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Uneven volumes, a lack of transport capacity and labour have been testing Europe's top performing finished vehicle handling ports, along with a new wave of EV imports from China. Can ports keep up with new dynamics and requirements?
Europe's vehicle-handling ports have faced rough seas for the past several years, from the pandemic to chip shortages to disruption from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But while 2022 was a year of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, for ports it was also the year when transport and labour shortages came to dominate – a situation that has continued into 2023 and expected to last for several years.
Many ports have struggled with the inconsistency in volumes that the chip shortage caused along with high volumes of unfinished vehicles at some facilities. A lack of workers, and severe shortages of road, rail and ro-ro capacity across the continent, have significantly increased dwell and lead times. Other trends, including larger deep-sea vessels, and a fast rise in electric vehicle imports from China, have further compounded issues.
Over the past year, the situation has been so extreme that there have been times when major ports in Belgium and Germany have effectively had to close to further volumes. The situation has led some OEMs to accelerate shipments of vehicles in containers, typically a niche solution but one that has allowed carmakers to avoid congestion in ro-ro facilities and vehicle-handling terminals.
Although Europe continues to face a highly uncertain economic outlook, with the eurozone recently entering a technical recession, production and sales volume in many European markets have continued to recover, and the lead time to replenish ro-ro, trucking and rail capacity will take years. While pent-up volume is likely to level off, pressure on overall capacity looks set to remain, complicated further by rising volume from China and new requirements for electric vehicles.
However, Europe's vehicle-handling ports are not sitting back. Many are investing in new storage and transport capacity, enhanced IT systems, and partnering more closely with OEMs and logistics providers. They are also enhancing charging infrastructure and facilities to handle the increased volumes of electric vehicles and electric trucks at ports. The challenges are many, but this is no time for vehicle ports to tread water.
Consolidation in Belgium: Zeebrugge and Antwerp
One of the main changes to the landscape of Europe's vehicle handling ports in 2022 was the merger of the Belgian ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp under one operating authority as the Port of Antwerp Bruges, which was finalised in April last year.
The port of Zeebrugge has perennially held the top spot for vehicle handling in Europe, with Antwerp usually in the top five. In 2021 Zeebrugge processed 2.26m vehicles, while Antwerp moved 821,500 (3.08m). The port authority reported combined handling of 3.26m new passenger cars for calendar year 2022, a growth of 5.7% year-on-year. That includes growth of up to 15% year-on-year in electric vehicle volumes. The port furthermore reported a 13.2% year-on-year increase in used car movements and a 17% increase in commercial vehicles. High-and-heavy rolling stock was also up by 9.6%.
The combined ports have seen volumes continue to rise in 2023, with new vehicle handling reaching 905,000 units in the first quarter, up 7.2% on the same quarter in 2022.
Ann de Smet, key account manager at the Port of Antwerp Bruges, says joining forces has enabled Antwerp and Zeebrugge to deal with an automotive supply chain that has been operating far from 'business as usual', with severe capacity shortages leading to longer wait times across ports. While 2022 started with the war between Russia and Ukraine and ongoing chip shortages, by the end of the year it was logistics bottlenecks causing major issues.
"The largest challenge we face is the shortage of truck drivers in Europe and this may not be solved quickly."
On the bright side, since the merger, the port has seen a flood of new investment and projects. That includes a transition to more sustainable operations, including as a hydrogen hub for the import, local production and throughput of green hydrogen.
The port has also opened a €10m ($10.9m) free truck parking facility with capacity for 280 trucks, with charging infrastructure for electric trucks and vehicles. Preparations for truck parking have also started in Zeebrugge's inner port, which will include charging infrastructure for electric trucks. The port authority plans to create a green corridor for road transport between the two port areas.
Germany: Battling at Bremerhaven
The German port of Bremerhaven saw vehicle volumes decline year-on-year in 2022 by 5.8%, to 1.6m units – a decrease that reflected capacity shortages as much as it did demand. BLG Logistics, which runs BLG AutoTerminal Bremerhaven, points to the war in Ukraine, energy costs, inflation, a shortage of skilled workers, climate change and ongoing pandemic conditions. In its review of activity for the year, BLG's CEO Frank Dreek pointed to "a very challenging business environment in logistics".
The situation has continued in 2023, with Dreek pointing to measure to increase flexibility, digitisation, automation and sustainability.
BLG has taken several measures to mitigate volatility in vehicle imports and exports. Last year it started testing a pre-gate system for truck operations to relieve traffic congestion at the port. The aim of the project, according to the company, is to control the movement of trucks in and out of AutoTerminal Bremerhaven and reduce waiting times. More than 100 trucks can be buffered via the gate. The truck drivers register in an office and wait in marked rows. After approval, they receive access cards, and the trucks are directed to the gates relevant to them. The project initially involved container deliveries, but a second phase is testing the system for finished vehicle road haulage.
Last year also saw closer relations between BLG and Hyundai Glovis, which uses BLG AutoTerminal Bremerhaven to import volumes of Hyundai and Kia volumes. BLG Logistics, which has been handling vehicles delivered and loaded by Glovis for more than a decade, established a joint venture with the South Korean company in 2022 to pool volumes and improve lead times, reduce cost and cut the carbon footprint of shipments.
At the German port of Emden, which exclusively handles VW Group volumes and acts as a logistics hub for the carmaker, terminal operator Evag processed a total of more than 1.1m vehicles. A spokesperson for VW says that more than a third of those vehicles, almost 375,000, were electric variants and the trend towards EVs is continuing apace.
Spain: Barcelona goes electric, and room to manoeuvre in Vigo
In Spain, the port of Barcelona saw a year-on-year 18% increase in vehicle volumes in 2022, driven by a rise in imports, according to port authority, Port De Barcelona. Electric vehicles have played an important part of the growth, notably vehicles imported to Europe from China. The surge picked up steam late in 2022, according to port de Barcelona's commercial head of automotive, ro-ro and bulk cargo, Lluís París, who says more than 60% of imported EV volumes in 2022 were processed in the last quarter of the year.
"The tendency keeps increasing, and during the first quarter of 2023 we have already handled 70% of the total EVs in 2022," he says. "These imports are definitely helping to recover the volumes to pre-covid levels. Our terminals have also kept adapting to domestic OEMs' needs and cooperating with their strategies."
París also points out that, while exports decreased year-on-year in 2022 by nearly 50%, they increased in the first quarter of 2023 by 60%.
However, the port has felt the impact of ongoing capacity issues. According to París, export volumes have lingered in the port for much longer than expected because of a lack of capacity on ocean ro-ro vessels. Barcelona dealt with that by promptly moving imported volumes and reorganising compound space, as well as finding room in the vicinity of the port to keep operating under higher terminal occupancy.
París furthermore points to inland distribution problems, notably rail in and out of the port. However, the port has been investing to fix the problem.
"On the rail side we are in the middle of a €1.5 billion investment programme which is redefining the port access system," he says, highlighting connections to the European standard network gauge (which differs from that on the Iberian Peninsula) to the south and west and growing interest from rail operators in adding new traction and rail wagons.
"In two years' time we'll have a new shunting station with a much higher capacity, and seven years from now we should be able to work with a completely redefined rail system and a new dedicated highway."
Barcelona has also set up a joint venture with Spain's state-owned rail infrastructure manager ADIF to jointly manage the rail connections with the port, which París says has already started to show progress.
"Our interest on the rail mode is clear, and we are currently handling 29% of our car traffic by rail, which means 52% of our exports," he says.
Looking ahead, Barcelona is positioning itself as a distribution hub for both short-sea European exports in the west Mediterranean region as well as for imports from Asia.
The impact of transport capacity pressure was also recognised across on


