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Proper procedure should be carried out to achieve a high shareholder value. The the primary aim of a business or organization is to keep revenue, lower the price as the same time increasing the revenue share. GALT AND COMPANY CEO is on firm that can help you meet this two objective so as to increase your shareholders value.
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Many organizations and business will use their money so as to increase their revenue which is not a good idea in increasing the shareholder value. Most of the companies will end up collapsing in the attempt of raising this value using their capital. The shareholder value will always go down when a poor strategy is implemented. Risk the premise is another drawback to business shareholders value.
Now let's take a moment and consider on the way to raise the shareholders' value. Intellectual properties is one of the key things that should be put into consideration when identifying a strategy for increasing a shareholders value. Lets now focus on the strategies that are involved in increasing the shareholders' value
Good Patent strategy should be followed by a company that is at its defensive level So as to achieve this you will need to consult patent in order to negotiate with competitors on how to use the patented product in this situation GALT AND COMPANY CEO will be of your best assistance.
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Connections 20071. Ancient Landscapes and Ancient Skies
We see the same sky and inhabit the same earth as the ancient Egyptians, Athenians, Mayans and Islamic thinkers did thousands of years ago. But unlike the modern world, ancient worlds do not separate earth from sky: for them, to understand human life in its natural environment is to understand its relation to the sphere of the heavens. Students in both courses in this two-course connection will learn to view the earth and sky together through the lenses of different ancient cultures.

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Ok, you probably won't hear that one around the lab (taste-testing the nano-gold is a strict no-no), but researchers have discovered a way to replace the toxic chemicals typically used to make gold nanoparticles with cinnamon.
"The procedure we have developed is non-toxic," Kannan said. "No chemicals are used in the generation of gold nanoparticles, except gold salts. It is a true 'green' process."
The cinnamon takes the place of the toxic agents that remove the gold particles from gold salts, explains Popular Science:
There are several ways to produce gold particles, but most involve dissolving chloroauric acid, also called gold salts, in liquid and adding chemicals to precipitate gold atoms. Common mixtures include sodium citrates, sodium borohydride (also used to bleach wood pulp) and ammonium compounds.


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Effects of Age and Experience on Memory-Guided Movements
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The purpose of the present research was threefold: 1) to investigate whether natural aging affects the movements to remembered targets when participants make reaching movements under closed-loop feedback conditions, 2) to determine if experience with visually-guided movements facilitates memory-guided reaching and 3) to determine if age affects this facilitation. Two groups of 10 participants (healthy older and healthy younger) performed a manual aiming task with a mouse on a graphics tablet. A target appeared in one of 6 possible locations on a computer screen and participants had to make aiming movements with a visible cursor in 3 different visual conditions: full vision, immediate recall and delayed recall. In the full vision condition vision of the target was available throughout the movement. In the delay conditions the target disappeared either at the initiation of the aiming movement (immediate recall) or 2 seconds before movement onset (delayed recall). Vision of the hand (cursor) was available in all conditions. Each memory condition was divided into 2 blocks; block 1 was presented before the full vision condition and block 2 was presented after. Endpoint accuracy and variability were measured along with movement kinematics. Results showed no age differences in the kinematics in the full vision condition. For memory dependent pointing age also did not affect the movement kinematics or endpoint accuracy. Movements to remembered targets were significantly more variable in the delay recall compared to the immediate recall condition. A Block by Condition effect showed that the delay effect was present in the first block, but not in the second block, suggesting that variability did not increase with memory delay once participants had experience from full vision reaching. A Group by Condition effect showed the older adults were more variable than younger, although this difference was smaller in the delay condition due to the increase in variability as a function of delay seen in younger but not older adults. These findings suggest that aging does not affect how movements are controlled whether pointing to visible or remembered targets. They also suggest that aging does not affect the accuracy in pointing to remembered targets. Aging does affect the variability of these pointing movements. Finally, experience in pointing at targets with full vision modulates the increase in variability of pointing as a function of delay.
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|Nevada Literacy Resource Sites - 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy|
The web site is a pdf. file of the actual 2003 publication, with all charts, data and contact information.
In 1992, the National Center for Educational Statistics' National Institute for Literacy conducted the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) to determine the state of literacy in the nation. That survey was part of the 1998 "State of Literacy in America Report." In 2003, the NAAL again conducted the national survey and titled it "Literacy in Everyday Life -- Results From the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy." The survey was based on an assessment instrument responded to by approximately 19,000 adults. It defined literacy and presented survey results at the national level, though not aggregated by state. The 2003 report also includes longitudinal analyses comparing the 2003 version to the earlier comprehensive report. The NAAL provides a workable definition of "Literacy."
This is an excellent, valid, and reliable resource that can be used to describe the impact of non-literacy. It gives specific information in such areas as:
While not specific to Nevada, the data should generally be able to be extrapolated to a Nevadabased environment with no loss of integrity and can be used effectively for comparison purposes.

