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Public Libraries and State Networking Branch
Origins of the Public Libraries and State Networking Branch trace to 1902 when the State Library Commission was created. Commission responsibilities for public library development were assigned to the Office of Public Libraries under the State Board of Education in 1935, and to the Division of Library Extension from 1947 to 1971. Within the Division of Library Development and Services, the Public Libraries Branch was formed in 1971 and renamed the Public Libraries and State Networking Branch in 1988. The Branch provides leadership and technical assistance to improve library service.
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
415 Park Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped opened in 1968. The Library serves eligible blind and physically handicapped residents of Maryland. It is the Maryland regional library under the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress.
The State Library Network
The Branch also oversees the State Library Network through which Maryland residents obtain library materials and gain access to information not available in their local library. The Network provides interlibrary loan, direct lending of materials, technical assistance to libraries, and staff training. More than 400 Maryland libraries participate in the State Library Network. These include public, university, college and community college libraries. The Network is centered at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
The Network is aided by several regional resource centers:
the State Library Resource Center (Baltimore City)
the Eastern Shore Regional Library, Inc. (Salisbury)
the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (Charlotte Hall), and
the Western Maryland Regional Library (Hagerstown).
State Library Resource Center
Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
In 1971, the Central Library of the Enoch Pratt Free Library System was designated as the State Library Resource Center. The Center lends books and other materials to libraries in the State Library Network from sources within Maryland and out of State via the Maryland Interlibrary Loan Organization. It also provides information to State government through the Government Reference Service.
The Center administers Sailor, Maryland's online electronic information network. Overseen by the Division of Library Development and Services in conjunction with the Center, Sailor connects Marylanders to information resources within the State and worldwide. It also provides access to Internet resources. Sailor allows users to identify and locate books; articles in magazines, newspapers, and journals; answers to specific questions; or information on a particular topic. It gives information about services of public and private agencies; and government information, such as proposed legislation, job listings, and census data. Sailor is available without charge through all public library systems and by dial access on modem-equipped computers.
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are some reasons your German Shepherd will howl:
 - You have not had time for him all day, and he's looking for attention.
 - He's sensing some danger, and he wants to warn you about it.
 - Another dog in the neighborhood is howling, and he is responding as the pack dog that he is.
 - He's reacting to high-pitched sounds like an ambulance siren.
 - He's alone and lonely at home and suffering from separation anxiety.
 - He has medical issues that are causing him pain or itching, and he wants you to know and do something about it.
Why Do German Shepherds Lay on Your Feet?
German Shepherds are pack dogs and, therefore, have remnants of the tendency to stick close together. German Shepherd behavior consisting of lying or sitting on or next to your feet can have 3 different meanings.
1. Seek and Offer Protection
Your German Shepherd will sit at your feet to feel safe and offer you protection at the same time. Among pack dogs, the alpha has a prominent position. So, laying at your feet shows that your dog recognizes you as the alpha. But your dog also feels safe and secure close to you.
2. Be Warm
Ever wondered why dogs will tend to lie close to each other or on each other most of the time? Especially in cold weather, most pack dogs would lie close to each other to preserve the warmth. Whether it's cold or not, it is warmer near your feet, and your GSD seeks that natural doggie closeness that is wired into their nature.
3. Seek Affection and Attention
Your German Shepherd may lie on or close to your feet to simply seek affection and attention. German Shepherds enjoy a warm cuddle and sometimes they can even become extra clingy.
If you are sitting at a chair tapping at your computer's keyboard for an hour or two, your furry friend will take what he can of your closeness, hoping to remind you that he exists.
My 5 Favorite German Shepherd Products to Make Life Easier:
 1. Walk Your Dog With Love No-Pull Harness. I love this harness, and it's what I use. There's just no way your dog can pull. It's easy to fit and inexpensive. You can read my full review here.
 2. Midwest Homes for Pets iCrate. A crate is a must-have product. This cool all-inclusive one has a ton of handy features, and there's nothing extra to buy.
 3. FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool. I've tried many others, but this grooming tool is by far the best. It gets right through to the undercoat and easily removes all the loose hair.
 4. KONG Classic. I love KONG toys as they're super tough and made for your German Shepherd's teeth! The Classic Toy is fun to chew, chase, and fetch or even stuff with tasty treats.
 5. Big Barker Orthopedic Dog Bed. Scientifically proven to prevent and reduce joint pain in big dogs. The 10-year guarantee is also pretty cool too! You can also get it on Amazon here, but you don't get the 10-year warranty.
My full list of recommendations can be found here.
Why Do German Shepherds Lay Down to Eat?
Some people will say fatigue, aging, pain, and injury are reasons for this German Shepherd behavior. While these are valid, there is one reason that seems to be a more logical explanation of why your GSD lays down to eat.
In their wild nature, before we domesticated them, dogs had to hunt their food and protect it from intruders. This meant that keeping sight of their prey from the hunting stage to when the prey was ready to eat was important. Hence, dogs lie down to eat so they can see who is approaching from the front while they enjoy the fruit of their labor.
Below is a photo of my German Shepherd displaying this dog behavior.
A German Shepherd laying down eating from her bowl. Why Do German Shepherds Eat While Laying Down?
"Just checking no one is coming for my dinner!"
What is most interesting is that a dog's natural laying position while eating is better for his health.
Feeding your German Shepherd from his usual bowl can affect your dog's oral and spinal health. This is because eating involves not only a dog's teeth but also other bones and muscles.
Eating the unnatural way can cause misalignments in these bones and muscles and disrupt the body's acidic pH, which explains the health risks to the spine and the tartar, gingivitis, and loose teeth.
Next time your German Shepherd eats lying down, just smile and say, "Well, my dog is being natural today!"
For a more in-depth article on this behavior, check out my article, 5 Reasons Why German Shepherds Lay Down to Eat.
Why Do German Shepherds Sit on You?
If you noticed that your German Shepherd likes sitting on you every time you sit or lie down, what would you make of that? Here are 4 different reasons to explain this behavior:
1. Dominance
It seems that dogs tell their owner that you belong to them by spreading their scent on you. To do so, they'll need to be close to you as much as possible. So, sitting on your lap whenever you sit down or on your belly when you lie down may be their way of labeling what is theirs with their scent.
2. They Are Initiating Play
If you tend to react to every one of their behaviors, German Shepherds may sit on you to simply get you to send them away and give them a chance to climb back and be sent away again – a bit like kids do!
If you're laughing or showing signs of enjoying this back-and-forth game, you've succeeded in rewarding your German Shepherd with some playtime. Expect them to climb on you the next time you lie down in a similar position!
3. They Seek to Cuddle
German Shepherds have a warm temperament and love to cuddle. They are a very affectionate breed and will even follow you to the bathroom! Climbing on your lap may simply be a way of reaching out and getting a warm hug.
4. You've Let Your GSD Have His Way With You!
A study comparing dogs' behavior showed that dogs would choose to be closer to people who are nicer to them, play with them, talk to them, and stroke them. So if your German Shepherd likes sitting on you, it might be you've let him have his way, and he's become used to sitting on you!
Why Do German Shepherds Circle Before Lying Down?
Many will wonder why their dog will circle their bed or a spot on the carpet before lying down. Here are some suggestions:
1. To Make a Nest
The first reason is that dogs would circle a spot to trap grass or shrubs and create a little nest for themselves in the wild. This innate behavior seems to linger in their system despite centuries of domestication.
2. Security Reasons
The second reason dogs will circle a spot before lying down is to assess the spot's security by ensuring there are no threats in the surroundings. Those who live with a GSD in a secluded home may have noticed that the dog will often make a couple of rounds around the home before settling and lying down.
3. Assess Their Laying Spot
It seems that your German Shepherd doesn't trust the safety of his bed or lying spot. It will also circle the spot to ensure there are no vermin or harmful objects that will make your pet's rest uncomfortable.
There is little scientific data to prove the above 3 examples – except for the idea that dogs circle before lying down to make a nest. This small study of 62 dogs implied that dogs are more likely to circle before lying down when given a soft, uneven surface to make a temporary nest to sleep in.
4. A Medical Issue
The last reason for dogs' circling behavior is that they may be suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, but this is a rare condition in dogs. OCD is a psychological health condition that often has a genetic predisposition in some breeds. Dogs will repeatedly perform normal canine behavior and often fail to respond to therapy.
