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When bones are placed in an acid a chemical reaction occurs. Tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide form as the acid reacts with the calcium carbonate. The collagen in bones is left behind as the calcium carbonate dissolves. In this experiment you will be testing a variety of chicken bones to see how they react to being left in a bowl of vinegar for up to 10 days.
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Previously, a piece of news made a buzz when the Manjunatheshwara Temple in Dharmasthala asked its devotees to postpone their temple visit temporarily due to severe water shortage in the Dakshina Kannada region. Taking things under consideration, it seems devotees from Sankenahalli of Basavanagudi Bengaluru sent 6,780 liters of drinking water as offering to the temple on Monday, May 20.
Devotees Offered Water to the temple
This incident came into notice when devotees brought the water to the temple in their vehicles. Indeed, which was about 6,780 liters of water filled in 339 cans 20-liter individual capacity.
D Veerendra Hegde who is a Dharmadhikari in Dharmasthala said that this water was being used for cooking rice in the Annapurna Chatra and for drinking purposes of the devotees.
Previously a similar incident took place where members of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Officials' and Employees' Welfare Association, donated 10,000 liters of water to Dharmasthala which was also used for cooking and supplying drinking water to the devotees.
Earlier a report from Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said, the freshwater flow has stopped in all major rivers in the coastal belt including Netravathi, Phalguni, Swarna, Chakra, Varahi, Sharavathi, Aghanashini, and Kali – all of which are located in the coastal belt. Groundwater levels have depleted and reached 30-40 meters below ground level in Mangaluru. These reasons had led the temple authorities forcing to appeal the devotees to postpone their temple visit temporarily.
Amid the water crisis, the government looks to construct a new vented dam near Dharmasthala, which is facing a severe water crisis. This is in addition to the existing one across the Netravathi at 'snana ghatta', about 3 km away from Dharmasthala, supplying water to the Lord Manjunatha temple and the town. River Nethravathi.

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For eg. In the below data, we may not remember the full name of sales person, but we know that her name starts with jac. Now how do you get the sales amount for that person?
SolutionSimple. Use wild cards. Like this:
=VLOOKUP("jac*",$B$5:$E$17,3,FALSE)to fetch the value from 3rd column for the person whose name starts with jac

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Caterpillars of the
World - Singapore
Common Awl Skipper
Coeliadinae has representatives in tropical and subtropical
regions of South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Hasora comprises of about 20
medium-large species found from India and Sri Lanka, across to
China, and south through the Malay archipelago to Australia and
the Fiji islands.
Hasora badra is the commonest and most widespread species,
occurring in Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, China, Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi.
species is found in primary
and secondary rainforest at altitudes between 0-1500m.
larval foodplant is Derris elliptica.
Awl Skipper Hasora badra (
The Common Awl
Hasora badra is dark brown on the
upper surface, and devoid of markings in the male. The forewings
of the female however have 3 large yellowish hyaline spots in the
median area, and 3 small pale spots on the subapical area. On the
underside both sexes are dark, with a purplish sheen, and a small
white spot on the discal cell.
These large robust skippers fly
mainly at dawn and dusk. They have a
swift and powerful flight but generally only cover very short
distances on each foray; and rest frequently on the under surface
of leaves on trees or bushes.
Hasora badra surrounded by parasitoid wasp cocoons

