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Climate Change and the Historical Imagination
- Lawrence A. Kimpton Distinguished Service Professor in History, South Asian Languages, and Civilizations, University of Chicago
In this talk, historian Dipesh Chakrabarty will suggest that man-made global warming spells the collapse of the age-old humanist distinction between natural history and human history. He will ask us to contemplate how our planetary crisis qualifies our sense of human universals while challenging our capacity for historical understanding.
Chakrabarty obtained his Ph.D. in History from the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia in 1984. He holds honorary degrees from the University of London and the University of Antwerp. His current research focuses on anthropogenic climate change and its implications for historical thinking, on the history of the idea of historical truth, and on historical genealogies of crowd-politics in India.
Co-sponsored by ASU's Institute for Humanities Research. For questions or more information, contact the Institute for Humanities Research at _PHONE_ or _EMAIL_.
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.


Lot line adjustments and lot line splits are two distinct legal applications that involve a City and/or County for various reasons, and one should not be confused or conducted without first understanding the implications of each. This article is not intended to be an in-depth discussion of the Subdivision Map Act or the Subdivided Lands Law.
Lot Line Adjustments:
A lot line adjustment applies to four or fewer existing adjoining (abutting) parcels of land. The land is taken from one parcel and is legally added to an adjoining parcel. This procedure may be used in specified circumstances as a method for making minor revisions to property lines between two or more existing legal lots, and is not a procedure for subdividing existing property.
Generally speaking, this is a modification of a boundary line between adjacent legal parcels where the modification complies with statues wherein: 1) no new parcels are created, and no existing parcels are deleted; 2) no parcel is reduced below the minimum lot area required by the zoning in the particular County; 3) the proposed adjustment is exempt from the Subdivision Map Act, and no tentative map, final map or parcel map, shall be required as a condition to the approval of a lot line adjustment; and 4) the public rights-of-way are not altered without prior approval of the appropriate governmental body of benefit to the public.
A lot line adjustment may be used to create a lower amount of parcels, going from two to one for example, or retain the same number while altering their boundary lines. Regardless, no single lot can be created with lesser square footage than that allowed under the local zoning code. This process may not be used to increase the number of parcels, say from one to two.
California statute sets forth some of the necessities for lot line adjustments, but the appropriate locality will primarily control the ultimate guidelines via the zoning and applicable building codes. Planning departments will have applications available and describe the necessary fees involved. Please note that any fees submitted will not be refundable, even if your application is ultimately not approved. As mentioned, lot line adjustments are exempt from the California Subdivision Map Act discussed below.
The local planning department will request that either a civil engineer and/or land surveyor create a new legal description of each lot affected. The resulting parcels must conform to the zoning and building codes and any other additional requirements such as public utilities, infrastructure, and easements. Once you get through the process, a Certificate of Conformity will be issued, and is a necessity for several reasons. A Certificate of Compliance is basically to provide the property owner and subsequent purchasers with a record of the county's determination that a parcel was legally created. Such a certificate does not ensure that the property may be built upon, nor does it grant any rights to construction or other permits.
Lot Line Splits:
The above should not be confused with a lot split which is a separation of one Assessor's parcel into two or more, for Assessor's parcels needs, resulting in separate tax bills for each. Simply put, taking one large parcel of land and making several smaller ones. A lot line split is synonymous with subdividing, and requires the implementation of the Subdivision Map Act for five or more parcels created.
Subdivision Map Act:
The Subdivision Map Act requires one to obtain subdivision approval from the local government entity by anyone who offers to sell or lease any part of a "subdivision." The noncompliance of which may result in civil or criminal sanctions. As per California statute, a subdivision is defined as the division of any unit or units of improved or unimproved land, or any portion thereof, shown on the latest equalized county assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units, for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing, whether immediate or future.
"The purpose of the Subdivision Map Act is to regulate and control design and improvement of subdivisions with proper consideration for their relation to adjoining areas; require subdividers to install streets and other improvements; prevent fraud and exploitation; and protect both the public and purchasers of subdivided lands." (Pratt v. Adams (1964) 229 Cal.App.2d 602.)
In short, the Subdivision Map Act codified is the approval process to subdivide land. Unless a specific exception or waiver applies, every subdivider must obtain city and/or county approval of a "map" depicting the proposed lots configuration and any exaction, (a requirement that specific improvements, payments, or other benefits to the public to help offset the impacts of the project)
Any subdivision which falls under the Subdivision Map Act must comply with the localities' general plan and the specific requirements outlined in the zoning code. Generally speaking, you will be required to file a final parcel or subdivision map. The Subdivision Map Act is required if the result will create five or more new parcels, condominium units, community apartment projects, or a stock cooperative, a tentative map is usually required first.
Upon reviewing a parcel/Plat map, if your parcel of land is represented by a dashed line, it was not created by a parcel map, tract map. In turn, it may have been created by a parcel map waiver or by deed, and it may, or may not, have already received a Certificate of Compliance. The only way to be sure whether or not a Certificate of Compliance has already been issued for such a parcel is to do a preliminary title search showing its existence, and other noted relevance to the subject property. The alternative would be to apply for your own Certificate of Compliance when applicable, which depending may or may not be granted depending on its creation.
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"refresh" control button serves to reload (manually refresh) the current state of notification plugin;
 - "enable auto refresh"/"disable auto refresh": serves for activating/deactivating the auto refresh of notification plugin status information; if enabled, then the current state will be refreshed in every 5 seconds;
 - "deactivate job/activate job" button is used to deactivate/activate the job if it should not run; a deactivated job will not be started automatically, nor can be started manually
 - "logs": in case that you want to check the notifications plugin events, or if any problem occurred during the sending of notifications emails, click on this control button and you will be redirected to the corresponding monitoring page, where the last run of the plugin will be pre-selected, and the corresponding run events will be displayed.
 - "edit" control button is used to change the name of the notification job and to specify the node where the job should run;
 - With the arrows mark (Documentation118.1) at the right side of the status bar the user may collapse or expand the progress information about the job's running. The status bar's last state is always stored, and the last state will be opened by navigating to the page again.
Under the status bar the following sections are configured:
 - Scheduling settings: This configuration option is common both for SMTP and Exchange server transport types. The administrator can choose here an already existing notification scheduler from the list, or create a new one. Notification emails will be sent at time, which is set here. New notification schedulers can be also created (or edited) by selecting the "system" tenant in the right upper menu of the Central Administration user interface, and configuring the schedulers on the Schedules page (System tab => Tenants group => option Schedules on the ribbon, refer to screenshot below).
 - Notification settings: The administrator can choose right here, if the SMTP server or Exchange provider will be used to transfer notification emails.
 In both cases, the
 From address – the email address of the real sender
 Administrator addresses – the recipient addresses
 text boxes must be filled. It is also a possible to send notification emails on behalf of somebody else. The condition for that is to have on behalf permissions on the mailbox of this second user. It is recommended to send a test email via the "Send test email" button to check, if everything works correctly.
 The page displays different configuration sections based on which transport type is selected in the Notification settings section. If "Use Exchange Server" is selected, then the EWS settings must be configured; if "Use SMTP server" is set, then the SMTP server settings must be configured. SMTP server is used if the organization doesn't have Exchange Server.
 Screenshot A: Exchange Server used
 Screenshot B: SMTP server used
 - EWS settings: The following parameters are needed for EWS connection:
 Exchange server type, Exchange server interface version: the type and version of the Exchange provider which will send the notification emails.
 EWS URL (received from the Exchange provider)
 Keep connection alive: If it is turned on, then the connection between contentACCESS and the Exchange server is cached, which increases the performance. If the Exchange is load balanced, some requests can land on another Exchange which causes errors in contentACCESS. In these cases unchecking the keep alive option will destroy the connection after each request and will rebuild it on the next request.