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The Ideas in ThingsChapter one is entitled "Souvenirs of Sadism: Mahogany Furniture, Deforestation, and Slavery in Jane Eyre".
Fugitive Meaning in the Victorian Novel
University of Chicago Press
Published October 2010
While the Victorian novel famously describes, catalogs, and inundates the reader with things, the protocols for reading it have long enjoined readers not to interpret most of what crowds its pages. The Ideas in Things explores apparently inconsequential objects in popular Victorian texts to make contact with their fugitive meanings. Developing an innovative approach to analyzing nineteenth-century fiction, Elaine Freedgood here reconnects the things readers unwittingly ignore to the stories they tell.
Building her case around objects from three well-known Victorian novels—the mahogany furniture in Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, the calico curtains in Elizabeth Gaskell's Mary Barton, and "Negro head" tobacco in Charles Dickens's Great Expectations—Freedgood argues that these things are connected to histories that the novels barely acknowledge, generating darker meanings outside the novels' symbolic systems. A valuable contribution to the new field of object studies in the humanities, The Ideas in Things pushes readers' thinking about things beyond established concepts of commodity and fetish.
Gilbert and Gubar's The Madwoman in the Attic after Thirty YearsSome of the essays have explicit Brontë associations:
Edited with an Introduction by Annette R. Federico
Foreword by Sandra M. Gilbert
University of Missouri Press
When it was published in 1979, Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar's The Madwoman in the Attic: The Woman Writer and the Nineteenth-Century Literary Imagination was hailed as a pathbreaking work of criticism, changing the way future scholars would read Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, the Brontës, George Eliot, and Emily Dickinson. This thirtieth-anniversary collection adds both valuable reassessments and new readings and analyses inspired by Gilbert and Gubar's approach. It includes work by established and up-and-coming scholars, as well as retrospective accounts of the ways in which The Madwoman in the Attic has influenced teaching, feminist activism, and the lives of women in academia.
These contributions represent both the diversity of today's feminist criticism and the tremendous expansion of the nineteenth-century canon. The authors take as their subjects specific nineteenthand twentieth-century women writers, the state of feminist theory and pedagogy, genre studies, film, race, and postcolonialism, with approaches ranging from ecofeminism to psychoanalysis. And although each essay opens Madwoman to a different page, all provocatively circle back—with admiration and respect, objections and challenges, questions and arguments—to Gilbert and Gubar's groundbreaking work.
The essays are as diverse as they are provocative. Susan Fraiman describes how Madwoman opened the canon, politicized critical practice, and challenged compulsory heterosexuality, while Marlene Tromp tells how it elegantly embodied many concerns central to second-wave feminism. Other chapters consider Madwoman's impact on Milton studies, on cinematic adaptations of Wuthering Heights, and on reassessments of Ann Radcliffe as one of the book's suppressed foremothers.
In the thirty years since its publication, The Madwoman in the Attic has potently informed literary criticism of women's writing: its strategic analyses of canonical works and its insights into the interconnections between social environment and human creativity have been absorbed by contemporary critical practices. These essays constitute substantive interventions into established debates and ongoing questions among scholars concerned with defining third-wave feminism, showing that, as a feminist symbol, the raging madwoman still has the power to disrupt conventional ideas about gender, myth, sexuality, and the literary imagination.
Enclosing Fantasies: Jane Eyre by Madeleine Wood
Jane Eyre's Doubles?: Colonial Progress and the Tradition of New Woman Writing in India by Narin Hassan
Revisiting the Attic: Recognizing the Shared Spaces of Jane Eyre and Beloved by Danielle Russell
The Legacy of Hell: Wuthering Heights on Film and Gilbert and Gubar's Feminist Poetics by Hila Shachar
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Rapid risk assessment: Public health risks related to communicable diseases during the 2018 Hajj, Saudi Arabia, 19–24 August 2018
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Public health risks related to communicable diseases during the 2018 Hajj, Saudi Arabia, 19–24 August 2018 – 2 August 2018. Stockholm: ECDC; 2018.
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The aim of this document is to assess the potential health risks related to communicable diseases and other health threats for EU/EEA citizens during their stay in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage between 19 and 24 August 2018.
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Due to the vaccination requirements for travelling to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and the preparedness plans put in place by the host country addressing the management of health hazards during and after the Hajj, the overall risk for EU/EEA citizens of becoming infected with a contagious disease during the 2018 Hajj in Saudi Arabia is considered to be low. The risk of communicable disease outbreaks is highest for food- and waterborne diseases and respiratory illnesses, but the risk is not considered higher than can generally be expected for international mass gatherings of this size. MERS-CoV activity continues to be reported in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically from Saudi Arabia, and therefore imported cases may be detected in Europe following the Hajj. The risk of transmission of other vaccine-preventable and vector-borne diseases is considered to be low. The national health authorities in countries from where Muslims embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca should apply appropriate strategies for the prevention and control of communicable diseases before, during and after the completion of the Hajj.
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Spatial distribution and clustering of the proportion of disabled individuals by districts in Punjab
Disabilities are globally endemic and will increase with population ageing and ubiquitous prevalence of noncommunicable diseases. The Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement survey conducted in 2019-20 is the only district-level representative survey that provides proportion of disabled individuals. The survey used a standardized and validated six-questions from the 'Washington Group Questions' that identify functional disabilities pertaining to difficulty in the domains of sight, hearing, walking/climbing steps, remembering/ concentrating, self-care (washing/dressing), and communicating/being understood. Disabilities were more common in men in both urban and rural areas of districts.
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10 Genius Decorations Inspired by Train or Train Track
Toy trains and tracks are really fun. When I was a child, my biggest dream was to have a toy train set I would always enjoy playing with them. Most children love toy trains, but they are not only for playing, there are a lot of brilliant DIY home decorations and garden projects inspired by train set. If you are a train lover and want to make something unusual for your kid's room or decorating projects, then you are on the right place to be.
1. Make train tracks out of pool noodles, its sprinklers will let your kids love to play outside in the sun.
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2. Train bed is perfect for a boy's room:
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3. Dining table made of wood tiles with railroad tracks for food trains:
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4. Make a train track along front yard walkway. You don't need much more stuff to build it, just tape with electrical tape and voila:
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5. Simply use several packs of aluminum loaf pans and a roll of electrical tape to make a snack train:
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6. Set the wooden railway together with chalkboard to the wall for your daily MEMO:
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7. Made from old wine barrels to small logs, these DIY train planters will improve the look of your garden:
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Or you can build a garden bed like a train:
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8. Suspended train track. Is it a cool way to decorate a bedroom or a playroom ceiling:
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9. DIY wall train track is perfect for a train themed playroom:
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10. Create a wooden rail track and mini houses in your garden to give hours of fun to your kids:
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Players rocking around Assassin's Creed Odyssey's fresh take on Ancient Greece are likely to stumble upon the pirate Xenia, a stout woman of firm resolve who will eventually ask for the hero's help in tracking down various artifacts. This is accomplished by following Xenia's treasure maps, the likes of which aren't exactly easy to follow, either because their locations are vague or because the maps seem to be pointing players in different directions toward unrelated rewards.
Xenia treasure hunt guide
First things first: before players can start tackling Xenia's five separate treasure hunts, they need to fulfill certain requirements. Neither Xenia nor her treasure hunts will be available until players complete the side quests Red in the Wreckage and Lost and Found. At that point, players can converse with Xenia to have her ask the hero to track down five (technically six) distinct treasures.
Additionally, it's recommended but not necessarily required for players to be around a mid-game level before starting Xenia's treasure hunts — maybe level 30 or so, though some of the tasks can be accomplished around level 17.
Birds of a Feather
For this treasure hunt, players will be given three different treasure maps and tasked with finding the Golden Feather of Ajax. Looking at the maps isn't strictly necessary for this mission; instead, head to Isle of Salamis, found just west of Attika. On the island will be a lighthouse — the Lighthouse of the Father of Ajax, as it turns out. Inspect the cloth-covered pot near the lighthouse, then walk down the stairs and speak to the lighthouse keeper to learn that the Golden Feather of Ajax was stolen by bandits.
He'll point players toward the bandits' hideout, the Mycanean Tomb of Ajax, located in an underground vault near the middle of the island. Bust in and crack the bandit's skulls, then search the bandit leader's corpse to find the Golden Feather of Ajax. With the feather in tow, return to Xenia to complete the quest.
Xenia will be pleased with the hero's aptitude for seeking out hidden treasure, and will offer a reward in the form of currency as well as another treasure hunt. This one is called Sacred Vows, and it involves discovering the location of a golden Macedonian Bracelet to be used as an offering to the gods.
In this case, it's the third map that Xenia offers that will be provide an accurate location for the treasure: in Cape Sounion, on the main island of Attika, in an area known as the Sanctuary of Sounion. Head to the location, speaking with various townsfolk, opening various boxes, and generally searching for clues to the bracelet's whereabouts.
After enough time spent investigating, players will stumble upon a couple arguing about the bracelet Xenia is seeking — they'll be the ones hanging out nearest the water's edge. Through conversation, it is revealed that the bracelet was thrown off a cliff into the Mediterranean sea. No problem; just dive in after it. The bracelet can be found not too deep underneath the water's surface, next to the cliff edge and a patch of coral. Grab it, then return to Xania to put an end to the second treasure hunt.
She Who Controls the Seas
Back in Xenia's company, the pirate will be so happy with the hero's performance that she'll offer up yet another treasure hunt. This one is called She Who Controls the Seas, and it involves tracking down Triton's Shell of the Tides, a golden conch that can reportedly control the sea.
The map needed for this hunt is the one that shows the Triple Peninsula of Chalkidike in Makedonia. Specifically, the player needs to head to an area known as the Underwater Cave of Chalkidike, which can accessed by diving into the water at the location featured on the map, just off the southern coast between the western and central peninsulas. A good way to find it is to search for the boxes floating at the water's surface.
Inside the Underwater Cavern, use Athena's sight to get a better view of the surroundings, then follow the path up and out of the water and back into another pool before surfacing on the other side. Some bandits will be lurking around this caves, so dispatch them through any preferred means, then search around the cave to locate the conch shell, which is sitting within a chest flanked by wooden barricades. Grab it, then head back to Xenia.
Throw The Dice
Once again, Xenia will express her own sort of gratitude for the hero's success, and will offer monetary recompense as well as the option to track down even more artifacts. This time around, Xenia will ask the player to find two items: Pan's Flute and Apollo's Lyre. There's a catch, though: a man named Autolykos stole the maps from her, and they must be found before the treasure can be located.
Xenia will point the player toward the man's typical hangout in Nauplia, specifically the are known as Wetlands of the Hydra. Head for the docks within the area's settlement to locate the man, then smash the nearby pots in order to convince him of the gravity of the situation. He'll divulge the location of the maps, hidden within his home right next to the Nauplia Shipshed. The path won't exactly be easy — Autolykos has the place well-guarded — but stealthy heroes should have no problem sneaking in and grabbing the maps out of the treasure chest near the main entrance.
With the maps in-hand, players will be in for an easy ride. The first map will plainly show that Pan's Flute can be found in the Cave of Pan, which is found around Marathon Beach in northern Attika. On the other hand, Apollo's Lyre can be found not too far from the Forgotten Ruins of Makris within Euboea — the lyre is sitting out in the open among several stone columns and a statue of a man being bitten by a snake. Grab both the treasures, then head back to Xenia to start the final treasure hunt.
Once again in the company of the fearsome pirate, Xenia will introduce the player to Galateia, who will tell a story of how she lost precious cargo after her crew was attacked on a previous mission. Agree to take on the quest to begin the search for Galateia's Priceless Treasure, the admittedly cheap-sounding Old Coffer.
Galateia informs the hero that her ship was attacked near Pellene, and eventually tasks players with finding the Olouros Fortress. The fortress itself is in Achaia, a location on the eastern end of the area known as Erymanthos Peaks, just south of Scavenger's Coast.
This area will not be easy — the level requirements for this mission indicate that players should be around level 43, so expect more than a few difficult encounters. Players under that level will need to make the best use of stealth possible. Within the fortress, not too far from a canvas-roofed entrance on the southeastern side, players will spot a small table next to a lit brazier; the Old Coffer can be found on the left side of the table near some ornate pots. Grab it, then return to Xenia to complete her quest line and earn the Pirate's Life For Me achievement.
Xenia's treasure maps are just the tip of the iceberg — Assassin's Creed Odyssey has plenty more hidden treasures spread about Ancient Greece. To learn more about the others, or to learn about other game mechanics, quest details, or boss strategies, make sure to head over to Shacknews' elaborate Assassin's Creed Odyssey walkthrough and guide hub.