How did it all begin?
Aftabe started in the spring of 2014 in Tehran. A bunch of kids who studied in one of the best high schools in Iran, just took Konkoor exam (a standardized test widely used for college admissions in Iran) and instead of playing around or just studying their courses, they wanted to start a project and do something real not just studying.
They began to search for an idea to start their project. At first it was confusing because they didn't know exactly what they were looking for but one night while they were all just hanging around an idea came to them. At that time there was a page on Facebook named "Ghalatnameye Kadkhoda" (rough translation means Errata of Kadkhoda) which was popular. The posts on this page contained pictures of some objects or famous people and by combining people's or objects' names (Or maybe some parts of the names) you should come up with a new word or phrase. The similar game would be Guess The Emoji. They thought why not make an android game out of it? Many people would come to that page and comment their answers. But they had no idea about how to make a game in Android platform or any other platform for that matter.
Forming the team
They formed a team of three people named: Mohammad Amin Moradi, Amir Ala Masoomi and Hamed Valizadeh. They were all under 20 so you can imagine it's somehow hard to believe they could pull it off. The research and learning process began, everyone started to learn specific aspect of the game development. So Mohammad Amin began to learn project management, Amir Ala began to learn design and Hamed began to learn coding in Java.
The interesting thing was that Mohammad Amin's father was pushing him to get him out of the country to pursue his education with his brothers. "You can imagine, you don't expect a kid who was just accepted in university and know nothing about developing an Android game to develop a popular one. But I insisted to finish this game project with my friends to see the outcome. I told my dad I would think about going abroad after this project," he said.
Cool weird naming
In 3 months the game was developed, and named Aftabeh which is a very weird cool name. The name has two different meanings: one meaning is "it's a sunny day" and the other one is the name of an object used in Iranian bathrooms in old times. In Iran we're not used to these names for apps or anything that is supposed to be released to public. Actually this kind of naming was a little weird in our culture. But the impact of the name and its coolness should be accounted for the success of Aftabeh.
It's interesting to know, they developed Aftabe just for making people happy, they didn't have any intention to make money out of it. But few weeks before launching the game, they decided to implement in-app purchase in the game by providing some hints for users to reach the answers.
Going viral
Before launching the game they had no idea how many download and revenue they would have. "I've invested 1.2 million Rial (40 dollars) in this project and I thought to myself at least I should make that money from Aftabe. First day we made 1.5 million Rial (47 dollars), more than I invested in this project. And in terms of downloads, in two weeks, Aftabe had 100k of downloads." Mohammad Amin said. Of course the original Facebook page that they have used its idea, help them too because it was a popular page in Iran. Today 1.2 million smartphones have Aftabe installed on their smartphone. Aftabe had 500k hits simultaneously in some occasions. Even now without any advertisement or new updates, Aftabe has 7k downloads per day.
Aftabe generated a good revenue for some time. Aftabe in its peak generated 22 million Rial (nearly 700 dollars per day). This amount of money is the monthly minimum wage in Iran right now and they were making that kind of money in just one day. As you can see in diagram we estimated their revenue per quarter with the information that they provide us. The first quarter in persian calendar (last year) they nearly made 1200 million Rial which is about 37 thousand dollars.
Aftabeh revenue estimation per quarter ( in Million Rials)
The down fall
Like many young talents, they wanted to do more and run other projects. They were so excited that their app became a hit in Bazaar so they thought, why not do it again in other areas? The team rented an office but without any research on Feasibility of their ideas they just burned money in months without any output. Focus was another issue for them, They didn't focus on their goal and project. So updates weren't delivered on time, so there were no new levels or changes in the game to keep the users interested. And the last issue was the vision. Imagine different people with different visions and set of goals, they can't be in the same project for long time, because basically they have different visions. So in middle of the way one of the founders left the team to pursue his vision.
With this experience they are now up and running again. Today they are doing a confidential project that they love to do. And apart from that, Aftabe+ the next version of Aftabe would be release in few weeks.
Cafe Bazaar role
However, we shouldn't forget the role of first Android market place in Iran named Cafe Bazaar. Because without it, developing an android app and releasing it in google play would have been so hard. After sanctions, many companies like Google, Apple closed down their app store to Iranian. The only way to use these markets was using VPNs and manually changing the location of jailbreaked or rooted devices through some special apps. This was only on users' side, you can imagine when you can't download an app through App Store or Google Play, and surely you can't submit your app to google to release it on google play. So Bazaar played an important role by providing a platform for users in Iran to download apps and for developers to easily release their apps on their android market.
Today you can download apps from google play (not all of them though, some apps are not available for download in Iran) but still something important is missing and that is payment. We don't have international payment services in Iran so we can't buy an app or use in-app purchase in games. That's where Cafe Bazaar play an important role in this market, by providing implementing payment, they enabled new era for android games in iran. Developers could also have a revenue from their add platform in their games. So without Cafe Bazaar none of this would have happened.
Today Bazaar has:
17 million active installs
4 million users with activated payment accounts
90 million app page views per week
8 million total comments and rates, 52 thousand per day
20 million page views of the first page
120 billion Rial (nearly 3.8 million dollars) revenue for developers, 400 billion Rial expected in next year
25 thousands apps which 31% are paid app, 13% are in-app purchase, 56% are free, 70% are Iranian
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Based on research by Robert E. Hoskisson (George R. Brown Emeritus Professor of Management), Wei Shi, Xiwei Yi and Jing Jin
Private Equity Firms Come In More Flavors Than Ever
- More and more private equity (PE) firms are differentiating themselves in terms of financial structure and scope of their portfolios.
- These different strategic positions have important implications for managers, investors and banks.
- Policymakers, too, need to understand the benefits and disadvantages of different types of PE firms.
In recent years, private equity (PE) firms have grappled with dwindling sources of inexpensive debt, shrinking credit — and withering criticism from the public. To compete for high-value investors and remain buoyant in this new environment, PE firms are now pursuing a range of new strategies.
Rice Business emeritus professor Robert Hoskisson joined former students Wei Shi, Xiwei Yi and Jing Jin to review the current literature and theory about today's private equity firms. PE firms, they found, can be now be grouped into different categories based on their strategies. Understanding how these categories differ, the researchers concluded, can help investors, banks, policymakers and PE managers all make better decisions.
To analyze the different PE firm strategy types, Hoskisson and his colleagues developed a quadrant showing each PE firm's use of debt over equity, and whether it operates niche or diversified portfolios.
While all the firms offer industry expertise and specialized knowledge and capabilities, firms that emphasize debt — such as Bain Capital — provide certain perks regarding investor-manager alignment. Known as "short-term efficiency niche players," these firms are under more pressure to make interest payments. They also offer investors the benefit of tax deductions on that interest. Niche players with long-term equity positions — such as SCF Partners — prioritize offering long-term equity capital (instead of debt) to fund the PE firms' portfolio of companies. Niche players also offer consistent professional support and periodic injections of cash to reinforce growth plans for their acquired businesses.
The researchers also analyzed a different set of PE firms known as "diversified players." These firms prioritize equity and keep their portfolios focused on a limited number of industries as a way to limit bankruptcy risks in volatile markets. When one such firm, Apax, took over the UK retailer New Look in 2003, for example, it focused on internationalization and higher performance. Four years later, the firm chose not to sell, despite a bull IPO market.
The scholars also examined a subset of these diversified players, one that that relies on debt investments to make investments in multiple projects at the same time. Such firms normally try to divest the companies in their portfolio as quickly as possible. Typically large in size — KKR and Blackstone are two examples — these do not have the same degree of specialized experience as the likes of Apax. A team of experts from KKR known as KKR Capstone, for instance, offers the services of general management professionals to the companies they acquire, which helps prepare them to turn around the companies and sell them off. This kind of on-site support helps the portfolio companies make whatever changes are needed to get returns as soon as possible.
Exploring these differences in positioning, Hoskisson and his colleagues write, sheds new light onto the type of strategies an ambitious PE firm can adopt to create value. Globalization and deal syndication deals are especially promising strategies, they note, as long as companies careful think through the rationales of each option. Institutional investors and banks that lend to PE firms should understand the differences in strategic orientation too. Long-term investors, such as pension funds, might want PE players with long-term orientations such as Apax and SCF Partners. Alternatively, banks — which hope to lend to short-term efficiency niche players — need to consider the risks linked to fast turnarounds.
Policymakers, too, can learn from the researchers' four quadrants. As the public grows increasingly hostile to private equity — focusing particular wrath on leveraged buyouts — governments need to be much more thorough in vetting the advantages and disadvantages of different types of PE firms. The strong public association of high leverage and overall market risk — the kind of risk that entails the total collapse of a system or market — means that policymakers are under public pressure to control the PE space.
At the same time, reflexively enacting overly restrictive regulation can be a mistake too, Hoskisson and his team warn. Instead of one-size-fits all regulation, the researchers advise, policymakers — as well as managers, banks and institutional investors — need to understand and address the strategic diversity among general partner PE firms. Looking at the grid can help sort out the options.
Robert E. Hoskisson is the George R. Brown Emeritus Professor of Management at Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.
To learn more, please see: Hoskisson, R. E., Shi, W., Yi, X., & Jin, J. (2013). The evolution and strategic positioning of private equity firms. Academy of Management Perspectives, 27, 22-38.

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text: Most Americans are now in some form of managed care plan that restricts access to services in order to reduce costs. It is difficult to determine whether these restrictions affect health because individuals and firms self-select into managed care. We investigate the effect of managed care using a California law that required some pregnant women on Medicaid to enter managed care. We use a unique longitudinal database of California births in which we observe changes in the regime faced by individual mothers between births. We find that Medicaid managed care reduced the quality of prenatal care and increased low birth weight, prematurity, and neonatal death.