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Basketball Trainers, Camps and Staring
A friend called and said that one of my articles had upset a trainer who is bashing me to other people now as a result. I want to be clear – I believe training and trainers are better for player development than attending camps or clinics.
One-time events, whether a camp or clinic, have four roles: (1) they are fun (which is why most are marketed toward recreational players); (2) they provide new and different competition (exposure camps) against which one can measure himself; (3) they provide an opportunity for a player to pick up one or two things to take away and practice deliberately on his own; and (4) they may motivate players to practice more after the conclusion of the camp.
Camps and clinics typically fall short because they attempt to be all things to all players. A one-day clinic or even a week-long general camp does not provide sufficient deliberate practice to master a new skill. Instead, the player is served better by a trainer who can provide feedback on a weekly basis and monitor the player's progress.
The camp might teach the greatest things in the world, but the player must practice beyond the end of the camp to master these skills, and if there is no feedback or correction, he may not remember the skill precisely or remember the right progression of drills to develop the skill.
A trainer's weekly or bi-weekly workout offers the same four things, though not always to all players or in all sessions. The trainer has more individual flexibility than a camp. Most importantly, the trainer provides a long-term improvement environment, while the camp is essentially a short-term plan or quick fix.
That being said, many trainers overestimate their importance in the talent development picture. In fact, in many cases, their greatest impact on players is the trainer's marketing – the players learn by watching and playing against other good players. People talk about the famed summer runs at the Men's Gym on the campus of UCLA. There is a guy who is in charge of putting players on teams and keeping the riff-raff off the court, but he doesn't market himself as a name trainer. He does not tell everyone that he trains all of the players in attendance. However, for some trainers, their role differs little from that of the guy who unlocks the Men's Gym and picks teams.
In many of these training environments, players learn by watching as much as they do from the drills or instruction of the trainer. The time between drills, games or repetitions gives them an opportunity to watch other players, often more skilled or more talented, and learn from their practice habits and techniques.
In "Stare to Win," Daniel Coyle writes:
Why does staring work? An article in Discover titled "The Brain Why Athletes Are Geniuses" by Carl Zimmer offers one explanation:
As players watch their fellow workout partners, their brains continue to work and to learn. The learning does not occur only through their actions, but by watching the actions of others, especially those who are more skilled.
Coyle offers three reasons for the importance of this staring:
I see this phenomena in college basketball. There are players who people believe never should have received a scholarship at a certain school, but excel anyway, or players who people believe should have gone to a much bigger school, but they fit in fine at a lower level. I have seen this so often that I believe the difference between levels is much less than many people think.
As an example, I watched an NAIA team a few years ago. The team had a freshman point guard who I felt could play Division 1 – I thought she would have been a middle of the pack point guard in the Big West Conference, at minimum. Theoretically, a player who should start at a Division 1 program should dominate at the NAIA-II level, right? She didn't dominate. As a freshman, she did not even start. Eventually, she was an all-league player.
Around the same time, a friend contacted me and asked me to recommend a player to this NAIA program. The player instead walked on at a Pac-10 program. As a walk-on, she eventually earned minutes and played reasonably well – she became a rotation player in the Pac-10.
What happened? Were the evaluators that far off? Is the coaching that much better? Talent-wise, the NAIA player was better: she was quicker, had a better handle and was naturally a better shooter. The Pac10 player may have had better practice habits and was slightly taller (fwiw, both players are of Asian descent, which usually leads to many overlooking their talent).
I submit that the coaches did not misevaluate, nor did one receive significantly better coaching than the other (as fate would have it, their coaches are now on the same staff). Instead, the Pac10 player was surrounded by better players. She practiced against better players. She played against better players. She watched tape of better players. She watched better players from the bench every game. The environment conspired to enhance her talent level. She was forced to stretch her perceptions of what she could do on the court, especially if she wanted to play.
If you flip-flopped the players, I think the same thing would have happened. I do not think that the Pac10 player would have moved to the NAIA team and dropped 30 points per game. Out of high school, she would have fit in well with her college teams and been a very good player at that level. Similarly, the NAIA player would not have been overwhelmed in the Pac10 and likely would have earned some minutes in the rotation.
The difference was the mimicry, motivation and feedback. Seeing better players, copying better players and rising to the challenge of the better players enhanced the one player's skills so she could play in the Pac10 while the similarly talented player was a pretty good player at a competitive level at least 4-5 levels removed from the Pac10.
Trainers who mix talented players with younger or less talented players have the same effect. Their training may or may not be good, but the environment gives the players an opportunity to learn through mimicry, feedback and motivation. Training with a "skills trainer" has replaced pick-up games at the park in the development process, but the effect of the practice and the staring is the same. The lesser player can copy the moves of a better player and imprint those moves on his memory. The staring provides immediate feedback as one compares his skills to another. Finally, watching a great player in close proximity motivates one that he can reach the same level, especially if he copies the work ethic displayed by the more elite player.
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Automated refueling systems are defining the market these days! In today's fast-paced world, efficiency is a key factor in the success of any industry. From manufacturing to transportation, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations and reduce costs. One area where efficiency plays a critical role is in Autonomous ground refuelling technology.
Traditional refueling processes can be time-consuming and prone to human error. However, with the advent of next-generation Automatic aircraft ground refueling (AAGR), the aviation industry can now enhance their efficiency like never before.
In today's world, we are witnessing a gradual integration of electric vehicles and autonomous systems into our daily lives. Aviation, in particular, is an area where cutting-edge technology is utilized. Over the next two decades, aviation will undergo a significant digital transformation. From the moment you step into an airport, intelligent security services, automated border controls, and even fully autonomous passenger planes will be part of this revolution.
As technology continues to advance, the need for human intervention in all industries is decreasing. However, this gap can be filled by autonomous systems that can work tirelessly, more effectively, faster, and with greater accuracy.
What is Automated Refueling Technology?
Ground refuelling is a critical operation in the aviation industry, requiring meticulous attention to safety and precision. Trained personnel carries out the refuelling process to ensure that aircraft are filled with fuel, enabling them to continue their journeys.
This process is essential for both small and large aircraft, with gravity refuelling and pressure refuelling being the two primary methods. However, the refuelling process comes with inherent risks, particularly the possibility of unintended ignition of fuel vapour, which can lead to catastrophic accidents. To address this issue, researchers have focused on developing autonomous ground refuelling systems using computer vision, machine learning, and robotics.
Autonomous ground refuelling technology refers to the development of systems that enable aircraft to be refuelled without direct human intervention, using advanced technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, and robotics. This technology aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and accuracy of aircraft refuelling operations by automating key tasks involved in the refuelling process. It involves the use of autonomous robotic systems equipped with 3D visual servoing systems to detect the refuelling adaptor and accurately place the refuelling nozzle in the slipway.
Air Force researchers are developing a robot for automated aircraft ground refueling. In this photo, the Air Force Research Laboratory's automated aircraft ground refueling system mock-up simulates performing a refueling test. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Mikel Sawyer).
Here are the key points that illustrate how this technology works:
Detection and Pose Estimation: The technology utilizes advanced algorithms, such as the PosEst method, to detect and determine the pose of the pressurized fuel servicing adaptor. This involves the use of 2D RGB images and 3D point cloud data to accurately locate the refuelling adaptor and guide the refuelling nozzle to the slipway.
Machine Learning and Visual Servoing: The system employs machine learning techniques, including convolutional neural networks, to train models for faster and more accurate detection of the refuelling adaptor. Additionally, visual servoing methods are used to close the loop around the motion control problem, ensuring precise and reliable refuelling operations.
Real-time Implementation and Safety Enhancement: The autonomous ground refuelling technology offers high speed, accuracy, and easy implementation in real aviation scenarios. By leveraging these advanced technologies, the system aims to increase safety and efficiency in aircraft refuelling operations, ultimately contributing to the advancement of the aviation industry.
Throughout the refueling process, the autonomous system continuously monitors fuel levels, pressure, and temperature, guaranteeing a safe and efficient operation. Any anomalies or deviations are immediately signaled to the system's control center. ling Technology seamlessly integrates with billing and fleet management systems, facilitating accurate fuel tracking, payment processing, and generating comprehensive reports.
Enhancing Efficiency with Automated Refueling Systems
One of the key advantages of aviation-automated refueling technology is the improved efficiency it brings to the refueling process. With automated systems, the refueling process is faster and more accurate, minimizing the turnaround time for aircraft on the ground.
This not only increases the operational productivity of airlines but also reduces overall delays and enhances passenger satisfaction.
Reduced Downtime: Automating the aircraft ground refueling AGR can significantly reduce the time consuming and requires a substantial workforce. AAGR can streamline the process, allowing aircraft to be refueled quickly and efficiently, reducing the turnaround time for airlines and other operators. Therefore, AAGR is potentially more cost-effective in time and labor costs, which can further decrease fuel consumption and increase aircraft utilization.
Increased Accuracy: Human error is inevitable, especially when it comes to repetitive tasks such as refueling. Automated refueling systems eliminate the risk of human error by precisely measuring and delivering the correct amount of fuel. This not only ensures accurate refueling but also prevents fuel wastage and associated costs.
Enhanced Safety: Fuel spills and accidents can have catastrophic consequences, both in terms of human safety and environmental impact. Automated refueling systems are designed to minimize the risk of spills and accidents through precise control and monitoring. By reducing the reliance on human intervention, these systems provide a safer refueling environment for both workers and the surrounding area.
Furthermore, the implementation of autonomous ground refuelling systems align with the broader trend of technological advancement in aviation, paving the way for the integration of advanced biometrics, autonomous robotic systems, and greener energy sources. As the industry moves towards the adoption of these innovative technologies, the autonomous ground refuelling approach is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aircraft refuelling operations.
Expertise in Automated Refueling Systems
The aviation industry is constantly evolving, and the introduction of autonomous aircraft ground refueling (AAGR) is a testament to this progress. Over the years, AAGR technology has undergone extensive research and development, and specialized companies have gained valuable expertise in this field. With their customized solutions, businesses can now benefit from the advantages offered by AAGR and take a significant step forward in their operations.
Algorithms are essential in this context as they enable the development of advanced systems for detecting and tracking the refuelling adaptor, estimating its pose in 3D space, and guiding the refuelling nozzle to the adaptor with high accuracy and precision. The system is designed to detect the refuelling adaptor of Boeing 737-400 aircraft, and the training set can be expanded to work with other aircraft.
The systems are extensively tested and known for their consistent performance, making them a trusted solution for efficient refuelling. The autonomous ground refuelling technology offers high speed, accuracy, and easy implementation in real aviation scenarios, making it a trusted and efficient solution for aircraft refuelling operations.
The Future of the Airline Industry
The proposed method offers high speed, high accuracy, and easy implementation in real aviation problems. Autonomous ground refuelling operation is a key to digital aviation. According to IATA, it's been foreseen that advanced biometrics, autonomous robotic systems, greener energy sources, and VR/AR are going to play key roles in the future of the airline industry.
Over the past few years, airports have undergone significant changes to keep up with the increasing demand for air travel. They are no longer just a point of departure but have evolved into leisure facilities that offer a range of amenities such as dining, shopping, and other facilities. The concept of aerotropoles, where airports expand into cities in their own right with their hinterland of associated businesses, is gaining prominence.
However, airports must also consider the possibility of shrinking in size as technology advancements enable increased automation in the name of efficiency and safety, thus reducing the cost of human resources. To stay competitive, airports are undergoing a transformation where technology plays a crucial role in streamlining airport processes and increasing automation, providing passengers with more leisure time. This has also led to the redeployment of human resources to improve the overall airport experience and capitalize on passenger flows, extending the airport shopping experience to a range of other facilities.
In light of these trends, it is recommended that airline needs are considered during airport planning and that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) uses the strategic review of the Worldwide Slot Guidelines to improve the efficient use of capacity and guard against proposed revenue commitment from airlines and the market allocation of slots.
Considering the increasing passenger traffic and investment in infrastructure, it is likely that airports will continue to get bigger in the future.
The Future of Automated Refueling Systems
The future of autonomous ground refuelling technology holds significant promise for the aviation industry.
As the industry continues to embrace digitalization, artificial intelligence, and automation, the development and implementation of algorithms of autonomous ground refuelling systems using computer vision, machine learning, and robotics are poised to revolutionize aircraft refuelling operations. These advanced systems offer the potential to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability in refuelling processes, ultimately contributing to the advancement of the aviation industry.
With the increasing integration of advanced biometrics, autonomous robotic systems, and greener energy sources, autonomous ground refuelling technology is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation operations. Furthermore, the adoption of these innovative technologies aligns with the broader trend of technological advancement in aviation, paving the way for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable aircraft refuelling operations.
As the industry moves towards the adoption of these advanced solutions, autonomous ground refuelling technology is set to become an integral part of the future of aviation, offering enhanced safety, reliability, and efficiency in aircraft refuelling operations.
In summary, autonomous ground refuelling technology integrates computer vision, machine learning, and robotics to detect, guide, and perform the


