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On Friday afternoon, September 21st, the faithful in Trnovcica were bidding Our Lady farewell with regret and great emotion. She was leaving for the Shrine of Our Lady of Remete located in the northern part of Zagreb on the slopes of Mount Sljeme. It is the oldest Marian shrine in Croatia, founded by the Pauline Emerites in 1288 A.D. The name "Remete" comes from the Latin word for hermitage - eremus (hermit in Croatian).
The Pauline Fathers were all murdered during the Turkish invasion in 1591. Since 1963. the parish and monastery passed under the care of the Carmelites. Our Blessed Mother in the Icon of Czestochowa visited the parish during its 200 year anniversary celebrations, which was a great sign for all gathered here.
The pastor, assisted by the Carmelite Fathers, the parishioners and numerous pilgrims, greeted Our Lady with great joy before entering the shrine. Then, the Icon was solemnly brought inside the church, where numerous faithful participated in the mediation of the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
Father Vjenceslav Mihetec, the custodian of the shrine, presided over the Holy Liturgy of the Mass. During his homily, he called on the Patron Saint of the Day - St. Matthew the Evangelist - who responded to Christ's call to follow Him, despite the fact that he was a notorious sinner. The homilist presented the history of the Black Madonna and the significance of the Icon. He also recalled that each one of us, in response to Our Lady's call, is called to follow Christ and do what He tells us.
While the continuous veneration of the Icon was taking place inside the church, a conference took place in the monastery conference room, entitled "Family - the Reflection of Church in family." The lecture was given by dr. Petar-Krešimir Hodžić, the Director of the Office for Life and Family of the Croatian Bishops Conference, who is also the coordinator for the peregrination of the Icon in Croatia.
After the conference, those who attended went back to church in order to participate in the vigil before the figure of Our Lady of Remete, "The Advocate of Croatia," as well as before the Icon of Czestochowa.


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The gravitational field is the negative differential of the gravitational potential. Now the gravitational potential due to a particle at a distance $r$ is $-Gm/r$ where $m$ is the mass of the particle. If I take the negative differential of this potential I get $-Gm/r^2$, which should be the magnitude of the gravitational field due to that particle at a distance $r$.
My question is, why is it coming out to be negative? I know that at a distance $r$ due to a particle the gravitational field is $Gm/r^2$ and it is not negative, so why am I getting a negative sign when I take the differential of the gravitational potential?

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IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol.63, No.4, _PHONE_, 2018
Distributed Consensus of Second-Order Multiagent Systems With Nonconvex Velocity and Control Input Constraints
This paper is devoted to a distributed consensus problem for second-order multiagent systems with nonconvex velocity and control input constraints. A distributed control algorithm is introduced using local information. It is shown that consensus can be achieved as long as the union of the communication graphs has directed spanning trees among each time interval of certain bounded length in the presence of arbitrarily bounded communication delays. Finally, a numerical example is included to illustrate the theoretical results.


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Take Time For Yourself And Create Art That Takes Stress Away
No matter what time of the year it is, stress can be a big factor in a healthy lifestyle. Whether the kids are going back to school, getting out of school, or you just have a busy schedule. Make time to create some art that takes stress away.
I am on the road a lot, and always busy, but when I feel stressed, my go-to stress reliever is a fun and easy art project. I learned this at a relaxation retreat I went to a couple of years ago. If you just take a little time to get creative, your stress will melt away.
Fun In The Sun Catcher
This is a fun project that won't break the bank. You probably have everything you need in your home already to create this fun and easy art that takes the stress away.
- 2 paper plates
- Hot Glue Gun or Glue Dots
- Yellow Card Stock Or Construction Paper
- Yellow Craft Paint
- Tissue Paper
- Contact Paper
- Sponge Brush
- Cut the center out of 2 paper plates.
- Paint the front of one paper plate.
- Now, paint the back of one paper plate.
- Cut long triangles out of the yellow construction paper.
- Using any color of tissue paper, cut different small designs out of the paper.
- Cut 2 pieces of contact paper bigger then the size of the middle of the paper plate.
- Place the cut tissue paper on the sticky side of one of the pieces of contact paper.
- Cover the tissue paper with the other piece of contact paper.
- Glue the yellow triangles to the inside of the paper plate that is painted on the outside.
- Place the contact paper design on top of the triangles on the plate.
- Glue the second paper plate on top of that.
- Use a hole punch or just tie a piece of string onto the circle of the paper plate project and hang it.
Marbling Painting Technique
This is hands down one of the funniest ways to create art that takes stress away. It is the art technique that I learned at the relaxation retreat, and I use this stress reliever a lot, especially after a long work trip.
- Marbling Paint
- 4-5 Different Paint Brushes
- Container Of Water (Big enough to hold your piece of paper)
- Sketch Paper
- Pour drops of paint onto a paint palette or paper plate.
- Using the paintbrush, dab the paint and place the tip of the brush in the water.
- Continue this until you have a really cool pattern in the water.
- Quickly dip the top of your paper into the water, flat side down.
- This technique will grab the paint onto the paper.
- Hang it or lay it flat to dry.
Canvas Art Decou Page
If you like to decoupage, then you will love this project. It doesn't have to be perfect, you just have to have fun. Remember what I say, Get Creative and Have Fun, well, that's this project.
- 1 Canvas 18 x 24 or Larger
- Acrylic Paint – I Used Blue
- Scrap Material Pieces
- Colorful Stickers
- Black Paint Marker
- Sponge Brush
- Paint the whole canvas in one color, or have fun with it and paint it a bunch of colors.
- Cut one piece of the material into a half circle.
- Now, cut a few strips of material into the sun rays shape. (No pattern, just have fun)
- Brush some decoupage onto the canvas, place the half circle down, and paint the decoupage on top of it to hold it in place.
- Do the same steps with the sun rays around the half circle.
- Paint a layer of decoupage over the whole project.
- Let it dry for at least an hour.
- Outline the project with the paint marker.
- Add a fun word with the stickers.
Get Creative And Have Fun
I hope one or all of these projects will help you and the ones you love to destress a little, just remember to get creative and have fun with whatever you do. Life is short, so enjoy the ride.


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Updated Filter to resize a ImageField on demand
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import os
import Image
from django.template import Library
register = Library()
def thumbnail(file, size='200x200'):
 """
 Example:

 The filter is applied to a image field (not the image url get from
 get_image_url method of the model), supposing the image filename is
 "image.jpg", it checks if there is a file called "image_200x200.jpg" or
 "image_200x300.jpg" on the second case, if the file isn't there, it resizes
 the original image, finally it returns the proper url to the resized image.
 """
 if file:
 # defining the size
 x, y = [int(x) for x in size.split('x')]
 # defining the filename and the miniature filename
 basename, format = file.path.rsplit('.', 1)
 baseurl, _format = file.url.rsplit('.', 1)
 #miniature = basename + '_' + size + '.' + format
 #miniature_filename = os.path.join(settings.MEDIA_ROOT, miniature)
 #miniature_url = os.path.join(settings.MEDIA_URL, miniature)
 miniature_filename = basename + '_' + size + '.' + format
 miniature_url = baseurl + '_' + size + '.' + format
 # if the image wasn't already resized, resize it
 if not os.path.exists(miniature_filename):
 #print '>>> debug: resizing the image to the format %s!' % size
 image = Image.open(file.path)
 image.thumbnail([x, y]) # generate a 200x200 thumbnail
 image.save(miniature_filename, image.format)
 return miniature_url
 return ''
register.filter(thumbnail)
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This works great. Consider changing image.thumbnail([x, y]) to image.thumbnail([x, y], Image.ANTIALIAS) for higher-quality resizes.
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by Nicolas Guigo
ICPin is an Intel pintool leveraging the framework's JIT mode designed to track a binary's integrity checks. It records all reads and all writes performed by the target executable or dynamically loaded library on its text section and outputs a human readable text file describing each memory access with its type (R|W) and in case of a write, the list of values successively written at that address.
Additionally, it also tracks dynamic memory allocations and outputs the address, size and disassembled instructions executed from them. While pintools are by design immune to some common anti-debug techniques, ICPin also hooks a number of system calls such as NtQueryObject and NtQueryInformationProcess and includes potential anti-debug calls as part of its output. In a similar fashion, it also records anti-debug breakpoints such as INT 3. Finally ICPin's output includes BBL-granular backtraces for all detected occurrences.
While ICPin currently supports MS Windows environments, Intel Pintool's portability should allow straightforward porting to *NIX systems.
ICPin is released today under a GPLv2 license and the C++ source can be found at _URL_
The repository includes build instructions, visual studio project files and a sample output.

