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- Kris Hemensley
Hemensley's lyric poems often overlay natural and personal landscapes. In an interview for Australia's the Age newspaper, Hemensley spoke of what drives him to write, "It's an existential act, it's vocational, a necessity, a way of working things out." His honors include the Christopher Brennan Award from the Fellowship of Australian Writers. Since 1984, Hemensley has run a poetry bookstore in Melbourne.
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Born on the Isle of Wight to an Egyptian mother and an English father, poet Kris Hemensley grew up in Alexandria, Egypt, where his father was stationed as a member of the Royal Air Force. Hemensley moved to Australia in 1966 after visiting as a sailor. In Melbourne, he worked as a radio broadcaster and literary correspondent and edited several literary magazines, including Our Glass, Earth Ship, The Ear in a Wheatfield, and The Merri Creek, or Nero. He has published more than 20 collections of poetry, often with small independent presses, including The Going and Other Poems (1969), Domestications: A Selection of Poems 1968–1972 (1974), and Trace (1984). His prose includes The Rooms & Other Prose Pieces (1975) and No Word, No Worry: Prose Pieces 1968–1970 (1971).
Hemensley's lyric poems often overlay natural and personal landscapes. In an interview for Australia's the Age newspaper, Hemensley spoke of what...


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Food Gathering and Food Producing are two different approaches to meeting human food needs. These two approaches have different characteristics in terms of food sources, lifestyle, technology used, and impact on society. Following are the main differences between Food Gathering and Food Producing:
- Food Gathering:
- Food Gathering is an approach where humans rely on existing food sources in the wild, such as wild plants, fruit, plants and animals that can be caught or collected.
- Humans who practice Food Gathering generally have a nomadic lifestyle, because they have to move around to find food sources
- The technology used in Food Gathering is limited and simple, such as stone and wooden tools for hunting and gathering food.
- The Food Gathering's economic system tends to be subsistence, which means they produce only enough food to meet their own needs and those of their families.
- Food Producing:
- Food Producing involves humans in the active production of their food themselves through agriculture and animal husbandry. They grow plants and raise animals to get food sources.
- Humans who practice Food Producing usually have permanent settlements and a more stable lifestyle, because they don't have to keep moving to look for food.
- Food Producing involves the use of more advanced technology, such as farming equipment, irrigation systems, and plant and animal breeding.
- Food Producing economic systems tend to be more complex, and they can produce a surplus of food that can be traded or shared with the community
The main differences between Food Gathering and Food Producing are the way they obtain food, lifestyle, technology used, and the level of social and economic complexity. While Food Gathering is more simple and subsistence, Food Producing brings major changes in the way humans live and interact with nature and their society. To understand more about the differences between food gathering and food production. So you can read a more detailed explanation regarding the differences between Food Gathering and Food Producing below.
What is Food Gathering and What is Food Producing?
Food Gathering: Food Gathering is a method or approach to obtaining food that involves humans relying on food sources that exist in the wild. This includes activities such as hunting animals, collecting wild plants, fruit, roots, and other natural food sources that can be found in the surrounding environment. Humans who practice Food Gathering usually have a nomadic lifestyle, often moving around in pursuit of existing food sources. Food Producing: Food Producing is an approach to meeting human food needs by actively producing food through agriculture and animal husbandry. This involves human efforts to grow crops, such as wheat, corn, or rice, as well as raising livestock such as cows, goats, or chickens, with the aim of producing food in larger and more regular quantities. People who practice food production tend to have permanent residences and a more stable lifestyle. More advanced agricultural technologies, such as farming tools, irrigation systems, and plant and animal breeding, are often used in Food Producing. So, Food Gathering is an approach where humans rely on wild food sources, while Food Producing involves the active production of food through agriculture and livestock.
The traditional lifestyle in pre-agricultural societies relies heavily on food gathering activities or Food Gathering. Pre-agricultural societies are societies that have not developed agriculture and animal husbandry as their main source of food. Instead, they rely on food sources found in the wild. The following is the important role of Food Gathering in the traditional lifestyle of pre-agricultural societies:
- Searching for Food Sources:
- Food gathering was the main way for pre-agricultural societies to meet their food needs. They look for and collect various types of food that can be found in their environment, such as wild fruit, roots, nuts, mushrooms, insects, and hunt small animals.
- Nomadic Lifestyle:
- The need for nomadic food sources often results in a nomadic lifestyle. Pre-agricultural societies often had to move from one place to another to follow seasonal food sources.
- Environmental Knowledge:
- Food gathering requires deep knowledge about the surrounding environment, including edible plants and animals and the seasons that influence the availability of food sources.
- Sustainable Use of Natural Resources:
- Pre-agricultural societies had to maintain a balance in their use of natural resources so as not to damage the environment they relied on for food. They understand the importance of sustainability in their food gathering.
- Gender Role Division:
- In pre-agricultural societies, there was often a division of gender roles in food gathering activities . Men and women may have different roles in food gathering, with women often responsible for gathering plants and men for hunting.
- Culture and Tradition Formation:
- Food Gathering can shape the culture and traditions of pre-agricultural societies. They may have myths, stories, and rituals associated with their food gathering activities.
- Limited Independence and Dependence:
- Dependence on Food Gathering can result in independence in terms of meeting food needs, although it can also present challenges in terms of resource uncertainty.
Food gathering had a very important role in maintaining the survival of pre-agricultural societies, and these activities form an integral part of their identity and lifestyle. However, along with technological developments and social changes, many people are switching from Food Gathering to Food Producing, namely agriculture and animal husbandry, to meet their food needs.
Agricultural Revolution (Major Changes in Food Production)
Agricultural Revolution refers to the major changes in food production that occurred in human history. This is one of the most important events in the development of human society, changing the way we produce, distribute and consume food. Here are some key points about the Agricultural Revolution:
- The Transition from Food Gathering to Food Producing: The Agricultural Revolution marked the transition of human society from a Food Gathering (food gathering) lifestyle to a Food Producing (production food). This was a critical step in the development of human civilization, where humans began to grow plants and raise animals for agricultural purposes.
- Development of Agriculture and Livestock: During the Agricultural Revolution, humans began to develop agricultural techniques more sophisticated ones, such as the use of agricultural tools, irrigation systems, and the breeding of plants and animals. This allowed them to produce food in larger quantities and more regularly.
- Development of Permanent Settlements: Before the Agricultural Revolution, humans often lived in small, nomadic groups. However, with the development of agriculture, humans began to form permanent settlements because they needed to take care of their crops and livestock regularly.
- Increased Food Production and Surplus: The Agricultural Revolution resulted in an increase in food production which significant. Humans not only meet their own needs but can also produce a food surplus that can be used for exchange and trade. This changed the economy and society of society.
- Population Growth: With more stable and abundant food availability, the human population began to grow significantly during the Agricultural Revolution. This paved the way for the development of more complex and urban societies.
- Development of Social Institutions: Changes in the way food was produced also brought about changes in the social structure of society. Society began to develop more complex institutional systems, such as more organized leadership, land ownership, and regulations regarding land rights.
- Environmental Impact: The Agricultural Revolution also had environmental impacts, including deforestation, land change, and changing weather patterns associated with intensive agricultural practices. This is a challenge that needs to be overcome in sustainable development.
- Long Term Impact: The Agricultural Revolution was not just a brief change in food production but was also a historical milestone that shaped human civilization. This enabled the development of science, technology and a more advanced society.
The Agricultural Revolution occurred in different parts of the world at different time periods, depending on the region and available natural resources. However, these massive changes consistently changed the way humans lived and interacted with their environment, shaping the civilization we know today.
Food sources can be obtained through two main approaches: collection from natural sources (Food Gathering) and agricultural production (Food Producing). The following is a comparison between the two:
- Food Sources from Collecting Natural Resources (Food Gathering):
- Main Food Sources: Humans who implement Food Gathering relies on wild food sources, such as wild plants, fruit, roots, plants, and animals that can be caught or gathered, such as hunting and fishing.
- Nomadic Lifestyle : The Food Gathering lifestyle is often nomadic, because humans have to move around to pursue seasonal food sources.
- Dependence on Natural Availability: Availability of food sources in Food Gatherings are greatly influenced by natural factors, such as seasons and weather. This can result in uncertainty in meeting food needs.
- Simple Technology: The technology used in Food Gatherings tends to be simple and limited to stone tools, wood and other natural materials.
- Food Sources from Agricultural Production (Food Producing):
- Cultivated Food Sources: In Food Producing, humans actively plant plants and raise animals for agricultural purposes. They rely on agriculture and animal husbandry as the main source of food.
- Stable Lifestyle: People who practice Food Producing tend to have a more stable and permanent lifestyle, because they don't have to move around. move in search of food sources.
- Control Over Production: With Food Producing, humans have more control over their food production. They can plan planting seasons, manage livestock, and increase productivity.
- Use of Advanced Technology: Food Producing involves the use of more advanced agricultural technology, such as modern farming tools, irrigation systems, and the breeding of plants and animals for better yields.
- More Complex Economic Systems: Food Producing often involves a more complex economy, with trade in food surpluses and a greater division of social roles varies.
The choice between Food Gathering and Food Producing is greatly influenced by geographical, environmental and historical factors of society. Many modern societies are turning to food production, namely agriculture and animal husbandry, because it can produce food sources that are more stable and larger in quantity. However, there are still communities around the world that implement Food Gathering, especially in cultural and traditional contexts.
Impact of Collection and Production on the Ecosystem
Food collection and production have different impacts on the ecosystem and the surrounding environment. Here are some comparisons of how these two approaches affect the environment: Impact of Gathering on the Environment:
- More Distributed Impact: Food gathering usually involves

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Are "Stressed Out" Babies More Likely to Get Sick?
Are stressed out babies more vulnerable to disease later in life?
A new book contends that when babies experience "trauma" -- like being born prematurely, having a depressed mother and being neglected - they will be at risk for all kinds of bad things as they get older.
"Children raised in traumatic environments are more prone to cancer, chronic pain and even diabetes," said an article in Salon that quoted findings from the book, called Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease.
One of its authors, Robin Karr-Morse told Salon that among the "traumas" they studied were "emotional trauma very early in life - in the prenatal months and the first three years. We talk about what happens to a fetus and an early developing brain when there is chronic emotional trauma."
What kinds of "trauma" experienced by pregnant women wind up affecting their offspring? Karr-Morse said anything from maternal malnutrition and ongoing maternal stress can have an impact. A child born to a mother who experienced "poverty and war," she said, "can have a tremendous influence on the nervous system of the fetus, so that baby, from birth, might be susceptible or hyper-vigilant or vulnerable to any form of stimulation, because their nervous system is set on high."


