totally convex space
Totally convex spaces
Essentially, the totally convex spaces are what you get if you try to build an algebraic theory of Banach spaces.
Abstract definition
A totally convex space is a module for the monad on Set which sends a set XX to the closed unit ball of the Banach space 1(X)\ell^1(X).
This is an example of an algebraic theory (in the strong sense that it is bounded monadic) but not finitary, hence not a Lawvere theory. The free totally convex space on XX is the unit ball of the Banach space 1(X)\ell^1(X), and thus an operation in this theory is a formal sum xXa xx\sum_{x \in X} a_x x for a xa_x \in \mathbb{R} with the property that xX|a x|1\sum_{x \in X} {|a_x|} \le 1. The finiteness of this sum forces it to have only countably many non-zero terms, and thus it factors through an operation on \mathbb{N}. Hence there is a presentation of this theory with operations in 1()\ell^1(\mathbb{N}) (which is why the theory is bounded monadic). The corresponding identities are simply the substitution rules – namely that substituting a sum into another works as expected – and the reordering rules.
Concrete definition
A totally convex space is a set XX equipped with, for each infinite sequence (a 1,a 2,)(a_1, a_2, \ldots) of real numbers such that i|a i|1\sum_i {|a_i|} \leq 1, an operation from X X^{\mathbb{N}} to XX, written (x 1,x 2,) ia ix i(x_1,x_2,\ldots) \mapsto \sum_i a_i x_i, such that:
 1. Reordering: If σ\sigma is any permutation of \mathbb{N}, then ia ix i= ia σ(i)x σ(i)\sum_i a_i x_i = \sum_i a_{\sigma(i)} x_{\sigma(i)};
 2. Nullary substitution: If δ i\delta_i is the Kronecker delta at 00 (so δ i=0\delta_i = 0 normally, but δ 0=1\delta_0 = 1), then iδ ix i=x 0\sum_i \delta_i x_i = x_0;
 3. Binary substitution: If the functions π,ρ:\pi,\rho\colon \mathbb{N} \to \mathbb{N} express \mathbb{N} as its own product with itself (it is enough to pick one pair of functions and state this axiom only for it), then ia i( jb i,jx i,j)= ka π(k)b π(k),ρ(k)x π(k),ρ(k)\sum_i a_i (\sum_j b_{i,j} x_{i,j}) = \sum_k a_{\pi(k)} b_{\pi(k),\rho(k)} x_{\pi(k),\rho(k)}.
Of course, one would normally write the right-hand side of the last equation as i,ja ib i,jx i,j\sum_{i,j} a_i b_{i,j} x_{i,j}, but that is not technically an operation in the theory, except as mediated by π\pi and ρ\rho. A common choice for (π,ρ)(\pi,\rho) is the inverse of (i,j)(i+j+12)+j(i,j) \mapsto \big({i + j + 1 \atop 2}\big) + j, where for this expression to work we take 00 to be a natural number.
I haven't actually checked that this list is complete; but it's what I get if I take Andrew at his word that we need only substitution and reordering rules. I wouldn't be terribly surprised if nullary substitution is redundant, but right now I don't see how. —Toby
 1. A totally convex space is a pointed convex space. The operations of a convex space are encoded in the operations (r,1r,0,0,0,)(r, 1 - r, 0, 0, 0, \ldots) and the "point" comes from the operation (0,0,)(0, 0, \ldots). This functor preserves underlying sets and so has a left adjoint; thus any convex space can be "completed" to a totally convex space.
 2. The operations for this theory are commutative, hence the category of totally convex spaces is a closed symmetric monoidal category.
 1. Clearly, the closed unit ball BXB X of any Banach space XX is a totally convex space.
 2. Bizarrely, the open unit ball of a Banach space is a totally convex space. This is because if a sum, xBXa xx\sum_{x \in B X} a_x x for x|a x|1\sum_x {|a_x|} \leq 1, lies on the boundary of BXB X then every xx for which a x0a_x \ne 0 must have norm 11. Thus if the series only contains terms from the interior of BXB X, the sum remains in the interior. Hence the open unit ball is a subalgebra of the closed unit ball.
 3. Continuing, the quotient of the closed unit ball by the open unit ball is a totally convex space.
 4. In particular, the three-point space {1,0,1}\{-1,0,1\} is (assuming excluded middle) a totally convex space. The operations on this space are as follows:
 a jϵ j={1 ϵ j=sign(a j),|a j|=1 1 ϵ j=sign(a j),|a j|=1 0 otherwise \sum a_j \epsilon_j = \begin{cases} 1 & \epsilon_j = \operatorname{sign}(a_j), \sum {|a_j|} = 1 \\ -1 & \epsilon_j = -\operatorname{sign}(a_j), \sum {|a_j|} = 1 \\ 0 & \;\text{otherwise} \end{cases}
 5. Going back one step, (1,1)(-1,1) is a totally convex space. It is illuminating to describe this as a coequaliser of free totally convex spaces. Consider a functional f: 1()f \colon \ell^1(\mathbb{N}) \to \mathbb{R} which is bounded of norm 11 but does not achieve its norm; for example, let ff be represented by the sequence (12,23,34,)(\frac{1}{2},\frac{2}{3},\frac{3}{4},\ldots). Then for any xB 1()x \in B\ell^1(\mathbb{N}), f(x)(1,1)f(x) \in (-1,1). Thus (1,1)(-1,1) is the coequaliser of the inclusion kerf 1()\ker f \to \ell^1(\mathbb{N}) and the zero map kerf 1()\ker f \to \ell^1(\mathbb{N}).
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steampipe plugin install azure
Table: azure_management_lock - Query Azure Management Locks using SQL
Azure Management Lock is a feature within Microsoft Azure that helps prevent accidental deletion or modification of Azure resources. It allows administrators to apply a 'CanNotDelete' or 'ReadOnly' lock on a subscription, resource group, or resource to protect it from being inadvertently deleted or modified. These locks can be used across various Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and more.
Table Usage Guide
The azure_management_lock table provides insights into Management Locks within Microsoft Azure. As an Azure administrator or a DevOps engineer, explore lock-specific details through this table, including their level (CanNotDelete or ReadOnly), scope, and associated resources. Utilize it to uncover information about locks, such as those applied on critical resources, to ensure their accidental deletion or modification is prevented.
Examples
List of resources where the management locks are applied
This example demonstrates how to identify resources that have management locks applied to them within the Azure environment. This could be useful for administrators who need to manage access controls or troubleshoot issues related to locked resources.
select
name,
split_part(id, '/', 8) as resource_type,
split_part(id, '/', 9) as resource_name
from
azure_management_lock;
Error: SQLite does not support split_part function.
Resources and lock levels
Uncover the details of specific Azure resources and their associated lock levels. This can help you assess what resources are locked at what level, aiding in security and access management.
select
name,
split_part(id, '/', 8) as resource_type,
split_part(id, '/', 9) as resource_name,
lock_level
from
azure_management_lock;
Error: SQLite does not support split
or string_to_array functions.
Schema for azure_management_lock
NameTypeOperatorsDescription
_ctxjsonbSteampipe context in JSON form.
akasjsonbArray of globally unique identifier strings (also known as) for the resource.
cloud_environmenttextThe Azure Cloud Environment.
idtextContains ID to identify a lock uniquely.
lock_leveltextThe level of the lock.
nametext=The friendly name that identifies management lock.
notestextContains the notes about the lock.
ownersjsonbA list of owners of the lock.
resource_grouptext=The resource group which holds this resource.
scopetextContains the scope of the lock.
sp_connection_nametext=, !=, ~~, ~~*, !~~, !~~*Steampipe connection name.
sp_ctxjsonbSteampipe context in JSON form.
subscription_idtext=, !=, ~~, ~~*, !~~, !~~*The Azure Subscription ID in which the resource is located.
titletextTitle of the resource.
typetextThe resource type of the lock.
Export
This table is available as a standalone Exporter CLI. Steampipe exporters are stand-alone binaries that allow you to extract data using Steampipe plugins without a database.
You can download the tarball for your platform from the Releases page, but it is simplest to install them with the steampipe_export_installer.sh script:
/bin/sh -c "$(curl -fsSL _URL_ -- azure
You can pass the configuration to the command with the --config argument:
steampipe_export_azure --config '<your_config>' azure_management_lock


Question: What Oil Removes Ticks?
Does Dawn dish soap kill ticks?