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Electrostatic Precipitator Monitoring System Based on CAN Bus
The hardware and software design are introduced about electrostatic precipitator control system. And this monitoring and control system is based on CAN bus. In this system the basic data acquisition and control functions can be achieved. The work status of precipitator can be collected in real time and fed back to the computer control interface, in order to provide reliable data support for the fault diagnosis of the ESP, so information integration level can be improved and the monitoring system can be optimized. Simple structure, high reliability, communication speed are the characteristics, and it have a wide range of application prospects.
Z. S. Zhang et al., "Electrostatic Precipitator Monitoring System Based on CAN Bus", Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 443-444, pp. 395-400, 2012


Arc Gun
Designed for close assault, both arc guns and flamers are accurate weapons at short ranges. A more finesse choice for killing.
Harnessing the power of electricity makes for a range of
effective weapons. Some shock weapons are designed to stun
a single target, while others can hit multiple foes spread over
an area or generate arcs that jump between multiple targets
in a lightning-linked chain. Many shock weapons can be easily
identified by their electricity-generating coils, glass insulators,
or carbon-fiber shielding meant to protect the wielder.


text: 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Water at the top of Niagara Falls has a temperature of 10.0degrees celsius. If it falls a distance of 50.0m and all of its potential energy goes into heating the water, calculate the temperature of the water at the bottom of the falls. 2. Relevant equations W = change in kinetic energy + change in potential energy 3. The attempt at a solution i know there's potential energy on top and none at the bottom. There's not kinetic energy at the top and there is at the bottom. But how do i put temperature into this equation???


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This letter quantifies the effect of random model uncertainty on finite horizon linear time-varying (LTV) systems. Mean and standard deviation field are approximated with high accuracy and efficiency by a Hilbert space technique called polynomial chaos expansion (PCE). The deterministic expansion coefficients of the generalized Fourier series are determined via orthogonal projection, also known as Galerkin projection. We propose the projection of uncertain systems in linear fractional representation (LFR), which can have computational benefits. The technique is benchmarked on a two-link robotic manipulator.
|Seiten (von - bis)||428-433|
|Fachzeitschrift||IEEE Control Systems Letters|
|Publikationsstatus||Veröffentlicht - 10 Mai 2021|
- Robust control, time-varying systems, uncertain systems


Factors associated with morbidity during the 2003 heat wave in two population-based cohorts of elderly subjects: PAQUID and Three City
Publié le 1 Avril 2008
Mis à jour le 05 Juillet 2019
Introduction. France was affected in early August 2003 by a heat wave with an exceptional health impact. Many studies on mortality were conducted but few data are available on morbidity. The objectives of this study were to describe the impact of the 2003 heat wave in the general population of elderly people and to determine individual factors associated with morbidity. Methods. A cross-sectional study nested in two prospective cohorts, the PAQUID and the Three-City (3C) studies, was performed. The sample included 2295 subjects from the general population, aged 67 and over who were interviewed by a phone questionnaire to complete data available in the database of the two cohorts. Two variables assessing morbidity (felt by the person and objectively observed) were created. Relationship between morbidity and individual factors were explored in univariate analyses; then multiple logistic regressions were conducted. Results. During the heat wave, 8.8% of the subjects felt a deterioration of their health, and 7.8% declared an objective morbid outcome. In the univariate analyses, many factors were associated with morbidity. After multiple adjustments, few associations were still observed but some factors were associated with a decreased risk (presence of a bathroom, dressing lighter than usually) or an increased risk (stopping usual activities, presence of chronic diseases). Conclusion. This study showed a non-negligible impact of the 2003 heat wave in term of felt and objective morbidity. Several individual factors were shown to be associated with morbidity and should be taken into account for the elaboration of prevention plans.
Auteur : Larrieu S, Carcaillon L, Lefranc A, Helmer C, Dartigues JF, Tavernier B, Ledrans M, Filleul L
European journal of epidemiology, 2008, vol. 23, n°. 4, p. 295-302


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Only released in EOL distros:
kinematics: arm_kinematics_constraint_aware | kinematics_base | kinematics_msgs
Package Summary
This is a base class for kinematics implementations
This package provides a base class for implementing a kinematics plugin. As such, it only contains a single header file. Examples of plugin implementations for kinematics can be found in two packages:
 1. pr2_arm_kinematics contains a plugin implementation of kinematics for the PR2 robot.
 2. arm_kinematics_constraint_aware contains a more generic plugin implementation that can be configured for any serial manipulator.
Have a look at the documentation in the individual packages for more information on how to configure and use them.
Creating your own plugin implementation of kinematics
The code
You can create your own plugin implementation of kinematics - essentially a wrapper that wraps your custom kinematics solver by inheriting from the base class defined in this package. The typical procedure for this would be to create your own package (named example_kinematics) and have a dependency on both the kinematics_base and pluginlib packages.
Then, have a look at the Code API. You will need to implement all the pure virtual functions after inheriting from the base class.
Setting up the plugin
In addition to writing the code, you will also have to register the plugin to make sure it can be accessed from other packages. This involves several steps outlined below.
Setup the correct dependencies
Make sure you add the following lines to the manifest.xml file in example_kinematics.
 <depend package="pluginlib"/>
 <depend package="kinematics_base"/>
Setup the plugins file
In a file named example_plugins.xml in your example_kinematics package, add the following lines and modify them to match the names you have chosen for your components.
<library path="lib/libarm_kinematics_constraint_aware_lib">
 <class name="arm_kinematics_constraint_aware/KDLArmKinematicsPlugin" type="arm_kinematics_constraint_aware::KDLArmKinematicsPlugin" base_class_type="kinematics::KinematicsBase">
 <description>
 A generic implementation of kinematics as a plugin based on KDL.
 </description>
 </class>
</library>
 1. Replace arm_kinematics_constraint_aware_lib with the name of the library object that contains your implementation of the kinematics. E.g. if you named your library example_kinematics, the first line above should read:
<library path="lib/libexample_kinematics">
 1. Rename the class name to be namespace/class_name. E.g. if your code is in the namespace example_kinematics and you named your class ExampleKinematics, replace the class name with example_kinematics/ExampleKinematicsPlugin.
 2. Rename the type to be namespace::class_name. E.g. example_kinematics::ExampleKinematicsPlugin.
Export the plugins file
In the manifest.xml file for example_kinematics, make sure the following lines are present in the export tag:
 <kinematics_base plugin="${prefix}/example_plugins.xml" />
Register the plugin in your code
In your .cpp file, make sure you have the following line at the top:
PLUGINLIB_DECLARE_CLASS(example_kinematics,ExampleKinematicsPlugin, example_kinematics::ExampleKinematicsPlugin, kinematics::KinematicsBase)
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In this paper, we propose a new architecture-level parameterized transient thermal behavioral modeling algorithm for emerging thermal related design and optimization problems for high-performance chip-multiprocessor (CMP) design. We propose a new approach, called ParThermPOF, to build the parameterized thermal performance models from the given architecture thermal and power information. The new method can include a number of parameters such as the locations of thermal sensors in a heat sink, different components (heat sink, heat spread, core, cache, etc.), thermal conductivity of heat sink materials, etc. The method consists of two steps: first, response surface method based on low-order polynomials is applied to build the parameterized models at each time point for all the given sampling nodes in the parameter space. Second, an improved generalized pencil-of-function (GPOF) method is employed to build the transfer-function based behavioral models for each time-varying coefficient of the polynomials generated in the first step. Experimental results on a practical quad-core microprocessor show that the generated parameterized thermal model matchs the given data very well. ParThermPOF is very suitable for design space exploration and optimization where both time and system parameters need to be considered.


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Livelihood and Conflict Dimension among Crop Farmers and Fulani Herdsmen in Yakurr Region of Cross River State
This paper examines the negative approach of Nomads to crop farmers in the Yakurr region of Cross River State Nigeria, through the overgrazing of farmlands, contamination of streams and the harassment of female farmers which resulted to rape causing conflict in the study area. The work observes the inevitability of conflict and the inestimable values placed on economic resource which value have directly and indirectly defined the dimensions of most conflicts involving man since immemorial. Of all resources however, land has remained an over whelming source of conflict among user and individuals at varying level of thresholds. In Nigeria, conflict between farmers and Fulani herdsmen over the use of land and agricultural produce has become a threat to peace in most part of the country, particularly in the Guinea and Savanah regions of the country due to the intensity of production activities that are propelled by increasing demand for land for various purposes. The production potential of grassland and livelihood in the arid and semi arid region is constrained by low and variable rainfall. Therefore, there is a need for grazing cattle to access pasture resources across regions in order to ensure food security for the herds. In view of this, the paper recommends that, nomadic education and the mechanism tagged local development plans be adopted by extension agencies to minimize conflict in rural areas where grazing of cattle is inevitable.
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
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Earth Girl Volcano
This new FREE interactive game for OS and Windows computers may be downloaded from these links (55MB zip file):
Earth Girl Volcano is our new interactive game about making strategic decisions that minimize risk in communities exposed to volcanic hazards. This casual strategy game is focused on hazard preparedness and response skills, and it was developed by an interdisciplinary team. The game is inspired by real-life situations in communities located near volcanoes throughout the Pacific Ring of Fire. The game allows players to prepare for emergency evacuations and respond during volcanic hazards such as ash fall, mudflows and burning clouds. The simple and straightforward gameplay engages our core audience of 7-13 year-old kids and adults.
Volcanoes are majestic but they also pose a serious hazard to nearby communities, and the Earth Girl Volcano app provides an environment for proactive learning about volcanic risk. Players can experience and explore a variety of volcanic hazards and evacuation scenarios including lightly populated small villages, towns with high-rise buildings and even industrial parks. Players can explore, think and experiment outside the traditional learning setting. This makes Earth Girl Volcano the perfect companion for informal learning about volcanic risk, disaster management and preparedness.
The side-scrolling game has colorful graphics and 27 different experiences, and it runs on Windows or iOS computers and Android or iOS tablets. The game will be available in late September in three languages: English, Spanish and Italian. Before the end of 2018 we plan to have the Tagalog (Philippines) and Indonesian versions. Stay tuned for a link to download your Earth Girl Volcano game!
- Earth Observatory of Singapore