Why Do German Shepherds Roll on Their Backs?
German Shepherd Rolling on his back in the snow. Why Do German Shepherds Roll on Their Backs?
 - To avoid a nape bite (on the side of the neck)
 - To launch an attack (be offensive)
Why Do German Shepherds Pee When Excited?
Excitement urination in dogs is especially associated with puppies, and it's expected that they will grow out of this behavior with age.
When you scratch your GSD's belly, arrive home from work, or a visitor greets them, all these can cause them extreme excitement, and your puppy may pee small amounts of urine. Of course, this is a problem if your pup is on the carpet or lying on your new couch!
According to UCDavis Veterinary Medicine, excitement urination in dogs may also be triggered by a few other causes:
 - Accidental reinforcement – this means that you sympathize with and excuse your German Shepherd's inability to always hold their urine, and they begin to use it as a way to find sympathy from you.
 - Bladder sphincter – this is a bladder dysfunction that comes with decreased bladder control.
 - Genetic predisposition – your dog's parents were predisposed or had the condition.
Excitement urination should be differentiated from urine-marking (spraying) which is a


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Making and forming aged cheese are often the easiest stages and ripening or aging cheeses from days to weeks to months or years is often the hardest part. This wiki article discusses aging equipment minimum and preferred requirements. Examples of Cheese Cave systems are discussed in the Wiki: Example Cheese Caves article.
Most cheese making recipes or methods require aging at steady temperatures and humidity levels to minimize shocks to the cheeses. The actual temperatures and humidity levels are dependent on the cheese type and method and are typically at a temperature of 10-13 C/50-55 F and at a relative humidity or 80-95%. The art of aging is called affinage in French and historically it was performed by a separate person called, again in French, an Affineur.
No one has this magic stable "Cheese Cave" conditions year round let alone within a 24 hour period thus unless you have ready access to an underground cave the hobby and artisan cheese maker will have to create this environment as do commercial cheese manufacturers, albeit on a larger scale. Note, if cheeses are highly impermeable sealed such as by vacuum bags or waxing, then external to the cheese humidity is no longer an issue.
Both the temperature and humidity are critical, in general:
- Temperature too low and the cheese will ripen too slowly.
- Temperature too high and the cheese will ripen too quickly and can go rancid.
- Humidity too low and the cheese will dry out and potential crack from uneven quick drying.
- Humidity too high and unwanted mold can quickly take root, often on the cheese surfaces.
The external environment to where you want to place your cheese cave and the type of cave dictates your heating/cooling and humidity add/remove requirements. For examples for temperature control, locating one in an uninsulated garage in Northern Canada would require heating most of the year and cooling for a short period in summer. Conversely locating one inside a heated and air-conditioned house with year round roughly stable temperatures of 72F / 21C or in a garage in the stable warm tropics of Brunei would result cooling being required all year round. For examples for humidity control, most systems require adding humidity as cooling normally dehydrates air, but some systems like a closed sealed freezer or fridge use indirect radiant cooling which as sealed can over time if located in an external medium-high humidity environment build up humidity to 100% resulting in water puddles inside the freezer which are a location for unwanted micro-organisms to grow.
- Made from easily cleanable low porosity food grade hygienic material so that they minimally harbour micro-organisms.
- Reasonably sealed to stop unwanted entrance of insects or animals yet allow some air movement in an out of the cave to allow the cheese to breath.
- A means of providing cooling or heating or both depending on the cheese caves external environment.
- A means of adding or removing excess humidity depending on the cheese caves external environment and how sealed the cave is.
- Large enough to house your cheeses for the planned length of time and any special ripening containers for surface mold type cheeses.
- Large enough to house your humidity control system, such as adjusting lids daily on food grade plastic containers, or having a bowl of water in your cave to add humidity, or having a bowl with a cloth towel wick draped over side or across fan, or for larger caves, having a humidifier inside your cave.
- How much energy you want to exert on maintaining your cheese cave's temperature and humidity over days to weeks to months or years.
- Your finances.
- Different cheese caves for cheeses that have different temperature and humidity aging requirements and if white or blue molds are intentionally being used.
- Closely weaved flat wire shelves to allow cheeses to breath on their bottoms vs glass shelves in many fridges or curved wire shelves in a wine cooler type fridge.
- Shelves that are adjustable height for efficiently storing different height cheeses.
- If using a fridge, a door without shelving as shelves for milk and salad dressing bottles do not fit cheeses well, and without salad drawer(s) as an inefficient use of space.

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Technological Advances & the Mind-Body Connection
Ten reports presented in the International Journal of Psychophysiology (2008; doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2008.09.002) highlight how technological improvements are enabling more detailed measurement of mind-body interactions. For example, researchers noted that a response such as sweating, which occurs on the outside of the body through the peripheral nervous system, is regulated by the brain, and that when this response occurs, it impacts other activities regulated by the central nervous system, such as attention and emotion. This experiential chain of events&mdashfrom sweating to an attentional and emotional reaction&mdashmay ultimately affect behavior.
Instruments that gather psychophysiological data can now record, measure and track a multitude of these interactions. Authors of one of the reports suggested that their "findings demonstrate the representation of feeling states in the brain as they unfold at a millisecond level."
Another example of how technology can aid in understanding the mind-body connection was explored in a report on listening to music. Attending to music can alter physiological responses, as well as emotional states. In healthy individuals, provocative music stimulates a skin conductive response and triggers activity in the emotional centers of the brain. In people with damage in either the somatosensory or emotional areas of the brain, physiological and emotional responses to music are altered. The new, sophisticated instruments are helping scientists understand how and why the changes happen and how a healthy brain seamlessly integrates a multitude of sensory and emotional experiences.
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graciously provided by Leaky Nun. It matches (-:) whether or not the input is sorted (/:~) using a monadic hook. ((f g) y = y f (g y)) This returns a one or a zero accordingly. The left hand side of the agenda is a gerund of two verbs: on the right is the identity verb ], and on the left is where the recursion takes place. The agenda selects either the identity verb at position 1 if the list is sorted, and the longer verb at position 0 if the list isn't sorted.
$:@({~?~@#) calls $: (the longest verb it is contained in) atop the result of {~?~@# on y. This shuffles the list, as ?~@# takes the permutations of the length of y, being randomly-sorted indices of y. {~, in a monadic hook, returns a list from y whose indices are the right arg. This shuffled list is then called again with the agenda, and repeats until it is sorted.
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Jelly, 6 bytes, language postdates challenge
ẊŒ¿'$¿
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Explanation
ẊŒ¿'$¿
 ¿ While
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Ẋ shuffle it
Œ¿ assigns a number to each permutation of a list; 1 is sorted, 2 has the last two elements exchanged, etc., up to the factorial of the list length (which is the list in reverse order). So for a sorted list, this has the value 1, and we can decrement it using in order to produce a "not sorted" test that's usable as a Boolean in a while loop condition. The $ is to cause the condition to parse as a group.
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C++, 166 bytes
Meh.
#import<algorithm>
#import<random>
#define r b.begin(),b.end()
template<class v>
v f(v b){auto a=std::mt19937();while(!std::is_sorted(r))std::shuffle(r,a);return b;}
This should work on all STL containers that have begin() and end().
Ungolfed:
#include <algorithm>
#include <random>
template <class v>
v f(v b) {
 auto a = std::mt19937();
 while (!std::is_sorted(b.begin(),b.end()))
 std::shuffle(b.begin(),b.end(),a);
 return b;
}
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APL (Dyalog Extended), 15 bytes
(?⍨∘≢⊇⊢)⍣{⍺≡∧⍺}
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\$\endgroup\$
1
1
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Brachylog, 5 bytes
∈&ṣ≤₁
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When I first saw ais523's Brachylog answer (as opposed to his Jelly answer, because if I'm not mistaken user62131 was also him), I wondered, what if it used backtracking instead of recursion? So at first, I tried ṣ≤₁. Turns out, since choosing something at random doesn't produce multiple outputs so much as it just produces one output nondeterministically, the shuffle predicate can't be backtracked to, so running that will simply fail unless you're lucky enough to shuffle it right on the first try. After that, I tried pṣ≤₁, which worked most of the time, but since a finitely long list has finitely many permutations, it still failed at random sometimes. After having abandoned the goal of achieving length reduction, I finally came up with this:
 The input
∈ is an element of
 an unused implicit variable,
 & and the input
 ṣ shuffled randomly
 ≤₁ which is increasing
 is the output.
