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The measures envisaged by the GLONASS Federal Target Program for 2021-2030 to improve the domestic navigation system will be able to increase its accuracy several times. About this agency RIA News Director of VNIIFTRI S. Donchenko announced the day before.
In particular, it is planned to create the so-called "seamless navigation", which will combine all the available types of navigation. Such a system will be able to provide the consumer with the most accurate coordinates, regardless of current conditions. For example, outside the satellite visibility range (inside buildings or in tunnels), alternative methods for calculating the location of an object will be automatically activated.
In addition, the accuracy of GLONASS will be enhanced through integration with navigation systems built on the basis of magnetic and gravitational anomalies, as well as thanks to new satellites, which are planned to be put into orbit in the current decade. Moreover, earlier сообщалосьThat 15 devices will replenish the group by the end of 2022.
At the moment, the domestic navigation system can determine the coordinates of the object with an accuracy of nine meters. However, according to Donchenko, the aforementioned events will be able to increase this indicator to one meter.


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When using an input device such as a pen/stylus for response input, it may be necessary to calibrate the device to ensure accurate response input. Calibration of an input device can be accomplished through the system input settings. If the input device appears to be unresponsive, attempt to replace the tip or battery for the input device.
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Thus all elements of S are generated by ak and S is cyclic.
Now if for any element its order divides the order of the group then it follows that if n is the order of the group then an = e for any element a of any finite group. [Why must this be so?]
Now we have a constrained converse of Lagrange's theorem. It is true that for cyclic groups if n is a divisor of the order of the group then the group has a subgroup of order n. To see why this must be so recall that a cyclic group is generated by the powers of one of its elements. Let's see why this must be for the cyclic group of order 12.
Since 3 divides 12 (i.e. 3 × 4 = 12) then (a3)4 = a12 = e. Thus a3 is an element with order 4. (If it were less then a power of a less than 12 would equal e). Thus a3 generates a subgroup of order 4. Similarly a4 generates a subgroup of order 3 and a2 generates a subgroup of order 6 while a6 generates a subgroup of order 2. There are always the trivial subgroups of orders 1 and 12 (The subgroup containing only the identity and the whole group considered as a subgroup of itself).
There is nothing special about the number 12. Let a cyclic group have order n. If r is a divisor of n then there is some number s such that rs = n. Let a be an element of the group with order n. (it must have one if it is cyclic) Then ar is of order s and therefore generates a cyclic subgroup of order s while as generates a subgroup of order r.
We can go a bit further in looking at subgroups of cyclic groups. Not only does a cyclic group have a subgroup of order r for every r that divides the order of the group but it has exactly one subgroup for each distinct divisor of n. To see this suppose that S is a subgroup of a cyclic group of order n and a is a generator. Suppose S has order r where rs = n. Then S is generated by one of its elements, ak for some k. This means that ak has order r which in turn means that k times r equals some multiple of n. Now since rs = n, s must divide k. Therefore ak is in the group generated by as which is of order r. However ak generates a group of order r. Thus r elements of the subgroup generated by ak are in the subgroup generated by as which has only r elements. The subgroups must be identical.
Finally let's use group theory to deduce a famous result of number theory. Consider the non-zero members of integers mod p where p is prime. If we let our binary operation be multiplication mod p then we get a group with p-1 elements (we've thrown out zero). [Is it really a group?
This result is known as Fermat's Little Theorem.
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The RM-911D is a remote microphone station featuring a ten-key keypad for message playback selection. Key selection
allows activation of pre-recorded message.
The unit features a unidirectional dynamic microphone with a 14" gooseneck extension. An audio signal level meter is
provided for displaying the signal levels at the input or output.
The unit displays the ready / busy state status via a LED display.
The RM-911D is designed for use with the ARM-911A Automated Remote Messaging controller. It can be remote
powered from the ARM-911A for a distance up to 300 meters.
It requires to be locally powered by an optional 24VDC when installed distance above 300 meters. Talk button can
be push to talk or latch on / latch off depending on dipswitch setting. A pre-announce and post announce chime
is also available with a built-in 1 watt monitor speaker.
- Direct broadcasting of Emergency Message
By pressing one of 10 instant play buttons, message file can be directly played.
- Remote Control of ARM-911
Using RM-911D/W, emergency message of ARM-911 can be controlled at remote place.
- Emergency Broadcasting using MIC
Using MIC of RM-911D/W, emergency voice broadcasting can be done at remote place.
- Talk mode
Using mode switch, TALK mode can be set.
Using mode switch, Chime can be used.
- Monitor Speaker
Chime and MIC voice can be monitored using installed monitor speaker.
- External Adaptor (OPTION)
External Adaptor can be used to extend the operable cable length.
When external adaptor is used the power con-sumption ARM-911 is decreased.
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|Frequency Response (+1/-3dB)||150Hz - 18kHz|
|Monitor Amp||0.5W 16Ω||-|
|Maximum Operable Distance CAT5E (50℃)||Cable resistance ≤
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|Power Source||24VDC (From ARM-911)|
|Power Consumption (From ARM-911 DC 24V)||4.8W||2W|
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Sending the response message of API after command success or failed
I using the constructor of aggregate with command handler annotation, to create create the new instance of the aggregate. Now after the creation, the api have to send the response message to UI (which shown to user). How I can achive this? and what is the best way to to this?
I was learned about the following pattern,, please suggest any good way or example to implement this.
In simple cases your API endpoint handler can construct a command and use sendAndWait() to send the command via the command gateway.
sendAndWait will throw an exception if the the command was not dispatched successfully.
The issue is that your projections will not necessarily be up to date on return from sendAndWait() – so you can't "read your writes".
There is a discussion on the "read your writes" issue here
It has some sample code.
In our project we have built on the understanding gained from the sample code to create an implementation pattern of correlated commands and events.
Our projections publish on the query bus to allow senders of correlated commands to know when their write is readable.
It's working well and is a surprisingly small amount of code.
From the link above it sounds like Axon will provide something like this at some point…
Hi Aswani, Steven,
Aswani, what kind of response are you looking for to be returned as part of a command execution?
The framework does not impose any restriction on returned values from Command Handlers at the moment.
However, from a usage perspective we suggest that you only return a void (in case of success or ignore), an exception (for failure) and Identifiers of Aggregates/Entities which were constructed as a result of handling the command.
A command handling constructor will actually by default provide you with the Aggregate Identifier, instead of the Aggregate instance.
Thus, if the response you'd want to give to the UI is an identifier to be able to retrieve a query model, this should already be doable.
What Steven points out should also proof valuable, given the scenario you need to reply with an actual Query Model, spoofing a synchronize operation on the back-end.
I think his suggestion would be sufficient given you're interested in the entire Query Model.
Lastly, as pointed out, we're indeed looking into adding the some indication in the Command Response pointing to the sequence of the last event published as a reaction to the given command.
With this, you should in turn be able to query your model adding this sequence number to the query you dispatch as an expectation your Query Model should comply too.
As shared, this is however not yet implemented.
That's my 2 cents to the situation.


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Seeing a need for a cutting fluid that would not cause harmful health effects, LubeCorp set out on a journey which led to the creation of GreenCut Cutting Fluid.
GreenCut packs top notch cutting ability and remains completely safe!
GreenCut Cutting Fluid provides excellent performance in extreme temperatures and pressures:
- 100% effective regardless of the tool speed or feed.
- Originally certified under Environment Canada's EcoLogo program.
- Eliminates sump odors permanently.
- Easy on the hands and helps heal lacerations and dermatitis.
- Vapors won't cause asthma or breathing problems.
- Immediate biodegradation of up to 5% of oil wastes means no stench and extended service life.
How it Works:
GreenCut provides exceptional lubrication, burnishing and cooling of the work piece.
- Extends tool life by up to 40%
- Extends bandsaw blade life by 2 to 3 times
- Provides improved accuracy
- Superb surface finish
- Increased production speeds
GreenCut does this by having full access to the seizure zone on the tool rake-face where all the cutting action takes place, preventing metal-to-metal contact.
Friction plane heat is drastically reduced by the extraordinary lubrication qualities of the GreenCut Cutting/Misting Fluid.
LubeCorp GreenCut mix ratio: 20:1 with water (20 parts water to 1 part GreenCut).
GreenCut Cutting Fluid is effective and non-toxic:
Machining all metals:
- Carbon/Stainless Steel
Perfect bandsaw coolant provides huge savings.
GreenCut Cutting Fluid is SAFE
GreenCut is totally safe for humans, animals, fish, land, air and water.
Misting with GreenCut is safe, economic and very effective.
GreenCut spills are safe to walk on: "no-slip."
GreenCut totally prevents bacterial growth; eliminates all sump odors.
No sump clean-outs for at least one year. Just add GreenCut and water to balance the mixture to approximately 1:20 ratio.
LubeCorp GreenCut Cutting Fluid mix ratio: 20:1 with water. (1 litre GreenCut Cutting Fluid per 20 litres of water; 1 gallon GreenCut Cutting Fluid per 20 gallons of water.)