-ice, which build a complex network. While detecting and modeling ice leads has been performed in numerous ways based on airborne images, the dynamics of ice leads over time remain hidden and largely unexplored. These dynamics could be analyzed by interpreting the ice leads as more than just airborne images, but as what they really are: a dynamic network. The lead's start, end, and intersection points can be considered nodes, and the leads themselves as edges of a network. As the nodes and edges change over time, the ice lead network is constantly evolving. This new network perspective on ice leads could be of great interest for the cryospheric science community since it opens the door to new methods. For example, adapting common link prediction methods might make data-driven ice lead forecasting and tracking feasible.
To reveal the hidden dynamics of ice leads, we performed a spatio-temporal and network analysis of ice lead networks. The networks used and presented here are based on daily ice lead observations from Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) between 2002 and 2020 by Hoffman et al. [1].
The spatio-temporal analysis of the ice leads exhibits seasonal, annual, and overall trends in the ice lead dynamics. We found that the number of ice leads is decreasing, and the number of width and length outliers is increasing overall. The network analysis of the ice lead graphs reveals unique network characteristics that diverge from those present in common real-world networks. Most notably, current network science methods (1) exploit the information that is embedded into the connections of the network, e.g., in connection clusters, while (2) nodes remain relatively fixed over time. Ice lead networks, however, (1) embed their relevant information spatially, e.g., in spatial clusters, and (2) shift and change drastically. These differences require improvements and modifications on common graph classification and link prediction methods such as Preferential Attachment and EvolveGCN on the domain of ice lead dynamic networks.
This work is a call for extending existing network analysis toolkits to include a new class of real-world dynamic networks. Utilizing network science techniques will hopefully further our understanding of ice leads and thus of Arctic processes that are key to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank Prof. Gunnar Spreen, who provided us insights into ice lead detection and possible challenges connected to the project idea. Furthermore, we would like to thank Shenyang Huang and Asst. Prof. David Rolnick for their valuable feedback and support. J.K. was supported in part by the DeepMind scholarship, the Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship, and the German Academic Scholarship Foundation.
References
[1] Jay P Hoffman, Steven A Ackerman, Yinghui Liu, and Jeffrey R Key. 2019. The detection and characterization of Arctic sea ice leads with satellite imagers. Remote Sensing 11, 5 (2019), 521.
How to cite: Kaltenborn, J., Ramesh, V., and Wright, T.: Ice Lead Network Analysis, EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23–27 May 2022, EGU22-8945, _URL_ 2022.
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The Effect of the Vertex Angles of Wedged Indenters on Deformation during Nanoindentation X. W. Hu and Y. S. Ni Crystals, 7, 380 (2017). ABSTRACT In order to study the effect of the angle of wedged indenters during nanoindentation, indenters with half vertex angles of 60 degrees, 70 degrees and 80 degrees are used for the simulations of nanoindentation on FCC aluminum (Al) bulk material by the multiscale quasicontinuum method (QC). The load-displacement responses, the strain energy-displacement responses, and hardness of Al bulk material are obtained. Besides, atomic configurations for each loading situation are presented. We analyze the drop points in the load-displacement responses, which correspond to the changes of microstructure in the bulk material. From the atom images, the generation of partial dislocations as well as the nucleation and the emission of perfect dislocations have been observed with wedged indenters of half vertex angles of 60 degrees and 70 degrees, but not 80 degrees. The stacking faults move beneath the indenter along the direction [110]. The microstructures of residual displacements are also discussed. In addition, hardness of the Al bulk material is different in simulations with wedged indenters of half vertex angles of 60 degrees and 70 degrees, and critical hardness in the simulation with the 70 degrees indenter is bigger than that with the 60 degrees indenter. The size effect of hardness in plastic wedged nanoindentation is observed. There are fewer abrupt drops in the strain energy-displacement response than in the load-displacement response, and the abrupt drops in strain energy-displacement response reflect the nucleation of perfect dislocations or extended dislocations rather than partial dislocations. The wedged indenter with half vertex angle of 70 degrees is recommended for investigating dislocations during nanoindentation.


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The Bollywood Legend Award will be presented to the one and only Aamir Khan by the Pop Golden Awards in November 2023. His significant contributions to the Indian cinema industry and his position as one of Bollywood's most important and recognisable performers are both recognised by this award.
Since starting his career in Bollywood in the 1980s, Aamir Khan has carved out a distinctive route for himself in the Indian film industry. Aamir, who is sometimes referred to as the "Perfectionist" for his careful devotion to his profession, has won the adoration of both critics and viewers for his remarkable acting abilities and capacity to give his characters depth and authenticity.
Aamir Khan's unmatched commitment to narrative is one of the main reasons he merits the Bollywood Legend Award. He is renowned for taking on characters that subvert social standards, bring attention to significant social concerns, and inspire people to reflect. His films frequently address timely and delicate subjects including mental health, education, gender injustice, and poverty. Aamir has had a big effect on Indian society through his work, which not only entertains but also creates awareness of important topics and promotes debate.
Aamir Khan's importance as a director and producer cannot be understated, in addition to his acting abilities. Through his production firm, Aamir Khan Productions, he has been involved in producing engaging and innovative films. His dedication to supporting cinema that is meaningful and content-driven has helped numerous critically acclaimed films find popularity and raised the bar for narrative and filmmaking in Bollywood.
Aamir's many performances in films of different genres demonstrate his flexibility as an actor. In films like "Lagaan," "Taare Zameen Par," "PK," and "Dangal," Aamir has consistently raised the bar for acting in Indian cinema, whether he's playing a romantic lead in "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" or "Dil Chahta Hai," showing off his comedic timing in "Andaz Apna Apna," or giving strong performances in thought-provoking films.
Aamir Khan's impact also goes beyond of the movie industry. He is renowned for his initiatives to use his famous position for good. Aamir has shown his dedication to changing the world by actively taking part in efforts relating to environmental protection and water shortages, as well as by championing social concerns through his television programme "Satyamev Jayate".
Aamir Khan is incredibly committed to his performances, frequently having his characters undergo substantial bodily changes. He has gained recognition from his peers, the film industry, and fans for his dedication to realism and attention to detail. Aspired performers and directors of all eras have been motivated by his unrelenting pursuit of excellence in every endeavour he undertakes.
In conclusion, Aamir Khan has had a significant and enduring influence on Bollywood and Indian film. Along with captivating audiences with his superb acting abilities, he has also utilised his platform to promote social change and speak out on pressing societal concerns. He deserves to get the Bollywood Legend Award from the Pop Golden Awards in November 2023 because of his commitment to delivering compelling stories, his range as an actor, and his contribution to meaningful film. Audiences will continue to be moved and inspired by Aamir Khan's legacy for many years to come.


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The Return
A Novel
Victoria Hislop
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Already a #1 bestseller in the UK, The Return is a captivating new novel of family, love, and betrayal set against a backdrop of civil war, flamenco, and fiery Spanish passion. The author of the beloved international bestseller The Island, Victoria Hislop now transports the reader to Granada, Spain, in a time of historic turmoil. The Return is a colorful and spellbinding saga of a family inspired by music and dance, only to be torn apart by fragile hearts and divided loyalties during the bitter war that brought the dictator Generalissimo Francisco Franco to power.
Harper Perennial, 9780061715419, 416pp.
Publication Date: October 6, 2009
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 1. 'In the picture book of marriage, they were the perfect married couple. It was a story told for an audience.' What does this extract tell us about Sonia and James's relationship? What changes between them as the novel progresses? Is James a villain? What tactics does he employ to control Sonia?
 2. Why are music and dance so important to the characters in The Return? What does the way a character dances say about them and their relationships? Why is Sonia so drawn to flamenco in particular, and why does James disapprove of her dance classes so vehemently?
 3. 'We need real men in this country … Spain will never be strong while it's full of fairies.' What image of masculinity do the Ramírez males – and the other men in the book – present? Is maleness portrayed as a good or bad thing? How do women exert their power?
 4. Did you identify any family traits that ran through the Ramírez generations? Does Sonia take after her father or her mother, or any of her other relations?
 5. 'For Ignacio, there was a distinction between what he regarded as being a casual informer and actually being an assassin' Why does Ignacio make this distinction? Is it an accurate one? Where else in the novel are we invited to compare physical violence with more subtle forms of cruelty?
 6. 'The saints and martyrs with their painted on blood and theatrical stigmata had once been part of her life. Now she saw the church as a sham, a cupboard full of redundant props'. Why does Mercedes lose her faith? How does The Return portray religion and particularly the Catholic Church?
 7. What does this book have to say about friendship? Is blood thicker than water?
 8. 'The lack of truth in [Concha and Mercedes'] correspondence did not mean there was no love between them. It merely meant that they loved each other enough to want to protect the other party'. Who else withholds information in the novel, and why? What is the role of these secrets or non-disclosures? How do they affect the plot?
 9. What did you make of Javier and Mercedes' relationship? Is it a childish infatuation, a survival tactic, a 'fathomless love', or what?
 10. What does The Return have to say about politics? To what extent does it affect real life? Did you detect a political bias to this book? If so, what is it?
 11. What is the relevance of bull fighting in The Return? Does it tell us anything about Spanish culture or the Civil War more generally? Is it relevant that Republican citizens are assassinated in Granada's bullring and that Ignacio is hunted and killed like a bull? If so, why?
 12. How does the history of the Ramírez family represent the Spanish Civil War more generally? Do you find their story a good way of conveying the history of the Civil War? Is Victoria Hislop successful in melding fact and fiction together?
 13. "Antonio discovered that there was nothing more brutalising than to drive a bayonet into another human being and in this killing he felt part of himself die too." How does Antonio's perspective on killing compare to Ignacio's, and to other characters'? Were you surprised by the novel's violence? How does Victoria Hislop treat the subject of death in her writing?
 14. Whose story did you enjoy most? Did the different strands hang well together, do you think?
 15. "On his outstretched hand lay nothing more than a small mound of dirt, a pathetic sample of Spain's soil that he had brought with him over the mountains." What does this old man's gesture tell us about the emigrant experience? How do other characters in the book think about exile and home?
 16. If you have read The Island, what similarities and differences did you identify between the two novels? Are there any plot and structure devices common to both? How do the two heroines, Sonia and Alexis, compare?


