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The Determinants of Debt Maturity at Issuance: A System-Based Model
We examine the determinants of corporate debt maturity while taking into account the interdependent relation between maturity and leverage. We do this by estimating a simultaneous-equations model on debt maturity and leverage for a sample of bond-issuing firms. To compare with previous studies, we also estimate a single-equation model on debt maturity using OLS. We define debt maturity as either the maturity of bonds at issuance (incremental approach), or the percentage of a firm's total debt that matures in more than three years (balance-sheet approach). Corroborating the findings of many previous studies, our single-equation OLS results support the underinvestment hypothesis purporting that firms with greater growth opportunities have shorter-term debt. However, under the simultaneous-equations model, the negative relation between a firm's debt maturity and its growth opportunities ceases to hold. Instead, it is the leverage decision that is influenced by growth opportunities. This suggests that existing models may overestimate the effect of growth opportunities on debt maturity. Copyright 2002 by Kluwer Academic Publishers
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Issue (Month): 4 (December)
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10 Reasons Why An Internship In China Is Good For You
People may not understand it still but internships are crucial role in the laboring or working world. You can observe that what features of business specifically takes your imagination before you perform to a full time job, by doing an internship. Internships are better for the student of the college.
There is much advantage of doing such an internship in China. You not only get the work or job experience, but also the experience of living and working in a foreign culture of countries like China. You can get a large amount of knowledge and information by doing internship in a country like China.
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You can get the internship in China at any time throughout the year which is suitable for you. It is feasible for an individual to attain an important experience also when he or she is restricted by money, time or other duties.
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Nowadays, companies want individuals who can use their earlier work experiences or practice and implement them to the existing job. The regular day working in China will challenge you with problem solving, cultural clashes, and time management and communication challenges. All these skills are valuable in modern and fresh work place.
 1. 3. Expand your global network
The famous maxim about global network is that your network is your net worth. It is an extreme part of culture in China and not important which company you wind up in.
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On your CV, language always shines. And also language of China is one of those languages that make your CV better. It is advantageous for you if you are a Westerner. You can easily get a great job there.
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By getting the internship with a reputable company of China, it is very much easier to gain a career in Multinational Companies.
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You will be able to observe the world and work from diverse viewpoint from an internship in China. You can also learn various new things and technologies by internship in China as this is a country of latest technology.
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You will meet some excellent people during your time in China. You will make lifelong friendships and share adventures with them.
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Great companies in China pay stipends and other companies provide excellent manual work experience, all of these things attract the appropriate talent. Every company wants the best employees for their company and internship in China is the good process to find talent.
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A grey to yellow sponge species with spreading to lobate form. Size of about 20 cm.
The larger fibres (primary fibres) of the skeleton of this sponge and other species in its genus often fuse together (anastomose) to form bundles called fascicles, making a surface texture like of "old boots".
Reef and sandy areas, to depth of 30 m.
Plankton or particles
Recorded in Australia
sp. MoV 6680
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 I have recently completed my mid-year chemistry exam and came accross a question that i cannot find an answer to. Me and my friends completely disagree and i was wondering if anyone could help me?
 -The question showed a simplified diagram of a train around a circular section of a track, and the question asked-"draw an arrow representing the force exerted on the wheels of the train by the track while the train is decelerating".
 Does the braking of the train have any effect on the forces present between the track and the train?
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 So you can't actually help me, i just thought that i may have posted in the wrong section!
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 wouldnt the braking create a greater magnitude of friction or create friction if there wasnt any initially present?
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 See thats my main problem. Does the braking affect the interection between the track and the wheels, the question seemed to be quite specific. Is the brake force applied to the wheels or the track?
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 There are actually two forces: the normal component F_cent of the reaction force of the track (providing the centripetal acceleration), and the backward pointing frictional force f_k that arises during braking. So the resultant force that the track applies on the wheel points somewhere between the center of the circular track and the backward direction.
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 Wow this forum is great, thanx for the speedy replies.
 See thats the answer i would give if asked for the net force on the system, however if it singled out the force ON THE WHEELS EXERTED BY THE TRACKS, is the answer still the same?
 9. Jun 8, 2005 #8
 It's the same thing. The weels have the same acceleration as the whole system. The difference is that the acceleration is multiplied with the mass of a single wheel, rather than the mass of all the train system.
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We have already noted the basic difference between a neder and a shevua that is commented on by the Gemara. While a neder acts on an object (e.g. a person declares that meat is forbidden to him), a shevua acts on the person (e.g. he accepts upon himself a prohibition that will keep him from eating meat).
When examining the case of the Mishna (14b) where someone who takes a neder that he will not sleep is understood to be obligated by this pronouncement, the Gemara objects that "sleep" is not an object, and it can only become forbidden by means of a shevua (which will create a prohibition on the person keeping him from sleeping). In response, the Gemara offers the possibility of taking a neder forbidding one's eyes from closing with sleep. In this case, since the neder is made on a specific object (his eyes) the neder will take effect.
Still the Gemara points out another difficulty with a vow against sleeping. If the person did not state a specific amount of time that he will not sleep, we know that Rabbi Yohanan teaches with regard to shevuot that a person who takes an oath not to sleep for three days is understood to have taken a false shevua – since it is impossible to go without sleep for 72 hours. Therefore, rather than forcing him to attempt the impossible we punish him immediately (for having made a false shevua) and allow him to sleep whenever he wants. Thus the Gemara is forced to offer an alternative case of neder, where the person in fact did limit the amount of time that he would keep his eyes from sleeping.
In theory it is possible for a person to go without sleep for a period of three days if he is constantly prodded and woken by others whenever he begins to doze off. Nevertheless, withholding sleep from someone for that length of time will likely cause long-term physical and psychological damage, which the Talmudic Sages could not condone.


FoPat – Tackling Food Waste
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FoPat is a temperature sensitive indicator for food freshness. It takes the form of a flat label or a tie around band on the fruit or vegetable. It helps you store your food at the right temperature, and reduces food waste by indicating when your food actually spoils, unlike the uncertain expiry date labels.
The label is a color indicator for the freshness of food. The label reacts with the gases produced by the fruits and vegetables to change color from fresh orange to past best red. It is a food freshness indicator. This color indicating film gradually disintegrates to reveal a bumpy layer below. The tactile sensation indicates the expiry of food. Therefore, this label is also suitable for the visually impaired users. The other half of the label contains information about the barcode and origin of the produce. It also contains a NFC sensor to enable smartphone readings.
The other half is a peel off label which can be further lifted to reveal an underside information section. The underside provides valuable education about the fruit or vegetable.
This label replaces the existing label that is seen on fruits and vegetables in the retail stores. It does not overpower the surface of the fruit or vegetable. This design is meant to improve the technology and develop an active label that can : – Tackle food waste by providing a better and a direct date label mechanism. – Change consumer behavior by providing a playful underside information fold out and further build our connection with food.


Units and Constants
The HP Prime contains a variety of units. So that variables can be created and implemented loading and conversions.
In addition, 34 scientific constants are available that can be directly incorporated into the calculations.
Different units for length, area, volume, time, speed, mass, acceleration, force, energy, power, pressure, temperature, electricity, light, angle, viscosity or radiation can be selected.
Once the metrics have been provided with the appropriate units, they can be expected with these sizes. Similarly, conversion of sizes is possible.
As a complement of mathematical and scientific reference works the HP Prime has constants in the fields of mathematics, chemistry and physics. These constants can be directly involved in the calculations.


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A WORLD-class telescope that will give spectacular views of the sky will be unveiled today.
Professor Graham Galbraith, vice-chancellor of the University of Portsmouth, will officially open it at Clanfield Observatory, which is run by Hampshire Astronomical Group.
The telescope, weighing more than a tonne, has a mirror 24 inches in diameter and is of a Ritchey-Chretién design – the same as the Hubble Space Telescope. Graham Bryant, chairman of the group, said: 'An important advantage of this telescope is that the observing position is accessible from ground level and thus makes this telescope accessible to the disabled and those people who are less able to climb tall steps – a necessity with the previous telescope.'
Revamping the observatory has cost £106,000.

