How Medical Affairs Teams Need to Adapt to COVID-19
COVID-19 will cause acute strain on medical affairs in the short term, but longer-term planning is also needed to ensure that teams can remain in the more visible role that customers are demanding, writes Sarah Jarvis.
With the coronavirus now a pandemic, medical affairs leaders are being asked to increase support of patients, physicians and other groups within their own companies. While the role of medical teams in most companies has expanded significantly over the past five to 10 years, this pandemic will put additional critical responsibilities on key roles within medical affairs. In some cases, responsibilities are more numerous, in others they're new and unique. While in the short term this may cause acute strain, longer-term planning is desperately needed across most of the industry to ensure that medical teams can remain in the more visible role that customers are increasingly demanding. Here are the three areas that can provide the most help.
Medical information
If your company hasn't already felt the additional strain on its medical info call center, it's likely coming soon. In a recent global survey of patients and physicians from the market research company M3, keeping people informed is cited as the most effective way to contain the spread of the virus.1 From patients to caregivers to physicians and payers, medical information groups are called on to respond to all sorts of inquiries, whether onor off-label, to educate customers (rather than promoting to them). Companies involved in the response to COVID-19 have likely already experienced a significant increase in inquiries and are in close contact with their corporate communications teams. For many others, the uptick in inquiries has probably just begun. They're fielding questions about access to medicines and off-label uses because of delayed or missed medication. Such interruptions could be caused by supply chain issues, limited access to physicians' offices or, in some cases, concerns about immunosuppression. For example, should cancer or other immunosuppressed patients go into infusion centers for treatment?
In the short term, companies need to ensure that they have enough qualified people to answer questions quickly and effectively. In times of crisis, a delayed response is not acceptable, and the standards for what's considered "delayed" are much stricter. To prepare, consider these key questions:
1. Do you have enough people to respond to inquiries?
2. What's your response time? Typical 24- to 48-hour response times are not likely acceptable now.
3. Do those on the front lines know how to respond? With patients or caregivers, this may take some additional guidance and training, but even beyond fostering a more empathetic approach there will likely be new questions that aren't part of current FAQs: for example, "If I'm on drugs A and B but B isn't available, what should I do?" or "My patient is at high risk for contracting COVID-19, so should I delay, decrease or stop his medication?"
4. Can others help fill current gaps? Bringing field medical MSL roles in for on-call support, especially as their in-person presence is limited right now, could be a win-win situation. Medical directors and other internal roles can help in real time or in preparation by developing new FAQs or standard response letters around hypothesized and real questions. For certain medicines, companies may even consider outreach to FDA, EMA or governmental bodies to create more standardized outreach to physicians and patients with specific guidance.
5. Are there other groups, like corporate communications, patient advocacy or patient access groups-that should centralize responses through medical information teams?
Longer-term, medical affairs groups should rethink how customer engagement works within their organizations. Some organizations have centralized customer engagement roles-such as field medical and medical information teams-under the same leadership, but most don't. We believe that the COVID-19 worldwide response to telemedicine2 will be the catalyst that changes how many consumers approach education and information consumption for good. Medical teams that adapt with new ways of working will succeed. Whether this is with medical information and field medical teams working hand in hand or under the same leadership, it will be vital for these groups to change together to meet customer needs.
Customer engagement via field medical
Companies across the globe are shifting to non-personal engagements. Field medical engagements are inherently different from customer conversations with commercial sales reps. MSLs will schedule 25- to 30-minute meetings with HCPs while reps drop by for less than two minutes on average. We don't yet have data on the impact of COVID-19 and the result on MSL vs. sales rep access. Almost no one is continuing in-person outreach, and there will be decreased access. This will likely be felt disproportionately on the commercial side. We've already seen this play out in recent years3 with sales rep to MSL ratios lowering from 10:1 in 2014 to 8:1 in 2018.
In the short term, MSLs will likely have more time on their hands. How should they best spend that time?
- Support other functions where their expertise can be used. For example, this could include medical information teams, as noted above.
- Shift coverage to support other therapeutic area MSLs. While some therapeutic areas might be called upon less in the short term, others-like MSLs in respiratory-may need much more support. This is a great time to cross-train and upskill across companies with multiple therapy areas.
- Train for soft skills and business acumen. This is a lingering to-do item on the lists of most field medical leaders, but it's always deprioritized because of customer demand. Now might be the time to revisit this goal. How to operate virtually has long been a training need for medical teams. While we're all getting a crash course, it would be smart to invest in how to do it well.
In the long term, find new ways for medical information and field medical teams (along with other non-medical roles) to work together and meet customer needs. Doing so in the ways that customers demand will involve lots of work by a diverse set of cross-functional groups from within medical teams, commercial teams, IT and many others.
Congresses and conferences for data dissemination
Upcoming meetings that have been central to medical and clinical data dissemination and engagement are also being delayed or cancelled. More than 50 national or regional meetings4 have been cancelled or postponed, or they'll go virtual. As a result, companies are taking a hard look at new options for disseminating scientific information.
In the short term, most companies are going to struggle. Few are set up to ensure easy access to new data outside of one-on-one engagement or through conference venues. We need to act quickly to prioritize outreach during escalating asks on the physician community. This will require coordinated efforts. We'll need to ask some tough questions about scientific exchange that will challenge metrics and goals that were put in place before this new reality.
In the long term, companies should rethink their data dissemination strategies on a broader scale. This will require thinking beyond traditional medical communication and publication roles and, ideally, pulling in experts in social media and adult education. Some companies have already started investing in this type of expertise in productive, if non-traditional, ways.
These are just three examples of where medical teams may be asked to quickly step up in the coming weeks. There will be many functions that medical teams will be called on to contribute to, like clinical trial support, advisory boards, etc. Medical teams should take a leadership role in this crisis. They can shape the short-term response that will ensure longer-term requests for more or different resources. Medical teams rising to this occasion will have an incredible impact on customers, caregivers and patients in this difficult time.
Sarah Jarvis is a principal at ZS and global lead on medical affairs consulting.


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Student Equity Committee
What is Student Equity?
Purpose of the Equity Committee
The Equity Committee is advisory to appropriate college bodies regarding student equity issues and efforts. These bodies include the Student Services Council, Academic Senate, ASGC, and Presidents Council. It is a joint committee of administration, faculty, classified staff and students. The roles of the Committee for Student Equity include:
1. To create and update the current student equity plan in consultation with appropriate campus bodies and constituencies in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 5, Section 54220 in the areas of access, course completion, basic skills and transfer.
2. To gather data and identify target populations related to student equity that are unique to our college and community.
3. To make recommendations to college bodies and administration on matters pertaining to improving student equity, access and achievement.
4. To raise awareness of cultural competency, spectrum of diversity and the imperative of equity in our college community.
5. To evaluate and allocate resources to meet the needs of disproportionately impacted populations
Intent of the Student Equity Plan
The intent of the Student Equity plan is to meet the provision required by the California Community College Chancellors Office to ensure equitable educational outcomes and equal educational opportunities that promote success for all students regardless of race, gender, disability or economic circumstance. According to the Community College Chancellors Office Student Equity is defined as helping students achieve equal outcomes on success indicators as compared to either their own percentages in the community or college student body, or to other student groups. The five indicators include access, course completion, E.S.L. and Basic Skills completion, degree and certificate completion, and transfer. The following outlines the findings of Gavilan Colleges Office of Institutional Research in exploring the inequities that exist at Gavilan College as they relate to the five indicators.

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Climate change is a real problem that has to be addressed as soon as possible, before we hit the point of no return. It's something that's affecting every country on every continent, so no one is truly safe.
However, there are some countries that are more likely to survive a climate change collapse, according to a new study published in the Sustainability journal by the Global Sustainability Institute. So, let's see the 6 countries best equipped to survive a global societal collapse.
1. New Zealand
New Zealand it's actually the country most likely to survive the imminent climate change collapse, because it's a remote island that still has some untapped resources.
It seems like some of the cryptocurrency millionaires of the world also think of New Zealand as a solid outlet for survival, as they already have shown interest in buying properties in this country.
Tasmania is a small Australian island with a thriving agricultural infrastructure that can be self-sustainable in case of a climate apocalypse.
Ireland is another island that is both isolated and self-sustainable. It's rich in resources and can keep its population alive with the help of its booming agriculture industry.
Although Iceland is at risk of being affected by the rising sea levels as nearby glaciers are melting, it still has a lot of agricultural potential. Iceland's capacity to support renewable energy is also an important strength that would allow its inhabitants to survive a climate change collapse.
5. The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom clearly has the potential to survive, but only if its agricultural capabilities and renewable energy will be significantly increased.
6. United States and Canada
They both have a lot of potential, but their shared border can be really problematic because of the risk of mass migration. Also, they have to improve their production, agriculture, and energy generation.
Although these countries have the highest chances of survival in the event of a climate change collapse, no one can predict exactly what may happen, so in the meantime we should all try to do our part when it comes to preventing a climate apocalypse.


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Where did you go last night? Where went you last night? Is there a reason we say the first of the previous two sentences as opposed to the last one? I know the second sentence is...