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I came to haskell having some c background knowledge and wondering is there an analog to
_TAG_ print( a ) printf( "%s = %d\n", _TAG_, a )
int a = 5;
print( a );
that should print
a = 5
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Here's the TH solution augustss mentioned:
{-# LANGUAGE TemplateHaskell #-}
module Pr where
import Language.Haskell.TH
import Language.Haskell.TH.Syntax
pr :: Name -> ExpQ
pr n = [| putStrLn ( $(lift (nameBase n ++ " = ")) ++ show $(varE n) ) |]
then in another module:
{-# LANGUAGE TemplateHaskell #-}
import Pr
a = "hello"
main = $(pr 'a)
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You can use the same _TAG_ trick in Haskell if you turn on the CPP language extension. Or you can use Template Haskell to get the same effect.
But in pure Haskell it is impossible, because it violates the principle of alpha conversion, i.e., renaming bound variables (in a hygienic way) should not change the program semantics.
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Couldn't achieve this behaviour with {-# LANGUAGE CPP #-}. Seems GHC C preprocessor just ignores #. – Matvey Aksenov Oct 29 '11 at 9:48
Matvey, I think it is just that Haskell's printf doesn't take a tuple, but, in the first instance, just the format specification. Then it takes further arguments successively according to its interpretation of the format in question. "%s = %d\n" leaves room for two arguments. So you'd write e.g. printf "%s = %d\n" "five" 5 rather than printf( "%s = %d\n", "five", 5). I paste something that works below; see what you can make of it. – applicative Dec 1 '11 at 7:06
By the way, a simple illustration of an extensive use of CPP to avoid boilerplate is here hackage.haskell.org/packages/archive/uu-parsinglib/2.7.3/doc/… Note the uncurrying in the message to the preprocessor: _TAG_ DEMO(p,i) demo "p" i p – applicative Dec 1 '11 at 7:11
import Text.Printf
_TAG_ print( a ) printf "%s = %d\n" (show a) a
main = do let a = (5 :: Int)
 print( a )
 $ ghci a.hs
 *Main> main
 5 = 5
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Thanks, "a" instead of (show a) works as needed. – Matvey Aksenov Dec 1 '11 at 9:45
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Scientists at University of Rochester in New York have found that sex hormone oestrogen controls how the brain processes sounds.
This is the first time that any study has shown that a sex hormone can directly affect auditory function.
The researchers say that their study points toward the possibility that oestrogen controls other types of sensory processing as well.
According to them, understanding how oestrogen changes the brain's response to sound may open the door to new ways of treating hearing deficiencies.
"We've discovered estrogen doing something totally unexpected. We show that estrogen plays a central role in how the brain extracts and interprets auditory information. It does this on a scale of milliseconds in neurons, as opposed to days, months or even years in which estrogen is more commonly known to affect an organism," says Raphael Pinaud, assistant professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester and lead author of the study.
The researcher has revealed that past studies have already hinted at a connection between oestrogen and hearing in women who have its low levels, something that often occurs after menopause.
He, however, insists that no one actually knew that oestrogen plays such a direct role in determining auditory functions in the brain.
"Now it is clear that estrogen is a key molecule carrying brain signals, and that the right balance of hormone levels in men and women is important for reasons beyond its role as a sex hormone," says Pinaud.
Working in collaboration with Assistant Professor Liisa Tremere and postdoctoral fellow Jin Jeong, Pinaud showed that increasing oestrogen levels in brain regions, which process auditory information, caused heightened sensitivity of sound-processing neurons, which encoded more complex and subtle features of the sound stimulus.
He reveals that when the actions of oestrogen were blocked, or brain cells were prevented from producing the hormone within auditory centres, the signalling that is necessary for the brain to process sounds shut down.
His team have also shown that oestrogen is required to activate genes that instruct the brain to lay down memories of those sounds.
"It turns out that estrogen plays a dual role. It modulates the gain of auditory neurons instantaneously, and it initiates cellular processes that activate genes that are involved in learning and memory formation," says Pinaud.
Pinaud and his colleagues made these findings while studying how oestrogen may help change neuronal circuits to form memories of familiar songs in a type of bird typically used to understand the biology of vocal communication.
"Based on our findings we must now see estrogen as a central regulator of hearing. It both determines how carefully a sound must be processed, and activates intracellular processes that occur deep within the cell to form memories of sound experiences," he says.
The researchers will continue their work studies to find out how neurons adapt their functionality when encountering new sensory information, and how these changes may ultimately enable the formation of memories.
They also will continue exploring the specific mechanisms by which estrogen might impact these processes.
"While we are currently conducting further experiments to confirm it, we believe that our findings extrapolate to other sensory systems and vertebrate species," says Pinaud. "If this is the case, we are on the way to showing that estrogen is a key molecule for processing information from all the senses."
The study has been published in The Journal of Neuroscience.


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Scientific Computing is a vast domain! There are thousands of "scientific" applications and it is often the case that what you are working with is based on your own code development efforts. Performance bottlenecks can arise from many types of hardware, software, and job-run characteristics. Recommendations on "system requirements" published by software vendors (or developers) may not be ideal. They could be based on outdated testing or limited configuration variation. However, it is possible to make some general recommendations. The Q&A discussion below, with answers provided by Dr. Donald Kinghorn, will hopefully prove useful. We also recommend that you visit his Puget Systems HPC blog for more info.
Processor (CPU)
The CPU may be the most important consideration for a scientific computing workstation. The best choice will depend on the parallel scalability of your application, memory access patterns, and whether GPU acceleration is available or not.
What CPU is best for scientific computing?
There are two main choices: Intel Xeon (single or dual socket) and AMD Threadripper Pro / EPYC (which are based on the same technology). For the majority of cases our recommendation is single socket processors like Xeon-W and Threadripper Pro. Current versions of these CPUs offer options with high core counts and large memory capacity without the need for the complexity, expense, and memory & core binding complications of dual socket systems.
Do more CPU cores make scientific computing faster?
This depends on two main factors:
 1. The parallel scalability of your application
 2. The memory-bound character of your application.
It is always good to understand how well your job runs will scale. To better understand that, check out the info about Amdhal's Law in our HPC blog.
Also, if your application is memory-bound then it will be limited by memory channels and may give best performance with fewer cores. However, it is often an advantage to have many cores to provide more available higher level cache – even if you use less than half of the available cores on a regular basis. For a well scaling application, an Intel or AMD 32-core CPU will likely give good, balanced hardware utilization and performance.
Does scientific computing work better with Intel or AMD CPUs?
Either Intel Xeon or AMD Threadripper Pro processors are excellent. To help determine which is best for you, one thing to keep in mind is that Intel Xeons have AVX512 vector units vs AVX2 (256) vector units on AMD. If your application is linked to Intel MKL then AVX512 can have a significant advantage. However using AVX512 comes a the cost of lowering system clocks when it is in use to maintain power limits. AVX2 offers good vectorization performance and a well balanced overall operation flow that is often just as good in "the real world". However, if your application is specifically linked with Intel MKL then an Intel CPU is a good choice.
Why are Xeon or Threadripper Pro recommended rather than more "consumer" level CPUs?
The most important reason for this recommendation is memory channels. Both Intel Xeon W-3300 and AMD Threadripper Pro 3000 Series support 8 memory channels, which can have a significant impact on performance for many scientific applications. Another consideration is that these processors are "enterprise grade" and the overall platform is likely to be robust under heavy sustained compute load.
Video Card (GPU)
If your application has GPU (graphics processing unit) acceleration then you should try to utilize it! Performance on GPUs can be many times greater than on CPUs for highly parallel calculations.
What GPU (video card) is best for scientific visualization?
If your use for the GPU is scientific visualization, then a good recommendation is a higher end NVIDIA RTX A-series card like the A4000 or A5000. If you are working with video data, very large images, or visual simulation then the 48GB of memory on the A6000 may be an advantage. For a typical desktop display, lower end NVIDIA professional series GPUs like the A2000 may be plenty. NVIDIA's "consumer" GeForce GPUs are also an option. Anything from the RTX 3060 to RTX 4090 are very good. These GPUs are also excellent for more demanding 3D display requirements. However, it is a good idea to check with the vendor or developer of the software you are using to see if they have specific requirements for "professional" GPUs.
What video cards are recommended for GPU compute acceleration?
There are a few considerations. Do you need double precision (FP64) for your application? If so, then you are limited to the NVIDIA compute series – such as the A100 or A30. These GPUs are passively cooled and are suitable for use in rack mounted chassis with the needed cooling capability. None of the RTX GPUs, consumer or professional, have good double precision support.
Fortunately, many scientific applications that have GPU acceleration work with single precision (FP32). In this case the higher end RTX GPUs offer good performance and relatively low cost. GPUs like the A5000 and A6000 are high quality and work well in multi-GPU configurations. Consumer GPUs like RTX 3080 Ti and 3090 can give very good performance but may be difficult to configure in a system with more than two GPUs because of cooling design and physical size.
In addition to the considerations already mentioned, memory size may be important is in general can be a limiting factor in the use of GPUs for compute.
How much VRAM (video memory) does scientific computing need?
This can vary depending on the application. Many applications will give good acceleration with as little as 12GB of GPU memory. However, if you are working with large jobs or big data sets then 24GB (A5000, RTX 3090) or 48GB (A6000) may be required. For the most demanding jobs, NVIDIA's A100 compute GPU comes in 40 and 80GB configurations.
Will multiple GPUs improve performance in scientific computing?
Again this will depend on the application. Multi-GPU acceleration is not automatic just because you have more than one GPU in your system. The software has to support it. However, if your application scales well by distributing data or work across the GPUs, perhaps with Horovod (MPI), then a multi-GPU workstation can offer performance approaching that of a supercomputer of the not too distant past.
Does scientific computing need a "professional" video card?
Not necessarily – many important scientific calculations have been done on NVIDIA consumer GPUs. However, there are definitely things to consider – which we covered in more detail in the preceeding questions (above).
Does scientific computing run better on NVIDIA or AMD GPUs?
Thanks to their development of CUDA, and the numerous applications that use it, NVIDIA GPUs are currently the standard for scientific computing. While nearly all GPU accelerated applications are built with CUDA, there is some usage of openCL (which is supported on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs) and there are utilities such as AMD's own ROCm. However, those are not widely used and can be difficult to configure. This situation will certainly change as more work is done with the newly deployed AMD GPU-accelerated supercomputers and Intel's entry into the GPU compute acceleration realm.
When is GPU acceleration not appropriate for scientific computing?
If you can use GPU acceleration then you probably should. However, if your application has memory demands exceeding that of GPUs or the high cost of NVIDIA compute GPUs is prohibitive then a many-core CPU may be appropriate instead. Of course if your application is not specifically written to support GPUs then there is no magic to make it work. Needing double precision accuracy for your calculations will also limit you either CPUs or NVIDIA compute-class GPUs, the latter of which are generally not suitable in a workstation and incur a high cost (but potentially offer stellar performance).
Memory (RAM)
Memory performance and capacity are very important in many scientific applications. In fact, memory bandwidth will be the chief bottleneck in memory-bound programs. Applications that involve "solvers" for simulations may be doing solutions of differential equations that are often memory bound. This ties in with our recommendation of CPUs that provide 8 memory channels.
How much RAM does scientific computing need?
Since there are so many potential applications and job sizes this is highly dependent on the specific use case. It is fortunate that modern Intel and AMD workstation platforms support large memory configurations even in single socket systems. For workflows focused on CPU-based calculations, 256 to 512GB is fairly typical – and even 1TB is not unheard of.
How much system memory do I need if I'm using GPU acceleration?
There general guidance on this. It is highly recommended that the system be configured with at least twice as much system memory (RAM) as there is total GPU memory (VRAM) across all cards. For example, a system with two RTX 3090 GPUs (2 x 24 = 48GB total VRAM) should have at least 96GB, but more commonly