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This tutorial explains how to change the names of the vehicles that appears when you get into any of them.
- Run GXT Editor and on File box insert the GXT file location, for example:
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- Click on any vehicle name and in the bottom box will appear the name.
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What Is The Difference Between Probation And Parole?
What Is The Difference Between Probation And Parole?
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What Is The Difference Between Probation And Parole?
What is a difference between sentences of probation versus when an offender is granted parole?
Both probation and parole are privileges that saves a person from going to prison. They are not considered as "right" of a person. Probation is granted as a part of sentence that saves convicted person from going to prison. It is usually granted for less violent crimes or for first time criminals. If a person shows good behavior, court can cancel his/her incarceration and a person may stay free with his/her community. Parole is however granted after an offender has spent some time in jail. It is usually an early relief from prison. Instead of court, prison parole board decides the parole of convicted person.
How probation works?
Probation is usually for less violent crimes or if the person is not proved guilty yet and is granted probation by court in lieu of any prison time or after serving a short period in jail. Judge specify the time or duration of probation and person will have to follow court orders. Otherwise court has right to cancel probation and give judgement that may lead to incarceration of convicted person.
Conditions of probation
Court decides whether it will be supervised or non supervised probation depending on seriousness of crime. If a person is granted supervised probation than he/she will have to report regularly to their probation officer and can not leave the state with out permission. They have to be available on phone calls and can be checked and searched if parole officer has a search warrant.
A person has to follow rules and regulations decided by court while giving probation. Some of them can be:
 - Not leaving the premises without permission.
 - Serving community hours.
 - Joining rehabilitation programs
 - Prohibition of using or keeping firearms.
 - Strict restriction on using alcohol and doing drugs(medical prescriptions will be allowed)
 - Psychological or substance abuse counseling
 - Payment of fines to court and victims of crime.
 - Regular reporting to probation officer.
 - Restrictions of residence (can't live near school or hospitals)
 - A report will be submitted to judge about probationer to show his performance during probation.
How parole works?
After serving some time in jail, a person can be granted relief from jail time to serve his/her remaining sentence in community. Parole is either granted by parole board or through federal sentencing guidelines.
Parole is not a substitute of incarceration. It is given as a privilege to person after spending some time in jail. With this also come some conditions.
Conditions of parole
People released on parole are called parolees. Instead of probation officer they will report to parolee officers. Parole is also linked to conditions such as:
 - Reporting regularly to parole officer.
 - Maintaining place of residence and job.
 - Avoiding contact with suspicious people.
 - Not leaving the premises without permission.
 - Avoiding criminal activities.
 - Passing urine tests for alcohol and drugs.
 - Not using drugs or alcohol
 - Restrictions from meeting already known criminal people.
 - Parole officers may visit parolees unannounced to check if parolees are complying with conditions or not.
Eligibility for parole
People convicted of serious violent crimes like murder, kidnapping or rape are rarely granted paroles. Parole is not granted only on the basis of good behavior during prison time. There are other reasons also that are considered by parole board while giving parole to person. A person's age, martial and parental status, past history of crimes and mental condition may also be evaluated while deciding to grant parole. Parole board will also consider the severity and circumstances of crime. A person must be willing to maintain residence and job otherwise parole board may not grant parole regardless of other factors.
The fourth amendment
The fourth amendment in the US constitution protects people from unlawful searches and seizures from law enforcement officers, does not extend to person on probation or parole. A parole or probation officer can search a person any time and if found violating the rules, probation or parole may be revoked. Along with cancellation of probation or parole, a person may be charged additionally for possessing illegal drugs, weapons or stolen goods.
Is parole worse than probation?
Probation is granted before final judgement of case as a part of initial sentence whereas parole is granted as privilege to person by parole board. Parole board may look for person behavior during incarceration and his rehabilitation progress to grant him parole. A parolee serves some time in jail before getting parole. Both probation and parole represent ways to live out in society under some supervision. If person on parole or probation breaks the rules, he/she will be shown way back to prison.
Can a person be on probation and parole at same time?
Technically yes, a person can be on parole and probation at same time. If person is found guilty of crimes while on probation, they can be granted parole. Sometimes people are charged with different cases in different counties and can get probation or parole for them separately. When a person commit a new crime while on probation, he/she can get incarceration for that. Both probation and parole can run concurrently as long as court and judges agree to it.
Consequences of violation of probation and parole?
If a person is found guilty of violating the rules and regulations ordered by court or the parole board, their probation or parole can be revoked. A person may face additional charges for violations. And after revocation, they may have to go to prison again.
Probation and parole statistics overview
According to US bureau of statistics at the end of 2016, 4.5 million people were on probation or parole. Which means in 2016, 1 out of 55 adults (2% of adults) were on probation/parole. The basic purpose of parole or probation is to prevent offenders from going to jail but 2.3 million people were reported failed to complete their supervision due to violations of rules and regulations or committing new crimes. Every year 350k people return to jail or prison because of violating rules.
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Difficult Patients
Why They're That Way and How to Handle Them
Difficult Patients
They complain, criticize, shout, swear and may even try to hit you. Difficult patients are an unfortunate fact of life in healthcare. But knowing how to identify, understand and respond to them can make your work life safer and less stressful.
Identify Difficult Patients
It's sometimes possible to predict which patients will likely become difficult, abusive or violent. Alzheimer's patients, for example, tend to be moody, irrational and easily agitated. Those with cancer, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a history of violent behavior or some psychiatric disorders are also prone to disruptive or violent behavior.
Watch for certain emotions, advises Christine Simms, RN, MSN, a psychotherapist in private practice. Isolation and fear can lead to anger, which can escalate into violence.
"Look for isolated patients who are cut off from their families and communities," says Simms, a clinical specialist in adult and family mental health nursing. She has taught hospital employees and individuals how to spot potential trouble as well as how to manage conflicts if they happen.
Many patients also feel let down by their failing bodies, their illness or by being hospitalized, institutionalized or placed in a nursing home. Some experience spiritual betrayal, asking why God let this happen to them. "Cancer patients often feel betrayed, particularly if they are also feeling isolated and stressed by switching from competent caregiver to losing control over their life, spouse and children when illness strikes," Simms says.
Understand Why They're Difficult
For patients with dementia, mental confusion is at the root of many problem behaviors. "Because people with dementia misperceive their environment and the intentions of their caregiver, they often react in negative ways," says Dan Kuhn, MSW, director of education for Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging. The more cognitively impaired people become, the less able they are to express or defend themselves.
Many ESRD patients are testy, often for good reason. "They are sick and may be depressed because of their illness," says Dr. Godfrey C. Burns, nephrology section chief at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. "Many are frightened, have poor coping skills and have a personality that is hard to get along with." ESRD patients also aren't often prepared to go from a normal life to an indefinite regimen of thrice-weekly, four-hour-long dialysis treatments. As chairman of the End Stage Renal Disease Network of New York's grievance committee, Burns helped reduce the number of complaints about disruptive patients over the last 10 years by instituting a formal approach to treatment and educating staff.
Response Strategies
Once you understand what makes some patients so difficult, it can be easier to follow the experts' suggested dos and don'ts.
Make sure you:
 - Observe: Notice a patient's words, voice or attitude to pick up on rising anger levels. Overly compliant behavior is also a warning sign that a patient has lost his identity and sense of competence, which can lead to vulnerability, fear, anger and violence. "Worries and loss of control often are triggers of aggression," says Simms, who urges nurses to trigger a sense of capability in patients, not one of vulnerability.
 - Connect: Uncover and directly address a patient's underlying feelings with comments such as, "You sound worried. What can we do to help?" Establishing a personal connection can go a long way toward gaining cooperation, Kuhn says.
 - Show Respect: Make eye contact, and try to approach patients at eye level. Always address patients as Mr. or Mrs., and speak in a friendly manner.
 - Slow Down: Rushing can be counterproductive, especially when caring for those with dementia.
 - Recruit Help: Enlist relatives to help break the isolation, create solutions and provide support.
 - Be Informed: Know your employer's patient bill of rights, as well as its policies and procedures for dealing with difficult patients.
Avoid:
 - Bullying: Don't use your caregiver status to threaten patients.
 - Making Assumptions: Most patients are not intentionally abusive or disruptive. They often are responding to an irritation, vulnerability, cognitive impairment, inability to express themselves or loss of identity.
 - Putting Up Walls: Distance just fuels patients' anger.
 - Tolerating Disruptive Behavior: Clearly explain what is unacceptable to avoid problems later.
 - Taking It Personally: "You can't expect that everyone at work will act pleasantly," Godfrey says. "Interpersonal mishaps or confrontations are guaranteed when you work with the public."
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Say I have 5 vectors and I measure the similarity of each one to a fixed reference vector using cosine similarity. But now what I want to do is understand the aggregate or collective strength of these 5 vectors as it relates to how similar they are collectively to the reference vector. Is this simply an average of the 5 cossim values I calculate; or do I add up each scalar position of the 5 vectors together and then do a cossim; or do I average the scalar positions of the 5 vectors and then do a cossim. Or is there a better way to measure the collective similarity (or strength) of the 5 vectors to the reference vector? Thanks for any insight that you may have!
Additional Context So lets say that each of the 5 vectors represent 5 sentences in a document that are considered the most salient bits of information in the document on a topic like say Pneumonia. The question I am asking of the 5 vectors (sentences) is how likely or strong do these 5 sentences represent a positive Pneumonia case? I don't want to consider all sentences in the document because typically these documents are super noisy. What I want is a relative strength or conviction of the 5 vectors (sentences) to represent a Pneumonia case. But how do I determine their aggregate strength? I can measure each vector (sentence) relative to a reference vector for Pneumonia but how do I aggregate the separate results?
Or maybe can I somehow quantify the cluster density around the reference vector?