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How many calories do you burn skateboarding?
A lot has been said and discussed about shedding excess weight. Routine workout, is however, considered the best and most ideal way to keep your body fit. Swimming, riding a bicycle, and weight lifting can help you lose calories not only fast but in an effective way.
Skateboarding, on the other hand, is a good workout activity many did not know canhelp to improve your agility, flexibility, and balance.Away from that, the main focus here is to know the number of calories you can losewhen skateboarding: – An in-depth study to understand all you need to know aboutburning calories.
Understanding calories.
Calorie (usually denoted cal) is a unit of energy. Different foods provide different levels of calories. Macronutrients are what provide energy from food.
How many calories can one burn in an hour?
You can burn around 396 – 406 calories after an hour of skateboarding. However, it all depends on a few factors; Age, weight, and the intensity of workout play a significant role in the number of calories you can burn.
Transition skateboarding can help you burn over 769kcal an hour. But, you need to understand that over-exercising can not only cause fatigue, but it can lead to injuries and decreased performance.
When skateboarding, you are no different from a person who is working out in the gym or playing football. As a skateboarding enthusiast, you work out every single part of the body. From the toes muscles to the muscles around your arms, you would not notice quickly.
Relationship between calorie, fat, and skateboarding.
Each gram of fat is equal to 9 calories. When you have ingested more calories than what the body needs, it is converted and stored as fat. Excess fat, on the other hand, is not good. Studies show that the consumption of fatty acids in the body without exercise can expose you to risks like cardiovascular disease.
So how does skateboarding help?
To lose the excess fat, you need to go for skateboarding regularly. Depending on your weight and age, the fatty acids in your body will reduce immensely.
Below is an explanation of how to calculate the number of calories you can lose when doing exercise.
Different activities can be measured by their "MET Values." These values determine the average and overall amount of energy required.
When you multiply the MET (Metabolic equivalents) value by your weight in kilograms, you will know the number of calories burnt.
Example: If you sit quietly for an hour, a 60kg person will burn 60 calories (kcal). If he does an activity that has a MET value of 2, he will burn 120 calories.
To know the different MET values of various activities, you should visit the compendium of physical activity (A physical activity website) to understand the codes and values of different activities.
The calories burnt skateboarding calculator is one platform that calculates the number of calories burnt
Importance of skateboarding.
Skateboarding can not only make you lose the much-needed calories. You gain muscle and mental strength.
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INA Urinj Case Study
INA Urinj Case Study
January 2020 Spotsie helped track progress and provide insights during a reconstruction project at a local oil refinery. Construction workers were given beacons to wear.
Work was divided between three separate areas. Zone A was an on-site container area, zone B a flat open work space and zone C was in the heart of the refinery where the bulk of the work was done. All three locations were covered with our gateways, placed on strategic locations to maximize signal coverage. As work in zone C had been done on multiple height levels, we placed gateways so to cover the whole height of the structure.
This meant we were able to track vertical displacement as well. During the project we tracked worker circulation between the three different areas and at each instant we knew the exact number of people on each of those sites. This is crucial information in an emergency situation where evacuation is needed, as the rescue and disaster control teams knew exactly where to send help.
Spotsie Cloud continuously performed safety checks on all individual beacons. For example, we tracked suspicious vertical displacements which could indicate a construction worker fall from significant height. Also, we measured continuous inactivity time which is a strong indication of a worker being injured.
All failed safety checks would automatically raise an alarm and notify the health and safety department. From a project management perspective, the number of man-hours at each area is related to the amount of work done.
So by looking at the trends calculated by the Spotsie Cloud, the management team could easily track the project progress and pace. Enabling them to react quicker to potential delays and help them achieve set timelines.
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The Visions of the Pylons: A Magical Record of Exploration in the Starry Abode
This Summer, noted occult author J. Daniel Gunther published his latest book, The Visions of the Pylons: A Magical Record of Exploration in the Starry Abode. The description posted at Amazon sez:
"Here is a modern grimoire and record of a vision quest utilizing Aleister Crowley's instructions for astral exploration as given in "Notes on the Astral Plane," published in Magick in Theory and Practice.
"Daniel Gunther provides a detailed account and interpretation of a series of visions exploring the Pylons of the Duat, or "Starry Abode." To the ancient Egyptians, the Duat was the place where the sun god Ra made his 12-hour nocturnal journey through the underworld.
"The Visions of the Pylons describes a perilous journey where the gate of each hour is protected by a fearful guardian or "watcher." In modern Jungian psychology terms, the Duat is a representation of the unconscious of mankind, inhabited by gods and daemons, the living symbols called primordial images or archetypes.
"The author's study of the ancient texts led him to suspect that these Pylons were also hidden gateways to the higher planes of the Tree of Life, possibly including secret entrances to the thirty Aethyrs as described by Elizabethan magician John Dee."
One place you can order your copy is Amazon – we do hope that if you use Amazon that you've registered for the Amazon Smile program and designated Ordo Templi Orientis USA or your chartered Local Body to receive the donations your purchases then generate.
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A Time-to-Amplitude Converter (TAC) can achieve exceptional precision by using an analog technique to convert small time intervals to pulse amplitudes. When a timing application demands picosecond precision, a time-to-amplitude converter is a prime candidate. A time-to-amplitude converter is a productive solution for measurements less than 10 μs when time resolutions from 10 ps to 50 ns are required.
The time calibrator provides accurate calibration of the time scale in these measurements.
Click here to download our introductory guide to the choice of TAC and time calibrator.
In order to assist you further, you may download a selection guide
with tabulated comparative specifications.
NIM Time-to-Amplitude Converters and Time Calibrator:
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What are 3 differences between arteries and veins?
Arteries carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary artery. Veins carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary vein. … Arteries have thick elastic muscular walls. Veins have thin non elastic less muscular walls.
What are structural and functional differences between arteries and veins?
1. Arteries have a much thicker wall to withstand the high pressure of blood flowing in them, whereas veins have a thinner wall so that they can be pressed flat against adjacent muscles, helping to move the blood. 2. Veins have valves, contrary to arteries, to prevent back-flow of blood flowing in them.
What are the main differences between arteries and veins?
Arteries and veins (also called blood vessels) are tubes of muscle that your blood flows through. Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Veins push blood back to your heart.
Why do arteries and veins have different structures?
The walls of veins have the same three layers as the arteries. Although all the layers are present, there is less smooth muscle and connective tissue. This makes the walls of veins thinner than those of arteries, which is related to the fact that blood in the veins has less pressure than in the arteries.
What is the difference between veins arteries and capillaries?
Arteries transport blood away from the heart. Veins return blood back toward the heart. Capillaries surround body cells and tissues to deliver and absorb oxygen, nutrients, and other substances.
What are the primary structural and functional differences between arteries and veins quizlet?
What are the major structural and functional differences between arteries and veins? Functionally, Veins carry blood towards the heart, and arteries carry it towards. … Structurally, veins have thinner walls and larger lumens, and also have venous valves to ensure that blood doesn't flow backwards.
What is the difference between arteries and veins Brainly?
arteries are thick walled an elastic. blood pressure is high in arteries as compared to veins. arteries end in blood capillaries. veins are thin walled and less elastic.
What are the structure of veins?
Structure of a vein, which consists of three main layers. The outer layer is connective tissue, called tunica adventitia or tunica externa; a middle layer of smooth muscle called the tunica media, and the inner layer lined with endothelial cells called the tunica intima.
What is the structure of arteries?
Each artery is a muscular tube lined by smooth tissue and has three layers: The intima, the inner layer lined by a smooth tissue called endothelium. The media, a layer of muscle that lets arteries handle the high pressures from the heart. The adventitia, connective tissue anchoring arteries to nearby tissues.


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MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES Definition
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (MBO) is a management theory that calls for managing people based on documented work statements mutually agreed to by manager and subordinate. Progress on these work statements is periodically reviewed, and in a proper implementation, compensation is usually tied to MBO performance.
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MATURITY DATE of a financial asset is the date at which that asset is converted into a specified amount of money or physical assets, e.g. the date on which an issuer of a bond promises to repay the full amount borrowed.
LEVERAGED BUY-OUT (LBO) is a transaction used for taking a public corporation private, financed through the use of debt funds: bank loans and bonds. Because of the large amount of debt relative to equity in the new corporation, the bonds are typically rated below investment grade, properly referred to as high-yield bonds or junk bonds. Investors can participate in an LBO through either the purchase of the debt (i.e., purchase of the bonds or participation in the bank loan) or the purchase of equity through an LBO fund that specializes in such investments.


