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Two school based research projects commenced in 2021
Two school based research projects commenced in October 2019.
Queenwood School for Girls
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Two school based research projects commenced in October 2018
St Philip's Christian College DALE (Dynamic Alternative Learning Environment)
Three school based research projects commenced in October 2017
The Mater Dei research team aims to gather evidence to demonstrate the viability of engineering as an academic pathway for young learners with intellectual disabilities. The project design relies on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.
Avondale School seeks to explore the unique factors that faith-based schools contribute to enhancing school and classroom climate. Research to date indicates the positive impact of school climate on student outcomes but little evidence has been gathered on this within the context of faith-based education.
Carinya Christian School aims to study the effect of using music tuition as an intervention to counter low achievement in literacy. Research indicates that music training can influence listening skills, previously identified as an essential pre-reading skill.
Four school based research projects commenced in October 2016
This research project focuses on reforming assessment and reporting of student achievement moving towards a model of assessing and reporting individual student growth on a continuum of learning or proficiency map. The project will focus on the learning domains of mathematics and English for Year 5-8 students, and will involve English and mathematics teachers from the senior school, Stage 3 teachers and members of the school leadership team.
This project aims to build primary teachers' confidence and competence in teaching inquiry-based school science by providing them with targeted specialist support and resources.
For students with intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the language demands of word problems and the multistep processes required to reach a solution, can present particular difficulties. This two stage research project will examine the impact of schema-based instruction (SBI) on a small population of primary aged students with ID and ASD, and provide training for teachers to deliver the intervention in their own classrooms.
Educators need reliable and valid assessment tools that show what a child can do and what they still need to learn in order to support language learning. This research project aims to produce an online formative assessment tool to support signing deaf students' Auslan skills – one that requires minimal educator training to use effectively.
Seven school based research projects commenced in October 2015 and were completed at the end of 2017
This project aims to evaluate the implementation and impact of assessment for learning strategies on teaching practice and student engagement in learning. Using an action research framework it endeavours to promote and consolidate a culture of collaborative professional learning across the school, ensuring that every student is engaged in relevant learning.
This project aims to explore the effectiveness of bibliotherapy (environmental perceptions) and differentiation techniques (goal valuation/task meaningfulness) in reversing underachievement among high ability underachievers at Inaburra School. Based on the Achievement-Orientation Model framework, the project will develop and affirm the interventions that could address the needs of and counter underachievement among high ability underachievers.
This project aims to evaluate the impact of prevention and intervention strategies on student learning outcomes when utilising the Restorative Practices continuum. The research team will explore the benefits and limitations of a whole of school Restorative Practices approach in the Youth Off The Streets setting. It will then investigate how to create safe and harmonious school environments which provide conditions in which student learning and social interactions can develop and flourish.
This research project investigates the impact of embracing the key factors recommended in the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework on teaching performance and student learning outcomes, engagement and wellbeing. The aim of this project is to improve these factors through professional learning and collaborative expertise. This includes the sharing of knowledge and experience to increase pedagogical content knowledge and a mutual understanding of effective classroom practice.
The aim of this project is to examine the impact of an improvement science model of professional learning on the development of resilient agency for Stage 5 students. The first part of this project is to clearly articulate a contextually relevant definition of resilient agency as understood by teaching staff. Teachers will then investigate how local conditions and classroom contexts contribute to resilient agency, and how this can be further supported.
This project seeks to explore how a self-directed integrated learning program works in a trades-focused senior secondary education environment. Areas of focus include factors contributing to effective delivery and program success, and how the program can be embedded in other learning environments.
The aim of this project is to test student outcomes and evaluate the treatment integrity of Functional Communication Training (FCT). FCT is an integral component of Applied Behaviour Analysis, a comprehensive, research-based approach to teaching and behaviour management for children with autism. The team hopes to add to the evidence base for the efficacy of FCT in increasing student communication and decreasing inappropriate behaviours.
Five school based research projects commenced in October 2014 and were completed at the end of 2016
This research project investigated the question of whether co-teaching contributes to the improved quality of teaching, and student academic and social outcomes. As part of this project, the College created flexible learning spaces across grades K-6 and implemented shifts in pedagogy embodied in the change to a co-teaching instruction model. The school looked for evidence of change in the quality of teaching, and in student thinking and learning.
This research project examined how the College's REAL — Relevant, Engaged, Active Learning — program impacted curriculum delivery. The REAL program is a working model of whole of school pedagogical change, based on research and best practice in pedagogy and research, with the purpose of improving learning outcomes for students.
This research project investigated the effectiveness of project-based learning (PBL) in the development of 21st century skills (critical thinking, collaboration, and communication) among students on multiple school sites. The College implemented a PBL program and staff engaged in capacity building for assessing, programming and facilitating the PBL model.
The project team investigated how the values of three diverse faith-based schools inform and shape responses to social and ethical responsibilities for their students and the wider community. They looked at how these schools promulgate their stated values, examining what they have in common, but also what makes them distinct.
This project explored possible solutions to improve educational outcomes for girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Australia and overseas. Educators investigated student, teacher and parent mindsets with regard to development of girls' self-concept and self-efficacy in relation to STEM. The school also ran a K-12 STEM program involving curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities.


While the wealthiest corporations avoid paying their fair share, our schools have the most crowded classrooms in the nation and our local communities are struggling to respond to the impact of COVID. It's time to put Schools & Communities First by voting YES on Prop 15!
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 4. Exempts homeowners, renters, small businesses and agricultural land so they continue to be protected by Prop 13.
 5. Prioritizes transparency and accountability by requiring public disclosure of all new revenues and how they are spent.
Just 10% of California's most expensive nonresidential commercial properties account for 92% of Prop 15's loophole-closing revenues.
No matter what we look like or where we come from most of us pitch in for each other and hope to leave things better off for those to come.
But today a handful of corporations undermine all of us. Corporations like Chevron, Google and Disney rake in record profits, while they refuse to contribute to the schools where our young people learn and other community services like health clinics and emergency responders. Then they divide us against each other by blaming Black and brown people for our problems, hoping we won't notice so they can continue to reap the benefits of our contributions while refusing to put in their share.
That's why we're supporting Prop 15 – the Schools and Communities First Initiative on the November 2020 ballot. When we vote it in, we will restore the resources we need for our communities by ensuring that everyone pitches in for each other in California, including the wealthiest corporations.
When everyone is all in for all of us, we make California a place we're proud to call home with the world-class schools and universities, healthcare, homes, and shared resources our families need. When we join together – white, Black, and brown – to change the rules, we'll restore the resources to truly educate all of our kids and truly support all of our families.
Prop 15 was put on the ballot by a record-breaking 1.7 million people who believe that wealthy corporations need to pay their fair share. Now it's time to vote it into law!