Many clinicians want a simple way of recording and producing a log of CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
In true WriteUpp style our approach is very straightforward and perhaps less sophisticated than some other implementations. However, the advantage of this approach, aside from being simple, is that it mirrors your normal daily workflow with WriteUpp.
 1. Create a client record for yourself in WriteUpp – you only need to do this once
 2. Create appt types called Supervision & Course making sure to set them up as patient-related appointments with no cost. Again, you only need to do this once.cpd_course2_500
 3. As and when you undertake CPD select yourself as the Active Client and enter these events (Supervision, Course etc) into your diary. If the duration of the event is longer than the default time you can easily change it when you log the activity in the diary.
 4. To see a log of your activity click on the "Business Views" icon (the eye icon to the left of the search field at the top of the page), choose "Activity" and then the date range that you would prefer and the appointment type, say Course, that you would like to see a record for. See below:cpd_activity_600
 5. Now you can a comprehensive list of all of the CPD that you have undertaken, including when, where and the duration. If you need to analyse this in more detail you can simply export this data into Excel for futher manipulation by clicking on the "Export to Excel" button at the bottom of the page.
 6. From the appointments tab of your record you can also see a chronological list of all of your CPD activities
 7. Optionally you could also create a custom form (using the Form Builder) where you could record details about the sessions


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We are pleased to announce the new major releases of PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3D, and PLAXIS Monopile Designer CONNECT Edition Version 22.00 as well the update pack PLAXIS LE CONNECT Edtion V21.04. The section below will highlight the notable changes and advantages that these releases will bring to our users.
PLAXIS V22 brings a major overhaul to the data structure of the material database and a more flexible and more robust way of handling project units. Due to these major changes, PLAXIS V22 will be installed alongside PLAXIS V21, instead of overwriting it. We have also taken precautions to prevent overwriting old projects: when opening, for example, V21 projects with PLAXIS V22, projects will automatically be saved as a converted copy with the _converted suffix. After the conversion, remeshing and recalculation are required. In this case, the original V21 project will remain unchanged. For V21 projects that only have their geometry and/or some material sets defined and are not calculated or meshed, these projects will be opened by V22 without converting to a saved copy. This means that in this case, once you save the project with V22, the original V21 project data is overwritten and saved with the new material database structure. It can then no longer be opened in V21.
For projects that include design approaches, during the conversion process from V21 to V22, all the defined design approaches and the material factors, as well as assignment of design approaches in the staged construction are converted, however the assignment of the material factor labels to the material models parameters are not carried over and therefore the user will need to re-assign these material factor labels.
Note that these converted projects are stored in the file format for PLAXIS V22, this means that earlier versions of PLAXIS will not be able to open the converted project files. To continue using V21, users can just open the original V21 project.
The major overhaul of the data structure of the material database brings the user better command line support, a side-panel warning and error system, and richer editing experience. When editing or inputting any of the material model parameters in the GUI, the PLAXIS software will now issue individual commands. This gives users traceability and leads to more easily understanding the command structure and objects names when considering automation using e.g. Python scripting.
In previous releases, PLAXIS would always warn or give errors about incorrect parameter ranges, or ratios between parameters when closing a material dataset and prevented exiting the dataset window until all errors were resolved. These warnings and errors are now part of the new side-panel warning and error system. By default, the warnings are collapsed and may be ignored by more advanced users. When expanding the side-panel warnings by clicking the "Show full feedback" link, it will show all the errors, warnings, and hints for the material dataset. Errors will gradually disappear as the user fills in the parameters, and these errors will only remain if there are true issues with the user's input.
This new side panel warning system also enables users to close a material set even if it has errors. The local and global material databases will give a visual clue that a material set is invalid. Of course, the pre-calculation checks done by PLAXIS will still prevent the user to calculate with invalid material sets.
For more information on some of these changes, see:
Creep is a common feature that occurs in rocks, for example, rock salt. Creep becomes an important factor in deformation and stress redistribution when considering the timescale of deep underground structures, like gas caverns or radioactive waste disposal sites that are designed to last hundreds of years. The pre-existing N2PC model based on Norton's model for steady-state creep was introduced in 2018 and offered users capabilities to reproduce the basic features of creep in primarily rock salt, like temperature (2D only) and stress-dependent creep rates, 2 creep regimes, etc. This original model did not have a plastic failure mechanism, so based on user feedback we included such a failure mechanism to extend the model capabilities and uses. With the N2PC-MCT model released in the CONNECT Edition V22, we extend the original model with a Mohr-Coulomb and Tension cut-off failure surface (hence MCT). This extension allows the model to now not only perform accurate deformation analysis but also failure analysis, considering the time-dependent behavior of rocks at time scales spanning ten to hundreds of years.
For more info and background, see UDSM: N2PC-Salt and N2PC-MCT.
Rock is not a homogeneous material: the presence of faults, fractures, joints, and weakness planes influence the mechanical behaviour, often more than the properties of the rock material itself. In PLAXIS, constitutive models such as Jointed Rock and Hoek-Brown capture the behavior of small, smeared discontinuities, while the larger explicit discontinuities have traditionally been modelled through Interface elements. The new Discontinuity elements, introduced for PLAXIS 2D in Version 22, enable a simpler modelling workflow. Discontinuity elements simulate the localized effects of discontinuities in rock, including opening/closing and sliding. Discontinuities decouple the nodes in the mesh, enabling the relative displacement between the two faces of the opening, which are linked by a set of independent springs for which normal (kn) and shear (ks) stiffnesses can be specified. The mechanical properties of Discontinuities are defined through their own material sets, instead of depending on the surrounding material, which makes them easier to use and to port from project to project.
Read here on the comparison of the Jointed Rock model and these new Discontinuity elements: Modelling Rock mass using discrete discontinuities vs Jointed Rock
In today's complex and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects there is a growing need to shorten the iterative process between geotechnical and structural analysis teams and re-use readily available model data, rather than rely on the exchange of some linear and uncoupled spring values between these teams.
With Soil-structure interaction analysis using super-elements, PLAXIS can smoothly connect the numerous structural analysis load cases with the geotechnical analysis model at the soil-structure interface.
The initial structural analysis package that PLAXIS can interoperate with in this way is RAM Elements. From the RAM Elements analysis, special files can be generated from the run load cases, which are subsequently imported by the user into PLAXIS 3D as super elements. Once the super elements are imported the user can select these in the Model Explorer and create "structural models" out of them. Users will need to ensure the geotechnical model contains the structure's imprint (i.e. the structure's outer confines) to create the correct interface (size and location) between the soil and the structure, so that the super element is applied correctly. A created "structural model" is then activated by the user in a phase in the staged construction mode, to include the structure's contribution at the soil-structure interface in the calculation. Once the calculation is finished, each phase with an active "structural model" will generate a results file with more accurate or realistic reaction forces and displacements at the soil-structure interface, based on the soil's true non-linear response. The files and values therein can be used in RAM Elements as input for subsequent structural analysis.
The switch to full parametric geometry back in PLAXIS 3D 2016, allowed users to deal with progressively more complex geometry and a more optimized, accurate mesh representation of the model geometry. The switch also meant that the CAD import in PLAXIS 3D no longer supported triangulated surfaces or triangulated volumes for the *.DXF, *.STP and *. STEP formats. Triangulated topographic surfaces had to be converted into NURBS-surfaces by the user, usually with an intermediate step in CAD software, before importing them into PLAXIS 3D. Such a surface would lose its details depending on the degree of smoothing applied by users during conversion to a NURBS-surface. For sub-surface topography the smoothing might be acceptable and could even improve the analysis by smoothing out unnecessary details. For other cases, for example surfaces that have steep inclines like open pit mine geometries, this might not be desirable.
In Version 22, PLAXIS 3D directly deals with triangulated surface and sub-surface topography again, through the introduction of *.OBJ and *.STL import. The intermediate conversion step is eliminated which makes it easier for users to import triangulated surfaces coming from applications like MicroStation, PLAXIS Designer, or Leapfrog, while at the same time retaining the original details of the surface.
Once triangulated surfaces have been imported, they mesh in the same way as every other surface in PLAXIS considering manual or automatic refining and coarsening, while retaining the surface's original shape. Note that this functionality is currently available as a Technology Preview and cannot be guaranteed to work in all cases. One known limitation for this functionality is that geometry with very steep inclines over larger heights, will see some of those inclines to be smoothed out, like we could see with an open-pit mine geometry. In future versions of PLAXIS 3D, the robustness of this new functionality will be improved (including honoring steep inclines in the geometry), also considering feedback from users trying this functionality.
In addition to offering triangulated surface import, users will now also get more informative messages when trying to import files into PLAXIS, hinting at probable causes and solutions for these errors. Warnings could be partially failed import, difference in units between the importable and the project, geometry

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text: The Hizen region of Kyūshū was the center of early porcelain production in Japan. Although many designs and wares made in Kyūshū were intended for export, works of Hizen ware known as the Nabeshima type were commissioned by the Nabeshima clan and produced at an exclusive kiln. A dish like this example would have been part of a dining service. These sets were frequently sent to the shogun in Edo (Tokyo) as an annual tribute. The cheerful design of jars on this dish features the bold, luminous colors and exacting standards characteristic of the high-quality porcelains produced at the Nabeshima kiln.