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Early Kentucky Settlers: The Records of Jefferson County, Kentucky
Early Kentucky Settlers: The Records of Jefferson County, Kentucky, from the Filson Club History Quarterly.. (1988)
In 1780 Kentucky County, Virginia, was divided into three Kentucky counties--Fayette, Lincoln, and Jefferson. The importance of Jefferson County to genealogists lies in the fact that, along with the other two counties, it was one of the parents of Kentucky's present 120 counties. So Jefferson County's records will be of interest to a wide audience of genealogists.
Excerpted from the important Filson Club History Quarterly, this work has transcripts of the earliest Jefferson County, Kentucky records known to exist--wills, deeds, surveys, administrations, inventories, and poll lists. These records are a unique body of information on early Jefferson County and its people--ordinary people for the most part--seen here in court records, swearing and fighting, trading with Indians, surveying land, registering the deeds to their property, or assigning property to heirs and relatives.
The records reprinted in this book are: Minute Books A and 1 (_PHONE_); Will Books 1 and 2 (_PHONE_); Bond and Power of Attorney Book 1 (_PHONE_); and Division Book 1 (_PHONE_).
Genealogical.com publishes genealogy books and CDs. Whether you are just beginning to explore your family tree or are an experienced researcher looking for in-depth genealogy data, Genealogical.com can provide you with the resources you need. We publish over 2,000 genealogy books and compact discs featuring colonial genealogy, Irish genealogy, immigration, royal ancestry, family history, and genealogy methods and sources. Genealogical.com is the online home of Genealogical Publishing Company, Clearfield Company, and Gateway Press. Search our genealogy books by title, author or keyword phrase or browse our genealogy book sale.


Intersections-The dirty play of little boys
Intersections-The dirty play of little boys - 4. Is dirty...
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Devin Weaver Sociology April 4 th, 2008 "The Dirty Play of Little Boys" Questions: 1. What is "Dirty Play"? What forms does it take? 2. Explain why boys engage in dirty play; that is, what is its role in their lives? 3. Why do adolescents rarely engage in dirty play when they are alone?
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HCMC – After six long years of negotiations, Vietnam has clinched a deal to begin the formal export of fresh longan to Japan.
On January 3, Hoang Phat Fruit Co., Ltd, located in Long An Province, shipped 10 tons of fresh longan to Japan. This was the first time Vietnam had sent fresh longan to the Japanese market.
The batch of fresh longan was shipped to Japan by air.
After this shipment, the company will continue to export 70 to 100 tons of fresh longan monthly to Japan by sea and air.
Prior to the shipment, fresh longan was cold treated at a set temperature of 1.3 degrees Celsius for 13 days to eliminate potential pests, supervised by Japanese experts.
Vietnam has 80,000 hectares under longan cultivation, with annual output of 600,000 tons. However, only 2,000 hectares and three factories were granted growing area codes to export longan to Japan.
Given the situation, Vietnam's Plant Protection Department and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have joined hands to step up the granting of the growing area packaging area code for longan growers in accordance with food safety to increase longan exports to Japan.


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This case study investigation reflects on the use of metaphors to teach postgraduate education students the importance of personal bias and subjectivity to their research, and advocates the use of critical reflexivity to deal with it. Students are reluctant to be critically reflective as they can feel threatened by the reflective process, feel they can sit apart or outside their research, write without bias and/or feel critical reflection may damage their research findings. It explores the effectiveness of an approach to overcome this reluctance by applying a metaphor. In a Zambian research class, students introduced a metaphor for personal bias by likening it to an encounter with a hidden hippopotamus. These are difficult to tame, hard to deal with, and can remain hidden for a long time. They appear unexpectedly, cannot be ignored, and awareness the main defence. Subsequent dissertations showed an improved early adoption of critical reflexivity. This metaphor was then used as a key discussion point on a postdoctoral education programme in the UK and investigated formally using focus groups. Students reported a greater understanding of personal bias, recognised the importance of being critically reflexive, and felt the metaphor was instrumental in their understanding of the need to advise of their position in the research. Underpinning this approach is the assertion that metaphors can help explain personal traits that are difficult for individuals to describe (Hoggan, 2016). The use of a personal values framework; morality, competency, personal and social behaviour, provided a supportive writing framework resulting in an increase in critical reflexivity early in the students research.
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Why is eating oyster mushrooms good for the environment?
In Nature, there are 5 kingdoms: plants, animals, algae, bacteria and fungi. And together they form the ideal team in which there is no waste, everyone has a role and only uses what is available locally, channeling energy from one kingdom to another.
Fungi are called "Nature's decomposers", they break down any dead organic matter and transform it into nutrients for their local habitat.
Therefore, eating edible wild mushrooms is good for the environment and our planet because they are 100% organic and local. However, most of the mushrooms we eat are commercially grown.
But this is also good news because they are not resource-intensive and can be grown year-round. On average, 1 kilo of oyster mushrooms requires just 25 liters of water and is grown most of the time using locally available waste. This makes eating mushrooms an excellent substitute for meat. In addition to being vegetarian, it only consumes a very small amount of resources.
Once again, eating mushrooms is good for you, but also for the planet!
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Use of a Flapper-Nozzle Valve for Axial Piston Pump Control 911817
A mathematical model of an axial piston pump with a flapper-nozzle valve was developed. The first stage was dynamically stable, and calculated values of first-stage gain and dynamic response agreed well with experimental values. Linearized relations were produced for each component part and were combined to form the total state-variable representation of the model. The open loop system, the combined axial piston pump and flapper-nozzle valve, exhibited dynamic instability. However, when the feedback loop was augmented by the output pressure differential, stability was achieved.
From the time responses of the augmented optimal control system, we observed that an increase of input current had little effect on the system response. Doubling the discharge flow rate doubled the overshoot, and an increase in the discharge volume slowed down the system responses. Increasing rotational speed of the pump produced a higher overshoot and a slower response.
The performance of an axial piston pump with a flapper-nozzle valve used as a controller was compared to the performances of such a pump with a four-way hydraulic valve, a single-stage electrohydraulic servovalve, and a two-stage electrohydraulic servovalve used as controllers. We found the combination of a flapper-nozzle valve and an axial piston pump to be superior to other combinations in terms of the balance between pressure-time response and maximum pressure overshoot.


Google Finally Admits That Its Infamous Brainteasers Were Completely Useless for Hiring
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"We found that brainteasers are a complete waste of time," Laszlo Bock, senior vice president of people operations at Google, told the New York Times. "They don't predict anything. They serve primarily to make the interviewer feel smart."
 - Design an evacuation plan for San Francisco
 - How many times a day does a clock's hands overlap?
Bock says Google now relies on more quotidian means of interviewing prospective employees, such as standardizing interviews so that candidates can be assessed consistently, and "behavioral interviewing," such as asking people to describe a time they solved a difficult problem. It's also giving much less weight to college grade point averages and SAT scores.
(PS: The answer is 500,000)


How many gasoline pumps will the project actually contain?
The new Costco gasoline project will have 16 gasoline fuel pumps. Each pump will allow for two (2) vehicles to obtain fuel at the same time for a total of 32 vehicles.
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1. What is the current status of the project for the new Costco gasoline station in Tustin Ranch?
2. Why did City Council members decline to have private meetings with individuals before the appeal hearing?
3. How many emails did the City Council receive in advance of the Appeal Hearing on October 15, 2019, and what position on the project did they want?
4. How many gasoline pumps will the project actually contain?
5. What will be the hours of operation for the new gasoline station?
6. Why did the new gasoline station not need an environmental impact report (EIR)? Was the exemption a loophole?
7. What studies have been completed to support the City Council action on the project?
8. How are greenhouse gases emissions estimated and air quality evaluated to know if the new station will have any adverse impacts on public health? Is vehicle idling included in these assessments?
9. How will the traffic be handled on the site and on the streets surrounding the new gasoline station?
10. What if a major traffic jam is created with cars waiting to get gas at the new Costco location – what happens then?
11. What will happen to my property value if I live near a gasoline station?
12. The new Costco gasoline station will drive out other smaller, independent gas station owners in the City compelling everyone to buy gas at Costco. Does the City not care about small businesses?
13. What are the differences between the new gasoline station and the existing Costco gasoline station at The District?
14. What are the lessons learned from the other Costco located at The District?
15. Can the City Council's decision on the Costco application be appealed?