Light-Camera-Glitter Simulation
In one of my last blog posts, I discussed the preliminary results of trying to optimize for both the camera & light locations simultaneously. I have been working on a simulation of our geometry to try and understand this better. To recap, it seems that there is a slight ambiguity in the position of the light and camera, in that they can move slightly along two rays and still give a lower error. One thought is that it is an error in how we are modeling the light and the gaussian receptive field of the glitter. Another thought is that it may have to do with the fact that our light is not a point light source, but rather a small square; so we don't quite know what part of the light a glitter piece sees. More likely is that it some combination of these two issues.
In this blog post I want to highlight where I am in the simulation, and what it shows so far. I simulate 10,000 pieces of glitter that lay on a place, each with a surface normal corresponding to some random screen location. 500 of them (chosen at random), however, have surface normals that allow the glitter to see the simulated point light and the simulated camera. For those that 'see' the light, I give them intensity values of 1, and give intensity values of 0 for all of the rest.
I then compute the predicted intensities for each glitter pieces using a few different gaussian values for the light and the glitter receptive field. Below, the non-yellow rays are the pieces of glitter that have actual intensity values of 0, but predicted intensity values between 0.1 and 1.
The above images are made using a light gaussian size of 5 and a glitter receptive field of 40. As the predicted intensity gets higher, the rays getting lighter (and farther away from the camera), which is exactly what we would expect to happen in this system.
Next, I am adding in the actual 'optimization' part of the simulation. As a first pass, I will just optimize for everything (including light and camera) and see what happens. In doing that, I hope to understand what parameters to tune, and I can start fiddling with the way in which I am predicting intensities and how I am modeling receptive fields.
Exploring 3D Light Location as an Optimization Parameter
The second thing I am spending time this week working through is adding the light location as a parameter that can be optimized over in the calibration. This involved adding a new flag indicating if we treat the light location as known or not, and if we treat it as unknown, then we optimize for the light location in steps 1 & 3 of the 3-step optimization.
In order to make this task as 'easy' as possible, I am only optimizing for translation, rotation, focal, gaussian and light location (everything I did for WACV + light location), and I have not changed the RANSAC protocol to include the fact that the light is unknown. I also initialized the light location to be the correct light location. This blog post will focus on the results of this calibration run.
The main thing I notice is that the camera and light seem to be able to both move slightly, as if they were each attached to a string, one on each end, that was on a pulley in the middle.
The upper image shows a birds-eye view of the setup, with the monitor on the left and the glitter on the right. The bottom image shows the view of the setup looking at it from the side of the table (looking towards the drones). The dotted-line frustum is the GT camera location and zoom, while the red-outlined frustum is the optimized camera location and zoom. The blue circle is the GT location of the center of the square of light displayed on the monitor, and the magenta circle is the optimized location of the center of the light.
The main thing I notice here is that the optimized camera is millimeters closer to the glitter, along the axis in line with the lens. Meanwhile, the optimized light is millimeters farther from the glitter, almost straight back (and slightly lower).
Here we can maybe see why this is the case (again from a birds-eye view of the setup). We are treating the light location as a point light source with some gaussian (which may not be the most accurate representation of our light). So, while all of the rays may fall within some small 'square of light' on the monitor, they actually more-or-less intersect close to a point a little further behind, and in this case even below, the point on the monitor where the light actually was.
This leads me to believe that I need to take a look at the method by which I am using the gaussian representation of our light, and think about how we can represent our light more accurately. Or maybe we need an even smaller light source (more like an actual point light). Something to think about for the re-implementation of the setup!
Correcting for Checkerboard Thickness
One of the potential (definite) sources of error that we found in our exploration of camera calibration over the last several months is the thickness of the checkerboard – the checkerboard does not lie in the same plane as the glitter sheet, even when we place the checkerboard directly on the glitter. This is a factor that I had not considered at all, and it was brought to my attention recently. This is something that we will address in the next iteration of the calibration setup, but for now I want to try to correct for this in the measurements I have. In order to compute the camera location in 3D world coordinates, we implement the following process…
 1. Take ~25 pictures of the checkerboard in various/random orientations, 1 of which is a picture of the checkerboard sitting straight and flush against the glitter:
2. Find 3 orthogonal points on the checkerboard in order to establish a coordinate system for the checkerboard, shown in green/red (red just to help me know which is the upper left):
3. Map these 3 points into our glitter coordinate system using a homography:
4. Compute the 3D world coordinates of these 3 points – now these 3D coordinates are in the plane of the glitter, which is ~3mm behind the plane of the checkerboard. Herein lies the problem.
Gut Check: We know the squares are 24.5mmx24.5mm. When I compute the 3D locations of the 3 points shown above, I get the x-distance from upper left to upper right to be 98.8 (that actual distance on the checkerboard is 98). I get the y distance from upper left to lower left to be 74.0653 (that actual distance on the checkerboard is 73.5). I also compute the dot product between the two 'axis' vectors formed by the 3 points, and get -0.0021 (so they are almost orthogonal).
The MATLAB Camera Calibration Toolbox gives me a location of the camera relative to the checkerboard. I then do a change of coordinate system in order to get this camera location in world coordinates. So, if the checkerboard is being treated as being in the plane of the glitter sheet (which it is), then my relative location of the camera will be computed to be ~3mm closer to the glitter sheet than it actually is.
I think I can just subtract ~3mm from the x coordinate of the 3D location of the checkerboard points, and then compute the camera location in 3D world coordinates as I was before. The y-coordinate and the z-coordinate don't change since the checkerboard is flush with the glitter sheet (and the glitter sheet lies flat in the y-z plane). So then this effectively gives a camera location that is ~3mm behind where the checkerboard gives as the location.
My understanding then is that I will need to re-run characterization using this new camera location, and then use this new characterized data to run calibration. This seems too simple — I'll end my post here and leave it open to comments about my reasoning.
Full Camera Calibration
 - Translation: Ray intersection of consistent glitter
 - Rotation: Looking along the world coordinate system x-axis ([\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{-\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}])
 - Focals: [10000, 10000] — this is the middle of the range of the lens we are using
 - Image Center: The actual center of the calibration test image
 - Distortion: [0, 0] — different idea is to do a quick & dirty grid search over possible distortion values and choose the best as the intialization
 - Skew: Trying various fixed values…the next portion of this post focuses on this
Below is a table with results for the calibration run using a different fixed values for the skew. All other initializations are as described above.
As you can see, the values for translation, rotation, focal and gaussian (all of the parameters from the original calibration) are relatively consistent for each experiment. However, there is quite a bit of variation in the skew and the distortion parameters.
During the second and last steps of the optimization, I am computing the 'CALTag Error' in which I compute the reprojected image coordinates of the caltags and the consistent glitter, undistort them, and then compare these to their actual image coordinates. This is where the distortion parameter gets used. During this same 'CALTag Error' process, I am using the calibration matrix, K=\begin{bmatrix}f1 & s & cx\\0 & f2 & cy\\0 & 0 & 1\end


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For many of us, the words "medieval glass" are synonymous with the extraordinary %%stained glass%% windows that transform the interiors of so many European churches of the late Middle Ages. This exhibition catalog for Medieval Glass for Popes, Princes, and Peasants, has a different focus. It is a selective introduction to medieval glass vessels, made in the course of more than 1,000 years, that were intended for use and display: for eating and drinking, lighting, worship, science, and medicine.
The book examines the history of medieval glass vessels, explores how some of them were made. The book includes chapters on the chemistry and technological advances of medieval glass, as well as a catalog of the 124 objects in the exhibition, which came from the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass, as well as individuals and museums in the United States and Europe.


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Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate
The Core of the Program: Applied Behavior Analysis Competencies
The University of Cincinnati online Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate teaches students methods to develop effective interventions to address a wide array of learning and problem behaviors across typically developing populations and disability categories in both clinical and educational settings. Grounded in the ethical and best practices recommended by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, the program examines the specific and comprehensive use of learning principles, such as operant and respondent learning. It also places emphasis on prevention and early intervention.
- 6 courses, each 15 weeks in duration
- Courses approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination (additional supervised experiences are required in order to be eligible to sit for the BCBA exam)
- Immediate application of coursework to your current position
- Ability to maintain your current position and income while you earn your degree
- Option to complete the program in 1 or 2 years, depending on the number of classes taken per term
- 100% online; no on-campus residency
- Convenience of 24/7 access to coursework anywhere there is Internet connectivity
Transfer credits are not accepted for this program.
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We have many books that we teach that have been challenged or even banned in some places. Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner is one of them. In 2008 the American Library Association's 'most challenged' books included Khaled Hosseini's bestseller alongside perennial bêtes noires His Dark Materials and And Tango Makes Three.
Khaled Hosseini has joined the illustrious ranks of Philip Pullman and the authors of a story about gay penguins, after his novel The Kite Runner became one of the books that inspired most complaints in America that year. Here's what the Guardian had to say:
The bestselling and critically acclaimed title, the story of a 12-year-old Afghan and his betrayal of his best friend, includes the rape of a boy, and provoked challenges in the US over what objectors saw as sexual content and offensive language. Some objections led to the removal of the book from library shelves, while others saw it replaced with bowdlerised versions minus the offending scenes, according to the American Library Association, which compiles an annual list of the most challenged titles in the country.
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What is the difference between an Emir and a Sultan? Are they both Sheik?
For instance, OALD defines:
Emir: the title given to some Muslim rulers
Emirate: an area of land that is ruled over by an emir
Sultan: the title given to Muslim rulers in some countries
Sultanate: an area of land that is ruled over by a sultan
While OAAD defines (there is no entry for Sheik on OALD, why?):
1 an Arab prince or leader; the head of an Arab family, town, etc. / 2 a leader in a Muslim community or organization
Could we say that "Emperor":"King"="Emir":"Sultan"?