Human Eye coloUr chart by Delpigeon
eye colour chart by Delpigeon
eye colour chart by Delpigeon
60 thoughts on "Human Eye coloUr chart by Delpigeon
 1. nikkie
 hey, i've recently been searching about eyes nd mixed colours etc because i recently found out my eyes arent just plan blue
 so they are blue but around the pupil there is a lilac colour and then a very thin white outline of this before the blue (a bit like the ben on line 4 of the picture above)
 i dont suppose you can tell me why i have that can you?
 2. nikkie
 hello, do you know why i have lilac around the pupil of my eye and then have the actually blue colour? is that normal? why might that be?
 3. vamp-luvr:)
 my eye color isnt on da chart. my eyes are a dark,dark brown that has no pools of color but a solid brown that nobody has a color similar too
 4. Marguerite
 My eyes are a pale blue ring around the outside, and a green ring closer to the pupil. I have no idea what color to call them?
 - Willow Hearne
 Theres an eyecolor called amber thats really rare. People sometimes call it the wolf eye since it's the same golden yellow as a wolf's eye. I think these eyes are really awesome and I have yet to see anybody with this color.
 5. Nessaa:)
 I really can't exactly tell whether my eyes are dark brown or light brown. what color do you suggest i have? where can i send you a photo: eyemakeart??
 - eyemakeart
 Dear Nessaa,
 Thanks for commenting on my blog. Eye colour can vary in the course of the day sometimes it will seem darker and sometimes lighter,
 depending on what you are doing and also by the state of your general health. Don't worry, the brown eye colour seems to be the dominate eye colour gene on the planet,
 sending me a picture probably won't settle anything because colour also varies from screen to screen. If it is a real concern, you should consult an iridologist in person.
 6. Alexander
 I can't see my eyes here either.. My eyes are BLACK.. You can't see the pupil as it is as black as the iris..It is either BLACK or the Darkest of Browns,yet everyone told me they look black
 I can also see my reflection in my eyes if I look into a mirror xD
 7. Patrick
 I Like your web site. I always thought i had plain old brown eyes. So I found your site and checked in the mirror and found out I have exciting dark blue-hazel eyes. I guess my eyes changed sometime in my life because I have always had brown eyes. It would be interesting to take close up pictures of a child's eyes and follow their color through their life. Maybe there would be some provable pattern to the color change.
 8. Christina
 Hmm I didn't see my husband's eye color on here. His eyes are yellow with a blue rim around the iris. He also has a heart shaped birth mark in his eye.
 9. Amie
 [IMG][/IMG] I hope this image shows up – I still don't know what to call my 7 month old daughter's eye color. I still can't seem to figure out where it goes on your chart, and your chart is the best one I've been able to find. I am looking for color name suggestions.
 10. Ria
 I was just messing around, looking at eye colours for the characters in a story of mine, but then I stared at myself in the mirror and realized that my eyes are different! I have sectoral heterochromia on my left eye which makes half of it look balck, and the other half light-light brown. My other eye is a warm champagne-ish colour… Like zephy's.
 Oh and I think you made a mistake, I believe Mahon's eye colour is blue, not light brown :)
 11. Lissa
 I'm a bit curious about my eye color. Its color falls somewhere between a very light bluish-gray normally but different lightings sometimes make them appear as a fairly dark blue, gray, or even a green. Someone said that this actually classifies my eyes as gray… So what color would they actually be?
 12. Susie
 My eyes are a green grey but they start with a dark green ring on the outsite. they also have a ring of light hazel in the middle of the iris.
 My friend has one green eye and one dark blue. they look amazing and change colours sometimes. who else has eyes like this or ones like mine???
 13. mad
 mmmmm my eyes are sometimes dark brown almost black, but most of the time they seem brown, but they are really hazel with tinges of yellow around the outline of the pupil, but in the sun they go almost bright orange :S
 14. Tasha
 I'm in my 50's. I grew up thinking my eye color was hazel, because that's what my mother told me when I was younger. I just accepted it. I recently took a good look at my eyes and matched them to a color chart because my daughter had questions about eye color that arose while studying genetics. I had a bit of a shock as I realized that my eyes are most definitely green, NOT hazel! In fact, my eye color isn't even close to hazel. I have clear, light pigmentation with a distinct darker green ring around the iris. The tone is a slightly olive green (which has more of a grayish-green tone) not an emerald green (which has more bluish tones). My eyes have absolutely no brown, hazel or blue speckling or striation at all. Just clear, light olive green.
 I'm irrationally angry with my mother for telling me that I had hazel eyes, which I always considered a boring non-color. I can't believe I've spent my entire life thinking I had an eye color that I didn't have. Green eyes are a rare and special color and I feel somewhat cheated. Maybe I'm being a little silly, but I'm stilll somewhat upset about it….
 15. Molly
 How do I email you? I have very dark blue eyes (no examples in above chart) & thought you might like to have a photo to use in future eye color charts.
 16. Juanita
 people always tell me i have really pretty eyes^^
 soo my eyes are liight brown right around the pupil then theres a white sqiggly circle around that then its like grayish greenish blueish colour then dark grayish greenish blueish colour around the outside of the iris, so what colour are my eyes? i cant tell, once in class we were supposed to ask our partner what colour eyes we had an i didnt know then three of em started arguing over what colour they were, blue, green, or grey..O.O shyooo what are they??
 - Amber Roshkov
 I would very much like to see a picture of your eye, Juanita. My eyes are………well……..I guess they're best described as brown, though they constantly change colour through shades of brown and brown hazel.
 17. jack
 I am not sure what color my eyes are, they start with a dark blue circle and then continue inwards with a very dark green that has a mixture of brown. WHAT COLOR ARE THEY!!
 18. mr mark
 Blue eyes are distinguishable for their ability to change color depending on light levels of the local environment. For those with violet or partially violet eyes, you have them because you have little melanin in your eyes making your blood more visible, this is red, and with a combination of naturally blue eyes creates a violet color. Lastly, for people with black to incredibly dark brown eyes you simply have a lot of melanin in your eyes, so depending on their shade they can appear to mix with the pupil at varying distances, like mine :)
 19. Eyes ♥
 Thank you! My eye color is from green to hazel. I'm pretty sure my eyes are not hazel. They don't look anywhere near brown. They don't even change colors. They are pretty much a jade green in my opinion.
 20. Norwegian
 Hey! This was cool, I've always wondered what to call my eye color.. They change a lot with the light, make-up and hair color, but I've tried to take some close up pictures in good light to get a good look at the color.. They seem to have different sircles of color.. So here goes; from the middle and out they are first a mud-brown/grey, then a bright yellow (almost orange), then green almost blue-ish, again the bright yellow, and at last a dark grey sircle around the iris…
 Anyone with the same kind of color?? what to call them?? I dont even know if the base color is brown og blue.. my mother has dark brown eyes, and my fathers are clear ice-blue.. so I'm kind of a mix!
 Great blogg BTW =)
 21. Wow, finally found a chart w so many colors I can now tell my eyes are somewhere around kyee's maybe a


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After your senior loved one is discharged from the hospital, they may still need care from a short-term or long-term rehabilitation center but there may be complications during the admission process that cause them to be readmitted into the hospital. However, here are some steps to help identify high-risk admissions to rehab or home health services and tips to ensure that your loved ones have a safe transition.
- Identify Family Support
Seniors being admitted to rehabilitation often can't understand all of their care instructions from the hospital. It's important to identify someone – family member, friend, partner, etc. who can act as support and be able to help by providing emotional, physical, and potentially financial support during the transition.
- Safe Living Environment
When a senior is discharged from the hospital it's important to conduct a safety assessment to ensure that their home is safe. Seniors may participate in in-home rehabilitation or receive health services from their home, making it important for the home to be safe and secure. This step can be completed even before they leave the hospital. In fact, it's recommended to get this done early to prepare for their hospital discharge.
- Consider a Psycho-Social Approach
A psycho-social approach takes into consideration psychological factors like mental illness combined with the social aspects of a senior's life. Many seniors may feel anxiety and depression, especially if they suffer from chronic conditions that negatively impact the quality of their lives. To help, it's important to build a strong social network with other seniors in the same position or to identify hobbies and activities that help the senior feel engaged and positive. This approach should also include connecting your loved one with social workers, behavioral health nurses, and other community services to create a support team.
With an established community to support a senior, the final piece of a safe admission to rehabilitation is communication. Without it, the plan may fall through the cracks and fail. A senior may get discouraged and give up so it's extremely important that all members of the family and support team stay are on the same page and communicating.
Don't feel like you have to wait until they're released from the hospital to get started. The process starts before your loved one is discharged.
When you've handled these issues and are ready to consider a rehabilitation center, here are some questions to ask:
- Does the facility offer programs specific to your loved one's needs?
- Is 24-hour care provided and is the staff qualified to provide this care?
- How does the facility develop their treatment plans?
- How often will therapy be provided?
- What extra services are offered?
- Do caregivers help with discharge and insurance questions?
- Is the family encouraged to participate?
- Are therapy and outpatient physician services offered?
- Are patient electronic medical records accessible?
- Do patients have access to other specialists onsite at the facility?


