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World Link UNIT 2 LET'S EAT
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Contents: Topic: Food Vocabulary: Adjectives describing foods; restaurants experiences Grammar: The comparative and superlative form of adjectives. Functions: Offering and Suggesting
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Foods we like
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MORE ADJECTIVES: Hot Bitter (acid) Tasty: delicious Rich Appetizing/ unappetizing Peppery (spicy) Savory/sweet Stale (not fresh) Raw (uncooked)
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Unit 2 Page 12 Lesson A: Vocabulary Link
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v delicious, crispy, juicy bland oily, good, tasty, too sweet
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Why don't we Why don't we How about How about Why don't we
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Language Link larger simple spicier crowded relaxing more delicious more interesting sweeter more delicious nicer more crowded redder
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Lesson B Eating out
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e c f b d a Lesson B Eating out!
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v fast life farmers Europe members
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vegetables fish water green tea gardening walking deep breathing exercises massage
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researcher centenarians habits attitude
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* You can use prepositional phrases after the superlative: Mount Everest is the highest mountain un the world. *You can use one of to show that something or someone is part of a group: Jim, Kim, and Amy scored 100% on the test. Amy is one of the best students in our class.
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sweet the largest the simplest The spiciest the most delicious the most interesting Down home: "Just like in your home region"
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the most romantic the most difficult the most popular the noisiest the most exciting the best the largest the cheapest
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Visiting Applications and Rules for Visiting a Georgia Inmate
Without knowing what to expect, many people are often too intimidated or discouraged to pursue visiting their friend or loved one. Many people shy away from visiting their inmate simply because the process can be overwhelming. Let us help you get through the process. The most common problem when it comes to visiting an inmate, is people don't know where to start. That is why we have assembled answers to the most frequently asked questions and created this general guide to visiting an inmate in Georgia. Here is what you need to know:
- During the initial classification and diagnostic procedure, inmates will not be allowed to have visitors. This process is usually completed fairly quickly, but at times can take over 60 days. If it the diagnostic process goes over 60 days the inmate will be allowed to complete a visitors list of immediate family members.
- Immediate family members are defined as parents, children, spouse, brothers or sisters, grandparents, and grandchildren.
- The offender must contact their counselor and complete a visitation list form. In order to complete this form, the inmate will need to know the full name, address, and date of birth of the visitor.
- If you are not an immediate family member as defined above the inmate will need to complete a significant relationship visitor application form (a sample of the form is found here).
- A visitors list can only be established when the inmate first arrives at their permanent facility. After this, inmates can only update their visiting list in May and November.
- If you are traveling from out of state, or only one time you may qualify as a "special visit". Special visits must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance and require the Warden/Superintendent's approval. People who often qualify for a special visit are members of the military who are visiting while on personal leave, clergy, family members with disabilities that require a third party to drive them to visitation, and anyone traveling a long distance out-of-state. Special visits can have no more than two visitors during the visit.
- Regular visitation occurs on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
- The duration of the visit will depend on how crowded the facility is, and other factors that may arise.
- Anyone 16 years or older must provide a valid state or government issued photo ID.
- Generally, no items other than your ID, a single car key, and a maximum of $20 in coins can come with you into the facility. All other items, cell phones, radios, cameras etc. are not allowed to come with you.
- If you are traveling with a small child/baby you may be allowed to bring other items such as a single clear plastic baby bottle, diaper, and sealed formula. You will need to contact the individual institution for more specific information.
- Minors or anyone under the age of 16 must bring a birth certificate with them to visitation, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also on the visiting list for the inmate.
- All visitors will be searched and must pass through a metal detector. Your car may also be searched once it is on the property of the institution.
When visiting an inmate in Georgia, some additional information you may want to know is:
- You should arrive at the facility at least 30 minutes prior to the visitation period to ensure you have enough time to park and go through visitor registration and processing procedures.
- Non-contact visitation is conducted behind a window, or partition that keeps you physically separate from the inmate.
- Contact visits allow a brief hug and a kiss at the beginning and end of each visit.
- Tobacco-related products are not allowed in visitation, all facilities are smoke-free.
- If you leave the visiting room you may not be allowed to reenter, so use the bathroom in the lobby before entering into visitation.
Dress Code/Contact Rules for Visitors of Georgia Inmates
It is important to know there is a dress code and contact rules that must be followed when you are visiting an inmate in Georgia. The code is strictly enforced by the staff, so be sure you read over and follow all of the following:
- All visitors must wear shoes at all times (excludes babies).
- Men who are visiting must wear a shirt and full-length pants.
- Women may wear full-length pants, dress or skirt, but it must not be more than two inches above the knee.
- All men and women who are visiting must wear underwear, including bras, and panties.
- Some visitors have reported that certain facilities require a collared shirt to be worn by visitors.
- No one over 12 years old may wear shorts.
- No clothing may be sheer or see-through or made of net or mesh webbing.
- Tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, spandex, leggings, any dresses or tops with thin straps that expose the shoulders, chest/cleavage, back, or midriff is also prohibited.
- Clothing that contains offensive language or images may not be worn.
- Uniforms, such as military fatigues, nurse, doctor, or any clothing that resembles what the inmates are wearing is not allowed.

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text: Alternative bleaching processes for cotton fabrics are presented in this study. The fabrics were pretreated with three different alternative methods which are termed here as cold bleaching process. These methods are ozone application alone (CP1), ozone-sodium persulfate application (CP2) and ozone-sodium perborate application (CP3). The results obtained from these cold bleaching processes were compared with the conventional pretreatment process (CP0) in terms of pretreatment efficiency, dyeability, and chemical/water/energy consumptions. It was found that the cold bleaching processes could be used as an alternative method for the pretreatment of cotton fabrics and the chemicals used in combination with ozone were important, as was ozonation duration. In addition to the evaluation of the pretreatment efficiencies, the differently pretreated samples were dyed with "madder" without using a mordant and without any previous extraction process, then the dyed fabrics were tested in terms of color yields (K/S), CIE L*a*b* color values, and washing/rubbing/light fastness properties. It was observed that the conventionally pretreated (CP0) samples exhibited higher color yields, darker shades. The fastnesses of the dyed samples were found nearly similar with the samples cold bleached and dyed. The chemical/water/energy consumptions during pretreatments were also compared for the different pretreatment processes and the benefits of cold bleaching processes come out from lower consumption of water, chemical and energy were illustrated. At the end of the study, the combination of ozone-sodium persulfate or ozone-sodium perborate were presented as alternatives for the purpose of cotton pretreatment.

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The forest: from fairytales to horror films
The 'deep, dark wood' is both a magical realm and a place of danger
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo: a horrifying creature lurking in the darkness of the forest? Photograph: BBC/MAGIC LIGHT COMPANY
Forests have the ability to stir a wide range of emotions in humans. And it has not gone unnoticed by story-tellers.
From an early age, children are familiarised with the narrative device of the "deep, dark wood". From the Brothers Grimm's 19th-century fairytales, such as Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood, through to modern-day children's classics The Gruffalo and Harry Potter, forests are places where hidden dangers and horrifying creatures lurk in the darkness.
"The forest is often used as a source of threat in our culture," says Peter Hutchings, professor of film studies at Northumbria University, who specialises in the horror genre. "It represents an older, pre-modern world that we have pushed aside, but which will now come back to endanger our protagonist. In gothic horror, the forest is where primitive people and animals live. In fairytales, the forest can be both a magical realm as well as a place of danger. We see this in Snow White, for example."
Horror films, in particular, have exploited forests for dramatic impact, says Hutchings. "In The Blair Witch Project, for example, the forest is used to excellent effect. It's a landscape of increasing disorientation where modern gadgets such as mobile phones fail to work. It's also a place that forces you to experience the full darkness of the night." In Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic The Evil Dead, a demon spirit possesses the trees in a forest and uses a branch to rape one of the female characters holidaying in a (now a horror cliche) isolated log cabin – a scene that led the film to be classified as one of the first-ever "video nasties" in the UK.
But forests are also used as a leveller or sanctuary for our heroes. Robin Hood is only able to operate with the cover of Sherwood Forest. And in First Blood, John Rambo flees to the forest in an attempt to hide from corrupt cops.