Spectral convergence under bounded Ricci curvature. (arXiv:1510.05349v2 [math.DG] UPDATED)
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For a noncollapsed Gromov-Hausdorff convergent sequence of Riemannian manifolds with a uniform bound of Ricci curvature, we establish two spectral convergence. One of them is on the Hodge Laplacian acting on differential one-forms. The other is on the connection Laplacian acting on tensor fields of every type, which include all differential forms. These are generalizations of Cheeger-Colding's spectral convergence of the Laplacian acting on functions to the cases of tensor fields and differential forms. As a corollary we show the upper semicontinuity of the first Betti numbers with respect to the Gromov-Hausdorff topology, and give the equivalence between the continuity of them and the existence of a uniform spectral gap. We also define the Riemannian curvature tensor, the Ricci curvature, and the scalar curvature of the limit space, and show their properties. In particular the Ricci curvature coincides with the difference between the Hodge Laplacian and the connection Laplacian, and i 查看全文>>
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St. Francis of Assisi reminded us to preach the Gospel at all times and to use words when necessary. Perhaps you may be like me and need of some words to help you remember historical facts and especially those events dealing with the Catholic Church. You can download and incorporate a five-page resource to create a 14th Century Timeline Notebook. This resource offers a peek at key events of the 1300s. It begins with the 1300 Jubilee year when coins of Florence were accepted as first International currency and ends with the death of Death of Bl. Raymond of Capua in 1399. Catholic events are highlighted in blue, and space has been left to write about additional events of the 14th century.
The second resource shared by Shell today is an Academic Diary for 2012-2013. This 24 page printable resource can be printed single or double sided and can be the simple help you need to keep track of events in the church calendar, the liturgical year and, of course, your own daily or weekly activities. The calendar runs from September 2012-August 2013. The accompanying diary pages are laid out with a simple design allowing for lines and spaces and some poetic inspiration.


Have you ever felt a rush of emotions? Being nostalgic about the time you spent with your loved one? You probably started missing them more as you read this. If 'I miss her' is the first thought that came to your mind then it's normal to feel that way as it depicts the love you once had for them. Missing someone with whom you planned your whole life and not being able to do anything about it, is a painful emotion. You feel sad, lonely, angry, and frustrated all at the same time.
Although it is hard to let go of the painful emotions whether it is after a breakup or after the death of a loved one, it surely is not impossible. It might take months to get back to your normal self, but it will be worth it after all. So, if the signs mentioned below sounds familiar, you are in for some sure-fire ways that will not only help you in overcoming the painful emotions but will also make you a controlled and transformed person.
What are the signs of missing someone?
It is natural to miss the person you have been emotionally attached to. You miss a person when they really matter to you. Remembering all the good times and the bad ones. You are nostalgic about the happy moments and you wish how them being around can change the way you feel at the moment. You unconsciously remember them in every prayer and hope for their wellbeing.
Not only that but you want them to be around whenever you are in trouble or you have good news to share. When something you watch or listen to reminds you of them. When you imagine how they would have handled things if they were around. Your life feels incomplete without them. You just can't function properly without talking to them for a day or two even. These among others are some of the signs of missing someone you shared a bond with. The feeling of longing engulfs you sometimes and makes you sob into your pillow at night. Now having said that, let's address the most asked question associated with missing a person.
Is missing someone a sign of love?
You might think, 'I miss her, but is it a sign of love?' you will miss a person but it is not always out of love. As One Cents Worth says it can be infatuation, a crush, lust, or simply attraction. The initial stages of falling for a person makes you miss their absence. However, it is not only associated with romantic relationships. You can miss a person with whom you don't share a romantic bond. Like your family, friends, or even your favorite colleague at work.
Missing someone is not necessarily a sign of love but you cannot love a person whom you don't miss. If you are unbothered by the absence or presence of a person, then it clearly means that you don't love them. Because love requires concern and care. It is the desire of having them around you. So, before committing to a serious relationship, observe the time you spend apart and monitor your feelings first to know if you love them or not.
I miss her | 6 amazing ways to stop missing her
If you are heartbroken and want to get rid of the memories of the person who shattered your heart into a million pieces, you came to the right place. Read on to know some amazing ways to stop missing your ex and carry on with your life happily.
1- Embrace your emotions
The rush of emotions after a breakup or after a loved one's death engulfs you to the core. It feels like a roller coaster ride of never-ending emotions. The sadness, anger, frustration, longing seems too overwhelming to deal with. There are days when you just want to lay in the bed, crying your heart out. You won't feel like eating anything or dressing up for work even.
All the feelings seem too hard to handle at times. You cannot get rid of them all at once. It has to be that way as you had invested your time, effort, and emotions in a person who now no longer exists in your life. But, you need to move on from it now. There's no quick fix to it nor is there any magic wand to ease your heart at once. You just need to embrace your emotions.
Accept what you are feeling instead of showing it your back. If you miss a certain someone, accept it and say it out loud to yourself or write it down on a piece of paper. What I usually advise is to write about how you feel. Think of it as a letter to that person. Pour your heart out but don't show it to anyone. You'll certainly feel much better after you realize how you feel and accept it. So, erase the phrase 'I miss her' from your dictionary once and for all with this amazing tip.
Related; How to Be Happy with Yourself
2- Distract yourself with something that interests you
After a breakup, it is normal to not want to do anything and just lay in bed the whole day. However, it is not good for your mental and physical health at all. Lying in bed the whole day, scrolling through the pictures, or reading the old chats, will make you feel even worse. On the contrary, you should get moving no matter how you feel.
Distract yourself with something that interests you. Find a new hobby or carry on with the older one. Watch a movie at home or go out with your friends. Keep yourself busy so that your mind no longer wanders to bring back the emotions associated with that person. It is easy to mourn over a loss, time and again when you have nothing else to do. But, it is a vicious cycle which you need to break consciously.
Normally, when someone says to me ' I miss her so much it hurts,' It is because they never really make a conscious effort to come out of the loss. They just look at life blankly wondering they have nothing substantial to do now. Well let me tell you one thing, your life is as important without them as it was with them. Life goes on. People come and go, so you need to move on too. Stop thinking too much and just find something you enjoy doing. Go for a walk or join a gym. The rush of endorphins after a workout will surely make you feel better.
3- Focus on yourself and your career
Now that you have all the time in the world to spare on yourself, make good use of it. Focus on yourself. Look deeper into your positive and negative attributes. Maybe some of your negative traits were the cause of a breakup. Observe them and try to fix them. You cannot make up for the failed relationship but you can surely improve your future relationships with this strategy.
Also, do some meaningful work each day whether it is for your personal or professional development. Choose a career that you enjoy. This way even if you are going through hard times personally you wouldn't feel exhausted professionally. Waking up in the morning and dressing up for the work you love would most likely fade away from your pain for a few hours. Interacting with like-minded people would prove to be encouraging and refreshing too.
So, if you were thinking 'how can I stop missing her?' think about 'how can I focus on myself and my career. 'Because life is too short to waste it mourning over a person who didn't even value you in the first place. Thus, enrol in a professional course, learn a new skill, or even volunteer anywhere if you want to. Spending this time on your personal improvement and development will be highly beneficial in the longer run.
Related; how to improve yourself every day
4- Be social to stop missing her
As much as you hate facing people after you have had a breakup, you should do it more often. Stop spending the whole day at your house. Go out and meet your friends. Although they would ask about your love life, however, that shouldn't be something to be ashamed of. Just put the facts straight. The more you avoid something, the greater the fear and pain attached to it. Say that you are no longer together due to some odd reasons. You'll instantly notice that it just lifted a certain weight over your shoulders.
It is okay to not want to interact with someone in the initial days of a breakup. Cry if you must, be angry or sad. But, not for too long. After certain days it will become extremely toxic and disturbing to handle all alone. So, lean on the people you trust. Share your feelings with them and see how your perspective changes on things.
Join a club, go to a party, or have a Saturday movie night at your friend's house. Surrounding yourself with people is an instant therapy to boost your mood and uplift your morale. You won't feel sorry for yourself and you'll look at life from a different perspective eventually.
5- Change your lifestyle
Often times when we are in a relationship with someone we change our schedules to suit each other's and spend the most we can with one another. However, after a breakup with the same person if you continue following the same lifestyle you will keep on remembering them at every moment of the day. It is advisable to change your lifestyle after a breakup. This way you won't have to sit alone thinking about them each time you prepare breakfast in the morning or watch a movie on Saturday night.
If you had the habit of going for a walk with your partner in the evening, shift it to the morning. If you wanted to learn a new skill or try something for fun like skydiving or ice-skating, but you couldn't just because your partner was scared. Then this is the perfect time to give it a try.
Focus on yourself and your lifestyle as much as you can. Experiment with it and get rid of all the habits that you acquired


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Favorite Creature Activity
If you could be any kind of small creature, what would you be? An ant? A dragonfly? A spider? There are many interesting, creepy, crawly creatures to choose from. Try this favorite creature activity and see which critter suits you best.
What You'll Need:
- One or more books or poems on small creatures
Check out some books from your library about your favorite small creatures. Then write your own story or poem about a day in the life of an insect, spider, or other small creature: Where does it live? How does it work? What does it eat? Be creative and have fun!
Feel like playing an insect word game? Continue to the next page for another fun insect activity.


