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You can use the math Modulo node on mapping vectors to create tilling for procedural textures:
To tile them seamlessly you need to flip tiles in X and Y axis:
For the Tilling X and Y nodes use values between 0 and 1. And to tile them in 3D just copy the setup into Z channel.
Why Mapping node does not add tilling to procedural textures:
Mapping node does adjust tilling for Image textures. This is because image has finite dimensions and repeats itself - the tilling is already "build-in". The Mapping node only zooms, translates and rotates this tilled image.
Since procedural textures are infinite, they have no borders and are not tilled. The Mapping node will just transform them but not tile them.
How and why the math nodes work:
Texture mapping does transform texture space to object space - you can visualize it like this:
This is for Generated mapping, other types will be mapped differently. Generated mapping will map the <0,1> interval to object bounding box. Therefore it stretches with scaling the mesh, but it does not rotate with mesh rotating (edit mode). It does rotate with object since generated mapping will be always aligned with object's local coords. To bind the texture to mesh UV mapping must be chosen and mesh unwrapped to tangent space.
When we split the mapping vectors into XYZ channels, we get access to each axis and can manipulate it:
Lets focus only on single channel (all apply the same principles). Now we output what we get (in the marked rectangle). This can be visualized with a graph function:
What we need for tilling though is this graph:
This is a graph of a modulo function (precisely modulo 0.33..) and will create 3 tiles on each axis. It is mapping the output to the same input locations repeatedly.
To have it tile seamlessly and flip every odd tile lower the graph of half the curve height and make the values absolute:
You get double the tiles naturally.
There are many effects you can do with this:
Texture pixelation with rounding node: How to pixelate a texture in Cycles?
Image blurring with noising the vectors: Motion blur on texture
Staggered mapping with rounding and offsetting: Staggered Texture Mapping


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Daily thoughts, observations, and speculations
Value-Chain Analysis to Identify Resources and Capabilities at Under Armour
The resource-based view (RBV) of a firm lies primarily in the application of bundle of valuable interchangeable and intangible or tangible resources at the firm's disposal. For a firm to transform a short-run competitive advantage into a sustained competitive advantage requires these resources be heterogeneous and immobile. This is perhaps the biggest struggle Under Armour faces – the challenge of maintaining a differentiated product. Herein UA is limited by its package of productive resources.
A closer look at UA's value chain helps to properly identify its productive resources. The diagram below adequately summarizes the performance apparel industry's global value chain.
Next, the strategic thinker should look at the firm's individual value chain to understand UA's productive resources. The picture below is an accurate description of their Value Chain.
The first picture shows resources used by the sports performance industry. The second picture demonstrates UA's internal value chain. The RBV stresses a firm's resources are its inputs or factors available to help it perform its operations or carry out its activities. The theory states the resources can be financial, physical, human, or organizational. The resources above can be categorized in one of those four categories. A subsequent look at the application of the RBV also breaks the resources into its key resources. The theory evaluates whether these resources fulfill the following criteria: Valuable, Rare, In-imitable, and non-substitutable. Arguably UA's biggest challenge most of its resources are imitable and even the resources considered high-value to UA are easily produced by competitors. UA's primary differentiating resource is its design and style (organizational). UA has revolutionized the t-shirt to wick away sweat from the athletes. Furthermore, they have re-invented women's athletic apparel. But all of this is easily imitated by competitors – competitors with very deep pockets. Bottom line is that with all of the threats UA faces, and its low barriers to their resources, they are going to have a hard time sustaining their competitive advantage.

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[[Reverse_Mapping_Btree]]
== Reverse-Mapping B+tree
[NOTE]
This data structure is under construction! Details may change.
If the feature is enabled, each allocation group has its own reverse
block-mapping B+tree, which grows in the free space like the free space
B+trees. As mentioned in the chapter about
xref:Reconstruction[reconstruction], this data structure is another piece of
the puzzle necessary to reconstruct the data or attribute fork of a file from
reverse-mapping records; we can also use it to double-check allocations to
ensure that we are not accidentally cross-linking blocks, which can cause
severe damage to the filesystem.
This B+tree is only present if the +XFS_SB_FEAT_RO_COMPAT_RMAPBT+
feature is enabled. The feature requires a version 5 filesystem.
Each record in the reverse-mapping B+tree has the following structure:
[source, c]
----
struct xfs_rmap_rec {
__be32 rm_startblock;
__be32 rm_blockcount;
__be64 rm_owner;
__be64 rm_fork:1;
__be64 rm_bmbt:1;
__be64 rm_unwritten:1;
__be64 rm_unused:7;
__be64 rm_offset:54;
};
----
*rm_startblock*::
AG block number of this record.
*rm_blockcount*::
The length of this extent.
*rm_owner*::
A 64-bit number describing the owner of this extent. This is typically the
absolute inode number, but can also correspond to one of the following:
.Special owner values
[options="header"]
|=====
| Value | Description
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_NULL+ | No owner. This should never appear on disk.
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_UNKNOWN+ | Unknown owner; for EFI recovery. This should never appear on disk.
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_FS+ | Allocation group headers
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_LOG+ | XFS log blocks
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_AG+ | Per-allocation group B+tree blocks. This means free space B+tree blocks, blocks on the freelist, and reverse-mapping B+tree blocks.
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_INOBT+ | Per-allocation group inode B+tree blocks. This includes free inode B+tree blocks.
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_INODES+ | Inode chunks
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_REFC+ | Per-allocation group refcount B+tree blocks. This will be used for reflink support.
| +XFS_RMAP_OWN_COW+ | Blocks that have been reserved for a copy-on-write operation that has not completed.
|=====
*rm_fork*::
If +rm_owner+ describes an inode, this can be 1 if this record is for an
attribute fork.
*rm_bmbt*::
If +rm_owner+ describes an inode, this can be 1 to signify that this record is
for a block map B+tree block. In this case, +rm_offset+ has no meaning.
*rm_unwritten*::
A flag indicating that the extent is unwritten. This corresponds to the flag in
the xref:Data_Extents[extent record] format which means +XFS_EXT_UNWRITTEN+.
*rm_offset*::
The 54-bit logical file block offset, if +rm_owner+ describes an inode.
Meaningless otherwise.
[NOTE]
The single-bit flag values +rm_unwritten+, +rm_fork+, and +rm_bmbt+ are packed
into the larger fields in the C structure definition.
The key has the following structure:
[source, c]
----
struct xfs_rmap_key {
__be32 rm_startblock;
__be64 rm_owner;
__be64 rm_fork:1;
__be64 rm_bmbt:1;
__be64 rm_reserved:1;
__be64 rm_unused:7;
__be64 rm_offset:54;
};
----
For the reverse-mapping B+tree on a filesystem that supports sharing of file
data blocks, the key definition is larger than the usual AG block number. On a
classic XFS filesystem, each block has only one owner, which means that
+rm_startblock+ is sufficient to uniquely identify each record. However,
shared block support (reflink) on XFS breaks that assumption; now filesystem
blocks can be linked to any logical block offset of any file inode. Therefore,
the key must include the owner and offset information to preserve the 1 to 1
relation between key and record.
* As the reference counting is AG relative, all the block numbers are only
32-bits.
* The +bb_magic+ value is "RMB3" (0x524d4233).
* The +xfs_btree_sblock_t+ header is used for intermediate B+tree node as well
as the leaves.
* Each pointer is associated with two keys. The first of these is the "low
key", which is the key of the smallest record accessible through the pointer.
This low key has the same meaning as the key in all other btrees. The second
key is the high key, which is the maximum of the largest key that can be used
to access a given record underneath the pointer. Recall that each record
in the reverse mapping b+tree describes an interval of physical blocks mapped
to an interval of logical file block offsets; therefore, it makes sense that
a range of keys can be used to find to a record.
=== xfs_db rmapbt Example
This example shows a reverse-mapping B+tree from a freshly populated root
filesystem:
----
xfs_db> agf 0
xfs_db> addr rmaproot
xfs_db> p
magic = 0x524d4233
level = 1
numrecs = 43
leftsib = null
rightsib = null
bno = 56
lsn = 0x3000004c8
uuid = 1977221d-8345-464e-b1f4-aa2ea36895f4
owner = 0
crc = 0x7cf8be6f (correct)
keys[1-43] = [startblock,owner,offset]
keys[1-43] = [startblock,owner,offset,attrfork,bmbtblock,startblock_hi,owner_hi,
offset_hi,attrfork_hi,bmbtblock_hi]
1:[0,-3,0,0,0,351,4418,66,0,0]
2:[417,285,0,0,0,827,4419,2,0,0]
3:[829,499,0,0,0,2352,573,55,0,0]
4:[1292,710,0,0,0,32168,262923,47,0,0]
5:[32215,-5,0,0,0,34655,2365,3411,0,0]
6:[34083,1161,0,0,0,34895,265220,1,0,1]
7:[34896,256191,0,0,0,36522,-9,0,0,0]
...
41:[50998,326734,0,0,0,51430,-5,0,0,0]
42:[51431,327010,0,0,0,51600,325722,11,0,0]
43:[51611,327112,0,0,0,94063,23522,28375272,0,0]
ptrs[1-43] = 1:5 2:6 3:8 4:9 5:10 6:11 7:418 ... 41:46377 42:48784 43:49522
----
We arbitrarily pick pointer 17 to traverse downwards:
----
xfs_db> addr ptrs[17]
xfs_db> p
magic = 0x524d4233
level = 0
numrecs = 168
leftsib = 36284
rightsib = 37617
bno = 294760
lsn = 0x200002761
uuid = 1977221d-8345-464e-b1f4-aa2ea36895f4
owner = 0
cr