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In this experiment, high quality thin film acoustic devices were constructed utilizing zinc oxide (ZnO) thin film deposition, integrated circuit (IC), and electrochemical etch techniques. The bridge type ZnO thin film ultrasonic devices produced showed acute high frequency response sensitivity, with the high frequency response at 600 KHz attaining -124 dBV /spl mu/Bar. The highest response was near 8 MHz. Sensitivity increased in direct proportion to frequency, indicating that the bridge-type ZnO thin film acoustic devices were suitable for application as ultrasonic wave sensors at high operating frequencies. Further experimentation verified that the bridge-type ZnO thin film acoustic devices fabricated also had ultrasonic signal transmitting capability and signal bidirectional devices having both transmission and reception functions were successfully constructed. Therefore, bridge-type ZnO thin film acoustic devices will continue to be developed in the future due to the reliable control possible over the structural transformations involved; and, since IC fabrication techniques can be readily adopted in the process, the manufacturing of such devices will be greatly assisted.


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Preservation of angular truth: This is the main basis for use of the stereographic projection. The angle between poles of planes is the angle between those poles on the sphere. This is also the angle seen when the poles are projected down onto the projection plane. This has been seen in the case of the cube. However, the axis system of the stereographic projection is slightly more complicated, and will be investigated further when we look at the Wulff net.
The other important property is that any plane projects onto the projection plane as either a circle or a straight line. However, we do not necessarily see the entire circle. For example, planes which pass through the origin, if projected from a single point, present as a circle which falls both inside and outside of the primitive (click and drag image to rotate).
Typically, we would instead project some of the plane from both possible projection points. This leads to a 'double' arc.
Note: This animation requires Adobe Flash Player 8 and later, which can be downloaded here.
The circle produced here is called a 'great circle'. It will always pass through both ends of a diameter of the primitive circle. One special case of a great circle is the primitive circle, which we saw before.
The other possibility is a 'small circle'. This appears when examining a plane which does not pass through the origin. This produces a circle on the projection plane which will not pass through opposite ends of a diagonal of the projection plane (click and drag image to rotate).
These will be looked at in more detail later.
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The federal government is often referred to as, "Uncle Sam." However, not many people know why, or from where this nickname stems.
During the War of 1812, a meat-packer from Troy, NY named Samuel Wilson supplied the U.S. Army with barrels of beef. Wilson was known around town as "Uncle Sam" and when he labeled the barrels with "U.S." the soldiers assumed that's what the initials stood for. It actually meant "United States," and the ideas combined where Uncle Sam stood for the United States of America. A newspaper picked up on the story, and as word traveled, the term "Uncle Sam" eventually became synonymous with the federal government.
Decades later, a political cartoonist popularized the image of Uncle Sam— with the white beard, stars and stripes suit, and top hat. The same cartoonist, Thomas Nast (who was German) also created the modern image of Santa Claus, as well as the Democratic donkey and Republican elephant.
During WWI, the Uncle Sam image was greatly popularized when it was used with the slogan "I want you for the U.S. Army" for recruitment purposes. With over four million copies printed, this effort has been called the "most famous poster in the world." Uncle Sam was officially adopted as a national symbol of the U.S. in 1950.
Troy, NY now calls itself, "The Home of Uncle Sam."
This information is brought to you as a courtesy of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) via the USA.gov blog.


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As a final message from the nuclear professional world, NRC executive director Luis Reyes gave students at this year's ANS national student conference a tool for rethinking how we represent the changes in our field. Essentially, by changing the words used to describe ideas we often take for granted, we can both arrive more rapidly to the point in conversations with the public and convey a more positive image of nuclear.
Reyes noted that we should use "used fuel" in place of "spent fuel" as a means to rid from the concept of nuclear fuel its oft associated stigma; moreover, instead of "reprocessing" such spent fuel, we should "recycle" it.
The idiom shift does two things. First, the ideas of a "used" item and "recycling" are rather familiar for most people; contrarily, trying to understand exactly what "spent" or "reprocessing" means can leave many people befuddled. Second, and worse yet, putting "spent fuel" and "reprocessing" together leaves for some people the bitter taste of proliferation and other concerns, which are often outside the conversation's context.
With that, we might all follow Reyes' suggestion. By doing so and by continually looking for other better, more effective ways of communicating our positive message, we can facilitate the exciting future we all know nuclear has to offer.
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RELEVANCE OF THE LABORATORY'S ACTIVITIES
Based on the priorities of the Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2019-2028, one of the main tasks of the Tashkent Botanical Garden today is to conduct research on promising plants adapted to unfavorable climatic conditions and integrate biodiversity conservation into other industries. economy.
5 regions, which occupy the main part of the Botanical Garden, ensure reliable preservation of biodiversity through the effective use of the collection of plants stored in the expositions of North America, Europe-Crimea-Caucasus, the Far East, East Asia and Central Asia. Asia You can expand territories and create new ones.
As a result of many years of scientific research in the Botanical Garden, a wide range of ornamental trees, shrubs and herbs have been created, which effectively serve to improve the state of the environment. In the Botanical Garden, they study the laws of resistance based on the preservation of the gene pool of plants belonging to the natural flora of Uzbekistan, the introduction and acclimatization of rare and endangered plant species, and the study of the morphological features of rare and endangered plants. ... Under conditions of introduction, the possibility of preserving and enriching biological diversity increases due to the creation and preservation of living collections of plants, the study of plants of other scientific, economic, cultural and aesthetic significance. The implementation of scientific, pedagogical, spiritual and educational activities serves to train qualified personnel in this area. The results obtained are important for expanding the area of cultivation of ornamental plants and the development of the ecological culture of the population.
PURPOSE OF THE LABORATORY
Creation and preservation of botanical collections, protection of the gene pool of natural flora and plants in situ and ex situ, implementation of scientific, educational, spiritual, educational and innovative activities in the Botanical Garden.
TASKS OF THE LABORATORY
- Development and improvement of activities for the study and conservation of the flora in situ;
- creation and preservation of collections of species belonging to natural flora in ex-situ conditions;
- regular exchange of information with protected areas;
- Development of complex measures for plant protection;
- participation in national and international programs aimed at biodiversity conservation;
- organization and cooperation of regular cooperation with other organizations and associations related to the direction;
- conducting educational, spiritual and educational work with the institutions of the Ministry of Preschool Education, Public Education, Higher and Secondary Specialized Education;
- direct methodological and practical assistance to researchers in higher educational institutions and at later stages, assistance in conducting experimental research;
- training of personnel and strengthening of the material and technical base.
- Complying with the requirements for the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, the Botanical Garden will effectively use the available resources to become an important center for science, education and ecotourism;
- scientific and practical activities of the Botanical Garden will be strengthened in the preparation and improvement of the national strategy for the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of plant resources;
- Preparation of scientific, educational and popular science publications in the field, the results in the field of botanical gardens, plant protection, ecological culture are regularly covered in the media and Internet resources.
LEGAL BASIS OF SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
- The laboratory operates in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On nature protection", "On the protection and use of flora", "On protected natural areas" and "On forests", as well. as well as in 2019-2028, based on the priorities, goals and objectives set out in the Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Based on these goals and objectives in the Botanical Garden:
- contribute to the conservation of biodiversity;
- creation and preservation of plant collections (including rare and endangered ones);
- Enhancing the protection and efficient use of plant resources;
- reducing the impact of anthropogenic and climatic factors on plants;
it will be possible to directly participate in the formation of environmental education.


