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Nopal crop in Greenhouses and Microtunnels
Ideal microclimate with INVERNAVELO thermal blanket, anti-insect and anti-frost
The Nopal crop in Greenhouse allows for the optimal growth of plants and fruits.
The nopal, Opuntia ficus, is an arborescent cactus, original from Mexico, widely cultivated in all tropical countries and in tempered zones, including the Mediterranean basin.
The fruits of the prickly pear are recognized throughout the world and are used both in human nutrition and in the feeding of livestock. Lately its benefits for medicinal uses have been discovered. It's optimal development occurs with optimal exposure to the sun and with adequate protection against insects, wind and frost.
How the Nopal crop in Greenhouses and Microtunnels protects against parasites and diseases
Thanks to the INVERNAVELO mesh, new generation nonwoven woven plastic mesh; the attacks of some insects are prevented. For example, the fruit fly, the cochineal and the moth deposit their eggs in the fruits during ripening, ruining them completely.
Many common Nopal diseases are reduced thanks to the INVERNAVELO mesh.
Invernavelo protects from the cold but it does not limit the penetration of the sun's rays.
If the plant does not flower and assumes strange forms, it stretches and turns a light green color; meaning that there is just little light. With the anti-freeze fabric, this risk does not occur. If the green parts are bleached and appear as "emptied" it is usually due to insufficient irrigation.
The plant exhausts all the water contained in the tissues and then seems to empty. The Micro Tunnel of INVERNAVELO avoids water loss and it maintains a developing environment at constant temperature and humidity values.
If the green parts begin to appear golden, as if the plant had burned and small divisions are noticed, it means that the temperatures are too low.
Remedy: Place the INVERNAVELO thermal blanket as protection against frost. Especially at the delicate moment of transplanting the Nopal plant.
When the plant netting reaches 5-10 cm in height, they are transplanted to the pots. But you have to be careful to avoid the risk of frost because they are still sensitive to low temperatures
Why it is important to protect the Nopal Crop in Greenhouses and Microtunnels
The nopal has a long juvenile phase and the young seedlings grow slowly. Its fruiting begins after 2-3 years and the complete production phase not before the seventh year.
INVERNAVELO, barrier against PARASITES
Parasites can be so aggressive, frequently causing fruit loss.
Avoid the excessive use of antiparasitic agents and promote the use of nonwoven and woven INVERNAVELO fabrics.
If white patches are observed, like a kind of cotton balls that rest on all the green parts of the plant, the pillbugs have infested the crop. Pillbugs cause damage similar to the aphids, by sucking the sap from cactus plants and stunting the growth of plants, which can lead to the decomposition of the stem or the whole plant. These parasites expel the honeydew, which attracts other parasites, such as ants. In some areas, the Nopal crop in greenhouses is grown to make the pillbugs colonize. In fact, these insects serve to produce a natural dye that is used in many foods, in cosmetics, and in the textile industry.
Caterpillars are one of the most common parasites that feed themselves on this plant. Adults have black and red marks. They feed on the younger parts first, infesting the stems of the plant. These parasites slow down the growth of the plant and can even kill it.
Mesh against insects, bugs, aphids and thrips, as well as dominant pests of both the cactus and nopal crop.
These small parasites reproduce quickly and cause very damaging infestations. The aphids feed on the sap of the nopal, which causes the plant to decrease in size. If the infestation is already severe enough, the whole plant drifts or dies. In addition, aphids excrete large quantities of honeydew, a sweet and watery substance that attracts not only other pests, but also other animals. Thrips are other small and thin parasites that can go away thanks to the INVERNAVELO mesh. The thrips suck the Nopal juice and leave the stems with a silvery and mottled appearance. Severe infestations cause stunted growth and damage to flowers and developing fruit.
Nopal crop in Greenhouses and Microtunnels. INVERNAVELO against frost
The Nopales grow in full sun, so the exposure should be as sunny as possible. The cactus is very sensitive to cold. It can be cultivated in the soil only where the winter temperatures do not fall below -10 ° C.
Consequently, in places with severe winters, Nopal crops in Greenhouses or Microtunnels are better off. The INVERNAVELO thermal blanket has the advantage of being a floating cover that can be placed during cold temperatures and removed when they are not needed. When the growing season returns, plants can gradually be exposed to intense heat and light. INVERNAVELO favors the passage of light and air. It is also advisable to provide a suitable substrate to avoid problems related to stagnant root moisture.
It is also advisable to provide a suitable substrate to avoid problems related to stagnant root moisture
To maintain the ideal microclimate, the cultivation of Nopal in Greenhouse and Microtunnel is recommended.
Unlike plastic tarpaulin, which needs to be closed and opened several times to prevent moisture formation, the non-woven woven mesh allows perspiration and allows the passage of rain and air.
Prevent burns against precipitous drops in temperatures
How can we protect plants that are sensitive to frost?
Creating a structure of protection against the cold with INVERNAVELO, non-woven fabric.
INVERNAVELO provides effective protection against frost. With this breathable non-woven fabric it is possible to cover the entire plant and it is fixed by inserting the limbs under stones or from the same pots.
The riskiest period for a plant is the cold season.
How should non-woven fabric be used? When should the plants be covered?
It is important to anticipate the times, because a structure that maintains an environment in which the plant is placed and it is too hot, inhibits its acclimatization.
In other words, it is "a hoax". If the plant has a temperature of 30 ° C (86 ° F) with the October sun, it will think that it is still summer and will continue to vegetate, which will prevent the beginning of all those processes that correspond to the preparation for winter and the risk of bigger "posterior colds".
The anti-frost blanket protects plants from rain and snow (often moisture makes plants more susceptible to frost).
At night, they retain the heat that by radiation would disperse, creating a milder environment with minimum temperatures even higher than a few degrees.
INVERNAVELO is a synthetic fabric that, allowing the passage of air, leaves the plant "transpiring", also allowing the passage of solar rays.
It is important not to wrap the plants directly, especially if it is evergreen. The non-woven fabric, in fact, retains moisture and if it were in direct contact with the leaves, it would keep them much moister than the leaves in contact with the air. This, combined with more thermal changes, would burn the leaves and weaken our plants more than it would occur with unprotected plants.
The effect would be even worse if instead of non-woven fabric, we used other materials.
Avoid plastics or materials that block air circulation.
So, how should non-woven fabric must be used?
It is necessary to create a Microtunnel, for example, using bamboo poles or metal supports, around the plant you want to protect. This "skeleton" must be far enough away from the leaves and must define a space that is not too narrow.
Around it, "roll" a couple of layers of INVERNAVELO, fixing them with clips to the support posts.
It is important that the cover starts from the bottom of the plant and is not open at the top. In fact, the heat is transferred from the ground to the upper part and, if it could spread laterally or come out from above, it would not bring the least advantage offered by this protection. It must be avoided that the sheets are in direct contact with the non-woven fabric.
What advantages are obtained with an INVERNAVELO nonwoven fabric cover?
A structure made with the thermal blanket has the advantage of creating a more protected environment, protecting against wind, rain and snow.
However, the internal temperature is noticeably higher only during the day with the sun beating against it, generating a greenhouse effect.
The differences in the minimum temperatures between the interior and the exterior are often insignificant, since during the night the cooling is fast and even if the dispersion of heat through the nonwoven fabric is attenuated, the internal temperature is balanced with the external.