Dish soap like Dawn and Palmolive work well.
Apply a generous amount to the animal.
Let the soap sit on your pet for 15 to 30 minutes..
Will tea tree oil kill a tick?
The FDA has not recommended tea tree oil as a repellent and the Center for Disease Control also does not list it as an effective treatment for ticks.
What is the most effective tick repellent for humans?
5 Best Tick Repellents and Sprays for HumansNantucket Spider Tick Repelling Spray (Our Top Pick)Natrapel 12-Hour Tick Spray (Our Second Choice)REPEL Sportsman Max Insect Repellent.Wondercide Insect Repellent.Ben's 100% DEET Tick Repellent.
What will make a tick back out?
Will rubbing alcohol make a tick come out?
What do ticks hate?
Will vinegar kill ticks?
How do I get rid of ticks in my yard naturally?
Natural repellents to Kill Ticks in the YardNeem spray.Cedar oil.Diatomaceous Earth.Tick Tubes.Natural Tick Repellents.
Does putting oil on a tick work?
"Suffocating a tick is not very effective," Dr. Kardos says. "Covering a tick with petroleum jelly or nail polish may even cause the tick to become slippery and more difficult to grasp.
What can kill ticks instantly?
How do I get rid of imbedded tick?


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nielsbohrium (nēlzbôrˈēəm) [key], symbol Ns, former suggested name for both element 105, now called dubnium, and element 107, now called bohrium.
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Tecumseh is a town on Lake St. Clair east of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. In the municipal restructuring of 1999 the town of St. Clair Beach and the Township of Sandwich South were amalgamated into Tecumseh. Previously, in 1991, part of Sandwich East also merged into Tecumseh.
From its origins in the late 1700s as a small Franco-Ontarian settlement with only a church, a school, a post office, a hotel and a general store, it has evolved into a thriving town or 23,500 people at the 2011 census. Food processing is a major industry in Tecumseh.
The map of Essex County circa 1951 from Ontario Archives locates the individual townships, city, towns and villages of the county. (Click at the bottom of the page to see the map enlarged.)
A sketchmap from Ontario GenWeb provides a simple illustration of the location of the former townships.
This is a sketchmap from Wikipedia illustrating the new subdivisions of Essex County.
In 1792, Tecumseh, then known as Ryegate Postal Station, had only three families. In 1912. Ryegate Postal Station was renamed Tecumseh in honour of Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee Tribe who was killed at battle in the War of 1812. Tecumseh had a large Franco-Ontarian population, and when nearby Windsor started to grow into the area, there arose conflict between the Loyalists and the Canadiens.
The creation of Tecumseh Road in 1838 and the establishment of the Great Western Railway opened up the area for settlement. The town became an important railway depot and stopover for travellers. County residents took horse and buggy into Tecumseh and then transferred onto the train, journeying by rail the rest of the way into Windsor. Several popular hotels were started in Tecumseh to accommodate travellers. The Bedell Hotel, the Soulliere Inn, the Hebert and the Hotel Perreault were some of the places most frequented by travellers and locals alike.
The French were for the most part the original settlers of Tecumseh, the majority of them descendants of the Frenchmen who had established their seigneural land holdings along the banks of the Detroit River in 1700s.
As the Town of Windsor grew, Tecumseh began to experience new blood when the overflow of immigrants coming to the city began to settle in the peripheral regions as well. Indicative of the change was the mix-up created by the introduction of the tomato to the area of Tecumseh. Many of the English residents of the community refused to touch the suspicious red vegetable believing it to be a "Love Potion"concocted by the amorous Frenchmen. The first post office was located on the northeast corner of Tecumseh and Lesperance and was operated by a Mr. Christie. Some of the first businesses in Tecumseh included a lumber mill operated by J.B.Cada; a grocery store operated by Arthur Cecile; a cheese factory on Banwell Road operated by Joseph Breault; a bakery owned by John Dugell; three butcher shops; a canning factory and a brewery eventually closed under Carling Company. In 1921 it was felt that Tecumseh was not getting its fair share of improvements in proportion to the taxes paid to the municipality of Sandwich East. A group of people headed by Malcolm Clapp petitioned the legislature to separate from the township and incorporate as the Town of Tecumseh with a population of 978. Dr. Paul Poisson was appointed as the first mayor of the town.The real growth in Tecumseh occurred in 1931 with the establishment of the Green Giant Factory as Fine Foods of Canada. Green Giant (now Carriere) is still located in Tecumseh and continues to employ full and part time workers.
As the population grew, so did the demands for services. The Ontario Provincial Police started policing the Town in 1948 with 2 officers. In 1922 a fire chief was appointed although no fire department was in existence, the fires were fought by town volunteers.
In 1999, as part of a reorganization of Essex County, Tecumseh was merged with the Village of St. Clair Beach, and the Township of Sandwich South into the Town of Tecumseh. In 2003, the City of Windsor annexed approximately from the Town of Tecumseh. Now considered to be a bedroom community of Windsor, Tecumseh is often cited as an example of urban sprawl; new subdivisions have developed on some of Canada's most valuable agricultural land beginning in the late 1980s.
The primary source for basic documents (vital statistics, land records, wills) for people who lived in the Province of Ontario is the Archives of Ontario, 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M7A 2C5.
Civil registration did not begin in the province until 1869. Before then there may be church records of baptisms and burials. For the most part these are still held by the denomination who recorded them. Copies of marriage records made pre-1869 had to be sent by individual clergymen to the registrar of the county in which the marriage took place. These marriage records are available through Ontario Archives, on micorfilm through LDS libraries, and on paid and unpaid websites, but because they were copied at the registrars' offices, they cannot be considered a primary source.
Vital Records after 1869
Birth, marriage and death registrations are not open to the public until a specific number of years after the event occurred. Births to 1914 are now available [October 2012]; dates for marriages and deaths are later. Birth and death registration was not universally carried out in the early years after its adoption. Deaths were more apt to be reported than births for several years. The more rural the area, the less likely it would be that these happenings were reported to the authorities.
Land Records and Wills
Information on how to access land records and wills is best sought on the Archives of Ontario website. An ancestor's land holding might be found on Canadian County Atlas Digital Project if he was in occupancy circa 1878.
Association for the Preservation of Ontario Land Registry Office Documents (APOLROD). A list of Land Registry Offices for all Counties of Ontario.
The original censuses are in the hands of Library and Archives Canada. All of the original census (_PHONE_) images are online with the exception of that for 1861. Not all of them are indexed. Later censuses are not yet available. Census divisions were redrawn as the population increased and more land was inhabited.
E-books and Books
Some websites with more local information on Essex County


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The rewarding nature of using a glow in the dark product gives it an additional sensory element which is both exciting and engaging for children across a range of ages. The calming sensory properties of the Glo range can transform mood and take children's imaginations to a magical space. The sensory features of these products make them ideal for children with special educational needs and the range is particularly accessible across a wide range of ages and abilities.
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This collection features the records for Longshoremen's Union Local 1673 (later Local 1014) in Marquette, Michigan. The collection includes minutes for two meetings in 1946, affidavits of non-communist party membership, official copies of constitutions and by-laws, membership roles and dues payment records. The materials range in date from 1942 to 1960.
This collection includes constitutions, agendas, correspondence, membership lists and directories, minutes, newsletters, and financial materials including treasurers reports.
ABOUT THIS COLLECTION GUIDE
This collection guide includes collections from member organizations of UPLINK (the Upper Peninsula Digital Network) as well as the Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives. UPLINK collections document the history of the Upper Peninsula broadly, while the Central UP & NMU Archives focuses on such topics as Northern Michigan University history, the local iron mining industry, and the politics, economics, religion, environment, and culture of the Central Upper Peninsula region.
These finding aids will give you an overview of the contents and context of each collection. Finding aids only exist for collections that each organization has shared with UPLINK or (in the case of the NMU Archives) for processed collections. For a more comprehensive list of collections that might help with your research, please contact the relevant heritage organization(s) directly.
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What is the influence of pulp concentration on classification effect? Why can't the concentration be too low?
The viscosity of the pulp is also reduced when the pulp concentration is low. Therefore, the sedimentation speed of the ore particles is also accelerated, and the particle size of the overflow product obtained is also finer. Conversely, the overflow product particle size is coarser.