, we would very probably only support 1 API using labelled arguments. Unfortunately, because we are creating bindings for a JavaScript API, we try to match their API so that it is easier for clients of our bindings to convert their code.
 3. Note how we pass a unit (()) to limit the end of our labelled arguments because otherwise the compiler would assume we are just doing currying.
Finally, we need to create a binding for the endOf function. We can write it like this:
[_USER_.send.pipe : dt]
external endOf :
 [ | 'year | 'month | 'week | 'day | 'hour | …]
 ) =>
 dt = "";
Note how we are using a poly variant type together with the [_USER_.string] attribute to constrain the set of arguments that can be passed to this function[2]. We just improved upon the original JavaScript by adding compile-time argument checking. This would have been impossible in pure JavaScript but because we are writing OCaml, we can do this kind of thing.
We can now compare the 2 full examples in Reason and JavaScript, and notice that they are not that different:
 .minus({ weeks: 1 })
And now in Reason:
let myDate =
 |> setZone("America/New_York")
 |> endOf('day);
Example #2 (mysql.js)
Alright, that was cool. Now let's take a look at another example that makes use of the Js API that ships with Bucklescript.
Let's take a look at a code snippet that uses the mysql JS library:
var mysql = require("mysql");
var connection = mysql.createConnection({ host: "", user: "root" });
connection.query("SHOW DATABASES", function (error, results, fields) {
 if (error) {
 console.log(results, fields);
I created bindings for this library recently and at first, this is how a client would use my bindings:
let conn = Mysql.createConnection(
Mysql.query(conn, "SHOW DATABASES", (error, results, fields) =>
 switch (Js.Nullable.to_opt(error)) {
 | None =>
 | Some(error) => Js.log(error##message)
Pretty similar to the JavaScript right? Note that the error parameter in the callback (which is a nullable type in JavaScript) is converted to an Option type in Reason. This is because in OCaml, there are no nullable types and we use the Option variant type to achieve a similar goal.
Note, too, that this API is not actually very good. The user could skip the Option variant checking and dangerously check the values of results and fields. This is a problem in the original JavaScript API but we can improve on it by making our bindings force a better API:
let conn = Mysql.createConnection(
Mysql.query(conn, "SHOW DATABASES", result => {
 switch (result) {
 | Ok(results) => Js.log(results.results)
 | Error(err) => Js.log(err##message)
As a member of the audience cleverly pointed out here, this sort of API is not new even in the JavaScript world. Promises can be used to solve this issue (and mysql2) addresses this problem by using promises for their async APIs. However, the original 'mysql.js library does not support that, but we improved upon it in our Reason bindings.
The other way round (consuming Reason libraries with JavaScript)
Because Bucklescript produces sane (readable) JavaScript code, one would expect that it would be straightforward to consume your Reason code using JavaScript. And it is, but only sometimes.
Example #1
Let's, once again, take a look at an example:
let isAre = n => n == 1? "is" : "are";
We can write that Reason function in a simple file and Bucklescript will generate the following:
'use strict';
function isAre(n) {
 var match = +(n === 1);
 if (match!== 0) {
 return "is";
 } else {
 return "are";
exports.isAre = isAre;
/* No side effect */
Note that:
 1. All functions and top-level values are automatically exported in the generated Bucklescript output.
 2. The function that we created is very similar in JavaScript. Its argument is a number and the output is also a string.
We can easily consume this function using JavaScript, like so:
const { isAre } = require("./demo.bs");
const word = "meetups";
console.log('${word} ${isAre(word, 3)} fun');
// => meetups are fun
Example #2
I wrote this simple function using Reason for validating required fields in a form:
let requiredFieldValidator = value =>
 if (String.length(value) == 0) {
 Js.Option.some("Field is required.");
 } else {
It can be used like this, in Reason:
switch (requiredFieldValidator("test")) {
| None => Js.log("all good")
| Some(err) => Js.log("invalid field: " ++ err)
If you try to consume it from JavaScript, weird things can happen. This is because JavaScript has no variants and as so, you would simply get the Bucklescript internal representation for variants in JavaScript.
Let's take a look at what that is:
OCaml Type JS Internal Representation
int number
string string
tuple array
list [] -> 0
[1] -> 1
[1, 2] -> [1, [2, 0]]
option('a) None -> 0
Some(a) -> [a]
Note that it is 0 for None option variants and [a] for Some option variants. We should never depend on the internal representation of values in JavaScript (they might be changed in the future).
We should, instead, take advantage of Bucklescript APIs that let us interop with them, from JavaScript:
let requiredFieldValidator = value =>
 if (String.length(value) == 0) {
 Js.Option.some("Field is required.");
 } else {
let requiredFieldValidatorJs = value =>
const { requiredFieldValidatorJs } = require("./demo.bs");
// => null
// => "Field is required"
Example #3
type person = {
 age: int,
 name: string
let personToString = (p: person) => {
 let name = p.name;
 let age = p.age;
 {j|$(name) is $(age) years old|j};
let david = {
 age: 22,
 name: "David Gomes"
/* => "David Gomes is 22 years old" */
In the above snippet, we declare a new record type person and a simple function personToString that outputs a string representing a person record. We then create a new record called david (note that Bucklescript automatically infers the type of david as person), and use the personToString function on it.
Given that records are currently implemented as arrays in the Bucklescript generated code, one would maybe think about consuming this function like this:
const { personToString } = require("./demo.bs");
console.log(personToString([22, "david"]));
However, as I explained before, we should never do this, because we are depending on the internal representation of record types. We can instead do this:
[_USER_.deriving jsConverter]
type person = {
 age: int,
 name: string
const { personFromJs, personToString } = require("./demo.bs");
 name: "David",
 age: 22,
The [_USER_.deriving] jsConverter, documented here, adds two functions to the generated Bucklescript code — personFromJs and personToJs. These functions do what you would expect them to do, which comes in very handy!
Key Takeaways
Let's summarize 8 things we learnt during the talk (or this accompanying blog post):
1 — Think twice before you start to bind
You don't always need to create bindings. Sometimes it might be better to just Rewrite It In Reason™, or to look for existing bindings. Use Redex or the Discord chat for this.
2 – Gradually reach full type safety, don't be afraid to start slowly
You should start your path to full type safety-ness by iterating on ever-more typed code. Don't be afraid to use raw JavaScript code and patch it up later!
3 – Bindings don't need to be 1-1 mappings of the original API (and probably shouldn't be)
As we saw in our examples, bindings don't have to be perfect copies of the original JavaScript API. In fact, they shouldn't be because OCaml is different from JavaScript, and so you should try to do things in a more OCaml-y way.
4 – You can (and should) write test for bindings
Here's an example from bs-luxon that uses Jest (and bs-jest):
test("DateTime.local(2017) is the beginning of the year", () => {
 let dt = DateTime.local(~year=2017, ());
 |> toEqual({
 "year": 2017,
 "month": 1,
 "day": 1,
 "hour": 0,
 "minute": 0,
 "second": 0,
 "millisecond": 0
The best way to write tests for your bindings is to simply copy the original library tests. The above example is a rewritten test from the original Luxon Jest test set.
5 — You should use interface (.rei/.mli) files
This technique is very popular in OCaml because it allows for a separation of concerns between type signatures and actual implementation details.
6 – Inspect your JS output every now


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MAXINE HUNTE AND LEIGH-ANN WALDROPT BONAIR, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Abstract: Crime represents a substantial development challenge in the Caribbean region. In Trinidad and Tobago, crime is a high priority issue that consumes public and government attention. Consequently, the government is confronted with increasing pressure to implement effective policy to respond to the escalating crime. This paper attempts to explore the changing nature and trends in crime in Trinidad and Tobago. It particularly focuses on the upsurge in violent (serious) crimes, with special emphasis on homicides and its 'juvenisation'. The paper also discusses the implications of these demographic changes and proposes appropriate crime reduction strategies.
Keywords: Crime, homicide, youth, crime reduction strategies, Trinidad and Tobago


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-In the Model Tree window (or Diagram Tree window, or Favorites window), right-click the diagram, and then select Delete from the context menu.
-Click the diagram in any of the windows mentioned above, and then press Delete.
Deleting a diagram does not remove any elements from the project except the diagram itself. To check if elements are used in any diagrams, right-click the package you would like to inspect, and select List elements not used in any diagram, see also Checking Where and If Elements Are Used.
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Effects of Domestic Sewage Water and Ameliorant Effectiveness on Soil Hydraulic Conductivity
- Fa Hu Li *a,
- Sheng Min Yangb and
- Chong Penga
Irrigation with domestic sewage water is a normal practice in developing countries, and its possible adverse effects on soil hydraulic conductivity are important for sustainable farmland management. The objective of this study was to assess (i) the influences of untreated raw domestic sewage water irrigation on hydraulic conductivity, and (ii) the effectiveness of soil ameliorants at various soil sodicity levels. The saturated hydraulic conductivity for soils that were equilibrated with Na adsorption ratios (SARs) of 0, 10, 20, and 30 (mmolc L−1)1/2 was measured in a laboratory under constant-head ponding with raw domestic sewage water following gypsum and polyacrylamide application at rates of 5 and 0.1 g kg−1 soil, respectively. Compared with distilled water, raw domestic sewage water decreased the hydraulic conductivity of nonsodic soil but increased that of sodic soils. The influence of soil sodicity on hydraulic conductivity decreased under domestic sewage water. Additionally, gypsum application decreased leachate pH by about 0.5 pH units and increased hydraulic conductivity by up to 180%, with the exception of soil with a SAR of 20. In that case, the hydraulic conductivity decreased by about 50%. The influence of gypsum on hydraulic conductivity decreased with increasing soil sodicity levels. Application of gypsum by spreading generally resulted in a slightly greater leachate electrical conductivity and hydraulic conductivity than its application by mixing. Polyacrylamide application decreased leachate pH by 0.5 to 1.0 units and slightly decreased hydraulic conductivity. The adverse effect of domestic sewage water irrigation on soil hydraulic conductivity generally can be inhibited or ameliorated by gypsum application.Please view the pdf by using the Full Text (PDF) link under 'View' to the left.
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Q: Where does the name "Boston Butt" come from, especially considering that the cut comes from the shoulder of the animal?
A: In pre-revolutionary New England and into the Revolutionary War, some pork cuts (not those of high value, like the loin and ham) were packed into casks or barrels for storage and shipment. These barrels were known as "butts." In the Boston area, the cut from the hog's shoulder became known in other regions as the Boston Butt. The name stuck, and today it is still referred to as the Boston Butt almost everywhere in the U.S., except in Boston!