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With never-before-seen interviews with her sons and grandchildren, and an exceptional sharing of her family albums, this documentary dives into the intimacy of an exceptional woman. It traces the incredible destiny of a survivor whose life is a mirror in which we can read and understand the history of french people in the 20th century.
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Multi-color fluorescence switching with electrofluorochromic polymers
Hanwhuy Lim, Seogjae Seo, Chihyun Park, Haijin Shin, Xu Yang, Kenji Kanazawa, Eunkyoung Kim
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The multi-color switching of electrofluorochromism was examined from the thin electrofluorochromic (EF) films of polyfluorene (PFO) and poly(propylenedioxythiophene-phenylene) (P(ProDOT-Ph)). The PFO and P(ProDOT-Ph) films showed vivid blue and yellow fluorescence, respectively, at neutral state but their emission was quenched upon application of oxidation potential leading to ion radical states. The fluorescence from the polymer films was reversibly switched to vivid color when the films were returned to their neutral states. The EF color switching ratio (rc1/c2) between the fluorescent state (c1) and dark (c2) state for the yellow color EF device with P(ProDOT-Ph) film was about four times higher than that of the PFO. Because the two polymer films have different colors and working potentials, a multi-color switching device was fabricated by coating the P(ProDOT-Ph) and PFO films onto working and counter electrodes, respectively. The multi-color EF device showed fluorescence switching from blue (B) to white (W) to yellow (Y), and vice versa, depending on the applied potential. The rc1/c2 for yellow (c1) and blue (c2) switching (Y/B) was larger (9.71) than those for Y/W and W/B. Moreover, the EF switching for Y/B in the multi-EF device was also very effective and showed the largest EF efficiency (EEF = 3.82 × 106) among the EF color switching.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1808-1816
Number of pages9
JournalOptical Materials Express
Volume6
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
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This work was supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) grant funded by the Korean government (Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning, MSIP) (2015M3D1A1069197 and 2015H1D3(a)1066519). This research was supported by a grant of the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea (grant number: HI15C0942). This work was supported (in part) by the Yonsei University Research Fund (Post Doc. Researcher Supporting Program) of 2015 (project no.: 2015-12-0003).
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© 2016 Optical Society of America.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
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i have downloaded some SRTM Dem files here: They are from the USGS site.
I would like to export them as 3d.
I have ran through a few tutorials online, eg 1) 2)
But still don't get it.
Question: 1) so are the SRTM DEM files exportable to be viewed in 3d via Arcscene/ Arcmap? 2) how do you do it?
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When you downloaded the data what format did it come in? By definition, if the data is a raster format, it can be considered 3D data, as it has a x,y,z value. If you are looking to have it extruded in ArcScene then you will want to do a few of the following things.
Assuming your data is in a usable raster format (ie: GeoTiff) then you will want to do the following: - Open the Properties of the data in ArcScene and change the Symbology (ie: Standard Dev. 2 and change the statistics to From Current Display Extent - On the Base Heights Tab change the radio buttom from No elevation values from a surface to Floating on a custom surface and choose the SRTM raster file (this will make the raster have 3D visual appeal - Finally you can play with the visual rendering which is located under the Rendering tab. The Higher the rendering, the more memory it needs from your computer and graphics card.
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I was asked to write a blog post about farmers - to explain what are the difference between chalupník (chalupner, cottager), sedlák (rusticus, Bauer, farmer), who was gruntovník and so on. I'll try to do my best to explain the differences and introduce different kinds of Czech farmers.
Let's start with hide (lán in Czech). It's a historical measurement used in both Bohemia and Moravia. There were different kinds of hides used, the one used for farmers was usually about 18 hectares (45 acres) large. It was a basic measurement and farmer who owned one hide of land and more (this is important to emphasize) was called láník (Lähner in German) or celoláník (Ganzlähner, celý, ganz = whole). I usually translate it as a farmer owning one hide of land. These farmers belonged among the largest farmers among our ancestors.
Those owning three quarters of hide to one hide were called třičtvrtěláník (Dreiviertlähner or Dreiviertler in German). It means they had between 13,5 and 18 hectares of land. Those owning half to three quarter of hide were called pololáník or půlláník or půlník (Halblähner in German).
Farmers owning from one quarter to one half of hide were called čtvrtláník or čtvrtník (Viertllähner or Viertler in German). One quarter of hide was minimum to be called sedlák (farmer), but you can see (mainly in southern and south-eastern Moravia) also farmers with half of one quarter of hide, called půlčtvtník (Halbviertler). This is historical case when houses were divided between two sons and both of them received half of the quarter - you can see such houses for example in Nová Lhota (Hodonín district). For people who had very small amounts of land (or none, but worked in agriculture), see this post.
Example of house divided among two people. Nová Lhota, Hodonín district.
Those who owned less than one quarter of hide were called chalupník (Chalupner in German, usually translated as cottager). These people belonged among farming class but weren't called sedlák. Their fields quite often weren't large enough to provide enough food to the family so they were often also craftsmen.
There is one more name you will most probably see in the registries if your ancestors were from Eastern Moravia - pasekář (Passeker in German). Paseka is forest clearance and this gives us a hint how these farms were founded - by clearing part of forest and settling there. The area of such farm wasn't strictly set, so it's hard to say how much land they had - the best way to find out is to check cadastral books in archives.
Example of pasekář settlement in Držková, Zlín district. Forests are grey.
Gruntovník was anyone owning a farm. Grunt means farm house, so anyone owning such house could be called gruntovník in parish books.
Ownership of farms
The question of ownership was also raised. Were farms owned by farmers or by the domain holders? Generally, as long as serfdom existed they were owned by the domain holders even the fact that the farmers lived on one farm for centuries. The farm was often inherited in the family but it didn't mean the farm couldn't have been taken away from the family - if the farmer was a bad housekeeper the domain owner has his right to decide he is going to change the keeper of the farm.
There were several serf duties connected to the ownership of the farm - farmers paid interest out of the farm (was set during the purchase) and they were also obliged to robota, labour for the domain owner, usually on his fields. Robota was set differently for various farmers, it always depended on the area of the farm.
I definitely forgot something I wanted to mention so this post will be most probably updated in future. :)


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Yucatan state authorities are spending 14 million pesos to restore beaches in Chuburna and Telchac, where beach erosion is a constant problem.
The sand project follows studies by UNAM, the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal on Friday supervised the project in the shelter port of Chuburna, where the "bypass" channel was dredged, a benefit for fisherman who access the port there.
Construction of docks has worsened the erosion problem in some beaches, the governor was told during the tour.
Workers are using both fixed and floating 10-inch pipes, on floating platforms fitted with pumps, to transfer the sand from the channel to the beaches.
In Chuburna Puerto, the project includes the removal of 4,812 cubic meters of sand and 157 cubic meters of seabed, the placement of 180 linear meters of fixed pipe. In Telchac Puerto, the excavation of 1,312 cubic meters of sand and 90 cubic meters of seabed is planned for the installation of 120 linear meters of fixed pipe and another 1,000 meters of mobile floating pipe.
Public Works Minister Virgilio Crespo Méndez said the project will benefit 6,142 residents, and comes ahead of the season in which more "nortes" — windy storms from the north — are expected to batter the beach.
The work is estimated to be completed in October.


Galactolipid biosurfactant recovery from green agri-waste
Biosurfactants are a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative to surfactants produced from petrochemical feed stock by synthetic routes. The most common biosurfactants in commercial production are from microbial sources and include gycolipids such as rhamnolipids and sophorolipids amongst others. These have found application, in particular, in the detergent industries. However, their use in other consumer product industries has been held back because they are either not available at large volume, or in the case of rhamnolipids are produced by organisms that are opportunistic pathogens.
Glycolipids are found in all green plants, and in particular as galactolipids in the thylakoid membrane of the choloroplast. If these galactolipids can be recovered from plant green material at sufficient scale they could be an alternative source of biosurfactants. Galactolipids would be of particular interest to the food industry as they are found naturally in flour, and have been shown to have advantageous functionality in improving the quality of baked cakes and bread.
In this project the aim is to take green plant waste (this could, for example, be leaves from agricultural production, or grass clippings) to establish a lab scale separation and purification protocol(s), to determine the potential yield of galactolipids, and if sufficient yields are achieved to determine some physicochemical properties of the biosurfactants. Functional properties of interest include emulsification, foaming, surface/interfacial tension, cmc and surface rheological properties.
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text: Free-space optical (FSO) communications will play an important role in the backhaul of future generation of wireless networks in order to support high data rates. Because of narrow beamwidth inherent to an optical signal, acquisition and tracking form an important component of any FSO communication system. In this study, we have analyzed the optimization of received power allocation between tracking and data channels in an FSO receiver. In this regard, we have carried out a detailed analysis of the error statistics of the centroid estimator that is used for tracking the beam with the help of an array. The objective function that is optimized (minimized) are the probability of error and the probability of outage, and the optimization of power allocation is carried out as a function of parameters such as noise power, pointing error variance, pointing error correlation coefficient, and the threshold of outage. We have analyzed the optimization concerning the lognormal and exponentiated Weibull fading scenarios as well. We learn that the optimal power allocation is a function of the received signal-to-noise ratio: a lower signal-to-noise ratio dictates that a higher fraction of received power should be diverted to the tracking channel and vice versa.