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Every movement needs its revolutionaries and spokespersons, and in the growing crusade for a healthy, ethical, and "fair" food system, Bryant Terry and Anna Lappé happen to be both. Terry is a chef and founder of b-healthy! (Build Healthy Eating and Lifestyles to Help Youth)—a nonprofit group in New York that teaches low-income kids not only about nutrition, but also how to prepare healthy food themselves. Lappé is a writer, speaker, and co-founder (with her mother, Frances Moore Lappé) of the Small Planet Institute and Small Planet Fund. The latter supports grassroots efforts around the world that address the causes of hunger and poverty.
The two packed their passion and experience into Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen, a practical book that explains why our food system is the way it is, but also what we can do to change it. And don't be surprised if, along the way, you pick up a few tips about cooking (pepper grinders are key) and music (Césaria Évora is nice accompaniment to cinnamon-dusted sweet potato fries). Associate editor Molly Marsh spoke recently with the author-activists.
Sojourners: So why the name Grub? What is grub?
Bryant Terry: When Anna and I started working on this project, we had so many people tell us that healthy organic food is for wealthy baby boomers. That's a common misconception. We wanted people to understand that grub—healthy, local, sustainable food—is food that's accessible to everyone. It's something all people have a right to.


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Friday, 11 December 2009
mental ray_Adding glow to the window glass
The above image was produced whilst at GMJ Design Ltd
In our latest book, we have covered a number of ways of emulating light without the need of creating a physical light.
Production companies often adopt similar methods to reduce the rendering times and retain the overall quality.
It is worth pointing out that the usage of Ambient Occlusion(i.e. AO) as a separate pass or/and directly from Max is utterly imperative for the final shot.
The following exercise will take you through another unique methodology of achieving similar results with reduced rendering times:
Another quick way of emulating "glow"/"light" on windows, is to in fact enable the glow function on the glass panes themselves.
To do this, simply go to the main material parameters, under the "refraction" group.
1-Reduce the transparency to about 0.9 to prevent the surface from being fully transparent.
2-To add a bit of blur to the transparency, decrease the glossiness to about 0.78. Note that, these values may vary depending on one's camera angle...and the level of transparency/blurriness intended.
3-Next,change the colour swatch from white to a warm yellow.
Also, the "fast (interpolate)" function, can be enabled for quick and fast results, as the glossiness and its samples can often slow down the renders.However,it may create artifacts.
4-Pan down to the "self illumination (glow)" parameters and enable the "self illumination (glow)" function.
5-Under the "luminance" group, change it from "unitless" to "physical units: cd/m2)". Also, pick and choose any relevant bitmap (i.e. photo) that has a prominent light source.
Note: The "unitless" function often creates artifacts on glossy reflections, therefore, to be avoided at all costs.
Depending on time in hand, one can set the glow to generate light, or not, through the FG, by checking the "illuminates the scene (when using fg)" function.
...and... "...let there be light..."!!!
The final rendered image below was achieved using this technique. I hope you like it.
I hope you have found this post interesting.
Also check this new article in this Blog:
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| This paper is concerned with
the problem of sensor-based navigation in three-dimensions. The robot, which
is modeled as a "bug" or a "point robot," has no a priori knowledge of the
environment. It must rather use its sensors to perceive the environment
and plan a collision-free path to various targets. The robot is further
required to navigate in the most reactive way possible, retaining the smallest
amount of information required for global convergence to the target. We
assume a three-dimensional polyhedral environment and present two basic
results for sensor-based navigation in this environment. First we establish
sufficient conditions for range-sensor-based exploration of the entire surface
of a general polyhedron and present a strategy for performing this task.
Then we characterize the locally shortest path from the current robot location
to the target and present a method for estimating this path in time that
is linear with the problem size. Based on these results, we present a range-sensor-based
navigation algorithm for a bug robot in a general three-dimensional polyhedral
environment. The algorithm, called 3DBug, strives to process the sensory
data in the most reactive way possible, without sacrificing its global convergence
guarantee. The algorithm uses two modes of motion, called motion-toward-the-target
and obstacle-surface-traversal. During the first mode of motion, the robot
follows the locally shortest path to the target in a purely reactive fashion.
During the second mode of motion, the robot attempts to reach exit points
along an obstacle surface, while simultaneously expanding its knowledge
of the obstacle based on range data. We provide analysis of the algorithm,
showing that if the target is reachable, the robot always finds obstacle
exit points from which it reaches the target. Otherwise, the robot eventually
possesses full knowledge of the obstacle blocking its path to the target
and determines that the target is unreachable. We have also implemented
and verified the algorithm on three-dimensional simulated environments.
The simulation results show that 3DBug generates paths that resemble the
globally shortest path in simple scenarios and reasonably short paths in
concave roomlike environments.