What To Give Gerbils To Chew On?
Is it cruel to keep gerbils?
Keeping gerbils as pets isn't cruel if you take care of them and provide them with everything they need: other gerbils, a large enough cage and deep bedding layer, enrichment to keep them from getting bored, and a nutritionally well-balanced diet..
How do you tell if a gerbil is stressed?
Thumping. This is something gerbils do when they are excited or stressed, as a warning to other gerbils. 3 The thumping is produced by pounding both hind legs on the ground.
Can gerbils eat peanut butter?
The quick answer, yes. Peanut butter is perfectly safe for gerbils to consume. There is a tremendous amount of misinformation about peanut butter and gerbils on the internet. Gerbils can eat peanuts.
Can gerbils eat rice?
Gerbils can eat rice safely. It's not poisonous, and won't hurt your pet in any way unless there's something added to it e.g. lots of oil. Gerbils can eat all forms of rice including cooked and uncooked, brown or white, puffed rice/rice crispies and rice cakes.
Do gerbils squeak when happy?
Gerbils make noise to communicate, both with you and other gerbils. Gerbils squeak and thump their feet to frighten other gerbils or predators. They make 'yipping' sounds when excited. Gerbils also purr to show contentment, chirp to get your attention, and make clicking breathing noises when they're sick.
What do gerbils not like?
Gerbils like to chew, and can chew on their exercise wheel. If possible, buy a wooden wheel. You should avoid putting anything plastic in your gerbil's enclosure. Gerbils chew on everything, and when they do, they ingest some of what they chew on. Ingesting plastic is bad for your pet's health.
What natural wood can gerbils chew on?
In general, nontoxic and untreated wood work well for gerbil chews. You may give your gerbil branches from hardwood trees, so long as you know the trees were not sprayed, painted or chemically treated. Your pet will chew through soft woods in no time.
Why do gerbils chew on their cage?
One of the big reasons that gerbils chew their bars is that they are seeking a way to reduce the length of their teeth. A gerbil's teeth will grow constantly throughout their lives, and those living in captivity may lack all the hard food they need in order for their teeth to wear down naturally.
Can gerbils eat cheerios?
Plain cheerios are fine for gerbils to eat. They arent likely to make your gerbil fat. Cheerios are part of my gerbils staple diet, and they always eat their cheerios.
Do gerbils try to escape?
Gerbil Trying to Jump out of Cage. Something else you may notice is that your gerbil tries to escape from its cage. This behavior is characterized by your gerbil pushing itself up against the bars or glass of its enclosure. It will then stand up to try and reach the top.
What foods are toxic to gerbils?
Fruit (pear, melon, apple, oranges) and vegetables (cucumber, carrot, pumpkin and fennel) can be used to supplement your gerbils ration. Do not give your pets¿ grapes or rhubarb as these are poisonous to rodents. To avoid excessive amounts of certain seeds (e.g. sunflower) as they are fatty and can cause obesity.
Is it safe for gerbils to chew plastic?
If you are thinking about getting gerbils or already have them, you should know that they chew on everything. Not everything that they decide to chew on will be safe for them though. Plastic being one of them. So if you're asking can gerbils chew on plastic, then the answer is yes, they will chew anything they can.
Can gerbils have toilet paper rolls?
Gerbils love to chew. A cardboard tube from a toilet paper roll or paper towel roll is one of a gerbil's favorite things. … When you let them go, they loosen but stay more or less rolled, and your gerbils can have a ball with them. Even a small brown paper lunch bag will provide hiding, play, and shredding possibilities!
Should I cover my gerbils cage at night?
Unlike covering a bird cage, covering a gerbil cage at night won't help your gerbil sleep. Gerbils are active throughout the day and night, so darkness doesn't act as a sleep cue. However, covering the gerbilarium can help to muffle any noise coming from within. This may make it easier for you to sleep.
Can gerbils learn their name?
Your pet gerbil can learn its name, and it can learn that when you approach the cage, you probably will take it out to play. "Well-socialized gerbils will often readily climb up your hands and try to run up your arms once they know it means playtime," Childress said. Your pet gerbil can learn some neat tricks too.
What wood is bad for gerbils?
Pine and cedarwood contain oils that are poisonous to gerbils. Anything with print on it, such as newspaper and cereal boxes, is harmful due to the use of ink. Avoid giving your gerbils these items. Use materials which you know gerbils can safely chew.
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EIA joins The Climate Pledge
Edmonton International Airport became the first airport in the world to join The Climate Pledge in the spring of 2021, committing to being carbon neutral by 2040.
The Climate Pledge is an international initiative for organizations and corporations who are committed to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate 10 years ahead of schedule. It was founded by Amazon and environmental organization Global Optimism in 2019.
As part of The Climate Pledge, EIA is committing to three principal areas of action:
- Regular Reporting: measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis;
- Carbon Elimination: implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies;
- Credible Offsets: neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, real, permanent, and socially-beneficial offsets to achieve net zero annual carbon emissions by 2040.
One of the core values for Edmonton International Airport is to be dedicated to sustainability. To reflect this value, airport leadership recognized the need to find other leaders the airport could partner with to identify opportunities to reduce climate change emissions and introduce sustainable innovation in our sector. As an international gateway, Edmonton International Airport identified The Climate Pledge as a global network of organizations that share its values and actively sought out to join this movement.
There will be no immediate changes for passengers at EIA related to The Climate Pledge. There will be no mandatory fees or costs charged to passengers to meet this agreement.
In the future, the airport will offer voluntary options for passengers to directly offset or help lower carbon emissions linked to their flights and activities. These are still in development.
Using public transit to come to EIA is one action passengers can currently take and land remains set aside for an LRT connection into the City of Edmonton when that is possible in the future.
Learn more about actions Edmonton International Airport is taking to reduce its carbon emissions and become more sustainable.


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Pipeline Resistance Model of the Filling Slurry Transportation with High Concentration and Superfine Total Tailing
ZHANG Qinli;JIANG Zhiliang;WANG Shi;CHEN Qiusong;ZHU Yangya;WAN Xiaoheng;School of Resources and Safety Engineering,Central South University;
In order to accurately calculate the pressure loss in a filling pipeline with superfine total tailing and high concentrationslurry in a mine, on the basis of the solid-liquid two-phase flow theory, the factors that affect the backfilling pipeline resistance ofthe total tailing slurry are analyzed, to obtain a calculation model of the pipeline transportation resistance with a high concentrationand superfine total tailing slurry through the dimensional analysis. According to the method of the computational fluid dynamics(CFD), the effects on the filling pipeline resistance of some factors, like the slurry volume concentration, the flow rate, the pipediameter, the solid mixture density and others, are evaluated, 360 groups of the pipeline resistance loss values are obtained; Using theleast squares and linear regression method, the parameters in the transportation resistance model are calculated. With four commonoperating points selected, an error analysis of the calculation model is made, and according to the method of the regression coefficientsignificance test, the degree of the influence on the pipeline resistance loss of each factor is obtained finally. The error of thecalculation model results against those of the pumping experiment with loop is around 5%, so it could meet the needs of theengineering design and can be used to reduce the pipe resistance.


