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Xiucai Hiking Trail (秀才登山步道)
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Go all the way to the Yangmei summit: easy even for first-time hikers
Cherry blossoms, silvergrass, and bald cypress: feel the seasonal changes in nature
Great social media photo opportunity with Xiucai dolls.
For those who seldomly hike, the flat and non-challenging Xiucai Trail is easy to conquer and should be included in their trips. At the altitude of less than 400m, the scenery along the way is dynamic, including tea fields, bald cypresses, farms, and more than 50 species of birds. You might even run into protected species such as the crested serpent eagles and sparrow hawks. The rich ecology adds a lot of fun to the hike.
From Xiucai Road in Yangmei take a left at the front gate of China Motor Corporation and continue towards Tiandetang. You will be able to find Jueying Trail, also known as the "sky ladder of Yangmei," from the wooden arch. Take the 495 stairs up to "Green Energy Lookout" at the top of Taiping (Daping) Mountain. In the mountain breeze, you can look over to the entire downtown Yangmei, Xinpu, and National Highway 1. On a good day, you can even see Guanyin coastal area afar. It will be so relaxing you can immediately recover from the tiredness of climbing stair. From here, hike towards west to Xiucai Pavilion and read about the origin of "Xiucaiwo (Home of Xiucais)" on the bulletin boards along the way. The "story corridor" where stories about Xiucais are displayed add some cultural learning to the hike. The two-floor high Xiucai Pavilion is another popular spot. When the hills are covered by silvergrass, it would feel like a wonderland. After passing by the Forest Lookout, Forest Station, and Shaded Lookout, you will return to Xiucai Road.
The path extending from Green Energy Lookout is comprised of the tea field section, farm section and waterfront section, each of which has its own entrance and symbols of teapot, Zhuangyuanbing (scholar cake), and Xiucai dolls. Be sure to take photos here. The lush green tea trees, bald cypresses turning red in winters, and teals going around the pond are all part of the wonderful scenery. In spring, the cherry blossoms near Zhaomendao Road in Yangmei is a beautiful addition to the hike.
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■ The trail is rarely shaded by trees. You are recommended to have proper protection against the sun and mosquitos.
■ The stone stairs are steep and can be slippery. You are recommended to wear anti-slippery shoes.
■ Silvergrass season is September to November.
■ Bald cypress season is mid-December to end of January.
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 沒想到楊梅有這麼漂亮的芒草山！！！望過去全是一片芒草好漂亮（再也不用跑台北） 很適合家庭、好友踏青郊遊。
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 對於剛接觸登山步道的旅客， 這邊是很基礎的開頭， 夏天可以清楚看見市景， 很適合全家大小一起共同健行， 期待秋天的芒草景象。
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Be familiar with and recognize the algebraic form for a logistic model, including the corresponding parameters and if those parameters have any meaning in the context of the functional relationship (e.g. does a parameter control the initial value, rate of change (shape), decreasing or increasing (flip), max/min, limiting values, etc.).
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Definition of Green gland
1. Noun. One of a pair of glands (believed to have excretory functions) in some crustaceans near the base of the large antennae.
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1. Report of the Annual Meeting (1880)
"This same green gland has been studied by Professor Huxley and Mr. Martin, who, in an elementary work on practical biology, describes it as a soft greenish..."
2. The Crayfish: An Introduction to the Study of Zoology by Thomas Henry Huxley (1880)
"... gg. green gland, exposed in A on the left side by the removal of its sac ; ima, intermaxillary or cephalic apodeme ; ces, oesophagus seen in transverse..."
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"... on a sort of green gland ; filaments very short and slender : anthers linear, opening at the point for the exclusion of the yellow pollen...."
4. Comparative Anatomy and Physiology by Francis Jeffrey Bell (1885)
"This is the so-called " green gland" of the crayfish, where it presents the following characters. An orifice, large enough to admit a fairly stout bristle,..."
5. The Century Dictionary: An Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language by William Dwight Whitney (1889)
"Green-gland, a special excretory gland of the crawfish and other crustaceans,... The green-gland alone is distinctly similar to a renal excretory organ...."
6. The American Monthly Microscopical Journal by Chas. W. Smiley (1888)
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7. Bulletin of the Essex Institute by Essex Institute (1889)
"... must be derived from the ectoderm,unless the duct form long before the rest of the gland. Ishikawa's observations on the origin of the green gland of..."
8. The Microscope: An Illustrated Monthly Designed to Popularize the Subject of (1886)
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The Future of Salmon and Trout Stocking in Lake Michigan
Five species of salmon and trout support a world-class recreational fishery in Lake Michigan. Stocking has played an important role in maintaining the balance between predators and forage fish, such as the non-native alewife, since the late 1960s. If too many salmon and trout are in the lake, forage fish decline and salmon starve or fall prey to disease. If too few salmon and trout are in the lake, the non-native alewife could foul beaches and affect native species populations.
Ongoing research is being used to investigate the possibility that changes to stocking policy could improve fisheries and limit the risk of predator-prey imbalance. Fisheries managers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana will set a stocking policy for Lake Michigan salmon and trout by fall of 2012.
LAKE MICHIGAN SALMON STOCKING SURVEY RESULTS
Survey results are now available and are being considered along with biological data and other factors as managers move toward a decision on future stocking policy.
See: Survey Results
Lake Michigan Salmon Stocking Workshop
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Saturday, April 14, 2012
This half-day workshop was free and open to the public. Participants learned more about specific options for stocking policy and had the opportunity to speak with fisheries managers about the future of Lake Michigan fisheries. Check out the recorded webinar for more details.
- Lake Michigan Salmon Stocking Strategies Briefing (PDF)
Includes overview of collaborative decision-making process, status of fishery and forage base, and stocking options under consideration.