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ASIC miner is short "Application-Specific Integrated Circuit miner", and is defined as a device specially designed to maintain the blockchain, this process is known as mining.
An Application-Specific Integrated Circuit is a computer chip or "integrated circuit" which was built for the single purpose of mining cryptocurrencies. In other words, it was designed for the specific application (purpose or use) of mining.
Mining requires expensive ASIC miners and a lot computer power. People buy ASICS and pay for lots of electricity so they can earn cryptocurrency. Because ASICs are built especially for mining, they do the job faster than other computers and can earn more.
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What are the Requirements of the Corrugated Pipe for the Materials? - Labideal
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The material of the bellows hose should generally meet the following conditions:
 1. Good plasticity, convenient for processing and forming of metal bellows, and subsequent treatment (cold work hardening, heat treatment, etc.) can obtain sufficient hardness and strength.
 2. High elastic limit, high tensile strength and fatigue strength, to ensure normal operation of the bellows.
 3. Good welding performance, which can meet the welding process requirements of bellows in the production process.
 4. Good corrosion resistance, which can meet the requirements of bellows in different environments.
Most manufacturers use stainless steel materials such as 0Cr18Ni9 (304), 00Cr19Ni10 (304L), 0cr17nimo2 (316), 00cr17ni4mo2 (316L). In order to improve the corrosion resistance of the bellows, 316 or 316L materials are used in some of the bellows of the heating pipe network. These two materials should be materials with better performance and price in the heating pipe network.
However, for special power plants, steel plants, coal chemical industries and complex chemical conditions, materials with strong corrosion resistance, such as iron-nickel alloys, high-nickel alloys, etc., should be considered. Because n08800 (800 alloy), n06625 (625 alloy), n08825 (825 alloy), s31254 (254SMO), N08904 (904L), pure titanium gr1 and other materials are commonly used in the manufacture of bellows. The price of this material is relatively high. When making bellows, according to the corrosive environment of the working conditions on site, only a layer of corrosion-resistant alloy can be added to the surface in contact with the corrosive medium during the design process to save costs, but all prerequisites must be based on safety and reliability.
Once the bellows fails, it will increase the safety hazards of the pipeline. Therefore, for safety reasons, Wuxi Xinlai Vacuum recommends that you immediately rectify the bellows after discovering the above-mentioned failure performance. Do not continue to use the bellows in order to save costs, causing greater losses in the future.
The cost increase of the product itself is small, causing greater intangible loss to subsequent production. So don't underestimate this small compensation component.
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Medical Negligence Solicitors in Derby - Medical Negligence Direct
Medical Negligence Solicitors in Derby
 If you have suffered an injury or illness due to medical negligence in Derby, then you need to talk to a medical negligence solicitor. We work with medical negligence solicitors in Derby with years of experience in the medical injury claim field. As such, they help people to obtain compensation for their injuries from medical accidents.
 We understand that suffering from an illness or injury can be daunting and life-changing. It is even more devastating when it is no fault of your own. If you have suffered injury through someone else's negligence, then we can help you receive the best possible compensation, as well as provide the support you need to rebuild your life. We have some of the best medical negligence solicitors in Derby with expert knowledge and extensive experience of obtaining positive results.
 What is Medical Negligence?
 No matter how high the standards of care and treatment in our health service, things can sometimes go wrong. Medical negligence is a situation whereby a person receives substandard treatment from medical professionals, either directly causing an injury or making an injury worse. Medical negligence can also happen if a patient has been misdiagnosed, received the wrong treatment, or suffered a mistake made in surgery.
 An action on medical negligence must be able to prove the following elements
 - The health institution owed you a duty of care as a patient.
 - The doctor or health institution acted negligently, breaching that duty of care.
 - Resultant injury to the patient as a result of the breach of duty.
 In practice, medical negligence may occur in any healthcare setting, whether it is due to negligent behaviour on the part of a surgeon, GP, dentist, nurse, clinician, or any other medical professional, environments in which medical malpractice may occur include; GP practice, NHS hospitals, private clinics, care homes, dental practice, and pharmacies. The consequences of these incidents can often have a significant impact on those affected.
 Medical Negligence Claims in Derby
 Pursuing a medical negligence claim in Derby can go a long way in ensuring you are fairly compensated for the negligent medical treatment you have received. In order for your claim to be successful, we need to prove that; the healthcare professional in question failed to adequately carry out their duties and you have suffered avoidable harm as a result of negligence.
 Medical negligence claims are usually subjected to a 3 years' time limit that starts from the moment you first knew you received medical negligent care. A different time limit applies to cases that involve children or individuals that lack the mental capacity to pursue compensation. Our team of medical negligence solicitors can advise you on the specific requirements that apply to your case.
 Suing for medical negligence can be a very daunting process and that is why we provide the best medical negligence experts in derby to ensure that your case runs as smoothly as possible. The first step is to get in touch with us, and one of our team of medical negligence solicitors can conduct a free no obligation consultation with you in Derby. They will talk with you about what happened and listen to your experience so that they see if making a claim is a good choice.
 This information that is shared is treated with privacy and would only be used only by our medical negligence solicitors dealing with your inquiry. Whether you have been hurt due to substandard care or cancer misdiagnosis, the Medical Negligence Direct is here to ensure that you are paid every penny of compensation you need to make the best recovery possible.
 Types of Medical Negligence Claims
 In Derby, our medical negligence solicitors can help whether you are claiming against the NHS or private practice. Furthermore, whether your treatment was elective or essential, you should never endure financial penalty alone simple because of someone else' mistake. We handle many different types of claims including;
 Birth Injury Compensation Claims
 Medical professionals have a duty of care in which they must take the maximum precautions and necessary action to ensure that a patient's welfare is a priority. If you or your child has been injured or harmed during childbirth due to mistakes or the negligence of a nurse, midwife, obstetrician, surgeon, consultant, or other healthcare providers, you could be entitled to make a birth injury compensation claim.
 Birth injury compensation claims usually have the benefit of funding through legal aid with parents having to pay nothing. Such claims are often high-value claims such as cerebral palsy claims, medical negligence stillbirth, or erb's palsy claims, but claims can be brought for any value. Usually they involve obtaining expert evidence from medical experts such as obstetricians, paediatricians, and neurologist and midwifes. The claim is brought by the child's litigation friend, who is usually one of the child's parents. Any settlement must be approved by a judge to ensure that the child receives the correct level of compensation.
 NHS Claims
 If a medical professional has provided substandard treatment and care to you, which has resulted in an injury or worsening of your medical condition, then, our medical negligence solicitors in Derby can help you make medical negligence compensation Claims against NHS. We can also make claims against private hospitals that have provided substandard care.
 The thought of suing the NHS can be frightening but with us, you have nothing to worry about. Claim against the NHS aims to try and put you back in the same position that you were in had the negligence not occurred. By claiming compensation for NHS clinical negligence, you may also highlight the lack of suitable medical care you received to reduce the risk of the same thing happening to someone else.
 NHS Complaints Procedures:
 If you injury occurred at an NHS hospital you have a right to request a thorough investigation of your complaint. You should also receive information about the outcome and any subsequent action the hospital may take. If your accident was a result of the unlawful treatment you can request a judicial review. It is not necessary to go through NHS formal system before you put forward a hospital injury claim. Nevertheless, it is beneficial if you do as their investigation will give a good understanding of whether your injury was due to negligence and you are therefore eligible to claim compensation.
 While making a compensation claim against the NHS complaint for negligence can help you answer and reassurance that no one needs to go through what you did, it can take several months to resolve. As there is a strict statutory limit of three years in which to submit a request for compensation that may be the time you don't want to waste. It is possible to file a complaint and begin a compensation claim simultaneously. Even if the outcome of the investigation into your complaint is that your care was negligent, the NHS complaint process cannot pay you compensation also, a successful compensation claim wills not necessarily lead to any changes in the hospital practice or discipline of the person responsible.
 Hospital Compensation Claims
 If you believe you have experienced medical negligence that could have been avoided, our panel of medical negligence solicitors in Derby could be of assistance. There is a variety of ways in which you could endure injury or harm in a hospital, and some of the causes could be as a result of the negligence of a medical professional. For example, if you have received an incorrect diagnosis or incorrect medicine for an injury or illness, it could worsen your prior condition.
 In the event this occurs, it is the prime example of neglect action, and you could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the injury or harm these wrongful actions have caused, our panel of medical negligence solicitors in Derby could assist you when claiming for compensation.
 GP Negligence Claims
 General practice claims result from medical negligence by a general practitioner (GP). Our medical negligence solicitors have successfully pursued cases against general practitioners for negligence. Many people are reluctant to sue for medical malpractice against GP through loyalty or concern over future treatment. But the impact of GP negligence and the need for care and financial assistance can be similar to hospital negligence.
 GP Negligence Claims include:
 - Failure to investigate symptoms
 - Failure to refer to a specialist
 - Failure to act on test results
 - Poor record-keeping
 - Inappropriate prescribing of drugs or failure to review medication.
 - Failure to attend a home visit.
 Surgeon Negligence Claims
 Surgical negligence happens when surgeons or other medical professionals make mistakes during your operation leaving you with further problems or injuries. Your surgery and care should meet certain standards, but sometimes mistakes are made.
 If you are wondering whether you can make an unnecessary surgery compensation claim, the simple answer is yes. In a situation where the surgeon or medical professional performed the wrong operation or operated on the wrong body part, you could be eligible to seek unnecessary surgery compensation.
 Cauda Equina Claims
 Cauda Equina syndrome is a serious condition that results in permanent paralysis if not treated promptly and correctly. It is a rare condition that occurs when nerves in the lower spine become compressed and start to swell. As it is a rare condition, it can be difficult to spot. Surgery is needed to treat the condition as soon as possible; otherwise, the consequences could be as severe as permanent paralysis.
 Cauda equina syndrome can be very devastating as it affects the quality of life. It may lead to series of problems like bowel and sexual dysfunction as well as permanent loss of bladder, and the resulting neurological pain that cause patients their relationships. If you have suffered a medical negligence delay in treatment or an inaccurate diagnosis for it, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. Our cauda equine solicitors can help you secure the compensation you deserve.
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Probabilistic Controllled Airpsace Infringement Tool
AL- Mathami, Yousra Saud
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University of Exeter
A current ground based safety net called Controlled Airspace infringement Tool (CAIT) is used by Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in the UK. It warns them if any aircraft within uncontrolled airspace penetrates the Controlled airspace (CAS) without an advance clearance from the ATC. This penetration or 'Infringement' is considered as a major concern to ATCs where it may cause a possible conflict or mid-air collision. A conflict is an event which one aircraft loses its minimum separation to another. A current deficiency of CAIT is that it only warns ATCs if the aircraft has already infringed CAS, this gives the ATC minimum time to react and avoid any conflict. In this research, we investigate a model which warns ATCs of possible future infringements accurately. We implement two Kalman filters (KF) as our tracking tool, one for each flight mode: constant velocity and constant acceleration each of which has its state error covariance. Where the state error covariance measures the uncertainty in the aircraft's estimated position, and is therefore important for accurately predicting the aircraft future position and since each aircraft has its own characteristic and journey type, a single parameterisation of the state covariance for all aircraft is unsuitable. Therefore, we learn these covariances in an online fashion at each time step to predict the future uncertainties more accurately. Given the two Kalman filters predictions and their error covariances, we use two methods to find the probability of infringement of CAS. The first method, proposed by Macdonald (2000), is called the shortest distance method. We extend this method to be able to find the probability of infringement when the prediction location is near a CAS corner by combining it with Monte Carlo sampling. A hybrid method is introduced to retain the efficiency of the shortest distance method with the accuracy of the Monte Carlo sampling. We also used the switching Kalman filter (SKF) method proposed by Murphy (1997) to choose between the most appropriate Kalman filter at each time step. On testing on real tracks, the SKF was found to give superior predictions of the aircraft location, permitting better estimates of the probability of CAS infringement to be made.
MPhil in Computer Science


