A Principal's Perspective
Kevin Gordon, Principal at High Point Elem.
Kevin Gordon, Principal at High Point Elem.
This past Monday night our class had a chance to hear from Kevin Gordon, current Principal at High Point Elementary in Clearwater. In addition to his current job at High Point, Mr. Smith is pursuing an Ed. D. in Educational Leadership at the University of South Florida.
High Point Elementary is a diverse school that serves a primarily low-income community. It has approximately 650 students. According to Mr. Gordon, the breakdown of the student body is as follows: 29% white, 48% Hispanic, and 16% African American. Mr. Gordon feels that the diversity of the school is one of its strengths and it helps the students appreciate diversity because they live in it for six years of their school lives. The teachers at High Point are primarly female, but Mr. Gordon thinks the teachers and staff are pretty balanced in terms of ethnic background. The number of students at the school who are receiving a free or reduced lunch has ranged from 74 to 91%. The school has not made AYP the last six years. Mr. Gordon mentioned making AYP as a goal that he has for the school, as well as well as fully implementing the dual language program currently in place at High Point. In terms of students with disabilities, the school has moved from a pullout model to full inclusion, even in the case of ELL students. The only exception to full inclusion has been for students classified as EBD.
Prior to meeting with Mr. Gordon, everyone in the class had an opportunity to submit several questions for Mr. Gordon to address during our discussion in class:
1. What are some of the ways you interact with parents and the community to help ensure the success of your students?
Mr. Gordon noted that the school has taken several steps to help Spanish-speaking parents (who make up a majority of the parents) feel more comfortable. This included purchasing materials in both English in Spanish. He also mentioned that having a bilingual assistant in the main office has been helpful.
2. How has your knowledge of students' socialization at home informed your choice of professional development provided to teachers to help prepare them work with students from diverse background?
One of the things he has done is do read out louds of books that address diversity with his teachers. The books he has used for these read out louds include If Only She Knew and 601 Maple Street.
Mr. Gordon said he has tried to build a culture of respect at the school by having each class craft their own mission statements with student participation to provide a sense of ownership. He feels this has helped address behavior issues.
3. What advice can you give new teachers or teacher mentors to help them work in urban schools?
Mr. Gordon said that classroom management is key and that building a good relationship with the students is also important. As he said, "they don't buy into what you have to teach, they buy into you."
4. What are you doing at your school with respect to technology?
The school is only two years old and thus it has some state of the art technology in each classroom, including an overhead projector, a SmartBoard, a sound enhancement system, and a student response system ("clickers"). The student-to-computer ration is about 2 to 1, according to Mr. Gordon. He has made sure that teachers have the training they need to become proficient in the technology and use it effectively in the classroom. Teachers can attend trainings after school, usually every Thursday. Several High Point students have received awards for multimedia projects they have done.
5. What are your goals for your school?
Of course, making AYP was mentioned by Mr. Gordon, but he also addressed more intangible goals such as giving his students more exposure to the middle class experiences many of us take for granted. For example, he mentioned that many of his students had never visited Tampa even though it's just a short drive across the bay from Clearwater. He has tried to expose his students to new experiences such as going to see the orchestra.
This is an A and B conversation so please C your way out: Bias in Language at the IEP Table
Parents are sometimes both present and shutout of the IEP conversation. Being shutout is often the result of teachers and other personnel feeling like they are "experts" on your child. This expertise is reflected in the language they choose to use, and how they take charge of the IEP meeting that is about your child. This language is often so technical that many parents would not be able to understand. For example, Mehan (1987) found that psychologists took an authoritative stance at the IEP table by using technical language as they "presented" information rather than conversing about that information. Parents were shutout of these conversations because they did not speak the "language" of the psychologist. Thus, they were present for a conversation that did not include them.
 I encourage parents to ask for a definition of any word that they do not understand. Many educational professionals will admit that educational success stories for children with disabilities are few and far between. So however well-intentioned these professionals claim to be, they can't truly be the all knowing expert that they think they are, parents are experts and equal partners in the educational future of their children.
Mehan, H. (1987). The role of the language of role in institutional decision making. Discourse Processes, 12, 187-211.
Preparing for Battle at the IEP Table
You may have to fight for the educational services that your child with a disability needs. Be prepared for battle!
 Step 1: Attend all IEP meetings.
The school district or the IEP team will give your child whatever they find appropriate. The services the school district offers is sometimes inappropriate for your child, so attend the meetings.
You are a member of the IEP team and your voice is valuable. Who knows your child better than you? The school district will do whatever they think you will tolerate.
Decisions may have been made about the IEP services that your child is going to receive before you ever stepped foot into the IEP room. Speak up!
Step 2: Have everything in writing. If you do not agree with something speak up and request that it be noted in the IEP.
Sending letters to the district to ask questions could be invaluable if you ever need to challenge them in another forum (fax it, or email it). Also, negotiating with them could be beneficial.
Step 3: Move through the ranks. The IEP team has unwritten rules about the services they can offer, but there are people in power that can give your child what they need. Ask to speak to the principal first then the compliance department or a supervisor.
Step 4: Always be professional; the school district loves when parents lead with emotion because they can use an unprofessional letter to show the unreasonableness of the parent. (Wrightslaw)
Step 5: Get some support. Joining organizations like the Council of Parents Advocates and Attorneys or COPAA is priceless. They have experienced people that may be able to help you get your child what is appropriate. (Maybe this should be step 1). Join COPAA.
Step 6: There will be members of the IEP team who are quietly on your side. Ask casual questions outside of the meeting to try to determine where they truly stand. This will help you in the long run.
Step 7: Make a list of what is appropriate in the IEP, and what else your child needs to get an appropriate education. At all costs do not mention I want what is "best" for my child. The school district is only required to provide what is appropriate.
Step 8: Go to battle and make it happen.
Students Who Drop Out Of School-Dr. Patty McHatton Presentation Notes
Dr. Patty McHatton's presentation on students who drop out of school
Dr. Patty McHatton's presentation on students who drop out of school
Dr. McHatton Presentation 4/6/09
· Dr. Patty McHatton is a professor at the University of South Florida who witnessed injustices in her own high school experience and again during her college teacher education program. She dropped out of high school herself and did not begin college for over two decades. She now dedicates herself to working directly with students and creating a space for hearing their voices to better prepare future educators to work towards social justice and create successful school experiences for all students. She said, "This work speaks to my soul."
· Students can teach us, there is much to learn from the students.
· Children are the best measure of how teachers are doing.
· Dr. McHatton's current work displays work done by students who have dropped out of high school; she supports them in telling their stories, describing their experiences, and relaying their perceptions to future and current educators.
· Students have a vision and teachers need to focus on making sure the students know exactly what they need to do to fulfill their vision.
· More attention needs to be directed to the relationship between teachers and students. This theme keeps recurring in the stories of high school dropouts that Dr. McHatton works with.
· We need to find a way to give students a voice.
· Students who have dropped out have not been nurtured in school, schools are not structured to meet the needs of some students.
 Dr. McHatton makes a difference for students who have dropped out of school
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STARKVILLE, Miss. – Mississippi State's Student Association will host Holocaust survivor and chemist Inge Auerbacher next week as the organization's featured speaker for the fall semester.
The author and inspirational speaker's presentation will take place Tuesday [Oct. 23] at 7 p.m. in the Colvard Student Union's Foster Ballroom. The event is free and open to all.
Born in Kippenheim, Germany, a small village located at the foot of the Black Forest in the southwestern portion of the country near France and Switzerland, Auerbacher was only 3 years old when her father and grandfather were arrested by the Nazis during Kristallnacht or "Night of Broken Glass." They were sent to Dachau concentration camp and later released after receiving very bad treatment. Her family had to sell their home and move to Jebenhausen, Germany in 1939. As a 6 year old, she was forced to wear a yellow Star of David on her clothing and was only allowed to attend Jewish schools.
In August of 1942, Auerbacher and her family were deported to the Terezin concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, where she lived from the age of 7 through 10 years. There, only one percent of child prisoners survived. The Soviet Army liberated Terezin on May 8, 1945, and Auerbacher and both her parents survived.
After immigrating to America in 1946, she fought health problems caused from malnutrition while in the concentration camp; however, she went on to graduate high school with honors and completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry. She worked for more than 38 years as a chemist collaborating with prominent scientists in research and clinical work.
Auerbacher is the award-winning author of "I Am a Star-Child of the Holocaust," "Beyond the Yellow Star to America," "Running Against the Wind," and "Finding Dr. Schatz – The Discovery of Streptomycin and A Life it Saved," among others.
She has received several awards for her teaching on tolerance and human rights. She is the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the Louis E. Yavner Citizen Award. Auerbacher regularly lectures on the Holocaust through the eyes of a child survivor.
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MSU is Mississippi's leading university, available online at _URL_.

