_not(except)
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Generates a random digit between 0 and 9 except passed parameter.
Returns Integer.
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.random_digit_not(7)
3
Generates a random digit between 0 and 9 except passed parameter.
Returns Integer.
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.random_digit_not_zero(7)
3
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random_element(elements)
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Picks a random element from a list
Return List or Tuple
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Examples:
 iex> Faker.Core.Helper.random_elements([32, 4, 7, 8])
 32
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random_float(maximum_decimals \\ 6, min_number \\ 0, max_number \\ 9)
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Generates a random float number between two numbers.
Returns Float.
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.random_float()
87.3
Returns a random letter from a to z
Returns String
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.random_letter
 "a"
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random_maximum(min \\ 2_147_000_000, max \\ 2_147_483_647)
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Generates largest possible random value
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real_text(max_char \\ 200)
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@spec real_text(max_char :: non_neg_integer()) :: String.t()
Get real text based on the length of the charcher
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real_text_between(min_char \\ 160, max_char \\ 160)
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@spec real_text_between(min_char :: non_neg_integer(), max_char :: non_neg_integer()) ::
 String.t()
Generate a text string by the Markov chain algorithm.
Depending on the min_chars, returns a random valid looking text. The algorithm generates a weighted table with the specified number of words as the index and the possible following words as the value.
min_char Minimum number of characters the text should contain (minimum: 160) max_char Maximum number of characters the text should contain (maxmum: 160)
## Example
iex> Faker.Core.Text.real_text_between()
 "Alice, swallowing down her flamingo, and began by taking the little golden key"
## example
Generates RGB color
Returns String
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.Color.rgb_color
 "0,255,122"
Generates an array of rgb
Returns List
## Examples iex> Faker.Core.Color.rgb_color_as_array
 [0,255,122]
Generates RGB color for CSS
Returns String
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.Color.rgb_css_color
 "rgba(0,255,122,0.8)"
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right_trim(string, separator \\ " ")
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@spec right_trim(string :: String.t(), separator :: String.t()) :: String.t()
Strips whitespace (or other characters) from the end of a string
Returns String
example
Example
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.right_trim("Kamaro.Lambert", ".")
 "Kamaro"
Generates a safe color name
Returns String
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.Color.safe_color_name
 "silver"
Generates Safe Email address
Returns String
examples
Examples
 iex> Faker.Core.Internet.safe_email
 "_EMAIL_"
Generate safe email domain so that the user won't spam people's inbox
Returns String
examples
Examples:
 iex> Faker.Core.Internet.safe_email_domain
 "example.com"
Generates safe hex color
Returns String
## Examples iex> Faker.Core.Color.safe_hex_color
 "#ff0044"
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sentence(number_of_words \\ 6)
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Generates a random sentence
Returns String
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Examples:
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.sentence
 "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet."
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sentences(number_of_sentece \\ 3, as_text \\ false)
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Generates random Loresum sentences
Returns List or String
examples
Examples
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.sentences
 ["Numquam minus rerum mollitia omnis pariatur.",
"Tenetur earum aut totam repudiandae quis."]
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.sentences(3, true)
 "Numquam eum soluta eius ut rerum. Labore sint qui eos aliquid asperiores."
Returns a shuffled version of the argument. This function accepts either an List, or a string.
Returns List or String
example
Example:
iex> Faker.Core.shuffle("kamaro")
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slug(number_of_words \\ 6)
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Generates a random slug
Splits text
Generates random suffix
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swap(element_one, element_two)
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Exchange two number positions
Returns Struct
examples
Examples
iex> Faker.Core.swap(element_1, element_2)
 {element_two, element_one}
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swap_numbers(number_1, number_2)
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text(number_of_chars \\ 200)
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Generate a text string.
Returns String
example
Example
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.text
 "Sapiente sunt omnis. Ut pariatur ad autem ducimus et. Voluptas rem voluptas sint modi dolorem amet."
Returns top level domain
Returns String
examples
Examples
 iex> Faker.Core.Internet.tld
 "org"
Converts string to lowercase
Returns String
examples
Examples:
iex> Faker.Core.Helper.to_lower("KAMARO")
 "kamaro"
Converts string to lowercase
Returns String
examples
Examples:
iex> Faker.Core.Helper.to_upper("kamaro")
 "KAMARO"
Generates a random url
Generates a valid-looking user_name
Returns String
example
Example
iex> Faker.core.Internet.user_name
 "glover.tremblay"
Generates a single Word
Returns String
example
Example
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.word
 "Lorem"
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words(number_of_words \\ 3, as_text \\ false)
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Generates random Loresum string
Returns List or String
examples
Examples
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.words
 ["distinctio", "quo", "incidunt"]
 iex> Faker.Core.Text.words(3, true)
 "rerum accusamus quo occaecati laboriosam optio excepturi est"


What is mother of Pearl?