Does Neosporin Or Vaseline Heal Faster?
How long should I put Vaseline on a wound?
Continue applying the petroleum jelly until the wound has fully healed.
Open wounds heal more slowly.
A large wound can take 4 weeks or more to heal..
Is Vaseline or Neosporin better for cuts?
Does Neosporin speed up healing?
Does Vaseline help cuts heal faster?
Wounds Heal Faster with Vaseline – Vaseline (petroleum jelly) not only keeps wounds clean and moist but also provides an occlusive layer, thus keeps the wound covered. It keeps germs out decreasing the risk on infection. Apart from that, it hydrates the wound stimulating the healing process.
Why do dermatologists hate Neosporin?
What ointment is good for cuts?
Antibiotic ointments (such as Neosporin) help wounds heal by keeping out infection and by keeping the wound clean and moist. If your child has stitches, your doctor will tell you whether you should use an antibiotic ointment. Most cuts and scrapes heal without antibiotic ointment.
How long should you use Neosporin on a wound?
Is it good to put Vaseline on a scab?
Taking steps to support the body's healing process can help get rid of a scab. A scab protects a wound while it heals. Keeping a wound clean and covering it with a layer of petroleum jelly, such as plain Vaseline, can retain moisture and prevent the wound from scabbing over.
How can I heal my broken skin faster?
Should you keep a wound covered or uncovered?
Leaving a wound uncovered helps it stay dry and helps it heal. If the wound isn't in an area that will get dirty or be rubbed by clothing, you don't have to cover it.
What is the best skin healing ointment?
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream With Pump ($12)Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm ($30) … CeraVe Healing Ointment ($12) … Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream (Pack of 3) ($21) … Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment ($8) … Skinfix Remedy+ 911 Ointment ($24) … May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon ($180)More items…•Oct 16, 2020
Does Neosporin really work?
Truth: Neosporin is marketed for the prevention and fighting of infections and speeding the healing of wounds. However there is little data supporting these claims and in clinical trials, Neosporin is not more effective that simple petroleum jelly3.
What is the strongest antibiotic ointment over the counter?
Can bacteria grow in Vaseline?
Can I shower with an open wound?
What Ointment heals cuts the fastest?
Why is Neosporin bad?
When should you not use Neosporin?
Ask your healthcare provider before using if you have an open wound, a deep or puncture wound, an animal bite, or a serious burn. If you do not see wound healing after one week, contact your healthcare provider. Do not use bacitracin or Neosporin if you are allergic to the ingredient(s).


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Definition: method to measure the amount of a substance using an antibody against the substance for specificity and a radioactive label for detection and measurement.
Radioimmunoassay Definition - A highly sensitive and specific assay method that uses the competition between radiolabeled and unlabeled substances in an antigen-antibody reaction to determine the concentration of the unlabeled substance; it can be used to determine antibody concentrations or to determine the concentration of any substance against which specific antibody can be produced. Abbreviated RIA (source: NDI Foundation).
Radioimmunoassay (RIA) from Wikipedia - a scientific method used to test antigens (for example, hormone levels in the blood) without the need to use a bioassay. It involves mixing known quantities of radioactive antigen (frequently labeled with gamma-radioactive isotopes of iodine attached to tyrosine) with antibody to that antigen, then adding unlabeled or "cold" antigen and measuring the amount of labeled antigen displaced.
Steroid Radioimmunoassay - The following protocol is used in the laboratory of Professor John Wingfield at the University of Washington, Seattle. It is meant to be used under supervision in this lab. Normally it may take several weeks or even months to become proficient with the assay techniques. The Wingfield Lab is not responsible for consequences occurring when persons attempt to use this protocol on their own.
Radioimmunoassay Technique - The technique was introduced in 1960 by Berson and Yalow as an assay for the concentration of insulin in plasma. It represented the first time that hormone levels in the blood could be detected by an in vitro assay.


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Recordkeeping and Human Evolution
45 Pages Posted: 29 Jul 2005
Date Written: November 8, 2005
We seek to characterize the evolutionary role played by the transactional record that forms the foundation of modern accounting. We hypothesize that formal recordkeeping institutionalizes memory, which along with law and other institutions (e.g., weights and measures and money) promotes the trust necessary to secure the gains from large-scale cooperation in human societies where complex exchange occurs between strangers over time. This hypothesis yields two predictions: (1) formal recordkeeping emerges as a mnemonic device when complex exchange between strangers over time becomes more common, and (2) formal recordkeeping and other exchange-supporting institutions co-evolve and feed back to facilitate extraction of further gains from exchange and the division of labor. Several aspects of ancient Mesopotamian recordkeeping are consistent with these predictions, which we believe suggests our hypothesis is plausible. We also identify opportunities for directly testing our predictions with experiments and ethnographies as well as other implications for the co-evolution of accounting, law, cognition, and language.
Keywords: intertemporal trade, verifiable history, dispute resolution, cultural selection
JEL Classification: D74, D83, M4, O31
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Robert Jr. Lockwood typified the history of blues (country to city) from the 1930's to the present. Far more sophisticated than other blues artists who opt for 3 to 5 chord structures, standard 12-bar outings and the ever-present 7ths (blue notes), he developed from a rural country blues artist to a musician who excelled in jazz, rhythm and blues, and jump. He was a well-rounded, consummate musician with original compositions ranging from acoustic country blues to electric big city blues.
Lockwood was born March 27, 1915 in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, a farming hamlet about 25 miles west of Helena. 1915 was remarkable because several other monumental blues artists were born within a 100-mile radius that year; notably Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Little Walter Jacobs, Memphis Slim, Johnny Shines, and Honeyboy Edwards. They would all meet up in the future.


Differentiation between two sub-species of Acacia senegal complex: Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. and Acacia dudgeoni Craib ex Holland using morphological traits and molecular markers
Abstract : The Acacia senegal complex is formed by closely related species of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. These species share several botanical characters, so from a morphological point of view, there is no clear discontinuity between some of them. A. dudgeoni Craib ex Holland is one species of the A. senegal complex that was formerly described as A. senegal ssp. senegalensis var. samoryana (A. Chev.) Rob. In order to differentiate Acacia senegal from A. dudge- oni, we analyzed a range of morphological traits such as tree height and diameter in natural stands, and, at the nursery stage, seedling height, number of branches, main root depth, biomass dry weight and leaf characteristics. Within addition, molecular poly- morphism analyses were conducted using 11 micro- satellite markers. Leaf characteristics and molecular markers appear to be the most effective tools to distinguish A. senegal from A. dudgeoni. These tools can improve our understanding of the relationshipbetween two species belonging to the same species complex
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Aichatou Assoumane, Mayaki Alzouma Zoubeirou, Bénédicte Favreau, Gilles Bezançon, Mahamane Saadou, et al.. Differentiation between two sub-species of Acacia senegal complex: Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. and Acacia dudgeoni Craib ex Holland using morphological traits and molecular markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, Springer Verlag, 2012, 59, pp.39-48. 〈cirad-00845139〉
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He discusses both traditional and innovative scale fingerings, explaining that scales are best fingered with the middle three fingers on black keys or their adjacent white keys.
57 fingered in two different ways (see Examples 2a and 2b).


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The Ancient Forests of North America are extremely diverse. They include the boreal forest belt stretching between Newfoundland and Alaska, the coastal temperate rainforest of Alaska and Western Canada, and the myriad of residual pockets of temperate forest surviving in more remote regions.
Together, these forests store huge amounts of carbon, helping tostabilise climate change. They also provide a refuge for large mammalssuch as the grizzly bear, puma and grey wolf, which once ranged widelyacross the continent.
In Canada it is estimated that ancient forest provides habitat forabout two-thirds of the country's 140,000 species of plants, animalsand microorganisms. Many of these species are yet to be studied byscience.
The Ancient Forests of North America also provide livelihoods forthousands of indigenous people, such as the Eyak and Chugach people ofSouthcentral Alaska, and the Hupa and Yurok of Northern California.
Of Canada's one million indigenous people (First Nation, Inuit andMétis), almost 80 percent live in reserves and communities in boreal ortemperate forests, where historically the forest provided their foodand shelter, and shaped their way of life.
Through the Trees - The truth behind logging in Canada (PDF)
On the Greenpeace Canada website:
Interactive map of Canada's Borel forest (Flash)
Fun animation that graphically illustrates the problem (Flash)
Defending America's Ancient Forests