 User name, Password: Finally enter the User name (email address) and password of the EWS user that can be applied to connect to the Exchange server.
 - SMPT server settings: the following parameters are needed for the STMP connection:
 Host – name of the SMTP server (like:,, …)
 Port – the SMTP port of the SMTP server. There are some recommendations and standards. Usually the port 25 is used for SMTP (or 2525). But because this protocol is vulnerable, the port is usually blocked by firewall. The secure SMTP port is either 465 or 587. The port 587 is usually using TLS (Transport layer security).
 Enable SSL – based on the SMTP server it is possible to enable SSL (recommended)
 User name, password: authenticated user on the SMTP server (required)
 Use the Send test email button to verify if the notification emails are working properly.
 - Resource settings: under worker thread count, at the bottom of the page you can set the count of simultaneously sent notifications.
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ABSTRACT: The aim was to measure patient satisfaction with the Pharmacy Specialty Immunization Clinic (PSIC), a pharmacist-run vaccination clinic. Patient satisfaction was measured using a non-validated instrument containing 10 items with a five-point Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, not sure, disagree and strongly disagree). Patients who were seen at the PSIC and who received at least one vaccination were eligible to take part in the patient satisfaction survey. Priority index, a method used to identify areas where limited resources can be used to maximize patient satisfaction, was calculated for the different items of the instrument to determine areas for quality improvement. This study was conducted at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS). A total of 188 (55.1%) out of 341 patients who received at least one vaccine in the PSIC completed the survey. Prior to any encounter with the PSIC, patients perceived that the VASDHS was doing a good job providing vaccinations (92.5% answered agree or strongly agree). This perception continued when asked about overall satisfaction after receiving vaccination through the PSIC (86.9% answered agree or strongly agree). When asked about the time the pharmacist spent with the patient, nearly all answered that the pharmacist spent as much time as necessary (97.8% answered agree or strongly agree). Patient satisfaction with pharmacist counselling was equally well received and reflected good communication between patient and pharmacist (97.8% answered agree or strongly agree). In regard to pharmacist competency, 98.9% (n = 184) of patients agreed that pharmacists in the PSIC administered vaccinations appropriately. Priority index identified access to the vaccine as an area where performance-improvement efforts should be committed to improve patient satisfaction. Patients perceived good overall satisfaction with the pharmacist-run immunization clinic in terms of professionalism and access to vaccination. Priority index identified access to vaccination as a focus for future quality improvement.
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The purpose of this study was (a) to evaluate the factors affecting the form conversion of anhydrous lactose to the monohydrate form during wet granulation using water as the granulating agent and (b) study the effect of lactose form conversion on its compaction properties. A two-level full factorial design with two center points was used to evaluate the(More)
Ternary blends consisting of efavirenz (a model drug compound), lactose monohydrate, and a polymeric binder were investigated to verify the "physical state theory" in which granulation occurs only when binders undergo transition from glassy state to rubbery solution state. Furthermore, it was found that the rheological properties of the binders can(More)
The paper points out that the modern formulation of Bohm's quantum theory known as Bohmian mechanics is committed only to particles' positions and a law of motion. We explain how this view can avoid the open questions that the traditional view faces according to which Bohm's theory is committed to a wave-function that is a physical entity over and above the(More)
The purpose of this study is to provide a mechanistic understanding concerning the effect of tip-speed on a granulation at various binder rheological states; the in situ rheological state of a binder was controlled by exposing a granulation blend to 96% relative humidity. This approach allowed us to investigate the impact of tip-speed on granule(More)
To investigate the structural effect of polymeric excipients on the behavior of free volume of drug-polymer dispersions in relation to glass transition. Two drugs (indomethacin and ketoconazole) were selected to prepare amorphous dispersions with PVP, PVPVA, HPC, and HPMCAS through spray drying. The physical attributes of the dispersions were characterized(More)
In this study, the objective is to investigate the effect of the physical state of a binder on wet granulation and granule properties using a binary model system (CaCO(3)-binder), which is essential for understanding the mechanism of wet granulation when binder is added in a dry state. Part I focus on studying the phase behavior or the physical state change(More)
The objective is to provide mechanistic understanding of a preferred wet granulation process that a binder is added in a dry state. Blends of CaCO(3) and binders were prepared and used as model systems, and they were exposed to either 96% RH (rubbery/solution state) or 60% RH (glassy state) at room temperature to control the physical state of the binders,(More)
Real-time process monitoring using a process analytical technology for granule size distribution can enable quality-by-design in drug product manufacturing. In this study, the resolution and sensitivity of chord length distribution (CLD) measured inline inside a high shear granulator using focused beam reflectance measurement (FBRM) C35 probe was(More)
In their paper How Fundamental Physics represents Causality (2014) Andreas Bartels and Daniel Wohlfarth maintain that there is place for causality in General Relativity. Their argument contains two steps: First they show that there are time-asymmetric models in General Relativity, then they claim to derive that two events are causally connected if and only(More)
Understanding the properties of protein-based therapeutics is a common goal of biologists and physicians. Technical barriers in the direct observation of small proteins or therapeutic agents can limit our knowledge of how they function in solution and in the body. Electron microscopy (EM) imaging performed in a liquid environment permits us to peer into the(More)
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Power Reliability for Critical Operations – Resilient Commercial and Industrial Electric Service
Power reliability is of paramount importance for critical operations in commercial and industrial sectors, where any disruption in electric service can have severe consequences. To ensure uninterrupted and resilient power supply, businesses must employ robust strategies and technologies that can withstand potential outages and mitigate their impacts. One key aspect of resilient commercial and industrial electric service is the implementation of backup power systems. These systems, such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and emergency generators, act as secondary power sources that kick in automatically when the primary electricity supply fails. UPS units provide immediate power backup, bridging the gap between the outage and the activation of emergency generators. Emergency generators, on the other hand, can sustain critical operations for extended periods, guaranteeing continuous power supply until the primary grid is restored. By having these backup systems in place, companies can ensure the continuity of their operations even during prolonged power outages caused by natural disasters, equipment failures, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Moreover, incorporating redundant power infrastructure is crucial for enhancing resilience. Redundancy involves duplicating critical components and systems, allowing for seamless power transfer in case of failures. For instance, redundant power distribution paths can be established using multiple utility feeds or installing redundant transformers and switchgears. This redundancy eliminates single points of failure, ensuring that if one system malfunctions, another can seamlessly take over, maintaining power supply to critical loads. Additionally, employing redundant power sources, such as connecting to multiple utility grids or integrating renewable energy sources with traditional grids, provides further protection against disruptions. Another vital element in ensuring resilient electric service is implementing smart grid technologies. Smart grids leverage advanced monitoring, control and communication systems to enhance grid reliability and efficiency.
These technologies enable real-time monitoring of power flows, quick identification of faults or abnormalities and the ability to isolate affected areas to minimize the scope of outages. With the integration of intelligent sensors, automation and data analytics, smart grids facilitate predictive maintenance, allowing utility companies to proactively address potential issues before they lead to major outages. Furthermore, smart grids can enable load shedding or demand response mechanisms visit now, which dynamically adjust electricity consumption during peak periods or emergencies to maintain balanced supply-demand equilibrium. In conclusion, achieving resilient commercial and industrial electric service for critical operations necessitates a comprehensive approach. It involves implementing backup power systems, establishing redundancy in infrastructure and adopting smart grid technologies. By combining these strategies, businesses can minimize the impact of power outages and ensure uninterrupted operations, safeguarding against financial losses, data corruption and potential risks to public safety. Investing in power reliability is not only crucial for businesses but also contributes to the overall stability and resilience of the broader electric grid.


