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The Golden State is well known for its laws protecting workers' rights. In California, eligible workers (called "non-exempt" employees) enjoy protections related to mandatory break periods and overtime pay, as specified in the California Labor Code.
However, many employers miscalculate the rate at which workers are paid for overtime hours or missed meal and rest breaks. This is because these rates are calculated in California using an employee's regular rate of pay, not their base rate of pay. Even if the miscalculation was a simple mistake, a company could still be liable for back pay and interest for unpaid wages.
If you believe your employer may have miscalculated your overtime pay, you may have legal options. Let's explore the law surrounding the "regular rate of pay" to determine whether you're being justly compensated for your work.
California Employment Laws: A Quick Overview
In California, employees are entitled to payment for every minute they work. Here is a brief overview of a few key employee protections:
As a non-exempt employee in California, you are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular rate of pay when you:
- Work more than 8 hours in one workday,
- Work more than 40 hours in one workweek, or
- Work more than 6 days in one workweek.
Similarly, if you work over 12 hours in one workday or over 8 hours on a seventh consecutive day of work, you're entitled to double time for those excess hours.
Rest and Meal Breaks
California employers must provide non-exempt employees with a ten-minute paid rest break for every four hours worked. In addition, employers must provide unpaid meal breaks of at least 30 minutes for every five hours worked. Therefore, a traditional 8-hour shift in California includes two paid 10-minute rest breaks and one unpaid 30-minute meal break.
If an employee does not receive their required meal and rest breaks, section 226.7(c) of the California Labor Code specifies that the employer must pay the employee a penalty of one hour's pay for each violation. This premium is calculated using an employee's "regular rate of compensation." (More on this later.)
Employers are Responsible to Know the Law
Your employer is responsible for paying you the correct wages. If your employer miscalculates your overtime or fails to give you proper meal and rest breaks, then they may be liable in a court of law to pay you the wages you're owed (plus interest!).
This is why it is crucial to be familiar with California employment law, which includes knowing the difference between your base rate of pay and your regular rate of pay.
Base Rate of Pay vs. Regular Rate of Pay
The terms "base rate of pay" and "regular rate of pay" seem similar, but they are very different in the eyes of the law.
Base Rate of Pay:
Your base rate is the hourly rate of pay or non-exempt salary your employer agreed to pay you—not including any tips, bonuses, or additional payments.
Regular Rate of Pay:
Your regular rate of pay is the compensation you typically earn for the work you perform. Employers calculate your regular rate using your base rate of pay plus:
- Shift differentials
- Nondiscretionary pay
- Certain other payments made to an employee
However, the following payments from your employer will not be included in calculating your regular rate of pay:
- Gifts or bonuses not tied to your work performance, such as holiday gifts
- Business expense reimbursements
- Premium pay for missed meal and rest breaks
- Travel expenses
- Retirement plan contributions
According to California law, your regular rate of pay can never be less than the applicable minimum wage. However, your regular rate of pay is usually higher than your base rate of pay, so this is rarely an issue.
How to Calculate the Regular Rate of Pay
There are four steps to calculating your regular rate of pay:
- Determine your base rate of pay. This is usually specified in your employment offer.
- Calculate the total amount you earned (before taxes) for a given period.
- Determine any additional payments you received that can be counted as earnings towards your regular rate. This includes shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, nondiscretionary pay, and certain other payments.
- Add these other payments to the amount determined in step 2, then divide by the total hours worked during the selected time period. This is your regular rate.
Let's look at an example. Say you're a car mechanic working at a body shop making $20 per hour. You also get a bonus of $50 for every car repair you complete. If you worked 40 hours last week and you repaired five cars, here's how you calculate your regular rate of pay:
((Base Rate * Hours Worked) + (Bonus * Car Repairs Completed)) / Hours Worked = Regular Rate of Pay
(($20 * 40) + ($50 * 5)) / 40 = $26.25
As the calculation shows, your regular rate of pay can be significantly higher than your base rate.
Why the Distinction Matters
Many California employers calculate overtime pay using an employee's base rate, which would be correct in nearly every other state. However, the California Labor Code specifies that overtime must be calculated using an employee's regular rate of pay, not their base rate.
What does this mean for you? Let's refer back to the previous example. If you work overtime, your employer needs to calculate your overtime pay at an hourly rate of $26.25 per hour instead of $20. Consequently, your employer will now be required to pay you $39.37 per overtime hour—a lot more than the $30 you would have earned otherwise.
What about meal violations? A recent court case, Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC, clarified the law surrounding this issue.
Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC
Jessica Ferra, a former bartender at Loews Hollywood Hotel, earned an hourly wage as well as a bonus every quarter. Whenever she wasn't provided with a compliant meal or rest break during her shift, Loews paid Ferra the additional hour of pay required by law for the violation. However, the hotel calculated her meal premium payments using her base rate of pay, not her regular rate of pay (which would have accounted for her bonuses in addition to her hourly rate). Ferra sued to recover her lost wages.
Loews argued that meal premium payments were to be calculated using the employee's "regular rate of compensation" under California law, which they interpreted as equivalent to the base rate. However, the California Supreme Court disagreed, holding that the terms "regular rate of compensation" and "regular rate of pay" are synonymous.
This means that Ferra (and all eligible California employees) are now entitled to meal period penalty payments calculated using their regular rate of pay, not their base rate.
Perhaps most importantly, the court also ruled that the Ferra decision is retroactive for up to four years. So, if your employer has calculated overtime or meal break penalties at your base rate in the past four years, you may be able to collect back pay and interest for their violation of this ruling.
Some employers may make genuine mistakes when completing these calculations. Others might be more sinister and attempt to pay overtime on base rates instead of regular rates to save money. Regardless of intent, it is the employer's responsibility to know the law and protect employees. When they fail to do so, they may be liable for the consequences.
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Introduction: Organoids are 3-dimensional (3D) constructs reflecting the micro-anatomy of the tissue of origin and some of the cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions observed in vivo. They serve as important tools for research, complementing normal 2-dimensional (2D) cell cultures. The objective of this study was to compare the response of urothelial carcinoma cells to three cancer chemotherapy agents, in a 3D organoid form vs. a conventional 2D culture form, in order to assess if the 3D organoid method is better able to assess the efficacy of chemotherapy agents
Methods: Bladder cancer tissue was obtained from surgery to produce organoids. Cells were isolated, resuspended in a hydrogel, and incubated in media complemented with ROCK inhibitor Y-27632. To characterize the cells, the expression of urothelial and mesenchymal markers was assessed. To assess cytotoxicity, cisplatin (CIS, 1 – 30 μM), venetoclax (VTX, 0.6 – 10 μM), and S63845 ( 0.6 – 10 μM) were added to the organoids and incubated for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Cell viability was quantified by CellTiter Glo 3D reagents in a GloMax reader. Untreated organoids and solvent-only samples served as controls. The effects of these components on the autologous cells in 2D cultures were measured using CellTiter Glo 2.0 chemistry.
Results: Organoids were established from upper tract urothelial carcinoma (BCO#56) and bladder cancer (BCO#140 and BCO#147) samples. Urothelial markers AE1/AE3, CK5, CK20, and FGFR3 and mesenchymal marker vimentin were expressed in organoids. In drug tests, BCO#56 and BCO#147 yielded different IC50s in organoids compared to corresponding 2D cells towards CIS, VTX, and S63. The IC50s of BCO#140 yielded very similar sensitivities in organoids vs 2D cultures (table).
Conclusions: Two of the three samples tested showed significantly different sensitivity to all three chemotherapy agents tested when assessed in organoids compared to conventional 2D cell cultures Further research is needed to determine if conventional 2D cell culture or newer 3D organoids are the more reliable method for assessing cytotoxicity. Until then, results from either method should not be relied upon, unless they are consistent with results from the other method.
Source of Funding: Leuze Stiftung, DFG: GRK2543We thank for proofreading & feedback by Dr. M. Hanna