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AMR Frequently Asked Questions
As part of our efforts to improve and enhance service for our customers, NIPSCO is upgrading the way it reads natural gas and electric meters through the installation of an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) System. The new AMR system will be installed on all meters across NIPSCO's service territory.
1. Why is NIPSCO upgrading my meter?
AMR meters will allow us to more safely and efficiently gather meter readings and help eliminate the need to estimate readings. By allowing meter readers to gather readings from a nearby NIPSCO vehicle, AMR allows our meter readers to avoid many common obstacles, such as severe weather, locked gates, tripping hazards and animal interference.
2. Is this the same thing as a "smart meter"?
No. AMR meters transmit data using one-way communication. This technology is different from two-way meters, which are sometimes referred to as "smart meters." Smart meters receive and transmit information between the meter and the utility on a continual basis, whereas AMR meters will allow us to gather your normal monthly reading from a nearby NIPSCO vehicle.
3. What kind of information is being transmitted by the meter? Is it secure?
No personal account information is transmitted by the meter. Your normal monthly meter reading is gathered through a receiver mounted in a NIPSCO vehicle. The usage information is used to compute your monthly bill.
4. Are other utilities using AMR meters?
Yes. Many water, gas and electric utilities are using AMR technology for meter reading.
5. Do the new meters pose any safety concerns related to radio frequency exposure?
No. AMR meters produce radio frequency (RF) exposures that are far lower than the guidelines
established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and have not been shown to pose any risk to human health.
Comparison of RF Levels from Various Sources:
Exposure Level (in microwatts per square centimeter)
Microwave oven
Two inches from door
Cell phone
At ear
 Radio/TV broadcast
 Wireless network signal
 Three feet from router
AMR meter
10 feet
Source: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Radio Frequency Exposure Levels from Smart Meters (November 2010)
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There is no separate charge to you for this upgrade.
7. Who will install my new meter?
Installations will be completed by Tru-Check, a NIPSCO subcontractor. The technicians will carry photo identification, wear uniforms and drive marked vehicles.
As always, if you are unsure of the identity of anyone claiming to be a NIPSCO employee or contractor, please call our 24-Hour Customer Care Center at _PHONE_.
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The installation process takes 20 minutes or less.
9. Will there be any changes or interruptions to my service?
NIPSCO Electric Customers may notice a brief service interruption during the installation. Service for NIPSCO Gas Customers will not be disrupted.
10. What will the new meters look like?
The gas meter will look the same. Only an interior meter component will change.
Electric meters will be replaced with a new device that displays real-time readings in kilowatt-hours in an easy-to-read digital form rather than a series of dials. By subtracting your previous meter reading from the current reading, you can track your home's usage.
11. Is there anything I need to do?
To make it safer for the technicians, we ask that you please keep pets indoors during the exchange. A technician will not enter a yard with an unrestrained pet. If you are not able to keep your pet indoors, please call 1-800-4NIPSCO (_PHONE_) to schedule an appointment to have your meter upgraded.
Please also make sure that the path to the meter and area around the meter is clear.
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Similar to the normal meter reading process, a technician will knock on your door and ask to access your meter. If you are not home, the technician will leave a door hanger with information on how to schedule an installation appointment.
13. Does this mean that meter readers will not be coming on my property anymore?
There may be occasions when a NIPSCO technician will need access to the meter for maintenance, but access to the meter for routine readings will no longer be necessary.
14. When will you be upgrading my meter?
Installations will begin late February 2013 in South Haven, Ind. The schedule for the remainder of the rollout has yet to be determined. You will receive a letter in advance of your meter change.
15. How will this upgrade impact local jobs?
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Cryos Gas Unit is simple to manage and completely automatic with remote control for smartphone and tablet.
Because the plant produces energy and biochar from wasted biomass that can be used for self consumption or put in the grid, avoinding disposal costs.
Thanks to the exhausted gases abatement system energy is produced, producing emissions upcoming to 0.
Reduced emissions. The 200kWe plant uses up to 1670 tons/year of wet biomass. Therefore, it cuts down CO2 emissions by more than 1414 tons/year.
The plant can be easily managed. It is fully automated and remote control features are available.
The plant can have a generating or cogenerating system structure, both for investment or energy saving purposes
A significant reduction and stabilization of the energy related costs. Small plant operating costs. These are proven economical benefits
Thanks to this project we can forecast a constant positive Cash Flow starting from the first year of exercise
The plant can produce thermal and electric energy, on-grid and off-grid, with the following power ranges: 50/70 Kw to 1.000/1.500 Kw
OF CO₂ AVOIDED x INSTALLED Mwe
OF GAS production, thermal & ELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATION CAPACITY
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- A lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun: make sure to pack plenty of suntan lotionMore example sentences
- Rhodes has the best sunshine record of any island in the Mediterranean, so packing floppy hats and suntan lotion is a must.
- We made sure to pack food, water, plenty of suntan lotion and our snorkel gear.
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Why test for L-Lactic Acid?
Lactic acid is found in many food and beverages. In the wine industry, the course of malolactic fermentation is monitored by tracking the falling level of L-malic acid, and the increasing level of L-lactic acid. Lactic acid is responsible for reducing the acidity of wines providing a smoother flavour. Similarly, the quality of food produce such as baby food, meats, dairy products, fruit and vegetables and animal feed can be established by measurement of L-lactic acid content. This acid is also used and measured in the cosmetics and tobacco industry.
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Testing for L-Lactic Acid
The L-lactic acid assay kit Randox Food Diagnostics supply is designed for the quantitative in vitro determination of L-lactic acid in red and white wine, beer, and fruit juices. Excellent sensitivity and inter and intra-assay precision of >5% ensures high quality dependable results. This assay is suitable for manual use or for automation on a range of analysers. The test principle is based on the following enzymatic reaction.
The amount of NADH formed in the above reaction is stoichiometric with the amount of L-lactic acid present in the sample. It is the NADH which is measured by the increase in absorbance at 340 nm. This method is specific for L-lactic acid determination. This product is currently supplied to the wine/beverage and food producers globally.

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minor circles described in (viii) above are as shown in Figures 7 to 9 with the accompanying Mathematical formulations.
Figure 3. Sectional development
Figure 4. Hemisphere used for mathematical analysis
Figure 5. Sectional divisions along minor circles
Figure 6. Major circle sectional analysis
Figure 7. First minor circle sectional analysis
Figure 8. Fifth minor circle sectional analysis
Figure 9. n2th minor circle sectional analysis
From Figure 6 and using the Cosine Rule for the cord length C0 is
$C_{0}^{2}=R^{2}+R^{2}-2 . R . R \cos \alpha$
$C_{0}=\sqrt{2 R^{2}(1-\cos \alpha)}$
$C_{0}=\sqrt{2 R^{2}(1-\operatorname{Cos}(360 / n 1))}$ (3)
Length of the arc CD from Figures 5 and 6 is
$x_{0}=\frac{2 \pi R}{n 1}=\frac{\alpha}{360} 2 \pi R$ (4)
Using Figures 7 to 9;
From the Cosine Rule, Cord length C1 corresponding to arc length x1 is
$C_{1}^{2}=R^{2}+R^{2}-2 . R . R \operatorname{Cos} \beta_{1}$
$C_{1}=\sqrt{2 R^{2}\left(1-\operatorname{Cos} \beta_{1}\right)}$ (5)
where β1=90/n2 (see Figure 4)
From Figure 7, using Pythagoras theorem and taking h1 = h = R/n2; $d_{1}=\sqrt{C_{1}^{2}-h^{2}}$; $r_{1}=R-d_{1}$ (see Figure 8).
Similarly from Figure 8,
$C_{5}=\sqrt{2 R^{2}\left(1-\cos \beta_{5}\right)}$
where $\beta_{5}=5 \beta_{1}=5 * 90 / n_{2}$ and $d_{5}=\sqrt{C_{5}^{2}-h_{5}^{2}}=\sqrt{C_{5}^{2}-(5 h)^{2}}$; $r_{5}=R-d_{5}$
For n2 number of divisions which is equivalent to the number of minor circles obtained for each of the two hemispheres of the spherical shape of interest,
$\begin{aligned} d_{n 2}=\sqrt{C_{n 2}^{2}-h_{n 2}^{2}} &=\sqrt{C_{n 2}^{2}-\left(n_{2} . h\right)^{2}} \\ r_{n 2} &=R-d_{n 2}=R-R=0 \end{aligned}$ (6)
since $d_{n 2}=R$ (7)
Eq. (7) implies that there is no minor circle at the tip of the sphere.
With reference to Eq. (6);
Since $d_{n 2}=R$; together with n2 and h are known
Eq. (6) becomes
$R=\sqrt{C_{n 2}^{2}-\left(n_{2} \cdot h\right)^{2}} \quad$ or
At $x_{o}=\frac{2 \pi R}{n 1} ; \mathrm{d}_{\mathrm{o}}=0 ; \mathrm{h}_{\mathrm{o}}=0$
4. Results and Discussions
For our spherical shape to be well formed, the cord length C0 must be approximately equal to the arc length x0.
Using Eqns. (3) and (4) and tabulating Cord Length C0 and Arc Length L for different values of n1 results in Table 1. The higher the number of sections n1 used, the closer is the value of C0 to L
A more comprehensive analysis and comparisons of the generated data from the developed Mathematical models are as shown in Table 2. Figure 10 shows some of the points of reference on the developed section of the sphere as previously depicted in Figure 3 while Figure 11 shows the variation of the linearized sectional height to the actual equivalent sectorial arc length. Figures 12 and 13 illustrate the level of sphericalness achieved by using different number of sections, that is, n1=10 and n1=30 for spherical shapes formation which is equivalent to n1=20 and 60 respectively for the corresponding hemispherical shapes. The developed spherical tanks at different levels of welding/fabrication are as shown in Figure 14 to 20.
Table 1. Table of values of C0 approaching L as n1 increases
R
n1
A=360/n1
C0=sqrt((2*R^2)-2*R*R*cosd(A))
L=(A*PI*R)/180
L-C0
377.5
5
72.000
443.778
474.380
30.603

