Published: 13 June 2022
Prediction of structural dynamic response based on transfer function
Lejun Wei1
Yinfeng Dong2
Hui Tian3
1, 2, 3Key Laboratory of New Technology for Construction of cities in Mountain Area, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400045, China
1, 2, 3School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400045, China
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Abstract
The dynamic response of structures under strong ground motion is a crucial information to study and analyze the seismic performance of structures. The dynamic response of the structure to earthquake action is an important foundation for analyzing and evaluating the structure's seismic performance. For structures having design information, finite element numerical simulation can be calculated to assess the target building's structural dynamic response. However, because a finite element model cannot be established for a structure without detailed design information, the dynamic response of the structure cannot be calculated by finite element numerical simulation. Therefore, this paper will develop a structural response prediction model based on the transfer function and use the prediction model to determine the structure's dynamic reaction. The obtained structural reaction prediction values are equivalent to the numerical simulation estimates, according to the prediction results. The purpose of this paper is to present a new analytical method for assessing the structural response of buildings in the lack of design data.
1. Introduction
Because the dynamic response of a structure under earthquake action is an important foundation for studying and evaluating the structure's seismic performance, obtaining the dynamic response of the structure is essential. For structural seismic response, although it can also be analyzed based on finite element numerical simulation, we need to establish a complex finite element model according to the relevant design drawings of the building, and then input simulation analysis for each ground motion to get the corresponding results. In the process of analysis, not only strict theoretical support is needed, but also the selection and establishment of finite element model, processing of boundary conditions, selection of ground motion input and analysis methods need to be solved one by one. For structures with detailed design data, finite element numerical simulation can be used to obtain the structural dynamic response of the target building. However, the finite element model cannot be established for the structure without detailed design data. Therefore, this paper will calculate the transfer function [1-3] of the target building based on the strong ground motions. Then a structural response prediction model is established based on the transfer function, and the structural response is analyzed. The obtained results are accurate to the numerical simulation results, which provides a new analysis method for predicting the structural response of buildings without design data information.
2. Transfer function
Generally, the motion equation of a multi-degree-of-freedom system can be expressed as:
1
My¨t+Cy˙t+Kyt=ft,
where, M, C, K and are respectively the mass matrix, damping matrix and stiffness matrix of the structure. {f(t)} and {y(t)} respectively represent the excitation force vector and the displacement response vector of the structure.
According to Eq. (1), the transfer function of the structure can be obtained by the ratio of Fourier spectrum [4] amplitudes of the reaction (output) and excitation (input) of the structure, expressed as follows:
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Hω=Y1ωF1ω,y2=[F2ω*Hω]-1,
where, F(ω) andY(ω) is the Fourier transform, [F2(ω)*H(ω)]-1 is the inverse Fourier transform, and y2 is the time series of the predicted structural reaction. For buildings with rich strong earthquake records, even though we cannot know the specific information of the actual structure, we can use the transfer function to solve the cycle iteration and establish the prediction model of the structural response to predict the structural response. This paper is based on such ideas to predict the seismic response of building structures.
Fig. 1Schematic diagram of TKD architecture
Schematic diagram of TKD architecture
3. Structural response prediction based on transfer function
With the increasing number of strong earthquake observation stations in buildings, a sea of strong ground motions accumulated. The transfer function of the building can be calculated based on strong ground motions at two locations (one considered as input and the other as output). In this paper, a high-rise Building (TKD [5-6]) with rich strong earthquake records in Japan Building Research Institute Strong Motion Network (BRI Strong Motion Network: _URL_ [7]) is selected as an example to illustrate. TKD is a high-rise building located in Tokyo, Japan, with a 20-year strong ground motion (as shown in Fig. 1). Its dynamic characteristics changed significantly before and after the Great East Japan Earthquake [8], so it is very important to accurately obtain the structural response for the evaluation of its structural performance. First, we divided the strong earthquake records of TKD of the selected target building into many groups according to the earthquake onset time, and each group included a certain number of ground motions. Then we constructed a transfer function model based on the ground motions of each group. Choosing the ground for the input of strong earthquake records, the structure is at the top of strong earthquake records for the output (as shown in Fig. 2), transfer function is obtained by input-output algorithm, in order to improve the stability of the model, we set up the loop iteration solving input - output on average transfer function, construct the prediction model of transfer function is stable. After the training of the model, the new ground motion (artificial wave or natural wave) is input, and then the Fourier transform is carried out, and the corresponding structural acceleration response and structural displacement response under the ground motion can be obtained by inverse calculation of the transfer function.
Fig. 2A strong ground motion of TKD building
A strong ground motion of TKD building
a) Input signals
A strong ground motion of TKD building
b) Output signals
Fig. 3Schematic diagram of predicting structural response based on transfer function
Schematic diagram of predicting structural response based on transfer function
a) Input-Output acceleration
Schematic diagram of predicting structural response based on transfer function
b) Input-Output Fourier spectrum ratio
Schematic diagram of predicting structural response based on transfer function
c) Transfer function
Schematic diagram of predicting structural response based on transfer function
d) Results of calculation and simulation
