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Merge Tools
To merge files Mercurial uses merge tools.
A merge tool combines two different versions of a file into a merged file. Merge tools are given the two files and the greatest common ancestor of the two file versions, so they can determine the changes made on both branches.
Merge tools are used both for 'hg resolve', 'hg merge', 'hg update', 'hg backout' and in several extensions.
Usually, the merge tool tries to automatically reconcile the files by combining all non-overlapping changes that occurred separately in the two different evolutions of the same initial base file. Furthermore, some interactive merge programs make it easier to manually resolve conflicting merges, either in a graphical way, or by inserting some conflict markers. Mercurial does not include any interactive merge programs but relies on external tools for that.
Available merge tools
External merge tools and their properties are configured in the merge-tools configuration section - see hgrc(5) - but they can often just be named by their executable.
A merge tool is generally usable if its executable can be found on the system and if it can handle the merge. The executable is found if it is an absolute or relative executable path or the name of an application in the executable search path. The tool is assumed to be able to handle the merge if it can handle symlinks if the file is a symlink, if it can handle binary files if the file is binary, and if a GUI is available if the tool requires a GUI.
There are some internal merge tools which can be used. The internal merge tools are:
":dump"
Creates three versions of the files to merge, containing the contents of local, other and base. These files can then be used to perform a merge manually. If the file to be merged is named "a.txt", these files will accordingly be named "a.txt.local", "a.txt.other" and "a.txt.base" and they will be placed in the same directory as "a.txt".
This implies permerge. Therefore, files aren't dumped, if premerge runs successfully. Use :forcedump to forcibly write files out.
":fail"
Rather than attempting to merge files that were modified on both branches, it marks them as unresolved. The resolve command must be used to resolve these conflicts.
":forcedump"
Creates three versions of the files as same as :dump, but omits premerge.
":local"
Uses the local 'p1()' version of files as the merged version.
":merge"
Uses the internal non-interactive simple merge algorithm for merging files. It will fail if there are any conflicts and leave markers in the partially merged file. Markers will have two sections, one for each side of merge.
":merge-local"
Like :merge, but resolve all conflicts non-interactively in favor of the local 'p1()' changes.
":merge-other"
Like :merge, but resolve all conflicts non-interactively in favor of the other 'p2()' changes.
":merge3"
Uses the internal non-interactive simple merge algorithm for merging files. It will fail if there are any conflicts and leave markers in the partially merged file. Marker will have three sections, one from each side of the merge and one for the base content.
":other"
Uses the other 'p2()' version of files as the merged version.
":prompt"
Asks the user which of the local 'p1()' or the other 'p2()' version to keep as the merged version.
":tagmerge"
Uses the internal tag merge algorithm (experimental).
":union"
Uses the internal non-interactive simple merge algorithm for merging files. It will use both left and right sides for conflict regions. No markers are inserted.
Internal tools are always available and do not require a GUI but will by default not handle symlinks or binary files.
Choosing a merge tool
Mercurial uses these rules when deciding which merge tool to use:
 1. If a tool has been specified with the --tool option to merge or resolve, it is used. If it is the name of a tool in the merge-tools configuration, its configuration is used. Otherwise the specified tool must be executable by the shell.
 2. If the "HGMERGE" environment variable is present, its value is used and must be executable by the shell.
 3. If the filename of the file to be merged matches any of the patterns in the merge-patterns configuration section, the first usable merge tool corresponding to a matching pattern is used. Here, binary capabilities of the merge tool are not considered.
 4. If ui.merge is set it will be considered next. If the value is not the name of a configured tool, the specified value is used and must be executable by the shell. Otherwise the named tool is used if it is usable.
 5. If any usable merge tools are present in the merge-tools configuration section, the one with the highest priority is used.
 6. If a program named "hgmerge" can be found on the system, it is used - but it will by default not be used for symlinks and binary files.
 7. If the file to be merged is not binary and is not a symlink, then internal ":merge" is used.
 8. Otherwise, ":prompt" is used.
Note:
After selecting a merge program, Mercurial will by default attempt to merge the files using a simple merge algorithm first. Only if it doesn't succeed because of conflicting changes Mercurial will actually execute the merge program. Whether to use the simple merge algorithm first can be controlled by the premerge setting of the merge tool. Premerge is enabled by default unless the file is binary or a symlink.
See the merge-tools and ui sections of hgrc(5) for details on the configuration of merge tools.


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Alforsite is a mineral, Ba5Cl(PO4)3, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and oxygen. It was discovered in 1981, and named to honor geologist John T. Alfors of the California Division of Mines and Geology for his work in the area where it was discovered.
Alforsite is a hexagonal colorless crystal in the chemical class phosphates and the group apatite. It is found in certain parts of central California, primarily Fresno, Mariposa, and Tulare Counties. It has also been found in Baja California, Mexico.
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We have studied three fields of low surface brightness mapped with the ISOPHOT instrument aboard the ISO satellite. The observations consist of PHT-22 raster maps at 90μm, 150μm and 180μm. The maps are elongated with lengths up to 90 arc minutes and contain clear gradients of cirrus emission.The surface brightness values of the maps are compared with COBE/DIRBE. IRAS 100μm maps provide a spatial template of the FIR emission and make it possible to compare ISOPHOT and DIRBE despite the difference in angular resolution. Assuming a spatially constant cirrus spectrum within each field the correlation between DIRBE and 100μm IRAS data can be used to estimate DIRBE values for each IRAS pixel position. DIRBE values are interpolated to 90μm, 150μm and 180μm using fitted modified Planck curve ν2Bν(T). ISOPHOT and DIRBE are compared with two methods based either on the absolute levels or on the variations of the observed surface brightness. Both methods show that in most cases the DIRBE surface brightness agrees with the ISOPHOT value to within ∼20%.
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A test case for pressure field reconstruction from particle image velocimetry (PIV) and Lagrangian particle tracking (LPT) has been developed by constructing a simulated experiment from a zonal detached eddy simulation for an axisymmetric base flow at Mach 0.7. The test case comprises sequences of four subsequent particle images (representing multi-pulse data) as well as continuous time-resolved data which can realistically only be obtained for low-speed flows. Particle images were processed using tomographic PIV processing as well as the LPT algorithm 'Shake-The-Box' (STB). Multiple pressure field reconstruction techniques have subsequently been applied to the PIV results (Eulerian approach, iterative least-square pseudo-tracking, Taylor's hypothesis approach, and instantaneous Vortex-in-Cell) and LPT results (FlowFit, Vortex-in-Cell-plus, Voronoi-based pressure evaluation, and iterative least-square pseudo-tracking). All methods were able to reconstruct the main features of the instantaneous pressure fields, including methods that reconstruct pressure from a single PIV velocity snapshot. Highly accurate reconstructed pressure fields could be obtained using LPT approaches in combination with more advanced techniques. In general, the use of longer series of time-resolved input data, when available, allows more accurate pressure field reconstruction. Noise in the input data typically reduces the accuracy of the reconstructed pressure fields, but none of the techniques proved to be critically sensitive to the amount of noise added in the present test case.
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|Journal||Experiments in Fluids: experimental methods and their applications to fluid flow|
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This function performs ANOVA tests between fitted calibration models.
"anova"(object, ...) "anova"(object, ...)
For 'lmcal' models this function performs four tests: two ANOVAs between linear and quadratic model, without and with log-log transform (first is mentioned in literature as Mandel's fitting test), and two ANOVAs comparing four polynomial models, weighted and unweighted.
For 'nlscal' models two ANOVAs are performed - between asymptotic models without and with intercept term, and between three and four parameter logistic models.
data(nitrate) attach(nitrate) fit = lmcal(conc,area) anova(fit) fit2 = nlscal(conc,area) anova(fit2)


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Some people call scallions green onions. They aren't really one and the same but both belong to the genus Allium, which includes garlic, shallots, chives and leeks.
They're sold in bunches and except for the root end, are entirely edible.
Here's how to prep them:
1. Trim the root end off the scallion.
2. Rinse the scallion in cold water, shake off excess water, and then remove the outer layer of the scallion if it looks slippery or plain funky. The picture below shows what I've removed from the scallion — the root ends and funky outer layer. The scallions at the top are trimmed and ready to go.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut thin slices of the scallion cross-wise, including the dark green parts. Generally, when I near the end of the scallion, I toss the end bits because they aren't as firm.
4. Store unused scallions in a plastic bag in your fridge. They'll stay for several days. Don't slice them until you're ready to use them.