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Mutualistic interactions between plants and fungi often occur in the rhizosphere, although examples exist where shoot-endophytes support host growth and increase resistance to pathogens and herbivores. Fungal endophytes which colonize their hosts without any visible disease symptoms have been recognized to be fundamental components of various ecosystems. Initial efforts have been taken to decipher the genetic basis of beneficial plant-fungus interactions and of lifestyle transitions. This review gives a short overview on well established experimental systems amenable to genetic manipulation and of known genome sequence for dissecting plant-fungal endophyte interactions with a special focus on Arabidopsis thaliana associations.
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longer crisis-driven as service-impacting events grow less frequent and are quickly resolves when they do occur.
When designing a private cloud, development of the Health Model will drive much of the information needed for Knowledge Management. The Health Model defines the ideal states for each infrastructure component and the daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed tasks required to maintain this state. The Health Model also defines unhealthy states for each infrastructure component and actions to be taken to restore their health. This information will form the foundation of the Knowledge Management database.
Aligning the Health Model with alerts allows these alerts to contain links to the Knowledge Management database describing the specific steps to be taken in response to the alert. This will help drive predictability as a consistent, proven set of actions will be taken in response to each alert.
The final step toward achieving a private cloud is the automation of responses to each alert as defined in the Knowledge Management database. Once these responses are proven successful, they should be automated to the fullest extent possible. It is important to note, though, that automating responses to alerts does not make them invisible and forgotten. Even when alerts generate a fully automated response they must be captured in the Service Management system. If the alert indicates the need for a change, the change record should be logged. Similarly, if the alert is in response to an incident, an incident record should be created. These automated workflows must be reviewed regularly by Operations staff to make sure the automated action achieves the expected result. Finally, as the environment changes over time, or as new knowledge is gained, the Knowledge Management database must be updated along with the automated workflows that are based on that knowledge.
The goal of Incident Management is to resolve events that are impacting, or threaten to impact, services as quickly as possible with minimal disruption. The goal of Problem Management is to identify and resolve root causes of incidents that have occurred as well as identify and prevent or minimize the impact of incidents that may occur.
Pinpointing the root cause of an incident can become more challenging when workloads are abstracted from the infrastructure and their physical location changes frequently. Additionally, incident response teams may be unfamiliar with virtualization technologies (at least initially) which could also lead to delays in incident resolution. Finally, applications may have neither a robust Health Model nor expose all of the health information required for a proactive response. All of this may lead to an increase in reactive (user initiated) incidents which will likely increase the Mean-Time-to-Restore-Service (MTRS) and customer dissatisfaction.
This may seem to go against the resiliency principle, but note that virtualization alone will not achieve the desired resiliency unless accompanied by highly mature IT Service Management (ITSM) maturity and a robust automated health monitoring system.
The drive for resiliency requires a different approach to troubleshooting incidents. Extensive troubleshooting of incidents in production negatively impacts resiliency. Therefore, if an incident cannot be quickly resolved, the service can be rolled back to the previous version, as described under Release and Deployment. Further troubleshooting can be done in a test environment without impacting the production environment. Troubleshooting in the production environment may be limited to moving the service to different hosts (ruling out infrastructure as the cause) and rebooting the VMs. If these steps do not resolve the issue, the rollback scenario could be initiated.
Minimizing human involvement in incident management is critical for achieving resiliency. The troubleshooting scenarios described earlier could be automated, which will allow for identification and possible resolution of the root much more quickly than non-automated processes. But automation may mask the root cause of the incident. Careful consideration should be given to determining which troubleshooting steps should be automated and which require human analysis.
Human Analysis of Troubleshooting
If a compute resource fails, it is no longer necessary to treat the failure as an incident that must be fixed immediately. It may be more efficient and cost effective to treat the failure as part of the decay of the Resource Pool. Rather than treat a failed server as an incident that requires immediate resolution, treat it as a natural candidate for replacement on a regular maintenance schedule, or when the Resource Pool reaches a certain threshold of decay. Each organization must balance cost, efficiency, and risk as it determines an acceptable decay threshold – and choose among these courses of action:
The benefits and trade-off of each of the options are listed below:
Option 4 is the least desirable, as it does not take advantage of the resiliency and cost reduction benefits of a private cloud. A well-planned Resource Pool and Reserve Capacity strategy will account for Resource Decay.
Option 1 is the most recommended approach. A predictable maintenance schedule allows for better procurement planning and can help avoid conflicts with other maintenance activities, such as software upgrades. Again, a well-planned Resource Pool and Reserve Capacity strategy will account for Resource Decay and minimize the risk of exceeding critical thresholds before the scheduled maintenance.
Option 3 will likely be the only option for self-contained Scale Unit scenarios, as the container must be replaced as a single Scale Unit when the decay threshold is reached.
The goal of Request Fulfillment is to manage requests for service from users. Users should have a clear understanding of the process they need to initiate to request service and IT should have a consistent approach for managing these requests.
Much like any service provider, IT should clearly define the types of requests available to users in the service catalog. The service catalog should include an SLA on when the request will be completed, as well as the cost of fulfilling the request, if any.
The types of requests available and their associated costs should reflect the actual cost of completing the request and this cost should be easily understood. For example, if a user requests an additional VM, its daily cost should be noted on the request form, which should also be exposed to the organization or person responsible for paying the bill.
It is relatively easy to see the need for adding resources, but more difficult to see when a resource is no longer needed. A process for identifying and removing unused VMs should be put into place. There are a number of strategies to do this, depending on the needs of a given organization, such as:
The benefits and trade-offs of each of these approaches are detailed below:
Option 4 affords the greatest flexibility, while still working to minimize server sprawl. When a user requests a VM, they have the option of setting an expiration date with no reminder (for example, if they know they will only be using the workload for one week). They could set an expiration deadline with a reminder (for example, a reminder that the VM will expire after 90 days unless they wish to renew). Lastly, the user may request no expiration date if they expect the workload will always be needed. If the last option is chosen, it is likely that underutilized VMs will still be monitored and owners notified.
Finally, self-provisioning should be considered, if appropriate, when evaluating request fulfillment options to drive towards minimal human involvement. Self-provisioning allows great agility and user empowerment, but it can also introduce risks depending on the nature of the environment in which these VMs are introduced.
For an enterprise organization, the risk of bypassing formal build, stabilize, and deploy processes may or may not outweigh the agility benefits gained from the self-provisioning option. Without strong governance to make sure each VM has an end-of-life strategy, the fabric may become congested with VM server sprawl. The pros and cons of self-provisioning options are listed in the next diagram:
The primary decision point for determining whether to use self-provisioning is the nature of the environment. Allowing developers to self-provision into the development environment greatly facilitates agile development, and allows the enterprise to maintain release management controls as these workloads are moved out of development and into test and production environments.
A user-led community environment isolated from enterprise mission-critical applications may also be a good candidate for self-provisioning. As long as user actions are isolated and cannot impact mission critical applications, the agility and user empowerment may justify the risk of giving up control of release management. Again, it is essential that in such a scenario, expiration timers are included to prevent server sprawl.
The goal of Access Management is to make sure authorized users have access to the services they need while preventing access by unauthorized users. Access Management is the implementation of security policies defined by Information Security Management at the Service Delivery Layer.
Maintaining access for authorized users is critical for achieving the perception of continuous availability. Besides allowing access, Access Management defines users who are allowed to use, configure, or administer objects in the Management Layer. From a provider's perspective, it answers questions like:
From a consumer's perspective, it answers questions such as:
Access Management is implemented at several levels and can include physical barriers to systems such as requiring access smartcards at the data center, or virtual barriers such as network and Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) separation, firewalling, and access to storage and applications.
Taking a service provider's approach to Access Management will also make sure that resource segmentation and multi-tenancy is addressed.
Resource Pools may need to be segmented to address security concerns around confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Some tenants may not wish to share infrastructure resources to keep their environment isolated from others. Access Management of shared infrastructure requires logical access control mechanisms such as encryption, access control rights, user groupings, and permissions. Dedicated infrastructure also relies on physical access control mechanisms, where infrastructure is not physically connected, but is effectively isolated through a firewall or other mechanisms.
The goal of systems administration is to make sure that the daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed tasks required to keep a system healthy are being performed.
Regularly performing ongoing systems administration tasks is critical for achieving predictability. As the organization matures and the Knowledge Management database becomes more robust and increasingly automated, systems administration tasks is no longer


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I know people who were named for a revered family member or someone they greatly admired, but have you ever known anyone named after a political figure?
When Clabe and Leora Wilson's second son was born, in September 1916, it was an election year. They waited until after the election to choose baby Donald's middle name. Woodrow.
Incumbent Democratic President Woodrow Wilson defeated "Pussyfoot" Hughes, according to Leora Wilson's memoirs, referring to former Governor of New York Charles Evans Hughes, the Republican candidate.
This wasn't the first time a family member was named for a politician. A generation earlier, before Leora was old enough to go to school, the Goff family tried to make a go of farming in Knox County, Nebraska.
Leora father, M. S. "Sherd" Goff, was a fan of Nebraska's William Jennings Bryan, an orator and politician. Because of his faith in the wisdom of the common people, this populist was often called "The Great Commoner." At the 1896 Democratic National Convention, Bryan delivered his "Cross of Gold speech" which attacked the gold standard. The Democratic convention nominated Bryan for president, making Bryan the youngest major party presidential nominee in U.S. history.
When Sherd and Laura Goff's third son was born in January 1896, they named him Jennings Bryan Goff.
The Goff's "went bust" in Nebraska and returned to Guthrie County, Iowa. According to Leora Wilson's memoirs, she and two brothers wore Bryan caps to school at Stuart.
Probably only people interested in history would have any idea that these two relatives were named for admired politicians. As an adult, Jennings Goff went by "J.B. Goff."
I suspect that naming children after prominent political figures was done more in the past than today. My grandfather was named Garfield Blaine shortly after James Garfield and James G. Blaine were big names in national politics, but I don't know for sure that he was named for them. It is, however, an interesting possibility. (I wish I had asked more questions about such things when I was a kid!)
Check out the dates. I bet he was! When he was an adult, Jennings went by "JB Goff."
My (adopting) grandfather was named Benjamin Franklin (Tanner) after – well you know who 🙂
Hmm, I wonder whether he might even be related! Benjamin Franklin shows up in my ancestry as a cousin, or something. ha
I have more examples of that than I can count! Starting with George Washington, to James Knox Polk, to Grover Cleveland. I think that trend pretty much died off in the 20th Century, though.
That's quite a list! One man buried Dexter, who served in the Civil War, was J.Q.A. Reynolds. Yes, John Quincy Adams Reynolds.
John Quincy Adams Reynolds is quite a moniker!
I love that first photo of Clabe, Leora, and the two boys, all dressed up in the bright sunshine with their jaunty hats. It looks as though they were at a train station?
Yes, somewhere in Guthrie County, Iowa. He had to report to the draft board about the Great War. Leora may have gone with him just to make sure they knew he had a family and should be except! He was.
Ah, that makes perfect sense!
I love it. I'd never heard Ch Evans Hughes gag name of PussyFoot but sounds like one of the reasons he lost to Wilson, who after all, looked like the professor he had been. Love that your great uncle had Wm Jennings Bryan name. The Prairie Populist. You're right. Only us history geeks would get a kick out this. :o)
There's a Civil War veteran buried at Dexter named John Quincy Adams Reynolds. He went by J.Q.A. His son founded the journalism department at the U of I, and always love it that he was from Dexter: _URL_
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Professor Ellen van Wolde, a respected Old Testament scholar and author, claims the first sentence of Genesis "in the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth" is not a true translation of the Hebrew.
She claims she has carried out fresh textual analysis that suggests the writers of the great book never intended to suggest that God created the world — and in fact the Earth was already there when he created humans and animals.
Prof Van Wolde, 54, who will present a thesis on the subject at Radboud University in The Netherlands where she studies, said she had re-analysed the original Hebrew text and placed it in the context of the Bible as a whole, and in the context of other creation stories from ancient Mesopotamia.
She said she eventually concluded the Hebrew verb "bara", which is used in the first sentence of the book of Genesis, does not mean "to create" but to "spatially separate".
The first sentence should now read "in the beginning God separated the Heaven and the Earth"