QL Shell from a command prompt by issuing the command:
shell> mysqlsh
MySQL Shell provides two scripting language modes, JavaScript and Python, in addition to a native SQL mode. Throughout this guide MySQL Shell is used primarily in JavaScript mode . When MySQL Shell starts it is in JavaScript mode by default. Switch modes by issuing \js for JavaScript mode, \py for Python mode, and \sql for SQL mode. Ensure you are in JavaScript mode by issuing the \js command, then execute:
mysql-js> dba.deploySandboxInstance(3310)
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Terminating commands with a semi-colon is not required in JavaScript and Python modes.
The argument passed to deploySandboxInstance() is the TCP port number where the MySQL Server instance listens for connections. By default the sandbox is created in a directory named $HOME/mysql-sandboxes/port on Unix systems. For Microsoft Windows systems the directory is %userprofile%\MySQL\mysql-sandboxes\port.
The root password for the instance is prompted for.
Important
Each instance has its own password. Defining the same password for all sandboxes in this tutorial makes it easier, but remember to use different passwords for each instance in production deployments.
To deploy further sandbox server instances, repeat the steps followed for the sandbox instance at port 3310, choosing different port numbers. For each additional sandbox instance issue:
mysql-js> dba.deploySandboxInstance(port_number)
To follow this tutorial, use port numbers 3310, 3320 and 3330 for the three sandbox server instances. Issue:
mysql-js> dba.deploySandboxInstance(3320)
mysql-js> dba.deploySandboxInstance(3330)
Creating the Sandbox InnoDB Cluster
The next step is to create the InnoDB cluster while connected to the seed MySQL Server instance. The seed instance contains the data that you want to replicate to the other instances. In this example the sandbox instances are blank, therefore we can choose any instance.
Connect MySQL Shell to the seed instance, in this case the one at port 3310:
mysql-js> \connect root@localhost:3310
The \connect MySQL Shell command is a shortcut for the shell.connect() method:
mysql-js> shell.connect('root@localhost:3310')
Once you have connected, AdminAPI can write to the local instance's option file. This is different to working with a production deployment, where you would need to connect to the remote instance and run the MySQL Shell application locally on the instance before AdminAPI can write to the instance's option file.
Use the dba.createCluster() method to create the InnoDB cluster with the currently connected instance as the seed:
mysql-js> var cluster = dba.createCluster('testCluster')
The createCluster() method deploys the InnoDB cluster metadata to the selected instance, and adds the instance you are currently connected to as the seed instance. The createCluster() method returns the created cluster, in the example above this is assigned to the cluster variable. The parameter passed to the createCluster() method is a symbolic name given to this InnoDB cluster, in this case testCluster.
Tip
If the instance has super_read_only=ON then you might need to confirm that AdminAPI can set super_read_only=OFF. See Super Read-only and Instances for more information.
Adding Instances to an InnoDB Cluster
The next step is to add more instances to the InnoDB cluster. Any transactions that were executed by the seed instance are re-executed by each secondary instance as it is added. This tutorial uses the sandbox instances that were created earlier at ports 3320 and 3330.
The seed instance in this example was recently created, so it is nearly empty. Therefore, there is little data that needs to be replicated from the seed instance to the secondary instances. In a production environment, where you have an existing database on the seed instance, you could use a tool such as MySQL Enterprise Backup to ensure that the secondaries have matching data before replication starts. This avoids the possibility of lengthy delays while data replicates from the primary to the secondaries. See Section 17.4.4, "Using MySQL Enterprise Backup with Group Replication".
Add the second instance to the InnoDB cluster:
mysql-js> cluster.addInstance('root@localhost:3320')
The root user's password is prompted for.
Add the third instance:
mysql-js> cluster.addInstance('root@localhost:3330')
The root user's password is prompted for.
At this point you have created a cluster with three instances: a primary, and two secondaries.
Tip
You can only specify localhost in addInstance() if the instance is a sandbox instance. This also applies to the implicit addInstance() after issuing createCluster().
Persisting the Configuration
Once the sandbox instances have been added to the cluster, the configuration required for InnoDB cluster must be persisted to each of the instance's option files. Connect to each instance.
mysql-js> \connect instance
Issue dba.configureLocalInstance(instance).
mysql-js> dba.configureLocalInstance('instance')
You are prompted for the instance's password. The configuration changes are persisted to the instance.
Important
If dba.configureLocalInstance() is not issued when connected to the instance, the configuration is not persisted to the option file. This does not stop the instance from initially joining a cluster, but it does mean that the instance cannot rejoin the cluster automatically, for example after being stopped.
Repeat the process of connecting to each sandbox instance you added to the cluster and persisting the configuration. For this example we added sandbox instances at ports 3310, 3320 and 3330. Therefore issue this for ports 3320 and 3330:
mysql-js> \connect root@localhost:port_number)
mysql-js> dba.configureLocalInstance('root@localhost:port_number)

To check the cluster has been created, use the cluster instance's status() function. See Checking the InnoDB Cluster Status.
Once you have your cluster deployed you can configure MySQL Router to provide high availability, see Section 20.3, "Using MySQL Router with InnoDB Cluster".
20.2.5 Production Deployment of InnoDB Cluster
When working in a production environment, the MySQL server instances which make up an InnoDB cluster run on multiple host machines as part of a network rather than on single machine as described in Section 20.2.4, "Sandbox Deployment of InnoDB Cluster". Before proceeding with these instructions you must install the required software to each machine that you intend to add as a server instance to your cluster, see Section 20.2.3, "Methods of Installing".
The following diagram illustrates the scenario you work with in this section:
Figure 20.2 Production Deployment
Three MySQL servers are grouped together as a production InnoDB cluster. One of the servers is the primary instance, and the other two are secondary instances. The IP address for the primary server is 139.59.177.10, and the IP addresses for the two secondary instances are 139.59.177.11 and 139.59.177.12. MySQL Router connects a client application to the primary instance. The admin capability in MySQL Shell interacts directly with the production InnoDB cluster.
Important
Unlike a sandbox deployment, where all instances are deployed locally to one machine, for a production deployment you must connect to each machine and run MySQL Shell locally before issuing dba.configureLocalInstance() on the instance. This ensures that any configuration changes are persisted into the option file on the instance. This also requires that you have access to the server and the required permissions to execute MySQL Shell.
To pass a server's connection information to AdminAPI use URI type strings. See Section 18.2.1.1, "Connecting using a URI String" for more information.
User Privileges
The user account used to administer an instance does not have to be the root account, however the user needs to be assigned full read and write privileges on the InnoDB cluster metadata tables in addition to full MySQL administrator privileges (SUPER, GRANT OPTION, CREATE, DROP and so on). To give the user your_user the privileges needed to administer InnoDB cluster issue:
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON mysql_innodb_cluster_metadata.* TO your_user@'%' WITH GRANT OPTION;
GRANT RELOAD, SHUTDOWN, PROCESS


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Quite a number of satellites that can be observed are tumbling, and this causes their brightness to vary with time. This variation can often be seen with the naked eye, and the frequency of the brightness peaks can range between several per second, to once every minute or so. A good example is the recently launched SL-16 rocket, which is currently rotating at 2 or 3 times a second. The tumbling can be started by several mechanisms, but the most common is probably out-gasing. This happens often to spent rockets which have some fuel left over in their tanks once the engine shuts down. Sometimes this fuel is vented deliberately by ground controllers to reduce the danger of an explosion which would create many pieces of orbital debris and pose a hazard to other satellites. Other times the fuels leaks out gradually.
Occasionally, objects will explode in orbit, and the force of the explosion will start the resulting pieces spinning.

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The Faculty heads a funded project by the European Union, in partnership with six regional and international universities:
- Université de Malte
- Leeds Beckett UniversityUnited Kingdom
- Middle East University – Jordan
- Yarmouk University – Jordan
- Suez Canal University
- Fayoum University
The proposed project under the title "Cultural Heritage Virtual Education System" (CHVEs) aims to modernize and improve the educational process in the field of tourism and cultural heritage sciences in the faculties and institutes of higher education in Egypt, through the development of international scientific cooperation and the transfer of knowledge. This project is considered of great value and importance regarding the issue of supporting the process of sustainable development and the preservation of the cultural and urban heritage of countries.