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Jul 26 – 31, 2023
Europe/Riga timezone
How to add 16.67% more users and contributors: A guide to creating accessible applications.
Jul 27, 2023, 3:05 PM
40m
40 Minute Presentation Design of User and Developer Experiences
Speakers
Mr Aryan Kaushik Pooja Patel
Description
The lack of accessibility to digital products and services has become a significant issue for individuals with visual impairment, limiting their access to everyday applications such as maps, online marketplaces, and mobile banking apps. Prioritizing accessibility in the development process can help break down these barriers and provide equal access to information and digital services. Ensuring accessibility to digital products can create a more equitable digital landscape and a more inclusive future for everyone. Every designer and developer can make this difference by following recommended accessibility guidelines. The role of designers and developers will be explored in this talk, along with practical tips and actionable steps to prioritize accessibility and inclusivity in the development process.
Author(s) Bio
Pooja Patel is a UX developer aspiring to democratize technology by making it more inclusive and accessible. She has been an intern in the Google Summer of Code 2022 program with the GNOME Foundation and was subsequently elected as a member of the Foundation. Pooja has given talks on the importance of user-centric designs at GUADEC and the GNOME Asia summit.
Aryan Kaushik is a sophomore pursuing Bachelor's in Technology with a major in Computer Science. He loves contributing to open source and mentoring people. He was a former GSoC'22 Intern Under GNOME Foundation, where he worked on the Pitivi project. He is also the Group Lead of the GNOME Users Group, Delhi-NCR, where he conducts events and mentor fellow students regarding FOSS.
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Air infiltration holds a central role in building energy consumption and is associated to several building physics phenomena. Air infiltration in buildings due to wind-induced pressure is a complex process, strongly influenced by the turbulent nature of wind. This extended summary highlights the findings of a series of studies with focus on unsteady wind and its impact on air exchangesin buildings. The focus is on wind gustiness and its relation to air infiltration under natural conditions. Wind spectrum analysis shows that high-frequency wind gusts provide important information, while only considering mean wind speed and direction are not adequate to predict air exchanges in buildings. The impact of gustiness becomes greater for evenly distributed leakages between windward (upstream) and leeward (downstream) façade. Infiltration measurements under unsteady wind can vary significantly from results estimated based on pressurization measurements. In addition, wind gustiness is responsible for large pressure differences across leakages, thus it can affect the results of leakage numbers and the uncertainty of such measurements especially when the measurement point is low.
The impact of wind gusts on air infiltration in buildings
Languages: English | Pages: 6 pp
38th AIVC Conference "Ventilating healthy low-energy buildings", Nottingham, UK, 13-14 September 2017


Sayings of Dada J.P. Vaswani
Man's destiny is to be a divine bird, - to grow wings and fly from this world of darkness to the radiant world of light.
Know Thyself, - said Socrates. But no one Knows himself until he is opposed. Knowledge comes through conflict.
What is death? A gate to another life. To understand this is to be fearless.


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On the fence about fish? Try cod! This versatile, delicate white fish has a mild flavor and a wild history. I simply love it; it's my all-time favorite for making fish sticks, fish tacos and chowder like this Cod Chowder.
Before Europeans ever set foot on the North American continent, Native Americans fished the vast shores catching cod. It was an important part of their diet. While it's not likely they were fortunate enough to have tasted Crispy Skillet-Baked Cod, they surely had their own fabulous recipes, perhaps something like Baked Cod with Summer Vegetables. Interestingly, it was cod that first attracted Europeans to the North American coast.
The famous town of Cape Cod got its name from an explorer named Bartholomew Gosnold back in 1602. He caught massive amounts of cod and even noted in writing the plentiful "codfyshes" which "pestered" his ship. If he could have tasted this Baked Breaded Cod, he might have appreciated all that pestering.
Soon after the adventures of Gosnold, the pilgrims of the early 1600's studied John Smith's map of New England. Naturally they were interested and curious about the area called "Cape Cod." They wanted to make fishing a big business but knew very little about it, (just like they knew very little about Cod Poached in Tomato Tarragon Sauce) until the local native people helped out by teaching them how to catch the cod and use the remains to fertilize their land.
Here are some delicious ideas for serving cod:
Cod could very well be the most important fish in history! Did you know there's a book about it? It's called Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World. The description reads: "Wars have been fought over it, revolutions have been spurred by it, national diets have been based on it, economies and livelihoods have depended on it, and the settlement of North America was driven by it…" Wow! Who would have thought?


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TEACHING VALUES AN OLYMPIC EDUCATION TOOLKIT SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO OLYMPIC VALUES EDUCATION TEACHINGVALUES11 Stimulating the imagination of learners is another educational method used in Teaching Values. All athletes know the power of the imagination in helping them to accomplish a result or goal. Positive and creative use of the imagination can also help young people to develop new attitudes, new ways of thinking about themselves and others, and then to explore different ways of behaving. DEFINING TERMINOLOGY In this Toolkit, a number of words recur which are worth defining for the purposes of educators and their learners. 1 Value– A value is what is considered important in life; what makes life worth living. A value is also something that helps people decide what is right or wrong in moral terms. Heritage– Heritage is a form of legacy. " IT IS IMAGINATION THAT OPENS OUR EYES TO WORLDS BEYOND OUR EXPERIENCE – ENABLING US TO CREATE, CARE FOR OTHERS, AND ENVISION SOCIAL CHANGE." 2 ( MAXINE GREENE, EDUCATOR AND CURRICULUM SPECIALIST) AboveLondon 2005: London 2012 Chairman and former Olympian Lord Sebastian Coe ( GBR) talks to children at an East London primary school about the Olympic Games. 1 Definitions from Educational Services of the Olympic Museum, Lausanne. 2 Greene, M. ( 1995). Releasing the imagination: Essays on education, the arts, and social change. San Francisco: JosseyBass Inc. ( book jacket). There are tangible heritages such as buildings, monuments, historical sites, works of art, objects, books, etc. There are also intangible heritages such as languages, films, music, scientific knowledge, customs, arts and crafts. Rituals, sport movements and techniques are part of the intangible heritage. Sport– Sport is understood to mean all forms of physical activity that contribute to physical fitness, mental wellbeing and social interaction. These activities include play; recreational, casual, organised or competitive sport; and indigenous sport or games ( UNESCO 2004). Culture– Culture is everything that allows people to situate themselves in relation to the world, society and also the heritage which is passed on to them ( values, behaviour, arts, artifacts, knowledge, belief systems, stories and myths, etc.).
12TEACHING VALUES SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO OLYMPIC VALUES EDUCATION FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THEOLYMPIC MOVEMENT THE " FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES" APPEAR AT THE BEGINNING OF THE OLYMPIC CHARTER. # 1 Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles. # 2The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity. # 3The Olympic Movement is the concerted, organised, universal and permanent action, carried out under the supreme authority of the IOC, of all individuals and entities who are inspired by the values of Olympism. It covers the five continents. It reaches its peak with the bringing together of the world's athletes at the great sports festival, the Olympic Games. Its symbol is five interlaced rings. # 4The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practising sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play. The organisation, administration and management of sport must be controlled by independent sports organisations. # 5Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement. # 6Belonging to the Olympic Movement requires compliance with the Olympic Charter and recognition by the IOC. See Learning Activity, Section 4, Fundamental Principles – Interpretation, p. 68. Left Atlanta 1996: The Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrates the ancient origins of the Games. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