Patch led dead problem
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A lot of times will appear LED light does not work, this is the problem that a lot of enterprises and individual units can encounter, this is what the industry says dead light phenomenon.
There are two reasons for this:
A: the LED may fail the PN node due to too much leakage, which makes the LED light not work.
This situation will hardly affect the work of the LED.
B: the internal wire of the LED light is disconnected. This is because there is no current cable to produce the dead light, which will affect the normal operation of other LED lights.
The reason is that LED lamps are usually connected in series or in parallel to adapt to different working voltages due to their low voltage. The more LED lamps in series, the greater the influence.
You should know that LED dead light is a quality and reliability will affect the product.
So how should avoid or reduce the grounding resistance test records, the grounding electric test was also once a year, or reflect the grounding resistance when there is a problem, but don't know the grounding resistance test this is a very important thing, every year up to four times (once every quarter test), some requests high space, grounding resistance test will be a month time.
This improves the quality and reliability of the product.
The following are some causes of the dead light:
Static electricity damages LED chip, making LED core PN effective.
These requests are recognized by people in the electronics industry, the key is whether the implementation of reality is in place, can be recorded.
According to the author knows common civilian battalion enterprise, prevent electrostatic pace to do not reach the limit actually, this is majority enterprise is checked less than
Static electricity is a monster of persecution. The world's electronic components destroyed by static electricity are countless, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars of economic loss.
In order to avoid electrostatic damage to electronic components, is an important thing in the electronic industry, LED packaging, applications of the enterprise must not be careless.
Any one of the key problems, will form a violation of the LED, so that the LED function becomes bad and effective.
We know that the static electricity of human body (ESD) can reach three thousand volts, which is enough to break down the LED chip. In the LED packaging production line, whether the grounding resistance of each equipment conforms to the request is very important. As a common request, the grounding resistance is 4 ohms.


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How to prevent drive corruption in the event of power failure
In this Ask the Expert Q&A, learn how a PDA device stores data and programs. Also learn how Compact Flash cards and hard drives differ and what some are doing to prevent drive corruption in the event of power failure.
If I install an OS on a Flash card, will it help me avoid file system corruption due to frequent power failure?
I am afraid the answer is no. Don't assume that because your PDA doesn't have a hard drive, can be turned on and off without shutting down, and always restarts correctly, that you can replicate this by installing your OS onto a Flash card. A PDA stores its OS and basic programs in a read-only memory (ROM) chip. This ROM chip remains unharmed even if the machine shuts down unexpectedly. Any data and programs that get added later are stored in the device's random-access memory (RAM). This is only available when the device is turned on. Data can be stored in a PDA's RAM because it continues to draw a small amount of power from the batteries even when the device is turned off. Some newer PDAs use flash memory instead of RAM. Flash memory is non-volatile. This means it preserves the data and applications it stores even when the battery power is depleted.
You could install your OS on a Compact Flash (CF) card, which has certain advantages over a hard drive. CF cards...
are faster, use less power, produce less heat and have no moving parts because they are solid-state devices. They also have a wider operating temperature range than disk drives, which can fail from vibration, heat, cold or shock. They are also more tolerant of power failures during write cycles than a standard hard drive. However, a power failure during write operations can corrupt a boot sector or File Allocation Tables used in the FAT file system.
It's important to note that CF cards only support a limited number of writes and over time it will fail. This limits your ability to use it like a regular hard disk with an operating system installed on it. For example, if you located the Windows swap file on it or enabled logging for all events, you would eventually wear out the card. There is a version of Windows XP called XPe (embedded), which enables you to reduce the number of writes XP makes to the card. You can download XPe SP2 from _URL_
You may be interested in SiliconSystems' PowerArmor technology (_URL_ used in its solid-state storage products to eliminate drive corruption in the event of a less than graceful power-down, though they are aimed at the high system end of the communications, military, and medical markets.
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Everything you need to understand or teach Sonnet XXIX by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Barrett Browning's first statement ("I think of thee!") is, in part, the subject of the poem, for the entire sonnet attempts to imitate, through its imagery and sound, the dynamics of her mind dwelling on Browning, her fond yet absent lover. (Though readers customarily use the term "speaker" to note the difference between a poet and the voice behind his or her work, in the case of "Sonnet XXIX" one can speak of Barrett Browning as the speaker, since the poems are deliberate and undisguised addresses to her husband.) Barrett Browning compares her thoughts of Browning to "wild vines" that "twine and bud" about a tree here, the "tree" is Browning. Like vines, Barrett Browning's thoughts of Browning grow more profuse with the passing of time; eventually, they grow to such length and density (as they "Put out broad leaves") that they cover the tree that gives them a place... View more of the Sonnet XXIX Summary


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Global warming could help pesky fish pest
Thermal boost Global warming could advantage one pesky marine species while disadvantaging its predator, a new study suggests.
The study, of the eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) and its predator, the Australian bass (Macquaria novemaculeata), is published today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
"Mosquitofish are very aggressive - they eat lots of tadpoles and eat or damage a lot smaller fish," says biologist Professor Frank Seebacher, of the University of Sydney.
"Once mosquitofish come in, the biodiversity decreases quite sharply. They are much more of a problem than canetoads."
Seebacher and colleagues wanted to investigate how increasing water temperatures could affect the relationship between mosquitofish and its predator.
"Species respond really differently to the same changes in climate," says Seebacher. "This is the first study to that looks at the thermal effects on interactions [between species]."
Seebacher and colleagues first acclimatised both mosquitofish and bass in laboratory tanks at 15°C and 25°C for several weeks, representing their winter and summer averages.
They then exposed each to 5°C increments in temperature starting at 10°C and ending at 30°C and tested how this affected their ability to swim, given their different long-term thermal background.
"Swimming is important for a fish to chase prey and escape predators, as well as to mate and reproduce," says Seebacher.
The researchers also exposed the different fish to each other and measured how well the bass could catch mosquitofish and how well the mosquitofish could escape from the bass.
"Mosquitofish were much happier in warmer temperatures than the bass were and when we looked at their interaction we also found the mosquitofish were better able to escape from the bass at the warmer temperatures," says Seebacher.
"It didn't require much of an increase in water temperature for that to be apparent - only about 3 or 4 degrees above their mean."
As well as being a fish humans like to eat, bass are currently being used by scientists to hold mosquitofish in check. But the researchers say their findings suggest as it gets warmer bass will be less able to feed themselves, because they will be less able to catch their prey and mosquitofish in return will escape predation.
The researchers now hope to look at the relationship between mosquitofish and their tadpole prey, and a three-way relationship between bass, mosquitofish and tadpoles.
"We're increasing the complexity of the system to test the flow-on effect of what we've found in this paper," says Seebacher.


text: Software Defined Networking (SDN) has emerged as a revolutionary paradigm to manage cloud infrastructure. SDN lacks scalable trust setup and verification mechanism between Data Plane-Control Plane elements, Control Plane elements, and Control Plane-Application Plane. Trust management schemes like Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) used currently in SDN are slow for trust establishment in a larger cloud environment. We propose a distributed trust mechanism - TRUFL to establish and verify trust in SDN. The distributed framework utilizes parallelism in trust management, in effect faster transfer rates and reduced latency compared to centralized trust management. The TRUFL framework scales well with the number of OpenFlow rules when compared to existing research works.