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Rains encourage young crocodiles to disperse, often into small pans inland, away from all the competition in the major rivers and dams. These wet periods are a test of vigilance and resilience in young reptiles. They have to learn all their competitive skills. If they survive this ordeal they will be normally be successful as adults.
This was the scenario we came across in the Linyanti area of Botswana. A pack of Cape Hunting dogs spent time charging and teasing a Nile crocodile only to give up after two hours.
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text: We consider binary spatially coupled (SC) low density measurement matrices for low complexity reconstruction of sparse signals via the interval passing algorithm (IPA). The IPA is known to fail due to the presence of harmful sub-structures in the Tanner graph of a binary sparse measurement matrix, so called termatiko sets. In this work we construct array-based (AB) SC sparse measurement matrices via algebraic lifts of graphs, such that the number of termatiko sets in the Tanner graph is minimized. To this end, we show for the column-weight-three case that the most critical termatiko sets can be removed by eliminating all length-12 cycles associated with the Tanner graph, via algebraic lifting. As a consequence, IPA-based reconstruction with SC measurement matrices is able to provide an almost error free reconstruction for significantly denser signal vectors compared to uncoupled AB LDPC measurement matrices.

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Testing for DNS leaks is pretty similar to the previous leak test, just look at the DNS servers instead of the IP address:
1. Open _URL_ while the VPN is disconnected and make a note of your DNS servers' IP addresses (found in the 'Your DNS Servers' section). Unless you have changed your device's DNS settings, the DNS servers shown will be those belonging to your ISP. You can see our DNS servers in the screenshot below.
DNS Results When Disconnected From the VPN
2. Connect to any server on the VPN server list. Then, refresh the leak test page on your browser.
3. Look at the DNS server results again. If any of your ISP's DNS servers appear, your VPN is leaking DNS requests.
Here are two examples of DNS leak tests we ran while connected to two different VPNs.
The first is ExpressVPN – only one DNS server appears and it belongs to the VPN company. The DNS servers listed above in the first test are not showing, therefore it's not leaking DNS requests.
DNS Results When Connected to ExpressVPN
The second is VPN99 – you can see both Google DNS and our ISP's DNS servers. VPN99 uses Google DNS rather than first-party servers, however the presence of our ISP's servers in the results shows that it's leaking our DNS requests.
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How to Make Pizza at Home
Since the mid 1990s, Pizza has been a popular fast food in Nairobi and other major cities around the country. But, have you ever wondered how make Pizza at home? Well, it turns out it isn't that difficult and the ingredients are readily available in Kenyan supermarkets.
Pizza Ingredients
There are no rules on many of the ingredients and it all depends on the type of topping you want on your Pizza. The only thing you need to note is that meat toppings will have to have been pre-cooked. So for example, if you want beef cubes or strips as topping, you have to cook them separately first. You will also need an oven to prepare your Pizza.
The main Pizza ingredients are:
 1. Half a kilo of wheat flour
 2. Half of teaspoon of baking powder (yeast)
 3. 1 Teaspoon of salt
 4. 1 Tablespoon of sugar
 5. One and a half cups of luke warm water
 6. Cooking oil
 7. 2 Peeled and chopped tomatoes or tomato paste
 8. I peeled clove of garlic
 9. Quarter kilo (250 grams) of grated cheese - you can buy cheese in any supermarket (Check the frozen foods section) preferably Mozzarela (150g) and Cheddar Cheese (100g), the are well labelled at the Supermarket. Grate the cheese and have it ready in a bowl.
 10. Toppings of your choice e.g. bacon, meat cubes/stipes, mince meat, pineapple, omena stated before, there are no rules but of course don't put njahi or some other weird thing like carrots.
Pizza Preparation Process
 1. Start by making the dough.
 2. Pour the flour into a big bowl.
 3. Mix the sugar and baking powder (yeast) into the luke warm water and stir using a fork.
 4. Pour the liquid into the bowl of flour and stir with a fork until it becomes sticky.
 5. Use your hands to mix and knead the dough the same way you would when making chapati.
 6. Apply flour to a kitchen top surface to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface and knead it thoroughly for ten minutes.
 7. Spread some oil all around the bowl, place the kneaded dough back into the bowl and cover the bowl completely. If you have cling film, even better. Leave it for one hour.
 8. In the meantime, start working on the Pizza sauce.
 9. Pour the peeled tomatoes into a small sufuria.
 10. Crush the garlic and pour it into the sufuria as well.
 11. Turn the cooker on and let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. Stir the mixture well to make a nice thick sauce. Take the sufuria off the cooker and allow to cool.
 12. Take the dough out of the bowl and tear it into two equal pieces and then tear each piece into two additional equal pieces so that you end up with four separate pieces of dough.
 13. Pour some more flour on the preparation surface.
 14. Take one of the dough pieces and roll it using the a rolling pin the same way you would roll a chapati. Roll it quite thin because it will rise as a result of the baking powder.
 15. Preheat your oven to 230 Degrees Celsius.
 16. Place the rolled dough on an oven pan and spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on it. Spread the sauce evenly on the dough. You can apply as much sauce as you like. There are no rules on this.
 17. Sprinkle the cheese generously on the dough.
 18. Next, apply your toppings in any pattern or manner that pleases you.
 19. Sprinkle a dash of oil you pop it into the oven ten minutes.
 20. Repeat steps 14 to 19 with the remaining three pieces of dough.
 21. Remove, serve and enjoy.
The video below should help you understand the process better.
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The Art of Restoration
Get a peek at this unique twist on Victorian style.
"Initially, I went through the restoration process almost like a sculptor."
A UNIQUE TWIST ON TRADITIONAL VICTORIAN STYLE
In order to play off of the natural color of the floor, Vivian added several types of wood to create intricate patterns, unique to each room.
VICTORIAN design is all about lavish ornamentation, and under this umbrella, an eclectic revival of historic styles thrives. The style is a reflection of various cultures and a celebration of decorating a space to its fullest potential. Artist Vivian Reiss stayed true to this fundamental idea of Victorian aesthetics when she restored her beautiful historic home in Canada. But she didn't just restore: she added her unique style and artistic background. The resulting blending of art and history is a masterpiece.
Vivian sees the world through the eyes of an artist, and that was a major influence when it came to designing her home. As a child growing up in New York City, Vivian explored many different facets of art, including dance, cooking, gardening and decorating. "I was interested in making anything that I could," Vivian says, "and I've continued that throughout my entire life." As a painter, Vivian's work is color driven, intellectual and has a presence that touches viewers emotionally. With her artistic style honed in, it's no wonder she transformed her home into a maximalist space as exuberant as her paintings.
FEELING A ROOM
Home trends today lean toward minimalist, monochrome design, but this was not the vision Vivian saw when she bought her 1883 Victorian. "There were 20 unrelated people living there when I first purchased the house," Vivian says. "The doors were covered in steel to stay up to fire code, and the whole place was very decrepit." Vivian, who has always loved old houses, was eager to breathe new life into a space that was long overdue for a makeover. "Initially, I went through the restoration process almost like a sculptor," she says. "I began on the top floor and started taking down walls, making my way down." Vivian moved through the house one room at a time, feeling out each space and using her attention to detail to determine what each room needed. "It was a creative challenge for me, and the process was not formulaic," she says. Her dance background is a large influence, both for her paintings and for directing movement and emotion throughout her home. "A good example is the hallway," Vivian says. "The wall color is a brownish color, which I usually wouldn't choose for myself." Because the room was originally very dark and had an inherent Victorian vibe, Vivian decided to emphasize that feeling with dark colors paired with bright accents, as well as a restoration of the original stained glass window to bring in natural light. By using her intuition as an artist, Vivian was able to design each room to have its own distinct voice and ambience.
By using her intuition as an artist, Vivian was able to design each room to have its own distinct voice and ambience.


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The emoji "Man Artist" depicts a male character who is portrayed as an artist. This emoji can have multiple interpretations, and its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. Here are some possible explanations for the meaning of the "Man Artist" emoji:
Creativity and Artistry: The "Man Artist" emoji represents the world of art and creativity. It can be used to symbolize an individual who is passionate about artistic expression, such as painting, drawing, sculpting, or any other form of visual art. It suggests talent and an appreciation for aesthetics.
Representation of Artists: This emoji serves as a representation of real-life artists, whether professional or amateur. It can be used to acknowledge and celebrate the artistic endeavors of someone, or simply to express admiration for their artistic skills.
Self-Expression and Individuality: The "Man Artist" emoji can represent the idea of self-expression and embracing individuality. Artists are often seen as individuals who think outside the box and challenge norms. This emoji can be used to convey a similar spirit of non-conformity and uniqueness in one's own personality or actions.
Passion and Inspiration: Using the "Man Artist" emoji can imply a strong passion for art and the ability to inspire others through creative expression. It can be used to convey a sense of inspiration or admiration toward someone's artistic work and talents.
Art-related Conversations or Events: This emoji can be employed in conversations related to art shows, exhibitions, art classes, or any other art-related topics. It can be used as a shorthand to indicate the involvement of artists or to express one's interest in the subject.
It is important to note that the exact interpretation may vary from person to person and depending on the specific context in which the emoji is utilized.
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Create and run jobs as a non-root user
This document describes how to create and run a Batch job as a non-root user.
By default, Batch executes runnables as the root user. If you want Batch to execute runnables as a non-root user—for example, to run an application that doesn't allow root users or to meet security requirements—create a Batch job that uses OS Login. When you enable OS Login in a Batch job, OS Login configures a user account for you on the VMs that your job runs on. All runnables in the job are then executed by your user account on the VM instead of by the root user.
Before you begin
 1. If you haven't used Batch before, review Get started with Batch and enable Batch by completing the prerequisites for projects and users.
 2. If you haven't done so already, enable the OS Login API by running the following command:
 gcloud services enable oslogin.googleapis.com

 3. To get the permissions that you need to create and run a job as a non-root user, ask your administrator to grant you the following IAM roles:
 For more information about granting roles, see Manage access to projects, folders, and organizations.
 You might also be able to get the required permissions through custom roles or other predefined roles.
Create a job that runs as a non-root user
Create a Batch job that runs executables through your own user account by doing the following:
Use the Google Cloud CLI or REST API to create a job that includes the runAsNonRoot field set to true in the main body of the JSON file:
"runAsNonRoot": true
For example, a job that runs executables as a non-root user would have a JSON configuration file similar to the following:
{
 "taskGroups": [
 {
 "taskSpec": {
 "runnables": [
 {
 "script": {
 "text": "echo Hello World! This is task $BATCH_TASK_INDEX executed by $(whoami)."
 }
 }
 ]
 },
 "taskCount": 3,
 "runAsNonRoot": true
 }
 ],
 "logsPolicy": {
 "destination": "CLOUD_LOGGING"
 }
}
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Error: C:13:xx appears on the LCD or viewfinder.
 The error code C:13:xx is an indication that the recording media (floppy disk or Memory Stick® media) you are using is not supported for use with the camera or not formatted properly, or is damaged or faulty.
 The xx in the error code represents any random numerical digits and does not contribute to the overall diagnosis of the issue.
 WARNING: There is a risk of data loss. Some of the following steps may require formatting the media in the camera. All the recorded pictures, movies, and other data will be erased.
 If an error code displays while using the internal memory
 1. Try turning off the camera and turning it back on again.
 2. If turning off the camera and turning it back on again does not fix the problem, back up the internal memory of the camera using a computer and format the built-in memory of the camera.
 If an error code displays while using a memory card
 1. Turn off the power of the camera, then remove and reinsert the memory card a few times.
 2. Turn the power back on and see if the problem is solved.
 3. Insert a new memory card.
 4. If issue is still not fixed, back up your memory card using a computer and format the memory card in the camera.
 NOTE: The memory card may not be recognized by the camera if it is formatted using a computer. Use the camera instead to format the memory card.
 5. Inspect the memory card for any physical damage, dust, or other foreign material that may interfere its operation.
 - If any physical damage is found, the memory card should be discarded.
 - Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the recording media. If using a Memory Stick media, you can use a pencil eraser to clean the metal contacts.
 - Test the memory card using another device to make sure that it is working properly.
 - Use a different memory card to check if the issue is not caused by a corrupt file in the memory card.


text: Pipeline vibration induced by fluid flow can cause pipeline fatigue damage, which seriously endangers the safety of the operation. This paper aims to clarify the dynamic variation law of pipeline vibration induced by gas–liquid two-phase flow in the elbow and the influence of different gas–liquid ratios on the dynamic evolution of two-phase flow patterns. The volume of fluid (VOF) method is used to capture the flow pattern characteristics to explore the complex information of dynamic flow pattern evolution. The vibration characteristic mechanism corresponding to the evolution of the flow pattern is explored based on the time and frequency domain, and the origin of the exciting force of the elbow is explored according to the momentum balance equation. The simulation results show that the VOF method can well capture the characteristics of slug flow developed by the interphase instability mechanism. After phase space reconstruction, the dynamic evolution mechanism of the flow pattern is complex and the chaotic characteristics of slug flow are strong. The evolution of the flow pattern is related to the increase in wave height. The superficial velocity of the liquid phase is more sensitive to the flow pattern's formation mechanism than the gas phases. The amplitude of the wave strongly depends on the Vsg and Vsl. There is a strong correlation between the main exciting force pulsation and momentum flux pulsation.