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World mental health day
World Mental Health Day is an event that takes place on 10th October every year. First held in 1992, World Mental Health Day is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, and is observed in over 150 countries. The aim of the day is not only to raise awareness, but also to remove the stigma that surrounds discussing mental health in our society. This is reflected perfectly in this year's theme, 'Depression: Let's Talk'.
Ireland has comparatively high rates of depression on the world stage, with about 1 in 5 Irish people experiencing depression at some point in their lives. This is compared to 1 in 10 Americans and Britons. In fact, a study conducted in September 2017 found that Ireland had the second-highest rate of depression in Europe, on par with Germany and Turkey, second only to Iceland.
Despite the relative prevalence of this issue in Irish society, only about 20% of people with depression will seek treatment. This goes some way to explaining why Ireland has the fourth-highest rate of suicide in Europe. Suicide in Ireland spiked significantly during the recession, although thankfully the rate of suicide has now fallen to the lowest levels since 2005. That being said, there is still much work to do to remove the stigma and bring those numbers down even further.
In Ireland, along with other countries, we take things a step further than World Mental Health Day and celebrate mental health week each year. This year, the week will run from the 9th to the 14th of October. Mental Health Irelandis spearheading the occasion with their campaign 'The Five Ways to Wellbeing'. These five ways are:
Connect - Set aside some time for friends and family each day, sit with someone new for lunch, reach out to an old friend. The stronger the social bonds a person has, the less likely they are to become depressed and consider suicide.
Be Active - It is now a well-documented fact that mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. There are many reasons behind this, which we look at in detail here.
Take Notice - A major problem with today's fast-moving world is that we are always anticipating what lies ahead. Taking notice, also known as mindfulness, means slowing down, living in the present, and appreciating the world around you.
Keep Learning - Study may not seem like an activity that could improve your mood and mentality, but keeping our brains fit and accomplishing the task of learning a new skill both work to keep us happier in the long run.
Give- Whether it's time or money, these campaigns cannot succeed without the support of people all over the country.
Mental Health Week will culminate with the 5,000 Steps to Wellbeing Walk on 14th October, which takes place in UCD and is open to anyone willing to donate €15. To learn more about this event, click here.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression or any other mental illness, you can find a comprehensive list of support services in Ireland here.


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BHR has a history of fostering innovation and encouraging knowledge transfer. We run two leading research and development consortia with the aim of increasing the research productivity of participating firms. Owned and managed by BHR Group, the consortia are funded and steered by their industrial members.
Our current consortia focus on distinct specialisms relating to the Process Industries:
Independent, confidential and objective, the consortia are underpinned by by over 30 years of leading edge industrial research in mixing and over 10 years of nanoparticle research.
- Industrial Mixing
- The incorporation and deagglomeration of nanoparticle clusters.
Members are market leaders from a broad range of industries, and enjoy a wide range of benefits, not least the benefits of a 5-10 year technical advantage, generated from the research and findings.
Scale-up successfully from lab to pilot and from pilot to production scales. The process mixing knowledge generated in the FMP consortium can reduce time to market, minimise down-time and reduce production costs.
BHR Group successfully works on industrial processes relating to the dispersion of nanoparticles and nanoclays in liquids, nanoparticle incorporation in the product formulation, through to the provision of new process design and equipment selection.

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2. Place the bit in the ding and line up the drill so it is exactly perpendicular to the pot.
3. Press the drill firmly into the container and then drill through the container in a single motion. To prevent your drill bit from slipping around when working with metal containers, first make a shallow hole with a very small drill bit and then drill completely through the pot with the larger bit.


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Robot Test-R6 6-axis robotic fully automated elastomer testing system is designed with 6-axis robots for fully automated elastomer tensile and tear tests (e.g. according to GBT 528, ISO 23529).
It has the advantages of a small footprint, high safety, excellent ergonomics, reduced operating costs, improved accuracy of test results, elimination of human error, and intelligent analysis of data.
There are many test types like tensile, tear, and compression
You can use it for both lightweight specimens, large quantities testing ranges


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Qiskit Experiments: A Python package to characterize and calibrate quantum computers
Qiskit Experiments is a Python package for designing and running quantum computing experiments with a focus on calibration and characterization of quantum devices. It consists of a general purpose experiments framework which can be used by researchers to rapidly implement new experiments and a library of common experiments for calibration, characterization, and verification of quantum devices.