However, it should be pointed out that when the pulp concentration is reduced to a certain level, if the concentration continues to decrease, the particle size of the overflow product will become coarser. The main reason is that when the concentration decreases a lot, the volume of the pulp (or the amount of pulp) is also very large, so that the pulp flow rate (upward flow rate and horizontal flow rate) in the classifier also increases. Consequently, the coarser ore particles are also flushed into the overflow product. In order to comply with regulations, pulp concentration must be reasonably controlled.
It is said that the amount of ore entering the classifier should be appropriate and the ore feeding should be uniform. Why is this so?
During periods of constant slurry concentration, increasing ore feeding into the classifier results in an increase in flow rate, which causes the overflow product to become coarser. When the amount of ore decreases, the particle size of the overflow product becomes finer, and the content of fine particles in the returned sand also increases.
Therefore, the ore feeding amount of the classifier should be appropriate. In particular, the ore feeding should be uniform, and the fluctuation range should be as small as possible, so that the classifier can work under normal processing conditions and obtain a good classification effect.


Origins of Measurement Equipment
I have been tasked with writing an essay on height gauges to include (obviously) the invention of. The farthest back I can trace it is to a German company catalog from 1905 (which, at least, tells me it was invented before this).
While Vernier invented a scale for use he did not invent a height gauge (or calipers for that matter).
Any information would be appreciated.


All about tapioca pearl that might surprise you
Tapioca is essentially a starch that is synthesized from the root of the cassava plant, scientifically termed Manihot esculenta. It is often processed into little round particles that look like pearls and is a popular ingredient in many South American and Asian recipes such as bubble tea, puddings, jams, jellies, and desserts.
How Are Tapioca Pearls Made?
The roots of cassava are finely ground, to extract the starchy liquid. Following this, the inherent water content is allowed to evaporate and the end-product is a fine white powder. Finally, this powder is made to undergo manufacturing processes, including sieving under high pressure, to produce bright white, translucent spheres that resemble pearls, therefore giving the name of tapioca pearls.
What Are Tapioca Pearls Used For?
Tapioca pearl is traditionally added in Indian cooking, particularly in recipes prepared during festivals like Navratri, Diwali and Varalakshmi Vrat, as these dishes are consumed following a fast. These fluffy circular gems are a time-tested Ayurvedic remedy for cooling the body post fasting for several hours and also effectively regulate the stomach acids, thereby aiding in smooth digestion. Also, being an instant source of calories, Tapioca pearls help in combating fatigue.
How Nutritious Are Tapioca Pearls?
Tapioca pearls primarily contain starch, a simple carbohydrate that is easily digested and is also a direct source of energy. However, this is not the only nutritious benefit offered by Tapioca pearl, although it is comparatively less wholesome when compared with other fiber-rich grains such as wheat and oats. It is low in sodium content, practically has no cholesterol and comprises significant quantities of calcium, for strengthening bones. In addition, Tapioca pearl also provides iron for blood synthesis and transport, manganese for optimal metabolism and folate for ensuring proper DNA synthesis and cell division in all the bodily tissues.
Today, Tapioca pearl is incorporated in a wide variety of dishes all over the world, as its beneficial use in low-sodium, cholesterol-free restricted diets is well-recognized. It is used immensely to prevent the risk of chronic diseases like muscular atrophy, boost metabolism and enhance overall well-being.
How to cook tapioca pearls
 1. Helps In Weight Gain
Tapioca pearl is a vegetarian food and a rich source of the purest and simplest forms of carbohydrates and starches. This aids in building essential fat tissues to protect internal organs, as well as ensures uniform lipid distribution across the body and is hence very useful for those who are underweight.
 1. Ideal For Restricted Diets
Being naturally gluten-free, nut-free and grain-free, Tapioca pearl is a perfect ingredient that can be routinely added in the diet of people suffering from food allergies and gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein intrinsically present in some whole grains such as wheat, barley and rye which triggers a severe reaction in some people whose bodies are averse to this component.
 1. Promotes Strong Muscle Growth
Tapioca pearl abounds in essential amino acids and is a good source of vegetarian protein, both of which are crucial for many enzymatic reactions in cells and tissues in the body, to maintain proper functioning of all the organs. Moreover, it adds muscle mass and improves the tensile strength of connective tissues, thereby fostering muscular development.
 1. Regulates Proper Digestive Function
As Tapioca pearl is an unprocessed food, the simple sugars and starches it contains will promptly be assimilated in the body and broken down in the stomach, to provide a source of energy. Furthermore, Tapioca pearl also helps in eliminating blockages in the gut passage upon digestion and hence prevents constipation and irritable bowel syndrome
 1. Combats Neural Tube Defects
Tapioca pearl can be taken by expecting mothers, as it has profuse amounts of folate, that plays a vital role in the normal development of the foetus, avoiding any chances of neural tube defects and other birth abnormalities in the newborn. Folate also enhances red blood cell synthesis, required for transporting nutrients to vital organs in the body.
Tapioca pearl, when taken in moderation, is extremely beneficial for easing the digestive process, promoting strong bones and muscles, gaining weight and boosting energy levels when feeling exhausted and tired. Consume this cholesterol-free grain variant after properly softening it by soaking in water, to procure the wonderful rewards it offers for complete wellness.


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An Analysis of Texas Waterways
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A Report on the Physical Characteristics of Rivers, Streams, and Bayous in Texas
Seasonal and Restrictive Waterways of East Texas, Part 1
This section contains an analysis of those sections of rivers, streams, and bayous in East Texas which have been found to contain an insufficient flow of water for recreational use under normal conditions, or for various reasons could not be classified as a major waterway, and would be restricted to seasonal usage. It has been determined that these waterways contain the basic characteristics indigenous to all waterways in the eastern portion of the State. However, their suitability for recreational use and/or scenic attributes have been limited in some manner. It is with the realization that these rivers, streams, and bayous have potential for recreational use on a regional and local basis that this information has been provided.
Armand's Bayou (formerly Middle Bayou) is an excellent example of a scenic natural bayou in East Texas. The mean width of the bayou is about 40 feet; however, it widens into a poorly defined marsh in some sections. Water flow varies and the bayou becomes shallow at times. The bayou is unique in that it represents an unspoiled area of vegetation (including palmettos, oaks, Spanish moss, cattails, and flowering water plants) close to the Houston Metropolitan Area.
Only seasonal recreational use of Austin Bayou is possible because the bayou is narrow and has only a limited flow of water. However, a potentially good 10-mile segment exists in the vicinity of FM 2004. A typical scenic bayou of the coastal plains, Austin Bayou represents an important recreational resource to local residents.
A typical scenic coastal waterway, the 20-mile section of Bastrop Bayou from FM 2004 to FM 523, flows deep and contains sufficient water levels for recreational use at most times. The bayou provides valuable outdoor opportunities to local residents.
Madison and Walker Counties
Bedias Creek, between Madisonville and Huntsville, is a scenic waterway that provides valuable recreation opportunities. The stretch between US 75 and the Trinity River has been identified as being the most desirable stretch to recreationists, especially during periods of high water. Here, the creek is from 20 to 50 feet wide, consisting of long pools and short riffles. One considerable rapid makes a tenfoot drop over a lineal distance of approximately fifty feet and could be hazardous to the unwary. Along the banks, the creek is lined with oak, elm, willow, and pecan. The main channel in the upper reaches (near IH 45) is hard to distinguish during high water periods.
Tyler and Hardin Counties
Beech Creek is a narrow, spring-fed tributary of Village Creek. Beech Creek contains unpolluted, clear, cool water and white sand bars. This waterway has been proposed as one of the connecting corridors in the "String of Pearls" concept for a Big Thicket National Park. The banks of the creek are heavily vegetated and many log and brush jams are found, which result in the creek being difficult to float. However, the whole 23-mile section of Beech Creek from FM 1013 crossing in Tyler County to Village Creek in Hardin County is usable for float trips during periods of above-normal moisture. The lower 4-mile stretch, from a county road crossing off of US 287 and US 69 in Village Mills, (eight miles east of Village Mills), to the junction with Village Creek has been identified as the best stretch for recreational use during normal water conditions.
Big Cypress Creek
Big Cypress Creek is formed in northwestern Tyler County and flows approximately 25 miles southeastward to meet Turkey Creek. Water levels of the Big Cypress vary, but are suitable for recreational use most of the year. Many log jams which result in the creek being difficult to float are encountered. The scenic beauty and primitive nature of Big Cypress Creek is such that it has been proposed as a connecting corridor in the "String of Pearls" concept for a Big Thicket National Park. Here, the best section for recreational use is the 18-mile section from a county road crossing off FM 256 (six miles west of Woodville) to the US 69 and US 287 crossing (1 mile south of Hillister). Two additional reference points on this section are US 190 crossing (six miles west of Woodville) two miles downstream from the crossing off FM 256, and a county road crossing off of FM 256 (five miles southwest of Woodville) five miles downstream.