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Sakaguchi Test Definition
Sakaguchi test is a biochemical test consisting of colorimetric reaction for the detection and quantification of guanidinium groups, used as a qualitative test for arginine that is either free or in protein. The test was discovered by and named after the Japanese Food Scientist Shoyo Sakaguchi in 1925. Sakaguchi test is an example of color reactions or test that is performed for the detection of amino acids or proteins. The test is a specific test for arginine where the guanidinium group of arginine reacts with 1-naphthol or α-naphthol to produce a colored product. It is a qualitative test, and the quantification of arginine is hindered in this test due to the slow rate of color development and destruction of some guanidinium groups by the reagent.
Objective of Sakaguchi Test
- To detect the presence of arginine in either free form or in proteins.
Principle of Sakaguchi Test
Sakaguchi test is based on the principle of reaction between 1-naphthol and the guanidinium groups in arginine, in the presence of an oxidizing agent. The exact mechanism of the reaction is not yet known; however, the reaction results in the formation of a red-colored complex due to the formation of an indole-like structure. The Sakaguchi reagent consists of sodium hypobromite and 1-naphthol. The sodium hypobromite acts as an oxidizing agent that facilitates the hydrogen bonding between two arginine molecules.
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- Sakaguchi reagent: 1% 1-naphthol in alcohol with a few drops of 10% sodium hypobromite solution of bromine water.
- 40% NaOH
- Sample (0.1% of arginine or 0.1% of creatine)
- Test tubes
- Test tube stand
Procedure of Sakaguchi Test
- About 3 ml of the test solution is added in a test tube, to which 1 ml of 40% NaOH is added and mixed correctly.
- Then, two drops of 1-naphthol are added to the same test tube and mixed thoroughly.
- Now, 4-5 drops of the 10% sodium hypobromite or bromine water is added.
- The test tube is observed for the development of color.
Result and Interpretation of Sakaguchi Test
- Positive result: A positive result on the Sakaguchi's test is demonstrated by the formation of red color. This indicates the presence of an arginine or guanidinium compound.
- Negative result: A negative result in the Sakaguchi's test is demonstrated by the absence of red color. This indicates an absence of arginine or a guanidinium compound.
Uses of Sakaguchi Test
- Sakaguchi's Test is a biochemical test for the detection of arginine in the free or combined form in proteins.
- The test is qualitative but can be made quantitative by the addition of urea that stabilizes the colored product.
- Quantitative analysis of the colored product is not possible with this test as the rate of Sakaguchi's reaction is slow.
- Similarly, some of the guanidinium groups in the solution might be destroyed by the hypochlorite, resulting in difficulties in testing results.
- Webner C.J (1929). A modification of Sakaguchi's reaction to the quantitative determination of arginine. JBC. December 27.
- Ke, Shan, and Robert Haselkorn. "The Sakaguchi reaction product quenches phycobilisome fluorescence, allowing determination of the arginine concentration in cells of Anabaena strain PCC 7120." Journal of Bacteriology 195,1 (2013): 25-8. doi:10.1128/JB.01512-12
- Tiwari, A. (2015). Practical Biochemistry. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.


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Dong, Diansheng; Schmit, Todd M.; Kaiser, Harry M.
A panel data Tobit model is developed to examine the household purchase process for a frequently purchased commodity. The proposed model accounts not only for censoring or sample selectivity, but also the temporal dependence of the purchasing process using household panel data. The flexible error structure in the model accounts for both state dependence and household heterogeneity. Empirical findings show that purchase habits of milk persist across households over time, and most of them come from the household heterogeneity in preferences. Results also show that advertising increases the purchase quantity and purchase frequency simultaneously.
Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University


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How can we actually measure the angle between the $E$ and $B$ fields in a light beam? I know this angle is 90 degrees but I have hard time accepting it without experimental proof. Can one prove for example this is not 91 degrees?
One can receive the electromagnetic plane wave with an antenna that is responsive to either the electric field or to the magnetic field but not to both within a reasonable engineering accuracy. For example, the standard electric dipole (thin wire linear antenna) or magnetic dipole (thin wire loop antenna) is essentially unresponsive to the magnetic or the electric field, respectively, when are properly aligned in space. It just turns out experimentally for a linearly polarized EM wave the maximum energy is received when the electric dipole is parallel with the electric field and the magnetic dipole is perpendicular to the electric field of the plane wave. Granted the accuracy of such orthogonality for practical antennas is not within 1 degree for simple dipoles but if you instead consider really high gain antennas whose beamwidth is fraction of a degree you do get to angular precision on the order of millidegrees.


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Located in the harbour of Odense, the house of the North Atlantic will embody a significant assembly point for the culture of Greenland, Iceland and Faroe Islands. The house is a hybrid of different functions and becomes a small North Atlantic village including exhibition spaces, design shop, restaurant, cultural administration, conference spaces as well as 25 student apartments.
The project derives from a deep understanding of the 3 North Atlantic countries' culture and identity. The building is designed as an assembly of 3 buildings standing on pillars in a concrete landscape. By connecting the exterior and interior - the landscape creates an open and inviting ground floor with various multi purpose spaces like restaurant, design shop, exhibition space etc. Through a narrative architectural expression and framework the house serves as a generator for the community of the North Atlantic countries.
The building has a strong reference to the wooden houses with saddle roofs from the Nordic countries, and the landscape refers to the three countries' rock formations and dramatic scenery. The building generates a universe where different functions are connected in a natural and creative way with a playful use of unique building materials. The materials used are black zinc, raw concrete, catfish skin and driftwood from the coasts of Iceland.


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By: Michelle Otutu | Reviewed by Raghvendra GopalCheckmark | Last updated: March 30, 2023
What Does Chelating Agent Mean?
A chelating agent is a chemical compound that can form stable complexes, called chelates, with metal ions by coordinating with them through multiple sites. Chelating agents are often used in industrial processes, such as metal cleaning, water treatment and medical applications.
Chelating agents are very useful for various applications in the upstream oil and gas industry, including acidizing, scale removal, filter cake removal, wettability alteration, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and hydraulic fracturing treatments.
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Chelating agents have a wide range of applications in industry, particularly in the areas of metal cleaning and water treatment. One of the key properties of chelating agents is their ability to bind with metal ions and remove them from solution. This property is used in many industrial processes, such as the cleaning of metal surfaces, the treatment of metal wastewater, and the prevention of scale formation in water treatment systems.
Chelating agents are also used in the medical field, where they can be used to treat certain types of poisoning, such as heavy metal poisoning. Chelating agents work by binding with the metal ions in the body, which can then be excreted through urine.
One of the most common chelating agents is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), which forms stable chelates with a wide range of metal ions. EDTA is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a sequestrant, which is a compound that can bind with metal ions and prevent them from reacting with other compounds in the food or beverage. EDTA is also used in the textile industry to remove metal ions from dye baths and in the pulp and paper industry to prevent the formation of scale in boilers and other equipment.
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Protocol Specification
KeyDB clients communicate with the KeyDB server using a protocol called RESP (KeyDB Serialization Protocol). While the protocol was designed specifically for KeyDB, it can be used for other client-server software projects.
RESP is a compromise between the following things:
 - Simple to implement.
 - Fast to parse.
 - Human readable.
RESP can serialize different data types like integers, strings, arrays. There is also a specific type for errors. Requests are sent from the client to the KeyDB server as arrays of strings representing the arguments of the command to execute. KeyDB replies with a command-specific data type.
RESP is binary-safe and does not require processing of bulk data transferred from one process to another, because it uses prefixed-length to transfer bulk data.
Note: the protocol outlined here is only used for client-server communication. KeyDB Cluster uses a different binary protocol in order to exchange messages between nodes.
Networking layer#
A client connects to a KeyDB server creating a TCP connection to the port 6379.
While RESP is technically non-TCP specific, in the context of KeyDB the protocol is only used with TCP connections (or equivalent stream oriented connections like Unix sockets).
Request-Response model#
KeyDB accepts commands composed of different arguments. Once a command is received, it is processed and a reply is sent back to the client.
This is the simplest model possible, however there are two exceptions:
 - KeyDB supports pipelining (covered later in this document). So it is possible for clients to send multiple commands at once, and wait for replies later.
 - When a KeyDB client subscribes to a Pub/Sub channel, the protocol changes semantics and becomes a push protocol, that is, the client no longer requires to send commands, because the server will automatically send to the client new messages (for the channels the client is subscribed to) as soon as they are received.
Excluding the above two exceptions, the KeyDB protocol is a simple request-response protocol.
RESP protocol description#
The RESP protocol was introduced in KeyDB 1.2, but it became the standard way for talking with the KeyDB server in KeyDB 2.0. This is the protocol you should implement in your KeyDB client.
RESP is actually a serialization protocol that supports the following data types: Simple Strings, Errors, Integers, Bulk Strings and Arrays.
The way RESP is used in KeyDB as a request-response protocol is the following:
 - Clients send commands to a KeyDB server as a RESP Array of Bulk Strings.
 - The server replies with one of the RESP types according to the command implementation.
In RESP, the type of some data depends on the first byte:
 - For Simple Strings the first byte of the reply is "+"
 - For Errors the first byte of the reply is "-"
 - For Integers the first byte of the reply is ":"
 - For Bulk Strings the first byte of the reply is "$"
 - For Arrays the first byte of the reply is "*"
Additionally RESP is able to represent a Null value using a special variation of Bulk Strings or Array as specified later.
In RESP different parts of the protocol are always terminated with "\r\n" (CRLF).
RESP Simple Strings#
Simple Strings are encoded in the following way: a plus character, followed by a string that cannot contain a CR or LF character (no newlines are allowed), terminated by CRLF (that is "\r\n").
Simple Strings are used to transmit non binary safe strings with minimal overhead. For example many KeyDB commands reply with just "OK" on success, that as a RESP Simple String is encoded with the following 5 bytes:
"+OK\r\n"
In order to send binary-safe strings, RESP Bulk Strings are used instead.
When KeyDB replies with a Simple String, a client library should return to the caller a string composed of the first character after the '+' up to the end of the string, excluding the final CRLF bytes.
RESP Errors#
RESP has a specific data type for errors. Actually errors are exactly like RESP Simple Strings, but the first character is a minus '-' character instead of a plus. The real difference between Simple Strings and Errors in RESP is that errors are treated by clients as exceptions, and the string that composes the Error type is the error message itself.
The basic format is:
"-Error message\r\n"
Error replies are only sent when something wrong happens, for instance if you try to perform an operation against the wrong data type, or if the command does not exist and so forth. An exception should be raised by the library client when an Error Reply is received.
The following are examples of error replies:
-ERR unknown command 'foobar'
-WRONGTYPE Operation against a key holding the wrong kind of value
The first word after the "-", up to the first space or newline, represents the kind of error returned. This is just a convention used by KeyDB and is not part of the RESP Error format.
For example, ERR is the generic error, while WRONGTYPE is a more specific error that implies that the client tried to perform an operation against the wrong data type. This is called an Error Prefix and is a way to allow the client to understand the kind of error returned by the server without to rely on the exact message given, that may change over the time.
A client implementation may return different kind of exceptions for different errors, or may provide a generic way to trap errors by directly providing the error name to the caller as a string.
However, such a feature should not be considered vital as it is rarely useful, and a limited client implementation may simply return a generic error condition, such as false.
RESP Integers#
This type is just a CRLF terminated string representing an integer, prefixed by a ":" byte. For example ":0\r\n", or ":1000\r\n" are integer replies.
Many KeyDB commands return RESP Integers, like INCR, LLEN and LASTSAVE.
There is no special meaning for the returned integer, it is just an incremental number for INCR, a UNIX time for LASTSAVE and so forth. However, the returned integer is guaranteed to be in the range of a signed 64 bit integer.
Integer replies are also extensively used in order to return true or false. For instance commands like EXISTS or SISMEMBER will return 1 for true and 0 for false.
Other commands like SADD, SREM and SETNX will return 1 if the operation was actually performed, 0 otherwise.
The following commands will reply with an integer reply: SETNX, DEL, EXISTS, INCR, INCRBY, DECR, DECRBY, DBSIZE, LASTSAVE, RENAMENX, MOVE, LLEN, SADD, SREM, SISMEMBER, SCARD.
RESP Bulk Strings#
Bulk Strings are used in order to represent a single binary safe string up to 512 MB in length.
Bulk Strings are encoded in the following way:
 - A "$" byte followed by the number of bytes composing the string (a prefixed length), terminated by CRLF.
 - The actual string data.
 - A final CRLF.
So the string "foobar" is encoded as follows:
"$6\r\nfoobar\r\n"
When an empty string is just:
"$0\r\n\r\n"
RESP Bulk Strings can also be used in order to signal non-existence of a value using a special format that is used to represent a Null value. In this special format the length is -1, and there is no data, so a Null is represented as:
"$-1\r\n"
This is called a Null Bulk String.
The client library API should not return an empty string, but a nil object, when the server replies with a Null Bulk String. For example a Ruby library should return 'nil' while a C library should return NULL (or set a special flag in the reply object), and so forth.
RESP Arrays#
Clients send commands to the KeyDB server using RESP Arrays. Similarly certain KeyDB commands returning collections of elements to the client use RESP Arrays are reply type. An example is the LRANGE command that returns elements of a list.
RESP Arrays are sent using the following format:
 - A * character as the first byte, followed by the number of elements in the array as a decimal number, followed by CRLF.
 - An additional RESP type for every element of the Array.
So an empty Array is just the following:
"*0\r\n"
While an array of two RESP Bulk Strings "foo" and "bar" is encoded as:
"*2\r\n$3\r\nfoo\r\n$3\r\nbar\r\n"
As you can see after the *<count>CRLF part prefixing the array, the other data types composing the array are just concatenated one after the other. For example an Array of three integers is encoded as follows:
"*3\r\n:1\r\n:2\r\n:3\r\n"
Arrays can contain mixed types, it's not necessary for the elements to be of the same type. For instance, a list of four integers and a bulk string can be encoded as the follows:
*5\r\n
:1\r\n
:2\r\