10
36.000
233.308
237.190
3.882

15
24.000
156.973
158.127
1.154

20
18.000
118.108
118.595
0.487

25
14.400
94.627
94.876
0.250

30
12.000
78.919
79.063
0.144

35
10.286
67.678
67.769
0.091

40
9.000
59.237
59.298
0.061

45
8.000
52.666
52.709
0.043

50
7.200
47.407
47.438
0.031

55
6.545
43.102
43.125
0.023

60
6.000
39.514
39.532
0.018

Table 2. More comprehensive results of mathematical analysis of sections of the developed sphere

n1 =

n2=
20.00
R=
377.50
B=
90.00

x0=2.PI*R/n1
n1(th)
n2
n2(th)
R
L
y=L/n2
B=90/n2
h =R.Cos(90- B)
r =R.Sin(90- B)
x =2.PI.r/n1

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20
1
377.50
592.98
19.77
4.50
29.62
376.34
78.82
1.00
2
20
2
377.50
592.98
39.53
9.00
59.05
372.85
78.09
2.00
3
20
3
377.50
592.98
59.30
13.50
88.13
367.07
76.88
3.00
4
20
4
377.50
592.98
79.06
18.00
116.65
359.02
75.19
4.00
5
20
5
377.50
592.98
98.83
22.50
144.46
348.76
73.05
5.00
6
20
6
377.50
592.98
118.60
27.00
171.38
336.35
70.45
6.00
7
20
7
377.50
592.98
138.36
31.50
197.24
321.87
67.41
7.00
8
20
8
377.50
592.98
158.13
36.00
221.89
305.40
63.96
8.00
9
20
9
377.50
592.98
177.89
40.50
245.17
287.05
60.12
9.00
10
20
10
377.50
592.98
197.66
45.00
266.93
266.93
55.91
10.00
11
20
11
377.50
592.98
217.42
49.50
287.05
245.17
51.35
11.00
12
20
12
377.50
592.98
237.19
54.00
305.40
221.89
46.47
12.00
13
20
13
377.50
592.98
256.96
58.50
321.87
197.24
41.31
13.00
14
20
14
377.50
592.98
276.72
63.00
336.35
171.38
35.89
14.00
15
20
15
377.50
592.98
296.49
67.50
348.76
144.46
30.26
15.00
16
20
16
377.50
592.98
316.25
72.00
359.02
116.65
24.43
16.00
17
20
17
377.50
592.98
336.02
76.50
367.07
88.13
18.46
17.00
18
20
18
377.50
592.98
355.79
81.00
372.85
59.05
12.37
18.00
19
20
19
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Air pollution is a growing health problem for urban populations in emerging economies. The present study examines the (cross-sectional) relation between blood pressure and particulate air pollution in schoolchildren of Lahore (Pakistan).
We recruited a sample of 8–12year-old children (mean age 9.9years; 45% girls) from two schools in Lahore situated in areas with low (n=79) and high (n=100) air pollution, respectively. During the study period (January-April 2009) particulate pollution [PM10 and PM2.5i.e. particles with aerodynamic diameters below 10μm or 2.5μm, respectively] was measured at the school sites with a laser operated device (Metone Aerocet 531). Blood pressure was measured, after 5 minutes of sitting rest, using an automated device (average of 5 consecutive measurements). Spot urine samples were also collected and concentrations of Na and K were measured.
Mean daily values of PM2.5 were 28.5μg/m3 (SD: 10.3) and 183μg/m3 (SD: 30.2), in the low and high pollution areas, respectively. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher in children living in the high pollution area (115.9/70.9mm Hg) than in the low pollution area (108.3/66.4mm Hg), independently of age, gender, height, weight, socio-economic status, passive smoking and the urinary concentrations of Na, K, and creatinine.
In 8–12year-old children, exposure to (traffic-related) air pollution was associated with higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These findings, if they persist, might have clinical relevance at older age.