Mother of Pearl, also known as Nacre, is an organic material produced inside oysters. It is not known exactly what elements causes its formation.
Oysters secrete it as a defense mechanism against foreign agents, such as grains of sand.
It should be remembered that nacre is not the same as pearl. The pearl is an organic gem composed of layers of nacre, which usually adopts a round shape.
The uses of mother-of-pearl are varied, both for decorative elements and for jewelry or watches. Traditionally, mother-of-pearl spoons have been made to eat caviar.


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It's starting to get cold outside…well at least it is in Michigan! I love fall, but fall also means that my students are stuck inside for the next five to six months! When students are stuck inside for that long, it's almost a necessity to have them play 'active' games. It helps to get the blood flowing and they absolutely love getting a break from sitting at their desks. One of my favorite 'active' games is the 'Floor Race' game. I love this game because students actively participate, you can address any goal or multiple goals during one game, you don't need any materials and students love it! Here's how you play…
Materials Needed: Nothing!
1) Have your students line up, next to each other, at one end of the room.
2) Students then take turns completing a speech task*.
3) If they correctly complete the task, they can move forward one tile square. If you don't have tiled floor, you can have them take one large step, move up 'one desk' or flip a coin and have them move 1-2 spaces (heads or tails).
4) Whoever gets to the other end of the room first, wins!
*Speech Task Examples
Wh Questions: Have them answer a 'wh' question
Following Directions: Give them a direction to complete before moving (touch the ground before you spin in a circle)
Prepositions: Put your hand 'behind' your head.
Vocab: Show them a picture or item and have them name it
Reading Comprehension: Read them a paragraph and have them answer a question (or read the entire book before the game to increase difficulty)
Articulation: Have them say their sound in a word, phrase or sentence 5X.
Create your own speech task!
I hope you and your students 'race' to great speech!

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What does the phrase "act out of the character'' mean?
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Whsomeone one says that someone is "acting out of character", they are implying thathat his person is doing somethinwouldn't normally wouldn't do. If you break down the words in the saying it will make sense. When a person "acts", they are performing or doing something. Character is the standard that a person normally follows or how a person normally acts. So when a person is "acting out of character", the person is doing something they normally wouldn't do.
Posted by miteach25 on September 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM (Answer #1)
Characterization is a literary term that applies to all genres of imaginative literature. In fiction, it refers to the development of well-rounded and lifelike characters that remain believable and consistent throughout a work. Often the presence of well-rounded characters is what distinguishes literary from genre fiction.
In drama, actors literally get into character; thus an undergraduate actor dresses up and wears makeup to act the role of the aging monarch in Shakespeare's King Lear. Stopping in mid-performance to take a cell phone call would be "out of character." In general, any action that is so atypical of the character as to seem radically improbable (a kind grandmother torturing a cat) is described as "out of character."
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COSC2430 HW6: Class-Stack-Queue Problem
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1. Introduction
My friend SSS is the owner of a bookstore. She buys and sells books. After buying,
she can store books either in the shelf maintaining the queue, or piling books one
upon one using the stack. But the problem is, during selling the book, she needs
to move books from the top of the stack, or from the front of the queue to get the
specific book. Find out the cost, number of moves, that she needs for the stack,
and for the queue to get the specific book.
Note: It is required to implement the Stack and Queue by yourself. See the
Implementation section to be clear how to implement it.
2. Input and Output
The input and output file is a regular text file, where each line is terminated with a
'\n' character.
Input file format:
– Each line is a combination of a command and a book name.
– Command and book name is separated by a single space.
– The command can be only either "buy" or "sale".
– If there is an empty line, you should ignore it.
Output file format:
– Your program will generate output only for "sale" command.
– For a successful sale command, the output will be like,
Book_name finding cost at stack: value, at queue: value
– For an unsuccessful sale command, the output will be like,
Book_name not found
You know, Stack follows LIFO, last in first out, order, and Queue follows FIFO, first
in first out, order. You will add book into both stack and queue after buying. To
get a book, in case "sale" command, you have to move books one by one from
the stack, pop(), and the queue, dequeue(). After getting your sold book, you have
to again insert other books into the stack, push(), in a reverse order, and into the
queue, enqueue(), in a normal order. See examples to be clear about the order.
All records should be processed sequentially from beginning to end.
3. Program and input specification
The main C++ program will become the executable to be tested by the TAs. The
Result file should be written to another text file (output file), provided with the
Command line. Notice the input and output files are specified in the command
line, not inside the C++ code. Notice also the quotes in the program call, to avoid
Unix/Windows gets confused.
Assumptions:
 The input file is a small plain text file; no need to handle binary files.
 Each input file may contain maximum 1000 line, if you want to implement
stack and queue using array.
 Note that, input and output, all are case sensitive.
 The output should be exactly matched with the format.