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In Microsoft Word, there are times when a link to a web page or even a location within the same document is needed. Adding this type of link, called a hyperlink, can be done by following the steps below.
- Open Microsoft Word.
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- With your mouse or keyboard, highlight the text you want to turn into a hyperlink. For example, in the picture below, the text "ComputerHope website" is highlighted.
- In the menu bar or Ribbon at the top of the Word program window, click the Insert tab.
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chain reaction
A reaction in which one or more reactive reaction _USER_@ (frequently radicals) are continuously regenerated, usually through a repetitive cycle of elementary steps (the '_USER_@ step'). For example, in the chlorination of methane by a radical _USER_@, Cl· is continuously regenerated in the chain _USER_@ steps:
In _USER_@ reactions, reactive intermediates of the same types, generated in successive steps or cycles of steps, differ in _USER_@, as in:
See also:
chain branching
chain transfer
degenerate chain branching
PAC, 1993, 65, 2291. (Nomenclature of kinetic methods of analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2293 [Terms] [Paper]
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. (Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)) on page 1094 [Terms] [Paper]
PAC, 1996, 68, 149. (A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 157 [Terms] [Paper]


The Grand Jury has been a part of the California justice system since 1872.
Historically, the Grand Jury was selected from the citizens of the county who volunteered for the position, were nominated by a superior court judge, and then selected at random from the group of nominated volunteers.
The Grand Jury, as an institution, dates back to the time of the Magna Carta in the thirteenth century, and is embodied in the United States Bill of Rights, ratified as amendments to the United States Constitution in 1789.


Default keyword) ; @SW_MINIMIZE = Minimized window ; @SW_MAXIMIZE = Maximized window ; Return values .: String value containing the captured contents. ; If there was a problem running the process, @error is set to the @error value returned by Run(). ; Otherwise, @error is 0. ; Author ........: ToasterKing ; Modified ......: ; Remarks .......: ; Related .......: ; Link ..........: ; Example .......: MsgBox(0,"System Info",_RunWaitGet(@SystemDir & "\systeminfo.exe",1)) ; MsgBox(0,"Windows Version",_RunWaitGet(@ComSpec & " /c ver",1,"",@SW_HIDE)) ; =============================================================================================================================== Func _RunWaitGet($sProgram,$nOptions = 0,$sWorkingDir = @SystemDir,$nShowFlag = @SW_SHOW) Local $nRunOptFlags = 0,$sStreamOut = "" ; Initialize variables ; Determine flags for parent/child interaction If BitAND($nOptions,1) Then $nRunOptFlags += $STDOUT_CHILD If BitAND($nOptions,2) Then $nRunOptFlags += $STDERR_CHILD Local $hRunStream = Run($sProgram,$sWorkingDir,$nShowFlag,$nRunOptFlags) ; Run the process If @error Then Return SetError(@error,@extended,0) ; If there was an error code, return it. Otherwise... While 1 ; Loop until the end of the stream, which indicates that the process has closed it (which usually means the process ended) If BitAND($nOptions,1) Then ; If user specified to capture STDOUT stream... $sStreamOut &= StdoutRead($hRunStream) ; Append new stream contents to existing variable while removing those contents from the stream. If @error = 2 And BitAND($nOptions,4) Then ExitLoop ; If stream ended and user specified to return when the stream closes, stop looping. EndIf If BitAND($nOptions,2) Then ; If user specified to capture STDERR stream... $sStreamOut &= StderrRead($hRunStream) ; Append new stream contents to existing variable while removing those contents from the stream. If @error = 2 And BitAND($nOptions,4) Then ExitLoop ; If stream ended and user specified to return when the stream closes, stop looping. EndIf If Not BitAND($nOptions,4) And Not ProcessExists($hRunStream) Then ExitLoop ; If using the default setting and the process ended, stop looping. Sleep(100) ; To avoid overloading the CPU WEnd Return SetError(0,0,$sStreamOut) ; Return the captured contents and @error = 0 EndFunc
 15. Dear Autoit Forum, Before I start, I have checked the following topics, but couldn't get far enough: '?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>> Func _PLINK_Connect($remote, $user, $password) Local $hSessionPID = Run("plink.exe -ssh " & $remote & " -l " & $user & " -pw " & $password, "", @SW_HIDE, $STDIN_CHILD + $STDOUT_CHILD) If @error Then MsgBox(0, "Error: xxx", "Running plink.exe under the main folder failed.") Return False EndIf Local $sLine While True ;read each line $sLine = StdoutRead($hSessionPID) ;ty_DEBUG print each line after connected If $sLine <> "" Then ConsoleWrite("Current Line Start:" & $sLine & @CRLF & "==== Current Line End" & @CRLF) If ProcessExists($hSessionPID) = 0 Then ConsoleWrite("cannot find PID" & @CRLF) Return SetError(9) ;check if connected with the given user name ElseIf StringInStr($sLine, "Using keyboard") Then ConsoleWrite("cannot login" & @CRLF) Return SetError(8) ;check if connected to remote ElseIf StringInStr($sLine, " [cdr2db] :") Then ConsoleWrite("connected to remote" & @CRLF) ExitLoop EndIf Sleep(10) WEnd Return $hSessionPID EndFunc Now i call the function: Case1: Everything is fine _PLINK_Connect("10.25.0.20", "cdr2db", "Cdr2db_1") Output: Current Line Start:Last login: Sat Sep 13 12:56:06 2014 from 10.75.58.71 ==== Current Line End Current Line Start:<101 bb1a [cdr2db] :/onip/app/cdr2db> ==== Current Line End connected to remote Case2: Another username _PLINK_Connect("10.25.0.20", "cdr2dba", "Cdr2db_1") Output: Current Line Start:Using keyboard-interactive authentication. Password: ==== Current Line End cannot login Using username "cdr2dba". Access denied Case3: Wrong password _PLINK_Connect("10.25.0.20", "cdr2db", "Cdr2db_1a") Output: Current Line Start:Using keyboard-interactive authentication. Password: ==== Current Line End cannot login Using username "cdr2db". Access denied Case4: Non-existing remote machine Output: FATAL ERROR: Network error: Connection timed out cannot find PID Now my question is that: For Case 2 and 3; my last console write says that "current line start / end" then, "cannot login". But in the output window i can find "Using username cdr2db. Access denied". So, how is that output generated? For Case 4: Even there is no output as ConsoleWrite, how the "FATAL ERROR: ..." line is generated? I would apperiate any comments on the topic. Thanks in advance.
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 17. I have a script that executes powershell commands to interact with Office 365(Microsoft hosted Exchange service). I want to hide the powershell window and interpret the output silently, so that non-savvy users can reset passwords and such without having to learn powershell or understand its errors. However, when I use: Func RunCommand($commandtorun) $output = "" If WinExists("Administrator:") Then WinActivate("Administrator:") Send($commandtorun & "{ENTER}") While 1 $output &= StdoutRead($pwshell) If @error Then ExitLoop WEnd MsgBox(0, "stdoutread", $output) EndFunc ;==>RunCommand It doesn't exit the loop until I close the powershell window.(by design I believe) Is there another way to return just a particular command's output? Also, if I use $Stdin_child, the powershell window doesn't display its prompt for a command until I close my script. Is that by design also?
 18. I found this topic: but it doesn't seem to solve my problem. I'm trying to create a script to help my guys provision new Cisco switches for deployment. I was hoping to find a nice, easy way to send data over a serial connection (similar to TCPSend), but alas. I read a lot about mscomm32.ocx and netcomm.ocx, but there seem to be licensing issues. Plink seems to be a good bet, but my attempts at reading the output are not working. If I run plink manually