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I have a math vb program.
And I would like to know how much time (sec or less) does
program need to find the asnwer. Because this is 200 points,
so I need experts to explain to me in detail, if it is
possible? (please, bec. I am new)
in the form I have :
 some label and textbox for entering and displaying.
 a ok button - that will take the input and find out the
My guess is : when user hit "ok" button, the timer should start and when answer is found out, then timer stop. The time that program need to find out the answer should be able
to be displayed in sec or sometime is.001 sec.
so in "ok" procedure, I have :
some declarations
loop until ok = 0
display answer and time.
if you need more information, comment me, please.
or you can suggest you own program.
thank a lot
Question by:visualbasic_18
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Accepted Solution
MikeP090797 earned 200 total points
ID: _PHONE_
'Put this in the declaration part of your form:
Private Declare Function GetTickCount Lib "kernel32" Alias "GetTickCount" () As Long
Put this before the calculation
Dim lStart as long
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
Thank you. here is my code :
Private Sub Command1_Click()
Dim lStart As Long
ok = 1
a1 = Val(inta.Text)
a2 = 1
a3 = 0
b1 = Val(intb.Text)
b2 = 0
b3 = 1
 lStart = GetTickCount()
 If a1 = 1 Then
 X1.Text = a1
 X2.Text = a2
 x3.Text = a3
 ok = 0
 End If
 If b1 = 1 Then
 X1.Text = b1
 X2.Text = b2
 x3.Text = b3
 ok = 0
 End If
 If a1 > b1 Then
 a1 = a1 - b1
 a2 = a2 - b2
 a3 = a3 - b3
 End If
 If b1 > a1 Then
 b1 = b1 - a1
 b2 = b2 - a2
 b3 = b3 - a3
 End If
Loop Until ok = 0
c.Text = CStr((GetTickCount() - lStart) / 1000)
End Sub
am I right?
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
If my code is right, then can you explain the meaning of this code to me :
1. Private Declare Function GetTickCount Lib "kernel32" Alias "GetTickCount" () As Long
2. Dim lStart as long
3. IStart=GetTickCount() ' what is this?
4. Labe1.Text=Cstr((GetTickCount()-lStart)/1000) ''what is Cstr?
Why i never see the ( 1. ) line of code, where do you get it and where I can find more information about it, because I can't this code in my vb book.
I have ran the program and it give me 0.064 for time. What does that means? a sec or less than sec.
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Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
another question :
I inputed 12 and 41, when I got the answer, I pressed the ok button again and
again, but it gave me different time, why?
I think the time should be same, because the input is same, why?
Expert Comment
ID: _PHONE_
The First line is a declaration of a Windows API procedure. Read the help on 'Declare' to get more info. GetTickCount returns the number of milliseconds (1/1000 of second) since the time Windows started, so when you compare the return values between 2 calls, you get the interval. The time is in seconds, so 0.something is less then a second. It gives different time on each run, because each time windows allocated specific time for your process, it's a normal phenomenon.
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
how to get the same time
Expert Comment
ID: _PHONE_
It's impossible, there is no way to control it. Why do you need to do it anyway?
Author Comment
ID: _PHONE_
I just need to find a very accurate time
Expert Comment
ID: _PHONE_
The time is as accurate as it gets, but it takes the algorithm a different time to run every time. It depends on a lot of factors, none of them are at your control. It's like if you measure how much time exactly it takes a program to load, you will find out it's never the same
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
ScienceDaily (Aug. 11, 2011) — Constant bitterness can make a person ill, according to Concordia University researchers who have examined the relationship between failure, bitterness and quality of life.
"Persistent bitterness may result in global feelings of anger and hostility that, when strong enough, could affect a person's physical health," says Carsten Wrosch, a professor in the Concordia University Department of Psychology and a member of the Centre for Research in Human Development.
Unlike regret, which is about self-blame and a case of "woulda, coulda, shoulda," acrimony points the finger elsewhere -- laying the blame for failure on external causes. "When harboured for a long time," says Wrosch, "bitterness may forecast patterns of biological dysregulation (a physiological impairment that can affect metabolism, immune response or organ function) and physical disease."
The jury is still out on this proposal. Wrosch and Renaud say bitterness can be avoided, if people who experience failure can find other ways to fulfil their goals. If they can't, the researchers stress, it's essential to disengage from the fruitless effort (e.g., to get promoted, to save a marriage) and reengage in something that's equally meaningful (e.g., a new job or passion).
Called self-regulation processes, disengaging and reengaging can be necessary for a person to avoid bitter emotions. "Any effective therapeutic intervention," says Renaud, "hinges on the affected individual finding ways to self-regulate."
In some cases, overcoming bitterness demands more than self-regulation. When bitterness arises from blaming other people, then recovery may involve others. "In order to deal with bitter emotions there may need to be something else required to enable a person to overcome the negative emotion -- that something is forgiveness," says Wrosch.

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Add Resource in Windows Forms
C# code that demonstrates how to add a resource in a Windows Forms application.
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 /*
Program to Add a Resource in Windows Forms
This program provides a function to add a resource in a Windows Forms application.
The resource can be an image, audio file, or any other type of file.
*/
using System;
using System.Windows.Forms;
namespace ResourceManagement
{
 public static class ResourceHelper
 {
 public static bool AddResource(string filePath, string resourceName)
 {
 try
 {
 // Check if the file exists
 if (!System.IO.File.Exists(filePath))
 {
 Console.WriteLine("File does not exist.");
 return false;
 }
 // Get the path of the executable
 string exePath = Application.ExecutablePath;
 // Get the directory path of the executable
 string directoryPath = System.IO.Path.GetDirectoryName(exePath);
 // Create the destination path for the resource
 string destinationPath = System.IO.Path.Combine(directoryPath, resourceName);
 // Check if the resource already exists
 if (System.IO.File.Exists(destinationPath))
 {
 Console.WriteLine("Resource already exists.");
 return false;
 }
 // Copy the file to the destination path
 System.IO.File.Copy(filePath, destinationPath);
 Console.WriteLine("Resource added successfully.");
 return true;
 }
 catch (Exception ex)
 {
 Console.WriteLine($"An error occurred: {ex.Message}");
 return false;
 }
 }
 }
 public class Program
 {
 public static void Main()
 {
 string filePath = "C:\\path\\to\\file.png";
 string resourceName = "image.png";
 bool result = ResourceHelper.AddResource(filePath, resourceName);
 if (result)
 {
 Console.WriteLine("Resource added successfully.");
 }
 else
 {
 Console.WriteLine("Failed to add the resource.");
 }
 }
 }
}

In this tutorial, we will learn how to add a resource in a Windows Forms application using C# code. Adding resources such as images, audio files, or any other type of file can enhance the functionality and user experience of your application. We will provide a sample function that demonstrates the process step-by-step.
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The Tepui Trips are organized to explore and understand the unique avifauna of the table-top mountains of southern Venezuela.
The trip usually requires camping, driving on dirt roads, hiking, or helicopter rides and lasts from seven to twelve days.
We started our Tepui Trips in 1984 visiting Roraima-tepui, where we had the first contemporary sighting of Roraiman Nightjar. Since then, we have re-visited Roraima-tepui more than a dozen times, as well as Auyan-tepui (1986) and Tramen-tepui (1989). In these trips, we invite scientists of Venezuelan ornithological museums or universities to join us. Fellow birders can join these trips by making a contribution to cover the expenses although it is understood that the scientists are not providing guiding services. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn about the ornithological research in Venezuela.
In 2005 and 2008 we returned to the slopes of Roraima-tepui where we gathered more data of several Tepui endemic species. Also, 2007 we included another location to this program: Duida tepui. In this impressive massif we reached 6000 feet elevation and collected more bird data.
Please, refer to the tours & trips column for more information about this exploratory trip.

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More Regular Meals May Improve Dementia Care
THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Helping people with dementia to eat more regularly improves their physical health and may lower symptoms of depression, a small new study from Taiwan suggests.
The research included 63 dementia patients who were trained to remember proper eating habits and 27 patients who received usual care. The memory training used a method called spaced retrieval, which requires people to recall a piece of information over increasingly longer time intervals. Another memory-training tool involved practicing tasks associated with daily living.
The patients underwent tests for nutrition, body-mass index (a measurement of body fat based on height and weight) and depression before the start of the study and again six months later.
People who underwent the combination memory training showed improved nutrition and a healthy increase in body-mass index, as well as reduced depression scores, according to the study published online Feb. 28 in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.
Depression scores declined for patients who got the nutrition training, as well, the researchers said.
Li-Chan Lin, of the National Yang-Ming University in Taiwan, and colleagues said health care professionals may want to consider using this type of approach in dementia patients who have poor nutrition and signs of depression.
The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has more about dementia.
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Carolina Youth Symphony
CYS prides itself on creating a community for young musicians, their families and the people that support their passion for music.
Carolina Youth Symphony strives to:
- Encourage pride and self-esteem in young people from all cultural backgrounds through their individual musical achievement.
- Create an atmosphere of discipline and appreciation of fine music our members will carry with them all their lives.
- Promote and enhance the cultural life of Upstate South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina through orchestral performances, community outreach programs, open rehearsals and recitals, and open music competitions.
To learn more, visit carolinayouthsymphony.org


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- Create a gift query.
- On the Criteria tab, select:
Gift Information, Gift type equals Pledge
AND Gift date less than or equal to [specific date]
- Create a pledge status report.
- On the General tab:
- Include the query created in steps 1 and 2.
- Select specific date for the date range. In the End field, enter the specific date to see the balance as of this date.
- Mark create constituent output query.
- On the Gift Types tab:
- Mark Calculate gift balance based on campaign, fund and appeal.
- Unmark Include outstanding pledges only.
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gives the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
gives the greatest multiple of a less than or equal to x.
- Mathematical function, suitable for both symbolic and numerical manipulation.
- Floor[x] can be entered in StandardForm and InputForm as ⌊x⌋, EsclfEsc EscrfEsc, or
- Floor[x] returns an integer when is any numeric quantity, whether or not it is an explicit number. »
- For exact numeric quantities, Floor internally uses numerical approximations to establish its result. This process can be affected by the setting of the global variable $MaxExtraPrecision.
- Floor applies separately to real and imaginary parts of complex numbers.
- Floor automatically threads over lists.
Introduced in 1988
(1.0)| Updated in 2007


Flask check: Secure set cookie
This check follows Internet cookie best practices to help you keep your Flask application's cookies safe by ensuring they are only sent over HTTPS, unreadable by scripts, and by not blindly sending cookies to anyone who asks. This check alerts when the secure, httponly, and samesite keyword arguments are not supplied to response.set_cookie.
Description
Modern web browsers support some great features for keeping web cookies secure. Lots of things can go wrong with cookies: they can be sniffed in transit, scanned by a rogue script, or slurped up by mischevious domains.
Three of these settings recommended by Flask are:
 - secure - only allows cookies to be transmitted over HTTPS
 - httponly - prevents scripts from reading cookies
 - samesite - blocks cookies from being sent with cross-site requests
Under the hood, web servers send HTTP headers to the browser instructing it how to handle cookies. Flask supports setting these headers conveniently through the keyword arguments secure, httponly, and samesite on response.set_cookie.
This check encourages using these security features by alerting on calls to response.set_cookie without all three keyword arguments. However, the check does not enforce the settings to be "on." In doing so, the check forces a developer to be explicit about their security settings while allotting for situations where the settings need to be disabled.
This check will alert on these cases, for example:
from flask import make_response
@app.route("/none_set")
def none_set():
 response = make_response()
 response.set_cookie("cookie_name", "cookie_value")
 return response
@app.route("/some_set")
def some_set():
 r = make_response()