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The Robotic Workshop
The Robotic Workshop was a toy kit, much like Lego Mindstorms, that allowed users to build and program robots using a home computer.
Access Software announced The Robotic Workshop in the January 1987 issue of Ahoy! magazine. A review later appeared in the May 1988 issue of Compute! magazine. The kit included over 50 Capsela parts, including two motors, gears, wheels, and sensors. It also included an electronic control unit that plugged into the user port of a Commodore 64, an instruction manual with 50 tutorial projects, and special programming software on a floppy disk. It was later released for Apple, Atari, and IBM computers.
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City pays millions for firefighter-caused blaze
While battling a warehouse fire, crews set off a second blaze that caused significant damage
MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb was fined $3.7 million after a judge declared firefighters made a warehouse fire worse by setting a second blaze.
120 firefighters responded to the September 2004 fire, which had broken out in the storage room of a foam plant, and used a chainsaw to cut a hole in the plant's ceiling across the hall from where the fire was spreading, according to the Sun News Network.
The sparks from the chainsaw ignited nearby polymers used in making Styrofoam, which caused another fire.
The resulting second blaze along with the first fire took firefighter 11 hours to extinguish, leaving significant damage to the warehouse.
Insurer's blamed the Laval Fire Department for its mistake and had sued for $9 million.
A judge agreed that the firefighters worsened the fire by using the chainsaw.
The city has not decided if it will appeal the decision.
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Meteorologists predict moderately hot and humid weather on Monday during the daytime on Cairo and Lower Egypt, with moderate weather on the northern coasts, hot weather on northern Upper Egypt and very hot weather expected on South Sinai, and southern Upper Egypt.
The weather will grow mild across most parts of Egypt at night, while moderate on South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt.
Temperatures predicted for the following cities are: 30C in Alexandria, 34C in Cairo, 40C in Qena, 41C in Luxor, and 42C in Aswan.
Mists are expected during the morning hours on Cairo, Lower Egypt, and the northern coasts.
Winds will be northwestern and moderate across most parts of the country.
Maximum and minimum humidity levels are: 45-90 on the northern coasts, 28-85 at Cairo and Lower Egypt, 22-55 in northern Upper Egypt, and 14-30 at southern Upper Egypt.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) said that the country is currently being affected by the Indian summer monsoon, which is typical every summer and makes the country's weather hotter and more humid.
Waves in the Mediterranean Sea will be low to moderate, ranging between one and 1.75 meters in height, while waves in the Red Sea will be rough, ranging between 1.75 and 2.25 meters high.
Surface winds will be northwestern on both seas.
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A and F Type Stars Talk
On Saturday I did another talk for the Cambridge Young Astronomers. This months topic was covering the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram and explaining all the different star types within it. I was given A and F type stars for my talk.
I started by looking at the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram and then gave facts on A and F type stars. I then picked an A and F type star example and explained more about the stars. My example of an A type star was Vega and my example of an F type star was Polaris.
I have put a copy of 'A and F Type Stars' talk on the downloads page if you want to have a look at it.


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Arcs, Cevians, Tangents
Theorem 4.5 The lines tangent to the circumcircle of a triangle at its vertices cut the opposite sides in three collinear points.
The proof in the text is as follows: Let the tangent to the circumcircle at A meet line BC at L. Then Angle BAL is congruent to angle C since each angle is measured by half of arc AB. *****That would be fine, but I don't know how they determine this... *****. Also we have that angle LAC = 180 - angle ABC, since these angles are measured by halves of the two opposite arcs AC. *****Again, I am lacking the theorem which is used to deduce this******.... the rest of the proof is trivial and I don't need help with it.
Can someone please give me the theorems they use for those parts of the proof.
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It's elementary theorem that angles on the circumference of the circle 'looking' at the same arc of that circle are themselves equal. (the proof is a bit long but if necessary I can try to write it, try this Circumferential Angle Is Half Corresponding Central Angle ; the theorem works for any circumferential angle.)
BAL is 'looking' at the arc AB but is degenerated.
When you know this you can find the second part easily just observing the angles ABC and the angle at A 'looking' at arc AC.
Sorry if my English was bad.

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Is Dragon's Blood Effective?
There are lots and lots of strange remedies out there nowadays. Some of them sound like they're simply adding to an ever-increasing list of fantasy-novel products, and some sound like they're just too disgusting to use as a benefactor. Think snail secretions for example; if you didn't know already, would you really be able to guess that it could be used as an effective skin treatment? Chances are you couldn't. And if you haven't heard of dragon's blood before, chances are you'll be skeptical about its potential uses as well. However, contrary to this idea, it actually can be really effective. What actually is it though, and what benefits will it bring to the table? Read on to find out.
So what is dragon's blood, and where does it actually come from? More or less, it's the sap that comes from a set of foreign trees known as the dragon tree. It comes in a dark red colour, hence the reason behind its scary sounding name. In the past, it was thought to be a medical miracle medicine and was used for treating nearly anything. This was particularly the case in the Middle East, China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. However, in recent times it has become aware that it is better tailored to more specific treatments. This has been after significant scientific research, so it's pretty well-based research.
Dragon's blood medicinal uses have a number of different benefits, showing just why it's gotten so popular in recent times. It has anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it could be used to help any swelling in different parts of your body ranging from simple bumps and bruises to much more serious brain swelling. It also has anti-diabetic and anti-tumour properties, meaning it can help people with diabetes or help people from contracting the disease and can help slow down and prevent the production of tumours in the body. These benefits are really tailored to everyone and could really help you.
It can also be used to stop bleeding, which is a really great piece of medical help in any bleeding situation. This is down to its anti-clotting devices. It also benefits the immune system overall, meaning that if you use it you can experience benefits for all kinds of conditions and illnesses. You'll be less likely to contract generic illnesses and will reap these benefits for as long as you use it.
Dragon's blood is also really good for your skin. This is down to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which work together to form a substance that can be used really effectively in a hair cream. It allows you to moisturise and protect your skin as well, giving you a great number of reasons as to why you should purchase it. It forms a sort of layer over your skin, protecting it from any infections and keeping important moisture on your skin at all times. Dragon's blood can also help to prevent and fight acne; it's antibacterial properties help flush out the infections that cause it and keep your skin nice and healthy.
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Agate and onyx are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has parallel bands. The colors of its bands range from black to almost every color. Commonly, specimens of onyx contain bands of black and/or white.
Why WhatsApp logo is green?
Green colour gives security Kuom and Acton have always sought to reflect on WhatsApp values of humility and simplicity. That is why the logo was chosen to convey that message, that is why they chose the colour green, because it represents security, since we all seek privacy in our conversations.
Why the color of Facebook is blue?
The reason Facebook is blue: Zuckerberg is colorblind According to The New Yorker, Zuckerberg is red-green colorblind, which means the color he can see best is blue. That also happens to be the color that dominates the Facebook website and mobile app. "Blue is the richest color for me," he told the magazine.
Why the color blue is the best?
According to color psychology: Blue is described as a favorite color by many people and is the color most preferred by men. Because blue is favored by so many people, it is often viewed as a non-threatening color that can seem conservative and traditional. Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity.