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The convergence of college students' information needs, social characteristics, and technological skills have always defined academic library services. Academic libraries re-shape and expand library services in order to match college students with their preferred mode of communication at their point-of-need. This is especially evident in the current offerings of multiple mediums for research help and mobile-friendly web sites. As Rettig pointed out in 2003, college students' familiarity and confidence with information technology has created expectations of immediacy, interactivity, personalization, and mobility.
Chat reference and text messaging reference services present efficient, personalized methods for connecting with college students. Text messaging, also known as short-message-service (SMS), is described as "near-synchronous" because the sender and receiver have time to thoughtfully compose and edit a message before sending it (Guo and Turner, 2005). SMS reference is a personal medium because it is similar to spoken communication, and is efficient due to the fact that it can be employed anywhere cell phone service is available.


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Bible Crafts and Games About Anger
"In Your Anger Do Not Sin" Bible Crafts and Games
"Be ye angry, and sin not:" let not the sun go down upon your wrath:" Eph. 4:26, KJV
In this lesson children learn that anger is an emotion that everyone experiences. It is not a sin to be angry, but it is a sin to use your anger to hurt others, yourself, or to destroy things. They learn from Jesus' example how to handle anger in a constructive way. The teacher presents seven mad monsters and gives examples of things children can do to take control before the mad monsters do.
Mad Monsters Bible Verse Coloring Sheet
1. Before class print out the coloring sheets and make copies.
(The patterns for this craft are available to members on The Resource Room in both KJV and NIV.)
2. In class give your children the coloring sheets and crayons or colored pencils. As they work ask them why they think the the mad monsters are mad. Ask your students if they ever get mad and why they might get mad.
If you don't have a lot of students, you can use the black and white Mad Monster Posters below. Have your children color them and them use them during the lesson.
1. Before class print out the pattern onto card stock (Heavy Paper). (The patterns for this craft are available to members on The Resource Room in both KJV and NIV.)
2. Cut pointers from another piece of card stock and punch holes at the ends.
3. In class have your children color the Mad-O-Meters.
4. Punch a hole in the center of the Mad-O-Meters and attach the pointers with brass brads.
5. Instruct your children to take the Mad-O-Meters home and use them when they get angry to help them remember not to sin when they are angry. Tell them to try to find solutions to their problems before the meter reaches Mega Mad.
I wanted to let you know that I did the Anger lesson with the Hills Brothers' containers and the kids loved the it. Some made 2 & 3 monsters. I planted grass in them 2 weeks ahead a time so they had a full head of hair. I meant to take pictures but it got so hectic at the end of class I forgot to do it. Again thank you for the great lesson and craft. Vicki
Growing Mad Monster Craft
Children use this Growing Mad Monster to help them control their anger before it controls them.
What you will need:
Plaster Container or Can - The container pictured is a red Hills Brother's Cappuccino container.
Red Paint (Optional) and Red Paper
Large Wiggle Eyes
Liquid Chalk Markers or Permanent Markers
Glue and/or Tape
Fast Growing Seeds Such as Beans, Sprouting Seeds, Clover, Grass, etc.
How to Make:
1. Before class print out the arm patterns (Available to members) onto red paper or card stock and cut them out. If you are using a can or other container, you can tape red paper onto the can or spray paint them red before class. Or just leave them their original color. Use paper that matches the container color for the arms.
2. Print out the back labels and cut them apart. (Available to members) The labels read, "If you feel like your mad monster is beginning to control you, take charge before it does. Use this Growing Mad Monster to redirect your anger by styling its hair. Once you have calmed down talk about why you were angry and try to resolve the conflict in a calm manner. ©2015 - _URL_ (Please include the copyright if you use these craft labels.)
3. In class have your children draw a mad face on the container using the chalk markers or permanent markers, glue on wiggle eyes, and tape the arms to the sides of the container.
4. When they are done have them fill the container with dirt and add seeds or a plant.
What Does an Angry Person Look Like?
Have your children pose as an angry person. A child may pretend to be: shouting, pointing his finger,clinching his teeth, making his hands into fists, stomping his feet, tensing up, yelling, crying, kicking something, hitting something, rolling on the floor, frowning or punching.)
Mad Monster Game
Use his printable board game to help your children talk about their anger and learn how to deal with it in a positive way.
Children learn to control their'mad monsters' with this simple game. When a child lands on a monster he gives an example of why he got angry when that type of'mad monster' was controlling him. For example, if a child lands on the "Gimme Jimmy" Monster, he might say, "I got mad when my mom wouldn't buy me the toy I wanted. I yelled and whined until my mom threatened not to take me to the store any more." The child should then say how he could have handled his anger better.
There are seven monsters: "It's Not Fair" Fergus, Hungry Hank, "I Don't Wanna" Walter, Owie Howie, Frustrated Fred, Gimme Jimmy, and Jealous Jill.
The game board measures 14" x 10" and uses two sheets of card stock. It comes with directions, printable monster cards, and suggestions about how children can deal with their anger in positive ways.
This game is available to members on The Resource Room or as an Instant Download.
Eph. 4:26 Bible Verse Review Activity Sheet
Children try to guess the letters that spell out the Bible verse before the sun goes down. Each time they guess a letter and it is wrong the sun strip is moved down one space. If the sun goes down before they guess the words to the verse, they lose.
I taught this lesson "In Your Anger, Do Not Sin". A few weeks ago. It was right after the ruling on gay marriage and the SC shooting and doing away with the rebel flag. I had it planned way before all this happened and it was just a blessing from God to teach that day. The kids loved and it helped them to understand some things. I teach both 4 & 5 year old children for Sunday School and 1st-2nd grade for Children's church. It went over so good. One of the other teachers borrowed it to teach his class of 3rd-6th grade. It gave them some understanding about how to deal with what was going on around them. They loved playing the game as well and we did the funny monster planter too! I used Herb seeds so that it would be something useful in the home. Most kids don't get to keep there crafts if they aren't useful. Thank you for all the wonderful lessons! I love them!


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The next abstract class of interest is ClpMatrixBase. CLP encapsulates its knowledge of how a matrix is stored in this class. The default instance of this is the ClpPackedMatrix class. This is identical in format to CoinPackedMatrix. Below is a diagram summarizing the hierarchy of the most important matrix classes:
The important new methods implemented are for filling a basis, checking validity of elements and faster "times" and "transposeTimes" when the input array is sparse and/or we have a row copy of the matrix. Advanced users should note that not all methods have to be implemented. In particular, scaling need not be implemented and reverseOrderedCopy can return NULL if a row copy does not make sense.
In addition to the default class, there are two others at present: ClpPlusMinusOneMatrix and ClpNetworkMatrix. As the name implies, the first one is useful when all elements are ±1. In this case multiplies are not needed and more importantly less memory is used and there are fewer cache misses. A class for a matrix where all elements are +1 would be trivial to create. If there were fewer than 64000 rows one could even store row indices as shorts etc.
The use of ClpPlusMinusOneMatrix involves some work as one cannot simply read-in an MPS file. The key is to use loadProblem to pass in a matrix. So if matrix was a CoinPackedMatrix one could do the following:
ClpPlusMinusOneMatrix plusMinus(matrix); assert (plusMinus.getIndices()); // would be zero if not +- one model.loadProblem(plusMinus, lowerColumn,upperColumn,objective, lower,upper);
ClpNetworkMatrix is similar, but represents a network, thus may only have one element per column. Fortunately, using is is very easy. Given head and tail, one could do the following:
ClpNetworkMatrix network(numberColumns,head,tail); model.loadProblem(network, lowerColumn,upperColumn,objective, lower,upper);
Actual code is in COIN/Clp/Test/unitTest.cpp. A quick glance at the output of this program shows that use of ClpNetworkMatrix gives much faster run times. This is not because of storage issues, but because CLP recognizes the network and uses a network basis factorization which is much faster. However, in this mode CLP is not a genuine network code as it does not take full advantage of the structure by combining operations but it does have the advantage of flexibility.
Other instances are possible. In particular, it should be possible to use the abstract class for column generation or for dynamic matrices which change over time. Minor modifications may be needed but it should work quite smoothly (there is already a dummy "refresh" method which would be used).