 # some values are set but not others
 r.set_cookie("cookie1", "cookie_value", secure=True)
 r.set_cookie("cookie2", "cookie_value", httponly=True)
 r.set_cookie("cookie3", "cookie_value", samesite='Lax')
 r.set_cookie("cookie4", "cookie_value", secure=True, httponly=True)
 r.set_cookie("cookie5", "cookie_value", httponly=True, samesite='Lax')
 return r
This check will not alert on these cases:
import flask
@app.route("/")
def index():
 response = flask.make_response()
 response.set_cookie("cookie1", "cookie_value", secure=True, httponly=True, samesite='Lax')
 response.set_cookie("cookie2", "cookie_value", secure=True, httponly=True, samesite='Strict')
 response.set_cookie("cookie3", "cookie_value", secure=False, httponly=False, samesite=None)
 return response
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Camera obscura
This is an optical device which is the ancestor of modern cameras. From the 17th century onwards some artists used it as an aid to plotting compositions.
Essentially the camera obscura consisted of a lens attached to an aperture on the side of a darkened tent or box. Light reflected from the chosen subject outside of the box passed through the lens and was projected on to a surface on a much smaller scale inside the encased area. The subject could then be traced.
This mechanical means of recording images is known to have been employed by Canaletto. The Delft artists Fabritius and Vermeer may also have experimented with it.


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The interactive below uses an approximation of 1000 W/m^2 as the amount of energy from the Sun. Drag the slider to see how solar irradiance at the surface of the Earth is affected by the angle of the Sun.
Lambert's Cosine Law is a major determinant of climate near the equator, the zenith angle (z) is always close to zero at solar noon. Moving closer to the poles, the zenith angle changes, which changes the amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface.
The term "cosine response" is used to describe the behavior of a sensor that measures solar irradiance. A device with a good cosine response can estimate the direct irradiance by using the measurements at the surface and the zenith angle.


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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- put upon a spit; thrust through, as if with a spit; impaled.
- Spiked, or shot out to a point like a spit or bodkin, but without tines or branches: said of the antlers of a deer.
- v. Simple past tense and past participle of spit. (Etymology 1)
- v. nonstandard Simple past tense and past participle of spit. (expectorate, etc, Etymology 2)
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Put upon a spit; pierced as if by a spit.
- adj. Shot out long; -- said of antlers.
- obsolete p. p. of spit, v. i., to eject, to spit.
- See spit ("expectorate") (Etymology 2) (Wiktionary)
"The common name of "cow-spit," with the implied indignity to our "rural divinity," becomes singularly ludicrous when we observe not only the frequent generous display of the suds samples, thousands upon thousands in a single small meadow, but the further fact that each mass is so exactly landed upon the central stalk of grass or other plant -- "spitted" through its centre, as it were."
"This caused jamming, digging out with a pocket knife, and a whole lot of cussing while my friends continued raining down ducks, as I spitted out my choice words at Winchester."
"The groove in the main floor with the hearth was interesting and I believe it would have been for the juices from the spitted animals to drain off and through a sluice in the side walls."
"I too took position, marveling that it was possible I had spitted him heart-high and yet missed any vital spot."
"People had prayed, people loudness spitted on curse, people weeping at angry sounds, people silently watched the never saved war."
"Evolve with the forest" by Tokyo's Narisawa -- a gravely playful fairytale evocation of 'woodsy,' featuring a nub of marinated venison spitted on a cedar twig with a chestnut shell as an accompanying minidrinking bowl."
"His head has been spitted on a pike and displayed facing E Street as a warning to they who would mock our most precipitously extended federal debt."
"Before noon on the day of Diana's death, a thousand gossip columnists had spitted her memory on skewers of solid-gold cliché."
"She turned away as he spitted them over the flames."
"Sonsee-array screamed abuse at him, with obscene gestures, the Yawner gaped with laughter till his jaw cracked-and Mangas Color-ado's snake eyes went from me to the spitted peg and back again."
These user-created lists contain the word 'spitted'.
A list of words that are odd or words that I have looked up.
A roster of adjectives that infrequently surface in typical conversation and writing. Many are dredged from scientific or other technical jargon or sieved from examples of disused archaic forms.
Looking for tweets for spitted.


the 12 o'clock Circle
 6. Duplicate your TEXT and re-number with one of the following options
 1. ARRAYPOLAR
 1. ARRAYPOLAR your existing TEXT.
 2. Re-number the TEXT by Double-Clicking the TEXT.
 2. COPY
 1. COPY your TEXT from Center Point to Center Point.
 2. Re-number the TEXT by Double-Clicking the TEXT.
 3. TEXT>MOVE
 1. Use the TEXT Command to create new TEXT.
 2. MOVE the new TEXT from Center Point, to Center Point.
 7. EXPLODE TEXT
 1. Type SELTEXT into the Command Prompt, then EXPLODE your TEXT
 8. Play
 1. Utilize Curve and Polyline Commands to create Cutting and Engraving Geometry for your Clock Face. Make it unique- make it your own!
 9. EXPORT SELECTED
 1. Select the Geometry for Laser Processing ONLY. Turn OFF any Layers that will not be processed. Export the Geometry as AUTOCAD [.dxf] Filetype. Choose 'Default' when prompted.
LASER OPERATION
 1. Import
 1. Import your file into LaserCut.
 2. Operation
 1. Adjust Vector vs Raster Settings by setting specific geometry on specific Setting LAYERS.
 2. Observe all Laser Policy
 3. Operate Laser Equipment, using proper Procedural Guidlines

Project 1 Time
OBJECTIVE
Using a Clock Kit, and Acrylic Sheet- utilize Laser Cutting, Engraving and Scoring Techniques to create a functional Clock. This Project should illustrate the User's ability to properly prepare a CAD File within Rhinoceros 3D for Laser Processing.
CRITERIA
 - Prepare a CAD File within Rhinoceros 3D for successful processing on Laser Equipment
 - Utilize Application Options, 2D Curve/Polyline and Editing Commands
 - Successfully Export from Rhino, and Import into LaserCut
 - Exhibit understanding of Vector Cutting and Raster Engraving Processes
 - Implement Clock Kit within the Project
 - Maximize Efficiency
STEPS
 1. Begin by determining your Tools, Application Environments and Materials :
 1. Tools: Laser System
 2. Applications: Rhinoceros 3D, LaserCut
 3. Materials: *Provided from IDeATe Lending (A29)
 1. Acrylic Sheet : 12″ x 12″ x 1/8″ (304.8mm x 304.8mm x 3mm)
 2. Clock Kit
 2. Begin by creating a Clock-Face in Rhinoceros 3D. The Diameter should fit within your Material boundaries. Attempt to create this Clock-Face on your own, before consulting the Tutorial.
 3. Make it your own: Maximizing the full potential of the Equipment and Software capabilities, includes customizing your final product. Make your clock-face 'stand out' by adding details and creating something unique; from traditional Clock-Faces.
 4. Select all geometry you would like to export. Export as [.dxf] or [.ai]
 5. IMPORT into LaserCut on a Local Computer near a Laser System.
 1. Indicate Vector Cutting Geometry and Adjust Vector Cutting Options
 2. Indicate Raster Engraving Geometry and Adjust Raster Engraving Options
 3. DOWNLOAD to Equipment
 6. Assemble: Assemble your Clockwork
 7. Provide (5) Semi-Professional Photos of your work, via IDeATe Gallery.
TOOLS
 1. Rabbit Laser, 80 Watt
 2. Virtual Cluster Macbooks [optional]
 3. Rhinoceros 3D
 4. (1) 12″X12″x.118″ (205mm x 205mm x 3mm) Acrylic Sheet [provided]
 5. (1) Clock Kit [provided]
RESOURCES


How can I register my child for the Preschool Program?
The preschool program is both state and federally funded. It is designed to service at-risk children in the community. When a parent calls to register their child their name and the child' s name is put on a list for a screening date in the spring. The screening is done by the pre-school teachers using the Denver Developmental Test and at the same time the guidance counselor does a social assessment with the parent. Each class has a maximum of 15 students of which 7 have special needs. The remaining slots are divided between regular ed and students for whom English is their second language.
What are the school hours?
 - A.M. Session: 7:35 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
 - P.M. Session: 11:10 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
 - Half Day A.M. Session: 7:35a.m.-10:20a.m.
 - Half Day P.M. Session: 11:05-1:50p.m.
 - Full Day: 7:35 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Tuesday is an early release day (A.M. Sessions only) 7:35 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.


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Adaptive Release - Create Multiple Rules for a Content Item
Adaptive release allows instructors and course designers to release course content based on rules that they create; in other words, you can control what content is made available to which students and under what conditions they are allowed to see it. Rules can be created for individuals or groups, based on criteria related to date, time, assessment scores or attempts, and the review status of other items in the course.
By the time you finish this tutorial you should be able to
1. Create Multiple Rules
2. Set Criteria
2. Use an items contextual menu to access Adaptive Release. To do this select the Double Down Arrow positioned next to the item title.
- Adaptive Release – used to create basic rules for an item. In this tool only one rule per item may be created.
For instance, instructors can create one rule containing multiple criteria which makes users satisfy all restriction before gaining access to the item.
- Adaptive Release: Advanced – this feature allows instructors to create multiple rules per item. For example, if different rules apply for different Groups in a course this feature should be used.
When an item has multiple rules applied to it users need to satisfy the criteria of only one rule to gain access.
3. For the purpose of this tutorial we will use Adaptive Release: Advanced to create a rule with multiple criteria and multiple rules.
6. A success message appears at the top of the screen. Now Select Create Criteria. You can create criteria according to Date, Grade, Membership and Review Status. For content to be visible to a user the user must satisfy all the criteria in a rule.
7. Membership Criteria allows content to be displayed to specific users and Groups. Use the Username field to enter individual users and the Course-Groups field to select Available Course Groups.
All Groups can be selected, even those that are unavailable. To Select one or more course groups highlight the Group Name and select the Right Arrow.
8. Now add another criterion. Adding criteria to the rule will narrow the ability of users to view the content item. Select Create Criteria > Date.
10. When multiple criteria are added to a rule. The word AND appears between each criteria. This means that all of the rules criteria must be met before the item is released.
11. Now Create a New Rule. In creating a new rule a different option or path for releasing the content will be available. The content will be released if any one of the rules is satisfied.
14. Content items can be released based on an attempt (A) or score (B).
For example, an Instructor may prepare a pre-test for Students to prepare for the Final Exam. A Student cannot take the Final Exam until the pre-test has been attempted, regardless of the grade. Instructors can also restrict access to an item until a certain score or score range is reached on a test or quiz.
15. Select a Grade Center column, Set a condition and Submit.
16. On the Adaptive Release: Advanced page you can see that when multiple rules are added the word OR appears between each rule. This means that one of the rules must be satisfied for the item to be released.