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Bezos Earth Fund Announces $57 Million for the Future of Food, Supporting Bold Action for Food Systems Transformation as Part of $1 Billion Commitment
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 1, 2023—The Bezos Earth Fund today called for a greater focus and commitment to transforming our food systems as countries signed a declaration announced at COP28 to better integrate food into their climate goals. The Earth Fund announced $57 million in food-related grants to tackle the dual threats of climate change and biodiversity loss, as part of its $1 billion commitment to tackling the food system's impact on climate and nature. It will allocate the remaining $850 million by 2030 to support ambitious implementation of the emerging global agenda on food systems and climate.
"We cannot afford for food to be on the sidelines of climate and nature conversations any longer. Food is a victim, problem, and solution in the climate and nature crises, and we must raise its profile in the discussion," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund. "We applaud countries raising their ambitions, prioritizing food in their climate goals, and urge them to go bigger and bolder. We need to do things differently to feed a growing global population without degrading the planet and now is the moment for action."
The Bezos Earth Fund with 16+ other philanthropies also signed and announced a new philanthropic statement of action, committed to invest, advocate, and partner to tackle food security and sustainability in alignment with the Paris Agreement goals.
Food systems — the way we produce, process, package, ship, eat, and waste — contribute one third of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet they are underfunded and too often overlooked in climate discussions.
The $57 million announced is part of the Earth Fund's broader food portfolio, supporting a range of innovations spanning from developing low-cost virtual livestock fencing to promoting plant-rich diets and alternative proteins.
Making Livestock More Sustainable ($30 million)
Together with the Global Methane Hub's Enteric Methane R+D Accelerator, the Earth Fund is investing in a range of innovations to reduce methane emissions from livestock by as much as 30% in the next 10-15 years. Additional grants provide funding to identify and develop low-methane feed, low-methane cattle breeding, and using a wearable sensor to measure cow methane emissions.
"Time is of the essence if we are to have a meaningful impact on reducing emissions in this decade," said Marcelo Mena, CEO of the Global Methane Hub. "Initiatives like the Accelerator, which concentrate efforts on the highest emitting sector of methane emissions, will advance important research and help create long-term solutions on methane reduction, as well as ensure food and economic security of local communities that participate, particularly in the Global South."
Protecting the Brazilian Amazon by Limiting Deforestation ($16.3 million)
Grants are supporting groundbreaking plans from the State of Pará in Brazil to reach zero-illegal deforestation within the next three years by creating the world's largest animal traceability system. Together with The Nature Conservancy, IMAFLORA, Earth Innovation Institute, Aliança da Terra, and other partners, we can trace meat, dairy, and leather to eliminate deforestation from value chains, and bring about forest-positive incentives for cattle farmers and ranchers.
Promoting Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices ($8.3 million)
In partnership with the Earth Rover Program, the Bezos Earth Fund is building knowledge of soil ecosystems through seismology to assess the potential of soil to sequester significant amounts of carbon dioxide. With the Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation (PACT), the Earth Fund is helping ensure U.S. federal funding to reduce farmland methane emissions reaches farmers and ranchers that adopt climate-friendly agricultural practices.
Catalyzing Food Systems Transformation ($2.6 million)
The Earth Fund is supporting efforts to tackle food loss and waste in partnership with the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU), establishing an alliance of countries working to transform food systems. Additionally, working with the think-and-do-tank Clim-Eat, we are identifying and nurturing bold technological innovations in food systems and convening key actors to accelerate their development and deployment.
"At COP28, it's time to turn pledges and commitments into action and funding for innovative food solutions and food systems transformation," said Dr. Andy Jarvis, Director of Future of Food at the Bezos Earth Fund. "Food isn't just having a moment in COP28 — it's the start of real moment-um, and through the grants we are announcing we will deliver that."
To learn more about the Earth Fund's Future of Food work, click here.
A full list of the Bezos Earth Fund grants announced here:
- Global Methane Hub (US $5.1M), to support the Enteric Methane R&D accelerator to strengthen an ecosystem of research efforts on methane reducing technologies in cattle, including feed additives, breeding, and vaccine development.
- CGIAR (US $15.5M), a global research partnership for food security, to identify grasses and forages containing methane reducing compounds, and deploy them in high emitting livestock systems in the Global South to reduce methane production in cattle.
- The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (US $4.5M) in Colombia, to further develop and produce a wearable sensing device for cows to automate individual methane measurement.
- The Earth Rover Program (US $4M), to develop sensors using seismology for soil carbon measurement.
- Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation (PACT) (US $4.3M), a U.S. network of scientists on climate-smart agriculture, to update best livestock and agriculture practices to ensure U.S. farmers and ranchers receive available federal funding to adopt low-methane technologies.
- Clim-Eat (US $1.5M), a think-and-do tank for food systems transformation, to further develop a first of its kind food systems dashboard that bridges the knowledge gap between the climate community and food tech innovations.
- Wageningen University (US $5M), to establish standard approaches and strategies for a concerted global effort to breed next-generation low-methane cattle.
- The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) (US $1.085M), to facilitate a global coalition of international governments for food systems transformation.
- The Instituto de Manejo e Certificação Florestal e Agrícola (US $2.5M), to develop protocols for cattle producers and establishing a transition that incentivizes system adoption.
- The Nature Conservancy (US $8M), to work with public and private sector actors in Pará to put in place a state-wide animal-based traceability system, ensuring data access and reliability.
- The Earth Innovation Institute (US $2.5M) and Aliança da Terra (US $1M), to train actors in the farming sector in Pará on carbon markets and low emissions production practices.
- The University of Wisconsin — Madison (US $1M), through a project of the University of Wisconsin Foundation, to build a comprehensive, user-friendly data system that tracks meat and leather trade in the Amazon and informs best practices in traceability systems.
- Global Canopy (US $1.25M), to target strategic commodity market levers in China — the biggest import of Brazilian beef and soy — and Brazil, which will increase transparency and accountability to unlock greater ambition and action on cattle-related deforestation in the finance sector.
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New mental health programme, Mates in Mind, has been launched as part of a partnership by British Safety Council and Health in Construction Leadership Group.
The Mates in Mind programme has been launched at the second CEO health summit of the Health in Construction Leadership Group. The aim of the programme is to raise awareness and understanding of poor mental health in the construction industry and gives managers the tools, information and training to make construction a healthier workplace and helps start conversation with staff about their mental wellbeing.
The programme is supported by leading mental health charities such as Mind, Samaritans and Mental Health First Aid England and the event was attended by 300 construction leaders and key influencers in the industry. They gathered to review the growing importance of mental health issues in construction and the industry's progress in eradicating occupational lung diseases and the success of campaigns such as 'Breathe Freely' and 'No Time to Lose'.
Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, Mike Robinson stated that the total number of working days lost each year in the UK due to mental health issues is 91m, which equates to £1,035 per employee (according to the Centre for Mental Health. He also says that he struggles to understand why there's so little focus on reducing suicide, compared to reducing accidents when people in the construction sector are ten times more likely to die by suicide than from on-site accidents.
Furthermore, Mike says that he is proud to be the CEO of an organisation that is at the forefront of actually doing something about it.
Steve Hails, Director of Health, Safety & Wellbeing at Tideway, an executive member of the Health in Construction Leadership Group and Chair of Mates in Mind, said that the three-tier approach will start with 45-minute general awareness training for operatives that will begin the conversation about mental health. Its third most advanced form is a two-day programme to train volunteer mental health champions who will support workers suffering from mental ill health.
Mind's Chief Executive, Paul Farmer said that Mind is very happy to be part of the solution and to be seeing mental health being made a priority and to contribute to an industry-wide approach.
HR Director of Mental Health First Aid England, said that better access to support is critical to improve outcomes for those living with a mental health issue, especially with so many men who are typically less likely to track about their mental health. Therefore, he says that MHFA are pleased to be enabling construction workers to spot the common signs of mental health issues and and increase their knowledge so that they are able to help themselves and their colleagues.
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Q: Is an aggressive cat safe around children?
The more aggressive of our two newly adopted kittens is a real scrapper (his eyes are scratched and infected from fighting with the other). The kids love them both, but is this bully safe around children?
Even if you don't see that the Scrappy Cat is attacking children (play-aggression toward other cats its size is not the same thing as aggression towards humans), there still could be a reason to keep the kids away.
While many ocular infections in kittens are feline-specific — meaning they cannot be transmitted from cats to other species—some infections are contagious to humans. For example, Feline Herpes Virus is only contagious to other cats, but Microsporum canis, also known as "ringworm," can be transmitted to humans.
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We analyze the collective behavior of a set of coupled damped driven pendula with finite (large) inertia, and show that the synchronization of the oscillators exhibits a first order phase transition synchronization onset, substantially different from the second order transition obtained in the case of no inertia. There is hysteresis between two macroscopic states, a weakly and a strongly coherent synchronized state, depending on the coupling and the initial state of the oscillators. A self-consistent theory is shown to determine these cooperative phenomena and to predict the observed numerical data in specific examples.
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Yabba Dabba Don't: California Owner Of The "Flintstone House" Charged With Public Nuisance
A San Francisco Bay Area town is suing the owner of the so called "Flintstone House", alleging that it is a public nuisance after she added dinosaurs in her backyard to go with the iconic structure designed by architect William Nicholson in 1976. Nicholson built the 2700 square foot living space with new materials in a structure promptly declared the Flintstone House by supporters and detractors alike. The action raises troubling questions in the use of a claim of aesthetic nuisance.
The town of Hillsborough filed a complaint and declared the house a "highly visible eyesore" and "out of keeping with community standards." Hillsborough is specifically demanding the removal of the dinosaurs.
As we have previously discussed, such charges are usually rejected. The Vermont Supreme Court put it well in a recent opinion (citing California cases):
An unattractive sight—without more—is not a substantial interference as a matter of law because the mere appearance of the property of another does not affect a citizen's ability to use and enjoy his or her neighboring land.... A substantial interference requires some showing that a plaintiff has suffered harm to "the actual present use of land" or to "interests in having the present use of the land unimpaired by changes in its physical condition." Restatement (Second) Torts § 821D cmt. b (emphasis added). A landowner's interest "in freedom from annoyance and discomfort in the use of land is to be distinguished from the interest in freedom from emotional distress. The latter is purely an interest of personality and receives limited legal protection," since emotional distress is not an interference with the use or enjoyment of land. Id.For example, there is a difference between, on the one hand, a complaint that solar panels are casting reflections and thereby interfering with a neighbor's ability to sleep or watch television and, on the other hand, the landowners' complaint in this case—that the solar panels are unattractive. The former involves a potential interference with the use or enjoyment of property, while the latter involves emotional distress.
Additionally, a complaint based solely on aesthetic disapproval cannot be measured using the unreasonableness standard that underpins nuisance law. This is because unlike traditional bases for nuisance claims—noise, light, vibration, odor—which can be quantified, the propriety of one neighbor's aesthetic preferences cannot be quantified because those preferences are inherently subjective. Cf. Naegele Outdoor Ad. Co. of Minn.. v. Vill. of Minnetonka, 162 N.W.2d 206, 212 (Minn. 1968)(observing "primary objection" to aesthetic-based regulation is "its subjective nature, for what may be attractive to one man may be an abomination to another"). The appellants [**7] find the solar panels unsightly, but other equally reasonable people may find them attractive. And while the landowners may be frustrated by the appearance of solar arrays adjacent to their property, "they surely can see the converse mischief (and infringement) on a homeowner's property rights if homeowners could prevent their neighbors from construction deemed unattractive." Oliver, 76 Cal. App. 4th at 536; see also Rankin v. FPL Energy, LLC, 266 S.W.3d 506, 512 (Tex. App. 2008) (observing that recognizing aesthetic nuisance would give neighbors "in effect, the right to zone the surrounding property").
Likewise, recognizing aesthetic nuisance would transform nuisance law "into a license to the courts to set neighborhood aesthetic standards." Oliver, 76 Cal. App. 4th at 525. "In our populous society, the courts cannot be available to enjoin an activity solely because it causes some aesthetic discomfort or annoyance. Given our myriad and disparate tastes, life styles, mores, and attitudes, the availability of a judicial remedy for such complaints would cause inexorable confusion." Green v. Castle Concrete Co., 509 P.2d 588, 591 (Colo. 1973) (en banc). The judicial branch is ill-suited to be an arbiter of style or taste, and given the subjectivity of aesthetic preferences, they must remain the province of legislative decision-making in the form of zoning laws and, in specific instances, restrictive covenants that the courts are competent to interpret and apply.
=What is interesting is that the actual Hillsborough code expressly cites "aesthetic nuisances" as actionable:
Nuisance conditions means any nuisance as defined by law; or any attractive nuisance which may be detrimental to the health or safety of children whether in a building, on the premises of a building, or upon an unoccupied lot." This includes "physical conditions."
You can make your own judgment on whether these dinosaurs are an eyesore but the nuisance question goes to free speech and the right of property owners to decorate their property as they see fit. This strikes me as outside of recognized parameters for nuisance actions.
17 thoughts on "Yabba Dabba Don't: California Owner Of The "Flintstone House" Charged With Public Nuisance"
 1. "Aesthetic nuisance" is too subjective. It could be used, for example, to preferentially target conservatives with political yard signs, or Christians.
 If you live in a community with CC&Rs, they are usually explicit as to what is allowed, sometimes right down to the exact paint colors with which you may repaint your house.
 If the neighborhood does not come with explicit CC&Rs, then I am inclined to believe that people should be free on their property. I acknowledge that there are sometimes eye sores, like cars parked on grass, that bring down neighboring property values. I can understand why some are opposed to such a unique property. But does that give them the right to dictate what someone does with the land they bought?
 The Flintstone House is not to my personal taste. However, it is definitely interesting and quirky. The owner seems nice in the video. She would make a killing renting it out as an Air BnB or a Bed and Breakfast, or even giving tours. There are many such eccentric properties throughout the united states. The Winchester House is one of them. It can be argued that they should be preserved, as a piece of history or art.
 Mind you, the very people in the Bay Area up in arms about the Flintstone House might also support wildly inappropriate art installations like "My Bed", or the cross in urine.
 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
 Perhaps San Francisco should turn its considerable money towards more pressing problems, such as the infectious human waste littering the streets due to their enabling the homeless to live in Medieval squalor. Or perhaps they could loosen up their draconian restrictions on new building.
 2. a look at inside and outside the house ( it's a little bit more than metal dinosaurs). A fantastical place conjured up by an interesting lady:
 1. Thanks for the video. There is a lot to love about this house, inside and out! And it still has a lot of green shielding it from stuffy, aesthetically neutered neighbors.
 3. One of our neighbors had a photo of Hillary posted on a front fence. It was ugly. Some kids in the neighborhood put a photo of a donkey next to it. That eased the pain.
 4. In years past there was a similar dinosaur structure complete with hatchlings from eggs at south end of Merritt Island, FL.
 5. Since the house existed in its particular artistic style since the 1970s, it would seem compliant with that style in adding the dinosaurs.
 6. The house has been there almost 50 years. It's a historical building encapsulating the
 non-conformity of the early '70s. I love what they've done with their back yard. The Town of Hillsborough needs to take a chill pill.
 7. This is part of what is wrong with our country today. Many people choose to be adversarial when something is not to their beliefs, upbringing, or in this case, taste. Can't we all just get along?
 1. Yes and the neighbors don't see the house. If it was painted green it would disappear. Well maybe not the new additions;-)
 8. I think it's cool. The house itself is odd, and she paid $2.8 million for it. The town had no objection to the odd house, presumably because it benefits from the considerable property taxes, but then wants to micro-manage her yard art. I hope she doesn't back down and mounts a galactic court fight. I'm sure the local kids love it, and the people whizzing by on Highway 280 couldn't care less. Unless they're stuck in traffic, in which case they likely find it a stress-reducer.
 9. This seems really weird to me. The house is so incredibly strange, but the complaints are about the dinosaur sculptures in the back yard? If the house itself isn't considered an eyesore then there is no such thing as an eyesore.
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The U-Save Fellowship Program aims to build a new order by developing young leaders aligned with the foundation's vision. The fellowship program focuses on enhancing WASH and Climate Change capacity through medium- and long-term training opportunities. By identifying specific areas of need within the WASH sector, U-Save provides comprehensive and tailored training to tackle the challenges head-on.
The U-Save Fellowship program is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference in Nigeria's water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector and Climate resilience and want to gain valuable training, experience, and support to contribute to positive change in the lives of others.
The U-Save Foundation Fellowship Program will span six (6) months, providing fellows with comprehensive training and support. The exact duration will depend on the specific training track and identified needs within the WASH sector. Fellows will engage in a combination of theoretical learning, practical fieldwork, and mentorship to maximize their learning experience.
The U-Save Foundation recognizes the pressing need for well-prepared leaders to address the multi-faceted threats of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and climate change in Nigeria. They believe equipping young individuals with the right knowledge and skills is crucial to creating a sustainable and resilient future.
The U-save Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered in Nigeria. Established in May 2020, U-Save works to provide access to safe drinking water, and proper sanitation facilities and improve hygiene practices in Nigeria through, consultations, direct project execution, awareness campaigns, advocacy, capacity building, and research.
The number of people in the world without access to clean water and adequate sanitation continues to grow and still remains a global concern Nigeria was ranked as one of the top three countries in the world that has inadequate access to clean drinking water and ranked second for Open Defecation practices. The U-Save Foundation is aimed at bridging the gap and reducing the mortality and morbidity statistics associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation, and hygiene by consistently
- In-depth hybrid training for 6 months to equip with the necessary skills and knowledge to combat public health threats in WASH and Climate Change.
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- Must be residents of Abuja for the 2023 cohort.
- Must have a graduate degree (HND/BSc) in any field.
- Should have 1-2 years of volunteering experience for social projects.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
- Must be available to participate fully in the program for six months.
- Must show the potential to implement WASH and Climate Change programs that can impact the communities upon completion.
- Applications have to be made through the Google form available on the apply link.


