Oxford's university challenge: describe this cactus
Interviewers say their pointed questions about cacti help to find students who think rather than merely recite facts
A cactus. Describe... Photograph: Getty
Teenagers being interviewed for a place at Oxford might be handed a cactus and asked to describe it, or asked whether someone who risks their life in an extreme sport is a hero or a fool, according to sample questions released by the university today in an attempt to demystify its admissions procedure.
Candidates applying to study music might be asked what kind of musical instrument they would invent, while applicants for English literature might be asked why Coronation Street's 50th anniversary would be of interest to a scholar.
The university published details of the sample interview questions to help explain the reasoning behind apparently bizarre inquiries from admissions tutors.
The interviewer who set the cactus question, Martin Speight, of St Anne's College, said: "We give the student a cactus in a pot and a close-up photo of the cactus's surface structure and ask them to describe the object in as much detail as possible using the plant and the photo. We are looking for observation, attention to detail, both at the large and micro scale."
Candidates seeking a place on an undergraduate degree in biological sciences are expected to deduce why the cactus is bulbous, or why it has a particular array of spines.
"There will frequently be more than one logical answer to these questions, and we are likely to follow one answer with another question – for example: 'The big spines are to stop the cactus being eaten, yes, but by what sort of animals?'," Speight said.
"We would also bring in more general questions at the end of the cactus discussion such as what are the problems faced by plants and animals living in very dry habitats such as deserts."
The Coronation Street question is intended to show that the techniques of literary criticism can be applied to other media and open up discussion about storytelling, collaborative writing and how a writer such as Dickens can move from being regarded as "popular" to being accepted as part of the canon.
Candidates for psychology might be asked what is "normal" for humans. Dave Leal, of Brasenose College, said: "There were various ways that this question might be approached, but some approach that distinguished the normal from the statistical average was a good start. Issues such as whether normality is to be judged by biological factors that might be held to be common to humans, or whether it's normal within a particular culture or at a particular period of history, might also be worth addressing."
Mike Nicholson, director of undergraduate admissions at Oxford, said interviews were meant to replicate Oxford's tutorial system, encouraging students to think rather than recite facts.
"There are many myths surrounding Oxford interviews, and they can be the most anxiety-provoking part of the Oxford application process for students. These questions show that the interviews are not designed to see how quickly students get the 'right' answer or show off specialist knowledge, but to gauge how they respond to new ideas."
Oxford's selection process also involves assessing potential through aptitude tests, written work, exam grades and references.


LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK, AZ (ARIZONA HIGHWAYS TV) - Standing more than 1300-feet high and surrounded by cactus and desert, the Superstition Mountains are both magical and mysterious.
Some of the stories are mind-twisting. Flying saucers. Hollow mountains. Top of mountains opening up at night to make way for extraterrestrials.
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The mountain itself dates back some 18 million years. Inside a collapsed volcano it was forced upward creating something what is called a resurgent dome.
The peaks, at one time covered in ash, are now bronzed and breathtaking. The mountain itself changes all the time and one can never tire of looking at the mountain sunrise to sunset.
Visitors come from all over the world to see Mother Nature's creation - and maybe, just maybe stumble across the most famous missing treasure in the world, the Lost Dutchman Mine.
"I'm absolutely convinced that it does exist, and that it lies hidden today right where he said it was: somewhere deep in the heart of the Superstition Mountain," said historian Clay Wurst.
Wurst has spent more than 60 years searching for the mine. As legend has it, the Lost Dutchman told two men where the mine was before he died. At the time, all he was able to do was describe what the country looked like as he traveled. And in one of the roughest pieces of wilderness terrain on the north American Continent, it simply wasn't good enough. No one has ever found the mine.
Every year, the legend of the Lost Dutchman mine seems to grow. But only a few people hold the secrets passed on by the Dutchman. Wurst is one of the keepers.
"He held his hands up about 18 inches apart, he said it's a vein about that wide, and he said 'Dick, there's enough in sight to make millionaires out of 20 men.'"
For years, treasure hunters combed the mountain, searching for the buried treasure. Many man were shot on the mountain as the battle to find the mine became territorial and dangerous.
Many historical artifacts are on display at the Lost Dutchman Museum, like a telescope used on the first hunt for the mine or an old wooden calendar board with 31 holes.
Several of the treasure maps used back in the day are also on display.
Whether you're a treasure hunter, or an outdoor enthusiast, the Lost Dutchman State Park at the base of the superstition mountains is worth the visit.
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And if you happen to see Wurst, say hello, and ask him about the mine, the mountain and why he he hopes someone finds the treasure before he dies.
These mountains are indeed the keepers of countless memories, fascinating stories, and unbelievable theories. And maybe, just maybe, a treasure that is worth millions and millions of dollars.
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an engine is pumping water from a large tank delivering it through a pipe of diameter 0.04m at a rate of 100 litres per second. Find the work done by the pump (mass of 1 litre is 1 kg)
at a loss with this question.
im assuming pump is horizontal so no PE (?)
then 100 litres= 0.1m^3
and volume is L(pi(0.02)^2=0.001256L (L = length of pipe)
so in 1 second 100 kg of water moves 79.62 so
KE=(0.5)(100)(79.62)^2=3.17x10^5 which is correct answer, but have i just stumbled across this by accident or is my reasoning ok?

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Insight FDS Sensors
The Insight FDS Sensor is a specifically designed dynamic strain sensor meant to be used in an industrial setting to monitor the health of fluid film bearings supporting rotating machinery. Using strain to monitor fluid film bearing health was granted a United States patent in 2017. Using strain measured on a fluid film bearing in order to diagnose common machinery faults, such as unbalance and misalignment, was granted a United States patent in 2020. Red Wolf Reliability is the assignee on both patents.
There are a large number of strain sensors available on the market including metal foil gauges, piezo-resistive strain sensors, piezo-electric strain sensors, and optical strain sensors. The aforementioned patents cover all types of strain sensors. All can be dynamically sampled in order to give signals useful for machinery analysis. However, the metal foil and piezo-resistive sensors require an intricate installation including electrically balancing a wheatstone bridge. The FDS sensor is a piezo-electric strain sensor which does not require this complicated installation.
The sensor uses piezoelectric material for the sensing element and is powered by standard IEPE power. Typical sensitivity is approximately 50 mv/με. The application of this technology is so new that many vibration instrumentation vendors have not yet modified their software to accommodate the new measurement units. If this is the case, simply set the sensor up as an IEPE accelerometer with the assigned sensitivity and measure "acceleration" so as to not integrate the microstrain measurement. Until the vendors make software modifications (if they already have not), the analyst will have to know that the acceleration units displayed are actually microstrain. Effectively microstrain is dimensionless. More rigorously, microstrain is measured as a change in length of a body (whether in tension or compression) divided by the total length of that body (ΔL/L). Typical strain levels to expect will range from 1 to 50 με depending on the machine.
When the Lally brothers made the move to integrate an amplifier into a piezoelectric accelerometer in the early 1970's, it revolutionized the vibration condition monitoring industry, especially for rolling element bearing machines.
Previous accelerometers required external amplifiers, low noise short cables, and were not very robust. Creating the ICP accelerometer facilitated route-based vibration monitoring.
And while these sensors are an excellent solution for rolling element bearings, they are not ideal for fluid film bearings. Some reasons for this include:
- Accelerometers directly measure the acceleration of the vibrating surface. Typically, a machine that utilizes fluid film bearings has a relatively heavy casing compared to the rotor it houses. So when a "small" rotor transmits acceleration to the large housing, standard momentum theory dictates that the resulting acceleration is small. This makes an accelerometer insensitive to accelerations in the rotor.
- A fluid film bearing has anisotropic stiffness, meaning that it is stiffer in the Y-axis than it is in the X-axis. This is because the high-pressure wedge focuses the load to be carried mostly in one concentrated location. It means the typical vibration analysis rules for comparative amplitudes on rolling element bearings – which do have isotropic stiffness - are not applicable.
- A fluid film bearing can have as much as ten times the damping that a rolling element bearing does. This means that high velocities are significantly diminished by the time they reach the bearing casing. Since most condition monitoring procedures with an accelerometer integrate the signal to velocity, this makes for a severe disadvantage for health monitoring.
- Even though oil is considered an incompressible fluid, when additional load is applied to the bearing, the shaft displaces increasing eccentricity while reducing the minimum fluid film thickness. This causes a change in stiffness which is not linear. So, a change in vibration of the rotor does not produce a proportional change in the acceleration of the housing.
Even with these shortcomings they are used quite often for fluid film bearings. However, it takes considerable experience and trending to understand malfunctions that are more easily diagnosed with other technologies.
Eddy Current Probes
Just as revolutionary as the integrated amplifier in the accelerometer was employing an eddy current probe to detect shaft vibrations in a fluid film bearing. This was applied by Bently Scientific in the 1960's. Once this idea became popular, Don Bently renamed his company to Bently Nevada and moved it to Minden, Nevada. Up until that point, shaft riders were the state of the art.
Using and eddy current probe to detect shaft position makes it a proximity probe. This is a transducer that measures displacement as its native unit. The primary components include an oscillator which generates an eddy current, and a detector which senses the change in both the DC and AC voltages.
While the case mounted accelerometer measures absolute vibration levels, the proximity probe measures shaft displacement relative to the bearing housing. Relative motion between a shaft and a magnetic field generates a phenomenon called eddy currents. Eddy currents create electromagnets within the magnetic field. Changes in the proximity of either the magnetic field or the shaft, will give a proportional change in eddy current flow, which then gives a corresponding change in both amplitude and phase of the current.
Usually two proximity probes are mounted for each bearing—each installed 45 degrees from vertical. This installation places two sensors 90 degrees apart from one another. These probes are typically labeled X to Y in a counterclockwise direction when looking at them from the drive end of the machine. Figure 44 shows a typical proximity probe installation. The frequency range on most proximity probes is as high as 120,000 CPM.
Proximity Probe Considerations
There are a few considerations with respect to using proximity probes for fluid film bearing monitoring. The first is that there are two distinct signals from the system: AC vibration portion and a DC gap portion.
The AC vibration portion gives the analyst a view of the shaft vibration relative to the bearing housing. This vibration is measured in displacement units. The DC gap portion tells the analyst the distance from each probe to the surface of the shaft. If the clearance circle is known, then this information is very powerful in that it can give the analyst a direct measure of attitude angle and eccentricity. Figure 1 presents this gap measurement.
Figure 1 - Proximity Probe Configuration
Figure 1 presents the raw signals from an X and Y probe. Note that they are centered on two different zero, or bias signals. The top signal is centered at -07.28 volts. The lower signal is centered at -7.83 volts. If the proximity probes are 200 mv/mil sensors, then the sensor displayed on the top trace has a gap of (7.28/0.2) of 36 mils and the sensor displayed by the bottom trace has a gap of (7.83/0.2) 39 mils.
Figure 2 - Proximity Probe Raw Signals
If the typical bearing clearance is 1.5 mils per inch of shaft, then a gap voltage of 39 mils would imply a shaft with a massive diameter. But it should be noted that proximity probes are mounted within an internal countersink and this gap is measured from the tip of the probe mounted well within the countersink. The user would have to know the calibration set points, the clearance circle, and this gap value in order to locate the shaft.
Now the AC, or alternating, portion is examined. If the top trace in Figure 46 ranges from -7.22 to -7.33 volts then the AC portion is the difference in the range. So, in this case the range is 0.11 volts which equals a peak to peak maximum AC portion of (0.11/.2) 0.55 mils.
The second consideration is that a proximity probe gives a relative vibration measure. So, if the bearing housing is being influenced by outside forces, it could skew the analyst's perspective on the source of the excessive vibration. If a trend is rising, the question will be is it rising because the shaft is vibrating more or is it because the casing is moving more.
A third issue is that the target area for the proximity probe must be prepared properly with the correct surface finish. Scratches in the finish will be perceived as movement and a misdiagnosis may occur.
A final consideration is runout correction. Any mechanical runout will have to be compensated or the system will perceive that runout as vibration and again, misdiagnosis could occur. Any electrical runout, which is usually a result of a magnetized section of the shaft, will also need to be compensated. Correcting both of these is key to having accurate proximity probe data. This process is called runout compensation. Most software can apply this correction, once collected, to any current reading.