Prosthetic leg Portland
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Prosthetic leg Portland
When choosing a prosthetic leg, it's vital to perform extensive research on the different types and manufacturers. It's quite an investment, so you want to ensure you're getting your money's worth in terms of durability and quality. If you're looking for a prosthetic leg in Portland, contact us at Eastside Orthotics Prosthetics.
How do prosthetic limbs work?
To understand how prosthetics work, you need to understand the different type of prosthetics. Some prosthetic limbs replace the entire limb, including any joints such as the knee, and these are more complex than ones that only replace a section of the limb (without joints). Incorporating an artificial joint mimics the complex biomechanical systems our bodies use at joints, so often consists of things like microprocessors to receive signals from muscles.
Even simple things like standing or walking involve several muscles working together with the knee joint to adjust the position of your feet and legs. When you're in motion such as sprinting, this becomes even more complex, where your knee has to flex a certain way to minimize pressure and impact on your bones. This is why a lot of older generation artificial limbs failed because the different parts couldn't coordinate together to perform the movement.
Now prosthetics contain microprocessors where we can program how the limb and joint should behave for different motions. They consist of sensors that send signals about things like pressure and alignments of different parts and motors that respond accordingly. If you need a specific type of prosthetic leg in Portland, call us for a free evaluation.
How do I choose the best prosthetic for me?
The location and type of amputation constrain your choice. If there is extensive damage to your entire limb, you'll have to replace it entirely, which includes the joints. Sometimes, you may only have to replace just a part of your leg or arm, without an artificial joint. These aren't as technically complex as full limbs, so they cost less.
Your physical activity level and the nature of your lifestyle are also crucial factors in choosing the type of limb. There are different prosthetics to suit different kinds of people. For example, prosthetics for professional sports are different and more advanced than for regular people. So, you must weigh your needs against the associated costs of prosthetics.
How to survive the heat with prosthetic limbs
With prosthetics, you want to care of them regularly during the changing seasons to avoid damage to the prosthetic itself or the skin in the amputation site. Sometimes, heavy sweating can cause your prosthetic to become loose. Changing your prosthetics socks regularly will keep your prosthetic in place and irritation at bay.
After a long sweaty day, ensure you clean out prosthetics socks daily. This will kill any bacteria built up from the sweat and minimize the risk of infections at the amputation site. There are also special antiperspirants available for prosthetic limbs that you can use.
Do you need a prosthetic leg in Portland? Eastside Orthotics Prosthetics utilizes cutting-edge materials and technology to deliver the highest quality prosthetics.
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Osmotic Shock
Osmotic shock is a process of rapidly changing the concentration of solutes outside of a cell in order to disrupt the cell's structure and induce various changes in the cellular environment. The osmotic shock technique is a powerful tool used in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology to study the interaction of molecules and cells with the environment. It is used to identify and characterize proteins and their function and can also be used to observe the changes in gene expression, cell metabolism and cellular regeneration. Osmotic shock can also be used to rapidly prepare proteins for crystallographic analysis, prepare cells for optimal staining, and in cell engineering and gene editing to induce mutation in genes.
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Pigment Lady's Tips for Using Pigments
Before you begin, you'll need to sit down and examine your soap recipe to determine what color, if any, your particular blend of ingredients brings to your batch. If you use beeswax, wheatgerm oil, milk or even a high percentage of olive oil (and don't forget, some essential and fragrance oils may also impart color), your soap base may be a shade of yellow. Therefore, it's important to remember the color of your oils will interact with the colorants.
For example, if you add ultramarine violet to yellow base oils, you will end up with a gray soap while adding ultramarine blue to yellow base oils will result in a green soap! Even a pale shade of yellow will affect the final shade of your soap. Therefore, I strongly recommend you test the colorants with your particular combination of ingredients before coloring an entire batch. The next time you make soap, simply pour 2 ounces or so of raw, traced soap into a Dixie cup and add color to just that 2 ounces to see how the colorants react with your recipe.
Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty! Please note the following information is calculated for a one pound batch. If you are coloring only a portion of your batch or are using a larger recipe, remember to adjust quantities accordingly.
1. With the exception of some of the Lakes, the dyes in the Un-Natural Pak are water-soluble and color by dissolution. On the other hand, the pigments in the Natural Pak and the Lakes in the Un-Natural Pak are insoluble and color by dispersion. Even though some of the colorants are not soluble in water, I recommend adding the colorants to 1/2 ounce of warm, distilled water as the water serves as a carrier to disperse the insoluble colorants. (Remember to reduce the amount of water to be mixed with your lye by 1/2 ounce.)
2. If you are working with oxides or ultramarines, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of pigment to the warm, distilled water. If you are working with D&C or FD&C dyes, add one.15cc scoop of dye to the warm, distilled water. Remember, more IS NOT better when using the dyes.
3. Stir until the water-soluble dyes have thoroughly dissolved into the water. Since the pigments and Lakes will not dissolve, simply swirl the water/colorant mixture around in the container. Please note the colorants may be added at any time during the soapmaking process.
4. Until you are comfortable working with the colorants, I recommend using a pipette to add the tinted water. Simply add one dropperful at a time of tinted water to your batch, mixing well after each addition. This technique allows you to control the final intensity/shade of color. Remember, if you eventually use all the tinted water, you can always mix and add more. However, if you immediately pour all the water into the batch and end up with too much color, you're stuck with it!
Have fun experimenting and be sure to try your hand at blending colors as well as marbeling! And, if you run into trouble or have a question, just give a holler.
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A Wendigo is most commonly known as a mythical creature appearing in the mythology of the Algonquin people, who inhabited what is now present day Quebec. A Wendigo is a cannibalistic spirit that could possess humans, or into which humans could transform.
Origin: The mythological Wendigo originated from the Algonquian speaking tribes of the United States. The creature in their stories was a spirit that could possess humans and turn them into cannibals. According to their myths, the Wendigoes were "embodiments of gluttony, greed, and excess; never satisfied after killing and consuming one person, they were constantly searching for new victims." It is said that in some traditions, greedy humans could be turned into Wendigoes. That myth was used to create cooperation and moderation in the people.
Appearance: The Wendigo is described as an extremely gaunt person with skin the colour of death, and with eyes pushed back into their sockets. The lips of the Wendigo were always tattered and bloody. Because of the uncleanness in which they lived, the Wendigo gave off a of an odor of decay.
Influence On The Modern Day: Lately, in today's culture, Wendigoes have become a large part of the horror world. Wendigoes appear in numerous computer games, such as Final Fantasy, and Dungeons and Dragons. In these popular games, there is actually very little in common with the mythological Wendigo. In today's culture, the Wendigo is portrayed as a huge hairy beast, similar to the werewolf. In the myths, a Wendigo is a person who has turned cannibal.
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Poisson's equation is a partial differential equation named after the French mathematician and physicist Simeon-Denis Poisson. Derived from Coulomb's law and Gauss's law, it is a second-order partial differential equation used for solving problems, such as finding the electric potential for a given charge distribution, or modeling gravitational fields. It is commonly used in the fields of electrostatics, mechanical engineering, and theoretical physics.
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May 1, 2000 - Form Cancellation
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A form can be submitted via the Enter key when it consists of only one text field, and the cursor is currently located in that field. Sometimes, we want to force an action by the Enter key, without submitting the form. The trick is to use the onSubmit event handler, do the required action when the trigger goes off, and then cancel the event by returning a false value. In this way, we still utilize the advantages of the submit button (submission via the Enter key) without actually submitting the form.
Let's take an example. Suppose a form's header is defined as:
<FORM NAME="organizer", onSubmit="display(); return false;">
and is composed of two elements:
NAME="prefix"
 - A submit button,
 - VALUE="Display"
 The user can submit the form by clicking the button labeled "Display," or by pressing Enter when the cursor is located in the text field. When the user submits the form, the onSubmit event handler is triggered. It invokes the display() function.
 The onSubmit event handler returns false in order to cancel the form's submission. If we aren't really submitting the form, then why didn't we use a standard button instead of a submit button? The answer is simple. If we used a standard button to invoke display() via its onClick event handler, that would be the only way to call display(). By using the form's onSubmit event handler to call the function, the user can also load the desired page by pressing Enter within the text field.
 Learn more about canceling a form submission in Column 15, Lookup Lists.


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The Royal Air Force is the air force of the United Kingdom and the oldest independent air force in the world. Formed on April 1, 1918, the RAF has taken a significant role in British military history ever since, playing a large part in World War II and in more recent conflicts.
The RAF operates 1002 aircraft (early 2011) and, as of early 2011, had a total manpower strength of 42,750 Regulars and 2,500 RAF Volunteers.
This design was prevalent on aircraft during the Second World War.
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Did you enter a wrong passcode on your iOS device 10 times in a row and got it disabled? To add more trouble to the situation, have you forgotten to create a backup of your valuable photos and other files? Well, in this case, it can be obviously handy if you know how to recover photos from disabled iPhone without backup.
Is It Possible to Recover Photos from Disabled iPhone without Backup?
When an iPhone is disabled, any novice user might worry if it is even possible to recover their photos from the device. In fact, recovering photos from a disabled iPhone is possible. However, the possibility of recovering can vary depending on the status of the respective iPhone. In this article, we intend to explain how to recover photos from iPhone under different conditions.
1. Recover Photos without Backup from Disabled iPhone
Let's get to know how to recover photos from disabled iPhone without backup under different circumstances.
Recover Photos without Backup from Disabled but Workable iPhone
If your iPhone is disabled but still workable, you have a greater chance of recovering photos from it. However, to accomplish this task, you will have to seek the assistance of a special tool that can scan for the photos stored in your iPhone. This is exactly when a software like iMyFone D-Back comes to play.
Of all the tools that claim to have the ability of recovering photos from iPhone, iMyFone D-Back stands out as a very promising option. It has the ability of scanning for available data and recovering them at an exceptionally high success rate. If your iPhone is disabled but in working condition, this specific tool can recover data from it quicker and easier. Let's take a quick look at the most notable features of iMyFone D-Back software.
- It can selectively or fully recover photos from any iOS devices.
- It can recover photos without backup of iPhone.
- It can recover photos without restoring.
- It can recover photos without affecting your current data.
- Apart from photos, it can recover 18+ data types like Call history, Contacts, WhatsApp and etc.
- Thanks to the advanced technology, it can recover data with impressive success rate.
- It is compatible with all the iOS devices and iOS versions (including the latest ones).
If you have your iOS device disabled but it is still in workable condition, you can use the following steps to recover photos easily.
Step 1.Start scanning
In order to begin the process, you should launch iMyFone D-Back on your computer. Then, you should click on "Recover from iOS Device" option. Under this option, you can find "Start" button. Click on it.
You can now connect the disabled iOS device to the computer. Make sure D-Back can detect your device successfully after connecting it. Then, you should click on "Next" option to proceed. In this case, you will have to select images. Then, you should click on "Scan" button. iMyFone D-Back will now perform a scan searching for the photos in your device.
Step 2.Recover data
At the completion of the scan, you should see all the files that are recoverable from your disabled iPhone. You can check the photo files you need to recover. After selecting the files, you can click on "Recover" button. You will now see a pop-up window that lets you determine the location for the recovered files to be stored. Then, you should wait for the recovery process to be completed.
Recover Photos without Backup from Totally Disabled iPhone
If your iPhone is completely disabled, not in working condition and there is no backup created, we are sorry that there is no way to recover your photos from it.
2. Tips on How to Deal with Disabled iPhone without Backup
In this section, let's see how to deal with a disabled iPhone that doesn't have a backup.
2.1 Fix Software-Disabled iPhone with Software
If your iPhone doesn't work due to a software glitch or other issue, you should first try to fix it before recovering photos. Otherwise, recovering photos can be impossible. Fortunately, there are several tools to fix various issues associated with iOS devices and iMyFone D-Back is the best option, which is a versatile tool that can not only recover data but also fix various iOS glitches.
If your iPhone doesn't work due to an iOS issue, you can use D-Back to fix it. The issues that cannot be fixed with standard mode can be addresses using advanced mode. Please note that the standard mode will not affect your data, but the advance mode will erase your data.
Step 1.Connect the device into the computer in which iMyFone D-Back is installed. Click on the option called standard mode on iMyFone D-Back's home screen.
Then, put your iOS device into DFU Mode or Recovery mode as the first step.
Step 2. When the device is on recovery mode or DFU mode, D-Back will start to download the respective firmware.
Step 3.After downloading the firmware, you can see a button labelled "Start to Fix". Click on that and D-back will verify the firmware you downloaded. The program will then start to fix the iOS device. Now, the respective iOS device should start normally.
2.2 Fix Hardware-Disabled iPhone with Apple Support
If you need to fix a hardware disabled iOS device, the best approach is to contact Apple Support. We strongly suggest that you shouldn't try random solutions with your iPhone as they can worsen the situation.
2.3 Regular backups are Important
As an iOS device user, you should be careful enough to create regular backups of data stored in your iPhone. Such approach increases your chances of recovering data in the event of an unexpected instance. You can consider using ways like iTunes/iCloud (which are default tools) or a professional tool like iMyFone D-Back to create backups locally.
We suggest you go through the details presented in this article carefully. You can apply this method on any iPhone and try to recover your precious photos from disabled iPhone. We appreciate if you can leave your honest feedback in the comments section below.