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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
Agricultural Funding Opportunites
The Owen Valley Indian Water Commission has funding from the Native American Agriculture Fund to promote and enhance sustainable agriculture in Payahuunadü. Building strong partnerships within communities is central to tribal food security. When communities cultivate, harvest, process and prepare native foods, they are rebuilding a relationship with the land and celebrating cultural identity.
Funding is currently available under the following opportunities:
Food Sovereignty Grant
Individual tribal members from or residing in the greater Owens Valley area are eligible for OVWIC Food Sovereignty Grants to produce food for personal family use. Grants of up to $1,500 are available, and funding applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. Examples of funding include hoop houses, gardens, supplies, and chicken coops. Click the application materials below for more details.
Food Sovereignty Grant Application (Word Document)
Agricultural Business Assistance Grant
Individual tribal members from or residing in the greater Owens Valley area are eligible for OVWIC Agricultural Assistance Grants to establish or enhance local agriculture-related tribal businesses. Regrants of up to $5,000 are available, and funding applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. Click the application materials below for more details.
Agriculture Business Assistance Grant Application (Word Document)
Questions and complete applications can be emailed to OVWIC Communication Specialist Kyndall Noah at _EMAIL_
Sustainable Agriculture Project Updates
OVIWC Announces Food Sovereignty Grants
Please visit our agriculture webpage for more information and the grant application.
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
FEB 29, 2020—Nearly 20 community members came out on a cool morning to get hands-on experience with the art and science of grafting fruit trees on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. Grafting is the [...]
Business of Indian Agriculture Training
Business of Indian Agriculture Training First Nations Development Institute provided an in-depth three-day training on September 16-18, 2019 to Indian farmers and ranchers and those seeking to start an agricultural related business. [...]