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Employment Background Checks - UK vs Australia
Background Checks The trend is clear. Australian businesses are increasingly looking to pre-employment background checks as the perfect tool to ensure workplace safety and prevent future problems. As police checks are fast becoming commonplace in Australia, it is worth examining how other countries are tackling this sensitive issue. Take, for instance, the United Kingdom a country with a long democratic tradition - what sort of criminal record checks are allowed under British law?
Types of British pre-employment checks
British employers have various types of pre-employment checks at their disposal. A company can ask for a comprehensive background check on a prospective employee, which will include a verification of the past five years employment record, credit checks going back six years, identity checks, right to work in the UK checks as well as a character reference, which can be obtained from a previous employer.
On top of that, an employer can ask for a criminal record check, but only for a limited number of positions.
What is a DBS?
In the United Kingdom, verification of an individual's criminal record can only be performed only through the Disclosure and Barring Service, which is why what Australians refer to as a national police check over there is called a DBS check.
There are three different types of DBS checks available.
1. Basic DBS check:
As the name says, it is the most basic of the criminal record checks available in the UK. It is also the only one individuals can run on themselves. The information contained in such checks is limited.
When a Basic DBS check is run, it will only list unspent convictions. Just as in Australia there's the Spent convictions scheme, the British have a rehabilitation law. Under this law, certain minor offenses committed when a person was young will be eliminated from their criminal record after a few years so that the individual concerned has a higher chance of getting a good job.
Background Checks 2. Standard DBS:
Such checks can be carried out when a person applies for a job that implies certain responsibilities. For instance, someone seeking employment in a financial institution, the courts, the prison system, or something similar will have to submit to a Standard DBS.
The information which can be disclosed is more detailed and will include both spent and unspent past convictions.
3. Enhanced DBS
The most complex background check available in the UK is in many ways similar to the Australian Working With Children check. As a matter of fact, Enhanced DBS checks are required for British people applying for any job that implies working with children in any capacity, but also for jobs related to caring for vulnerable adults.
As part of the verification, an enhanced DBS check includes searching the applicant's name against Barred Lists. Such lists include the names of people who are barred from holding sensitive jobs under a court order.
Continuous monitoring
Under British law, it is illegal for an employer to ask for a criminal record check if the
position does not qualify for such a verification. Also, employers need to have the applicant's consent before ordering a DBS. In the UK, as well as in Australia you can obtain a criminal record check using the services of an online agency.
Employers can also opt for an updated DBS, which basically alerts the company if a new conviction has been added to the employee's criminal record after the moment the check was performed. On the other hand, for sensitive jobs, British employers are allowed to order DBS checks on their employees at regular intervals.
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caused by a sudden temperature shock. While your fish is acclimating, remember to prepare your Big Green Egg for its smoky endeavor. Apply a thin layer of oil or non-stick cooking spray on the grates to prevent sticking and facilitate effortless cleanup.
For those who crave an extra burst of flavor, seasoning your fish with additional herbs, spices, or rubs before smoking is an option worth exploring. This additional layer of seasoning complements the marinade or brine used earlier, intensifying the taste sensations that await.
Adding Smoke Flavor to the Fish
Smoking fish in a Big Green Egg is like adding a touch of magic to your culinary creations. It takes your fish dishes from ordinary to extraordinary, infusing them with a tantalizing smoky flavor that will leave your taste buds begging for more. If you're ready to take your grilling game to the next level and learn how to add that perfect smoke flavor to your fish, then let's dive into the step-by-step process.
Step 1: Choose the Right Wood Chips
The type of wood chips you use can make or break the flavor of your smoked fish. Mesquite wood chips will give your fish a robust and bold smokiness, while fruit woods like apple or cherry can provide a sweeter and milder smoke flavor. Soak the wood chips in water for about 30 minutes before using them. This not only helps create more smoke but also prevents them from burning too quickly.
Step 2: Season the Fish
Before placing your fish in the Big Green Egg, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This step is crucial as it enhances the overall flavor of the fish and complements the smokiness. Don't be afraid to get creative with your seasonings – experiment with herbs, spices, and marinades to find your perfect flavor combination.
Step 3: Maintain Consistent Temperature
To achieve that perfect smoked fish, it's essential to maintain a consistent temperature in your Big Green Egg. The ideal temperature for smoking fish is typically between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit. Investing in a temperature controller or monitor can make this task easier, ensuring that you stay within the optimal temperature range throughout the cooking process.
Step 4: Oil the Grates
To prevent your fish from sticking to the grates, lightly oil them before placing the fish on top. This simple step ensures easy flipping and beautiful grill marks, while also adding a subtle layer of flavor.
Step 5: Monitor Internal Temperature
Using a meat thermometer, keep a close eye on the internal temperature of your fish as it cooks. Different types of fish have different recommended internal temperatures, but as a general rule, most fish should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that the fish is fully cooked and safe to eat, without drying it out.
Step 6: Rest and Enjoy
Once your fish reaches the desired internal temperature, remove it from the Big Green Egg and let it rest for a few minutes. This allows the flavors to further develop and the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, resulting in a moist and flavorful piece of perfection.
Cooking Time for Smoked Fish
Smoking fish in a Big Green Egg is not only a mouthwatering way to enjoy seafood, but it also adds a depth of flavor that is sure to impress your friends and family. But before you dive into this culinary journey, it's crucial to understand the cooking time for smoked fish in a Big Green Egg.
The key to achieving perfectly smoked fish lies in the mantra of "low and slow." This means cooking the fish at low temperatures over an extended period. By doing so, the fish has ample time to absorb the smoky flavors while retaining its tenderness and moisture.
Several factors can influence the cooking time for smoked fish:
- Type and size of the fish: Thinner fillets or smaller whole fish will require less time to cook, while larger or thicker cuts may need more time on the smoker.
- Temperature: The temperature at which you smoke the fish plays a significant role in determining the cooking time. Maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the smoking process ensures even cooking.
To ensure that your smoked fish is cooked to perfection, it's essential to monitor its internal temperature. A good starting point is aiming for an internal temperature of around 145°F (63°C) for most types of fish. This ensures that the fish is fully cooked and safe to eat while retaining its moisture. However, certain fish, like salmon, can be cooked to a slightly lower internal temperature of around 130°F (54°C) for a more medium-rare texture.
To accurately gauge the internal temperature, use a digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fish. Remember not to overcook the fish, as it can result in a dry and tough texture.
While monitoring the internal temperature is crucial, visual cues also play a role in determining doneness. A fully cooked fish should appear opaque and flake easily with a fork. If you notice any translucency or a rubbery texture, it may require more time on the smoker.
External factors, such as weather conditions and the type of wood chips or pellets used for smoking, can also influence the cooking time. Following a recipe or cooking guide specific to the type of fish you're smoking will help ensure the best results.
Finishing Touches: Glazing and Sauces
As you embark on this culinary adventure, there are a few finishing touches that can take your smoked fish to the next level: glazing and sauces. These final additions not only add flavor and moisture but also give your fish a beautiful glossy sheen that will make it look as good as it tastes.
Let's start with glazes. Picture the perfect combination of sweetness and savory tang, like honey or maple syrup paired with soy sauce or the refreshing zest of fruit juices. These are just a few of the ingredients that can be used to create a sticky and flavorful coating for your smoked fish. Brushing on the glaze during the last few minutes of cooking allows it to caramelize, forming a mouthwatering crust that tantalizes the taste buds.
Now, let's dive into some popular glaze options for smoked fish. One classic choice is the teriyaki glaze, which combines the richness of soy sauce with brown sugar, ginger, and garlic for a sweet and savory flavor profile. If you're craving something citrusy, a citrus glaze made with lemon or orange juice, honey, and herbs like thyme or rosemary can add a bright and refreshing twist. And for those who enjoy a little heat, a sweet and spicy glaze featuring ingredients like chili flakes or sriracha can give your fish a delicious kick.
But glazes aren't the only way to elevate your smoked fish experience. Sauces are another fantastic option that can be served alongside or drizzled over the fish before serving. Imagine dipping your perfectly smoked fish into a tangy tartar sauce or savoring it with a creamy lemon dill sauce that enhances its flavors. And let's not forget about aioli – a zesty garlic mayonnaise that can add a burst of flavor to your smoked fish creation.
When choosing glazes and sauces for your smoked fish, it's important to strike a balance of flavors. You want them to enhance the natural taste of the fish without overpowering it. Don't be afraid to get creative and experiment with different combinations to find your perfect match.
Timing is crucial when it comes to glazing and saucing your smoked fish. Apply the glaze or sauce towards the end of the smoking process to prevent burning or charring. The high heat of the Big Green Egg can quickly caramelize the sugars in the glaze and cause it to burn if applied too early.
It's important to note that glazing and saucing are optional additions to smoked fish. Some purists prefer to enjoy the pure smoky flavor of the fish without any additional condiments. It all comes down to personal preference and experimenting with what you enjoy most.
Resting the Smoked Fish
Smoking fish is an art that requires time, patience, and a keen attention to detail. While the smoking process itself is crucial, many grill enthusiasts overlook the importance of resting the smoked fish after it has been cooked. In this blog post, we will explore why resting your smoked fish is essential for optimal flavor and texture, providing you with a culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
Allowing Flavors to Meld Together:
During the smoking process, the fish absorbs moisture from the smoky environment. However, this can sometimes result in the fish becoming slightly dry. Resting the smoked fish allows the flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.
Resting your smoked fish enables it to reabsorb some of the moisture lost during smoking. This rehydration enhances succulence and ensures a juicy and flavorful final product that will satisfy your cravings.
Relaxing Protein Fibers:
The cooking process tightens proteins in fish, resulting in a tougher texture. Resting the smoked fish gives these protein fibers time to relax, making the flesh more tender and easier to eat. This step is pivotal in ensuring an exceptional dining experience.
While your smoked fish is resting, take advantage of this time to prepare accompanying sauces or side dishes that will perfectly complement its flavors. Tangy citrus glazes or sweet and spicy chili sauces elevate your culinary creation to new heights.
Yes, you can absolutely smoke fish in a Big Green Egg. The Big Green Egg is not just for grilling, it's also a versatile smoker that can infuse your


