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Although Salem Village did not have the greatest number of accused witches — that sad distinction, we have seen, goes to Andover — it was a pivotal center of events in 1692. The outbreak began in the village; the primary afflicted girls and their supportive families were residents of the village; and the village's minister, Samuel Parris, was a zealous and relentless advocate of the proceedings. Hence the perennial question: Why Salem Village?
Salem Village had a long history of factionalism and contention. There were disputes with Salem Town, contention with its first three ministers as well as with its first ordained minister, Samuel Parris, and controversies involving its elected Committee of Five. The 1692 witch-hunt took place within the context of village divisiveness. But did these divisions actually provoke and shape the outbreak, and if so, in what way? To investigate these questions, it is necessary to examine Salem Village's factional divisions, adapting an approach first systematically exploited in Paul Boyer and Stephen Nissenbaum's pioneering study, Salem Possessed. Using information gathered from church and village records, petitions, and committee lists, we can identify social and economic characteristics that distinguished Salem Village's clashing factions and consider whether these differences contributed to the witch hunt of 1692.
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With the recent discovery of water on Mars what better time than now to think of fresh new ways of space exploration and data visualization as well as how we view the third rock from the sun?
On October 12 to 14 join our CEO Javier de la Torre at ESRIN in Frascati Italy to explore the new challenges and opportunities for Earth Observation (EO) research created by the rapid advances in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). This includes open tools and software data-intensive science virtual research environment citizen science and crowdsourcing advanced visualization e-learning and education of the new generation of data scientists.
Javier will deliver a keynote at the innovative Earth Observation Scientific Exploitation Programme: Earth Observation Open Science 2.0. His address titled Making the Most of Earth Observation through Visualization is at session C1A during the Scientific and Visualization portion of the program.
The program's objective is to maximize the scientific benefits of EO data by capitalizing on the digital revolution and is organized by The European Space Agency (ESA) an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration
Participation to the conference is free and will be followed by a Hackathon on October 15 and 16.
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Why build the Dubai Audiobook Library?
More than 7 million people are visually-impaired in the Arab world. This motivated us to create an online library with more than 300,000 books in Arabic that will illuminate their path to knowledge through the contribution of 10,000 volunteers and inviting participation from all over the region.The Dubai Audiobook Library provides access to books for any person of determination who cannot read printed material, such as those with visual or physical disabilities.
Reading provides innumerable benefits, including increased success in education, and development of job skills, reduction in poverty, and it contributes to economic growth. Individuals who can read also experience increases in self-esteem, knowledge, and independence.
The Library is dedicated to people of determination, and empowers them to read books of their choice in a way that works for them, when and where you want, on the devices they already own.
Members must have a qualifying disability to join Dubai Audio Book Library. Examples include:
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- Learning disabilities, such as Dyslexia
- Physical disabilities that impact the ability to read a traditional book
These stakeholder members have access to the entire collection of more than 400,000 titles from Bookshare plus all titles added by the Dubai Audiobook Library. Those without qualifying disabilities may access books that are freely-available.
How Dubai Audiobook Library helps
Dubai Audiobook Library helps people customise their reading experience in the most convenient way for them. It is easy to use and accessible. Member can choose to listen to books, follow along with highlighted text and read in braille or large text.
- Alternative formats: e-books in audio, audio and highlighted text, large text, braille
- Huge collection: books for school, career and pleasure reading
- Read on your device of choice: computers, tablets, smartphones, braille devices and more
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The Dubai Audiobook Library offers the largest e-volunteering opportunity, which is open to anyone, anywhere. Some ways to help include:
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- Proofreading books that have been converted into digital files before uploading them to the website
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Utilizing a social-ecological framework to promote water and energy conservation: a field experiment
Kurz, T.R., Donaghue, N. and Walker, I. (2005) Utilizing a social-ecological framework to promote water and energy conservation: a field experiment. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 35 (6). pp. _PHONE_.(Request a copy)
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The present study utilized a social-ecological framework to design an intervention to reduce residential water and energy use in a local community. An experimental design was used to study the influence of information leaflets, attunement labels, and socially comparative feedback on the actual levels of energy and water consumption in 166 households over a 6-month period. The results suggest that the labels, designed to attune residents to the environmental-impact affordances of various appliances around their homes, led to a 23% reduction in water consumption. Neither information leaflets nor socially comparative feedback produced significant reductions in water use, compared to controls. No significant reductions in energy consumption were observed for any of the intervention conditions. The results are discussed in terms of their theoretical implications and their application to public policy promoting environmentally sustainable behavior.
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Lanett High School prepares each student to be college and career ready. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college and/or job training that will lead to a prosperous career. To reach this goal, LHS students are immersed in a rigorous and broad curriculum where inquiry, creativity, and consistently practice the most important skill for success at the next level – learning how to learn. LHS is more than just report cards and diplomas. Students are challenged and engaged academically in an environment where diversity is valued, character is developed, and the entire population supports each other to achieve their goals. At LHS, students make lifelong friends, develop professional relationships with faculty, and learn the values of family and community. Students are prepared to make a life with purpose and meaning.