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How does a Jeep diesel hydraulic radiator fan work?
The Jeep diesel radiator fan is completely different than anything you've seen on other engines. Instead of using an electric fan or a mechanical fan with a viscous clutch, Jeep uses a hydraulic radiator fan. The hydraulic radiator fan receives power steering fluid pressure from the power steering pump.
How does the Jeep diesel regulate engine cooling?
Jeep uses a hydraulic radiator fan on the 5.7L and 3.0L diesel engine. The hydraulic radiator fan has a two stage G-rotor hydraulic motor that's powered by high pressure power steering fluid provided by the power steering pump.
The fan control solenoid regulates flow to the hydraulic motor by pulsing the power steering fluid based on commands from the fan control module (FCM). See inputs below.
The Jeep shop manual warns that: "The hydraulic fan and drive is not serviceable. Therefore any failure of the fan blade, hydraulic fan drive or fan shroud requires replacement of the fan module because the fan blade and hydraulic fan drive are matched and balanced as a system and servicing either separately would disrupt this balance."
Fan control module operation
The FCM determines hydraulic radiator fan speed by monitoring inputs from three sensors:
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
Transmission oil temperature (TOT)
AC System pressure
Based on the inputs from these three sensors, the FCM determines duty cycle on the fan control solenoid and thus regulates hydraulic radiator fan speed. WARNING: Even when the engine doesn't require cooling, the fan will still run at idle at speeds between 100 and 500-RPM. This is due to the minimum flow required to flow through the G-rotor motor.
What goes wrong with the Jeep hydraulic radiator fan system?
The most common problem with the system occurs when a sensor reading is out of range. For example, a high AC pressure reading will cause the radiator fan to run at high speed at all times. Always start your diagnosis by checking the readings from the ECT, TOT and AC pressure transducer. If the readings are within range, use a scan tool to check the pulse width commanded by the fan control module.
Other problems with the Jeep hydraulic radiator fan system
Make sure you're using the proper power steering fluid. There's no such thing as a "universal" power steering fluid.
Check power steering fluid level and condition.
Check the condition of the filter at the bottom of the power steering fluid reservoir.
Check for debris clogging the power steering oil cooler.
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The coupled magnetic and electronic properties of rare-earth doped GaN semiconductors have attracted a lot of interest by researchers from industry and academia in recent years. Researchers from University of Strathclyde, Osaka University (Japan) and Diamond Light Source have investigated Eu-doped GaN at Diamond beamlines B18 and I06. Their results have been published in Nature's Scientific Reports.
Unlike other trivalent rare-earth ions, Eu3+ ions have no magnetic moment in the ground state. In this research the presence of an induced magnetic moment was demonstrated using Optically Detected X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism (XMCD). Using the detection of X-ray Excited Optical Luminescence (XEOL) from Eu3+ at 622 nm scientists uniquely probed the magnetic moment of the 7F2 excited state involved in optical emission. Interestingly, the same emission line is already used in red light-emitting devices so every time these devices are switched on magnetism is induced.
The 400nm thick GaN samples with just 0.11 at% of Eu were grown on sapphire substrates at 1000°C, using a complex method called 'organometallic vapour phase epitaxy'. Samples were then studied on beamline I06 using XMCD, which compares the X-ray absorption spectra of leftand right-circularly polarised X-rays. XMCD was measured using surface-sensitive total electron yield (TEY) and bulk-sensitive XEOL. The shift of Eu M5 XMCD peak from 1128.3 eV in TEY to 1129.8 eV in XEOL was explained by the presence of magnetic Eu2+ ions on the surface and Eu3+ ions being in excited 7F2 state in the bulk. Theoretical calculations reproduced the energy shift observed in the experiment. X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES) was measured on B18 beamline to confirm that bulk of the sample did not contain Eu2+ ions.
"This is the first time that an induced magnetic moment of Eu3+ ions in this excited state has been detected directly using XEOL detection of XMCD. As Eu3+ ions do not possess magnetic moment in the ground state this opens up the possibility that the magnetism can be switched on and off by shining a light or switching on and off voltage. This is a very interesting prospect that could lead to development of novel magneto-optoelectronic devices in the future. The next stage is to investigate the reported room-temperature ferromagnetic behaviour of Eu-doped GaN and whether this relates to the induced magnetic moment observed here."
Slava Kachkanov, principal investigator, Diamond Light Source
Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron science facility, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.
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Quick Answer: What Is A 25 Year Storm?
What is the probability of a 25 year flood?
The 25-year flood occurs on average once every 25 years and has an exceedance probability of 1 over 25, or 4 percent, in any given year. That's a 4 times greater chance than the 100-year flood, which only has a 1 percent exceedance probability in any given year.
What does the 100 year flood plain mean?
What does a 100 year storm mean?
What is a 1 in 100 year storm event?
Can I build in a 100 year floodplain?
What is the 100 year flood level?
A 100-year flood is a flood event that has a 1 in 100 chance (1% probability) of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. The 100-year flood is also referred to as the 1% flood, since its annual exceedance probability is 1%.
How often will 100 year floods occur in 2050 in Boston?
How do you calculate 1 in a 100 year flood?
A 100 year flood has a return period of T = 100, so the probability of a flood of equal or greater magnitude occurring in any one year period is p = 1/T = 1/100 = 0.01. Thus there is a probability of 0.01 or 1 in 100 that a 100 year flood will occur in any given year.
What is a 2 year storm?
It is more appropriate to ALWAYS give the duration along with the return period, such as – "2-year, 24-hour storm" which means the storm has the volume (or average intensity) corresponding to the point on the IDF curve for a 2-year return period of rainfall and a 24-hour duration.
What is a 50 year storm event?
A 100-year storm refers to rainfall totals that have a one percent probability of occurring at that location in that year. … Likewise, a 50-year rainfall event has a 1 in 50 or 2% chance of occurring in a year.
What is a 10 year 24 hour storm?
Will a 100 year flood occur once every 100 years?
The name is misleading: a "100-year flood" does not happen only once every 100 years. … Statistically, a 100-year flood has approximately a 63 percent chance of occurring in any 100-year period, not 100 percent! Climate can be defined as the average state of the atmosphere for a given place over a specified period.
How do you calculate stormwater volume?
Q = peak rate of runoff in cubic feet per second (cfs) C = runoff coefficient, a dimensionless unit i = average intensity of rainfall in inches per hour (in/hr) A = the watershed area in acres (ac). The area, A, draining to any point under consideration in a stormwater management system must be determined accurately.


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In an ever-evolving educational landscape, where we seek to nurture young minds and support their emotional development, the concept of calming corners has emerged as a powerful tool. These dedicated spaces in classrooms are more than just a trend; they are essential for promoting emotional resilience and well-being in our students. Let's delve into the importance of calming corners in classrooms and the transformative impact they can have.
Empowering Emotional Regulation
In today's fast-paced world, students face a multitude of stressors, from academic pressures to personal challenges. Calming corners provide a safe haven for students to manage their emotions and find solace when needed. By teaching children to recognize and cope with their feelings, we empower them to navigate life's ups and downs with grace and resilience.
Enhancing Focus and Learning
We all know that a calm mind is a receptive one. Calming corners help students regain focus and concentration, ensuring a more conducive learning environment. When a child can effectively self-regulate their emotions, they are better prepared to engage with lessons, absorb knowledge, and excel academically.
Conflict Resolution and Inclusivity
Calming corners serve as spaces where students can de-escalate emotional conflicts, learn to resolve disagreements, and practice empathy. Moreover, they promote inclusivity by accommodating students with diverse emotional needs, creating a classroom atmosphere that values and supports every individual.
Supporting Mental Health
In the wake of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of mental health in education has become increasingly evident. Calming corners contribute to students' overall well-being by offering a sanctuary for stress and anxiety management. By providing this support, we reduce the risk of mental health issues in our young learners.
Positive Behavioral Management
Calming corners can be instrumental in positive behavioral management. By reinforcing positive choices and providing an alternative to punitive measures, they help reduce disruptive behaviors and promote a culture of responsibility and self-awareness.
Life Skills for the Future
Teaching emotional regulation and self-soothing techniques in the classroom equips students with invaluable life skills. These skills extend far beyond the confines of the school and help them navigate the complexities of adulthood with a strong emotional foundation.
Implementing calming corners in our classrooms can create a compassionate and effective educational environment that nurtures not only young minds but also their hearts. Together, we can empower the next generation with the tools to thrive emotionally and academically.
Let's make our classrooms places where emotional resilience and well-being are not just aspirations but integral parts of the learning process. Your commitment to this vision can shape the future of our students and their capacity to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Perhaps, when Shakespeare wrote in Sonnet 85, "I think good thoughts whilst other write good words," he was giving us a hint.
After thorough analysis of the language, rhyme, and style of the bard's 1606-7 play All's Well That Ends Well, two Oxford professors say it's likely Shakespeare wrote the work with a co-author. They even think they know who it is: Thomas Middleton, the 17th-century playwright behind The Changeling and Women Beware Women.
They imagine that Shakespeare, older and more experienced than Middleton, was working with a young "rising star" on his play, in the way that a master would work alongside his apprentice.
While it's impossible to know the truth about All's Well That Ends Well's authorship, researchers say, their work has uncovered some pretty strong clues. Among them, according to an article on the University website:
- Unusually narrative stage directions:
Dr Emma Smith, of the Oxford University English Faculty, said: "The narrative stage directions – especially 'Parolles and Lafew stay behind, commenting on this wedding' – look as though it is the point at which one author handed over to another."
- Low incidence of Shakespeare's spelling and vocabulary:
Professor Laurie Maguire, who also worked on the project, explained: "There are more feminine endings and triand tetra-syllabic endings than usual – again hallmarks of Middleton. Shakespeare tends to use 'Omnes' as a speech prefix and 'All' (preferred by Middleton) only occurs twice in the Folio – both times in All's Well."
- Language quirks:
Maguire pointed out: "This scene [Act 4, Scene 3] sees Parolles describing Bertram as 'ruttish' – a word whose only other occurrence as an adjective is in Middleton's The Phoenix. It also sees an unusual number of Middleton's known spelling preferences."
- Rhyming patterns:
'"The proportion of the play written in rhyme is much higher than usual for Jacobean Shakespeare – 19% of the lines are in rhyme, which fits Middleton's norm of 20%," said Maguire.