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Desktop Testing Tutorial
What You Will Learn
 - How to create a repository, test project and test module
 - How to open a desktop application using start program action
 - How to capture the GUI controls of a desktop app using Interface Viewer
 - How to quickly write your first test by simply drag-dropping interface elements on to the test module
 - How to execute the test and review the test result
Create your own repository
 1. Open TestArchitect IDE
 2. Right click on the root node and select New Repository Connection
 3. Type in MyDesktopTest as the new name for your repository
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By default, a Repository Server instance will be installed on your local machine when you install TestArchitect. Therefore, localhost:53400 is always there for you to select. However, if you set up a remote Repository Server that can be shared with your team on a different machine, enter that machine's IP and the appropriate port into the Server field, e.g. 192.168.167.20:53400
 1. Log into the newly created repository
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Now you have a brand new repository of your own. To learn more about TestArchitect repositories, check out this article.
Create your first test project
 1. Right click on the MyDesktopTest repository and select New Project
 2. Fill in the name of your project, e.g. FirstDesktopProject
 3. Fill in the 3-char abbreviation for your project, e.g. DES
 4. Click Create
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This project will be the central database to store all of your test assets later on.
Create a test module
 1. With TestArchitect IDE opened, log into the MyDesktopTest repository that you've created
 2. Expand the FirstDesktopProject project
 3. Right click on the Tests node > Select New Test Module > Name your test module as MyFirstTest
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MyFirstTest test module will be our main test module of interest from now on.
Start the sample desktop app
 1. Open the MyFirstTest test module you have just created
 2. Use the start program action to open the Car Rental desktop app like below
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The Car Rental desktop app (Java-based) is shipped together with TestArchitect. It usually locates at: C:\Program Files (x86)\LogiGear\TestArchitect\samples\CarRental\CarRental.exe or C:\Program Files\LogiGear\TestArchitect\samples\CarRental\CarRental.exe.
 1. Press F9 or click the Execute button on the Execute dialog to run the test module
 2. You'll see that the Car Rental program, specifically its Login dialog will popup
That's good! Now you can keep this Car Rental app running and return to TestArchitect IDE.
Capture the GUI controls
To start automating the GUI of Car Rental, you must first tell TestArchitect how to find those GUI controls on the screen. To do so, follow the steps below:
 1. Create a new interface entity and name it as LoginScreen like below
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 1. Once the new interface entity is created, open the Interface Viewer tool from the toolbar
 2. Click the Hand toolbar button on Interface Viewer then click on the User name textbox to inspect its properties
 3. Double click on the User name node to capture it
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 1. After you click the Save button on Viewer's toolbar, the locator for this User name textbox will be stored in the LoginScreen interface entity as below
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 1. Feel free to save this LoginScreen interface entity by pressing Ctrl+S
 2. Repeat step 3, 4 and 5 for the Password textbox and the Login button
 3. At this point, you should have 3 interface elements captured and stored in LoginScreen interface entity as below
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 1. Check in the entity into Repository Server by pressing F11
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This check-in step is very important! Please make sure you check in the entity before proceeding to the next section.
Now you have created your first interface entity.
Write a test
We'll now create a test for the Login dialog of Car Rental desktop app. The goal of this test is to verify that a user with a wrong username/password pair cannot log into the system.
 1. After you check in the LoginScreen interface entity into Repository Server, you'll see the interface elements (UI controls) you previously captured on Explorer tree
 2. Make sure that MyFirstTest test module is currently open
 3. Drag and drop the user name interface element on to Column A of the spreadsheet
 4. TestArchitect automatically recommends that the most commonly used action for this textbox control is enter
 5. Select enter action then type invalid into the value argument
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 1. Do the same for the password interface element
 2. Now drag and drop the login interface element on to Column A of the spreadsheet and select click action
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All precondition steps are in place. Now we need to add a checkpoint or assertion to verify the expected behavior.
Create a checkpoint (assertion)
 1. Although we haven't added any checkpoint (assertion) yet, let's run the test to see what happens
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 1. As you might notice, the Car Rental app displays an error message saying Invalid Username or Password and an OK button. This is an expected behavior
 2. To make sure that Car Rental always displays this correct message, we must capture the GUI controls on this dialog using Interface Viewer
 3.1. Create a new interface entity and name it MessageDialog
 3.2. Open Viewer and capture the GUI controls on the Message dialog (the error message and OK button)
 3.3. Save the interface entity MessageDialog
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 3.4. Check in by pressing F11
 3. Go back to MyFirstTest test module, and do the following:
 4.1. Drag-drop the error-message (TAClass=label) into Column A of the spreadsheet
 4.2. Select check control property action
 4.3. Type caption into the property argument
 4.4. Type Invalid Username or Password. into the expected argument.
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 1. Drag-drop the OK button from Explorer tree to Column A of the spreadsheet and select check control exists action
 2. At this point, you'll have a test module similar to the script below
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 program
start program C:\Program Files\LogiGear\TestArchitect\samples\CarRental\CarRental.exe

 window control value
enter LoginScreen user name invalid
enter LoginScreen password invalid

 window control
click LoginScreen login

 window control property expected
check control property MessageDialog invalid username or password caption Invalid Username or Password.
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check control exists MessageDialog ok

Now we've added the checkpoints and made the test more meaningful. Let's run the test.
Execute the test
 1. Click the Execute button on TestArchitect IDE's toolbar.
 2. Make sure that the Screenshot Recording feature is turned on.
 3. Click the Execute button on the Execute dialog and watch the test runs.
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Once the test finishes, you'll see the test result automatically opened up.
Review the test result
 1. If you've followed the steps above precisely, you should see that the test has just passed.
 2. Click on View detailed results per test line to open the result details in a browser
 3. Expand the tree nodes to view the screenshots attached to each step.
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The Screenshot Recording feature is a powerful secret weapon for reviewing what happened at runtime and debugging test failures.
Congratulations! You've completed the Desktop Testing Tutorial. Start applying what you have learned so far to automate more desktop apps. If you encounter any troubles or this guide is out-dated, please send us an email at _EMAIL_.
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Manufacturing tolerances effects on PV array energy production
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10 Citazioni (Scopus)
Abstract
This paper investigates the tolerance effects of commercial photovoltaic modules in terms of electrical energy reduction of photovoltaic plants. Several commercial modules, having the same rated power, present different power tolerance values. A wide tolerance is an indicator of possible defects or differences in the production process and is responsible of remarkable reductions in the electricity production of photovoltaic plants. In this paper, thanks to the development of a suitable simulation tool, several simulations have been carried out, considering different tolerance and shading conditions for the PV array. Simulation results quantify the peak power value of the different plant configurations underlining the importance of the choice of modules with reduced rated power tolerance.
Lingua originaleEnglish
Numero di pagine6
Stato di pubblicazionePublished - 2014
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Attach electrical tape to the conductors. They could cause a spark, which is unlikely to cause a fire, and if they short together, it could cause your phone to stop working.
Can telephone wire cause fire?
The electricity in a phone line does spike to around 90 volts when the phone rings, which can give a mild shock. Not only could they cause a spark (while unlikely to actually cause a fire there is no sense it taking a risk that is so easily dealt with), if they short together, it could cause your phone to stop working.
Is it safe to cut phone jack wires?
A: Cable and phone wires dont carry current, so its safe to remove them. However, its critical not to cut into a power line, as you know. Find it by doing a Web search for the words "Pepco equipment responsibility." The wire to your house is Pepcos responsibility; past the weather head, its yours.
Are phone wires dangerous?
It is true that the normal voltage in telephone wires, which provides the dial tone, is not dangerous. However, when the phone rings, a series of high voltage AC surges come through the lines, up to 100 volts, and this can be dangerous, especially to people with health conditions, pacemakers, etc.
Are phone jack wires live?
Unscrew the cover plate of the jack you want to remove, using a Phillips screwdriver. You dont have to worry about whether any of the wires are live; they cant seriously shock you.
What do you do with old phone jack wires?
Option 2: Get rid of it You can either take out the wires or wrap them up with electrical tape, however, be careful when you remove wires. If still have other landlines in the house, they could be daisy-chained and this might impact the entire system. If you have an alarm system, it may also use a phone line.
How many wires come from pole to house?
three wires A 240/120 V split-phase service drop providing power to a residence in USA. The three wires from the utility pole enter through a weatherhead (top) into a vertical conduit, which routes them to the electric meter (bottom). From there they pass through the wall of the house to the electric panel inside.