Fig. 3 clearly shows the prediction steps and results of a structural response of ground motion. By comparing the prediction results with the actual numerical values, the PGA and frequency domain characteristics of the time-history curve are basically consistent, indicating the effectiveness and reliability of structural response prediction based on the transfer function. Fig. 4 shows the structural acceleration response and displacement response predicted based on the transfer function model with an input acceleration time-history curve. Fig. 5 shows the Fourier spectrum and response spectrum curves obtained from the predicted acceleration response. According to the predicted structural response, the performance of the structure can be analyzed, and the dynamic characteristics and reaction spectrum of the structure can be obtained, which provides a reference for the performance evaluation of the structure.
Fig. 4The acceleration and displacement responses of structures are predicted based on transfer function
The acceleration and displacement responses of structures are predicted based on transfer function
a) Acceleration response
The acceleration and displacement responses of structures are predicted based on transfer function
b) Displacement response
Fig. 5Fourier and response spectra of predicted structural response
Fourier and response spectra of predicted structural response
a) Fourier spectrum of prediction result
Fourier and response spectra of predicted structural response
b) Response spectrum of prediction result
4. Conclusions
In this paper, based on the transfer function to establish the structural response prediction model, the dynamic response of the structure, and the prediction results are excellent. The proposed method for predicting structural response based on transfer function provides a new analytical method for predicting structural response of buildings without design information.
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TAnimation and it's descendants animate (change the value over time) of a property (PropertyName) (except TPathAnimation - see below) of it's Parent object over a period of time (Duration) after an optional initial Delay.
The value starts at StartValue (unless StartFromCurrent is true) and ends at StopValue. The formula for the progression is given by Interpolation and can be modified by AnimationType. See Interpolation and AnimationType Illustrated for a visual guide to these two properties.
Animations can Loop continuously which may include AutoReverse. An Inverse animation is one which runs from the StopValue back to the StartValue.
Each time the animation is processed and the property value updated the OnProcess event is called and when the animation is complete the OnFinish event fires.
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Trigger and TriggerInverse take expressions of the form =true|false and multiple trigger properties can be used by separating expressions with a semi-colon. For example
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Trigger expressions are not case sensitive.
To create trigger properties for your own components see Triggering Effects and Animations.
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|TFloatAnimation||Any floating point type (remember that component positions and sizes are of type single in FireMonkey, so you'll use TFloatAnimation for moving and resizing objects).|
|TColorAnimation||TAlphaColor (the color system used in FireMonkey).|
|TRectAnimation||TBounds Commonly used within Bitmap Styles to select an area of the image when a control changes state. (Sadly the BoundsRect property of TControl is a TRectF and can't be animated by this class. Instead you can either fake what you want by animating the Margins or Padding properties, or manually process a TFloatAnimation or TRectAnimation by handling it's OnProcess event).|
|TBitmapAnimation||TBitmap - fades from StartBitmap to StopBitmap by varying their opacities.|
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|TColorKeyAnimation||Animates through a set of color values (see below).|
|TFloatKeyAnimation||Animates through a set of floating point values (see below).|
|TPathAnimation||Animates it's parent's Position property along a Path with optional Rotate (See below).|
The two key animation classes, TColorKeyAnimation and TFloatKeyAnimation animate through a set of values stored in the Keys property. Each key item stores a Key, which is a value between 0 and 1 representing a percentage completion of the animation duration and a Value. When the animation processes a tick it calculates a value by interpolating between the two Keys representing a time nearest the current time.
Suppose we have a TFloatKeyAnimation with a duration of 4 seconds and the keys (Time: 0, Value: 0), (Time: 0.5, Value: 1) and (Time: 1, Value: 0).
Here are the values processed each second:
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|4||0||Duration is complete so use the key whose key is 1 (the third key) which gives a value of zero.|
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TColorKeyAnimation behaves in the same way with TAlphaColors as values.
You can use these two classes to create complex animations over multiple values, even simulating complex curves if enough keys are used.
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"Paraprofessionals are on the front lines every day with students with autism spectrum disorder," VCU ACE Director of Training Dawn Hendricks said. "Training is essential to improving educational experiences and outcomes for these students."
In December 2011, the commonwealth's 132 school divisions reported 13,137 students with autism as their primary disability, a 490 percent increase since 2000, when 2,226 children were identified as having a form of ASD. This increase mirrors national statistics and is the subject of research to better understand the causes of autism and factors contributing to the rise in the number of children diagnosed.
"These statistics underscore the importance of VDOE's partnership with VCU to assist school divisions in educating and supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and preparing these students for productive and independent lives," Superintendent of Public Instruction Patricia I. Wright said. "This new training course will equip teaching assistants, bus aides and other support staff with the knowledge and skills they need to help students with autism experience success."
Autism Spectrum Disorders for Paraprofessionals is a self-paced course that provides flexibility for both paraprofessionals and their employing school divisions to meet their training needs. Participants earn a certificate of completion if they have reviewed all content and score a minimum of 80 percent on each of the five quizzes to receive a passing grade for each lesson. Registration for the May session is now open through the VCU ACE website. The course is free to Virginia residents through a grant from VDOE.
House Bill 325, which was approved by the 2012 General Assembly, requires school divisions to ensure that aides assigned to work with teachers who have primary oversight of students with ASD receive training in student behavior management. The legislation also directs the state Board of Education, in consultation with VCU, to develop an online training program divisions may use to comply with the new requirement.
"VDOE will work in partnership with VCU's Autism Center for Excellence to ensure that the course addresses all standards and competencies identified by the Board of Education," Wright said.


