peyrin-Biroulet said in a news release from the American Gastroenterological Association.


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To provide the best possible care to their patients
GI Nurses CONNECT gathers an international group of nurses with decades of experience in the field of GI and HCC Oncology. Together they collaborate in scientific activities and develop educational programmes to support oncology nurses around the world to provide the best possible care to their patients.
The objectives of the GI Nurses CONNECT group are to:
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Charring rates of heavy timber structures for Fire Safety Design: A study of the charring rates under various fire exposures andthe influencing factors
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This thesis presents research on the charring rate of large structural members of timber and the material properties and external factors that influence on the charring of these members. The most commonly used temperature-time curves for large structures, and calculation models for the charring rate of wood, are evaluated and used to establish the documented charring rates. The most important material properties and external factors that influence the charring rate of large timber structures are found by an extensive literature review, and total impact of the properties and factors are listed in tables. However, the change in charring rate due to the various properties and factors is not unambiguous and more systematic research should be carried out to determine rules. An evaluation of calculation models for the charring rate of solid wood, nail-, glue- and cross-laminated structural members was performed and the models giving results closest to test results from the literature were determined. The standard model, EN 1995-1-2, was only accurate in a few cases. The models that include more of the properties and factors found to influence the charring rate were most accurate. Evaluation of standard and parametric temperature-time curves for the design of timber structures reveal that the "Swedish" fire and iBMB fire give the best representation of a real fire in a timber structure. The EN 1991-1-2 Standard fire does not include the contribution to the fire load from the timber structure, and the EN 1991-1-2 Parametric fire has an unrealistic linear cooling stage. The experimental tests on the charring rate of cross-laminated timber panels show that the calculation models for the charring rate are inaccurate for this type of structural member. The charring rate is affected by the growth rate of the fire and the maximum temperature. High initial growth rates result in higher charring rates. Short fires with steep cooling rate will have a short charring period, while a long fire will reach constant charring rate after a while. Comparing the obtained test results with test results from other researchers gave good matches. The charring rates found during the experimental tests are compared with charring rates found using the calculation models from the literature evaluated earlier in the thesis. As the experiments only resulted in a few measurements for the "Swedish" fire and the EN 1991-1-2 Parametric fire there was not much to compare with. The char depths for the EN 1991-1-2 Standard and Parametric fires match well with each other, but the charring rates have a wide scatter. This research has pointed out several issues where knowledge is lacking for fire safe design of large timber structures. The behaviour of exposed timber structures in compartment fires should be studied further, and the influence the timber structure has on the temperature development over time needs more research. This can result in the development of better temperature-time curves for fire exposed timber structures. The models for, calculation of the charring rate given in EN 1995-1-2 should be improved by introducing more factors and carrying out more research on the properties and factors that influence the charring rate.
Has partsFriquin, Kathinka L.. Material properties and external factors influencing the charring rate of solid wood and glue-laminated timber. .
Friquin, Kathinka L.. Evaluation of natural and parametric temperature-time curves for the fire design of cross-laminated wood slabs. Proceedings ofInternational Conference Application of Structural Fire Design: 563-568, 2009.
Leikanger Friquin, Kathinka. A review of models for the charring rateof solid wood, nail- and glue-laminated structural members. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering. (ISSN 2040-2317). 1(1): 61-72, 2010. 10.1260/2040-2318.104.22.168.
Friquin, Kathinka L; Grimsbu, Mads; Hovde, Per Jostein. Cross-laminated timber panels - Experimental study of the charring rates when exposed to standard and parametric fires. .
Friquin, Kathinka L. Experimental charring rates for cross-laminated timberpanels compared to calculated charring rates. The conference proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Fire Science and Engineering (InterFlam), 2010.


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User is looking for details regarding meter accuracy from data sheets, %rdg + %FS
Technical data sheets
The meaning of %rdg + %FS is % Reading + % Full Scale.
- Here is a quick example of the application of this method of calculating the potential error range for a current reading:
Let's say we have a situation where:
* The meter under consideration is an ION 7350 which specifies the accuracy of the current reading in the datasheet as 0.25% of reading + 0.05% of full scale as can be seen excerpt from an old meter datasheet immediately below.
- * The meter is wired to the electrical system using CTs of the ratio 200:5
* The meter is reading a primary current value of 103.85 A
How would one calculate the expected error bound of this meter reading?
In order to make the calculation, we need a value for the full scale current. The specification of the current inputs to the meter shows the following data at another place in the datasheet:
Thus, the full scale value of the meter reading would be 10A on the input * the CT ratio which is 200 / 5 = 400 A.
So now the calculation of the error is as follows:
potential reading error = 0.25% of reading + 0.05% of full scale = 0.25% of 103.85 A + 0.05% of 400A = 0025 x 103.85 + 0.0005 x 400 = 0.259625 + 0.2 = 0.46
So when the meter reads 103.85 Amperes, the potential error of that reading is +/- 0.46 A.
NOTE: For the sake of simplicity, the above calculation excludes the potential error introduced into the measurement system by the instrument transformer. Naturally, the instrument transformer has an accuracy rating of its own. The error of that instrument would be added to the of the meter. Thus if the instrument transformers error rating was +/- 5 % of reading, this number would be added to value already calculated. In this case, a reading of 103.85 A would have an error of +/- 5.19 A. Thus combined error for current readings of the entire measurement system (i.e. the combination or the CTs and the ION meter) would be 0.46 + 5.19 = +/-5.65 A.