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Persistence ignorance is ability to retrieve/persist standard objects, where standard objects are considered as classes focused on particular business problem and thus don't contain any infrastructure-related logic. In DDD a Repository pattern is used to achieve PI.
Assuming we don't use ORM's POCO objects to model the Domain, then our Domain objects don't have to adhere to design requirements of a particular O/RM ( such as using default constructor or marking properties as virtual ). Such Domain objects would be considered Persistence Ignorant.
But if we want these Domain Objects to also support features such as lazy loading, then their properties must contain some logic which at some point would need to check whether related data was already loaded and if it wasn't, it would contact the appropriate Repository and request the related data.
Now even though these Domain Object are completely unaware of how they are being persisted and as such their Domain is completely decoupled from the underlying DAL provider, couldn't we still argue that such Domain Objects contain Infrastructure-related logic and thus still violate PI?
Thank you
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"couldn't we still argue that such Domain Objects contain Infrastructure-related logic and thus still violate PI?" No, because "these Domain Object[s] are [still] completely unaware of how they are being persisted." – Robert Harvey Jan 8 '13 at 19:28
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Then put the infrastructure-related logic in the repository; i.e. cache it. But the key word here is "persistence." An object that is "caching itself" is not persisting itself (i.e. writing it to a storage device); it is merely remembering some previous value. – Robert Harvey Jan 8 '13 at 19:42
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There are always things that you need to do to your domain objects to make things work with some of the popular ORM's, whether it be virtualising your members, or decorating them with attributes. My question is what is the risk of doing that? At some stage you have to make a decision on how you are going to persist your objects and its unlikely going to change once the decision is made. So is it really that bad? If keeping your domain free of influence from ORM is important to you then maybe don't use an ORM and look at alternative persistence solutions such as NoSQL. – stephenl Jan 8 '13 at 19:49
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It all comes down to practicality, not slavishly adhering to some abstract principle. I personally believe that there's no such thing as 100% persistence ignorance, since requesting an object requires some form of ID, and that ID is going to be supplied by, and dependent upon, the persistence mechanism. – Robert Harvey Jan 8 '13 at 20:16
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As an aside, I don't like the term "ORM POCO". It's either an ORM-aware class, or it's a POCO. I don't see how it can be both. But, just in case there is such a thing as an "ORM POCO"... If it's truly a POCO, and it matches your domain requirements, then does it matter if it was generated by an ORM? – Eric King Jan 8 '13 at 20:54
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After coming across the same problem, here is the solution I implemented for it.
Domain
public class DomainObject : AggregateRootBase //implements IAggregateRoot
{
 private ChildEntity _ChildEntity = null;
 public ChildEntity ChildEntity
 {
 get
 {
 OnChildEntityRequested();
 return _ChildEntity;
 }
 }
 public event EventHandler ChildEntityRequested;
 protected void OnChildEntityRequested()
 {
 if (ChildEntityRequested != null) { ChildEntityRequested(this, new EventArgs()); }
 }
 public static void SetChildEntity(DomainObject destination, ChildEntity child)
 {
 //To set or not to set, that is the question.
 destination._ChildEntity = child;
 }
}
Repository Implementation
public class DomainObjectRepository : List<DomainObjectTracker>, IDomainObjectRepository
{
 private void Load() //Method called by constructor or other loading mechanism.
 {
 foreach (DomainObjectDataModel dodm in ORMSystem) //Iterating through each object returned from ORM.
 {
 DomainObject do = Translate(dodm); //Translate into domain object.
 do.ChildEntityRequested += new EventHandler(DomainObject_ChildEntityRequested);
 DomainObjectTracker tracker = new DomainObjectTracker(do, dodm.Key);
 base.Add(tracker);
 }
 }
 protected void DomainObject_ChildEntityRequested(object sender, EventArgs e)
 {
 DomainObject source = sender as DomainObject;
 //Here, you could check to see if it is null or stale before loading it.
 //if (source.ChildEntity == null || IsStale(source.ChildEntity))
 DomainObjectTracker tracker = base[IndexOf(source)];
 ChildEntity entity = LoadChildEntity(tracker.Key); //Load the child entity from ORM.
 DomainObject.SetChildEntity(source, entity);
 }
}
After examining my solution, you may be thinking, "Isn't calling an event infrastructure related code, it certainly doesn't relate to my domain?". While that may be true, if you think about it solely in terms of PI, then you realize that you're just offering a message from your domain saying, "Hey, I'm about to access this child entity." which allows your repository to respond with, "Hold on, if you need one (or a new one), I got it right here in my db so let me give this to you before you continue!".
There are a few caveats here. One, it means that you need an event for every child entity within an aggregate. Two, it breaks encapsulation because you are allowing a public way of setting the child entity. On the flip side, the benefits are expressive code, infrastructure implementations are easily separated from the domain, domain objects are PI, and the ORM remains encapsulated behind the repository implementation.
If someone has a better way of solving this problem, I'm all eyes!
EDIT Also, even though my answer provides a solution for PI, I agree with the commenters above. You need to evaluate if DDD is even the right answer for you because, while it makes a project easier to maintain and simplifies what would otherwise be a highly complex project, it comes at a cost (usually up-front development time and training your team to organize code properly and utilize the various patterns).
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"You need to evaluate if DDD is even the right answer for you..." I don't know, since I've only started learning DDD yesterday, but when reading PeAAA, DDD ( from the bird's eye view of course ) made the most sense to me, while I found Table Module and Active Record explanations rather confusing. Btw - great solution, thanx – user437291 Jan 8 '13 at 21:02

thank you all for your help – user437291 Jan 8 '13 at 21:02

No problem and good luck! – Aaron Hawkins Jan 8 '13 at 21:06

Next step would be implementing an event sourcing pattern :) – Yves M. Apr 5 at 13:28
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If you choose to not use ORM POCOs for your domain logic, fine. You also give up everything that come with them, such as lazy loading and caching, which become features that you need to account for (if you want) as part of your domain or assume they will be provided by the ORM at a lower layer.
Another challenge is the extra step to shuttle the data back and forth from the ORM POCOs to your Domain POCOs, which can be done with tools like Automapper but cause issues such as when updating an object you may need to force the ORM to retrieve it so it can be updated, depending on how the ORM is implemented.
How much are you really gaining by requiring 100% purity? Is not violating PI really so important?
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"Is not violating PI really so important?" I just started learning DDD, but I thought to adhere to DDD at the very least ( due to among other things not violating PI ) we shouldn't use ORM POCOs to model the domain. You don't agree? – user437291 Jan 8 '13 at 20:26
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Life is full of compromises. You have to choose which pill is less bitter. I've doing this decades before DDD and I tend to take every method/ology with a grain of salt. – A--------------------