Backyard and Gardening
Many people find gardening and spending time in the backyard to be a leisurely activity. For those who live with epilepsy, particularly if it's uncontrolled epilepsy or their AEDs impair awareness, it is important to take some safety precautions when in this outside environment.
Some tips which might assist in increasing safety while in the backyard or gardening:
 - Be cautious when mowing the lawn, and ensure that the mower has a safety guard that stops the blades if you were to fall.
 - If using a mower or power tools it is a good idea to use battery operated ones, rather than those using electrical mains power. This will reduce the risk of electrocution because there is no cord to accidentally cut.
 - Consider avoiding rough concrete or gravel surfaces outside, and use safer options such as grass, mulch or wooden decking.
 - Ensure that appropriate safety railings are used around swimming pools, verandas, decks and patios.
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Profitability Measures and Competition Law
AbstractThe paper outlines various measures of profitability and considers what role they can play in competition law. We argue that profitability measures can provide a good answer to the wrong question and a much less good answer to the question we really want to answer. Using appropriate definitions of asset value it is possible to identify whether a firm earns more than the absolute minimum needed to cover cost and compensate for risk, i.e., whether profitability measures such as the internal rate of return and the accounting rate of return are above the cost of capital. However, both the empirical evidence we present and theory indicates that this does not really help in most cases. Knowing that a firm is earning say, half a percent more than the cost of capital is not really much help in almost all competition law cases. But we show that once the rate of return deviates from the cost of capital it becomes hard to measure. Using simple examples we show that shifts in cash flows that preserve the net present value of a project can have dramatic effects on profitability measures. Hence, it is hard to assess the quantity of the "excessive" return. Furthermore, this problem is likely to be far more prevalent today than in the past given the growth in outsourcing (since outsourcing has exactly this type of effect on cash flows). Despite such problems, we argue that the measurement of profit has a role to play in competition law but that the analysis is far more of an art form and far less of a simple statistical procedure.
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Deer stone
Deer stones (also known as reindeer stones) are ancient megaliths carved with symbols found largely in Siberia and Mongolia. The name comes from their carved depictions of flying deer. There are many theories to the reasons behind their existence and the people who made them.
Deer stone site near Mörön in Mongolia.
Deer stone, Mongolia.
Deer stones are usually constructed from granite or greenstone, depending on which is the most abundant in the surrounding area.[1] They have varying heights; most are over 3 feet tall,[2] but some reach a height of 15 feet. The tops of the stones can be flat, round or smashed, suggesting that perhaps the original top had been deliberately destroyed. The stones are usually oriented with the decorated face to the east.
The carvings and designs were most usually completed before the stone was erected, though some stones show signs of being carved in place.[3] The designs were pecked or ground into the stone surface. Deep-grooved cuts and right-angle surfaces indicate the presence of metal tools. Stone tools were used to smooth the harsh cuts of some designs.[2] Nearly all the stones were hand carved, however some unusual stones show signs that they could have been cut with a primitive type of mechanical drill.[3]
Types of stonesEdit
V. V. Volkov, in his thirty years of research, classified three distinct types of deer stones.
Classic MongolianEdit
These stones are fairly detailed and more elegant in their depiction methods. They usually feature a belted warrior with a stylized flying red deer on his torso. This type of stone is most prominent in southern Siberia and northern Mongolia. This concentration suggests that these stones were the origin of the deer stone tradition, and further types both simplified and elaborated on these.[4]
West Asian-EuropeanEdit
These stones feature a central region of the stone, sectioned off by two "belts", horizontal lines. There are also "earring hoops", large circles, diagonal slashes in groups of two and three known as "faces", and "necklaces", collection of stone pits resembling their namesake.
The Sayan-Altai stones feature some of the West Asian-European markings, including free-floating, straight-legged animals, daggers and other tools. The appearance of deer motifs is markedly diminished, and those that do appear often do not emphasise the relationship between reindeer and flying. The Sayan-Altai stones can be sub-divided into two types:
 - The Gorno-Altai stones have simple warrior motifs, displaying tools in the belt region of the stone. Reindeer motifs appear but are few.
 - The Sayan-Tuva stones are similar to the Gorno-Altai but contain fewer images of animals. No deer motifs are present. The artistic style is much simpler, often consisting of only belts, necklaces, earrings and faces.
Different applications of ornate antler detailing
There are many common images that appear in deer stones, as well as a multitude of ways they are presented.[3]
Reindeer feature prominently in nearly all of the deer stones. Early stones have very simple images of reindeer, and as time progresses, the designs increase in detail. A gap of 500 years results in the appearance of the complicated flying reindeer depiction. Reindeer are depicted as flying through the air, rather than merely running on land. Piers Vitebsky writes, "The reindeer is depicted with its neck outstretched and its legs flung out fore and aft, as if not merely galloping but leaping through the air."[1] The antlers, sometimes appearing in pairs, have become extremely ornate, utilizing vast spiral designs that can encompass the entire deer. These antlers sometimes hold a sun disc or other sun-related image. Other artwork from the same period further emphasizes the connection between the reindeer and the sun, which is a very common association in Siberian shamanism. Tattoos on buried warriors contain deer, featuring antlers embellished with small birds' heads. This reindeer-sun-bird imagery perhaps symbolizes the shaman's spiritual transformation from the earth to the sky: the passage from earthly life to heavenly life. As these deer images also appear in warrior tattoos, it is possible that reindeer were believed to offer protection from dangerous forces.[2] Another theory is that the deer spirit served as a guide to assist the warrior soul to heaven.[4]
Other animalsEdit
Particularly in the Sayan-Altai stones, a multitude of other animals are present in deer stone imagery. One can see depictions of tigers, pigs, cows, horse-like creatures, frogs and birds.[3] Unlike the reindeer, however, these animals are depicted in a more natural style. This lack of ornate detailing indicates the lack of supernatural importance of such animals, taking an obvious backseat against the reindeer.[4] The animals are often paired off with one another in confrontation, e.g. a tiger confronting a horse in a much more earthly activity.
Weapons and toolsEdit
Several sample stone differences
Weapons and tools can be seen throughout all the stones, though weapons make a strong appearance in the Sayan-Altai stones.[3] Bows and daggers crop up frequently, as well as typical Bronze-Age implements, such as fire-starters or chariot reins.[2] The appearance of these tools helps date the stones to the Bronze Age.
Chevron patterns crop up occasionally, usually in the upper regions of the stone. These patterns can be likened to military shields, suggesting the stones' connection to armed conflict. It has also been suggested that chevron patterns could be a shamanic emblem representing the skeleton.[2]
Human facesEdit
Human faces are a much rarer occurrence and are usually carved into the top of the stone. These faces are carved with an open mouth, as though singing. This also suggests a religious/shamanistic connection of the deer stone, as vocal expression is a common and important theme in shamanism.
Geographic distributionEdit
Archaeologists have found over 1500 deer stones in Eurasia. Over 1300 of them were recorded in territory of modern Mongolia. [5] Similar images are found in a wider area, as far west as Kuban, Russia; the Southern Bug in the Ukraine; Dobruja, Bulgaria; and the Elbe, which flows through the Czech Republic and Germany.[6]
Origin and purposeEdit
Deer stones were probably originally erected by Bronze Age nomads around 1000 BCE though further research into the Cimmerian stone stelae-Kurgan stelae should be taken into much consideration. Later cultures have often reused the stones in their own burial mounds (known as kheregsüürs) and for other purposes. Modern vandals have also defaced and even looted the stones.
In 1892, V.V. Radlov published a collection of drawings of deer stones in Mongolia. Radlov's drawings showed the highly stylized images of deer on the stones, as well as the settings in which they were placed. Radlov showed that in some instances the stones were set in patterns suggesting the walls of a grave, and in other instances, the deer stones were set in elaborate circular patterns, suggesting use in rituals of unknown significance.[6]
In 1954 A.P. Okladnikov published a study of a deer stone found in 1856 by D.P. Davydov near modern Ulan-Ude now known as the Ivolga stone, displayed in the Irkutsk State Historical Museum. Okladinkov identified the deer images as reindeer, dated the stone's carving to the 6th-7th Centuries BC, and concluded from its placement and other images that it was associated with funerary rituals, and was a monument to a warrior leader of high social prominence.[6]
A extensive 1981 study by V.V. Volkov identified two cultural conditions behind the deer stones. The eastern deer stones appear to be associated with cemeteries of the Slab Grave culture. The other cultural tradition is associated with the circular structures suggesting use as the center of rituals.[6]
There are several proposed theories for the purpose of the deer stones. There are different viewpoints about the origins of deer stone art. According to H.L. Chlyenova, the artistic deer image originated from the Sak tribe and its branches (Chlyenova 1962). Volkov believes that some of the methods of crafting deer stone art are closely related to Scythians (Volkov 1967), whereas Mongolian archaeologist D. Tseveendorj regards deer stone art as having originated in Mongolia during the Bronze Age and spread thereafter to Tuva and the Baikal area (Tseveendorj 1979). D. G. Savinov (1994) and M. H. Mannai-Ool (1970) have also studied deer stone art and have reached other conclusions. The stones do not occur alone, usually with several other stone monuments, sometimes carved, sometimes not. The soil around these gatherings often contains traces of animal remains, for example, horses. Such remains were placed underneath these auxiliary stones. Human remains, on the other hand, were not found at any of the sites, which discredits the theory that the stones could function as gravestones.[2] The markings on the stones and the presence of sacrificial remains could suggest a religious purpose, perhaps a prime location for the occurrence of shamanistic rituals.[1] Some stones include a circle at the top and stylised dagger and belt at the bottom, which has led some scholars, such as William Fitzhugh, to speculate