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4305.5 - Child Health Survey: Education, Health and Competence, Western Australia, September 1993
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Examines associations between the physical health, mental health and educational performance of a random sample of 4-16 year-old students attending primary and secondary schools throughout WA. School cultures and environments are described. The influence of school staffing, size, amenities and location as well as the contribution of family structure and functioning on child academic performance and well-being are examined. Consequences of poor physical and mental health for educational outcomes are described together with the protective function which schools serve for children at increased risk for poor health and educational attainment.
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Eucalyptus Longhorned Borers
Recommended Steps to Control Eucalyptus Long-horned Borers
If caught early enough, immediately apply Multi-Insect Killer Tree Injection Kit to the tree. This insecticide is injected directly into the tree's vascular system and is released quickly to help kill insects already inside the vascular system.
To prevent Eucalyptus Long-horned borer attacks, in the areas where the insect is active, there are a number of steps that can be taken to reduce the chances of a harmful attack. In the early spring, treating the tree with Once-A-Year Insecticidal Drench w/Merit helps protect the tree's vascular system. This treatment can be supplemented by regularly spraying the tree's trunk with a good dosage of Borer-Miner Killer (every three to three weeks), thus creating a barrier to reduce further insect penetration through the bark.
The good news is that healthy and well-maintained trees are normally more resistant to the Eucalyptus Long-horned Borer, as well as less of a target. Trees under stress are more likely to be borer targets, so it is important to ensure that Eucalyptus trees receive adequate water. To help ensure that a tree is healthy, apply a TreeHelp Annual Care Kit for Eucalyptus in the spring or early summer which contain the appropriate fertilizer and mycorrhizal treatment to support the functioning of the root system.


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Delaware state flag
is the second smallest state. Its capital is Dover. Delaware's
statehood is December 7,1787. Delaware is called "The First State".
Delaware is also called Diamond State. The reason for that is because
it was the first of the original 13 states to approve the constitution.
Delaware was a state even before that though. New Castle was named
the state capital of Delaware, in 1776. But it was changed to Dover
a year later (1777). Kent County, lies in Dover. There are
only three counties in the second smallest state, Delaware. The population
of Delaware is 731,900. It is ranked 46th in population.
Delaware's State Bird
Delaware's state bird is the blue hen chicken. The old english game
hen. The "blue hen" is a variety of the old English game hen.
This breed of chicken is developed for fighting. These fights were
a common sport in Colonial America. Rooster fights are illegal now.
Not many people raise the blue variety of game hen, but they are still
used in show.
Delaware's State Tree
The American holly is a tree that has red berries, and waxy pointed green
leaves. American holly trees grow wild in most of the southeast.
There are over 300 varieties of holly, developed by tree cultivators.
Delaware State Flower
Delaware's state flower is the Peach Blossom. The Peach blossom is colored by the pink blossoms of the peach trees. Peach blossoms are small with five petals. Peach trees stand 15 to 25 feet (5-8 meters) tall. The first peach trees were probably brought to North America by the Spanish explorers in the 1500's.
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ICP-OES: Why spectral lines are true peaks and how this can fool the user.
ICP–OES is a common technique in analytical chemistry, which is characterized by simplicity, simultaneous multi-elemental determination capability, high sensitivity, linear dynamic range, low detection limits, and good precision [1]. It seems to be the perfect method for element analysis (esp. metals). However, sometimes it can fool the user.
ICP–OES instruments use an inductive–coupled plasma to excite atoms and ions, which subsequently relax and emit light [2]. The result is an atomic spectra of a sample. Atomic spectra are 'line spectra', because they consist – in contrast to the typical, continuous band spectra of molecules – of a set of isolated lines [3].
I think that the concept of 'spectral lines' is often misunderstood. The very name 'spectral line' is a bit misleading and may suggest an (nearly) infinitively thin line at a certain wavelength. This imagination is supported by both the quoted precision of listed wavelengths (3–4 digits, e.g. as in [4]) and the rare specification of the widths of these lines in publications.
It is true that these lines are very narrow (low picometer range). However, they are still peaks possessing a wideness and their profiles have not always a nice, symmetrical Gaussian shape [5]. Nearby peaks can overlap. This leads to spectral interferences [2]. If not aware of this fact the results may fool the user of ICP–OES.
For instant, high calcium concentrations in wine samples will increase the intensity for aluminium by a factor of 8 [6]. For visualization of this example, I plotted below the involved peaks for Al and Ca (all at around 396 nm), using the position and widths from Boumans et al. [5].
Figure 1. Plot showing two Ca lines and the Al line around 396 nm.
Figure 1. Plot showing two Ca lines and the Al line around 396 nm. Peak positions and widths were taken from Boumans et al.
At the first glance, these peaks are very narrow and not overlapping at all. But let us zoom in a little by scaling the y–axis. The result is shown below.
Figure 2. Plot showing two Ca lines and the Al line around 396 nm.
Figure 2. Plot showing a zoomed–in version of Figure 1 with two Ca lines and the Al line around 396 nm. Peak positions and widths were taken from Boumans et al.
As can be seen now, the bases of two peaks, viz. Ca II and Al , are clearly overlapping (also a bit of the other Ca peak is overlapping). The dashed line in this plot marks 396.152 nm, which is the typically line used for Al determination. In this plot (as before) the intensities of all lines are the same and the influence of both Ca lines on the Al line is negligible.
However, from the concentration used to determine line shapes [5] one can deduce that the intensities of the Ca lines are much higher than of the Al line. Relative to mass (0.5 µg/mL for Ca, 100 µg/mL for Al) the ratio is 200. Relative to amount of element (0.0125 µmol/mL for Ca, 3.7 µmol for Al) the ratio becomes almost 300.
Thus, I assumed that both Ca lines are 300–times more intense than the Al line for this example. Of course, this ratio would only apply if the same amount of element is present in the sample. Typical concentrations of both elements in wine are 70 mg/L (i.e. 1.750 mM) and about 0.9 mg/L (i.e. 0.033 mM) for Ca and Al, respectively [6]. Considering this values, the ratio becomes 15 750! I replotted the peaks using this ratio in the figure below.
Figure 3. Plot showing the two Ca lines and the Al line around 396 nm with adjusted intensity ratio of 15750.
Figure 3. Plot showing the two Ca lines and the Al line around 396 nm with adjusted intensity ratio of 15 750 (Intensities of Ca lines: 15 750 each. Intensity of Al line: 1). Blue circle marks the overlap of the Ca lines and the Al line. Peak positions and widths were taken from Boumans et al.
Now, the influence of the Ca lines on the Al line is not negligible anymore. In this case, both Ca lines increase the total signal of Al (at 396.153 nm) by about 48%. If further increasing the Ca concentration, at some point, the overall intensity at the Al line will mainly be defined by the Ca concentration. In the end, this will lead to the previously mentioned factor of 8 [6]. Note that the left Ca line has an non–negligible influence even it is about 3 nm away!
There are more examples for interfering elements, so be aware when using ICP–OES! It will (like every other spectroscopic method) fool every user, who is not aware of possible spectral overlaps. I myself was not aware of this problem since I coincidentally read about it! Now I also demonstrate and teach this to my students.
The good thing is: There are solutions! Of course, the solution depends on the actual analytical problem. One can choose alternative, interference–free lines, use multi–line detection schemes, or (if the source and its influence is fully known!) substract out the influences on the measured signal [2]. Also, spectral overlaps can be minimized (not eliminated!) by using high-resolution spectrometers [2].
References
 1. K. Satyanarayana, and S. Durani, "Separation and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometric (ICP-OES) determination of trace impurities in nuclear grade uranium oxide", Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, vol. 285, pp. 659-665, 2010. _URL_
 2. J.W. Olesik, "Elemental Analysis Using ICP-OES and ICP/MS", Analytical Chemistry, vol. 63, pp. 12A-21A, 1991. _URL_
 3. R.D. Cowan, "The theory of atomic structure and spectra", Open Library _URL_
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The city is serviced by several colleges and universities, as well as a large number of businesses. The city has many recreational opportunities...
Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Kings Bay is located in the western part of the state of Georgia. The city is nestled between the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau. The city has a population of around 43,600 and is the sixth largest city in the state.
King's Bay is located in the heart of one of the most agriculturally rich regions in the United States. The city is also near several major Interstate highways, as well as the Georgia/Alabama state line. The nearest large cities are Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Atlanta. Kings Bay has a warm climate, with average temperatures ranging from the mid 40s to the low 70s in the summer and the coldest parts of the year averaging in the mid to low 20s.
The city is serviced by several colleges and universities, as well as a large number of businesses. The city has many recreational opportunities, including fishing, golf, and boating. The city is also known for its annual arts and crafts festival.}
As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.