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Current day, most Rabbis will say that this passage speaks of Israel.
If one studies the ancient Rabbinical literature (Midrash) one will find a wealth of fascinating Messianic Rabbinic Commentary that discusses Isaiah 53 speaking of Messiah. I wish there would be a full volume of this literature in English online; unfortunately there does not appear to be. Here are some excerpts.
Why Isaiah 53 Most Definitely Speaks of The Messiah and Not Israel
1) The consistent use of pronouns in the passage makes it clear that the suffering servant is an individual separate from the Jewish people as a whole to whom Isaiah was speaking. The suffering servant is always referred to in the singular (he, him, himself, and his) while the people of Israel are referred to in the plural (we, us, and our or my people).
2) Israel observed the suffering of the righteous servant.
3) The suffering servant died for the transgressions, or sins, of the "my" people. Clearly, "my people" is Isaiah's people, the people of Israel. The passage would make no sense if the suffering servant were Israel. In that case, Israel would die for Israel's sins. In other words, Israel would have gotten what she deserved, which makes no sense. The entire passage speaks of the suffering servant suffering and dying for, on behalf of, or in place of Israel.
4) In verse 10, the suffering servant is offered as an "asham," or guilt offering. Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, the guilt offering was never Israel, nor could it ever have been Israel. The guilt offering, or "asham," was always offered on behalf of or in place of the one who had committed the trespass or sin. It was never offered for or on behalf of the asham itself. (No one could ever be an "asham" for his or her own sins.) An asham offering was always offered by an individual and never by the nation of Israel. In addition, the offering had to be without blemish, or sinless. Because the offering was without blemish, it was always offered for the sins of someone other than the asham itself. For all of these reasons, Israel cannot be the suffering servant who offers himself as an asham offering.
5) The "asham" always had to die. The suffering servant clearly died. He was "cut off out of the land of the living," he had a grave; he was with the rich "in his death;" and he "poured out his soul unto death." However, Israel never died. In fact, it is impossible for Israel to ever die, because God promised Israel that she would live forever.
6) The suffering servant suffered a vicarious and substitutionary death. He suffers for the sins of others, so they need not suffer for their own sins. Nowhere in the Hebrew Bible nor in Jewish history do we ever see Israel suffering for, on behalf of, or in place of the Gentiles, so that the Gentiles do not have to suffer. The suffering servant bore the sins of the people, so they would not have to bear their own sins or be judged for them. If the servant is Israel and the people are the Gentiles, then the Gentiles would not need to be punished for their sins, as they would have been vicariously borne by Israel. This has never been the case. The Gentiles were never deemed innocent after Jews suffered at their hands. Instead, they were judged for mistreating Jewish people.
7) The suffering servant has qualities that were never true of Israel: The suffering servant is depicted as being innocent. He did no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth. Israel is never told she would suffer for being innocent. And, Israel is never depicted as being innocent. That was why so many sacrifices were needed. Israel was never righteous, or even close to being righteous. Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, Israel is pictured as continually rejecting God and being repeatedly judged for her sins. This is in sharp contrast to the suffering servant of Isaiah 53, who is portrayed as an innocent sufferer. The suffering servant is the most righteous person described in Scripture. In Isaiah 53:11, he is called "Tsadeek ahvdee", or "My righteous servant." This is the only place in the entire Hebrew Bible where this phrase is used. It certainly is never used of Israel. In addition, neither Abraham, Moses, David, nor any other prophet or ruler was ever called "Tsadeek ahvdee", or "My righteous servant" in the Hebrew Bible, except for the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. Only one righteous or without any blemish could die as a sacrifice for sin. However, no normal human was ever considered righteous on his or her own. (See Psalm 14:2-3 and Psalm 53:2-3.) This suffering servant must, therefore, be someone greater than Abraham, Moses, or David.
8) The suffering servant is depicted as being a silent sufferer, in that, like a lamb, he did not protest his execution nor did he defend himself. He, instead, suffered willingly and voluntarily. While Israel has suffered immeasurable persecution, she has never done so willingly or voluntarily. Israel has always cried out against the inhumanity of people against her.
9) Israel was promised that if they obeyed God, they would be greatly blessed. Only if they were disobedient would they be cursed. If Israel were the righteous servant of Isaiah 53, it would have been impossible for her to have suffered and died under the conditions and in the manner described in this passage.
10) Isaiah 53:1 refers to the suffering servant as "the Arm of the Lord." There are thirty seven references to the Arm of the Lord in the Tanakh. Never does that phrase refer to Israel. The Arm of the Lord acts on behalf of Israel, but is never Israel. Among other things, the Arm of the Lord redeems and delivers Israel when Israel is not able to deliver herself. (See, Exodus 6:6, Exodus 15:16, Deuteronomy 4:34, 5:14, 9:29, 26:8, II Kings 17:36, Psalm 44:4, and Ezekiel 20:33-34.) Therefore the suffering servant, the Arm of the Lord, cannot be Israel.
Please, examine and analyze this block of scripture for yourself Isaiah 52:13-Isaiah 53, not based on what is written here or what others may have written or told you. It is truly an incredible journey of discovery!
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Differences Between Ashtanga Yoga And Bikram Yoga
Differences Between Ashtanga Yoga and Bikram Yoga
Recently, I received a question asking, "What is the difference between Bikram and Ashtanga yoga; other than both being power yoga sessions are there any inherent differences"?
I decided to answer this question in the form of a blog because I thought how many other people may have that same question. While these two yoga styles absolutely have some similarities, like the 90-minute class time and a pre-determined sequence, there are also some undeniable differences.
Both Ashtanga and Bikram classes are hot, but the means by which this heat is built is very different:
Ashtanga builds an internal heat, whereas every Bikram studio is heated to 105 degrees with 40 percent humidity.
Bikram yoga was created by Bikram Choudhury in the early 1970s. He designed a sequence of 26 yoga poses to stretch and strengthen the muscles as well as compress and "rinse" the organs of the body. This form of yoga is a favorite for all those who love to sweat. The poses are done in a heated room to facilitate the release of toxins.
Every Bikram class you go to, anywhere in the world, follows the same sequence of 26 poses.
K. Pattabhi Jois revived Ashtanga, this ancient yoga style, then spent a lifetime teaching it world over. Ashtanga yoga may start out as a strictly physical practice, but when the yamas and niyamas are learned, the practitioner begins to follow a more yogic lifestyle off the mat. The tristana method of asana, dristhi and deep breathing with sound is a concrete tool to help the practitioner to gain focus and strength in an intense, but gentle, loving and healing way that promotes self-discovery versus self-punishment.
Ashtanga yoga practice is all about the process of finding one's own limits–physical, mental, emotional–and then breaking them down to make the impossible, possible.
In Ashtanga, most yoga practitioners will take a primary series class, while more advanced yogis will take a secondary series class that includes a lot of inversions, twists, and challenging balancing poses. Practicing Ashtanga, you can expect your teacher to come over at least once to give you a hands-on adjustment and move you deeper into a
Bikram teachers stand on a platform at the front of the room, instructing with a microphone with no physical adjustments given to the students. Bikram yoga is only taught in led classes, whereas Ashtanga yoga is traditionally taught as a self-practice in Mysore style classes.
In a Bikram class, there are short breaks as you transition from pose to pose.
Oppositely, the vast majority of Ashtanga instructors urge students to hydrate before class. When you sip on water in the middle of practice, some say it's putting out that internal fire you've worked so hard to build. In an Ashtanga practice, things are always flowing and moving with nonstop movement.
[expert_opinion expertname='annieau' opinion="Ashtanga yoga comes from the lineage of Krishnamacharya. One of the main components of Ashtanga yoga is the synchronization of breath and movement. When practicing Ashtanga, the breath and movement of the yogis merge and eventually create a form of active meditation."]
suits you. Before you make a decision, try a few of the most common styles of yoga that you might see in a yoga studio (or gym).
Some classes – marked general or open level – are suitable for all. When you think you've settled on a style of yoga you enjoy, try a few different teachers. All teachers have their own unique focus based on their personalities, their own yoga practice and where and with whom they've trained.


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NFPA 259: Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2013 Edition
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Essential for fire test labs, manufacturers, fire protection engineers, and fire researchers, the 2013 edition of NFPA 259: Standard Test Method of Potential Heat of Building Materials offers a test method that provides a means of determining -- under controlled laboratory conditions -- the potential heat of building materials subjected to a defined high-temperature exposure condition.
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Canada Invests in Protecting Caribou in Quebec
August 11, 2021 Amos, Quebec Natural Resources Canada
Species at risk, particularly woodland caribou, which are listed as threatened under the Species at Risk Act, continue to be an important issue for the natural resource sectors. The Government of Canada is investing in Indigenous-led conservation efforts to protect caribou habitat and ensure their continued survival as a crucial part of Canada's forest ecosystems.
Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced $218,240 to the Abitibiwinni First Nation to support woodland caribou recovery in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
This project aims to inventory local Indigenous knowledge regarding the Detour and Kesagami woodland caribou populations' habitat, demography and behaviour in order to support land-use planning decisions. It will also serve as a basis for negotiating impact and benefit agreements with forest and mining industry stakeholders active on the community's ancestral territory.
Natural Resources Canada is providing funding to five Indigenous community-led projects across the country to support development and implementation of community-driven approaches to woodland caribou conservation, built on Indigenous knowledge.
"Indigenous Peoples are important stewards of Canada's forests. Investments like these, which build on traditional Indigenous knowledge, will play a critical role in the long-term survival of our forest ecosystems."
Marc G. Serré
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources
Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt
"Indigenous Peoples are taking ecosystem protection into their own hands and succeeding. This funding will support woodland caribou recovery and empower traditional expertise, while bringing local benefits to their communities."
The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr.
Minister of Natural Resources
"Thanks to the financial support of Natural Resources Canada, we will be able to acquire our traditional knowledge and ensure better protection of the habitat of the woodland caribou in our ancestral territory."
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Situm WYF is an UX component. Therefore, its behaviour strips down to:
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- Informing the app about those interactions (e.g. user has touched a button) as well as other events happening within Situm WYF.
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Situm WYF architecture components #
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- SitumMapsLibrary (Android, iOS). This is the key component of Situm WYF, since it creates the SitumMap and allows the developer to access it to modify its behaviour on the fly (e.g. showing certain UX elements, changing the map view on the fly, starting/stopping positioning…) or to subscribe to events (UI interactions, state changes, etc).
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Using Situm WYF programmatically (native Android/iOS) #
In essence, you'll need to declare an UI component in your app and load the view provided by SitumMapsLibrary. Please read sections Static UI settings and Dynamic UI settings to have a better understanding on how to interact & configure this view.