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Texas A&M receives REU grant from National Science Foundation
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University has received the Research for Undergraduates (REU) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Over a period of three years, the $365,000 grant will enable the department to offer research experiences in multiscale experiments and modeling of material systems to 10 undergraduate students enrolled in universities across Texas.
Dr. Terry Creasy, associate professor in materials science and engineering, and Dr. Ibrahim Karaman, materials science and engineering head and Chevron Professor I, collaborated with Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas, deputy director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and associate vice chancellor for engineering, on Texas A&M's program titled "REU Site: Multifunctional Materials."
The program is jointly funded by the Department of Defense's Awards to Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Experience (ASSURE) Program in partnership with the NSF REU program.
"The materials science and engineering program has a long history of incorporating undergraduate research, both through previous REU programs, and through involvement in individual PI labs," said Dr. Patrick Shamberger, assistant professor and undergraduate degree program director in the materials science and engineering department. "This grant enables our department to scale up support for these activities, and in the process, develop a strong cadre of undergraduate researchers, many of which we hope will chose to continue their graduate research here in this department."
Texas A&M's program offers opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in materials science research early in their undergraduate careers despite having no access to materials science as a major in their home institutions. It also promotes success of more senior students, particularly underrepresented minority students who have already developed an interest in materials science, but would benefit from a research experience.
"Undergraduate research is a phenomenal opportunity for students to integrate course material that they learn in the classroom with the practical process of materials discovery and engineering," said Shamberger. "It is also an ideal chance for students to discover the research process itself, and plays a key role in many students' decisions to follow the path of graduate studies."
During the 10-week program, students will get hands-on experience in various materials synthesis and characterization techniques, different types of multifunctional materials, and materials modeling methods such as molecular dynamics to continuum scale constitutive modeling, optimization, advanced finite element-based micro-mechanics, and macroscopic finite element modeling. They will learn how research is conducted, develop experimentation and modeling skills, and learn how to conduct property characterization, analysis, testing and optimization of multifunctional materials and components. The students will be mentored by materials science and engineering faculty and a trained graduate student.
At the end of the program, students will present their research results in a poster symposium and participate in an REU Students Invent Experience in collaboration with the Aggies Invent program.


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About National Tweed Day
Tweed is a type of fabric that is made from wool and is characterized by its rough, unfinished surface and its flecked or tweedy appearance. It is a popular fabric for clothing, particularly for suits and jackets, and it is often associated with traditional and country attire.
Tweed is believed to have originated in the early 19th century in the Scottish county of Tweed, which is located in the southeastern part of Scotland. The fabric was named after the Tweed River, which flows through the region, and it was originally made from the local wool produced in the area.
Tweed was initially used for practical, durable clothing, such as workwear and outdoor clothing, but it eventually became popular for use in more formal attire, particularly in the United Kingdom. Today, tweed is a popular and widely-recognized fabric that is used in a variety of clothing and accessories, and it is often associated with traditional and country attire.


Payroll Concepts > Statutory Deductions and Contributions
Employers are required to register for and pay Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributions for any employees to whom remuneration is paid or owed unless the employee is exempted from one or both of these. Some employers are also required to pay Skills Development Levy (SDL) contributions for their employees. SimplePay calculates each of these items automatically as appropriate.
Please see the following articles for detailed discussions of each of these:
An employer's PAYE liability may be reduced if they have employees who qualify for the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI). More information on this is available in the following article:
Aspects such as their age and legal status impact these calculations so please ensure that these are correctly configured on their Basic Info screen.


The UMAP Credit Transfer Scheme (UCTS) was developed to simplify the process of transferring credits earned in overseas exchange programs to the students' home universities.
UCTS uses the 60 credit point scale originally developed for the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS). These points can be applied to both trimester-based and semester-based academic years.
The UCTS credit point scale facilitates the conversion of credits between different grading systems. It is not intended to supplant the existing credit point scales (or other measures of student workload) used by the host and home universities, nor is it meant to replace universities' regulations and autonomy in terms of assessing students' learning outcomes.


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3D unsteady turbulent flow analysis in a Francis turbine runner at nominal and off-design operating conditions
This paper presents the use of a commercial Navier-Stokes turbulent flow code (FLUENT) as a mean to evaluate the behavior of a Francis turbine runner for the design and off-design conditions. The flow in the runner is analyzed numerically at different operating points. The numerical results permit to observe physical phenomena in the runner that are important in the process of hydraulic turbo machinery design. Values of different velocity components in the flow, blade pressure distribution ... given by the model are compared with experimental data at nominal and off-design flow conditions. Computer resource involves in the flow analysis should be compatible with the need of design process of a runner. Therefore 12 hours of CPU time can be considered as acceptable for calculating at each operating point on a computer workstation of medium size power.