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On February 28, 2003 the Government of Nova Scotia proclaimed the Fire Safety Act Bill 101 and the Fire Safety Regulations. The Act requires all municipalities in the province appoint a Fire Inspector to provide a basic fire safety inspection service commencing September 1, 2003. The intention of the legislation is to make Nova Scotia a fire safe province through a cooperative effort between the province and the municipalities.
Role of Fire Inspector
The duty of a municipality under the Act is to establish a system of fire-safety inspections of land and premises as required by the Regulations to provide for compliance with the Fire Safety Act, Fire Safety Act Regulations, and the Fire Code.
Municipal Fire Inspectors work in concert with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal in establishing a basic fire inspection service within the municipal jurisdiction.


Alone Together, the Social Life of Benches illuminates the thoughts and memories of frequent users of two public spaces in London: General Gordon Square, Woolwich and St Helier Open Space, Sutton. Revolving around the micro-space of the humble bench, the emotional and experiential capacity of film is used to highlight themes such as the feeling of being in a space, the rhythm and flow of visitors to a place, and the importance of design for everyday street furniture.
The film acts like a stranger who joins you on a bench to 'watch the world go by', and break the ice by starting a conversation with their fellow bench user.
Alone Together was made as part of collaborative research 'The Bench Project', which explores how individuals and groups use public space. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council Connected Communities programme 2015.


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Simile in The Old Nurse's Story
Simile Examples in The Old Nurse's Story:
The Old Nurse's Story
"The hard, sad Miss Furnivall, and the cold Mrs. Stark, looked pleased when she came fluttering in like a bird, playing and pranking hither and thither, with a continual murmur, and pretty prattle of gladness...." See in text (The Old Nurse's Story)
Hester's description of toddler Rosamond recalls a chattering bird, bringing cheerfulness and conversation to previously silent and darkened places. Rosamond's good humor serves as a contrast to Mrs. Stark and Miss Furnivall, who are both quiet and unfriendly. Note also that birds are notoriously fragile creatures; Hester's protectiveness of Rosamond is shown in her word choice to describe the child.
"a face as full of fine wrinkles as if they had been drawn all over it with a needle's point...." See in text (The Old Nurse's Story)
Notice the simile here: Miss Furnivall's wrinkles are so precise that it looks as if someone has carefully drawn them on with a pinpoint. This highlights both her advanced age and suggests she is someone who is as precise as her appearance.
"who was like a sunbeam in any family, be it never so grand..." See in text (The Old Nurse's Story)
Notice the simile used to characterize Rosamond: she is like a "sunbeam," a bright flash of warm, comforting light in an otherwise dreary landscape. Hester calls Rosamond her "pet" out of affection, not out of condescending ownership, showing the true bond that exists between the two.


Swedish Nouns
In this lesson you'll learn how to use nouns in the Swedish language. Nouns are words that name a person, place, or thing. The Swedish definite and indefinite articles are also discussed.
All nouns in Swedish belong to either a common or a neuter gender. The gender of the noun affects the form of adjectives related to it, as well as the definite and indefinite article.
Definite Article
The definite article is appended to the noun in swedish. For common singular nouns append en. For neuter nouns append et and for both common and neuter plural nouns, append na to the plural form of the noun.
Indefinite Article
As in English, the indefinite article precedes the noun. For common nouns the indefinite article is en and for neuter nouns it is ett.
en kvinna a woman
ett finger a finger
en våg a wave
ett äpple an apple
en arm an arm
There are five different plural endings or, ar, er, en, or no plural form.
Plural form -or
All nouns in this category belong to the common gender. Most Singular forms of the nouns in this category end in a, though there are a few exceptions. The words with an -a suffix in the singular indefinite uses -an to make the singular definite. The other words use -en.
kvinna woman
kvinnor women
kvinnan the woman
kvinnorna the women
Plural form -ar
All nouns in this category belong to the common gender, except finger which is neuter.
våg wave
vågor waves
vågen the wave
vågorna the waves
Plural form -(e)r
This category contains both common and neuter nouns. Some nouns in this category change their stem vowel in the plural form as well.
sko shoe
skor shoes
skon the shoe
skorna the shoes
land land
länder lands
landet the land
länderna the lands
hand hand
händer hands
handen the hand
händerna the hands
Plural form -(e)n
There are only neuter words in this category.
äpple apple
äpplen apples
äpplet the apple
äpplena the apples
Plural form (-)
There are both common and neuter nouns in this category. There is no plural ending though sometimes there is a vowel change.
barn child
barn children
barnet The child
barnen The children
mus mouse
möss mice
musen The mouse
mössen The mice
Possessive Form
The possessive form or genitive case is similar to English, except no apostrophe is used.


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You can fine-tune your monitor to improve the accuracy of the energy consumption it presents. This is done using the "FINE TUNE" setting from the menu. Follow these steps to calibrate your device:
1) Take a reading from your electricity meter in the morning at a time when there is not much load on in your house and note down the 'TODAY' reading on your Minim+
e.g. Meter reading: 00324.5
2) Wait at least 10 hours. During this time use your household appliances as normal. Do not run this test over night!
3) Take another reading from your electricity meter when there is not much load on in your house note down the 'TODAY' reading on your Minim+
e.g. Meter reading: 00332.5
4) Work out the difference between your electricity meter readings.
e.g. 332.5 – 324.5 = 8
5) Work out the difference between your Minim 'TODAY' readings.
e.g. 10.15 – 1.5 = 8.6
6) Compare the two differences in readings, and work out the calibration factor using the following calculation
Meter reading / Minim reading = Calibration Factor
e.g. 8 / 8.6 = 0.93023
7) Round up your calibration factor to the nearest 100th and adjust the Fine-tune value in the settings menu to match.


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A new Law on Territorial Planning came into force on 1 September 2010.
5.3.5 Architecture and spatial planning
After three years of consultations with EU experts, the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation submitted a draft Law on Territorial Planning that was passed by the Parliament on 23 April 2009 (Law no. 10119). The new Law came into force in full only on 1 September 1 2010, with the abolishment of Law no. 8405 of 1998 on Urban Planning. The newly formed National Territorial Planning Agency (NTPA) is now in charge of drafting policies and rules for better administration of the territory and the renamed National Territory Council (NTC) will be the decision-making body responsible for enacting the national planning instruments, in line with the stipulations contained in this Law.
It is not clear yet whether the full implementation of the new Law will improve the planning situation. Territory Councils, whether the National one chaired by the Prime Minister, or the local ones chaired by respective city mayors, have been regarded by the general public as highly politicised and corrupt institutions. In 20 years of political transition following the collapse of communism in 1990, construction has constantly been the fastest growing industry and the most lucrative business in Albania. The lack of urban and spatial planning has contributed to what is considered now an "urban massacre" especially in Tirana, the Adriatic and Ionian coastline, as well as other major cities. Many experts say the damage is irreversible, due to extremely high costs of any restoration attempts.


/IMPL/NONLIN/SOLVINFO
Engine Keyword Output global solve information at each solving iteration.
This command creates three additional files:
 - Filename_implicit.info: for largest residuals (force and moment), largest displacement and rotation increments and largest corrections at each iteration and each increment.
 - Filename_implicit.hist: contains all data for plotting purposes in Altair Simulation.
 - Filename_implicit.tpl: a tpl script for plotting in Altair Simulation the data from .hist file
Format
/IMPL/NONLIN/SOLVINFO
Comments
 1. If the run is launched from Compute Console (ACC), a plot of residuals, displacements Can be displayed and updated during solve. To do this:
 - Launch Radioss from the Compute Console (ACC)
 - Click the Graph button to plot the desired graph (Fig. 1)
 2. To plot the solve information at the end of the run:
 - Launch HyperWorks post-processor
 - Load the generated .tpl file (File > Open > Report Template), different graphs are then plotted (Fig. 2)
 impl_nonlin_solvinfo_solvinfo_plot
 Figure 2. Solvinfo plots in HyperWorks


Create slash notation
Updated 6 years ago
If you want to write sheet music for a Jazz ensemble, Big Band, or other group performing improvisation, you may want to use "slash notation".
To do this, you can either perform the steps below or simply use the slash notation plugin. Only use the steps below if you really cant install the plugin (possibly because you aren't allowed to install the plugin or if installation fails).
This kind of notation is used to indicate when a solist is supposed to play a solo. It looks like this:
forward slashes show when to solo
As seen in the picture above, you can still add chord symbols and dynamics to the slashed bars.
In the current version of MuseScore, the process of creating slash notation is a bit complicated and involves the following steps:
 1. Fill a whole bar with quarter notes. They should be placed on the middle line of the stave. If your meter consists of an uneven number of eighth notes, use eighths instead.
 2. Select all those notes by selecting the whole bar. Then right click directly on one of the selected notes.
 In the resulting menu select the "Note Properties" entry.
 3. Now you will see something like this:
 4. You have to change some entries now.
 - Check the "stemless" checkbox on top to make the stem disappear.
 - Under "Note Properties", select "slash" as "Note Head Group".
 - Now you have to silence the note so it does not disturb playback. You can do this by selecting "user" as "velocity type" and "1" as velocity value. This step is optional, but highly recommended.
 (Note: setting the velocity to 1 makes the cursor treat it as a note. If value is 0, cursor just jumps over it during playback.)
 This is how your window should look now:
 5. Click "OK" and you are done!