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Cities are sensitive to climate change. At the same time, cities change slowly. Therefore, measures have to be taken already to be prepared for the effect of climate change. High-performance urban climate models are the basis for prospective planning decisions, however, as of today no practice-oriented model exists. Therefore, the funding program american gay dating apps aims to develop an innovative and user-friendly urban climate model that allows simulating present and future climate and air pollution problems in urban areas.
The programme 'Urban Climate Under Change' is structured into three collaborating modules. Four joint research projects work on the modules:
- Module A // development of an high-performance urban climate model
MOSAIK „Model-based city planning and application in climate change"
- Module B // observational data collection & evaluation of urban climate models
3DO „Three-Dimensional Observation of Atmospheric Processes in Cities"
- Module C // Review of the practicality and user-friendliness of urban climate models to foster climate proof urban development
The third joint research project aims to review the practicality of the urban climate model PALM-4U and its results as well as to return the findings to the model developers. The reviewing process will take place in close collaboration with potential users from practice.
KliMoPrax „Climate Models for Practice"
UseUClim „ Review of practical and user serviceability of an urban climate model to foster climate proof urban development"
'Urban Climate Under Change' rises to the challenge to provide a scientifically-based and practicable instrument for large cities and metropolitan areas for dealing with impacts of present and future climatic conditions and air pollution.
The programme started on 1st June 2016 with a duration of three years and a budget of 13 million euro. Within three modules (A, B, C), four joint research projects (MOSAIK, 3DO, KliMoPrax and UseUClim) with overall 30 sub-projects participate on the programme.
BMBF funds the projects as 'Research for Sustainable Development' (FONA) under the funding codes 01LP1603 (KliMoPrax)/ 01LP1604 (UseUClim). The German Aerospace Center (DLR) Project Management Agency is providing the programme.


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Supporting documents you need to provide
You should include all the documents you have which will show that you qualify for entry to the UK as a visitor. The documents include the following:
- bank statements, pay slips, or some other evidence to show that you can pay for the trip and that you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants without working or getting any help from public funds, and
- evidence that you intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit (for example, a letter from your employer).
If you are visiting family or friends you will need:
- a letter from your sponsor (the person you are visiting) explaining your relationship with them and the purpose of your visit, and
a copy of the bio-data page (the page containing their photograph) of their UK passport or, if they are not a UK national, evidence of their immigration status in the United Kingdom
If your sponsor will be supporting you during your visit, or paying for the cost of the visit, you will need:
- pay slips, bank statements, or some other evidence to show that they have enough money to support you.


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#220 - Haptic Intelligence Technology: A New Sense of Presence Enabled by Haptic Feedback
In past reports, Webrain has focused on the digitization of the human senses of sight, smell, taste, and flavor. This report continues with this topic by examining the challenge of digitizing the sense of touch. For a long time, the term "tactile" has been associated in English with the human sense of touch. When discussing technologies related to this sense, however, there is a growing trend to use the term "haptic."
Webrain examines the latest developments in haptic technology across four categories: surface haptics (and related touchless screens), wearable haptics, handheld haptics, and mid-air haptics. These technologies have a wide range of potential applications, including next-generation interfaces such as kiosks and in-vehicle controls, entertainment such as immersive gaming, and education and training such as vocational training.
The report concludes with a discussion how our social life and social behavior would be affected if haptic technology evolves to enable emotional and sensory communication through the digitized sense of touch.


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How to edge-joint bowed stock
It's a basic woodworking rule: Boards need one straight edge before you can work with them. If your board is warped by less than 1/2" or so, it's simple enough to power up a jointer and straighten the edge. But when you're faced with a seriously bowed work piece, try the tricks here to straighten things out.
1. Before you joint a board that's bowed by more than 1/2" along its length, cut the board to shorter lengths, if possible. This may reduce the bow of each work piece to 1/2" or less, allowing you to straighten the work pieces with your jointer in the typical fashion. And, you'll get more usable stock out of the board. In the example below, a board with 3/4" bow yields three boards each with 1/4" bow.
2. If you can't cut your board to shorter lengths, use this method to joint long, bowed stock. (We do not recommend you try this procedure with work pieces longer than 6' if you have a 6" jointer, or longer than 8' if you own an 8" jointer. For these pieces, use the procedure described in Step 4.)
First, set your jointer for a 1/16" cut. Then, place your board on the jointer infeed table with its concave edge down. Make several passes on one end of the board. Each pass should remove more material along the edge than the pass before it. As the jointed surface of the edge approaches the center of the board, turn the board around and repeat this procedure on the other end. The jointed edges should nearly meet in the center. By this point the overall bow should be less than 1/8", shown below. Make one or two complete passes to straighten the edge.
3. Next, read the grain of the board to determine which end to feed first so the grain runs "downhill" and away from the cutter head, as shown below. This helps reduce grain tearout.
Now, decrease the cutting depth to 1/32", and make a final pass along the entire edge of the board. If the grain runs every which way, slow down your feet rate to reduce tearout to a minimum.
4. For boards too long for the method described in Step 2, or for short boards bowed 1/2" or more, try this technique. With a straightedge or chalk line, mark a line as shown at right. Then, cut along this line with a portable circular saw or jigsaw. If you closely follow the line you should be able to joint the edge straight and smooth in one pass, as described in Step 3.
5. Because of the position of defects in a board, you may find it necessary to straighten its convex edge. This could happen when the best wood in a board is along its convex edge, as shown below. Then, it often makes sense to straighten that edge first so you can join the good edge to other work pieces or rip thin strips from the best wood and work toward the lesser-quality wood.
Do not attempt to straighten a convex edge on a jointer, even if the convex edge is bowed by less than 1/2". To straighten any convex edge, follow the method described in Step 4.
The grain of highly figured woods, such as bird's-eye maple, can tear out quite easily, especially if your jointer knives aren't as sharp as they should be. At these times, slow down your feed rate to a crawl (just an inch or two per second) and take light cuts (1/32" or less).
It may be difficult to tell if you're getting a complete cut at these shallow depths, so try this trick. Mark a wavy pencil line along the entire edge, as shown right, and make the cut. Any remaining pencil marks tell you that you need to repeat the cut.
Here's a good rule of thumb that may actually save your thumb. Whenever you edge-joint a board that is not as wide as your jointer's fence is high, use a push stick, as shown at right.
Remember to reposition your jointer's fence across the width of the tables from time to time. You'll get more life from your knives because they will wear more evenly along their lengths.
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Kashima has developed the KATTOANDODAUN Kashima method (KC and D) of building demolition and construction. The method also known as Daruma-Otoshi is currently being used to demolish both a 20 floor and a 17 floors building.
The so-called "drop potbellied" method uses mechanical pillars to support the building while the bottom floor is demolished with materials and fixtures being preserved for recycling. When the floor is cleared, the building is lowered to the ground and the 'new' bottom floor demolished. The process is repeated until the entire building is dismatled. The process give the appearance of the building melting into the pavement.
The method is highly efficient, reduces pollution from noise and dust as well as providing a financial incentive from recycling components. The method also suits buildings in earthquake prone areas as earthquake warning systems can remain functional while work progresses, increasing worker safety.
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Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Defined
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), sometimes referred to as a delayed food allergy, is a severe condition causing vomiting and diarrhea. In some cases, symptoms can progress to dehydration and shock brought on by low blood pressure and poor blood circulation.
Much like other food allergies, FPIES allergic reactions are triggered by ingesting a food allergen. Unlike a typical food allergy, FPIES allergic reactions are delayed, occurring within hours after eating the trigger allergen. Most children with FPIES have only one or two food triggers, but it is possible to have FPIES reactions to multiple foods. FPIES often develops in infancy, usually when a baby is introduced to solid food or formula.
Learn more about FPIES.