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Aircraft - Locations - Group and Duty - Books
No.437 Squadron (RCAF) was a Canadian transport squadron that took part in Operation Market Garden and the airborne crossing of the Rhine as well as flying supplies and troops to Europe.
The squadron was formed on 4 September 1944 at Blakehill Farm, near Swindon in Wiltshire, using many personnel from existing RCAF squadrons. Soon after being formed the squadron took part in Operation Market Garden, the failed attempt to capture the bridges at Arnhem. Fourteen of its aircraft towed gliders to Arnhem on 17 September with no losses. On 18 September another six gliders were towed to the battlefield. On 21 and 23 September re-supply missions were flow to Arnhem, and four aircraft were lost.
After Market Garden the squadron was used on the regular transport routes to continental bases, carrying mail, freight and petrol and transport troops and evacuating casualties. Between 200 and 300 cross-Channel flights were made each month.
In November a number of Avro Ansons were received, but they were used for lighter transport duties, before disappearing again in February 1945.
In March 1945 the squadron was used to tow gliders during Operation Varsity, the airborne crossing of the Rhine. This was the last major airborne operation on the western front. On 24 March the squadron towed twenty-four Horsa gliders across the Rhine.
The squadron was at Blakehill Farm until 6 May 1945 (the day before the German surrender at Reims). The squadron then moved to Nivelles in Belgium, where it remained for the next month before moving to Melsbroek (close to Brussels). It was then used on shorter routes within Europe, flying slightly more sorties per month.
After the end of the war the squadron was used to fly POWs home, both from the continent and from Britain, and also to return Canadian troops to the UK.
From mid July to late November a detachment from the squadron was based at Fornebu, just outside Oslo, Norway.
On 1 August another detachment was sent to Odiham. From mid September to mid November the squadron's official base was at Evere, another airfield close to Brussels.
On 15 November the status of the two bases switched, with Odiham becoming the main base, while the element at Evere became a detachment. A couple of weeks later the detachment in Norway returned home. On 12 March 1946 the detachment at Evere left, and on the following day a new detachment was formed at Croydon (making it likely that the part of the squadron at Evere moved to Croydon).
During this post war period the squadron was used to provide transport links between Allied bases across Europe.
Operations ended on 31 May 1946. On 15-16 June the squadron flew its aircraft to Canada, and it was officially disbanded on 16 June 1946.
September 1944-June 1946: Douglas Dakota III
November 1944-February 1945: Avro Anson X and XI
February 1945-June 1946: Douglas Dakota IV
4 September 1944-6 May 1945: Blakehill Farm (Wiltshire)
6 May-6 June 1945: B.75 Nivelles
6 June-15 September 1945: B.58 Melsbroek
17 July-27 November 1945: Detachment to Fornebu (Norway)
1 August-17 November 1945: Detachment to Odiham
15 September-15 November 1945: B.56 Evere
15 November 1945-16 June 1946: Odiham
15 November 1945-12 March 1946: Detachment to Evere
13 March-31 May 1946: Detachment to Croydon
Squadron Codes: Z2
September 1944-16 June 1946: RAF Transport Command


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Your Guide to the Fantastic Fauna You can Expect to See on Rainforest Tours
The bestselling Sunshine Coast Hinterland day tour, "Rainforest Views and Montville" is one of the most popular Sunshine Coast day tours and provides an amazing way to explore an enchanted rainforest and spend time at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Here we'll look at some of the fantastic creatures you can expect to see at Mary Cairncross Scenic which is the last stop of the day.
The Pink Underwing Moth
This reserve is one of just a few confirmed breeding habitats for the Pink Underwing Moth. This species is only found between northeast Queensland and northern NSW. The moth is just one of the flying creatures you may spot on your visit. The reserve has a well-documented record of birdlife that includes over 130 recorded species. This includes the rare Grey Goshawk, so be sure to pack a spotter's guide for your visit.
Kangaroo Family Members
There are several native mammal species in the Mary Cairncross Reserve including three members of the kangaroo family. There is a colony of Red-Legged Pademelons that are an unusual feature of this reserve, but there are also Red-Necked Pademelon and Red-Necked Wallabies. While you may spot the Pademelons during the day, you may have difficulty seeing the wallabies during Sunshine Coast day trips, as they are most active towards dusk.
There are other marsupials in the reserve including Mountain Brushtail Possums, but these are nocturnal creatures, so you're not likely to spot them on your day tour.
The Red Bellied Black Snake
This is one of the best known venomous snakes in Australia. It has an iridescent black back with a pink to red belly. This red pigment is easy to see when the snake is moving or coiled. Red-bellied black snakes can grow as long as 1.5 to 2 metres, and their diet includes small mammals, reptiles and frogs. These snakes are usually found around water, but they can range well away from streams, lagoons, and swamps to be found in rainforests. Although these snakes were once common in the southeast, they are more difficult to find. While this snake is considered dangerously venomous, it is not an aggressive species and will avoid human confrontation.
While there are a number of frogs near the streams in the reserve, one of the most impressive to spot is the Great Barred Frog. These frogs have a harsh and loud call that can be heard in spring or summer. These frogs grow up to 8 centimetres in length.
The reserve is also home to the Mountain Freshwater Crayfish, a little species that lacks the long spines that are found on other crayfish species.
Research teams have found that this crayfish does not appear near the reserve, so the rainforest is a vital habitat. Look out for burrows along the Piccabeen boardwalk where the crayfish dig into the creek bank to seek shelter.