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MARY'S GENEALOGY TREASURES
At this site the first Company of Latter-day Saint settlers entered
Canada on the 1st of June 1887. They paused here where a
stone cairn marked the International Boundary. In a driving
rain, each member of the group of eight families added a
rock to the pile, and they all gave three cheers for their
new home and religious freedom.
In the United States there was at the time anti-mormon
activity such that some members of the church felt themselves
to be in danger. On the advice of Church leaders in Salt
Lake City, Utah, an exploring expedition the previous autumn
had located a new settlement site for them. Early in the spring
the President of the enterprise, Charles Ora Card, returned
with an advance party to establish the first colony at what
is now Cardston.
The main body of the group left northern Utah on the 3rd
April 1887. President Card met them near Helena, Montana,
to guide them home. After passing here, they continued
through a late snow storm, arriving at the site of Cardston
on the 3rd of June. With all 40 settlers assembled there,
that date was recognized as the founding of the community.
The monument originally constructed 1937 was restored by
the Cardston Alberta Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints to commemorate the Centennial of the Mormon
Pioneers entry into Canada and the founding of the town
of Cardston. It was dedicated on 3 June 1987.
(There are 8 large rocks on the top of the cairn
to represent the 8 families.)


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Effect of tree leaf N status and N application time on yield and fruit N partitioning of mango
Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient in mango (Mangifera indica L.), but research on N fertilizer uptake and partitioning in mango is lacking. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of timing of N fertilizer application on yield and N allocation in leaves and fruits on mango trees ('Kensington Pride') with variable leaf N dry matter concentrations. Nitrogen was applied (200 g tree-1) using 15N-labelled urea (2.1 atom% excess 15N) either at postharvest or pre-flowering on trees with low (1.0%N) and high (1.2%N) leaf N status. Results showed that %N derived from fertilizer (%Ndff) was greater in high-leaf-N trees when N was applied during postharvest, but did not differ significantly when applied at pre-flowering. Leaf N status of mango trees and timing of N application had no marked influence on total number of fruits, total fruit weight, or weight of fruit. However, yield efficiency (total fruit yield divided by trunk cross-sectional area) in trees with high leaf N status was higher than those trees with low leaf N status, yet did not differ for timing of N application. Total N uptake was higher in the flesh of the fruit from low-N trees than in high-leaf-N trees. The %Ndff did not differ in the skin, flesh or seed of mango. However, %Ndff was significantly higher in fruits from trees with low leaf N status and when N was applied at pre-flowering. Results indicate that N allocation in the leaves and mango fruit differ depending on leaf N status of trees and timing of N application.
Hamilton, D., Martin, C., Bennet, M., Hearnden, M. and Asis, C.A. (2017). Effect of tree leaf N status and N application time on yield and fruit N partitioning of mango. Acta Hortic. 1183, 161-166
fertilizer 15N uptake, Mangifera indica, mango nutrition, N levels, timing of N fertilizer


Leisurely Islam: Negotiating Geography and Morality in Shi'ite South Beirut
How the rise of leisure is changing contemporary Lebanon
$26.95 / £22.00
Oct 27, 2013
6 x 9.25 in.
18 halftones. 5 maps.
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South Beirut has recently become a vibrant leisure destination with a plethora of cafés and restaurants that cater to the young, fashionable, and pious. What effects have these establishments had on the moral norms, spatial practices, and urban experiences of this Lebanese community? From the diverse voices of young Shi'i Muslims searching for places to hang out, to the Hezbollah officials who want this media-savvy generation to be more politically involved, to the religious leaders worried that Lebanese youth are losing their moral compasses, Leisurely Islam provides a sophisticated and original look at leisure in the Lebanese capital.
What makes a café morally appropriate? How do people negotiate morality in relation to different places? And under what circumstances might a pious Muslim go to a café that serves alcohol? Lara Deeb and Mona Harb highlight tensions and complexities exacerbated by the presence of multiple religious authorities, a fraught sectarian political context, class mobility, and a generation that takes religion for granted but wants to have fun. The authors elucidate the political, economic, religious, and social changes that have taken place since 2000, and examine leisure's influence on Lebanese sociopolitical and urban situations.
Asserting that morality and geography cannot be fully understood in isolation from one another, Leisurely Islam offers a colorful new understanding of the most powerful community in Lebanon today.
Awards and Recognition
 - Winner of the 2014 British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize in Middle Eastern Studies
 - One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2014


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Listen to war stories at the Fries Verzetsmuseum. Touching and confrontational stories that make you think.
War up close
Experience the impact World War II had on Friesland. In this museum, you will get to know the people that lived in Friesland in the early 1940s. Frisians and non-Frisians alike share their experiences of the war from the vantage point of the countryside of Friesland. They faced resistance and persecution but, luckily, did not have to deal with famine (Dutch famine of 1944–1945). However, Friesland saw many refugees that had traveled a long way to find milk and food.
Resisting the occupation
The museum focuses on topics such as the air war over Friesland, the resistance movement and hiding from the Germans. The history of the spectacular raid on the jail in Leeuwarden by the Frisian resistance plays a key role in the exhibition.
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of hard seltzer generally ranges from 5–7% by volume, which is similar to that of light beer. Most hard seltzers also contain flavorings and sweeteners, often a blend of fruit, extracts and natural essences.
The flavoring and sweetener content of hard seltzers vary greatly and are often derived from sources such as agave syrup, cane sugar, honey and natural fruits extracts.
What are sweet ciders?
Sweet ciders are a type of alcoholic beverage made from fermented apples. They are produced using only apples, yeast and sometimes spices. The sugars in the apples are converted into alcohol during the fermentation process, creating a sweet and usually tart beverage.
Sweet ciders typically have an alcohol content of around 4-7%, and are usually a pale, golden yellow color. They are generally slightly carbonated and lower in alcohol than many other drinks, making them a refreshing and enjoyable drink.
Sweet ciders can be served either cold or at room temperature, and are often enjoyed chilled in summer months. Sweet ciders are particularly popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States, and are an essential element of many pubs and bars.
They can also be served as mixed drinks, combined in cocktails or used as an ingredient in cooking. Sweet ciders are an increasingly popular choice for many drinkers around the world, and can be an enjoyable and versatile beverage to enjoy.
Is cider supposed to be sweet?
Cider is a type of alcoholic beverage that is made from fermented apple juice. It can be made with any type of apple, but most cider is made with a specific type of apple known as a cider apple. Cider apples are a type of apple that is high in acid and tannins, which give the cider its characteristic taste.
Cider can be made in a variety of different ways, but the most common method is to let the apples ferment on their own, without adding any sugar or other sweeteners. This results in a dry cider that has a tart, acidic taste.
Some cider makers will add a small amount of sugar before fermentation, which will result in a slightly sweeter cider. However, the vast majority of cider is dry, and it is not typically considered to be a sweet beverage.
Is cider sweet or sour?
Cider can be either sweet or sour depending on the type of cider and its ingredients. Sweet ciders are made from apples that are sweeter in taste, such as Golden Delicious and Fuji, whereas sour ciders are typically made from apples that are more tart in flavor, like Granny Smith or Jonathan apples.
Sweet ciders often have a higher sugar content as well, which adds to the overall sweetness taste. Sour ciders tend to have more of a tart and tangy flavor, derived from the malic acid in the apples.
Additionally, some ciders are 'sour-style' ciders, made to taste intentionally more acidic to create a more complex taste.
Which cider has less sugar?
The cider with the least amount of sugar is hard cider. Hard ciders are made from fermented apples or other fruits, and contain no added sugars. This makes them typically lower in sugar than other ciders, which often contain added sweeteners and fructose.
Store-bought hard ciders usually contain around 2–6 grams of sugar, while other ciders can contain more than 20 grams of sugar. Alcohol also slows down the digestion of sugars and can reduce the amount of sugar absorbed in the body.
Additionally, opting for a light hard cider can further reduce the amount of sugar consumed.
Is a sour a cider?
No, there is a difference between cider and a sour. Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice and sometimes also other fruits, while a sour is a type of cocktail that often includes a base of citrus juice and a type of spirit, like vodka or whiskey.
Cider has a sweet-tart flavor and can have an alcoholic content from 2% ABV to 8.5% ABV, while sours have a tart flavor and typically have a higher alcoholic content than cider. Depending on the recipe, a sour may also include liqueurs, juice, syrup, and/or purées.
While cider and sours both typically have low- to mid-range alcohol contents, they are two entirely different drinks.


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Making Better Connections in Physics
Jan 07, 2013
Studio physics is an interactive way of learning science, and thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Concordia is bringing studio physics to campus.
With studio, students experience a seamless integration between lecture and lab. Faculty briefly lecture at the start of the class period, and then students work in groups of three or four either to solve problems or do experiments that are integrated with the lecture.
Each group of students works with its own equipment and materials and records data on a dedicated laptop.
"In contrast to the lecture style where students observe the instructor doing an experiment, here students do the work themselves," says Dr. Luiz Manzoni, assistant professor. "We feel it's the best way to teach physics."
Extensive research shows this method improves students' ability to retain what they learn, Manzoni says.
"We're seeing our students are ahead of the curve in test results, and we're seeing that they have a much better understanding of the material," says Manzoni.
Manzoni says this method has been well established but requires an extensive initial expenditure for resources, equipment and computers. Receiving the NSF grant, which was written by physics professor Dr. Heidi Manning, enabled the department to launch studio classes.
"No question, studio encourages more student engagement," says Manzoni. "Students can devise their own method to measure an experiment, and there's more time for discussion at the same time that they are working on the experiment. We're not giving them a recipe to follow. Students are actively doing the problem-solving."
Manzoni says he enjoys studio teaching.
"Students are not afraid to ask questions, and there's much more discussion in class," he says. "It's more fun to teach."
The physics department will expand studio to four classes next year, including all the introductory physics classes.