Reinforcement learning Bitcoin trading bot
Posted December 03, 2020 by Rokas Balsys
Create custom crypto trading environment from a scratch - Bitcoin trading bot example
In this tutorial, we will write a step-by-step foundation for our custom Bitcoin trading environment where we could do further development, tests and experiments.
In my previous LunarLander-v2 and BipedalWalker-v3 tutorials, I was gathering experience in writing Proximal Policy Optimization algorithms, to get some background to start developing my own RL environment. The mentioned tutorials were written upon OpenAI's gym package, which allows us to experiment with our own reinforcement learning algorithms upon a ton of free environments to experiment with.
These OpenAI environments are great for learning, but eventually, we will want to set up an agent to solve the custom problem. To do this, we would need to create a custom environment, specific to our problem domain. When we have our custom environment, we can create a custom Reinforcement Learning agent to simulate crypto trades. This is the first part of these tutorials, so this and the rest of the tutorials related to this article will be available on my GitHub page.
Introduction to the environment
First, let's learn about what exactly the environment is. An environment contains all the necessary functionality to run an agent and allow it to learn. Each environment "must-have" implemented the following interface:
class CustomEnv:
 def __init__(self, arg1, arg2,...):
 # Define action space and state size
 # Example when using discrete actions of 0,1,2:
 self.action_space = np.array([0, 1, 2])
 # Example for using image as input for custom environment:
 self.state_size = np.empty((HEIGHT, WIDTH, CHANNELS)), dtype=np.uint8)
 # Execute one time step within the environment
 def step(self, action):
 # Reset the state of the environment to an initial state
 def reset(self):
 # render environment visualization
 def render(self):
In the constructor above, we first define the type and shape of our action_space, which will contain all of the actions possible for an agent to take in the environment. Similarly, we'll define the state_size (above is an example with an image as input), which contains all of the environment's data to be observed by the agent.
Our reset method will be called periodically to reset the environment to an initial state. This is followed by many steps through the environment, in which an action will be provided by the model and must be executed, and the next observation returned. This is also the place where rewards are calculated, but more on this later.
Finally, the render method may be called periodically to print a rendition of the environment. This could be as simple as a print statement, or as complicated as rendering a 3D environment using OpenGL, whatever you want. For this example, we will begin with a print statement, but my plan is later to do everything in Maplotlib at least.
Bitcoin Trading Environment
To demonstrate how this all works, I am going to create a cryptocurrency trading environment. I will then try to train our agent to beat the market and become a profitable trader within the environment. Actually, this shouldn't be Bitcoin, we'll be able to choose any market we want, I chose Bitcoin just as an example. So, let's get started!
The first thing that we need to consider is how we, humans, decide what trade we would like to make. What observations we do before deciding to make a trade?
Usually, a professional trader would most likely look at some charts of price action, perhaps overlaid with a couple of technical indicators. From there, they would combine this visual information with their prior knowledge of similar price actions to make an informed decision in what direction the price is likely to move.
So, we need to translate these human actions into code, that our custom-created agent could understand price action in a similar manner. We want state_size to contain all of the input variables that we need our agent to consider before taking an action. In this tutorial, I want that my agent could "see" the main market data points (open price, high, low, close, and daily volume) for the last 50 days, as well as a couple of other data points like its account balance, current open positions, and current profit.
We want our agent for each timestep to consider the price action leading up to the current price, as well as their own portfolio's status in order to make an informed decision for the next action. Talking about actions, our agent will have action_space that will consist of three possibilities: buy, sell, or hold in the current time step.
But this is not enough to know what amount of Bitcoin to buy or sell each time. So we will need to create an action space that has a discrete number of action types (buy, sell, and hold), as well as a continuous spectrum of amounts to buy/sell (0-100% of the account balance/position size respectively). In this and coming few tutorials I will not take the amount into consideration for simplicity reasons. But after we'll get some kind of working environment with a trained agent I will try to integrate the risk of our agent, by taking the amount into consideration.
The last thing to consider before implementing a custom environment is the reward. We want to promote long-term profit, so for each step, we will calculate the account balance difference between the previous step and the current step. But, because I don't have a working prototype yet, it's hard to say, maybe I will find out that a different rewarding system works better. Anyway, we want that our agent could maintain a higher balance for longer, rather than those who rapidly gain money using unsustainable strategies.
Now that we've covered and defined our state size, action space, and rewards, it's time to implement our environment. First, we need to define the action_space and state_size in the environment's constructor. The environment expects a pandas data frame to be passed passed that contains the market data to be learned from. Adding to this, we must know our dataset length, starting trading balance, and how many steps of market memory we want our agent to "see", we define all of these parameters in our __init__ part. I define them as deque list, this means that our list has a limited size of 50 steps, when we append a new item into the list, the last one is removed. Don't worry, I will upload market history data to my GitHub page together with this tutorial code. But in case you want to download your own data, I downloaded market raw data from the page.
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
import random
from collections import deque
class CustomEnv:
 # A custom Bitcoin trading environment
 def __init__(self, df, initial_balance=1000, lookback_window_size=50):
 # Define action space and state size and other custom parameters
 self.df = df.dropna().reset_index()
 self.df_total_steps = len(self.df)-1
 self.initial_balance = initial_balance
 self.lookback_window_size = lookback_window_size
 # Action space from 0 to 3, 0 is hold, 1 is buy, 2 is sell
 self.action_space = np.array([0, 1, 2])
 # Orders history contains the balance, net_worth, crypto_bought, crypto_sold, crypto_held values for the last lookback_window_size steps
 self.orders_history = deque(maxlen=self.lookback_window_size)
 # Market history contains the OHCL values for the last lookback_window_size prices
 self.market_history = deque(maxlen=self.lookback_window_size)
 # State size contains Market+Orders history for the last lookback_window_size steps
 self.state_size = (self.lookback_window_size, 10)
Next, we'll write the reset method, which should be called every time a new environment is created or to reset an existing environment's state to the primary. Here we'll set the starting balance to our initial balance, define our start and finish steps in the dataset (used to separate training and testing data), but more about that later. As you can see, we create our primary state by concatenating our orders and the market history of our 50 history steps.
# Reset the state of the environment to an initial state
def reset(self, env_steps_size = 0):
 self.balance = self.initial_balance
 self.net_worth = self.initial_balance
 self.prev_net_worth = self.initial_balance
 self.crypto_held = 0
 self.crypto_sold = 0
 self.crypto_bought = 0
 if env_steps_size > 0: # used for training dataset
 self.start_step = random.randint(self.lookback_window_size, self.df_total_steps - env_steps_size)
 self.end_step = self.start_step + env_steps_size
 else: # used for testing dataset
 self.start_step = self.lookback_window_size
 self.end_step = self.df_total_steps
 self.current_step = self.start_step
 for i in reversed(range(self.lookback_window_size)):
 current_step = self.current_step - i
 self.orders_history.append([self.balance, self.net_worth, self.crypto_bought, self.crypto_sold, self.crypto_held])
 self.market_history.append([self.df.loc[current_step, 'Open'],
 self.df.loc[current_step, 'High'],
 self.df.loc[current_step, 'Low'],
 self.df.loc[current_step, 'Close'],
 self.df.loc[current_step, 'Volume']


be some difficulties that go along with it.
Venus is exalted in the ninth house, and signifying that the individual's sense of values and ethics are high.
Venus in the 9th House shows a woman loves to travel and be on the go. She may be happy to spend a quiet day at home, but she needs variety in her life to feel truly fulfilled.
Venus in the 9th House suggests a love of foreign travel or a penchant for self-improvement. You see the big picture and believe in possibilities—an open mind is important for success.
Mars in 9th House
A Mars in the 9th House placement is an excellent indicator of an intellectual who may derive satisfaction from expressing himself or herself in the written word.
Planets in a person's horoscope have many meanings and influence on one's life. The placement of Mars in the 9th House of your horoscope indicates unrest, strange ideas or jealous nature.
Mars in the 9th House of a chart indicates you are blessed with a strong sense of purpose and a lot of passion. You might be working towards a life-long ambition, but that doesn't stop you from experiencing the thrill of the chase in all aspects of your life. With Mars in this position, you are naturally competitive, forward moving, and a born leader.
The placement of Mars in the 9th House has a special meaning. It means that your thoughts, actions, and even life plan are largely influenced by your ideals and philosophical tendencies.
There is a powerful desire to create or invent something great, to promote certain cause or idea for a larger purpose. You actually seem to be driven by some kind of vision, perhaps spiritual ideal rather than merely material goals.
Mars in the 9th House indicates a sensitive, romantic nature. You have a strong intuition which can make you idealistic and altruistic – you can never bear to see others in pain. Your passion for life stems from your compassion, idealism, and sense of adventure.
Your arrow will be aimed high if Mars is placed in your 9th House. You are an ambitious risk-taker who may have a difficult time paying attention to the details.
You are a spiritual individual who desires to think outside the box and do things differently than others. Patriotic by nature, you don't like to be restricted by rules and traditions, and like to push beyond boundaries.
Jupiter in 9th House
Jupiter rules higher education, philosophy, higher learning and long distance travel. When Jupiter is in the 9th house it shows a thirst for knowledge and philosophy and an interest in the greater world out there. You love to learn new things.
This placement of Jupiter in the 9th House describes people who are able to think more broadly. They are open to many different points of view and have a desire for spiritual meaning. These individuals are blessed with powerful intuition and may be involved in various religious or spiritual pursuits.
A person with Jupiter here has an expansive viewpoint and a tendency towards international travel. This placement gives that person a chance to broaden his horizons in many areas of life, particularly on an intellectual level. The person will have a broad education, and be attracted to philosophy, religion and law.
Jupiter in the ninth house is a very fortunate placement for career matters – and it adds balance to the personality, allowing one to be more tolerant of other peoples' ideas and ways of doing things. It gives an optimistic view of higher education and religion.
Jupiter must be received into the horoscope through mutual reception in order to form this placement. Mercury is also considered to be very important in creating Jupiter's influence on the 9th house since if it is well aspected or dignified, it will create a strong influence in career matters.
Jupiter in the 9th House can bring a feeling that you have some kind of mission in life; that there is something important you are here to do. Maybe you were born with an awareness of higher powers and this inspires you.
You may become a very spiritual person or at least drawn to religion and the philosophy behind it. Astrology shows us that Jupiter has a positive effect on the 9th House: it gives increased popularity, power to negotiate, ability for higher education, good luck on journeys and property ownership.
Jupiter in the 9th House of your horoscope means you have a powerful sense of spirituality. You are mature beyond your years and have a broad vision of the natural world as well as of humanity itself.
Jupiter in the 9th House of Astrology represents the urge to expound, philosophize and give witness. People with Jupiter here all have a strong sense of justice and a need to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves – outsiders, the marginalized and anyone else who is suffering in some way.
Saturn in 9th House
Saturn in the 9th House people are goal-oriented and serious-minded. You plan for the future and put away savings; you work hard to make your plans come true.
You may believe in reincarnation or karma, for you see life as a series of lessons that lead to growth. You learned early on to look beyond outward appearances so you don't expect others to be what they appear to be.
Saturn is slow to speed up, but once he gets going, he seems to get more done than anyone else. Saturn in the 9th House projects a sense of serious purpose and often an impressive ability to make things happen.
When you observe the placement of Saturn in the 9th House, it will mean that you will have a very strong sense of self-identity and take exceptionally good care of yourself. You may enjoy a comfortable home that reflects yourself and your individuality.
Saturn represents discipline, responsibility, practicality, cautiousness, and caution. With Saturn in the 9th house you may have an interest in public or community service, religion, law enforcement, politics and foreign affairs.
You are very interested in making sure that everything is decided or done properly. This placement can bring a great sense of responsibility and maturity to your life.
Saturn in the 9th House reveals an individual who is clairvoyant and able to see the future. This placement makes you great at long distance relationships.
You like to correspond with people you aren't close to, and may travel far to encounter new people or knowledge. Whatever your skills they will be best used when far from home, perhaps with a career in politics, religion or education.
Uranus in 9th House
Uranus here has resulted in perceptions of being rebels, adventurers and innovators. While Uranus involves change, there's also a need to keep things interesting and vibrant.
As Uranus symbolizes sudden and unexpected upheaval, placement in the 9th House can mean unexpected travel abroad or a change of residence upon return home.
Some people will be ready to delve into spirituality and mysticism as Uranus takes up residence in the 9th House of their horoscope. This 9th House Uranus placement signifies an open mindedness and tendency towards free thinking, and can indicate a need for spiritual freedom and personal growth.
Uranus in the 9th House is considered lucky for people born between October 1962 and January 1984. Luck in love, fame, and fortune are some of the strongest aspects that this placement can bring. Uranus in this House also indicates good fortunes in groups organized or run by a person with this placement.
Uranus in your 9th House means that freedom and innovation are the cornerstones of your life. You are considered a nonconformist and have a natural proclivity for change. It is common for you to break away from the traditional way of doing things, and you can be more of a pioneer than a follower.
The placement of Uranus in the ninth house can create the impression that you have a wide social circle, with many opportunities to learn about other cultures. Your interests may take a more abstract turn than if Uranus were in the first or tenth house.
Neptune in 9th House
Neptune is the planet of imagination, inspiration, compassion, idealism and unity. It is here that Neptune is interpreted as a planet of fantasy, illusion, delusion and confusion.
This placement can indicate a tendency to withdraw from the world and live in one's dreamlike illusions. If we instead have the courage to keep our feet on the ground while looking at things from a larger perspective, Neptune in the 9th House can give us access to highly creative outlets to express our spiritual nature and ideals.
The Neptune in a 9th House placement indicates that this may be a time of extreme insight as new thoughts are bound to enter your mind and add a spiritual layer to proceedings. The 9th House relates to long distance travel, faith or hope and anything that could involve a lot of time spent daydreaming, so expect a level of introspection not usually experienced by others.
This placement gives people with a Neptune in 9th House an idealistic approach to life – many of them being pan-spiritual and willing to bestow meaning on all things; there's nothing they can't feel profound about.
But because of the over attachment to religion, philosophy etc., they can easily become depressed when they experience the inevitable conflicts between "how things are" and how they "should be."
Neptune in the 9th House is a placement that indicates a capacity for inspirational and utopian attitudes. The native may feel compassion for others, strong social beliefs or convictions and the desire to influence the world through art, writing and/or music.
He or she may have an interest in foreign cultures and religions, as well as metaphysical phenomena. Neptune in the 9th House natives are somewhat illusive people