Loneliness: An Unprecedented COVID-19 Cost on the Nation's Youth
Loneliness: An Unprecedented COVID-19 Cost on the Nation's Youth
By Beatriz Miranda and Sofia MacGregor | Data Analyst, Survey Methodologist
All the lonely people, where do they all come from? This question once posed by the Beatles seems more relevant now than ever. In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has been a central policy to contain the spread of the virus. Our data suggests that this very measure could be increasing the health risks of the young population by exacerbating their feelings of loneliness and isolation. Given that the youth are not among the high-risk groups for COVID-19, policy discussions have not centered around this age group. Nonetheless, they appear to be one of the most vulnerable to the loneliness "side-effect" of the pandemic and thus we argue that they should regain a central role in health policy discussions during this prevalent time. At Premise, we send a monthly questionnaire to a sample of over 6,000 American individuals to understand their feelings of loneliness and isolation. Our data shows that the young population (aged 16-25) has seen the most significant increases in feeling lonely and isolated since March 2020, the month in which policies of social distancing were implemented. The individuals with the highest "loneliness impact" seem to be young individuals that live by themselves.
Feeling lonely and isolated is in itself a health concern. According to several studies, these feelings can cause severe health damages comparable to those of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness and isolation are also associated with increases in blood pressure, mental health consequences (anxiety and depression), and risk for premature mortality. Given all the potential health impacts of loneliness, it is of high importance to understand which populations are most at risk of being affected by our new "socially distanced" societal context.
Premise Data's survey on "Loneliness" provides insights that are crucial to understanding how these feelings have evolved over the past few months in the US. Our platform allows us to monitor the monthly emotional development concerning loneliness and isolation of the following age brackets: 16-25; 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, and over 55 years old. Moreover, the nationwide presence of the app allows us to easily reach people in all corners of the United States. However, the tech savvy nature of our data collection restricts us from gathering a significant sample from the elderly, who are historically one of the most susceptible age groups to feeling lonely.
One of the main findings from analyzing our data is that there has been a significant increase in feeling "frequently" or "very frequently" lonely and isolated among the youngest age bracket (16-25 years old) since March; when "social distancing" policies began to be enforced across the nation. The graphs in Figure I and Figure II show how the feelings of loneliness and isolation have evolved since January 2020 for young people between the ages of 16-25 that live alone. This analysis focuses on how the answers vary between March and April, when social distancing became mandatory nationwide, compared to the beginning of the year when COVID-19 was yet to be declared a global pandemic. Figure I shows that in March the amount of young people that feel lonely "frequently" increased from 30% to 46%. In April, the percent of people saying they feel "very frequently" lonely was the highest of the year (40%), compared to 20% in both March and February. Moreover, Figure II displays how the percentage of young individuals that feel "very frequently" isolated is steadily increasing: 23% in February, 30% in March and 50% in April.
16 to 25 year olds that live by themselves
Insights on 16-25 year olds are even more stark when we contrast them with older people living by themselves; where those above 25 years of age exhibit little to no variation regarding how they feel in terms of loneliness and social isolation, as seen in Figure III and IV
Above 25 year olds that live by themselves
Additionally, in Figure V and VI we can observe how all survey respondents answered these questions. These graphs include both people living alone and those that live with more than one person in their household, as well as all age brackets. If we analyze the entire population of respondents, rather than only those that live by themselves, the most prevalent answer is to feel "sometimes" lonely and isolated, compared to "very frequently" for individuals that live alone. Moreover, these graphs display a slight increase in the percentage of people that feel "sometimes" lonely and isolated in both March and April. However, none of the emotional developments are as consequential as it is for those that are young (16-25 years old) and live unaccompanied.
All survey respondents
This brief study reveals that young individuals that live alone are paying a high cost in terms of loneliness and isolation. People in this particular age bracket (16-25), deemed to be more resilient to the COVID-19 virus, seem to be severely impacted by the social distancing policies that are being implemented to counter the current pandemic. This analysis suggests that there should be complementary targeted mental health policies that take into consideration the emotional well-being of the nation's youth and minimize the collateral damage this pandemic is potentially generating.
If you're interested in learning more about the data collects and ways in which we can help your organization, you can reach out to us at _EMAIL_.
About Beatriz Miranda and Sofia MacGregor
Beatriz A. Miranda is a Data Analyst for Premise Data, focused on data-driven solutions and visualization. With a background in Data Science and Research, she previously worked with implementation projects of the Social Progress Index (SPI) in Latin America and at Oxfam GB in Bangkok, Thailand in the first program regarding urban development; addressing issues of urban resilience, gender inclusion and sustainable development. Recently, she co-authored a publication (2019) for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation exploring the 2018 political insurrection in Nicaragua. She strongly believes in the use of data for social impact and continues to weave that belief into her work here at Premise.


Examining social class and help-seeking behaviors among Haitian immigrants in the United States
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dc.creator Pierre-Pierre, Anne Martine
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dc.description.abstract Haitians in the United States represent the fourth largest immigrant population from the Caribbean. As in the case of many immigrant populations, Haitian immigrant adaptation has been challenged by social, political and economic factors, and as a result they have had to seek legal, health, and social services. According to the literature, help-seeking behaviors among Haitian immigrants have been associated with traditional indices of socioeconomic status, namely education, occupation, or income. This study takes a more in-depth look at the influence of social class by approaching it as cultural construct in the context of historical patterns of Haitian immigrant incorporation. Most Haitians arrived during the latter half of the 20th century in four successive waves, the 1957, 1970, 1980 and 1991 wave. Each of these waves of Haitian immigration represented a distinct context of departure and social class composition. A qualitative approach was used to obtain rich information on the role of help-seeking in the immigration and incorporation experience of Haitians from the perspective of immigrants who arrived during the four distinct waves of immigration. Individual and focused group interviews were conducted in English, Creole, and French with a purposive and snowball sample of 43 Haitian immigrants currently living in south Florida. Using a grounded theory approach, the analysis generated six categories related to the Haitian immigrant experience: orientation at time of arrival, establishment of social connections, issues of trust, generational effects, cultural constructs of social class, and perspectives on the help-seeking experience. Key findings emerged that identified the importance of social connections in Haitian help-seeking behaviors in the context of a complex Haitian social class construct imbedded in historical, political, and economic positioning. Specifically, across all immigration waves, regardless of social background--from the highly educated doctor who arrived in the 1950s to the rural peasant who arrived in the 1990s--Haitian immigrants identified an individual of Haitian descent residing in the United States on whom they relied for assistance in obtaining resources. This system of social connections reflected the social constructs of class existing in Haiti and remained a significant factor in Haitian immigrants' help-seeking behaviors during resettlement.
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dc.title Examining social class and help-seeking behaviors among Haitian immigrants in the United States
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The cherries on the trail
At the 17 adventure stations, there is treasure to discover, a great princess to get to know, and you can even climb into the crown of a cherry tree. Part of the German Cherry Gene Bank is located here in Witzenhausen and is in collaboration with the Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences of the University of Kassel and supported by various sponsors. At this location, a tasteful blend of entertainment makes the cherry experience and provides knowledge large and small on the red fruit. In contrast to the nature trail, where the knowledge is passively learned by reading texts, visitors interact with elements on their own and can absorb information with the help of station stimuli.


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Economic Concepts Poster Contest
Economics Concepts Poster Contest
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Teachers of grades 1-8 use the Poster Contest to stimulate students' interest in the fundamentals of our economic system. The program also helps students learn about the economy and have fun doing it, while creatively demonstrating their understanding of the economy.
On average, 3,000 students participate in the program each year, gaining a better understanding of basic economic concepts by depicting them as artwork!
Students represent in a color drawing, one of six basic economic concepts. Teachers submit their entries to a regional contest in which twelve winners are selected, along with at least twelve honorable mention entries. Entries are judged on accuracy of concept representation and originality.
See the list of regional contests, and find out which one you should enter, on the How to Enter page.
The top twenty-four entries from each regional contest advance to the state competition from which twelve drawings are selected as state winners. Each year, a twelve-month color calendar is produced from the twelve state winners' drawings, and distributed in the fall of the year.
At both the regional and state levels, winning students receive monetary awards and certificates. Teachers also receive recognition. Regional contests may culminate in a reception for students, teachers and family.