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Proceedings PaperThe Role Of Polymers In Optical Recording Media
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In this review, the utility of polymers as disk substrates, surfacing/subbing layers, protective overcoatings, and ablative imaging layers in optical recording media is exemplified. Each of these applications may require specific different polymers. Amorphous polymers such as poly(methylmethacrylate) and poly(4-methylpentene-1) may be particularly advantageous as disk substrates. Specialty polymers may find application in surfacing/subbing layers which are used to perfect the disk surface and to provide an appropriate surface for the deposition of the imaging layer. Crosslinked siloxane elastomers have been widely used as protective overcoatings for ablative imaging layers. Depolymerizable polymers, polymers which solublize dyes, and polymers which are effective in the formation of homogeneous colloidal pigment or metal dispersions are essential in a promising new class of optical recording media, polymer/absorber composites.


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PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) is a popular online multiplayer battle royale game that can have various side effects on players. Some potential side effects of PUBG include:
- Addiction: PUBG can be highly addictive, leading players to spend excessive amounts of time playing the game and neglecting other important aspects of their life, such as work, school, and social relationships.
- Aggressive behavior: The intense and competitive nature of PUBG can cause players to become more aggressive, both in-game and in real life, which can lead to conflicts and negative consequences.
- Poor physical health: Playing PUBG for long periods can lead to physical health problems, such as eye strain, headaches, back pain, and poor posture.
- Poor mental health: Excessive gaming can negatively impact mental health, leading to issues such as anxiety, depression, and social isolation.
- Disturbed sleep patterns: Playing PUBG late at night or for long periods can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fatigue, and decreased productivity.


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slreportgen.finder.DiagramResult class
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Diagram search result object for a Simulink® or Stateflow® diagram.
finder = DiagramResult(Name,Value) sets properties using name-value pairs. You can specify multiple name-value pair arguments in any order. Enclose each property name in single quotes.
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result = DiagramResult(diagram) creates a search result object for a Simulink or Stateflow diagram. The result object contains the specified Simulink or Stateflow diagram. Diagram finder find methods create and return instances of this object for each diagram that they find. You do not need to create this object yourself.
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Simulink or Stateflow diagram, specified by its path or its handle.
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This read-only property contains a handle to the diagram returned by this result.
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Example: "Simulink.BlockDiagram"
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Geosystems Polska (PL)
The project created a service platform providing reliable information on changes in built-up areas, derived from Sentinel-2 data in a fully automatic manner using image classification algorithms. These algorithms, selected for the tool, are successfully operated and validated in other Land Cover mapping activities conducted by the consortium partners. Results of the image classification contributed to a systematically updated database, which in turn supports the updating of specific public registries of topographic objects, the detection of illegal buildings, and the monitoring of the impact of new buildings on protected areas. Topographic mapping workflows were updated thereby reducing cost and saving time. The scope of the project was the entire Mazovian Voivodeship, the largest and most populous Polish province. The end users of the service were, among others, the Department of Digitisation, Geodesy and Cartography of the Mazovian Marshal's Office, the Department of Properties and Infrastructure (Department of Infrastructure and Agriculture) of the Voivodeship Office, the Regional Directorate of Environmental Protection and the Regional Water Management Authority.


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Should wellheads be above or below the ground surface?
Posted: June 2, 2010
Many private well owners in Pennsylvania have wellheads that are buried below the surface of the ground. This may be appealing to homeowners that don't like looking at a pipe sticking up in the middle of their yard, but research studies have demonstrated a clear benefit to having an extended wellhead.
What problems can a buried well cause?
Wells that are buried below the ground can have numerous disadvantages to wells that are extended above the ground surface. The most obvious disadvantage is that the well is not easily accessible by the well driller in the event that it needs to be serviced. Often the homeowner is unaware of the wells exact location underground, which can lead to added expense if the driller needs to do some investigating.
Wells buried below the ground surface are also more susceptible to bacterial contamination. Research studies conducted at Penn State University have found that wells buried in pits are more likely to have the presence of coliform bacteria than wells that are extended above the earth's surface.
What can you do to fix your buried well?
Fortunately, it is not usually difficult to extend a wellhead above the ground. A qualified water well driller should be able to weld or thread extra casing to your existing well and raise it above the ground. If the well was buried in a pit, it should be filled in with bentonite grout to the land surface. A sanitary or vermin-proof well cap should also be installed on the newly extended casing to ensure that surface contamination can not enter the well. As an added protection, the ground should be sloped away from your wellhead in all directions to prevent any surface water from ponding around the well.
After having the well extended, it would be a wise to take a sample of your drinking water to a state certified water testing lab for analysis. If the water tests positive for coliform bacteria then steps should be taken to disinfect the well. Information on coliform bacteria can be found at the link below.
How high should the well casing be extended above the ground?
Any distance is better than having it buried below ground, but it is ideal to extend the well casing at least 12 inches above the ground surface.


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Degradation in breaking strength
Five geotextile specimens in machine and five in cross-machine direction are exposed in a Xenon arc device for each of the following times: 0, 150, 300 and 500 hours. Exposure consists of 120 minute cycles as follows: 90 minutes of light only at 65 °C uninsulated black panel temperature and 50% relative humidity followed by 30 minutes of light plus water spray. After each exposure period is complete, specimens are exposed to a strip tensile test. The average breaking strength in each direction is compared to that of the original control specimens. The percent strength retained is plotted to produce a degradation curve.
5 machine direction 5 cross machine direction
2" x 6"
Xenon, arc, UV, light degradation, deterioration