scissors and things - The Journal 2021-02-24T08:26:09-08:00 scissors and things 2021-02-24T08:26:09-08:00 2021-02-24T08:44:15-08:00 Microeconomics Jennifer Coronacion For my Economic Analysis class, we are studying microeconomics. Here are 5 examples.
For my Economic Analysis class, we are studying microeconomics. Here are 5 examples:
 1. In the Fed's accounting of the balance of payments, a sale of a Gucci bag in the U.S. would be a debit to the US current account and a credit to the Italy's credit account.
 1. If the price for a Gucci bag increases, it will not cause as much of a decrease in demand as if the price of a Coach bag increases. Gucci has a steeper elasticity slope.
 1. If the price for a used Gucci bag in excellent condition goes down, the demand for a brand new Gucci bag will also go down. There is a positive cross price elasticity. The used one is a substitute.
 1. During the period where the China's exchange rate was fixed, the price of American Coach bags in boutiques in Shanghai was high while the cost of producing those bags in Dongguan China was low.
 1. The cost of making handbags in LA is higher than in China, but the benefits could outweigh the cost: faster production, easier to manage factories,and less exposure to global supply chain disruptions.
 ]]> 2020-11-05T08:37:34-08:00 2020-12-06T08:05:56-08:00 Decision Trees Jennifer Coronacion I am taking a statistics class, and this week's lesson is about decision trees.
 I am currently enrolled in business school and am taking a data and decisions class, and this week's lesson is about decision trees. Two of the textbook examples are based on an oil deal and lawn mower installment plan. A better way for me to learn this concept is to use an example that I can relate to - fashion.
 In the decision trees, there is an expected monetary value associated with each choice, and the point of the exercise is to determine which has the highest value to the decision maker, or in the case of costs, which has the lowest value. The values are determined by the costs and likelihood of different outcomes at a future point in time.
 Applying this concept to shopping for fashion items, I'm going to create a decision tree to compare these 3 obsessions:
 Brunello Cuccinelli barrel leg trousers $2395
 Loewe leather cuffed hooded jacket $2350
 Max Mara camel teddy bear coat $2895
 All 3 products are high quality and built to last, but to calculate its personal value to me, I need to consider how long I would have this item before I'm over it and want a new one to replace it. I will also estimate resale values at that point in time. I'm guessing that after 3 years, the likelihood that I'll no longer want them is as follows:
 The Brunello Cuccinelli trousers - 50% - mostly it will depend on how they fit by then
 The Loewe jacket - 45% - I love this look now but might move on from it
 The Max Mara coat - 35% - it doesn't really get cold enough in Huntington Beach, CA to wear this much
 And the estimated resale value in 3 years, based on similar items on TheRealReal are:
 The Brunello trousers - $350
 The Loewe jacket - $250
 The Max Mara coat - $1400
 Here's the decision tree:
 The most valuable choice for me now is the Max Mara camel teddy bear coat. All of the present values are negative, but the Max Mara coat has the lowest negative value at -$481.50. In terms of percentage of original cost, the teddy bear coat will have the highest resale value.
 Sadly all 3 are way out of my price range, so the best choice for me is probably something from TheRealReal, where people sell designer goods that they bought a few years ago but are now over it.
 ]]> 2020-09-17T08:51:25-07:00 2020-09-17T08:52:35-07:00 Jack Be Nimble Jennifer Coronacion The fashion industry is evolving fast.
 Someone recently asked me about my thoughts on the future of the fashion industry.
 I only had a few minutes to answer this question. I didn't want to start my answer by saying "In order to survive…". As an entrepreneur I don't want to think of it only as a question of survival, but also of how brands - new or old - will succeed in the future. So, here's what I said;
 The industry wasn't sustainable before the pandemic, and has been turned upside down since. I don't want to go into the depressing details. The bottom line is that eventually consumers will continue to shop, but their purchasing decisions will not be the same as before. They will have evolved.
 How is it evolving? I would answer that in so many ways - from the perspective of style - runway looks vs. comfy clothes; shopping habits - online vs. brick and mortar; consumer consciousness - fast fashion vs. environmental and social responsibility, and fabric education - I may be delusional but I would like to think that consumers will become more knowledgeable about fabric through direct-to-consumer brands' online stories.
 For brands, now is not the time to be stuck in the old ways! Brands need to evolve too. Startups certainly are at a disadvantage with this current state of the economy, but one good thing is that they are starting their brands at the beginning of a new evolutionary cycle of fashion shoppers.
 The industry is evolving fast, and brands need to be nimble and flexible to keep up. Planning for product that won't be in stores til next year can't possibly be accurate or effective now, during this time of unpredictable change. Brands need to shorten lead-times to avoid over-ordering, source compelling materials, increase their supply chain transparency, keep product quality levels high, explore categories outside their comfort zone, engage shoppers with interesting content, and during this whole time maintain a transparent relationship with their existing customers.
 Suppliers need to evolve too. The minimums of 3000 yards/order 1000 yards/color for commercial fabric orders can't be the norm forever. There are so many evolving brands using a variety of fabrics to complete their collection. Those minimums wouldn't work for them. Fabric mills need to figure out how to accommodate smaller orders by offering a nicely-assorted stock program, or at least by committing to griege with low minimums for solid colors. Garment factories need to be flexible on their minimums too.
 Like fashion itself, the fashion industry needs to leave the old season behind, and start a new one.
 ]]> 2020-09-15T09:05:47-07:00 2020-12-06T08:18:12-08:00 Apparel Waste Jennifer Coronacion 50 million tons of apparel waste are discarded annually.
 50 million tons of apparel waste are discarded annually.
 Whose problem is this to solve?
 I am writing about this question for the fashion industry from the perspective of an independent consultant and writer for this blog, not from the perspective of a brand, a garment factory, or a fabric mill.
 It seems like the players are looking at each other to solve this problem. Brands look to factories and suppliers to address the issue of waste, but those vendors can only address it with general green solutions: recycled fabric, water savings, energy savings, and the use of biodegreadable raw materials.
 These actions address the issues of carbon, water, and energy, and their efforts toward cleaner processes can only be a positive thing for the environment. Some of it addresses the issue of how to dispose of waste responsibly. But the doesn't address the issue of waste creation.
 Apparel industry waste is not entirely due to manufacturing and sourcing processes. Brands are responsible for placing orders, and they have been ordering too much. There's no doubt that in the global apparel world, supply far exceeds demand. Why do brands do this, and what prevents them from ordering less?
 Brands that heavily rely on wholesale manufacture apparel to fill orders placed by stores. Brick and mortar and department stores floors change their products at least once a month to remain compelling to their regular customers. They also need to have in stock every style, color and size that their customers may potentially want. As a result, there is way too much product at the stores. Unsold products get heavily discounted, and sometimes discarded.
 During COVID19 store closures, this cycle came to a halt. For months, department stores were sitting on product, not ordering more. Many stores closed down. And as new orders start coming in, brands have an opportunity to be strategic, cautious and conservative.
 Our industry is now in a position to have better control over it. Let's own it.
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Lightworkers and Earth Angels are here to bring light, love and healing to the planet.
Think of Lightworkers like living, walking Spirit Guides and Earth Angels as living, walking Angels.
This doesn't necessarily mean that they are free of ego, pains and problems, but it does mean that deep down in their soul, they contain the memory of what it is like to guide people from the Divine realms.
Essentially, both Lightworkers and Angels have this knowledge buried deep inside of them because in their past incarnations this is what they spent their time doing.
The key difference between the two, is that Lightworkers would have guided people from Higher realms, whereas Earth Angels would have guided people from the Angelic realm.
This doesn't mean that one is higher than the other, it is just a different type of guidance.
Lightworkers would have:
- Guided people/animals on a more day-to-day level
- Helped people to know which path to take
- Steered and directed people towards following their passions and their purpose
- "Arranged" meetings of Soulmates and Twin Flames
- Provided comfort and support in times of need
- Offered guidance and intuitive advice
Earth Angels would have:
- Worked to create the soul path and soul contract with the person/animal before they were incarnated
- Helped the soul to find the perfect family to incarnate into
- Guided people/animals, so they could fulfil and understand their soul path and soul lessons
- Worked with people on a more subconscious level through their dreams and mediations
- Sent reminders of their soul journey and life path through angel numbers and Universal signs
- Offered physical protection and healing when needed
Both Lightworkers and Earth Angels would have worked as a team for the highest good of the various people, animals and plants that they were caring for.
Even though they have the power and knowledge to do this work, occasionally Lightworkers and Earth Angels are returned to Earth in order to do their work in human form.
They still carry this knowledge buried within, but in a way, they have to learn how to access it and use it while they are on their earthly journey.
Sometimes this knowledge may emerge subconsciously, and other times it can emerge consciously, but eventually it does always reveal itself.
Usually both Lightworkers and Earth Angels will find themselves drawn to the world of healing, metaphysics, plant medicine, intuition, mediumship, crystals, fairies and so on.
Both Lightworkers and Earth Angels may also appear wise beyond their years and carry an innate knowledge and understanding of energy, different dimensions and higher realms.
You can read about common Lightworker signs here and common Earth Angel signs here.
Just like Lightworkers and Earth Angels served a different purpose in the Divine realms, they also serve a different purpose on Earth.
On their Earthly journey Lightworkers are here to:
- Remind people about the "light" within
- Remind people of their innate healing ability
- Remind people of the healing power of plants, crystals, herbs etc.
- Remind people how to work with their intuition
On their Earthly journey Earth Angels are here to:
- Remind people about the temporariness of life
- Remind people that they are love and connected
- Remind people that there is more to life than this lifetime
- Remind people how to work with higher realms
Of course, what Lightworkers and Earth Angels are here to do is so much bigger than anything described on these lists and there is certainly a lot of crossover too.
Essentially, both of these beings are here to help bring faith, love, hope and gratitude back to the planet and the way that they do this will be as unique as they are.
In order to remind people of these things, Lightworkers and Earth Angels first need to remember all of this themselves. Eventually, Lightworkers and Earth Angels will be forced to remember all of this by going through some type of crisis or deep awakening process.
Once this awakening has occurred, there is often a deep knowing for both Lightworkers and Earth Angels that this is who they are. Even though Lightworkers and Earth Angels have this knowledge, they are still on their own Earthly journey and still here to learn things on a human level.
Lightworkers and Earth Angels are not immune from the human world, however the more they can access the hidden knowledge within, the easier it will be for them.
Read Next: An Angelic Prayer for Lightworkers