Mechanism for increase in intracellular concentration of free calcium in fertilized sea urchin egg. A method for estimating intracellular concentration of free calcium
M. Nakamura, I. Yasumasu
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 Intracellular free calcium concentration in the sea urchin egg was calculated to increase from 0.1 mM in an unfertilized egg to 1 mM in a fertilized egg 10 min after fertilization, based on measurement of the dissociation constant between free calcium and sea urchin egg homogenate. The dissociation constant between free calcium (dialyzable calcium) and homogenate of sea urchin eggs was measured by means of dialysis equilibrium. The dissociation constant of the unfertilized egg was about 10-4 M and that of the fertilized egg was about 10-3 M in 3 species of sea urchin, Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus, Anthocidaris crassispina, and Pseudocentrotus depressus. An increase in the dissociation constant of the unfertilized egg homogenate was observed after the addition of calcium ion at a concentration above 0.3 mM, the dissociation constant becoming the same as that observed in the fertilized egg homogenate after the administration of CaCl2 at a concentration above 1 mM. Sodium ion also caused a decrease in the calcium binding ability of the unfertilized egg homogenate. Therefore, penetration of calcium ion or sodium ion upon fertilization might induce an increase in the dissociation constant and then intracellular concentration of free calcium would increase at fertilization. Almost all calcium binding ability of the egg homogenate was found in the microsomal fraction, and the substance which bound calcium was thought to be protein in nature, since trypsin could decrease the level of calcium binding substance in the homogenate of the eggs.
 Original languageEnglish
 Pages (from-to)374-388
 Number of pages15
 JournalJournal of General Physiology
 Volume63
 Issue number3
 Publication statusPublished - 1974
 ASJC Scopus subject areas
 - Physiology
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The purpose of this mapping is to define an heterogeneous set of record IDs. Simply a bunch of CRMIDs of records from different modules. This could be used to define a set of records to launch a mass operation upon or a set of records which must be excluded from some global process.
In concept it is very similar to the Condition Query Mapping where you can retrieve a set of records from a query. The big difference is that this mapping easily mixes records from different modules and with no special condition that the query must fulfill, you just put the IDs, no fuss.
Obviously the set must be small or will get to complex to maintain.
The accepted format is:
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AGU Eos feature on physics of silica at high temperatures and pressures:
"Although scientists would like to better characterize the early impacts that literally shaped our solar system, the degree to which rock melts and vaporizes during impacts isn't well understood because of poorly constrained equations of state.
Connolly set out to refine the equation of state for silica, which was chosen because silica is the most abundant oxide in rocky planets and plays a crucial role in impacts. The author then used the equation of state to create a new model of the silica boiling curve, which terminates at a critical point at about 6000 K.
Because there are no direct measurements of silica at extremely high temperatures and pressures, such conditions must be calculated from thermodynamic data that are extrapolated from much lower temperatures. The author found that at high temperatures, silica liquid boils incongruently such that it becomes depleted in oxygen. As a result, atmospheric loss after a giant impact could enrich residual silicate liquid in reduced silicon."