Date: 17/06/2021
Memorandum of Understanding between KAFD and MPs to implement the "Parliamentary Fellowship"
KAFD and House of Representative signed a memorandum of understanding to train and qualify (75) youngsters to work as research assistants for MPs through the implementation of the second cycle of the Parliamentary Fellowship Project, based on the impact study of the first cycle of the project launched in 2019.
The memorandum was signed by the director of KAFD, Saeb al-Hassan, and on behalf of the House of Representatives, its Secretary-General, Abdul Rahim al-Waked.
"that the implementation of the project comes as a translation of His Majesty King Abdullah II's vision of giving youngsters a real developmental role and involving them in the entire political process, given that the House of Representatives is the real body for oversight and legislation." Al-Hassan said.
al-Hassan indicated that the current cycle will be of great value in the field of political empowerment of youngsters, building on what has been previously accomplished to bring about the required positive change by honing the skills of participants in various fields.
"The House of Representatives is keen to cooperate with various national institutions, and is constantly looking forward to activating the role of youngsters in the national building process, providing them with all requirements and enhancing their participation in political life." al-Waked said.
al-Waked stressed the importance of connecting active youngsters with state institutions to enrich their experiences and knowledge towards many of the goals they seek to achieve, explaining that the House of Representatives is open to youngsters' initiatives aimed at establishing a generation capable of taking responsibility in the future.
The project implemented through 'All Jordan Youth Commission' (AJYC(, aims to contribute to the creation of youngsters leaders, increase awareness of various national issues and challenges, and expand the base of participation in public life by presenting a generation of youngsters who believe in the role of the MP, in addition to forming a real nucleus for future MPs by election.
The project in its first cycle, built the capacities of 147 youngsters, training and qualifying them according to a training manual developed for this purpose in acquiring multiple skills in the following areas: communication, dialogue, thinking skills, human rights, political and parliamentary work in Jordan, democracy and civil society, whereas the project's field of specialization, in its second cycle, was developed to provide research assistants to MPs, to undertaking the task of research and providing supporting information on draft laws or issues that are presented for discussion.
The project will be implemented based on a development plan consisting of two phases. The first phase will select youngsters from different governorates, giving them practical training on presentation and communication skills, political life in Jordan, concepts of democracy, and research skills. The second phase is a practical application for 6 months during the regular session of the House of Representatives.
It is noteworthy that KAFD launched the second cycle of the project last April where (1987) applications for accession were received, while personal interviewing is currently taking place to select the participants.


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Whenever we create object of a class,then constructor is called.
Constructor is a method in the class which has the same name as the class(in VB.Net it's New()).
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Metabacterium polyspora
Metabacterium polyspora is a gastrointestinal (GI) symbiont of the guinea pig [1]. These large bacteria (12 to 35 µm long) have the uncommon ability to produce as many as nine, phase-bright endospores per mother cell. Phylogenetic studies based on small subunit rRNA sequence comparisons have shown that M. polyspora is a low G+C Gram-positive bacterium and one of the closest known relatives of Epulopiscium spp. [2]. For M. polyspora, sporulation is part of the normal life cycle, and its ability to form multiple endospores is an important means of reproduction.
Metabacterium polyspora with four, large phase-bright endospores
Endospore development in M. polyspora is coordinated with passage of the bacterium through the gastrointestinal tract of its host [3]. Only mature endospores survive passage through the mouth and stomach of the guinea pig. The spores then germinate in the small intestine. For a brief period in the life cycle of M. polyspora, just after spore germination, a cell may undergo binary fission. Although some cells do divide, many cells in a population appear to bypass this opportunity to reproduce by binary fission and instead immediately begin to form endospores. From the small intestine, M. polyspora pass into the cecum. The guinea pig cecum is a large blind sac at the junction between small and large intestine. The cecum is an important organ in the guinea pig digestive system. It harbors a variety of microorganisms that assist in the breakdown of food. In the cecum, M. polyspora endospores develop further. Eventually M. polyspora cells pass out of the cecum, through the colon and out of the guinea pig.
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Guinea pig cecum contents. This sample contains many M. polyspora cells at various stages of development.
Like many herbivores that eat high roughage diets, guinea pigs are coprophagous. Recycling feces allows the guinea pig a second chance at extracting nutrients from its feed. It also provides M. polyspora a means of reentering in the GI tract. As a dormant and resilient endospore, M. polyspora can survive the harsh world outside the guinea pig and survive passage through the upper GI tract. Most endospore-forming bacteria produce a single endospore. Simple modifications of the core sporulation program allow for the formation of more than one endospore per mother cell in M. polyspora [3]. At the start of sporulation, M. polyspora divides at both poles. Both forespores are engulfed by the mother cell and gain the capacity to undergo division. Through the combination of bipolar division and division of engulfed forespores, M. polyspora produces multiple forespores, which grow and mature into multiple phase-bright endospores. These spores share characteristics with other endospores including a mineralized core containing dipicolinic acid, a cortex and thick coat.
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The life cycle of M. polyspora. Binary fission occurs infrequently. Instead, multiple endospores are formed by division at both cell poles, followed by fission of engulfed forespores.
The M. polyspora life cycle provides a novel paradigm for the role of endospore formation in the life of a bacterium. For most endospore-forming bacteria sporulation is a developmental program, called upon in times of stress, which allows the cell to become dormant and preserve its genetic material. For M. polyspora, sporulation is an important means of reproduction, which may help reinforce the symbiotic association of M. polyspora with its host.
 1. E. Chatton and C. Pérard. Schizophytes du caecum du cobaye. II Metabacterium polyspora n. g., n. s. Compendes Rendus Hebdomadaires Societe de Biologie (Paris). (1913) vol. 74, pp. _PHONE_.
 2. E. R. Angert, A. E. Brooks and N. R. Pace. Phylogenetic analysis of Metabacterium polyspora: clues to the evolutionary origin of daughter cell production in Epulopiscium species, the largest bacteria. Journal of Bacteriology (1996) vol. 178, pp. _PHONE_.
 3. E. R. Angert and R. M. Losick. Propagation by sporulation in the guinea pig symbiont Metabacterium polyspora. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA (1998) vol. 95, pp. 10218-10223.


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Monitoring of groundwater quality is important in the airport's activities and the environmental impact they have on soil and groundwater.
Groundwater in the soil under the airport is contained in a layer of limestone about ten metres below the surface. Groundwater is formed by rainwater seeping through the soil over many years and filling up the pores of the limestone.
CPH monitors the groundwater in the airport through a groundwater monitoring programme designed in collaboration with the Taarnby municipal authorities. This monitoring provides an aggregate overview of groundwater conditions at the airport. CPH has focus on this monitoring because the airport areas is part of the drinking water resources for the Copenhagen metropolitan area.
About 50 monitoring wells are included in the monitoring programme, which includes the collection of water samples and determination of the groundwater level, i.e. how deep under ground the surface of the groundwater reservoir is.
The water samples are submitted for analysis in order to monitor groundwater quality. Information on how deep the groundwater surface is helps monitor movements in the groundwater reservoir, i.e. the direction the groundwater is moving in the limestone layer.
Did you know
that 49 groundwater samples and 51 soundings of the groundwater level are taken each year.


Life under COVID-19: Role of nature for mental and physical well-being
Aiming to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, governments across Europe are advising – or requiring – people to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
According to the World Health Organization, the lockdown measures will have a negative impact on people's mental health, but just how important is access to the outdoors for one's overall well-being?
In 2017, IEEP produced a briefing that explores the links between access to nature and health. The evidence collected by our researchers shows that access to nature is vital for good mental and physical health at all ages.
The briefing note presents key insights, practical examples of how nature access contributes to better health and equity, and identifies possible solutions for stakeholders. It builds on earlier work by IEEP on the health and social benefits of nature.


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Misalignment between the driver and driven machines is a common source of machine problems.
Mechanical drives and couplings can become misaligned over time due to; different thermal growth or corrosion of components; external loads on the body or housing of the machines, mainly from attached pipes; moving foundations; and incorrect alignment procedure.
Misaligned drives and couplings will exhibit high levels of vibration and operating temperature which can lead to further mechanical problems.
Laser alignment uses advanced infrared laser technologies to align drives and couplings. This reduces friction and vibration under normal operation. Significant savings result from reduced power consumption and labour, and increased machinery Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF).