The general call to the executable is as follows:
css "input=input1.txt;output=output1.txt"
You can call the program with another command line type,
css input=input1.txt output=output1.txt
4. Examples
Example 1 of input and output,
Input1.txt
buy Book_A // insert Book_A into your Queue and Stack
buy Book_B
buy Book_C
buy Book_D
buy Book_E
sale Book_A // Remove Book_A from your Queue and Stack, and find
out the cost for stack and queue
sale Book_D
sale Book_A
sale Book_E
Command line:
css input=input1.txt output=output1.txt
output1.txt
Book_A finding cost at stack: 5, at queue: 1
Book_D finding cost at stack: 3, at queue: 3
Book_A not found
Book_E finding cost at stack: 1, at queue: 1
Example 2 of input and output,
Input2.txt
buy Algorithms
sale Algorithms
sale Algorithms
buy Data Structures
buy Data Structures
buy Data Structures
buy Programming in C
sale Data Structures
Command line:
css input=input2.txt output=output2.txt
output2.txt
Algorithms finding cost at stack: 1, at queue: 1
Algorithms not found
Data Structures finding cost at stack: 2, at queue: 1
Example 3 of input and output,
Input3.txt
buy Mobile Computing
buy Web Security
buy Data Mining
buy Databases
buy Algorithms
buy Structured Programming
sale Intrusion Detection
sale Web Security
sale Network Security
sale Mobile Computing
sale Databases
Command line:
css input=input3.txt output=output3.txt
Output3.txt
Intrusion Detection not found
Web Security finding cost at stack: 2, at queue: 2
Network Security not found
Mobile Computing finding cost at stack: 5, at queue: 5
Databases finding cost at stack: 2, at queue: 2
Explanation for 1st case:
After adding all those five books into stack,
1 Book_E
2 Book_D
3 Book_C
4 Book_B
5 Book_A
After Selling Book_A, the stack will be,
1 Book_B
2 Book_C
3 Book_D
4 Book_E
After selling Book_D,
1 Book_C
2 Book_B
3 Book_E
And after the unsuccessful search, the whole stack will reverse,
1 Book_E
2 Book_B
3 Book_C
After adding all these 5 books into queue,
Book_A Book_B Book_C Book_D Book_E
After selling Book_A,
Book_B Book_C Book_D Book_E
After selling Book_D,
Book_E Book_B Book_C
After unsuccessful search, it will be same
Book_E Book_B Book_C
5. Implementation Specification:
This homework is mainly for the manipulation of object-oriented programming
behavior, e.g. abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. You
have to implement Stack and Queue by yourself. The basic idea is that you will
implement a base class for List, can be either Linked list or array list. Then you will
derive the List class to implement your Stack and Queue class. Your Stack and
Queue class will have the same base, List, class. Here is the UML based class
diagram,
6. Requirements
 Homework is an individual. Your homework will be automatically screened
for code plagiarism against code from the other students and code from
external sources. If you copy/download source code from the Internet or a
book, it is better for you to acknowledge it in your comments, instead of
the TAs detecting it. Code that is detected to be copied from another
student (for instance, renaming variables, changing for and while loops,
List
+ empty() : bool
+ size() : int
# insert(x: string, pos:int) : void
# remove(pos: int, &success: bool) : string
# retrieve(pos: int, &success: bool) : string
Queue
+ enqueue(book_name: string) : void
+ dequeue() : void
+ front() : string
Stack
+ push(std::string book) : void
+ pop() : void
+ top() : string
changing indentation, etc) will result in "Fail" in the course and being
reported to UH upper administration.
 timeout is set to 2s.
7. Hand over your homework
 Homework 6 need to be handed over to our Linux server, follow the link
here _URL_
 Make sure to create a folder under your root directory, name it hw6 (name
need to be lower case), only copy your code to this folder, no test case or
other files needed. If you use ArgumentManager.h, don't forget to hand
over it too.
PS. This document may have typos, if you think something illogical, please email
TAs or Teacher for confirmation.


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The God of Sound has no physical appearance but is often depicted as a blue orb in when a visual referance is needed.
First there was Air, or was it Earth? or Water? Certainly not Fire. Anyway… Water beat on Earth and made sound. Soon Air whipped Earth and Earth fell into Water, then Fire burned up the Air. This all made sounds. This is what the god of sound was. Sound. The sounds of the elements battling for domination. Then there was Void. Void is nothing. There was nothing. The God of Sound was lost. He (or She) traveled through Void trying to make sound, but could not. Eventually sound found its way out of Void and the God of Sound now resides wherever he is needed.
The God of Sound is followed by all sounds, a few mortals and even some spirits that can make Him who he is. The mortals who follow Sound talk frequently and often take up an instrument. They learn the powers of Sound. Some, it is told, can even shatter things with their voice. The sounds who follow him are simple sounds like a bird's chirp, or a pin dropped. Lastly, we have the Spirits who follow Sound. These are the spirits of things that make sound. Such as a fire, a falling rock, crashing waves, the blowing wind. Any of these can be considered Spirits of Sound, they serve him as do all sounds and few mortals.