Cómo: Cambiar las fuentes y los colores del editorHow to: Change Fonts and Colors in the Editor
Puede cambiar el nombre de fuente predeterminado, ajustar el tamaño de fuente y cambiar los colores de primer plano y de fondo para el texto diverso de Mostrar los elementos en el editor de código.You can change the default font face, adjust the font size, and change the foreground and background colors for various text Display items in the Code Editor. Al cambiar la configuración de fuente, tenga en cuenta la información siguiente:When changing font settings keep in mind the following information:
 - La configuración de Fuente y Tamaño es global para todos los elementos de texto en todos los editores de Programa para la mejoraVisual Studio.The settings for Font and Size are global for all text elements in all Programa para la mejoraVisual Studio editors.
 - Los nombres de las fuentes con ancho fijo se enumeran en negrita.The names of fixed width fonts are listed in bold.
 - Las opciones Primer plano del elemento, Fondo del elemento y Negrita pueden establecerse para cada tipo de elemento de texto.Item foreground, Item background, and Bold options can be set for each type of text element. Por ejemplo, si cambia los colores y selecciona Negrita para Comentario y Marcadores, otros tipos de elementos de texto no se verán afectados.For example, if you change colors and select Bold for Comment and Bookmarks, other types of text elements will be unaffected.
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Los cuadros de diálogo y comandos de menú que se ven pueden diferir de los descritos en la Ayuda, en función de los valores de configuración o de edición activos.The dialog boxes and menu commands you see might differ from those described in Help depending on your active settings or edition. Para cambiar la configuración, elija la opción Importar y exportar configuraciones del menú Herramientas .To change your settings, choose Import and Export Settings on the Tools menu. Para más información, vea Personalizar el IDE de Visual Studio.For more information, see Personalize the Visual Studio IDE.
Para cambiar el nombre de fuente predeterminado, el tamaño y los coloresTo change the default font face, size, and colors
 1. Seleccione Opciones del menú Herramientas y, en la carpeta Entorno, seleccione Fuentes y colores.Select Options from the Tools menu, and in the Environment folder, select Fonts and Colors.
 Se abre Fuentes y colores, Entorno, Opciones (Cuadro de diálogo).The Fonts and Colors, Environment, Options Dialog Box opens.
 2. En Mostrar configuración para, seleccione Editor de texto.In Show settings for, select Text Editor.
 3. Modifique las opciones Fuente y Tamaño para cambiar el nombre de fuente y el tamaño de todos los elementos de texto en todos los editores.Modify the Font and Size options to change the font face and size for all text elements in all editors.
 4. Seleccione el elemento apropiado en Mostrar elementos y, después, modifique las opciones Primer plano del elemento y Fondo del elemento.Select the appropriate item in Display items, and then modify the Item foreground and Item background options.
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 Haga clic en Usar predeterminadas para restablecer las opciones predeterminadas.Click Use Defaults to reset the default settings.
 5. Haga clic en Aceptar.Click OK.
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Urban Planning Legislation in Saudi Arabia A Systematic Classification
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
The rapid physical development experienced in many Saudi Arabian Cities made it necessary for the government to intervene and control urban growth. Accordingly many regulations and directives have been developed and issued in different periods and by different governmental agencies. Consequently the existing legislation is found to be fragmented developed in a pieceful way and laqged behind physical developments. This research aimed to accomplish two objectives: first to determined criteria for classification system for urban planning legislation in Saudi Arabia; second to classify existing urban planning legislation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. First objective of this study was satisfied through the extensive review of the urban planning legislation in the United Kingdom and United States, where a set of criteria. was created. Given the experience of developed countries and the conditions of Saudi Arabia, this research proposed classification system for urban planning legislation in Saudi Arabia. a Second objective of this research was satisfied through the detailed review and analysis of the working of all governmental agencies related directly or indirectly with the field of urban planning in Saudi Arabia. The analysis of the urban planning legislation has been done on the basis of the proposed classification system in this study. Reviewing the role of governmental agencies in the Kingdom and analysing the existing urban planning legislation practice it was found that many of those governmental agencies contribute to the physical development in Saudi Arabia at the national and local levels and hence participate in the urban planning process. Moreover, the research observed many deficiencies in the existing practice and proposed several recommendations for improvements.
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. This is held in place with a bejewelled belt. A multitude of jewellery is also worn by the female dancers. These include earrings, several pairs of bangles, a garland of flowers in the form of a bracelet, bracelets, anklets and an armlet that is worn on the right. Several body chains cross over the body like a sash. A circular or diamond shaped pendant is worn around the neck.
There are several different types of mokot worn by female royalty. The typical mokots that are worn are much similar to those of male royalty. Some crowns are just like tiaras where at the back of the mokot hair is let loose, cascading down the back. Other mokots have a few accessories such as ear pieces that would sit above the ear and help hold the mokot in place while a comb at the back is just an added accessory. Flowers are also worn on the mokot in the same style, but the hanging garlands of flowers are worn on the left and the bouquet is worn on the right. The best example of these royal clothes is illustrated by Khmer classical dance costumes, which are an adaptation of the beautiful royalty costume.
Khmer cuisine is similar to that of its Southeast Asian neighbors. It shares many similarities with Thai cuisine, Vietnamese cuisine and Teochew cuisine. Cambodian cuisine also uses fish sauce in soups, stir-fried cuisine, and as dippings. The Chinese influence can be noted in the common chha (Khmer: ឆារ, Stir frying) and in the use of many variations of rice noodles. A particular popular dish of ultimately Chinese origin is "pork broth rice noodle soup", similar to phở, called kuy tieu (Khmer: គុយទាវ). Indian influenced dishes include many types of curry known as kari (Khmer: ការី) that call for dried spices such as star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and fennel as well as local ingredients like lemongrass, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, shallots and galangal that give dishes a distinctive Cambodian flavor. Banh Chaew (Khmer: នំបាញ់ឆែវ), the Khmer version of the Vietnamese Bánh xèo, is also a popular dish.
Khmer cuisine is noted for the use of prahok (ប្រហុក), a type of fermented fish paste, in many dishes as a distinctive flavoring. When prahok is not used, it is likely to be kapǐ (កាពិ) instead, a kind of fermented shrimp paste. Coconut milk is the main ingredient of many Khmer curries and desserts. Cambodians prefer either jasmine rice or sticky (glutinous) rice. The latter is used more in dessert dishes with fruits such as durian while jasmine rice is eaten with meals. Almost every meal is eaten with a bowl of rice. Typically, Cambodians eat their meals with at least three or four separate dishes. Each individual dish will usually be one of either sweet, sour, salty or bitter. Chili is usually left up to the individual to add themselves. In this way Cambodians ensure that they get a bit of every flavor to satisfy their palates.
Regional Cambodian cuisine offers some unique dishes influenced by the traditions of local ethnic groups. In Kampot and Kep, known for its Kampot Pepper Crab or Kdam Chha Mrich Kchei (Khmer: ក្តាមឆាម្រេចខ្ជី) in Khmer. This dish is prepared with a local crab fried with the black pepper from area pepper fields. Kula people, an ethnic group of Pailin Province, originated Mee Kola (Khmer: មីកុឡា), a vegetarian rice stick noodle dish. In southeastern Cambodia, the influence of Vietnamese cuisine are strong, evidenced by Bánh tráng which is ubiquitous in southeastern Cambodia but virtually unknown elsewhere. The region between Siem Reap and Kampong Thom, an area with many Chinese Cambodians, displays Khmer versions of many Chinese dishes.
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Visual arts
The history of visual arts in Cambodia stretches back centuries to ancient crafts; Khmer art reached its peak during the Angkor period. Traditional Cambodian arts and crafts include textiles, non-textile weaving, silversmithing, stone carving, lacquerware, ceramics, wat murals, and kite-making. Beginning in the mid-20th century, a tradition of modern art began in Cambodia, though in the later 20th century both traditional and modern arts declined for several reasons, including the killing of artists by the Khmer Rouge. The country has experienced a recent artistic revival due to increased support from governments, NGOs, and foreign tourists.
Especially in the 60s and 70s, the 'big two' duet of Sinn Sisamouth and Ros Sereysothea had been a large hit in the country. However after their deaths, new music stars have tried to bring back the music. Cambodian music has undergone heavy Westernization.
The Cambodian pinpeat ensemble is traditionally heard on feast days in the pagodas. It is also a court ensemble used to accompany classical dance for ritual occasions or theatrical events. The pinpeat is primarily made up of percussion instruments: the roneat ek (lead xylophone), roneat thung (low bamboo xylophone), kong vong touch and kong vong thom (small and large sets of tuned gongs), sampho (two-sided drum), skor thom (two large drums), and sralai (quadruple-reed instrument).
Cambodian Dance can be divided into three main categories: classical dance, folk dances, and vernacular dances.
Khmer classical dance is a form of Cambodian dance originally performed only for royalty. The dances have many elements in common with Thai classical dance. During the mid-20th century, it was introduced to the public where it now remains a celebrated icon of Khmer culture, often being performed during public events, holidays, and for tourists visiting Cambodia.this classical Dance is famous for its using of hands and feet to express emotion which known as there are 4,000 different gestures in this type of dance. Provided as repeating a golden age in 1960s, Khmer Classical Dance which know as The Royal Ballet of Cambodia after select as UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, has lead one of its dance to be an outstanding dance of all for culture and society. Reamker, a khmer version of Indian, Ramayana had influced strongly to Khmer classical dance. It involved in khmer gesture, movement and story line.The dance that divided from Reamker Dance known as Robam Sovann Macha and Robam Moni Mekala. In Facts, all of Dance reminded the audience of celestial dance which is an angel or Apsara in sansrit mythology in goal of bring the good luck and success to the viewer. The Classical dance is create by the heart of high art as the performer is decorated with themselves with a branches of jewellry.
Apsara Dance, a khmer dance that has survived since the Angkor Era, has been singled out to attract foreign tourists and to make the richness of khmer culture known to the world. Apsara Dance was promoted by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi before the Khmer Rouge times and recently has received an award as one of the main symbols of Cambodia.
Khmer folk dances, which are performed for audiences, are fast-paced. The movements and gestures are not as stylized as Khmer classical dance. Folk dancers wear clothes of the people they are portraying such as Chams, hill tribes, farmers, and peasants. The folk dance music is played by a mahori orchestra.
Cambodian vernacular dances (or social dances) are those danced at social gatherings. Such dances include Romvong, Rom Kbach, Rom Saravan, and Lam Leav. Some of these dances have much influence from the traditional dances of Laos. But Rom Kbach, for example, take heavily from the classical dance of the royal court. Other social dances from around the world have had an impact on Cambodian social culture include the Cha-cha, Bolero, and the Madison.
A testimony of the antiquity of the Khmer language are the multitude of epigraphic inscriptions on stone. The first written proof that has allowed the history of the Khmer Kingdom to be reconstructed are those inscriptions. These writings on columns, stelae and walls throw light on the royal lineages, religious edicts, territorial conquests and internal organization of the kingdom.
Following the stone inscriptions, some of the oldest Khmer documents are translations and commentaries of the Pali Buddhist texts of the Tripitaka. They were written by the monks on palmyra palm leaves and kept in various monasteries throughout the country.
The Reamker (Khmer: រាមកេរ្តិ៍, "Rama's Fame") is the Cambodian version of the Ramayana, the famous Indian epic. The Reamker is composed in rhymed verses and is staged in sections that are adapted to dance movements interpreted by Khmer artists. The Reamker is the most ubiquitous form of traditional Cambodian theatre.
Cambodia had a rich and varied traditional oral literature. There