How To Disable Fullscreen Optimizations In Windows 10 11
By Ammarrauf01
How To Disable Fullscreen Optimizations In Windows 10 11. This article will teach you how to turn off Fullscreen optimization on Windows. Fullscreen optimization feature in Windows 11 and 10 was introduced to improve the gaming and video playing for the users. This feature prioritizes the CPU and GPU resources to enhance the games and playback videos.
However, many users reported that Fullscreen optimization is responsible for FPS drops and other bugs. Here, I have mentioned methods to disable Fullscreen Optimization in Windows 10 and 11.
How To Disable Fullscreen Optimizations In Windows 10 11?
In the previous version of Windows, there is a dedicated option to disable this feature. But, in Windows 10 and 11, the Fullscreen Optimization feature is set by default. Follow the methods mentioned below to disable the Fullscreen Optimization feature.
Method 1 – Disable Fullscreen Optimization For A Single Application:
You can disable the Fullscreen optimization for single apps. To do so:
1.Right-click on the app or game you want to start without Fullscreen Optimization.
2.Click on the Properties option from the right-click context menu.
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3.Select the Compatibility option.
4.Check the Disable fullscreen optimizations option in the Settings section.
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5.Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
6.The application will start without using the Fullscreen Optimizations feature.
By doing this, the Fullscreen optimization will be disabled in the app of that particular user account. If you want to do this for all the users, then in the Compatibility tab in the Properties of the app or game, you have to click on the Change Settings for all users option. Then, check the Disable fullscreen optimizations option. Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
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Method 2 – Fullscreen Optimization From Registry:
If you want to disable the Fullscreen optimization for all apps in the latest Windows 10 version and Windows 11, then you have to make some changes in the Registry. To do so:
1.Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.
2.Type regedit.
3.Press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
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4.Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore
5.On the right panel, right-click on the empty white area and select New >> DWORD (32-bit) Value.
6.This will create a new DWORD.
7.Name the new DWORD GameDVR_DSEBehavior and double-click on it.
8.Set 2 as the value to disable Fullscreen Optimization.
9.Click on OK to save the changes.
10.If you want to enable Fullscreen Optimization again, then simply change the value to 0 from 2.
11.Finally, close the Registry Editor.
12.Restart the computer.
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ָּדַל", (definition) in Nehemiah 13:3 as "separated out", instead of "divided" or "identified". B.) As a result, this answer represents views of "ethnical purity" - which does not seem to be supported by the text. Though perhaps, it does apply to the Levites and Priests. – elika kohen Apr 25 '17 at 21:50
 - Why is the answer incorrectly asserting that the definition of בדל is "separation" when the bible constantly uses it in such context? (see for example Genesis 1:4) Your novel idea of Nehemia purifying the priesthood "only" is completely unfounded, and wholly lacking; and you have not brought enough proof to support it. My interpretation on the other hand is simple and straightforward and based on the Bible itself! – Bach Apr 25 '17 at 22:11
 - Bach : בדל does mean "separate / divide / identify" but it does NOT mean "separate out, exclude". My objection is against applying Deuteronomy 23, and Nehemiah 13 generically, as a general ban on ethnical or international marriage. These are very specific prohibitions against Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab from "joining the Assembly" - not simply about marriage. And yes, the text very clearly states that Nehemiah "purged | וְטִֽהַרְתִּ֖ים" the Levites and Priests of these nationalities. He was able to do this, because Israel had been "separated and divided" the rest of Israel - beforehand. – elika kohen Apr 27 '17 at 19:50
 - Also, "our novel idea of Nehemia purifying the priesthood "only" is completely unfounded, and wholly lacking;" If this had been done, how could the Messiah be born, since David - of Judah - was a Moabite? – elika kohen Apr 27 '17 at 19:53
1. Question Restatement :
Deuteronomy 23:1-8 lists some people that are forbidden to enter "the assembly of the LORD". What does "the assembly of the LORD" refer to?
Note: Other answers might indeed show how "Assembly of God" came to be understood. This answer is only suggesting what it originally meant.
2. Context and Translation :
"Assembly of God", and "Church of God" are linguistically the same exact thing - notwithstanding theological differences.
Deuteronomy 23:1-8, in Hebrew, is translated by the Greek Septuagint Deuteronomy 23:3 : קהל יהוה and ἐκκλησίαν κυρίου.
See also : other examples of "Assembly of God" in the Hebrew texts.
The context of Deuteronomy 23:1-14 contains prohibitions to keep Israel away from anything unclean, and is specifically addressing health issues:
NASB, Deuteronomy 23:9 "When you go out as an army against your enemies, you shall keep yourself from every evil thing.
Deuteronomy 23:1 "No one [whose testicles are swollen, crushed, or cut] shall enter the assembly of the Lord.
Note: See also Leviticus 21:20, Leviticus 22:24 regarding "male" health.
Deuteronomy 23:2 - Nor a Eunuch, or his descendants to the 10th generation...
Notes:(See θλαδίας definition and also LXX Deuteronomy 23:2 defining "מַמְזֵ֖ר (Mamzer)" as a sterile person, a Eunuch). Also, see Zechariah 9:6 regarding a sterile nation. Perhaps significantly Acts 8:27, the Ethiopian Eunuch.
Deuteronomy 23:3-6 - Nor Ammonite, or Moabite, [because they are cursed].
If God was making prohibitions to perhaps safeguard Israel from peoples with disease - then it is understandable that prohibitions safeguarding Israel from cursed peoples would be in the same context.
3. Answer - The Multitude of People made Holy by God :
The "Congregation of the Lord - קהל יהוה", in Scripture, was understood as the multitude of peoples that are sanctified, (made holy), by God. It is the people where the presence of God is. It was NOT a reference to an ethnically pure Hebrew race.
Note: King David is a third generation Moabite, (Ruth 4).
"Holy", (קָדַשׁ definition) - is to separate something, from another - for one specific purpose.
NASB, Exodus 19:6 - And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.'
Temple Period Jews Held this "Holy Nation" View :
NASB, Acts 20:28 - Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God, (ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ κυρίου καὶ θεοῦ) which He purchased with His own blood.
Note: This is a Passover reference, as Exodus.
NASB, 1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen generation, a [kingdom of priests], a holy nation,
The Assembly of God was a Mixed Multitude :
NASB, Exodus 12:37-38 Now the sons of Israel..., about six hundred thousand men on foot, aside from children. 38 A mixed multitude also went up with them...
NASB, Numbers 15:15 - As for the assembly, there shall be one statute for you and for the alien who sojourns with you,
Conversion Ritual was Irrelevant :
NASB, Joshua 5:5 - For all the people who came out were circumcised, but all the people who were born in the wilderness along the way as they came out of Egypt had not been circumcised.
Note: Circumcision / Conversion was separate from being a part of the "Assembly of God".
4. Nehemiah 13 is not about a single ethnicity in Israel :
Nehemiah is cited in another answers in ways that affirm "ethnical purity" interpretations of Deuteronomy 23. And certainly, Rabbinicism has used texts like this to justify "Mamzer" prohibitions against inter-marriage.
But Nehemiah 13 - in Context - is a specific prohibition against people from the nations of Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab - not simply against any of the ethnicities in those nations.
NASB, Nehemiah 13:3 - So when they heard the law, they [divided (בָּדַל) all the multitude] from Israel.
Note: Nehemiah 13:3, in Hebrew, does not at all say that Israel cut-off or kicked out foreigners from Israel. (See Hebrew occurrences of "בָּדַל".) In Nehemiah 13:30, "טָהֵר | purge", is used. In this case, "בָּדַל" conveys the idea that certain Israelis were "identified".
NASB, Nehemiah 13:23 - In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab.
In Nehemiah 13:3, Nehemiah refers to dividing Israel and the "Multitude", but increases specificity to "The Jews" and then eventually to "The Levites and Priests". But, why does Nehemiah inconsistently reference "The Jews" instead of "Israel" as he had before? This may have been a Euphemism for "Religious leaders" - as perhaps in Nehemiah 2:16, Interlinear, (where Nehemiah didn't report to any authority). Also seen in the Gospel of John many times. Also, Nehemiah is explicitly comparing them to King Solomon, (Nehemiah 13:26). Regardless, in the end - it was the Levites and Priests that were purified, not merely divided.
Nehemiah 13:29-30 - Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and the Levites. 30 Thus I purified them [the priests] from [every foreigner] and appointed duties for the priests and the Levites, each in his task
Note: Nehemiah took action against the Levites and Priests. Many translations render the Hebrew - "מכל־נכר, (interlinear)", as: "everything foreign" rather than "every foreigner". But, the context is clearly about Nehemiah purifying "foreign peoples" from the priesthood, and not "foreign things".
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Submitted to: Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: March 24, 1999
Publication Date: N/A
Technical Abstract: Those who understand basic scientists, are familiar with the "research proposal"; one of the most common and essential documents created by basic scientists today. To highlight that fact, the issues to be presented are listed below in the "research proposal" format. Objective 1: Attracting basic scientists; A. Discovery, B. Enlightenment, C. Debate, D. Ethical sharing of ideas, E. Filter the flood of basic research information; Objective 2: Presence of basic scientists; A. Value of basic science to the "customer/stakeholder", B. Benefit of specialized meetings to the basic scientist, C. Both the customer and the basic scientist must reach their goals; Objective 3: Branch meetings in harmony with the other ESA meetings, A. National meetings focus, B. Branch meetings focus. Approach to Obj. 1: Meet the needs and concerns of basic scientists; A. Deliver unbiased science, B. Deliver unbiased reports; C. Foster interaction, dialog, and discussion, D. Secure the intellectual property that is shared E. Identify most interesting and valued concepts. Approach to Obj. 2: Enhance the value and functions of the branch meetings; A. Outcome-based basic research, B. Justification and resources for conducting basic research, C. Provide networking between the basic scientist and the customer/stakeholder. Approach to Obj. 3: Continuum between the National and the Branch Meetings; A. National Meetings - Actively select for fundamental basic research in a diversity of fields and serve as an interface to other societies, B. Branch Meetings - actively select for outcome-based basic research in specialized fields and serve as an interface to stakeholder.