(Demonstration of randomness)
Although it actually can be a bit shorter if we take some liberties with I/O...
Brachylog, 4 bytes
⊆ṣ≤₁
Try it online!
In order for the output to be useful, the input must not contain any duplicate elements, because in addition to sorting the input, this bogosort predicate adds in a random number of duplicate elements and zeroes. (Hypothetically, it could add in anything, but it just kind of doesn't.) Ordinarily I wouldn't bother mentioning something so far from correctly functioning, but I feel it's in the spirit of the challenge.
⊆ An ordered superset of the input
 ṣ shuffled randomly
 ≤₁ which is increasing
 is the output.
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Perl 6, 28 bytes
{({.pick(*)}...~.sort).tail}
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Anonymous code block that shuffles the list until it is sorted. Note that it sorts the list at least once, which is allowed. And no, the {.pick(*)} can't be replaced with *.pick(*)
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Pyth, 11 bytes
Wn=Q.SQSQ;Q
Pretty happy with this, probably can be golfed a bit more
Explanation
Wn=Q.SQSQ;Q
W While
 =Q.SQ Variable Q (input variable) shuffled
 n Does not equal
 SQ Variable Q sorted
 ; Do nothing (loop ends)
 Q And output variable Q
Try it online!
\$\endgroup\$
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Is magnesium good for acne?
Author: Mayra Pollich | Last update: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
In skincare, magnesium lowers cortisol levels, stabilizes hormonal imbalances, repairs the skin barrier and reduces inflammation, all of which help clear acne. How Does Magnesium Fight Breakouts? Magnesium is highly effective in breaking down and absorbing oil and bacteria in the pores and balancing your skin's pH.
Can magnesium help acne?
To control hormonal acne, dermatologist Dr Kiran Sethi suggests supplementing with magnesium. It lowers cortisol production, which then helps reduce acne by stabilising hormonal imbalances in the body.
Will magnesium cause acne?
There is little or no direct evidence that consuming a magnesium supplement actually has any direct impact on acne, though in cases of deficiency you may experience more inflammation and poorer skin quality.
How much magnesium should I take for acne?
Who should use it: In general, all skin types can benefit from magnesium usage. However, those with oily, acne-prone skin will most likely benefit the most. How often can you use it: Topically, magnesium products can be used daily, preferably at night. If ingested, be careful not to exceed 350mg daily.
Which type of magnesium is best for acne?
"Magnesium oil is actually magnesium chloride flakes mixed with water," Dowd explains. "Magnesium lotion is typically magnesium chloride in a base of coconut or shea butter. Both are great for muscle spasms or cramps and are also used for dermatitis, eczema, and acne."
ACNE CURE & SECRET TO LONG TERM HEALTH!! MAGNESIUM OIL | Amena
Does magnesium help clear skin?
"Magnesium helps improve your skin's overall appearance, reducing acne and other skin disorders by lowering cortisol levels, stabilizing hormonal imbalances, and improving cellular processes," says Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist in New York City.
What does magnesium do to the skin?
Magnesium can even improve the skin's complexion. When topically applied, magnesium oil breaks apart fats and oils. This can help reduce skin oiliness. This, in turn, can reduce the severity and occurrence of acne breakouts.
Does magnesium dry out skin?
Does magnesium oil cause dry skin? Magnesium oil is good for overall skin health, however it can sometimes dry out the skin as it is a natural salt based solution.
Does magnesium make your face flush?
If the body has absorbed too much magnesium, a person may notice any of the following symptoms, which can range from mild to very severe: lethargy. facial flushing.
What vitamins get rid of acne?
Washing the face daily, especially before bed or after a sweaty workout, will help kill bacteria and clear off dead skin cells. Vitamins can give the skin the extra boost needed to fight acne. Vitamin A, D, zinc, and omega-3s are the most widely used vitamins for treating acne.
Does magnesium and zinc help with acne?
Zinc is a mineral that can also help with acne. You can take it as an oral supplement or as a topical treatment. A recent review of the past studies on the topic found that zinc can decrease oil production in the skin, and can protect against bacterial infection and inflammation.
How can I control my hormonal imbalance acne?
6 Ways To Fight Your Hormonal Imbalance Acne
 1. Over-the-counter Cleansers. Over-the-counter cleansers are often the first line of defense to try against pesky pimples. ...
 2. Topical Retinoids. ...
 3. Oral-contraceptive Pills. ...
 4. Spironolactone (Anti-Androgen Drugs) ...
 5. Accutane. ...
 6. Clean Up Your Diet.
What vitamin deficiency can cause acne?
A 2016 study found that people with acne have lower levels of vitamin D than those without the skin condition. This deficiency may be a factor in the development of acne. According to a study from 2014, Vitamin D also blocks P. acnes from affecting skin cells.
Can low vitamin D cause acne?
Vitamin D levels can also affect your skin health. You may notice several symptoms of vitamin D deficiency on your skin like dry skin, skin rashes, acne or signs of ageing. Acne is a common skin problem. There is a link between vitamin D levels and acne.
What are the symptoms of too much magnesium?
Signs of a magnesium overdose can include nausea, diarrhea, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, and fatigue. At very high doses, magnesium can be fatal.
Can magnesium cause skin problems?
Side Effects to watch for
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue. breathing problems.
How long does it take for magnesium to work?
Another study noted that supplementing with magnesium improved symptoms of depression in 112 adults, with noticeable benefits occurring after 2 weeks ( 7 ).
Can you use too much magnesium lotion?
"You don't have to worry about overdosing on magnesium lotion due to its transdermal application, which means the mineral is absorbed through the skin rather than the digestive tract," their website states.
Does magnesium oil make your hair grow?
A study conducted in Germany found that supplying magnesium to hair follicles can trigger hair growth. The study involved spraying magnesium oil on the scalp or any part of the body, coupled with a foot soak in Epsom salt water 12 weeks. This regimen resulted in a 59.7% increase in hair (1).
How much magnesium should a woman take?
According to the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements , healthy adult men should generally consume 400 to 420 milligrams (mg) of magnesium daily. Healthy adult women should consume 310 to 320 mg daily. Pregnant women are recommended to consume a higher dose than women who aren't pregnant.
What type of magnesium is best for skin?
The most bioavailable form of magnesium is magnesium citrate. This means that it is in a form that your body can use and you will get the most benefit from it," Coleman says.
Can magnesium detox your body?
Unlike other heavy metals, magnesium has potent detoxification properties that help the human body get rid of toxins that are built up in cells.
Can taking magnesium have side effects?
High doses of magnesium from supplements or medications can cause nausea, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. In addition, the magnesium in supplements can interact with some types of antibiotics and other medicines.
What is magnesium used for?
Magnesium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Magnesium is important for many processes in the body, including regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure and making protein, bone, and DNA.
How does zinc clear acne?
Zinc halts the over-production of keratinocytes and helps clear up acne over time. It also helps with the epidermal balance of keratin and collagen to help prevent blockage within the skin. Similarly, zinc is a natural DHT-blocker that lowers the amount of sebum that the skin produces.
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Introduction to Opera Online
In this course you will have an added opportunity to meet with opera singers and directors when possible.
This course is an intoduction to the standard operatic repertoire in terms of development of musical style, dramatic structure, and performance tradition. Emphasis is on the elements of the art of operatic singing, voice classification, vocal range, technique, and dramatic values.Opportunities for attendance at operatic performances will be provided.
Textbook and Supplies
- Opera for Dummies - 1997 Edition (w/CD) - David Pogue and Scott Speck - ISBN _PHONE_
- Carmen - George Bizet - Black Dog Publishers (2 CD's)
ISBN - _PHONE_
- The Barber of Seville - Rossini - Black Dog Publishers (2 CD's) - ISBN _PHONE_
You can order books online from the Cypress College Bookstore.
The Honors Introduction to Opera Course (Music 118 H) is designed to provide a broader intellectual experience with increased critical thinking, analysis, discussion and/or writing skills. Honors students will extend the range of reference matierials to include opera libretti, opera music journals such as Opera News and online resources from major opera companies such as the New York Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera,.Los Angeles Opera and San Diego Opera.
Opera Attendance Requirement and Review
We will be attending 1 live opera performance A Night at the Opera and watching 2 opera DVD's called Opera Movie Nights in class. A schedule and ticket information will be given the first Orientation meeting. Students will complete an Opera Review for the live opera presentation.