His church is the Church of the Sound Mind and Body, His followers teach others to make use of sound frequently. Some can attune their listening frequencies to hear His voice, and others with his Blessing can shatter simple materials with Him.
When Sound is present… make the appropriate sound. Sound is everywhere and has no real form. If one has the power to see Him, he is depicted as a blue hedgehog whose feet move blindingly fast.


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Participants in the Métis Heritage Festival.
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On June 17, 2017, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Peterborough and District Wapiti Métis Council (PDWMC) hosted Métis Heritage Day in Peterborough at two fantastic locations.
The morning consisted of activities at the Canadian Canoe Museum, where families had the opportunity to tour the museum and participate in hands-on activities including finger-weaving, beading, bannock making, paddle painting, fire-starting and more. The afternoon activities were held at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Mario Cortellucci Hunting and Fishing Heritage Centre. These activities included fishing in the Shimano Pond and use of the archery and air gun range.
The purpose of the day was to bring families together to learn about their culture and heritage and to have a lot of fun! The MNO PDWMC reports that there was an awesome turnout and that it was great to see old and new faces.
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Humboldt State University
Robert A. Paselk Scientific Instrument Museum
Weston A.C. Ammeter, Model 155
Weston Electrical Instrument Corp.
Humboldt S-T-C; c.1926
Instruments such as this were used by trained technical/scientific staff for precision laboratory measurements of electrical current, and as secondary standards for calibrating other meters. The mirrored scale makes it easier to read the instrument to a given accuracy by enabling the user to eleiminate parallax errors. This particular instrument was specified to be accurate to ±0.5%.
The instrument in housed in a 71/8 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4" walnut case with a leather handle. All hardware is nickel-plated brass. The front panel has a window cut into it to view the meter face. The meter has a mirrored scale. The serial number (52947) is hand written on the white paper scale behind the face plate. Only one of the two screws in the side of the case allowing access to the movement is sealed with black sealing wax(?) and stamped with a "W," the other seal has fallen off. The instrument has four rubber feet on the bottom for storage and four more feet on the back for use during operation. There are two nickel-plated brass binding posts on the left side of the instrument's case.
Beneath the window is a brass escutcheon labeled "0 CORRECTION" giving access to the zero correction screw. There is a brass plate finished in black and nickel plating attached to the front of the cabinet below the escutcheon:
An oval brass tag attached with brass brads to the left side of the instrument is stamped: HUMBOLDT S-T-C / 2099. The original finish is crazed and chipped around corners and edges. Exposed metal parts are generally corroded with a black nickel patina. The leather handle has been oiled and is still strong and flexible. The case has been lightly cleaned and waxed.


The Harley Therapy platform will always show times in the timezone that the device you are using is set to.
So if you visit another country and your phone or laptop is set to the local time, this is the time that you will see in your calendar and on all appointments.
However the first time you visit your calendar in this new location you will be presented with the following dialog:
What this means is that although you are viewing the calendar in your local timezone, your working hours are tied to a different one. If the relationship between the two timezones changes during the year this means that your working times may vary on a week to week basis in this new timezone.
Note in general you should not select Move my working times unless you are actually moving to this timezone permanently.
If you are planning on staying in this timezone you can Move your working times which will convert the times from the existing timezone to the new one based on the current difference between the timezones. In the above example a working time from 13:00 to 17:00 in the UK would move to a working time from 08:00 to 12:00 in New York (or 09:00 to 13:00 at some times of the year).
Anchoring working times to a timezone is required to manage changes in daylight savings time that occur at varying times around the world.
If you are just in that location temporarily you can click on Ignore, but if you then wish to edit your working hours they will be shown in your anchor timezone with a warning, e.g. if your timezone was set to New York and you were viewing in the UK the times you would still edit them in the New York timezone.
When viewing your working times in another timezone your working times may vary from week to week if the timezone you are located in does not have daylight savings time changes aligned to your normal time zone.
You can find out more out this in our article describing what the effect on your working hours is when you are outside your normal timezone.
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Thursday, 6 August 2015
Science: Make your own Spool Car
This post was first written 1 June 2013 17:51
Did you ever wonder how a wind-up toy works?
Well, if you open it up you will see all the components that make it up. You will notice a spring inside too. It looks more like a ribbon but it's still a spring as when it tightens up it stores potential energy that when released it is what moves the wind up toy!
Potential energy
Potential energy is stored energy that is ready to be used. There are many different types of potential energy… Gravitational potential energy, electrical potential energy, heat potential energy and there are more, like mechanical potential energy which we will be the first things we get hands on with in this chapter. When energy is stored up waiting to be used we call it potential energy.
When we wind up our toy we create potential energy.