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When it comes to marketing automation for the travel industry, if you're using Act-On to send your monthly consumer (B2C) newsletter, you've hit one important target. If you're now wanting to up your marketing game, we encourage you to work with your Marketing Automation Specialist to set up Act-On's Beacon Tracker on your website and begin collecting data.
In fact, in just a short amount of time, your destination marketing organization (DMO) will have a lot of data! You can see who is visiting your website pages and when, but you're wondering — what do you do with it now?
Together, we'll explore:
- Known vs. anonymous visitors
- What information (data) is being tracked
- How users can opt-out
- Ways your destination marketing organization (DMO) can use the data to their advantage.
What is the Beacon Tracker, and Why Does it Matter?
Before we get into what data is being tracked, let's start at the beginning. Act-On's Beacon Tracker uses first-party cookies (not third-party) to track visitors as they navigate your site, including filling out forms connected to Act-On. The cookies usually expire after approximately 12 months (based on the browser defaults) or if the visitor clears their cookies. However, if a visitor clears just their cache (and not their cookies), the cookie will still be present. In special cases where a visitor visits your website on their laptop computer and through their mobile device, it'll result in different cookies being dropped on each location. As long as the same email address is associated with the cookies, Act-On will connect the data under one record.
Let's talk about what information or data is being tracked. Most specifically, the main function of the Beacon Tracker is to track the page URL each visitor visits and when they performed this action. Act-On can associate any fields in your standard field list or custom form fields to the contact record in Act-On through the visitor's email address.
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) can now use this information to send their visitors targeted content that is personalized to their experience
Unknown and Known Website Visitors: How They Make an Impact
Why are we talking about cookies and data? That's because when a visitor receives a cookie from a Beacon Tracker page, they are divided into two different categories within the Act-On application, Unknown and Known Website Visitors. A visitor who just visits your website is considered an Unknown Website Visitor. You can't do much with this group in the way of contacting them because you don't know who they are yet and don't have permission. But, these visitors will become Known Website Visitors once they fill out a form on your website that is connected to Act-On or they click on a link to your website (where the Beacon Tracker is installed) within an email you've sent. It's important to note that Act-On's Beacon Tracker has a setting to work with your own cookie messages on your website, allowing visitors to opt out of being tracked. This function is set up through your Act-On settings.
For example, if Visitor A has visited your website, and you can see they've been to your events calendar, some listings, and things to do pages. However, since they haven't made themselves 'known,' you are unable to follow up with them at all. On the other hand, Visitor B has filled out your consumer newsletter form. Since they've made themselves 'known' to you, it opens up a whole different world! You can see the pages they've visited on your website and can follow up with them based on their behavior. The same can be said for Visitor C, who received an email from you and then clicked on a link in the email that led them to your website. And what makes the known visitors so special is they consist of contacts who have already given you permission to email them. Making them the perfect segment to move through the funnel from awareness to interest to acquisition (or visit!)
3 Examples of How You Can Use the Beacon Tracker
1. Welcome Campaign
When someone signs up for your consumer newsletter, they are entered into an automated program. The first email sets expectations for future emails as well as introduces the visitors to your destination. There are links in the email that direct them to specific places on your website, including the events calendar, some listings, and things-to-do pages. When it's time to send the second automated email (usually wait a week), the visitors are segmented based on their website activity. The content is then personalized for each visitor. For example, the email might have two main content areas that are dynamic based on the segment. You can also include seasonal promotions or discounts from your partners that correlate with the pages visitors are visiting on your website as a special treat for your visitors.
2. Cart Abandonment Email
Cart abandonment emails have been made popular by retailers (ahem, Amazon) who automatically send you an email after you've added something to your cart but did not make the purchase. How this translates to DMOs is through forms. When a visitor lands on your Request a Guide form but never fills it out, they are presenting you with a great opportunity and one that shouldn't be missed.
The key is to create a segment based on a behavior that looks in the "last 1 day" time frame — contacts who did visit your Request a Guide form but did not make it to the form completion page. You'd set up your automated program to send an email to these visitors once a day reminding them how awesome your destination is! You also have the option of placing a link to the digital version for them to download. Make sure the guide is first uploaded to your Media Files so you can track the engagement. Your segment would look something like this:
3. Nurture Program
When a visitor signs up to receive a guide, it's a good assumption that they're planning to visit your destination soon. Why not create a nurture program and send them helpful information on ways to plan the perfect trip? If you have an app, this is an excellent place to promote it in one of your emails, too. You'd build your segment around visitors who completed filling out the Request a Guide form on your website. Be careful not to mix things up here if you're already sending an automated email when they sign up for the guide. That can be replaced with this nurture program, adding a lot of value for your visitors.
Dig Into Your Data
Hopefully we've piqued your interest in Act-On's Beacon Tracker enough to install it on your website. If you would like to learn more about Act-On's Beacon Tracker view the help article.


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The approval of Magnetom Terra more than doubles the maximum MRI strength in the field.
The first 7 tesla (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The approval of Magentom Terra, a 7T MRI system designed by Siemens Medical Solutions Inc., more than doubles the available magnetic field strength for use in the US. Its approval was based on comparisons to a predicate device and sample clinical images.
Prior to its approval, the greatest approved field strengths for magnet fields measured by tesla were 3T MRI scanners.
The Magnetom Terra was reviewed by the FDA through a 510(k) premarket submission, intended to demonstrate substantial equivalence between a new device and legally marketed predicate device.
The FDA also reviewed radiofrequency subsystem safety, as well as comparative study data of 35 patients to undergo imaging under the 7T device and a 3T device. The 7T-acquired images were of diagnostic quality, according to board-certified radiologists who reviewed the comparison, and was an improvement from 3T imaging in some cases.
"The overall image quality of MRI improves with higher magnetic field strength," Robert Ochs, PhD, director of the Division of Radiological Health in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said. "The added field strength allows for better visualization of smaller structures and subtle pathologies that may improve disease diagnosis."
The Magnetom Terra is designated for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more, and is limited to extremity examinations.