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Ordering of Branches Important When Visualizing Git Changesets
Fisheye 2.6 introduced the repository commit graph. The commit graph allows you to visualize changesets in their branches by showing them in configurable branch "swimlanes". One of the ways in which you can configure the commit graph is by reordering the swimlanes. Reordering swimlanes is useful for non-Git repositories, if you want to show branches in a certain order. However, ordering swimlanes is vital for Git repositories, as it is the only way of determining which branch a commit is displayed in, when a commit belongs to multiple branches.
Git Branches and Changesets in Fisheye
Before considering how Git repositories are visualized in the commit graph, it is important to understand how Fisheye relates Git changesets to branches.
In Fisheye 2.6 and later, Fisheye considers the ancestry of a Git changeset when determining which branch it is a part of. Branches can effectively be considered as pointers to changesets. Hence, merging and branching can change the branches that a changeset is considered part of.
For example, if a branch 'fisheye-2.6' is merged back to the'master' branch, then all changesets that were seen as part of the 'fisheye-2.6' branch only will also be considered to be part of the'master' (e.g. the changeset will be seen as part of'master' and 'fisheye-2.6' in the activity stream).
Viewing Git Changesets and Branches in the Commit Graph
The previous section describes how a changeset can be associated with multiple branches, due to its ancestry. Instead of showing the changeset in every branch swimlane on the commit graph, Fisheye represents these changesets as described below.
When you view the commit graph for a Git repository, Fisheye works from the leftmost swimlane to the right doing the following:
- For each swimlane, Fisheye checks if the commit is in that branch. If the commit is in the branch, a dot is shown representing the commit.
- If the commit is not in the branch, the dot for the commit is moved to the next column on the right.
For example, if the'master' swimlane is to the left of another swimlane, e.g. 'fisheye-2.6' branch, there will be no changesets shown in the 'fisheye-2.6' swimlane, as all the commits will be picked up in the'master' swimlane. However, if you move the 'fisheye-2.6' swimlane to the left of the'master' swimlane, it will pick up all of the Fisheye 2.6 commits.
This allows you to visually isolate changesets in the desired branches by reordering the swimlanes. For example, if you want to see the lineage of a branch, 'fisheye-2.6', but not 'fisheye-2.5' after both branches have previously been merged to'master', you could arrange your swimlanes to 'fisheye-2.6','master', 'fisheye-2.5' from left to right. You will be able to see the 'fisheye-2.6' changesets and where the merge back to'master' was made. The 'fisheye-2.5' changesets will just be seen as part of the'master' branch.
Screenshots below: Example of how ordering swimlanes affects the branches that changesets are displayed on (click to view full-size images)


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Flag of Scotland
The flag of Scotland raises a white Sautoir, a the crux decussata representing the cross of the Christian martyr Saint Andre, owner of the Scotland on a blue bottom. It is often known under the name of Croix of saint André or The Saltire (English saltire). In language Héraldique it is blasonné of azure, with the money saltire.
It is the one of oldest Drapeau X in the world, traditionally dated from the IX|9 e century, and the oldest national flag still of use. According to the legend, the king Oengus II of Pictes (or King Angus ) carried out the Pictes and the Gaëls during a battle against the Angles under the king Aethelstan of East Anglia. King Angus and its men were encircled and it started to request for their delivery. During the night Saint Andre, which had been martyrisé on a diagonal cross, appeared in Angus and ensured it of the victory. The following day a white saltire on a bottom of blue sky appeared on the two sides and encouraga Pictes and Gaëls but made lose confidence with the Angles which were beaten. The cross of Saint Andre became thus the Scottish flag.
A proof of the use of this flag goes back to a few years later. In 1385 the Parlement of Scotland issues that the soldiers Scot must raise the cross of Saint Andre like distinctive sign. The oldest still existing flag and representing only one cross of Saint Andre goes back to 1503: a white cross on a red bottom. Before 1540 the legend of King Angus had been modified to include there the vision of the the crux decussata on a blue sky. Thereafter the cross of Saint Andre under his current form became the national flag of Scotland.
At certain times of the colors as clear as blue sky or as dark as the navy blue (a choice apparently moved by price changes of the dyeings according to the times was used), but the recent versions largely converged towards the official model of the Pantone 300. In 2003 a commission of the Écossais Parliament proposed that the Scottish government adopts this color like standard. It is useful to note that this blue is of a color slightly clearer than Pantone 280 of the Union Jack. The proportions of the flag are not fixed but are generally 5:3 or 3:2, the latter being often preferred. The width of the cross is it of 1/5 the height of the flag.
But the Scot use also the banner, a flag which takes again the drawing of the Scottish ecu, of gold to the lion of mouths surrounded by a treschor also of mouths.
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Hoodoos may be seismic gurus
Hoodoo prediction Towering chimney-like sedimentary rock spires known as hoodoos may provide an indication of an area's past earthquake activity.
The research by scientists including Dr Rasool Anooshehpoor, from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, may provide scientists with a new tool to test the accuracy of current hazard models.
Hoodoo formations are often found in desert regions, and are common in North America, the Middle East and northern Africa.
They are caused by the uneven weathering of different layers of sedimentary rocks, that leave boulders or thin caps of hard rock perched on softer rock.
By knowing the strengths of different types of sedimentary layers, scientists can determine the amount of stress needed to cause those rocks to fracture.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) use seismic hazard models to predict the type of ground motion likely to occur in an area during a seismic event. But, according to Anooshehpoor, these models lack long term data.
"Existing hazard maps use models based on scant data going back a hundred years or so," says Anooshehpoor. "But earthquakes have return periods lasting hundreds or thousands of years, so there is nothing to test these hazard models against."
The researchers examined two unfractured hoodoos within a few kilometres of the Garlock fault, which is an active strike-slip fault zone in California's Red Rock Canyon.
Their findings are reported in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
"Although we can't put a precise age on hoodoos because of their erosion characteristics, we can use them to provide physical limits on the level of ground shaking that could potentially have occurred in the area," says Anooshehpoor.
The researchers developed a three-dimensional model of each hoodoo and determined the most likely place where each spire would fail in an earthquake.
They then tested rock samples similar to the hoodoo pillars to measure their tensile strength and compared their results with previously published data.
USGS records suggest at least one large magnitude earthquake occurred along the fault in the last 550 years, resulting in seven metres of slip, yet the hoodoos are still standing.
This finding is consistent with a median level of ground motion associated with the large quakes in this region, says Anooshehpoor.
"If an earthquake occurred with a higher level of ground motion, the hoodoos would have collapsed," he says.
"Nobody can predict earthquakes, but this will help predict what ground motions are associated with these earthquakes when they happen."
Dr Juan Carlos Afonso from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Sydney's Macquarie University says it's an exciting development.
"In seismic hazard studies, it's not just difficult to cover the entire planet, it's hard to cover even small active regions near populated areas," says Afonso.
"You need lots of instruments, so it's great if you can rely on nature and natural objects to help you."
He says while the work is still very new and needs to be proven, the physics seems sound.