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Monday 28th August 2017
In its continuing effort to expand financial access to under-served segments of the Women's Market, the Global Banking Alliance for Women (GBA) is partnering with Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to support knowledge creation and peer learning activities.
GBA members offer women the holistic value proposition that they need to succeed: access to finance, information, education, networks and recognition for their achievements. With this partnership, the GBA aims to take its commercial approach to the Women's Market to more financial services providers across the world through research, knowledge products and peer learning activities in partnership with IDRC's wide network of stakeholders.
"GBA research shows that, when served well, women represent a high-potential growth opportunity for banks, with strong customer, savings and product usage growth rates, high loyalty rates, and lower risk," GBA Chief Executive Inez Murray said. "This partnership with IDRC will be key in helping the GBA to deepen our know-how and help more and more financial services providers implement robust strategies for the Women's Market, thereby narrowing the financial inclusion gender gap."
IDRC supports research on financial inclusion as a tool for economic empowerment. Focusing on the needs of women and youth, IDRC invests in research that aims to: 1) foster and scale up access to and use of financial services among marginalized groups, including financial literacy; 2) inform enabling policy frameworks and remove the constraints that impede access for these groups; and 3) help financial service providers develop innovative products and services that better reflect the needs of women and youth.
"IDRC is delighted to join GBA to support research and the use of new knowledge to contribute toward Sustainable Development Goal 5. Gender inclusive financial services and products are a relevant tool to foster equitable economic empowerment and sustainable development," said IDRC's Regional Director Federico Burone.
In line with this work, the strategic objectives of the partnership include building financial services providers' capacity to deliver the products and services women need, expanding and advocating for the business case for serving women across multiple stakeholders, and sharing lessons learned and best practices across the GBA network and outside it through GBA peer learning events.
The GBA is also delighted to welcome IDRC as a sponsor of its Annual Summit, which will be held in London November 14-16. For more information about IDRC and its financial inclusion efforts, visit the IDRC website.


and the bark of a special medicinal tree found in Mbaise.
Uhiokirihio, also named whole spice, is cooked with the Aju Mbaise leaves as
well. It is also a fat-burning spice meant at reducing starch in cooked meals.
What does aju mbaise do to the body?
Aju Mbaise polyherbal extract (APE) is engaged by many women in Southeast Nigeria to improve labor, remove retained placenta after delivery, and for dealing with pains from postnatal and menstrual cramps.
How can I make my stomach flat fast at home? How to get a flat stomach?
Here are science-backed methods to help you lose extra belly fat.
 - Cut calories, but not too much
 - Eat more fiber, especially soluble fiber
 - Increase your intake of probiotics
 - Eat foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids
 - Limit your intake of refined carbs
 - Add more cardio to your routine
 - Try protein shakes
Does aju mbaise help you lose weight? Flatten tummy?
Aju Mbaise is quite helpful for helping pregnant women and new mothers lose weight and flatten their stomachs right away.
To have a decent effect, this needs to be done within a month, preferably the first month after delivery.)
Side Effects of Aju Mbaise
There are very few dangers associated with consuming aju mbaise.
It is advised that pregnant women avoid the plant because it raises the risk of miscarriage and also causes birth abnormalities in the unborn child.
The herb should be consumed in moderation by nursing moms as well because it may alter the infant's weight.
Can a mother who is nursing drink aju mbaise?
Aju mbaise and lactating women
Aju mbaise should not be consumed by breastfeeding or nursing women since it will end up in the breastmilk that the baby will later ingest.
Similar to other herbs, aju mbaise might harm a baby's liver and kidneys when it is ingested.
Does aju mbaise increase breast milk? Functions of the herb Aju Mbaise
Invariably, eating this herb as a new mother will enhance the flow of breast milk and the baby will have enough food to eat, which is the joy of every woman especially those whose breast milk doesn't flow well.
It boosts the hormone called prolactin which is responsible for the flow of breast milk.
How do you boil aju mbaise? How to prepare aju mbaise tea
 - Firstly, place two bottles of ragolis or large Eva water along with your Aju mbaise, inside of your pot.
 - Then, add the ingredients for Aju Mbaisi and set the timer for 15 minutes or until the brewed color appears.
 - It ought to be a shade of coffee.
For what is mbaise renowned? What is mbaise known for?
Mbaise women are renowned for having large families. A woman must have at least 10 children to qualify as an eghu ukwu; some have as many as 15.
There is a lot of Igbo dancing and song in Mbaise culture. Wood xylophones, hand pianos, long, short, and slit drums, pots, gongs, bamboo horns, and calabashes are used to make music.
What is Aju mbaise in Yoruba?
Women who have recently given birth are given aju mbaise to lose their postpartum weight and tummy fat.
Additionally, it cleans the womb. The use of aju mbaise has been adopted by other tribes in Nigeria, including the Hausa and the Yoruba.
How can I reduce my tummy in 7 days?
Check out these tips for how to burn belly fat in less than a week.
 - Include aerobic exercises in your daily routine
 - Reduce refined carbs
 - Add fatty fish to your diet
 - Drink enough water
 - Reduce your salt intake
 - Consume soluble fiber
 - Start the day with a high-protein breakfast
Can I lose belly fat in 7 days?
While you can't lose belly fat immediately, you can lessen it with a calorie deficit and exercise.
Dodge refined sugars and carbs, processed foods, and sugary drinks as well as alcohol.
You can anticipate a healthy amount of weight loss between 1-2 pounds a week via diet and exercise
How can I get a flat stomach in 3 days without exercise?
Simple ways to get a flatter stomach without exercising
 - Moderate some vegetables – really!
 - Dine on dark chocolate
 - Work on your posture
 - Suck on some lemon (water)
 - Try a juice cleanse
 - Get enough sleep
 - Hit maximum chill
 - Take a bath
How can I make my tummy flat after giving birth in Nigeria? How to get a flat stomach
Here are seven effective tips to tighten your belly skin after having a baby;
 - Increase your water intake. Water is good for your body
 - Breastfeed exclusively
 - Use Lotions and Massage
 - Eat healthily
 - Exercise from time to time
 - Increase your protein intake
 - Exfoliate Your Skin
Is Aju mbaise bitter?
Due to the spices, it contains, aju mbaise has a harsh, sour taste, yet it smells great.
Is drinking hot water after delivery a good idea?
Numerous researches have also confirmed the idea that drinking warm water regularly will help you lose weight and eliminate excess tummy fat.
Do not consume anything other than hot water after giving birth. Because drinking hot water helps to reduce belly fat and keep the body from becoming overweight.
Do you like my how to Get a Flat Stomach |Lose Weight Using Aju Mbaise article? Are you a nursing mother? Why not give it a try! Above all, kindly click the share buttons, and don't forget to rate the article and leave a comment below! I take pleasure in reading from you.
Aju from Mbaise: Uses, Health Benefits and Side Effects
Health Benefits of Aju from Mbaise
Aju from Mbaise is an herbal blend consisting of the bark, leaves, and roots of five different plants, including ginger, uda (Negro pepper), and uziza.
Traditionally used in the preparation of pepper soup and various medicinal concoctions, it is sought after for its numerous health benefits.
The term "Aju from Mbaise" translates to "wrap from Mbaise," referring to its origin in the village of Mbaise, Imo state. Despite its regional roots, the herb has gained popularity nationwide due to its acclaimed health properties.
Particularly favored by new mothers and those desiring weight loss, Aju from Mbaise is now commonly packaged as "slim tea" for convenient consumption.
Presented in wrapped leaves secured with small sticks, each component of Aju from Mbaise offers unique advantages.
Boiled without unwrapping, the herb-infused water is often enhanced with additional ingredients for taste.
While the brew carries a bitter-sharp flavor from its spices, its aroma is appealing. It can be enjoyed alone as a tea or used in cooking, though individuals seeking rapid results, such as those aiming to slim down, often prefer drinking the tea directly.
Health Benefits of Aju from Mbaise
Nutritional and Phytochemical Properties of Aju from Mbaise
In a 2019 study, researchers investigated the phytochemical composition of the ethanol extract of Aju from the Mbaise herbal mixture.
The findings revealed a significant presence of various phytochemicals in the herbal decoction.
The analysis identified alkaloids (8.69%), flavonoids (19.10%), glycosides (6.86%), hydrogen cyanide (0.92%), phenols (31.56%), saponins (0.83%), steroids (0.94%), tannins (16.80%), and terpenoids (14.31%).
In this article, we'll explore some of the health benefits associated with Aju from Mbaise, shedding light on the advantages you can gain from incorporating this herb into your regimen.
Post-pregnancy Benefits
Due to its advantages for postpartum recovery, Aju from Mbaise is well-liked by new mothers. Primarily, it aids in replenishing essential nutrients depleted during pregnancy.
Additionally, it facilitates the reduction of postpartum abdominal bloating, restoring the stomach to its pre-pregnancy size.
Furthermore, Aju from Mbaise supports lactation by promoting breast milk production and assists in regulating the menstrual cycle post-delivery.
Moreover, a medical study conducted in 2016 revealed another potential health advantage of Aju from Mbaise.
The study findings indicated that the herbal decoction exhibited inhibitory effects on the proliferation of harmful bacteria in lactating mothers, further highlighting its therapeutic potential.
2. Weight Loss
Aju from Mbaise proves highly effective in aiding weight loss, particularly in reducing abdominal fat. Its mechanism involves breaking down fats into acids, facilitating their elimination from the body.
Additionally, it promotes metabolism, enabling the body to efficiently burn fat. These benefits extend to both women and men, making Aju from Mbaise a valuable asset in achieving healthy weight management goals.
3. Balance Menstrual Cycle
Women experiencing irregularities in their menstrual cycle often turn to Aju from Mbaise to restore balance and promote regularity, resulting in a more predictable and consistent menstrual flow.
Additionally, it alleviates menstrual discomfort, offering relief to those who suffer from menstrual pain.
4. Womb Flusher
Women utilize Aju from Mbaise to cleanse their wombs, expelling residual blood, fluids, and any other debris accumulated post-childbirth.
This practice not only diminishes the