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A soluble PK fertiliser for fertigation with high levels of Phosphorus and Potassium. (0-52-34)
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Mono Potassium Phosphate (N=0, P=52. K=34)
A soluble PK fertiliser for fertigation with high levels of Phosphorus and Potassium.
Disclaimer: Only the 25kg size comes in original packaging, all other sizes will be provided in clear bags. If multiple items of one size are ordered they will likely be combined into one bag. Actual brand supplied may vary from the one depicted in the image.
Nova PeaK has a low salt index which makes it the ideal phosphorus and potassium containing fertilizer for fertigation. The purity of the product allows both elements to be easily taken up.
Made with an exclusive proprietary technology and to ensure maximum quality, Nova PeaK is a high purity product, totally soluble in water and fast dissolving. With its low salt index, Nova PeaK is recommended for use in any type of crop and fertigation system: drip irrigation, hydroponics, sprinkles, pivots, or foliar spray.
Directions for Use:
Nova PeaK is one of the most used straight fertilizers in tailor made crop recommendations. The high content level of Phosphorus and Potassium makes the product very flexible to be used in hydroponics matching easily the plant's needs for these nutrients.
Recommended dilution rate = 10-15 kg / 100 liter.
1. Very pure free flowing due to unique production process
2. Maximum flexibility in use of Nitrogen
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4. Plant supporter when foliar applied
5. No ammonia; the best fit for hydroponic growing systems
6. Ideal for open field fertigation
7. Great crop starter, flower initiation
8. Ideal tank buffer
1. Nova PeaK (KH2PO4) or mono potassium phosphate has a guaranteed nutrient content of 85,5 points of P and K. This makes Nova Peak a very concentrated product. Due to the unique production process of Nova PeaK 0,5% SO4 is part of the formulation which keeps this product always and unconditionally free flowing.
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A fully soluble fertiliser containing nitrogen and potassium recommended for vegetables, fruits, flowers, turf, vines and ornamentals grown in soil and soilless culture.


Scrum for Trello
Scrum for Trello adds functionality to the awesome for use in Scrum projects.
Add estimates or record time-spent directly on Trello cards. Shows sums at the top of each list and the top right corner of each board.
This is a free and open source extension in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
To use, simply open a Trello card click the title of the card to edit it. There are buttons with Fibonacci numbers (1, 2, 3, 5, 8,...etc.) to let you quickly add an estimate. You can also type in the estimate or the time-spent. To type an estimate, just surround it in parentheses like this: (4) to type the amount of time-spent, put that in square brackets like this: [2]. Those numbers can appear anywhere in the title, but a common convention is to put the estimate at the beginning of the card and the time-spent at the end, like this: "(8) Create Firefox Extension [4.5]". Decimal numbers are accepted for both values.
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particularly those not currently involved in the community, to be motivated to increase their civic, personal, and interpersonal, and digital capacity in respect of biodiversity and climate change. They typically live in areas with no access to specialist education provision and form part of a minority community. Climate Champions will address and solve environmental and biodiversity challenges through empowering people at local, micro, community level across Europe through easy to use, education empowerment.
will have a channel through which they can become BCC Champions, uniquely positioned in their local communities to promote positive change, galvanize others and create social impact. They will learn from transferrable examples. Social scientists tell us that people are more likely to feel motivated to act when they are not starting from scratch, and when they feel like there is already movement toward a goal.
will incorporate Climate Champions resources as part of their adult education offering. They recognise the value of training environmental champions but lack the pedagogical strategies to teach it to others. Our open source resources respond comprehensively in a practical, cost effective manner.
who wish to promote holistic approaches to working with communities, focusing on changing mindsets and promoting local solutions to biodiversity and climate action challenges"


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NatroVital BPH Support is an alcohol-free herbal tonic specifically formulated to support prostate health and enhance male sexual well-being. It incorporates a blend of herbs that have a long-standing traditional use in promoting the health of the prostate gland and supporting overall male sexual health.
By harnessing the power of nature, NatroVital BPH Support aims to provide natural support for prostate health and male sexual function. It offers a gentle and pleasant-tasting solution that can be incorporated into a holistic approach to maintaining prostate health and enhancing male sexual vitality.
Herbs have been used for thousands of years as a natural form of medicine to support health and well-being. Traditional herbal remedies have been passed down through generations and across cultures, harnessing the power of nature to promote overall wellness.
Herbs contain various compounds and constituents that can have therapeutic properties. These natural compounds interact with our bodies in different ways, supporting bodily functions, addressing imbalances, and promoting health. Herbal remedies can be used to support various aspects of well-being, including physical, mental, and emotional health.
Herbal medicine offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, working in synergy with the body's natural healing mechanisms to address underlying imbalances and promote overall wellness rather than targeting isolated symptoms. By harnessing the wisdom of nature, herbs provide a rich source of bioactive compounds that support various bodily functions, such as digestion, immune response, and cardiovascular health. Incorporating herbal remedies like NatroVital BPH Support into a holistic approach to health can be a valuable addition to support prostate health, male sexual well-being and contribute to a balanced and vibrant life.
The Prostate: Small in Size, Profound in Significance
The prostate, a small gland located below the bladder in men, is indispensable for reproductive and urinary health. Responsible for producing seminal fluid that supports sperm mobility and viability, the prostate plays a pivotal role in male fertility. Additionally, it surrounds the urethra, providing structural support to ensure the unimpeded flow of both urine and semen. A healthy prostate contributes to the proper functioning of the male reproductive system and urinary tract. It is important for several important functions:
Seminal Fluid Production: One of the primary functions of the prostate is to produce seminal fluid. This fluid nourishes and protects sperm, aiding in their mobility and viability. During ejaculation, the prostate contracts, releasing this fluid into the urethra and mixing it with sperm from the testicles to form semen.
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Enlarged Prostate: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous condition that typically occurs as men age. The prostate gland undergoes a natural growth process throughout a man's life, but in some cases, this growth can lead to the enlargement of the prostate. As men age, changes in hormone levels, particularly an increase in dihydrotestosterone (DHT), contribute to the overgrowth of prostate cells. This overgrowth causes the prostate to press against the urethra, leading to urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty in starting or maintaining a steady stream, and a sense of incomplete bladder emptying. While BPH is a common and often benign condition, its impact on urinary function underscores the importance of monitoring prostate health, especially in aging men.
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): Horsetail is traditionally known for its diuretic properties and has been used to promote urinary tract health. It may help alleviate discomfort associated with prostate issues and support normal urinary function.
Hydrangea root (Hydrangea arborescens): Traditionally, hydrangea has been used in herbal remedies by the American Indians for prostate health, particularly in addressing an enlarged prostate and difficulty urinating. It is believed that the anti-inflammatory properties of hydrangea help to reduce prostate gland inflammation. Additionally, its diuretic qualities could enhance urine flow, potentially alleviating discomfort associated with an enlarged prostate.
Nettle Root (Urtica dioica): Nettle root has a long history of use in supporting prostate health. It has been traditionally employed to manage symptoms related to prostate enlargement, such as frequent urination and urinary flow problems.
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lingzhi): Reishi mushroom is a powerful herb that has been extensively studied for its effects on prostate health and male sexual function. Reishi-containing formulations have shown potential in supporting benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by reducing the activity of 5-reductase, an enzyme responsible for hormonal changes associated with prostate enlargement. Reishi has been found to be particularly effective in reducing the activity of 5-reductase, which plays a key role in the development of prostate enlargement.
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens): Saw palmetto is a well-known herb widely used to promote prostate health and manage symptoms associated with BPH. It is believed to work by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which contributes to prostate enlargement. By reducing DHT levels, saw palmetto may help alleviate urinary symptoms and support healthy prostate function.
Willow Herb (Epilobium parviflorum): Willow herb extracts have a rich history of traditional use in the treatment of prostate-associated ailments. They have been employed to support prostate health, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms related to prostate enlargement. Willow herb's potential benefits for prostate health make it a valuable addition to NatroVital BPH Support.
NatroVital BPH Support Excipients:
Vegetable Glycerine and Purified Grander Water: Vegetable glycerine serves as a natural sweetener and preservative, while the purified Grander water, free from chlorine and fluoride, ensures a clean and refreshing base for the herbal tonic. These carefully selected excipients contribute to the quality, purity, and overall effectiveness of NatroVital BPH Support.
100% Alcohol-Free: BPH Support is crafted to be 100% alcohol-free, providing a gentle and non-irritating formula. This makes it suitable for individuals who prefer alcohol-free options or those who may be sensitive to alcohol-based products.
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: NatroVital BPH Support is consciously designed to meet the needs of individuals following vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. It is free from any animal-derived ingredients, allowing individuals to incorporate it into their dietary preferences and ethical choices.
For reducing the size of an enlarged prostate, our recommendation is to take 7.5ml of NatroVital BPH Support both in the morning and at night for at least 16 weeks. Additionally, we suggest using NatroVital ZSIM alongside BPH Support, which is a zinc formula specifically formulated to support prostate and male sexual health. The recommended dosage for ZSIM is 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule at night after food.
Our recommendation is to add the prescribed dosage of BPH Support to a measuring cup and then fill it with water or juice. It is important to consume the entire mixture, including any residue that may be left in the measuring cup.
NatroVital BPH Support is composed solely of Vegetable Glycerine and Purified Water, ensuring it is free from chlorine and fluoride. This product does not contain any artificial flavours, colourings, sweeteners, or preservatives. Additionally, BPH Support is free from animal products, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, corn, or soy.
Certainly! It is important to avoid using NatroVital BPH Support if you have known allergies to any of its ingredients. If you are taking warfarin, please exercise caution when using NatroVital BPH Support. Additionally, if you are on anti-diabetic medication, be aware that Nettle, one of the ingredients, may potentially lower elevated blood glucose levels.
The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent