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provide targeted training techniques.
Correct Undesirable Behavior Promptly
If the horse exhibits kicking behavior, correct it promptly but calmly. This might involve a verbal command or redirection. Avoid aggressive or punitive measures, as they can escalate the situation.
Building trust with the horse is crucial. Spend time bonding with the horse through grooming, groundwork, and positive interactions to establish a trusting relationship.
Regular Handling and Interaction
Consistent, regular handling and interaction with the horse can help you reinforce its positive behavior and build a stronger bond between you and the horse.
Ensure the horse is not in pain or discomfort, as underlying health issues can contribute to undesirable behaviors. You can consider consulting a veterinarian if you suspect any health concerns.
Remember that each horse is an individual, and you may need to tailor the approach to stopping kicking to its specific personality and experiences.
Can Horses Get Mad at Humans?
Horses can recognize human emotions and differentiate between anger and happiness through facial expressions. They can also read humans through body odors, posture, facial expressions, and attentiveness.
However, there is a gap in the literature on whether horses can empathize with human emotion.
Respecting horses' boundaries and recognizing potential triggers to prevent dangerous accidents is essential. While horses may not necessarily get "mad" at humans, they can react negatively if they feel threatened or uncomfortable.
Signs That a Horse is About to Kick
Horses may exhibit several warning signs before kicking, allowing individuals to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. Some common signs that a horse is about to kick include:
- Pinned ears: When your horse pins its ears flat back against its head, it may indicate anger or unhappiness, indicating that the horse may be about to behave aggressively, including kicking.
- Tail swishing: Horses getting upset may twitch or swish their tails back and forth. If combined with other warning behaviors like pinned ears, tail swishing may indicate that the horse is working itself up to kicking.
- Lifting or cocking one hind leg: If a horse lifts or cocks one hind leg and is not bearing any weight on it, it may be preparing to kick.
Our Horse Kick First Aid Tips
Being kicked by a horse can result in various injuries, and prompt first aid is crucial to minimize complications and promote healing. Here are some general first-aid tips if a horse kicks someone:
Assess the Situation
Ensure the area is safe for the injured person and the horse. Remove any immediate threats and make sure the horse is under control.
Seek Professional Medical Help
If the injury is severe, involves significant bleeding, or if there are signs of internal injuries, call for professional medical help immediately. Don't delay seeking emergency assistance.
If there is bleeding, use a clean cloth to apply pressure to the wound. If feasible and without causing extra pain, elevate the injured limb.
Clean the Wound
Once you control bleeding, clean the wound with mild soap and water. Avoid using substances that can further irritate the injury.
Apply an antiseptic ointment or solution to help prevent infection. You can use a sterile dressing to cover the wound.
Bandage the Wound
Use sterile bandages or dressings to cover the wound and secure them in place. Make sure the bandage is not too tight to allow for proper circulation.
Immobilize the Injured Area
If there is a possibility of fractures or dislocations, try immobilizing the injured area without causing additional pain. Use splints or supportive bandages as needed.
If the injured person is in pain, provide pain relief following appropriate guidelines. You may use over-the-counter pain medications, but consult a healthcare professional for specific recommendations.
Monitor for Signs of Shock
Horse kicks can be traumatic, and the injured person may go into shock. Watch for signs of shock. These may include pale skin, rapid breathing, or confusion. Keep the person warm and seek medical attention.
Document the Incident
Write down the circumstances surrounding the injury, the location, and any details that might be relevant for medical professionals. This information can help provide proper care.
Follow Up with Medical Care
Even if you administer the initial first aid, following up with professional medical care is important. Injuries from horse kicks can sometimes have delayed complications.
Remember, these first-aid tips are general guidelines. The severity of an injury will determine the appropriate response. Always prioritize the safety of both the injured person and those providing assistance. If in doubt, seek immediate professional medical help.
The Word's Out!
In conclusion, while most horse interactions are enjoyable and safe, it is essential to recognize the potential dangers associated with horses kicking people. Horses are powerful animals, and their kicks can cause serious injuries, ranging from fractures to internal damage.
Understanding horse behavior, practicing proper safety measures, and being aware of potential risk factors can significantly reduce the likelihood of people getting kicked by horses. Always approach horses cautiously, follow recommended safety guidelines, and seek professional guidance when needed.
By prioritizing safety and respecting these magnificent animals' innate nature, horse enthusiasts and casual handlers can foster positive relationships with these creatures while minimizing the risks associated with their powerful kicks.


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A mutant species of all-female crayfish taking over the world is not the latest science fiction film but a real-life environmental thriller. A new study has found that marbled crayfish are multiplying rapidly and invading ecosystems across the world.
The ten-legged pests are descended from one single female with a mutation allowing it to reproduce without males.
These self-cloning ladies are found for sale in North America, despite a warning against keeping them as pets. Sales of the six-inch creature are already banned by the European Union. Click on the following two links to access the full story.
Born to a male and female slough crayfish, a species originally from Florida, the original marbled crayfish had an additional set of chromosomes – a mutation that made her distinct from her parents and allowed her to reproduce without having to mate.
Desperate pet owners dumped the extra crayfish in nearby lakes, becoming an invasive species in countries as far-flung as Madagascar, Japan, and across Europe. This prompted the European Union to issue "a total ban on the possession, trade, transport, production and release of these species in the wild" in 2014.


text: David Lehman is an Associate Professor of Commerce and Verizon Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. He studies basic questions related to organizational theory. One stream of his research focuses on organizational learning from performance feedback, with an emphasis on understanding the roles of risk taking, routines, rules, and time in organizational decision making. The other stream focuses on organizational identity, with an emphasis on understanding how audiences perceive and value authenticity in organizational products and services. He has conducted his research in a variety of domains, including professional sports, food and dining, and healthcare.


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This year's PHS Harvest – the 2nd year for this initiative – again had outstanding results! With close to 20,000 pounds of produce donated, more than 3,000 participants involved (growers and donors), and more than $10,000 raised for education and training, those facing food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia region had access to fresh, healthy food this entire growing season.
The efforts of gardeners, partners, and suppliers helped many families gain access to fruits and vegetables, as well as learn how to grow crops on their own for the future. PHS wishes to thank all those involved! See below for a dashboard that highlights the results from our collective action.


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SERPENTIX specializes in the design and manufacture of continuous path conveyors. Offering the three-dimensional continuous path™ conveyors, Three-Dimensional Conveying™ systems solve difficult bulk handling problems encountered in municipal applications. The unique capabilities of the Serpentix belt (and other design features of the various models offered) permit a single Serpentix conveyor to perform the work of multiple conventional conveying devices.
Serpentix Three-Dimensional Conveying Benefits Include:
- No Idler Rollers
- Positive Alignment
- Low Maintenance
- Adapts Easily to Existing Plant Layouts
- Tear, Abrasion, and Chemically Resistant Belting Surface
- Eliminates Transfer Points with Continuous Path Conveying


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Characteristics are given in the second column, with the
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Characteristics are given in the second column, with the
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Authors may also use other techniques, or combinations of the above techniques, as appropriate.
The best option, of course, rather than writing a description explaining the way the table is laid out, is to adjust the table such that no explanation is needed.
In the case of the table used in the examples above, a simple rearrangement of the table so that the headers are on the top and left sides removes the need for an explanation as well as removing the need for the use of headers attributes:

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The summary attribute on table elements was suggested in earlier versions of the language as a technique for providing explanatory text for complex tables for users of screen readers. One of the techniques described above should be used instead.
In particular, authors are encouraged to consider whether their explanatory text for tables is likely to be useful to the visually impaired: if their text would not be useful, then it is best to not include a summary attribute. Similarly, if their explanatory text could help someone who is not visually impaired, e.g. someone who is seeing the table for the first time, then the text would be more useful before the table or in the caption. For example, describing the conclusions of the data in a table is useful to everyone; explaining how to read the table, if not obvious from the headers alone, is useful to everyone; describing the structure of the table, if it is easy to grasp visually, may not be useful to everyone, but it might also not be useful to users who can quickly navigate the table with an accessibility tool.
table . caption [ = value ]
Returns the table's caption element.
Can be set, to replace the caption element. If the new value is not a caption element, throws a HIERARCHY_REQUEST_ERR exception.
caption = table . createCaption()
Ensures the table has a caption element, and returns it.
table . deleteCaption()
Ensures the table does not have a caption element.
table . tHead [ = value ]
Returns the table's thead element.
Can be set, to replace the thead element. If the new value is not a thead element, throws a HIERARCHY_REQUEST_ERR exception.
thead = table . createTHead()
Ensures the table has a thead element, and returns it.
table . deleteTHead()
Ensures the table does not have a thead element.
table . tFoot [ = value ]
Returns the table's tfoot element.
Can be set, to replace the tfoot element. If the new value is not a tfoot element, throws a HIERARCHY_REQUEST_ERR exception.
tfoot = table . createTFoot()
Ensures the table has a tfoot element, and returns it.
table . deleteTFoot()
Ensures the table does not have a tfoot element.
table . tBodies
Returns an HTMLCollection of the tbody elements of the table.
tbody = table . createTBody()
Creates a tbody element, inserts it into the table, and returns it.
table . rows
Returns an HTMLCollection of the tr elements of the table.
tr = table . insertRow(index)
Creates a tr element, along with a tbody if required, inserts them into the table at the position given by the argument, and returns the tr.
The position is relative to the rows in the table. The index â1 is equivalent to inserting at the end of the table.
If the given position is less than â1 or greater than the number of rows, throws an INDEX_SIZE_ERR exception.
table . deleteRow(index)
Removes the tr element with the given position in the table.
The position is relative to the rows in the table. The index â1 is equivalent to deleting the last row of the table.
If the given position is less than â1 or greater than the index of the last row, or if there are no rows, throws an INDEX_SIZE_ERR exception.
4.9.2 The caption element
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Categories
None.
Contexts in which this element may be used:
As the first element child of a table element.
Content model:
Flow content, but with no descendant table elements.
Content attributes:
Global attributes
DOM interface:
interface HTMLTableCaptionElement : HTMLElement {};
The caption element represents the title of the table that is its parent, if it has a parent and that is a table element.
When a table element is the only content in a figure element other than the figcaption, the caption element should be omitted in favor of the figcaption.
A caption can introduce context for a table, making it significantly easier to understand.
Consider, for instance, the following table:
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
In the abstract, this table is not clear. However, with a caption giving the table's number (for reference in the main prose) and explaining its use, it makes more sense:

Table 1.

This table shows the total score obtained from rolling two
six-sided dice. The first row represents the value of the first die,
the first column the value of the second die. The total is given in
the cell that corresponds to the values of the two dice.