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Gas microsensors based on zinc oxide structures with rod- and needle-like morphology, both integrated via a non-catalyzed vapor-solid mechanism enabled using aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition, are developed. Analyses of the films via SEM, TEM, XPS, and water contact angle indicate a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies, higher aspect ratio and higher roughness factor for the needles than for the rods. Gas sensing tests towards hydrogen and carbon monoxide demonstrate reduced humidity-interference, and higher responses to the analytes for the needle-based systems compared to the rods. These results are attributed to the morphology of the sensitive materials, which not only affects the surface-area-to-volume-ratio of the films but also their surface chemistry. These findings indicate that a thorough optimization of morphology, structure and surface properties of gas sensitive metal oxides could allow for more reliable sensor operation in humid conditions.
Vallejos, S., Gràcia, I., Pizúrová, N., Figueras, E., Čechal, J., Hubálek, J., & Cané, C. (2019). Gas sensitive ZnO structures with reduced humidity-interference. Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 301. _URL_


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Title: Spectral behaviour of bismuth centres in different steps of the FCVD process
The behaviour of bismuth ions in silica glass free of other dopants has been studied in different steps of the furnace chemical vapour deposition (FCVD) process. Porous layers annealed and consolidated in different atmospheres, a bismuth chloride solution in acetone for porous layer impregnation, the resultant glass preform and holey fibres drawn out under various conditions have been characterised by spectroscopic techniques and X-ray diffraction. Active bismuth centres present in the preform and luminescing in the visible and IR spectral regions persist during drawing under reducing conditions, whereas drawing under oxidising conditions eliminates such centres. Annealing under reducing conditions produces absorption bands of IR-emitting bismuth centres (IRBCs) in spectra of fibres drawn out under oxidising conditions and concurrently increases the background loss. Under the annealing conditions of this study (argon atmosphere, T{sub max} = 1100 Degree-Sign C, 30 min), the IRBC concentration reaches a maximum and then decreases, whereas the background loss increases monotonically. (fiber optics)
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 1. Fiber Optics Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (Russian Federation)
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Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.); Journal Volume: 43; Journal Issue: 7; Other Information: Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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United States
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English
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75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; ANNEALING; ARGON; BISMUTH CHLORIDES; BISMUTH IONS; CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION; CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES; FIBER OPTICS; FIBERS; IMPREGNATION; POROUS MATERIALS; SPECTRA; X-RAY DIFFRACTION