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The new Micro Motion® Model 1500 Filling and Dosing Transmitter is a solution for precise control of the filling process. Using Micro Motion Coriolis sensors, the Model 1500 integrates easily into the machine control system and directly controls pumps and valves.
The integrated system simplifies the batch delivery control loop, eliminating the need for separate controllers, resulting in removal of communication time delays, and improved fill accuracy and response time. The system is part of an initiative to help cosmetic, pharmaceuticals and food manufacturers improve efficiency.
For improved filling and dosing, Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters provide manufacturers of filling machines with a direct mass flow measurement, accurate to better than 0.1%. These meters are used in control loops with the new Micro Motion 1500 filling and dosing transmitter that delivers precise, intelligent control of the filling process, in a small, compact DIN rail solution.
The direct, predictive valve control from the Micro Motion transmitter uses measurements of each delivery to optimize the control accuracy for subsequent fills, and improves profitability by reducing product give-away. Integration of the Micro Motion flowmeter into the valve control system also gives a faster response, by eliminating the normal pulse train linking the flowmeter to the controller.
Efficiency benefits arise from close integration of the Micro Motion Model 1500 within the filling machine, using simple RS485 Modbus protocol communications with the control panel software. The operator has the ability to fill a wide range of container sizes, modify delivery quantities for each ingredient, and instantly select an alternative menu to create different product ranges on a single machine.
Productivity benefits arise from faster product changeover times on the delivery lines, using in-line CIP (clean-in-place) processes to efficiently clean the flowmeters. The "Strip-down and Clean" cycle previously required to eliminate the cross contamination possible with mechanical flowmeter devices is eliminated. The same sensor, with no program changes, can handle liquids or pastes/creams with varying viscosity, temperature, entrained air or suspended solids, while measuring mass flow directly.
The small size of the Micro Motion 1500 Filling and Dosing transmitter allows simple installation on a DIN rail in the machine control cabinet. The unit is designed for filling machines using short duration fill cycles, where all operator interface information is provided by the machine control panel, so it has no local display. With a built-in safety barrier, the transmitter can supply intrinsically safe power and wiring connections to the Micro Motion flow sensor, enabling their safe operation in hazardous areas, and reducing the cost and complexity of filling machine cabling systems.
The Micro Motion mass flow sensors enable the machine systems to work with a wide range of liquid feeds, in line sizes down to 0.1 inch, providing performance independent of temperature, viscosity and product changes. The need for any further check-weighing is eliminated. This all adds up to increased efficiency and profitability.
With many manufacturers operating in an increasingly regulated environment, systems are available with 3A and EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) certification for use on sanitary and aseptic processes, and the sensors are suitable for CIP and SIP (sanitize-in-place) processes. The Micro Motion-exclusive, patented MVD™ (MultiVariable Digital) technology in the mass flow transmitter provides monitoring of ingredient temperature and density, providing immediate quality assurance alarms for out-of-specification values, as well as records for later audits.


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Economic crisis is deepening in Turkmenistan and farmers are warning of meagre harvests for both wheat and cotton.
We expect that the poor harvest outlook will result in increased use of forced and child labour in the 2018 cotton harvest, likely to start in August. Turkmenistan is already scored as extreme risk in our Cotton-specific indices with a score of 1.80/10.00 in our Forced Labour Index and 2.50/10.00 in our Child Labour Index.
What is the current climate?
The US has banned imports of all Turkmen cotton adding compliance risks to pre-existing reputational risks of sourcing cotton from Turkmenistan. The grain harvest has begun early this year, at the start of June – possibly with the intention of providing further flour for the domestic market amid reports of persistent food shortages. Reports suggest that farmers are collecting unripe wheat as a consequence. Farmers, moreover, complain that the state has failed to provide fertilizer and irrigation. These factors will in all probability also negatively affect the cotton harvest.
A poor harvest outlook
The poor harvest outlook will put pressure on regional authorities to deliver on state-mandated quotas increasing the use of forced and child labour. State-orchestrated child labour returned to Turkmenistan in 2017, when the harvest was also poor.
Is Ethiopia a better sourcing option?
East Africa, particularly Ethiopia, is a growing source for the apparel industry. But cotton producers face multiple social and environmental risks. The government continues to invest in the cotton sector since the country's growing textile industry is still reliant on foreign imports. But companies looking to invest should keep an eye on the political climate.


Is board breaking important in martial arts? Part II
The simulation of being attacked and having to defend oneself is rarely, if ever, achieved in a controlled environment like a karate class. So how does a student know if that front kick will work when landed effectively in a self-defense situation? Board breaking.
Inspiring Discipline
Inspiring discipline is one of the roles of a great martial arts teacher. The quotes that follow will speak to just about every human being, from every walk of life and with varying interests.
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There is so much controversy and tons of opinions on this subject. How important board breaking is in the martial arts will also depend on what style you practice.
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text: Two automobiles are equipped with the same single-frequency horn. When one is at rest and the other is moving toward an observer at 13 m/s, a beat frequency of 5.8 Hz is heard. What is the frequency the horns emit? Assume T = 20°C. I understand that this is related somehow to the doplar effect. I thought to use the equation to find the heard velocity when a sound is moving towards a listener which is... Frequency Heard = Frequency Sound (Velocity of Sound/(Velocity of soundvelocity of moving sound) This formula should work, but i am wondering if i can assume beat frequency is the actual frequency of the sound. I feel as though it is not. I need to know how to use this beat frequency to find the actual frequency of the sound. HELP!


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Application of Weakly Compressible Flow Method to 2-D Open Channel Flowsby Qun Wang, Univ of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States,
Charles C. S. Song, Univ of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States,
Document Type: Proceeding Paper
Part of: Hydraulic Engineering
Abstract: The depth averaged equations for open channel flows are shown to be similar to that of the weakly compressible flows. The finite volume scheme developed for weakly compressible flows has been used to calculate steady flows in a rectangular channel of constant cross section and a rectangular channel with sudden expansion. The vorticity production at the flow separation point and the vorticity absorption at the channel bed due to shear stress are demonstrated.
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The format of a panorama is defined in broad terms by the projection used to map the full or partial 3D scene onto a 2 dimensional print or screen. There are several types of projections in use:
Full Spherical Formats
There are two main spherical formats: Equirectangular and Cubic. Both are able to display the whole sphere that surrounds as - 360� along the horizon, 90� up and 90� down. Specialized viewers are needed to view spherical panoramas.
|The equirectangular format is widely used by a couple of Panorama Viewers as for example PTViewer and SPi-V. It consists of a single image with an aspect ratio of 2:1 (that is, the width must be exactly twice the hight).|
The cubic format uses 6 cube faces to fill the whole sphere around us. The image is remapped to the cubefaces which fit seamlessly.
One very wide spread cubic format is QuickTime VR. It consists of one file containing the 6 faces as JPEG compressed images together with a header giving basic information how the panorama should be displayed.
There is a number of possibilities to display partial panoramas - these are panoramas that don't fill the whole sphere in one or the other way. Partial panoramas can be displayed directly if they don't cover more than approximately 120� along the shorter side (that is they can be 360� in one direction but must be 120� or less in the other direction). The main formats are Cylindrical and Rectilinear, but partial spherical panoramas are possible, too.
Cylindrical panoramas can show a full circle along the horizon or a part of it. They are very popular for landscape panoramas. If used for architectural subjects it might bother that horizontal lines (except the horizon itself) are bend.
Rectilinear panoramas display the subject just like an ordinary (non-fisheye) lens would do. The horizontal and vertical field of view are limited to about 120�. Straight lines stay straight, hence they are good for architectural subjects. But if either field of view is too large they suffer from unnatural looking distortions in the corners.
To partial spherical panoramas applies basically the same as to full sphericals (see above). In most cases they are used to cut off Zenith or Nadir. Vertical field of view has to be limited in this case to prevent the viewer from misinterpreting the source images.