Beetroot Paratha (Beetroot Flat bread)
Beetroot paratha is a easy,tasty and nutritional great lunch box option for kids. Beetroot puree, onion, coriander leaves and green chillies are required to prepare this healthy flat bread.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Makes: 8 to 10 paratha
 1. Beetroot: 2 medium sized
 2. Whole wheat flour: 2 cups
 3. Onion: 1 to 2 medium sized finely chopped
 4. Green chillies: 2 to 3 finely chopped
 5. Coriander leaves: few leaves finely chopped
 6. Salt: 1 teaspoon
 7. Cumin seeds: 1 tablespoon
 8. Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
 9. Oil/ Butter: 3 tablespoon for frying paratha
 1. Boil Beetroot in pressure cooker for 10 minutes till soft. Peel skin and cut into 4 pieces. Prepare puree and keep ready.img_6268
 2. Take a bowl. Put wheat flour, beetroot puree, salt, cumin seeds, chopped onion, chopped coriander leaves,green chillies and lemon juice and mix well. If required add very little water and prepare a soft dough. Keep aside for 5 minutes.img_6271
 3. Divide the prepared dough into 8 to 10 equal size balls.
 4. Roll dough into a 6 to 8 inches diameter paratha.
 5. Heat a nonstick pan and fry paratha to golden brown adding some butter or oil.
 6. Flip paratha and fry on the other side also to golden brown adding some butter.
 7. Prepare all parathas similarly.Serve paratha along with some curry or pickle and curd.img_6329
 1. Similarly you can prepare carrot puree and prepare dough to prepare carrot paratha.img_6274
 2. Serve carrot paratha along with any curry or yogurt and pickle.img_6347
 3. You can also prepare mixed carrot & beetroot paratha(take small portion of prepared beetroot dough and carrot dough and roll into paratha).
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Various Calculation Tools
Various Calculation Tools are available for practical use.
- ■What is unit conversion?
Unit conversions are calculations which convert units in general physics calculations.
With valves, since fluid flows through the valve, most commonly used unit conversions are those related to fluids.
Therefore, pressure units, temperature units, flow rate units, viscosity units, etc. are covered.
【Pressure Unit Conversion】
With pressure unit conversions, unit conversion between absolute pressure based on absolute vacuum and gauge pressure based on atmospheric pressure tends to be relatively common. The relationship exists between absolute pressure and gauge pressure as below.
Absolute Pressure = Gauge Pressure + Atmospheric Pressure
There are four types of temperatures. Among these, unit conversion is performed between absolute temperature [K] based on absolute zero degrees and the temperature in degrees Celsius [°C] used in everyday life.
Absolute temperature and temperature in degrees Celsius have the following relationship.
Absolute Temperature [K] = Celsius Temperature [°C] + 273.15
【Viscosity Unit Conversion】
Viscosity and kinematic viscosity represents different matters. In addition to unit conversion in viscosity and unit conversion in kinematic viscosity, unit conversion is also performed between viscosity and kinematic viscosity.
Viscosity and kinematic viscosity have the following relationship. Kinematic viscosity is viscosity divided by density.
Kinematic Viscosity = Viscosity / Density
【Flow Rate Unit Conversion】
The concept differs slightly between liquid flow rate unit conversion and gas flow rate unit conversion. With the case in gases, it is slightly more complicated due their volume changes in temperature and pressure. Therefore, for gases, normal flow rate based on atmospheric pressure and temperature of 0°C is often used.
Actual flow rate, which is actual temperature and pressure used, and unit conversions between normal flow rate above are tend to be relatively common.
PT Rating Interpolation Calculation
- ■What is PT Rating Interpolation Calculation?
PT rating is pressure-temperature criteria, which expresses the relationship between fluid temperature and its allowable pressure.
Generally, the higher the temperature, the lower the pressure allowed for use. Also, different materials used will have different values.
PT rating interpolation calculation is approximate linear interpolation calculation from two known pressures and temperatures to calculate the value between two points.
Approximate linear interpolation calculation is based on assumption of linear change between two known pressures and temperatures.
Calculating Cv Value by using Simple Formula
- ■What is Cv Value?
Cv Value is one of commonly used capacity factors in valves.
Capacity factor of a valve "refers to coefficient which represents the capacity of flow at a given travel." (From JIS B 0100 Terminology of Valves)
A coefficient which represents sort of performance which allows fluid to flow through the valve under determined conditions, such as valve opening degree and pressure difference (differential pressure) before and after the valve.
A valve with larger Cv value tends to allow more fluid to flow and with larger Cv value allows more fluid to flow at the same differential pressure.
Cv value of a valve depends on the type, size, and shape of the valve.
Cv value for each valve opening degree represents the flow characteristic of the valve.
When controlling flow rate with a valve, by calculating required Cv value with pressure, temperature, flow rate etc of fluid flows through the pipe, a valve with appropriate Cv can be selected.
Flow Velocity Calculation
- ■What is velocity calculation?
Flow velocity calculation is one of the fundamental calculations in fluid mechanics.
Velocity is the speed of fluid flowing through the pipe. Velocity can be calculated by dividing the volume flow rate by cross-sectional area.
Below, volumetric flow rate represents the volume of fluid that passes through the pipe in unit time.
Flow Velocity = Volume Flow Rate / Cross-Sectional Area
Also, it is possible to determine the flow velocity from mass flow rate. In that case, the mass flow rate is converted to volumetric flow rate by dividing by density.
Next, velocity is calculated by dividing volumetric flow rate by cross-sectional area.
Volume Flow = Mass Flow / Density
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Objective: Social interactions in children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are inappropriate and such social problems may originate from a failure to attend to the appropriate cues of affect. The present study aimed to determine the factors predictive of social reciprocity in ADHD and their relationship to sociodemographics.
Materials and Methods: Participants were required to interpret emotional cues depicted in pictures of facial expressions with a test that was adopted from the Reading Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET). Diagnoses were established based on the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS-PL). Moreover, a detailed sociodemographic form, the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), and the Social Reciprocity Scale (SRS) were used for assessment.
Results: This study included 133 children; 64 in the ADHD group and 69 in the control group. There wasn't a significant difference in mean age between the ADHD group (13.22 ± 1.28 years) and control group (12.97 ± 1.27 years). In all, 50% of the ADHD group and 49.3% of the control group were male. The mean RMET score was significantly lower in the ADHD group than in the control group (ADHD group: 20.52 ± 3.95; control group: 23.70 ± 3.55) and the mean SRS score was significantly higher in the ADHD group than in the control group (ADHD group: 65.84 ± 18.83; control group: 36.04 ± 16.32). In the ADHD group attention problems and lower level of ability to interpret emotional facial expressions were predictive of impaired social reciprocity.
Conclusion: The findings show that both the ability to decode facial expressions and social reciprocity were impaired in the ADHD group. These findings highlight the difficulty children with ADHD have with social functioning and interpretation of emotions based on facial expressions.
Keywords: Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, child, social problems, comorbidity


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Life Expectancy for Protective Clothing
As the NFPA Technical Committee on firefighters protective clothing worked through the year 2008 revision of NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, one of the most debated issues continued to be "What is the life expectancy of protective clothing?" Although the committee was not able to reach complete agreement on the answer to this question, there was consensus that structural ensemble elements should be retired ten years after the date of manufacture, and that proximity outer shells must be retired five years after the date of manufacture. However, the Annex does contain language explaining that this does not mean all ensemble elements will last or should remain in service for the full 5 or 10 years – just that five year old proximity outer shells and ten year old structural gear must be retired. The standard also provides additional criteria for inspection and retirement as well.
Having explained the mandatory requirements found in NFPA 1851, it is fairly well understood in the industry that the average life of a structural turnout suit is three to five years, and that proximity outer shells become worn out even sooner than that. It is important to remember, however, that average means some garments have lasted much longer and other garments not as long. Some segments of the fire service have even suggested that since the NFPA clothing standard is revised every five years, then five years should be the maximum time to leave garments in service. While this would ensure that as technology improves, garments would automatically be upgraded to meet new requirements and offer new levels of safety, it could leave the false impression that anything less than five years old is still perfectly compliant.
The reality is that the life span of any protective clothing is entirely dependent upon the type and amount of field use to which each separate garment has been exposed. Contributing factors to this include frequency of maintenance, storage conditions, exposures, and other issues that are beyond the garment manufacturer or material supplier's control. Facilities that specialize in care and cleaning will advise that they have seen clothing that is much older than five years and still in excellent shape; likewise, however, they have seen instances where the first time a garment was worn it was exposed to circumstances that totally destroyed the clothing. Since the purpose of firefighters clothing is to protect the wearer, if the gear has saved a life or prevented serious injury just once, then it has done its job.
It is also important to remember that protective clothing is a component system, not a single layer, and each component needs to be evaluated in its own right, with each layer routinely inspected for continued serviceability. For example, we have evaluated garments wherein the outer shell appears visually to be in excellent condition; however, closer inspection of the liner-moisture barrier will reveal rips or tears that would not be obvious in a cursory examination. Discoloration to any layer of the protective ensemble may be an indication that the garment is no longer able to provide the same level of protection as when it was new. Any discoloration should be carefully inspected.
The bottom line, regardless of when the clothing was produced, is that the safety officer or authority having jurisdiction must routinely perform an advanced inspection on all protective ensemble elements in order to assure that they are clean, maintained, and still safe. Just knowing the age of the gear cannot do that.


Restructure renderings in the Experience Editor
Current version: 10.4
To make it easier to construct your page, SXA comes with a toolbox with reusable renderings that you can drag and drop onto your page. The SXA toolbox organizes all renderings in categories, such as Page content, Page structure, Navigation, Forms, and so on.
When creating a new site, you can determine which renderings will be available for that site.
In the module section you can select the components for your site.
SXA also lets you change the structure of the components within the toolbox. This may be convenient when you want to move a component category that you use often to the top of the list or if you want to change the order of the components within the category.
Change the order of rendering categories
To change the order of appearance of rendering categories in the Toolbox:
 1. Navigate to sitecore/Content/<site collection>/<site>/Presentation, and in the Available Renderings item reorganize the rendering categories. For example, move the Page Content and Page Structure categories to the top of the list.
 2. In the Data section, select the Group renderings in sections according to Available Renderings items in the site.
 3. Save the changes. In the Experience Editor, the structure of the toolbox will be changed.
Change the order of renderings within a category
To change the order of the renderings within a category:
 1. Navigate to sitecore/Content/<site collection>/<site>/Presentation/Available Renderings and click the category that you want to change the structure for.
 2. In the Data section, in the Renderings field click Edit.
 3. In the Select items dialog box, in the Selected field change the order of the components by using the arrows. For example, for the Page Structure category, move the splitter renderings to the top.
 Change the rendering order.
 4. Save the changes. In the Experience Editor, the structure of the toolbox will be changed.
 Result of changing the order in the toolbox.
Add a custom category
To group renderings in a custom category:
 1. Navigate to sitecore/Content/<site collection>/<site>/Presentation, right-click Available Renderings and click Available Renderings.
 2. Enter a name and click Ok.
 3. In the Data section, in the Renderings field click Edit.
 4. In the Select items dialog box, navigate to Layout, Renderings and select the components that you want to add to your custom category.
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So to play around with the new datasets we made two charts that nicely tell the story of the European crisis. Understand these, and you'll understand what the crisis was and is all about.
The first shows Greek imports (red line) vs. German exports (blue line) since about the introduction of the Euro. Both are indexed to start at 100. As you can see, Greek imports exploded after the Euro's introduction (as the country got a stronger currency and cheaper access to credit) and this proved to be a gigantic boon to German exporters, who now had a much wealthier end market in Greece. German exports boomed at roughly the same pace as Greek imports (note there's more to the Euro crisis than just Greece, but it's a good example to magnify the whole situation)
The second chart shows unit labor costs in Greece (red line) vs. Germany (blue line) since the Euro's introduction. Greek labor costs soared post euro, while Germany famously held the line on keeping labor costs down. This made Greece relatively uncompetitive, forcing a painful "internal devaluation" in order to get competitive again.
Both of these stories are pretty well known, but now they're super easy to chart, and a lot of these themes still aren't known by many folks.