Kinetic energy
When the stored energy, the potential energy, is released and used to do something, we call this kinetic energy. Kinetic means movement, and this is because when energy is released it tends to make things move or something to happen!
When we let go, the potential energy is transferred to kinetic energy and the car moves along the table or the ground!
These are our spool cars...
They work in the same way as a wind up toy except our elastic bands are used in place of the spring inside our wind up toy. We tried sitting them up so it looked like a propeller and we had it on its side when it turned into a spool car.
How do you make one? This is how we made ours...
You will need:
 - A cotton reel
 - An elastic band (best to have different shapes and sizes so you can experiment)
 - A paper clip (try different sizes to see which works best)
 - Sticky tape
 - A pencil, pen or crayon
 - Washers - something like these
What to do:
1. Put a paper clip on an elastic band
2. Thread your elastic band through the centre of your spool
3. Thread a washer through the other end of the elastic band, like this...
4. Choose a pen, pencil or crayon and put it through the elastic band then twist it and twist it and twist it until it's tight.
Now you are ready to play. Put it on the table and watch it go.
I have seen these all over the web, all made in different ways you could try experimenting with yours to see which works the best.
 - You could try to stick down your paper clip with tape or Blu tack to see the difference to the way it works. Does taping or sticking the paperclip with sticky tack improve the design?
 - You could try one washer, two washers, more or none.
 - You can try some dowelling like ours in different thicknesses or a pencil, a pen or crayon. What works best. Does the weight of what you use effect how well it works?
 - How far can you make yours travel? If you make two you can race them to see which is fastest.
 - How strong is your spool car? Could it climb over a mountain of lolly pop sticks?
 - Try different elastic bands. Different lengths, different thicknesses.
What makes the spool car move?
Like I mentioned at the beginning of this post, when the spring in the wind-up toy tightens it stores up potential energy that when released is what moves the wind-up toy. The potential energy (energy that can be used at a later time) is turned into kinetic energy (energy from a moving object)!
The same thing happens when you twist the rubber band; when you twist your elastic band you're storing potential energy. The potential energy turns into kinetic energy when the rubber band unwinds.
The paperclip that doesn't go over the sides of the spool turns the pool. The long pencil, stick, pen or whatever it is you decided to use, next to the washer(s) does not turn because it is longer that the spool's diameter therefore it is dragged across the surface (the floor or the table) and this is what makes the turning spool moves forward in the way it does.
I hope you have fun with more of An Ordinary Life's Experiments!
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 1. Thanks for the reminder my grandad used to make these. Brilliant.Anita


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I want to know methods which are fully parallelizable on CUDA architecture. I have implemented the Jacobi and Conjugate Gradient methods and now Im thinking about the Bi-Conjugate gradient method. I was using the cublas library to simplify some basic algebra operations. Someone said me that Gauss-Seidel is semi-parallelizable. I am new on CUDA, so I cannot understand some issues in the Cholesky descomposition or Gaussian-Elimination papers like:
I can't understand the new algorithms, so I am saying that I have to use the classic numerical algorithms(I am not able to "create" that kind of algorithms), something like.
The point is, does there exist any "theory" about parallelizing of those algorithms? Because it was easy for me the Jacobi parallelization and conjugate gradient methods, there was some saxpy and gemv operations inside the algorithms.
For example in the Cholesky's case the inner loop depends of the first, how we can solve this?
for k = 1 to n... for j = k + 1 to n
PS: I always developed the algorithms on C++ and from there I started to parallelizing process( it means the process of "discovering" how to parallelize )


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Silver Hake is a fast-growing cod-like-fish found from Newfoundland to South Carolina. Two populations occur in U.S. waters, with the northern population having medium abundance while the southern population has low abundance. The US populations are managed by the New England Fishery Management Council under a small mesh multispecies management plan. The Hake fishery off the Scotian Shelf is managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and abundance appears to be low.
Silver Hake is primarily caught in bottom trawls, which cause substantial damage to the seafloor. Bycatch is low due to the use of selective gear and area restrictions.
This fish may have high levels of mercury that could pose a health risk to adults and children. More mercury info here.


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Mantled howler monkeys are found in southern Mexico (the states of Veracruz, Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Tabasco), from Honduras in Central America to Colombia and western Ecuador in South America, and possibly in southern Guatemala where some unconfirmed sightings have been reported (Reid 1997, Cortes-Ortiz et al. 1996). This range includes most forest habitats that lie between sea level and 2500 meters (Reid 1997).
Biogeographic Regions: neotropical (Native )


Potatoes from the same furrow
I discovered an interesting Welsh expression today – maen nhw'n datws o'r un rhych ('they're potatoes from the same furrow'), which is one equivalent of saying that they are as thick as thieves, i.e. they are close friends. Other Welsh equivalents of this expression include maen nhw'n gryn lawiau ('they're pretty (?) hands'); maen nhw'n yng nghegau ei gilydd ('they're in mouths together'); and maen nhw'n drwyn wrth drwyn ('they're nose to nose').