4.9.3 The colgroup element
Status: Last call for comments
Categories
None.
Contexts in which this element may be used:
As a child of a table element, after any caption elements and before any thead, tbody, tfoot, and tr elements.
Content model:
If the span attribute is present: Empty.
If the span attribute is absent: Zero or more col elements.
Content attributes:
Global attributes
span
DOM interface:
interface HTMLTableColElement : HTMLElement {
 attribute unsigned long span;
};
The colgroup element represents a group of one or more columns in the table that is its parent, if it has a parent and that is a table element.
If the colgroup element contains no col elements, then the element may have a span content attribute specified, whose value must be a valid non-negative integer greater than zero.
4.9.4 The col element
Status: Last call for comments
Categories
None.
Contexts in which this element may be used:
As a child of a colgroup element that doesn't have a span attribute.
Content model:
Empty.
Content attributes:
Global attributes
span
DOM interface:
HTMLTableColElement, same as for colgroup elements. This interface defines one member, span.
If a col element has a parent and that is a colgroup element that itself has a parent that is a table element, then the col element represents one or more columns in the column group represented by that colgroup.
The element may have a span content attribute specified, whose value must be a valid non-negative integer greater than zero.
4.9.5 The tbody element
Status: Last call for comments
Categories
None.
Contexts in which this element may be used:
As a child of a table element, after any caption, colgroup, and thead elements, but only if there are no tr elements that are children of the table element.
Content model:
Zero or more tr elements
Content attributes:
Global attributes
DOM interface:
interface HTMLTableSectionElement : HTMLElement {


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A charity is predicting tens of thousands of stray or abandoned dogs could need help as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - and warns it's already starting to see the impact of the Coronavirus crisis.
Dogs Trust has said demand for puppies has soared during lockdown, with Google searches for 'buy a puppy' increasing by 166% since lockdown was announced on March 23.
But as the UK braces itself for the full economic impact of the pandemic, the charity is warning we could see a sharp rise in the number of dogs being given up or put to sleep if families struggle to cope with the resulting hardships of the crisis.
Dogs Trust estimates we could see up to 40,000 more stray or abandoned dogs in need of help, especially if we see a financial crisis on par or worse than the crash of 2008, which saw a 25.6% increase in stray and abandoned dogs the year after.
Last year, the charity's annual Stray Dog Survey found that 46% of dogs in local authority kennels were left with nowhere to turn and needed the support of welfare organisations like Dogs Trust. However, if enough safe rescue shelter space cannot be found for dogs taken in by local authorities, euthanasia rates could also increase by up to 25% in the next year as was seen in 2009 following the recession – meaning over 1,800 dogs in local authority shelters could be put to sleep unnecessarily.
Owen Sharp, Chief Executive of Dogs Trust, said: "In these extraordinary times we know that circumstances can change in a heartbeat. The sad reality is that in times of financial hardship many people struggle to cope with looking after their pets, and the number of abandoned dogs has gone up. We saw this in 2008, and we're extremely concerned that history could repeat itself in the coming months.
"We've already taken a number of dogs in from owners who have sadly passed away from or been hospitalised with COVID-19. We're doing everything we can to minimise the impact of this crisis on dog welfare, and would urge anyone needing to give up their dog to please turn to us first, and we'll do everything we possibly can to help you and your dog.
"But we know the worst is yet to come and, like all charities, Dogs Trust is being hit hard by this crisis. We're very grateful for the donations we have received and for this continued support. This will help us be there for as many dogs as possible and navigate the months and years ahead."
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Statistics Dictionary
Select term:
T Score
The term t score has different meanings in different settings:
 - In introductory statistics, t score is often used synonomously with t statistic.
 - In psychometrics, a t score is a type of standard score computed by multiplying a z-score by 10 and adding 50.
 - In bone density tests, a t score compares bone mineral density to a reference mean.
Often, the meaning is clear from the context. In educational research, the psychometric definition generally applies. In papers on osteoporosis, the bone density definition is probably the intended definition.
Sometimes, though, the meaning is not clear. Some statistics texts use the term to mean "t statistic". Others use the psychometric definition.
To avoid confusion, the Stat Trek website avoids the term "t score". It uses "t statistic", instead.
See also: Student's t Distribution


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When Hobart was established as a town in 1804 on the western shore of the Derwent Estuary, the site would eventually pose challenges for bridge design engineers with a number of ideas proposed between 1824 and 1934.
A military floating bridge consisting of a long line of boats anchored upstream and downstream, with a timber deck spanning between them and a movable section which would allow ships to pass through, was touted in 1824. In 1926 a transporter bridge similar to the one over the Tees River in England was suggested. Then in 1930 there was a proposal for a straight concrete floating bridge anchored to the riverbed, and in 1934, a low level steel truss bridge with a bascule opening for ships was put forth.
The 1930 floating concrete bridge idea was the first affordable concept, however, trial anchors in the Derwent had proven unreliable due to the depth of water and deep soft mud below that. So local engineer, Alan Knight, came up with the first structurally feasible and affordable idea. He had joined the Tasmanian Public Works Department in 1932 as a bridge design engineer and had developed composite bridges in which the concrete deck was anchored to the supporting steel beams to give additional strength at less cost, which was a hugely successful design.
At the age of 26 Mr Knight was appointed Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department and his idea was to design the bridge as a three-pin arch, but this arch would be lying on its side and floating on the water. Its apex would point upstream so that it would be strong as an arch in compression when the tide flowed out and in tension (like a suspension bridge) when the tidal flow was upstream.
With strong pins (or hinges) at the abutments and the centre, the bridge would be able to resist incoming tides without the need for mid-stream anchors and could allow for the two- metre rise and fall of the tides. But the bridge would need a lift span as much of Tasmania's industrial infrastructure lay upstream from Hobart at the time. Another bridge was planned for road and rail upstream so Knight travelled to the US to investigate bridge lift spans for river traffic.
Want to know what happened next? You can read the full story in the free-to-read Engineers Heritage Australia Magazine and register at [email protected] for a free email subscription to future issues. Editions from 2013 to 2020 of this digital magazine are also available on EA's website.
Image: The two completed half arches parked in Geilston Bay. One of them is ready to be towed out into the river and moored to a buoy located where the apex of the arch would be. From the Tasmanian Archives and Heritage Office.


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Testing groundwater for contaminants such as arsenic or fluoride is time-consuming and costly. Prediction maps indicating the probability of encountering high contaminant concentrations can help in undertaking targeted drinking water surveys.
We have been developing innovative methods for producing such maps using machine learning with groundwater quality point data and geospatial predictor variables (e.g. geology, soil, climate) related to the processes of contaminant accumulation. Such maps have been created for various countries, for example, Burkina Faso, China, India, Pakistan and Vietnam, as well as at the global scale.
The Groundwater Assessment Platform (GAP) includes our country-level and global maps along with maps shared by our partners as well as groundwater quality measurement data and datasets of geology, climate soil and population. In addition to viewing and exploring these maps and datasets, users can upload and share their own data of any contaminant or area of interest. GAP also allows users to create their own maps by providing an easy-to-use statistical modelling framework. GAP includes help and support information (user manual) describing how to navigate and utilize GAP, including uploading data to producing hazard maps.