Efforts aim to reduce burning of sugar cane fields
Smoke fills the air as a sugar cane field burns Wednesday morning near Main Project Road in Schriever.
Chris Heller/Staff
Published: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 7:35 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 7:35 p.m.
Like football and the leaves changing colors, burning sugar cane crops is a fall tradition that helps growers but irritates others.
Louisiana farmers are being educated about how to minimize the impact of field burning on the public and there is ongoing research to determine how to lessen the need to burn crops.
The reason the crops are burned is to remove mulch after harvesting so a new sugar cane crop can begin to grow.
Mulch "will actually rot the cane and kill it and the seed bed," said Michael Daigle, president of the Thibodaux-based American Sugar Cane League.
Sugar cane stalks continue to grow for several years — up to four crops of cane from one planting, Daigle said. Even after the surface plant dies, the roots will go dormant in the winter and sprout again when the soil temperature rises.
Without removal, mulch may delay the emergence of plant sprouts by two weeks, and farmers could lose up to 35 percent of the crop, he said.
In recent years, scientists have begun researching ways to reduce and possibly eliminate sugar cane burning but have yet to find a sustainable and cost-effective method to do so. Scientists have experimented with mechanical removal and creating new varieties of cane that can tolerate mulch while still remaining strong and healthy.
"We have conducted at least 10 experiments every season for the last 10 years looking at ways to mitigate the effects of cane mulch," Ryan Viator, former sugar cane researcher with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research, said last year.
The LSU AgCenter and the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry developed a course to teach farmers about safety, the best time to burn, fire behavior and other burn-management techniques, said Ken Gravois, LSU AgCenter sugar cane researcher.
"It's strongly recommended that farmers and their employees be certified by the state as a certified prescribed burn manager and only burn when the weather conditions are safe," he said.
"(The farmers) get certification and the sugar mills provide weather data to all of the farmers every morning. If the farmer has a field next to a hospital, church, subdivision, and the wind is blowing that way, they can't burn that particular field. They're very conscientious of the environment and their neighbors," Daigle said.
Because cane-burning season coincides with the ragweed allergy season, sometimes it's hard to tell which is affecting a person who gets irritated outside.
Dr. Matthew Beyer, ear, nose and throat specialist with the Hagen-Beyer Clinic in Houma and Thibodaux, said smoke from cane burning can aggravate allergy symptoms but is not always the cause of respiratory illness.
"We'll see patients that come in because their sinuses are irritated, but that's not a true allergic reaction. It's not due to the person's system overreacting to something," Beyer said. "You can think of it as if you inhaled pepper and start sneezing. You're not allergic to pepper, but it causes a response."
To determine the difference between a ragweed infection and smoke irritation, Dr. David Hagen, who works with Beyer, said he'll often look at the patient's medical history and location. If the person is repeatedly being treated for sinus problems around this time of year, it's more likely he or she is dealing with ragweed. However, if the problem is inconsistent and the person is near cane fields, smoke may be the problem.
Smoke irritation, ragweed season, and colds and flu combine to make the late fall and early winter the "upper respiratory tract season," Hagen said
"(The smoke) is kind of like the straw that broke the camel's back. All of those things are hitting at the same time," he said.
Doctors said some people are more sensitive than others to smoke and similar irritants. That can depend on family history or other conditions like asthma or sinus problems.
To minimize the impacts of smoke on your respiratory system, you should stay indoors during the peak cane-burning hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Using a sinus rise can also help alleviate symptoms. But if it doesn't, you should visit your doctor.
The amount of patients being seen as a result of the cane smoke has dropped in recent years because farmers are taking more precautions, Hagen said.
But Beyer said that doesn't mean residents shouldn't be careful.
"There are no known demographic risks of burning sugar cane. But we do know that the smoke is toxic to an extent," Beyer said. "It's just like any other smoke. It's not a major public health risk, but I wouldn't recommend going out and running around in it."
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Copper sulfate is the means by which tomatoes were processed by our grandmothers. The relatively low cost, the prevalence of allow each gardener to apply it not only as a means of protection, but also to improve the immunity of seedlings. Improperly prepared solution and impaired concentration will lead to the death of seedlings and soil damage.
Composition and purpose
Copper sulfate is an inorganic substance, which is on a production scale referred to as copper sulfate. Externally, it is a powder with a high content of azure-blue crystals. It is well dissolved in water, painting it in blue color. The main purpose - the fight against fungal and viral diseases.
The drug has an effect on proteins, denatures them, completely eliminating the plant from the disease. Copper sulfate is used not only for processing crops, but also for processing premises (greenhouses), ground. It is not compatible with substances dissolved in alkali, as well as containing phosphorus or consisting of organic matter. Copper sulphate is often used as a fertilizer, as if there is a shortage of copper, tomato seedlings begin to wither, immunity and resistance are reduced. Vitriol will help feed the soil after harvest and prepare it for a new planting season.
Advantages and disadvantages of the application
The main advantages of copper sulfate can be considered:
- prolonged action - up to 1 month after processing the tomatoes will be under protection;
- multidisciplinary application that allows you to cope with diseases and viruses by 100%, covering not only tomato seedlings, but also the place of planting;
- low cost;
- economic consumption of the substance;
- the ability to spray the bushes with fruits and eat them after a minimum period of time.
Unfortunately, deficiencies in the use of copper sulfate are present. These include:
- overdose can burn a bush;
- It is difficult to determine the necessary dosage.
The effectiveness of copper sulfate is reduced if the air temperature is above +20 degrees.
Indications for use - from which diseases helps
Copper sulfate is able to cope with an extensive spectrum of diseases of the fungal type. The bushes of tomatoes below are most often affected.
Fast spreading fungal disease, covers not only the bush, but also the fruit with dark brown spots. An unpleasant putrid odor forms. Gradually the seedlings begin to dry out and die. Unfortunately, tomatoes cannot be saved at the stage of active growth of fungi. Only preventive measures will help here. Therefore, at the stage of formation of a full-fledged bush, process the vitriol in several stages.
Stage number 1. Treat with a 3% solution of vitriol in a container for growing seedlings a week before planting.
Stage number 2. As soon as 3-4 leaflets appear on the seedlings before planting them at different food tables, process the soil with a 1% solution.
Stage number 3. Fill in 2-3 days before landing in the ground, in the hole the solution of vitriol 1%. It will take about 1 liter for each well. Then fill the pits with earth and humus.
The disease is a fungal type, covering the bushes with stains and ulcers of irregular shape. Stains gradually lead to the death of tissues and the death of the bush. As additional features can be identified: peeling the surface of the stem, reduced fertility. For treatment, it will be sufficient to spray a 0.2% solution of copper sulfate (2 grams of copper sulfate dissolve in 10 liters of lukewarm water).
One of the main signs, in addition to the appearance of white spots on the surface of the seedling, is the desiccation of leaves, which begin to fall before the fruits form. The defeat of the bush begins from the bottom, but the middle of the stem acquires a grayish color. To combat the disease, in addition to removing the infected leaves, treat the copper sulfate. For elimination white spotting 1% solution will suffice (10 grams per 10 liters, suitable for processing a plot of 100 m2).
Copper sulfate Recipes
Despite the ease of preparation of the solution, it is necessary to choose the correct concentration of the substance in the liquid. This is necessary to prevent harm to the bushes of tomatoes. Signs of damage or "burning" of seedlings are:
- blackening of leaves from both the outside and the inside;
- slower growth and development.
It is sufficient for disinfection and treatment of a solution with a concentration not exceeding 1%. Stir 10 gr. powder in 10 liters of water and with the help of a garden spray handle the surface of the leaves of tomatoes.
It is forbidden to carry out this procedure in the daytime, as it can lead to the burning of bushes.
For this procedure you need a solution of 3%. Stir 30 grams of copper sulfate in 10 liters of water to make it. Pour the resulting solution into the wells or irrigate them the whole bed.
If you are not sure of the quality of the purchased seedlings, before planting in the ground, soak, for no more than 3 minutes, the roots in a 0.1% solution of vitriol (1 gram of the substance should be stirred in 10 liters of water).
Copper as fertilizer
It is used often, as every second crop suffers from a shortage. To saturate the soil, dilute 2 grams of vitriol in 10 liters of water. Note that 1 gram should be enough for 1 m2. To maintain the required level of concentration of the substance in the soil, make a solution every 3-4 months. The procedure is required for sandy, loamy and peaty-marsh soils.
Unfortunately, there is no 100% guarantee of the disappearance of disease disputes or reinfection. If you decide to play it safe and in addition to processing the soil and seed, you decided to disinfect greenhouse - use sulfur bomb. After it stops smoldering and producing smoke, do not enter the greenhouse for 3 days.
Recommendations will help you to better understand the preparation of the copper solution and prevent the most common mistakes.
- Do not use metal dishes, as regardless of the type of metal, it will react with copper, weakening or increasing its concentration.
- It is better not to carry out the treatment of bushes with already formed fruits, but if the disease diligently destroys the entire crop, disinfect the kusy in a week or two before harvesting the fruit.
- After harvesting, rinse the tomatoes thoroughly. Though copper and is not absorbed in plants, fruits, but may remain in minimal concentrations on the surface.
- You should not eat cracked tomatoes, if you have been processing copper sulphate.
- The drug has a hazard class 3 for bees. If there are any on the site, isolate for a day from the site.
- 3 class of danger and for humans. When working with a substance, use gloves and a protective suit (if possible). In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and consult a specialist.
- If the soil is highly fertile, then it is necessary to deposit copper sulfate into the soil no more than 1 time in 5 years.
- Do not treat on a rainy, sunny and very windy day.
Signs of substance poisoning are vomiting, nausea, and headaches. If detected - contact your doctor.
"I've been growing tomatoes for several years. When a fungus appeared on the site and the bushes fell ill, it treated the bushes with various chemicals and vitriol. I didn't pay much attention to the weather. That year, accidentally processed from the fungus with copper on a hot sunny day and all the seedlings seemed to burn out. The neighbor explained that the infection can only be poisoned late in the evening or early in the morning, and the bushes will remain and the efficiency will increase. "
"Tomatoes began to languish, fall to the ground. Outwardly, no signs of disease, fungi. The air temperature is average. I thought maybe the reason is that there are not enough vitamins. Fed the mineral complex the situation has not changed. Subtracted that the bluestone can feed the tomatoes. He dissolved several grams of substance in water and poured it into the ground. After a few days, all the seedlings were fresh, strong and green. "
Copper sulphate, if properly applied, will not only save your crop, but also relieve the site of fungal spores of various diseases. A low cost, efficiency and safety can compete with imported drugs.