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Nazis Tried To Train Dogs To Read, Write, And Speak, New Jan Bondeson Book Says
First Posted: 05/25/2011 5:31 pm Updated: 04/17/2012 11:32 am
Hitler may be on the short list of despicable dictators most undeserving of a dog's unconditional love, but that didn't stop him from trying to talk them.
According to a new book titled "Amazing Dogs: A Cabinet of Canine Curiosities," Nazi specialists attempted -- apparently with some success -- to train a fleet of "intelligent" dogs to read, write and speak.
"The Nazis were sentimental enthusiasts who were really fond of animals and liked the idea that dogs were intelligent and could communicate with people," Bondeson told AOL Weird news.
According to Bondeson, Hitler and the Germans seem to have had hopes that the superior dogs would eventually communicate with their SS masters and act as the ultimate guard dogs.
Considering their record on human rights, the Nazi's actually had notoriously strong feelings about animal rights.
Hitler was widely recognized as a dog lover and owned two German Shepherds, named Blondi and Bella. The dictator famously killed Blondi before taking his own life in 1945.
Bondeson says that some Nazis even wrote letters to local authorities about the pets that were being left behind when the military began forcing Jews into concentration camps.
"When the Jews were deported from certain German cities, nobody bothered about them, they said 'good riddance,'" Bondeson explains. "But as for their pets, people thought, 'Well, they can't bring those with them to the concentration camps, surely we must do something.'"
"It's a completely forgotten aspect: A good Nazi was a friend to animals."