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Diocese of Chipata - Location: Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia, Eastern
Caritas Chipata is a faith based organization, established by the Catholic Diocese of Chipata to promote integral human development, economic justice, human dignity and empowerment of the less privileged in the society. Caritas Chipata envisions an Eastern province where people are able to move out of poverty and create sustainable livelihoods for themselves as a result of improved policies, structures and services, increased participation by local people and accountable leaders who work for the common good. To obtain this Caritas Chipata has two strategic programs:
1. Governance program
2. Human Development program
The organization operates throughout the 26 parishes of the Diocese of Chipata which follows closely the boundaries of the Eastern Province of Zambia. Caritas Chipata is part of the Caritas network in Zambia with sister organisations in every Diocese and a Caritas national secretariat in Lusaka.
The Finance Department is responsible for Caritas financial management systems, operational and administrative procedures to ensure the adequate management of funds and other resources entrusted to Caritas from funding agencies.
GOAL OF THE POSITION
To ensure financial stability of the organization and compliance with accounting and bookkeeping principles.
- Assisting in the Capturing of Payments and Receipts into the Cash Books and ensuring that entries are coded correctly.
- Receiving of Purchase Requisitions/Cash Advance Form and having them signed by the Authorised Officials.
- Checking of Vehicle Logbooks/Fuel Requisitions and ensure that fuels requested is within the acceptable consumption rate.
- Raising of Fuel Coupons and having them signed by the Authorised Officials
- Following up Statments for fuels drawn, Summarising fuels drawn and having them checked and approved for reimbursement to various Filling Stations.
- Maintainance of Debtors and Creditors Ledger
- Maintenance of the Weekly Cash-flows and advising the Accountant and the Director on the Liquidity position of the Organization.
- Liaison with the Banks and Other Service Providers to ensure that Statements are collected timely for quick settlement of accounts.
- Assisting the Accountant, Assistant Accountant and Project Managers in the preparation of Annual Budgets and monthly Cash-flow Estimates.
- Ensuring that Paid Cheque Vouchers have all the attachments necessary and are properly filed in accordance with the Diocesan Record Policy.
- Attending to Auditors' queries on issues pertaining to Payments and providing necessary documents and information when requested upon.
- Advice and Guide Admin and Program staff on the acceptable accounting procedures to follow when requesting for funds or liquidating advances taken.
- Contribute to the growth of the organization's by participating in developmental programs.
- Keep up to date with the developments in the field and own area of expertise
- Attend management meeting when requested upon.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
- Preparing Payment Vouchers and ensuring that transactions are coded properly and have all the necessary Support Documents
- Taking Payment Vouchers for Checking and Approval by the mandated Officials
- Raising Cheques and having them signed by the Authorised Officials
- Entering the Signed Cheques into the Cheque Register and Handing them over to the Administrative Officer for Cashing/Distribution to the Payees
Internal: Accountant, director, department heads, administrative officer, office assistant
External: banks, auditors, insurance company, national government (statutory obligations)
- Minimum of Intermediary Professional Accounting qualification or comparable National qualification
- Member of National Accounting body
- Knowledge & experience in Accountaing packages like Pastel Accounting is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years of working experience in a similar role
- Experience within a NGO is preferable
- Experience with budgeting, costing and general accounting
- Analytical skills
- Organizational sensitivity
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Promoting core values of Caritas Chipata


An interactive lifesaving story
The project
Aidsfonds wants to enlist the Dutch public in the fight against AIDS, by drawing attention to their approach to find and help children with HIV. Through online interactive storytelling we reach out to the widest possible audience: everyone who wants to make the world a better place. Creating awareness and understanding are the primary goals, generating donations is secondary.
The result
We developed a mobile-first interactive experience to explain the strategy for helping children, showing step-by-step how the Aidsfonds' unique approach makes vulnerable children visible. The story has been split up in bitesize snackable portions with interactions and explanations that allow for delving deeper and understanding more of the strategy. Strong visuals and striking copy make a visceral impact on the viewer, whilst conveying a message of hope.
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Story scoping
A story can be told in many ways and each topic brings its own challenges in communicating and convincing an audience. Through the course of multiple scoping sessions we searched through all sorts of (visual) storytelling. By picking the perspective of one persona we found the most appealing common thread to tell the story.
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Open your eyes
With the concept "Wie weg is, is niet gezien" (loosely translated as: "Out of sight, out of mind"), we make it tangible that finding the children is the first step in helping them. Throughout the story you can virtually open and close your eyes. With your eyes open you can see the results of the Aidsfonds strategy. Close your eyes and you see what happens when we lose the children out of sight.
In order to bring the content closer to the reader, we chose for a parallax storytelling page. By scrolling, moving images are interspersed with texts, bringing a complex and compelling story together in a clear, concise and poignant way.
Fullscreen image
On the page multiple interactives help bring the message closer to home. These fit into the way you are used to using your phone: accept a notification, click away a barrier and scroll through a calendar of medication. By doing this you experience the story in more ways than one and get closer to the content than by simply reading or watching passively.
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Angular 7 Pipes
In Angular 1, filters are used which are later called Pipes onwards Angular2. In Angular 7, it is known as pipe and used to transform data. It is denoted by symbol |
Syntax:
{{title | uppercase}}
Pipe takes integers, strings, arrays, and date as input separated with |. It transforms the data in the format as required and displays the same in the browser.
Let's see an example using pipes. Here, we display the title text in upper and lower case by using pipes.
Example:
Define a variable named "title" in component.ts file.
import { Component } from '@angular/core';

@Component({
 selector: 'app-root',
 templateUrl: './app.component.html',
 styleUrls: ['./app.component.css']
})
export class AppComponent {
 title = 'my-first-app';
}
Use the pipe symbol in component.html file:

 {{ title | uppercase }}

 {{ title | lowercase }}

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A history of Nokia's from paper mills to Gorbachev
Started in 1865 as a paper manufacturer, Nokia began making radio phones for the military in the 1960s and launched its first handheld in 1987
The launch of Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 Windows smartphones in 2012. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
In 1865, Fredrik Idestam established a pulp mill in south-west Finland and started manufacturing paper. He opened a second mill three years later near the town of Nokia and by 1902, the firm had moved into electricity generating. Shortly after the first world war, Nokia was close to bankruptcy and the nearby Finnish Rubber Works, maker of galoshes, hoses and tyres, bought the firm in order to ensure a power supply. A few years later, the group acquired Finnish Cable Works, exporter of telephone and electricity cables to the Soviet Union, and the crucible of Nokia's electronics business. The three companies merged in 1922 to form a conglomerate.
By the 1960s, Nokia had begun making radio phones for the Finnish military. In 1982, Nokia introduced its first car phone, with the grand title of Mobira Senator. Its first handheld mobile arrived in 1987 and weighed a hefty 0.7kg (1.7lbs). Officially called the Mobira Cityman, it soon became known as the 'Gorba' after Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev was pictured using one.
By 1992, conglomerates were out of fashion and Nokia decided to focus entirely on mobile phones, gradually selling off its rubber, cable and consumer electronics businesses.
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Launch Break: As she awaits the Challenger's launch, the Teacher (Denise Balthrop Cassidy) gets a visit from Claude Monet (Julian Lopez -Morillas) in 'Defying Gravity.'
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JANE ANDERSON'S unusual drama, Defying Gravity, could almost be the theatrical equivalent of Apple Computer's "Think different" campaign. Like those black-and-white billboards depicting 20th-century visionaries, Anderson's play makes the seemingly extraordinary accessible. But Apple puts within reach, for the price of an iMac, merely a taste of greatness. Not so in Defying Gravity, in which being a visionary lies within everyone's grasp. San Jose Stage Company has assembled an excellent cast for the West Coast premiere of Anderson's intriguing, if flawed, tribute to "ordinary" people of vision.
Defying Gravity tells the story of the days before the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster through a character known simply as the Teacher (Denise Balthrop Cassidy)--symbolically, she is never specifically identified as Christa McAuliffe. The Teacher's daughter, Elizabeth (Delia MacDougall), retells the events leading up to the launch, remembering as a child her difficulty in comprehending her mother's passion. Elizabeth's retrospective confessionals are coupled with flashbacks of chaotic domestic scenes as her mother juggles work, parenting and her new role as astronaut, contrasting the Teacher's "ordinary" roles with the fame she gained as part of the Challenger crew--before and after the disaster. Amy Glazer's sensitive direction captures both the hectic frustration of these scenes and their underlying poignancy.
Less effective is Anderson's paralleling of NASA's space explorations with the efforts of another individual who sought to gain a different "view" of the world: French Impressionist painter Claude Monet. His spirit wanders through scenes in which the Teacher, the space center workers and spectators anticipate the shuttle launch. Although Julian Lopez-Morillas is wonderful as Monet, the artist's presence sometimes seems more like a cautionary visit from the Ghost of Nonconformists Past than the inspiring apparition of a previous pioneer.
Fittingly, the virtues of Defying Gravity are truly in the ordinary. No characters provide a more revealing exploration of the play's theme of "seeing differently" than Ed and Betty (Don Hiatt and Linda Hoy), a retired couple touring the country in their Winnebago, who come to see the Challenger launch. Ed and Betty portray the human hunger for new knowledge just as well as the astronaut Teacher does; in each case, we see people reaching beyond limitations--whether it's age or fear--in order to learn and discover.
The greatest human feat recognized by Defying Gravity is the ability to communicate. In its capacity to forge relationships, which in turn inspire characters to do anything from going into space to overcoming a fear of heights, communication leads to triumph. And its absence can lead to tragedy, as a NASA ground-crew member describes how a failure to communicate likely led to the Challenger's loss.
It is also in the theme of communication that Anderson's comparison between space exploration and Impressionism works best. In their ability to touch others, Monet's innovative works have lived on, as have the memories of Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger crew. Each in individual ways sought to gain perspective on the human place in the universe.
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text: A recently developed, organic tracer-based method was used to estimate the secondary contributions of biogenic and anthropogenic precursor hydrocarbons to ambient organic carbon concentrations in PM2.5 during 2006 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA. Forty-six ambient PM2.5 samples were collected on a one in six schedule and analyzed for (1) secondary organic aerosol tracer compounds, and (2) levoglucosan, a compound used as a tracer for biomass burning. For isoprene, α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, and toluene, the secondary contributions to ambient organic carbon concentrations (OC) were estimated using measured tracer concentrations and previously established, laboratory-determined mass fractions. The estimates show secondary formation from these four hydrocarbons contributes up to 55% of the ambient organic carbon concentrations (Julian day 197) when OC was 5.98 μg C/m3. The relative contributions are highly temperature dependent; estimates of particulate carbon from isoprene and α-pinene precursors peaked during the warmest days, and represented up to 40% and 10% of the measured OC, respectively (Julian days 197 and 191). Conversely, biomass burning represented up to 21% of the organic carbon concentrations on the coldest day sampled, Julian day 329, while contributions of secondary organic carbon from these four precursor hydrocarbons remained low at 4% of the measured 2.55 μg C/m3 OC.


Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:13:21 -0800WeeblySun, 24 Jul 2016 15:17:37 GMThttp://www.danmessisco.com/blog/-gravity-and-graceGravity is a given
Grace is freedom of movement
Through grace we transcend gravity
And move on earth as we would in space
"Gravity is a given," means that no matter how big or strong we are, or how we move, the effect of gravity on the body as a whole is the same.
"Grace is freedom of movement," means that when we organize our bodies, it's done from the inside out, rather than from the ground up. We stand and move with grace.
"Through grace we transcend gravity and move on earth as we would in space," describes how we can move in a way that is less dependent on gravity and is more core-based.
When I began my college education I had planned to become an astrophysicist. Unfortunately, mathematics was not my strong suit. I continued, though, to take classes in astronomy and physics that were geared to the non-scientist. I was particularly interested in how astronauts move in a gravity-free environment. Things that we take for granted here on earth, like sitting on a toilet that is gravity-assisted, are not so easy in space.
Imagine, if you will, someone floating in space. Their body, if relaxed, would assume the most neutral position. This would vary for each person depending on how they use their body on earth. This is determined by the balance between the flexor and extensor muscles. So, how would this astronaut assume a seated position? He would have to stabilize his core, raise his thighs to a right angle, and also move his lower legs into a right angle. How would he sit in seiza in space? Again, on earth, this is not a problem because it is gravity assisted. In space, he would have to stabilize his core, raise his thighs and bring his heels up to touch his buttocks. In both cases, if he relaxed, he would return to the neutral position. He would be using different muscle groups to do this than he would on earth, where he could use gravity to assume the pose.
Now, imagine taking this astronaut who is in sitting seiza and placing him on earth without changing anything in the way he has organized his body. In other words, imagine that he wouldn't just relax into a gravity-based seiza. Even though he is now in the gravitational field of earth, his seiza posture is core-based. If you pushed on this astronaut while he was maintaining a core-based seiza, it would be very difficult to move him. If he were sitting on a slippery surface, his whole body would slide as a unit across the floor. We see this way of organizing the body in great dancers and athletes who all seem to float gracefully across the floor as if the earth were irrelevant.
For many years, I've practiced Aikido while wearing tabi socks. I do this for the purpose of minimizing my grip on the mat. Movements as simple as a tenkan become challenging when I'm on a slippery surface. Just as with our astronaut, I have to organize my body from the inside out, rather than through gravity and grip. This training has changed the way I move. No longer depending on grip, I'm free to move gracefully without losing my stability or core strength.
It also has changed the way I attack as uke. I can no longer hunker down when engaging nage and have to initiate my attacks without the benefit of grip or grounding. I've found that my attacks have become more efficient, more powerful, and I'm able to change my position quickly to adjust to nage's movement.
By focusing on our own body and its center, rather than the earth under our feet, we move with grace and power, and come to understand the words of O Sensei:
 - I am the center of the universe"
Mon, 23 May 2016 23:30:03 GMThttp://www.danmessisco.com/blog/may-23rd-20162990409 Relative and absolute perspective are terms that describe how we define ourselves and interact with the world around us. Most people define themselves by external references.
For example,
 I'm standing on the earth, in front of, behind, or next to someone or something. This perspective creates duality and leads to a competitive attitude.
In Aikido, when we focus on our uke and try to apply techniques, take their balance or throw them, we are practicing with a relative attitude that is dependent on size, strength, speed, technical skills, etc.
 When we maintain an absolute perspective, with embodied consciousness as the anchor in the here and now, we stand or move in the center of everything and no longer use external references to define ourselves. All movements are based on dynamic poses within our natural range of motion. It is uke who creates the connection through intent and as long as this intent remains, will find themselves magnetically/gravitationally attracted to nage.
 Without resisting the the attack/connection that uke has created, all nage has to do is maintain their center-oriented attitude and the technique will manifest from uke's intent. (Takemusu Aiki)
'''True budo is the cultivation of attraction with which to draw the whole opponent to you. All I have to do is keep standing this way."
 -OSensei
 This doesn't mean we stand there and do nothing. There's an innate timing in our body that is awakened with embodied consciousness. It is more accurate and faster than thought. The body will move, avoiding the attack while maintaining a constant, absolute perspective. Uke will find themselves outside of the sphere of our presence while at the same time caught in its gravitational/spiritual field.
 Without resisting uke's attack, nage is free to change the shape of their body through dynamic poses and natural movement. And uke, falling into this field of nonresistance, find themselves "going along for the ride"
 And should they lose their balance due to a loss of a target,
then nage becomes a "spotter " for uke's fall from grace.]]>


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Concept of Coding System & Essential Requirements for TS SSC spot valuationConcept of Coding System & Essential Requirements: 1. Each candidate is assigned a Roll Number which is specific to him. He will be identified with Roll Number only. In the Coding system the identity of the Answer script will not be known to the Examiner who values it as it doesn't contain Roll Number and Centre Number. In other words the Roll Number and the original Centre number will not be known to the Examiner who values the script.
2. In Coding system we must be able to locate the Answer script of particular candidate in the case of marks wanting cases and Recounting cases within minutes. Therefore there should be some technical arrangement in built to locate the coded script which doesn't contain Roll Number and original Centre Number.
3. The Coding system should take care of the above two aspects namely concealing identity of the answer script and provision for its location very easily after it is coded. The following are the details how the above aspects are taken care of in conduct of all examinations under coding system.
a) Specially designed Main Answer books and Additional Answer books without provision for writing Roll Number by the candidates are supplied. Candidates are instructed not to write Roll Number or Name any where on main Answer Bundle and Additional Answer Bundle, Map, Graph sheet and part-B (Bit paper).
b) Roll Number of candidates have been coded and bar coded OMR sheets are generated. It has three parts. Part-I, Part-II and Part-III. This OMR sheet is to be pinned at specific places in Part-II by the invigilator/candidate to the Main answer book and answers are written by the candidate. Part-I contains candidate particulars such as Roll Number, Name, Centre Name, Date of Exams, Medium, Paper code and name. Part-II is meant for posting marks by the A.E Part-III is also meant for posting total marks and shading corresponding bubbles.
c) After the examination in a centre the answer scripts are made into sub-bundles of 20, except last one which may be less than 20 and dispatched duly packing them in a sealed cloth cover duly keeping D forms containing details of Roll Numbers allotted to the centre.
The Camp Officer/DEO receives the answer scripts with attached bar-coded OMR sheets from the centre allotted. Since the part-I of OMR attached to the answer script contains Roll Number, Name, Centre name etc., and as such they cannot be given for valuation. In order to conceal its identity, Part-I will be detached in the first instance and in the place of original centre new centre code will be assigned.
When once the Part-I is detached another problem will arise as how to identify the script in case of it is needed in marks wanting cases. We have to locate the script fast and know the marks of it. Also in the cases of recounting cases the scripts have to be taken out and they should belong to the candidate applied for. For this purpose "concept of Control Bundle Slip" has been thought of. For every bunch of 20 answer scripts there will be one Control Bundle slip to control the relative position of each answer script in that bunch/sub-bundle. For this, all the answer scripts in a centre will be arranged in increasing order of Roll Numbers and then they made into sub-bundles of 20. And with in the sub-bundles the answer scripts will be arranged in ascending order of Roll Numbers. This needs to be done at Centre level by the Chief Superintendent and Departmental Officer before making bundling and dispatch. However at Spot valuation centre level also as a precautionary measure this should be checked first before the Part-I of OMR sheets attached to the answer scripts are detached by the Assistant Coding Officer and Coding helpers attached to him.
After detaching the Part-Is of OMRs attached, one control bundle slip will be placed on the top of sub bundle of 20 answer scripts. All these Control Bundle Slips must be used in ascending order of the number printed on it. When this sub-bundle of 20 answer scripts with Part-II & Part-III OMR along with control bundle slip is given to the Assistant Examiner, he/she without changing the order of the answer scripts in the sub bundle note the Sl. Nos. on the Answer scripts and then note down the related position in Part-I of control bundle slip and also in Part-II & Part-III of OMR attached to the answer script before starting valuation. Since Part-II control bundle slip along with 20 Part-IIIs of OMR sheets will be scanned, the relative position of the answer script with reference to control bundle slip can be generated. This will help to locate the answer script and its identity will be confirmed by reading through Barcode reader connected to the computer.
Further another important aspect is that all the coded answer script bundles shall be preserved after valuation with proper labeling with reference to newly assigned centre code and control bundle slip number. It would be better to preserve them in racks.