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An Easy Read resource created by Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) that describes the process of voting, including the different types of elections, political parties and how to prepare to vote when you have a disability.
View ASAN's complete voting toolkit. It is a great resource for people with disabilities and has information about the laws and policies in every state. There are two different versions of the tool kits available: an easy read edition, and a plain language version.


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What is meant by attributing texts to Moses in the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Judaism? The answer depends not only on the history of texts but also on the history of concepts of textuality. This book critiques the terms "pseudepigraphy" and "rewritten Bible," which presuppose conceptions of authentic attribution and textual fidelity foreign to ancient Judaism, and instead develops the concept of a discourse whose creativity and authority depend on repeated returns to the exemplary figure and experience of a founder. Attribution to Moses is a central example whose function is to re-present the experience of revelation at Sinai. Distinctive features of Mosaic discourse are studied in Deuteronomy, Jubilees, the Temple Scroll, and the works of Philo of Alexandria.
Hardback edition available from Brill Academic Publishers (_URL_)
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Q: We have several 'Natchez' crapemyrtles and want to plant a red one between the white ones.
What crapemyrtle blooms red at same time or close to 'Natchez'?
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Is Chocolate Keto-Friendly?
Chocolate is the most lovable food that gives you the maximum flavor, taste, aroma, and passionate satisfaction. This is the most consumed sweet food worldwide. No one feels reluctant to have the chocolate.
That is why it becomes difficult for keto dieters to maintain their sweet carvings. But, it is really important to know that chocolate is good for health and keto diet. If it is taken or used in an appropriate amount, chocolate is good. Let's explore the details about chocolate in your keto diet in this article.
Chocolate in keto diet
What Is Dark Chocolate?
This is a delicious and sweet food loaded with different nutrition's. It depends on the cocoa content, which gives you minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. On the other hand, it also contains carbs that are not good for the keto diet. This chocolate is made with a combination of cocoa, sugar, and fat.
There is no addition of milk solids which made it less sugary. It has more amount of cocoa than sugar. The addition of sugar practiced to reduce the bitterness of cocoa in the chocolate. Every kind of chocolate made differently according to their manufacturer. Which is why the content of cocoa and sugar may vary from brand to brand.
Cocoa quantity may make it look darker and give your lesser amount of sugar. High-quality dark chocolate has the flavonoids that are the powerful antioxidants. Moreover, it has more amount of flavonoids than other foods such as apple, red wine or black tea. This may give many benefits to your health by reducing the risk of heart diseases and support brain health.
Carbs Quantity In Chocolate
Carbs are found in each food, but their quantity varies. A few candies and sweets always had more amount of carbs which is not allowed in the keto diet. But, dark chocolate has a lower amount of carbs than other sweet foods.
High-quality dark chocolate has 70-80% cocoa which has 3g of fiber and 13g of carbs. So, consuming high-quality dark chocolate may gives you 10g net carbs. The availability of carbs is certainly sure in dark chocolate. So, you can manage it by taking an appropriate amount.
Can You Eat Dark Chocolate On Your Keto Diet?
Keto diet is a low-carb diet that restricts your carbs intake. You have to take a limited amount of carbs. So, dark chocolate has carb content, but you can choose it in a moderate amount when you are on a keto diet.
In a standard keto diet, you have to take 5% carbs in a day and taking 1 ounce of chocolate may allocate the daily carb intake. The quantity and quality of consumed chocolate are significant because what you eat will be included in your keto diet.
So, manage your carbs intake and avoid other high-carb foods if you have already consumed chocolate. Choose that chocolate which has high-quality manufacturing that has 70-80% cocoa solids. If you found a lesser amount of cocoa from 70%, then, avoid that kind of chocolate because it carries more amount of carbs.
Moreover, do not go for large servings and keep a balance in eating chocolate to maintain your daily carbs intake.
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How To Use Dark Chocolate Differently?
Dark chocolate is so yummy that you can add to your different recipes. There are various recipes that you can try to fuse it with different ingredients and increase its support for the keto diet. Here are some foods that you can add to your keto diet by blending with chocolate. They are:
You may have many other recipes related to dark chocolate and add into your keto diet.
Final Thought
Chocolate Is a Keto-Friendly food that can help you to have the fiber, minerals, and antioxidants to support your weight loss and maintain carbs for your keto diet. This is a keto-friendly food which not only gives you nutrition but also improves the quality of your keto diet.
This is a sweet treat which allures your taste buds and makes you fall in love with its fantastic flavor and texture. But, try to keep a balance between the quality and quantity of chocolate when you are on a keto diet.
Compromise on both of these things may affect your dieting outcomes and make it more challenging to maintain the ketosis. So, look at the quantity and quality of your chocolate before you eat.
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 }
}
You can use that extension in the ChatViewController. For example:
messageInputView.rx.sendButtonTap
 .map(Reactor.Action.send)
 .bind(to: reactor.action)
Testing
ReactorKit has a built-in functionality for a testing. You'll be able to easily test both a view and a reactor with a following instruction.
What to test
First of all, you have to decide what to test. There are two things to test: a view and a reactor.
 - View
 - Action: is a proper action sent to a reactor with a given user interaction?
 - State: is a view property set properly with a following state?
 - Reactor
 - State: is a state changed properly with an action?
View testing
A view can be tested with a stub reactor. A reactor has a property stub which can log actions and force change states. If a reactor's stub is enabled, both mutate() and reduce() are not executed. A stub has these properties:
var state: StateRelay<Reactor.State> { get }
var action: ActionSubject<Reactor.Action> { get }
var actions: [Reactor.Action] { get } // recorded actions
Here are some example test cases:
func testAction_refresh() {
 // 1. prepare a stub reactor
 let reactor = MyReactor()
 reactor.isStubEnabled = true
 // 2. prepare a view with a stub reactor
 let view = MyView()
 view.reactor = reactor
 // 3. send an user interaction programatically
 view.refreshControl.sendActions(for: .valueChanged)
 // 4. assert actions
 XCTAssertEqual(reactor.stub.actions.last, .refresh)
}
func testState_isLoading() {
 // 1. prepare a stub reactor
 let reactor = MyReactor()
 reactor.isStubEnabled = true
 // 2. prepare a view with a stub reactor
 let view = MyView()
 view.reactor = reactor
 // 3. set a stub state
 reactor.stub.state.value = MyReactor.State(isLoading: true)
 // 4. assert view properties
 XCTAssertEqual(view.activityIndicator.isAnimating, true)
}
Reactor testing
A reactor can be tested independently.
func testIsBookmarked() {
 let reactor = MyReactor()
 reactor.action.onNext(.toggleBookmarked)
 XCTAssertEqual(reactor.currentState.isBookmarked, true)
 reactor.action.onNext(.toggleBookmarked)
 XCTAssertEqual(reactor.currentState.isBookmarked, false)
}
Sometimes a state is changed more than one time for a single action. For example, a .refresh action sets state.isLoading to true at first and sets to false after the refreshing. In this case it's difficult to test state.isLoading with currentState so you might need to use RxTest or RxExpect. Here is an example test case using RxSwift:
func testIsLoading() {
 // given
 let scheduler = TestScheduler(initialClock: 0)
 let reactor = MyReactor()
 let disposeBag = DisposeBag()
 // when
 scheduler
 .createHotObservable([
 .next(100, .refresh) // send .refresh at 100 scheduler time
 ])
 .subscribe(reactor.action)
 .disposed(by: disposeBag)
 // then
 let response = scheduler.start(created: 0, subscribed: 0, disposed: 1000) {
 reactor.state.map(\.isLoading)
 }
 XCTAssertEqual(response.events.map(\.value.element), [
 false, // initial state
 true, // just after .refresh
 false // after refreshing
 ])
}
Scheduling
Define scheduler property to specify which scheduler is used for reducing and observing the state stream. Note that this queue must be a serial queue. The default scheduler is CurrentThreadScheduler.
final class MyReactor: Reactor {
 let scheduler: Scheduler = SerialDispatchQueueScheduler(qos: .default)
 func reduce(state: State, mutation: Mutation) -> State {
 // executed in a background thread
 heavyAndImportantCalculation()
 return state
 }
}
Pulse
Pulse has diff only when mutated To explain in code, the results are as follows.
var messagePulse: Pulse<String?> = Pulse(wrappedValue: "Hello tokijh")
let oldMessagePulse: Pulse<String?> = message
message = "Hello tokijh"
oldMessagePulse != messagePulse // true
oldMessagePulse.value == messagePulse.value // true
Use when you want to receive an event only if the new value is assigned, even if it is the same value. like alertMessage (See follows or PulseTests.swift)
// Reactor
private final class MyReactor: Reactor {
 struct State {
 @Pulse var alertMessage: String?
 }
 func mutate(action: Action) -> Observable<Mutation> {
 switch action {
 case let .alert(message):
 return Observable.just(Mutation.setAlertMessage(message))
 }
 }
 func reduce(state: State, mutation: Mutation) -> State {
 var newState = state
 switch mutation {
 case let .setAlertMessage(alertMessage):
 newState.alertMessage = alertMessage
 }
 return newState
 }
}
// View
reactor.pulse(\.$alertMessage)
 .compactMap { $0 } // filter nil
 .subscribe(onNext: { [weak self] (message: String) in
 self?.showAlert(message)
 })
 .disposed(by: disposeBag)
// Cases
reactor.action.onNext(.alert("Hello")) // showAlert() is called with 'Hello'
reactor.action.onNext(.alert("Hello")) // showAlert() is called with 'Hello'
reactor.action.onNext(.doSomeAction) // showAlert() is not called
reactor.action.onNext(.alert("Hello")) // showAlert() is called with 'Hello'
reactor.action.onNext(.alert("tokijh")) // showAlert() is called with 'tokijh'
reactor.action.onNext(.doSomeAction) // showAlert() is not called
Examples
 - Counter: The most simple and basic example of ReactorKit
 - GitHub Search: A simple application which provides a GitHub repository search
 - RxTodo: iOS Todo Application using ReactorKit
 - Cleverbot: iOS Messaging Application using Cleverbot and ReactorKit
 - Drrrible: Dribbble for iOS using ReactorKit (App Store)
 - Passcode: Passcode for iOS RxSwift, ReactorKit and IGListKit example
 - Flickr Search: A simple application which provides a Flickr Photo search with RxSwift and ReactorKit
 - ReactorKitExample
 - reactorkit-keyboard-example: iOS Application example for develop keyboard-extensions using ReactorKit Architecture.
 - SWHub: Use ReactorKit develop the Github client
Dependencies
Requirements
 - Swift 5
 - iOS 8
 - macOS 10.11
 - tvOS 9.0
 - watchOS 2.0
Installation
ReactorKit officially supports CocoaPods only.
Podfile
pod 'ReactorKit'
ReactorKit does not officially support Carthage.
Cartfile
github "ReactorKit/ReactorKit"
Most Carthage installation issues can be resolved with the following:
carthage update 2>/dev/null
(cd Carthage/Checkouts/ReactorKit && swift package generate-xcodeproj)
carthage build
Contribution
Any discussions and pull requests are welcomed 💖
 - To development:
 $ TEST=1 swift package generate-xcodeproj