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An evaluation of BOOSTER-Mag on processing tomato farming productivity
13th World Processing Tomato Congress
With the support of the Australian Processing Tomato Research Council (APTRC), Calix has worked with a northern Victoria processing tomato grower to quantify the effect of BOOSTER-Mag™ treatment on field processing tomato grower productivity over two consecutive seasons. BOOSTER-Mag™ is a new mineral derived, bio-active magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) product under development by Calix specifically as an agricultural foliar spray.
In the 15/16 season, initial split plot, multi-replicate field testing was undertaken across three commercial processing tomato farms. The objective of the testing was to quantify the effect of BOOSTER-Mag™ treatment on crop yield and quality.
The evaluation compared yield and yield quality from:
- Control fields; farmed conventionally using in-market and bench-mark pesticides applied according to observed pest and disease pressure.
- Trial fields; farmed as per the Control but with three BOOSTER-Mag™ treatments applied at 1.5kg/ha over a 33-day period, approximately at the mid-point of the growing season.
Whilst not statistically significant, hand-harvest data from all farms indicated additional treatment coincided with a numerical increase in the average yield of ripe unblemished fruit crop across three farms (by an average of 6%) and numerically substantial reduction (by an average of 67%) in the yield of insect damaged fruit. Soil and petiole testing results indicate these outcomes were unlikely to be due to macronutrient augmentation and suggest BOOSTER-Mag™ also provides a level of insect pest control.
In the 16/17 season, expanded scale BOOSTER-Mag™ field trials were undertaken over two farms. The objective of the work was to quantify any differences in farm productivity that BOOSTER-Mag™ may provide regarding yield, yield quality (pH and Brix) and conventional pesticide usage and cost. The evaluation compared crop grown as follows:
- Control fields (8 & 5 ha respectively); managed conventionally using in-market pesticides applied at label rates according to observed pest and disease pressure and industry thresholds.
- Trial fields (6 & 4 ha respectively); BOOSTER-Mag™ applied every two weeks as a base-treatment with additional pesticide treatments only if intervention thresholds were reached.
The comparative crop monitoring reports chemical spray frequency from grower spray records and hand-harvest data obtained are instructive.
Farm 1. The threshold for pesticide treatment was reached on four occasions in the Trial field, down from nine within the Control field, a 50% reduction in conventional pesticide treatments. Importantly, there was no statistically significant difference in relative yield and yield quality (assessed by both hand harvest and mechanical harvest) indicating that substituting conventional pesticides with BOOSTER-Mag™ did not compromise yield or yield quality.
Whilst the grower observed no obvious difference in insect and disease pressure between the Trial and Control fields, the presence of spiders and the activity of beneficial and parasitic insects in the Trial fields was noted and semi-quantitatively assessed.
It was further noted that over the season, the overall heliothis pressure was relatively low and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus levels were very low. Similar outcomes were observed within Farm 2 with the exception that no conventional crop protection chemicals were used.
Randomised split plot, multi replicate field studies to quantify insect pest control and yield will be undertaken over the 17/18 season.
R van Merkestein1, L Mann2, A Morrison2, J Geltch3, P Geltch3, M Geltch3
1 Calix Limited, 9 Bridge Road, Pymble, NSW. 2073, _URL_, _EMAIL_
2 Australian Processing Tomato Research Council, PO Box 2293, Shepparton, VIC. 3632, _URL_, _EMAIL_
3 Geltch Investments, PO Box 586, Moama NSW 2731, _EMAIL_
field processing tomato, bio-active magnesium hydroxide, pest control, productivity


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What is going on here?
This image is a blend/composite of 150 images over a period of about 30 minutes a few days before the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. It was taken at Porteau Cove in Howe Sound, less than a 30 minute drive from West Vancouver.
A single frame was highlighted as the background, and then blended in were all the "streaks of light" in the sky which is a combination of shooting stars (Perseid Meteors), satellites and aircraft. We often don't realize just how busy our sky is.
QUESTION: How many meteors, aircraft and satellites are captured in this picture? Are you able to tell the difference between them?
ANSWER: 2 aircraft (red boxes), 8 meteors (green circles), and 12 satellites (yellow ovals).
The spaces in the streaks are due to the interval time between each shot. Each line is a span of 15 seconds so you can actually approximate how long the satellite/aircraft was visible in the sky. Unfortunately, the International Space Station cannot be seen in this photo.
Images: aVision Photography


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'It is dark in the park. It is dark in the street.' This superb patterned non-fiction text uses atmospheric illustrations to show what happens in the neighbourhood when it is dark. Who can be found in the city streets when children are tucked up in bed? Which animals prowl in the wood by the light of the moon?
*Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.
* Text type - Non-fiction recount.
* Pages 14 and 15 repeat the scenes explored throughout the book, allowing children the chance to recap on the narrative, and answer the question 'Where is it dark?'
* This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
Claire Llewellyn is a prize-winning author of nonfiction for young readers. In 1991 she was shortlisted for the prestigious TES Junior Information Book Award for MacDonald's Take One: Rubbish, and in 1992 she won that award for My First Book of Time. Since then she has written more than 20 children's books on a wide range of subjects.


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This week we're going to look at how to choose a coordinate system for your database. In PostGIS, this includes the choice of geometry vs geography columns, as well as which projection (if any) to use, and how to interact with it from Rails.
In this article, we'll:
- Review geographic and projected coordinate systems
- Discuss the pros and cons of using the PostGIS geographic type
- See why I typically store data in a projection
- Look at some specific projections I recommend using (or avoiding)
- Learn how to handle projected data in Rails
My original series plan for this week called for a worked example of a location-based web service, bringing together much of the material that we've covered so far. But as I was writing it, I realized there was one more topic we probably ought to cover first. So I'll publish the example next week.
This is part 7 of my continuing series of articles on geospatial programming in Ruby and Rails. For a list of the other installments, please visit _URL_