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ring, and so could refer to anything used for making rings. Yahalom is similar to a Hebrew word meaning hit hard, so some people think that it means diamond. The variation in possibilities of meaning for this sixth stone in the Hoshen is reflected in different translations of the Bible – the King James Version translates the sixth stone as diamond, the New International Version translates it as emerald, and the Vulgate translates it as jaspis – meaning jasper. There is a wide range of views among traditional sources about which tribe the stone refers to.New Testament scripturesReligious pendant showing Christ blessing, framed with rubies and pearls, from the Byzantine empire, 12th or 13th century
In a Christian New Testament parable, Jesus compared the Kingdom of Heaven to a "pearl of great price" in Matthew 13: 45–46. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly (fine) pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."
The twelve gates of the New Jerusalem are reportedly each made of a single pearl in Revelation 21:21, that is, the Pearly Gates. "And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every gate was of one pearl: and the streets of the city were pure gold, as if transparent glass."
Holy things are compared to pearls in Matthew 7:6. "Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you."
Pearls are also found in numerous references showing the wickedness and pride of a people, as in Revelation 18:16. "And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!"Islamic scriptures
The Qur'an often mentions that dwellers of paradise will be adorned with pearls:
22:23 God will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds, to Gardens beneath which rivers flow: they shall be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and pearls; and their garments there will be of silk.
35:33 Gardens of Eternity will they enter: therein will they be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls; and their garments there will be of silk.
52:24 Round about them will serve, to them, youths as pearls well-guarded.Other scriptures
The metaphor of a pearl appears in the longer Hymn of the Pearl, a poem respected for its high literary quality, and use of layered theological metaphor, found within one of the texts of Gnosticism.


Coin Puzzle
How to play: The aim is to place 50 gold coins in the correct positions on the board. The numbers show the number of coins along each row and down each column and how they are grouped together. There is at least one empty space cell between groups and the groups are in order, so 1 2 1 means a single coin, some space, a group of two coins, some more space, another single coin. Click once on a cell to place a coin, twice to mark a definite space where you are sure there is no coin. A third click on the same cell clears it. Check progress with the Check button, get a Hint and toggle a Pause to take a break and hold the timer (which is only there to give you an idea how time is passing. If you really have to give up, just click on Give Up which shows the answer.
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History: The puzzle idea came from a Japanese graphics editor, Non Ishida, in 1987. She called her creations 'Window Art Puzzles'. Mr Tetsuya Nishio came up with the same idea independently. These puzzles all have hidden pictures and are known variously as 'Nonogram'(James Galgety) 'Griddler'(Telegraph Newspapers) 'Hanjie' and 'Picross' (Nintendo). However this is the basic Coin Puzzle with no hidden picture.


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At first you need to know what is windows indexing service ? Indexing Services is a system process indexes and updates lists of all the files that are on your computer. When you search for something on your pc, it helps to search faster by scanning the index lists. If you don't use search on your computer often, then you can disable file Indexing service from windows to save some system resources. Because it uses a large amounts of memory. Did you heard noise when your pc was idle? Ever wondered why noisy? The answer s Indexing Service often makes a computer noisy. To disable this service follow this steps:
1. Click Start button then go to Control Panel
2. Then Double-click on Add/Remove Programs and Click the Add/Remove Windows Components icon on the left side of the window.
3. A window named Windows component wizard will show up like this screen-shot
4. then you have to look for the "Indexing Services" component in the list
5. Uncheck the Indexing Services and Click Next
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Schred v1: other materials
How is this different from Schred V2, which asks for the same inputs?
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 The Schred V1 assumes a 4-valley conduction band system and uses the effective masses that you input to calculate the device masses differently than Schred V2.0, which assumes a 3 conduction band valley system.Both versions use the band offset to offset the QM potential processed by schrodinger solver for each valley ina simlar manner, but the effective masses are treated differently. As I was involved with developing the V2.0, I know that the geometric mean of the different effective masses you input for the 3 valleys are used to calulate the values of the DOS and confinement masses(conf mass go into the schrodinger equation). After looking into the code of V1.0, your 'Z-direction' valley masses are used as the confinement masses and the DOS mass is the geometric mean of 'x and y- direction masses'. And also V1.0 assumes default values for degeneracy as it assumes a 4-valley system (gamma,L,X(primed),X(unprimed)).
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text: Dr. Christina Votsi (female) is a Research Fellow at the Neurogenetics Department of CING. She obtained her BSc Degree in Biology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2005. She performed her PhD studies at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics in collaboration with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and she obtained her PhD title with distinction, in 2013 from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She works at the Neurogenetics Department since 2006 and during these years apart from performing her PhD studies she also worked on other research projects and diagnostic services thus gaining significant experience in medical genetics and translational research. She has mainly worked on the investigation of neurodegenerative diseases and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and she has specialized in the use of many techniques including recently developed high-throughput techniques. Through her research activities she contributed towards the identification and characterization of neurodegenerative disease mutations and the identification of T2D susceptibility loci in the Cypriot population. She is an author of five scientific publications; as first author of four and she participated in many international scientific conferences with oral and poster presentations. She is a faculty associate at the Cyprus Scholl of Molecular Medicine. She has been involved in national and international research projects. She is currently a participant of the BIORISE EU project and the PRECISESADS EU-IMI project.

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Electromagnetic induction measurements, which are generally used to determine lateral variations of apparent electrical conductivity, can provide quantitative estimates of the subsurface conductivity at different depths. Quantitative inference about the Earth's interior from experimental data is, however, an ill-posed problem. Using the generalised McNeill's theory for the EM38 ground conductivity meter, we generated synthetic apparent conductivity curves (input data vector) simulating measurements at different heights above the soil surface. The electrical conductivity profile (the Earth model) was then estimated solving a least squares problem with Tikhonov regularization optimised with a projected conjugate gradient algorithm. Although the Tikhonov approach improves the conditioning of the resulting linear system, profile reconstruction can be surprisingly far from the desired true one. On the contrary, the projected conjugate gradient provided the best solution without any explicit regularization (a = 0) of the objective function of the least squares problem. Also, if the initial guess belongs to the image of the system matrix, Im(A), we found that it provides a unique solution in the same subspace Im(A).
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|Titolo:||Inversion of electrical conductivity data with Tikhonov regularization approach: some considerations|
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Everything We Know About Penitentes, Aka Ice Spikes
Just when you think nature can't surprise you anymore, it still manages to find a way to do so.
Up in the tall peaks of the Andes Mountains are fascinating formations standing watch over everything. These look like blades of snow jutting up from the ground as if reaching toward the sun or waiting for someone to roll down and cut them accidentally. Researchers called them penitentes, or nieves penitentes, after the Spanish word for penitents during Holy Week.
Charles Darwin first described these beautiful and somewhat shocking figures on the tops of mountains in the 1800s, Newsweek reported.
According to Amusing Planet, Darwin journeyed from Santiago, Chile, to the Argentine city of Mendoza in March 1835. To get there, he squeezed through the Andes and found fields covered with penitentes near the Piuquenes Pass. At the time, he said the ice was probably formed by strong winds rolling through the mountains, based on local beliefs.
Penitentes do look like blades. They often grow in clusters, with some only a few inches tall but others growing as high as 16 feet. Sometimes they cover entire snowfields, but they can also be found in patches. Yet, they're always reaching for the sun.
For several years, penitentes remained a mystery. The formations were only observed in hard-to-reach regions. These areas are cold, dry, windy, and not very conducive to sustaining life. It was too hard to conduct a close study of the natural phenomenon.
It's all thanks to sublimation
However, scientists are never people who just give up, so they've managed to trek up to the high reaches of the Andes to study the stunning formations.
Newsweek reported that researchers hiked up to the Volcan Llullaillaco to observe the penitentes. One scientist said they made sure their trucks had tons of water, so no one became dehydrated, which is why it was hard to study them in the first place.
A paper from the Journal of Glaciology noted penitentes do form in areas outside the Andes. Small ice spikes have also been found along Route 66 in Missouri, especially after heavy snowfall followed by dry, windy days. Although, the conditions are perfect in the Andes to grow the most outstanding examples of penitentes.