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Our skills workshops are an opportunity to focus on important performance skills. If you're serious about acting our skills classes are for you
SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2018:
A SHAKESPEARE TWO DAY COURSE
This is a two day course over two consecutive Saturdays (21st July and 28th July) exploring acting techniques to demystify and bring alive Shakespearian text and character. Classes will run 10-6pm both days.
We will use naturalistic Stanislavskian techniques to bring truth to 400-year-old language, also working through paraphrasing techniques to bring a high level of understanding, and meaning to the scenes.
The course is for all levels of experience and will be led by Jake Norton, actor, director and lecturer at The Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.
- You will have learnt techniques to use in any classical acting work
- You will be able to apply naturalistic technique to classical text
- You will have studied, learnt, rehearsed and performed a classical scene in The Hope Street Theatre
Previous workshops include:
Voice with Becci Jackson. Resonance, range and approaching text. A workshop aimed at helping you to use your voice effectively, find expression in your delivery and looking at how to work on a piece of text.
Ensemble and Chorus. Physical theatre skills with Elinor Randle.
A fun workshop looking at ensemble skills, ways of devising physically, telling stories using movement, play and improvisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a professional director and performer about an actors physicality.


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UW scientists have provided fresh insight into an issue that has vexed civilization since the beginning: how to keep a drink cold on a hot day. It turns out that condensation on the outside of a canned beverage can provide more heat than the surrounding air, meaning your drink would warm more than twice as much in humid weather as in dry heat.
"Probably the most important thing a beer koozie does is not simply insulate the can, but keep condensation from forming on the outside of it," explains Dale Durran, UW professor of atmospheric sciences. Durran is co-author of results published in Physics Today that give the exact warming for a range of plausible summer temperatures and humidity levels. For example, on the hottest, most humid day in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, condensation alone would warm a can from near-freezing temperature to 48 degrees Fahrenheit in just five minutes.
The phenomenon at work—latent heat of condensation—has implications beyond keeping you refreshed on a summer day. The concept is central to research on water vapor, heat transfer and global climate change being conducted by co-author Dargan Frierson, UW associate professor of atmospheric sciences. "We expect a much moister atmosphere with global warming because warmer air can hold a lot more water vapor," Frierson reports.


text: A novel optical fibre sensor has been developed which is capable of monitoring ultra violet light output from a high power (>100 W) light source. This sensor comprises of a large core multimode fibre which has had its cladding removed and been coated with a Phosphor doped polymer. Experiments are described which show the sensors response to varying ultra violet light powers and the phosphor's absorption spectrum. A significant application for this sensor is the detection of microwave radiation in a cavity or waveguide of a microwave source using a miniaturised version of the tube and fibre. A proposal for this design is included.


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Welcome to Parkside School, where we build positive relationships and maintain high levels of academic rigor to support the social, intellectual, emotional and physical needs of all students. Students and staff at Parkside School are known for our friendliness, enthusiasm and hard work. Parent involvement is crucial in the success of our students, and we strive to build relationships and maintain regular communication with parents. Parkside School includes elementary grades 4 and 5, as well as, middle school grades 6, 7 and 8. In the elementary grades, teachers prepare students for the transition to middle school, while middle school teachers prepare students for the transition to high school. This is a time for students to explore their interests and begin career planning so they will be successful inside and outside of school.
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For any set x and predicate F(...), there is a set y such that, for all z: z is a member of y iff (z is a member of x and F(z))
and of complement:
For any set x, there is a set y such that, for all z: z is a member of y iff z is not a member of x.
are incompatible with the existence of any sets. Proof:
Assume a set exists. Then by separation, the empty set exists. So by complement the universal set exists. So by separation, the Russell set of all non-self-membered sets exists. Russell's paradox follows.
So, we need to give up either separation or complement. Needless to say, standard mathematical practice has opted for the latter option.
The question is: Should we have? In other words, are there philosophically respectable reasons for thinking that it is complement, and not separation, that should be jettisoned?
Each of these principles corresponds to a natural intuition to have about the 'definiteness' or 'determinateness' of the results of certain set-forming operations. To put things in a bit silly terms:
Complement: If the sheep can be determinately isolated from the non-sheep, then the non-sheep can be determinately isolated from the sheep.
Separation: If the sheep can be determinately isolated from the non-sheep, then the black sheep can be determinately isolated from the non-black-sheep.
["non-black-sheep" here refers to anything that is not a black sheep, not anything that is a non-black sheep!]
The immediate answer that I usually get is that the intuition behind complement, but not the intuition behind separation, depends on the collection of all objects - the universal set - being determinate (so if the sheep are a determinate collection, than everything 'left over' is as well). But this strikes me as a little question-begging. After all, it is only our acceptance of separation (and of ZFC more generally) that throws the existence of the universal set into question. There are all sorts of alternative set theories (such as New Foundations or Boolos' DualV) that accept complement (and most of the standard ZFC axioms in the case of DualV) and hence accept the existence of a universal set.
So, what arguments can be given for the claim that it is separation and not complement that we should retain - arguments that don't depend on things like the iterative conception of set that already presuppose rejection of complement?