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You can turn any window in your house into a homemade solar window heater. It is recommended that you use a window that's facing south. You could use an east or west facing window, but it won't be as effective as a southern-facing one (assuming that you live in the Northern Hemisphere).
You'll also need:
- a piece of corrugated cardboard
- black paint
- a paintbrush
- a knife or scissors
- The first step is to cut the cardboard to the size of your window. The corrugated cardboard must cover both top and bottom panes of the window. Be sure that the corrugation runs vertically, with the holes at the top and the bottom.
- Once you've cut it into size, paint the corrugated cardboard black. Be sure that you don't get paint inside the corrugation holes. These are needed for proper air flow, once you put the cardboard in place. Let it dry before handling it again.
- Now take out the window screen. This will give your homemade solar window heater more space, and at the same time increase the amount of solar energy it can absorb, and will therefore increase its effectiveness.
- Once the paint dries, slide the black cardboard into the window, with the black side facing the outside. The cardboard should be between any storm windows and the inside glass panes. In this way, it will be protected from rain and dew.
- The bottom of the corrugated cardboard must be raised above the window sill. The distance should just be enough to allow air to flow into the corrugation holes. You can use anything to prop up the cardboard, as long as it doesn't block the holes.
- Now that the cardboard is in place, open the window panes on the top and bottom – about one inch is fine. This opening will allow the air to flow in the bottom, go through the slots of the cardboard (where the air is heated) and then exit out at the top of the window and come back into the room. When the sun is out, open the windows, but remember to close them at night or else you'll be letting cool air in.
If you think that the cardboard makes your room ugly, you can easily take the homemade solar window heater out and store it nearby. You can also decorate the cardboard with something attractive to make it look better. If someone is in serious need of saving on energy bills while keeping a room warm, this might be the most cost-effective solution for them, in which case the aesthetics of the matter will not be their top priority.
This simple yet effective homemade solar window heater might be the solution you're looking for. It can help provide the heat you need, without causing you to spend more money on energy.


A fractal-based correlation for time-dependent surface diffusivity in porous adsorbents
Inglezakis, Vassilis J. and Balsamo, Marco and Montagnaro, Fabio (2020) A fractal-based correlation for time-dependent surface diffusivity in porous adsorbents. Processes, 8 (6). 689. ISSN 2227-9717
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 Fluid-solid adsorption processes are mostly governed by the adsorbate transport in the solid phase and surface diffusion is often the limiting step of the overall process in microporous materials such as zeolites. This work starts from a concise review of concepts and models for surface transport and variable surface diffusivity. It emerges that the phenomenon of hindered surface diffusion for monolayer adsorption, which is common in zeolites, and models able to fit a non-monotonic trend of surface diffusivity against adsorbate solid phase concentration, have received limited attention. This work contributes to the literature of hindered diffusion by formulating a time-dependent equation for surface diffusivity based on fractal dynamics concepts. The proposed equation takes into account the contributions of both fractal-like diffusion (a time-decreasing term) and hopping diffusion (a time-increasing term). The equation is discussed and numerically analyzed to testify its ability to reproduce the possible different patterns of surface diffusivity vs. time.
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An audit is an unbiased examination/evaluation of the walking and biking environment. The general purpose of an audit is to identify concerns for pedestrians and bicyclists related to the safety, access, comfort, and convenience of the environment. In addition to identifying problem areas, an audit can be used to identify potential alternatives or solutions (such as engineering treatments, policy changes, or education and enforcement measures). Audits can be performed before, during, or after the construction of a project.
Audits involve a review of all the data for a location or travel corridor analyzed by a multi-disciplinary team independent of the site or project being audited. Informal audits can be performed by any individual or community group. More formal audits (i.e., those that follow a standardized set of audit procedures) can also be conducted; these are usually performed by a multidisciplinary team of trained professionals, including engineers, planners, transportation researchers, pedestrian and bicycle specialists, and others. A multi-disciplinary team will often allow a fresh look at traffic conditions at a location or along a corridor.
The Federal Highway Administration's Road Safety Audit (RSA) Guidelines and Prompt Lists can be used to assess the safety of bicycle or pedestrian facilities:
- Bicycle RSA Guidelines and Prompt Lists (2012)
- Pedestrian RSA Guidelines and Prompt Lists (PDF) (2007)
Other audits and checklists include:
- CDC Worksite Walkability Audit Tool — Instrument developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess the walkability surrounding a workplace.
- AARP Sidewalks and Streets Survey — Adapted from PBIC's Walkability Checklist and focusing on older pedestrians, this toolkit is designed so that communities can make walking safer by teaching small groups to take simple "walkability" surveys and to take recommended actions for community improvements.
- Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety — Tool developed by Easter Seals Project Action to evaluate pedestrian access features and connections, assess passenger comfort amenities, evaluate safety and security features, and document information features.
- Universal Design Audit Checklist — Tool developed by the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access to assess the design of a facility for universal access.
Active Living Research hosts a number of resources related to walking audits, including:
- Active Neighborhood Checklist
- Analytic Audit Tool and Checklist Audit Tool
- Systematic Pedestrian and Cycling Environmental Scan (SPACES) Instrument
- Measurement Instrument for Urban Design Quantities Related to Walkability
- Physical Activity Resource Assessment (PARA) Instrument
- Pedestrian Environment Data Scan (PEDS) Tool
- Path Environment Audit Tool (PEAT)
- Rural Active Living Assessment (RALA) Tools