It turns out penitentes are formed thanks to a bunch of natural processes. One is sublimation, or when a solid turns to gas without becoming a liquid, kind of like dry ice. Per Amusing Planet, snowfields are not perfectly flat. Some areas concentrate sunlight and sublimate faster than others and leaves behind the snow surrounding it as spikes. The Journal of Glaciology added that the penitentes continue to grow and point to a cycle of evaporation and redeposition on the blades.
Penitentes grow bigger if snow or the ground can trap higher amounts of radiation or sunlight, possibly why the Andes produce the most impressive examples.
So while there is a possible theory to how ice spikes form, researchers want to know more.
Ice spikes may hold the key to alien life
One observation people saw while studying penitentes is that it could offer a way to save the glaciers. ScienceDaily wrote researchers sprinkled some carbon on lab-grown penitentes and found it affected the melting process. Since penitentes disappear slower, this method could help save the melting glaciers. But, other academics argue that the presence of carbon might be the very reason why penitentes absorb sunlight in the first place.
That's not the only possible way penitentes are intriguing to scientists. Newsweek said researchers in the Andes found evidence penitentes had red ice patches, a sign that some form of microscopic life exists within the ice. Studies showed the ice contained snow algae and proved penitentes offer shelter and water to life in an otherwise harsh environment. This discovery not only reveals how life survives dangerous places, but also provides an excellent starting point to find life on other planets.
NBC said NASA satellites found evidence that Jupiter's ocean moon Europa had clusters of spiky ice below its frozen ocean. Europa, despite having an ocean, is very dry and cold, perfect conditions to create penitentes. And if penitentes on Earth can hold life, maybe the ones on Europa do as well.
So next time you want to be surprised at Mother Nature, maybe consider a trip to the Andes.


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The Boulder Dome is a massive scientific research facility overshadowing the city of Boulder in 2253. It was built as a structure specifically designed to withstand a direct nuclear attack. Surrounding the structure are the blasted remains of the city of Boulder (also see: Boulder), with what's left of it being hazardously contaminated with radiation and toxic waste.
Inside the dome lives a desperate team of scientists that have been infected by a strange disease known as the New Plague. In addition to fighting the disease, they have been trying to keep their ZAX unit from cannibalizing its memory—which contains very important research data on the New Plague—to such an extent that it stops working. Beset by glowing ghouls and a large pack of cannibal primitives, the dome faces extinction.
Before the Great WarEdit
Boulder was long a place where advanced scientific research took place. Supported by money from Denver's industry and an active military presence, Boulder scientists made advances in medicine (bio-med gel was invented here), alternate energy sources, robotics, and even developed a power armor prototype. Construction of the research dome was not considered until the nearby Rocky Mountain Arsenal had a leakage of toxic waste, creating a poisonous cloud that swept through Denver, killing many. In reaction, the military funded a program to create a self-sustaining research dome, making it resistant to a nuclear attack, and having the primary research inside be dedicated to the New Plague. This "city of the future" was to be a prototype for settlements on the moon and other planets.
Then the war with China began. Boulder became a hotbed of political activity, as most of the scientists were naturally suspect of the military. When reports of plague outbreaks in Denver surfaced, many in Boulder feared that an exodus from that city would come here and infect them; they fled north, the scientists staying in a cold sleep stasis deep within the dome. When the war started, and bombs were flying, Cheyenne Mountain (a military facility, home of NORAD) was a primary target. A huge section of the mountains became a great radioactive smoking crater. Coupled with attacks on Denver and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Boulder was involuntarily included in a triangle of hellish death; yet 170 years later, the dome still stands.
After the WarEdit
170 years later, an NCR scientist named Goddard and his military escort travels through the region, establishing power generators and noting the locations of old-world power facilities. His report to NCR is noticed by Victor Presper, who sends him out again to investigate certain areas in the old America's southwest. After Goddard returns, Presper and a small team of soldiers investigate Boulder dome, finding it in need of repair but containing excellent labs and a fully-functioning ZAX unit. Over the next few years Presper invites or sends scientists and students to the Boulder Dome, where he explains his idea to remake civilization. Those who refuse are put in cold sleep, using technology the original Dome scientists developed to aid space travel. Presper knows he can harness the CODE (Challenge, Opportunity, Discipline, Ethics) technology developed there to convince them to cooperate anyway, but not until he needs to. Not yet known by most people, Presper was one of the scientists who woke up in the Dome after his cold sleep, nearly 70 years after the war.
Four years ago, when things start to fall apart out in NCR, Presper sent out his last team of scientists and grad students. Agnes, a fellow NCR scientist and frequent diplomat from the scientific community to the government, is the leader of the expedition. Using her skills and a "diplomatic immunity" pass she carried, she makes her way to Hoover Dam. Two days later, the NCR Congress building is destroyed, presumably in a conflict with the Brotherhood of Steel.
The destruction of the congressional building is a severe upset to NCR and travel becomes difficult. Only by circuitous routes and careful display of her pass is Agnes' expedition able to reach Hoover Dam a year later. She runs into Goddard, a former colleague (they were both scientific advisers to NCR at one point). Goddard knows Eddie Galenski, a long-haul trucker with an armored vehicle, and together the large group makes its way to Boulder Dome. The group includes Agnes and the grad students, Goddard and his military escort, Galenski, his wife Helen, and their children. Though they lose a few students along the way, they eventually reach Boulder Dome and enter using the passcodes Presper gave them. In a strange accident the scientists and grad students are infected with a form of the New Plague and are forced to quarantine themselves from Goddard's soldiers and the trucker family; after two months trying to fight the disease, the scientists realize that they're stuck with it for now and have to live in protective suits whenever they want to interact with the rest of the Dome population.
As of two years ago, things had stabilized. Everyone had a routine, mainly around constantly repairing problems with the dome (mainly from wear and neglect). There's enough to do that it keeps everyone from going crazy. The scientists worry that the soldiers and truckers might leave them, and if that happens, they're probably doomed. One of the grad students (Paul) discovers the Sleepers in a deep level of the facility – the scientists Presper sent here and put to sleep to help with his new world order. Xian starts her "hikes" and discovers ZAX.
A year ago, the first glowing ghoul showed up on the north end of town, collapsed, and died. The scientists mark the body with radioactive warnings, debate how to dispose of it (like dumping cement on it). Paul finds that ZAX is almost out of storage space at the rate he's going. With no storage space, ZAX won't be able to run the dome and will start doing damage. They need to get other storage media to hold info. (Holodisks/holotapes/holodisk tapes, all the same thing). If no solution, ZAX will have to start cannibalizing his own memory storage, eating Boulder research as he does so.
They start hearing some broadcasts from Denver, but don't answer because they fear being attacked (esp. from diseased people).
8 months before the PC arrives: Two glowing ghouls show up within a three-day period. The soldiers start getting paranoid, thinking they're in ghoul territory. Sgt Larsen, going stir-crazy, wants to take some Rad-Away, find the ghoul colony, and kill them all. Goddard says no, but Agnes suggests he consider it to let them "let off some steam."
6 months ago: Galenski is told they need storage (by now they basically need a "datacan", though holodisks will help stave it off). He makes a run west to find some but fails. While out he runs into a pack of Jackals, kills all but one, and heads home. The lone Jackal runs to his tribe and tells them about the truck, the man, and where he went. The Jackals stop fighting among their own tribes and move out in search of this new food source. Jimmy T the super mutant (found later at Denver) is with them.
Another glowbug shows up. Larsen's team is given RadAway and start doing patrols. Agnes says taking RadAway for too long is dangerous. Larsen realizes that means they won't be giving it to them any more, so he starts exaggerating how many ghouls they find so they can justify getting more RadAway to deal with them.
Jimmy T leaves the Jackals because he knows the Daughter of Hecate probably doesn't want him around and he doesn't want to be a sacrifice.
5 months ago: Jimmy T goes to Helen and Galenski and asks them to ship him south. The soldiers say no, but Helen and Galenski allow it because Jimmy once healed one of their kids when he was sick.
Wagner (the ghoul from Denver) shows up in Boulder, scouting around the outskirts, but is driven off by shots from the soldiers who assume he's a glowbug. Wagner realizes things are hostile toward ghouls here. He scouts further south (and checks out Rocky Mountain Arsenal on the way to Boulder).
A few more Jackals start showing up.
4 months ago: Galenski makes a run to Denver in response to the radio transmissions. Surprised, he finds the salvagers have a lot of good stuff. He trades them ammunition, minor tools, and medical supplies in exchange for dog meat, computer chips, and holodisks. On the way back he faces some Jackals but fails to kill any of them.