 - To test:
 $ swift test

Community
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Are you using ReactorKit? Please let me know!
Changelog
 - 2017-04-18
 - Change the repository name to ReactorKit.
 - 2017-03-17
 - Change the architecture name from RxMVVM to The Reactive Architecture.
 - Every ViewModels are renamed to ViewReactors.
License
ReactorKit is under MIT license. See the LICENSE for more info.
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VOLUNTARY. Willingly; done with one's consent; negligently. Wolff, Sec. 5.
 2. To render an act criminal or tortious it must be voluntary. If a man, therefore, kill another without a will on his part, while engaged in the performance of a lawful act, and having taken proper care to prevent it, he is not guilty of any crime. And if he commit an injury to the person or property of another, he is not liable for damages, unless the act has been voluntary or through negligence, as when a collision takes place between two ships without any fault in either. 2 Dobs. R. 83 3 Hagg. Adm. R. 320, 414.
 3. When the crime or injury happens in the performance of an unlawful act, the party will be considered as having acted voluntarily.
 4. A negligent escape permitted by an officer having the custody of a prisoner will be presumed as voluntary; under a declaration or count charging the escape to have been voluntary, the party will, therefore, be allowed to give a negligent escape in evidence. 1 Saund. 35, n. 1. So Will.
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In the early hours of Wednesday, 26 passengers were asked to voluntarily exit after the Air France flight suffered a "technical problem" at the New Delhi airport.
'Most importantly, the age range of 15-35 years is to ensure the leadership transition takes place voluntarily, smoothly and does not kill more youth organisations at the grassroots level because it involves leadership and management issues.
Three-member bench of Supreme Court of Pakistan headed by Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Thursday conducted hearing of suo motu notice case pertaining to powers of NAB with regard to voluntarily returning the money got through corruption.
He observed that if a government employee voluntarily returned the amount then what procedure was to be adopted.
'In the meantime, we maintain our suggestion that those who seek public offices in the 2019 elections voluntarily submit themselves to drug testing for this is an initial step towards equipping our electorate with substantial information as they exercise their right of suffrage,' he said.
Furthermore, some encroachers removed their encroachment themselves voluntarily including sheds and an illegal kitchen setup by a famous food outlet.
Furthermore, some encroachers left the area voluntarily and sheds and an illegal kitchen established by Dainty Foods were removed.
In a statement sent to The Manila Bulletin late Wednesday afternoon, the 10th ID PAO acting officer said the surrenderees, one of them a squad commander of the 2nd Squad, Guerilla Front 2 SRC 2 of the CPP-NPA Southern Mindanao Regional Committee, voluntarily gave up themselves to field troops of the 10th ID at 8 o'clock in the morning last Wednesday (Aug.
Fifth Street Asset Management Inc (OTCQX:FSAM) declared on Wednesday that it has decided to voluntarily move its class A common stock from the OTCQX US Market, operated by OTC Markets Inc and list these for trading on the Pink Market, also operated by OTC Markets.
The letter read, 'I hereby voluntarily retire from the Bench of the Federal High Court of Nigeria with effect from 6th December 2017.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "A teenage boy has today voluntarily attended a police station in Liverpool in connection with the fatal road traffic collision in Walton.
The Paradise Street dining spot, which closed voluntarily, left signs on its doors apologising for the inconvenience caused.


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Visiting Vienna in summer offers numerous advantages that make it an ideal time to explore the city. Here are some key advantages:
- Pleasant Weather: Vienna experiences mild to warm temperatures during the summer months, with average highs ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). The comfortable weather allows for enjoyable outdoor activities and sightseeing without extreme heat or cold.
- Vibrant Outdoor Atmosphere: Vienna comes alive in summer with a vibrant outdoor atmosphere. Parks, gardens, and sidewalk cafés flourish, offering opportunities to relax, socialize, and soak up the lively ambiance. You can enjoy picnics, outdoor concerts, and cultural festivals that take place throughout the city.
- Extended Daylight Hours: Summer days in Vienna are longer, providing more daylight hours to explore the city's attractions. You'll have extra time to visit iconic landmarks, explore museums, or stroll through the charming streets and neighborhoods at your leisure.
- Beautiful Gardens and Parks: Vienna boasts stunning green spaces and meticulously maintained gardens. During summer, these parks are in full bloom, showcasing colorful flowers and lush foliage. The famous Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, the Burggarten near the Hofburg Palace, and the Stadtpark are just a few of the enchanting outdoor spaces to enjoy during your visit.
- Outdoor Events and Festivals: Summer in Vienna is a season of festivities. You can experience open-air concerts, music festivals, art exhibitions, and cultural events that take place in various locations across the city. The Vienna Jazz Festival, the Danube Island Festival, and the Film Festival at Rathausplatz are some highlights to look forward to.
- Outdoor Dining and Culinary Delights: Viennese cuisine is renowned for its delicious flavors and diverse culinary offerings. During summer, outdoor dining becomes even more enjoyable, with many restaurants and cafés offering al fresco seating. You can savor traditional Viennese dishes, delightful pastries, and refreshing beverages while enjoying the pleasant weather.
- River Cruises and Outdoor Recreation: The Danube River, which flows through Vienna, provides opportunities for leisurely river cruises and water activities. You can embark on a scenic boat tour, rent a bicycle to explore the Danube Island, or simply take a leisurely walk along the riverbanks, enjoying the picturesque views.
Visiting Vienna in summer allows you to experience the city at its liveliest, with pleasant weather, outdoor events, and beautiful surroundings. Take advantage of the season to immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, and charm that Vienna has to offer.


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the clearing is a minimalist poetic sequence written by Luke Thompson and illustrated by Mairead Dunne. The poetry is a meditation on anxiety, hope and fear, displaced into the contained space of a clearing in the woods and into the birds themselves, who vocalise the disquiet as they pass into and out of the clearing. Using folklore and religious symbolism, these tiny illuminated moments begin to suggest broader themes and narratives. Mairead Dunne's illustrations interact with these themes brilliantly. Experimenting with lenses and with negative space, Mairead's work reflects and reveals the narrative, highlighting the sense of reader as voyeur, as well as developing the symbolism and ambience of the poetry.
Every copy of the clearing is unique, the cover birds having been individually hand-stamped by Mairead. The paper has been sourced from G.F. Smith and the book was litho printed at Booth's of Penryn.
"A bewitching collaboration between artist Mairead Dunne and poet Luke Thompson, the clearing examines the characters of birds and the relationships between them as different species cross the clearing and vanish into the dark woods. This is a beautiful book that appeals to the senses: the shadows and muted tones in Dunne's photographs contrast with the sharp observation of Thompson's writing, in particular an uncanny ability to evoke birdsong and flight patterns."
Winner of the 2016 Michael Marks award for illustrated poetry
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When you visit Myanmar, you will encounter ah-lhu one day or another. What is ah-lhu? It is in deed a religious donation ceremony. People usually do ah-lhu when they donate food and offerings to the monk or the monastry. It can be a sole even. Or it can be in celebration for the wedding, anniversary, or to mark the day a family member died. People usually do ah-lhu at home or at the monastery.
Usually, on the day of ah-lhu, monks are invited to the home. They are then offered food and offerings, after which monks recite Buddha's scriptures and give sermon. After the monks go back to the monastery, meal is served to the invited gusts. This is usually a Burmese formal lunch, although sometimes, it can be monhingha, a popular Burmese noodle soup.
Ah-lhu is an integral part of Myanmar Buddhist life, and most Myanmar people, if they could afford, will do ah-lhu quite frequently.
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Monday 19 December 2022 12:39pm
Dr Isaiah Immanuel is finding families aren't able to use clinical support systems in place to help manage their child's disease.
Improving type 1 diabetes control in Pasifika children
Growing up in a village near the Fijian city of Lautoka, Dr Isaiah Immanuel witnessed first-hand the poorer outcomes for people living with chronic disease caused by delays in care and treatment.
Now, the medical graduate and father-of-five is shining a light on the inequities of care that Pasifika youth in Aotearoa New Zealand are struggling to overcome in the management of their type 1 diabetes.
Based at the University of Otago, Christchurch, he is conducting a one-year study, funded by Research for Children Aotearoa, to discover why Pasifika youth with type 1 diabetes are experiencing problems maintaining good control of their disease.
Shoulder-tapped by Paediatric Department leaders Dr Kiki Maoate and Associate Professor Tony Walls to take a year out from clinical work to complete the study, Immanuel says the opportunity has ignited his interest in child research.
So far, his findings suggest poor diabetes control for many young Pasifika patients.
"In many cases it's not so much a lack of resource, but a lack of engagement or ability to engage," he says. "It seems many families aren't able to utilise the clinical support systems already in place to help manage their child's disease, such as attending regular clinic visits or staying in touch with the clinical team."
"That begs the question why is this happening? We need to get to the bottom of the why, then we can fix it."
Utilising the Department's paediatric endocrine data, study results gathered so far suggest there has been little progress from five years ago in three key areas: the HBA1C glucose markers in the patient's blood; patient use of insulin pumps; and their regularity in receiving continuous glucose monitoring.
"Five years ago, Pasifika children and youth were four to five times less likely to be using their insulin pump for glucose control compared to European New Zealand patients. Analysis of the current data shows only around one in seven Pasifika patients are using an insulin pump, which is still low.
"Continuous glucose monitoring is another issue. Having access to a monitor can save the young person from the pain of having to prick their finger to extract blood five to six times daily.
The fact is, most Pasifika families struggle to afford one of these monitors. The cheapest on the market is around $4,000 with some up to $10,000. The database shows our young Pasifika patients are five times less likely to be using continuous glucose monitoring as a result."
Immanuel says these disparities matter. While there may only be an estimated 115 Pasifika children and teens with type 1 diabetes in Aotearoa New Zealand (making up 7 per cent of total paediatric disease incidence) their levels of hospitalisation due to a lack of diabetes control are higher than they should be in percentage terms.
"A lack of disease control can be life-threatening. In type 1 diabetes the body cannot produce the insulin it needs to utilise the glucose we get from food.
This causes glucose to hang around the body longer in toxic concentration levels which are harmful over time. If children don't get their insulin, they can present to hospital very sick and even die within a week. Long-term they can lose their sight, kidney function and suffer nerve damage."
Immanuel says his interviews with specialist paediatric diabetes nursing teams in Auckland and Wellington have been invaluable in exposing the challenges some Pasifika families face in accessing vital care and support.
"Type 1 diabetes requires a lot of management and often both parents work long, unsociable hours. Although some services are government funded and already at the table, some Pasifika families are struggling to even get to the table."
Immanuel says specialist diabetes nurses are reporting difficulties engaging with some families due to language and cultural barriers. He hopes the results of his study will help suggest a model of care aimed at bridging the gaps for Pasifika families.
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More stories about early career researchers
This story is part of the research publication 'He Kitenga 2022: Talented Futures', which presents the different pathways into research that early career researchers follow.