Title: Exploring the Applications and Advancements in Terahertz Technology
Title: Exploring the Applications and Advancements in Terahertz Technology
Terahertz technology is a rapidly growing field that holds immense potential for a wide range of applications. One of the most exciting areas of research in terahertz technology is the development of terahertz water devices. These devices, often referred to as DASWATER (DAta-driven Super-terahertz WATer Environmental Resonance), utilize terahertz waves to analyze and manipulate the unique properties of water at the molecular level.
Terahertz water, also known as structured water, refers to water molecules that have a highly ordered arrangement. This structured water exhibits enhanced properties such as increased energy levels, improved hydration capabilities, and greater bioavailability. The use of terahertz technology to create and manipulate structured water has led to the emergence of terahertz water factories and suppliers that cater to industries ranging from agriculture and healthcare to cosmetics and food and beverage.
Terahertz water devices operate by emitting terahertz waves that interact with the hydrogen bonds in water molecules, causing them to rearrange into a more structured state. This structured water can then be used for various purposes, such as enhancing plant growth in agriculture, improving the effectiveness of skincare products in the cosmetic industry, or increasing the bioavailability of nutrients in functional foods and beverages.
One of the key advantages of terahertz water devices is their non-invasiveness and non-destructive nature. Unlike traditional methods of water treatment and processing, terahertz technology allows for the manipulation of water properties without altering its chemical composition or introducing harmful substances. This makes terahertz water an attractive option for industries looking to enhance the quality and performance of their products while maintaining environmental sustainability.
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As the demand for terahertz water continues to grow, terahertz water factories and suppliers play a crucial role in meeting the needs of different industries. These facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art terahertz water devices that can produce structured water on a large scale to supply various applications. Whether it's providing terahertz water for agricultural use, cosmetic formulations, or dietary supplements, terahertz water suppliers ensure a reliable source of high-quality structured water for different sectors.
In conclusion, terahertz technology has opened up new possibilities in the realm of water treatment and processing, with terahertz water devices offering innovative solutions for diverse industries. The development of terahertz water factories and suppliers signifies the growing interest and investment in leveraging terahertz technology to harness the unique properties of water for enhanced performance and sustainability. As research in terahertz technology continues to advance, the potential applications of terahertz water are bound to expand, paving the way for a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to water utilization in various sectors.
"The Potential of Terahertz Technology: Exploring Its Applications and Advancements"
Title: The Potential of Terahertz Technology: Exploring Its Applications and Advancements
Terahertz technology, a promising advancement in the field of science and technology, has been gaining significant attention for its wide range of applications, including the exploration of terahertz water devices. Terahertz water, also known as "DASwater," is a type of water that has been treated using terahertz technology to enhance its properties and benefits. The development of terahertz water devices has opened up new possibilities in various industries, ranging from healthcare to agriculture.
One of the key applications of terahertz water devices is in the field of agriculture. Farmers and agricultural researchers have been exploring the use of terahertz water to improve crop yield and quality. By treating irrigation water with terahertz technology, they have observed enhanced plant growth, increased resistance to pests and diseases, and improved overall crop health. This has led to the emergence of terahertz water factories that specialize in producing and supplying terahertz water to farmers and agricultural communities.
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In conclusion, the utilization of terahertz technology in the development of terahertz water devices holds great potential for revolutionizing various industries. With the establishment of terahertz water factories and suppliers, the accessibility and availability of terahertz water are expected to increase, further expanding its applications and benefits. As research and development in terahertz technology continue to progress, the future looks promising for the widespread adoption and integration of terahertz water devices in different sectors, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and advanced technological landscape.


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The lives of the last great American outlaws of the 19th century, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, have achieved mythological proportions, and it is difficult to parse fact from fiction. Multiple movies and books have been based around the story of the Wild Bunch, and the fact that the demise met by Butch and Sundance remains a mystery makes their tale even more fascinating. This original A&E special delves into the true story of these daring outlaws, following their outrageous exploits robbing banks and trains and forever eluding the authorities. Butch was known for his charm and big heart, and he and his gang fancied themselves as bandits of the Robin Hood variety, giving their spoils to members of the community who the banks had mistreated. Retiring to Argentina to become sheep herders, Butch and Sundance lived in relative peace until being recognized by a Yankee sheriff passing through. The outlaws were reportedly killed eventually in a shootout with the Bolivian Army, but much evidence supports the claim that Butch returned to the U.S., living out his days under an assumed name in Spokane, Washington. These and many more legends surrounding the Wild Bunch, a great American symbol of daring and excitement, is covered in this riveting program.
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Fertility and Nutrients
Azotic receives organic approvals for Envita in Canada
June 26, 2023 By Potatoes in Canada
Azotic Technologies Ltd. (Azotic) announced its nitrogen-fixing products of Envita in Canada, as well as Encera in the United Kingdom, are approved for organic use.
Envita and Encera are applied in a liquid formulation as foliar or in-furrow applications, allowing farmers to reduce synthetic nitrogen fertilizer in crops including potatoes, soybeans, corn and cereals while maintaining yield. Envita and Encera are also applied to existing fertilizer programs to boost yields. Envita and Encera enable cells throughout the plant, including foliage and roots, to fix their nitrogen and fill the nitrogen gap between crop-available and crop-accessible nitrogen.
″Global market demand for organically certified crops is growing and the addition of these organic approvals to our product portfolio provides Azotic further growth potential beyond our production agriculture foundation," says Ray Chyc, CEO of Azotic. ″Our goal is to have our N-fixing products fit any farming practice while delivering strong ROI. With these organic registrations and more to come, we are delivering on that promise.″
Canadian approval is based on the National Standard of Canada on Organic Production Systems and Permitted Substances Lists. In The U.K., organic suitability is set according to the Soil Association Organic Standards for Great Britain & Northern Ireland as a preparation of micro-organisms.
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This double exhibition in Amsterdam and many paintings collected from all over the world. Some of them returned to the capital of the Netherlands for the first time since the seventeenth century. Exhibition "Ferdinand the Pain and Govert Flinck. The Disciples Of Rembrandt" explores the skill of the two artists, which at the time was more popular than teacher.
In The house-Museum of Rembrandt where he lived and worked for nearly twenty years, the emphasis is on the time the Pain and Flink spent with the master. In the Historical Museum of Amsterdam, visitors will learn how the two became great artists, have become formidable competitors of his former teachers and each other.
At the final stage of the exhibition to the exhibition in the Historical Museum were added two paintings by Govert Flinck from a private collection. They were written in the year 1654, are in good condition and not exhibited to the public for over a century.
In the same period, various aspects of the creativity of two artists represent the Royal Palace on Dam square and Museum van Loon. In the Amsterdam Hermitage Museum, an exhibition of works by Dutch masters from the gallery's collection.