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Farm Buildings & Access - 2.4 Farm Building Pest Management
Pests that inhabit farm buildings can cause contamination.
This good agricultural practice applies to farm buildings. Examples of pests include rodents, insects, flies, wildlife.
What Needs to Be Done
Control pests within farm buildings.
How to Do It
Pest management practices can be established for your operation or services can be contracted out to a qualified pest control officer.
- Check for signs of pests, including droppings, nesting and feeding opportunities, burrows, gnaw marks, sounds and odours.
- Assess buildings for potential routes of entry by pests.
Prevention & Habitat Management Controls
Minimize or prevent entry:
- Seal cracks or openings around foundations, walls, door frames and under doors.
- Install screens for vents, eaves and windows.
- Repair broken windows, roofs, walls and sidings.
Manage potential breeding and nesting sites:
- Discourage roosting of birds with the use of porcupine spikes, fine netting or similar material.
- Remove debris and control weeds and other vegetation in a 30?45 cm (12-18 in.) border surrounding the facility to eliminate sources of shelter that could be used for hiding, resting or nesting.
Reduce sources of food and water:
- Repair leaky taps and pipes and ensure a good drainage system is in place to avoid standing water in and around buildings.
- Store potential food sources, such as grain, feed, fruit or vegetables, securely to prevent pest access.
- Remove or clean any spilled material, such as human food or livestock feed, that can be used as a food source by pests.
- Keep garbage containers covered, closed or away from the facility to help limit pest access.
- Remove garbage, organic waste and/or deadstock in a timely fashion to minimize potential food sources for pests.
- Choose the appropriate physical control (for example, traps, glue boards/strips or other devices) for the pest, and use according to label instructions.
- Avoid hanging sticky/glue traps directly above exposed food or packaging materials.
- Locate light traps away from exposed food or packaging materials.
- Use covered bait stations to ensure other animals cannot access the bait.
- To minimize potential cross-contamination, use chemical control only when necessary.
- Use only products registered in Canada.
- Choose the appropriate chemical control (for example, powder, liquid or pellet) for the pest.
- Mix and use the product according to label instructions for the pest specified on the label.
- Locate pest control products away from areas where they may cross-contaminate food or packaging materials.
- Label all chemical containers and stations clearly with appropriate warnings.
- Consider drawing a map to help identify and track locations where chemicals were applied.
Wear gloves to avoid direct contact when handling live or dead pests as well as used pest control products. Dispose of dead pests in a manner that will prevent further contamination.
Monitor Pest Management Practices
- Evaluate pest management practices at regular intervals by observing if there is a pest population reduction/elimination. Adjust practices if necessary.
- Monitor pest control devices to ensure that they are in good repair and working order. If using bait, ensure that fresh or sufficient amounts are applied.
Records to Keep
Keep a farm building pest management record or your own record that includes:
- Name of chemicals or type of devices used,
- Observations (e.g. station, status) and action taken, and
- Initials of worker/company.
If You Need an Audit
Be prepared for the auditor to:
- Review farm building pest management records,
- Review records of training and certification of workers, and
- Observe location of pest control products and devices.
Laws & Regulations that Apply
There are few laws that impact on food safety requiring a pest control program for agricultural production. For example, laws about noxious weeds do not have a food safety implication. Generally, pest control requirements are laid out in laws regarding the processing of meat, fish and other food products, which have many provisions to prevent rodent and pest habitat and other measures to ensure pest control methods do not contaminate food.?
- The Milk Industry Standards Regulation, Reg. 464/81 under the Milk Industry Act requires flies be kept under control at all times in dairy farms, and all rodents, birds, animals and insects be prevented from entering milking parlours and milking rooms, and that screens be used in the milk houses, no animals other than cows or goat be permitted in any building used for stabling or milking, and no animals or fowl be permitted in the milk houses, (s. 10 (8), s. 14 (2), s. 22 (12), s. 25 (8) (b), s. 30). Learn more about cleaning and sanitizing
- All pest control products used on-farm should be authorized for agricultural production, approved under various federal and provincial laws and not prohibited under these laws or regulation, and sold in accordance with these laws, for example the requirements of the Integrated Pest Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c. 58, P2, Integrated Pest Management Regulation, Reg. 604/2004, and Hazardous Products Act (Canada), R.S. 1985, c. H-3.
- Pest control products must not cause contamination of foods that are listed in the Food and Drugs Act (Canada), R.S. 1985, c. F-27, Food and Drug Regulations, Division 15. Under the Food Safety Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 28, Meat Inspection Regulation, Reg. 349/04, food animals are inspected against the standards related to food safety and animal health established under the Food and Drugs Act (Canada) and the Meat Inspection Act (Canada).
- The Integrated Pest Management Act, S.B.C. 2003, c. 58, s. 3 (1) (c) specifies that no person shall use a pest control product except in accordance with the label for that product.
- The Pest Control Products Act, 2002, c. 28, s. 6 prohibits the manufacture, storage, display, distribution or use of pest control products under unsafe conditions or contrary to the regulations. Certain pesticides may be prohibited under any circumstances.


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Examining the significance of the nude in New Zealand art, this book describes how the tradition of life drawing and painting has developed from its introduction by European settlers to the modern times. It also discusses the various social attitudes towards the nude and the experience of being a life model.
- Limba : Engleza
- Data Publicarii : 01 Jan 2002
- Format : Paperback
- Numar pagini : 146
- ISBN : 9781877276378
DISPONIBILITATE INCERTĂ: Cere detalii


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Medical & Clinical Psychology: Laboratory of Cognitive Interventions
The Laboratory of Cognitive Interventions (LOCI) examines the cognitive processes or biases associated with drug use and relapse. Once these cognitive biases are identified, cognitive retraining interventions are developed to target (reduce) these cognitive biases. Cognitive retraining interventions, such as attentional retraining, can be delivered in the laboratory or using mobile devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) or Smartphones. Currently the laboratory is examining the efficacy of an attentional retraining intervention for smoking cessation delivered on a Smartphone. The laboratory is also investigating the utility of mindfulness-based interventions and pharmacological interventions that improve cognition. Ultimately, cognitive interventions might be delivered on a Smartphone when the individual is most in need of the intervention (EMI, Ecological Momentary Intervention).


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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 2, Issue 2 (2013)
Ethno-pharmacognostical Studies on Root Bark of Rubus ellipticus Smith. from Manipur
CL. Ringmichon 1*, Bindu Gopalkrishnan 2 and A.P. Dixit 1
Rubus ellipticus Smith. belongs to family Rosaceae. It is one of the important ethnomedicinal plants of Manipur. The Naga tribe of Manipur uses the root bark of the said plant for curing fever since ancient times. The present study deals with comprehensive pharmacognostical studies on root bark of this plant, it includes macroscopy, microscopy, preliminary phytochemical analysis and physicochemical parameters. Some diagnostic characters are presence of uniserriate root hairs, endodermal cells, stone cells and calcium oxalate crystals. Physicochemical studies revealed total ash (3.35%), acid insoluble ash (1.0%), water soluble ash (0.9%), alcohol soluble extractive (21.12%) water soluble extractive (25.3%) and chloroform extractive (1.3%). This will help in laying down pharmacopeial parameters.
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CL. Ringmichon 1*, Bindu Gopalkrishnan 2 and A.P. Dixit 1. Ethno-pharmacognostical Studies on Root Bark of Rubus ellipticus Smith. from Manipur. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2013;2(2):223-228.


text: Global warming and rapid climate change have long affected the characteristics of typhoons in the Northwest Pacific, which has induced increasing devastating disasters along the coastal regions of the Korean peninsula. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), as one of the microwave sensors, makes it possible to produce high-resolution sea surface wind field around the typhoon under cloudy atmospheric conditions, which has been impossible to obtain the winds from satellite optical and infrared sensors. The Geophysical Model Functions (GMFs) for sea surface wind retrieval from SAR data requires the input of wind direction, which should be based on the accurate estimation of the center of the typhoon. This study estimated the typhoon centers using Sentinel-1A images to improve the problem of typhoon center detection method and to reflect it in retrieving the sea surface wind. The results were validated by comparing with the typhoon best track data provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), and also by using infrared images of Himawari-8 satellite. The initial center position of the typhoon was determined by using VH polarization, thereby reducing the possibility of error. The detected center showed a difference of 23.76 km on average with the best track data of the four typhoons provided by the KMA and JMA. Compared to the typhoon center estimated by Himawari-8 satellite, the results showed an average spatial variation of 11.80 km except one typhoon located near land with a large difference of 58.73 km. This result suggests that high-resolution SAR images can be used to estimate the center and retrieve sea surface wind around typhoons.


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A new, permanent refuge chamber for Colorado School of Mines' Edgar Experimental Mine is the latest in mine safety rescue technology and training.
The MineARC Refuge Chamber is capable of sustaining as many as 20 people for 36 hours in relative comfort while waiting for rescue if access to the surface is prohibited. It includes air filtration systems, climate control, food and water, and oxygen as well as medical supplies and communications equipment.
The chamber, supplied by MineARC, Inc., was installed and tested last December. Student and Harrison Western co-crews completed underground construction.
"The new refuge chamber is state-of-the art in refuge chamber technology, and will be used to train both students and industry personnel in keeping trapped miners alive in an underground environment," said Bob Ferriter, mine safety and health program coordinator.
About the Edgar Experimental Mine:
The Edgar Mine is a footnote to Colorado's rich mining history. In the 1870s, it produced high-grade silver, gold, lead and copper. Today, as an underground laboratory for future engineers, it produces valuable experience for those who are being trained to find, develop and process the world's natural resources. In this underground laboratory, Mines students gain hands-on experience in underground mine surveying, geological mapping, rock fragmentation and blasting, mine ventilation field studies, rock mechanics instrumentation practice, underground mine unit operations and mine safety.


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Company: Hughes Brothers Distillers
Distiller: Lawrenceburg, IN
Barrel Number: #3796
Proof: 110.52 proof; Cask Strength
Age: 10-Years 9-Months
Mashbill: 95/5 rye/malted barley
Tasting Notes: Cinnamon frosting with a touch of caramel and green tea. The rye bounces with cardamom and cinnamon spice. There are lots of caramel and black pepper notes as it hits a green bell pepper skin note on the back palate.
About: Great whisky requires a good flavor profile and a captivating story. However, the true history of whiskey in America is often overlooked. While Kentucky is famous for Bourbon, the origin of American whiskey is actually Pennsylvania, where rye whiskey was first produced by Eastern European settlers in the 17th century.
The Hughes family, from Bedford County, Pennsylvania, has a long history intertwined with whiskey production. Bedford County played a significant role in the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, when farmers and distillers protested a federal whiskey tax. This event tested the authority of the young U.S. government.
The Hughes family, known for their farming and milling, also distilled their grains into Straight Rye Whiskey. Their high-quality product gained a following across the country, lasting for five generations. However, Prohibition in the early 20th century forced the Hughes Bros distillery and others to close.
After Prohibition ended, distilling in Pennsylvania became less economical due to high taxes and regulations. The rye whiskey category suffered greatly, but it is now making a comeback. Pennsylvania is now home to a booming distilling community, with more distilleries than Kentucky.
The Hughes Bros Distillery is being revived after 100 years with the launch of Belle of Bedford Straight Rye Whiskey. A descendant of the Hughes family is resurrecting the distillery, honoring its legacy and reputation. This Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey, aged for eight years in American oak, boasts bold, spicy characteristics typical of great Rye Whiskeys. Be part of the historic relaunch of the famed Hughes Bros Distillery by enjoying this exceptional whiskey.