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Vinegar-natural source of nitrate to safeguard organic porkBy ANI
Sunday, November 14, 2010
WASHINGTON - Scientists have suggested that vegetable juice powder could provide a natural source of nitrate to serve as a curing agent for pork and still be classified as a natural source.
Consumers' enthusiasm for natural and organic food products extends to cured pork products such as hams, bacon and frankfurters. But products can't be labelled as natural or organic if they contain preservatives.
That means two traditional curing agents for pork - nitrite and nitrate - aren't allowed in natural and organic versions.
Iowa State University researcher Joe Sebranek said that taking a couple of natural antimicrobial ingredients - vinegar with lactate and vinegar with lemon powder - and incorporating them into the naturally cured pork products works.
The bacterial pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes in the naturally cured pork products were inhibited, though still not to an equivalent level as in conventionally cured pork products.
"With natural and organic products you're limited to ingredients that qualify as natural or organic, respectively.If you use something that is traditionally used as a preservative, that's not permitted in a natural product," said Sebranek.
"With a naturally fermented vinegar product, you have a mixture of organic acids.
It's not typically used as a preservative but it provides some of the organic acids that are recognized antimicrobials. There's a mixture in that kind of a product that essentially provides a preservative effect," he added. (ANI)


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Public Health Information Network (PHIN) is an initiative developed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish and implement a framework for sharing public health information electronically. PHIN seeks to establish a standardized way for federal, state and local jurisdictions to exchange public health data in real-time in a secure manner. Public health is a broad area of medicine concerned with the physical and mental health of a community. Public health data concerns issues such as water quality, sanitation, immunizations, pollution, infectious diseases and illness prevention.
PHIN oversees three major initiatives:
Communities of Practice (CoPs) hold meetings where members can share expertise and troubleshoot ways to access, store and secure electronic data more efficiently.
The PHIN Certification program collaborates with CDC partners and external stakeholders to develop processes that use program specific requirements for the evaluation of message structure and content, as well as security and data integrity. Meeting PHIN Certification is currently a requirement of CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement.
The Public Health Information Network Messaging System (PHIN MS) is software that allows public health to securely send and receive encrypted data over the Internet to public health information systems. The PHIN Messaging & Vocabulary Program works with standard organizations such as Health Level Seven (HL7) and Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) to produce message specifications and mapping guides. The goal is to have public health professionals across the country use the same language and a single set of codes to represent public health concepts.
The Public Health Information Network website has more information.


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ENZYME AND CELL ENGINEERING
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Created in 1974 by Prof. Daniel Thomas, the Enzyme and Cell Engineering Unit UMR 7025 CNRS (GEC) is located on 2 different sites:
- University of Technology of Compiègne (Compiègne, UTC)
- University of Picardy Jules Verne (Amiens, UPJV)
As a joint research unit, GEC is 70% attached to the Institute of Biology (INSB) and 30% to the Institute of Chemistry (INC).
GEC is member of the Alliance Sorbonne Université.
The scientific approaches developed by GEC comply with three main concepts that lead to scientific and technological discoveries in connection with Biology:
Building on its national and international acknowledged expertise in biotechnology, GEC develops approaches combining optimization of the utilization of bioresources or plant metabolism and creation of bioinspired materials or mimics dedicated to molecular recognition to address the scientific and technological challenges of today and tomorrow.
GEC is organized around 2 research themes, with some activities being at the interface between them:


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Health officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Indianapolis restaurant
Marion County health officials are recommending that some customers at a café on the canal receive the hepatitis A vaccine after potential exposure to the disease that can cause liver damage.
Anyone who ate at Fresco Italian Café on the Canal, at 340 W. Michigan Street, on Aug. 6 should consider getting a vaccine to prevent against infection, health officials say.
The one hitch: You need to do it fast, as the shot needs to be administered within two weeks of exposure.
The health department will offer the vaccine for free to anyone who consumed food or drink at the café on that day. The vaccine can be found at any of the district health offices at MarionHealth.org.
In addition, the health department will offer it on a walk-in basis from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Meadows Clinic, 3901 Meadows Drive.
An acute disease spread through the fecal-oral route, hepatitis A can lead to symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, stomach pain, and jaundice. The virus also inflames the liver.
While not all people infected exhibit symptoms, once infected a person can transmit the disease to someone else who may then develop symptoms.
Health officials said in a press release that the restaurant "has maintained appropriate food service standards." The release added that after an additional inspection with health officials, the restaurant cooperated with the recommendations made.
The news comes as Indiana and other parts of the nation are in the grip of a hepatitis A outbreak, largely associated with the homeless and those who use drugs intravenously. Since November there have been 364 confirmed cases of hepatitis A and one death. Normally Indiana sees about 20 cases a year of the disease.
Most of the cases in the Indiana outbreak have occurred in the southern part of the state. Marion County has seen nine cases of the disease.
Nationwide there have been more than 4,000 illnesses in 10 states and nearly 60 deaths.
Several other Indiana eateries have also warned customers about potential hepatitis A exposure since the beginning of the outbreak.
Call IndyStar reporter Shari Rudavsky at _PHONE_. Follow her on Twitter: @srudavsky.


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Learn to add a distressed look to any artwork in Adobe Illustrator by applying traced texture as an opacity mask.
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What you learned: How to apply texture to artwork with an opacity mask and artwork
Trace the texture
To apply texture to artwork, you can convert a raster image to vector artwork for scalability and editability.
- With the image selected, click Image Trace in the Properties panel and choose a default trace option.
Adjust tracing options for the best results
With the traced image selected, click the Image Trace panel button in the Properties panel to open it and adjust image trace options.
- Use the Paths option to set how loosely or tightly the image is traced.
- The Corners option enables control over more smooth or sharp corners.
- Change the Noise option: the lower the value, the smaller the details that you can trace.
- To edit the traced artwork, click Expand in the Properties panel.
Apply an opacity mask to the artwork
You can use an opacity mask to mask or hide parts of your artwork. Unlike a typical mask, the opacity mask is white where the artwork is showing. The opacity mask is black where the artwork is hidden. Shades of gray in the mask result in varying degrees of transparency in the artwork.
- Open the Transparency panel by choosing Window > Transparency. The Transparency panel is where you create and edit an opacity mask.
- Drag the traced texture on top of the artwork.
- Select the artwork and the texture that will become the opacity mask.
- Click Make Mask. By default, the Clip option is set. The Clip option gives the mask a black background.
- If your traced artwork is black, deselect Clip to see the mask applied to the artwork.
Edit the opacity mask and artwork
The artwork and the mask are treated as a group, but you can edit them together or separately.
- With the artwork selected, to edit the mask (and not the artwork), click the mask thumbnail in the Transparency panel. You can edit the mask by adding more content, erasing, and more.
- To edit the artwork, click the artwork thumbnail in the Transparency panel.
- To unlink the artwork from the mask, click the link icon.


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Store Barsbøl near Jels
Store Barsbøl's peaceful, historic buildings are situated in natural surroundings close to Jels Lake and Barsbøl Woods. The estate is presently owned by Rasmus and Lene Gejlager.
The first government estate
36 government estates in Southern Jutland witness the period of German rule from 1864 to 1920. Some of them are well preserved. Although occupation, settlement and struggles for land perhaps sound more familiar in other parts of the world, it was harsh reality in Southern Jutland less than a century ago. 36 government estates remain today as witness to the period of German rule. The first government estate was Store Barsbøl near Jels, acquired in 1896 when it was sold by court order.
Following the war of 1864, the area of Southern Jutland was annexed to Prussia and the slow process of integration into the German Empire began. The population, however, remained Danish at heart and, although the voting laws were gradually changed in favour of the area's more German-minded citizens and an ever increasing number of public-sector employees were obliged to pledge allegiance to the German Emperor, the transition from Danish to German proceeded at a sedate pace.
In the 1890s, the rate of Germanisation was speeded up. Suppression of the Danish-minded became more pronounced and many young people chose to leave Southern Jutland and moved across the new border to Denmark. Such migration was strongly promoted by the strict German rules on national conscription, and in the years leading up to the First World War many moved to Denmark to avoid being drafted into the German military.