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Here's a scenario. You catch a brook trout in a seemingly clear and clean stream. There is no industry to speak of, but the stream is open to Great Lakes salmon that come up and spawn and die in the fall.
What are the chances of that brook trout being contaminated with nasty chemicals? The answer is they just might be, according to a story in Science Daily today that reports on University of Notre Dame research that found that the unintended consequences of allowing Great Lakes migratory fish to pass upstream can be a transfer of the contamination from salmon to say, a brook trout – and your dinner.
Salmon accumulate a variety of toxic chemicals during their stay in the Great Lakes, particularly near big urban centers. Those chemicals are left behind upstream in both their rotting bodies after death and in their eggs which brook trout eat.
As Michigan moves ahead with dam removal projects on Great Lake tributaries like the Boardman River, this is an issue that will come into ever-sharper focus. And it should. As the story suggests, we have fish consumption advisories for salmon, but not for stream fish.
What is safe and how many and how often? Those questions are likely to come up more and more. Read more: Migrating Toxics in Fish

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Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs graduate Arlan Fuhr, DC, and the late W.C. Lee, DC, developed Activator Methods. Initially, the doctors used thumb thrusts, delivered at rapid rates of speed generated by elbow movement. They developed the Activator instrument to avoid injuries to doctors, resulting from the thumb thrusts, and to ensure consistency from one adjustment to the next. The instrument is patented and was approved in 1984 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, for use in adjustive procedures.
The spring-loaded instrument is used with a specific line of drive and can be set to deliver force ranging from nine to 33 pounds per square inch. Before an adjustment is administered, leg length checks and isolation tests of joint motion are performed to identify joints to be adjusted, and these tests can be used to check adjustment effectiveness afterwards. Activator Methods adjustments also can be used on extremity joints.
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 all of a sudden, without warning; unexpectedly; suddenly.Also on a sudden.
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First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English adjective and adverb sodain, soden, sodan(e) from Middle French soudain, from Vulgar Latin subitānus, from Latin subitāneus "going or coming stealthily," equivalent to subitus "sudden, arising without warning" + -āneus composite adjective suffix, equivalent to -ānus + -eus; see origin at subito,-an, -eous
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TOSCA – ANSA Environment (TAe)
TAe is a comprehensive solution for TOSCA™ optimization analysis. It is based on ANSA's Task Manager technology, an intuitive process manager that guides the user through various steps of problem setup, model verification and TOSCA™ runs from a single GUI. TAE is also able to initiate post processing of optimization results using the VTF visualization module in TOSCA™. TAe can be accessed through the ANSA pre-processor or can be acquired as a stand-alone module. Simulia TOSCA™ is a product of Dassault Systèmes.
The tools, automatically defines a ready-to-run FE model, with validated integrity and accuracy of the optimum solution. The model validation process consists of:
- Re-meshing of the surface model that produced from the Tosca Smooth module in order to improve the elements quality
- Automatic volume meshing of the surface model
- Redistribution of the boundary condition entities like SPC, MPC, loads and pressure from the initial to the optimized model
- Run the validation model to a predefined solver.
TAe offers solutions for optimization during the concept phase of the product and provide lighter and stiffer structures while it respects the manufacturing constraints. It's ideal for prototype builds. The process consists of:
- Removing elements from the initial design space
- Creation of a smooth surface around the remaining elements using Tosca Smooth
- Definitions of the validation model that is a solid structure ready-to-run in the solver.
Shape optimization is used to improve existing designs and provide more reliable and durable components by minimizing stress, strain, and damage. The optimizer applies smooth modifications on the surface to improve model behavior.
Bead optimization is used to improve the static and dynamic behavior of shell structures by generating optimal bead layouts. The bead generation respects manufacturing constraints and can be addressed in complex geometries and realistic loads.
Sizing optimization modifies the sheet thicknesses of the model and finds the optimum combination between weight, stiffness and dynamic behavior. It works efficiently for large-scale models with up to millions of design variables.

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A multiscale approach to balance trade-offs among dam infrastructure, river restoration, and cost
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Aging infrastructure and growing interests in river restoration have led to a substantial rise in dam removals in the United States. However, the decision to remove a dam involves many complex trade-offs. The benefits of dam removal for hazard reduction and ecological restoration are potentially offset by the loss of hydroelectricity production, water supply, and other important services. We use a multiobjective approach to examine a wide array of trade-offs and synergies involved with strategic dam removal at three spatial scales in New England. We find that increasing the scale of decision-making improves the efficiency of trade-offs among ecosystem services, river safety, and economic costs resulting from dam removal, but this may lead to heterogeneous and less equitable local-scale outcomes. Our model may help facilitate multilateral funding, policy, and stakeholder agreements by analyzing the trade-offs of coordinated dam decisions, including net benefit alternatives to dam removal, at scales that satisfy these agreements.
Roy, S. G., Uchida, E., Souza, S. P., Blachly, B., Fox, E., Gardner, K.,... Hart, D. (2018). A multiscale approach to balance trade-offs among dam infrastructure, river restoration, and cost. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 115(47), 12069-12074. doi:10.1073/pnas._PHONE_


Sentence Examples with the word bend
With each bend of the highway they found breathtaking views.
Corps (Thielemann), 23,900, in the bend of the river Meuse, headquarters Ciney, and disposed in the area Dinant-Huy-Ciney.
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The great bend of the river affords easy irrigation, and the surrounding country is covered by a network of irrigating canals, even the paved streets of the town having streams of cool water running through them.
In the vicinity is the Karolinen canal, which cuts off a bend in the Danube between Lauingen and Dillingen.
Indianapolis (169,164), Evansville (59,007), Fort Wayne (45,115), Terre Haute (36,673), and South Bend (35999) In the same year there were 14 cities with a population of less than 35,000 (all less than 21,000) and more than 10,000; and there were 21 places with a population of less than 10,000 and more than 5000.
The Arno, which has its source in the Monte Falterona, one of the most elevated summits of the main chain of the Tuscan Apennines, flows nearly south till in the neighborhood of Arezzo it turns abruptly north-west, and pursues that course as far as Pontassieve, where it again makes a sudden bend to the west, and pursues a westerly course thence to the sea, passing through Florence and Pisa.
The Nan-shan highlands abut upon the highlands of the Chinese province of Kansuh, and near the great northward bend of the Hwang-ho they meet the escarpments by which the Great Khingan and the In-shan ranges are continued, and by which the Mongolian plateau steps down to the lowlands of China.