Difference Between Roasting and Calcination
Main Difference
Metal is obtained from its ore by the process of electrolysis or reduction. In the process of reduction, the ore that is reduced is an oxide ore. Oxide ore is much easier to reduce as compared to its carbonates and sulphides. If the ore is not an oxide ore then first it is converted to an oxide ore by the process of calcination or roasting. In calcination, the ore is heated below its melting point either in the absence of the air or less amount of air supply while in roasting, the ore is heated strongly in the presence of air below its melting point.
What is Roasting?
It is a metallurgical process which involves gas-solid reactions at very high temperature with the aim of purify the metal from impurities. Roasting is a step of the processing of different ores, but before roasting the ore has already been partially purified from impurities by the process called froth floatation. Process of roasting consist of solid-gas thermal reaction which includes reduction, oxidation, sulfation, chlorination and pyro hydrolysis. In roasting, the ore or ore concentrate is heated in the presence of very hot air. Roasting is mostly done for sulfide minerals where sulfide is converted into oxide and the sulfur is changed into sulfur dioxide (gas) which is then released into the environment. It is the serious source of air pollution. The gaseous content of roasting that is sulfur dioxide is often used in making of sulphuric acid. Roasting is not used for dehydrating an ore. In roasting of sulfide ore, if the sulfur content from the ore is almost completely removed it results in a dead roast. The main disadvantage of this process is that it releases large amount of toxic, metallic and acidic compounds. These compounds causes harm to our environment.
What is Calcination?
In IUPAC, it is defined as "heating to high temperatures in the presence of air or oxygen". But calcination is also defined as a thermal process in the absence of air or very limited supply of oxygen that is applied to ores and other solid materials to bring about thermal decomposition. Calciner is a cylinder made up of steel that rotates inside a heated furnace. Calciner performs indirect high temperature processing (_PHONE_ °C) within a controlled atmosphere. Calcination is derived from a Latin word called calcinare which means "to burn lime". Calcination is most commonly applied in decomposition of calcium carbonate (lime stone) to calcium dioxide (lime) and carbon dioxide in order to make cement. Carbon dioxide is released into the environment. The products obtained from calcination is termed as calcine, regardless of actual compounds undergoing thermal treatment. In calcination, reaction takes place at or above the thermal decomposition temperature. Process of calcination can be used in driving out the moisture from an ore.
Key Differences
 1. In the process of roasting, ore is heated above its melting point in the presence of air or oxygen while in calcination, ore is heated above its melting point in the absence of air or very limited amount of oxygen supply.
 2. Roasting is mostly done for sulfide minerals while calcination is mostly applied in decomposition of carbonate ores.
 3. Roasting is not used for dehydrating an ore while calcination can be used to drive out moisture from an ore.
 4. In roasting, sulfur dioxide is released while in calcination carbon dioxide is released.
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Tehilim 136:13 says:
לְגֹזֵר יַם סוּף לִגְזָרִים כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ
To Him Who cut the Sea of Reeds asunder, for His kindness is eternal.
Rashi's commentary indicates that this is talking about God cutting twelve paths through the sea, one for each tribe. Does anyone know what Rashi's source in the Midrash is, and where this idea shows up for the first time in the Midrash?
This question was adapted from a Facebook post by DovBear.
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The Sfas Emes brings a medrash that thete was 600000 paths in the yam. – sam Jan 23 '13 at 3:05
Fascinatingly, I once read in a goyishe non-fiction book that there is an American Indian tribe who have a tradition that many generations ago their ancestors were saved by their pursuing enemies by G-D having split a sea into twelve for them to escape through! – Shraga Jan 23 '13 at 21:14
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Toras Shleimah (15:127*) brings the Midrash of the Yam Suf splitting into 12 lanes for the twelve tribes in the name of two of the "smaller midrashim": Midrash Vayosha (Chapter 12) and Midrash Temurah (Temurah 13).
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Pirkei d'Rebbi Eliezer ch. 42 and Midrash Shocher Tov chapter 114,see also the Rav on Avos 5:3.
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After quoting the Mechilta on Beshalach that says that the Sea was split into parts, HaTorah HaTemimah brings 3 sources that says it was split into 12:
I wasn't able to find where the Midrash Shocher Tov mentions 12. (What I think is) the relevant passage starts on the bottom of this page, but it does not bring a number.
The notes by MaHaR"i HaKohen do mention 12 parts. He says this could be hinted to by the fact that the verse says, "The water was to them as a wall". "to them" appears to be extra, but comes to teach us that each tribe had a wall, hence 12 parts.
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Designers of Color in Fashion History :: Patrick Kelly
Designers of Color in Fashion History :: Patrick Kelly
I was astonished to learn that Jay Jaxon was the first American (and by default, African American) haute couturier. He is not widely known, so it stands to reason that this extraordinary fact about him must be little known, too. So, I found myself surprised, again, when reading up on Patrick Kelly. In the late 80's Kelly was the first American and person of color to become a member of the exclusive Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter. Though Kelly enjoyed a degree of success and recognition during his lifetime, that has endured after his passing, I imagine that this honor felt like a huge validation of his talent and vision as a designer.
After all, the world he would eventually inhabit was light years away from his humble, but proud, beginnings. In his working class Mississippi home, Kelly was surrounded by female family members with a flair for making-do and mending. He was introduced to embellishing, reworking and otherwise refashioning from a very early age. It was here that his social consciousness was raised, too. According to reports, Kelly noticed the lack of African American women featured in magazines. His grandmother explained that designers did not think of them when making clothes. This, perhaps, provides some reasoning for the imagery he used in his work. Golliwogs previously had no place in haute couture.
Kelly began what would become his life's work, to clothe ALL women, by starting with his junior high classmates whom he designed and sewed dresses for. Later, Kelly attended Jackson State University where he studied art history and African American history. Eventually driven out by the prejudice and racism he experienced, he left his hometown to pursue a career in fashion.
On his own and living in Atlanta, he began to make clothes again. This time, to sell. His work sorting donations at AMVETS (an American veterans' organization, there) gave him access to a wealth of designer clothing. He refashioned the garments and sold them alongside his original designs. This allowed him to work as a window dresser at the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Boutique for free. The position gave him a crucial in with the fashion industry elite. His volunteerism paid off. Kelly began to draw a salary at the St Laurent boutique and eventually opened his own selling vintage. In addition to this, he taught classes at a modeling school where Pat Cleveland, a notable person of color in fashion's history in her own right, encouraged him to go to New York.
Taking the advice to heart, Kelly studied design at Parsons in New York City before landing in Paris where he really began to make his mark. Calling on his combined influences: skills he learned at the feet of his family, showmanship developed while in school, technical skills honed at Parsons and the hustle he displayed when volunteering at the St Laurent boutique, Patrick sold his designs on the streets of Paris. To much acclaim. This is not an easy thing to do. According to Christian Lacroix, "The French function according to love at first sight. If they fall in love with you, they accept you. And Patrick is very lovable. Everybody loves him." It's as simple as that. Or is it? Patrick was driven. He took risks. He worked hard. His success did not come from nowhere.
Kelly went on to produce unique collections, presented in electrifying (for their time) shows. He remained true to his mission by designing with all women in mind and kept an ear to the street so that his work was reflective of what was in Parisian style. He believed in making affordable clothing, the kind of luxury that women like his mother, aunt and grandmother could have worn in their time. He achieved a level of success that those women, his "full-figured girls", did not think possible. He had clothes in the finest boutiques, magazine spreads in Elle and so many orders and freelance jobs that he hadn't vacationed in years. His creations were worn by princesses (like Diana) actresses (like Jane Seymour) and the singers (like Madonna and Grace Jones). It was the all singing, all dancing Patrick Kelly show.
But that show would not go on. Kelly's full and fabulous life was cut short at age 35(ishhe was secretive about his actual year of birth). Though the original cause of death was attributed to bone marrow disease and a brain tumor, it was later confirmed that Kelly was HIV positive and his death was AIDS related. Unlike the houses of other famous designers, Kelly's folded after his death. One can't help but wonder what led to this. Kelly had a seemingly vast (and influential) circle of friends. Did legal issues play into the demise of his house? Was there a clash of interests that led its standstill? Are there other, notable designers of color whose work died with them?
This article originally appeared at Handmaker's Factory.
There's a lot more information available about Patrick Kelly than there was about Jay Jaxon. Spend a little time getting to know more about him and he'll start feeling like a long lost friend!
11 thoughts on "Designers of Color in Fashion History :: Patrick Kelly
 - You're so welcome!! It is a shame that it didn't continue but I think Sonja (of Ginger Makes) brought up a great point in her comment. His vision was so unique it was hard to continue without him.
 1. This is really interesting, thank you! It's great to read his story, and all the work he had to put in to get where he did. Maybe the lack of a legacy could be related to HIV/Aids, would there still have been a stigma around it in the early 90s in France?
 - You're welcome, Kathryn! Your point is a valid one. His cause of death was initial cause of death was incorrect because they wanted to hide the real cause. This was true of many artists from that era.
 2. Wow, what an interesting guy! He really traveled a unique path to designing his own label. I appreciate that he fought for inclusivity in a world that's definitely not known for that. His house's failure after his death speaks to the fact that his vision and drive were so completely his own that they couldn't be replaced.
 - I think your assessment is the right one. He did have a pretty unique vision. His life experiences so greatly influenced his art, it would be pretty difficult to produce the same kind of work without him.
 I think a similar issue was overcome when Alexander McQueen died. The later work is not like his, though it's still awesome. But, his house had much longer to establish itself and the precedent for takeover had been set by so many others. So maybe that all made a difference?
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The setting of this story takes place in a fictional region called Harnendor in the Early Renaissance time period. Map is featured below. All technology is that of the early Renaissance Era. The official time marked for the beginning for the Role-play is Late Spring (around May) of the year 1478, although past event described in the plot may be in previous time frames.
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Dor-En-Ernil is a frigid, mountainous tundra where plant and animal life is scarce. For plants, mosses and lichen are the only common plants, however some types of hardy bushes are adept to survive in the area. For animals, Caribou are the dominant herbivore in the province, yet over-hunting has reduced their numbers. Bison, Mountain Sheep and Wolves also exist in the area, to complete the ecosystem. The life in Dor-En-Ernil is filled with hardships, and the people who live there are mostly in poverty. The lifestyle there is based on hunting, and the more animals you have killed hunting, the more respected you are. However, the animals hunted do not go to waste. The people of Dor-En-Ernil pride themselves on using every part of the animal to use. The villages in Dor-En-Ernil are small, and the buildings are made out of straw and sometimes rock. The culture of Dor-En-Ernil is similar to the Mongolians, with the exception that the people of Dor-En-Ernil are not nomadic. The Capital of Dor-En-Ernil is Lond Ernil, which is a fortress surrounded by twenty-foot walls and contains the largest prison in Harnendor, the Ernil Keep. The people of Dor-En-Ernil, or Ernilian, are usually big, husky and hairy. The island of Tolfalas is part of the province as well, the island hosting a large population of seabirds.
The province of Anduin is comprised of the regions of Lebennin and Ithilien. The borders extend from the Laer Galadrin Mountain Range in the south to the Town of Limbir in the west. The Province of Anduin is a cold, large grassland. Short grasses grow in the area, and some shrubs and a handful of trees are found in Anduin. For animals, Caribou and Bison are the main herbivores, although burrowing animals such as rats, moles, and burrowing owls etcetera are in the area. Wolves and snow leopards are the top predators in the Anduin Province. The people in Anuduin are very similar to those of Dor-En-Ernil, except that Anduinians are able to focus on farming as well and are generally more well-off. Anduin has produced many phenomenal minds in the past, such as Carzikal, who invented the wheel, Viktel Farro, who developed an operational irrigation system and Hannik Requer, who proved that the Earth is not the center of the universe, and is currently researching a concept called " Gravity". The villages in Anduin are similar to Dor-En-Ernil, although Anduinian villages are bigger and have lower poverty rates. Anduin's capital is Pelargir, a larger version of any Anduinian village.
Harondor is the second largest Province in Harnendor, only Khand is bigger. Harondor contains the region of Haruzan, which is where the Capital City of Harondor, Gobel Ancalimon resides. Gobel Ancalimon is a sprawling port city, and is a major trade city for the Harnendor area, bringing in traders from the Deserts of Arysis to the tundra's of Dor-El-Ernil. Harondor stretches its borders from the Laer Galadrin Mountains from the North, to the Ephel Duath Mountains in the North East, to the Dune Sea Mountain Range to the South, and the Chelkar River mouth to the east. The region of Harondor is a temperate forest, where trees, grasses and shrubs vegetate the area, while Deer, Elk, squirrels, beavers, falcons, owls, finches, hummingbirds and amphibians reside, along with predators like bears, wolves, cougars, jaguars and tigers are found. There are many resources in the Harondor Province, such as animals, lumber, rock and metals and fish. The small villages and towns in Harondor are styled similar to renaissance Italy, except for a few small villages that are suited either for hunters or miners. The exception to the general town structure in the Harondor Province is the City of Ramlond, which is a large castle city. The Harondorians are the richer people of Harnendor, and have more citizens and money available. As you get closer to the Ethir Harnen, farmland becomes more prominent. Harondorian culture is that of early renaissance Italy, mixed with Medieval Europe.
Khand is the largest Province in Harnendor, encompassing an enormous landmass. The Province of Khand is made up of Upper and Lower Khand, Chelkar, Pezarsan, Lurmsakun, Arysis and Kajbah. Khand is mostly an enormous desert, although the regions of Chelkar and Pezarsan are near rivers, so they are suited for farming and a wetter climate. The borders of Khand are far apart, spanning from the Chelkar River in the west to the Ephel Duath Mountains to the North West and the Dune Sea to the South. Lurmsakun has giant stone, marble and iron deposits, making it a coveted area. Kajbah is very mountainous, and has been known as a hiding spot for many run-aways. The Capital of Khand is the largest City in Harnendor, Sturlurtsa Khand, a sprawling city with gigantic markets and spectacular palaces and monuments. For plants and animals, both are scarce. In the farming areas of Pezarsan and Chelkar, the natural habitat has been demolished to counter Khand's rising population, so natural life is extinct in the river regions, or "West Khand". In the massive desert areas of Khand, moisture is rare, so plants and animals are rare. You can find Cacti and some shrubs in the desert; along with Scorpions, Armadillos, Camels and species of lizards manage to survive in the deserts. The villages and towns in West Khand are small farming communities, except for Amrun, which is a large port City. The villages and towns in the Desert are small, walled communities designed to keep sandstorms and invaders out. The culture of the Khand people is similar to that of the Arabians of the late-medieval times. Some of Harnendor's greatest historical figures have come out of Khand, including Deskyr Al Khand, who ruled Harnendor for eighty-one years, and inventor Tykir Un Shalee, who created the idea of refining metals, and Tykir's son, Hamm Un Shalee, who invented forging these metals into tools. Much other historical significance has come out of Khand.
Umbar is a mysterious region, and is found south of Harondor. The Nen Umbar Bay, which the Province of Umbar is surrounding, closes in the Province with a large Mountain range. The terrain in Umbar is very mountainous and treacherous, and as cliffs descend into the Ocean. There are very few plants in Umbar, most of them being shrubs and mosses. For animals, sea and land birds dominate the area, although small land animals can be found like shrews, mice and otters. The big predator in Umbar is Dragons, which are selectively unique to Umbar. These Dragons are divided into different groups, which will be discussed later. The Capital of Umbar is a city called Umbar, which a bigger version of any Umbarish village, small and made out of caves and rocks.
Nothing much is known about Nurn, other than it is impossible to reach from any part of Harnendor, and that once every two thousand years, someone leaves Nurn to the rest of Harnendor.
Five years ago, the year 1473, the Deity of Harondor, Excalus, died at the age of eighty-four. The Nation of Harnendor was shocked at the loss of their Deity, as Excalus was thought to live forever. Having Excalus living forever would have worked out for the People of Harnendor, as Excalus was a fair and just ruler. There was one problem though: Excalus did not have a child ready to take the throne. So, Excalus' council, which consisted of Gijer Sol Khand, from the Khand Province, King Jesfer of Harondor, Chieftain Heikman from Dor-En-Ernil, Noble Farris


Raymond Loewy: Google Doodle celebrates 120th birthday of the 'father of industrial design'
Loewy is widely considered to have revolutionized his industry creating product designs for everything from refrigerators to cars and spacecraft
Google has marked the 120th birth anniversary of industrial designer Raymond Loewy.
He is widely considered to have revolutionized the industry creating product designs for everything from refrigerators to cars, cigarette packets and spacecraft.
He also designed logos for Exxon and Shell as well as the former BP logos. He was also responsible for the design of the Coca-Cola vending machines and the iconic Greyhound Scenicruiser bus.
Loewy, considered by many to be the father of industrial design, was born in Paris on November 5, 1893.
Whilst serving in the army during the first World War he was injured and boarded a ship to America in 1919. Loewy claimed to have made the trip to America with only his French officer's uniform and $50 in his pocket.
After initially working as a window designer for department stores, and as an illustrator for for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, he received his first industrial design commission in 1929.
His first commission was from Sigmund Gestetner, a British manufacturer of duplicating machines, who called on Loewy to improve the appearance of a mimeograph machine. Further commissions followed before in the mid-1930s he opened a London office that continues to operate to this day.
The work of his design firm was said to be so prolific that Loewy once declared: "the average person, leading a normal life, whether in the country, a village, a city, or a metropolis, is bound to be in daily contact with some of the things, services, or structures in which R.L.A [Raymond Loewy Associates] was a party during the design or planning stage."
Among his main clients was the Pennsylvania Railroad, for whom he designed passenger locomotives, developing a distinctive shroud design for K4s Pacific #3768 to haul his newly redesigned 1938 Broadway Limited. He also had a strong relationship with the US car maker Studebaker, among many others.
Today's doodle shows a locomotive bearing a resemblance to the K4s Pacific #3768 shroud design.
It uses the wheels of the train to form the word Google.