Big Cow Creek
Big Cow Creek rises in the northwest corner of Newton County and flows southeast approximately 90 miles to meet the Sabine River. The creek derives its water supply from the many spring-fed branches in the area. In the upper reaches, it flows through an area of rolling sandhills, open mixed forests, and scattered pine groves. The lower section flows through a bottomland area composed of beech and other species of hardwood and pine. Water flow is sufficient on most of the lower section for recreational use; however, the best section for recreational use is reportedly from SH 87 crossing (2 miles southeast of Newton) to the Sabine River.
Big Mineral Creek
Big Mineral Creek is located near Lake Texoma on the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge. The creek flows through thick woods and is seldom over fifty feet wide at any given point. Access to the creek is no problem, since the creek flows through the Wildlife refuge. Picnic tables, grills, and restrooms are made available to the public by the refuge. A 1.5 mile section of the creek has been proposed for marking as a canoe trail by the refuge.
Big Pine Creek
Red River County
Big Pine Creek flows through farming and ranching country interspersed with sections of bottomland hardwoods. The creek ranges in width from 30 to 45 feet, with the best section for recreational use beginning at FM 410 and ending at Highway 37 on the Red River, a distance of five miles.
Big Sandy Creek
Polk and Hardin Counties
Big Sandy Creek rises in northern Polk County and flows southeast into Hardin County where it joins Village Creek. Big Sandy's total length is approximately 40 miles. Flowing through the heart of the Big Thicket, this natural creek is recognized as an integral part of a unique ecosystem. The creek is from 10 to 30 feet wide, with heavy vegetation lining the banks. Steep banks exist at road crossings. The waters are clear and shallow, but passable at normal water levels. Numerous log jams are prevalent which result in the creek being difficult to float. However, at higher water levels, the submerged logs became a lesser problem and recreational use is feasible.
Waterway features and distance between each are as follows: FM 942 crossing - 8 miles east of Leggett (creek is very shallow and narrow), US 190 crossing - east of Livingston on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation (7 miles), FM 1276 crossing - approximately 3 miles south of the Indian Reservation (the water has deepened considerably at this point) (6 miles), County Road - off FM 1276, six miles south of the Reservation (3 miles), FM 1276, crossing - 10 miles southeast of the Reservation (poor access is available) (5 miles), and US 69 & 287 crossing - 8 miles north of Kountze (16 miles). Approximately 2 miles below US 69 & 287, Big Sandy Creek joins Village Creek.
Bois D'Arc Creek
Bois D'Arc Creek, one of the major drainages of the Red River in Texas, maintains an average width of 75 feet from Highway 79 to its intersection with the Red River. This is normally enough water for recreational use of this two-mile stretch; however, the nearest road crossing on the Red River is Highway 281, approximately 40 miles downstream. Most of the time, the water in Bois D'Arc Creek is clear, and fishing is good. Also, good camping areas are available where Bois D'Arc Creek passes through Caddo National Grasslands (administrated by the U.S. Forest Service).
Buffalo Bayou begins in north central Fort Bend County and flows 65 miles southeast into Harris County where it forms a part of the Houston Ship Channel, eventually emptying into Galveston Bay. The bayou is floatable most of the year; however, it is extremely polluted. Buffalo Bayou flows through Houston, and numerous access points are available. The stretch from State Highway 6 to Loop 610 is reportedly the best section for recreational use.
Adequate water levels for recreational use are present in Caney Creek most of the year. The creek flows between a few high bluffs and rocks. A short segment from the Red River up Caney Creek to the low water crossing off FM 1753 and FM 274 is reportedly the most feasible for recreational use.
Catfish Creek is a scenic stream that has retained much of its natural character. The creek varies in width from 15 to 45 feet while meandering through typical East Texas bottomlands. The entire length is feasible for recreational use; however, overhanging willow and submerged logs often create unfavorable conditions, especially in dry seasons. The stretch from FM 321 to US 84 where Catfish Creek crosses the Trinity River is the best section for recreational use. Camping facilities are available at a number of unimproved, public campgrounds on the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area.
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RESO - Relais pour l'émergence d'une jeunesse sociale
RESO aims to help citizens become more involved in the democracy-building process in Tunisia.
Relais pour l'emergence d'une jeunesse sociale (Relay for the Development of Social Youth, RESO) aims to help citizens become more involved in the democracy-building process in Tunisia. It focuses on capacity building to help provide citizens with the tools to do this.
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RESO decided to start by focusing on the issue of employability. It aimed to provide assistance and guidance to help young people build their confidence and improve their career opportunities, to. This has included work to:
 - Match qualifications to suit specific employment opportunities
 - Write persuasive CVs and job applications.
 - Provide interview training and help.
Convinced that democratisation and peacebuilding should start at the local and community leveles, RESO has also created a series of five local workshops, or Houmeta (meaning 'our neighbourhood' in Arabic) in order to promote citizens' participation in public life. For this, different training sessions focused on the value and ways in which citizens can contribute to local and public life.
RESO has also begun a project called Kolna Baladeya ('we are all the municipality'), in cooperation with the municipality authorities, to encourage young people to be more interactive and contribute to decision-making processes. This includes work on:
 1. Debating: developing communication skills and participating in debates.
 2. Teamwork: how to build an effective and collaborative team.
 3. Petition: introducinge the rules of petitions in TUnisai and how to get public support for a collective issue.
 4. Public administration: providing information about the different mechanisms of the Tunisian administration and the management of community governance.
 5. Citizen journalism: providing training on how citizen media can commuicate alternative information.
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A resurgence of interest in qualitative approaches to research in online consumer behaviour studies has spawned a need for structured approaches in the use of appropriate research techniques. A mixed method approach to research questions can often lead to a greater clarity of answer as well as exposing the researcher to new 'tools of enquiry'. This paper describes a mixed method approach using qualitative techniques to pre-test software and task design for a field experiment and to pre-test a questionnaire for data collection. In the study, think-aloud protocol (TAP) sessions were adopted to test software.
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Staff Photo: Jason Braverman Girl Scouts Kennedy Watson, from left, Leah Royes and Kaitlyn Hamlette, of troop 4525 in Snellville, draw signs to promote cookie sales.
Lemon-wedge cookies dusted with powdered sugar and filled with lemon zest flavor
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Oatmeal cookies with peanut butter filling
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1912 — On March 12, 1912, founder Juliette Gordon Low gathered 18 girls to register the first troop of American Girl Guides. It was renamed Girl Scouts the following year.
1920s — The first Girl Scout Troops on Foreign Soil were established in China, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Syria for American girls living in other countries.
1930s — The first sale of commercially baked Girl Scout Cookies took place.
1940s — Girls collected 1.5 million articles of clothing that were then shipped overseas to children and adult victims of war.
1950s — The March 1952 issue of "Ebony" magazine reported, "Girl Scouts in the South are making steady progress toward breaking down racial taboos."
1960s — The social unrest of the 1960s was reflected in organization actions and Girl Scout program change, including introduction in 1963 of four program age–levels for girls: Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts.
1970s — Girl Scouts contributed to a White House Conference on food, nutrition and health.
1980s — "The Contemporary Issues" series was developed in the 1980s to help girls and their families deal with serious social issues. The first, "Tune In to Well Being, Say No to Drugs," was introduced in collaboration with a project initiated by First Lady Nancy Reagan.
1990s — Girl Scouting experienced a renewed emphasis on physical fitness with the inauguration of a health and fitness national service project in 1994 and the GirlSports initiative in 1996.
2000s — Grants from Fortune 500 companies such as Lucent Technologies, Intel and Lockheed Martin supported science and technology exploration programs for girls.
2012 — Girl Scouts of the USA has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl: a celebration of girls, recognition of their leadership potential and a commitment to creating a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals in support of balanced leadership in the workplace and in communities across the country.
SNELLVILLE -- It's that time of year. Across Gwinnett -- and the nation -- young girls dressed in green, brown, tan and blue vests are selling the famous Girl Scouts cookies by the boxes and they have a new cookie this year, the Savannah Smiles.