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Goettingen, Germany and Aubagne, France, June 23, 2017 / B3C newswire / -- Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB), a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, has expanded its range of single-use membrane chromatography solutions with Sartobind® Cassettes. This convenient, pod-like modular system has been developed for commercial applications in both capture and polishing.
New Sartobind® cassettes offer the same flow path, bed heights (4 and 8 mm) and void volume ratios as Sartobind® capsules, and are compatible with Q, S, STIC PA, and phenyl ligands. The new design goes beyond the previous 5 L size limitation for capsule formats, expanding the boundaries of membrane chromatography. Multiple cassettes, each with 0.8 L or 1.6 L membrane volume, can be set up in three different stainless steel holders resulting in maximum membrane volumes of 20, 50 or 100 L, respectively. Data demonstrates direct scalability from the 3 mL Sartobind® nano capsule to 20.8 L (13 cassettes) in the Pilot Filter Holder. Pressure-flow performance and the shape of breakthrough curves are identical to the smaller capsule sizes, independent of the number of cassettes used. Set up can be accomplished within minutes, even at manufacturing scale, whether for capture applications or for flow-through removal of process contaminants.
The capture of large proteins such as viruses and virus-like particles (VLPs), protein conjugates, and blood factors plays a key role in modern bioprocessing. The unique Sartobind® cassette system now enables large-scale bind-and-elute membrane chromatography for such targets.
"For the first time, the high binding capacity of membrane adsorbers can be used at almost any scale in commercial vaccine manufacture. Now, a 200 L Q anion exchange column for adenovirus capture can be easily replaced by a 20 L Q adsorber cassette system," says Dr. Stefan Fischer-Frühholz, membrane chromatography expert at Sartorius Stedim Biotech.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Tray Therapy
March 23, 2021 • Kelly Montgomery
Having irrational worries about a serious illness is natural. However, if it becomes obsessive and disrupts your daily social function, you might be experiencing health anxiety or previously known as hypochondriasis or illness anxiety disorder. This condition can be associated with a person's excessive exaggeration about the physical symptoms of the disease.
A person experiencing hypochondriasis might be overly concern about typical body sensations. This misinterpretation of body functions may result from different reasons. Some of the possible causes are extreme stress, anxiety disorders, childhood trauma. It may also be rooted in other mental health issues such as depression.
There are two categories for people with anxiety: care-seeking and care-avoidant. Care-seeking individuals tend to spend a lot of their time seeking medical advice. They tend to look for several treatments from multiple specialists. The latter avoid medical care because they don't trust doctors to take their symptoms seriously.
Health anxiety commonly occurs in people in their early or middle adulthood. However, children may also experience obsessive thoughts on their medical condition. Children, in particular, might express their emotions, thoughts, and negative feelings through playing.
Sand tray therapy can be a helpful technique. It is a therapeutic yet creative method to release stress and express negative thoughts. During the sessions, it allows the participants to construct their situation and illustrate their present mood. British pediatrician Margaret Lowenfeld developed this in 1921.
After studying psychodynamic psychology, Lowenfeld decided to utilize sand trays as a form of therapeutic technique. She focused on establishing the therapy and its integration into child psychotherapy in 1928.
Nowadays, there is an application of humanistic strategy in sand tray therapy. This approach focuses on the ability of the patients to find answers or solutions within themselves. Allowing them to realize their problems could facilitate healthy behavioral change freely. If the clients are having difficulties in expressing themselves vocally, they can substitute it for traditional therapy.
Interested to the about sand tray therapy and what are the benefits it can provide your family? We've listed some of the frequently asked questions below.
How does sand tray therapy work?
A therapist starts by providing a child with a sandbox. It typically contains toys, figurines, and miniature objects. The child is generally free to play around with the tray as the therapist observes from the sidelines. They study the recurrent symbolism to the overall organization of the items on the sand. As the treatment progresses, the therapist may add or remove toys. They may also introduce new recreational activities.
What is sand tray therapy?
A mix of play and art, sand tray therapy uses world-building exercises. It helps a child process an unpleasant or traumatic experience. The approach focuses on providing a safe space for creative expression instead of psychotherapy, which involves in-depth discussions.
What is the difference between the sand tray and sandplay therapy?
Although both approaches use sand for therapeutic purposes, they have defining differences. In sand tray therapy, a strong client-provider relationship is critical to facilitate treatment. The patient has to open up to the therapist while the provider actively supports their recovery.
On the other hand, sandplay therapists do not interfere with the patient while in their sand world. Sandplay therapy can help individuals who are not as comfortable or capable of verbal expression.
Is sand tray therapy evidence-based?
Yes. Studies show that it is instrumental in helping children who have gone through trauma, abuse, and neglect. Although their experiences may differ, there are common threads in how child victims express themselves through sandplay. Allowing children to create a world that reflects their lived experience enables the therapist to gain insight into their mental state.
Through this, they can support the child's recovery. Sandplay content usually becomes more organized in subsequent sessions. Results like these suggest progress in the patient's recovery.
What are the benefits of sand play?
The textile experience of handling and can help a child's physical development. As they shift items around during sandplay, it improves their muscle control and eye-hand coordination. More importantly, the open-ended nature of sandplay encourages creativity and imagination.
How do you make a sand tray?
Although you can buy a pre-made sand tray, you can also try making your own. You can use plywood sheets as the base and craft boards for the sides. Secure the tray using wood glue and nails before painting the structure. Once the paint has dried, add sand and figurines.
How do I become a certified sand tray therapist?
You would have to complete a minimum of 120 hours of education. The coursework will touch on critical areas in sandplay therapy. It will discuss the theoretical roots of techniques in handling complex trauma. You may also enroll in specific electives to deepen your knowledge.
How does playing with sand help a child's development?
Engaging in sensory activities builds neural connections that support a child's cognitive development. It also gives children the freedom to tap into their imagination and create without limitation. Sand play can also promote social skills. It teaches children to compromise, share resources, and negotiate when playing with a group.
What age is appropriate for play therapy?
Play therapy is appropriate for children aged 3 to 12 years old. Basically, it is for those who have yet to develop strong problem-solving and social skills. Although it is primarily for children, individuals of all ages can benefit from play therapy.
Why would a child need to play therapy?
If a child is experiencing developmental delays, play therapy can uncover the root of the issue. It is necessary to understand that children do not yet have fully developed cognitive capabilities. They are, however, to make sense of the world mainly through play. Through this form of therapy, a provider attempts to look at how a child sees the world. Play therapy can also be for children exhibiting behavioral problems.
What is Jungian sandplay therapy?
Sandplay therapy is a nonverbal therapeutic approach based on the work of Dora Kalff and Carl Jung. The person-in-therapy gets free rein to create an internal and symbolic world in a sand tray. Sandplay can provide a way to express the unconscious mind and help a patient recover from trauma.
Is play therapy evidence-based?
Studies show that playtime helps support a child's physical and mental development. It can also help those who have gone through a traumatic experience. Play therapy allows children to communicate and resolve their distress the best way they know-how.
How does play therapy help a child?
Play therapy allows a healthcare provider to get to know a child through play. For instance, they may give a child a playhouse to gain insight into the family situation. Based on their analysis, a therapist can provide the necessary support. Through this, they can help the child find the answers to their problems.
How is kinetic sand used in therapy?
Children can manipulate kinetic sand as they wish. It gives them a sense of control over their play environment. Research shows that the freedom to create and take down their creations helps them recognize their agency. Over time, sand play can contribute to their cognitive development. Additionally, kinetic sand is an excellent sensory play option because of its density. It is more moldable than beach sand.
Like any other mental health illness, having health anxiety can also negatively impact your professional and personal lives. Constantly worrying about the wrong diagnosis or even exaggerating your symptoms is mentally exhausting.
It is possible to develop health anxiety within the family. Having a family member who excessively worries about your health can lead to a poor understanding of yourself. Sometimes, it may also lead to look for evidence to confirm a serious disease conveniently.
And this could not be more frightening for you. The family must take part in the healing process. Much like any other mental health condition, it is always better with a support system.
Undergoing therapy with your family can be emotionally demanding. If your children cannot verbally communicate with you as their parents, maybe it is time to consider other options.
Through sand tray therapy, the child can express themselves creatively and freely. It can also help recreate scenes that reflect reality. Through this, it is easy to visualize how to eliminate the obstacles possibly.
In sand tray therapy, healing through play and imagination can take place. It can help facilitate the exchange of deeper thoughts. Then, it can lead to an open discussion of emotions, thoughts, and feelings. The family can connect on shared experiences as well as grow together.
The stigma on seeking mental health and having a mental health condition significantly affects treatment for most patients. In some cases, psychotherapy and medication are not enough to provide progressive results. Your therapist and psychiatrist can help you choose suitable therapy for your family.
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Most people do not like to talk about anxiety. Perhaps that is because they do not want to experience judgment and discrimination from others. Many still believe in mental health stigma, which explains why some mental illness individuals do not feel confident to discuss their psychological struggles.
As you can see, there is always a thin line when dealing with mental health issues. People often criticize others' ability to connect with themselves and often judge them for not coping. Unfortunately, those become why people with mental health keep their condition from everyone else and do not seek any help. But some people are brave enough to express their feelings and thoughts. These individuals are the ones who push themselves to get better. With that said, let us try and focus on understanding what anxiety is all about and how it affects their lives.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions we can use as a guideline.
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A lot have encountered people who seem to be addicted to receiving sympathy - before getting to my question, allow me to clarify, what I am referring to are people for whom, knowingly portray 'everything as a crisis'. I am deliberately putting 'addiction' in quotation marks as I am not sure that it is in fact an addiction.
I used to be this way myself, making even the smallest transgression into a big issue and then using it to get sympathy from others, when I received said sympathy - it felt 'good'. (Nowadays, I just deal with issues myself).
So, my question is, is the sympathy 'addiction' akin to substance addiction or is it a deficit of resilience? or maybe both?
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 $\begingroup$ Are you refering to the psychological concept of resilience as used e.g. in this article? $\endgroup$ Aug 12 '13 at 14:15
 - $\begingroup$ _USER_ yes, that is pretty well where I am looking. Great link! $\endgroup$
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 $\begingroup$ Relevant? - Munchausen syndrome $\endgroup$
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 - $\begingroup$ There is a correlation between those who seek sympathy and those with substance abuse issues. I see many examples of it in both my personal and professional life. Drug and alcohol Abuser's all seem to share a common trait, they often or usually also seek sympathy both during relapses and during sobriety. So I would say sympathy and substance addiction go hand in hand. $\endgroup$
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This is a part answer, which only refers to the concept of resilience.
One of the first studies that invesigated resilience was the Kauai-Study, which was a longitudinal study of a cohort in Hawai to investigate the cognitive, social and physical development of children. (Werner and Smith, 1982) Of the children who had to deal with a couple of risk factors from birth on, about a third managed to overcome the obstacles later in life. This led to the formulation of a theoretical concept of resilience, which included vulnerability of the child as a main risk factor and external stress on one side, and social support and ressources within the child on the other side as elements. These elements interact with one another and influence the development of a child. In this sense, resilience was defined as a potential, or maybe kind of like a trait. If there is enough resilience, a "good" development will be possible in spite of a difficult environment. The second thing to notice is that resilience originally was geared towards children.
The concept of resilience has been expanded to adulthood later. Apparently, though, this has led to some problems concerning the definition, since the original conception was explicitly concerned with development in childhood (Luthar and Cicchetti, 2000). The article of Leipold and Greve (2009) integrates different proposals to solve this problem. In their model, resilience, development and coping are linked. Development is seen as coping with all kinds of demands and stressors, and resilience is seen as succesfully doing so. Note that in this definition, resilience is very different from the one that I have given above.
To get to your question: an "addiction to sympathy" might be seen as a lack of resilience, but not in the sense of a trait. It can be seen as the lack of a process as conceptualized by Leipold and Greve (2009). This also leaves open the possibility that the process might "kick in" at a later stage in development, which not only makes sense but is also what you have experienced yourself.
Leipold, B. & Greve, W. (2009). Resilience. A conceptual bridge between coping and development. European Psychologist, 14, 40-50.
Luthar, S. S., & Cicchetti, D. (2000). The construct of resilience: Implications for interventions and social policies. Development and psychopathology, 12(4), 857-885.
Werner, E. E. & Smith, R. S. (1982). Vulnerable but invincible: A study of resilient children New York: McGraw-Hill.
 - $\begingroup$ This is perfect, as it explains my own experience pretty much precisely. Great answer. $\endgroup$
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1) I don't believe a person can be addicted to gaining sympathy. I believe that a person who is in the habit of manipulating others for sympathy is more a reflection of a deficit within their personality, as opposed to an addiction.
The one exception being within a Histrionic Personality Disorder or the like, where a person becomes addicted to the chemical release in the brain that comes with high stress and drama. I regard the focus here is on create crises as opposed to seeking sympathy.
2) As for a lack of resilience, the character weakness may or may not be linked to a low level of resilience. There are many variables that would need to be examined before passing that judgment.
The seeking of sympathy can be a part of attention seeking behaviours, which in turn can be a part of a personality disorder. It would be fair to say that the complexity of personality disorders, could not be summed up in terms of resilience. Although it can be said, that a person lacking healthy coping skills, may be less resilient.
The American Psychological Association suggests "10 Ways to Build Resilience", which are:
 1. maintaining good relationships with close family members, friends and others;
 3. to accept circumstances that cannot be changed;
 4. to develop realistic goals and move towards them;
 5. to take decisive actions in adverse situations;
 7. developing self-confidence;
 9. to maintain a hopeful outlook, expecting good things and visualizing what is wished;
 10. to take care of one's mind and body, exercising regularly, paying attention to one's own needs and feelings.
The interesting point in this, is that good coping skills are linked with resilience, and asking for help is considered a good coping skill. Which is akin to seeking sympathy, as charity between people is often motivated by sympathetic feeling, whether it was the intention of the sympathised to evoke it or not.
So in summary,
Is the 'addiction' to receiving sympathy similar to substance addiction or just a deficit of resilience?
 1. I would conclude that there can be an addiction to drama, but not sympathy.
 2. A deficit in resilience could lead to sympathy seeking behaviours due to needing extra support.
 3. More likely, a deficit within the personality, that requires attention and is part of a bigger disorder.
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Automatically generates the cross-references for biographies.
On each biography, we want to show a list of the other pages on the site that link to that biography. Currently, we are showing cross-references from the following sections:
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Instead, what we do is have our own database of crossreferences. At the start of each build, we go through all the changed pages of the type above, seeing if the references to biographies has changed (been added to or removed from), and if they have, then it adds the changed biographies to a list of ones that need to be rebuilt.
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Hydraulic Snubbers Pipe Supports normal operating conditions, hydraulic snubber allows a piping system which experiences displacement to maintain its required flexibility. Often a vibrasnub get confused with a hydraulic snubber.
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The surrender of Fort Sackville is the subject of several well known paintings, but there are no others on such a scale as Mr. Winter's "FORT SACKVILLE: BRITISH YIELD POSSESSION." The palisaded fort forms a background through which Colonel Hamilton and his regulars in full regimentals march out between Clark's soldiers on the right and the French inhabitants of Vincennes on the left.
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In the wake of the success of Clark's brilliant offensive campaigns, hundreds and even thousands of settlers poured into Kentucky. The English government, convinced that it could not hold the country south of the Great Lakes, in the Treaty of Peace agreed to the middle of the Great Lakes as the boundary of the new republic. Thus the Old Northwest became part of the United States.
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The present study was designed to investigate if the presence of asymptomatic malaria parasiteamia in pregnant women will compromise their ability to respond to full dose of tetanus toxoid immunization during their antenatal clinic visits. Hence, 90 apparently healthy pregnant women who had completed the tetanus toxoid immunization during the current pregnancy were recruited at the antenatal clinic and were divided into two groups based on the antenatal record of malaria paras during the immunization period. Sixty (66.7%) of the pregnant women were seroreactive for Plasmodium falciparum
histidine rich protein- (HRP)-2 while 30 (33.3%) were seronegative for Plasmodium falciparum
HRP-2. The malaria parasite density range for the seroreactive group was between 322 and 1045 parasites per ml of blood. The blood concentration of Tetanus toxoid antibody response in both groups of seroreactive and seronegative HRP-2 pregnant women did not show any significant difference in tetanus toxoid antibody response (p>O.2). This result showed that the presence of asymptomatic IPlasmodium falciparum
malaria parasiteamia in the pregnant women during the immunization schedule did not compromise the ability to respond to tetanus toxoid immunization. Hence asymptomatic malaria may not contribute to the prevalence of neonatal tetanus in Nigeria, however, there is need to treat these pregnant women for asymptomatic malaria when detected in order to reduce the burden of malaria on them.