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well! Wagyu beef is a term everyone is aware of, even if someone hasn't had the pleasure of tasting this luxurious beef. Despite the popularity of this beef worldwide, some people still remain skeptical about eating it because of the popular myths circulating around. So we thought we would do some myth-busting!
Wagyu Beef Is Over Priced
If any beef is highly sought after and luxurious in the world, it's the Wagyu beef! Only four breeds of cattle can produce authentic Japanese Wagyu beef, all of which are raised in Japan's specific prefectures. The ranchers take special care of these cattle and pay attention to every detail in order to produce high-quality meat. The industry is implementing innovative traceability due to the increasing popularity of Wagyu beef around the world.
Eithers its kobe beef or Miyazaki, The Wagyu beef is given an overall beef quality score after it has been assessed through five very specific grading criteria. The highest quality Wagyu is graded as A5 Wagyu beef as in Grade A for yield and grade 5 in the remaining categories. The strict grading process ensures the beef's consistency in both quality and authenticity. Thus, the Wagyu beef cannot be produced or graded the same way anywhere in the world, which makes it a one of a kind, reasonably expensive product.
Wagyu Beef Is Just Fat & Fat
The unique marbling on the Wagyu meat is what makes it so special. This marbling is created by intramuscular fat running throughout muscle fibers, which only occurs in Wagyu cattle with proper genes. The Wagyu cattle are fed a high-energy diet that supports intramuscular fat cell growth, which is why, unlike other regular forms of beef, the Wagyu contains a high amount of unsaturated fat and Omega 3s. Due to the high percentage of unsaturated fats, Wagyu beef has the lowest cholesterol levels, ultimately reducing the risk of heart diseases. The fat content in Wagyu beef is healthy for human body energy production and cell growth.
Wagyu Is The Same In All Regions
The Japanese Wagyu is produced using four different breeds of cattle: (Shorthorn, Black, Polled, and Brown). It is tracked via nose prints and Cattle ID numbers and goes through a strict grading system.
Australian Wagyu is raised the same way, but the cattle are often crossbred. The cattle are often offspring of the full-blooded and domestic breed, i.e., Red or Black Angus.
American Wagyu is crossbred with Black Angus as well. American and Australian Wagyu will not have the same marbling, texture, and taste as Japanese Wagyu due to crossbreeding and region-based diets.
Myths: Busted!
We hope we have debunked the most popular myths about Wagyu beef. However, you can always find out true facts about the Wagyu beef by asking questions from us at Fine Wagyu. We deal in authentic and genuine Japanese Wagyu beef.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Essay & Its Structure
The word 'essay' is generated from the French word. An essay is a short article or short subjective composition writing. Word count depends on your professor. As compared to paper writing, essay writing is much easy, as there is no need for deep research and systematic presentation of thoughts. It is formal writing on a given subject. In essay writing, you need not worry about the structure of the essay. The essay presents useful information to readers. You have to write on a topic related to academic subjects but in your own words and with your point of view. It should not in the form of a list, but it must be descriptive like a story. It is necessary to put effort to express your thoughts and ideas. If you are struggling to explore your points, ask for help from a top essay writing service.
There are a few types of essay writing through which you can express the ideas.
Informative essay
The informative essay provides information to readers with the simple basic structure of essay writing and much more useful knowledge.
Argumentative Essay
This essay shows an argument concerned with a problem. Write your views supporting a side of the issue. Give evidence that are addressing your thoughts.
Compare and contrast essays
This type of essay examines the differences and similarities between the two topics.
Descriptive essay
This type of essay is always expansive. As the name suggests, it describes the things so that readers can view the things in their minds. Organising structure is very much necessary for essay writing will save time and the best presentation, so construct an essay with given steps and follow instructions to generate the thoughts.
The title must be brief and interesting to readers so that they can start reading eagerly.
It is necessary to give an attractive introduction to grab the reader's attention. Write about the background of the topic and then write an essay statement.
Make outline
Do a plan for your writing, such as which point where you want to present. Use that plan in the main body for final writing work.
Main body
Prepare some points on which you have to write paragraphs. The main body should contain 4 or 5 paragraphs. Each paragraph should start with the sentence addressing the title, and the paragraph should address the essay statement or argument statement. Write the final concluding statement or answer to the argument statement in the main body.
Summarize main points from each para, restate the argument statement or essay statement in a different way. Write the consequences or effect related to the topic.
Mention the list of books, journals, and sites you have taken reference for essay writing.
Proofreading is a necessary part before submission. You can correct the mistakes and check the flow of writing. You can remove an unfamiliar statement in proofreading.
The essay takes much time to complete expansive writing. To target the best academic essay writing implication, feel free to contact the top essay writing service.
Decide what type of essay you have to write, achieve your deadline, and upgrade your academic grade with the best writing services.
7 HR Dissertation Topics That Students Should Not Ignore in 2020
For students, writing an HR dissertation is not an easy job. There are many factors to consider when writing. It will help produce top-notch paper-like: students should read the instructions, guidelines, follow the structure, maintain continuity, and avoid grammar mistakes. Besides, students should pick an appropriate topic. That's because it helps to produce high-quality paper. You will never get tired of writing on the topic because it interests you. Thus, you write the paper with full determination to secure high grades. Moreover, you will revise the paper and make it flawless. But if you pick a wrong topic, you will produce a low-quality paper, and the audience will lose interest to read it further. Now, selecting HR dissertation topics is complicated. That's because you need to keep many things in mind, such as how trendy the HR topic is? Are people aware of it? Remember, if you pick an old topic, it will not impact the reader, and the audience will not read it. The purpose of writing an HR dissertation is to present your opinion and feedback on a specific topic. It consumes a lot of time and energy. Besides, it's hard to complete in a few months. To help you with your topic selection, here is an article that will present the top dissertation topics of 2020.
 1. Employees' selection process: How can it be improved?- For students, it will be an interesting topic to research. Here a student has to present effective ways on how the employee selection process can be improved. Explain each step in detail.
 1. The policies of HR for affected employees – Here, the students should carry in-depth research on the topic and find out the policies the HR has designed. For example,- how HR will deal when there is a gap between employees working, how the companies through HR will provide support to the affected patients, and more.
 1. The employee's cooperation for HRThe pandemic has changed the way we work. Hence, students selecting this topic to write should highlight the points of how employees are supporting the decisions taken by HR policymakers during the COVID-19.
 1. How online digital platforms have helped organizations in recruiting effectively and efficientlyIt's an interesting topic to write about. Many organizations have adopted different techniques and methods to recruit candidates during the pandemic. So, you should find out how online digital platforms have helped organizations in hiring candidates and explain them.
 1. Ways to boost employee productivityHere, one has to list the methods that can help increase employees' productivity levels at the office and explain them.
 1. The impact of motivation programs on employee performanceSelecting this topic to write will help you understand how motivation programs can improve employee performance. You need to list down all positive impacts and explain them with an example.
 1. The role of human resource policies in the success of an organizationHere, you need to write down the importance of human resource policies and how it will help the organization to be successful. Highlight some essential policies and present the policies that should be introduced.
These are some of the HR dissertation topics that students can choose to compose a dissertation. However, if you want to submit an excellent paper and achieve high grades, make sure to pick an interesting topic of your choice. Thus, impress your professor and show everyone your skills. In case you are running out of time, then consider taking professional help online.
C-H-E-A-P Strategy for Choosing the Best Assignment Writing Service
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Students taking the Geographic Information Systems course taught at Bangor High School by Margaret Chernosky recently completed 12 posters detailing research related to Maine's involvement in the Civil War.
This outstanding research speaks for itself. The students researched different topics, such as Bangor's Civil War veterans, the involvement of Corinth residents, and the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment and the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment. One poster highlights the roles played by Maine women during the war.
- This poster highlights the men of Corinth who served the Union
- This poster provides detailed information about Maine's role at sea
- This poster details where Civil War veterans are buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Bangor
- Locations of Civil War monuments in Maine