What's the science on breastfeeding and mental health?
What's the science on breastfeeding and mental health?
We know a lot about the positive impacts of breastfeeding on short- and long-term infant health. But how does it affect mom? Megan Yuen and Olivia Hall, two scientists at the University of Massachusetts, have released a new report in the Journal of Women's Health on the relationship between breastfeeding and maternal mental health, and it looks like breastfeeding has a mostly positive impact with a notable exception.
First, the good news: breastfeeding decreases risk of postpartum depression symptoms.
Of 36 studies on the relationship between breastfeeding and maternal mental health, 29 found that mothers who breastfeed have fewer mental health symptoms. In fact, 28 studies found that breastfeeding was associated with a lower risk of postpartum depression symptoms.
On the other hand, if your breastfeeding experience poses challenges, it can increase risk of depression and anxiety.
Journal of Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Susan G. Kornstein, MD explains, "To help clinicians personalize breastfeeding and mental health counseling, it is important to recognize that while breastfeeding is generally associated with improved maternal mental health, if can have negative mental health consequences if the mother experiences breastfeeding challenges or the experience does not meet her expectations."
It seems like one of the biggest obstacle is our own expectations or, worse, comparing ourselves to other mothers or to some imaginary "ideal mother." Mama, let's be real with each other. Being a mom, in general, is hard work. It's not as romantic as Mother's Day cards make it out to be. Breastfeeding isn't all cuddles. It can be difficult. It's normal to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. If you're just starting to breastfeed, keep these things in mind.
#1 Remember what you just did, mom.
Hey, lady. Please don't forget that you just spent nine months making a whole other person. Your body is tired, including your brain and your heart. If you're feeling tender and vulnerable right now, that's normal. If everything, including breastfeeding, feels a little more difficult, it's no wonder. Your body is recovering. Please be patient. Give yourself the time you've earned to recuperate without judgment.
#2 Set realistic expectations.
Here's the truth. Breastfeeding can be a real challenge. Even though it seems like it should "come naturally," it can be pretty difficult for new moms and their new babies to get the hang of it. However, most moms can successfully breastfeed. It's mostly a matter of experimentation and practice. Expect that there will be some uncomfortable and even frustrating moments. Expect that you'll also eventually have the sweet, memorable moment that you're hoping for. Sometimes it just takes a while.
#3 Ask a professional lactation consultant for guidance.
Many insurance providers, including Tricare and many Aetna, BCBS, and Geisinger plans, cover up to six visits to a lactation consultant. If your insurance covers a lactation consultant, use that resource, mama! A professional will confirm what I've already told you (that it's totally normal to not immediately ace breastfeeding) and offer some specific tips to make breastfeeding more enjoyable for you and your baby.
#4 Seek out a supportive community of mothers.
During the early stages, breastfeeding can take up a lot of time, keeping you stuck at home alone. That can take a toll on mental health. Many moms get depressed and begin to compare themselves unfavorable to "mothering norms," which makes them feel even more alone. Whether you use an app like Peanut to connect with other moms, a Facebook group, or a weekly meetup at the park or a coffee shop, make time to let other mothers in your life. Having a community gives you a safe space to share your fears and concerns, and your mother friends will remind you that we're all doing the best we can.
#5 Take time for yourself
Along the same lines, many mothers have talked to me about being "touched out," and that's a completely normal way to feel when you're being touched all the time. Even though you love all the cuddles you get as a mom, you likely also need some time to be alone and enjoy not being completely responsible for another person's care and nourishment. That's nothing to be ashamed of or to feel badly about.
Take care of you, mama.
I founded Milk N Mamas baby after years of lobbying on behalf of mothers for insurance to cover breastfeeding equipment. I believe that breastfeeding is valuable for babies and their mothers in most cases. It offers many health benefits for baby and mom, and it offers lots of mom some mental health protection when they need it most. But if it's not working for you, pumping is a viable option that will allow you to provide the nutritional benefit of breast milk. Get in touch to learn more.
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Endless fun in a simple little tube!
Listen to it pop as you stretch it up to four times its original length. Bend it into all kinds of shapes – Even connect it with other Pop Tubes! You can also stretch it all the way out and swing it around to hear it whistle!
- Keep little hands busy, resolve anxiety, let them bounce, pull, twist, and fall in love.
- Colorful Play and Fun Tubing –Pop Tubes with new twist on connectors! Fun and functional sensory toys that pop, stretch, and connect making these pop tubes the go-to toy for playtime.
- These open toys are specially designed for all busy little fingers, and are also exciting toys to ease the movement of children.
- These provide tactile stimulation, fine motor skills and auditory feedback, making them perfect sensory toys for children.
- Create Unique Sounds – Snap, bend, pop, twirl and connect these awesome tubes! Provides tactile stimulation, fine motor skills and auditory feedback. Even better when used for hours of fun!
- Lightweight but durable – These pop tubes are made of super thick non-toxic PP plastic, durable and sturdy, hard to break by kids; Lightweight and portable, easily carry them for outside activities.
Normal: diameter 3cm / 1.18inch, length 23-70cm / 9.06-27.56inch,
Color might be slightly different due to the color calibration of each individual monitor.
Please allow slightly measuring deviation due to manual measurement.


Genifuel Corporation has facilities in the Western United States.
While aquatic biomass can be grown almost anywhere, the optimum growing location depends primarily on climate (warm and humid all year is best), availability of reasonable amounts of water, availability of a large land area which is not used for other purposes, and proximity to infrastructure for transport of energy (either natural gas or electricity).
If the Genifuel process is used to remediate carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes, including coal-fired electric generation, then our growing facilities will be located near the industrial plant.
Our licensing partner, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, is located in Richland, WA. This US Government facility is operated by Battelle for the United States Department of Energy


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SurfEars JUNIOR allows your child to hear and communicate freely while having a more relaxed and joyful time in the water. Whether parent or swim coach. you'll quickly learn to appreciate these benefits too.
- Suitable for children aged 4 - 12 years old.
- Lets sound in but keeps water out.
- Helps to prevent swimmer's ear.
- Secure fit with great comfort level.
- Attached lanyard for ease of use.
- Comes with carry case.


Unit-I: Sets and Functions
Unit-II: Algebra
Unit-III: Coordinate Geometry
Unit-IV: Calculus
Unit-V: Mathematical Reasoning
Unit-VI: Statistics and Probability
Statement and Negation of Statement
The basic unit involved in mathematical reasoning is a mathematical statement.
 - A sentence is called a "mathematically acceptable" statement if it is either true or false but not both.
 - Statement is also called 'preposition".
 - The sum of x & y is greater than 0.
How Beautiful!
Open the door.
Where are you going?
The above sentence are not statement in mathematical language.
 - If a sentence immediately decide is it true or false, then this is acceptable statement, but if it show confusion rather than true or false, is not acceptable as a statement in mathematics.
 - Sentence involving variable time such as "today", "tomorrow", or "yesterday" are not statements.
Negation of a Statement
The denial of a statement is called the negation of the statement.
Example – New Delhi is a city.
The negation of this statement is New Delhi is not a city.
 - If P is a statement, then negation of P is also a statement & is denoted by ' \sim {\text{P}}'.
 - While forming the negation of a statement, phrases like, 'It is not the case' or 'It is false that' are also used.
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SETSais is a web based Aquaculture Information System for the management and control of inland fisheries and aquaculture. The flexible web based application covers all types of fish and crayfish stock and all types of activity, including catch, hatchery and production in all types of water bodies. Pictures, maps, paper and electronic documents may be archived and linked to the system. Strict security ensures the integrity of the system and allows appropriate access. Customization for specific users needs is available.
1. Aquaculture information processes
SETSais processes include:
- Registration of all relevant data, including water bodies and water courses, business entities, aquaculture establishments, licenses and lease agreements, economic performance, economic indicators, plans and illustrations;
- Flexible search options;
- Generation of a wide variety of reports, including reports by territory, by ownership type, by owner, by production;
- Evaluation of economic activity and status of the aquaculture and fishery sector;
- Risk analysis;
- Export data and reports to Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
The standard processes and their functions can be supplemented depending on user specific needs.
2. Systems Administration Functions
SETSais administration functionality includes:
- User registration for system access;
- Creation of a range of access rights;
- Maintenance of a full set of classifiers and codifiers for aquaculture management;
- Dynamic generation of reporting documents;
- Audit record storage and maintenance;
- Management of help system and system documentation;
- Collection of professional literature in aquaculture, science, innovations, technologies, visual information and cartographic material;
- Multi-user/multi-organizational systems administration regime.
- The SETSais Aquaculture Information System is a flexible web based application built on Ajax technologies. It combines the performance of desktop applications with the availability of web applications by the extensive use of internal frames for loading pages as user interface fragments, and inquiring for relevant data asynchronously through web services.
- Business functionality is strictly separated from presentation by applying a WCSF structure. This allows rapid modification of existing and creation of new business functionality.
- A proprietary AjaxViews infrastructure incorporating base classes for the implementation of business functions, an interface for data presentation to the web application and a collection of custom controls and reusable web pages.
- The current implementation of SETSais is completely based on the Microsoft platform –.NET 3.5, IIS, IE, SQL Server 2008, ASP.Net, ASP.NET AJAX and AJAX Control Toolkit.
- User authentication and authorization techniques extend ASP.NET Membership and Profile services
- Reports are generated through SQL Server Reporting Services.
- Graphical support uses the Microsoft Silverlight framework.