Problems continue between the scientists and the soldiers. Larsen and his men succumb to addiction and their addiction is apparent.
3 months ago: Jackals organize in strength in this region. Though they originally try attacking the dome, they quickly realize the truck is an easier target.
2 months ago: Problems with the soldiers get worse. Patrols become erratic. Larsen becomes paranoid. When another ghoul wanders in, the scientists accuse the soldiers of not doing enough, or anything at all. Larsen pulls a gun on a scientist and tells them to surrender their med supplies for "one last patrol." Goddard agrees, and secretly decides to close them outside to starve and die. He only tells Agnes about this "exile"... the others just think they haven't returned.
1 month ago: The soldiers return to find the dome


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I made this video in my Adobe classes for teachers with the help of a fellow teacher, Sivlia Rodriguez, who wrote the script and filmed the silhouettes. Thanks also to Adam who taught us to do this, and stepped in and helped with the acting. The intent was to make a video for English Language Learners or young children to learn language and word association. My own kids, who also star in the video were fascinated. Below you will see their reaction. My son enjoyed repeating the words as he watched while my daughter also chose to film him.
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Bash: some useful "set"
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When using Bash, you can change the default behavior of the script/shell by
set command. Example
set -e: The script/shell will exit immediately if a simple command exits with a non-zero status, unless the command that fails is part of an until or while loop, part of an if statement, part of a
||list, or if the command's return status is being inverted using
set -C: Prevent output redirection using
from overwriting existing files. You need to use, for e.g,
tee -a, if you really want to overwrite some file.
set -u: Treat unset variables as an error when performing parameter expansion. An error message will be written to the standard error, and a non-interactive shell will exit.
set -x: Print a trace of simple commands and their arguments after they are expanded and before they are executed. This is very useful when debugging your script, though it is not really helpful in many cases.
set -u is very useful and it's highly recommended when your script/shell is running as
root. For example, if you invoke
rm -rfv /$_MY_DIR/etc/ and if the variable
$_MY_DIR isn't defined (unset), your script is simply executed as
rm -rfv /etc/ -- this is dangerous as that means that you delete all configuration on your server. Please note that, an unset variable isn't an empty variable. (A defined variable is DEFINED but it may as an EMPTY VALUE.)


Poteet is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,305 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Poteet is known for its "Poteet Strawberry Festival" and being the birthplace of country singer George Strait. In the comic strip Steve Canyon, by Milton Caniff, Steve's daughter is named "Poteet" after the town in Texas.
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AIPS NRAO AIPS HELP file for GO in 31DEC24
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GO: Verb to detach a task from AIPS for execution
INPUTS
TASK Task name
DOWAIT -1.0 1.0 Wait to finish task before
 resuming AIPS?
VERSION
 Version of task desired.
QCREATE -1.0 1.0 >= 0 => create large files
 quickly, else fill with 0's
 Task name may be inserted as an immediate argument
 i.e GO TASK or GO 'TASK'
HELP SECTION
GO
Type: Pseudoverb
Use: Starts shed tasks and passes parameters to them. Tests
 adverb values to see if they are in range.
Adverbs:
 TASK.....Requested task name (5 characters or less).
 DOWAIT...Logical adverb. True (> 0) specifies that AIPS
 not resume until the requested task has finished.
 VERSION..Desired version of the task, i.e. 'NEW', 'OLD'. See
 HELP VERSION for details.
 QCREATE..>= 0 => create files of any significant size by writing
 zeros only near the end of the file. This means on
 Unix systems that the disk space is not guaranteed
 and could vanish before the task has a chance to
 write to the earlier parts of the file. But it is
 very fast.
 < 0 => fill the entire file with zeros during the
 creation process. This guarantees that the disk
 space is reserved and initialized but can take a
 long time for files of many Gbytes.
Grammar: GO or GO taskname
 The first starts the task referred to by the
 adverb TASK. The second starts the task 'taskname'.
Examples: TASK='CNTR'; GO Starts the task CNTR
 GO LWPLA Starts the task LWPLA.
 Note that the adverb TASK is not set to 'LWPLA' in
 the second example.
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In this paper, we present an experimental study on measurement of the thermal conductivity and heat pipe effect in both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (Toray TGP-H60) carbon papers (around 200 μm thickness) with/out liquid water. An experimental setup is developed for measuring thermal conductance at different liquid water contents and temperatures without dissembling the testing device for water addition. Theoretical analysis is also performed to evaluate the apparent conductance of heat pipe effect. We found that liquid water presence inside these materials increases the overall thermal conductivity. At high temperature around 80 °C, the heat pipe effect is evident for the hydrophilic paper; while for the hydrophobic one, the heat pipe effect is found to be smaller. The distinction is likely due to the different patterns of the capillary liquid flow in the two media. For the hydrophobic paper, liquid water flows back to the evaporation side when the breakthrough pressure is reached and flow is through preferred routes of small flow resistance. As a result, heat pipe effect is active only in part of the medium, therefore smaller than that in the hydrophilic one. The results are important for understanding the heat transfer phenomena occurring in porous media and effects of material surface property. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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text: This paper describes the design and demonstration of a 135–190 GHz self-biased broadband frequency doubler based on planar Schottky diodes. Unlike traditional bias schemes, the diodes are biased in resistive mode by a self-bias resistor; thus, no additional bias voltage is needed for the doubler. The Schottky diodes in this verification are micron-scaled devices with an anode area of 6.6 μm2 and an epitaxial layer thickness of 0.26 μm. For accurate design of the doubler, the 3D-EM model of the Schottky diode is built up to extract the parasitic parameters induced by the diode package when frequency rises up to the terahertz band. In order to implement broadband working, input waveguide steps, output suspended microstrip steps, and output probe with bias filter are all used as matching elements for impedance matching. Measured results show that the doubler exhibits a 3 dB bandwidth of 34% from 135 GHz to 190 GHz, with a conversion efficiency of above 4% when supplied with 100 mW of input power. A 17.8 mW peak output power with a 10.2% efficiency was measured at 166 GHz when the input power was 174 mW. The measured results agree well with the simulated results, which indicates that the self-bias scheme for Schottky diode-based frequency multipliers is feasible and effective.


text: i have a 30 ft pipe - 10" diameter. there is a constant water flow at the top, keeping the water level constant ( the pipe is always full to the top). at the bottom the water just flows out of the basin and away. the pipe is is just 1" underwater in the pool underneath. the yellow object is a styrofoam ball - diameter 9" so it will easily fit into the pipe. will the ball rise up due to buoyancy and density differencial, or will the pressure from the water column above supress these forces and keep it at the bottom. if the ball does rise, will its speed be slowed by the downward flow of water around it? what will its estimate spped be, compared to the clasiccla setup where an object is released in a static water column, closed at the bottom .


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Запуск спутника "Астерикс"
On November 26, 1965 the French space Asteriks satellite was launched for the first time. Test of the carrier rocket was a main objective of the launch. Start was made from the spaceport Hammagir by means of the French carrier rocket Diamant-A. The satellite originally was called as A-1, later, after going into orbit, it was renamed into Astérix in honor of the famous hero of comics.


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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite is a variety of the garnet group, a calcium-aluminium garnet with the formula Ca3Al2Si3O12. Trace amounts of vanadium or chromium provide the green color. Green colors of tsavorite and demantoid overlap, but they are different garnet group minerals. Tsavorite is green grossular and demantoid is green andradite. Andradite is softer than grossular with a higher refractive index and higher dispersion.
The name tsavorite was created by Tiffany in honor of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. Apart from Tanzania it is also found in Madagascar. Small deposits of gem grade material have been found in Pakistan and Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. No other occurrences of gem material have been discovered.
Tsavorite Garnet is a rare gem that has begun to challenge emerald as the finest of the green gemstones. Unlike emerald, tsavorite is always untreated. It has more brilliance than emerald due to its higher refractive index.
Tsavorite garnets over 2 carats are very rare, and fine stones over 4 carats are exceptionally rare. Colors range from mint green to a deep chrome green.
Tsavorite garnets are famed for their brilliance. Their eye-catching radiance and favourable properties for setting in jewellery makes them highly desirable gems.