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Gone are the days when colouring our hair meant we had to accept the consequences — weak, dry, unhealthy hair. Introducing L'Oreal Smartbond — a product we use to help keep our customer's hair strong, healthy, and happy during and after a colour service.
Protect your hair while colouring. Add Smartbond for softer, stronger, shinier hair. Smartbond is our new generation bond strengthening system that has been specifically formulated to work in synergy with our pre-lightener and colour products. It is a two-step process which allows the colourist to protect the hair & prevent damage during a technical service. — L'Oreal
How Does Smartbond Work?
Your hair's colour comes from pigments found at the centre of your hair shaft (the cortex). It is protected by the hard outer layer of your hair (the cuticle). Typically, bleach or tints work by opening the cuticle and depositing colour-changing chemicals into the cortex. When this happens these chemicals can create holes in the cuticle as it opens up, and also break apart the protein bonds in the cortex. Repeated colouring can cause even more damage as these bonds are opened and interfered with again and again.
Smartbond is added to the colour before application. When the colour is applied to your hair, it gets to work, strengthening the natural bonds in your hair, and taking some of the damage itself.
Does Smartbond Change the Colour?
In short, no, Smartbond doesn't interfere with the way your colour looks. If you've been having your hair coloured for years, you won't need to change anything.
However without any help from Smartbond, colour can sometimes look uneven as damaged hair may not take colour as well as it could.
Does Smartbond Add Any Time to the Appointment?
Smartbond is a system with at least 2 steps. First we add the Smartbond Additive into the colour before we apply it to your hair, then develop as normal.
Second, we add a Smartbond Pre-Shampoo at the basin during the hair wash. This second step must process for 10 extra minutes before shampooing as normal.
An optional third step is the at-home conditioner, which you can use every day to prolong the effects and continue to strengthen your hair.
Who Should Use Smartbond?
Anyone undergoing a chemical service should use Smartbond.
If it is your first time colouring or toning your hair, it will limit the damage, leave you with softer, stronger, and healthier hair than you started with, and will get you closer to your perfect result.
If you regularly colour your hair, it will prevent further damage to the hair that has already been coloured and will protect and strengthen the new growth. As your hair grows you will notice the difference more and more as you continue to use it at every colour appointment.
Smartbond isn't reserved for huge colour transformations either. While customers going from brown to pink will definitely feel the benefits, if you're booked in for your 6-week root touch-up or some Tiger Eye colour you will still walk away with amazing hair.
What do you think? Will you be adding Smartbond to your next colour service?


Italian Greyhound
Italian Greyhound
Vital Statistics:
Place of Origin: Italy
Group: Sighthound, Toy
Height: 13-15 in.
Weight: 8-18 lbs.
Life span: 12-15 yrs.
Trainability: moderate
Good with children: yes with gentle children
Good with other pets: yes with early socialization, but may chase small animals
Dog of the Month for June
The Italian Greyhound is gentle soul very affectionate and devoted to family. A swift hunter who uses all senses.
What is the origin of the Italian Greyhound?
In the Mediterranean area, art works dating back 2,000 years depict dogs resembling the Italian Greyhound. They were great favorites of Italian nobles. The Italian Greyhound appeared in the U.S. in the late 1800s.
What does the Italian Greyhound look like?
The Italian Greyhound is a small dog, 13-15 inches tall and weighing 8-18 lbs. The head is long and narrow with a dark nose. Ears are small and folded. Eyes are large and dark. The chest is deep and narrow. The straight tail has a slight curve. The coat is short and smooth. Colors are any color except brindle or black and tan. Weekly brushing will keep the coat in good condition.
What is the temperament of the Italian Greyhound?
This gentle dog can be timid with strangers. Early socialization will help check timidity. They are very devoted to and affectionate with their family. Italian Greyhounds shy away from children and adults who don't treat them gently. They should have a daily walk with an opportunity to run.
What is the Italian Greyhound used for?
The Italian Greyhound is swift and hunts using sight, scent and sound. Best of all it is a loyal companion.
Possible Health Issues
Risk of broken legs and tail bone, progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, blindness, frostbite, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, other autoimmune diseases.
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 * Neutrino cross-sections for n and p (Burrows, Reddy, Thompson 2006) * Neutrino cross-sections for n and p (Burrows, Reddy, Thompson 2006)
 * neutrino-driven wind trajectory (from Raph Hix, or _URL_-ph/_PHONE_.pdf, or _URL_.1871.pdf) * neutrino-driven wind trajectory (from Raph Hix, or _URL_-ph/_PHONE_.pdf, or _URL_.1871.pdf)
 + * Git repository; _URL_
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 +**Adding neutrino rates to XNet**
 + * net_preprocess.f90
 + * in the desc_known list, include an entry "nu11" and "au12" for neutrino and antineutrino (no reason for the numbers - arbitrary name)
 + * increase ndesc by 2 (152-->154) to account for additional entries
 + * introduce new case in idesc switch statement (we called it case 153 and 154). set iec to 11 and 12 (matching the names above). Farther down, iwk1(n) is set to iec, where n is the number of the reaction.
 + * common.f90
 + * iweak>0 means include all (including weak) interactions. iweak<0 means ONLY weak interactions
 + * define formula for cross section for both neutrinos and antineutrinos in the switch statement if(iweak>0)
 + * rpf1 is set to inverse partition-function stuff if inverse rate, 1 if forward rate (determined by whether a "v" is in the reaction rate database entry
 + * csect1 = reaction rate = (number flux)*(cross section)
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|Nicotine Gum (Code C15663)|
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Preferred Name: Nicotine Gum
Definition: A chewing gum containing nicotine used as a substitute for the active ingredient in tobacco. Nicotine chewing gum reduces the withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation.
NCI-GLOSS Definition: A chewing gum that contains a small dose of nicotine, which enters the blood by being absorbed through the lining of the mouth. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking. A prescription is not needed for nicotine gum.
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An interesting article over at the Huffington Post. Charles G. Coogan writes on the subject of identity in his article "Whose Jerusalem Is It?" Here is a selection from article:
"God Wills It," cried the French Pope Urban II at the synod of Clermont, in south-central France, in 1095, as he exhorted battle-thirsty Frankish and Lombard nobles to go forth and capture Jerusalem for Christianity, as had been requested of him by the Byzantine Emperor. It was one of a number of mistaken Christian ventures into Islamic lands, on down to our day.
As the nobles made their way, along their route they acquired more adherents – German nobles and various commoners. It was a long voyage. At one rest-stop along the route, Ratisbonne (now Regensburg, in Bavaria) they encountered a community of Jews and proceeded to massacre them. This was a pattern that would repeat itself in subsequent crusades. The crusaders finally took over Jerusalem in 1099 and engaged again in massacres.
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|Abstract||An appreciation for the intrinsic relationship that exists among science, scientists, and the public must be established. Both practitioners of science and the public should be made more aware that science is part of everyday life and that the definition of a scientist should be more encompassing. It is generally accepted that the public supports but often does not understand the goals of the scientific community. This is often due to lack of effective communication. The scientific community has accepted accountability to the public and attempts have been made to improve our image. Programs by groups and individuals to interact with the public, particularly school children, have grown. However, there is still a need to expand this area. It is our responsibility to find our niche in science awareness programs as speakers, mentors, or facilitators. Participation in these programs is an essential part of a professional scientist's career and should be encouraged by administration. Interaction with the public improves our ability to explain science in lay terms and the relevance of our work to the community. End points should be established to measure success: not just numbers of students entering'scientific' careers but also science literacy. Developing this strategy will not only improve the image of the scientific community with the public but also build a lasting relationship where needs and aspirations will be mutually appreciated.|
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Step by step data modeling with Cassandra:
When working with a relational database, the first thing you do is modeling your data. A well defined database model allows you to query its data through SQL queries. Unfortunately, a fully normalized model degrades your performance when joins need to be executed on tables that contain millions of rows. To improve performance, Cassandra advocates a query-first approach, where first you identify your queries and then model your data accordingly. In the next couple of paragraphs, we will gradually explore the Cassandra data structures by developing the mutation data model. Remember, what we are trying to achieve is to be able to quickly calculate mutation frequencies!
Original title and link: Cassandra as a Mutation Datastore (NoSQL database©myNoSQL)


New Mammal, the Hog-Nosed Rat, Discovered in Indonesia—Twice on the Same Day
The hog-nosed rat (Hyorhinomys stuempkei) was found in 2013 on a mountain in Sulawesi, an island in Indonesia. Kevin C. Rowe, Senior Curator of Mammals, Museum Victoria
For as long as modern science has existed, it has remained unaware of the hog-nosed rat, a big-eared rodent that lives on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
But then, on one fateful day in 2013, it was discovered. Twice. At the same time. As described in a recent press release announcing the findings, Louisiana State University's Jake Esselstyn and Kevin Rowe, from Museum Victoria, set off in opposite directions from their camp on the second day of the field season. They both happened upon an odd-looking new rat in their traps. When they returned to camp, the two scientists realized they'd found the same previously unknown species.
The animal, described in a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Mammalogy, has big ears that are one-fifth the length of its body, as well as a large, flat, pink nose with forward-facing nostrils. It also has very long, forward-facing lower teeth and is a carnivore that feeds on various smaller animals.
The scientists dubbed it Hyorhinomys stuempkei, and it represents not only a new species but a new genus as well (the taxonomic grouping above species). It lives at an elevation of 1 mile (1,600 meters) up the slopes of Mount Dako, an area of Sulawesi that remains poorly explored.