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Automotive Industry Insights
ODS and MDF
ASAM MDF (Measurement Data Format) is a binary file format for storing recorded or calculated data for postmeasurement processing, off-line evaluation, or long-term storage. ASAM MDF is not only used for the storage of sensor, ECU, bus, or monitoring data, it is also used for the compact storage of large data amounts as external components managed by an ODS (Open Data Services) Mixed-Mode Server.
In addition to the classical bus data like Flexray, LIN, CAN, or Ethernet, new types of data are recorded in the ADAS/AD areas (ground truth data (e.g. GNSS), GigEVision, SerDes/GMSL, FPD Link, or MIPI. These new types of data should be managed and stored in a similar way to the classical bus data in future MDF versions.
Therefore, ASAM is currently planning to extend the ASAM MDF standard by an associated standard, "Image Radar Lidar Sensor Logging," that describes how to store image streams that are created in ADAS/AD areas. The aim of this project is to clarify how raw sensor data and stream metadata can be handled in ASAM MDF 4.x and its associated standards.
Results in the testing study group might influence the work of that parallel working group or vice versa.
ASAM ODS (Open Data Services) focuses on the persistent storage and retrieval of testing data. The standard is primarily used to set up a test data management system on top of test systems that produce measured or calculated data from testing activities. Tool components of a complex testing system can store data or retrieve data as needed for proper operation of tests or for test data postprocessing and evaluation.
The standard provides the so-called base model. This base model is used to derive specific application models for different application areas. It provides a rough classification of the data in application models by adding semantics to them. This enables client tools from different vendors to correctly interpret the data. Application models can be defined that cover the data storage needs for a variety of application areas.
Test data saved in the ODS standard can be accessed through standard APIs. For that purpose ODS has released different APIs:
- RPC (90s)
- CORBA API (2003)
- Web-service-based HTTP API (2017)
Benefits of the Standard
The major strength of ODS as compared to non-standardized data storage solutions is that data access is independent of the IT architecture and that the data model of the database is highly adaptable yet still well defined for different application scenarios. Despite this flexibility, clients can query the data from the database and still correctly interpret the meaning of the data.
The ODS standard includes several associate standards, which, for instance, further specify the use of ODS in certain domains, for certain types of test data, or for certain technologies, such as:
- Storage of ODS data in big-data environments
- Integration of MDF data for storage of measurement data in "mixed mode"
- Storage of bus data
- Storage of calibration data
- Geometry and NVH data
- Workflow specifications (including parallel execution, synchronization, etc.)
- Passive safety data (owned by ISO 22240)
Because the storage of MDF files is part of the ASAM ODS standard, the related activities of the MDF working group might have an impact on the further development of the ASAM ODS standard. Following the already-mentioned minor standard "Image Radar Lidar Sensor Logging," the ODS 6.2.0 minor release will:
- be updated to include the therefore-defined streaming data
- be updated by an interface that allows the integration of user-specific (binary) file formats by different vendors; those could also include non-MDF ADAS test data
Similar to (physical) testing domains, plenty of artifacts are created in the ADAS/AD domains that either describe the execution of tests or test results or contain the recorded data during the tests. Therefore, it seems promising to develop a specific ADAS/AD domain model as an associate ASAM ODS standard. A high-level domain model containing the most important data objects and their constraints has already been identified by the study group (see e.g. chapter 5).
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Leeds University Bans Profs From Using Capital Letters As It Scares Students
2 years ago
Obviously, you already heard from the Typical Student team about all these weird bans in colleges. Still, this time, lecturers have been banned from using capital letters when assigning work to students. Why is that? Just because it might upset them!
Where Did The Ban Happen?
leeds-bans-capital-letters-2.jpgThis story happened at the Leeds Trinity University, West Yorkshire, England. Local staff at the journalism department was informed that using uppercase letters may upset the students. Actually, the memo said that it will 'scare them into failure'. To say more, the memo also suggested how to address the students. There were such points as writing in a friendly tone and avoiding overbearing and negative language.
The Reaction
leeds-bans-capital-letters-1.jpgAs expected, some employees replied that they need caps to ensure students don't miss an important part of the assignment. The memo follows two other unis banning fancy dress and clapping. Firstly, autumn 2018, Kent University created a ban on students wearing costumes deemed 'inappropriate and offensive'. There were such things as cowboy outfits and sombreros, because they may jeopardize other students'.
Secondly, at the University of Manchester, the student union decided to replaced clapping with jazz hands. It was made to prevent people suffering from anxiety or sensory issues.
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Silver Maple : Natural History of the Silver Maple
Silver maple trees grow to be 60-120 ft. tall and can live for 130 years or longer. They generally have short, thick trunks with spreading, irregular crowns of branches. The species grows naturally in most of the eastern United States, avoiding the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Generally shade intolerant, these quick-growing maples are quick to invade cleared areas. Their bark is gray and very thin; on older trees, the bark grows into shaggy, scaly-looking ridges.
The leaves are simple (meaning they are not divided into parts), deciduous, and grow opposite each other to be 4-6 inches long. Acer saccharinum leaves are easily recognizable, five lobes with very deep sinuses. The large middle lobe is often three-lobed as well. In autumn, the leaves turn gold.
The entire tree flowers simultaneously before its leaves grow, usually in March or April. The large, dense clusters of buds lend a reddish tint to the entire tree (excluding the trunk). Most silver maples have flowers that are all one gender (monoecious), although some trees have both male and female flowers (dioecious). Interestingly, some trees are capable of producing different-gender flowers in different years.
Fruiting, the production of samaras, occurs anywhere from April to June, maturing three weeks after pollination. They can grow to three inches long—the largest seeds of any native maple. The double-winged samaras droop rather than growing flat like the samaras of the Norway maple. Silver maple seeds are primarily dispersed through wind, occasionally moving through water as well.


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Consistency of the multi-model CMIP5/PMIP3-past1000 ensemble
- 1Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Bundesstr. 53, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
- 2University of Hamburg, KlimaCampus Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- *now at: Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Rostock, Kühlungsborn, Germany
Abstract. We present an assessment of the probabilistic and climatological consistency of the CMIP5/PMIP3 ensemble simulations for the last millennium relative to proxy-based reconstructions under the paradigm of a statistically indistinguishable ensemble. We evaluate whether simulations and reconstructions are compatible realizations of the unknown past climate evolution. A lack of consistency is diagnosed in surface air temperature data for the Pacific, European and North Atlantic regions. On the other hand, indications are found that temperature signals partially agree in the western tropical Pacific, the subtropical North Pacific and the South Atlantic. Deviations from consistency may change between sub-periods, and they may include pronounced opposite biases in different sub-periods. These distributional inconsistencies originate mainly from differences in multi-centennial to millennial trends. Since the data uncertainties are only weakly constrained, the frequently too wide ensemble distributions prevent the formal rejection of consistency of the simulation ensemble. The presented multi-model ensemble consistency assessment gives results very similar to a previously discussed single-model ensemble suggesting that structural and parametric uncertainties do not exceed forcing and internal variability uncertainties.


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UC San Diego researchers have
developed a novel technique to perform
information mediation across
heterogeneous sources, even when the sources
to integrate. This is accomplished by a novel
architecture that allows information sources
to be converted
into "knowledge sources." Such a knowledge
source not only exports its logical structure
capabilities to the mediator, but exports its
domain constraints, and any relationships not
obvious from the data.
The mediator also allows a domain expert to provide additional domain knowledge in a declarative manner—this domain knowledge serves as the "glue" that the mediator uses to logically compute how two seemingly unconnected information sources are related. The "glue knowledge" is represented as a graph called the domain map. When a mediator answers a query against an integrated view, it places the results in the context of the domain map—thus the partial results searched out from different data sources are all represented in the domain map and connected through a commonly accepted domain knowledge framework. This architecture has been successfully applied to different application areas, including neuroscience.
See patent 7,533,107.
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How Renting Construction Equipment Is a Cost-Effective Option for Contractors
Construction projects often go beyond budgets because of design flaws, expanding scope, inaccurate estimates, and other factors. Hence, construction contractors are constantly looking for ways to optimize their resources and save costs.
The cost of heavy construction equipment is relatively high when compared to the operating costs of other industries. These machines are not just high cost but also expensive to operate and maintain. Plus, owing to equipment comes with tax implications and insurance costs.
No wonder, construction equipment is one of a contractor's highest cost centers impacting their bottom line.
Hence, the trend of renting equipment is picking up in this industry segment.
Technology has had a huge role to play in making the equipment rental process seamless and stress-free.
For instance, the equipment rental sector is experiencing advancement in telematics. Almost all OEMs have created their own or partnered with third-party providers to create a telematics system for tracking equipment. The system monitors everything from battery levels to hydraulic fluid levels, averting the need for maintenance.
Similarly, rental platforms like Sharefox have completely digitized the process of managing inventory, keeping track of orders, showing equipment availability, and preventing overbooking.
So, let's see how renting equipment can help construction contractors.
1. Renting Equipment Is Cheaper Than Buying
The total cost of ownership (TCO) of heavy equipment is higher than the cost involved in renting it. Purchasing equipment is a major investment, needing upfront capital. This high initial purchase cost can negatively impact the project budget.
Moreover, investing such a huge capital in equipment ties you down with no resources to spare for other aspects of the project.
On the other hand, renting offers the perfect opportunity for contractors to save costs and gain access to technologically advanced equipment. This allows contractors to better allocate their resources.
2. Ensures Low Maintenance and Repair Costs
Owning construction equipment means paying for its upkeep and repair, regardless of its uptime. Machinery and vehicle owners need to invest in keeping their equipment running in optimum condition.
This is not just a huge cost but also leads to downtime while the maintenance is being performed.
This issue is completely taken care of when contractors choose to rent equipment. Though renting machinery does involve some maintenance and repair, these costs aren't to be borne through the equipment lifecycle. The associated time and labor costs are borne by the rental company.
Thus, renting equipment allows you to reduce your maintenance costs and ensures minimal downtime.
3. No Stress about Depreciation
Depreciation of construction vehicles and machinery is a huge cost incurred by contractors owning equipment. Regardless of their performance, the value of machines continues to depreciate throughout their lifecycle because of wear and tear.
This makes it tough for contractors to recover the cost of their initial investment at the time of reselling.
Hence, contractors should carefully consider how long they are planning to use the piece of equipment before purchasing it. If the equipment is expected to upgrade after a few years, it isn't worth the investment. This will not hurt your bottom line because there'll be no cost of depreciation.
4. Offers More Flexibility
One of the biggest benefits of renting equipment is that it offers contractors flexibility in their business decisions.
As mentioned before, purchasing equipment is a huge investment, locking up a big portion of your resources for the purchased asset for years. This limits the extent to which you can bid for or accept new projects.
Renting equipment, on the other hand, makes you more flexible because you can lease a wide range of equipment based on the nature of projects you take up.
5. Saves Additional Expenses
When considering the cost of owning heavy construction equipment it's easy to underestimate the additional expenses one may come across.
For instance, since you own such heavy and expensive equipment, you will want to invest in appropriate insurance to safeguard against thefts and damages.
Further, you will need to store the equipment in a suitable location to keep it safe from environmental damage. This means you'll need to invest in a space where it can be kept safe when not in use.
Finally, transporting machinery to project sites is a huge task and cost. Transportation involves a lot of labor and time, thereby affecting the firm's productivity and project efficiency. Not to mention, the time lost in delays.
All these costs combined can be a huge dent in your bottom line.
On the other hand, when renting equipment you do not need to think of these aspects because the rental company takes care of them. Thus, these expenses are distributed amongst the renters via rental fees.
Further, you do not need to stress about the logistics of storing or transporting the equipment.
Thus, renting equipment becomes cheaper and less stressful for contractors
6. Allows Easy Exchange of Equipment
Purchasing expensive heavy equipment is a risk. For instance, after purchase, you may realize that the equipment isn't what you expected or needed for a specific project. In such a case, returns could be complicated.
However, when you rent equipment it's easy to return it for the specific size or model you need. This allows you to pick the most appropriate equipment that fits your needs.
Whether you are looking for equipment for your next construction project or planning to replace an existing one, it can be tough to determine whether to purchase or lease it out. Because of the high cost savings, it comes with, renting construction equipment is emerging as a more flexible and affordable option among contractors.