How to remove an element from a list by index
How do I remove an element from a list by index in Python?
I found the list.remove method, but say I want to remove the last element, how do I do this? It seems like the default remove searches the list, but I don't want any search to be performed.
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Accepted Answer
Use del and specify the index of the element you want to delete:
>>> a = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
>>> del a[-1]
>>> a
Also supports slices:
>>> del a[2:4]
>>> a
[0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Here is the section from the tutorial.
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You probably want pop:
# now a is ['a', 'c', 'd']
By default, pop without any arguments removes the last item:
# now a is ['a', 'b', 'c']
Like others mentioned pop and del are the efficient ways to remove an item of given index. Yet just for the sake of completion (since the same thing can be done via many ways in Python):
Using slices (this does not do in place removal of item from original list):
(Also this will be the least efficient method when working with Python list, but this could be useful (but not efficient, I reiterate) when working with user defined objects that do not support pop, yet do define a __getitem__ ):
>>> index = 3 # Only positive index
>>> a = a[:index] + a[index+1 :]
# a is now [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]
Note: Please note that this method does not modify the list in place like pop and del. It instead makes two copies of lists (one from the start until the index but without it (a[:index]) and one after the index till the last element (a[index+1:])) and creates a new list object by adding both. This is then reassigned to the list variable (a). The old list object is hence dereferenced and hence garbage collected (provided the original list object is not referenced by any variable other than a).
This makes this method very inefficient and it can also produce undesirable side effects (especially when other variables point to the original list object which remains un-modified).
Thanks to _USER_ for pointing this out...
This Stack Overflow answer explains the concept of slicing.
Also note that this works only with positive indices.
While using with objects, the __getitem__ method must have been defined and more importantly the __add__ method must have been defined to return an object containing items from both the operands.
In essence, this works with any object whose class definition is like:
class foo(object):
 def __init__(self, items):
 self.items = items
 def __getitem__(self, index):
 return foo(self.items[index])
 def __add__(self, right):
 return foo( self.items + right.items )
This works with list which defines __getitem__ and __add__ methods.
Comparison of the three ways in terms of efficiency:
Assume the following is predefined:
a = range(10)
index = 3
The del object[index] method:
By far the most efficient method. It works will all objects that define a __del__ method.
The disassembly is as follows:
def del_method():
 global a
 global index
 del a[index]
 10 0 LOAD_GLOBAL 0 (a)
 3 LOAD_GLOBAL 1 (index)
 6 DELETE_SUBSCR # This is the line that deletes the item
 7 LOAD_CONST 0 (None)
pop method:
It is less efficient than the del method and is used when you need to get the deleted item.
def pop_method():
 global a
 global index
 17 0 LOAD_GLOBAL 0 (a)
 3 LOAD_ATTR 1 (pop)
 6 LOAD_GLOBAL 2 (index)
 9 CALL_FUNCTION 1
 12 POP_TOP
 13 LOAD_CONST 0 (None)
 16 RETURN_VALUE
The slice and add method.
The least efficient.
def slice_method():
 global a
 global index
 24 0 LOAD_GLOBAL 0 (a)
 3 LOAD_GLOBAL 1 (index)
 6 SLICE+2
 7 LOAD_GLOBAL 0 (a)
 10 LOAD_GLOBAL 1 (index)
 13 LOAD_CONST 1 (1)
 16 BINARY_ADD
 17 SLICE+1
 18 BINARY_ADD
 19 STORE_GLOBAL 0 (a)
 22 LOAD_CONST 0 (None)
 25 RETURN_VALUE
Note: In all three disassembles ignore the last two lines which basically are return None. Also the first two lines are loading the global values a and index.
pop is also useful to remove and keep an item from a list. Where del actually trashes the item.
>>> x = [1, 2, 3, 4]
>>> p = x.pop(1)
>>> p
If you want to remove the specific position element in a list, like the 2th, 3th and 7th. you can't use
del my_list[2]
del my_list[3]
del my_list[7]
Since after you delete the second element, the third element you delete actually is the fourth element in the original list. You can filter the 2th, 3th and 7th element in the original list and get a new list, like below:
new list = [j for i, j in enumerate(my_list) if i not in [2, 3, 7]]
This depends on what you want to do.
If you want to return the element you removed, use pop():
>>> l = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
>>> l.pop(2)
>>> l
[1, 2, 4, 5]
However, if you just want to delete an element, use del:
>>> del l[2]
>>> l
[1, 2, 4, 5]
Additionally, del allows you to use slices (e.g. del[2:]).
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By Dyna Eam. Reblogged from the CGIAR CCAFS blog.
Farmer representatives and project team members of Rohal Suong Climate-Smart Village in Cambodia learn about rice pest management in light of climate change.
Many people attribute floods, droughts and cyclones to climate change and these natural disasters impact greatly on agricultural productivity. But recent scientific evidences show that pests are getting a boost from climate change. The increasing temperature and erratic rainfall cause pests and diseases to thrive and infest crops in wider ranges of places globally.
Read the full article on the CGIAR CCAFS blog →
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Machined parts for the enterprise stand
New technology is used in the industry to improve the mechanical, electrical and chemical properties of surface layers of metallic materials.
Polishing many complex parts, such as stamps, molds, metal dentures is a very complex and time consuming task.
The enterprise has commissioned a comprehensive laboratory facility
One of the most important applications of the installation is the electron-beam polishing. The use of pulsed electron beam makes it significantly easier and faster polishing dozens of times. Irradiation low-energy electron beams causes a rapid heating of the surface in a vacuum at a high temperature and melting a thin surface layer. It is important to note that the electron beam varnishing, unlike manual or mechanical, are not used abrasive, which is not always allowed, because it can be implemented in a polished surface, where it remains as inclusions.
Thus, electron-beam treatment leads to polishing, homogenization and nanostructuring of the surface layer of the workpiece. Such treatment may also be used for removing surface layers of waste products. At present, the new technology has already been successfully used in the industry to improve the mechanical, electrical and chemical properties of the surface layers of metallic materials ensuring the highest quality of treatment.
Author: Alexei Labunsky


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This study proposes a multi-site statistical downscaling model (MSDM), which can downscale daily precipitation series at multiple sites in a regional study area by utilizing Global Climate Models' (GCMs) precipitation outputs directly. The at-site precipitation occurrences and amount characteristics are reproduced by first-order Markov chain and probability mapping approaches, respectively. The spatial coherence of precipitation series among multiple sites is reproduced by adding correlated random noise series to GCM precipitation outputs. The model is applied for two regional study areas in southern Québec (Canada). The MSDM results are compared to those of the local intensity scaling (LOCI) model, which is a single site downscaling model that uses GCM precipitation outputs. Both models reproduce probabilities of precipitation occurrence and mean wet-day precipitation amounts. However, the MSDM reproduces the observed precipitation occurrence Lag-1 autocorrelation, the standard deviation of the wet-day precipitation amounts, maximum 3-d precipitation total (R3days), and 90th percentile of the rain day amount (PREC90) better than the LOCI model. The MSDM also accurately reproduces cross-site correlations of precipitation occurrence and amount among multiple observation series.
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When is it possible to prove that a compact operator $T: V \to V$ where $V$ is a Banach space is also differentiable? Fréchet differentiable?
PS: There is a further information which might help. My operator $T$ associates to each vector field $j$ a vector field $b$ solution of a certain boundary value problem. I will write the whole set of equations if asked to.