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Natural Halloysites-Based Janus Platelet Surfactants for the Formation of Pickering Emulsion and Enhanced Oil Recovery
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Janus colloidal surfactants with opposing wettabilities are receiving attention for their practical application in industry. Combining the advantages of molecular surfactants and particle-stabilized Pickering emulsions, Janus colloidal surfactants generate remarkably stable emulsions. Here we report a straightforward and cost-efficient strategy to develop Janus nanoplate surfactants (JNPS) from an aluminosilicate nanoclay, halloysite, by stepwise surface modification, including an innovative selective surface modification step. Such colloidal surfactants are found to be able to stabilize Pickering emulsions of different oil/water systems. The microstructural characterization of solidified polystyrene emulsions indicates that the emulsion interface is evenly covered by JNPS. The phase behaviors of water/oil emulsion generated by these novel platelet surfactants were also investigated. Furthermore, we demonstrate the application of JNPS for enhanced oil recovery with a microfluidic flooding test, showing a dramatic increase of oil recovery ratio. This research provides important insights for the design and synthesis of two-dimensional Janus colloidal surfactants, which could be utilized in biomedical, food and mining industries, especially for circumstances where high salinity and high temperature are involved.
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Zhang, L., Lei, Q., Luo, J., Zeng, M., Wang, L., Huang, D., ... Cheng, Z.


7 Steps to Repairing Rotting Trim
Shannon Lee
Rotted trim can happen to any home, no matter the age. All it takes is the proper balance of moisture and warmth trapped against wood, and even the sturdiest lumber can fall victim to the elements. Rot damage to trim should be repaired promptly, before the situation gets even worse.
Repairing Rot Damage the Easy Way
These seven easy step-by-step instructions can help you stop the water damage in its tracks:
 1. Find the rot. Inspect your house with a simple screwdriver in hand. Look at windowsills, joints, and end grain. Push your screwdriver against the wood--if it sinks in, you've got rot that needs to be removed. Cracked or blistering paint, discoloration, and the presence of algae are all other telltale signs of water damage.
 2. Pull it out. Using a sharp-edged tool, dig out the area that has rotted. Cut away a section of the old wood to prepare for the replacement. If you are using a Dutchman repair, make sure the cuts are smooth and straight, to allow for very tight joints.
 3. Prepare the piece. Choose a piece of wood that fits perfectly into the area you just removed. A very tight fit is important to prevent further water damage in the joint. Make sure the piece fits well by testing it several times.
 4. Prepare the glue. Because polyurethane glue reacts with water to form a tighter seal, dampen the clean surfaces before applying the glue. Always follow the directions on the label.
 5. Set the patch. Drill pilot holes into the piece of replacement wood, then attach it to the area with long screws that you have driven to just below the surface of the wood. Be careful not to disturb the glue as you do this! It can be very difficult to remove from tools or your skin.
 6. Sand down the glue. As the glue cures, it foams up, filling in all the cracks and joints. But it can also seep out around the repaired area. When it does, use sandpaper to sand it down level with the wood. For significant areas of glue foaming, use a chisel or block plane to remove the excess.
 7. Finish up. Cover the screw heads with putty for a uniform finish, and then repaint the wood to match the surrounding area. And that's it! If you take your time with the job, no one will ever notice the rot damage repair and you have the peace of mind of stopping water damage in its tracks.
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Scribble Decoder
New in version 0.5.
Plugin Name: ScribbleDecoder
The ScribbleDecoder is a trivial decoder that makes it possible to set one or more static field values on every decoded message. It is often used in conjunction with another decoder (i.e. in a MultiDecoder w/ cascade_strategy set to "all") to, for example, set the message type of every message to a specific custom value after the messages have been decoded from Protocol Buffers format. Note that this only supports setting the exact same value on every message, if any dynamic computation is required to determine what the value should be, or whether it should be applied to a specific message, a Sandbox Decoder using the provided write_message API call should be used instead.
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 Subsection defining message fields to populate. Optional representation metadata can be added at the end of the field name using a pipe delimiter i.e. host|ipv4 = "" will create Fields[Host] containing an IPv4 address. Adding a representation string to a standard message header name will cause it to be added as a user defined field, i.e. Payload|json will create Fields[Payload] with a json representation (see Field Variables). Does not support Timestamp or Uuid.
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Thousands of visitors stepped aboard the University of Liverpool's research vessel, Marisa, to find out about the science of the ocean as part of the International Mersey River Festival this weekend.
The Mersey River Festival is one of the key highlights in the city's calendar and this year an estimated 400,000 people flocked to the waterfront to visit ships of all sizes and to enjoy live music acts and events.
For the second year running, the University 's research vessel, Marisa, and scientists from the School of Environmental Sciences and the National Oceanography Centre invited visitors aboard to explore the science of the sea and find about some of the creatures that live in the docks.
Science of the sea
Jonathan Sharples, Professor of Ocean Sciences and head of the School's outreach activities, said: "This year's event was more popular than ever and provided a great opportunity for us to share with visitors the enjoyment and excitement of studying the science of the sea.
"More than 1000 people visited us on Marissa over the weekend and learnt about the research cruises which she undertakes in the Irish Sea, as well as work we have been doing on larger research ships out in the open ocean. It was also a great way to share with people the opportunities there are at the university to study ocean science and marine biology.
"The team were also able to use an ocean robot, or Remote Operated Vehicle, from the National Oceanography Centre. Children were particularly keen on using this, piloting it deep in the dock to explore the remarkable life growing on the dock wall."
Professor Sharples shows visitors to Marisa what sea life lurks in the Mersey.
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John Landis Mason
Born 1832 – Died February 26, 1902
Improvement in Screw-Neck Bottles
Patent No. 22,186
John Mason invented and patented the first glass jar with a screw-on cap in
From early human history, farmers searched for a method to keep food
from spoiling. Prior to canning, foods were dried, smoked and salted, or
soaked in sugar for preservation. Other methods of canning preceded Mason's,
but did not provide long-term food preservation and were extremely
cumbersome. Mason, a tinsmith, developed a square-shouldered jar that
provided an airtight seal. The jar had a threaded neck and a threaded metal
cap that screwed down over a rubber seal to the jar's shoulder, creating an
airtight seal. The jars offered a more reliable method of preserving foods
and were an immediate success.
With the increased safety and convenience of canning, urban populations were
able to take advantage of fresh produce. The jars were affordable and
re-useable and allowed for preservation of garden or farm produce such as
tomatoes, pickles, fruits, and relish for use in the winter.
Mason jars were an integral part of food preservation for the next 100
years. Although canning decreased in popularity as refrigeration and other
forms of food preservation emerged, the Mason jar is still today the common
term for the fruit jar and used in home canning.
A native of Philadelphia, Mason was born in 1832 and becamea tinsmith by trade. Because most mason jars were produced by rivals after his patent expired in 1879, Mason did not become wealthy from his profitable invention. He died a pauper in New York City in 1902.


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The dental professional who fabricates crowns, bridges, and prosthetic devices under supervision of or following a prescription by a dentist.
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It was not until fiscal year 1927 that the Army Dental School produced a sufficient number of well-trained enlisted dental mechanics who could make and also oversee the manufacture of prosthetics in a dental laboratory.
Between 1915 and the birth of the NHS, the society employed a team of five doctors, two dentists, two dental mechanics, three dispensers and their assistants and a nurse.
In June 1915 Military Order 387 authorised the appointment of Dentists to commissioned rank and dental mechanics to non-commissioned rank in the AIF.
Why, closing down all the dental mechanics who make dentures.