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What Are The Uses Of Nitazoxanide?
Nitazoxanide is used for treating various infections caused by:
- Helminths (parasitic worms)
Diarrhoea caused by the protozoa Cryptosporidium or Giardia is treated by Nitazoxanide. Protozoa may be the cause of diarrhoea lasting more than 7 days. Nitazoxanide is a broad spectrum antiviral and anti-parasitic drug.
What Are The Side Effects Of Nitazoxanide?
Nitazoxanide doesn't usually cause any side effect when taken by a healthy individual. However, some people may experience:
- Headache, vomiting
- Stomach pain, upset stomach
- Excessive urination, discoloured urine
- Flu syndrome, skin rash, fever, itching
What Are The Contraindications Of Nitazoxanide?
Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- A weak immune system like HIV infection


Mensa experts say a simple test could show whether you have a genius-level IQ, even if you think you are terrible at maths.,
Most people think that Mensa members and people who have high IQs, need to know complex maths - such as algebra, algorithms and calculus.
But Mensa has provided one very simple maths puzzle that shows you could be gifted even if maths is not your thing.
If you take a test to join Mensa you would find it only includes basic arithmetic such as adding, subtracting and multiplication, and numbers only appear in Mensa tests for the purposes of pattern recognition.
Ann Clarkson, a spokesperson for Mensa, said: "People always assume high intelligence and maths correlate. Actually, they don't.
"There are a lot of Mensa members who will tell you they are rubbish at maths – and there are a lot who are very good at maths.
"I think the problem arises because people see maths puzzles which are labelled as 'IQ tests' and assume that to score highly on an IQ test you need maths.
"In reality, a genuine IQ test doesn't have maths in it, beyond very basic arithmetic. An IQ tests assesses logic, pattern recognition and speed of thought, not learned knowledge.
"There are often numbers in an IQ test, but they are generally there just to test the ability to recognise sequences and patterns quickly."
Can you work out this Mensa test?
Giving an example of Mensa tests with numbers, Ann said: "If a Mensa question asked you to find the missing number in this sequence: 1, 3, 6, 10? 21 28, the only'maths' you would need to know is the number order, and the number of missing numbers between each one.
"So, there are two numbers between 1 and 3, three between 3 and six, four between six and 10 and so on, so the missing number is 15."
This is a simplistic example, but it shows how IQ tests shouldn't test learned knowledge.
London-based graphic designer Katja Koggelmann has a Mensa IQ score of 142, said: "I am really bad with numbers. I am okay at basic maths but with anything more complicated I find it hard. I can work things out to solve equations but find it very hard and have to really concentrate.
"For some people when they're confronted with a maths issue their brain activity goes up, but with others it goes down and they get stressed.
"Some things don't translate in your head, I am better with words. You are not stupid if your brain has a glitch in maths."


Representation theory of Hopf algebras
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In abstract algebra, a representation of a Hopf algebra is a representation of its underlying associative algebra. That is, a representation of a Hopf algebra H over a field K is a K-vector space V with an action H × VV usually denoted by juxtaposition (that is, the image of (h,v) is written hv). The vector space V is called an H-module.
Properties[edit]
The module structure of a representation of a Hopf algebra H is simply its structure as a module for the underlying associative algebra. The main use of considering the additional structure of a Hopf algebra is when considering all H-modules as a category. The additional structure is also used to define invariant elements of an H-module V. An element v in V is invariant under H if for all h in H, hv = ε(h)v, where ε is the counit of H. The subset of all invariant elements of V forms a submodule of V.
Categories of representations as a motivation for Hopf algebras[edit]
For an associative algebra H, the tensor product V1V2 of two H-modules V1 and V2 is a vector space, but not necessarily an H-module. For the tensor product to be a functorial product operation on H-modules, there must be a linear binary operation Δ : HHH such that for any v in V1V2 and any h in H,
hv=\Delta h(v_{(1)}\otimes v_{(2)})=h_{(1)}v_{(1)}\otimes h_{(2)}v_{(2)},
and for any v in V1V2 and a and b in H,
\Delta(ab)(v_{(1)}\otimes v_{(2)})=(ab)v=a[b[v]]=\Delta a[\Delta b(v_{(1)}\otimes v_{(2)})]=(\Delta a )(\Delta b)(v_{(1)}\otimes v_{(2)}).
using sumless Sweedler's notation, which is somewhat like an index free form of Einstein's summation convention. This is satisfied if there is a Δ such that Δ(ab) = Δ(a)Δ(b) for all a, b in H.
For the category of H-modules to be a strict monoidal category with respect to ⊗, V_1\otimes(V_2\otimes V_3) and (V_1\otimes V_2)\otimes V_3 must be equivalent and there must be unit object εH, called the trivial module, such that εHV, V and V ⊗ εH are equivalent.
This means that for any v in
V_1\otimes(V_2\otimes V_3)=(V_1\otimes V_2)\otimes V_3
and for h in H,
((\operatorname{id}\otimes \Delta)\Delta h)(v_{(1)}\otimes v_{(2)}\otimes v_{(3)})=h_{(1)}v_{(1)}\otimes h_{(2)(1)}v_{(2)}\otimes h_{(2)(2)}v_{(3)}=hv=((\Delta\otimes \operatorname{id}) \Delta h) (v_{(1)}\otimes v_{(2)}\otimes v_{(3)}).
This will hold for any three H-modules if Δ satisfies
(\operatorname{id}\otimes \Delta)\Delta A=(\Delta \otimes \operatorname{id})\Delta A.
The trivial module must be one-dimensional, and so an algebra homomorphism ε : HF may be defined such that hv = ε(h)v for all v in εH. The trivial module may be identified with F, with 1 being the element such that 1 ⊗ v = v = v ⊗ 1 for all v. It follows that for any v in any H-module V, any c in εH and any h in H,
(\varepsilon(h_{(1)})h_{(2)})cv=h_{(1)}c\otimes h_{(2)}v=h(c\otimes v)=h(cv)=(h_{(1)}\varepsilon(h_{(2)}))cv.
The existence of an algebra homomorphism ε satisfying
\varepsilon(h_{(1)})h_{(2)} = h = h_{(1)}\varepsilon(h_{(2)})
is a sufficient condition for the existence of the trivial module.
It follows that in order for the category of H-modules to be a monoidal category with respect to the tensor product, it is sufficient for H to have maps Δ and ε satisfying these conditions. This is the motivation for the definition of a bialgebra, where Δ is called the comultiplication and ε is called the counit.
In order for each H-module V to have a dual representation V such that the underlying vector spaces are dual and the operation * is functorial over the monoidal category of H-modules, there must be a linear map S : HH such that for any h in H, x in V and y in V*,
\langle y, S(h)x\rangle = \langle hy, x \rangle.
where \langle\cdot,\cdot\rangle is the usual pairing of dual vector spaces. If the map \varphi:V\otimes V^*\rightarrow \varepsilon_H induced by the pairing is to be an H-homomorphism, then for any h in H, x in V and y in V*,
\varphi\left(h(x\otimes y)\right)=\varphi\left(x\otimes S(h_{(1)})h_{(2)}y\right)=\varphi\left(S(h_{(2)})h_{(1)}x\otimes y\right)=h\varphi(x\otimes y)=\varepsilon(h)\varphi(x\otimes y),
which is satisfied if
S(h_{(1)})h_{(2)}=\varepsilon(h)=h_{(1)}S(h_{(2)})
for all h in H.
If there is such a map S, then it is called an antipode, and H is a Hopf algebra. The desire for a monoidal category of modules with functorial tensor products and dual representations is therefore one motivation for the concept of a Hopf algebra.
Representations on an algebra[edit]
A Hopf algebra also has representations which carry additional structure, namely they are algebras.
Let H be a Hopf algebra. If A is an algebra with the product operation μ : AAA, and ρ : HAA is a representation of H on A, then ρ is said to be a representation of H on an algebra if μ is H-equivariant. As special cases, Lie algebras, Lie superalgebras and groups can also have representations on an algebra.
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