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How come my SetFocus or other Window command isn't finding the correct window?
This could be for a variety of reasons:
1. Make sure you have the correct window title - use Tools/View System Windows to get a list of all windows currently in your system.
2. If you are specifying a wild card be sure to be as specific as possible as there could be some hidden or child windows with the same string in their title. Be sure to read the help file to understand the way the wildcard works.
3. Perhaps your script is finding a child window which you can't see on the screen. Try setting WF_TYPE to 0 to ignore child windows (LET>WF_TYPE=0).


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NEW ORLEANS, LA.- Loyal Forces: Animals in WWII is an exhibit focused on the animals employed and encountered throughout World War II, from the Home Front to the Pacific. Life-size horses and mules, harnessed in authentic World War II saddles and equipment, along with life-size mannequins, dressed in authentic World War II gear, will demonstrate the unique impression made by military animals and their masters. Animals were appreciated both for their labor and love, but unfortunately not all were shown humane treatment when their usefulness was no longer in dire need. This exhibit will focus on each different animals specific usefulness and specific role within a campaign.
Loyal Forces: Animals in WWII will examine four types of animals used by armies throughout the world from 1939 to 1945. An American Coast Guard horse and horseman will feature artifacts from the Home Front and civil defense. A German horse and reconnaissance soldier will depict the European Theater of Operations and the reliance of German forces on horses for several aspects of the war. Pigeons and their varied equipment used in Europe and to cross the English Channel will also be featured. A large part of the exhibit will be dedicated to war dogs including a look inside a veterinary clinic in the Pacific Islands. Finally, mules in the jungles of Burma will demonstrate how only they could handle these strenuous workloads and conditions.
The exhibit will also include two electronic viewing sections for displaying U.S. servicemen encountering exotic animals from North Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Islands. It will also feature a slideshow of beloved military mascots from every service branch. Another electronic element will utilize touch screen technology to allow visitors to explore the contents of a German horse veterinary kit and learn how its contents would have been used to treat these animals.
Loyal Forces: Animals in WWII will allow visitors to see another side of World War II, and demonstrate how lessons learned then continue to help us today in the utilization of animals and their unique abilities today.


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Goyal said the government may look to combine data collected by industry bodies with its own to create a more robust picture of employment.
The railways said it was actively working to provide 100 per cent LED lighting for energy needs in railway staff colonies, stations and platforms.
The project is part of the government's National Solar Mission in which Indian Railways plans to commission 1,000 MWp solar plants across its network.
Goyal did the difficult job of implementing UDAY scheme in the Power sector but keeping the Rails in track could be a differtent cup of tea altogether.
Railways is on the path of recovery but it still has to be kept in the ICU as it needs to be strong enough, says Suresh Prabhu. The transporter is cutting down reliance on coal transprtation, he says.
Power Minister Piyush Goyal today held discussions with Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to start the project at the earliest.
Prabhu said since Railways is the highest consumer of electricity, the ministry is taking various steps to increase usage of solar power to meet its needs.
India has pressed for petroleum pricing reforms globally to ensure stability in the energy sector at the G-20 meeting in Turkey.
"Today there is capacity to generate mega power by public and private sector but the need is to correct and revitalise the distribution system," Prabhu said.
Cautioning against harmful effects of greenhouse gases due to fossil fuel use, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has advocated a paradigm shift in the energy scenario through the use of alternative energy like solar and wind power.
The Railway Budget for 2015-16 proposed raising freight rates for 12 commodities that include a 6.3 per cent increase for coal.
The Minister also said that to tide over the issue of energy, Railways will utilise its space like stations, tracks, land, etc to generate solar energy.