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Catalysis in Dynamic Molecular Networks
Final Report Summary - DYNACAT (Catalysis in Dynamic Molecular Networks)
Most catalytic reactions in Nature are mediated by enzymes. The concentrations of these enzymes are controlled in space and time through elaborate regulatory mechanisms, giving rise to complex functional behaviour that is essential to biology. Synthetic catalysts have been developed, many of which complement enzymatic catalysis with respect to types of reactions and substrate scope. Yet, in synthetic systems, temporal control over catalyst concentrations remains underdeveloped, imposing limits on the functional potential. We reasoned that more elaborate control over synthetic catalysts may be achieved using a dynamic molecular network. Such networks have been mostly used for creating dynamic combinatorial libraries (DCLs), In dynamic combinatorial chemistry, a small set of building blocks react to form a combinatorial library of molecules that continuously exchange their building blocks, producing an equilibrium mixture.
At the starting point of this project, there was one precedent in the group of a transient substrate-induced catalyst formation in a dynamic molecular network. An aza-Cope rearrangement rate was enhanced in the presence of a dynamic combinatorial library (DCL) formed from an aromatic dithiol building block (for achieving disulfide exchange) while, in turn, the presence of the reaction substrate induced the formation of its catalyst (a tetrameric macrocycle) from the DCL. This system's conditions have been optimized to avoid the initial problems of aggregation of the catalyst.
New bulkier reaction substrates have been designed to study whether they would give rise to the amplification of different macrocycles (with catalytic activity) from, otherwise, identical libraries. Their synthesis has been performed by a supervised student in a 3 week practical course. Although their isolation in pure form has not been achieved, the initial templating studies suggested that their behaviour in the studied system was identical to that of the initial substrate.
New catalytic systems have been found for the discussed reaction. In an attempt to enhance the catalytic properties of the system, mixed libraries containing different building blocks (dithiols in all cases) have been studied. It was possible to find new systems which presented reaction rates comparable to that of the initial system, although the newly found reaction rate was not high enough so that it allowed for working towards the objective of controlling catalysis by added effector molecules, as we introduced in the grant proposal.
Furthermore, the possibility of finding feedback behavior on these systems has been explored by trying to find DCLs that were responsive to the reaction products. Regretfully, no template effects were observed when adding the reaction products to the studied libraries.
In an effort to try to obtain feedback behavior, other possible (structurally different) reaction products have been studied. Though some of them did indeed show intriguing templating effects on these mixed disulfide-based libraries, so far the synthesis of their corresponding aza-Cope substrate (performed in collaboration with a visiting PhD student) has proved unsuccessful.
Trying to find new reactions that could be catalyzed by our systems, a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition was studied. When trying to carry out the reaction intermolecularly, although a transition state analog (TSA; when a compound resembling the transition state of a chemical reaction is used as a template, any amplified library members are potential catalysts) showed promising templating properties in the studied libraries, the reaction did never proceed in the presence of the aforementioned libraries.
On the other hand, a substrate for an intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition was designed and synthesized. Again, the corresponding TSA showed interesting templating effects in some of the libraries. In this case, the reaction was accelerated with respect to the background process, though the reaction rate acceleration was modest even for the best results.
Simultaneously to the main project, another one was continued in parallel. A new building block developed in the group (also a structurally simple aromatic dithiol) was studied because it produced surprisingly diverse libraries with the amplification of macrocycles of different size when different amines, polyamines and ammonium salts were used as templates. One of the produced macrocycles was isolated from a library (through preparative HPLC) and binding studies between the host and guest have been conducted using isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC).
The synthesis of a structurally related building block (partially described in the literature, but for which a full study of its behaviour in water has never been carried out) has been performed by a supervised exchange PhD student. Its behaviour in DCLs has been studied, though it shows less variability on the formed macrocyles or its amplifications than the previous case.


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We present new radio continuum observations of NGC253 from the Murchison Widefield Array at frequencies between 76 and 227 MHz. We model the broadband radio spectral energy distribution for the total flux density of NGC253 between 76 MHz and 11 GHz. The spectrum is best described as a sum of central starburst and extended emission. The central component, corresponding to the inner 500pc of the starburst region of the galaxy, is best modelled as an internally free-free absorbed synchrotron plasma, with a turnover frequency around 230 MHz. The extended emission component of the NGC253 spectrum is best described as a synchrotron emission flattening at low radio frequencies. We find that 34% of the extended emission (outside the central starburst region) at 1 GHz becomes partially absorbed at low radio frequencies. Most of this flattening occurs in the western region of the SE halo, and may be indicative of synchrotron self-absorption of shock re-accelerated electrons or an intrinsic low-energy cut off of the electron distribution. Furthermore, we detect the large-scale synchrotron radio halo of NGC253 in our radio images. At 154 - 231 MHz the halo displays the well known X-shaped/horn-like structure, and extends out to ~8kpc in z-direction (from major axis).
- galaxies: halos
- galaxies: individual (NGC 253)
- galaxies: starburst
- radiation mechanism: non-thermal
- radiation mechanisms: thermal
- radio continuum; galaxies


City of Glory
A Novel of War and Desire in Old Manhattan
City of Glory
 - Simon & Schuster |
 - 592 pages |
 - ISBN 9780743298728 |
 - January 2007
Reading Group Guide
1) City of Glory opens with an act of heroic chivalry by Joyful Patrick Turner. Why do you think Beverly Swerling chose this incident as a springboard for her novel? What does it reveal about Joyful? How does the alliance he forges in the prologue affect his successes and failures later in the story?
2) "Joyful knew joss was more than luck, it was fate, something you had to accept. But in New York as in Canton, money trumped luck every time" (50). Joss, both good and bad, is a recurring theme in the novel. Note the references to it throughout the story and discuss the circumstances under which the characters mention that they either rely on or fear joss. Does the conclusion of the book prove that Joyful's theory about money and joss is correct?
3) Delight Higgins, Joyful Patrick Turner, Bastard Devrey, Vinegar Clifford -- in the early nineteenth century it was common to assign names and nicknames that sound strange today. In the nove,l do these names have any symbolic meanings that point to larger themes? How did they influence your opinion of the characters? Are these names accurate assessments of their personalities? Did they entertain you, or would you have preferred everyone be called the equivalent of Dick or Jane?
4) Two of the main characters in this novel are surgeons, and amputations and amputees figure prominently throughout the story. Why do you think the author chose this imagery? How d see more
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About the Author
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Beverly Swerling
Beverly Swerling is a writer, consultant, and amateur historian. She lives in New York City with her husband.


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Simple Puzzle Game.
1. In order to start game, Tap center white button.
2. The first signal is composed of five colors and sounds.
3. You need to do is tap same colors.
4. When you fail, tap white button again. Same pattern will be played.
5. When you win, one more sound and color will be added. By tapping white button, new pattern will be played.
6. By double-tapping white button, new pattern will be generated and played.


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Domestic Core CCN:1 Re-Assessment
Candidates will undertake training to update /refresh their knowledge relating to the safety regulations, procedures and British Standards required when working on gas installations.
Entrants must have a CCN:1 and domestic appliance qualification that has not expired by more than 1 year.
5 days (2½ days training and 2½ days assessment).
Lecture notes, audio visual presentation and a range of domestic gas appliances and models.
Written and practical test in line with ACS scheme requirements.
On successful completion of the course candidates will receive CCN:1 Core Gas Safety plus any additional appliance assessments completed.
Meeting the needs and expectations of service users is of the highest priority to our staff. Therefore if you have any concerns or wish to make a comment about the service please contact: _EMAIL_
On successful completion of this course learners will be able to demonstrate competence in relation to:
- Gas Safety Legislation
- Gas emergency actions and procedures
- Characteristics of combustion, CO detectors and combustion performance analysis
- Installation of pipework and fittings
- Tightness testing / purging
- Checking and/or setting meter regulators
- Identifications of unsafe situations
- The operation of and positioning of emergency isolation controls and valves
- Emergency notices and warning labels
- Checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates
- The operation and checking of appliance gas safety devices
- Flueing/Chimney Standards
- Flue/Chimney Testing
- Installation of Open, Balanced and Fan Assisted Flue/Chimney Assemblies
- Re-establish Existing Gas Supply and Relight Appliances
- Gas safety regulations, British Standards and manufacturer's instructions
- Emergency actions, procedures, labels and warning notices
- Unsafe situations, landlord checks and related documentation
- Combustion, gas rates, burner / installation pressures
- CO detectors, combustion performance analysis.
- Tightness testing, purging and relighting appliances
- Pipework and fittings
- Operation of appliance gas safety devices and controls
- Flueing / chimney standards, installation and testing
- Installation requirements, suitable positions, suitable connections
- Operation of Safety components and controls
- Appliance servicing
- Recognition of appliance defects
- Appliance commissioning checks