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The Woman Racket
The Woman Racket is the first book to relate very recent science that is set to blow apart how currently we see men-women.
The sexes, it turns out, do not have any sort of 'power' relationship, but beneath the surface live in very separate worlds with profoundly different motivations. This all stems from why it is that we have the sexes. The male acts as the essential 'genetic filter' for the species.
The upshot is that not women but (the majority of) men are those disadvantaged in all societies.
This reality had been unearthed by Warren Farrell (The Myth of Male Power), but he couldn't explain it. The science here both explains and reveals in more depth, and exposes other phenomena not so apparent.
We can't see any of this because males have to be 'policed' in ways requiring within us all (men and women both) deep-seated prejudices against them.
The political ramifications could hardly be more earth-shaking.
(The Woman Racket was several years in the researching and is not a follow-up to the author's previous book, The Great Immigration Scandal, though both deal with facets of 'political correctness'.)
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African Update on Modern-Day Slavery in Saudi Arabia
January 16, 2016
Again, this is another piece I'm putting up in response to the Saudi's foreign minister, al-Jubair, urging the rest of the world to respect Saudi Arabia's death penalty, 'because it's the law'.
This isn't about the Saudi death penalty, but another blemish on theirs and the world's culture and history: slavery.
It's a piece from the African news show, Africa Update, on present day slavery in Saudi Arabia. The presenter states that although slavery was officially banned in 1962, 300,000 slaves remained after its official abolition. And slavery continues today in the form of the Kafala system, or sponsorship, under which Saudi Arabia imports domestic servants and labourers. These are ruthlessly exploited. They typically work between 15-20 hours a day, with no rest days. If they run away, adverts are placed for their apprehension and return, as in the days of real, open slavery. If they complain or resist, they may suffer brutal maltreatment. Some of these domestic workers have even been killed. The Indonesians banned their people from working in Saudi Arabia after one or two Indonesian maids were killed by their masters. And just as shocking, a Saudi man placed an advert in one of the papers for a male slave he was selling, who had been castrated.
The presenter therefore urges her fellow Africans not to go to Saudi Arabia, unless they have a secure, well-paid job, where they will not be subject to such maltreatment, or have been given professorships at a Saudi university. She wonders how long the Saudis will continue to abuse Africans like this, and states that someone should complain to them.
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The purpose of the study was to determine if resins or activated carbon presently used to remove organic color from water supplies would also remove organically bound iron. The resins studied were Amberlite IRA 904, Duolite S-37, Dowex 11 and Amberlite IRA 498. The activated carbon used was Atlas Darco. Solutions of fulvic acid, fulvic acid-iron and humic acid-iron were passed through the resin columns. Amberlite IRA 904, Duolite S-37 and Atlas Darco activated carbon effectively removed (100$ removal) fulvlc acid but little fulvic acid-iron or humic acid-iron (35% and 5% respectively) . Dowex 11 and Amberlite IRA 498 were less effective in removing fulvic acid than IRA 904, Duolite S-37 and activated carbon, and would not remove fulvic acid-iron or humic acid-iron. A simple test for organically bound iron was developed and it was found that iron-organic interactions were time dependent. Humic acid-iron reactions were very quick (approximately 4 hours) while fulvic acid-iron reactions were much slower (15 days required for 57% of the iron to be strongly bound). It was found that a strongly bound fulvic acid-iron solution acts very much like a humic acid-iron solution precipitating at a pH of less than 4.7 and that the color increases considerably as the solution ages and the organic-iron binding becomes stronger.
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it as often as you'd like. Also, if you accidentally vacuum up something valuable, opening up the chamber to retrieve the item is incredibly simple, unlike a bagged vacuum cleaner where you'd have to cut open the bag and sift around.
Bagless Vacuum Cleaners: Drawbacks
While bagless vacuums are indeed a popular choice among consumers, they are not right for everyone. There are a couple of clear downsides to this type of vacuum cleaner, and it would be wise to take these into consideration if you are in the market for buying a new vacuum.
1. More possibility of allergens exposure
Oftentimes, especially when attempting to empty the chamber full of dirt and debris, bagless vacuum cleaners may expose users to more dust and allergens than a bagged model. This is mainly due to the fact that the dirt and debris doesn't go into an air-tight bag, but instead, an air-tight chamber. Because the disposal process isn't simply removing a bag, it is possible for some of the dust and allergens to be kicked back into the air while emptying your bagless vacuum.
2. Bit more maintenance needed
This disadvantage is a bit more anecdotal, as it likely won't have an affect on many people. However, because of the way a bagless vacuum collects the dirt, dust and debris, some consumers feel that this type of vacuum is dirty and requires too much maintenance. While it is true that you have to be careful when emptying the chamber, which we would recommend doing outside to prevent the allergens from re-entering your indoor air, it's not as dirty as some would initially think.
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In summary,
Bagged Vacuum CleanerBagless Vacuum Cleaner
Bags need to replace frequentlyNo need to replace bags
Replacing the bags are expensiveCost-effective as there are no bags
Bulky and difficult to move aroundCompact and easy to use
Less suction powerStronger suction power
There are excellent models of both types and the technology and filtration is getting better all the time. So, we hope that by weighing each of these pros and cons, you'll have a better idea of whether a bagged or bagless vacuum is better for you and your home.
Neither type of vacuum can be categorically crowned the best choice, because it really comes down to knowing what you need and want in a vacuum cleaner.
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We have all experienced those heart-stopping moments when an accident happens, and water is spilled on our beloved MacBook. It is a situation that can induce panic and fear, as we worry about the potential damage to our expensive and essential device.
However, if you find yourself in this unfortunate scenario, it is crucial to stay calm and take immediate action to minimize any potential harm. In this blog post, we will discuss what steps you should take if you spill water on your MacBook.
Step 1: Act Quickly after Water Spillage on MacBook
Time is of the essence when it comes to dealing with liquid spills on any electronic device, including your MacBook. The first and most crucial step is to act quickly. The longer water remains in contact with your MacBook, the higher the chances of permanent laptop damage.
Step 2: Power Off and Unplug the MacBook After Spilled Water
The next immediate action is to power off your MacBook. If the device is still on, shut it down by holding down the power button. Unplug any connected cables or accessories to prevent any potential electrical damage.
This step is vital to prevent a short circuit, which could cause severe damage to your MacBook's internal components.
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Step 3: Wipe and Drain Water Spilled MacBook
Once your MacBook is powered off and disconnected, turn it upside down to allow any excess liquid to drain out. Gently wipe the exterior with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove any visible water. Avoid using paper towels or tissues, as they can leave behind lint or fibers that may cause further damage.
Step 4: Remove External Components from MacBook After Water Damage
If you spilled water on your MacBook's keyboard, it's essential to remove any external components that might have come into contact with the liquid. Detach any connected accessories such as a mouse, external hard drives, or USB devices. This precautionary step will prevent any potential water damage to these peripherals.
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After wiping and draining, it is crucial to allow your MacBook to air dry completely before attempting to turn it back on.
Place your MacBook in an upright position, preferably in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid using a hairdryer, as the heat can cause more harm than good. Let your MacBook dry naturally for at least 48 hours to ensure all moisture evaporates.
Step 6: Assess the Damage
After allowing your MacBook to dry for an adequate period, it is time to assess the damage. Carefully inspect the device for any signs of water damage, such as discoloration, sticky keys, or unusual behavior. If you notice any such indications, it is best to take your MacBook to an authorized service center or contact Apple support for further assistance.
If there is an important files stored on the device that you can not access, get in touch with professional recovery service provider. By getting help from experts, like PITS Global Data Recovery Services, you will restore all the valuable files from the MacBook.
Step 7: Professional Repair
If your MacBook shows persistent issues or fails to function correctly even after the drying process, it is crucial to seek professional repair services. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the device yourself, as this could void your warranty or cause further damage. A trained technician will have the expertise and tools to diagnose the problem and provide the necessary repairs.
Step 8: Prevention for the Future
Accidents happen, but there are measures you can take to prevent liquid spills on your MacBook in the future. Consider using a keyboard cover or a silicone keyboard skin that provides a protective barrier against spills. Be mindful of keeping beverages away from your laptop and always secure the lid when not in use.
Additionally, it is a good practice to back up your important files regularly so that if a spill does occur, you will not lose valuable data.
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In conclusion, spilling water on your MacBook can be a distressing experience, but it is important to remain calm and take immediate action. Acting quickly, powering off and unplugging, wiping and draining, air drying, and assessing the damage are crucial steps to minimize potential harm.
If necessary, seek professional repair services to ensure proper restoration of your device. Lastly, take preventive measures to avoid future spills. Remember, accidents can happen, but with proper care and quick response, you can increase the chances of saving your MacBook and its valuable contents.
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It is not recommended to use a hairdryer to dry your MacBook. The heat from a hairdryer can potentially cause more damage to the internal components of your device. It's best to let your MacBook air dry naturally in a well-ventilated area.
It is advisable to let your MacBook dry for at least 48 hours before attempting to turn it back on. This allows sufficient time for all moisture to evaporate. Rushing to turn on your MacBook too soon can increase the risk of further damage.
If you spilled a liquid other than water on your MacBook, the steps remain the same. Power off your device, unplug it, wipe and drain any excess liquid, and let it air dry. However, it's important to note that certain liquids, such as sugary beverages or corrosive substances, can cause more significant damage. In such cases, it is highly recommended to seek professional repair services.
It is generally not recommended to remove the keys of your MacBook keyboard yourself. The keys are delicate and removing them incorrectly can cause further damage. It's best to let the liquid evaporate naturally and clean the surface with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the keys continue to stick or exhibit unusual behavior after the drying process, it's advisable to consult a professional technician.
If your MacBook exhibits signs of water damage, such as discoloration, sticky keys, or unusual behavior, it's recommended to take it to an authorized service center or contact Apple support. Trained technicians can diagnose the extent of the damage and provide appropriate repairs. Attempting to repair the device yourself may void the warranty or cause further harm.
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Looking for Turkey Predators in the Turkey Hunting Show
A Turkey hunting show is something well worth watching at all times. After all, those awesome colors of this particular animal are generally irresistibly eye-catching. More than the color, though, there's much more to these shows documented on video that make lots of hunters sit up and watch.
A Turkey hunting show could be something about wild turkeys, yet to the average hunter, this must be about an issue that will allow her or him to explore more about the animal. For example, a video production showing the various predators that turkeys should be careful of is definitely one that will certainly make useful to many hunters. Deer hunting videos having similar themes must have the same appeal to them.
There are a quite number of beliefs held strongly about the wild turkey and its eggs. Especially, numerous wild animals, notably wild pigs, are viewed to make turkey eggs part of their day-to-day meal. This isn't totally correct since many studies stated in the Florida wilderness indicate that wild hogs do not go out of their way to search for turkey eggs. Obviously, the information apply only to Florida-based wild boars. Relatives scouring the forests in other states might have a completely different appetite.
However, many birds of prey are known to fancy, not only young turkeys, but the young of different species of birds as well. Of these, the hawk comes out as the most notorious. On the other hand, a few generally small but wild animals like raccoons and skunks also find the egg of turkeys generally tasty
A Turkey hunting show showing these predators hunting for turkey eggs and what most mother turkeys do to avoid them should be quite interesting. Similarly interesting should be a video production on how mother turkeys get to lay their eggs.