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Coda (Italian for "tail", plural code) is a term used in music in a number of different senses, primarily to designate a passage that brings a piece (or one movement thereof) to a conclusion. "Technically an expanded cadence. Occurs at the end of a composition and traditionally brings the composition to a convincing conclusion. May consist of a few measures or an entire subdivision in itself.".
Coda as a section of a movement
Sonata form as a dramatic pyramid
. For example, the coda may follow the recapitulation (and thus come after the pyramid), or may be the last part of the recapitulation (and thus would be like the point of the arrow).
The presence of a coda as a structural element in a music movement is especially clear in works written in particular musical forms. In a sonata form movement, the recapitulation section will, in general, follow the exposition in its thematic content, while adhering to the home key. The recapitulation often ends with a passage that sounds like a termination, paralleling the music that ended the exposition; thus, any music coming after this termination will be perceived as extra material, i.e., as a coda. In works in variation form, the coda occurs following the last variation and will be very noticeable as the first music not based on the theme.
Codas were commonly used in both sonata form and variation movements during the Classical era. One of the ways that Beethoven extended and intensified Classical practice was to expand the coda sections, producing a final section sometimes of equal musical weight to the foregoing exposition, development, and recapitulation sections and completing the musical argument. For one famous example, see Symphony No. 8 (Beethoven).
The musical function of codas
Charles Burkhart suggests that the reason codas are common, even necessary, is that, in the climax of the main body of a piece, a "particularly effortful passage", often an expanded phrase, is often created by "working an idea through to its structural conclusions" and that, after all this momentum is created, a coda is required to "look back" on the main body, allow listeners to "take it all in", and "create a sense of balance."
In music notation
In music notation, the coda symbol, which resembles a set of crosshairs, is used as a navigation marker, similar to the dal Segno sign. It is used where the exit from a repeated section is within that section rather than at the end. The instruction "To Coda" indicates that, upon reaching that point during the final repetition, the performer is to jump immediately to the separate section headed with the coda symbol. For example, this can be used to provide a special ending for the final verse of a song.
This symbol is encountered mainly in modern music, not works by classical composers such as Haydn or Mozart.
Cauda, the Latin root of coda, is used in the study of conductus of the 12th and 13th centuries. The cauda was a long melisma on one of the last syllables of the text, repeated in each strophe. Conducti were traditionally divided into two groups, conductus cum cauda and conductus sine cauda (Latin: "conductus with cauda", "conductus without cauda"), based on the presence of the melisma. Thus, the cauda provided a conclusionary role, also similar to the modern coda.
Codetta (Italian for "little tail," the diminutive form) has a similar purpose to the coda, but on a smaller scale, concluding a section of a work instead of the work as a whole. A typical codetta concludes the exposition and recapitulation sections of a work in sonata form, following the second (modulated) theme, or the closing theme (if there is one). Thus, in the exposition, it usually appears in the secondary key, but, in the recapitulation, in the primary key. The codetta ordinarily closes with a perfect cadence in the appropriate key, confirming the tonality. If the exposition is repeated, the codetta is also, but sometimes it has its ending slightly changed, depending on whether it leads back to the exposition or into the development sections.
Codas in popular music
Many songs in rock and other genres of popular music have sections identifiable as codas. A coda in these genres is sometimes referred to as an outro and in jazz and modern church music as a tag. See also fade out.
- ^ Benward & Saker (2009). Music in Theory and Practice: Volume II, p.151. Eighth Edition. ISBN 978-0-07-310188-0.
- ^ Benward & Saker (2009), p.355.
- ^ For discussion of this coda, and of codas in general, see Rosen, Charles (1988) Sonata Forms, 2nd edition. New York: Norton.
- ^ Burkhart, Charles. "The Phrase Rhythm of Chopin's A-flat Major Mazurka, Op. 59, No. 2" in Stein, Deborah (2005). Engaging Music: Essays in Music Analysis, p.12. New York: Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-517010-5.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (Eleventh ed.). Cambridge University Press.


text: Owing to the configuration of cavity up and stacked die packaging and the requirements of backside analysis, both packaging types require similar sample preparation steps. This article describes the failure analysis (FA) process to be applied with cavity up and stack die packages. The FA process flow includes testing to determine the nature of the failure, failure correlation to chip and/or internal circuitry, die preparation for repackaging, die repackaging in a cavity down configuration, automated test equipment (ATE) testing to verify the integrity of the pre-packaging failure mode, backside thinning, global fault isolation, backside reconstruction, and defect identification by front side deprocessing. ATE FA can often be performed using special analysis modes and the modification of the test software to put tester in a halt or a loop during fault isolation. When this is completed, global FA techniques can be used. The article also presents a case study on the successful repackaging efforts of cavity up packages.