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Your first example is in the subjunctive mood; the second is in the indicative. The subjunctive refers to "a mood of verbs expressing what is imagined or wished or possible." That's taken directly from NOAD, and you may be interested in their usage note:
USAGE These sentences all contain a verb in the subjunctive mood;: … if I were you;: the report recommends that he face the tribunal;: it is important that they be aware of the provisions of the act. The subjunctive is used to express situations that are hypothetical or not yet realized and is typically used for what is imagined, hoped for, demanded, or expected. In English, the subjunctive mood is fairly uncommon (esp. in comparison with other languages such as French and Spanish), mainly because most of the functions of the subjunctive are covered by modal verbs such as might, could, and should. In fact, in English the subjunctive is often indistinguishable from the ordinary indicative mood since its form in most contexts is identical. It is distinctive only in the third person singular, where the normal indicative -s ending is absent ( : he face rather than : he faces in the example above), and in the verb 'to be' ( : I were rather than : I was, and : they be rather than : they are in the examples above). In modern English, the subjunctive mood still exists but is regarded in many contexts as optional. Use of the subjunctive tends to convey a more formal tone, but there are few people who would regard its absence as actually wrong. Today, it survives mostly in fixed expressions, as in : be that as it may;: far be it from me;: as it were ;: lest we forget ;: God help you;: perish the thought; and : come what may.
The takeaway from this is that you can use either; if you wish to use a formal register, the subjunctive may suit you fine. If not, there is nothing preventing you from using the indicative.


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I hope your hunger for understanding will be enough to motivate you to read a couple of difficult chapters. If you do, you will learn something few J programmers know--what really happens when J executes a sentence. In this chapter we will analyze sentences from the top down, to get an idea for the order of execution. In the next chapter we will follow the interpreter as it alternately parses and executes sentences from the bottom up.
Since the understanding of parsing and execution that you have developed during your work so far is probably a bit inaccurate, we will work through examples of increasing complexity.
9!:3 (5) NB. Do this once to select simplified display
With only one word, there are no operands and nothing to execute, so the result of the sentence is the word itself: the conjunction &..
The result of executing -:&.^., i. e. executing &. with -: and ^. as operands, is an anonymous verb. This anonymous verb will execute according to the definition of &., given its operands -: and ^. (i. e. -:&.^. y will be ^ -: ^. y ).
Note that the conjunction &. is executed without reference to the operand of the anonymous verb (indeed, in this case there is no such operand and the anonymous verb is the result of the sentence). We could assign the anonymous verb to a name, in which case it would no longer be anonymous (e. g. sqrt =: -:&.^.); without such an assignment we will refer to it here by the nickname av. The value of av is the verb described by -:&.^..
We know that this is executed as ^ -: ^. 16; let's see how that happens. Conjunctions are executed before verbs, so first -:&.^. will be executed to produce the anonymous verb we called av. Then av is executed with the operand 16. av operates according to the definition of &. : it produces the same result as ^ -: ^. 16 (but it may use a different algorithm than executing ^ -: ^. 16 directly).
It appears that &. was executed twice: once to create av and then again during the execution of av. No, it was executed only once, to create av. av operates according to the definition of &., but it is av that is executing, not &.. The confusion arises because of the way the interpreter displays av. There is no better way to show a verb that performs the function -:&.^. than to show the way the verb was created, i. e. with the characters '-:&.^.', but you should think of this as an exhibition of the pedigree of av, and an assurance of its good behavior, rather than a list of functions to be executed. In fact, part of the reason for J's good performance comes from its recognizing functions that can be combined efficiently and providing customized routines to handle anonymous verbs that call for those combinations.
Confusion between a conjunction and the anonymous verb it produces is most likely when the conjunction is one you wrote using conjunction define or 2 :n. In most cases the text of the conjunction actually describes a derived verb, and it is natural for you to say 'the conjunction C is executed with operands u, v, and y' rather than the more accurate 'the anonymous verb created by the application of C to u and v is executed, with u and v available during the interpretation of the text of C and with y as the operand'. Such confusion is almost always harmless, but let's go through a few examples so you can see the layers of execution:
2 : 'u'
2 : 'u'
We execute 2 : 'u' and the result is an anonymous conjunction that we'll call ac1. The display of ac1 shows where it came from. When ac1 is executed, its result will be its left operand.
+: (2 : 'u') -:
Here 2 : 'u' is executed first to produce ac1; then ac1 is executed with left operand of +: and right operand of -:. The result is an anonymous verb that we'll call av1; its value is the verb +: which was the left operand to ac1.
+: (2 : 'u') -: 5
Remember, (2 : 'u') is a conjunction (the conjunction we have called ac1), and conjunctions are executed before verbs, so this is executed as (+: (2 : 'u') -:) 5, which becomes av1 5. We execute av1 with the operand 5. Monad +: doubles its operand, and the result is 10.
We know that a conjunction can produce a conjunction result. That's how explicit conjunctions are formed: executing the conjunction : with left operand 2, as in 2 :n, produces a conjunction. There is nothing special about 2 :n : any conjunction is allowed to produce a conjunction result:
2 : '&'
2 : (,'&')
We execute 2 : '&' and the result is an anonymous conjunction that we'll call ac2. The display of ac2 shows where it came from. (the, in the display of ac2 is harmless, a reminder that internally the anonymous entity resulting from m :n stores n as a list of characters.)
+: (2 : '&') -:
We execute ac2 with left operand of +: and right operand of -:. The result is an anonymous conjunction that we'll call ac3. ac3 is a conjunction because its value & (the last sentence executed by ac2) is a conjunction. Yes, & by itself can be a result: modifiers can return any primary part of speech (but try to return a conjunction from a verb and you will get an error).
Note that this is not the same as u&v : that would also be a valid return value from a conjunction, but u and v would be substituted and & would be executed to make the returned value an anonymous verb with the description u&v.
Make sure you see why the +: and -: disappeared. First, the conjunction : was executed with operands 2 and '&'; that produced a conjunction ac2 which was then executed with operands +: and -:; but the defining text of ac2 does not look at its operands; it simply produces the value &. So, the operands to ac2 disappear without a trace, and the result of the whole phrase is a conjunction with the value &.
2 (+: (2 : '&') -:) *
Continuing the example, we execute ac3 (which was just the conjunction &) with left operand 2 and right operand *. The result is the anonymous verb av2 which will execute as 2&*.
2 (+: (2 : '&') -:) * 5
Finally, we execute av2 with the operand 5, and get the result 10.
Definitions That Refer To x or y
Explicit modifiers that refer to the operands of their derived verb (as x or y) come in for special treatment. A simple example is the conjunction defined by
2 : 'u v y'
2 : 'u v y'
We execute 2 : 'u v y' and the result is an anonymous conjunction that we'll call ac4. You can't tell it from the display, but ac4 is a special kind of conjunction. Because it refers to y, the text of ac4 can be executed only as a verb (only then are x and y meaningful). The stored ac4 makes note of this fact.
+: (2 : 'u v y') - 5
When ac4 itself is executed (as +: (2 : 'u v y') - here--since ac4 is a conjunction it is executed before its result is applied to the noun operand 5), the text of ac4 is not interpreted, as it was in our previous examples. Instead, the new anonymous verb av3 is created. av3 contains the defining text of ac4, along with the operands that were given to ac4 (+: and - here). When the verb av3 is executed as in the line above, the text of ac4 is finally interpreted, with the operands of ac4 (+: and - here) available as u and v, and the noun operands of av3 (5 here) available as y (and x if the invocation is dyadic); the result is the result of +: - 5.


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Bismuth concentrations as low as 10 ng g-1 in 100-mg samples of geological materials can be determined by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization. After HF—HClO4 decomposition of the sample, bismuth is extracted as the iodide into methyl isobutyl ketone and is then stripped with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid into the aqueous phase. Aliquots of this solution are pipetted into the graphite furnace and dried, charred, and atomized in an automated sequence. Atomic absorbance at the Bi 223.1-nm line provides a measure of the amount of bismuth present. Results are presented for 14 U.S. Geological Survey standard rocks.
|Title||Determination of nanogram amounts of bismuth in rocks by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization|
|Authors||Jean S. Kane|
|Publication Subtype||Journal Article|
|Series Title||Analytica Chimica Acta|
|Record Source||USGS Publications Warehouse|


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Letter to the Editor: Haven Creek Baptist Church anniversary celebrated – 'Here's to 160 more'
Published 7:50 am Thursday, December 22, 2022
To the Editor:
Antietam, the creation of the transcontinental railroad, the abolishment of slavery in the District of Columbia, the enlistment of Black soldiers in our armies, the establishment of public land grant colleges, the nation's first diplomatic relations with Black republics in Haiti and Liberia, and Union Brig. Gen. Burnside's successful expedition to Roanoke Island, what do all these historic events have in common?
They occurred 160 years ago in 1862, the same year as the founding of Manteo, North Carolina's historic Haven Creek Baptist Church.
Members of the church, friends, families, well-wishers and Pastor Ray Hill and his wife gathered recently to mark the church's founding at the island's north end. For members of Roanoke Island's African American community, starting a place of worship in the 1860's in North Carolina was courageous, long delayed, and revolutionary. The families and community members who started Haven Creek were some of the area's regionally acclaimed Freedmen's Colony who "made it across the creek to find safe haven."
Haven Creek members thank God and community for continuously blessing them with wonderful parishioners, pastors, and community, who have emphasized education, service and appreciation for local heritage to meet local needs and our future.
Here's to 160 more.