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"Cutler's book covers the subject of thiol groups and methyl groups, yes? May need to go back and read it afresh.
== The search feature in the Googlebooks version is quite handy, especially along with the hard copy
"Can you say if DMSA has the same effect of lowering homocysteine levels as TMG?
== I'm not aware that DMSA lowers homocysteine in the short term. The effect of lowering levels of heavy metals probably would help in the long term.
== My understanding is that methionine synthase (MS) is one of the zinc dependent enzymes vulnerable to heavy metals. Notice that Zn is in the same column of the Periodic Table as mercury and cadmium. Therefore they compete to some extent.


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The topic of this post is how to draw gold metal. Giving up the gold gel pen and making the gold illusion on your own is a challenge even for advanced illustrators. In this step by step tutorial, I will show you how to represent golden accessories and clothes in your fashion sketches without putting a lot of effort. Enjoy!
Step 1: Initial preparation
Draw the accessories and the garments you want to make look like they are made of gold. Try to have a clean sketch with no shading at this stage. Just neat outlines.
Step 2: Draw 3-Dimensional
Now it's time to just look at your drawing and think of volume. Close your eyes and imagine you were building the fashion figure out of clay. Mark the parts of the body that feel the closest to you with a very bright shade of yellow.
Leave the white of the paper in the center of these selections ( see the breast of the example illustration & the bracelet).
This technique is extremely useful to determine where to put the lights and the shadows in the cases when you don't have any specific source of light, so often seen in fashion photography.
Step 3: Building the light
Take a darker yellow shade and paint right next to the first layer.
Try to follow the outlines of the shape you are coloring. Notice how the light of the earring goes the same way as its shape.
Step 4: Drawing the gold base
Render all the rest of the shape with a light brownish color. You should blend gently the yellow with the brown shade, trying to leave the former as plain as possible. No perfectionism needed, just avoid entering too far in the yellows.
Step 5: Realistic gold
The essence of drawing realistic looking gold is in the shadows. Lay down a well-blended second layer of the brown shade. Put it in the places where the form feels further away from you. Use the technique described in Step 1 to guide you.
Step 6: Drawing golden shadows
Find a grey shade and add another layer of shadows to the gold. This time you may allow yourself to extend the shadows a bit. In order to obtain the high contrast that is so typical for golden items, place part of the gray tones close to the yellow lights.
Light tends to look even lighter when there is a strong shadow in neighborhood.
Step 7: Blend it all!
Take back the brownish color and blend the strong shadows. Metals are sleek and the blending will give you that sensation of metal.
Step 8: Optional step
This step is optional and depends on your personal preferences. If you would like to draw gold that is somehow warmer you can add touches of orange here and there. Remember to follow the volume of the figure when working with this color and avoid overworking it.
Understanding how to draw gold can take you to new creative ideas and great fashion designs. Unleash your imagination and have fun!


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Improvement by Design
If you make something which works for the extremes then it will work well for everybody.
Marcus – a level design pupil
A Level Design pupils put their problem solving and creative skills to the test earlier this year when tasked with redesigning everyday products for people who suffer with arthritis.
Pupils looked at a range of household items including scissors, hammers and cheese graters and were challenged to improve the design so that they could be better gripped and used. By taping their fingers up and trying to use the products, pupils were able to better understand how it is difficult for arthritis sufferers to find the right pressure points to use them. They then started to think about what could be done to change them.
"I have learnt so much. When you get to the end of a project like this, that feeling when you realise you might have fixed someone's product is so rewarding.
Lorna – A Level Design pupil
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Why Study Latin at the Donahue Academy?
The Donahue Academy requires the study of Latin in grades 7,8,9, and 10 because:
60% of English words are derived from Latin and 90% of English words consisting of more than two syllables come from Latin.
Assists in the development of excellent grammatical, writing and reading skills.
Assists in the development of the brain and its discipline, structure and abstraction.
Assists in acquisition of the many Romance languages which have come from it.
Improves the knowledge of ancient histories and cultures and allows direct access to key documents of the western world.
High school students learning Latin have consistently earned better SAT scores than their peers studying other foreign languages, and similar trends have been documented for the ACT, too.
Students of Latin earn higher college GPA's.
Helps students stand out and impress college admissions officers.
When asked what he thinks when he sees Latin on a high school transcript, Michael C. Behnke, Vice President for Enrollment at University of Chicago, said, "This student is likely to be disciplined, have a strong basis for further learning, [and] be a little more creative toward intellectual pursuits than most."
Donahue students typically score about two hundred points above the local and national norms on the SAT. Class of 2018 Average is 1250.Share:


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The Dam Instrumentation Project is a major element of the Dam Safety Program at the district. The project will install state-of-practice automated geotechnical instrumentation at Almaden, Anderson, Calero, Chesbro, Coyote, Guadalupe, Rinconada Treated Water Reservoir, Stevens Creek, Uvas and Vasona dams to accomplish the following objectives:
- Monitor internal movement and water pressure at the ten district dams mentioned above.
- Develop a system at each dam that is capable of collecting, checking, recording, and archiving the collected data and alarming staff when parameters exceed set threshold limits.
The installed instrumentation will provide critical information to potentially identify needed capital improvements to ensure the structural integrity of the district's dams.


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Parameters
Parameter Attribute DataType Description Allowed Values
Identity Key String The Identity parameter specifies the mailbox where you want to assign permissions to the user. You can use any value that uniquely identifies the mailbox.
AccessRights Required StringArray[] The AccessRights parameter specifies the permission that you want to add for the user on the mailbox. Valid values are: ChangeOwner, ChangePermission, DeleteItem, ExternalAccount, FullAccess and ReadPermission.
User Key String The User parameter specifies who gets the permissions on the mailbox.
InheritanceType Key String The InheritanceType parameter specifies how permissions are inherited by folders in the mailbox. Valid values are: None, All, Children, Descendents, SelfAndChildren. None, All, Children, Descendents, SelfAndChildren
Owner Write String The Owner parameter specifies the owner of the mailbox object.
Deny Write Boolean The Deny switch specifies that the permissions you're adding are Deny permissions.
Ensure Write String Determines wheter or not the permission should exist on the mailbox. Present
Credential Write PSCredential Credentials of the Exchange Global Admin
ApplicationId Write String Id of the Azure Active Directory application to authenticate with.
TenantId Write String Id of the Azure Active Directory tenant used for authentication.
CertificateThumbprint Write String Thumbprint of the Azure Active Directory application's authentication certificate to use for authentication.
CertificatePassword Write PSCredential Username can be made up to anything but password will be used for CertificatePassword
CertificatePath Write String Path to certificate used in service principal usually a PFX file.
ManagedIdentity Write Boolean Managed ID being used for authentication.
Description
Use this resource to modify the permissions of mailbox.
Permissions
Exchange
To authenticate with Microsoft Exchange, this resource required the following permissions:
Roles
 - Unified Messaging, View-Only Recipients, Mail Recipient Creation, Mail Recipients, UM Mailboxes
Role Groups
 - Organization Management
Examples
Example 1
This example is used to test new resources and showcase the usage of new resources being worked on. It is not meant to use as a production baseline.
Configuration Example
{
 param(
 [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
 [PSCredential]
 $credsCredential
 )
 Import-DscResource -ModuleName Microsoft365DSC
 node localhost
 {
 EXOMailboxPermission "TestPermission"
 {
 AccessRights = @("FullAccess","ReadPermission");
 Credential = $credsCredential;
 Deny = $False;
 Ensure = "Present";
 Identity = "John.Smith";
 InheritanceType = "All";
 User = "NT AUTHORITY\SELF";
 }
 }
}