text: We analyze the mechanism of condensation of orientational moduli [as introduced in Phys. Rev. D 87, 025025 (2013)] on multi-Skyrmionic configurations of the four-dimensional Skyrme model. The present analysis reveals interesting novel features. First of all, the orientational moduli tend to decrease the repulsive interactions between Skyrmions, the effect decreasing with the increase of the baryon number. Moreover, in the case of a single Skyrmion, the appearance of moduli is energetically favorable if finite-volume effects are present. Otherwise, in the usual flat topologically trivial case, it is not. In the low-energy theory these solutions can be interpreted as Skyrmions with additional isospin degrees of freedom.


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Our aim is to promote and highlight research and knowledge on improving sustainability whilst increasing output in farming and food production.
We believe one key target should be the development of accessible, easy-to-use tools and indicators to allow farmers and food supply chains to adopt optimum practices and benchmark their achievements. To this end we are developing a Sustainable Efficient Production index, SEPi


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When it comes to using a vacuum cleaner, ensuring the right circuit breaker size is crucial for safety and efficiency. The size of the circuit breaker depends on the amount of electrical current your vacuum cleaner requires. Using a breaker that is too small can cause frequent tripping and inconvenience, while a breaker that is too large may not offer optimal protection.
To determine the right breaker size for your vacuum cleaner, you need to consider its amperage rating and the capacity of the electrical wiring. The amperage rating indicates the amount of electrical current the vacuum cleaner needs to operate. The wire size, measured in gauge (AWG), should match the amperage rating to ensure proper circuit protection and safety.
Key Takeaways:
 - Choosing the right breaker size is essential for safety and efficiency when using a vacuum cleaner.
 - Match the amperage rating of the vacuum cleaner with the appropriate wire size and breaker.
 - Consider consulting with a certified electrician and following electrical codes for optimal circuit protection.
 - Using a breaker that is too small can cause frequent tripping, while a breaker that is too large may not provide optimal protection.
 - Determining the right breaker size ensures hassle-free vacuuming and maintains electrical safety in your home.
Understanding Amperage Ratings and Wire Sizes
The amperage rating of a vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor in determining the appropriate circuit breaker size. This rating indicates the amount of electrical current that the vacuum cleaner requires to operate effectively. Typically, the amperage rating is stated in amps (A).
To ensure the safety and efficiency of your vacuum cleaner, it is important to match its amperage rating with the appropriate wire size. Wire size, often referred to as gauge or American Wire Gauge (AWG), plays a significant role in handling electrical currents.
The wire size is inversely related to the gauge number—higher gauge numbers represent smaller wire sizes. Different wire gauges have corresponding amperage ratings, allowing you to choose the right wire size for your vacuum cleaner's electrical needs.
For instance, a 14-gauge wire is common in residential electrical setups and can typically handle a maximum current of 15 amps. On the other hand, a 12-gauge wire, which is slightly thicker, can handle up to 20 amps.
Understanding the relationship between amperage rating, wire size, and electrical current is essential when choosing the right circuit breaker for your vacuum cleaner.
"Choosing the correct wire size and matching it with the amperage rating of your vacuum cleaner is crucial for maintaining electrical safety and preventing potential hazards."
Choosing the Right Breaker Size for Your Vacuum Cleaner
When it comes to ensuring the safety and efficiency of your vacuum cleaner, selecting the right breaker size is crucial. The breaker size determines the amount of electrical current that can flow through the circuit, providing adequate protection and preventing potential hazards. To make the right choice, you need to consider the amperage rating of your vacuum cleaner and ensure that the breaker can handle the electrical load.
For instance, let's say your vacuum cleaner has an amperage rating of 14.5 amps. In this case, it is recommended to use a 15-amp breaker, as it matches the electrical requirements of the device. However, if you want to add an extra layer of circuit protection and minimize the risk of frequent tripping, you might consider upgrading to a 20-amp breaker. This higher-rated breaker will provide an additional capacity margin and help safeguard against potential overloading.
It is important to note that choosing a breaker size alone is not enough. You also need to ensure that the electrical wiring can safely handle the electrical load. Electrical codes dictate specific guidelines for wire gauge (thickness) that is appropriate for different breaker sizes. It is crucial to adhere to these codes to maintain safety and compliance.
To clarify, let's take a look at a table that outlines the recommended breaker sizes based on different amperage ratings and wire gauges:
Vacuum Cleaner
Amperage Rating
Recommended
Breaker Size
Recommended
Wire Gauge
Less than 15 amps 15 amps 14-gauge (AWG)
Between 15 and 20 amps 20 amps 12-gauge (AWG)
Remember, always consult with a certified electrician or refer to local electrical codes to ensure that you make the appropriate breaker size selection for your vacuum cleaner. By following these guidelines, you can maintain electrical safety in your home and prevent any potential issues that may arise from an improper breaker size.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, ensuring the right breaker size for your vacuum cleaner is crucial for maintaining electrical safety and maximizing efficiency. By matching the amperage rating of the vacuum cleaner with the appropriate wire size and breaker, you can avoid frequent tripping and potential damage to the device.
Consulting with a certified electrician and following electrical codes is essential in order to guarantee proper circuit protection and adhere to safety guidelines. They can help you determine the optimal breaker size and ensure that your electrical wiring can handle the necessary amperage.
Selecting the right breaker size not only prevents inconvenience but also contributes to a safer home. By prioritizing electrical safety and making informed choices, you can enjoy hassle-free vacuuming and maintain a secure environment for you and your family.
FAQ
What factors determine the right circuit breaker size for a vacuum cleaner?
The appropriate circuit breaker size for a vacuum cleaner is determined by its amperage rating and the capacity of the electrical wiring.
How do I determine the amperage rating of my vacuum cleaner?
The amperage rating of a vacuum cleaner is usually stated in amps (A) and can be found in the product's specifications or label.
What is wire size, and how does it relate to the breaker size?
Wire size, also known as gauge or AWG, refers to the diameter of the electrical wire. Each wire gauge has a corresponding amperage rating, which determines the appropriate breaker size for the vacuum cleaner.
Can I use a breaker that has a higher rating than my vacuum cleaner's amperage?
It is generally safe to use a breaker with a higher rating than the vacuum cleaner's amperage. However, it is important to ensure that the electrical wiring can safely handle the higher amperage.
Should I consult with a professional electrician when choosing the breaker size?
Yes, it is recommended to consult with a certified electrician to ensure proper circuit protection and adherence to electrical codes for safety and compliance.
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Ranking is data transformation in which values are replaced by their rank when the data is sorted. For any two items, the first is either ranked higher than ranked lower than ranked equal to the second. Values can be ranked from the smallest, or from the largest. Ordinal ranking presumes that all items will receive distinct ordinal numbers, including items that compare equal. Distinct ordinal numbers for items that are equal can be assigned arbitrarily, but it is also