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Biomass has gained great attention as an alternative to fuel-derived chemicals. This report concerns new catalytic systems consisting of [IrCp*Cl2
(Cp*: Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) for the reduction of aldehyde and biogenetic alcohols as hydrogen sources. [IrCp*Cl2
has been used as a transfer hydrogenation catalyst using fossil fuel-derived alcohols as hydrogen sources in the presence of a base. In contrast, our system does not require any base, and the reaction can proceed in water. Various types of biogenetic alcohols can be used as hydrogen sources, such as monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and glycerol. Aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes, as well as ketones, were successfully reduced to the corresponding alcohols in the present system.
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License
which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited


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category with duals (list of them)
dualizable object (what they have)
n-category = (n,n)-category
n-groupoid = (n,0)-category
String diagrams are a graphical calculus for expressing operations in a monoidal category. The idea is roughly to think of objects in a monoidal category as "strings" and a morphism from one tensor product to another as a node which the source strings enter and the target strings exit. Further structure on the monoidal category is encoded in geometrical properties on these strings. For instance
putting strings next to each other denotes the monoidal product, and having no string at all denotes the unit;
braiding strings over each other corresponds to – yes, the braiding (if any);
bending strings around corresponds to dualities on dualizable objects (if any).
Many operations in monoidal categories that look rather unenlightening in symbols become very obvious in string diagram calculus, such as the trace: an output wire gets bent around and connects to an input.
There are many additional structures on monoidal categories, or similar structures, which can usually be represented by encode further geometric properties. For instance:
in monoidal categories which are ribbon categories the strings from above behave as if they have a small transversal extension which makes them behave as ribbons. Accordingly, there is a twist operation in the axioms of a ribbon category and graphically it corresponds to twisting the ribbons by 180 degrees.
in a traced monoidal category?, the trace can be represented by bending an output string around to connect to an input, even though if the objects are not dualizable the individual "bends" do not represent anything.
in monoidal categories which are spherical all strings behave as if drawn on a sphere.
there is also a string diagram calculus for bicategories, which extends that for monoidal categories regarded as one-object bicategories. Thus, the strings now represent 1-cells and the nodes 2-cells, leaving the two-dimensional planar regions cut out by the strings to represent the 0-cells. This makes it manifest that in general, string diagram notation is Poincaré dual to the globular notation: where one uses -dimensional symbolds the other uses -dimensional symbols.
A string diagram calculus for monoidal fibrations can be obtained as a generalization of C.S. Peirce's "existential graphs." The ideas are essentially contained in this paper by Brady and Trimble, and was discussed here.
String diagrams for closed monoidal categories are similar to those for autonomous categories, but a bit subtler, involving "boxes" to separate parts of the diagram. They were used informally here, but can also be done in essentially the same way as the proof net?s used in intuitionistic linear logic; see this paper. Proof nets for classical linear logic similarly give string diagrams for *-autonomous categories.
See the article by Selinger below for more examples.
John Baez and Mike Stay, Physics, Topology, Logic and Computation: A Rosetta Stone, arXiv
The Catsters (Simon Willerton), String diagrams (YouTube)
An early amplification of the use of string-diagram notation as an alternative for the traditional index-calculus for tensors is due to Roger Penrose.
Peter Selinger, A survey of graphical languages for monoidal categories (pdf)
Ross Street, Low dimensional topology and higher-order categories – talks about surface diagrams and includes some pictures (PS version only).
Ross Street, "Categorical structures" – discusses string diagrams for bicategories.
This article discusses the generalization of string diagrams to one dimension higher:


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Many telecommunications networks in the Pacific interconnect not directly but via international carriers in the United States or Australia. This has a profound impact on both the cost and the performance of regional traffic. While web traffic is slowed, real-time collaborations are rendered unusable, creating barriers for inter-island collaboration.
Governments, competitive carriers, Internet societies, and activists argue that direct interconnection, or peering, is the answer to these performance problems. They believe that if competitive networks are allowed to exchange traffic free-of-charge with incumbent networks, the cost of Internet will go down, and performance will go up.
Incumbent networks throughout the Pacific steadfastly refuse to openly peer with other carriers, education networks, and government networks – and a change in this behaviour is not in sight. Not only do they refuse to peer, they sometimes charge their competitors more for direct access to their networks than competitors pay for global Internet connectivity. Competitors, activists, and even governments say this is a clear violation of network neutrality. This project investigating carrier interconnections in the Pacific has shown the situation to be far more nuanced.
This project's objective was to share research collected during an earlier iteration of the project via the web in a dynamic way. This included information on physical and routed topologies, telecommunications market data, and information on the relationships Pacific Island nations have with the rest of the world.
In support of these objectives, the project has produced a website that reviews the telecommunications environment of the Pacific Islands. The site looks at each market's connectivity to the world: telecommunications, sea freight, air routes, and trade. It provides real-time statistics on carrier market share. Finally, it considers the complexity of island telecommunications through a composite case study on peering.
The report is publicly available.


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Superconducting magnetic energy storage for power system stability and quality enhancement
Date of Award
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School of Engineering
Field of Research Code
0906, 090607, 090608
The stability of power systems has become the most critical issue affecting their quality and performance. Concerns over climate change are now moving the energy sector into a new era of modern power grids. To sustain the reliable operation of power systems and improve the quality of power generation, several instability issues that affect the quality of the operation of power systems are addressed in this thesis. The first is the fluctuations in generated power due to variations in wind velocity in wind power systems. The fluctuation in the wind, which is the main energy source in a wind power system, leads directly to voltage and frequency fluctuations in both generation and load and affects the stability of power systems. In microgrids, a long period of transient, which occurs after the switching operation of microgrid (MG) and load demand changes, is the second issue addressed. The third instability issue is the impact of instability on the power load because of voltage and frequency variations.
Therefore, as a contribution to overcoming the impacts of these instability issues on power systems, this thesis proposes to apply a superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES)-based neural network (NN) control strategy to enhance the quality of the wind power supply, increase the stability of the MG, and protect critical power loads. In this research, as a method, NNs and the adaptive control method are proposed and applied to control the power flow via its power conversion system. NNs are applied to forecast renewable energy as a short-term prediction of wind power fluctuations. The backpropagation function is used for training the NNs on wind speed variations and then NN is used as a predictive controller. To increase the stability of wind power systems, the proposed SMES-based NN is connected to a wind power system for stabilising wind power fluctuations. SMES-based NN is also applied to an MG to reduce the transient period that occurs after switching of the MG and because of the load demand changes. Furthermore, SMES is operated as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to reduce the fluctuations in generated power to protect the critical loads.
In this research, an NN controller is built and trained to predict and track the fluctuations of wind power. This NN controller as a reference model, along with the adaptive control strategy, is implemented and applied as a control system for SMES. The behaviour of the proposed system is verified to decrease the voltage and frequency fluctuations in wind power supply with variations of wind speed. The results show that with a high dynamic response, the proposed NN controller based SMES maintains the voltage and frequency within acceptable limits and stabilises its generating power significantly. Also, the reliability of the SMES-NN for stabilising an MG is investigated. The results verify that the MG was stabilised under the proposed power controller. Moreover, the system's ability to protect and support the loads during power interruptions and instability events affecting the quality of the supply is tested. The results show that as a short-term storage system, the UPS-SMES efficiently protects the loads by injecting power into the system when it is needed.
Consequently, this research with the developed techniques of reducing instability impacts on power systems could underpin the reliability of renewable power sources as well as supporting and protecting equipment and power loads from such critical issues.
Access to this thesis is embargoed until 24 May 2021. At the expiration of the embargo period, access to the thesis will be restricted to current ECU staff and students.
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Alibaba, the world's largest fintech company, is using Alipay to tap into mobile games to fight desertification, greening China in the process.
China's Gobi desert–the fastest growing desert on the planet–transforms more than 3600 kilometers of grasslands into inhospitable wastelands every year. Its expansion has eaten away hectares of agricultural lands and human habitats besides creating unbridled sandstorms that batter cities located near its edge. The Chinese government has been fighting the desertification with ambitious programs like 'the great green wall' creating a 4500 km tree belt on the edge of the Gobi, where more than 66 billion trees have been planted so far.
Now an app called Ant Forest by the world's largest financial technology company Ant Financial Services Group (Alipay) is sweeping across China rewarding its millions of users for their low-carbon lifestyle by planting trees on behalf of them to stop the desertification. Ant Forest rewards its users with green energy points for choosing low-carbon activities like taking public transportation, recycling waste, using less plastic, etc. Once users have earned enough points, they can plant a virtual tree in the app. For every single tree planted in this app, Alipay plants a tree near the Gobi desert.
Unlike traditional government-led forestation campaigns, Ant Forest is highly interactive and transparent. Users can choose different types of drought-resistant plants based on the number of points they earned, and monitor the growth of their trees in real time using satellite imagery. They can also share or pool their points with their friends to plant a bigger tree.
Alipay has partnered up with conservation groups like China Green Foundation (CGF) and the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology (SEE) to materialise the tree plantation drive.
Over 500 million people–more than 6% of the world's total population–have signed up for the app while Alipay has so far planted over 100 million real trees in Inner Mongolia and Gansu province, which share borders with the Gobi desert. The newly planted trees cover over 1000 sq km–an area almost the size of Hong Kong. The users' behaviour changes and low-carbon lifestyle have reduced carbon emissions by more than three million tons so far.
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Experts say that Alipay has gamified carbon footprint tracking and mitigation making sustainable living fun for millions of people in China. The app has tapped into the addictive nature of mobile games to reduce China's carbon emissions.
"Emerging digital technologies are enabling a bottom-up approach to the battle–avoiding greenhouse gas emissions gram by gram, bus fare by bus fare, day by day," says Ant Forest's Chief Executive Officer Eric Jing. "This is essential to complement top-down action, such as the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development. The success of the programme is a sign of the powerful change we can create when people are provided with the opportunity to live a greener life."
Ant Forest has received high praise from conservationists across the world for their innovative approach. "This (the app) shows that digital finance holds a huge untapped power to mobilise people in support of sustainable development and the fight against climate change," says Erik Solheim, Head of UN Environment. "And this power is literally at our fingertips through our mobile devices."
According to a 1982 regulation, every Chinese citizen aged above 11 is legally obliged to plant three to five trees every year. Now, a large number of people use Ant Forest to fulfill their obligations. The app, which is now officially recognised by the National Afforestation Commission (NAC), allows users to apply for the certificate issued by NAC.
China has been tackling its increasing carbon footprint with aggressive afforestation, and Ant Forest's digital clout is helping the country to achieve its 2035 target of increasing its forest cover by 26%.