Saturday, May 23, 2020
Legal Analysis of Sam's Crimes
This article is written for entertainment purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Spoilers for Brutally Young ahead.
In the finale for Brutally Young, Sam (Shaun Tam) confesses to his crimes and receives a lengthy prison sentence. His convictions included three counts for manslaughter for the deaths of Lai Kwok-Ming (Kevin Tong), Ah Yat (Joel Chan) and Mrs. Yuen (Elvina Kong). Here's my nerdy legal take on the three charges.
Death of Ah Yat
The difference between murder and manslaughter is the intent. In the case of murder, there is generally a requirement of premeditation, or prior planning, to kill someone. Manslaughter, on the other hand, does not require prior planning.
The concept of transferred intent applies when the defendant intends to kill a particular person, but accidentally kills someone else instead. The classic example is when the defendant fires a gun at person A, but misses and hits person B. The defendant's intent to kill person A is "transferred" to person B. So the defendant is deemed to have "intent" to kill person B, even though that was not what he had in his mind.
Sam's killing of Ah Yat should be classified as murder instead of manslaughter. There is clear evidence of Sam's premeditation. He deliberately brought the knife to the abandoned school. On his way there, he expressed "If I can't get [the tape] back, I will kill him." Before charging at Yuen Sir with the knife, he said "Tonight, I will end this." His intent to kill Yuen Sir was transferred when he plunged the knife into Ah Yat instead. Because of the premeditation, he should have been charged with murder instead of manslaughter.
Death of Lai Kwok-Ming
Sometimes, a defendant can provide a legal explanation for killing someone. Two commonly accepted explanations are self-defense and provocation.
Self-defense is when a defendant kills someone in order to protect himself from imminent attack. For example, if someone is about to kill the defendant, the defendant may kill the attacker first to protect himself. But the force used by the defendant has to be reasonable and not more than necessary to counter the attack. In other words, you can't bring a gun to a fist fight. Self-defense will result in a complete acquittal.
Provocation is when the defendant kills someone in the heat of a moment, in reaction to something that would reasonably cause the defendant to lose control of his rationality. The classic example is when a husband kills someone in a fit of rage after discovering that his wife had been cheating on him. Provocation usually results in lesser punishment, but does not allow the defendant to be acquitted entirely.
Sam might claim that he killed Lai Kwok-Ming in self-defense. He had been kidnapped by Lai, who doused Sam in a flammable substance and threatened to light him on fire. Sam was reasonably in fear for his life and attacked Lai to save himself. The problem is that Sam kept hitting Lai with the wrench even after Lai had been knocked unconscious. Since the unconscious Lai did not pose an immediate danger to Sam, Sam cannot continue to use self-defense to justify his actions after that point.
Sam can argue that he had no intention of killing Lai. Sam said that he only wanted to subdue Lai and did not intend to kill him. Alternatively, Sam can argue that he had been provoked. Sam was outraged after discovering that Lai was the person who harmed his friends and his mother. They got into a fight and Sam killed Lai in the course of fighting. In either scenario, the manslaughter charge is appropriate here.
Death of Mrs. Yuen
When a defendant unintentionally kills someone while committing another crime, the defendant can be charged with either murder or manslaughter, depending on the type of crime he was committing at the time. If it is a low-level crime, the charge is manslaughter. A common example is a driver who accidentally kills someone while drunk driving. If the defendant was committing an "inherently dangerous" crime, like rape or arson, he can be charged with murder. This rule, known as the felony murder rule, has been abolished in many jurisdictions.
Even though Sam did not know that Mrs. Yuen was on the boat, he caused her death when he set the boat on fire. For burning the boat, Sam was charged with illegal disposal of a corpse. Since that is not an inherently dangerous crime, manslaughter is the appropriate charge. If Sam had been charged with arson instead, he would have qualified for felony murder.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Overview - Flying Tiger II
A mysterious organization is conducting criminal activity in Hong Kong, putting the city's safety at imminent risk. Under the orders of the Chief Executive, Special Duties Unit (SDU) leader Michael Miu forms a special task force with handpicked elite police officers. The members include operations leader Bosco Wong, investigation leader Ron Ng, intelligence officers Kenneth Ma and Jacky Cai, and Jennifer Yu from the Identification Bureau. After the establishment of the task force, they put all their efforts into eliminating criminal activity, while facing their own troubles with love and hate.
Monday, May 04, 2020
The Exorcist's 2nd Meter Theme Song
Hubert Wu sings the theme song "Crossroads" (十字路口) for The Exorcist's 2nd Meter.
The sub-theme song is also performed by Hubert, entitled "Mortals Don't Know Love" (凡人不懂愛).
Sunday, May 03, 2020
Overview - The Exorcist's 2nd Meter
Taxi driver Kenneth Ma carries on the mission of the rock spirit Hubert Wu and embarks on a journey of conquering demons. He encounters the spirit of his childhood friend (Hubert Wu) and meets the demon-conquering siblings, Gloria Tang and Alex Mak. The demon's curse is a sore point for Kenneth's feelings towards doctor Mandy Wong. Later, Mandy meets a spirit (C Kwan), which finally awakens her memories from the ghost zone. After Moon Lau died for Kenneth, she became a guardian angel watching over him. She continues to yearn for earthly life and cannot depart. A child abuse case allows the demon to regain his powers. It turns out Hubert has been controlled by a secret demon force all along. When Kenneth learns the truth, he is forced to choose between friendship and conquering demons!


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Also known as "sea wolf" or "sea elephant", the common lobster is a large crustacean with firm flesh and intense flavor. It lives in the rocky depths of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, at a depth ranging between 15 and 200 meters. In general, the average length of a specimen is around 30/40 cm, but in some cases it can exceed 60 cm. Although the common lobster is often assimilated to the red lobster because of its shape and size, the common lobster belongs to a different species and has specific characteristics.
The difference between common lobster and red lobster
The common lobster, whose scientific name is homarus, is part of the family of nephropods. Unlike the red lobster, it has a smooth carapace and two large front claws, which it uses to attack its prey and defend itself from predators. The two crustaceans also differ in taste, which in the case of the common lobster is less sweet and more pronounced. This makes it the ideal ingredient for refined first courses, such as risotto or exquisite lobster linguini.
What is the Blue Lobster?
The homarus gammarus, also known as "blue lobster", is the least common and most prized variety. It differs from the American homarus by the bluish reflections of its armour, as well as by its extremely tender and tasty flesh. In nature, there are some lobster specimens which have a real intense blue pigmentation, fruit of a genetic defect, but these are very rare cases (about one specimen every two million). Blue lobster terminology, therefore, refers to European lobster, which is more difficult to find on the market and, consequently, considered more valuable than American lobster.
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text: Purpose-The aim of this piece of research was to detail the scope and nature of sectarianism as experienced by employees, managers and those with trade union responsibilities, in the Northern Ireland workplace. Design/methodology/approach-Four large organizations, two from the private and two from the public sector, were recruited to take part in this qualitative study. In-depth inter-views were carried out with managers and trade union personnel. Focus groups were run with employees. Findings-Data were submitted to thematic analysis. The major themes to emerge included: the extent of experienced sectarianism, sources of sectarianism, the nature of sectarian harassment, ''tolerable'' sectarianism, and the management of difference. Research limitations/implications-Short-comings of the study include the possibility that social desirability effects could have operated to underplay sectarian attitudes. Again the limitations of a qualitative methodology in providing estimates of the extent of sectarianism in the broader population are acknowledged. Practical implications-Practical implications of the findings for controlling sectarianism and managing diversity are discussed in terms of organizational formalization, the promotion of a common ingroup workforce identity, and the informal procedures used by employees to manage difference on a day-to-day basis. Originality/value-The study is particularly pertinent, given that there has been little attempt to capture the experiences of sectarianism in workplaces from the perspective of managers, employees and trade union personnel.


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Projects with the CSIRO On-line Analysis (OLA) Group
The CSIRO On-line Analysis (OLA) Group offers opportunities for students to undertake applied physics research projects at our Lucas Heights laboratories.
H1. 3D printed X-ray fluorescence analyser
H2. High accuracy measurements of heavy elements using XRF
H3. High accuracy measurements of light elements using XRF
H4. X-ray spectroscopy with consumer-grade imaging sensors
Download more information here and here
About the CSIRO Lucas Heights Group
The OLA group develops novel instruments for minerals and security industry applications. We focus on carrying new ideas from the basic research stage through to industrial demonstration and commercialisation. Our group comprises a mix of students, postdoctoral fellows, scientists, and mechanical, electronic and software engineers. Currently we have 28 "staff" including 8 students and Post-Doctoral Fellows. The group is led by Mr Michael Millen and is within the Ore sensing and sorting Program lead by Dr Nick Cutmore.
Students would join the X-Ray team led by Dr Yves van Haarlem. The team focuses on inventing, designing and building X-ray and nuclear-based measurement and imaging systems. Students would be based at CSIRO's Lucas Heights laboratories.
Honours students who are interested in one of these projects must contact the Honours Director Prof Oleg Sushkov to discuss before nominating one of these as a project choice.


Company Debuts Biodiesel Hybrid Wind Turbine
John Davis
A Colorado-based wind turbine company believes it has the solution when winds are not enough to generate electricty: team the turbine up with clean-burning biodiesel. says Hybrid Turbines Inc.'s SmartGen system will use biogas, biodiesel and natural gas to run a back-up power generation system fuel the back-up power system that will operate during the 70 percent of time when the winds don't get the job done:
This would of course depend on the patent-pending design working and being installed throughout the country's wind farms. According to Hybrid Turbines, the SmartGen system can be retrofitted for existing turbines, scaled between 3 and 100 kilowatts (possibly higher), and integrated into new turbine designs.
A turbo-compressor [right] located at the base of the turbine's tower draws in ambient air, compresses it and stores it in a tank. When winds are calm, the compressed air travels skyward to the turbo-air motor* connected to the electric generator.
Nick Verini, president of Hybrid Turbines Inc., says in a statement:
If a biofuel is used then the SmartGen™ system is 100% renewable energy based (wind and/or biofuel). Even if natural gas is used the electricity produced by SmartGen™ is twice as environmentally clean as burning coal. This will be increasingly important as we move to electric vehicles with batteries charged from the grid.
Estimates are that wind power generation capacity would increase by 25 GW, the equivalent of 25 1,000 MW nuclear power plants
Biodiesel, Wind