to existing menu
children
ID of the menu
New menu to the main menu of the window
children
ID of your main menu
New Part to existing PartStack
children
ID of your PartStack
9.2. Defining the model element which gets extended
If you want to contribute to an element of the application model you can:
 - specify the ID of the element to which you are contributing
 - use an XPath expression to describe the model element which should get extended
The following table gives several examples how you can use XPath expressions to define the model element you want to extend.
Table 4. Sample XPaths for the Application Model
XPath Element in Application Model
xpath:/
The slash (/) always addresses the root element of an XML file, which always is the MApplication element.
xpath://mainMenu
Contribute to the main menu.
xpath://mainMenu/children
Contribute to all children of the main menu, e.g. to every menu in it.
xpath://mainMenu/*[1]
Contribute to the first child of the main menu. In most applications this would be the menu:File menu.
xpath://mainMenu/[@[local-name()='type' and .='menu:Menu']]
Contribute to the first Menu of the main menu. This xpath is more detailed than the one above since it also requires that the main menu child is of type menu:Menu. In most application this would be the menu:File menu.
xpath://trimBars[@side="Bottom"]
Contribute to the bottom trimbar.
xpath://trimBars[not(@side)]
Contribute to the top trimbar. When the MTrimBar is on top the side attribute is omitted, therefore not(@side) is used.
xpath://children[@*[local-name()='type' and .='basic:Part']]
Contribute to a MPart.
xpath://children[@*[local-name()='type' and .='basic:Part']][./tags = 'Editor']
Contribute to a MPart which is tagged with the Editor tag.
A nice tool for evaluating XPaths is the Eclipse XPath evaluation plug-in.
Eclipse XPath plugin in the marketplace
9.3. Position of new model elements
Fragments define the desired position of new model elements via the Position in List attribute. The following values are allowed:
Table 5. Position in list
Value Description
first
Positions the element on the beginning of the list.
index:theIndex
Places the new model elements at position theIndex. Example: index:0
before:theOtherElementsId
Places the new model elements before the model element with the ID theOtherElementsId.
after:theotherelementsid
Places the new model elements after the model element with the ID theotherelementsid.
Fragments of independent plug-ins are processed in the order of the dependencies in the MANIFEST.MF file. Therefore, first or index might not always result in the desired outcome.
10. Model processors
A processor allows contributing to the model via program code. This enables the dynamic creation of model elements during the start of the application.
11. More to learn about Features and Products
The following description uses feature projects and products, please see Eclipse Products and Deployment for a description of these topics.
12. Exercise: Creating an Eclipse RCP application
12.1. Building a frame for a tasks management application
In this exercise you create a standard Eclipse plug-in. Afterwards, you convert the generated plug-in into an Eclipse RCP application. This plug-in is used as basis for your user interface components.
12.2. Creating a plug-in project
In Eclipse select File New Other… Plug-in Development Plug-in Project.
Selection the Eclipse Plug-in Wizard
Give your plug-in the name com.vogella.tasks.ui and press the Next button.
First page of the Eclipse Plug-in Wizard specifying the project name.
On the next wizard page make the following settings. Select No at the Would you like to create a rich client application? option and uncheck This plug-in will make contributions to the UI. Uncheck the Generate an activator, a Java class that controls the plug-in's life cycle option.
Second page of the Eclipse Plug-in Wizard specifying the plug-in ID
Press the Finish button. If you click the Next button instead of Finish, the wizard shows you a template selection page which you can bypass without a selection.
12.3. Review the generated code
Open the project and ensure that no Java classes were created in the src folder.
In the manifest editor switch to the Dependencies tab and ensure that there are no entries.
12.4. Create a project to host the product configuration file
Create a new project called com.vogella.tasks.product via File New Others… General Project.
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Enter the project name and press Finish.
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12.5. Create a product configuration file
Right-click on this project and select File New Others… Plug-in Development Product Configuration.
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Create a product configuration file called todo.product inside the com.vogella.tasks.product folder.
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Press the Finish button. The file is created and opened in an editor.
Press the New… button on the Overview tab of the product editor.
Press the new button in the product editor
Enter to-do as the Product Name, your plug-in as the Defining Plug-in, product as the Product ID and select org.eclipse.e4.ui.workbench.swt.E4Application in the Application combo box.
Entering the product details
12.6. Configure the start levels
Switch to the Configuration tab in the product editor and press the Add Recommended… button. These settings are for example used by the Maven/Tycho build system, hence it is good practice to configure them.
Setting the default start level
12.7. Create a feature project
Create a new feature project called com.vogella.tasks.feature via File New Other… Plug-in Development Feature Project.
You can press the Finish button on the first wizard page.
Feature project
Afterwards select the Included Plug-ins tab in the editor of the feature.xml file. Press the Add… button and include the com.vogella.tasks.ui plug-in into this feature.
Feature project
Ensure you have added the plug-in on the Included Plug-ins tab to include it into your feature. Using the Dependencies tab is wrong for this exercise.
12.8. Enter the feature as content into the product
Open your todo.product product file and change your product configuration file to use features.
For this select the features option on the Overview tab of the product editor.
Switching to feature on the product configuration file
Select the Contents tab and add the following features via the Add… button.
 - com.vogella.tasks.feature
 - org.eclipse.e4.rcp
 - org.eclipse.emf.ecore
 - org.eclipse.emf.common
Adding the required features to your product
If you cannot add one of the listed features to your product, ensure that you have changed your product to be based on features.
12.9. Remove the version dependency from the features in the product
To avoid problems with different versions of your features, delete the version number from your product. You can do this via the Properties… button on the Contents tab of the product configuration editor.
Remove version number
Remove version number
Remove the version dependency from all features. The result should look similar to the following screenshot.
Remove version number via the Properties button
12.10. Create an application model
Now create an application model file in your com.vogella.tasks.ui plug-in. Select File New Other… Eclipse 4 Model New Application Model to open a wizard.
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Enter your com.vogella.tasks.ui application plug-in as the container and use the file name suggested by the wizard.
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Press the Finish button. This triggers the creation of the Application.e4xmi file inside the com.vogella.tasks.ui plug-in and opens it.
12.11. Add a window to the application model
Add one window to your application model so you have a visual component.
Right-click on the Windows and Dialogs node, and select Trimmed Window as depicted in the following screenshot.
Adding a trimmed window
Enter an ID with the taskmanager suffix, the position and size of the window and a label as shown in the screenshot below.
Enter the data for the TrimmedWindow in the model editor
12.12. Ensure to delete the persisted user interface state at startup
If you start and close your application the last state of the application is persisted by the framework and restored the next time you start this application. This is undesired during development, as the latest state from the application model file should be used. To ensure that always the latest version of your application model is used, add the -clearPersistedState parameter to your product configuration file.
The following screenshot shows this setting in the product configuration file.
Delete persisted Eclipse application model
Ensure that you used the - sign and that the parameter is typed correctly. Is must be: -clearPersistedState
12.13. Start the application and validate the result
Open the product file and select the Overview tab. Press the Launch an Eclipse application hyperlink in the Testing section.
Starting the product
Validate that your application starts. You should see


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 Can stepper motor be replaced with servo motor? The answer is - YES!
 In order to use ESTUN servo drive instead of the stepper motor, it should be noted that the STEP/DIR signal inputs is equipped with all ESTUN drivers except modules with Ethercat communication.
 Setting ESTUN driver:
 1. Match the reference pulse form with the pulse output form from the host controller.
 2. Set the reference unit and electronic gear ratio so that it coincides with the host controller setting.
 3. Turn the power and the servo ON input signal ON.
 4. Send the slow speed pulse reference for the number of servomotor rotation easy to check (for example, one servomotor revolution) from the host controller in advance.
 5. Check the number of reference pulses input to the servo drive by the changed amount before and after the Un013 and Un014(input reference pulsecounter)[pulse] were executed.
 6. Check whether the actual number of servomotor rotations Un009, Un010 coincides with the number of input reference pulses.
 7. Check that the servomotor rotation direction is the same as the reference.
 8. Check the servomotor speed using the Un000 in Monitor Mode.
 If the electrical connection is correctly established, the speed/direction of rotation of the servo motor must match the required speed and direction. In the event of errors, it must be verified that the corresponding control outbound form is selected in parameter Pn004.
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Arum palaestinum, commonly known as the Black Calla Lily, is a small shrub native to the Middle East. Growing to a height of 2-5 ft, it produces a unique dark purple-colored spathe with an outside that is greenish white. It is the inside of the spathe that makes it stand out, making it a popular choice for gardeners who prefer uncommon flowers.
However, this plant does have its quirks that come along with its unique beauty. It emits a strong and unmistakable musty smell, and its seed is poisonous. It is recommended that care be taken when cultivating this species due to its toxicity.
This species of flower has been used for its medicinal properties, mainly as an ethnomedical plant, dating back centuries. It thrives the most in the Middle East, however its USDA Zone is 9-11, giving it capability to be cultivated in other countries with mild winter climates.
This species prefers to be grown in a semi-shaded area, with moderate water needs. It generally begins to flower at the end of spring and with continued care can keep blooming until the end of summer. In cold regions, cultivating Arum palaestinulum in a pot is recommended. With the appropriate levels of light, water and soil this species can reach its full growth potential.


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A type of cookware designed for steaming asparagus. The asparagus steamer consists of a long narrow wire basket, a steaming pot, and a lid. The wire basket holds a large quantity of asparagus upright. The upright position allows the hard, woody stems to cook in approximately 2 inches of boiling water while the tips of the asparagus gently steam. The length of cooking will depend on the thickness of each asparagus spear.
Water is placed in the bottom of the steaming pot and brought to a boil. The asparagus stalks are arranged in the wire basket (spears upward) and lowered into the boiling water. When the spears become just tender, the basket is removed and the water is drained away. An asparagus steamer can also be used to steam a variety of other foods such as potatoes, broccoli, corn, carrots, artichokes, and shellfish.
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text: A noise reduction method of Fresnel computer-generated hologram (CGH) using wavelet transform and smooth filter is presented. Noise in hologram is very difficult to remove because an interference pattern is recorded on a digital camera during the digital processing. It also occurs in the reconstruction process, which is affected by discrete quantizing levels and optical experiment setup. So, we develop an algorithm that is capable of changing pixel values at different scales with imaginary or real value according to the requirements of each position in the hologram. A new algorithm is proposed to satisfy the above requirements using a mathematical transformation between the smooth filter function and mother wavelet function in a wavelet transform. In this paper, a theoretical model to predict the effect of noise is described and verified by the experimental results. Based on this, the resultant noises in the reconstructed image by Fresnel CGH algorithm are decreased clearly when spatial light modulator (SLM) for 3D object is placed at distance from 260 mm to 900 mm. The enhanced 3D images can be obtained from digital holograms using efficient noise reduction algorithm to apply this proposed model.