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Method for Treating the Stochastic Nature of Water Level and Wave Climate in Determining Economically Optimal Channel Depth at Small-Boat Harborsby Peter L. Crawford, US Army Engr, Buffalo, United States,
Document Type: Proceeding Paper
Part of: Coastal Zone '91
Abstract: Engineering and economic aspects of channel depth at small-boat harbors is discussed. The concept of wave-adjusted water level is shown to be important to specifying channel bottom elevation. Methods for determining an approximate exceedance frequency distribution for wave-adjusted water level are described.
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This is README file for Jad - the fast Java Decompiler.
Jad home page: _URL_
Copyright 2000 Pavel Kouznetsov (_EMAIL_).
0. Please read the disclaimer on the Jad home page.
1. Installation.
Unzip jad.zip file into any appropriate directory on your hard drive.
This will create two files:
- an executable file named 'jad.exe' (Windows 95/NT)
or 'jad' (Linux)
- this README file
No other setup is required.
2. How to use Jad
To decompile a single JAVA class file 'example1.class'
type the following:
jad example1.class
This command will create file 'example1.jad' in the current directory.
If such file already exists Jad asks if you want to overwrite it.
Option -o allows overwriting without confirmations.
You can omit .class extension and/or use wildcards in the names of
input files.
Option -s <ext> allows to change output file extension:
jad -sjava example1.class
This command will create file 'example1.java'. Be careful when using
options -o and -sjava together, because Jad can accidentally overwrite
your own source files.
Jad uses JAVA class name as an output file name. For example, if class
file 'example1.class' contains JAVA class 'test1' then Jad will create
file 'test1.jad' rather then 'example1.jad'. If you want to specify
your own output file name use output redirection:
jad -p example1.class > myexm1.java
Option -d allows you to specify another directory for output files,
which are created, by default, in the current directory. For example:
jad -o -dtest -sjava *.class
(or jad -o -d test -s java *.class, which has the same effect)
This command will decompile all .class files in the current directory
and place all output files with extension .java into directory 'test'.
If you want to decompile the whole tree of JAVA classes, then
use the following command:
jad -o -r -sjava -dsrc tree/**/*.class
This command will decompile all .class files located in all
subdirectories of 'tree' and create output files in subdirectories
of 'src' according to package names of classes. For example, if file
'tree/a/b/c.class' contains class 'c' from package 'a.b' then
output file will have a name 'src/a/b/c.java'.
Note the use of 'two asterisks' wildcard ('**') in the previous
command. It is handled by Jad rather then command shell, so on
UNIX the last argument should be single-quoted:
jad -o -r -sjava -dsrc 'tree/**/*.class'
In case you want to check the accuracy of the decompilation or just
curious, there is an option -a which tells Jad to annotate the output
with JAVA Virtual Machine bytecodes.
Jad supports inner and anonymous classes. When Jad expands wildcards
in the input file names, it automatically skips matching inner classes.
On UNIX Jad skips inner classes if there is more than one class specified
in the command line.
Jad looks for inner classes in the directory of their top-level
container class.
3. List of the command-line options.
Jad accepts the following options:
-a
-af
-clear as -cl)
-b
-d <dir> -dead
-disass -f
-ff
-i
-l<num> -nl
-nodos fault: check)
-nocast -nocode -noconv -noctor -noinner -nolvt -nonlb -o
-p
-pi<num> -pv<num> -pa <pfx>-pc <pfx>-
annotate the output with JVM bytecodes
same as -a, but output fully qualified names when annotating;
clear all prefixes, including the default ones (can be abbreviated
output redundant braces (e.g., if(a) { b(); }, default: no)
directory for output files (will be created when necessary)
try to decompile dead parts of code (if any) (default: no)
disassemble method bytecodes (no JAVA source generated)
output fully qualified names for classes/fields/methods
output class fields before methods (default: after methods)
output default initializers for all non-final fields
split strings into pieces of maximum <num> chars (default: no)
split strings on newline character (default: no)
do not check for class files written in DOS mode (CR before NL, de
don't generate auxiliary casts
don't generate the source code for methods
don't convert Java identifiers (default: do)
suppress the empty constructors
turn off the support of inner classes (default: turn on)
ignore Local Variable Table information
don't output a newline before opening brace (default: do)
overwrite output files without confirmation (default: no)
send decompiled code to STDOUT (e.g., for piping)
pack imports into one line after <num> imports (default: 3)
pack fields with identical types into one line (default: no)
prefix for all packages in generated source files
prefix for classes with numerical names (default: _cls)
-pf <pfx>-pe <pfx>-pl <pfx>-pm <pfx>-pp <pfx>-r
-s <ext> -space fault: off)
-stat
-t
-t<num> -v
-8
-&
prefix for fields with numerical names (default: _fld)
prefix for unused exception names (default: _ex)
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An Interactive Electromagnetic Kinetic Sculpture (2016)
God's Eye offers a rare opportunity to notice the behavior of magnets in motion affecting one another at a distance, inviting us to trace magnetic fields which are ordinarily hidden from sight. Magnetic balls are seemingly propelled by their own creature-like desires through a sculptural design which creates a bounded but chaotic balance between the forces of gravity and electromagnetic induction. This sculpture of loosely coupled rolling magnets is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Magnets are carefully positioned to allow them to simultaneously shape, share and effect the character of each others complex behavior of motion. Through magnetic attraction and repulsion and proximal distance, this dynamic process creates an emergent field of hive-like motion.
A variable speed sine wave (2-10hz) is sent into copper coils creating a magnetic field which invisibly moves a magnetic ball placed inside each coil. Yet this magnetic response is constrained by force of gravity as each ball rolls in its own parabolic dish. One magnet's motion affects the motion of another in close proximity through the field disturbance created as the relative position of north and south poles of each magnet change with respect to one another. Users alter the frequency of the signal sent into the copper coils by placing their hand in varying proximity to the work.
Through the constraint of curved dishes, minimal friction and a yarn "tail", one can see the effect that magnets have on each other at long distances, revealing their inner character. This dynamic kinetic process provides a suggestive window into many other mysteriously complex, yet captivating systems found in nature.


Interpretation for Archeologists 3. What Do Interpreters Do? Distance Learning
(photo) Archeologists speaking with visitors at Harpers Ferry.
Archeologists speak with visitors at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. (Paul A. Shackel, University of Maryland)
An effective interpreter provides visitors with accurate information in an engaging and entertaining way, is sensitive to their needs, and inspires them to take a personal interest in a resource. Interpretation involves far more than storytelling-it requires a set of skills that an interpreter learns and practices and constantly evaluates, updates, and adjusts.
Archeologists can learn a lot from what interpreters do. Archeologists as a whole are fairly new to public interpretation and outreach, yet in some ways public interpretation is not a huge leap for archeologists to make. Archeologists can find wider applications for their work and reach a broader, non-professional audience by acquiring skills in public outreach through interpretation.
In many ways archeologists are in a prime position to be interpreters. Archeologists know that sites and artifacts need context to derive meaning from them. They realize that their translation of the materials into narrative reports relates to larger questions we have today about how people lived in the past. Archeologists, of course, are aware that the interpretation of the past is full of pitfalls and biases. They understand what goes into creating a story about cultural resources. They may, though Section 106 compliance or ARPA cases, know about the use of that information and the story to make an argument for a particular point of view or to encourage appropriate maintenance of a resource. In these ways, the interpretive process in archeology isn't too different from the tangibles, intangibles, and universal concepts used by interpreters.
Case Study
Extensive archeology has been conducted in Manassas National Battlefield documenting the African American story at Manassas. Exhibit panels in the main visitor center entitled, "The Institution of Slavery" and "The Unresolved Question of Slavery" talk about the historical context, but exhibits online fill in archeological contributions.
Manassas National Battlefield
The main site for the park provides visiting information, programs, and histories of the park.
African American Households
Archeology uncovered information about enslaved and free African-Americans who were a part of the community on the battlefield. Studying the artifacts and different social histories of two free African-American sites, the Nash and Robinson House sites, provides evidence that the African-American community included diverse families who used different methods for defining their identity in this area of Virginia.
Lost, Tossed, and Found
Using photographs, illustrations, and maps, this exhibit focuses on the African-American experience, in slavery and freedom, in the immediate vicinity of Manassas National Battlefield Park. Archeological survey and excavations at the battlefield resulted in the discovery of structural remains and a diversity of artifacts associated with nineteenth-century African-American life.
The Robinson House
One of the major stories investigated by archeologists was that of a free black man, James Robinson. He and his family lived on the battlefield and their property suffered damage from the fighting. Archeologists reached out to Robinson's descendants to deepen their understanding of the site. The family members contributed maps, memories, and family history. Their perspectives mingled with archeological evidence and historical research to create a richer interpretation of the site than history or archeology alone could provide. The interpretive materials and programs, as a result, draw on the personal meaning and relevance of the site to the family as a starting point for the public to understand the possible relationships between modern groups and the past.


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Thanks to the sBot Speed safety system from SICK robots slow down when approached, and start working again on their own when the person has left the working range: it provides more safety, flexibility and productivity
In cooperative robot applications, the sBot Speed safety system from SICK guarantees safety, flexibility and productivity. It is a complete solution ready for integration consisting of an S300 mini safety laser scanner, and a FlexiSoft safety controller. In addition to pre-configured and tested automation and safety functions, it offers a complete wiring diagram which enables quick and trouble-free system integration into robot controls.
The sBot Speed-UR system variant is optimally aligned to various robot models from Universal Robots (UR), and other variants with other robot manufacturers are available.
Safe access to the hazardous area
Cooperative robot applications, in which man and machine share the same working space at different times support mounting processes, for example. In addition, they enable flexible adjustment to changing work or ambient conditions. Safety systems must ensure safe access to the hazardous area of the robot at all times. At the same time, they should support the process efficiency and productivity of the human-machine interaction, for example with adaptive perception capabilities, which make it possible to automatically adjust the operating conditions of the robot to the position of the person in the surroundings. This prevents the risk of accidents occurring and simultaneously improves productivity by reducing downtimes and optimizing work processes.
The working range is monitored by a laser scanner
An S300 mini safety laser scanner monitors the working range of the robot. It uses two field sets dependent on the robot speed, each consisting of a warning and a protective field. If a person enters the warning field of field set 1 during an on-going process, the robot safety reduces its speed. Since the robot is now moving more slowly and therefore would have a shorter run-down time in the event of an emergency stop, the safety system activates field set 2 with a smaller protective field. If this field is entered, the robot makes a safety stop. If the person leaves the working range, the robot automatically starts moving again, at first with safely-reduced speed and monitored by field set 2 so it can then resume the original work speed with protection by field set 1. The safety monitored reduction in speed means more productivity and availability with optimized human-robot interaction compared to a complete stop and production standstill.
Ideal for models from Universal Robots
The sBot Speed-UR system variant is therefore specially aligned for use in the UR3, UR5 and UR10 robot models in essential respects. For example, this concerns the UR-specific wiring diagram or the specification and connection of additional safety components, which are required to fulfill relevant safety standards. In addition, the wiring diagram, the safety logistics program, the UR-related parameter settings and the Sistema file are contained in the detailed documentation. The targeted alignment to UR robots also concerns the selected "Active operation" and "Programming" operating modes. l