Recursive types
Can we express nat in terms of sums and products?
nat = [z: unit; s:?]
well, the s alternative carries a natural, so:
nat = [z: unit; s: nat]
This is a recursive type equation. In general, we have data structures with a regular structure that may grow to arbitrary size. Naturals, lists, trees, abstract syntax, derivations, etc. However, recursive types are hardly limited to standard conceptions of data structures. Once function or lazy types are involved, the range of expressible structure becomes far wider than what is possible with eager sums and products alone.
Type Isomorphisms
Directly equating nat and [z: unit; s: nat] can complicate both the metatheory and implementation of recursive types. So, instead of talking about equality, we will talk about isomorphism.
We can say two types are isomorphic if we have two functions
f: T1 -> T2
g: T2 -> T1
that are mutually inverses (that is, both for all x:T2, f(g x) = x and for all y:T1, g (f y) = y. That is, f o g is the identity on T2 and g o f is the identity function on T1.)
We introduce a new type operator mu to define recursive types that will satisfy equations of the type above up to isomorphism. For nat, we have:
nat = mu(t.[z: unit; s: t])
which means, "nat is the (infinite) type satisfying the isomorphism t ~= [z: unit; s: t]." Generally,
mu(t.T) ~= [mu(t.T)/t]T.
That is, the recursive type mu(t.T) is the solution the above isomorphism.
nat is one of the simplest and most basic recursive types. Here are a few more examples.
List of natural numbers (with nil and cons alternatives):
nat_list = mu(t.[n: unit; c: (nat * nat_list)])
Binary trees (with leaf and branch alternatives):
tree = mu(t.[l: unit; b: (nat * tree * tree)])
"Free" isomorphism
To witness the isomorphism induced by mu, we will introduce two corresponding constructs: fold(e) and unfold(e), which convert a term of recursive type back and forth between these two isomorphic types.
T ::= t | mu(t.T)
e ::= fold[t.T](e) | unfold(e)
Statics (rules 16.2a-b)
 G |- e : [mu(t.T)/t]T
 G |- fold[t.T](e) : mu(t.T)
 G |- e : mu(t.T)
 G | unfold(e) : [mu(t.T)/t]T
Dynamics (rules 16.3a-d)
 e val
 fold[t.T](e) val
 e -> e'
 fold[t.T](e) -> fold[t.T](e')
 e -> e'
 unfold(e) -> unfold(e')
 fold[t.T](e) val
 unfold(fold[t.T](e)) -> e
Key is last rule: elimination is inverse of introduction.
Type safety – standard.
Examples revisted:
z = fold(z.<>)
s(e) = fold(s.e)
ifz(e; e0; x.e1) => case unfold(e) {z._ -> e0 | s.x -> e1}
where underscore means "ignore".
List of nats:
nil = fold(n.<>)
cons(e1;e2) = fold(c.)
isnil = \(l:nat_list) case unfold(e) {n._ -> true | c._ -> false}
hd = \(l:nat_list) case unfold(l) {n._ -> z | c.x -> x.1}
tl = \(l:nat_list) case unfold(l) {n._ -> l | c.x -> x.2}
Note: we arbitrarily choose values for the error cases of hd and tl because we do not have exceptions.
The "hungry" function:
hungry = fix[H](f.fold(\(x:nat) f))
H =?
unfold(hungry)(3) =?
unfold(unfold(hungry)(3))(9) =?
H = mu(t.nat -> t)
unfold(hungry)(3) = hungry
unfold(unfold(hungry)(3))(9) = hungry
Recursive values from recursive types.
Aside: equi-recursive types
For brevity, we will now treat isomorphism implicitly, leaving out the explicit folding and unfolding. Here is a well-typed fixed-point combinator:
fix_T : (T -> T) -> T
fix_T = \(f : T -> T) (\(x : mu(t.t -> T)) f (x(x))) (\(x : mu(t.t -> T)) f (x(x)))
So, recursive types are enough to allow general recursion. Key point is that we can view the variable x in the self-application (x x) at two different (but isomorphic) types: mu(t.t -> T) -> T and mu(t.t -> T).
However, there's more: we can type the "untyped" lambda calculus with recursive types, from which the typability of the Y-combinator comes for free.
As Bob showed early on, the lambda calculus is built on this recursive type equation:
D ~= D -> D
As we've seen, D can be solved with a recursive type:
D = mu t.t -> t.
So, the lambda calculus has but one type: it is "uni-typed" rather than "untyped". We can translate terms from our previous syntax to a typed syntax as follows:
 x# = x
(\(x) e)# = fold(\(x:D) e#
 (e1 e2)# = unfold(e1#) (e2#)
As with HW1's SKI tasks, you can check that the translation is sound and complete. Put another way, that beta-reduction commutes with the translation. However, you'll notice that the typed version is rather heavy-weight because of the need to deal with all of the folding and unfolding. Of particular interest is the case of applicatoin wherein the unfold implicitly checks that e1 is in fact a function.
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Vandalism and trespass on the railway is not only reckless, but can cause delays. Here's what we're doing to prevent it
If you see someone trespassing on the railway, please call British Transport Police (BTP) on 0800 40 50 40, text 61016 or dial 999.
Trespassing on the railway is dangerous, risking trespassers' lives and endangering train passengers and crew.
For this reason, when we see someone trespassing, we have to stop all trains in the vicinity to make sure everyone is kept safe. This not only delays nearby trains, but also has a knock-on effect on trains across the network.
Certain parts of the railway, including stations, underpasses and level crossings, are open to the public. But when people go onto the tracks, embankments or other areas, they are trespassing.
When people trespass on the railway and vandalise our property, we need to repair any damage and make sure the railway is safe before allowing trains to run again. This causes delays for passengers. Vandalism includes graffiti, litter, fly-tipping and damage to fences, signs and tracks.
How we work with communities to promote safety
- Our community safety teams work hard – particularly in trespassing hotspots – to make more people aware of the dangers of trespass on the railway.
- Where there are known hotspots, we work with the train companies locally to create action plans.
- We install fences that make it more difficult to access the railway.
- We run safety campaigns with schools, charities, local councils and the British Transport Police (BTP) focusing on the two groups of people most likely to trespass: teenagers and those in their early 20s. In the 10 years up to July 2016, just fewer than half of those killed while trespassing on the railway were under 25 years old. Almost 170 young people lost their lives trespassing in the same period.
- We run safety campaigns to reach young people directly, and provide resources for teachers and parents.
- We partner with the BTP to encourage people to report incidents of trespassing and vandalism. If you see someone trespassing on the railway, call 0800 40 50 40 or 999, or text 61016.