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Mensuration Formulae for SSC CGL, SSC CPO, Railways Group D, RPF & ALP in PDF – Part 2
Mensuration is an important topic for Competitive Exam like SSC CGL, IBPS PO, SBI PO, RBI Exams, Railway Group D, RPF & ALP. Since the topic of mensuration revolves around some limited concepts, it becomes very easy to solve these problems if you remember some basic formulas. Hence, we have compiled some important Mensuration Formulas for SSC and Banking in PDF. You can easily print it and affix it in your study room. Just give it a glance when you are solving mensuration problems and you will automatically remember it.
In this sheet of Mensuration Formulas in PDF, we will take different figures and mention all the important formulas related to it. This way you won't get confused. We are also including diagrams so that you can create a mental picture of it and remember it well.
What follows is the part 2 of these Mensuration Formulas for SSC and Banking. Part 2 deals largely with 3D figures. You can also download Part 1 from the link given below.
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Mensuration Formulas for 3D Figures
8. Mensuration Formulas for CUBOID
In the following formulae, l = length, b = breadth and h = height
- Total surface area of cuboid = 2 (lb + bh + lh)
- Length of diagonal of cuboid= √(l2+b2+h2)
- Volume of cuboid = l × b × h
9. Mensuration Formulas for CUBE
In the following formulae, a = side of a cube
- Volume of cube = a3
- Total surface area of cube = 6a2
- Length of Leading Diagonal of Cube = a√3
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10. Mensuration Formulas for CONE
In the following formulae, r = radius of base, l = slant height of cone and h = height of the cone (perpendicular to base)
- Slant height of a cone = l =√(h2+r2 )
- Curved surface area of a cone = C = π × r × l
- Total surface area of a cone = π × r × (r + l)
- Volume of right circular cone =1/3 πr2h
11. Mensuration Formulas for CYLINDER
In the following formulae, r = radius of base, h = height of cylinder
- Curved surface area of a cylinder = 2πrh
- Total surface area of a cylinder = 2πr(r + h)
- Volume of a cylinder = πr2h
12. Mensuration Formulas for SPHERE
In the following formulae, r = radius of sphere, d = diameter of sphere
- Surface area of a sphere = 4πr2 = πd2
- Volume of a sphere = (4/3) πr3 = (1/6)πd3
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13. Mensuration Formulas for HEMISPHERE
In the following formulae, r = radius of sphere
- Volume of a hemisphere =(2/3)πr3
- Curved surface area of a hemisphere = 2πr2
- Total surface area of a hemisphere = 3πr2
14. Mensuration Formulas for HOLLOW CYLINDER
Hollow cylinder made by cutting a smaller cylinder of same height and orientation out of a bigger cylinder.
- Volume of hollow cylinder = πh(R2– r2)
(Where, R = radius of cylinder, r = radius of cavity, h = height of cylinder)
15. Mensuration Formulas for FRUSTUM OF A RIGHT CIRCULAR CONE
Frustum is created when a plane cuts a cone parallel to its base.
In the following formulae, R = radius of the base of the frustum, r = radius of the top of the frustum,
h = height of the frustum, l = slant height of the frustum
- If a cone is cut by a plane parallel to the base of the cone, the lower part is called the frustum of the cone.
- Slant height of the frustum =l=√(h2+(R-r)2)
- Curved surface area of frustum = π(R + r)l
- Total surface area of frustum = π(R + r)l + π(R2 + r2)
- Volume of the frustum=(1/3)πh(R2+r2+Rr)
16. Mensuration Formulas for PRISM
- Prism consists of two polygonal bases which are parallel to each other.
- These bases are joined by lateral faces, which are perpendicular to the polygonal bases.
- The number of lateral faces is equal to the number of sides in the polygonal base. Thus, the base of a prism could be of various shapes, namely, triangular, quadrangular, pentagonal etc.
- Volume of prism = Base area × height
- Lateral surface area of prism = perimeter of base × height
- Total surface area of prism = Lateral surface area + (2 × base area)
17. Mensuration Formula for PYRAMID
- Pyramid consists of a polygonal base and triangles at its sides. These triangles are called faces.
- The base could be of any shape, whereas the faces are generally isosceles triangles.
- All these triangular faces meet in a single point called the apex.
- Total surface area of pyramid = base area + (number of sides × ½ × slant height × base length)
- Volume of pyramid = (1/3) × base area × height
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A new psychological study says that toddlers less than two years old find great joy in giving treats to others than receiving one themselves.
"People tend to assume that toddlers are naturally selfish," said Lara Aknin, who co-authored the study with University of British Columbia (UBC) colleagues Kiley Hamlin and Elizabeth Dunn, both professors of psychology.
AdvertisementDuring the study, each toddler received some treats, such as Goldfish crackers. A few minutes later, the toddler was asked to give one of these treats away to a puppet, the journal Public Library of Science ONE reported.
In addition, the experimenter provided an extra treat and asked the child to give this to the puppet. The children's reactions were videotaped and later rated for happiness on a seven-point scale, according to a university statement.
When toddlers shared their own treat with a puppet, they displayed greater happiness than when giving a treat provided by the researcher. This contrast underscores the role of personal sacrifice, and rather than finding it aversive, suggests that children find this behaviour emotionally rewarding.
"What's most exciting about these findings is that children are happiest when giving their own treats away," said Aknin. "Forfeiting their own valuable resources for the benefit of others makes them happier than giving away just any treat."
These findings shed light on a long-standing puzzle: Why do humans help others, including people they've just met? Part of the answer, it seems, is that giving feels good.
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Methods are discussed to improve detection of unknown closed valves and location of leakage hotspots within water mains network modelling optimization analyses. Pressure and flow trending data has been modified, considering likely flow patterns, to include hydrant discharges. Pressure drop amplification by planned valve closures and the benefits of additional hydrant flow data capture has been explored. Water quality risks have been mitigated by application of discoloured water theory developed since 2005.The interdependence of modelling with past leakage reduction and water quality strategies is reviewed and the paper helps support case for wider use of water mains network modelling optimizations. © 2013 The Authors.
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New Horizons is PIRSA's soil modification and improvement program. Through projects and collaborations, PIRSA is investigating and trialling new advances in soil science and management and delivering that information direct to farmers across South Australia.
About 40% of the area currently under broadacre agriculture in South Australia – about 4.1 million hectares - has soil issues which limit agricultural production.
Estimates reveal a potential to add an additional $800 million in agricultural production per annum in South Australia by improving soils with production constraints.
Key funding partners and collaborators with the New Horizons Soil Improvement Program are the Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC), the CRC for High Performance Soils, and other delivery partners across southern Australia.
PIRSA's soil research and extension work is largely undertaken by its Rural Solutions SA and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) divisions.
PIRSA's New Horizons Soil Improvement Program encompasses the following key areas:
- Sandy soils
- Acid soils
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- Soil carbon
- Soil protection
- Precision agriculture
- Other soil services
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Published as SMPTE ST-2117, VC-6 is the first video codec to leverage AI as part of its innovative approach to compression, which is not based on transforms such as DCT or wavelet. VC-6 employs a hierarchical series of S-Trees and achieves its compression by reusing the same structures at different resolutions – a capability that makes the codec extremely fast when implemented in software.
The novel AI-powered hierarchical approach means that full-resolution full-quality proxies are intrinsically available as part of the format as is region of interest decoding. This reduces the demands placed upon data transfer and decode processing, while VC-6's compatibility with all major industry container formats like MXF and QuickTime means it can be seamlessly incorporated into any workflow.
The codec's efficiency means that it is ideally suited to 4K and 8K production. In particular, the emerging 8K format brings with it significant production challenges, which can be overcome with the new codec. VC-6 allows the user to capture in 8K from RAW and never have to cross-convert to other resolutions. Instead, VC-6 can provide proxies automatically and enable editing at multiple resolutions all from a single file.
Initial use cases for the technology show dramatic reductions in 8K processing by requiring a mere 12.5% of the full resolution to be demosaiced, up to 60% reduction of disc access for 4K files, and 2-4x faster decoding than existing ProRes-based solutions.
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(RxWiki News) People living in poor countries have minimal access to basic healthcare, and sophisticated cancer tests are non-existent. Researchers are developing a device that could change that.
An engineer and global health expert have teamed up to design an inexpensive hand-held device that looks for genetic changes that can signal the presence of cancer.
Hand-held device may soon be used to detect cancer in poorer nations.
This system, called the Gene-Z device, is used with a computer tablet to perform genetic analyses. The device looks for microRNAs and other genetic markers that can indicate the presence of disease.
Regulating genes is the job of microRNAs, and mutations (changes) in these molecules can indicate cancer or other diseases.
Syed Hashsham, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) is working with Reza Nassiri, director of MSU's Institute of International Health and an associate dean in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The team is working to refine the capabilities of the Gene-Z and connect with physicians around the world.
In developing and undeveloped countries, cancer is becoming a leading cause of death. Nassiri says this device could offer early, affordable screening that could pave the way for cost-effective disease management that will save lives.
The device, which runs on batteries that can be recharged with solar light, provides low-cost, rapid screening to detect and diagnose cancer and other illnesses.
Hashsham showed how the device works and presented its potential benefits at the National Institutes of Health's first Cancer Detection and Diagnostics Conference held recently in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Using Technology Designed for Mars to Look at Earth's Deserts
An international team led by JPL has used radar sounding technology developed to explore the subsurface of Mars to create high-resolution maps of freshwater aquifers buried deep beneath a desert on Earth.
Over a span of two weeks, the researchers flew a helicopter equipped with a radar sounding prototype provided by Caltech and the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris over two well-known subsurface aquifers in northern Kuwait. The radar successfully located the aquifers and was able to probe variations in the depth of the water table and identify locations where water flowed into and out of the aquifers.
"By mapping desert aquifers with this technology, we can detect layers deposited by ancient geological processes and trace back paleoclimatic conditions that existed thousands of years ago, when many of today's deserts were wet," says Essam Heggy, the team's leader and a research scientist at JPL.
The radar sounding prototype shares similar characteristics with two instruments flying on Mars-orbiting spacecraft: Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionospheric Sounding (MARSIS), on the European Space Agency's Mars Express, and Shallow Radar (SHARAD), on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Both instruments have found evidence of ice in the Martian subsurface, but have not yet detected liquid water. The Kuwait results may lead to revised interpretations of data from these two instruments.
The study was cofunded by Caltech's Keck Institute for Space Studies and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), in Kuwait City.