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Is there a way one could bend an object, like a cylinder or a plane using OpenGL?
I'm an OpenGL beginner (I'm using OpenGL ES 2.0, if that matters, although I suspect, math matters most in this case, so it's somehow version independent), I understand the basics: translate, rotate, matrix transformations, etc. I was wondering if there is a technique which allows you to actually change the geometry of your objects (in this case by bending them)?
Any links, tutorials or other references are welcomed!
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What you'd need to do to "bend" an object is to apply some appropriate combination of translation/rotation/scaling to only some subset of the vertices of the object in question -- probably weighting that transformation accordingly.
Doing this is a pleasant-looking fashion will necessitate using more vertices than may be otherwise strictly necessary to describe the original mesh. For example, a simple cylinder may only have vertices at either end, but if you want that cylinder to bend in the middle, you'll need vertices there as well.
If all you are interested in is very specific, one-off deformations of very simple shapes (like your aforementioned plane) you could probably just do this manually. For example, decide on the "bend axis" for your plane and compute appropriate transformations for each row of plane vertices to achieve the appropriate rotation about that bend axis depending on their distance from it, and then apply that to the geometry (possibly on the CPU as it would be the most straightforward, at least initially). But such a technique would not scale well and would be very tedious.
Since it can be so cumbersome to correctly figure out how to weight a transformation to each individual vertex in a set to achieve the desired deformation (especially for more practical and complicated objects), many games use a technique called skeletal animation. At a high level this involves associating a separate set of geometry (the "skeleton") with your mesh. That geometry represents the bones of your object, and you define (often in modeling tools) a mapping between vertices of the real model and the bones of the skeleton -- which bones are associated with each vertex, and how much that bone affects the deformation of that vertex. Then the skeleton is animated directly, and the animation is transferred to the real model via the relationship between the bones and their vertices.
Typically in this technique, the mapping between skeleton and real mesh is defined at asset production time. The animations can also be built then, or they can be built procedurally at runtime. The application of the animation transformations to the real mesh occurs at runtime. Generally no new vertices are generated at runtime, which means the range of good-looking deformations is implicitly fixed in the mesh when it is originally created.
In theory, one could also apply tessellation and subdivision to the mesh at runtime based on analysis of the transformations in the animation, and thus produce the appropriate vertices to create an animation that was not necessarily planned for. I'm not aware, offhand, of any papers on this subject.
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For the actual math of warping, this can get very complicated, why don't you start here?.
I'll now talk about how you can apply this, assuming you've already got the math for how you will do your deformations down.
2 ways:
1) Every frame, visit every vertex in the cylinder model and offset it in some way.
2) Offset the vertices in the vertex shader as you are rendering. OpenGL ES 2.0 supports vertex shaders. So you're in luck, in a way.
Do you want to only warp the object as it appears on the screen, or do you want to warp the object so every object in the game knows that it has been deformed?
If you warp the object in the vertex shader, then that happens only immediately prior to display/rasterization, so this means none of the game objects will know about the deformation. This is fine if you're simply making a screen saver, or if the deformations are so small that they have no impact on the collidable shape of the object.
When you warp the geometry in the vertex shader __the original vertices of the model actually don't move__, (they only appear to move).
Deformation in vertex shader
non deformed
This is from chapter 6 of the cg tutorial, (program #14).
The shader code to produce this deformation is something like
// choose a displacement amount
float displacement = scaleFactor * 0.5 * sin(position.y * frequency * time) + 1 ;
// displace it in the direction of the normal
float4 displacementDirection = float4(normal.x, normal.y, normal.z, 0) ;
// move the vertex
float4 newPosition = position + displacement * displacementDirection ;
// transform (as normal)
oPosition = mul(modelViewProj, newPosition) ;
So you can see, this happens RIGHT BEFORE display (vertex shader happens on GPU) so CPU code has practically no way to access the transformed vertex position (there are ways to send data from the GPU to the CPU (primarily via textures) but we won't go there).
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What you're trying to achieve is basically a subset of the topic of mesh deformation. But since you're a begginer, I'm afraid this type of information might be a bit too strange for now. I'll try to lay down the basic notions though.
In order to do this you'll need two things:
 1. Your mesh needs to have enough vertices for you to transform. For instance if it's a plane, you'll need to make sure it's actually created as a sort of grid, with many vertices for you to deform. Same thing with a cylinder. Might be possible to achieve this at runtime with tessellation but I don't know much about the subject.
 2. You need to use a vertex shader to deform the vertices. Basically the vertex shader takes care of calculating the final transformed position of each vertex, so you can take the chance to apply any deformations to them.
I'm not sure how helpful it will be, but take a look at this OpenGL resource, as it seems to be right the sort of thing you need:
Screenshot from that link:
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Just saw Josh's reply and I agree, skeletal animation is also a very elegant way to encapsulate this problem, especially when your deformations start becoming more complex and harder to represent mathematically.
But remember, both points above still apply though - you can only deform vertices, so obviously they need to exist in the first place, which is why your mesh needs to have a decent amount of vertex density. And it's usually the vertex shader that drives skeletal animation and does vertex blending and such.
And by the way, you can do these on the CPU too, but nowadays it's usually a better option to do them on the GPU, which is why I put emphasis on the vertex shader, and you should look into it. It's not really all that much harder programwise than doing it on the CPU anyway.
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Astronauts' motion perception studied using virtual reality
Canadian experiment Vection to be presented during a NASA teleconference
Longueuil, Quebec, November 7, 2018 — On November 8, NASA will host a teleconference on the scientific experiments and technologies that will be launched to the International Space Station on the next Northrop Grumman resupply mission, scheduled for November 15.
During the teleconference, Canadian researcher Laurence Harris will present Vection, an experiment conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. Using a virtual reality system, Vection will examine how microgravity affects astronauts' perception of their motion. Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques is the first participant in this experiment.
Other researchers will also participate in order to discuss their experiments in the fields of medicine, environment and astrophysics.
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NASA teleconference on scientific experiments that will soon be launched to the International Space Station
Dr. Laurence Harris, principal investigator, York University
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People living in social isolation often lack regular interactions with others and may predominantly live alone. Recent data reveals that approximately 19% of elderly Australians experience this kind of isolation.
A staggering figure suggests that loneliness affects over five million Australians. Globally, countries such as the UK are proactively introducing measures to tackle the escalating "loneliness epidemic", which depicts an increasing number of individuals feeling more isolated and lonely than before. The pivotal questions arise: How detrimental is the sensation of loneliness, and to what extent are its effects influenced by personal perceptions?
The review of current literature led to the identification of 90 significant articles exploring the ties between social isolation, loneliness, and various health outcomes, representing over two million individuals.
These studies encompassed diverse topics, with some probing into the specific relationship between loneliness and severe health conditions such as heart disease or cancer. A considerable portion (29) of these studies came from the US, yet the data set provided a broad representation of countries, primarily those at a development level akin to Australia.
From the data, the team deduced that both factors – social isolation and feelings of loneliness – were associated with an increased risk of mortality from all causes and notably, cancer.
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Reynolds number effects on wavelet components of self-preserving turbulent structures
Akira Rinoshika, Yu Zhou
2009 Physical Review E
The effect of the Reynolds number on the wavelet-decomposed turbulent structures in a self-preserving plane wake has been investigated for Re ͑based on the free-stream velocity and momentum thickness, , of the wake͒ =1350 and 4600. Measurements were made at x / ͑x is the streamwise distance downstream of the cylinder͒ =580 for the circular cylinder using two orthogonal arrays of 16 X wires, eight in the ͑x , y͒ plane, and eight in the ͑x , z͒ plane. A wavelet multiresolution technique is used
more » ... technique is used to analyze the measured hot-wire data. This technique decomposes turbulence structures into a number of components based on their central frequencies, which are linked with the turbulence scales. Sectional streamlines and vorticity contours at the same central frequency, i.e., the comparable scales of turbulent structures, are examined and compared between the two Reynolds numbers. Discernible differences are observed in the turbulent structures of relatively large to intermediate scales. The differences are further quantified in terms of contributions from the turbulent structures of different scales to the Reynolds stresses, vorticity variance, and probability density functions of the fluctuating velocities. The large-scale structure contributes most to the Reynolds stresses and this contribution drops for the higher Re .
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Do Patients with Epididymitis Must Have an Operation? - Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill
Do Patients with Epididymitis Must Have an Operation?
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Patients with epididymitis do not need surgery to achieve the therapeutic effect, but they need to choose the treatment method according to their inflammation degree. There is much epididymitis that is not serious, so they only need to take medicine. Medications such as herbal medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill can achieve the therapeutic effect. Of course, to a more severe degree, epididymitis requires surgery.

Although the epididymis is not the principal place to produce semen, if various pathogenic bacteria or various inflammations infect it for a long time, it will further affect the daily semen quality. After getting epididymitis, not all kinds of sperm will decrease the first time.

As the inflammation further effectively affects the epididymis and infects the surrounding tissues, it will cause other aspects of the body to be complicated by inflammation. Therefore, it is necessary to deal with inflammation effectively in time.

Epididymitis, an inflammatory disease, has a different degree of impact on each patient. In addition, its inflammatory condition is also other. Therefore, after suffering from epididymitis, the treatment method will also be selectively treated according to the disease. It means not that once having epididymitis, there must be surgery.

For epididymitis, surgery is generally not required because it belongs to the pathological symptoms of inflammation. And if patients want to eliminate inflammation effectively, they can start to use Diuretic Anti-inflammatory Pill. As long as rely on drug treatment, it can achieve a good effect.

Herbal medicine Diuretic Anti-inflammatory Pill can effectively treat epididymitis without side effects and avoid sequelae or complications caused by surgical treatment. Diuretic Anti-inflammatory Pill is made from herbal medicine, will not harm the body or produce resistance, which is a good choice for treating epididymitis. After the practical effect and the inflammation are slowly and effectively eliminated, the final therapeutic effect can be achieved after more exercise and conditioning through oneself.

Of course, there are individual cases of epididymitis that are more serious and have caused damage to some internal tissues. Therefore, it is necessary to use surgery to treat internal problems effectively. Thus, in the face of different disease conditions, the treatment is selected. Naturally, there will be a certain degree of flexibility in the method, which does not mean that surgery is mandatory.

Therefore, the disease of epididymitis does not mean that surgery is necessary to achieve the therapeutic effect, but the specific degree of epididymitis is different. After a comprehensive examination, it is possible to choose medical treatment or surgical treatment. The final treatment method is determined according to the condition, so it does not mean that surgery is necessary to remove the inflammation effectively.

Nursing measures for epididymitis

Clinically, epididymitis is divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis.

For acute epididymitis:

1. The patient is required to stay in bed, raise the scrotum, use a cloth bag or scrotal support to lift the scrotum, cold compress in the early stage of the disease, and hot compress or hot water bath in the late stage. If there is a childbirth requirement, do not use hot water for bathing.

2. Patients in the acute stage be careful during the hot compress, requiring the patients to prohibit sex and avoid physical labor. If indwelling catheterization is required, prevent the spread of inflammation in time.

For patients with chronic epididymitis, hot compresses can be used to relieve pain and reduce lumps.