text: Understanding the basic relationships among rainfall, runoff, soil moisture, and groundwater level are vital for effective and sustainable water resources planning and management. The current study was conducted to understand the dynamics of the hydrological processes and model rainfall-runoff relationship in Meja watershed in the Upper Blue Nile River Basin of Ethiopia. Meja watershed is part of the three research sites of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) developed in early 2010. The study utilized primary data of soil moisture, shallow groundwater level, rainfall and runoff collected from the hydrological monitoring networks in the watershed. Hydrological models, Hydrologiska Byråns Vattenbalansavdelning (HBV) and Rainfall Runoff Library Soil Moisture Accounting and Routing (RRL SMAR), were configured to understand the relationship between rainfall and runoff in the watershed. Relationships among rainfall, runoff, soil moisture, and groundwater level were developed to understand the dynamics of hydrological processes in the watershed.


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Ice Imp was a character introduced in "Evergreen." The imp was likely made of ice based on its name and how it melted during its encounter with the lava dog Magwood.
The imp had a plump, blue-skinned creature wore a red fez and a leopard print scarf. It was always seen sitting down and never opened its eyes. The Ice Imp also held a simple hand drum which it used when summoned.
The Ice Imp was one of Urgence Evergreen's portable sources of music, likely for his journeys. It was a proficient drummer and it was originally contained in a small bottle that was carried along with the rest of Evergreen's luggage. The imp could be summoned from the bottle by simply opening it. This was seen when Evergreen asked Gunther to find him some chime music but summoned the imp instead. The Ice Imp had a light voice and often exclaimed in a drawn-out "heeey" when disturbed.
 - On Cartoon Network Latin America, the Ice Imp's death was cut, possibly due to gruesome imagery.


carmagnole, originally, a Piedmontese peasant costume (from the Italian town of Carmagnola) that was well known in the south of France and brought to Paris by the revolutionaries of Marseille in 1792.
The costume, later the popular dress of the Jacobins, consisted of a short-skirted coat with rows of metal buttons, a tricoloured waistcoat, and red cap. The name carmagnole was also applied to a famous Revolutionary song and dance widely performed during the Reign of Terror.


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November 6, 2018
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Nine Out of 10 Parents Agree Learning Science is Equally Important as Reading, Writing and Math
California parents say that science learning is vitally important and they support the kinds of changes in science instruction envisioned in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), according to a recent survey conducted by California State PTA. The survey, with more than 2,000 respondents (see overview below), also revealed about half of parents believe their district does not provide enough science instruction at the elementary school level.
Parents' belief in the importance of science was the strongest message out of the survey, with nearly nine out of 10 agreeing or strongly agreeing that learning science is equally important as reading, writing and math. The results were similar across all parents surveyed, regardless of the child's age, their own science background, their ethnic and socio-economic background, or their engagement in school activities. In addition, 80 percent of parents reacted positively to messages that "science is central to how we understand and make sense of the world around us," and "a strong science education is essential for college and career readiness."
"As California proceeds with the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), it is important for parents to understand and support the changes schools are making," said California State PTA President Dianna MacDonald. "Our survey results indicate parents think science instruction is vital and that they welcome the kinds of changes the state expects schools to put into place."
When presented with descriptions of how instruction will change under NGSS, more than 80 percent of the parents surveyed said they felt favorably or very favorably toward the new standards. Parents find particularly appealing the idea that the new standards encourage students to ask lots of questions and emphasize hands-on investigation and discovery. They were equally positive about the new standards beginning at an early age and engaging students who may not think of themselves as "science kids."
The respondents were also nearly unanimous in supporting the need for children to be equipped with critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills, consistent with the state's learning goals in English language arts and mathematics.
The California State PTA survey also made clear that many parents see plenty of room for improvement in both the quality and quantity of science instruction their children currently receive.
- Only 56 percent are satisfied with the amount of science their child is receiving, and the responses were markedly less positive among elementary school parents, with just 43 percent agreeing.
- Less than half (46 percent) agreed with the statement "the science program at my child's school is equal to the best schools in California."
Asked whether their child attended a science class or had a science lesson either daily or weekly, seven out of 10 survey respondents said yes. However, that dropped to just over half (54 percent) among elementary parents.
Along with questions about their own children's experiences, the PTA survey asked parents their opinion about whether science instruction in their school district as a whole was sufficient. The responses varied by grade level, with 53 percent saying their district was not providing enough science instruction in local elementary schools, 24 percent saying the same about middle schools, and 19 percent saying "not enough" in high school
The survey also indicates that schools could do more to enlist parents' active engagement with science learning. Parents were nearly unanimous in saying it's important for their child to have science-related learning experiences outside of the classroom but only half said they know a lot about the science their child is learning in school.
The majority also said they could better support their child's science education if they better understood the curriculum and had ideas about fun science activities to do at home. Only about a quarter of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child's teacher provides those kinds of ideas, with the response consistent across all grade levels and ethnic backgrounds.
With the California State Board of Education's formal adoption of instructional materials aligned with NGSS, more schools will be actively implementing new science teaching approaches. In addition, this spring students will take the first statewide science tests that will be reported for school accountability purposes. Notably, half of parents surveyed say that they are completely unfamiliar with the terms Next Generation Science Standards and NGSS.
Parents could play a significant role in helping schools' NGSS implementation efforts succeed. However, their support will be much stronger if schools take the time to explain the new standards, address parents' questions, and tap into their enthusiasm for science learning both in and out of school.


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Simple tube tester
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A simple solution, made according to the diagram shown in the picture below, allows to check whether the filament fiber in the tube is not discontinuoused and to detect specific defects of the tube (eg increasing the resistance of the filament fiber due to defective soldering to the pins of the socket; shorting the fiber inside the bulb or in the socket, e.t.c.).
The device includes:
- power (mains) transformer
(primary winding 110/220V~, secondary - 1,25V~),
- nakelite plate with various sockets mounted on it (2 sockets for a given type of tube),
- current meter (milliammeter),
- rectifier (Pr),
- two wire resistors (5 ohms each),
- two 2-volt indicator buklbs (Lv, Lp).
The operation of the tester is based on the well known bridge principle. After connecting the transformer to the electrical network, and the tubes to the sockets (reference tube V and tube under test P) - if the filament fiber resistance of both tubes are the same - the measuring instrument will not indicate any current flow, and both incandescent bilbs will glow with the same brightness. If, however, the fiber of the tested tube has a higher resistance than the fiber of the reference tube, then the measuring instrument will show the current flow correspondingly smaller, and the bulb in its circuit will shine brighter. This means a defect in the fiber of the tested tube.