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In a celebration of Detroit's diverse artistic heritage, the Cranbrook Art Museum has unveiled a new exhibit, "Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit." The exhibit, on display at the museum through March 3, 2024, spotlights a community of 20 contemporary artists who have devoted the past decade to redefining the representation of the Black body in art. Rejecting stereotypical depictions, these artists explore the nuanced spectrum of Black life, capturing moments of joy, intimacy, reverie, danger and tension through their unique approaches and inspirations.
"Skilled labor" also takes on new meaning at the exhibit as it poetically refers to these Detroit artists who engage in the process of artmaking. Reflecting a rigorous intellectual process, the exhibition draws a parallel between the artists' technical prowess and the legacy of generations of skilled Black labor workers who have left an indelible mark on the city of Detroit. Co-curated by Detroit artist Mario Moore, the exhibit not only rethinks art history and culture but also highlights the unique sense of place, community, and networks of support found in Detroit.
One Detroit contributor Sarah Zientarski sat down with artists Ijania Cortez, Jamea Richmond-Edwards, Mario Moore and Conrad Egyir to talk about how the exhibit explores the portrayal of the Black body in art, what the term "skilled labor" means to them, and why it's important to showcase African American representation in this way. Plus, they share what they each bring to Detroit and delve into the creative process behind their artwork.
Subscribe to One Detroit's YouTube Channel and don't miss One Detroit on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56.
Watch One Detroit Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ET on Detroit Public TV on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56.


1. Does Singapore have its official Sign Language?
Singapore does not have its own official sign language. Nonetheless, since the 1950s, we DO have our own unique Sign Language, which makes our community unique as Deaf Singaporeans. That's our Singapore Sign Language.
Our Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) is derived from old Shanghainese Sign Language (SSL), American Sign Language (ASL) and signs of Signing Exact Language II (SEE2). Also, our localized signs are developed over time to align along with our Deaf Culture These unique signs are designed for many words unique to Singapore, like Clementi, Marina Bay Sands, and the Esplanade!
You can find out more about our SgSL from the comprehensive WIKIPEDIA.
Please note that our workshops and courses are taught by Deaf. It is led by Lily Goh who has her (at least) 20 years' experiences in teaching Sign Language. You are strongly encouraged to put what you have learnt from the Deaf communities into constant practice.
2. Are the workshops and courses open to members of the public?
Yes, they are open to members of the public who are hearing. We also accept deaf and hard-of-hearing students who wish to learn Sign Language.
Students who are aged 12 and above can apply for our workshops and courses. However, we need to formulate another curriculum for students aged 11 and below.
You need to start from Deaf Introductory Workshop, to Visual-Gestural Communication Workshop, to Basic Communication Levels 1-3 Courses. At this moment, we have our plans to develop and run the Intermediate & Advanced Communication Courses.
3. Can I arrange for the private tuition to learn Sign Language in my own pace? What is the Private-Track mode for Basic Communication Levels 1-3 courses?
Yes, you can learn Sign Language in your own pace, but it is at the best convenience and schedule of the instructor and student. This is the Fast-Track mode for the courses, and it is like a private tuition. The minimum/maximum time period for each session is 2 hours.
Charges* range below:
 - BCLevel 1: S$50.00 per 1 hour per pax
 - BCLevel 2: S$70.00 per 1 hour per pax
 - BCLevel 3: S$100.00 per 1 hour per pax
*Includes transport and other expenses.
4. Is there any assessment in each level of Basic Communication Courses?
Yes, each level has three graded quizzes, and exams. The quizzes are scheduled on Lessons 3, 5 and 7. The exams takes place on the last lesson/session. Please note that Basic Communication Course Levels 1-3 are different from Visual-Gestural Communication (VGC) Workshop as the workshop enables you to develop a better understanding (and practicum) of incorporating gestures in our daily communication through VGC. There is not any graded assessment in the VGC Workshop.
5. Will I get a certificate upon my completion of Basic Communication Course Levels 1-3?
Yes, you will get a Certificate of Completion on the last lesson after you have successfully completed the course with at least 50% pass in the assessment for each level. However, note for our Visual-Gestural Communication Workshop that you won't get any certificate as this does not involve any graded assessment.
6. I have learnt the Level 1 from other schools, such as the Singapore Association for the Deaf. Can I take the Basic Communication Level 2 instead?
Please note that we have our own curriculum that may be different from other training centres/schools. However, you are strongly encouraged to go for our Visual-Gestural Communication Workshop (at the beginner level). This may be on a case-by-case basis. You can drop us an email for a further discussion.
7. Where are your workshops and courses conducted?
We do not have a physical/permanent location. Once the application quota is met, we rent classrooms at Blk 261, Waterloo Street, Level 4 for our courses. The nearest MRT is Bras Basah MRT (Exit A). However, the Deaf Introductory Workshops are conducted at the Disabled People's Association _USER_ Point upon its availability. It has its limited space; it accommodates up to 12 people.
UPDATED AS OF JUNE 2020: In the light of COVID-19, our courses & workshops are conducted via ZOOM. The maximum class size is 8.
8. Can I pay cash on the first lesson?
No, cash payment is not acceptable. We accept online payment for better accountability. The payment shall be made prior to 7-9 working days before the first lesson. Please read the terms & conditions in the application form before you agree to submit it online.
9. Can I use my SkillsFuture Credit to pay for courses/workshops?
We regret to inform you that we have yet to become one of the training providers with SkillsFuture. Note that this business is solely run by Deaf; the one-person operation.
10. Where is the schedule for workshops and courses?
You can find the schedule at this webpage and scroll down to the schedule. Or you can go to our Facebook Page for more updates.
UPDATED AS OF 2017: We are unable to render our services at this moment till further notice.
1. How do I use a sign language interpreter?
The interpreter's job is to facilitate communication between SgSL users and users of spoken language(s), such as English, Mandarin. The interpreter will not give opinions, advice, or support to either party; however sometimes she may ask for clarification to understand what is being said. The interpreter will sit or stand opposite the deaf person and near the main speaker. When you are speaking, talk directly to the deaf person and not to the interpreter. The interpreter will watch the deaf person's signs, and her response will generally be in first person tense. You may see the interpreter using available graphics or handouts to support her interpretation. If you have any questions or concerns, relay them to the interpreter. We are willing to work with everyone involved to meet any needs that arise.
2. Why do I need a team of two interpreters?
Assignments lasting 2 hours or longer in length of time require 2 interpreters to be hired as a team. The reason for this case is to minimize interpreter fatigue. Research shows us the work of understanding one language, analyzing the overt and covert meaning of the language and also the necessary cultural mediation, and then applying the same process to produce an equivalent meaning in a second language, is a very mentally taxing task. After 1 hour of continuous work, the brain becomes fatigued and the quality of the interpretation suffers; errors and omissions rise.
3. Are your interpreters qualified enough for any assignment?
We regret to inform you that there is no association for sign language interpreters in Singapore. There are 6 full-time sign language interpreters in Singapore, and they are from the Singapore Association for the Deaf that is seen as a national body for deaf and hard of hearing people. However, we believe in our quality of service we render you or your organisation for the assignments.
4. When will I have the confirmation for the interpretation service?
Normally, we inform the requestor in 3 working days prior to the appointed date. We reserve the right to reject applications/requests at our own discretion. To avoid any disappointment, we encourage you to book our service online at least 9 working days in advance.


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A symbiosis of tradition and modernity
The member cities of the Westphalian Hanseatic League want to prove to their citizens and visitors that the old Hanseatic idea is alive again today and exerts a fascinating attraction. In communication, we focus on exciting shared stories – from the rich history and lively present of these 47 Hanseatic cities.
The "Westphalian Hanseatic League" became the Westphalian Hanseatic League, which wanted to modernise its image with a reduced logo and a fresh appearance. In a brand identity workshop, the core values of the association of cities were defined and formulated as a decisive message: "Stories that connect." These stories are told in such a way that the cities each contribute their own facets, thus creating a common narrative. Translated with _URL_ (free version)


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The current project was designed to determine if science outreach programs affect the attitude of the students toward science and increase the science content knowledge of the students participating in the program. Students from middle schools surrounding the Bowling Green area participated in the project. The data set includes a total of 850 students from 7th and 8th grade. Students were given a pre-test (taken several days before the presentation) and a post-test (taken several days after the presentation). The tests contain both subjective, affective as well as objective, content questions. The individual student pre-/post-tests were index numbered to protect the identity of the students. Each preand post-test was scored according to a defined rubric. The data was analyzed to determine if there was a statistical difference between scores on the preand post-tests. When a statistical difference was identified, the difference was then determined to be positive or negative employing the average difference in the values. The results from the various analyses are presented and discussed.
Advisor(s) or Committee Chair
Chemistry | Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Dumeyer, Erica M., "The Efficacy of Chemistry Outreach Programs on Middle School Students" (2010). Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects. Paper 229.