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If you wanted to reach a certain flavor during your session of inhaling the dab, it is best to choose a dab rig that has a tiny chamber and joint size. Generally, the dab rig should be as small as possible to improve the flavor. It traps the flavor and saves it or you would say, it preserves the dab taste. It also regulates the air flow. This helps the user to have a longer inhale in one breath. It is suggested taht you use an oil right that has minimum diffusion since it maximizes the competence and minimizes the compression of the oil inside the dab rig. When the joints are smaller, they also provide sustained and smoother inhalation in comparison to the chugging that the user might experience as a large dab rig is cleared.
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The outcrop of Pennsylvanian strata, shown on the geologic map, defines the limits of the Eastern and Western Kentucky Coal Fields (shown in gray on the physiographic map). The Western Kentucky Coal Field is smaller than its eastern counterpart. It comprises the southern edge of a larger geologic feature called the Illinois or Eastern Interior Basin, which includes the coal fields in Indiana and Illinois.
As in eastern Kentucky, the border of the Western Kentucky Coal Field and the Mississippi Plateau is commonly marked by an escarpment because thick Pennsylvanian-age sandstones are resistant to erosion. However, because this coal field is not adjacent to the Appalachian Mountains, and the sandstones are less continuous, the escarpment is not as dramatic as along the Cumberland Escarpment of the Eastern Kentucky Coal Field. Pennyroyal State Park (pictured above) is located along the southern edge of the escarpment.


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- v. to judge or estimate the worth,importance,or valuate of something again.
- n. homogeneous liquid mixture.
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impolite → not polite
consult → v. reveal in private
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How do you camp? Do you go all out with a luxury bell tent, candle chandelier, sheepskins, lanterns and fire bowl? Or do a couple of blankets and sleeping bag suffice?
Under canvas a British gentleman abroad in the 18th and 19th centuries would have expected a few essential pieces. A full wardrobe, carpet, cupboard, desk, chest of drawers, dining table, armchairs and a sideboard or two. In fact, they attempted a campaign carbon copy of the creature comforts they enjoyed back in Blighty, in their club, elegant townhouse or country estate.
William Howard Russell of The Times noted in his diary in 1858 that "Sir Colin Campbell's baggage extended for eighteen miles". Mobility during military campaigns was seemingly not a priority.
But comfort was, and it kickstarted a new fashion for moveable pieces that created a luxurious home from home: multifunctional furniture that recreated club aesthetics in a canvas camp. Social standing represented by elaborate vanity units and settee benches.
The rise and expansion of the British Empire during the 19th and 20th centuries was a veritable camel train of fashionable military furniture.
With the challenges of the function, came innovation in the design. Clever features included brass edges to protect vulnerable corners, recessed handles to give the furniture a neat, almost nautical appearance; removable turned feet; hidden hinges and bolts in the backs of seat arms; corner straps and an ability to break into two or more components. Some pieces sported multiple hinges so components could be flat packed, concertina style. It was origami, European style.
As the demand increased, new, inventive, knocked down designs were created: tables that hinged to fold down into a box the size of a briefcase, chess boards containing tripod legs and a telescopic column to convert into a table. The sleek need for speed became the mother of invention.
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Storage was also key. Each piece needed to serve two purposes: a travelling bookcase would moonlight as a packing trunk, a campaign chest acted as chest of drawers and portable storage. Although not light on their feet, the British army were going to have their cake and carry it too.
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In Linux there is a "root" user (which is the administrator) and there are regular "users" (often called "user"). Linux users should always log in as a regular user, and type "su -" or "sudo" to obtain root permissions only on an as-required-basis. Keeping root permissions, or indeed logging in as root user as a routine matter, creates a major security risk for the beginner (if their PC is connected to the Internet). It also creates a significant operating risk, in that it is relatively easy for experts and newbies alike, to trash their system when operating with root permissions.
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TITLE
Tuohy needle
PUB. DATE
January 2005
SOURCE
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p2253
SOURCE TYPE
Book
DOC. TYPE
Reference Entry
ABSTRACT
A definition of the term "Tuohy needle" is presented. It refers to a needle with a curved point that is used in epidural anesthesia.
ACCESSION #
21249708

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Date Published: May 15, 2015
Publisher: Public Library of Science
Author(s): Shoko Tsuchimine, Junji Saruwatari, Ayako Kaneda, Norio Yasui-Furukori, Daimei Sasayama.
There is no scientific consensus that a relationship exists between the ABO blood group and personality traits. However, a recent study hypothesized that the dopamine beta-hydroxylase (DBH) gene is in linkage with the ABO gene. The sample population consisted of 1,427 healthy Japanese subjects who completed the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI). Each subject's ABO blood type was determined by genotyping the rs8176719 and rs8176746 ABO gene single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) using a TaqMan genotyping assay. The relationships between the six ABO genotypes or four ABO phenotypes and personality traits were examined using a multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), controlling for age and sex. The MANCOVA data showed a significant difference in TCI scores among the ABO genotype groups (F [7, 1393] = 3.354, p = 0.001). A subsequent univariate analysis showed a significant difference in the mean scores for Persistence among the genotype groups (F = 2.680, partial η2 = 0.010, p = 0.020). Similarly, dividing the ABO blood type into four phenotypes revealed a significant difference among the phenotype groups (F [7, 1397] = 2.529, p = 0.014). A subsequent univariate analysis showed a significant difference among the phenotype groups in the mean scores for Persistence (F = 2.952, partial η2= 0.006, p = 0.032). We observed a significant association between ABO blood group genotypes and personality traits in a large number of healthy Japanese subjects. However, these results should be regarded as preliminary and should be interpreted with caution because it is possible that the association between ABO blood group genotype and the Persistence trait is relatively weak.
Personality traits influence many aspects of normal and pathological behaviors [1–5]. Temperament traits, the most basic part of personality, have been correlated with neurotransmitter systems and are genetically controlled . In the last decade, a large number of studies have focused on the detection of genetic variants associated with specific temperament traits, and numerous findings have been reported . Although a consensus has not been reached, many genes show reproducible associations with personality traits, including the current consensus that personality is approximately 50% heritable .
Tables 1 and 2 show the genotype and phenotype distributions of the ABO group, as well as the mean scores and standard deviations for the seven TCI factors for each genotype and phenotype. The allele groups showed the following frequencies: A alleles (26.7%), B alleles (17.7%), and O alleles (55.6%). These ABO gene allele and phenotype frequencies were similar to those observed in other samples from Japanese populations . The genotype distribution was consistent with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (p = 0.46). A significant but small to moderate degree of linkage disequilibrium was detected between ABO rs81746746 and DBH rs1611115 (|D'| = 0.4009, p = 0.005819) and between ABO rs8176719 and DBH rs1611115 (|D'| = 0.2131, p = 0.006529), and a large linkage disequilibrium was observed between ABO rs8176749 and _PHONE_ (|D'| = 1, p = 7.71×10-66).
In this study, we investigated possible associations between ABO phenotype and genotype and personality traits based on Hobgood's hypothesis . The results of this study showed significant differences in Persistence scores according to both genotype and phenotype. Subjects with the A allele had higher Persistence scores than subjects with B or O alleles in both case genotype and case phenotype. However, these results are inconsistent with those of previous studies [10–12].
Although associations between ABO blood type groups and personality traits have been treated as pseudoscience, we observed a significant association between ABO blood group genotype and personality traits in a large number of healthy Japanese subjects. However, these results should be regarded as preliminary and should be interpreted with caution because it is possible that the association between ABO blood group genotype and the Persistence trait is relatively weak. Further studies of this relationship between ABO blood type and personality traits could promote the understanding of human behavior and advance efforts to assess future risks of illness.