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The Liberty Ship John Muir
by Harold Wood
According to Edwin Way Teale, in his otherwise excellent book
The Wilderness World of John Muir
(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1954), "during the First World War, a liberty
ship was christened the SS John Muir." Teale had his wars mixed up.
In actuality, all "Liberty Ships" were built during and used in the
Second World War, not the first.
The Liberty Ship John Muir was built in 1942. It was one of approximately 2700 Liberty Ships built during Second World War. A "Liberty Ship" was an emergency cargo ship, mass-produced
using a common design. As German submarines kept sinking supply ships, it was important
to the war effort to mass-produce as many new ships as possible for transporting supplies. So Liberty Ships had to be constructed quickly - in under six months. Since many hundreds of Liberty Ships were sunk under enemy fire during World War II, new Liberty Ships had to be built to replace them over and over again. Remarkably, the Liberty Ship John Muir survived the war, and was finally scrapped in 1966.
Liberty Ships were to be named, quite simply, after outstanding Americans, heroes and leaders in American history. This was easy for the first 300 ships, but became increasingly more difficult as the ship-building program expanded into the thousands. The simple list of the founding fathers and patriots had to be expanded into some 60 name lists, including authors, athletes, abolitionists, painters, historians, political and social reformers, scientists, college presidents, feminists, merchant marine heroes, railroad builders, diplomats, explorers, Indians, and pioneers. And not only Americans were recognized. Interestingly, several people who were friends of John Muir also had Liberty Ships named after them:
John Bidwell, John Burroughs, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Asa Gray,
David Starr Jordan, William Keith, William Kent, Joseph LeConte, Enos A. Mills, Harriet Monroe, Theodore Roosevelt,
Josiah D. Whitney, and S. Hall Young.
Here's the data about the Liberty Ship John Muir:
- Hull Number: 1226
- Date Built: December, 1942
- Built by: Marinship Corp., Sausalito,California, Yard No. 4.
- Scrapped: Portland, Oregon, May 1966
- Named after: Naturalist, explorer, conservationist, responsible for the establishment of the Yosemite National Park
- Length: 441 ft. 6 inches
- Breadth: 56 ft 10 3/4 inches
- Depth: 37 feet 4 inches
- Gross Tons: 7176 DWT: 10,414 tons
- Speed: 10-11 knots
Information provided by:
Captain C.J. Carroll
U.S. Merchant Marine, Retired
Captain of a Liberty ship at age 22 during the WW2
Still looking fir Mermaids.
Captain Carroll kindly responded to our April, 1998 request for information on
Liberty Ships: The Ugly Ducklings of World War II
by John Gorley Bunker (Annapolis, Naval Institute Press, 1972),
The Liberty Ship
by L.A. Sawyer and W.H. Mitchell
(Cornell Maritime Press, 1973),
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The problem I want to solve is very simple:
Given a string s and a string t, check if s is subsequence of t. there is only lower case English letters in both s and t. t is potentially a very long (length ~= 500,000) string, and s is a short string (<=100).
Example 1: s = "abc", t = "ahbgdc" Return true.
Example 2: s = "axc", t = "ahbgdc" Return false.
I only learnt C++ for about 30 hours, so I am not sure whether my below solution is correct C++ style or not, especially when to free the pointer allocated space. I assigned two char pointer to each string and I do know I need to free them somewhere else. Since the return value depends on pointer, I don't know where to free the pointer allocated memory, which should be a big deal.
What I thought about this question is that there must be two pointers, each pointing one string. For these two strings, using pointers to compare character one by one.
#include <iostream>
#include <string.h>
using namespace std;
class Solution {
public:
bool isSubsequence(string s, string t) {
 char *sPtr = new char[s.size() + 1];
 char *tPtr = new char[t.size() + 1];
 bool returnVal = false;
 strcpy(sPtr, s.c_str());
 strcpy(tPtr, t.c_str());
 while (*sPtr && *tPtr){
 if (*sPtr == *tPtr++) {
 sPtr++;
 }
 }
 return !*sPtr;
 }
};
int main() {
 string s = "abc";
 string t = "ahbgdc";
 Solution sol = Solution();
 cout << sol.isSubsequence(s, t)<<endl;
 return 0;
}
After I talked to one of classmates, he suggests that to include and use c++ string class to do this question. Following is my solution followed his suggestion, but for my above solution, he just said "I don't know dude, I just use c++ string class, that's simple. Your solution is just weird to me but I don't know why I feel weird."
class Solution {
public:
 bool isSubsequence(string s, string t) {
 int sIndex = 0;
 int tIndex = 0;
 while (sIndex < s.size() && tIndex < t.size()) {
 if (s[sIndex] == t[tIndex++]) {
 sIndex++;
 }
 }
 return sIndex >= s.size();
 }
};
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Let's start with your solution, it feels weird, because it is. You mixed C and C++, and on top of that you even refuted back to C string syntax and pointer arithmetic. Especially in plain C, string handling is rather easy to break, even more so if the string didn't come from C to begin with.
In fact, your implementation does not behave correctly in all situations. An std::string can also contain null-bytes '\0' as regular characters. The very same null bytes which double as sentinels when attempting to interpret as a C string.
Well, the assignment did guarantee you that only latin characters would appear in either input, ruling this case out. It's still a possibility you should be aware of though.
char *sPtr = new char[s.size() + 1];
sPtr++;
This is a huge problem. Even if you wanted to delete that char[] again, you wouldn't be able to. You just threw away your only reference you had.
If you would call delete[] sPtr; now, your application would just crash or worse, because you must call delete on the same pointer as returned by new.
Even if you were to write this in C, you must always keep a pointer to the base address of the dynamically allocated memory region, or you won't be able to free the memory again.
Even though it wouldn't had been necessary to allocate a new char[] anyway. As you don't modify the data, but only the pointer, you could just have said char const *sPtr = s.c_str(); in which case you wouldn't have needed to deal with memory allocation at all.
Your classmates solution is better, but not perfect. While he realized that you can just access an std::string as if it was an array, and avoided the handling of '\0', going via indexes is usually not the preferred solution in C++. It's just far too easy to introduce an off-by-one error when doing that.
The solution to that is simple, rather than going by plain array indexes, stick to iterators when dealing with C++ code:
class Solution {
 using std::string;
public:
 bool isSubsequence(const string &s, const string &t) {
 string::iterator s_it = s.begin();
 for (string::iterator t_it = t.begin(); s_it != s.end() && t_it != t.end(); ++t_it) {
 if (*s_it == *t_it) {
 ++s_it;
 }
 }
 return s_it == s.end();
 }
};
Another benefit of working with iterators rather than array indexes is that this solution also works with other collection types, not just strings or similar array backed structures.
In this case, I e.g. only used the properties of an InputIterator which makes the very same algorithm applicable to a wide range of data structures, including not only std::string, std::vector or std::list, but if required even input streams and alike.
If you like to, you can try to rewrite the solution so that instead of expecting for t to be passed as a string, it just accepts an arbitrary pair of iterators replacing t.begin() and t.end(). These may e.g. be obtained from std::cin or an open file handle. Have a look at the documentation of std::istream_iterator for that.
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using namespace std is considered bad practice. Also, in C++, you should #include <string> rather than #include <string.h>.
The Solution class is an unnecessary complication. You would be better off with just an isSubsequence() function.
In your first function, returnVal is never used. Compiling with warnings enabled should alert you to the dead code.
The memory management rule is simple: every new must be paired with exactly one delete, and every new something[] must be paired with exactly one delete[]. Since the first solution calls new[] twice with no delete[], you have a memory leak. Your friend is right: you should take advantage of the string class, because the whole point of the string class is to take care of memory management for you. The second solution is definitely better.
The function signature is not ideal. Having string parameters will cause each string to be needlessly copied when the function is called. You should write instead:
bool isSubsequence(const std::string &s, const std::string &t) {
 …
}
std::string::size() returns std::string::size_type, so strictly speaking, you should use std::string::size_type instead of int. (Or, if using , just use auto.)
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The current voltage value can be retrieved. The transmitter is suitable for 6 V, 12 V and 24 V batteries. The range is about 6 meters. The four-color, tachometer-like display shows the charging status in dark green (fully charged), light green (partially charged), orange (unloaded) and red (deep discharge). In addition, the voltage value is displayed alphanumerically. If the minimum voltage is exceeded, an early recharge of the battery is indicated.
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NAME ^
Text::Padding - simple way of formatting a text
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SYNOPSIS ^
 my $pad = Text::Padding->new;
 my $string = 'foo bar baz';
 my $left = $pad->left ( $string, 20 );
 my $centered = $pad->center( $string, 20 );
 my $right = $pad->right ( $string, 20 );
DESCRIPTION ^
This module provides a simple way to align a text on the left, right or center. If left & right are easy to achieve (see sprintf()), i found no cpan module that achieved a simple text centering. Well, of course, Perl6::Form provides it, but it's incredibly slow during startup / destroy time. And Text::Reform was segfaulting during destroy time.
Hence this module, which aims to provide only those 3 methods.
ATTRIBUTES ^
ellipsis
When a string is too long to fit the wanted length, the methods are truncating it. To indicate that the string has been choped, the last character is replaced by an ellipsis (\x{2026} by default). However, it's possible to change this character by whatever ones wants: empty string to disable this behaviour, multi-char string is supported, etc. See Text::Truncate for more information.
METHODS ^
center
 my $centered = $pad->center( $str, $length );
Return a $length-long string where $str is centered, using white spaces on left & right. $str is truncated if too long to fit (see the ellipsis attribute).
left
 my $left = $pad->left( $str, $length );
Return a $length-long string where $str is left-aligned, right being padded with white spaces. $str is truncated if too long to fit (see the ellipsis attribute).
right
 my $right = $pad->right( $str, $length );
Return a $length-long string where $str is right-aligned, left being padded with white spaces. $str is truncated if too long to fit (see the ellipsis attribute).
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Text::Reform, Perl6::Form, Text::Truncate.
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 Jerome Quelin
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This software is copyright (c) 2011 by Jerome Quelin.
This is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as the Perl 5 programming language system itself.
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An important unit operation in biotechnology and chemical engineering is fixed-bed adsorption.
Species to be separated, called separands, are either in the mobile phase or adsorbed by the stationary phase. The separands are subject to convection, mechanical dispersion, and molecular diffusion.
A mass balance, obtained by considering a disk of cross-sectional area equal to that of the column, gives:
are the concentrations of the separand in the mobile and stationary phases, respectively,
is the void fraction of the column,
is the mobile phase superficial velocity,
is the effective dispersivity of the separand in the column,
is the longitudinal position in the column, and finally
Since linear equilibrium is assumed:
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The breakthrough curve, the separand concentration versus time at the exit of the column, can be determined experimentally or computed numerically. In the present Demonstration, breakthrough curves are computed for a variety of values of the relevant parameters.