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Muscat: The analysis of the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Center (NMHEWC) indicates a formation of a tropical depression system over east Arabian Sea.
The system is located at longitude 69.0°E and latitude 20.0°N with estimated surface wind speed around the center between (17 to 27 knots). The depression is about 150 km away from the Indian coast (Gujarat) and around 900 km from the closest point of the Sultanate coast (Masirah).
Latest numerical weather prediction indicates westerly to northwesterly movement of the tropical depression towards central the Arabian Sea with a probability of further intensification into a deep depression within the coming 24 hours.
NMHEWC continues to monitor all updates of this tropical weather condition. The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) advices the public to follow its latest weather bulletins and reports. –ONA


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|Saint Bernard of
Clairvaux, Abbot - ca. 1090 - 1153
St. Bernard established the Cistercian order as a model for monastic reform throughout Europe and wrote influential commentaries on the Song of Songs and other topics. He is portrayed in the white habit of the order, often accompanied by a devil on a chain, which might refer to the temptations he overcame or possibly the exorcisms attributed to him in the Golden Legend. Another attribute is a white dog (example), referring to a dream his mother had when she was carrying him.
Feast day: August 20
At left, a Lippi painting of St. Bernard
A 1486 Filippino Lippi painting
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According to a study done earlier this year, the average temperature for the arctic was -22 degrees fahrenheit (-30 degrees Celsius). Since water freezes at 32 degrees fahrenheit normally, the air temperature would have to be at least that, given no wind and the absence of salt water. Salt actually speeds up thermal reactions, which is why you use salt on your driveway to melt it in the winter. Given that, the air temperature would have to be somewhere above 10 degrees in order to melt the ice.
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text: Purnama Kedasa is the celebration of the 10th Full Moon of the year, this event is celebrated in temples all around the island. What makes the 10th Full Moon so special? "you might say". Well, the 10th Moon is very significant among the Balinese Hindus as the day correlates with a lot of Temples' festivities and rituals, it is attended by thousands of devotees. Many temples celebrate this holiday each in its own way. There is something occurring on the preceding Sunday called a Melasti or a purification pilgrimage which has a parade holding certain temple objects and heirlooms to the Holy water.