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[SVC35-P05] Method for estimation of debris flow runout in the volcanic area
Keywords:volcanic area, debris flow
Regarding debris flows associated with rainfalls after the volcanic eruptions, the authors assume that volcanic ash decreases the hydraulic conductivity of the topsoil layer of the basin slopes. Then surface flow occurs and volcanic ash deposited on the river channel easily becomes saturated by water. The saturated volcanic deposits result in flowing as debris flows because the deposits lose their stability by saturation. In order to analyze these, we observe rainfall events, soil moisture, surface flow, and ground surface conditions on a slope of two square meters in Arimura River basin in Sakurajima Island. Also, at the Arimura River No. 3 dam, the depth, surface velocity and load of the debris flow are continuously measured. In this presentation, we analyze these observation results and report the occurrence mechanism of surface flow and the flow mechanism of debris flows.
As a result of verifying the momentum conservation law of debris flows based on the measurements of the water depth, surface flow velocity and load data in Arimura River No. 3 dam, it seems appropriate. Although conditions for simulation such as spatial distribution of the depth of volcanic deposit, grain size distribution, runout path were determined by trial and errors, the results of simulation of the flow processes of the debris flows showed that simulated temporal changes in depth and velocity were closed to measured ones. As a future task, it is still necessary to obtain the information for spatial distribution of the depth of volcanic deposit, grain size distribution, runout path of the debris flows.


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Gilmour Flat Soaker Hose. It boasts of a weeping method of watering which allows for an efficient and hassle-free way of providing irrigation to your gardens. Its other features are:
- Efficiency: The weeping method which this soaker hose employ allows for more efficient irrigation as it lets water "weep" by slowly releasing in small doses instead of the constant bursts. This is a rather efficient method as it excess water from evaporating. It also makes it ideal for growing seedlings and other small plants which do not require big doses of water.
- Durable Product: This Gilmour Soaker Hose is made of durable materials on the inside which is designed to prevent leaks and to handle strong amounts of pressure in conjunction with its weeping method. On the outside, the body is covered with fabric to protect the hose body from harmful UV rays. It is durable enough to be in place without maintenance for long periods of time.
- Easy to Use: Like other flat-bodied hoses, the Gilmour Soaker Hose allows for easy setting up and stowing because of its flat design. It can also be easily moved around and transferred without disturbing your gardens.
The Gilmour Soaker Hose also suffers from flexibility issues, again owing to its flat body. However, the weeping method, coupled with its durable design which can handle strong amounts of pressure can still do the job, even when faced with curves and edges. It sells for $13.46 for the 50-foot variant.
The Miracle Gro Premium Bulk Soaker Hose boasts, among others, unique flexibility through its EZ Connect Fittings. This makes it easier to work around curves, edges and landscaped gardens. It also offers a number of awesome features which you should not miss in a soaker hose.
- Flexibility: The EZ Connect Fittings makes it possible for this soaker hose to be cut and customized to fit your garden needs. Sections can be easily pieced together using the EZ Connect Fittings to deliver water in otherwise hard-to-reach areas.
- Effortless Water Delivery: The Miracle Gro Soaker Hose features a porous hose which allows water to be delivered constantly in areas where it is set up. This ensures that water is properly delivered to the areas which need it the most. It employs the same weeping method by slowly releasing water in uniform doses to ensure proper watering and prevent oversaturation. The hose also employs a regulator which adjusts the pressure inside the hose to ensure that the right amount of water is released.
- Durable Make: This soaker hose is also made from recycled material which adds to its environment-friendly appeal. The hose itself is also designed to withstand strong pressures which can be easily adjusted by using the regulator that comes with it.
It can be a bit tricky to set up as it requires some cutting and assembly but when properly installed, it gets the job done efficiently and properly.
#5 Miracle Gro MGSPA38100FM Premium Bulk Soaker Hose Kit with EZ Connect Fittings, ⅜-Inch by 100-Feet
This product contains not only a hose but also a starter kit which will prove useful in doing the hose setup. The EZ Connect System Kit that also comes with the hose contains more fittings compared to the previous Miracle Gro Soaker Hose and this, coupled with its 100-foot long body translates to more flexibility options and even creative designs. Among the many features that this product offers are as follows:
- Versatility: The mere number of EZ Connect Fittings that comes with the hose means that this product can fit most landscape and garden designs. It works great even with complicated layouts as the EZ Connect Fittings helps the hose deliver water even in the most hard-to-reach areas.
- Environment-friendly: This hose also employs the weeping method found in earlier products. Aside from delivering water safely to the garden, this hose does the job with less wastage as compared to sprinklers as water is fed directly to the plants and other areas which need it.
- Efficiency: This soaker hose kit also comes with a regulator which makes watering your garden more efficient as you can basically control the amount of water which the hose can be released over time by simply adjusting its regulator.
Like the previous Miracle Gro product, this soaker hose kit can be a tad difficult to set up owing to the number of parts it comes with and its sheer length. It is advisable to have your garden layout ready first before proceeding to set your hose kit for easier installation.
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Which Soaker Hose Kit Is The Best For You To Buy?
The short answer to this question is: It depends on various factors. Let us simplify it for you. The best soaker kit for you is definitely the one which caters most to your needs. It is, therefore, necessary to know first the needs of your garden before setting up your soaker hose. What is good for your neighbors' gardens may sometimes not be suitable for your garden. The best soaker hose for your garden will really depend on its intended use and what garden you have.
For the smaller backyard gardens, it is advisable to use flat-bodied soaker hoses because of their inherent compatibility with small spaces owing to their flat design. For the bigger gardens, the Miracle Gro Soaker Hose or the Soaker Hose Kit can prove to be the better choices as it allows water to be delivered through the hose even in the largest areas and the most intricate of designs because of their EZ Connect Fittings functionality.
For the no-nonsense pickup, however, which can sufficiently service all garden sizes and designs, you can never go wrong with the Dramm soaker hose. As per the opinions of other soaker hose reviews, Its reliability and functionality can be a great addition to any garden. It can also be easily installed in the small spaces and in the bigger ones. This hose can be counted on to do its job properly and efficiently, whatever garden circumstance it may find itself in.