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A Memo is an internal circular among company employees whether company-wide or by department. A memo states some important information concerning the business or company that the relevant employees must be updated with. The memo format can be simple and straightforward. It can be computerized to allow easy adjustments to its template for insertion of information.
The memo format template may take on the following format:
* Company Name and Logo
The Company name and logo are usually pre-printed on the memo format template. The user is directed to the "TO:" portion for filling in the recipients' names before moving to the "FROM:" portion whereby the sender enters his own name, identifying himself as the issuer or sender of the memo. The 'C.C.' section, which means 'Carbon Copy', lists the names of other people who need to be kept in the loop of this memo. You can enter as many names for the "TO:" and "C.C." as you need to.
The Date refers to the date in which the memo is sent while the Subject portion records the objective of the memo.
In a computerized memo format template, you will be directed to the memo's body with a click of the button to start typing in your information. There is really no limit to what you want to type to convey your message to your recipients in an electronic memo.
Consider the attached sample template for your convenience.


text: Salvatore DellAquila is a self-developed illustrator, designer, and fine artist living and working in NJ. He constructs multi-layered, textured environments, and complex abstract forms. The arrangement of intricate organic shapes, combined with generic flora/fauna, explores the interaction of growth and decay. The structures and vibrations continually evolve to create constant motion. Each constructed ecosystem is it's own ongoing unfolding story.


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Growth and Mahler measures in geometry and topology
01 July - 05 July 2013
Eriko Hironaka, Florida State University
Ruth Kellerhals, Université de FribourgParticipantsParticipants Presentation
The goal of the workshop is to bring together geometers, topologists and number theorists with the aim of exploring
connections between low-dimensional geometry and topology and number theory. In the focus are topics such as growth
of fundamental groups of low-dimensional space forms, cohomological torsion growth,entropy of surface automorphisms,
geometry of Teichmüller space, Mahler measures of A-polynomials and volumes of hyperbolic knots and manifolds.
Closely related are developments in quantum topology and quantum knot invariants.
Key words: Growth, Mahler measure; hyperbolic manifolds; mapping class theory;
Teichmüller theory, knot polynomials; Betti numbers, hyperbolic volume; Salem numbers,
Participation and presentations by invitation only.


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To track a Moneygram transfer, visit the Moneygram website and enter the necessary information. Here is a concise guide on how to easily track a Moneygram transfer online.
Moneygram is a popular money transfer service that allows individuals to send and receive money internationally. Whether you're the sender or receiver, being able to track the progress of your transfer is essential. Moneygram provides a straightforward and convenient online tracking tool that allows you to stay informed about the status of your transfer.
By using the Moneygram website or mobile app, you can quickly track and monitor the progress of your transfer from start to finish. We will guide you through the simple process of tracking a Moneygram transfer online.
Understanding Moneygram Transfers
Moneygram transfers can easily be tracked using their online platform. Simply enter the transaction reference number and the recipient's last name to monitor the progress of your transfer.
Overview Of Moneygram Transfers:
- Moneygram transfers are a convenient and secure way to send money to individuals in different locations around the world.
- With Moneygram, you can send money online, in person, or through their mobile app, making it accessible and easy to use.
- Moneygram offers competitive exchange rates and low fees, making it cost-effective for transferring money internationally.
- Transfers can be made to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or picked up as cash at a Moneygram location, providing flexibility to the recipient.
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Why Track Moneygram Transfers?
- Tracking a Moneygram transfer provides peace of mind and ensures that you know the status and progress of your transaction.
- It allows you to confirm that the funds have been successfully sent and received by the intended recipient.
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Learn how to track your Moneygram transfers easily with these simple methods. Stay updated on the status of your transfer and ensure its safe delivery every time.
Tracking your Moneygram transfer is a straightforward process that allows you to monitor the progress of your transaction. Whether you prefer using the Moneygram website, the mobile app, or contacting customer support directly, you have multiple options to track your transfer.
Let's explore each method in detail:
Tracking Via Moneygram Website:
- Visit the Moneygram website on your preferred web browser.
- Locate the "Track a Transfer" option on the homepage and click on it.
- Enter the required details, including the receiver's last name and the authorization or reference number.
- Click on the "Track" button to find the status of your transfer.
- You will receive information regarding the current location and estimated delivery date of your money transfer.
Tracking With The Moneygram Mobile App:
- Download and install the Moneygram mobile app from your device's app store.
- Open the app and log in to your Moneygram account.
- Locate the "Track a Transfer" feature within the app's menu.
- Input the receiver's last name and the reference number or authorization code.
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Contacting Moneygram Customer Support:
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- Prepare the necessary details such as the receiver's last name and the reference number or authorization code.
- Contact Moneygram's customer support through their designated phone number, which you can find on their website or mobile app.
- Speak with a customer service representative and provide them with the required information.
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Remember, whether you choose to track your Moneygram transfer via the website, mobile app, or by contacting customer support, you can stay informed about the progress of your transaction at all times. Each method offers convenience and accessibility, ensuring a smooth experience throughout the tracking process.
Step-By-Step Guide To Track Moneygram Transfers
Learn how to track Moneygram transfers with this step-by-step guide. Discover the simple process and find out the status of your money transfer quickly and easily.
Tracking a Moneygram transfer is a simple process that allows you to keep tabs on your money as it travels to its intended destination. By following the step-by-step guide below, you can easily monitor the progress of your transfer and gain peace of mind knowing that your funds are on their way.
Gathering Necessary Information:
Before you can begin tracking your Moneygram transfer, you'll need to gather some essential information. Here's what you'll need:
- Reference Number: This unique number is provided to you at the time of the transaction. It serves as a key identifier for your transfer.
- Receiver's Last Name: Make sure you have the correct last name of the person receiving the money. This information is crucial for accessing the tracking feature.
Accessing The Moneygram Tracking Feature:
Once you have the necessary information, you can access the Moneygram tracking feature through their official website or mobile app. Here's how to do it:
- Visit the Moneygram website or open the Moneygram mobile app.
- Look for the "Track a Transfer" or "Track" option on the homepage and click on it.
Entering The Required Details:
After accessing the tracking feature, you'll need to enter the specific details related to your transfer. Follow these steps:
- Enter the Reference Number provided to you during the transaction.
- Input the Receiver's Last Name accurately.
Interpreting The Tracking Results:
Once you've submitted the necessary details, Moneygram will provide you with the tracking results. Here's what each result means:
- In Transit: The transfer is still in progress and hasn't reached its destination yet.
- Available for Pickup: The money is ready for the recipient to collect at a Moneygram location.
- Delivered: The transfer has successfully reached the intended recipient.
- Canceled: The transfer has been canceled, and the money will be refunded.
Tracking your Moneygram transfer is a convenient way to stay informed about its progress. By following this step-by-step guide, you can ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience when sending money to your loved ones or business partners.
Tips To Ensure Successful Moneygram Tracking
Looking to track your Moneygram transfer? Follow these tips for successful Moneygram tracking and ensure a smooth process from start to finish.
Tracking your Moneygram transfer is essential to ensure that your funds reach the intended recipient without any issues. Here are some tips to help you successfully track your Moneygram transfer:
- Double-checking the provided information:
- Carefully review the details you have entered for the sender and recipient. Make sure you have spelled their names correctly and provided accurate contact information.
- Verify that the destination country and payout location are correct. Any errors in these details can cause delays or even prevent the transfer from reaching the recipient.
- Verifying the recipient's details:
- Before initiating the Moneygram transfer, ensure that you have the correct recipient's information. Double-check their full name and contact details, including their mobile number or email address.
- Confirm with the recipient that they have the necessary identification documents required by Moneygram to receive the funds. This will help avoid any issues with the payout process.
- Keeping track of the transfer reference number:
- Once you initiate the Moneygram transfer, you will receive a reference number. This number is crucial for tracking the progress of your transfer.
- Keep the transfer reference number in a safe place and make sure you have it readily accessible. It will be required if you need to contact Moneygram customer service for any assistance.
- Monitoring the transfer status online:
- Moneygram provides an online tracking facility on their website or through their mobile app. By using the reference number, you can easily track the progress of your transfer online.
- Regularly check the transfer status on the Moneygram website or app to stay updated on the current location of your funds.
- It is advisable to set up notifications or alerts to receive updates on your transfer status via email or SMS.
- Contacting Moneygram customer service:
- If you encounter any issues or have concerns about your transfer, don't hesitate to reach out to Moneygram's customer service.
- Prepare your transfer reference number and any relevant details before contacting customer service for a smoother communication experience.
- Moneygram's customer service team is available to assist you with any questions or problems you may have regarding your transfer.
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Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. In November a Parliamentary Committee set up an Inquiry into Senator David Pocock's Amendment to the Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity Bill 2023 (the Duty of Care Bill)
Public officials, like government ministers, should consider current and future generations' health and well-being when deciding to approve or publicly finance fossil fuel projects that contribute to more harmful climate change.
Humanists Victoria made a submission (No. 93) about this important ethical issue. The Committee is required to report by 1 March 2024.
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DROUGHT IMPACTS ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN DOBRUDJA PUBLISHEDMarius Lungu, Liliana Panaitescu, Anca Nicoleta Albu, George Marius Cracu, Simona Niţă None
As climatic risk or risk associated complex, drought is characterized mainly by the absence of rainfall, increased sun exposure, soil and air temperature, increased evapotranspiration process, helping reduce air and soil moisture and, therefore, to reduce the pool of productive moisture in the root system of the plant, which causes wilting crops to reduce agricultural production and even to affect the total harvest, if not taken necessary measures to combat water scarcity in irrigation. In this way, the phenomena of drought and climate hazards are drought trigger environmental hazards that affect both agricultural production and the whole geographical environment, including public health. This paper aims mainly to know both the climatic features of the drought but its implications in agriculture Dobroudja. It also is intended as a warning to a careful monitoring of crops as well as for finding the best means of defense against the risk of atmospheric phenomena. In preparing this study were analyzed weather data from the period _PHONE_ the main weather stations Dobroudja (Constanta, Mangalia, Hârsova, Cernavoda, Adamclisi, Medgidia, Sulina, Chilia Corugea, Horia, Jurilovca, Gorgova, Tulcea, Mahmudia). In this study it was examined for the first time in the territory of Dobroudja, the distribution of indicators (standardized abnormal index, standardized precipitation index), highlighting areas within the risk and the action may be taken to prevent being of real help for farmers Dobroudja.
Dobroudja; drought; productivity; risk