{\delta '}) \setminus S'\) is satisfiable for all \(\delta '\) with \(0 < \delta ' \le \delta \), where \(S'_{\delta '} = \{a_1^T x \le b_1 - \delta ', \ldots , a_m^T x \le b_m - \delta '\}\).
As a result of this observation, \(\delta \) is expressed symbolically as an infinitesimal parameter. This leads to the ordered vector space \(\mathbb {Q}_{\delta }\) that has pairs of rationals as elements \((p,q) \in \mathbb {Q} \times \mathbb {Q}\), representing \(p + q\delta \), with the following operations:
$$\begin{aligned} (p_1, q_1) + (p_2,q_2)\equiv & {} (p_1 + p_2 , q_1 + q_2 ) \\ a \cdot (p, q)\equiv & {} (a \cdot p, a \cdot q) \\ (p_1 , q_1 ) \le (p_2 , q_2 )\equiv & {} (p_1< p_2 ) \vee (p_1 = p_2 \wedge q_1 \le q_2 ) \\ (p_1 , q_1 )< (p_2 , q_2 )\equiv & {} (p_1< p_2 ) \vee (p_1 = p_2 \wedge q_1 < q_2 )\,, \end{aligned}$$
where \(a\in \mathbb {Q}\) [14]. Now we can represent \(a_i^T x < b_i\) by \(a_i^T x \le b_i - \delta \), where \(a_i \in \mathbb {Q}^n\) and \(b_i \in \mathbb {Q}\). Since we also let the assignments for our variables range over \(\mathbb {Q}_{\delta }\), the solutions of our inequalities describe a closed convex polyhedron in the \(\mathbb {Q}^n_{\delta }\) and methods like the classical simplex algorithm are again complete. It is also easy to extract a purely rational solution \(v' \in \mathbb {Q}^n\) from a \(\delta \)-rational solution \(v \in \mathbb {Q}_{\delta }^n\) of \(A x \le b\). We just have to choose a small enough value \(\delta ' \in \mathbb {Q}\) and replace the parameter \(\delta \) with this value (Lemma 1). Therefore, we call a \(\delta \)-rational solution just a rational solution. Representing our strict inequalities as non-strict inequalities also allows us to use the second property listed above for closed convex polyhedra: any supremum \(h_{\max } = \sup \{ h^T x : x \in \mathbb {Q}^n_{\delta } \text{ satisfies } A x \le b\}\) is either \(h_{\max } = -\infty \), \(h_{\max } = \infty \), or there exists an actual maximum and not just a limit. This property is especially useful on techniques based on optimization like the largest cube test (see Sect. 4.1).
With the \(\delta \)-rationals, we are now able to formally define a system of constraints as \(A x \le b\). \(A x \le b\) is just an abbreviation for the set of inequalities \(\{a_1^T x \le b_1, \ldots , a_m^T x \le b_m\}\). The row coefficients are given by \(A = (a_1, \ldots , a_m)^T~\in ~\mathbb {Q}^{m \times n}\), the variables are given by \(x = (x_1, \ldots , x_n)^T\), and the inequality bounds are given by \(b = (b_1, \ldots , b_m)^T \in \mathbb {Q}^{m}_{\delta }\). Moreover, we assume that any constant rows \(a_i = 0^n\) were eliminated from our system during an implicit preprocessing step. This is a trivial task and eliminates some unnecessarily complicated corner cases. The \(\delta \)-coefficients \(q_i\) in the bounds \(b_i = p_i + q_i \delta \) can take on any value in \(\mathbb {Q}_{\delta }\). In case \(q_i = 0\), the inequality \(a_i^T x \le b_i\) is equivalent to the non-strict inequality \(a_i^T x \le p_i\). In case \(q_i < 0\), the inequality \(a_i^T x \le b_i\) is equivalent to the strict inequality \(a_i^T x < p_i\). In case \(q_i > 0\), we have no clear interpretation over the actual rationals (compare also Lemma 1). For instance, the two inequalities \(x \le \delta \) and \(-x \le -\delta \) describe a satisfiable system of constraints in \(\mathbb {Q}_{\delta }\), but there is no clear way of interpreting \(x \le \delta \) in \(\mathbb {Q}\). Beware also that our linear cube transformation can introduce positive \(\delta \)-coefficients in the bounds. But since we derive the transformation via a semantically clear construction, the semantic interpretation over the rationals is still discernible if the original system has only non-positive \(\delta \)-coefficients in its inequality bounds before the transformation.
For the remainder of the paper, we abbreviate with \(b_i^{\delta }\) the strict version of a given bound \(b_i \in \mathbb {Q}_{\delta }\). If the bound \(b_i\) is non-strict, i.e., \(b_i = (p_i,0)\), then the strict version is \(b_i^{\delta } := (p_i,-1)\). Otherwise, the bound \(b_i\) is already strict, i.e., \(b_i = (p_i,q_i)\) with \(q_i < 0\), and we just standardize the \(\delta \)-coefficient to \(-1\), i.e, \(b_i^{\delta } := (p_i,-1)\).
Since \(A x \le b\) and \(A' x \le b'\) are just sets, we can write their combination as \((A x \le b) \cup (A' x \le b')\). A special system of inequalities is a system of equations \(D x = c\), which is equivalent to the combined system of inequalities \((D x \le c) \cup (-D x \le -c)\). For such a system of equalities, the row coefficients are given by \(D = (d_1, \ldots , d_m)^T~\in ~\mathbb {Q}^{m \times n}\), the variables are given by \(x = (x_1, \ldots , x_n)^T\), and the equality bounds are given by \(c = (c_1, \ldots , c_m)^T \in \mathbb {Q}^{m}\).
We denote by \(P{^{A}_{ b}}= \{x \in \mathbb {Q}^n_{\delta } : A x \le b\}\) the set of \(\delta \)-rational solutions to the system of inequalities \(A x \le b\) and, therefore, the points inside the polyhedron. Similarly, we denote by \


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The shrimp scad (Alepes djedaba) (also known as the slender yellowtail kingfish), is a species of widespread tropical marine fish of the jack family, Carangidae. The shrimp scad is widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical western Indian Ocean and areas of the eastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from South Africa in the west to Hawaii in the east, including Japan and Australia to the north and south. The species is commonly found on inshore reefs and sandy substrates. It has the common body profile of a scad, and may be difficult to differentiate from others in the genus Alepes. It is one of the larger scads, growing to 40 cm, but often is encountered at much smaller sizes. The shrimp scad often forms large schools, and is carnivorous, consuming a variety of crustaceans and small fish. It is of moderate importance to fisheries throughout its range.
The shrimp scad is one of five species of fish in the scad genus Alepes, which itself is one of thirty genera in the jack family Carangidae. The Carangidae are Perciform fishes in the suborder Percoidei. A molecular phylogenetic study has confirmed the genus Alepes is supported, at least between A. djedaba and A. kleinii which are closely related.
The shrimp scad was first scientifically described by Swedish naturalist Peter Forsskål from a specimen collected in the Red Sea in 1775, which was designated to be the holotype. He named the species Scomber djedaba, placing it in the mackerel genus, a common practice with carangids at the time, as the family Carangidae was yet to be erected. A number of taxonomists have since tried to reclassify the species in a more parsimonious genus, with a number of carangid genera proposed including Selar, Caranx and Atule. To add to the confusion over the species, the species was redescribed twice after the first naming, once by Cuvier who named it Caranx kalla, and once by Fowler who proposed Caranx microbrachium for the species. Caranx kalla was subsequently placed in the genus Atule, but is now considered, along with Caranx microbrachium to be a junior synonym, unacceptable under the ICZN rules and has been discarded. The currently accepted name of Alepes djedaba was proposed by Gushiken in an extensive review of the carangidae of Japan, identifying a number of morphological features associating it with Alepes. Due to the awkward species name, the species is often misspelt as djeddaba in the literature.
The shrimp scad is can grow to a large size compared to other scads, reaching a maximum known length of 40 cm, but more often seen around 25 cm. The shrimp scad has a body profile very similar to other scads and some other carangids, with an oblong, compressed body and dorsal and ventral profiles which are almost evenly convex. The snout is pointed and the eye diameter is nearly equal to the snout length, with an adipose eyelid well developed on the posterior half of eye. There are two moderately high, separate dorsal fins, the first of which has eight spines, while the second has a single spine followed by 23 to 25 soft rays. The anal fin has two detached spines followed by one spine connected to 18 to 20 soft rays. The anterior section of the lateral line is strongly curved, containing thirty one to thirty six scales, while the straight section consists of seventy seven to eighty five scutes.