In French the equivalent of this phrase is comme larrons en foire ('like thieves in (a) fair') – the word larron is a old word for thief – the usual word is voleur.
What about in other languages?
9 Responses to Potatoes from the same furrow
 1. Charlie says:
 Two German expressions I can think of are sie stecken unter einer Decke 'they lie under the same blanket' and sie halten zusammen wie Pech und Schwefel 'they stick together like pitch and brimstone' — I think … wie Feuer und Schwefel '… like fire and brimstone' can be used instead, but I'm not sure.
 2. D.Jay says:
 I was thinking two peas in a pod, but that is something different – meaning two people who are alike, not necessarily always together. We would also say joined at the hip.
 3. Charlie says:
 The Dutch say onder één hoedje spelen 'play under one hat' (hoedje is diminutive, so literally it's 'small hat').
 4. old_nomad says:
 Common Russian phrase for "joined at the hip" is не разлей-вода "cannot be separated by pouring water (on them)", most probably alluding to pouring water on quarreling animals to separate them. And for being alike without necessarily being close there is одного поля ягоды "berries from the same field", usually in negative sense.
 5. TJ says:
 Well… in colloquial Arabic dialects I can remember one similar phrase which is understood commonly between people of different background from west and east – however, it is a bit vulgar so I'm going to write the translation here only, which comes like: they are like two @$$es in one pant/underwear.
 Well, as for the standard Arabic, I can't remember something significant, but probably I've heard the expressions Two heads from the same shirt or Two bodies in the same shirt before.
 6. Rauli says:
 In Finnish, "kuin paita ja peppu" (like a shirt and the butt).
 7. Remd says:
 A common neutral phrase in Spanish is "son uña y carne", which means "they are like nail and meat". But there's a popular (or rather vulgar) phrase which is used, as far as I've read, especially in Catalonia and I don't know if the original version is Spanish or Catalan. It's "son culo y mierda" which means, if you'll pardon the translation, "they are like ass and shit".
 8. Leonardo A. C. says:
 In Portuguese it's said "Farinha do mesmo saco" (Flour from the same sack) or "Unha e carne" (Nail and flesh).
 9. James says:
 I think that when you learn a language is really funny to look at the expressions and saying used, which sometimes can be really different from our mother tongue. If you require a Welsh translation make sure you address to professionals, to have the best results.
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission.
Today, the European Commission proposes to support 473 former workers of vending machine company Selecta in France who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic with €4 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The funding will help these people find new jobs through tailored guidance and advice, develop new skills, and start their own business.
Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, said: "Many people across Europe have been hit hard by the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the EU is showing solidarity with 473 former Selecta employees in France with €4 million from the European Globalisation Fund. The funding goes towards personalised training courses and job-search support, or towards starting their own business."
France applied for EGF support to help dismissed workers at Selecta, following a drop in sales of products by vending machines because of the COVID-19 pandemic, related restrictions on mobility and the use of remote working.
The support to the dismissed workers includes learning new skills through vocational training, job search assistance and funding to start their own business. They will also benefit from psychological support, advisory services and counselling. Job-search allowances are also included in the support measures. Those who start a new job can receive a bonus and contributions to the cost of moving to a new place. Former workers starting their own business can receive training in business creation and up to €6,000 to cover set-up costs.
The total estimated cost of these support measures is €4.8 million, of which the EGF will cover 85% (€4 million). Selecta will finance the remaining 15%. Support to the eligible workers started in April 2021, shortly before the first layoffs.
The Commission's proposal requires approval by the European Parliament and the Council.
The economic and financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions on movement and remote working have had a strong impact on sales of products by vending machines.
The fall in the number of workers in offices and of visitors to other places where Selecta's vending machines are located, such as railway stations, resulted in a drastic fall in turnover per machine. Faced with economic difficulties, the enterprise had to restructure its activities and dismissed 473 workers.
The region of Île-de-France (32%) and the city of Lille (13%) were most affected by Selecta displacements. Due to a difficult employment situation in these places and given that one third of the displaced workers have a low level of education, French authorities expect that the workers impacted by Selecta's restructuring will be in need of personalised support to find new jobs.
Under the new EGF regulation 2021-2027, the Fund continues to support displaced workers and self-employed people who have lost their activity. With the new rules, EGF support becomes more easily available for people affected by restructuring events: all types of unexpected major restructuring events can be eligible for support, including the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as larger economic trends like decarbonisation and automation. Member States can apply for EU funding when at least 200 workers lose their jobs within a specific reference period.
In November 2021, for instance, the Commission proposed that 297 dismissed Airbus workers in France, who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, will be supported with €3.7 million from the EGF.
Overall, since 2007, the EGF has made available some €660 million in 170 cases, offering help to nearly 166,000 people in 20 Member States. EGF-supported measures add to national active labour market measures.