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It's now possible to buy exact replications of Van Gogh paintings from the Van Gogh Museum. How are they produced, and why?
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be required at different distances. Maintain each position for approx.
15 seconds before trying a new one.
3. Depress the button on the original remote
control. The indicator lamp will start to
flash. When the flashing has changed over
from a slow to a rapid flashing - release
both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates
successful programming.
4. Test the programming by depressing the
programmed button on HomeLink and
watching the indicator lamp:
Button designation and colour vary depending on manufacturer.
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HomeLink EU*
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Constant glow: The indicator lamp illuminates with a constant glow when the
button is kept depressed, this indicates
that the programming is complete. The
garage door, gate or similar should now
be activated when the programmed
HomeLink button is depressed.
Glow not constant: The indicator lamp
flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds
and then changes over to a constant
glow for approx. 3 seconds. This process is repeated for approx. 20 seconds
and indicates that the device has a "rolling code". The garage door, gate or similar is not activated when the programmed HomeLink button is
depressed. Continue the programming
in accordance with the following.
seconds and the next step must be carried
out within this period.
7. Depress the programmed button on
HomeLink, while the "programming button" is still flashing, keep it depressed for
approx. 3 seconds and then release.
Repeat the press/hold/release sequence
up to 3 times to conclude the programming.
Erasing programming
It is only possible to erase the programming for
all the buttons on HomeLink, not for individual
buttons.
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5. Locate the "programming button 2" on the
receiver for the garage door for example,
normally located close to the antenna's
bracket on the receiver. If you have difficulty in finding the button, look in the manufacturer's manual or call the HomeLink
Hotline: 008000 466 354 65 (free of
charge). They can also be contacted via
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6. Depress and release the "programming
button". The button flashes for approx. 30
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Depress the two outer buttons and do not
release until the indicator lamp starts to
flash after approx. 20 seconds.
> HomeLink is now set in so-called "learn
mode" and is ready to be programmed
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General information on climate control
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Air conditioning
Ice and snow
The climate control system cools or heats as
well as dehumidifies the air in the passenger
compartment. The car is equipped with electronic climate control (ECC).
Remove ice and snow from the climate control
system air intake (the grille between the bonnet
and the windscreen).
NOTE
The air conditioning can be switched off, but
to ensure the best possible air in the passenger compartment and prevent the windows from misting, it should always be on.
Misting windows
Reduce the problem of windows misting up on
the inside by cleaning the windows. Use a regular window cleaner.
Fault tracing and repair
Entrust fault tracing and repair of the climate
control system to an authorised Volvo workshop only.
Refrigerant
The climate control system contains R134a
refrigerant. This refrigerant contains no chlorine, which means that it is harmless to the
ozone layer. The system must only be charged
with R134a refrigerant. Have an authorised
Volvo workshop carry out this work.
Particle filter
Make sure that the multifilter/particle filter is
replaced regularly. Consult an authorised
Volvo workshop.
Actual temperature
The temperature you select corresponds to the
physical experience with reference to factors
such as air speed, humidity and solar radiation
in and around the car.
Sensor location
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The sun sensor is on the top side of the
dashboard.
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The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is behind the climate control
panel.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.
Ventilation fan function
Side windows and sunroof
When the engine is off (and if the ignition key is
in position I or II), the ventilation fan is automatically switched off. This is to prevent the
battery from becoming discharged.
Acceleration
To activate the ventilation fan, turn the fan control and set the desired speed.
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ECC (electronic climate control)
To ensure that the air conditioning works satisfactorily, the side windows, and sunroof if
appropriate, should be closed.
The air conditioning system switches off temporarily at full throttle. You may briefly feel a
temporary rise in temperature.
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General information on climate control
Condensation
Air distribution
Air vents in the dashboard
In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning may drip under the car. This is
normal.
To ventilate the climate system's control system the ventilation fan can be started up to 50
minutes after the car's ignition has been
switched off. The fan is then switched off automatically after approx. 15 minutes.
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With ECC, the air conditioning system is controlled automatically and is used just enough to
cool the passenger compartment and to adequately dehumidify the incoming air. This provides better fuel economy compared to conventional systems where the air conditioning
cools the air to just above freezing point.
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Incoming air is distributed through several different vents located throughout the car.
A: Open
B: Closed
C: Lateral airflow
D: Vertical airflow.
1. Aim the outer vents towards the side windows to remove misting from the front side
windows.
2. In cold climates: close the centre vents for
the most comfortable climate and best
demisting.
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Panel vents in the door pillar
Ventilated front seats (Executive)
To obtain maximum ventilation:
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Hold
depressed for about 2 seconds.
To decrease the ventilation in steps:
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Press briefly on
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To switch off the ventilation:
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Hold
depressed for about 2 seconds.
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The ventilation can be used at the same time
as front seat heating. For example, the function
can be used to remove moisture from clothes.
A: Open
Control for front seat ventilation.
B: Closed
The ventilation system consists of fans in the
seat and backrest that draw air through the
seat upholstery. The cooling effect increases
the cooler the passenger compartment air
becomes.
C: Lateral airflow
D: Vertical airflow.
1. Aim the outer vents toward the rear side
windows to remove misting.
2. Aim the vents inwards for a comfortable
climate in the rear seat.
Bear in mind that small children can be sensitive to airflow and draughts.
The ventilation is regulated from a control on
the control panel on the side of the front seats
which has three steps for the fan speed.
To start seat ventilation:
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Press briefly on
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To increase the ventilation in steps:
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The ventilation system can be activated when
the engine is running.
NOTE
The seat ventilation should be used carefully
by people sensitive to draughts. Comfort
level one is recommended for long-term
use.
IMPORTANT
The seat ventilation cannot be started when
passenger compartment temperature is
below 5 °C. This is to avoid chilling anyone
sitting in the seat.
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General information on climate control
Seat heating, outer rear seats
(Executive)
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Button for rear seat heating, On/Off.
The seat heating in the rear seats is controlled
with a button control in accordance with the
illustration above. There is one control on each
side of the rear centre console for each respective rear seat.
To start seat heating:
±
Press the button.
> The symbol in the button illuminates.
To stop the heating:
±
Press the button.
> The lamp goes out.
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Heated front seats
Recirculation/Multifilter with sensor*
Temperature, right-hand side
Recirculation
Temperature, left-hand side
AUTO
Fan
Air distribution
Fan, rear passenger compartment*
Passenger compartment temperature sensor
Defroster, windscreen and side windows
Rear window and door mirror defroster
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1. AC – ON/OFF
ON: The air conditioning is on. It is controlled
by the system's AUTO function. This way,
incoming air is cooled and dehumidified.
Option in certain markets.
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- Engineering Design with Digital Thread
Victor Singh (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Digital Thread is a data-driven architecture that links together information generated from across the product lifecycle. Though Digital Thread is gaining traction as a digital communication framework to streamline design, manufacturing, and operational processes in order to more efficiently design, build and maintain engineering products, a principled mathematical formulation describing the manner in which Digital Thread can be used for critical design decisions remains absent. The contribution of this work is to present such a formulation from the context of a data-driven design and decision problem under uncertainty. Specifically, this work addresses three objectives: 1) Provide a mathematical definition of Digital Thread in the context of a specific engineering design problem. 2) Establish the feedback coupling of how information from Digital Thread enters the design problem. 3) Develop a data-driven design methodology that uses operational data collected from a previous design to improve the design of the next. The mathematical formulation is illustrated through an example design of a structural fiber-steered composite component.
- Predicting Atrial Fibrillation Mechanisms Through Deep Learning
Caroline Roney (King's College London, UK)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting over 1.1 million people in the UK alone, and is associated with increased risk of other cardiovascular disease, stroke and death. Radio frequency catheter ablation, which creates lesions in cardiac tissue, is a first line intervention to treat specific groups of AF patients. Persistent AF patients are a heterogeneous population: some patients require multiple procedures, with more extensive ablation strategies; while for others, isolation of the pulmonary veins using ablation (PVI) is sufficient. Identifying persistent AF patients where PVI will be a sufficient treatment remains a clinical challenge, which if solved could lead to improved safety, better patient selection, as well as decreased time and cost for procedures. Biophysical simulations personalised to cardiac imaging and electrical data may offer substantial insights into the mechanisms underlying AF, but run too slowly to be used during clinical procedures. My objective is to develop a deep learning network that accurately quantifies the likelihood of success of PVI for an individual patient quickly enough for use during a clinical procedure, to guide ablation therapy. The network will be trained to large quantities of biophysical simulated data to ensure that the network captures the physics and physiology. The training will then be augmented with the complexity and reality of clinical data. Finally, the deep learning pipeline will be tested in a retrospective study.