Haven't heard of it? It's the latest creation to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary.
The girls from Troop No. 4525 in Snellville, just like millions of other girls, are bound and determined to sell their cookies to anyone who will buy a box for $3.50.
"This is exciting to me because I started out as a Girl Scout with my sister in Brooklyn, N.Y.," Troop Co-leader Qualena Odom-Royes said. "Now being able to share it with Leah (my daughter) and these other girls is exciting and wonderful."
The troop worked on posters to advertise their confectionery sweets and set individual sales goals for 2012.
With much childhood exuberance, Jocelyn Spencer, 8, decided on 81,000 boxes.
"I'm going to get everyone in my family to sell cookies," she said.
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In addition to the usual cookies, Girl Scouts of the USA has introduced its latest creation, the Savannah Smiles, to commemorate its 100th year. These celebratory baked goods were created in honor of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low's hometown of Savannah and are similar in taste to past customer favorites with bursts of lemon flavor.
The cookie is shaped like a wedge, covered in powered sugar and filled with lemon crisps.
"The Savannah Smiles is actually closer to the original cookies made for the Girl Scout sales. It was one of the first varieties out there," Troop Co-leader Adrienne Cole said.
The cookie is such a new addition to the Girl Scouts, the troops and their leaders haven't gotten to taste-test the lemon flavored treat.
"I really want to try the new cookie," Kaitlyn Hamlette, 6, said. "I like lemony stuff, so I really want to try it."
Ada Hamlette of Loganville, Kaitlyn's mother added, "Everyone is excited about the new cookie and they want to try them. They look like they'll be delicious."
To boost the Savannah Smiles' sales, Troop No. 4525 thought of a strategic marketing approach: Give out free samples while selling boxes around the county.
"I want to give a box of milk to everyone who eats a sample," Spencer said.
Cole chimed in, "Maybe we can get Kroger to donate some milk."
Your hips may be mad that you bought the cookies, but your heart won't feel the same. All of the proceeds from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's fundraising activities, including the cookie drive, stay in the council to serve the girls and volunteers in many ways. The money delivers programs to 41,500 girl members in a 34-county territory, trains more than 18,000 adult member volunteers, provides approximately $52,000 in scholarships for higher education and so much more.
The Girls Scouts of the USA haven't started selling their cookies online yet, but could in the next few years. The organization recommends never buying Girl Scout Cookies on any sites, including Amazon, eBay and other auction or community sites. There is no guarantee of freshness or authenticity.
To keep up with a technological age, the organization is using its website to help buyers easily find troops to purchase from in the area. Starting Feb. 17, the public can use the Cookie Locator, a program set up to help locate girls selling in your neighborhood by entering your ZIP code. To use the locator, visit cookielocator.littlebrownie.com.
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Power plant noise control and the principles of acoustic engineering apply universally to virtually every type of facility. The approach is all the same. Noise control becomes a driving factor when having to meet some regulatory or environmental noise requirement. In critical facilities and control rooms it is imperative to have effective communications, which requires a low-noise environment; noisy environments can be quite fatiguing and adversely affect production.


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The testimony of an expert witness depends on the competency of the witness, whereas, the testimony of an ordinary witness is validated by corroborating testimony.
We are free to challenge an expert to ensure his testimony does not wander outside the scope of his expertise. The testimony of an ordinary witnesses should be corroborated by other voices.
The witnesses to the gold plates of the Book of Mormon are presented as expert witnesses where we are supposed to trust them without outside corroboration.
What is the nature of the witness of the Apostles in the gospels? How does the answer affect our presumptions in hermeneutics?
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I think you are trying to apply modern legal concepts to books written 2000 years ago. – DJClayworth Nov 1 '11 at 19:55
Actually I am just asking if the apostles expected us to believe them simply because they said so, or do they expect us to corroborate their testimony somehow. If the former, then how can we challenge their'mistakes'. If the latter, then how much of the gospel can be corroborated and by what? I think the gospels differ from the letters in how they treat their testimony. – Bob Jones Nov 2 '11 at 5:05
That's nothing to do with the concept of an 'expert witness'. Expert witnesses are those with particular expertise. The difference is that an expert witness can testify about their opinion - another witness can only testify to facts. – DJClayworth Nov 2 '11 at 13:28
There were multiple apostles, so their individual testimony is corroborated by the other voices, right? – GalacticCowboy Nov 3 '11 at 22:25
The gospels are validated by each other concerning details of Jesus's life but more importantly, they are witnesses that the prophesies of the OT came true. Each detail in the NT validates prophesies of the OT (though many of the prophecies are hidden in riddle, called shadows in Hebrews.) In the letters they are exercising their authority in the church, which is a different function. So I am thinking that the gospels are common, and the letters are expert. In the letters we are expected to believe them because of their appointed expertise. But the gospels can be validated by Bereans. – Bob Jones Nov 5 '11 at 15:27
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The simple answer is "no", none of the disciples were expert witnesses, certainly not in the modern sense, and more importantly, not in the sense of their time, whether according to the Pharisees or the Sadducees, both of who demanded a high standard of education in Jewish tradition and adherence to that tradition to be considered as witnesses at all for anything other than mundane issues.
There is no evidence to think that the disciples were particularly educated men in the sense that would be required to be considered valid witnesses then, and some evidence think the contrary. They appear to have chosen themselves or been chosen by Jesus, not on the basis of education, but on the basis of their conviction, their commitment and their willingness to hear a new idea that others burdened by doctrinal education could not hear. They might also have been chosen on the basis future leadership potential although the text itself does not indicate whether this is so.
When the disciples received the mission of being apostles following the resurrection, it doesn't appear from the text that not being considered expert witnesses in the sense of their time hindered them in any way. No one then seemed to be particularly worried by that fact. I don't think that we need to be either, as that is apparently not the message that the text intends to give us.
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Were the apostles "expert" witnesses?
If I understand the thrust of the question correctly, you are asking how the apostles expected their testimony in the gospels to be received - but in the process you appear (perhaps unintentionally) to be conflating the original audience and modern readers into a single group.
I would prefer to delineate those who read the gospels into at least two, and probably several more groups, and indeed the different gospels may even have been written with different audiences in mind. Luke at least seems to be primarily addressing a converted reader:
From the perspective of 'Theophilus', it seems likely that Luke was regarded as an 'expert' - and he may well have taken on trust things he wrote whereas a man encountering Luke's gospel today for the first time might
 1. have preconceived animosity towards religion
 2. have a sensible policy of not believing things just because someone wrote them
 3. have already put their trust in some other person or faith than the one Luke holds
, to name but a few possibilities.
Given that:
It seems reasonable not to expect someone who is not already a believer to accept the testimony of Luke alone - and indeed I find it very helpful that the we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses from the varied Bible texts.
The remaining question then becomes whether Luke (or indeed God) intended his gospel to be a tool for convincing/persuading those who do not believe that it is a true account of the important facts about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as for building up 'Theophilus' (and perhaps other believers).
This goes to the heart of how a man is converted - is it the moment before he hears the gospel, so he can receive it, or the moment after, as he chooses to respond. In either event, at least for John, that intent is explicit:
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"... how the apostles expected their testimony in the gospels to be received" The message of Christ and the apostles was not a new message. All they said Jesus did was said to validate that the law and prophets were fulfilled. When we say Matt said so, we should be asking "In what way were prophecies fulfilled in what Matt said." Luke recorded things that demonstrated that Jesus fulfilled scripture as the means to persuade us, not as a testimony of a new message and messenger. We believe that Jesus is the C, SOG because he fulfilled scripture, not because Luke said he was. – Bob Jones May 5 '12 at 3:39
we don't believe Luke because he was an apostle, but because his testimony is corroborated by scriptures. We have their testimony in the gospels and can validate it the same way the Bereans did, by checking the Old Testament. When we "buy their story" because they are apostles, we treat them as expert witnesses. – Bob Jones May 5 '12 at 3:42
but speaking as a gentile convert, what reason do I have to trust the Old Testament first? The agreement certainly lends itself to the overall picture or integrity of all the witnesses but I for one trusted the apostles first :-) – Jack Douglas May 5 '12 at 7:18
So to you the apostle is an expert witness, which is an anachronism according to others here. If the early Jewish Christians did not accept them as experts when they spoke of the Jewish Messiah, what warrant do gentiles have? I suspect, if the truth be known, in your case, a sheep recognized the voice of his shepherd through the NT authors, and with time learned to understand his words. So the initial trust was really in the shepherd, which trust was imputed to the authors. – Bob Jones May 8 '12 at 3:46
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Bistable perception
Necker_cubeBistable perception is a phenomenon caused by a visual stimulus, which generates two different perceptions in the subject who sees it. Bistable perception instances result in particular from:
– The Necker cube
– the Rubin's vase
– The duck / rabbit illusion
Cases of bistable perception attract the interest because they raise questions about the causes that lead to the bistable phenomenon of perception, but also because there are individual differences in this type of sensitive perception. In particular, the frequency changes or the duration of one of the alternative perceptions vary considerably among individuals. This raises questions about the factors that induce this or that particular response with regard to this phenomenon, in a given individual.