scipy.constants.lambda2nu
scipy.constants.lambda2nu(lambda_)[source]
Convert wavelength to optical frequency
Parameters:
lambda_ : array_like
Wavelength(s) to be converted.
Returns:
nu : float or array of floats
Equivalent optical frequency.
Notes
Computes nu = c / lambda where c = 299792458.0, i.e., the (vacuum) speed of light in meters/second.
Examples
>>> from scipy.constants import lambda2nu, speed_of_light
>>> lambda2nu(np.array((1, speed_of_light)))
array([ 2.99792458e+08, 1.00000000e+00])


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Dwarf Gonatanthus
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Common name: Dwarf Gonatanthus • Nepali: लेलधामखोस Leldhamkhos, पतरकच Patarkach
Botanical name: Gonatanthus pumilus Family: Araceae (Arum family)
Synonyms: Caladium pumilum, Gonatanthus sarmentosus
Dwarf Gonatanthus is a herb which is characterized by large ovate-oblong heart-shaped, Arbi-like leaves. Leaves are 8-15 cm long and 5-10 cm broad, attached to a long stalk from the middle of the blade (what is called a peltate leaf). The plant often grows on trunks of trees. Flower is a 15-25 cm long stick like spadix, wrapped in a green covering (spathe). Fruit is a head of small yellow berries enclosed in the spathe-tube. The rootstock of the plant is tuberous. Flowering: June-August.
Medicinal uses: A paste from the rhizome is applied on the chest for chest pain. Juice from crushed leaves is used as an antibiotic for wounds in humans and animals.
Photographed in Gangtok, Sikkim.
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Orion Camassia is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!
This variety plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Orion have been kindly provided by our members.
How to grow Orion
Keep in mind when planting that Orion is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Orion are Zone 4 and Zone 8. Ideally plant in loamy, clay and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.1 and 7.8 as Orion likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.
Growing Orion from seed
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Orion is a hardy plant.


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FIGURE S2. Southern Hemisphere
height-longitude sections at 60°S for height anomalies (contour) and
temperature anomalies (shaded). Positive values are indicated by solid
contours and dark shading, while negative anomalies are indicated by
dashed contours and light shading. Contour interval for height
anomalies is 60 m and for temperature anomalies is 2°C. Anomalies are
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Cookbook:Tofu Pancake
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Ingredients[edit | edit source]
 - tofu natural
 - spices (shoarma, gyros, powder from the general store, you name it)
 - onion
 - garlic
 - fresh spice: coriander, etc.
 - chili sauce
 - raw vegetables: lettuce, etc.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
 1. Bake the pancakes using a mixture of flour, corn flour, soy milk and salt.
 2. Mash up the tofu with a fork, and mix the spice in.
 3. Fry the onion together with the garlic.
 4. Add the tofu and fry, till it's granular.
 5. Put the pancake on a dinner plate, put tofu and some lettuce in, add some chili sauce, and that's it.
Variations[edit | edit source]
Create 2 mixes of spice + tofu, divided in 2 pans, instead of 1.


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The Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations (LDIR) Program grows out of a specific moment in the landscape of Los Angeles culture. In the late 1980′s, several community centers and places of worship were vandalized with messages of hate. By 1989, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) began thinking seriously about developing a program that would provide individuals with specific skills to address human relations issues.
The first LDIR program began in 1991 and graduated the first LDIR participants a few weeks after the Los Angeles 1992 civil unrest. While the first class was conducted solely by APALC, after the graduation the League of United Latino American Citizens (LULAC) of San Gabriel Valley added their support. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference/Martin Luther King Dispute Resolution Center (SCLC/MLKDRC) also joined as a formal partner to better round out the program's curriculum and community representation.
In 1997, with the support of the LDIR's Operations Board which by then included APALC, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), and SCLC/MLKDRC, the decision was made to take the LDIR program into the schools and into the classrooms. The mantra at the time was "every student at every school." The LDIR school-based program ultimately expanded to public schools in Los Angeles, San Gabriel and Alhambra Unified School Districts working with hundreds of students.
In 2002, with the support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, LDIR replicated the training in Flint, Michigan, and Philadelphia, helping those communities to make the curriculum their own. In the ensuing years, LDIR positioned itself at the vanguard of leadership development programs by expanding its curriculum to build greater understanding of, and participation by, transgender, queer, and other populations often facing discrimination and exclusion.
In 2004, LDIR staff conducted an indepth study of existing leadership development programs in the health sector and recognized a need for health based leadership programming. In mid 2005, LDIR launched the LDIRs in Health Program. In early 2007, the LDIRs in Health Program brought training resources to a new community of health advocates in the Central Valley.
At this same time, other non-profit organizations increased their demand for training resources and technical assistance. LDIR staff developed marketing materials and a condensed training curriculum to respond to this need. By the end of 2007, responding to the training needs of non-profit organizations had become an integral part of LDIR program delivery.
From schools, to new communities, to multiple sectors, the LDIR program has continued to expand to share resources in new and innovative ways.
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Building Your I.T. Career A Complete Toolkit for a Dynamic Career in Any Economy, by Moran, Matthew
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Building Your IT Career, Second Edition gives current and aspiring IT pros a strong, personal foundation for planning their careers and setting their goals - and then provides step-by-step, 100% practical action items for achieving the goals they set. Michael Moran introduces and explains career concepts most IT pros are never taught in school, and presents actual examples showing how those concepts apply to actual professionals and the decision-makers who hire them. This book provides a complete, up-to-date toolkit any IT pro can use to: * Deepen their self-awareness and identify the IT careers they'll be happiest and most successful in * Recognize and adopt the attitudes associated with success * Master the personal communication skills you need to get a job - and succeed once you have it * Write highly effective cover letters and resumes * Break into IT for the first time * Build an active contact list and use it in an effective job search * Interview successfully - and negotiate salary and employment agreements * Learn (and do) what it takes to get promoted * Use social media to move forward faster * Take advantage of telecommuting and consulting options * Move into management * Utilize mentors and career coaches effectively * Become nearly indispensable Thoroughly updated for today's exceptionally challenging IT career environments, this book can help any IT pro get where he or she wants to go - systematically, one proven step at a time


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What does ALGOL stand for?
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- the second brightest star in Perseus; the first known eclipsing binary