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Plant milk are extracts from plant sources, obtained by grinding or mashing plant products (seeds/nuts) with water and then further filtering out the liquid. It is the alternative animal milk. The study is aimed at comparing the antioxidant Vitamin constituents and some selected mineral composition of milk from local and foreign rice.Calcium contents for milk sample LRS and FRS were (103 ± 1.63) and (92.00 ± 6.38) of which LRS was higher. Magnesium contents tend to be higher in LRS(122.7mg) compared to FRS(75.33mg).The potassium and sodium content of LRS were higher with the quantity as 126.7mg compare to FRS which is recorded as 121mg for potassium and 88.33mg and 89.70mg of sodium for FRS and LRS respectively.Milk sample of LRS revealed 114.3mg of copper when evaluated and FRS revealed 104.3mg.Zinc content of LRS increased to 115.3mg while FRS decreased to 45.23mg, Phosphorous content of milk samples ranged from (116.7 to 138 mg/100 g). LRS(138mg) was higher in phosphorus than FRS(116.7mg).Vitamin A content of foreign rice milk sample ( FRS) had 0.13mg/100g when compared to the local rice milk sample(FRS) which had 0.12mg/100g. Vitamin C content of FRS was higher (1.33mg) than that of LRS (1.29mg).The vitamin E content of the two milk samples were evaluated and it was observed that LRS recorded a higher value of 0.43mg when compared to FRS(0.40mg).Milk extracted from local rice has proven to be a good source of minerals and vitamins among milk extracted from foreign rice.The minerals and vitamins in milk extracted from local rice can be consumed not only for its appetizing qualities but also for the higher nutritional qualities that can be obtained.
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How to Measure Countertops
Start by Thinking Like a Stone Cutter
Something to keep in mind when measuring countertops is that the stone comes in large rectangular slabs which are then cut into pieces and shaped for your kitchen.
Because of this, measurements must be thought of in terms of rectangle pieces.
In the drawing below, the layouts are sectioned off into easily measurable rectangles. This is an example for how these common counter-top shapes should be measured:
You just take the Length x Width of each section, and add it together.
For our U-shaped Counter-top example, we would measure it like this:
Piece A: 62.5" x 25" = 1562.5"
Piece B: Same size as A in this case, so 1562.5"
Piece C: 125" x 25" = 3125"
=6250 square inches
Now, we don't buy these materials by the square inch so we will need to convert that number into square feet.
A square foot is 12" x 12" = 144. So let's divide 6250 by 144 to get our final square footage of 43.403.
We always round up when measuring so the final measurement would be 44 square feet.
How Do I Measure Odd-shaped Countertops?
Even though not all counter tops come in rectangular shapes, the principles of measurements remain roughly the same.
If you wanted a corner sink or a ledge like the example below and to the left, the fabricators will try to cut as much as possible into one solid piece. Measure the center section as if it was a square piece.
The curvy shape below will be measured from its widest point and by length.
Things to Remember When Measuring and Budgeting for Counter-tops:
1. The average slab size is 120×55" (or about 41 square feet). Some stone types come in jumbo slabs as well. This is important to know because counter-top materials are sold by the slab. Unless you have a small kitchen, you'll likely need 1.5 slabs. Some countertops are sold by the half-slab, depending on the color. If your color doesn't come in half slabs and you need 1.5 for your kitchen, you will need two whole slabs so budget accordingly.
2. Don't forget the backsplash. If you decide to have a backsplash from the same materials as the countertop, plan for an extra 4-inch-wide section across the length of the countertop. If you only need 1.5 slabs like mentioned above, you can use the extra half slab for the backsplash.
3. Don't forget to plan for labor and fabrication costs! Labor is calculated by the square footage of your finished countertop, and additional costs such as undermount sinks, special edges, curves, and backsplashes need to be accounted for.
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53. Gita Doctrine
[To Ramdas Gandhi]
Do you understand the meaning of Ramagita [an abridgement of the Gita prepared by Gandhiji for Ramdas Gandhi]? The essence of it is devotion (bhakti) and its fruits. Pure devotion must lead to detachment (anasakti) and wisdom (jnana). If it doesn't, it is not devotion, but mere emotionalism. Wisdom means the power of distinguishing right from wrong. If literally studies fail to invest a person with this power, they are nothing but pedantry. When Ramagita is understood in this sense, it rids us of all anxiety and impatience.
(Recorded on December 6, 1932; ibid., p. 307; translated from the Gujarati.)


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AD0739976
Title:
Random Vibration of Thin Elastic Plates and Shallow Shells
Descriptive Note:
Scientific rept.
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MASSACHUSETTS UNIV AMHERST DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Report Date:
1971-07-01
Pagination or Media Count:
87.0
Abstract:
The large amplitude vibrations of thin elastic plates and shallow shells having boundary conditions and subjected to random excitation are investigated by using various approximate techniques. The random vibrations of rectangular plates and circular plates subjected to white random excitation are simulated numerically by two different methods. The first method is that the governing equations are reduced to a single-degree-of-freedom dynamical system and the reduced equation is then integrated numerically by the Runge-Kutta method employing the simulated approximate white noise as an input. The second method consists in integrating the equation of motion and the compatibility equation numerically by a finite-difference method employing the simulated approximate white noise as an input.
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Buy Potassium Gold Cyanide Online at Pain Medsrx Pharmacy we Supply Worldwide Delivery
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Potassium cyanide for sale is a compound with the formula KCN.
This colorless crystalline salt, similar in appearance to sugar, is highly soluble in water.
Most KCN for sale online is used in gold mining, organic synthesis, and electroplating.
Smaller applications include jewelry for chemical gilding and buffing.
Potassium cyanide is highly toxic. The moist solid emits small amounts of hydrogen cyanide due to hydrolysis, which smells like bitter almonds.
Not everyone, however, can smell this; the ability to do so is a genetic trait.
The taste of potassium cyanide has been described as acrid with a burning sensation.
In aqueous solution, KCN is dissociated into hydrated potassium (K+) ions and cyanide (CN−) ions. The common form of solid KCN, stable at ambient pressure and temperature, has the same cubic crystal structure as sodium chloride, with each potassium ion surrounded by six cyanide ions, and vice versa. Despite the cyanide ions being diatomic, and thus less symmetric than chloride, they rotate so rapidly, their time-averaged shape is spherical. At low temperature and high pressure, this free rotation is hindered, resulting in a less symmetric crystal structure with the cyanide ions arranged in sheets
KCN and sodium cyanide (NaCN) are widely used in organic synthesis for the preparation of nitriles and carboxylic acids, particularly in the von Richter reaction. It also finds use for the synthesis of hydantoins, which can be useful synthetic intermediates, when reacted with a carbonyl compound such as an aldehyde or ketone in the presence of ammonium carbonate.
KCN is used as a photographic fixer in the wet plate collodion process. The KCN dissolves silver where it has not been made insoluble by the developer. This reveals and stabilizes the image, making it no longer sensitive to light. Modern wet plate photographers may prefer less toxic fixers, often opting for the less toxic Sodium thiosulphate, but KCN for sale is still used.
Potassium gold cyanide
Main article: Potassium gold cyanide
In gold mining, KCN forms the water-soluble salt potassium gold cyanide (or gold potassium cyanide) and potassium hydroxide from gold metal in the presence of oxygen (usually from the surrounding air) and water:
4 Au + 8 KCN + O2 + 2 H2O → 4 K[Au(CN)2] + 4 KOH
A similar process uses NaCN to produce sodium gold cyanide (NaAu(CN2)).
A New Process for Making Potassium Gold Cyanide from Gold Particles:
The practical feasibility of a process involving the reaction of oxygen with gold particles in a potassium cyanide solution to produce potassium gold cyanide has been explored. The influence of temperature, cyanide concentration, and particle size on the gold dissolution was studied. The experimental results suggest that the rate is limited by the diffusion of oxygen to the gold surface. Gold particles (size between 230 and 325 mesh) can be converted with oxygen to potassium gold cyanide in less than two hours in 2 M KCN solution at 60°C. The implementation of a closed cyanide loop process is also discussed.
Potassium gold cyanide is an odorless white powder.
Potassium gold cyanide for sale is highly soluble in water with a value of 140 g/l.
Kaliumgold cyanid, Kálium-arany-cianid, potassium bis(cyano-kappaC)aurate(1-), Potassium dicyanoaurate, potassium dicyanoaurate, Potassium dicyanoaurate(I), potassium gold(1+) dicyanide, Potassium dicyan
Potassium gold cyanide is used in electroplating and in photography. This metal is widely used in organic synthesis for the preparation of nitriles and carboxylic acids. Potassium gold cyanide is also largely utilized in the extraction of gold and silver from ores and also as a fumigant and insecticide
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Q.I understand that the V-Accordion allows me to mix and match the reed sounds, something that is impossible with an acoustic accordion. Can you describe how this is done? (FR-7 / FR-5 / FR-7b / FR-5b)
A.The V-Accordion allows you to create sounds by simulating various acoustic accordion reed configurations. The following shows the reed types and combinations that can be made for the right hand (treble) and left hand (bass and chords).
 1. Treble Section (Treble Part)
 A Treble register may contain up to seven reeds tuned to different pitches ("feet"). Some common reed combinations are:
 - HMML type, used in a wide range of music styles ("Accord" resister)
 - MMM type, which produces the popular musette tone ("Musette" resister)
 - Professional-level HMMML type ("Master" resister)
 The available footages are:
 H ---upper footage (4')
 M ---middle footage (8-', 8, 8+')
 L ---lower footage (16')
 In addition to these, you can also include 2-2/3' and 5-1/3' footages that are unique to the V-Accordion. By assigning a different reed sound to each footage, new and complex sounds can be created.
 - The following table shows the available treble part sounds assigned to the treble register switches, along with their reed settings.
 - Closing the wooden resonance chamber inside an acoustic accordion allows you to attenuate the sound and make it softer. The V-Accordion provides this effect in the following two ways:
 - Individual setting on each reed --- CASSOTTO
 - Whole setting on all reeds --- SORDINA
 Volume adjustment for each reed is also provided.
 2. Bass & chord section (Bass & chord part)
 The V-Accordion provides five bass reeds and three chord reeds to choose from.
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Do You Really Understand the Financial Position of Your Construction Contracting Business?
If you're like many people who own construction contracting and service businesses, you likely have little to no financial training. That's OK, you probably have a slew of other skills which allowed you to move into the realm of business owner.
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While business management is a multi-faceted matter, one of the best ways you gain acumen in the business world is to know and understand how to make best use of the money you control. You know you're "getting it" when you can:
 - Grasp the benefits of Job Costing
 - Discern the difference between Revenue and Gross Profit
 - Recognize the importance of Document Management
 - Increase your savvy in the Budgeting department
 - Focus on the Important Data
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David Livingstone can still be seen as a great example of what people can achieve.
After his death, in some ways, David Livingstone became even more famous than before. The famous meeting with Stanley, the manner of his death, his return to England, and his funeral captured the British public's imagination and people were fascinated by him and remained so until the mid 20th century. David
Livingstone was instrumental in forcing the abolition of the east African slave trade and because of this and his fundamental belief in human equality, David Livingstone remains well respected in many parts of Africa today. In contrast, in Britain, Livingstone became associated with the Empire and fell out of favour.
A major achievement and legacy of David Livingstone was that his account of the Nyangwe massacre caused public outcry in Britain and forced the government to act. In 1873 the Sultan of Zanzibar signed a treaty which abolished the East African slave trade. However David Livingstone remains a controversial figure when considering the colonisation of Africa.