. Rather they are satisfied to speak English at any time. Even when they marry Eleme men, they do neglect the Eleme language for a foreign one.
When they marry outsiders, their children most usually speak English language first before learning that of their husband or any other language.
Unlike Igbo, Efik, or Yoruba girls to mention a few, who will speak their language to their children from day one irrespective of who or where they marry; Eleme girls will rather alienate their children from the unique Eleme traits and traditions even if they are married to Eleme men.
Care and Love
Eleme First Daughters are beautiful, intelligent and obedient, but most of all, they are very caring, hardworking and industrious.
They are generally strong women and while the husband plays the head of the home and brings home the bread, she most likely ends up being the foundation of the house: takes care of the kids, the budget, the food, the home generally. She will not hesitate to take up several jobs to support her husband and family, and she will still fulfil her wifely duty to keep everyone happy.
The people of Eleme are very religious people and their preferred religion is Christianity. Most Eleme First Daughters are brought up in strict religious homes and as such, they have the fear of God and the belief in His Supremacy instilled in them.
Even when they get emancipated from their parents, they still carry those values with them into their marriage and homes. Be prepared to go to church every Sunday, and observe religious holidays and church programmes once married to an Eleme First Daughter, they hardly compromise on this and they hardly convert to other religions.
The people of Eleme have a large variety of delicious dishes and their women are trained to know these recipes from an early age. They also have a love for their local meals and so they find it difficult to change their diet to food from other areas.
No doubt after marriage, especially if they are married to someone from another country or tribe, they can make the necessary compromise and eat other dishes, but be rest assures that they will not throw their home food completely away. They find ways to cajole their new family into accepting their local dishes and this is usually easy as Eleme meals are usually delicious and the girls are great cooks.
There are three types of soup with cultural values in Eleme of which Eleme First Daughter must in the course of your marriage introduce you to. These are Looloo Mbalo, Ebͻri Mbalo, and Ͻkwͻi Nsogũ. Each type of soup requires particular types of fish to go with, and they are meant for different occasions.
Do not mistaken Looloo Mbalo with the popular Pepper Soup. No! Looloo Mbalo is usually cooked with njijoii (snapper), nda (shynose), obui (catfish), ekoko (skate), ͻmεε (barracuda), and ekokoabura (shark) among other special ingredients. Looloo mbalo is mostly served with nja esaa (pounded yam). The yam is usually pounded into eyarayara nja esaa or ͻtãrã nja esaa and eaten with looloo mbalo. She must coach you on the technics of eating it the Eleme way. You have to learn how to mould the lumps, bore a hoe at the center, use it to fetch the soup and swallow it without the pounded yam scattering.
Ebͻri Mbalo is another Eleme soup thickened with adε-mkpͻͻ (cowpea). It is known generally as native soup and may be prepared with dried fish and/or meat along other necessary condiments.
Ͻkwͻi Nsogũ entails the preparation of enough fresh pumpkin leaves, boiled and carefully grinded in mortal. The ingredients include mgboro, esͻrͻ ͻbani, dried meat, and one of the following types of fish – nda, ekoko, obui, eboakpina or ekokoabura. This type of soup is preferred during rainy season when fresh pumpkin leaves are abundant.
Other popular indigenous Eleme soups include Mbalo Ɔkwɔi Nsogũ, I'oro Mbalo (spice with Etoo Akara or Esaa), Mbalo ƆgS, etc.
The ideal Eleme First Daughter who is married knows the temperament of her husband and selects the type of soup she offers him to sustain and promote his love and good health.
Eleme First Daughters make excellent wives. They are home builders and the pillar of their husbands' success.
High Chief Ollorwi Osaro
Ndèlé is a customary provision that allows a woman to manifest her personal wealth by publicly transferring part to another woman for the purpose of conferment of the prestigious title of Ɛmɛrɛ Ɔwa with all the prominence which custom grants to such a person. It is a deliberate action by a woman to enrich another. The Eleme Culture designed Ndèlé as a traditional means of Economic Empowerment and Wealth Transfer among the female folks. In transferring wealth, Ndèlé has helped empower many couples and give autonomy and self-sufficiency to several families in Eleme.
Purpose of Ndèlé
The established process of economic empowerment and wealth transfer known as Ndèlé has hitherto transformed the lives of many families. It is also an attainment for social recognition and status conferment among our female folks. Ndèlé ensures that the title of Ɛmɛrɛ Ɔwa cannot be assumed overnight without being formally confer with it, after due process and especially meeting the minimum requirements of Otora Ndèlé.
The benefactor, i.e., the woman performing the Otora Ndèlé must examine herself fit for the exercise and buoyant enough to meet all the requirements. She must carefully select the beneficiary, who in most cases will be her daughter, junior sister or niece.
Material for Otora Ndèlé
The list of material for Otora Ndèlé is endless as new and expensive things are introduced from time to time in line with changes. However, the following are prerequisite: Different Varieties of Yams, Cocoyams, Sugarcane, Beans, Pepper, salt, palm oil, Pumpkin, One Plantain Sucker, One Basin of Garri, Big Dried Fish (known as ete njira), and a female goat. Also to be included are various sizes of aluminium pots, plates, basins, axe, kettle, matchet, trunk boxes, bicycle, trinkets, gas cooker and cylinder, sewing machine, trays, tripods, cups, mortar and pestle, sieve, cutlery and so on.
When the materials for Otora Ndèlé are assumed to be complete, leading women in the community will be invited to inspect all the materials which will be laid out in a room. The women qualified to carry the materials are compound members, relations of the celebrant, members of her age-group and other female members of the community. That is, the more the materials, the more the number of women to carry them.
Ndèlé Song
And apart from the bicycle which may be rolled along with the entourage, every single item will be carried by a woman on her head as they sing the Ndèlé song:
Ndèlé Etoo Hey yaa hey
Ndèlé Esaa Hey yaa hey
Ndèlé Ojaku (Ojakpo) Hey yaa hey
Ndèlé Onwie Hey yaa hey
Ndèlé Njae Hey yaa hey
Ndèlé Akpikpe Hey yaa hey
Ndèlé Abã Hey yaa hey
Ndèlé Day
Otora Ndèlé is usually performed on Ɔbɔ and it is never carried to a widow, spinster or a woman not currently married to a man.
Ndèlé Procession
Only a married first daughter who have acquired the Ɛmɛrɛ Ɔwa title leads the NDÈLÉ procession, first round their own community to announce their departure and then to the recipient community. One of the leaders will carry a heavy metal gong which she will sound monotonously as they walk along. This will continue until the entourage reaches their destination and is received by members of the age-group or friends of the husband to the recipient.
Reception Rites
Custom demands that both the recipient and her husband must hide themselves in nearby compound and remain there until they are sent for, while their friends will help the entourage to settle down. When the entourage has finally settled down, the friends of the couple will now help them to come and see the gift items which will be announced to them as they move from their hiding place to their own house.
In the spirit of welcoming the entourage all the necessary rites will be performed in the recipient's house before they will begin their journey back home.
Conferment of Ɛmɛrɛ Ɔwa Title
The arrival of the entourage back home begins another round of celebrations by the celebrant who joyfully receives the entourage and praises them for safe delivery of all the items. After a period of singing, dancing and merriments, the leader


text: This paper presents a modified impulse controller that is used to improve the velocity tracking of a servomechanism having characteristics of high nonlinear friction. A hybrid control scheme consisting of a conventional PID part and an impulsive part is used as a basis to the modified controller. This has previously been used to improve the position and velocity tracking of robot manipulators at very low velocities. Experiments show that at higher velocities the improved performance of the impulse part of the hybrid controller diminishes and can be counterproductive at these speeds when compared to conventional PID control alone. The modified hybrid impulse controller in this paper uses a mathematical function to transition the amount of torque from an impulse as a function of velocity to achieve more precise tracking across a range of velocities.


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One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
A turning or folding inwards; an inward fold.
- 'In the octopus eye it is formed by an infolding of the surface cells on the head, which become thickened to form eye components.'
- 'The head region of the embryo is demarcated anterior to the node by the head fold, an infolding of the blastoderm composed of both ectoderm and endoderm.'
- 'The mouth and pharynx are derived by a secondary infolding of superficial ectoderm called the stomodeum.'
- 'The ductal structures showed an irregular outline with infoldings of the glands.'
- 'For example, most metazoans go through a developmental stage called a gastrula - a ball of cells with an infolding that later forms the gut.'
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Carpenter Pens Op-ed Underscoring NAFTA's Benefits, Detailing Modernization PrioritiesThursday, January 25, 2018
(North American Meat Institute)
An op-ed by Meat Institute President and CEO Barry Carpenter details the benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for the U.S. meat industry and underscores the principal regulatory reforms the industry supports in a renegotiated agreement. In the op-ed, published in Agri-Pulse, Carpenter affirms the industry's calls for a "do no harm" approach to agricultural trade in a modernized NAFTA and urges the Administration to "preserve the core tenets of the agreement that yielded highly integrated supply chains in the meat and livestock industries and exponentially expanded meat trade within the North American Market in the past two decades." In particular, Carpenter asserts protecting and building upon zero-tariff market access for U.S. meat products in Canada and Mexico better positions the industry to "withstand stiff global competition from increasingly strong competitors like the European Union and Australia."
Carpenter also emphasizes the importance of removing remaining technical and non-tariff barriers that undermine U.S. exports through the adoption of an updated sanitary and phytosanitary chapter that is rooted in sound science. Moreover, Carpenter contends the negotiations present an opportunity to promote regulatory cooperation and convergence of mutually recognized standards, including the establishment of a common window for an E-document transmission and communication system in the NAFTA region to facilitate review and clearance of cross border meat shipments, among other reforms.share on facebook share on twitter


In this 45-60 minute high-stakes board game, everyone wins or everyone loses. As they play, groups of three to four children ages 8 to 13 build an understanding of how human actions impact global change. As teams, children play a game in which chance and choice determine the fate of a lone polar bear on an ice floe.


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Collaborative Knowledge Building (CKB) is a process involved in groups of participant to collect knowledge, communicate knowledge, share knowledge, and create knowledge together. While Web2.0 is characterized by being user-centered, two-ways communication and creating knowledge together in social network formation, thus Web2.0 concepts seems to be an ideal fit with CKB. However, how to integrate the undoubted significant factors into the CKB process is a question in Web2.0 era. According to analyzing the outline of CKB and characters of Web2.0, this paper integrates Web2.0 into CKB, and presents a new CKB model. Finally, the paper takes application example of Personal Knowledge Building platform and Collaborative Knowledge Building platform to show Web2.0 is beneficial to realize a more feasible CKB model, which is illustrated how to use Web2.0 tools in the CKB process.


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Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Pupils are taking steps to get healthy by measuring how far they walk using pedometers.
Secondary-aged students at Doncaster School For The Deaf will be joined by staff as they attempt to each walk 50 miles, the equivalent of walking to Derby.
The project is part of the Healthy Schools campaign, which encourages schools and colleges to improve the health and well-being of children and young people.
Jane Goodman, deputy headteacher of the school, said: "This is a fantastic way for us to encourage healthy behaviour amongst our pupils. Many of them live a long way away from the school and therefore can't make the healthy choice to walk to school.
"Using pedometers lets them stretch their legs and do some exercise in a fun and interesting way. Our pupils can relate to the distance from our campus to Derby, so it made sense for us to choose it as our destination."
The distance from Doncaster School For The Deaf, on Leger Way, to Derby is about 44 miles as the crow flies, or 51.5 miles by road.
It would take the average person more than 16 hours to walk 50 miles and they would burn off between 4,000 and 5,000 calories in the process.


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Toys That Teach
More specific than educational toys, many of the sets we're seeing emphasize learning a more specific skill set that can be directly applied to an interest or career. These aspirational toys direct kids to channel their passions — whether it be for cooking, fashion, construction, artwork, or science. For instance, we're seeing sets that highlight the properties of electricity and circuits for budding engineers, building sets that stretch the imaginations of future architects, and adventurer action figures for future explorers. Of course, we may just be partial to the science toys!
Pictured: Little Bits sets highlight the properties of electricity and circuits for budding engineers. The starter kit will set you back $89; extra components are sold separately and range from $10 to $40.