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Suppose $A$ and $B$ are two algebras of the same signature, both having maximum condition on sub-algebras. Is it true that $A\times B$ has the same property?
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What is maximum condition? – The Masked Avenger Feb 19 at 22:38
Take ${\mathbb Z}$ with two unary operations $i:z\mapsto z+1$ and $d:z\mapsto z-1$. Such an algebra has only two subalgebras $\varnothing$ and ${\mathbb Z}$. Whereas in ${\mathbb Z}\times{\mathbb Z}$, a subalgebra is any subset closed with respect to the action of the group $({\mathbb Z},+)$ given by $z\cdot(z_1,z_2):=(z+z_1,z+z_2)$. Any orbit is given by the number $z_1-z_2$. Therefore, a subalgebra is nothing but a collection of integer numbers. Consequently, the maximality condition does not hold. – Sasha Anan'in Feb 19 at 22:57
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Here is a semigroup example.
Take the semigroup $\mathbb Z_+$ of positive integers. Each of its subsemigroups is finitely generated so it has the maximum condition on subsemigroups. But $\mathbb Z_+\times \mathbb Z_+$ is not finitely generated so it does not have the maximum condition.
Indeed, any element of the form $(m,1)$ with $m>0$ is not a sum of two elements of $\mathbb Z_+\times \mathbb Z_+$. Thus these elements must belong to any generating set.
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Thank you, it seems that determining the type of algebras having this property must be hard. – M. Shahryari Feb 20 at 3:06
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Now determine the direction in which you'd have to move the center point of the 3D image to align it with the 2D image. For our tutorial image, we need to make the following changes: 6.88 R, 0.504 P, 6.015 I. This should be relatively straightforward from an examination of the landmark coordinates for the two images and the differences between them.
Finally, make appropriate additions and subtractions from the current center points (see Centering above)
For the tutorial data:
X: (A-P) _PHONE_-0.504=_PHONE_
Y: (S-I) _PHONE_-6.015=_PHONE_
Z: (L-R) 96.45-6.88=89.57
To make the actual changes as calculated, use 3drefit. Here is the command you'll want to enter for the tutorial data:
>3drefit -xorigin _PHONE_ -yorigin _PHONE_ -zorigin 89.57 brain3d+orig.BRIK
Sometimes this takes a few tries to get it right. You should end up being able to move the crosshairs around on the two images and get similar xyz coordinates.


text: We have proposed a method of simultaneously measuring aerodynamic sound and fluid ow using parallel phaseshifting interferometry (PPSI). PPSI can observe phase of light instantaneously and quantitatively. This method is useful for understanding the aerodynamic sound because PPSI can measure near the source of the aerodynamic sound. However, the components of sound and ow should be separated in order to observe detail near the source of sound inside a region of ow. Therefore, we consider a separation of the component of sound from simultaneously visualized images of sound and ow. In previous research, a spatio-temporal filter was used to extract a component satisfying the wave equation. The ow and the sound are different physical phenomena, and the ow cannot be expressed by the wave equation. Hence, we think that the spatio-temporal filter enables us to separate the component of sound from the simultaneously visualized images. In this paper, we propose a method for separation of ow and sound using spatio-temporal filter in order to visualize the component of the aerodynamic sound near its source. We conducted an experiment of the separation of data measured by PPSI. The results show that the spatio-temporal filter can extract the sound from air-ow except for the sound near objects and boundaries.


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A leading Japanese pharmaceutical player was evaluating launching its cardiology and anti-diabetic range of products in India, which would be sourced from countries like Germany, Brazil, Japan or China, and distributed by the JV Company in India. The top management requested UC Strategy to understand the market perception for its cardiac and anti-diabetic products and the broad economic inputs to decide on the best country for sourcing the products.
UC Strategy undertook the following steps in order to deliver the clients requests:
- Analysed and understood the anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic segments in India
- Identified and short-listed cities for conducting primary research
- Prepared discussion guides and finalised respondent list across the 10 cities –
- Cardiac surgeons
- General Physicians
- Pharma stockists
- Met around 90 respondents to understand the following –
- Types of treatment preferred
- Preferences on molecules like statins, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, pioglitazone, etc.
- Usage / non-usage of specific molecules
- Dosage patterns across patient profiles
- Preference for imported vs local drugs
- Factors influencing preferences of doctors for specific brands,
- Preferences for country of imports
UC Strategy delivered to the client a detailed report on the findings of the study.