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category: musical instrument
1. ethno-linguistic group: Iraya
2. General Physical Description: tune on flute
3. General Playing technique: not mentioned
4. Musical Function: not mentioned
5. Playing circumstance: not mentioned
source of term: Iraya dictionary by Hazel Page collected by Jonas Baes 1984


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RETURN TO THE WILD AND SHOW YOUR RESPECT FOR THE ORIGIN OF DOGS,
FOR YOURSELF AND FOR NATURE
The earliest record of cohabitation between dogs and humans dates to roughly 12,000 BC
In coexistence, the composition of the canine diet began to resemble the composition of the human diet, and especially with the advent of agriculture, it moved even further away from the dog's anatomical and genetic disposition. We've designed Carnilove with careful consideration for the historical continuity of cohabitation between dogs and humans. The ingredients and their proportion have been developed according to the diet of dogs prior to the advent of agriculture, but production is based on the latest processes and technologies.
Carnilove has been formulated with respect for the natural origins of dogs.
The wide spectrum of carefully selected wild-origin meats, such as reindeer, duck, pheasant, turkey, lamb, wild boar, and salmon, corresponds to the composition of natural prey and ensures intake of important amino acids.
Forest fruits, vegetables, wild berries, and herbs are natural sources of important vitamins, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients.
Because grains are not a part of the natural diet of wild dogs, Carnilove is entirely grain-free.
WILD ORIGIN MEATS 70%
FOREST FRUITS, VEGETABLES & HERBS 30%


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Atlas dwarf lizard (Atlantolacerta andreanskyi)
|Size||Length: up to 5.5 cm (2)|
The Atlas dwarf lizard is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1).
The Atlas dwarf lizard (Atlantolacerta andreanskyi) is a small, mountain-dwelling lizard which takes its name from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, where it is endemic (2).
Like other species in the Lacertidae family, the Atlas dwarf lizard is a small reptile, with the female often being slightly larger than the male. Its head and body are less flattened than in some other Lacertid species. A pattern of dark stripes running along the back of the Atlas dwarf lizard fade gradually along the sides into a white underside, which occasionally has a green tint. There is a dark stripe along the spine and the rest of the body is grey-brown (2).
Hatchling and juvenile Atlas dwarf lizards have brightly coloured, green-blue tails (2).
The Atlas dwarf lizard is endemic to Morocco, where it is restricted to the High Atlas Mountains (1).
The Atlas dwarf lizard is found at elevations between 2,400 and 3,800 metres (1). It is a ground-dwelling species, favouring areas with lots of vegetation, such as among shrub, thorn cushions and thickets. It is also found on scree near small water bodies (1) (2).
The Atlas dwarf lizard has a long hibernation period (1), after which, like other Lacertid species, is likely to only be active during the warmest parts of the day (3).
Like other species in the Lacertidae family, it is likely that males of this species have glands on the underside of their legs in order to mark territories, warn off potential competitors and attract mates. Should a competitor enter a territory, the male will perform a threat display, in which the throat is inflated, the body turned sideward and the head lowered (3).
This species reproduces sexually, and the female will lay three clutches of between one and three eggs per year (1) (2).
Members of the Lacertidae family will often run and hide underneath cover objects to escape from predators (3).
There are currently no major threats to the Atlas dwarf lizard. However, its habitat is accessible to hikers, which could potentially cause some level of disturbance to this species (1).
There are not known to be any specific conservation measures currently in place for the Atlas dwarf lizard, although its existence in Toubkal National Park ensures that part of its habitat is protected (1).
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- Endemic: a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
- Gland: an organ that makes and secretes substances used by the body.
- Hibernation: a winter survival strategy in which the animal passes the winter in a resting state. This period of inactivity is characterised by specific biological and biochemical changes including lowered blood pressure and respiration rate. In reptiles, this is also known as brumation.
- Scree: small loose rock debris covering a slope.
- Territory: an area occupied and defended by an animal, a pair of animals or a group.
IUCN Red List (October, 2011)
- Arnold, E.N., Arribas, O. and Carranza, S. (2007) Systematics of the Palearctic and oriental lizard tribe Lacertini (Squamata: Lacertidae: Lacertinae), with descriptions of eight new genera. Zootaxa, 1430: 1-86.
- Halliday, T. and Adler, K. (2002) The New Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians. Oxford University Press, Oxford.


Today's mystery bird for you to identify
What on Earth are these two Peruvian mystery birds doing in this photograph?
Mystery Bird photographed in Chaparrí reserve, Lambayeque Department in northwestern Peru (South America). [I will identify this bird in 49 or so hours]
Image: Nick Athanas/Tropical Birding, 28 February 2012 (with permission, for GrrlScientist/Guardian use only) [velociraptorise].
Canon EOS 7D
Question: This striking pair of Peruvian mystery birds are very similar to congener who shares its range. What is the identity of that congener? How can you distinguish the two species? Can you identify this mystery bird's taxonomic family and species? Incidentally, what do you suppose these two birds are doing in this photograph?
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Toward a better understanding of task demands, workload, and performance during physician-computer interactions
Objective To assess the relationship between (1) task demands and workload, (2) task demands and performance, and (3) workload and performance, all during physician-computer interactions in a simulated environment.
Methods Two experiments were performed in 2 different electronic medical record (EMR) environments: WebCIS (n = 12) and Epic (n = 17). Each participant was instructed to complete a set of prespecified tasks on 3 routine clinical EMR-based scenarios: urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia (PN), and heart failure (HF). Task demands were quantified using behavioral responses (click and time analysis). At the end of each scenario, subjective workload was measured using the NASA-Task-Load Index (NASA-TLX). Physiological workload was measured using pupillary dilation and electroencephalography (EEG) data collected throughout the scenarios. Performance was quantified based on the maximum severity of omission errors.
Results Data analysis indicated that the PN and HF scenarios were significantly more demanding than the UTI scenario for participants using WebCIS (P <.01), and that the PN scenario was significantly more demanding than the UTI and HF scenarios for participants using Epic (P <.01). In both experiments, the regression analysis indicated a significant relationship only between task demands and performance (P <.01).
Discussion Results suggest that task demands as experienced by participants are related to participants' performance. Future work may support the notion that task demands could be used as a quality metric that is likely representative of performance, and perhaps patient outcomes.
Conclusion The present study is a reasonable next step in a systematic assessment of how task demands and workload are related to performance in EMR-evolving environments.
Mazur, L. M., Mosaly, P. R., Moore, C., Comitz, E., Yu, F., Falchook, A. D.,... Marks, L. B. (2016). Toward a better understanding of task demands, workload, and performance during physician-computer interactions. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 23(6), _PHONE_. DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocw016


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The newly incorporated balance control technology ensures the microgram-level baseline stability and reproducibility on top of our highly acclaimed horizontal digital dual beam balance system. The NEXTA STA series has following features;
High temperature control technology that handles a variety of temperature programs
Available DSC measurement, it makes specific heat capacity measurements available
The sample observation and measurement, Hitachi's pioneering key feature
Includes the newly designed flow channels for high-level gas exchange
In addition to conventional applications, the NEXTA STA series shows its strength in analyses such as quantitative determination of the constituents of advanced materials, composite materials, and trace amounts of moisture.


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PROJECT ROCKIT is a brand new anti-bullying and youth leadership program for school students, developed by acclaimed young ROCKIT scientists Lucy and Rosie Thomas. Lucy, the older of the two sisters revealed today that PROJECT ROCKIT owes its immediate success to the formula of infusing rock/pop music with positive messages that young people can best relate to.
"PROJECT ROCKIT strives to achieve positive, lasting change in the lives of fellow young people. We recognise young people's strengths and endeavour to cultivate the personal leadership to further develop them," Lucy said today.
"We understand that sometimes the real world can be difficult. PROJECT ROCKIT launches energy for life, providing the tools to develop resilience so that hardship can ignite one's potential rather than extinguish it. We're young. We know your world - we'll rock it!"
Australian shows that the average radio listening time for 10-17 year olds is 25 hours and 43 minutes per week (Nielsen Media Research, Commercial Radio Average of Five Capital Cities, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12mn, Survey #5 2005). PROJECT ROCKIT jumps on this obsession with music to address a range of school issues, with a particular focus on those that relate to, or may be fuelled by bullying.
"We go further than just suggesting that you ignore bullying, walk away or tell a teacher," said Lucy. "For PROJECT ROCKIT, the student is the expert. We argue that if any change is going to occur within a school, the teachers have to be involved, the parents must be behind it, but ultimately it's up to the students to make a difference."
PROJECT ROCKIT is not just anti-bullying. PROJECT ROCKIT is personal mastery. It is youth leadership. It is teambuilding. It is peer respect. It is anger management. It is affirmative body image.
PROJECT ROCKIT is taking off this year in Victorian schools for years 5, 6 and 7. For more information, check out _URL_ and feel free to contact PROJECT ROCKIT about any bullying related stories.
What are the outcomes of Project Rockit?
A clear and shared understanding of what bullying is, and the range of strategies available to students when dealing with bullying.
A united and empowered group of young people who are prepared to tackle bullying together. This will have a ripple effect over the whole school.
The emergence of positive role models and leaders who may not have previously been viewed or formally acknowledged as leaders.
Positive, lasting, change in the school culture towards bullying.


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 1. (chemistry, physics) Any of several electrodes, having a thin glass bulb, whose potential is dependent upon the concentration of hydrogen or other ions in the solution in which it is immersed; used in pH meters etc.