What are the Different Types of Gauze Sponges?
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Gauze sponges are used in wound care for absorbing body fluids and providing protection from dirt and bacteria. There are several types of gauze sponges to choose from, including ABD pads, non-adhering dressing, gauze fluff rolls, self-adhering foam, and 2 x 2 inch (5.08 x 5.08 cm) and 4 x 4 inch (10.16 x 10.16 cm) gauze sponges. The type you choose is dependent upon the size and location of the wound.
ABD pads are used for treating and protecting large wounds. This type of sponge has three layers, including a non-woven facing, cotton filler and hydrophobic backing, to prevent body fluids from striking through. Due to the large array of sizes available, this dressing can be used for applying first aid to wounds located on any part of the body.
Non-adhering dressing is most often used for treating patients with first and second degree burns, grafts, venous and pressure ulcers, abrasions, nail extractions, lacerations and surgical incisions. This type of gauze is treated with a petrolatum emulsion to protect the skin from tearing when the dressing is changed or removed. The cotton inner layer absorbs drainage, which helps to keep the wound dry. Non-adhering dressing can be cut to the size of the wound without fraying at the edges, making it perfect for applying first aid to wounds of all sizes.
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Gauze fluff rolls are used in basic wound care. They are made of woven gauze that is fluff dried, giving it a crinkle weave pattern. This design provides extra bulk to cushion and protect the wound. This dressing is distributed on a roll, allowing it to be wrapped securely around wounds located on limbs. These are most often used for securing bandages to wounds, providing extra absorbency and protection from bacteria.
Self-adhering foams are gauze sponges that are used to distribute a person's body weight and prevent breakdown of the skin around the wound. They are often places in casts and splints, as they self adhere to the equipment. Self-adhering foam can't be applied directly to the skin, as it causes irritation, but it can be used over dressing.
The 2 x 2 inch (5.08 x 5.08 cm) and 4 x 4 inch (10.16 x 10.16 cm) gauze sponges are the most commonly used bandages in basic wound care. They are found in most first aid kits, in these two sizes. Besides covering wounds, they can also be used for cleaning, sanitizing and absorption aides. Both sizes have an eight-ply thickness for extra absorbency.
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Hawthorne
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@tlcJPC - As somebody who has had two major surgeries, let me tell you that I have experience with gauze dressings at this point. One of the best ways to help detach gauze medical sponges that have attached to a wound is to moisten them under warm water in the shower.
One of my operations just so happens to have been adult male circumcision, which if you didn't know involves keeping gauze bandages on the penis for quite awhile after the surgery. Anyway, this is where I learned the gauze softening trick using the shower.
In fact, in that case things were so painful and sensitive that I would take an hour-long bath to let the gauze really
soak and soften up before even attempting to pull it off and redress the wound. Even when I did that, I had to take pain reliever medication half an hour before redressing the wound so that I could stand it.
I can't even imagine how much it would have hurt and how much damage I might have done if I had attempted to pull the gauze off without softening it in hot water first -- I cringe just thinking about it. Gauze was very helpful for my recovery, though. It's one of those tools you have to respect when you use it, or you can definitely hurt yourself.
gimbell
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@aishia - I think tlcJPC is saying that gauze can become a bad thing if used improperly (say, by people who don't know how to clean and dress a wound properly) more than that gauze itself is at fault. It's true that even that "non-stick" gauze can stick to and leave fibers in a wound if left there for too long or pressed on too hard while the blood is coagulating.
Other no-nos about wound dressing include:
1. Not thoroughly cleaning the wound before bandaging it. Leaving grit or even germs from a knife blade in an injury is just asking for infection! Use mild soap and warm water.
2. sticking something else, like cotton balls, beneath the
gauze to try to suck up the blood. Gauze is designed to absorb blood, people -- and cotton balls leave tons of fibers in a sticky injury!
3. Not changing the dressing often enough. Even if the wound was cared for correctly, complete with sterile gauze sponges and disinfectant ointment, if you leave that dressing on for days the blood that was sucked up into the gauze can grow bacteria in it.
4. Last but not least, if an injury smells bad at any time, that's sign of infection -- very bad, treat it immediately!
VivAnne
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@nanny3 - I've never had an injury as big as the one your mother had, but I understand what you're referring to. My best experience with using gauze sponges and gauze pads has been after getting oral surgery to remove a tooth.
My gums had to have stitches put into them, and the spot where the tooth was removed bled for about hours after I left the dentist's office. The dentist had me put 2 by 2 inch gauze pads inside my mouth clenched between my upper teeth and the spot where that bottom molar used to be that was now covered in stitches.
I had to replace the gauze every hour or so as it got completely saturated
with blood. Pulling the gauze out, I saw that it was completely soaked with and gelled over with coagulated blood, and I realized just how much my gums had been bleeding. I'll bet if I didn't have those 2 by 2 inch gauze pads to use after my oral surgery, I would have been spitting blood out for days!
The dentist told me that keeping the gauze in place also helped my gums to stop bleeding faster, because the gauze protected the stitches and injury and kept them undisturbed by things like swallowing until after the wound had closed up at least a little. I think the gauze made itself very useful that day.
aishia
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@tlcJPC - There are nonstick varieties of gauze made for just this reason. If gauze sticking is still a problem, try putting some disinfectant ointment on the injury before covering it up.
Not only does this keep the area moist so that it doesn't stick to the gauze, but it helps keep the wound from getting infected and even creates a layer over it so that if any grit gets between the wound and the gauze, it won't get into the injury. It's a win/win/win situation, right?
nanny3
Post 2
Until a person has to actually care for a major wound that requires gauze, they might not appreciate or realize how important this one little tool is.
My poor mother had to have major surgery a few years ago, and unfortunately she had a lot of poor care from her physicians. She ended up with a gaping hole in her stomach area that just wouldn't heal.
We cleaned, changed and packed this hole several times a day for months with a gauze dressing. I can't imagine the mess she would have been in if she hadn't been able to do this.
The gauze protected it and kept it clean, at the very least. That really was all that we could do.
tlcJPC
Post 1
There is nothing worse than having a really painful injury already and then putting a bandage on it that doesn't help matters at all.
Come on. You know what I'm talking about. For example, you get a really bad scrape after a fall and put some sterile gauze on it and medical tape. It's a little too big for a regular band aid, after all. Then it's time to remove the dressing and the thing sticks. Ouch!
It is a very good idea to have at least some idea of the appropriate way to dress a wound before jumping right in; otherwise, you could actually cause more damage than was present before.
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An ordered sparse subspace clustering algorithm based on p‐Norm
Liping Chen, Gongde Guo, H. Wang
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Images in video may include both Gaussian noise and geometric rotation. Thus, it is challenging to represent an image sequence in its intrinsically low‐dimensional space in a noise‐robust and rotation‐robust manner. In this paper, we propose a novel‐ordered sparse subspace clustering algorithm based on a p‐norm to achieve an effective clustering of sequential data under heavy noise conditions. We also use the wavelet‐histogram of oriented gradient (HOG) transform in the kernel view to extract both the global features (with the wavelet process) and the local features (with the HOG process) from the image. In addition, we assign different weights to different features to obtain a sparse coefficient matrix that helps to emphasize the global and local correlations in each sample. Similarly, the clustering algorithm based on the p‐norm for sequential images emphasizes the within‐class correlations amongst samples. Therefore, in this paper, we select additional denoising main components under a Laplacian constraint to achieve a better block‐diagonal structure and highlight the independence of different clusters. Extensive experiments performed on various public datasets (including the ordered face dataset, handwritten recognition dataset, video scene segmentation dataset, and object recognition dataset) demonstrate that the proposed method is more resilient to noise and rotation than other representative sparse subspace clustering methods.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere12368
Number of pages15
JournalExpert Systems
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jan 2019
 - block-diagonal transform
 - image sequence clustering
 - sparse subspace clustering
 - wavelet-HOG
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Many colors, one rainbow; many cultures, one family.
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According to Loyola researchers Julie Frazier and Frederick Morrison:
Although these findings are encouraging, it is difficult to disentangle them from the school's unique curriculum which emphasizes, in the words of school principal Tony Meachum, that "just as many colors make one rainbow, many cultures make one national family."
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Write a Python program to calculate body mass index.
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Calculate body mass index
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Python Code:
height = float(input("Input your height in Feet: "))
weight = float(input("Input your weight in Kilogram: "))
print("Your body mass index is: ", round(weight / (height * height), 2))
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Input your weight in Kilogram: 65
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Clamps num within the inclusive range specified by the boundary values x and y:
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A case of anterior iris cyst in an akbash dog
M. Saroglu, K. Altunatmaz, Y. Deveciogluhttps://doi.org/10.17221/5714-VETMEDCitation:Saroglu M., Altunatmaz K., Devecioglu Y. (2004): A case of anterior iris cyst in an akbash dog. Veterinarni Medicina, 49: 339-342.
In this case presentation, an uncomplicated anterior iris cyst encountered in an 8-year-old female Akbash dog has been discussed. While these structures may be congenital, they may also develop secondarily due to trauma or chronic inflammation. Following systemic examination, the iris cyst was diagnosed to be present in the 5–6 o'clock position and that it was attached to the pupillary margin on the anterior surface of the iris. There were no abnormalities in any of the intraocular structures. No intervention of treatment was made, since the anterior iris cyst in the patient did not cause either corneal opacity or an increase in intraocular pressure.Keywords:
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- In general, okra is used much more as a condiment than as a sauce in itself.
- okra is in fact added to a sauce so that it isn't too runny, but sticks together well enough to stick to the boule.
- okra may be used for sauce preparation as much with vegetables as with meat, be it fresh or dried.
- When using fresh okra, we cut it into very small pieces, then we add it to the vegetables into boiling water.
- We wait until the two (okra, vegetables) are well-cooked before adding any condiments (salt, Peanut butter, Maggi soy sauce or bouillon cubes, piment (hot spice), etc.).
- Then one must leave the sauce on the fire for a few minutes before serving.
- When using dried okra, we grind it into powder and put a certain quantity (in general, a tablespoon per litre of water for making sauce) in at the same time as the other condiments.
- In rare cases, okra is prepared alone as a sauce in itself (for example, during the time between sowing the fields and harvest).
- In this case, the sauce is composed of water, salt and okra (fresh or dried), cooked together. The quantity of okra must be sufficient enough for the sauce to be a sauce and not simply water.