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The New Piedmont Almanac
A Guide to the Natural World
by David Cook
This Almanac is a yearly calendar of weeks and months charting the unfolding of a year. On its pages, you will find the times of the rising and setting sun, observations of natural phenomena, perspectives on flora and fauna, geologic stories, and a forecast of storm events. Stories or articles accompany every week. A Reference Section contains additional writings of fact and natural lore. There is space throughout the parade of weeks for the reader's own observations.
A treasure of inestimable value! This Almanac should be among the first books on the shelf of every home in this section of North Carolina. It should be there along with the Bible, the Dictionary, and a one–volume Encyclopedia. Indeed the land where we live is itself a kind of sacred book, the original source to our words, and an introduction to the world we live in."—Thomas Berry
Note: This Almanac specifically originates from the Central Piedmont, that part of the Piedmont that extends from York County, South Carolina north to Cumberland County, Virginia, though it has wider applications throughout the east coast and the mountains.


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What is the mortgage value?
The mortgage value is the value of the property set by means of an appraisal carried out by an accredited company. It may be different from the purchase-sale value. The mortgage value is the reference value used when applying for and arranging the mortgage and it constitutes the Bank's guarantee. The mortgage value will determine how much the Bank will lend for the transaction.
Still don't know which mortgage is best for you? We'll help you decide
Here's an example
The property you want to buy has a sale price of €300,000 and you want to apply for 80% of that amount to finance your purchase. The Bank will calculate 80% of the appraisal value, i.e. of the mortgage value and not the sale price. The mortgage value be more or less than the sale value, i.e. more or less than €300,000.
The mortgage value, or appraisal value, is intended to be an objective, non-speculative value that takes into account different factors such as the free of speculation in which different factors are taken into account such as the rateable value, local amenities, property prices in the same area, etc.


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Nova Scotia Black Experience Through the Centuries By Bridglal Pachai
The Nova Scotia Black Experience Through the Centuries is a comprehensive account of the African Nova Scotian struggle to build a vital community in the face of racial discrimination. Originally published in two volumes as Beneath the Clouds of the Promised Land, this illustrated edition has been extensively updated and includes a new chapter tracing the experiences of Nova Scotia's black community into the twenty-first century. Author Bridglal Pachai profiles the individuals and organizations that fought for equality in education, business, politics, religion, and the arts, and carved a path for tomorrow's leaders. Covering more than four hundred years of a people's history, heritage, and culture, The Nova Scotia Black Experience Through the Centuries is a powerful record, indispensable to any study of the province's history.


Women with her head in her hands
Kill zombie nouns in three easy steps
Zombie nouns are one of the most common problems I see in non-fiction writing. By learning how to identify and replace zombie nouns, you'll instantly improve the quality of your writing. And your readers will thank you for it!
Nominalisations, or zombie nouns, are nouns formed from other parts of speech like adjectives or verbs. They are called 'zombie nouns' because they suck life out of speech — replacing words we understand with abstract entities we don't.
Academic, legal and government writing is often cluttered with zombie nouns. Here's an example of some writing with the zombies highlighted:
A recycling project investigation is being led by Council officials in partnership with relevant government departments. This investigation will be used for the preparation of a business case with the aim of securing the Council's approval at its next meeting. The business case will describe recycling-scheme affordability and household-collection feasibility. Subject to stakeholder feedback and Council approval, the project will proceed to implementation in the New Year. The project has good alignment with the government's waste-reduction priority. Risks to the project's achievement will be monitored during implementation through a risk-monitoring process.
By converting plain words and phrases into zombie nouns, the writer has created several problems:
 - The writing sounds pompous and abstract.
 - The writing is hard to understand.
 - The writing uses complex terms that may be understood differently by different people (even within the same organisation).
Have a look at your organisation's documents, manuals or websites to see if this problem exists where you work. If it does, don't worry — zombie nouns are easily fixed!
Step 1: Take a piece of writing and list all the zombie nouns you can find.
Step 2: List the corresponding verb or adjective that you used to make each zombie noun. Here's a list of the words from our example paragraph:
Zombie noun Original verb or adjective
Investigation To investigate
Preparation To prepare
Aim To aim for
Approval To approve
Recycling-scheme affordability Affordable (adjective)
Household-collection feasibility Feasible (adjective)
Feedback To feedback or to give feedback
Implementation To implement
Alignment To align with
Waste-reduction priority To prioritise
Achievement To achieve
Risk-monitoring process To monitor
Step 3: Rewrite your work using the original verbs and adjectives.
Here's the same example, but this time the zombie nouns have been replaced by their original verbs or adjectives.
Council officials and relevant government departments are investigating ways to improve recycling. They will then prepare a business case for the Council to approve at its next meeting. The business case will explain how to make recycling affordable and whether it's feasible to collect recycling from households. If the Council approves the business case, and stakeholders support the project, the Council will implement it in the New Year. The Government has prioritised reducing waste, and this project aligns with that goal. As the Council implements the project, it will monitor any risks that could prevent it achieving its objectives.
If you want help to banish the zombies from your writing, get in touch with me today.


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HOW DO I....
- verify a license?
- search for termite inspection information?
- file a complaint with the Board?
- view past disciplinary actions?
- obtain research information?
PEST CONTROL INDUSTRY
HOW DO I....
- become licensed?
- start a company?
- file WDO reports online?
- renew my license?
- update my license information?
- view the Board's Laws & Regulations?
Study Material and Scope of Examination for Applicator License Branches 2 and 3
The following outlines the scope of the applicator licensing examination, and provides a list of reference material sources available to pest control operators to use in training employees to take the examination to become licensed as a pesticide applicator.
- Typical harborage areas for structural pests in different life cycle stages
- Structural deficiencies and construction practices that invite pest entry and harborage
- Common signs of wood-pest infestations and infections
- Methods to minimize pesticide exposure to non-target pests and organisms
- Effects of pesticides on surfaces
- Factors that influence or enhance pesticide effectiveness
- State laws pertaining to worker safety in pest control operations
- State laws pertaining to handling and storage of pesticides
- Contents of wood-destroying pests and organisms inspection report
- Procedures to notify consumers and persons in adjacent areas about planned pesticide application
- First-aid techniques to treat injuries resulting from pesticide exposure
- Methods to handle pesticide explosions and fires
- Different types of emergencies resulting from misapplication of pesticides
- Contents of major sections of pesticide labels
- Types of property damage that could result from pesticide application
- Laws pertaining to storage of pesticides during transport
- Different types of foundations associated with different types of structures
- Chemical control measures for non-termite wood pest infestations
- Laws regarding use of personal protective equipment
- Techniques to prevent pesticide accidents during application
- Techniques to mix volumes of pesticides
- Methods for preventing pesticide spills
- Procedures for cleaning and maintaining personal protective equipment
TREATMENT METHOD DETERMINATION
- Chemical families of pesticides used for structural pest control
- Level of toxicity to humans of chemical families used for structural pest control
- Occupant conditions (e.g., age, health) with potential for increased risk of sensitivity to pesticides
- Residues associated with different pesticide formulations on different surfaces
- Effects of temperature, rate of dilution, and ventilation on pesticide odor
- Mode of action on pests of chemicals used for structural pest control
- Pesticide formulations suitable for different surfaces and different pests
- Procedures for determining rate of application and pesticide dilution ratio
SITE PREPARATION AND TREATMENT APPLICATION
- Manufacturer's label restrictions on treatment application
- Equipment for applying liquid pesticides
- Methods to repair, maintain, and clean liquid application equipment
- Methods to repair, maintain, and clean dry chemical application equipment
- Techniques to confine pesticide applications to treatment areas
- Methods to clean up and contain pesticide leaks and spills
- Prescribed methods for safe disposal of used pesticides and pesticide containers
- Laws related to reporting pesticide spills and leaks
- Factors that influence compatibility of pesticides combined at time of application
- Label contents prescribed by state and federal agencies
- Requirements for area preparation for different treatment applications
- Types of, and procedures for, use of personal protective equipment
- Application of pesticide label information to select pesticides for spot treatment
- Types of, and procedures for, use of pesticide application equipment
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING PESTICIDES AND MATERIALS
- Procedures for containing spilled liquid pesticides
- Symptoms of oral, dermal, and respiratory overexposure to applied pesticides and materials
- Procedures for disposal of absorbent material used to soak up pesticide spills
- Procedures for containing and removing spilled dry materials
- Procedures for disposal of used pesticide containers
- Laws and regulations related to storage, disposal, and transportation of pesticides
- Procedures for cleaning and maintenance of application and personal protective equipment
- Procedures for preventing malfunction of application and personal protective equipment
- Reference sources for first-aid procedures for overexposure of pesticides to humans or animals
- Application of safety precautions on pesticide labels to prevent overexposure of pesticides to self and others
- Laws and regulations related to consumer notification of pesticide application
- Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 14, Structural Pest Control Act or _URL_
- California Code of Regulations, Title 3, Division 6, and Title 16, Division 19, _URL_
- Department of Pesticide Regulation's Pesticide Safety Information Series N, _URL_
- Mallis, A. (2004). Handbook of pest control (9th Edition). G.I.E. Media, Inc.
- O'Connor-Marer, P. (2006). Residential, Industrial, and Institutional Pest Control (2nd Ed.). Oakland, CA: University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- University of California Statewide Integrated Management Project Agriculture and Natural Resources. (2000). The safe and effective use of pesticides (2nd Ed.). Oakland, CA: Author.