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The aim of the subproject "piSmart-Ina" is the recognition and visualization of anomalies based on heterogeneous sensor data collected with intelligent data loggers. This involves analyzing data with pattern recognition methods and porting anomaly classifiers from analysis platforms to the data loggers so that they are independent and autarkic.
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For the development of machines or condition monitoring of machines, animals, or humans, it makes sense to obtain and understand the current situation or operating conditions. For this reason, data recording systems are available in the market, which can store one or more sensor values. By collecting different signals, a new quality of information provision is possible by incorporating machine learning methods. While up to now sensor data has been stored by data logger and subsequently analyzed extensively by experts, the project is developing an autonomous system for automated pattern and anomaly detection from stored sensor data.


text: This article empirically examines the impact of R&D and climate change on the Western Australian Agricultural sector using standard time series econometrics. Based on historical data for the period of 1977–2005, the empirical results show that both R&D and climate change matter for long-run productivity growth. The long-run elasticity of total factor productivity (TFP) with respect to R&D expenditure is 0.497, while that of climate change is 0.506. There is a unidirectional causality running from R&D expenditure to TFP growth in both the short run and long run. Further, the variance decomposition and impulse response function confirm that a significant portion of output and productivity growth beyond the sample period is explained by R&D expenditure. These results justify the increase in R&D investment in the deteriorating climatic condition in the agricultural sector to improve the long-run prospects of productivity growth.


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Let $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ be irreducible polynomials over rationals. I know that to find the density of the primes $p$ such that (say) $f(x)$ has a root mod $p$ can be found using Chebotarev density theorem, looking at the density of elements with fixed points in the Galois group of $f(x)$. (Thinking of the Galois group embedded in $S_d$, where d is the degree of $f$) I was wondering what is the general way of doing this when we're given two polynomials $f$ and $g$, and if we try to find the density of primes such that both $f$ and $g$ have roots mod $p$. Should we somehow look at the compositum of the splitting fields of $f$ and $g$? That's my feeling, but I don't know how to do that. Thanks.
 - $\begingroup$ @ R. van Dobben de Bruyn : That's slightly different. There, it finds density of primes which are split in the Galois closure, but prime doesn't necessarily have to split for these polynomials to have root mod $p$, so that answer only gives lower bound for the density. $\endgroup$ – vgmath Jul 12 '17 at 20:56
 - $\begingroup$ Aren't the two events independent? $\endgroup$ – Igor Rivin Jul 13 '17 at 0:42
 - $\begingroup$ _USER_: you're right, it's not the same question. I retracted my close vote. (For the record, the other question.) $\endgroup$ – R. van Dobben de Bruyn Jul 13 '17 at 16:24
Let $P(h)$ be the proportion of primes $p$ such that the monic polynomial $h(t)$ has a root mod $p.$ You say that you can compute this when $h$ is irreducible. Your question is equivalent to asking if you can do it when $h$ is a product of two irreducibles:
You ask about finding $x,$ the proportion of primes where $f$ and $g$ both have roots. But $P(f)+P(g)=P(fg)+x.$
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 $\begingroup$ I am not sure I understand why this answers the question, since Chebotarev only applies to irreducibles, I believe )(and _USER_ says as much). $\endgroup$ – Igor Rivin Jul 13 '17 at 4:09
 - $\begingroup$ It doesn't answer the question. But it does show it equivalent to a presumably hard problem: generalize Chebatorev to non-irreducibles (or at least those with two factors.) So something like computing two splitting fields $F,G$ and their composite $FG$ is not going to solve the given problem unless it solves the harder one. $\endgroup$ – Aaron Meyerowitz Jul 13 '17 at 4:58
 - $\begingroup$ _USER_ Meyerowitz, @ Igor Rivin : Sorry for my ignorance if I'm wrong, but I couldn't see why Chebatorev requires irreduciblity? Doesn't it work for splitting field of any polynomial? Is there any quick counter example when it doesn't work? $\endgroup$ – vgmath Jul 19 '17 at 1:26
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What is the technical term to describe adjectives like fast, long, strong that are used to describe a particular property of an object in relation to another object's?
Here is an example.
Let's say I have a 20-centimetre ruler.
I can say,
This ruler is short.
as I compare it to a 1-meter ruler.
Or I can give the opposite statement as I compare it to my pen:
This ruler is long.
Both statements make sense. Whether it is short or long depends on what I am comparing it to.
(Edit: counterexamples would be Christian, gravitational, electromagnetic, cosmic, cosmological. These are adjectives, too. And I don't think they fit into the category.)
So what is this type of adjectives technically called?
I've come up with the phrase'relative term', but after a check with Wikipedia, it doesn't seem to be the technical term I am looking for.
A relative term is a term that makes two or more distinct references to objects (which may be the same object, for example in "The Morning Star is the Evening Star"). A relative term is typically expressed in ordinary language by means of a phrase with explicit or implicit blanks. Examples:
__ loves __
__ is the same object as __
__ is giver of __ to __.
The word is is a relative term when it expresses identity. The colloquial meaning for a relative term is that > it is different for different people. An example: someone who is 5 feet tall might think someone who is 6 feet tall is tall, but someone who is 5 feet 5 inches would think that someone who is 6 feet 5 inches is tall.


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In the beginning of time mixers were not electrical like they are now a days really easy for people to use. The egg beaters were hand cranked, Hand cranks don't require electricity, there is a handle you hold it with and a little knob that you twist so it could mix the ingredients together. In 1856, a Maryland Tinner named Ralph Collier was the man who invented hand cranked egg beaters. The hand cranked egg beaters were used by hand nothing electrical in them, but a more years went by people started inventing so much more mixers and they were electrical of different kind. A handheld electric mixer is basically an electrical mixer that has a handle and someone holds it while the mixer is mixing the eggs and other things. Mixers are of course something used in the kitchen and only the kitchen. People or chiefs use it for baking because it makes the dough in a better smoother texture than if it was hand mixed. A classical American mixer brand is Dover stamping company, the company bought the patent egg beaters in 1859. An American man named Rufus Eastman invented the first mixer which was in 1885. The first man to invent electric mixer was named Herbert Johnson that was in 1908. His whole idea started from basically watching television, there was a baker who was making dough with a spoon that is how his idea was formed. There were electrical mixers before but they were hand mixers that used electricity. The electric mixes he made were mostly for bakers with experience and
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Department aims at promoting Arabic language and literature as it is the language of Quran and source of Muslim unity.
Its mission is to help the students develop their vision and interest; expand their understanding of the role of Arabic in their daily life and society.
So the mission of the department is to contribute effectively in the preservation of the heritage and the language of the Arab world, and introducing it to scholars in its best form. It seeks to be one of the leading Arabic language and literature departments in the Arab world.


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The Bright Lights in New York Could Be Solar
The big city glow of New York could be coming from more than the bright lights on Broadway. The Big Apple also is increasingly aglow with solar power, particularly from rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar.
Earlier this year, the city unveiled the New York City Solar Map, a collaborative tool which gives an estimate of solar photovoltaic potential for the one million buildings in the five city boroughs. The interactive map, hosted by The City University of New York (CUNY), is based on information from flights over the city by an airplane equipped with an aerial laser system. The device, known as Lidar for "light image detection and ranging," gathered information on the shape, angle, size, and shade of rooftops along with the surface elevations of ground, buildings, and trees. Analysis of the data showed that the city has a solar potential of 5,800 megawatts peak output—more that 40% of the city's electrical demand at peak times if all the rooftops were fully outfitted with solar. About two-thirds of the city's structures are suitable to house solar panels.
CUNY's work on the NYC Solar Map was funded through the Energy Department in 2007 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For the complete story, see the Energy Blog.