The colour of the body is an overall silver colour, with a green-blue tone on the upper body, while the underside fades to a more white colour. There is a diffuse dusky blotch on margin of operculum which is bordered by a smaller white spot. The spinous dorsal fin, including the last dorsal fin spine is blackish or dusky, the soft dorsal fin is blackish or dusky above the scaly sheath and the margin of first to fourth upper soft rays is whitish. The middle portion of the anal fin below the scaly sheath is slightly blackish or dusk. The caudal fin is often a striking yellow, especially when fresh, with the upper caudal lobe often fading to a darker shade. The posterior scutes may also be a yellow to rusty colour, especially after removal from the water.
The shrimp scad is distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific region from South Africa in the west, along the coasts of East Africa, India, Asia, Indonesia, northern Australia, Japan and extending as far east as Hawaii. They are also one of the species involved in the Lessepsian migration through the Suez Canal and inhabit the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea around Israel, Lebanon and Egypt and Sea of Marmara The species is primarily an inshore inhabitant of reefs and over open sand patches, even in moderately turbid waters, often forming large schools. The species has in isolated circumstances also been found close to shore in surf zones in Japan and in estuarine waters in South Africa. The species is occasionally found in offshore environments, suggesting it can lead a pelagic lifestyle also
The shrimp scad is known to be a migratory species, with records from India indicating the fish resides and feeds in the waters of Madras from September to May, before migrating elsewhere to spawn. The shrimp scad feeds on a variety of prey, with at least two shifts in diet occurring as the fish mature. Older individuals feed mainly on young fishes, crustaceans like decapods, ostracods, amphipods and cladocerans with minor amounts of nematodes, insect body parts and insect larvae taken. Fish within a length range of 150–199 mm and 240–319 mm showed a preference for young fishes, while those in the length range of 200–239 mm primarily consumed ostracods and other crustaceans. Based on the food items taken, the species is an active midwater feeder. There is less food consumed during breeding season, which is indicative of reduced feeding activity during that period. Sexual maturity is attained by about 17 cm fork length[4] and spawning is thought to occur in shallow coastal waters.
The species is of moderate commercial interest in most countries where it is often considered too small to be worthwhile and is often caught on hook and line tackle and in seines as bycatch. In Indian fisheries, the shrimp scad accounts for 43% of the carangid catch in purse seines, however is rarely taken by trawls or gill nets. It is also often taken by subsistence fisheries using various traditional gear such as inter-tidal fixed stake traps. Around the Asian and Indonesian coasts, larger numbers are taken than anywhere else in its range and it is considered a good eating fish
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The Film Free Shrink Tester consists of a small, circular aluminium block. It is electrically heated and controlled by a temperature controller. Therefore, its design is robust. The testing process includes using aluminium foil discs with silicon oil. Then, accelerate shrinkage by placing test specimen in the instrument. It allows testing at various temperatures. The result is accurate. And is easy to read on the display. Shrinkage of a particular material produced by a particular process may be characterized by this test method by making measurements at several temperatures through the shrinkage range of the material.
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I am trying to understand the equivalence between the 2 category of braided G crossed categories and the 2 category of braided categories containing Rep(G) as a symmetric category. The references in this important paper:
brought me to this paper by Alexander Kirillov Jr:
which also has references to some previous papers by the same author.
I am not familiar with graphical calculus since I don't work a lot with modular tensor categories. I would really appreaciate if one can write down for me the formula (not graphical calculus) for the morphism T_X from Formula 4.5 on page 14 of this paper.
The horizontal circle probably as usually means the dimension dim X and the punctured vertical line is the identity of A.The punctured curve between the circle and the line should be the structure \mu_X of X as an A-module in C. What I don't understand is how the evaluation and coevaluation are apllied to end up again in A.
I also have the following question:
What is the G crossed braiding $X\otimes_A Y \rightarrow \;^gY\otimes_A X$ if $X \in Rep_g(A)$ in the settings of this paper?
The braiding is given in the first paper as the unique morphism that extends the initial braiding from C. I was thinking maybe in the settings of Kirillov's paper one can write directly a formula ffor the braiding.
Thank you in advance for your help!
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"String diagrams" is a phrase to search for, John Baez has a lot of pedagogical material on these. Once you have the basics under your belt, try this: mscs.dal.ca/~selinger/papers.html#graphical – David Roberts Oct 28 '12 at 21:17
Thank you for the link. It seems very interesting. – math user Oct 29 '12 at 8:31
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I recommend that you become familiar with graphical notation. As you will see from my answer, other ("formula") approaches are sub-par.
Formula (4.1) on page 14 of the linked paper by Kirillov defines a morphism $T_X : A \to A$ as follows. First, $A$ is a rigid algebra object in a modular category $\mathcal C$ (with all associators suppressed, and braiding denoted $\beta_{M,N} : M\otimes N \to N\otimes M$), and $X$ is a rigid $A$-module. I will write the multiplication on $A$ by $m_A$ and the left-action of $A$ on $X$ by $m_X$. Not having read the paper carefully, I believe that "rigid" means that $A$ and $X$ are each isomorphic to their own duals, and that this isomorphism is chosen to have good compatibility properties. In particular, $A$ should in fact be a Frobenius algebra for this isomorphism, and perhaps a symmetric one at that. I will write the unit as $u_X : 1 \to X\otimes X$ and the counit as $\epsilon_X : X\otimes X \to 1$, and similarly for $A$. Then we can consider the following composition: $$ \begin{eqnarray} A & \to & X \otimes X \otimes A & \quad\quad & (u_X \otimes \mathrm{id}_A) \\ & \to & X \otimes A \otimes X && (\mathrm{id}_X \otimes \beta_{X,A}) \\ & \to & X \otimes A \otimes A \otimes A \otimes X && (\mathrm{id}_A \otimes \mathrm{id}_X \otimes u_A \otimes \mathrm{id}_{X}) \\ & \to & X \otimes A \otimes X && (\mathrm{id}_X \otimes m_A \otimes m_X) \\ & \to & X \otimes X \otimes A && (\mathrm{id}_X \otimes \beta_{A,X}) \\ & \to & A && (\epsilon_X \otimes \mathrm{id}_A) \end{eqnarray} $$ Or, to put it another way, $$ T_X = (\epsilon_X \otimes \mathrm{id}_A) \circ (\mathrm{id}_X \otimes \beta_{A,X}) \circ (\mathrm{id}_X \otimes m_A \otimes m_X) \circ (\mathrm{id}_A \otimes \mathrm{id}_X \otimes u_A \otimes \mathrm{id}_{X}) \circ (\mathrm{id}_X \otimes \beta_{X,A}) $$
The point is, this is a mess, and is entirely unenlightening what's really happening. Moreover, the coherency axioms assure that there are many equivalent ways to write the above map. For example, I could have replaced the last two steps $(\epsilon_X \otimes \mathrm{id}_A) \circ (\mathrm{id}_X \otimes \beta_{A,X})$ with $(\mathrm{id}_A \otimes \epsilon_X) \circ (\beta_{X,A}^{-1} \otimes \mathrm{id}_X)$.
As for your second question, skimming did not for me reveal any place in the paper where that notation is used. I could make guesses, but perhaps someone else will have studied this paper more closely.
A final, non-math remark: The phrase "punctured curve" has a technical meaning in various areas, including areas close to this paper, to mean a compact Riemann surface with finitely many points removed (or variations on this notion). The standard term for "font" in which Kirillov draws his $A$ strands is "dashed", as opposed to "solid" for $X$. And a good term for the edges in such diagrams is "strands" — I have also seen "edges" and "strings", but the latter in particular is problematic because to a physicist a "string" is something that through time traces out a surface ("worldsheet"), whereas one meaning of these graphical calculi is some "particles" $A$ and $X$ traveling through time and thereby tracing out "worldlines".
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_USER_: Thank you very much for your answer. It is exactly what I needed. Now, I see it is much easier to write the things down with diagrams. Knowing the morphism from your answer I was able to construct back the diagram up to homotopy. Basically the „trick" is that one can introduce evaluations at some stages. Yes, the crossed braiding does not appear in this paper but it is explained in the first paper I mentioned. – math user Oct 29 '12 at 8:30
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