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ENGINEER 2010 Annual Tech Fest Carbon Footprint Calculation
Eliminate Carbon Emissions (ECE) Pvt. Ltd was contracted by the 'ENGINEER 2010' CORE to calculate their Carbon Footprint Calculation (i.e. an inventory of the total Greenhouse Gas Emissions that contribute to Climate Change), resulting from direct and indirect resource consumption through the annual technical fest's operations. The subsequent report encompassed the first phase–'Realise'– of the three-phase project comprising of Carbon Footprint Calculation ('Realise'), Carbon Footprint Minimisation
('Minimise') and Carbon Footprint Neutralisation ('Neutralise'). This blog post discusses the findings of this report.
Project Goals and Scope:
The goals of the 'Realise' phase of the project were, to determine for ENGINEER 2010 the total resource consumption inventory, total carbon footprint, activity-differentiated annual carbon footprint, stakeholder-differentiated annual carbon footprint, and contextualization of total carbon footprint and carbon emissions intensity of stakeholder operations. The analysis of those aspects of operation would form a benchmark for assessing the impact of future members, and the aggregate and dissected carbon footprints were to be communicated in easily understandable terms. The results of this research were intended to serve as a diagnostic tool to help mitigate future carbon emissions.
Boundaries were defined in consultation with ENGINEER Management and involved two key-decision making areas, activities to be included and stakeholders to be considered. See previous blog post for discussion of protocols followed. More attention is paid to activities that are defined as 'Key Source Categories, which are defined as those whose collective contribution account for 95% of the total footprint (when added incrementally in order of decreasing contribution). Activity boundaries categorized as Scope 1, 2, and 3 can be found in Table 1 on page 8 of the original report. Stakeholder boundaries were determined through consultation with the Client, and the results are displayed in the table below:
The following table presents the extent of LCA incorporated into the Emission Factors selected for the Carbon Footprint calculation.
Activity data was collected through periodic meetings with ENGINEER CORE representatives. Questionnaires were used to define relevant stakeholder groups and activities as well as to create an "activity vs. stakeholder mapping." Electricity, water, and fuel consumption data was obtained from the previous year's data to begin developing a pre-event estimate. To collect visitor travel activity data, detailed quantitative audience research was conducted to measure emissions, with a sample size of 10% of the expected audience being selected at random to answer a questionnaire.
Activities included within the footprint boundary were further differentiated into multiple activity sub-types. The results are displayed in table 4 on page 13 of the original report. Activity data was then multiplied by the appropriate GHG Emissions Factors developed for India, displayed in Appendix B of the same report.
The following table presents the extrapolated aggregated resource consumption inventory for ENGINEER 2010.
The total Carbon Footprint of ENGINEER 2010 for the activities presented in the first table and the stakeholders in the second is estimated to be 29.3 tons of CO2e. The following table and figure present the contributions to this total footprint differentiated across all activity groups.
As demonstrated here, travel and logistics was the largest contributor (11.2 tons CO2e–38.4%), and electricity was the second largest (9.6 tons CO2e–32.8%). Food, beverage, and waste was a distant third (4.4 tons CO2e–14.9%).
The following table and figure present the stakeholder contributions to the Carbon Footprint of all activities included within the footprint boundary.
The largest contribution is from activities related to the ENGINEER CORE (9.7 tons CO2e–33.0%).
For discussion of assumptions, data gaps, and limitations, read the original report.
The Carbon Footprint estimate of 29.3 tons CO2e to serve a participant and visitor base of 4,233 persons leads to a per-participant served Carbon Footprint of approximately 6.9 kg CO2e. It must be noted, however, that the carbon efficiency of the participant stakeholder group is very high due to their use of mass transit systems and low reliance on private vehicular transport to the event. Moreover, guest accommodation was handled using in-house facilities. The elimination of luxury hotel accommodations had a drastic impact on the Carbon Footprint, as the arrangement allows for energy efficiency control and monitoring within the event premises that leads to much greater efficiency than is seen in the luxury hospitality industry in India.
In order to optimize resource and energy consumption, a few measures were recommended in the original report: Indoor temperatures can be raised by two degrees Celsius, lights can be switched off two hours per week, and home composting systems can be used for the disposal of biodegradable waste.
The original report can be read here.


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A mouse is running a donut-shaped track with equation:
(X-4)^2 + (Y-3)^2 = 4
At the same time a cat is running a coplanar intersecting opaque track with equation:
[(X-4)^2] ÷ 9 + [(Y-3)^2] ÷ 1 = 1
What are the four possible coordinates of the intersections (simultaneous solutions) where the mouse might catch the cat?
Thanks so much if you can help me out


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Standards and Guidelines - Forensic Science Communications - January 2005
January 2005 - Volume 7 - Number 1
Standards and Guidelines
Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis (SWGMAT)
Scope | Reference Documents | Terminology | Summary of Guideline | Significance and Use
Sample Handling | Analysis | Considerations | References | Bibliography
This document describes the guidelines for assessing fracture features as they relate to forensic glass analysis.
|Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis Documents
Trace evidence recovery guidelines
|American Society for Testing and Materials Standard|
|C1256 Standard Practice for Interpreting Glass Fracture Features|
Concentric cracks are fractures forming in an approximately circular pattern around the point of impact. They are usually in straight segments that terminate in an existing radial crack.
Cone or crater (Hertzian cone) is a funnel-shaped area of damage caused by a high-velocity impact.
Hackle is a line on the crack surface running parallel to the local direction of crack spreading.
Radial cracks are fractures extending outward from the point of impact.
Ream is an imperfection; nonhomogeneous layers of flat glass.
Wallner lines (ridges) are rib-shaped marks with a wave-like pattern. Wallner lines are called rib marks or ridges to describe their shape and are almost always concave in the direction from which the crack was propagating.
This guideline discusses the characterization and assessment of the significance of fracture features in glass as observed through microscopic and macroscopic examination. This guideline also describes the reconstruction of broken glass objects.
Fracture patterns are unique. Fracture features in a piece of glass reflect the nature of the glass and the direction of travel and velocity of the breaking object. Glass fracture examinations can provide information as to the direction of the breaking force and the sequence of multiple impacts. A physical match of two pieces of glass establishes that they came from the same source to the exclusion of all other sources.
Extreme care should be taken to prevent further breakage of the glass during any phases of packing, shipping, or unpacking of glass shards. Proper sample preparation and technique are prerequisites for obtaining reliable results. See the Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis Collection, Handling, and Identification of Glass.
7.1. Physical Reconstruction
Ensure that all pieces of glass could have originated from the same object (see the Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis Initial Examinations of Glass). Coatings, the float surface, and other features may be used to aid in the orientation of glass pieces prior to reconstruction. Align the edges of two pieces of glass that appear to match physically. Two pieces of glass will not slip past one another with gentle pressure when there is a physical match. Examine the broken edges using low-power light microscopy to observe corresponding Wallner lines (ridges) and/or hackle marks on the matching pieces of glass. Features, such as surface scratches or ream, may also match across a fracture.
7.2. Types of Fractures
Low-velocity impact, high-velocity impact, and thermal fractures may be observed in glass and can be differentiated.
|7.2.1. Low-velocity impact fractures|
|Low-velocity projectiles produce cracks in the glass, which radiate outward from the point of impact (radial cracks). If a pane is firmly held on all sides, concentric cracks can form around the point of impact. The sequence of multiple impacts can be deduced when the cracks caused by a subsequent impact terminate at previously formed cracks.|
|By observing the Wallner lines (ridges) on the radial cracks, the direction of breaking force can often be determined. Observe only the Wallner lines on the radial cracks nearest the point of impact. If the impact site is not preserved, the glass must be reconstructed. The original orientation of the glass must be known to complete the determination.|
|The ridges (Wallner lines) on radial cracks nearest the point of impact are at right angles to the side opposite, or to the rear, of the impact. This phenomenon is referred to as the 4R rule, (Ridges on Radial cracks are at Right angle to the Rear.) The 4R rule is unreliable for laminated glass, tempered glass, and small windows tightly held in a frame (Koons et al. 2002).|
7.2.2. High-velocity impact fractures
|A high-speed projectile striking a piece of glass will produce a cone or crater. If the projectile passes through the glass, the opening on the exit side will be larger than the opening on the entry side. If the impact site is not preserved, the glass must be reconstructed to observe any coning effects. However, because of the small size of the shattered fragments at the impact site, the reconstruction of a sufficient portion of the object to display coning effects may not be possible. The size of the hole and the diameter of the crater cannot be used to reliably predict the size of the projectile. Projectiles that pass through the glass at an angle to the surface produce an elongated hole.|
|Radial cracks may also develop from high-velocity impact (see Section 184.108.40.206 for the 4R rule). The sequence of multiple impacts can be deduced when the cracks caused by a subsequent impact terminate at previously formed cracks.|
7.2.3. Thermal fractures
In nontempered glass a typical heat crack is curved, has a smooth edge, and has no indication of the point of origin of the crack. Localized heating of thick pieces of glass can cause cracks with a feathered appearance. The side to which the heat was applied cannot be determined from fracture edges (Frechette 1990).
Glass fragments that are reconstructed with coinciding edges came from the same object. If the direction of impact and/or the sequence of impact have been determined, they should be reported.
Frechette, V. D. Advances in Ceramics, Failure Analysis of Brittle Materials, American Chemical Society, Westerville, Ohio, Volume 28, 1990.
Koons, R. D., Buscaglia, J., Bottrell, M., and Miller, E. T. Forensic glass comparisons. In: Forensic Science Handbook. 2nd ed. R. Saferstein, ed. Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2002, Volume I, pp. 161-213.
Locke, J. and Unikowski, J. A. Breaking of flat glass. Part 1: Size and distribution of particles from plain glass windows, Forensic Science International (1991) 51:251-262.
Locke, J. and Unikowski, J. A. Breaking of flat glass. Part 2: Effect of pane parameters on particle distribution, Forensic Science International (1992) 56:95-106.
Locke, J. and Scranage, J. K. Breaking of flat glass. Part 3: Surface particles from windows, Forensic Science International (1992) 57:73-80.
Luce, R. J., Buckle, J. L., and McInnis, I. A study on the backward fragmentation of window glass and the transfer of glass fragments to individual's clothing, Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal (1991) 24(2):79-89.
McJunkins, S. P. and Thornton, J. I. Glass fracture analysis: A review, Forensic Science (1973) 2(1):1-27.
Michalske, T. A. and Bunker, B. C. The fracturing of glass, Scientific American (1987) 12:122-129.
Pounds, C. A. and Smalldon, K. W. The distribution of glass fragments in front of a broken window and the transfer of fragments to individuals standing nearby, Journal of the Forensic Science Society (1978) 18:197-203.
Rhodes, E. F. and Thornton, J. I. The interpretation of impact fractures in glassy polymers, Journal of Forensic Sciences
Springer, E. and Zeichner, A. The breaking of tempered glass vehicle windows using broken spark plug insulators, Journal of Forensic Sciences (1986) 31:691-694.
Thornton, J. I. and Cashman, P. J. Glass fracture mechanism: A rethinking, Journal of Forensic Sciences (1986) 31:818-824.
Thornton, J. I. and Cashman, P. J. Reconstruction of fractured glass by laser beam interferometry, Journal of Forensic Sciences (1979) 24:101-108.
Varshneya, A. K. Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses, Academic, San Diego, California, 1994.