The bistable perception can also be regarded as a special case of multi-stable perception, where only two different views are possible from the same stimulus.
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An instance of one-sideness bias
Let us consider the following (in deductive form) instance of the one-sidedness bias, mentioned by Philippe Boulanger (2000, p. 3)1. Ulam estimates that if a company were to achieve a level of workforce large enough, its performance would be paralysed by the many internal conflicts that would result. Ulam estimates that the number of conflicts between people would increase according to the square of the number of employees, while the impact on the work that would result would only grow as a function of. Thus, according to this argument, it is not desirable that the number of employees within a company becomes important. However, it turns out that Ulam's reasoning is fallacious, as Boulanger points it out, for it focuses exclusively on the conflictual relations between employees. But the 2 relationships among the company employees can well be confrontational, but may include as well collaborative relationships that are quite beneficial for the company. And so there is no reason to favour conflictual relationships with respect to collaborative ones. And when among 2 relationships established between the company employees, some are genuine collaborative relationships, the effect is, instead, of improving business performance. Therefore, we can not legitimately conclude that it is not desirable that the workforce of a company reaches a large size.
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Dual poles
fig2The dual poles can de defined as neutral concepts, which come in pairs, and are such that each of them is defined as the opposite of the other. For example, internal can be defined as the opposite of external and symmetrically, external can be defined as the contrary of internal. In a sense, there is no primitive notion here and neither A nor Ā of the dual poles can be regarded as the primitive notion.
Examples of dual poles are: static, dynamic, internal, external, qualitative, quantitative, absolute, relative, diachronic, synchronic, etc..
The dual poles are neutral concepts, as well as simple qualities. They also differ from vague notions.
The dual poles are neutral concepts, i.e. concepts that present no ameliorative or pejorative nuance. In this sense, external, internal, concrete, abstract, etc.., are dual poles, unlike concepts such as beautiful, ugly, brave, which present either a ameliorative or pejorative shade, and are therefore non-neutral, since beautiful has a positive connotation and ugly has a pejorative connotation.
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Dialectical monism in Aztec philosophy
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Dialectical monism in Heraclitus
In the antique Western world, dialectical monism appears not much widespread. But we notably find an elaborate form of dialectical monism in Heraclitus. Several fragments of the philosophy of Heraclitus reflect the expression of this unity that results from the joint presence of two dual principles. For example, the Eigth fragment:
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Things grasped together: things whole, things not whole; being brought together, being separated; consonant, dissonant. Out of all things one thing, out of one thing all things.
Here we find the expression of dialectical monism, through the union of opposites. We see how the dialectic proceeds from the union of opposites : the consonant and dissonant. This dialectical approach that underpins the philosophy of Heraclitus is also illustrated in Fragment 51:
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dual-largeDualities are pair of neutral concepts which come in pairs, such as each of the two concepts is the opposite of the other.
We can denote a given duality by A/Ā, A and Ā begin the two opposite concepts, which are termed dual poles.
Examples of dualities include: Internal/External, Quantitative/Qualitative, Visible/Invisible, Absolute/Relative Abstract/Concrete, Static/Dynamic, Diachronic/Synchronic, Single/Multiple, Extension/Restriction, Aesthetic/Practical, Precise/Vague, Finite/Infinite, Single/Compound, Individual/Collective, Analytical/Synthetic, Implicit/Explicit, Voluntary/Involuntary
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Dichotomous analysis applied to paradox resolution
dichoThe dichotomous analysis as a methodology that can be used to search for solutions to some paradoxes and philosophical problems, results from the statement of the principle of dialectical indifference. The general idea underlying the dichotomous approach to paradox analysis is that two versions, corresponding to one and the other pole of a given duality, can be untangled within a philosophical paradox. The corresponding approach then is to find a reference class which is associated with the given paradox and the corresponding duality A/Ā, as well as the two resulting variations of the paradox that apply to each pole of this duality.
However, every duality is not well-suited to this approach, as for many dualities, the corresponding version of the paradox remains unchanged, regardless of the pole under consideration. In the dichotomous method, one focuses on finding a reference class and a relevant associated duality, such that the viewpoint of each of its poles actually lead to two structurally different versions of the paradox, or the disappearance of paradox from the point of view of one of the poles. Thus, when considering the paradox in terms of two poles A and Ā, and if it has no effect on the paradox itself, the corresponding duality A/Ā reveals itself therefore, from this point of view, irrelevant.
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Viewpoint of a pole
Fig3Let us define the concept of point of view related to a given pole of an A/Ā duality: we get then, for example (at the level of the extension/restriction duality) the standpoint by extension, as well as the viewpoint by restriction. Similarly, the qualitative viewpoint or perspective results from it, as well as the quantitative point of view, etc.. (at the level of the qualitative/quantitative duality). Thus, when considering a given object o (either a concrete or an abstract object such as a proposition or a reasoning), we may consider it in relation to various dualities, and at the level of the latter, relative to each of its two dual poles.
The underlying idea inherent to the viewpoint relative to a given duality, or to a given pole of a duality, is that each of the two poles of the same duality, all things being equal, deserve an equal legitimacy. In this sense, if we consider an object o in terms of a duality A/Ā, one should not favour one of the poles with respect to the other. To obtain an objective point of view with respect to a given duality A/Ā, one should place oneself in turn from the perspective of the pole A, and then from that of the pole Ā. For an approach that would only address the viewpoint of one of the two poles would prove to be partial and truncated. The fact of considering in turn the perspective of the two poles, in the study of an object o and of its associated reference class allows to avoid a subjective approach and to meet as much as possible the needs of objectivity.
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Conflict resolution with matrices of concepts
Conflict types relating to matrices of concepts
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Dialectical monism
Dialectical monism in ancient Aztec philosophy
Dialectical monism in Heraclitus
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Instance of one-sidedness fallacy
Matrices of concepts
Bistable cognition
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Open-boundary reflection of quantum well states at Pb(111)
M. Muller, N. Neel, Simon Crampin, J. Kroger
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Using a scanning tunneling microscope, confined electron states are studied that exist above subsurface nanometer-sized voids at Pb(111), where potential barriers at the parallel vacuum–Pb(111) and Pb(111)–void interfaces establish a principal series of quantum well states that are further confined laterally by strong reflection at the open boundaries at the edges of the void. The influence of the size, depth and shape of the voids on the effectiveness of the lateral confinement is discussed. Standing wave patterns observed in differential conductance maps unravel the dispersion of the relevant underlying Pb electron states.
Original languageEnglish
Article number205426
JournalPhysical Review B : Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume96
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2017
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Attracting an increasing number of foreign air arms, Anatolian Eagle has become a high-tech exercise that gives participating units the opportunity to assess their capabilities and readiness for war, to improve multinational cooperation, and to test new weapons systems: some extremely important tasks, especially for nations such as Turkey which face increasing instability, pressure and threats along their borders.
Held three times a year (with two national classes reserved for the Turkish Air Force units and one open to allied air forces) at Konya airbase, in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey, Anatolian Eagle (AE) is a medium-scale air exercise inspired by the U.S. Red Flag and Maple Flag series, the aim of which is to train fighter pilots for the first few days of a modern conflict.
The first Anatolian Eagle exercise took place in 2001, in the wake of the participation to Deny Flight, Deliberate Force and Allied Force operations in the Balkans, during which the Turkish Air Force gained enough experience to be able to organize realistic war games, similar to those conducted in the airspace around Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to train its own squadrons as well as NATO and regional partners.