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When it comes to hitting irons, most golfers are looking to hit the ball high in the air to achieve more distance and accuracy. One of the most common issues that golfers face while hitting irons is making contact with the ball low on the clubface. This not only reduces distance, but it also affects the trajectory of the shot. In this article, we will discuss how to hit the ball high on the clubface with irons and achieve more consistent shots.
Understanding the Clubface:
The first step to hitting the ball high on the clubface is understanding the role of the clubface in determining the trajectory of the shot. When the ball is hit low on the clubface, it produces a lower launch angle, less spin, and less distance. On the other hand, hitting the ball high on the clubface results in a higher launch angle, more spin, and more distance. Therefore, it is important to make contact with the ball at the center or high on the clubface.
Tips to Hit the Ball High on the Clubface:
- Tee the ball up slightly higher than usual: Teeing the ball up slightly higher than usual can help you hit the ball high on the clubface. This is because it allows you to make contact with the ball at a higher point on the clubface, which results in a higher launch angle and more distance. However, make sure that the tee height is legal according to the rules of golf.
- Play the ball forward in your stance: Another way to hit the ball high on the clubface is to play the ball forward in your stance. This allows you to make contact with the ball before the clubface starts to descend, resulting in a higher launch angle. However, playing the ball too far forward can cause you to hit the ball off the toe of the clubface, resulting in a loss of distance and accuracy.
- Use a more lofted club: Using a more lofted club can help you hit the ball high on the clubface. For example, if you are struggling to hit a 4-iron high on the clubface, try using a 5-iron instead. This will give you more loft, making it easier to get the ball in the air and hit it high on the clubface.
- Focus on your swing plane: Swinging on the correct plane can also help you hit the ball high on the clubface. To do this, focus on keeping your swing plane on an upward trajectory through impact. This will encourage the clubface to hit the ball higher on the clubface, resulting in a higher launch angle and more distance.
- Maintain a steep angle of attack: Maintaining a steep angle of attack can help you hit the ball high on the clubface. This means hitting down on the ball with a descending strike. This technique will cause the ball to compress against the clubface, creating more backspin and a higher launch angle. To achieve this, focus on keeping your hands ahead of the ball at impact and swinging on a steeper plane.
- Control your swing speed: Controlling your swing speed can also help you hit the ball high on the clubface. If you swing too fast, you may hit the ball low on the clubface, resulting in a lower launch angle and less distance. To achieve a higher ball flight, try to swing at 80-90% of your maximum speed. This will help you maintain control and hit the ball high on the clubface.
- Use proper ball position: Proper ball position is critical for hitting the ball high on the clubface. Make sure the ball is positioned in the center or slightly forward of center in your stance. This will ensure that you make contact with the ball high on the clubface and achieve a higher launch angle.
- Follow through: Following through with your swing can also help you hit the ball high on the clubface. Make sure to complete your swing and extend your arms towards the target. This will help you achieve a higher launch angle and more distance.
- Practice with different clubs: Practicing with different clubs can help you find the right club to hit the ball high on the clubface. Try hitting balls with a variety of clubs, from a 7-iron to a pitching wedge, and see which club produces the highest ball flight. Once you find the right club, practice hitting it consistently to improve your ball striking.
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Hitting the ball high on the clubface is essential for achieving maximum distance and accuracy with irons. By understanding the clubface and following these tips, you can improve your ball striking and hit more consistent shots with your irons. Remember to practice these techniques regularly to see the best results on the course.


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- Why is India's water so polluted?
- What should I avoid in China?
- How much is a cup of coffee in China?
- How much of China's water is drinkable?
- Is water in Beijing safe to drink?
- Where does China's water come from?
- Where does Beijing get its water?
- What country is most affected by water pollution?
- Does China have a water shortage?
- What is the dirtiest country?
- What is the coldest month in Beijing?
- How bad is the water in China?
- Why is China's water so polluted?
- What country uses the least water?
- Who has the worst water in the world?
- Which country has cleanest water?
- Is street food in China safe?
- Is food in China safe?
- What problems does China face?
Why is India's water so polluted?
Around 80% of India's water is severely polluted because people dump raw sewage, silt and garbage into the country's rivers and lakes.
This has led to water being undrinkable and the population having to rely on illegal and expensive sources..
What should I avoid in China?
10 Things Not to Do in ChinaDon't Talk about Uncomfortable or Politically Sensitive Topics. … Don't Disrespect the Customs of Minority Groups and Temples. … Don't Make Close Personal Contact, Such as a Hug or Kiss. … Don't Expect Interpersonal Communications to Be the Same. … Don't Forget Your Manners When Using Chopsticks.More items…
How much is a cup of coffee in China?
A cup of coffee can be anything from 7 yuan (instant or fast-food outlet) to 40 yuan (coffee shop). So the average cost for a breakfast in China is 3–20 yuan. But some restaurants may cost more for better service and environment, and the price in prosperous cities like Beijing and Shanghai will be a bit higher.
How much of China's water is drinkable?
More than 80 percent of the water from underground wells in China is not safe for drinking or bathing due to severe water pollution, according to new statistics cited in Chinese media Monday.
Is water in Beijing safe to drink?
Can I drink the water in Beijing? The official answer is, yes you can. Our recommendation is, better to stick to bottled (or filtered) water. But you shouldn't worry too much about brushing your teeth or showering with tap water, or eating fruits and vegetables that have been washed in tap water.
Where does China's water come from?
More than 80 percent of China's water supply comes from surface water, such as rivers and lakes. In 2018, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) reported that 6.9 percent of surface water in China's river basins was "Below Grade V" quality, meaning it was so polluted that it was unfit for any use.
Where does Beijing get its water?
groundwaterToday the major water source for Beijing municipality is groundwater, which accounts for about 75 percent of water use. The safe yield of the aquifer is estimated at between 2 and 2.5 billion cubic meter per year, depending on rainfall.
What country is most affected by water pollution?
Deforestation and poor farming practices also make the problem of water pollution worse….1. Eritrea: 80.7% lack basic water servicesUganda.Angola.Chad.Democratic Republic of the Congo.Ethiopia.Mozambique.Niger.
Does China have a water shortage?
The 116-day drought is unprecedented in the country's record. The country's uneven resource distribution further exacerbates the scarcity problem: 80% of water is concentrated in South China, but the North is the core of national development.
What is the dirtiest country?
BangladeshWorld air quality reportRankCountry/Region2019 AVG1Bangladesh83.302Pakistan65.813Mongolia62.004Afghanistan58.8083 more rows
What is the coldest month in Beijing?
JanuaryBeijing weather features four distinct seasons – short windy spring, long hot summer, cool pleasant autumn, and long chilly winter. July and August are the hottest months with the highest temperature around 37 C (99 F), while January is the coldest time with the lowest temperature around -15 C (5 F).
How bad is the water in China?
The water shortage in the north could have drastic affects because almost half of China's population lives on only 15 percent of its water. The situation is not sustainable. Though the south has abundant water, there is a lack of clean water due to serious water pollution.
Why is China's water so polluted?
China's water supply has been contaminated by the dumping of toxic human and industrial waste. Pollution-induced algae blooms cause the surface of China's lakes to turn a bright green, but greater problems may lurk beneath the surface; groundwater in 90 percent of China's cities is contaminated.
What country uses the least water?
The countries where water poverty is the worst and water usage is the lowest are Mozambique, Rwanda, Haiti, Ethiopia, and Uganda – these five use 15 liters or less daily.
Who has the worst water in the world?
Nearly three-quarters of people in Mexico drink packaged water, and the country is a world leader in consumption of bottled water per capita.Nations With the Worst Water. … Mexico. … Congo. … Pakistan. … Bhutan. … Ghana. … Nepal. … Cambodia.More items…
Which country has cleanest water?
Switzerland1) Switzerland Switzerland is repeatedly recognized as a country with the best quality tap water in the world. The country has strict water treatment standards and superior natural resources with an average rainfall per year of 60.5 inches. In fact, 80% of the drinking water comes from natural springs and groundwater.
Is street food in China safe?
Street food in China is really something to sample and it would be a shame if you passed it for fear of getting sick. Street food is usually some of the freshest available. The vendors prepare it quickly, while you wait, so you don't have to worry about it sitting out in the heat.
Is food in China safe?
Food safety has been a concern for many decades in China. The majority of food problems lies within poisonous foods deliberately contaminated by producers for higher profits. The most common types poisonous foods in china include: adulteration, additives, pesticides, and fake foods.
What problems does China face?
China's environmental problems, including outdoor and indoor air pollution, water shortages and pollution, desertification, and soil pollution, have become more pronounced and are subjecting Chinese residents to significant health risks.