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Naranjilla or little orange – Naranjilla's are a bright orange fruit which is a bit smaller than a tennis ball. The inside of an naranjilla is full of pulp with tiny seeds when strained and sweetened can make a orange-greenish juice that is tangy and leaves an aftertaste that is almost perfumey. The naranjilla is native to Ecuador and Columbia and is rarely grown anywhere else.
Uvilla or husk tomato, ground cherry, gooseberry – This small yellow fruit is called ground cherries as they grow close to the ground and are cherry like in both shape and size. The uvilla has nothing else in common with cherries as there is no stone or they do not even taste like cherries. The uvilla is bright yellow and grows inside a husk that is shaped like a small thin lantern. The flavours of the uvilla are something like a pineapple and are eaten raw.
Chirimoya or Custard Apple – The cherimoya is related to the guanabana/soursop. A cherimoya has a tasty white pulp that is in a green mottled skin and can be the size of a small melon. The white pulpy flesh is full of black seeds which are large and smooth and can be removed easily.
Tomate de Arbol or Tree Tomato – The tree tomato is red and shaped like an egg and is full of seeds that are covered by the pulp of this fruit. It is a bit like the passion fruit. The tree tomato fruit is good for juice and can be used in a dessert if boiled in sugar. This fruit if eaten fresh can be very sour.
Maracuya or passion fruit – The maracuya fruit is shaped like an egg and yellow. The fruit is hollow and filled with dozens of seeds inside which are covered with the pulp. The maracuya can be eaten fresh off the vine and has a tart flavour. The people in Ecuador put the pulp with the seeds in a blender for a few seconds to make juice and add a bit of sugar (brown sugar is nicer) to sweeten the juice.
Orito or Finger Bananas – Many different types of bananas are grown in Ecuador but the Orito banana is the smallest banana and has a much sweeter and richer taste than the other bananas.
Guanabana or soursop – The guanabana's outer skin is rough and green. The guanabanas are large and can even reach the size of a volleyball. The inside of this fruit is white with pulp, and is full of many cherry like seeds. The flesh inside the guanabana can be eaten fresh, has the taste of a strawberry and is mild and quite sweet. The Ecuadorian people make this fruit into juice, as they can be very messy to eat.
Pitahaya or Dragon Fruit – The pitahaya fruit grows on a type of tree cactus and is a yellow bumpy fruit. The fruit is cut opened and the flesh is a bit transparent and gray in colour and is full of small black seeds. The pitahaya is a bit like a kiwi. The pitahaya can be eaten the same way as a kiwi but can also be made into a juice. The pitahaya is said to have mild laxative properties.
Taxo or Banana Passion Fruit – The taxo is a long soft fruit that looks like a small orange banana but straight. The fruit has many seeds that are covered with pulp which when separated can be made into ice cream or juice. This fruit has a tart taste and is tangy and is not usually eaten fresh.
Tuna or Prickly Pear – This fruit should not be confused with the fish – in Spanish you would ask for "atun". The tuna fruit is from a species of cactus and grows all around South America. Looking at the tuna fruit is does look like a small cactus, the outer skin of this fruit is green and when opened there is red pulp inside the fruit. There are small seeds in the fruit that are crunchy, they can be eaten and are tasteless. This fruit has a very mild flavour that is fruity, although bland when compared to other fruits from Ecuador.
Granadilla or Sweet Granadila - The granadilla fruit is small, a pale pinkish-orange colour and shaped like an egg. The fruit inside has dozens of black seeds which are enclosed in a gray pulp that is semi transparent. The pulp and seeds can be eaten whole without the skin. Granadillas have a fruity flavour and are very mild. They are a popular fruit here in Ecuador. This fruit is too mild for making juice and is usually eaten fresh.
Mora or Blackberry – Blackberries from Ecuador are larger than the blackberries that we would see in North America and are grown all year round. In most parts of the country blackberry bushes grow like weeds. Although the blackberries can be eaten fresh, the Ecuadorian people blend them with water and some sugar and make a very tasty juice.
Babaco – or Mountain Papaya - The babaco fruit is seedless and has a smooth skin that can be eaten and is said to taste like strawberry, papaya, kiwi and pineapple. The fruit is pentagonal in shape. The babaco like the papaya, is grown for its edible fruit and for its fruit juice. The babaco fruit has no seeds present in the fruit. At this point the fruits reach a length of about 12 inches long and 8 inches wide. They are distinctly five-sided, rounded at the stem end and pointed at the apex. The flesh of the babaco is very juicy, slightly acidic and low in sugar. The Ecuadorians not only use this fruit for juice but also to make a dessert called Dulce de Babaco and it can also be used as a pie filling and goes great with apples or strawberries in a pie.


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From Wikizilla, the kaiju encyclopedia
The Psychovultures' scientific name, Vultura Insanus, comes from the word "vulture" and the Latin word insanus, meaning "crazy" or "insane."
Psychovultures resemble hairless bats, though they lack prominent ears or noses.
- Thermal vision
- Electrical blast from mouth
- Although the Leafwing is described as being a subspecies of the Psychovulture, the creatures' species names indicate that they belong to different genera entirely, with the Leafwing's genus being named as Icarus while the Psychovulture's genus is Vultura.


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Poetry reminds us that no barriers exist between humans, when hearts beat as one. With the celebration of World Poetry Day, UNESCO reaffirms the power of poetry in capturing the creative spirit of the human mind and its being an essential artistic expression, which allows our societies to regain and assert their identities.


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The ZEISS Visante™ OCT Model 1000 (Visante™ OCT) enables detailed in vivo examination
of the anterior segment of the eye, without eye contact. The name Visante™
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Modern terminology is rapidly changing the English language, with new words like "selfie" and "WiFi" adding to the many thousands of established words, and if you ever wondered what a flueologist is, he was formerly known as a chimney sweep.
The definition of a flue is a pipe or channel that conveys hot gas from a furnace to the chimney, and anyone who knows about such things would be called a flueologist today.
The word is not found in any of the prominent English dictionaries, yet it will soon have an official noting, as the term picks up popularity, and it may surprise you to know that a modern flueologist does an awful lot more than merely sweep chimneys.
Chimney Repairs
The United Kingdom has more chimneys that just about any country in the world, and if we go back a hundred years, as coal soon became the chosen fuel, the Industrial Revolution ensured that the chimney sweep was always in demand. Many of these chimneys are still in use today, and they require regular sweeping and, of course, repairs.
Some are over a century old, and with storm damage and the natural aging process, repairs are often required. If you live in the South East, Milborrow Chimney Sweeps are the ideal people to call if your chimney is in need of repair.
Modern or Period Fireplaces
A modern flueologist will also offer a wide range of fires and fireplaces, and can also install the units. Of course, anyone who works with chimneys would also be knowledgeable about fires, and whether or not you have a chimney, there are other flue options to ensure a clean and safe environment. They would also carry out essential maintenance and any repairs that are necessary, ensuring your fire provides warmth for the winter.
Boiler and Stove Installation
Essential for many homes, your hot water must have a safe storage tank, and stoves are becoming more popular, as they offer a sustainable energy source. If you would like to know more about the range of stoves and boilers available today, contact your local flueologist, who will likely have a range of affordable units.
Chimney Sweeping
Of course, this would be one his main areas of business, and with so many chimneys in use, you might have to book in advance. This might have been a booming trade 100 years ago, yet today, there are few companies that are in the profession. You will be happy to hear that the modern chimney sweep no longer uses boys to clean the flues, and with modern equipment, the cleaning process is non-invasive when compared to how it used to be.
Whatever your chimney needs, a flueologist is the person to call, and with all the above services available, it is easy to understand why he is always busy. If you should ever require his services, there will likely be that services your area, and an online search is all it takes to make contact.
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The 9th IEEE Conference on Network Functions Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking (IEEE NFV-SDN 2023) was held from 7-9 November 2023 in Dresden, Germany. In 2023, IEEE NFV-SDN conference focused on the foundation, design, verification, operation, security, and evolution of virtualized network functions, with the current emphasis on Cloud Native CNFs and the more traditional VNFs. Additionally, interest includes advances in SDN concepts.
The Doctoral Symposium is an innovative feature of the IEEE NFV-SDN conference series. It provides an opportunity for PhD students to discuss and get valuable feedback on their research work from experienced researchers from both industry and academia. It will help to build and strengthen collaboration amongst the communities researching and working in the areas of NFV and SDN.
In this edition, our student Fabricio Rodriguez showcased his research contributions and findings with the work:
Offloading Robotic and UAV applications to the network using programmable data planes
In his work, Fabricio proposes leveraging in-network applications to the network edge to implement ULL solutions for industrial and UAVs applications. Furthermore, he proposes the hardware-based P7 emulation environment to evaluate data plane applications' performance, feasibility, effectiveness, and impact.