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My question is related to memory footprint in java for class without data member. Suppose in java I have a class which doesn't have data member and it only contains methods. So if I am creating instance of particular class then does it occupies memory in primary memory except object reference memory?
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Ultimately, every Java object know its class and has a synchronization primitive optionally attached to it (though this can be synthetic). That's two references which it is difficult to make a java.lang.Object instance do without. Everything else derives from that class, so you've got a floor for costs which worked out to be at least 8 bytes in Java 1.3.1. A profiler will tell you current costs if you really need them.
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+1 for the very good link – Arne Jun 12 '10 at 8:34
A modern JVM holds the object monitor data in unused bits of other pointers that it holds (e.g. the bottom two bits of the class pointer) – dty Jun 12 '10 at 14:43
_USER_: It's got three bits available; "modern" memory managers align on 8-byte boundaries (when not working with arrays, which are denser). And by "modern" I do mean everything for 10 years or more. – Donal Fellows Jun 13 '10 at 8:08
Yes, it does, because at minimum even an "empty" object has a pointer to its type information.
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You are right. That's why I had mentioned in question that except Object reference/pointer. So apart from reference/point does it have any memory footprint? – Silent Warrior Jun 12 '10 at 5:52
Depends on the JVM implementation. There will likely be some sort of a per-object synchronization mechanism, or marker flags for the garbage collector. My best guess would be at least 8 bytes of per-object overhead on a 32-bit machine. – Tony the Pony Jun 12 '10 at 6:18
The overhead can be up to 16 bytes, for a 32 bit JVM... depending on the JVM implementation details. The overheads include the primitive object size, the link to the class, the representation of the primitive mutex, the representation of the identity hashcode, the flags for finalization and so on. – Stephen C Jun 12 '10 at 10:13
_USER_: The default identity hashcode is derived from this, the primitive object size is known from the type, and finalization handling is kept outside the object (i.e., finding out whether an object is being finalized is relatively expensive if you're not the memory manager). – Donal Fellows Jun 12 '10 at 14:14
The identity hashmap can't be computed from this otherwise it would change when GC occurred and the heap was compacted – dty Jun 12 '10 at 14:45
Let's be clear. References TO your object will, of course, take space. But your object will also take space for its 'this' pointer (i.e. so you can distinguish different instances) and also for the fields of any superclasses - e.g. Object - and finally whatever overhead the heap's internal datastructures have.
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objects don't need to store a "this" pointer (since the code must have the this pointer available already in order to access the object....) – mikera Nov 1 '10 at 9:25
Yes they do. They need a pointer to what in C++ would be called the virtual method table. – dty Nov 1 '10 at 18:48
Benchmarking memory is difficult because of various sources of interference (growing heap, GC), but it is still worth a try:
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+1 for a real test!! – mikera Nov 1 '10 at 9:26
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Different Kinds of Greek Breads to Eat
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Mediterranean snacks set. Olives, oil, herbs and sliced ciabatta bread on black slate stone board over painted dark blue background, top view.When we eat Greek bread here in the United States, most of us only think of a few types. There's the white bread with the hard crust that we eat with our meals and maybe also a whole grain version for those who are more health conscious. There's also the special occasion breads, such as those that are eaten on Easter, and also the flatbread that is used in gyros.
However,Greek cuisine is made up of a multitude of different types of breads! Here is an overview of the different types of Greek breads there are:
"City" Bread
The white Greek bread that we know especially well outside of Greece is actually thought of as "city bread" in Greece. This bread is usually made from refined wheat flour or semolina (or a combination of the two). It's called city bread because these refined flours are more readily available in parts of the country that aren't isolated, such as the larger cities.
"Country" Bread
In many parts of Greece, there are only certain types of flour that are readily available. In some of the villages, the people grind their own flour from grains such as wheat and barley. As a result, "country breads" that use these rustic flours are more common in the small villages and remote areas of Greece. They are usually made with yeast or sourdough starter and baked in large, domed ovens that are located outside.
There are two basic understandings of what "paximadia" is in Greek cuisine. Many of us know it as a type of dessert cookie that is similar to the Italian biscotti. However, it also has another meaning. Some refer to it as the twice-baked toasts that allow the bread to keep far longer than if it were stored in its soft state after it was initially baked. The truth is, paximadia originated in the fifth century B.C.E and was a regular staple food since it took a long time for it to go bad. Today, they are made by slicing regular bread and baking it for 20 minutes in an oven that is set at 400 Degrees Fahrenheit. They are also referred to as "rusks".
Bread Rings
Bread rings, or koulouria, are another popular food in Greek cuisine. The nature of these breads changes depending on the time of year or the area of Greece that they were baked. Technically speaking, you can use any type of bread dough that you want to make. Instead of forming the dough in loaves, you just form it into small rings. Mavrokoulouria are made from black barley, and other types of koulouria are coated with egg wash and sesame seeds.
Pita Bread
Pita bread is also another type of bread that is common in Greek cuisine. Some form of this bread is popular in several cuisines throughout the world. In Greece, they are most often used to dip into spreads such as tzatziki and they are also used for gyros and souvlaki sandwiches. Greek pita bread is different than other types of pita bread because the Greek version tends to be much softer.
Special Occasion Breads
This is another important type of bread in Greek cuisine. Special occasion breads that we eat during holidays such as Christmas (Christopsoumo), Easter (Tsoureki), and New Year's (Vasilopita) are made only once a year. The one thing all of these breads has in common is that they are on the sweet side. Because they are only made once a year, they're a highly anticipated part of the celebrations.
As you can see, there is a high variety of bread in Greek cuisine!
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Throughout history, there have been numerous hotly-debated topics. That's even more so the case today—we'll debate about almost anything. But I don't think there's a segment of the population that debates issues so intensely as the web design and development community. Don't get me wrong, we certainly have some great debates about important topics, but whoa do we argue over some ridiculous stuff too. Look no further than the debate over, of all things, the pronunciation of an image format: GIF. Some people even go so far as to make a dedicated website of such things. Crazy, right? So anyway, I made this website on how to really pronounce GIF.
Why is it the correct pronunciation?
It's the most natural, logical way to pronounce it. That's why when everyone comes across the word for the first time, they use a hard G.
How is it the logical pronunciation?
Every word that starts with G, then a vowel, then an F, is pronounced with a hard G. For example:
Gaffe. Gift. Guff. Guffaw.
Most one-syllable words that start with G have a hard G (not an exhaustive list):
Gab. Gad. Gag. Gal. Gam. Gap. Gas. Gay. Get. Gig. Gill. Gimp. Gird. Girl. Git! Give. Go. Goal. Gob. God. Gone. Gore. Got. Guide. Guild. Guilt. Gull. Gulp. Gum. Gun. Gust. Gut. Guy.
The word "gift" is the closest word to GIF, and it has a hard G. To pronounce GIF, just say "gift" without the "t".
What about Gin, Gem, Gym, Geo, and Gel?
Gin is not a good counterexample because it's a drink derived from juniper berries, so its name is from the Dutch jenever for "juniper". Gem comes from the Latin gemma for "jewel". As for the other words, they are abbreviations of larger words, so they inherited their pronunciations.
Does the G in "GIF" stand for a word that has a soft G?
No, GIF is an acronym for Graphics Interchange Format. The word "graphics" does have a hard G, but that doesn't necessarily influence the pronunciation. That's why JPEG, an acronym for Joint Photographic Experts Group, is not pronounced jay-feg, but rather jay-peg. Pronunciation of acronyms tends to follow pronunciation rules like any regular word. So the point here is, because the word behind the G in GIF is "graphics", it eliminates any possible argument that could be made if the word happened to have a soft G.
Why does anyone pronounce GIF with a soft G then?
The creator of the GIF image format, Steve Wilhite of CompuServe, when deciding on the pronunciation, said he deliberately chose to echo the American peanut butter brand, Jif, and CompuServe employees would often say "Choosy developers choose GIF(jif)", playing off of Jif's television commercials. If you hear anyone pronounce GIF with a soft G, it's because they know something of this history. If the Jif peanut butter company never existed, he would have never pronounced GIF with a soft G.
Speaking of Steve Wilhite, when he explains the pronunciation of GIF, he himself has to explicitly write, "It's pronounced 'JIF'." He has to explain it this way because it goes against how it would naturally be pronounced.
Are there any valid arguments for pronouncing it "JIF"?
No. There are some websites out there (like this one) that try to convince people to use a soft G, but they rely solely on the way Steve Wilhite says it is. Mr. Wilhite was given a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Webbys (Congratulations!). He used the occasion to mention again, "It's pronounced 'JIF'." In an article in the New York Times Blog, Bits, he says:
"The Oxford English Dictionary accepts both pronunciations. They are wrong. It is a soft 'G', pronounced 'jif'. End of story."
Not so fast. John Simpson, Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, disagrees with Mr. Wilhite:
"However, the pronunciation with a hard g is now very widespread and readily understood. A coiner effectively loses control of a word once it's out there…"
I'm sure you would agree, it's far more likely that these masters of the English language understand better than anyone how to pronounce a word.
Wilhite also mentioned that he is annoyed there is still debate over the pronunciation. To be frank, isn't it his own fault for choosing a pronunciation that simply doesn't make sense?
So what now?
Now you can go forth and freely pronounce GIF with a hard G as you naturally would, because you have every right to do so. If you feel compelled to honor the pronunciation given by the GIF's creator out of some sense of obligation, that's perfectly fine too. Just don't give those of us who pronounce it correctly a hard time. :-)