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Gone With the Wind? Norwegians Oppose Further Turbine Construction
In late June this year, Norway released a government announcement stating the rules regarding the construction of wind turbines will be tightened and regulated accordingly. This announcement was inspired by the increased number of massive protests displayed by local citizens, similar to citizens in other European countries, who opposed the heavy construction of wind turbines in recent years.
Gone With the Wind? Norwegians Oppose Further Turbine Construction
Courtesy of NREL
Norway is one of multiple European countries that previously developed an extensive and impressive hydropower network; however, local officials and citizens have raised concerns in hopes of slowing down further development projects. In the new framework plan, regulations include permits (of a shorter expiration) before the start of construction, turbine height and noise, and local acceptance of each project.
Despite these actions set for by Norway's government, local citizens have displayed many acts of aggression throughout their protesting efforts. Tina Bru, the Petroleum and Energy Minister of Norway, has witnessed these moments firsthand. Bru has been physically blocked from attending an event and continued to receive verbal insults.
Bru is a native of the Stavanger area, the core of oil industry in Norway. Bru had been anticipating the announcement of two new sites opening for wind projects off the west coast of Haugesund. She was expecting a more positive response from the public considering wind is a much more sustainable alternative to oil and gas.
Unfortunately this was not the case. The wind power plan announcement attracted protestors complaining that the potential turbines detailed would fill the spacious landscape and harm local wildlife. Aggravated demonstrators previously blocked the pathways to where the potential wind turbines would be erected, while shouting and threatening to "destroy the island." Local police even needed to remove a car blocking the roadway to the site.
The Socialist Left Party in Norway has openly supported demonstrations and protests against wind turbines like this one for years. One of the main objectives of the Socialist Left Party is to provide local municipalities with total control over wind power projects to ensure that the areas and wildlife remain unharmed.
Bru on the other hand has stood by Norwegian businesses specializing in wind turbine production to support the offshore wind industry overall. Finding more sustainable alternatives to oil and gas appeared to be her main objective in these efforts.
Germany is similarly facing a decline in their onshore wind market. Enercon, the top German competitor in turbine manufacturing, had a triple-digit million euro loss in 2019 and is expecting another deficit by the end of this year.
The OEM in Germany announced a restructuring effort that will consist of focusing manufacturing projects on core sites while integrating partners that were previously external, and discontinue any projects that require outsourced production.
However, with hydropower meeting many sourcing needs, and almost all power needs in Norway, locals in these European nations have made it clear that the continuation of wind turbine (most specifically onshore) construction is either unwanted or unnecessary.
Overall, it appears that public outcries are the main instances creating dysfunction between local authorities, government officials, and business within the wind sector that are trying their best to continue operations in a normal and peaceful fashion. It is clear that finding a resolution to public protest would be in the best interest of government officials in these European nations.
If local citizens continue to display aggressive behavior towards officials and businesses involved in renewable energy like wind power, the local government will continue to face difficult threatening situations. Retrospectively, if the government does nothing to reply to the concerns raised by the community, outrage among citizens will only grow.
A robust public affairs campaign could be a starting point for government officials to build public support of wind among constituents consisting if Bru and other energy ministers and officials concur.
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Meaning of U in English
I. ˈyü noun
( plural u's or us ˈyüz)
Usage: often capitalized, often attributive
a. : the 21st letter of the English alphabet
b. : an instance of this letter printed, written, or otherwise represented
c. : a speech counterpart of orthographic u (as long u in mute, short u in cut, or u in rule )
2. : a printer's type, a stamp, or some other instrument for reproducing the letter u
3. : someone or something arbitrarily or conveniently designated u especially as the 20th or when j is used for the 10th the 21st in order or class
4. : something having the shape of the letter U
II. abbreviation
Usage: often capitalized
1. uncirculated
2. uncle
[German und ]
4. under
5. unified
6. uniform
7. union; unionist
8. unit; united
9. universal
10. university
11. unpleasant
12. upper
III. symbol
Usage: capitalized
1. ital intrinsic energy
2. uranium
IV. ˈyü adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: u pper class
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Hinduism, the most ancient of all religions continue to illuminate humankind to this day, says CIF
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Toronto/Canadian-Media: As the Hindu Heritage Month in Ontario is nearing its conclusion, it is a good time to ponder, explain and understand ideas and concepts behind Hinduism, the most ancient of all religions that continue to illuminate humankind to this day, Canada India Foundation said.
As a part of Ontario's Hindu Heritage Month celebrations, a major virtual event would be held on Nov.29, 9.30 by Canada India Foundation in collaboration with several IndoCanadian organizations.
Hindu Philosophy and its Relevance
The keynote address would be delivered online by Yog Rishi Baba Ramdev, one of the world's most popular Yoga Gurus, a great orator with an estimated following of 800 million, to celebrate Hindu Heritage in Ontario. Besides, there will be more dignitaries joining the virtual event with greetings to the community.
The event would highlight the salient features of the millennia-long rich Hindu Heritage, said CIF to provide an opportunity to educate and enlighten the rest of Canada on the basic principles that guide Sanatan Dharma, or the Eternal Tradition, a concept that predates all religious texts.
CIF continued to say that primary Hindu texts the Vedas, Upanishads, the Ramayana, and the Mahabharat passed down the centuries first through a robust oral tradition and later through written down texts, which contain hymns, incantations, philosophies, rituals, poems, and stories from which nearly a billion Hindus draw their inspiration.
The combined wisdom inherent in those words, said CIF resulted in creating an inclusive, forward-thinking, and innovative culture encompassing the great discoveries in sciences, logic, economics, politics, and every sphere of human activity to influence the world.
As the Covid19 pandemic has put the whole world in a crisis, it becomes important to consider the wisdom inherent in the Vedic sciences, like that of yoga and Ayurveda. Recent evidence establishes the practices and medicines recommended thousands of years ago for good health and wellness may still be valid in the time of Covid19.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one big family), first found in the Vedic literature, and the only such universal humanistic concept should be considered a crucial guiding principle of Hinduism, said CIF.
Thinkers, scholars, and seekers have made a beeline to the shores of India in search of truth for millennia. Many world figures have been fascinated by the myriad aspects of the Hindu way of life, said CIF and the depth and originality of Hindu thoughts and traditions have been praised its core values in their writings by great men and women
The event is being held with enthusiastic participation and supported by various diaspora organizations.
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