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Given you know nothing about x_1 and x_2, except that they are distinct, can you find a decision procedure \delta for which the risk [1 – \delta^\prime(\max(x_1, x_2)) + \delta^\prime(\min(x_1, x_2))]/2 is surely less than \frac{1}{2}?
This statement is equivalent to requiring \delta^\prime(x)\gt \delta^\prime(y) whenever x \gt y. Whence, it is necessary and sufficient for the experimenter's decision procedure to be specified by some strictly increasing function \delta^\prime: S\to [0, 1]. This set of procedures includes, but is larger than, all the "mixed strategies Q" of 1. There are lots of randomized decision procedures that are better than any unrandomized procedure!
3. THE "TWO ENVELOPE" PROBLEM.
It is encouraging that this straightforward analysis disclosed a large set of solutions to the "guess which is larger" problem, including good ones that have not been identified before. Let us see what the same approach can reveal about the other problem before us, the "two envelope" problem (or "box problem," as it is sometimes called). This concerns a game played by randomly selecting one of two envelopes, one of which is known to have twice as much money in it as the other. After opening the envelope and observing the amount x of money in it, the player decides whether to keep the money in the unopened envelope (to "switch") or to keep the money in the opened envelope. One would think that switching and not switching would be equally acceptable strategies, because the player is equally uncertain as to which envelope contains the larger amount. The paradox is that switching seems to be the superior option, because it offers "equally probable" alternatives between payoffs of 2x and x/2, whose expected value of 5x/4 exceeds the value in the opened envelope. Note that both these strategies are deterministic and constant.
In this situation, we may formally write
\eqalign{
S &= \{ x\in \mathbb{R}\ |\ x \gt 0\}, \\
\Omega &= \{\text{Discrete distributions supported on }\{\omega, 2\omega\}\ |\ \omega \gt 0 \text{ and }\Pr(\omega) = \frac{1}{2}\}, \text{and}\\
\Delta &= \{\text{Switch}, \text{Do not switch}\}.
}
As before, any decision procedure \delta can be considered a function from S to [0, 1], this time by associating it with the probability of not switching, which again can be written \delta^\prime(x). The probability of switching must of course be the complementary value 1–\delta^\prime(x).
The loss, shown in Table 2, is the negative of the game's payoff. It is a function of the true state of nature \omega, the outcome x (which can be either \omega or 2\omega), and the decision, which depends on the outcome.
Table 2.
\matrix{
& \text{Loss}&\text{Loss} &\\
\text{Outcome}(x) & \text{Switch} & \text{Do not switch} & \text{Cost}\\
\omega & -2\omega & -\omega & -\omega[2(1-\delta^\prime(\omega)) + \delta^\prime(\omega)]\\
2\omega & -\omega & -2\omega & -\omega[1 – \delta^\prime(2\omega) + 2\delta^\prime(2\omega)]
}
In addition to displaying the loss function, Table 2 also computes the cost of an arbitrary decision procedure \delta. Because the game produces the two outcomes with equal probabilities of \frac{1}{2}, the risk when \omega is the true state of nature is
\eqalign{
\text{Risk}_\delta(\omega) &=-\omega[2(1-\delta^\prime(\omega)) + \delta^\prime(\omega)]/2 + -\omega[1 – \delta^\prime(2\omega) + 2\delta^\prime(2\omega)]/2 \\
&= (-\omega/2)[3 + \delta^\prime(2\omega) – \delta^\prime(\omega)].
}
A constant procedure, which means always switching (\delta^\prime(x)=0) or always standing pat (\delta^\prime(x)=1), will have risk -3\omega/2. Any strictly increasing function, or more generally, any function \delta^\prime with range in [0, 1] for which \delta^\prime(2x) \gt \delta^\prime(x) for all positive real x, determines a procedure \delta having a risk function that is always strictly less than -3\omega/2 and thus is superior to either constant procedure, regardless of the true state of nature \omega! The constant procedures therefore are inadmissible because there exist procedures with risks that are sometimes lower, and never higher, regardless of the state of nature.
Strategy
Comparing this to the preceding solution of the "guess which is larger" problem shows the close connection between the two. In both cases, an appropriately chosen randomized procedure is demonstrably superior to the "obvious" constant strategies.
These randomized strategies have some notable properties:
 - There are no bad situations for the randomized strategies: no matter how the amount of money in the envelope is chosen, in the long run these strategies will be no worse than a constant strategy.
 - No randomized strategy with limiting values of 0 and 1 dominates any of the others: if the expectation for \delta when (\omega, 2\omega) is in the envelopes exceeds the expectation for \varepsilon, then there exists some other possible state with (\eta, 2\eta) in the envelopes and the expectation of \varepsilon exceeds that of \delta .
 - The \delta strategies include, as special cases, strategies equivalent to many of the Bayesian strategies. Any strategy that says "switch if x is less than some threshold T and stay otherwise" corresponds to \delta(x)=1 when x \ge T, \delta(x) = 0 otherwise.
What, then, is the fallacy in the argument that favors always switching? It lies in the implicit assumption that there is any probability distribution at all for the alternatives. Specifically, having observed x in the opened envelope, the intuitive argument for switching is based on the conditional probabilities Prob(Amount in unopened envelope | x was observed), which are probabilities defined on the set of underlying states of nature. But these are not computable from the data. The decision-theoretic framework does not require a probability distribution on \Omega in order to solve the problem, nor does the problem specify one.
This result differs from the ones obtained by (1) and its references in a subtle but important way. The other solutions all assume (even though it is irrelevant) there is a prior probability distribution on \Omega and then show, essentially, that it must be uniform over S. That, in turn, is impossible. However, the solutions to the two-envelope problem given here do not arise as the best decision procedures for some given prior distribution and thereby are overlooked by such an analysis. In the present treatment, it simply does not matter whether a prior probability distribution can exist or not. We might characterize this as a contrast between being uncertain what the envelopes contain (as described by a prior distribution) and being completely ignorant of their contents (so that no prior distribution is relevant).
4. CONCLUSIONS.
In the "guess which is larger" problem, a good procedure is to decide randomly that the observed value is the larger of the two, with a probability that increases as the observed value increases. There is no single best procedure. In the "two envelope" problem, a good procedure is again to decide randomly that the observed amount of money is worth keeping (that is, that it is the larger of the two), with a probability that increases as the observed value increases. Again there is no single best procedure. In both cases, if many players used such a procedure and


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Java Amomum Fruit
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Dou Kou (Fructus Amomi Rotundus)——Ming Yi Bie Lu (Miscellaneous Records of Famous physicians)
 1. Dou Kou
 2. Bai Dou Kou
 3. 蔻仁
 4. 白蔻仁
 5. Bai Kou Ren
 6. Round Cardamom Fruit
 7. Kou Ren
 8. Fructus Amomi Rotundus
 9. 豆蔻
 10. 白豆蔻
The Processing of Java Amomum Fruit
The mature fruit of Amomum kravanh Pierre ex Gagnep or A. compactum Soland ex Maton of family Zingiberaceae.
The former is mainly produced in Thailand, Kampuchea, Vietnam, and Yunnan, Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, etc. of China; the latter is produced in Indonesia (Java), Hainan and Yunnan provinces, etc. of China.
Collected in autumn when fruits turn from green to yellow.
The true smell and taste
The former is fragrant, pungent and cool in flavor. The latter is slightly fragrant in flavor.
Best quality
Big, full, integrity and strongly fragrant.
Dried in sun, unprocessed, broken when used.
The Effect of Java Amomum Fruit
Pungent, warm; spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.
Resolve dampness and move qi, warm middle energizer and arrest vomiting.
A. Syndrome of qi stagnation and dampness obstruction of spleen and stomach
It is aromatic in flavor, and is the effective herb for resolving damp-turbidity, moving stagnant qi and harmonizing spleen-stomach. It is usually combined with the damp-resolving, qi-moving and stomach-harmonizing herbs such as Guang Huo Xiang, Chen Pi and Sha Ren. For qi stagnation of spleen and stomach due to food stagnation, it is usually combined with the qi-moving and appetite-improving herbs such as Mu Xiang and Sha Ren. For cold-damp excess, it is usually combined with the stomach-warming and dampness-drying herbs such as Gan Jiang, Hou Po and Cang Zhu. For gastric and abdominal distending, poor appetite and fatigue due to spleen deficiency and qi stagnation, it is usually combined with the spleen-invigorating and qi-tonifying herbs such as Huang Qi, Bai Zhu and Ren Shen.
B. The early stage of damp-warm disease
It is fragrant, pungent and warm but not dry. It is good at dispersing and resolving dampness from upper and middle energizer. For the early stage of damp-warm disease manifested as chest stuffiness and no feeling of hungry, it is usually combined with the lung-ventilating and dampness-draining herbs. For instance it is combined with Xing Ren and Yi Yi Ren in San Ren Tang from Wen Bing Tiao Bian. For syndrome of preponderance of heat over damp, it is usually combined with the heat-clearing and dampness-draining herbs such as Huang Qin and Hua Shi.
C. Vomiting
It can move qi and soothe the middle energizer, warm stomach and arrest vomiting. Its action is similar to Sha Ren, but it is fragrant and better at arresting vomiting, so it is most suitable for qi stagnation due to obstruction of damp-turbidity in interior manifested as gastric stuffiness and vomiting. It can be ground into powder alone for oral use or combined with the herbs for resolving dampness, warming middle energizer and arrest vomiting such as Sha Ren, Guang Huo Xiang and Ban Xia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~6g, or grind it into powder to make pill and powder, decoct later.


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My Great, Great, Great Grandfather Justus Wright, a Union soldier. He died in Stafford, Virginia, exactly 150 years ago today. He was one of the tens of thousands of troops massing east of Chancellorsville, preparing for a battle which would begin within hours after his death from "consumption." Death Certificate issued by the Surgeon General's Office,dated April 30, 1863. As we approach the sesquicentennial observance of his death, I've had to ask myself, "What did Grampa Justus die for?" Had he stayed home, milking cows and tending crops, he no doubt would have lived considerably longer. Grandpa Justus, a farmer from western New York, was a member of the state's 154th Volunteer Infantry, better known as the Hardtack Regiment. He fought because he was called to fight. He fought for the abolition of slavery and to hold the Union together. Were he alive today, I'm certain he would be proud that he has among his multitude of...(Read Full Post)