The scenario, which increases in complexity and lethality through the two-week training, consists of two teams, Blue and Red. Blue forces are mainly tasked with Combined Air Operations (COMAOs) on tactical and strategic targets in Red lands, protected by air and ground assets, including Turkish F-16 aggressor aircraft and Surface to Air Missile (SAM) threats of all types: SA-6 Gainful, SA-8 Gecko, SA-11A/B Gadfly, ZSU 23-4 Gundish, Skyguard/Sparrow, Hawk and MTS (Multi-Threat Simulator).
NATO E-3A AWACS from the local Forward Operating Base and, for the first time, Turkish Air Force Boeing 737 AEW&C Peace Eagle aircraft, provided Airborne Early Warning support for the Blue team, delivering tactical information about air and ground assets by datalink. All missions, including air-to-air engagements, are monitored in real-time and recorded by Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) sensors.
Anatolian Eagle 2014-2 featured combat aircraft from Jordan (F-16s), Qatar (Mirage 2000s), Spain (EF-18s and Eurofighter Typhoon C.16s) and the UK (Typhoon FGR4s) along with Turkish assets; overall, approximately 80 aircraft of different types took part in the drills.
Among the Turkish participants there were about 40 F-16 Block 30/40/50 jets; 11 F-4E 2020 Terminator del 111 e 171 Filo, which operated within the "Red" force and flew also with the AGM-142 Popeye; and, as said the new Boeing 737 AEW&C Peace Eagle of the 131 Filo. Qatar Emiri Air Force took part in the exercise with four Mirage 2000-5 from Doha's 7th Air Superiority squadron whereas Royal Jordanian Air Force deployed three F-16s (including a two seater) from 1 Squadron from As Shaheed Muwaffaq al Salti airbase at Al Azraq.
The Spanish contingent was made of six EF-18 Hornet with the Ala 12 from Torrejón and six Eurofighter Typhoon C.16 with Ala 14 from Albacete whereas the Royal Air Force deployed six Typhoon FGR4s and a team consisting 13 pilots from 11 Squadron and 3(F) Squadron from RAF Coningsby.
Noteworthy, on Jun. 20, during the last day of the exercise, a brand new A400M of the Turkish Air Force (the first of 10) paid visit to Konya for the first operative mission since its delivery.


Anal sex – or anal play – is an activity that many couples enjoy incorporating into their sex lives. While it isn't exactly a "standard" addition to a sexual relationship, statistically, most couples incorporate some form of anal play (finger stimulation, rimming, toy play, or penetration) into their sexual rotation at least occasionally. While anal sex is definitely not for everyone, it could be, with the proper education to enhance pleasure and decrease discomfort. There is much to learn about anal stimulation, so if you have been thinking about exploring anal play or have already had it and want to make it even more enjoyable, then read on.
For many people – probably more than not – a huge deterrent to exploring any type of anal stimulation is that it is said to be painful for the receiver. The loads of misinformation regarding anal sex has led so many women (and men) to shy away from anal play simply for the fear that it will hurt. Or, perhaps anal sex was attempted and due to being misinformed or having a partner who was not patient and caring, anal sex WAS painful and therefore, there is no desire to try again. No one really wants sex to be painful, right? Well I am here to tell you; anal sex shouldn't hurt – ever. If it does, then there is something missing from the equation.
Here is the first component in having anal sex which is pleasurable, and not painful – LUBE!. There is no way that you should ever being having anal sex (or anal stimulation in general) without lubrication. The anal canal is not self-lubricating, which means that anal sex will not be smooth or feel good unless some lubricant is added. Furthermore, the tissue (skin) in the rectum is fragile, and can rip or tear without caution, care and lube. The biggest reason that anal sex becomes painful is a lack of lubrication. Anal sex without lube is like getting an internal rug burn – it hurts! You can never have too much lube. You should lube his penis (or finger), any toys AND you should put some lubricant up inside of the anal canal via a finger. You also should not be afraid to re-apply lubricant so that the pathway stays nice and slippery.
So, lesson number 1 in having pleasing anal play is to remember that anal sex shouldn't hurt, and to avoid the pain you need lube.
I am sure that you realize that the anal canal is used to expel feces (poop) from the human body. It is an exit-only canal that truly was not designed to have objects placed up inside. However, there are many preparatory steps that can be taken to help make anal sex or stimulation fun, pleasurable, clean and not painful. We do prep for standard intercourse too sometimes, right? We clean ourselves up, perhaps wax or shave, we get lubricants prepared – in short, we prepare our body for the event. With anal play this is even more beneficial.
Cleaning the playzone. We have already established that the anal canal is what helps feces exit the body, so it stands to reason that sticking anything up there, or licking the anal opening (rimming) can be a bit dirty if the playzone is not properly cleaned, right? From the giver's standpoint, playing down there without worry is a huge benefit to having a pleasing experience. There is bacteria present that shouldn't get into her vagina if possible, so the cleaner the better, to avoid any cross contamination.
From the receiver's point of view, knowing that this area is as clean as possible is important for worry free play. So, the first rule of prep is to, at least, clean up the nether area with a soapy washcloth or wet wipe to get any debris that may be hanging around down there. Also, stick the cloth or wipe up into the rectum via a finger to further clean the area. This will eliminate and remnants of bowel movements, eliminate odor, and make the experience overall cleaner.
Are enemas necessary? For some people, the idea of having anal stimulation is greatly deterred by "the mess factor." Meaning, feces leakage. They do not feel that simply washing with a wet wipe is going to clean them thoroughly enough. Or, they have attempted anal play and it has been less pleasing because their anal canal had a blockage (poop) that made it more difficult to achieve anal penetration. So, many people wonder if performing an enema (when you clean out your lower bowels via a solution that is forced up into the anus, and then released, eliminating any feces present) would be beneficial to more comfortable anal play. I term this "advanced prep" because this is for the hard-core anal players who really want an extremely clean play area, or are going to engage in full-on anal penetration, and not just finger stimulation.
Do you and your partner enjoy anal sex? Do you think that doggy style is the only way to achieve it? Well guess again my little friends, there are many different positions to try for anal sex and some may even take eating out of it for the receiver! Yes, you read that right! So CLICK HERE for the 10 best anal positions for the next time you are doing it booty style.
Butt plugs have multiple purposes for anal play and pleasure. They can (and should) be used to prepare and gently expand the anal canal for anal stimulation and penetration and they can be used, on their own, to provide anal stimulation and pleasure. Butt plugs are specially made to provide a smooth insertion into the anal canal to expand the opening and allow the anal muscles to expand and relax. They are also made so that they cannot be lost inside the anal canal (if there is no stopper on the end, it is possible for the item to be sucked up into the anal canal). When used prior to anal penetration, a butt plug will allow the receiver to relax into anal play and to be better prepared for actual anal stimulation, and when the penis or toy is inserted there will not need to be as much stretching of the rectal muscles to accept it. Beginner anal plugs. It seems sensical to ease an anal newbie into anal play before attempting full on anal play, right? Butt plugs are absolutely wonderful for achieving this. Many beginner's anal play sets come with a set of 3 anal plugs that range from very small (perhaps a finger in diameter) to a bit larger (2 fingers in diameter). Using a beginner's plug set for newbie play has the following benefits:
1. It gently eases the recipient into the experience of anal penetration.
2. It allows for greater control of the object being inserted. The depth, speed and lubrication level can be monitored more specifically.
3. You can begin with a smaller plug, then gently increase in size, until the largest plug is used, thereby gently easing the receiver into greater sizes.
4. You can give other stimulations during play, such as oral sex, to even more relax the recipient and make the experience positive and pleasurable.
Butt plugs for play. Sometimes we don't think about using a butt plug just for anal pleasure, especially if we are not in a relationship at the moment and are playing solo. The truth is, but plugs can bring pleasure on their own, used during intercourse, or as foreplay with a partner. Many people do not really know HOW to incorporate a butt plug into their sexual play. If you find yourself in this situation, READ HERE!
Butt plugs are not the only anal toy out there. In fact, there are many different types of anal toys, and each one will give you a different sensation during anal play. There is actually a lot to be said about anal toys, how to use them, how to pick one, how to incorporate them into sexual situations. For more information, READ HERE!
Anal beads are basically different sized beads (think marbles) that are connected on a string or are molded into a very, very thin dildo-type toy. You insert these into the rectum during or before foreplay or sex, and then take them out at the time of orgasm, which increases the intensity.