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EcoSouLife Wheat Straw is a highly sustainable resource made of the crushed fibers and stalks of wheat that remains after being harvested for other agricultural uses.
100% renewable, the material is in abundant supply and collected after harvesting grains for food supplies. Generally, this straw "waste" is burned adding to airborne pollution. Instead, we collect the material, pulverize it into raw fiber and repurpose them into single-use plates, bowls, cups, containers and lids. EcoSouLife Wheat Straw also helps farmers create new revenue streams, generating better economic growth for their community.
Available in 600ml (20oz), 950ml (32oz) and 1600ml (54oz).
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How Fast Is 50cc Scooter? The Answer And More
We have all wondered just how the horsepower of a bike or a scooter translates into speed. The conversion of the horsepower to cubic centimeters (cc) and from cc to displacement and ultimately to the power of the engine and the speed it can generate are all too technical to make immediate sense to a rider.
What a rider can understand about an engine by the speed of the ride, he couldn't quite understand the same with the mechanical details of an engine's prowess. Thereby to know what a 50cc engine is/is not capable of, let's look at how fast is 50cc.
Relationship Between Speed And CC?
Simply put, the power of a motorcycle or a scooter is widely determined by what is known as engine displacement, which in turn is measured in terms of cc (cubic centimeters). Without getting knee deep into technicalities, suffice it to understand that the more cc you have on the engine, the more power it will generate.
Needless to add, that usually more power of the engine results in faster acceleration and higher speeds. Also, more engine power means that it can handle more weight, be it cargo or passenger weight.
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With the increase in the engine power the physical size of the automobile also increases, as does the cost. Most commonly, engine power of 50cc to 200cc are associated with scooters, while the motorcycles usually operate in engine power more than 250cc.
As you can guess, a 50cc scooter can hardly be expected to burn the rubber on the tracks, it is more suitable for shorter distances moderate speeds.
Read more about the power and cc here.
So, How Fast Is 50cc Scooter?
Let's clear this point once altogether of any doubts; a 50cc scooter will just about get you moving on the road, it will not take you very fast and probably is not the best choice to quench your need for speed.
Categorically put, a 50cc scooter is expected to ride well at a higher speed of 25mph and perhaps a little shaky at the top speed 40mph for a light weight rider riding on a plain. Expecting your 50cc scooter to do more in terms of speed and acceleration is just too demanding.
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A 50cc scooter is best used to be driven around in the city situated in the plains and not in the hills. A 50cc scooter can give you great mileage on the gas, sometimes even above 100 miles a litre. The 50cc scooters are the least powered automobiles and are most suitable for casual scooting around.
If you are looking to buy a scooter and think 50cc can do the job for you, I highly recommend that you thoroughly assess your requirements before you invest in it.
How To Assess Your Scooter Needs?
Before you take the plunge and bring home a 50cc scooter to be your work horse, you have to examine and analyze if the scooter can take the work load. Let's look at the factors you need to consider to decide if 50cc will do it for you:
POWER
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Your Weight
The more you weigh the more power you would want your scooter to have to be able to support and carry you. A 50cc scooter is ideally for those who are fleeter on their feet.
Uphill Terrain
If you are more likely to ride up the hill most of the time, you would want to get more power on your engine. If you usually ride in plains, the 50cc will be able to do the trick for you.
Your Riding Speeds
If you ride highways a lot then you usually ride at higher speeds then what a 50cc scooter will give you. A 50cc is more suited to riding in city streets at an ambling speed.
Cargo Or Passengers
If you usually need to ride with cargo or with pillion passengers, you would need to check if your 50cc scooter will have enough space, and also if the power it generates going to be enough.
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Maneuvering
Riding in the city streets requires you to steer and maneuver the scooter to avoid obstacles and to accelerate and brake as per need. The lightweight of the 50cc usually is great at to maneuver in the slick streets.
Gas Mileage
Due to the limited power that a 50cc scooter expands, it uses littler gas to run. The gas mileage in a 50cc scooter is the best and could be run by the user exceedingly economically. If, one of your primary motivations is to get around at fairly low cost, a 50cc scooter can do that for you, appreciably.
Weight Of The Scooter
Sometimes, an important consideration is the weight of the automobile you want to ride. Many new riders, who are have just learnt or are learning to ride a two-wheeler, or many times young girls who like to ride but are not confident enough to ride on bigger heavier automobiles, prefer to ride a small peppy scooter which is not all that difficult to manhandle if required.
A detailed read on how to chose a 50cc scooter.
ADVANTAGES
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Conceded that Speed is really not the upside of a 50cc scooter but yet there are things that make this a good choice:
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Easy to ride, beginners and pros alike can all ride them with ease.
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They are very comfortable to ride and easy to handle.
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They are not expensive and are very economical to ride.
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In many states, you can ride a 50cc scooter without a driver's license.
DISADVANTAGES
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We have discussed the most pronounced disadvantage of a 50cc scooter in detail; it's inability to accelerate quickly and an engine which is not very powerful to attain high speeds, carry heavy passengers or climb steep hills.
Conclusion
To conclude, it is quite clear that a 50cc scooter is not a great choice if you are a serious rider and are used to highways and like to take up any terrain that crosses their paths. It may be ideal for younger riders who are new to two-wheelers and for those who ride in the more congested part of the city.
As for the original question of how fast can a 50cc scooter go, the answer is clear - Not too fast.
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2015 Volume 71 Issue 1 Pages 14-19
In order to evaluate the progress of the carbonation of steel making slag quantitatively, the authors examined the methods to determine the carbonate content of steel making slag by using the ignition method that was one of the carbonate tests.
As the results, it was found that the carbonate contained in steel making slag was completely disengaged by igniting more than 3 hours at 700°C and the carbonate content in steel making slag by using ignition method increased with decreasing the particles sizes of steel making slag. Furthermore, gas included in the samples of particle size 9.5-37.5mm expanded and ruptured under igniting at 540°C and so it was not possible to perform the ignition methods. Thus, in order to measure the carbonate content of the steel making slag by using the ignition method, it is necessary to ignite a 20g sample of particles smaller than 4.75mm in diameter for 3 hours or more.


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Taking the HTB crushing hammer as an example, the correct use of the hydraulic breaking hammer is described.
1) Read the operation manual of the hydraulic breaking hammer carefully to prevent damage to the hydraulic breaking hammer and the excavator, and operate them effectively.
2) Check whether the bolt and the connecting head are loose before operation, and whether the hydraulic pipeline has leakage.
3) Do not peck the hole on the hard rock with a hydraulic breaker.
4) The breaking hammer shall not be operated in the full or fully retracted condition of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder.
5) Stop the operation of the crushing hammer when the hydraulic hose vibrates and check the pressure of the accumulator.
6) The interference between the boom of the excavator and the drill bit of the crushing hammer is prevented.
7) Do not immerse the crushing hammer in the water except the drill bit.
8) The crushing hammer shall not be used as a lifting appliance.
9) The breaking hammer shall not be operated on the track side of the excavator.
10) When the hydraulic crushing hammer is connected with the hydraulic excavator or other engineering construction machinery, the working pressure and the flow of the main hydraulic system of the hydraulic fracturing hammer must meet the technical parameter requirements of the hydraulic breaking hammer, and the "P" port of the hydraulic breaking hammer is connected with the high-pressure oil path of the main machine, The "A" port is connected to the oil return path of the main machine.
11) The optimal hydraulic oil temperature during operation of the hydraulic crushing hammer shall be 50-60 degrees, and the maximum hydraulic oil temperature shall not exceed 80 degrees. Otherwise, the load of the hydraulic crushing hammer shall be reduced.
12) The working medium used by the hydraulic crushing hammer can generally be in line with the oil of the hydraulic system of the main engine. YB-N46 or YB-N68 anti-wear hydraulic oil is recommended in the general area, and YC-N46 or YC-N68 low-temperature hydraulic oil is used in cold areas. The oil filtration accuracy of the hydraulic oil is not less than 50 micro; m.
13) The new and repaired hydraulic breaking hammer must be re-filled with nitrogen at a pressure of 2.5, and a pressure of 0.5 MPa.
14) The rod handle and the guide sleeve of the cylinder block must be lubricated with calcium-based grease or composite calcium-based grease, and each shift should be filled once.
15) When the hydraulic breaking hammer is in operation, the hammer rod must be pressed on the rock, and the breaking hammer shall not be started until a certain pressure is maintained, and it is not allowed to start in the suspended state.
16) The hydraulic breaking hammer is not allowed to be used when the lever is used to avoid breaking the lever.
17) The hydraulic breaking hammer and the fiber rod shall be perpendicular to the working surface at the time of use so as to not produce the principle of radial force.
18) The impact of the crushing hammer shall be stopped immediately when the broken object has been cracked or cracked, so as to avoid harmful "air-beating".
19) If the hydraulic breaking hammer is to be stopped for a long time, the nitrogen shall be released, and the oil inlet, the oil outlet shall be sealed, and the iron cutting shall be stored under the environment of high temperature and -20 degrees.


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What You Need:
- Paper-casting cotton paper and paper additive (available at crafts stores)
- Heart-shape Brown Bag Cookie Art Ceramic Mold
- Scrap of ribbon or lace
- Thick white crafts glue
- Assorted dried and silk flowers or silk ribbon roses
- Charms or a scrap of pearl beading
1. Following the manufacturer's instructions, blend the cotton paper, paper additive, and water in a blender on high speed for about one minute or until the pulp looks like cake batter.
2. Coat the cookie mold with vegetable oil, and rinse it in cool water. Pour about one cup of the pulp into a sieve to drain the excess water, then pour the pulp into the cookie mold. (The pulp should be wet but not soupy.) Spread the pulp over the mold, being careful to cover the edges.
3. Gently press the pulp with a sponge to remove excess water and to fill all parts of the mold. Let the pulp air-dry, or place the mold in a 150 degree F oven for three hours. You can also try drying the molded paper in the microwave, but you may have to experiment to determine the right amount of time for your oven (start with 3 or 4 minutes). After the paper pulp has dried thoroughly, remove the molded shape by slipping a sharp knife under its edges and gently peeling the shape out of the mold.
4. Tie a knot in the center of a piece of ribbon or lace, and cut the ends in inverted V shapes. Use thick white crafts glue to attach the ribbon or lace to the heart as shown in the photo. Glue clusters of silk or dried flowers over the ribbon or lace, and decorate the heart with charms or pearl beading.