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By Shoshana Friedman
What is a change management exercise?
1. Cross Your Arms the "Other" Way
2. The Alien at Dinner
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6. Bounce Back
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How do change management exercises look today?
Due to the current climate of COVID-19, most workplaces are closed and employees are working from home. Managers are now tasked with leading teams remotely which requires increased communication and clear expectations around work performance.
Coping with change and empowering employees to rise to the occasion is now more important than ever. As many organizations are finding their footing amidst this sudden shift, embracing change management can maintain business continuity and give employees an engaging way to handle new processes that might come their way.
Change management exercises for remote workers
In light of the present situation, below are two change management exercises that can be done via Zoom with your team to empower them to deal with more unknowns during this period and beyond.
Draw, draw draw
Gather your team on a video call and instruct them to have paper and pens ready. Preface the exercise by saying that drawing skills are not being measured, and each employee should concentrate on simply completing the task.
The manager will begin with an instruction to have everyone draw a house. After a couple of minutes and before the picture is completed, the manager will say that they changed their minds and now want a picture of a boat. Again, at some point before everyone finishes, the manager will change the directions and tell everyone to draw a castle. As the manager keeps changing their mind, employees might begin to feel a bit fed up. After a series of changes, and before engagement is lost, the facilitator should start a conversation about what everyone experienced.
This exercise highlights the frustration that change can elicit and the negative behaviors associated with having to make something new each time from scratch. This is a great way to have employees look critically at which points during the exercise they became frustrated and why. The conversation can broaden to address where sudden pivots have been made at work, how employees rose to the challenge and how making that change inspired innovation or an improved way of doing things.
Signature for change
Ask all employees on your video conferencing call to sign their name 10 times on a piece of paper. This should take a minute, and promptly afterward, ask them to do it again. Once they're done, instruct employees to put the pen in their other hand and do ten signatures, and then repeat.
Initiate a conversation about how hard signing their name was using their opposite hand and any challenges that arose.
Now ask them to sign their signature again 10 times. Most people will use their usual hand, but why did they switch back? The instructions didn't change. The point of the exercise is to demonstrate how difficult change can be, and most people will revert to what they know unless they are making a concerted effort to implement change.
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The molecular chain within the liquid / wine refracts more light in the liquid improving colour balances. The surface tension of the liquid / wine is also removed.
The bouquet of the liquid / wine is rounder and less sharp because the human smell receptors only select the aroma they prefer!
In the stomach the molecular structure holds the minerals / alcohol and tannins in quantum suspension; the effect is to reduce the side effects of the unwanted minerals / alcohol.
NOTE: DO NOT USE THE TECHNIQUE ON CHAMPAGNE or SPARKLING LIQUIDS. THEY WILL TASTE FLAT AS THE MOLECULAR STRUCTURE QUANTUM SUSPENDS THE GAS MOLECULES.
This is because our body's own molecular structure (DNA) can 'link' with the liquids biotechnology molecular structure via the taste bud sensors. Instead of having to taste every part of the liquid, the taste buds only taste 'select what they like'. In molecular structured liquids all the 'free radicals' have been suspended in quantum suspension which allows the taste buds to 'sample'. Therefore the individual who prefers SWEET tastes will taste sweet atoms and those who prefer BITTER tastes will taste bitter atoms.
Quantum suspension of the minerals locks in the acidic nature of a liquid into a molecular structure. This allow individuals to taste what they like as the receiving taste buds will reject any over powering acid or accept them as they prefer. The pH remains the same yet it has no effect on the other living tissue. For instance, orange juice with a molecular structure can be rubbed in the eyes because the living DNA does not recognise the negative in the liquid only the positive. On the other hand if we are attuned to enjoying high levels of acid then we will taste them all!
A molecular structure provides body cells with more ability to absorb water, increasing 'hydration' Locked within the natural molecular structure are thousands of molecular clusters. The body organs can hydrate and absorb liquid more easily. In addition the surface tension of the water has been removed (bio film) which adds to the hydration effect. Water also tastes fresher.
Energised Water has Increased Oxygen potential
Increasing oxygen in the blood cells increases energy levels. The natural molecular structure locks in the oxygen and other gases within the liquid into quantum suspension. These gases cannot evaporate, as they are part of the liquid. This in turn allows our body's DNA to absorb oxygen at much higher levels than can be found in other liquids.
Energised Water detoxifies body organs
As the body can absorb more liquid, it can also detoxify quicker. Because the liquid is now in a molecular structure, the body cannot only reject negatives but the body's aged sedimentation can be easily 'linked' to the new molecular chain and is swept away. For example, kidney stones are dissolved.
Energised Water may reduce the effects of alcohol on the body
Because the alcohol is 'locked into' the molecular structure the body can reject much more. In most cases, many people report they can drink twice as much without becoming intoxicated. In all cases, the 'hang over effect' is removed.
Energised Water directly benefits long haul flight passengers – reduced jet lag
Increasing hydration and removing Electro-Smog effects enhances the body's functions. Increasing oxygen levels within the blood stream while in flight improves the body's ability to withstand 'long haul' flights.
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Oct. 29, 2003 Your nose could provide the first reliable diagnostic tool for predicting a person's likelihood of developing psychosis, new research has found.
An Australian team from the University of Melbourne examined a group of people deemed to be at ultra high risk of developing psychosis and found those that went on to develop schizophrenia, rather than other forms of psychosis, all displayed the inability to identify smells. This deficit was present before the onset of any significant clinical symptoms of psychosis.
The study, the first of its kind, is published in the October 2003 American Journal of Psychiatry. The research has also reignited the academic debate regarding the influence of genetics versus social factors on the development of various forms of psychosis.
It has long been known that people suffering schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis are often unable to correctly identify smells. That is, pizza may be mislabelled as orange, or bubblegum as smoke. Before the current findings, however, it was unknown if this difficulty developed later, as a result of the progression of the disorder, or well before any symptoms of psychosis became obvious.
Dr. Warrick Brewer and Associate Professor Christos Pantelis from the University's Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology tested their theory that a vulnerable sense of smell could be used as a possible diagnostic tool for psychosis. The search for current diagnostic methods such as brain imaging, clinical symptoms and genetics has, to date, proved unreliable.
"An accurate and reliable diagnostic tool for schizophrenia could allow for early treatment or prevention and minimise the extensive and significant distress to those in the community directly and indirectly affected," says Brewer.
Their results suggest a promising discovery of the first potential marker for schizophrenia, and possibly for other psychoses.
Brewer and Pantelis' detective work began with the understanding that a person's sense of smell is intimately linked to the area of your brain that deals with emotions and related non-language functions.
"It is the only sense that passes straight to this area of the brain, and so any vulnerability involving these neural circuits can affect our labeling of smell," says Brewer.
"This area of the brain deals with the primary emotions. It is the part that processes such things as threat and emotion before transferring this information into the frontal (language) area of the brain," he says.
"It is either the transfer of emotional information to the frontal lobe, or functioning in the frontal lobe itself that appears to be compromised in those suffering from psychosis."
As for the nature versus nurture controversy, there are, as with many debates, two extreme camps: one camp says that psychosis is entirely a biological, or genetic, phenomenon. The other camp says it is entirely a result of social influences.
"Our research suggests that psychosis may involve an active synergy between the two," says Brewer.
"A person could be born with a biological vulnerability to various forms of psychosis, that may manifest itself if put under particular psychosocial stresses," he says.
The ultra high-risk for psychosis subjects chosen for the study came from the Personal Assessment Crisis Evaluation (PACE) clinic - ORYGEN Youth Health, a University of Melbourne-Department of Psychiatry & Psychology clinic that is the first of its kind in the world. It provides assessment monitoring and support for young people who have met criteria for being at imminent risk of developing a psychotic illness and who have experienced mental status changes. This clinic is managed by Assoc Prof Alison Yung and Lisa Phillips under the direction of Professor Patrick McGorry.
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A new interactive exhibit is now available at Headwaters Science Center about alien invasive species (AIS) in Minnesota. The expansion of harmful invasive species and their control in Minnesota is a major environmental concern.
In this exhibit pressing a button will help you determine whether a plant or animal is considered "invasive" from a total of fifty different species shown with photographs; included are invertebrates, aquatic and terrestrial plants and fish. Fifteen of them are considered invasive. Can you make the correct choices?
This game-like exhibit was largely funded by a matching grant from the Mn Department of Natural Resources Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. The match by HSC was fulfilled by volunteers who built the exhibit, prepared specimens, photos and signage. Thanks to Keenan's Cabinets of Distinction in Bemidji for constructing the platform.