images.spatialref.Cuboid
Spatial extents of 3-D cuboidal region
Description
A Cuboid object stores the spatial extents of a 3-D volumetric image.
Creation
You can create a Cuboid object in several ways.
 - centerCropWindow3d— Create a Cuboid of a specified size whose position is centered on an image.
 - randomCropWindow3d— Create a Cuboid of a specified size whose position is selected randomly from inside an image.
 - Running the command
 c = images.spatialref.Cuboid(XLimits,YLimits,ZLimits);
 creates a Cuboid object and sets the XLimits, YLimits, and ZLimits properties.
Properties
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Minimum and maximum limits of the cropping window along thex-axis, specified as a 2-element numeric vector of the form [min max], where max is greater than min.
Data Types: single | double | int8 | int16 | int32 | int64 | uint8 | uint16 | uint32
Minimum and maximum limits of the cropping window along they-axis, specified as a 2-element numeric vector of the form [min max], where max is greater than min.
Data Types: single | double | int8 | int16 | int32 | int64 | uint8 | uint16 | uint32
Minimum and maximum limits of the cropping window along thez-axis, specified as a 2-element numeric vector of the form [min max], where max is greater than min.
Data Types: single | double | int8 | int16 | int32 | int64 | uint8 | uint16 | uint32
Examples
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Load a 3-D MRI image. Use the squeeze function to remove any singleton dimensions.
load mri;
D = squeeze(D);
Display the image.
fullViewPnl = uipanel(figure,'Title','Original Volume');
volshow(D,'Parent',fullViewPnl);
Specify the target size of the cropping window.
targetSize = [64 64 10];
Create a center cropping window that crops the specified image from its center.
win = centerCropWindow3d(size(D),targetSize);
Crop the image using the center cropping window.
Dcrop = imcrop3(D,win);
Display the cropped image in a display panel.
fullViewPnl = uipanel(figure,'Title','Cropped Volume');
volshow(Dcrop,'Parent',fullViewPnl);
Load a 3-D MRI image. Use the squeeze function to remove any singleton dimensions.
S = load('mri.mat','D');
volumeData = squeeze(S.D);
Display the image.
fullViewPnl = uipanel(figure,'Title','Original Volume');
volshow(volumeData,'Parent',fullViewPnl);
Create a Cuboid object and specify the cropping window size in all three dimensions.
c = images.spatialref.Cuboid([30,90],[30,90],[1,20]);
Crop the image based on the Cuboid dimensions.
croppedVolume = imcrop3(volumeData,c);
Display the cropped image.
fullViewPnl = uipanel(figure,'Title','Cropped Volume');
volshow(croppedVolume,'Parent',fullViewPnl);
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The Air Force Eastern Test Range (ETR) is, in essence, a huge laboratory extending from the Florida mainland to the Indian Ocean. It is instrumented to collect, record, analyze and communicate data for missile and space missions. This is achieved through a variety of highly sophisticated electronic and optical techniques. It is the purpose of this paper to describe briefly some of this primary instrumentation which provides the highly precise metric data used in direct support of the operational mission, for Range safety and for postflight evaluation. The instrumentation and data accuracy problems will be explored together with the current methods of approach. General categories of errors will be defined, and the applications of error models and error budgets to the controlling of instrumentation accuracies will be presented. Methods of combining outputs of various instrumentation systems will be discussed with reference to the best estimate of trajectory. The general problem of instrumentation calibration is also considered, including the experimental design and the type of tests employed. The basic causes of accuracy degradation in the instrumentation systems are reviewed, including errors introduced in data handling and processing.
Space Electronics and Telemetry, IEEE Transactions on (Volume:SET-11, Issue: 1 )
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The erd package
[Tags: program, public-domain]
erd transforms a plain text description of a relational database schema to a graphical representation of that schema. It is intended that the graph make use of common conventions when depicting entity-relationship diagrams, including modeling the cardinality of relationships between entities.
A quick example that transforms an er file to a PDF:
 $ curl '_URL_ > simple.er
 $ cat simple.er
 # Entities are declared in '[' ... ']'. All attributes after the entity header
 # up until the end of the file (or the next entity declaration) correspond
 # to this entity.
 [Person]
 *name
 height
 weight
 +birth_location_id
 [Location]
 *id
 city
 state
 country
 # Each relationship must be between exactly two entities, which need not
 # be distinct. Each entity in the relationship has exactly one of four
 # possible cardinalities:
 #
 # Cardinality Syntax
 # 0 or 1 0
 # exactly 1 1
 # 0 or more *
 # 1 or more +
 Person *--1 Location
 $ erd -i simple.er -o simple.pdf
The PDF should now contain a graph that looks like this:
See the README.md file for more examples and instructions on how to write ER files.
Properties
Versions0.1.0.0, 0.1.1.0, 0.1.2.0, 0.1.3.0
Change logNone available
Dependenciesbase (==4.7.*), bytestring (==0.10.*), containers (==0.5.*), graphviz (==2999.*), parsec (==3.1.*), text (==1.*) [details]
LicensePublicDomain
AuthorAndrew Gallant
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CategoryDatabase, Development
Home pagehttps://github.com/BurntSushi/erd
Source repositoryhead: git clone git://github.com/BurntSushi/erd.git
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Invasive species control in a one-dimensional metapopulation network
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Abstract
The growth and spread of established Invasive Alien Species (IAS) cause significant ecological and economic damages. Minimising the costs of controlling, and the damages from, IAS depends on the spatial dynamics and uncertainty regarding IAS spread. This study expands on existing modelling approaches by allowing for varying stock sizes within patches and stochastic spread between patches. The objective of this study is to demonstrate the added value from this more detailed modelling approach. This is achieved in the context of coastal and riparian systems, which can be accurately modelled one-dimensional landscape, i.e., a series of patches connected in a line. The model allows for two types of intervention, namely (1) partial or complete removal of the population in within any patch; and (2) containment to reduce spread between patches. We analyse the general properties of the model using a two-patch setup to determine how the optimal policy depends on both the location and size of the invasion in patches. We find that allowing for varying stock sizes within patches facilitates optimal timing of the application of containment. We also identify two novel optimal policies: the combination of containment and removal to stop spread between patches and the application of up to four distinct policies for a single patch depending on the size of the invasion in that patch.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)176-184
JournalEcological Modelling
Volume316
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Keywords
 - spatial modelling
 - stochastic dynamic programming
 - invasive alien species
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ICM Pharma FOOT AND BODY POWDER is an antifungal, antiseptic deodorant with cooling menthol for active people in army, sports, worksite and outdoor activities.
Talcum powder, Boric acid, Camphor and Menthol.
ICM Body and Foot Powder contains ingredients which:
- Effectively absorb body and foot perspiration
- Kill bacteria, treat and prevent common fungal infections such as Athletes Foot and Ringworm
- Keep body and feet dry, comfortable and eliminate unpleasant odour.


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FMI – The Food Industry Association has released the 2021 Retailer Contributions to Health and Well-Being report, finding that grocery stores have made significant investments to expand their role as community destinations for health and well-being.
Eighty-four percent of respondents said their company has an established health and well-being strategy, and this same share of retailers report their company offers health and well-being activities for both employees and customers – an increase from 49 percent in 2019.
"We're seeing a dramatic increase in efforts by food retailers to expand health and well-being programs and activities," said Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, director of health and well-being at FMI. "Eighty-five percent of food retail executives who responded to the survey view these initiatives as key selling points for their store's brand to compete for customer loyalty, and 69 percent believe they are a significant business growth opportunity for the entire industry in the years ahead."
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the all-important connection between food and health for consumers and food retailers alike. Program focus areas shifted to nutrition and overall health and well-being to include self-care and preventive care. Half of food retailers say their company's health and well-being programs and activities have significantly or moderately increased since 2019.
"This sharp growth in programs also includes an enhanced focus on employee wellness and community engagement," said Register.
The report finds food retailers are using a range of outreach tools to deliver critical information to consumers and employees on health and well-being initiatives. They are amplifying traditional channels, such as in-store signage and weekly circulars, with dedicated marketing and education efforts on social media, apps and websites, to meet their cross-generational consumers where they are on digital platforms. Key topics for education range from vaccine information to common health concerns and healthful meal ideas.
Pharmacists, dietitians and other retail health care practitioners offer trusted guidance to consumers and are viewed as essential ambassadors for health and well-being. According to the report, 54 percent of these professionals also collaborate to enhance and develop new health and well-being programs for food retailers – up from 42 percent in 2019.
"The role of the retail pharmacist and retail registered dietitian has never been more important," said Register. "These professionals have the skillset to support shoppers' health and well-being needs and help translate experiences in-store and online for a cohesive journey."
The survey represented 27 food retail companies and more than 26,000 stores ranging from small to large operators.


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Mental illness affects approximately a quarter of the population in the United States, and family and friends often feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unprepared to help. Education about mental illness, and opportunities to connect and network with other families and professionals, make a significant difference in how well patients are supported in their recovery.
Western State Hospital, one of three psychiatric hospitals operated by the state Department of Social and Health Services, is taking a leading role in supporting recovery with its first family education event, Partnership for Recovery: A Day of Family Focus, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturday, May 31.
The event will begin with a morning program, Understanding Schizophrenia and Other Mental Health Disorders, followed by a catered lunch. Afternoon breakout sessions will focus on Understanding the Center for Forensic Services; Civil Commitment Services; Introduction to the Treatment Team; and Discharge Planning: Steps to Successful Living in the Community.
"Mental illness affects the entire family and therefore it is important to provide both education and support to the families of the patients in the hospital in an effort to help the patient," said Laurel Lemke, director of the WSH Consumer Affairs. "It is really important for families to connect with each other and to share their experiences so that they don't feel isolated or alone while dealing with a loved one with mental illness."
The event also reflects a key goal in the DSHS Strategic Plan — supporting vulnerable people so they attain the highest possible quality of life.
The program will conclude with an opportunity to view art work by patient artists and a tour of the hospital museum.
The hospital plans to host similar events quarterly to provide mental illness and recovery education, opportunities to meet with hospital staff, and opportunities to network with other families, as well as community organizations such as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
For more information about this event, contact Laurel Lemke, Director of Consumer Affairs _PHONE_. Western State Hospital is located at 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498.


For example, I control a Pathraizer of Ulamog. One of my opponents cast Control Magic on it to take control of it. Then my other opponent casts the same spell. How can they both control it?
The last effect created takes precedence.
Section 613 resolves interaction of Continuous Effects. The rules relevant to this specific question are the following:
613.6. Within a layer or sublayer, determining which order effects are applied in is usually done using a timestamp system. An effect with an earlier timestamp is applied before an effect with a later timestamp.
613.6a A continuous effect generated by a static ability has the same timestamp as the object the static ability is on, or the timestamp of the effect that created the ability, whichever is later.
Continuous effects are continually reevaluated. This means that destroying the second Control Magic gives control of Pathraizer to the controller of the first Control Magic.
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Freeze Hawthorn Berries To Preserve – Hawthorn berry harvesting is new to me this year. They're sweet and mild if you get them at the right time, and in years past I've been tasting them very early in the fall. This year, Washington Hawthorn was sweet and mild in late October. But by that time, the single-seeded hawthorn started to rot, so next year I'll see in mid-October.
I give some credit to Josh Fecteau's recent hawthorn post, which inspired me to try hawthorn berries again. As Josh noted, there are probably 50 hawthorn species in New England. and, in North America, perhaps a thousand species, according to George Symonds (in his brilliant book Tree Identification Book: A New Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Trees
Freeze Hawthorn Berries To Preserve
, my favorite guide to learning Tree ID). Fortunately, you don't need to be able to identify specific species. You need to know it's a hawthorn, because all hawthorns have edible berries. However, like apple seeds, hawthorn seeds contain cyanide and should not be eaten. Don't panic; Just spitting out the seeds.
Freeze Dried Pitted Organic Whole Hawthorn Berry
Why bother with hawthorns? They are beautiful, interesting, and tasty wild edibles with known health benefits. Some people use the berries to make hawthorn jelly, but I have yet to try it. Fruits, leaves and flowers can be used to make tea. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see how I make hawthorn berry extract.
I describe two species here to illustrate common characteristics. It helps you recognize Hawthorne when you see it, but I
If you are unsure whether you have hawthorn while foraging, check with additional sources until you are sure before eating the berries.
It grows as a small tree or large shrub and bears clusters of white flowers in late spring. Fruits turn red in September (here), but then sweeten. By October 31st, they will be sweet and perhaps peaked a bit. Each berry contains 3-5 seeds.
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As you can see in my photo above the leaves are lobed and toothed. Many other hawthorn species have similar leaves. The tree is heavily armed with long spines about 3 inches long. However, with reasonable care, you can easily harvest the fruit, which hangs away from the branch. It's even easier later in the season after many leaves have fallen and are no longer obscuring the thorns.
Also known as common hawthorn, it is a European native that escaped cultivation and naturalized in North America. It is sometimes branded as an invasive plant, but I don't see it very often, and when I do, it's not often in one area. Maybe it's aggressive in other parts of the country, but it doesn't seem particularly aggressive here. Like Washington hawthorn, single-seeded hawthorn grows as a shrub or small tree and bears clusters of white flowers in late spring. The oval red fruits ripen slightly earlier in the fall (than Washington hawthorn) and contain a single seed (hence the name). The toothed leaves are more deeply lobed than Washington hawthorn, but the thorns are much smaller, only 1/2 inch to an inch long.
Hawthorns are common on the forest floor here in Massachusetts, but they are scrawny specimens that don't fruit well. It is very shady in the forest. To find fruit-laden hawthorns, look for sunny spots such as shrubs and bushes at meadow edges and along streams. They are often planted ornamentally, so if your friend has one and you don't mind picking some fruit, you have an easy food experience at your fingertips.
This is my first experience using hawthorn berries and I am using them to make extract, with the same process you use to make vanilla extract. I hope to use hawthorn extract as a flavoring in cooking and baking. I filled a clean canning jar about 3/4 full with berries, covered them with 80 proof vodka, and sealed the jar. I'm not sure how long it takes to extract enough flavor from the fruit, so I check it daily. I know other extracts, (like vanilla extract) take weeks, so I'm just waiting here.