An overview of CECL: setting the context
Graham Dyer
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016–13, "Financial Instruments — Credit Losses" (Topic 326), and introduced the current expected credit loss (CECL) model into the US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). The issuance of ASU 2016–13 was the culmination of a nearly decade-long project by the FASB to migrate the accounting for credit losses on financial instruments from the longstanding "incurred loss" model to an "expected credit loss" (ECL) model. For entities such as banks, credit unions, finance companies and insurance companies, whose primary activities include originating or investing in financing receivables, the CECL model represented one of the most impactful changes to accounting standards in recent memory. However, before describing the CECL model, it is helpful to understand the issues the FASB was trying to address when it undertook the development of the CECL model.
The FASB's project to refine accounting for credit losses was born from recommendations by the Financial Crisis Advisory Group (FCAG). The FCAG was a committee formed jointly by the FASB and its
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The purpose of the Division of Academic Outreach and Engagement is to expand the knowledge and instructional services provided by Morgan State University into larger Baltimore City and Maryland metropolitan communities. The Division organizes courses, programs, institutes, and initiatives designed to engage community residents, public officials, and business and civic leaders in the use of knowledge derived from faculty and student research, the sharing of mutually beneficial resources, and the appropriate and timely dispatch of University experts and professionals to collaborate in addressing community concerns.
Chief among the goals of the Division of Academic Outreach and Engagement are:
- facilitating the concentration of scholarly research, creative activities, and public service programs within a defined radius (i.e., the Morgan Mile) around the University in order to give significant priority to solving difficult social problems prevalent in urban communities like Baltimore;
- facilitating the civic engagement, community service, volunteer, and research activities of Morgan's faculty and students to improve academic performance among students enrolled in the public schools, promote economic development, enhance public safety and improve the health and social welfare of those residing in local communities;
- assisting in the internationalization of the University's curriculum, programs, and campus activities, in order to expand its relationship with people and institutions from a variety of countries and to enhance and diversify the learning experiences for students;
- developing collaborative relationships with small businesses, libraries, public officials, community and civic organizations to promote lifelong learning and increased employment opportunities; and,
- facilitating the extension of the research, instruction, and public service of faculty and students to improve the cultural and social quality of life for the residents of communities surrounding the University.
Current special programs include:


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Survey of Energy Resources 2007
Geothermal Country Notes
The double-flash plant at La Bouillante in the French Overseas Department of Guadeloupe is at present the only example of the island's geothermal energy being utilised for electricity production. The plant was commissioned in 1985 but was closed between 1992 and 1996.
The French Agency for Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) contributed to the development of the Bouillante high-enthalpy field by supporting 20% of the cost of drilling new wells.
Following the rehabilitation of Bouillante 1, a 5 MWe double-flash unit, in 1996, the plant was able to supply 2% of the island's electricity supply in 1998. Extensive exploration of the Bouillante field ensued and led to the drilling of three new production wells and a plan to construct Bouillante 2, an 11 MWe unit some 400 m from the original plant. Bouillante 2 was put into service in 2005 and currently some 10% of electricity generation is supplied by the geothermal resource. Pre-feasibility studies for Bouillante 3 began in 2004 with the aim of geothermal power supplying up to 20% of the island's electricity in the future.


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SpitsbergenArticle Free Pass
Spitsbergen, formerly West Spitsbergen (Vestspitsbergen), largest island of the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, and part of Norway. Spitsbergen, with an area of 15,075 square miles (39,044 square km), is approximately 280 miles (450 km) long and ranges from 25 to 140 miles (40 to 225 km) wide.
The terrain is mountainous, and most of the island is covered with glaciers. The highest point on the island is Mount Newton (5,633 feet [1,717 metres]) in the northeast. Other notable peaks include Hornsundtind (4,695 feet [1,431 metres]) and Drygalski Crest (4,669 feet [1,423 metres]). Many other peaks on the mountainous west coast have elevations over 3,000 feet (900 metres).
Spitsbergen is deeply indented by fjords; Longyear city on Is Fjord (the largest fjord on the west coast) is the island's main settlement. Most of the island's few settlements are mining communities on the west coast. Both Norwegians and Russians have mined the rich coal deposits; the island had a sizable Russian community until the 1990s. Cruise ships dock at Longyear, and tourists can make walking tours of the island's scenic landscapes. National parks and nature reserves are a feature of the island.
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Evaluation of the status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in Northern Africa
06 August 2011 | Project description
Integration of freshwater biodiversity in the development process throughout Africa: mobilising information and site demonstrations
This project was comprised within the project entitled "Integration of freshwater biodiversity in the development process throughout Africa: mobilising information and site demonstrations. The project ended in 2010.
The North Africa part of the project was coordinated by the IUCN - Centre for Mediterranean cooperation and covered the following countries: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. The North African part of the project aimed at mobilizing existing information and expertise on freshwater biodiversity to synthesize it and make it available to all stakeholders involved in freshwater issues.
OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS
Ensure that environmental planning for water resource development throughout Africa is based on the integration of reliable information on the status, distribution and ecological requirements of freshwater biodiversity for priority taxonomic groups such as: Fishes, Aquatic Plants, Molluscs, Odonata (dragonflies) and Crustacea (crabs).
· The assessments of these five taxonomic groups were extended to the whole Mediterranean region.
· An analytical document entitled "The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Northern Africa" was published and distributed among the Mediterranean members.
· Sixty three regional experts were identified within the Mediterranean region
· Regional capacity for biodiversity assessment and data management were significantly increased through the training activities.
The Moulouya Integration of scientific knowledge in the local management plans
The Moulouya water basin in Africa was identified as a demonstration site. The work was developed in collaboration with the Agence du Bassin Hydraulogic de la Moulouya (ABHM) in Morocco as well as different regional partners including the University of Oujda. The main activities involved in this demonstration site were:
· Detailed diagnosis and assessment of the aquatic biodiversity in the region: This work was developed in participation with different IUCN Specialist Groups (the Odonata specialist group…) and other local partners (University of Oujda). The diagnosis identified included field work activities, and lab. analysis.
· Establishment of a biodiversity assessment (increase the knowledge) of the species present in the 5 taxonomic groups present in the region as well as their key habitats.
· Training of the local freshwater experts and managers involved in the Moulouya basin on the use of GIS techniques.
· Presentation of the biodiversity assessment results to the local decision makers, putting in place a monitoring network for the biodiversity in the region (ABHM), and promoting the networking and the communication between the parties involved in the biodiversity management of the region.
· Outreach activities and vulgarization of the results as well as communication material on the state of biodiversity of the Moulouya in order to raise awareness to the local community (the Moulouya caravanne). This activity involved previously the publishing of field guides on the fresh water flora and fauna present in the Moulouya region.
· Formulation of recommendations about the introduction of the key results obtained in the management plans of the region.
International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)
Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos (CIBIO)
Agence du Bassin Hydraulogic de la Moulouya (ABHM)
WWF; Tour du Valat, UNDP RAC/SPA, Med Wet
European Commission. Co-funding for this project was provided by the MAVA Foundation and the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation Development (AECID).
January 2007 -September 2010
More information: _EMAIL_
IUCN-Med receives core financial support from the Ministry of Environment of the Junta de Andalucía, the Ministry of Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) among others.