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In addition to an unprecedented 600 Mb/s physical data rate in upcoming standards with greater than 1 Gb/s being considered for future systems, 802.11 has evolved from its earlier incarnations to become a ubiquitous, high-throughput wireless access technology utilized in heterogeneous networks. Although capable of advanced QoS provisioning, commercial 802.11 implementations often support only a subset of QoS specifications, utilize manufacturer-specific QoS enhancements, or use sub-optimal MAC reference specifications with limited capability in achieving optimal system throughput and QoS provisioning. Although more efficient ARQ modes have been defined in the 802.11e and imminent 802.11n amendment standards, opportunities exist within this framework for further optimization through dynamic adaptation of key ARQ-related parameters, which is out of scope of current 802.11 standard specifications. Considering such opportunities, this article presents a novel adaptive ARQ scheme designed to improve the quality and reliability of multimedia transmission through the real-time adaptation of the maximum packet burst size and actual ARQ mode employed. Comprehensive simulation studies show that this scheme can potentially improve the QoS and throughput performance of multimedia traffic in both existing and future 802.11 wireless LANs.
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Molly Bang crafts a tale about anger that kids of all ages can relate to. Click here to read When Sophie Gets Angry–Really, Really Angry… at the ICDL (International Children's Digital Library), then answer the questions below.
1. When you watch a movie or read a book, you are the audience. When writers sit down to create a story, they think about their audience, or who will read the book when it's finished. Molly Bang is the author of When Sophie Gets Angry–Really, Really Angry… Describe the audience.
2. Writers write for a reason. This reason is called the author's purpose. There are three main purposes. The first is to entertain, which means to tell a story that is fun to read. The second reason is to inform. An author informs their audience when they teach them something new. The third reason is to persuade, which is when an author tries to get their audience to do something, or stop doing something. Describe Molly Bang's purpose for writing this book.
3. Narratives are stories, and the characters are the animals, people, or other creatures in the story. Who are the characters in this narrative?
4. The setting of a narrative is where and when it takes place. What is the setting of When Sophie Gets Angry–Really, Really Angry…?
5. A narrative has a conflict, and a resolution. The conflict is the problem. The resolution is how the problem gets fixed. How would you describe the conflict of this narrative?
6. How does Sophie resolve the conflict?
7. Molly Bang received a Caldecott Award for her illustrations in this book. How does she use color to make the characters, setting and action come to life?
8. Writers use similes to compare two things with the words like or as. For example, an author could say a runner is as speedy as a cheetah. Metaphors compare two things without using like or as. When Sophie gets angry, Molly Bang uses the metaphor, "Sophie is a volcano, ready to explode." Write another metaphor for anger that describes Sophie. Next, write a simile for Sophie.
9. Many authors use onomatopoeia to make their books fun to read. Onomatopoeia are words that sound like something real. Some examples are bonk, splat and whoosh. Find "PABAM!" in the book. Why does Molly Bang (whose last name happens to be an example of onomatopoeia) use onomatopoeia on this page?
10. Create a list of five other examples of onomatopoeia that could be used instead of "PABAM!"
11. Alliteration is when authors use the same beginning sound for words. For example, a light, little leaf landed on a log in Louisiana late last night. Locate an example of alliteration in the book. Write the example of alliteration, then draw a picture that matches the words.
12. Look closely at each page of the book. Find your favorite illustration. Use alliteration to describe what you see on the page.
13. The five senses are sight, touch, smell, taste and hearing. A person is mindful when they focus one or more senses on a single thought, feeling, flavor, texture, color or sound. Sophie is mindful after she cries. How does she use her senses during this part of the story?
14. How does mindfulness help Sophie feel better?
15. Describe a time you or someone you know were as angry as Sophie. Describe the conflict. Use transition words like first, next, then, before, after, etc. If there was a resolution, describe that too.
16. How could mindfulness have helped the person feel better?
17. When Sophie sits in the beech tree, Molly Bang writes, "The wide world comforts her." Click here for a kids' dictionary, then look up the meaning of comfort. How can the "wide world" comfort a person?
18. Describe a time something or someone comforted you. Use transition words like first, next, then, before, after, etc.
19. Think about a time when you comforted another person or animal. Describe what happened. Use transition words like first, next, then, before, after, etc.
20. When readers compare two things, they think about how they are the same. Compare yourself to Sophie.
21. Readers contrast two things when they think about how they are different. Contrast Sophie and yourself.
22. When Sophie gets home, it is "warm and smells good." Warm and good are adjectives. Adjectives are used to describe something. Close your eyes and image the warm home, and why it smells good. Explain why the home smells good. Use other adjectives to describe what you imagine.
23. After reading When Sophie Gets Angry–Really, Really Angry…, what questions would you like to ask Sophie, her family, or the author?
24. Everyone feels angry, sad, or worried sometimes. These feelings are perfectly normal. It's okay to feel these emotions, and it's important to recognize them. Recognize means you know what something is, and that it is there. When we feel sad, worried, or angry about something, we can stop to be mindful of our feelings. When we hold on to one of these feelings for too long, it's like trying to blow up a balloon more and more until it pops. When we feel like we're going to pop like a balloon, we need to stop, recognize what is happening, then let out the air. Click here and explore a mindfulness exercise you can use anytime you feel like you're about to pop like a balloon.
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1. Imagine yourself coming home. Close your eyes and count to thirty. Be mindful of your surroundings. Write and complete the passage below to describe the experience.
When I walk inside, my home smells __________. I also smell __________. I see __________, __________, and __________. They are __________. I can hear __________, __________, __________, and __________. I sit down, and the __________ feels __________, and __________. __________ brings me a __________ for a snack, and I can taste __________, and __________. My home is…
2. Create the scene of yourself coming home. Draw, paint or sculpt what you described. Give it to someone special.


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The LIFE CRAFT team will hold a seminar, 'GHG assessment in agriculture, forestry and other land use', via Zoom on 28 October.
- greenhouse gas
- torsdag 28. oktober 2021, 09:00 - 13:30 (CEST)
This online event will look at existing methods of greenhouse gas accounting in agriculture, forestry and other land use and assess the possibilities for Earth observation data to support the monitoring.
It will gather specialists from the fields of monitoring and research as well as from the Copernicus programme and the European Commission.
Registration is open until 25 October.
About LIFE CRAFT
The LIFE CRAFT project will test no-till farming, biochar incorporation into soil and controlled drainage. The team's goal is to reduce CO2 and other GHG emissions, present their methods to Latvian farmers and compile practical recommendations for their application.


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Vaishakha (Marathi: वैशाख) or Baisakha (Hindi: बैसाख) (Nepali: बैशाख) is a month of the Hindu calendar that corresponds to April/May in the Gregorian Calendar.[1] In the Indian national calendar Vaisakha is the second month of the year. It is the first month of the Nepali calendar (the Vikram Samvat) and the Bengali calendar (where it is called Boishakh).[2]
In the Hindu solar calendar, Vaisakha begins in mid-April in Bengal, Nepal and Punjab. In Tamil Nadu, it is known as Vaikasi and represents the second month of the Tamil solar calendar. In the Hindu lunar calendar, Vaisakha begins with the new moon in April and represents the second month of the lunar year. The name of the month is derived from the position of the Sun near the star Vishakha.[3] In the Vaishnava calendar, Madhusudana governs this month.
The month of Boishakh also marks the official start of Summer. The month is notorious for the afternoon storms called Kalboishakhi (Nor'wester).[4] The storms usually start with strong gusts from the north-western direction at the end of a hot day and cause widespread destruction.[5][6]
Pohela Boishakh celebration in Dhaka
The first day of Baishakh is celebrated as the Pôhela Boishak or Bangla New Year's Day.[7] The day is observed with cultural programs, festivals and carnivals all around the country. The day of is also the beginning of all business activities in Bangladesh and neighboring Indian state of West Bengal. The traders starts new fiscal account book called Halkhata.[8][9] The accounting in the Halkhata begins only after this day. It is celebrated with sweets and gifts with customers.[8]
The harvest festival of (Baisakhi) is celebrated in this month.
Vaisakha Purnima is celebrated as Buddha Purnima or the birthday of Gautama Buddha amongst southern Buddhists or the Theravada school. Purnima refers to the Full Moon. Known in Sinhalese as Vesak, it is observed in the full moon of May. Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on the Punjabi New year day in Vaisakha Sukla Padyami.
Shukla Paksha Krishna Paksha
1. Prathama 1. Prathama
2. Dwitiya 2. Dwitiya
3. Tritiya 3. Tritiya
4. Chaturthi 4. Chaturthi
5. Panchami 5. Panchami
6. Shashti 6. Shashti
7. Saptami 7. Saptami
8. Ashtami 8. Ashtami
9. Navami 9. Navami
10.Dashami 10.Dashami
11.Ekadashi 11.Ekadashi
12.Dwadashi 12.Dwadashi
13.Thrayodashi 13.Thrayodashi
14.Chaturdashi 14.Chaturdashi
15.Purnima 15. Amavasya
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 3. ^ "Another New Year,Another Resolution". Retrieved 1 June 2014.
 4. ^ Rajib Shaw, Fuad Mallick, Aminul Islam (2013). Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh. Springer. p. 98. ISBN 978-4-431-54252-0.
 5. ^ "Kalboishakhis - Bangladesh's deadly storms". 29 April 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
 6. ^ S.M. Imamul Huq, Jalal Uddin Md. Shoaib (2013). The Soils of Bangladesh. Springer. pp. 15–16. ISBN 978-94-_PHONE_-0.
 7. ^ Om Gupta (2006). Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Gyan Publishing House. p. 1904. ISBN 9788182053892.
 8. ^ a b M H Haider (8 April 2014). "HAL KHATA TIME-BOUND, YET TIMELESS". Retrieved 1 June 2014.
 9. ^ "Halkatha – An explanation". Retrieved 1 June 2014.