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Graves are about identity, that we are here – that we exist. Here lie one hundred of our ancestors in unmarked graves. Although a free people they were taken to Wybalenna to help establish the 'friendly mission' and a promise of return to their homelands. It soon became a 'death camp'. They were betrayed, abused and left to die. Some of our old people died not only at the hands of the soldiers but of dispossession of land and broken hearts. In this ﬁeld were once one hundred crosses that marked these graves. The stolen plaque read: To commemorate approximately 100 Aborigines buried in the vicinity of Wybalenna 1833–1847 erected by the Junior Farmers of Flinders Island.
Phyllis Pitchford, 1994


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A visitation schedule, often referred to as a parenting time schedule, is a legally established arrangement that specifies when a noncustodial parent or guardian may spend time with a child. These schedules are an integral part of family law, particularly in cases involving divorce, separation, or child custody disputes.
The primary goal of a visitation schedule is to ensure that both parents have regular and meaningful contact with their child while maintaining the child's well-being and best interests.
Legal Definition of a Visitation Schedule:
- Definition and Purpose: A visitation schedule, in the context of family law, is a legally binding document that outlines the specific times and dates when a noncustodial parent or guardian is allowed to have contact with a child. The primary purpose of a visitation schedule is to facilitate a structured and consistent routine for the child's interactions with the noncustodial parent while considering the child's well-being and best interests.
- Content of a Visitation Schedule: A typical visitation schedule includes the following key components:
- Visitation Times: Specific days and times when the noncustodial parent is entitled to spend time with the child, including regular weekly visitation, holidays, and special occasions.
- Location: The designated location(s) for visitation, which may include the noncustodial parent's residence, the custodial parent's residence, or a neutral location.
- Transportation Arrangements: Details on how the child will be transported between the custodial parent's home and the noncustodial parent's home, including responsibilities for transportation and who will bear associated costs.
- Holidays and Special Occasions: Provisions for visitation during holidays, school breaks, birthdays, and other special occasions. These provisions can vary widely based on the family's specific needs and traditions.
- Flexibility: Provisions for flexibility and accommodations to address unexpected changes in schedules, emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances.
- Legal Framework: Visitation schedules are established and enforced within the legal framework of family law. Family courts, mediators, or, in some cases, parents themselves, create these schedules in accordance with the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction.
- Consideration of the Child's Best Interests: The most critical consideration when creating a visitation schedule is the best interests of the child. Courts prioritize the child's well-being and safety above all else. Factors such as the child's age, school schedule, extracurricular activities, and any special needs or considerations are taken into account when determining an appropriate visitation schedule.
- Types of Visitation Schedules: Visitation schedules can take on various forms, depending on the specific circumstances of the family. Common types include:
- Standard Visitation Schedule: This is a generic schedule often used as a starting point for visitation arrangements. It typically includes alternating weekends, certain weekdays, and shared holidays.
- Customized Schedules: In cases where a standard schedule may not meet the family's unique needs, parents or the court can create a customized visitation schedule that considers factors like parental work schedules, geographic distance, and the child's preferences.
- Supervised Visitation: In cases where there are concerns about the child's safety or well-being, supervised visitation may be ordered. This means that the noncustodial parent's visits are monitored by a neutral third party, such as a social worker or therapist.
- Modification and Enforcement: Visitation schedules are not set in stone. They can be modified to reflect changing circumstances, such as a parent's relocation, a child's changing needs, or issues of safety or well-being. Any changes to the schedule should be made with the approval of the court.Enforcement of visitation schedules is crucial for ensuring that both parents have consistent access to their child. Violations of the schedule may lead to legal consequences, including fines, sanctions, or modifications of the custody or visitation arrangement.
- Mediation and Negotiation: In some cases, parents can negotiate and agree upon a visitation schedule without the need for court intervention. Mediation is a common approach where a neutral third party assists parents in reaching a mutually agreeable schedule.
- International Considerations: In cases involving international families or parents residing in different countries, visitation schedules may require additional legal and logistical considerations, such as passport restrictions and travel arrangements.
In conclusion, a visitation schedule is a fundamental component of family law, providing structure and consistency in determining when and how a noncustodial parent can spend time with their child. These schedules are created with the child's best interests at heart and can take various forms, ranging from standard schedules to customized arrangements.
They can be modified as circumstances change, and their enforcement is essential to ensure that children maintain meaningful relationships with both parents while ensuring their safety and well-being.


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The Fresh Water Aquarium Fish like the Common Goldfish are very popular and about every living person know of their existence.
As a reminder again, when we talk about cold water (usually without a heating device) species of fish, we mean for 10°C (50°F) - 22°C (72°F) water temperature.
Learn interesting information and join us in exploring them and choose the fish most suitable to your liking for your Aquarium. Don't have an Aquarium yet?. See our freshwater Aquarium setup section to get you going.
BOTTOM: Orange and White Calico Oranda
Be cautious though for it is easy to let the colours and strange shapes of fancy Goldfish influence your choice as illustrated in the photos on this page.
It is most important to consider the future welfare of the fish first when selecting aquarium fish. If you are a beginner we would suggest choosing only hardier varieties, such as the common Goldfish, Fantail goldfish, Comet or small Shubunkins as fresh water species.
BOTTOM: Bristol Shubunkin
The following section describes the origin and some background of the most popular varieties of types of Goldfish. The entries given on individual species as futher on this page are indications as to compatibility, food requirements, water requirements, preferred habitat and water temperature range.
Fish are extremely adaptable to environments and therefor a lot of aquarists will most of the time differ on especially temperature figures at which they maintain a particular species.
Fancy tailed goldfish and Goldfish facts are recommended reading pages to give more indepth understanding of the fresh water goldfish, and highlighting one of the beautifull types that are available today. We will get you started on one of these aquariums in no time by following our valued setting up a new aquarium advice for aquarium fish living in cold fresh water.
Goldfish are available in over 100 different varieties. The features which distinguish them, such as coloration, body shape, finnage and the size and shape of the eyes, are the result of many years of selective aquarium fish breeding.
Herewith a listing with valuable information to some of the Goldfish cold Fresh Water Aquarium Fish species that is popular:
This is just a few that is standing out, but many variations are available in combinations of those listed here.
For a more detailed discussion on goldfish feeding and goldfish diseases, please read these linked pages.
Other species like Sticklebacks and Sunfishes are also frequently found cold fresh water aquarium fish that will surely make interesting reading to the aquarist.
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our worklow, we can search and drag them on canvas from sidemenu positioned on left side of the screen (see Workflow Tasks).
We are provided with two options:
 - adding already existing task from library, which must have registered worker with execution logic (see Register new task)
 - adding special LAMBDA task, where we can define our own execution logic written in JavaScript (see Lambda Task).
Since, in this case, we don't want to reuse our example task add_two_integers in any other workflow, we don't need to register it and we will use LAMBDA task to define execution logic locally for this specific task.
We drag and drop LAMBDA task from sidemenu on canvas, double-click on it and fill in custom name and taskReferenceName (must be unique across workflow).
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Next we switch to Input parameters tab, where we define input parameters (provided on execution) and execution logic in JavaScript:
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lambdaValue is default example parameter, we can use it or ignore it and define our own parameters.
Execution logic in JavaScript:
var result = parseInt($.id1) + parseInt($.id2);
return result.toString()
Next we add second task http_get_generic, similarly we fill general and input parameters:
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We link tasks together by dragging line from output ports to input ports (see Linking tasks):
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Now the workflow is ready to be executed. However, we may want to set descriptions or default parameters first (see Adding workflow information.
We click on Edit general in upper right corner, we click on tab Defaults & descriptions and we set default value and description for input parameters id1 and id2:
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Finally, we can look at workflow definiton by clicking on Definition and execute the workflow by clicking Execute in upper right corner (see Executing workflow:
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This conference will demonstrate how Cornwall has taken a lead in understanding and delivering sustainability in the County, connecting to leading changes in agritech, education, health, energy, and reducing inequality, that will deliver a more sustainable future, and with examples of these connecting Cornwall to:
G7 including their focus on promoting future prosperity, protecting people's health and global resilience; building back better to protect the planet, and shared values on democracy and human rights; as well as
COP26 and the priorities identified by Alok Sharma for adaptation and resilience, nature, energy transition, accelerating the move to zero-carbon and green finance.
The morning will be key-note speakers on the above key topics and will focus on the solutions and the way forward, the challenges we think are already clear. In the afternoon we will hold online masterclasses again focused on solutions and the way forward.
We are holding this on World Ocean day, the Tuesday before the G7 starts on Friday, as this is clearly a key issue for Cornwall for food, tourism and floating renewable generation to work alongside the existing solar and wind resources in the County.
We are delighted to announce the following headline speakers:HRH Prince Charles, Sir Tim Smit, Hugo TagholmandGeorge Eustice MP.