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Cargo container ships are the largest ships in the shipping industry, and their size is about to get even larger. With the completion of the $5.25 billion Panama Canal Expansion project in 2016, it made way for New Panamax ships with are almost two times larger than the prior Post-Panamax Plus container ships. As a result of this expansion, more shipping ports around the United States and the world need to be dredged, and bridges raised to accommodate these 18,000 TEU vessels to remain competitive ports.
How Much Cargo Can the Largest Shipping Container Ship Really Hold?
The largest shipping container ship is the Ultra Large Container Ship, or ULCV, introduced in 2013 as the "Triple-E" style ship, used by the Maersk line and manufactured by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea. Triple-E stands for "economy of scale, energy efficiency, and environmentally-approved." These ULCVs are currently the largest mega vessels on earth, and the most fuel-efficient.
These mega vessels are 23-container widths across and can stack 10 containers high on the top deck, and 8 containers high below deck. They have 24 bays and are measured in 18,000-21,000 20-foot equivalents or TEUs. The TEUs are equal to the number of containers the ships can carry. The Triple-E can carry between 18,000-21,000 containers or up to 165,000 tons.
Will Container Ships Keep Growing in Size Forever?
With the growing demand for goods across the world from major export countries such as China, the United States, Germany, Japan, and Hong Kong, the need for larger container ships to carry more in one trip will continue to grow as well. There are designs in the works for a "Malacca Max" class, which would be the largest container ships ever constructed. These would have a shipping capacity of 27,000-30,000 TEUs.
How Many Containers Fit on a Container Ship?
Depending on the size of the container ship, most cargo vessels hold anywhere between 10,000 TEU to 21,000 TEUs. Since containers are measured in TEUs, the TEU capacity indicates exactly how many containers can be placed on the deck and below the deck of the ship.
The Benefits of Using Bigger or Smaller Container Ships
While larger container ships sound like a better option for long distances, this is not always the case. Large vessels create bottlenecks in shipping ports and places like the Panama Canal, which can slow down the shipping trade route even further.
Exporters in Asia and Europe often find that smaller vessels, around 12,000-14,000 TEUs, offer versatility that larger ships don't have. However, larger container ships offer better fuel economy than smaller ships. Smaller ships tend to output more harmful carbon gas emissions into the atmosphere, which is a concern for the impacts on global climate change. In an era where shipping companies want to be viewed as eco-friendly, erring on the side of larger ships may actually be a better choice.
Liner Companies Face Rising Cost to Charter Container Ships
Rent is a problematic factor in the rising costs of liner companies' rental of container ships. Between July 2018 and 2019, the costs of chartering rose over 20%. Many companies own half of their fleet and charter out the other half, which makes rental costs a significant expense for many liner companies.
Big Ocean Ships Equal Big Problems but Small Benefits
While it may seem that the more cargo that can be loaded onto a carrier, the cheaper the cost of shipping will be, in reality, the port costs for these ships are much higher which does not reduce the price. Additionally, larger ships are limited to certain ports that can accommodate them and can create bottlenecks and ship lines that extend shipping time.
Why Cargo Ships Might (Literally) Sail the High Seas Again
Because of the concern for pollution and carbon emissions from traditional carbon fuel-powered ships, the International Windship Association is pushing for projects to develop sailing cargo ships. Other groups, such as the Smart Green Shipping Alliance believe lower emissions can be achieved with a combination of clean fuel sources and wind sailing technology.
How Much Bigger Can Container Ships Get?
Container ships could get as big as 30,000 TEUs in the near future, but shipping ports and waterways will have to be adjusted to accommodate these monstrous vessels, which will take many years. Infrastructure, from bridges to waterways to adjoining properties will all need to be adjusted. For instance, the current size of the Suez Canal maxes out at 22,000 TEUs.
What Should Be Done to Prevent Fires on Container Ships?
Fires aboard a container ship are frightening, and crews are at risk. The German Insurance Association made several proposals they believe can help reduce the risk of fires on board container ships. These include:
 - Building compartments below-deck so the fire cannot spread
 - Install thermal systems and infrared cameras
 - Install a firefighting system that is water-based and will trigger when a fire is detected
 - Install water curtains for above-deck containers to cool and contain a fire
Five Fast Facts about Maritime Cargo
Here are some important facts you should know about the maritime cargo industry:
 - Los Angeles received the largest amount of TEUs in 2017, bringing in 16 million containers into port.
 - Around 99% of goods are transported by sea, with about 70% of those goods housed in containers.
 - Shipping across the sea is the safest form of cargo transport.
 - Women are a minority in the shipping industry, making up only 2% of the 1.5 million seafarers employed.
 - Shipping and port industries constitute 26% of the U.S. GDP, or around $5.4 trillion.
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Does the culture in the Appalachian Mountains lead to higher rates of suicide?