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Students will explore a Web map showing language hotspots; areas where languages are at risk of disappearing and discover the factors involved in language loss. They will have an opportunity to modify their maps to include dominant language information and answer questions that will help them understand the importance of language. At the end of this lesson, students can choose to compile a report and presentation on a regional hotspot of their choice.
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There are records in the Nuremberg city annals of Friedrich Staedtler's activities as a pencil-making craftsman as far back as 1662. Generations later, his descendant would create one of today's most useful artist's tools.
J.S. Staedtler invented the first colored pencil in 1834. It was a colored oil pastel pencil which could be "sharpened to a point just like a pencil". In 1835, the city council granted him a manufacturing license, with permission to produce black lead, red chalk, and pastel pencils.
Staedtler had gained expertise from working with his father, Paulus Staedtler, at his workshop. He transferred this expertise to his industrial efforts. By the year 1840, his company was already making 63 different types of pencils.
Staedtler is now Europe's largest manufacturer of black lead and colored pencils, but its original headquarters have always remained in Nuremberg, Germany. More than two thirds of all the writing instruments Staedtler produces are made there. The quality seal of "Made in Germany" has become an integral part of the Staedtler Company. [ visit manufacturer website ]


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Today's post is from Morris Proctor, certified and authorized trainer for Logos Bible Software. Morris, who has trained thousands of Logos users at his two-day Camp Logos seminars, provides many training materials.
In a recent blog post about displaying a verse from all Bibles, I suggested creating a collection of English Bibles. This suggestion in turn generated some discussion about the order of books in a collection. If you've created a collection from the Tools menu, you've noticed that Logos alphabetizes the resources in a collection.
To illustrate, in a theology-books collection, Baker's Dictionary of Practical Theology appears before Concise Theology because B is of course before C (A).
When using this collection, therefore, in a search, the Baker results appear before the Concise hits (B).
The question then is, how can we move the Concise ahead of the Baker yet leave them both in the collection? The answer is: rename Concise. This method is a little tedious, but it does accomplish the goal.
- Click the Library icon
- Click the Resource information icon on the library's toolbar (C)
- Type title:theology in the library's Find box to display resources with theology in the title (D)
- Click something other than the title of Concise Theology in the viewing area (E) to display the book in the Resource information pane (F)
- Click the Edit (pencil) icon next to the title in the Resource information pane (G)
- Type the numeral 1 in front of the title in the Edit box so the name of the book is now 1 Concise Theology (H)
- Press the Enter key to save the name
- Repeat this process with other theology books using the numerals 2, 3, 4 etc. (I)
- Close the Library
- Choose Tools | Collections
- Name the collection Theology Books (J)
- In the Rule box, type title:theology to list resources with theology in the title (K)
(Please note: this is not a complete rule to locate all theology books, but used just for illustration purposes.)
- Notice that the resources with numbers in their names are now at the top of the list (L)
To see this newly ordered collection in action, generate a basic search in Theology Books and notice which books appear at the top of the list! (M)
Of course, you can use this same method to reorder books in any collection, such as History Books, Ethics Books, or others. This method ensures that your favorite books always appear at the top of your search results.


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|1. A volatile substance is one that readily evaporates or sublimates at room temperature or below.||1. A non-volatile substance refers to a substance that does not readily evaporates into gas under existing conditions.|
|2. Have a higher vapour pressure.||2. Have a low vapour pressure.|
|3. Have a low boiling point.||3. Have a high boiling point.|
|4. Have weaker intermolecular attractions.||4. Have strong intermolecular attractions.|
|5. When volatile liquids are heated or stored in an open container, the volume of it decreases.|
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|6. It is usually highly flammable.||6. It is usually non-flammable.|
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|8. ExamplesAlcohol, Mercury, and Gasoline.||8. ExamplesSugar, Oil and salt.|
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