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As we know, dogs come in all shapes and sizes. But how do you know if your dog is classed as a large or giant breed?
If your dog weighs between 25kg to 44kg it is said that he/she falls within the Large Breed category. He/She will not reach full adult weight until 15 months of age, as they have a longer growth period. They usually have slower metabolism and high exercise requirements. Therefore their diets should take into consideration the need for bone and joint health as they can be prone to joint concerns.
If your dog weighs over 45kg then they are classified as a Giant Breed dog. Giant Breed dogs tend to go through a two-step growth phrase. The first 6 months see rapid growth which includes bone development and require a diet that is high in energy and nutrients as well as being easy to digest.
After this, muscular development takes place in which special attention is needed to be given to their bone and joint health. Giant Breed dogs usually attain their adult size by the time they are 18-24 months of age.


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Farrell, Mary Eileen and Bishop, Marilyn F and Kumar, N and Lawrence, WE (1990) Theory of the effects of destruction of localization by inelastic scattering in the resistivity of pure thin potassium wires. In: Physical Review B: Condensed Matter, 42 (6). pp. 3260-3270.
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Measurements of the electrical resistivity of thin potassium wires at temperatures near 1 K have revealed a minimum in the resistivity as a function of temperature. By proposing that the electrons in these wires have undergone localization, albeit with large localization length, and that inelastic-scattering events destroy the coherence of that state, we can explain both the magnitude and shape of the temperature-dependent resistivity data. Localization of electrons in these wires is to be expected because, due to the high purity of the potassium, the elastic mean free path is comparable to the diameters of the thinnest samples, making the Thouless length lT (or inelastic diffusion length) much larger than the diameter, so that the wire is effectively one dimensional. The inelastic events effectively break the wire into a series of localized segments, whose resistances can be added to obtain the total resistance of the wire. The ensemble-averaged resistance for all possible segmented wires, weighted with a Poisson distribution of inelastic-scattering lengths along the wire, yields a length dependence for the resistance that is proportional to [L3/lin(T)], provided that lin(T)?L, where L is the sample length and lin(T) is some effective temperature-dependent one-dimensional inelastic-scattering length. A more sophisticated approach using a Poisson distribution in inelastic-scattering times, which takes into account the diffusive motion of the electrons along the wire through the Thouless length, yields a lengthand temperature-dependent resistivity proportional to (L/lT)4 under appropriate conditions. Inelastic-scattering lifetimes are inferred from the temperature-dependent bulk resistivities (i.e., those of thicker, effectively three-dimensional samples), assuming that a minimum amount of energy must be exchanged for a collision to be effective in destroying the phase coherence of the localized state. If the dominant inelastic mechanism is electron-electron scattering, then our result, given the appropriate choice of the channel number parameter, is consistent with the data. If electron-phason scattering were of comparable importance, then our results would remain consistent. However, the inelastic-scattering lifetime inferred from bulk resistivity data is too short. This is because the electron-phason mechanism dominates in the inelastic-scattering rate, although the two mechanisms may be of comparable importance for the bulk resistivity. Possible reasons why the electron-phason mechanism might be less effective in thin wires than in bulk are discussed.
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AMES, IA—Dr. Ann Marie VanDerZanden is preparing students in her horticulture classes for challenging careers by boosting their critical thinking capacity. "Horticulture graduates entering the field of landscape design and installation must be able to integrate technical skills with practical applications. This requires higher-order thinking skills such as analysis and synthesis", VanDerZanden explained. The Iowa State University professor designed a curriculum that integrates reflective writing into a landscape design course and discovered that students' quiz scores increased significantly after they completed the writing exercises.
Landscape design and installation is a fast-growing and profitable segment of the horticulture industry. As the profession becomes more sophisticated, the demand for employees who can integrate technical knowledge with practical application increases. "Providing opportunities for students to develop these skills is an essential part of their undergraduate education", said VanDerZanden. "Research suggests that reflective writing can be an effective teaching method in agriculture-related fields."
In a report published in HortTechnology, VanDerZanden evaluated the effectiveness of using reflective writing assignments in her Beginning Garden Composition class, a two-credit course at Iowa State that covers the basics of landscape design. For the first assignment, students were asked to describe a selected landscape image using as much detail as possible. The second assignment required students to describe how the seven principles of design, which were previously discussed in class, were evidenced in the landscape image, and for the third assignment students described how historical garden eras influenced the selected image. The assignments were designed to encourage students to write about technical content covered in the course while drawing from their background and experiences.
To evaluate the impact of the writing assignments, VanDerZanden compared students' scores on an 18-point quiz question from two years of classes when the reflective writing assignments were not part of the course and three years when the assignments were used (for a total of 110 students enrolled from 2005�). She found that scores on the quiz question increased significantly for the students who completed the reflective writing assignments (average of 16.2 out of 18) compared with students who did not complete the assignments as part of the course (average 10.2 out of 18). As a result of the significant increase in scores, two additional reflective writing assignments were added to the course in 2010.
VanDerZanden noted that the use of reflective writing assignments can be incorporated into any technical course. "This method of teaching provides an opportunity for the instructor and students to approach a technical subject in a creative and engaging way", she concluded.


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Here's the Easy Way to Text a GIF
Sometimes life requires more than words to explain the way we really feel, which is why GIFs have become our go-to for sharing the highs and lows of day-to-day life. The one place we were missing this crucial form of communication: on our phones. Luckily, times have changed, and sending GIFs via iMessage is actually possible. Now that we've found a way for you to share your deepest, darkest emotions from your phone, scroll down to grab the fast how-to you need to know!
The Steps to Sending a GIF on an iPhone:
- Find your GIF of choice in Safari.
- Tap and press on the GIF you wish to use.
- When the word Copy appears, tap it to copy your GIF.
- Open iMessage.
- In the text box, press down again until the word Paste appears.
- Click to paste your GIF (it will look like a still image, but once sent, it will animate).
- Congrats! You have successfully sent your first GIF iMessage.


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Many tourists and residents were surprised to see traffic cut to allow the ovine parade to bleat its way across some of Madrid's most upscale urban streets.
The right to use droving routes that wind across land that was open fields and woodland before Madrid grew from a rural hamlet to the great metropolis it is today has existed since at least 1273.
Every year, a handful of shepherds defend the right and, following an age-old tradition, on Sunday paid 25 maravedis—coins first minted in the 11th century—to city hall to use the crossing.
Shepherds have a right to use 78,000 miles (125,000 kilometers) of paths for seasonal livestock migrations from cool highland pastures in summer to warmer and more protected lowland grazing in winter.
The movement is called transhumance and in Spain up until recently involved close to a million animals a year, mostly sheep and cattle.
Modern farming practices are however increasingly confining animals to barns, because shepherding is costly, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, which has been promoting the colorful annual Transhumance Fiesta in Madrid since 1994.
Madrid became an important urban center when King Philip II chose it as the capital of his vast empire in 1561. Some paths have been used for more than 800 years and modern-day Madrid has sprawled to engulf two north-south routes. One that crosses Puerta del Sol—Madrid's equivalent of New York's Times Square—dates back to 1372.
Spaniards are proud of their centuries-old sheep rearing traditions and hold the native Merino breed of sheep in particular esteem. Merinos have gone on to form the backbone of important wool industries in places such as Australia and South America.


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Ortholog Conversions
dbOrtho helps users run ortholog conversions where one identifier from one species can be converted to an identifier in a different species. The input and output identifer types can be the same or different. Visit our examples page for a sample query.
To use dbOrtho select the organisms and the identifier types for the inputs and outputs. Add your ID's to the ID list box and set the remove duplicate values to 'No' if you do not want duplicates to be removed. Clicking on submit returns a table of your input values matched against the outputs in the exact order as entered.
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