The most fascinating thing about anal sex is that it is an activity that can, and is, pleasurable for all people. Male or female. Gay, straight or lesbian. No matter your gender or sexual orientation, anal play is universally exciting and pleasing. A common misconception is that men who want anal play must be homosexual. Nothing is further from the truth! What feels good, feels good. Many people ask, "WHY, should I have anal sex?" Do you want to know what men & women get out of anal sex? READ HERE!
In short, though, anal sex, when done correctly, feels amazing for males as well as females. The anal canal is exactly the same for both males and females, so the pleasure is the same. Males do have a prostate that can be stimulated during anal play, which makes it possible to experience even greater pleasure! Keep this in mind, guys, when you are asking your partner to engage in anal sex. What is good for the goose, is good for the gander.
Prostate massagers for men. Prostate massagers are a wonderful item for men who want to explore anal play that is specifically designed just for them. These massagers are designed with a curved end that will hit the prostate when inserted properly into the anal canal. Many men report that any orgasm they achieve when a prostate massager is inserted is more intense than without. Who could argue with that? Do you want to know how to stimulate your partner's prostate? Click HERE > How To Stimulate Your Partner's Prostate
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These famous birds have such inspirational stories that some people say God has performed miracles through them. Here are are some of the most famous miracle birds in history:
Alex was an African grey parrot who participated in pioneering research studies about the intelligence of birds. Animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg worked with Alex in the United States from 1977 to his death in 2007 in a wide variety of university studies. During those studies, Alex demonstrated intelligence far beyond what human beings had previously realized birds were capable of, miraculously revealing the extent to which birds can think and feel.
Among Alex's many abilities were: thinking critically, using language creatively, solving problems, recognizing and describing items, adding numbers, and expressing a wide range of emotions in context during conversations with people.
2. Cher Ami
This homing pigeon became a hero during World War I when she flew through a barrage of bullets and successfully delivered a message that saved the lives of 194 people. During the Battle of Argonne in France in October 1918, a battalion of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 77th Infantry Division got trapped without ammunition on a hill behind enemy lines. Their fellow Allied troops didn't know where they were, so they were firing on their own soldiers without realizing it. Desperate to get word of their location to the Allies, the trapped battalion sent out two different pigeons with notes in canisters attached to their legs, but both were shot down by German soldiers.
They then sent Cher Ami to deliver a note that read: "We are along the road parallel to 276.4. Our own artillery is dropping a barrage directly on us. For heaven's sake, stop it!" Miraculously, Cher Ami delivered the note and made it back to the battalion, even though she had been shot multiple times (including through the chest) and blinded in one eye. Allied troops then rescued all 194 of the surviving trapped soldiers, and medics worked on Cher Ami to save her life.
Cher Ami had faithfully delivered other important messages earlier during World War I, as well. She received numerous awards for her heroic war service.
Snowball -- a white cockatoo with a plume of yellow feathers on his head -- has a miraculous ability to dance. Unlike most other birds, Snowball can recognize different musical beats and accurately synchronize his movements in time to them.
This USA bird's dance moves made him a sensation on the Internet and attracted the attention of scientists from The Neurosciences Institute in La Jolla, California and Harvard University, who studied Snowball and concluded that he does truly dance to music. Snowball is the first animal whom scientific researchers have declared to be capable of real dancing.
4. G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe was an heroic War War II pigeon. While working for the United States Army Pigeon Service in Italy during October 1943, G.I. Joe delivered a crucial message to Allied troops not to bomb a village they were scheduled to bomb -- Calvi Vecchia -- because Allied forces on the ground had already captured the village. Miraculously, just before the bombing was set to begin, G.I. Joe got the message through in time. So the bombing was called off, saving the lives of an estimated 1,000 people in Calvi Vecchia.
5. Old Abe
Old Abe was a bald eagle who became a hero for miraculously helping Union troops during the U.S. Civil War. A female bird who was nonetheless named in honor of then-U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, Old Abe showed remarkable courage while accompanying troops in many battles. She served as an inspirational mascot for Union troops, improving their morale and seeming to cheer them on by spreading her wings out and screaming out loud, fierce calls when they moved into action. Although Confederate troops often tried to capture or kill Old Abe, she remained safely with Union troops and survived the entire war.
After the war, Old Abe went to live in a place of honor inside the U.S. Capitol building. She helped save the U.S. Capitol from destruction in 1881 by using her piercing call to alert people to a fire that had broken out in the building's basement; people then successfully stopped the fire.
6. The Cliff Swallows of San Juan Capistrano
Every year since the Mission San Juan Capistrano in California, USA opened in 1776, huge flocks of American cliff swallow birds have followed a miraculous migration route. They travel about 6,000 miles from Argentina (where they spend the winter) to the mission, arriving on the same day in the spring (March 19th) and departing for Argentina on the same day in the fall (October 23rd).
The swallows build nests out of mud in various places (such as eaves) of the mission's buildings and hatch their babies there. Their presence has inspired many mission visitors over the centuries as an example of faithfulness and hope at work every year.


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The U.S. is currently prioritizing their public education agenda to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) and its Underwater Archaeology Branch (UAB) have created a pilot program to highlight aspects of the underwater archaeology field in order to complement STEM initiatives. The purpose of this Underwater Archaeology STEM Program Pilot Project is to expand the reach and influence of both the NHHC and the history and archaeology career field, and educational opportunities associated with underwater archeological science and technology.
Archaeologists from the NHHC's UAB and educators for the National Museum of the U.S. Navy presented the pilot program at the recent NHHC Professional Development Workshop, held a the Navy Yard in Washington, DC.
The UA STEM program fulfills curriculum requirements for teachers and faculty; efforts are currently pointed towards high schools in DC, MD & VA that are focused on STEM programming and offer courses in either oceanography, archaeology or marine sciences. The target audience is:
- High School Students: STEM candidates, and students involved in history, social sciences, mathematics, engineering, technology or marine science.
Undergraduate Students: With disciplines in history, social sciences, bio-sciences, engineering, technology, meteorology, archeology, or other related fields.
- Graduate Students: With disciplines in history, social sciences, bio-sciences, engineering, technology, meteorology, archeology, or other related fields.
- -Chemical Processes, Physics, Oceanography, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, etc.
- -ROVs, AUVs, Side Scan Sonar, Multi-beam Sonar, submersibles, dive equipment, GIS, computer programming, 3D Imaging, etc.
- -Civil, Mechanical, and Ocean Engineering.
- -Site Mapping, Data Plotting, GIS, diving, navigation, etc.
Students and groups are currently invited to tour the Underwater Archaeology Conservation Laboratory and the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. The NHHC and the UAB also have an energetic public outreach program geared towards students and veterans groups. The Underwater Archaeology Branch takes in spring, summer, and fall interns to complete projects either at the conservation lab, on policy and permitting, or archaeological site survey and reporting.


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targets, and 230 indicators.
Grounded in its principles and unique attributes, USERJOY has formulated practical and
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areas of environment, society, and governance as the highest goal to achieve company's
USERJOY acknowledges the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by climate and
societal changes. Guided by the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are committed to sustainable
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text: We present an efficient technique to simulate seismic wave propagation in structures including basins using localized discontinuous grids in combination with locally variable timesteps. The technique uses a 3D fourth-order, staggered-grid, finite-difference method based on the velocity-stress formulations of the elastodynamic equations. Discontinuous grids have 3D blocky form; thus, the boundary between the two adjacent regions of different grid spacings could be extended to the position of the Earth's free surface. As an example of application, ground motions in a small-scale basin in the Hongseong area, Korea, is simulated considering a hypothetical source of the 7 October 1978 Hongseong, ML 5, earthquake. The results show that the method can achieve distinguished reductions of computational memory and thus CPU time for models of the localized 3D structures compared with methods on grids with constant spatial and temporal steps.


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Cement powder particles of micronic size tend to form agglomerates due to the influence of interparticle forces (Van der Waals forces). The formation of agglomerates results in an increased air-void in the solid structure (aerated powder) requiring an increase in water demand to sustain the feasibility of the structure. Consequently, if the compound formed is not stabilized, it would have low mechanical strength that may result in cracking of hardened cement. In this study, the results of cement powder consolidation and its flow properties show that its behaviour is controlled by internal forces (Van der Waals) and external forces (elastic and plastic). These forces have a direct influence on the powder structure, leading to a variable packing behaviour (void reduction). Consolidated cement powder shows a decrease in the void structure leading to a more efficient material. This study intends to determine the impact of interaction forces between cement particles during consolidation.
- consolidated cement powder
- interaction forces
- cement particles
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