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PLANT ENHANCERS – DEON
INCREASES PLANT RESISTANCE
Deon is a plant enhancer made up of a combination of anionic and cationic amphoteric fatty acids. Deon stimulates the production of alkaloids, which increase plant resistance to disease and insects. Deon is a liquid spray and should preferably be used on plants in their first weeks. Deon stimulates the production of alkaloids in plants, which eliminate plant-pathogenic bacteria and moulds. Deon also provides the leaves with a protective wax coating that is difficult for insects, moulds, viruses and bacteria to penetrate. Through the elimination of the plant-pathogenic (plant-hostile) bacteria and moulds, the young plant is able to undergo huge growth without resistance. Lower shoots will also fully sprout, resulting in beautifully full plants. Due to the presence of organic nutrients in this liquid spray, Deon can rightly be called a veritable leaf feed.


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AResearch conducted by thescientists fromat The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, showed that the amount of oxygen reallyincreases and decreases during the seasons, and itreaches its maximum in summer months. The explanation of this phenomenon may be the fact that plants intensively give off oxygen throughout these months. Another interesting fact is that oxygen changes the level of dissolubility as the temperature of oceans changes. However, these changes of oxygen's presence aren't very important as their real significance is negligible.
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) published on Monday (3) in the Official Gazette, normative instruction establishing phytosanitary requirements for imports of fruit or nine countries propagating material. The measure is aimed at plum, cherry, sour cherry, peach, apricot and nectarine from Argentina, Chile, Spain, USA, Portugal, Turkey, Italy, Israel and Iran.
Thus, the charges should be accompanied by phytosanitary certificate attesting that the products are free of Plum Pox Virus plague. The inspection will be made in the loading destination. If the presence of the pest is detected, the fruit will be destroyed or denied. The purpose of the requirement is to prevent the entry of the disease in Brazil via international trade.
According to the director of the Department of Plant Protection Map, Marcus Vinicius Coelho, the Plum Pox Virus is one of the most devastating diseases of stone fruit production around the world, being responsible for high productivity reductions and quality of orchards.


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What is EDID and How Will it Benefit Your KVM Setup?
For your display screen, TV or projector to show the best picture possible, it must be able to communicate its capabilities with the video source. EDID, or extended display identification data, is the data structure your display uses for this communication.
EDID includes information about the display's manufacturer, screen size, native resolution, color characteristics, frequency range limits and more. Once the source receives this information, it can then generate the necessary video characteristics to match the needs of the display. EDID is often used with a computer graphics card as the source device. Additionally, HDTV receivers, DVD and Blu-Ray players, LCD displays and digital TVs can read EDID and output the required video format.
Display Data Channel
EDID is transmitted between the source device and the display through a display data channel, or DDC, which is a collection of digital communication protocols created by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). With EDID providing the display information and DDC providing the physical link between the display and the source, the two accompanying standards enable a plug-and-play experience for information exchange between display and source. For EDID information to be available at the source, all your display device connections must support DDC—including your extenders, switches, cables, splitters, amplifiers, repeaters and converters. If one or more connections in the chain does not support DDC, the display could show the wrong colors, size or position, or it might show nothing at all.
3 Ways to Implement EDID with Your KVM Devices
KVM Extenders enable the transmission of video data over long distances, whereas KVM Switches provide connectivity between multiple sources and one set of screen and peripherals or vice versa. Both technologies act as a connection intermediary between one or multiple video sources and displays. Most of the latest digital KVM devices support EDID exchange, yet some analog VGA KVM devices may require special attention and if necessary additional help from EDID Ghosts (additional information below).
KVM devices supporting EDID management allow implementing it in one of three ways.
- The first is pass-through EDID, which involves transferring data directly from a source to the display. Pass-through EDID is often used in video and KVM extenders.
- A second type of EDID management is built-in EDID. In this scenario, the extender contains an internal EDID data table and can send data back to the source. It learns from the output device and can emulate it. This type is often used in AV/IT systems with single or multi-display configurations.
- The third EDID management method is EDID learning, in which the extender can capture data from a single attached display or compile data from all attached displays. EDID learning is ideal for configurations with multiple displays that don't share the same native resolution or aspect ratio.
How You'll Benefit from EDID
EDID is an important feature for your extenders because it:
- allows your computer to detect displays that are connected to it, enabling plug-and-play capabilities
- eliminates the need to manually configure displays
- reduces potential for incorrect settings that might compromise the quality of the display or the reliability of the system
- optimizes the display to the fullest capability of the video card
Copying EDID Information Across Extenders
Sometimes display problems occur because of signal strength issues, incorrect communication between the display and the source, or even missing EDID transmission support. To troubleshoot these situations, you can use an EDID Ghost. This unit enables copying, emulating, cloning and learning of EDID from a display. The EDID Ghost unit available from Black Box records and stores up to 15 different sets of EDID.
Contact Black Box
Black Box offers a range of EDID/DDC-compatible equipment as well as the EDID Ghosts. Contact us to find the right solutions for your applications


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Figure 1 shows the surface observations at 7:00 am CDT, which shows large area of low pressure in Alberta, a cold front moving across eastern Manitoba and a warm front across western North Dakota. It appears that the cold front became stationary throughout the day, thereby spawning some thunderstorms across southeastern Manitoba, which ultimately led to two tornadoes on this day.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (2018), an F0 tornado touched down at 5:00 pm CDT near Bird's Hill Provincial Park, MB. The track and width of this tornado was not documented by ECCC. The tornado caused no injuries, fatalities or property damage.
NOAA Central Library. (2020). U.S. Daily Weather Maps. Monday June 20, 1983 [PDF]. Retrieved from _URL_
Environment and Climate Change Canada Data. (2018). Canadian National Tornado Database: Verified Events (_PHONE_) – Public. Retrieved from: _URL_


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The Baring Archive at the Museum of American Finance, NY
The Baring Archive is delighted to announce the opening of "Barings in America: An Interactive Investment Experience" at the Museum of American Finance in New York.
"Barings in America" will provide engaging details about Barings' significant US investments and their contributions to the growth of the nation and its industry. Designed as an investment game with a mobile component, visitors will be invited to participate in five of the bank's American investments. With unprecedented access to The Baring Archive, visitors will utilize the same documents used by Barings to evaluate each historic investment. Based on information provided in the exhibit, the visitors will decide whether to invest in each venture and compete against the investment performance of other visitors and the bank.
ING US is the lead sponsor of this exhibit. Associate sponsors include Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Ernst & Young and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. "Barings in America" will be on show until April 27, 2013.
About the Museum of American Finance
The Museum of American Finance is the USA's only public museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting and teaching about American finance and financial history. With its extensive collection of financial documents and objects, its seminars and educational programming, its publication and oral history program, the Museum portrays the breadth and richness of American financial history, achievement and practices. The Museum is located at 48 Wall Street, on the corner of William Street, and is open Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. For more information, visit _URL_ or connect with the Museum on Facebook or Twitter.
Posted on Wednesday, 12th December 2012