text: Urban evacuation management is challenging to implement as it requires planning and coordination over a large geographical area. To address these challenges and to bolster evacuation planning and management, joint supply and demand management strategies should be considered. In this study, we explore and jointly optimize evacuate or shelter-in-place, dynamic resource allocation, and staging decisions for an efficient evacuation plan that minimizes total risk exposure of the population threatened by a sudden onset disaster. We introduce a Cell Transmission Model based mathematical formulation and propose an exact solution methodology based on Benders decomposition. We further enhance the efficiency of the algorithm by solving the Benders subproblem using a network flow based formulation on a time expanded network, and generating valid inequalities for the master problem. We conduct extensive numerical experiments using realistic instances to test the effectiveness of the algorithm and to derive managerial insights. We find that considering evacuate or SIP, staging, and dynamic resource allocation decisions jointly, contributes significantly to the efficiency of the evacuation operations. A zone-based approach where some zones are ordered to evacuate while others shelter-in-place is superior to other approaches where an evacuate or SIP decision is given for all population at risk.


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The Role of Functional Metrics in B2B E-Commerce Project Success
- B2B E-Commerce Primer
- Overall Function Point Counting and Estimation Methodology
- Benefits of Function Point Counting and Estimation
- Extensions to IFPUG CPM 4.1
- The Function Point Counting and Estimation Repository
- The Function Point Counting and Estimation Team-based Process
- Function Point Estimation Worksheet Example Segment
- Other Applications
- Internal Challenges at eSell
- Summary and Conclusions
- Final Questions to Ponder
In the winter of 1999, how was a young high-tech Internet startup, with version 1.0 of a new B2B application software product, able to gain enough credibility in the marketplace to attractand do business withits targeted Fortune 1000 customers?
The answer was threefold. First of all, the business functionality delivered in version 1.0 had demonstrated demand in the marketplace (which is discussed in the next section). This at least opened the doors to interested parties. Second, the client's trust was won by leveraging impeccable early references created by using an implementation methodology worthy of corporations that were orders of magnitude larger. Last, eSell Inc.1 deployed only very senior and skilled professionals on all its implementations.
This paper describes the methods and techniques developed by eSell Inc., especially as they pertain to the adaptation and adoption of functional metrics in their project-implementation processes.
We start off with a brief description of how functional metrics have been incorporated into the typical project launch process, with an overview of the major benefits accrued. With success as a backdrop, we describe the atomic parts of the overall program:
Adaptation of the counting techniques
Creation of an Excel worksheet to support the counting and estimation process
A project repository used to calibrate the actual estimates of time, effort, and cost
The team-based process used to collect and verify project data
We then follow this discussion with examples of how functional metrics are used to support other aspects of the project, including:
Initial sale of the product and project
Last, we summarize our findings and experiences and pose a final question concerning the importance of key personnel in sustaining an effective metrics program.


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A decision can be made on the planning permit application after all of the other processes, including notifying referral authorities and adjoining properties, is complete. All decisions are subject to appeal rights and these vary depending on the decision that has been made. All appeals are made through the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
A decision should be made within 60 statutory days if all required information is received when the application is lodged.
Is there a difference between building and planning permits?
Planning and building permits are different and each one is governed by different laws and regulations. A planning permit approves the use and development of the land and a building permit ensures that the building work is safe, structurally sound and complies with building regulations. A planning permit must be issued before you can apply for your building permit.
What are zones and overlays?
All properties are covered by a planning zone which states how the land can be developed or built on and what is prohibited. The property may also be covered by an overlay which may set further restrictions on the land in terms of design, vegetation, heritage, flood levels, water catchment etc. If the property is covered by a bushfire overlay for example, there may be significant restrictions and conditions regarding building on the site.


How does the Long Range Locator Work
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How does an Antenna Detector work, or how does an Antenna metal Detector or Metal Antenna detector a Long Range Locator work, and how does it Detect or Discriminate Gold and Silver? It depends on the circuit design of the Antenna Detector, which is in the category of Frequency Antenna Detector or Magnetic Antenna Detector. In the Antenna Detector, the type of operation is in Frequency according to the principles of Frequency dependent fields flow with positive Electric charge and has settings of VDI number in Edit and Threshold of Surface and Size or level and volume, and its circuit is according to the principles of Low Frequency and Frequency Radar, which is It is the most advanced type of Antenna Detector or Long Range Radar in the world, and the Magnetic Antenna Detector or Magnetic Long Range Radar works by emitting a Magnetic field with a Negative electric charge or a Magnetic waveform, which does not have the power to penetrate Deep into the Earth to Discrimination Gold or separate Gold or various Metals, especially Diamagnetic Metals such as Gold and Silver, and how The work of the Antenna Detector or Long Range Locator Depends on the type of circuit design and if it is a Frequency, the Frequency movement Lines with the mentioned settings can penetrate Deep into the Ground and carry the Frequency propagation circuit, and it receives Targets in the reflection according to the Frequency settings or the Frequency properties of the field. In the type of Magnetic Antenna Detector or Magnetic Long Range Locator , it has a Magnetic emission circuit, and on the other hand, it responds better to Magnetic Metals or Metals that are Ionized or decayed or have a Negative Electric current, and they cannot Detect paramagnetic Metals such as Gold and Silver, especially at Depth

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فلزیاب پیشتاز نزدیک به 30 سال در زمینه طراحی و تولید انواع مختلف دستگاه های فلزیاب ، طلایاب ، معدن یاب و رادار زمینی دستی فعالیت دارد و بصورت انحصاری این سیستم ها را تولید و عرضه مینماید.


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Educational network planning tool for the RWA problem in WDM networks (MILP and heuristic based)
% Usage: [edgeTable] = trans_topologyMat2edgeTable(topologyMatrix)
% Abstract: This function converts a "topology matrix" in a "edges matrix".
% We translate the information about the physical topology from a format
% "topology matrix' (matrix of 1's and 0's where each entry (i,j)indicates
% if there is a physical link from the node i to the node j if the entry is
% '1'.) to a format "edges matrix" (matrix where each row is a link and the
% first and second column of each row are respectively the origin node and
% the destination node).
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% topologyMatrix(NxN): N-by-N integer matrix. Graph of the network topology
% (physical topolgy of links or vurtual topology of edges) of nodes and edges,
% where N is the number of nodes. As entry (i,j) is the number of edges existing
% from the node i to the node j. It is usually 1 or 0, in case of the edge exists
% or not respectively. As agreement the values of main diagonal are
% established to 0.
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%. edgeTable(M,2): M-by-2 integer matrix. Each row is an edge (physical link
% or lightpath)'m', where the first and second columns of each row are the
% origin node 'x' and destination node 'y' of this edge'm' respectively and
% M is the number of physical links or lightpaths if the network topology
% is physical or virtual respectively.
function [edgeTable] = trans_topologyMat2edgeTable(topologyMatrix)
if (nargin==0), help trans_topologyMat2edgeTable;return, end %help calling
if (nargin~=1), error('1: Incorrect number of arguments.'),end %Number of input arguments different of 1


Quick, clean, and to the point
Remove file extension from filename
Excel formula: Remove file extension from filename
Generic formula
To remove a file extension from a file name, you can use a formula based on the LEFT and FIND functions. In the example shown, the formula in C5 is:
The core of this formula is the LEFT function which simply extracts text from the file name, starting at the left, and ending at the character before the first period (".").
The FIND function is used to figure out how many characters to extract:
Find returns the position of the first match (6 in the first example) from which 1 is subtracted. The result, 5, goes into LEFT like this:
and the LEFT function returns the first five characters from the left: "Happy".
Note: because this formula finds the first occurrence of ".", it will remove all file extensions when there are are more than one.
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