Definition of coitus interruptus in English:
coitus interruptus
Pronunciation /ˌkōədəs in(t)əˈrəptəs/ /ˌkoʊədəs ɪn(t)əˈrəptəs/
Translate coitus interruptus into Spanish
 - Sexual intercourse in which the penis is withdrawn before ejaculation.
 'Such incomplete discharge was brought about by practices like masturbation or coitus interruptus, or simply by sexual abstinence.'
 - 'Freud insisted that neurotic behavior was the result of libido deflected from normal activity-e.g., coitus interruptus, abstinence, or unconsummated or repressed sexual excitation.'
 - 'To explain how the rate was kept low is not easy: late marriage, abstinence, prostitution, abortion, and infanticide were elements; contraception probably played the biggest part, which usually meant coitus interruptus.'
 - 'And large numbers of Catholics evidently believed that coitus interruptus was less gravely sinful than the use of 'devices' like condoms or pessaries.'
 - 'Similarly, coitus interruptus, birth control, and all other ways of avoiding conception were prohibited by the Catholic Church (and in most cases, still are).'
 - 'By the late thirteenth century there were far more people living in Britain than there had been in 1086-notwithstanding the fact that men and women were familiar with coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.'
 - 'Mother Ann Lee instructed her followers, the Shakers of New York, to consistently practice coitus interruptus, thus ensuring a declining community.'
 - 'The vast majority believed that birth control through use of coitus interruptus was permissible, although a minority disagreed.'
 - 'The unrestrained art of performance is far more fulfilling for him than stop-start filming for television, which he amusingly likens to coitus interruptus.'
 - 'Alfreda, helpfully suggested that a good dose of cold water sploshed over the couple would shock Freddie sufficiently to bring about coitus interruptus.'
 - 'I wouldn't be a bit surprised if taking cellphone calls had become the major cause of coitus interruptus.'
 - 'He cannot understand why Gabi can't wait out nine more years, after which their marriage will cease to be a continual coitus interruptus.'
 - 'Abstention then is like a coitus interruptus, a spectacular thing to feel from a partner whom you love.'
From coitus + Latin interruptus 'interrupted'.


text: This paper solves a daily multiobjective optimization model for efficient operation of power distribution systems. The model aims to minimize the voltage deviations, minimize power losses and minimize the energy costs of the distributed generators. The model is implemented on a modified 33 bus distribution system by including: two voltage regulators and four distributed generators. Three different simulation sets are performed: the first one includes only voltage regulators and the second one includes only distributed generators and the third one includes both voltage regulators and distributed generators. When the simulation results are compared, results show that better voltage profiles with less power losses and costs might be obtained by using both voltage regulators and distributed generators.


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A Bone to Pick
A Bone to Pick
Using Height Inequality to Test Competing Hypotheses about Political Power
The frameworks of modern economics demonstrate how stature and sexual dimorphism can be used to model inequality among human populations. The authors synthesize a wide range of data from archaeological and historic contexts to characterize stature variation during the Neolithic and the Industrial revolutions. First, they find that the shift from foraging to farming widely introduced inequalities significant enough to affect the distribution of health and stature and was fundamentally linked to the invention of coercive sociopolitical mechanisms. Second, a rise in sexual dimorphism that accompanies intensive agriculture and may often reflect both a society's more efficient allocation of nutrition and a drop in female bargaining power related to increased sexual division of labor and gendered inequalities. Third, political structures deeply shape nutritional outcomes. As economists, they engage a literature and measures of inequality that are foreign to most archaeologists. Aside from the substance of their findings, this chapter represents a valuable cross-disciplinary contribution.
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From Science Encyclopedia
A book is a collection of pages that display content of a certain topic either in picture form or by means of text, and sometimes even both. In Arab people read from right to left. American presidents read books upside down.
Books are best burned or censored because sometimes they contain ideas, or in the case of [Cazzo] avoided altogether


Cafe Inquiry
Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 at 9:00 pm
Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE (Eastern Market Metro), Washington, DC 20003
Note Location: We will be in Elizabeth Haines and Harrier Jacobs Rooms. Entrance is on 9th St SE. Elevator access available. Overflow room available in case of higher turnout to ensure all attendees receive adequate opportunities to participate.
Cafe Inquiry is our monthly casual get-together to meet people and discuss topics of science and humanism.
This month's discussion: What is more important in human experience, reason or emotion?
While reason and emotion have been traditionally framed as opposites in both science and philosophy, recent research in both fields is finding that emotions are a key factor in creating rational thought. If emotions play a bigger role in our lives than previously thought, what does that mean for us as atheists/secular humanists who tend to prize reason over emotion?
In addition, much public policy is based on the idea that people are rational actors. If we are driven more by emotions than rationality, where does that leave social and economic policies that treat people as rational actors?
Are reason and emotions at odds with each other? How should we, as secular humanists/atheists, conceptualize the relationship between reason and emotion?
We also recommend watching a video of neuroscientist Antonio Demasio talking about the newly discovered importance of emotion in shaping human reasoning capabilities.
We are also planning to go out for food and/or drinks afterwards. Free and open to the public.
Interested in leading a discussion or have someone to recommend? Please contact us at dc[at]centerforinquiry.net.


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Does anyone have a method for detecting mound boundaries?
I am working on bathymetry data which consists of mound features ~ 50 m high and average 200 m diameter. Some are rounded, many are elongate. The edges of the mounds are difficult to see on a shaded relief image, impeding the ability to place accurate zone boundaries.
The mound boundary could be defined as the point where the 6 degree slope contour begins. I would like to create a polygon at this slope degree contour boundary; however the resulting 6 degree slope contour raster has many 6 degree contour points (see image). So perhaps a this information could be used in addition to peak heights I.E. create separate polygons around all contiguous areas between the 6 degree slope contour and the peak height.
Or if anyone has software allowing me to utilize (or test) an automated mound detection method that would be ideal.