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Lightning and Trees
Why when lightening strikes a tall pine tree it creates a clockwise
spiral around the outside of the tree. I think the the electrical
circuit between the cloud and the ground interacts with the earths
magnetic field causing the charge ions to spiral and this charge going
up and down the bark causing the disruption I see on the bark.
The earth's magnetic field is much too weak to affect
lightning. More likely, the pine tree has a natural twist
in the grain. This could cause the lightning to follow the
twist as it follows the lowest resistance path of sap to
Argonne National Laboratory
That is an intriging theory about the spiral track of lightning. I'm not
aware of any investigations into this area. Studies have shown that
lightning follows the path of least electrical resistance through the air,
and that magnetic field effects on ionized particles exist at much higher
altitudes than the region of convective weather occurrences.
Here are a couple of links that discuss lightning formation and its effects
in more detail This first one is a NASA link, and has some good graphics.
This next one, from the publication "American Scientist," is more technical,
but describes how the electrical charge in clouds originates.
Wendell Bechtold, Meteorologist
Forecaster, National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office, St. Louis, MO
Click here to return to the Weather Archives
Update: June 2012


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noun, plural jour·neys.
- a traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; trip: a six-day journey across the desert.
- a distance, course, or area traveled or suitable for traveling: a desert journey.
- a period of travel: a week's journey.
- passage or progress from one stage to another: the journey to success.
verb (used without object), jour·neyed, jour·ney·ing.
- to make a journey; travel.
- a travelling from one place to another; trip or voyage
- the distance travelled in a journey
- the time taken to make a journey
- (intr) to make a journey
c.1200, "a defined course of traveling; one's path in life," from Old French journee "day's work or travel" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin diurnum "day," noun use of neuter of Latin diurnus "of one day" (see diurnal). Meaning "act of traveling by land or sea" is c.1300. In Middle English it also meant "a day" (c.1400); a day's work (mid-14c.); "distance traveled in one day" (mid-13c.), and as recently as Johnson (1755) the primary sense was still "the travel of a day."
mid-14c., "travel from one place to another," from Anglo-French journeyer, Old French journoier, from journee (see journey (n.)). Related: Journeyed; journeying.


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Indigenous population at risk from Taser rollout: academics
The continuing rollout of electric stun-guns to Australian police has raised concerns that Indigenous Australians will be over-represented as targets of the controversial technology.
Academics also say that research into the physical harm these weapons inflict is inadequate because the guns are tested on healthy people in controlled environments.
Front-line police officers in Western Australian and the Northern Territory are now being issued with the stun-guns, known as Tasers.
Tasers, which deliver up to 50,000-volt electrical pulses over five seconds to immobilise people, are also due to be introduced across Queensland police services from July.
In South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, Tasers are restricted to use by special response teams.
The latest three jurisdictions to adopt the Tasers have Australia's highest Aboriginal populations.
Professor Chris Cunneen, a criminologist at the University of New South Wales, says Indigenous Australians are always over-represented as the victims of new public-order policing policy.
"We would expect that it will be Aboriginal people that [Tasers] are used against," said Professor Cunneen, from the university's law faculty.
Professor Cunneen says the introduction of capsicum spray is a good precedent for extrapolating the future use of Tasers.
"Capsicum spray was introduced in the framework that it would be used in exceptional circumstances," he said.
"But it has become relied on in a way that is more routine."
Professor Cunneen is also concerned the below-average health of many Indigenous Australians means a taser incident could take a greater toll.
"You would imagine the cardiovascular and health issues Aboriginal people face would raise concerns," he said.
"The testing [of Tasers] has been done on healthy people and in controlled environments. But that's not the way it's used."
He says safety procedures for less-than-lethal technologies often get "pushed by the wayside" in operational environments.
Associate Professor Jude McCulloch, a criminologist in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University, supports his view.
"Less-than-lethal technologies are used often disproportionately on marginalised and criminalised groups," she said.
"And in Australia that would be the Indigenous population."
She says the lack of research on Tasers' impact on victims in agitated or over-stimulated states means such targets are in effect "guinea pigs".
Professor McCulloch says new technologies, such as Tasers and capsicum spray, are often justified on "the basis they be used as an alternative to firearms".
"[But] we know from the US [the Taser] doesn't have an impact on the number of occasions when lethal force is used," she said.
Instead she says Tasers are often used to make suspects comply with a police order.
'Fill the gap'
One of Professor McCulloch's doctoral students is investigating Taser use in Australia and says she hopes this work will start to "fill the gap" in research.
She says there is little independent research into the electric stun-gun and that much US research is compromised by its relationship to manufacturers of the technology.
The lack of research into the effects of the stun-gun on people in agitated states was highlighted to police by an Australian researcher almost four years ago.
A 2004 paper commissioned by Victoria Police says Taser testing has been limited to "fit and healthy people with normal heart rate and blood pressure".
The manager of biomedical engineering at the Alfred Hospital, John Southwell, says the tests are not conclusive enough.
"None of the large-scale studies examines the effects on an aggravated/violent person who may have high heart rate and blood pressure conditions, abnormal heart conditions and/or low skin impedance due to high perspiration," he said.
Colonel Andy Mazzara, director of the US Institute for Non-Lethal Defense Technologies at Pennsylvania State University, says the effectiveness of Tasers makes them "extremely popular within the law enforcement community".
However, he says there is concern in the US about the number of Taser-associated deaths.
Colonel Mazzara says studies have been done recently or are underway to better understand the biological factors or mechanisms that might contribute to such deaths.
"Many times, the individual has been overweight, on drugs, or had a pre-existing medical condition," he said.
There have also been some so-called secondary-effect situations where a person might have fallen to the ground and hurt themselves.
In response to these concerns, the US National Institute of Justice has commissioned a study into the impact of "conducted energy devices" on in-custody deaths.
The two-year study is reviewing each US death reportedly due to a stun-gun, with interim findings due to be released later this month.


December 4, 2017 - How to Mess Up Your Opponent When Forced to Make a Weak Shot
No matter how much you train you will sometimes find yourself out of position and having to reach or lunge for a shot. It's not something you want to do; it's something you have to do in those hopefully not-too-often situations. Most players understand the importance of trying to keep the ball at least low in these situations. But there's a lot more you can do to win the point.
Just getting the ball back weakly might work at the lowest levels, but it doesn't work beyond that. Instead, you need to do something to make the shot tricky for the opponent so that he doesn't have an easy winner. Here are five ways to make the opponent uncomfortable. Some players will automatically argue that they are just trying to keep the ball in play and can't do any of these, but that's because they haven't tried and are still thinking like a beginner.
 1. Depth. By keeping the ball deep you keep the opponent farther away from his target (your side of the table) so that he's more likely to miss, you give yourself more time to react to his shot, and you cut off the extreme angles the opponent can attack to. That's a triple whammy.
 2. Angled placement. Even if you are reaching or lunging, you can aim your paddle to a wide corner, forcing your opponent to move and thereby increasing his chances of a mistake.
 3. Last-second change of direction. If you aim for one extreme angle, the opponent will likely move in that direction, and then, at the last second, you can go the other way, completely messing him up. Often this means aiming crosscourt, then going down the line.
 4. Spin. Even when lunging you can spin the ball. Putting a good topspin on the ball can be tricky for some, but even when reaching or lunging for the ball you can give the ball a good backspin. You can even put some sidespin on the ball. In some situations you can even let the ball drop below table level (where the opponent might not even see your contact) and sidespin the ball back, perhaps even faking the opposite sidespin after contact, which can catch the opponent off guard.
 5. Heavy no-spin. If you fake backspin but just meet the ball so it has little or no spin, you'll be surprised how many players lift it right off the table.