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The National College of Food Science and Technology is in Lainchour, Kathmandu. It is a constituent body of the NIST Foundation. It was started by a group of scientists and academicians for quality science and technology education and promotion in the country. It equips students with knowledge and skills to face boldly the global challenges of the 21st century. It currently offers a Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology, which is a four-year program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. It has been approved by university grant commissions. This program prepares students of the National College of Food Science and Technology to meet the challenges of quality and safety management in export and emerging customer trends in food technology and culinary experiences. The National College of Food Science and Technology has proper infrastructure, labs, and professional experts from the food industry who are teaching the academic program for bachelor-level students.
Here are reasons to choose the National College of Food Science and Technology:
National College of Food, Science, and Technology (NCFST) also provides scholarships for deserving students so that creative students with financial problems can afford to study.
The facilities offered by National College of Food Science and Technology are:
The various programs at NCFST are as follows:
BTech Food Technology
If you are interested in studying the physical, biological and chemical composition of food as well as getting knowledge in the fundamentals concepts of food processing then B.Tech Food Technology in National College of Food Science and Technology (NCFST) is the right choice for you. For more information on Academic requirements, procedures and other details browse the link forward.


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 - Multiply the 'blue' number by 16
 - Add the three numbers together
If you want bright red, for example, type COLOUR 3. The number for medium green is 2 × 4 = 8, and for bright blue 3 × 16 = 48.
Finally, if it's the background colour you want to change, add 128 to the total.
Adding TINT
You may have worked out that the maximum colour number you can have is:
 3 × 16 + 3 × 4 + 3 = 63
which means 64 possible colours, including zero (black). But isn't this meant to be a 256 colour mode? We only seem to have a quarter of that number.
We can't specify the colour with a number between 0 and 255 because numbers 128 and above are used to set the background colour. Instead, we set four levels each of red, green and blue with the COLOUR command and fill in the gaps between them with another command, TINT.
Again for technical reasons, the four values of TINT have to occupy the range 0 to 255, so they go up in steps of 64. We can illustrate the use of COLOUR and TINT with another short program called Shades:
Line 70 applies the same value to red, green and blue so that all the colours produced are shades of grey. We have two FOR... NEXT loops, one inside the other (we say they are nested loops). The effect of this is that each time the outer loop (from lines 50 to 100) goes round once, the inner loop (lines 60 to 90) goes round four times - for each value of col% there are four values of tint%. This gives us 16 different shades of grey (including black) and we haven't even varied the amounts of red, green and blue!
... 16 different shades of grey
... 16 different shades of grey
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Effective antifreeze method of solar water heater in winter
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Effective antifreeze method of solar water heater in winter
In winter, for customers who use water heaters, the most fear is that the temperature is too low to cause the water heater to freeze. How to effectively avoid freezing and how to solve the icing problem?
1. First of all, when the winter enters, we must first check the pipes of the solar water heaters. Pay attention to whether the screws at the pipe joints are loose, whether the pipes are cracked, disconnected, or leaked. If there are any, we must pay attention. service.
2. Take good insulation measures
1. For solar energy pipelines, it is best to wrap them with foam, cotton and linen fabrics, plastics, etc., which can play a role in heat preservation.
2. General solar water heaters have electric heating cables. When the temperature is lower than zero, remember to turn on the electric heating cables to protect the solar water heaters from freezing.
3. Dripping antifreeze
As long as the water keeps flowing, there is little chance of being frozen. Before going to bed at night, you can slightly turn on the hot water faucet to let the water drop and ensure the water flows in the pipe. Remember to put a bucket to catch the water, and it can be used the next day. Don't waste water.
4. Emptying and antifreeze
Because the previous method may cause a waste of water resources, I will recommend another method for you. When the temperature is particularly low or solar energy is not used for a long time, the original water in the solar water heater should be caught with a bucket and drained. In this way, there is no water in the water pipe, and naturally it will not freeze.
5. Pay attention to choosing the time of Sheung Shui
The use of solar water heaters in winter needs to determine the time to add water according to weather conditions. If the outdoor temperature is above zero, consider adding water that night; if the outdoor temperature is below zero, it is best to add water the next morning to prevent the water outlet from being frozen.
6. The method of thawing
If the solar water heater is frozen, how can it be defrosted quickly and safely?
1. There is electric heating on the water heater, just turn on the electric heating directly.
2. For hot water pipes that have been frozen, you can use warm water to thaw them. Do not use hot water or directly hit the pipes! Doing so may cause the pipeline to burst directly.
The above are some tips for anti-freezing water heaters, I hope it will be helpful to you who have this problem.
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It is 2 credits. It starts on Thursday, January 13, 2022 and will follow the Saint Vincent academic calendar.
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Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursdays
This course introduces students to the literary, historical, and theological study of John's writings, especially his Gospel. The objective is to gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Johannine writings, including their use in the Church's Tradition. Special attention will be given to the use of the Gospel of John in the Catholic Christian celebrations of Christmas and Easter.
Note: This course is 2 credits. All IMF students are welcome to take it for credit or to audit.


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Engineers have come up with a cool and awesome way to save passengers aboard a plane in the wake of an emergency.
The design comprises of a detachable cabin which can be done way in an event of emergency, saving the life of the passengers. The detached cabin lands over water or land safely. Check this-
But an engineer has revealed a design for an aircraft with a detachable cabin that could release in an emergency situations. During take-off, landing or flight, the redesigned cabin is released from the aircraft and touches down on water or land – saving everyone's lives on board
are all for the cutting-edge design, while others are skeptical and feel it's impractical. A few reservations pertain to the potential impact on the rest of the plane, the possibility of the detached cabin smashing into mountains or buildings and the escape plan for the pilots
'The existing technology of using of Kevlar and carbon composites for fuselage, wings, flaps, spoilers, ailerons, tail will be used during the design,' Tatarenko explained . 'It allows to partly compensate the weight of parachute system'
While another had concerns too: 'This whole concept dramatically weakens the airframe because now you have joints and fittings to connect a fuselage and a body together where once you had a whole fuselage to reinforce the airframe'
Last year, Tatarenko received patents for an invention with an escape capsule system that would rescue passengers on board. The capsule would be released within seconds of the emergency situation and through a rear hatch at the tail end of the plane
Surviving A Plane Crash
"Surviving in a plane crash is possible. While aircraft engineers all over the world are trying to make planes safer, they can do nothing about the human factor", said Vladimir Tatarenko, an aviation engineer.
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I am learning about journald and rsyslog and while reading I saw that rsyslog reads from /dev/kmsg and that journald can read from both /dev/kmsg and /proc/ksmg.
I know these are both kernel logs, but what is the difference between /proc/kmsg and /dev/kmsg? Why is one appear to be a process and another appear to be a device?
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/proc/kmsg provides a root-only, read-only, consuming view of the kernel log buffer. It's equivalent to calling syslog(2) with the SYSLOG_ACTION_READ action. As mentioned in the proc manpage,
A process must have superuser privileges to read this file, and only one process should read this file. This file should not be read if a syslog process is running which uses the syslog(2) system call facility to log kernel messages.
/dev/kmsg provides access to the same kernel log buffer, but in an easier-to-use fashion. Reads are tracked per open, so multiple processes can read in parallel, and entries aren't removed from the buffer as they are read. /dev/kmsg also provides write access to the log buffer, so it can be used to add entries to the log buffer. See the /dev/kmsg documentation for details.
As for why both are present, and why one is in /proc (albeit not process-related) and one in dev, /proc/kmsg is an old convenience "export" of kernel internals, and /dev/kmsg is a more recent addition, designed as a usable interface to the log buffer.
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Neocherish - An Intelligent Care Unit For Neonatal Icterus
NeoCherish - Noninvasive monitoring and treatment for neonatal icterus. Neonatal icterus, a problem in 60% of full term babies and 85% of pre-term babies. NeoCherish provides an effective solution for neonatal icterus. It is an intelligent system which is fully automatic noninvasive measurement of bilirubin in blood serum and treats with the higher wavelength LED (Light Emitting Diode) for cure. In existing method after arising the symptoms in the neonatal due to the cause of hyperbilirubinemia, blood sample is taken for testing bilirubin value in blood serum. For treatment, phototherapy method is handled. In proposed system, newborns are placed in NeoCherish intelligent care system, it checks for the bilirubin value in blood serum noninvasively using LED wavelength about 400nm. If the obtained value exceeds the predefined value, results in three different states as normal, mild and critical jaundice. Based on this states treatment process will be turned at slightly higher wavelength of LED ranges from 410nm to 490nm, which posses the photo transformation process to reduce the level of bilirubin in blood serum. Monitoring system keeps on monitors and displays the bilirubin value. Data are transmitted for doctors monitor using zigbee module. Configure the device could be done by the doctor from the remote location. Database is also maintained for future analysis.