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Effect of Ethanol Addition in the Combustion Process During Warm-UPS and Half Open Throttle on Port-Injection Gasoline Engine
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Copyright: © 2021 Beny Cahyono and Rosli Abu Bakar. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Problem statement: Ethanol is an alternative fuel with huge potential that can be used in gasoline engines. Addition of ethanol in fuel will affect the fuel properties, fuel properties change will affect the engine performance. Approach: To determine the effect of adding ethanol to gasoline engines, in this study are tested using gasoline, ethanol 10 and 20% ethanol. Results: Testing is done at the time of warm-ups and half-open throttle. From the experiment will know adding ethanol in the process of warming-up and half-open throttle was a decline emission, at half open throttle will increase CO2 emissions and reduce HC and CO, during warm-ups that while the increased CO but decreases CO2. Conclusion/Recommendations: Although experiments on the throttle partially open, the test under 3000 rpm using 10 and 20% ethanol will reduce power, but at 3500 rpm to increase engine power.
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Faithful+Gould has provided subject expert support to enable Network Rail to produce a Whole Life Costing (WLC) manual to embed whole life cycle costing into all future infrastructure projects from 2014 onwards.
The WLC manual for projects provides the following:
- Core principles: defining WLC and life cycle costing (LCC), why it is important and when / how to apply it
- Roles and responsibilities: clients, project sponsors, PM, QS, RVM and route asset managers and engineers
- Establishing WLC in projects: how to produce economic and financial modelling on projects, estimating methods for capital construction costs, estimating methods for life cycle costing and non construction costs, how we deal with sustainability and reliability, driving WLC into the decision making process though risk and value management
- Methods, products and tools to use
- WLC tasks during the GRIP stages: checklist (following the RIBA plan of works format)
- Evidence required at key decision points
- Cost breakdown structure + unit costs method (link to Rail Methods of Measurement)
- Case studies
This will have massive implications on the UK construction industry and will change the way investment decisions are made in future. The WLC manual embeds the WLC and LCC cost breakdown structure from the ISO 15686, new rules of measurement and also the 'unit cost framework' methodology as Network Rail's Rail Methods of Measurement. This provided a standardised cost framework for cost analysis and benchmark cost data all asset categories (for all infrastructure asset categories – e.g. tunnels, structures, track, signalling, as well as for stations, car parks and other operational buildings).
The Office of Rail Regulations has made WLC a mandatory requirement for funding of all future infrastructure construction project works to the rail network from April 2014 onwards.


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Looking at Carbon and Nitrogen in Action
The role of carbon and nitrogen is critical to providing soil microbes with the basic building blocks of life. Both carbon and nitrogen sources are endless. Access to these sources, however is not endless in most farm fields today.
Understanding The Components of a Healthy Soil From a Nutritionist's Perspective
Let's look at the very basic elements of dairy nutrition and compare those to the fundamental building blocks of soil. In a simplistic sense, cow performance is based on balancing the sources of protein and energy in the cow's diet to support and feed the microbes in the rumen. Microbes produce the key ingredients for making milk, and meat. Soils are considered 'healthy' when they can grow, feed and protect crops, robust crops, with very little support, if any, from commercial fertilizers and crop protection chemicals. Carbon and nitrogen, the most basic elements in the soil, are required to feed and grow microbes in the soil.


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Status: Study 1960. Gross mass: 12,000 kg (26,000 lb).
In a letter to the Central Committee of the Communist Part in January 1960 Korolev proposed an aggressive program for Communist conquest of space. This would be accomplished by development of a new rocket of 1,000 to 2,000 metric tons gross lift-off mass with a 60 to 80 metric ton payload at the earliest possible date. Among the potential payloads for his rocket in the period 1963 to 1965 Korolev proposed a spacecraft with 2 to 3 men for flyby of the moon, entry into lunar orbit, and return to earth. Payload mass would be 10 to 12 metric tons in lunar orbit with 2 to 3 metric tons return payload. This lunar orbiter would be twice as large as the L1 'loop around the moon' spacecraft. Korolev pledged to place before the Central Committee in the third quarter of 1960 comprehensive plans for development of the new projects. Following negotiations with other Chief Designers and the government, the final decree 715-296 of 23 June 1960 authorized draft project work on the L1 and the N1 booster but did not mention any N1-launched lunar orbiter.
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Cut TS sample
This page tries to explain how to cut small sample file from .ts or from .m2ts file. These samples are sometimes crucial for fixing AVIdemux bugs and because of this, developers might ask you to provide one.
You can use any binary file cutting tool for the job (this applies to Transport Stream files). In this tutorial we will guide the process with Virtualdubs hex editor (for Windows users) and with dd command (Linux and Mac OS X).
Virtualdub (for Windows users)
Virtualdub is video editor, but the software also contains build-in hex editor that we are going to use. Process itself is very simple.
Now that you have created a new sample file, test it out in AVIdemux. If it causes same issues as the original one, then share it to us.
dd (for Linux/Mac OS X users)
dd is basic tool that comes with Unix-based operating systems. It can be used for many tasks, but in this case we use it to create sample files.
 1. Open console/terminal and move to the folder where the original file is located (you can use cd command to move around file system)
 2. Input command that cuts sample from file, it is something like dd if=original.ts of=sample.ts bs=20M count=1, where if indicates input file, of indicates output file, bs=20M sets the size of output file, and count says we only write one block. One example below
dd if=recorded_from_DVB_tuner.ts of=sample_for_avidemux.ts bs=20M count=1
If dd complains something like "dd: bs: illegal numeric value", then don't use M, but instead input the value as bytes, e.g.
dd if=recorded_from_DVB_tuner.ts of=sample_for_avidemux.ts bs=20000000 count=1
Now that you have created a new sample file, test it out in AVIdemux. If it causes same issues as the original one, then share it to us.


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Wed Feb 2, 2011
HIRBET MADRAS, Israel – Israeli archaeologists presented a newly uncovered 1,500-year-old church in the Judean hills on Wednesday, including an unusually well-preserved mosaic floor with images of lions, foxes, fish and peacocks.
The Byzantine church located southwest of Jerusalem, excavated over the last two months, will be visible only for another week before archaeologists cover it again with soil for its own protection.
The small basilica with an exquisitely decorated floor was active between the fifth and seventh centuries A.D., said the dig's leader, Amir Ganor of the Israel Antiquities Authority. He said the floor was "one of the most beautiful mosaics to be uncovered in Israel in recent years."
"It is unique in its craftsmanship and level of preservation," he said.
Archaeologists began digging at the site, known as Hirbet Madras, in December. The Antiquities Authority discovered several months earlier that antiquities thieves had begun plundering the ruins, which sit on an uninhabited hill not far from an Israeli farming community.
Though an initial survey suggested the building was a synagogue, the excavation revealed stones carved with crosses, identifying it as a church. The building had been built atop another structure around 500 years older, dating to Roman times, when scholars believe the settlement was inhabited by Jews.
Hewn into the rock underneath that structure is a network of tunnels that archaeologists believe were used by Jewish rebels fighting Roman armies in the second century A.D.
Stone steps lead down from the floor of church to a small burial cave, which scholars suggest might have been venerated as the burial place of the Old Testament prophet Zecharia.
Ganor said the church would remain covered until funding was obtained to open it as a tourist site.
Israel boasts an exceptionally high concentration of archaeological sites, including Crusader, Islamic, Byzantine, Roman, ancient Jewish and prehistoric ruins.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110202/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_ancient_church