How Many Beers Are In a Keg
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How Many Beers Are In a Keg
The cost of beer in kegs1 is much lower than in cans or bottles. This is why you can save a lot of money if you buy a keg of beer for your party or picnic. Everybody can guess that it contains a great deal of beer, but do you know how much exactly? The answer to this question can vary, depending of the place you live in. First, let's talk about kegs a bit in order to be sure that everyone has the idea how they look like.
As a rule, kegs are made of aluminum, stainless steel or wood. They are commonly used to store, transport and even serve different types of beverages and alcoholic drinks, carbonated or non-carbonated, like beer. Kegs are usually pressurized in order to preserve the taste and quality of the products.
Kegs may come in various sizes, and there are no any standards. The table below will help you to find out how many beers can be in different types of kegs.
Volume, US gallons
Volume, liters
Half Barrel (Full Keg)
Half Barrel (European)
Mini Keg (Bubba)
Corny Keg (Soda syrup)
Sixth Barrel (Torpedo)
Quarter Barrel (Pony Keg)
Wall (99 Beer Bottles)
Import Keg (European Barrel)
The US beer barrel is officially defined as a volume unit which is equal to 31 gallons. This is why a full keg is named a half barrel, though it has 15.5 gallons. Most brewers use this kind of kegs, so we can make some calculations and answer how many beers are in a keg.
One full keg contains:
But do not forget that we are talking about the American half barrel keg. Standard European kegs are somewhat smaller. For instance, an import keg contains fifty liters, which equals to 13.2 US gallons. The tiniest keg is called "Bubba", or mini keg. It is manufactured for retail sales and contains only 5 liters. Some kegs are recyclable.
A full half barrel keg weighs almost 73 kilograms (more than 160 pounds); though an empty one has only 13.5 kilograms (less than 30 pounds). The keg's typical height is 23.3 inches.
How Many Beers Are In a Keg
 1. A keg is a barrel of a small size, used to store liquids, like beer or some other drinks. They are made of aluminum or stainless steel. Wooden kegs are used to keep gunpowder, nails and other stuff. A typical American half barrel keg contains 15.5 US gallons.
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provide to users as to what inferences are drawn and why, as well as to what sort of control users can be given over inferences that are drawn about them. In this article, we focus on inferences about personal characteristics based on information disclosed by users' online actions. As a use case, we explore personal inferences that are made possible from "Likes" on Facebook. We first present a means for providing transparency into the information responsible for inferences drawn by data-driven models. We then introduce the "cloaking device"-a mechanism for users to inhibit the use of particular pieces of information in inference. Using these analytical tools we ask two main questions: (1) How much information must users cloak to significantly affect inferences about their personal traits? We find that usually users must cloak only a small portion of their actions to inhibit inference. We also find that, encouragingly, false-positive inferences are significantly easier to cloak than true-positive inferences. (2) Can firms change their modeling behavior to make cloaking more difficult? The answer is a definitive yes. We demonstrate a simple modeling change that requires users to cloak substantially more information to affect the inferences drawn. The upshot is that organizations can provide transparency and control even into complicated, predictive model-driven inferences, but they also can make control easier or harder for their users.
 9. Quantum efficiency enhancement in selectively transparent silicon thin film solar cells by distributed Bragg reflectors.
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 Kuo, M Y; Hsing, J Y; Chiu, T T; Li, C N; Kuo, W T; Lay, T S; Shih, M H
 2012-11-05
 This work demonstrated a-Si:H thin-film solar cells with backside TiO(2)/ SiO(2) distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs) for applications involving building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs). Selectively transparent solar cells are formed by adjusting the positions of the DBR stop bands to allow the transmission of certain parts of light through the solar cells. Measurement and simulation results indicate that the transmission of blue light (430 ~500 nm) with the combination of three DBR mirrors has the highest increase in conversion efficiency.
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 2012-11-05
 This work demonstrated a-Si:H thin-film solar cells with backside TiO(2) / SiO(2) distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs) for applications involving building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs). Selectively transparent solar cells are formed by adjusting the positions of the DBR stop bands to allow the transmission of certain parts of light through the solar cells. Measurement and simulation results indicate that the transmission of blue light (430 ~500 nm) with the combination of three DBR mirrors has the highest increase in conversion efficiency.
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 The nuclear Schiff moment is predicted to be enhanced in nuclei with static quadrupole and octupole deformation. The analogous suggestion of the enhanced contribution to the Schiff moment from the soft collective quadrupole and octupole vibrations in spherical nuclei is tested in the framework of the quasiparticle random phase approximation with separable quadrupole and octupole forces applied to the odd {sup 217-221}Ra and {sup 217-221}Rn isotopes. In this framework, we confirm the existence of the enhancement effect due to the soft modes, but only in the limit when the frequencies of quadrupole and octupole vibrations are close to zero.
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Mendalam, Putussibau – October 18 and 19, 2022 are historic days for Antonius of Padua Parish, profound because the Inauguration and Dedication were held on those two days. The inauguration was held on the 18th by the Governor of West Kalimantan, represented by Mr. Florentinus Anum, and attended by the Regent of Kauas Hulu, Mgr. Samuel Otton Sidin, OFM. Cap of the Bishop of Sintang Diocese, and Mgr. Agustinus Agus, Pr Bishop of the Archdiocese of Pontianak.
On October 19, 2022, the Dedication of the Parish Church of Antonius Padua, Mendalam was held. This dedication was carried out in a lively and solemn Eucharistic celebration led by Mgr. Samuel Otton Sidin, OFM. Cap and accompanied by Mgr. Agustinus Agus, Pr. In this Minutes of Dedication, Mgr. Samuel Otton Sidin, OFM. Cap declares and stipulates that:
- This church and its spiritual institutions have become a sacred place and object to be treated with due respect.
- This church should be used as a place for prayer and worship and other liturgical activities.
- This church is prohibited from being used for profane activities and things that are contrary to Catholic values, teachings, and morals.
- This church must be a means of growing faith and love, strengthening brotherhood (communion), cultivating holiness, strengthening service, and encouraging proclamation and witness.
At the end of the Eucharistic celebration, the committee gave time for several parties to give a speech, namely the Parish Priest, Mr. Kebing (Chairman of the DPRD of West Kalimantan Province) Mgr. Samuel Otton Sidin, OFM. Cap and accompanied by Mgr. Agustinus Agus, Pr. In his Address, Mr. Kebing reminded us that this new church should be put to good use by the people.
After the Eucharistic Celebration, everyone who took part in this celebration was invited to a joint meal that had been prepared by the committee and parishioners. Apart from eating together, the parishioners were also entertained by dances and songs performed by parishioners and guests.
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New Blockchain Solution Underway to Help Save Biodiversity
An Australian-led consortium which includes CSIRO and Data61 has begun developing a global blockchain solution designed to radically increase humanity's connection with nature and biodiversity.
The project, called BioCoin.Life, seeks to increase plant and animal observations around the world, while rewarding people's ability to map, discover and describe the natural world.
"When you think of blockchain and digital currencies," says Andrew Robinson, CEO of QuestaGame, a biodiversity technology company and a partner in the BioCoin.Life project, "you don't usually think of the environment or social causes. But blockchain, combined with reward mechanisms, has the potential to provide a trusted, decentralised system that encourages people to learn about, care about, and value biodiversity."
The project, first announced at a conference in Adelaide in September 2017, arose out of QuestaGame's experiments in scoring and rewarding nature observations - a kind of "Pokemon GO for real life." QuestaGame, which was recently selected as a finalist for Australia's top science award, the Eureka Prize, was itself inspired by large biodiversity data repositories such as the Atlas of Living Australia (_URL_) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF.org).
The BioCoin.Life project seeks to address some critical issues facing the environment. For example, scientists have shown that biodiversity is declining at the highest rate in 66 million years. Meanwhile, roughly 80% of the world's species are still undescribed by science, which means that many species will disappear forever without any knowledge of them.
"Lots of groups are working to develop a global map of biodiversity as quickly as possible," says Robinson, "but it's mostly based on volunteerism. Which is fine - because humans have a innate connection to nature and lots of people enjoy contributing to a social good. But if we're going to reverse the rate of biodiversity decline, it's important to develop incentives that motivate mainstream participation."
As a blockchain solution, BioCoin.Life will provide an immutable, transparent record of plant and animal observations made by the public. The resulting BioCoin "token" will use open API technology and be available to any citizen science project involved in recording biodiversity.
A non-profit foundation, with an advisory panel of leading biodiversity researchers around the world, will steer the resulting platform to ensure rewards mechanisms are designed to benefit scientific research and conservation.
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Natural Splendor along the Swatara.
Like many caverns in the Mid-Atlantic states, Indian Echo
Caverns is a limestone cave. Cut through Beekmantown limestone,
which is over 440 million years old, they were formed through
the erosive properties of water. As time progressed, geological
forces led to an "uplift" of the surrounding limestone,
eventually allowing more and more water to flow through the
formation. As the water flowed over the limestone, it began
to create small crevices, these small crevices led to larger
ones, and eventually, over a series of millions of years,
it created the caverns as they are today.
The temperature inside the caverns is
52 degrees year around.
LIFE INSIDE THE CAVERNS
Life using the cavern environment can
be divided into two groups:
- Animals that live part of their lives
- Animals that live their entire lives
Animals that live part of their lives
inside caverns usually use it for shelter. Examples of this
type of life would be bats, bears, raccoons, and other mammals.
They are termed troglophiles.
Animals which live inside caverns for
their entire lives include some insects, crustaceans, and
blind fish. They are termed troglobites. Additionally bacteria
and fungi also inhabit caverns.
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