According to Dr. Lisa Curtin from Appalachian State University's Department of Psychology, the answer is "yes," as she shared the results of a study on suicide and depression in the high county with the Ashe Suicide/Depression Prevention Awareness (ASAP) task force on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
"Overall, each participant showed the symptoms that are normally associated with depression," said Curtain. However, Curtin also said some unique aspects of the area like social isolation contribute to higher rates of suicide.
She also prefaced her presentation by acknowledging rural areas with low-income families tend to have an above average suicide rate.
To conduct the study, the participants each had a non-formal interview called an "illness narrative." The average interview ranged from one to three hours in length. Curtain said her group just finished transcribing all of the material, and the study was completed by finding common themes mentioned by each participant.
One of the common themes was the feeling of social isolation and social withdrawal. According to Curtin, these feelings were tied to relationships.
Many of the participants in the study said they no longer enjoyed being with other people. More common among the participants was the feeling they were not loved by others.
For many of these participants, these feelings can become overwhelming and when they bubble to the surface, those participants embark on self-harming behaviors (cutting) and have suicidal thoughts.
Also, Curtin said members of the "mountain culture" have a greater collective sense of self than most Americans. This means members of the Appalachian culture build their self-perceptions based on how their peers view them.
"This culture dates back to the importance of kin for survival, an idea that's been passed on through the generations," said Curtin.
The conflict between social isolation and a sense of collective self plays a key factor in depression and suicide in the area, said Curtin.
Another major theme among the participants was their religious beliefs.
While many participants found a sense of meaning and comfort in the belief of a higher power, religion also became a "unique stresser" for others.
"For some people it was a source of helpful support and for others it was a source of conflict," said Curtin.
According to Curtin, the main theme associated with religion was the feeling "if I was right with God, I wouldn't feel this way." Also, the concept that thinking about suicide is a potential sin was a conflict with the sample group.
Many of the participant left their church's altogether, which caused more social isolation. Others felt inclined to stay in church only because of their families and peer group, creating another form of stress.
Many of the participants in the sample had experienced some form of trauma in their lives. Common trends included domestic violence, child abuse, and the feeling of loss.
According to Curtin, a key find in the study was how participants made sense of their problems. Many didn't view the source of their depression in terms of chemical interactions in the brain, but instead, saw depression as a part of who they are, almost like depressive symptoms are genetic. This mindset is known as Appalachian fatalism.
The participants' upbringing only feeds into that mindset. Many in the sample said they were raised to "pull themselves up by their boot straps" and they shouldn't need external help for their depression.
"All of these findings match up with the literature," said Curtin.
Many participants, even the younger members, have struggled with depression for a long time. One participant said she remembers feeling depressive symptoms as early as 12 years old, she said.
In spite of this, there are problems with the availability of mental health services in Ashe County, along with the rest of the Appalachian Mountains, said Curtin.
There is also a stigma against seeking professional help for depression and suicidal thoughts. This stigma, in part, caused a high turnover rate with participants and their service providers.
Many in the sample feared the negative consequences if a person in their social group, mostly in the workplace, discovered they were depressed.
Those in the sample who decided seek help reported positive results. Some found good results by taking antidepressants, while others felt more comfortable with alternatives like therapy, acupuncture, and practicing tai chi, said Curtin.
The study was based on a 23 person sample (9 males, 14 females) who were, on average, moderately depressed. The average age of the participants was 41 years old; the youngest participant was in his/her early 20's while the oldest participant was over 70.
Each participant was either diagnosed with depression or taking antidepressant medication. The 23 participants were gathered after 450 fliers were distributed across the regions health facilities.
"The fact that we only got 23 participants after distributing 450 fliers speaks to the stigma of suicide and depression in the area," said Curtin.
Curtin said these results were based on a relatively small sample, and the study may contain elements of selection bias. The participants who joined the study may feel less stigma about their depression than others who chose not to participate.


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Sakamoto Ryōma (1836–1867) is one of Japan's most beloved historical figures. As a loyalist to the Emperor, he played an essential role in the overthrow of Japan's feudal Edo period shogunate, paving the way towards the establishment of the modern Meiji government. Born in Tosa province (today's Kochi prefecture), Ryōma, as he is popularly known, was assassinated 150 years ago in Kyoto, leaving behind numerous letters, documents, artworks, and historical objects, including recent discoveries. Ryōma's letters reveal a free-spirited, unconventional approach to life and an affectionate relationship with his family. This exhibition examines the personality and vision of Japan's most revered hero amidst the tumultuous history of the late Edo period (1615–1868).
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public void run() {
 // perform logic
 }
});
Future<?> future = executorService.submit(runnable);
// ... some additional logic ...
future.get();
What the Runnable is an operation that you would like to wrap in a span. What should be the name of that span? How can you pass it to the Tracer so that the span name is set?
To answer those issues we've introduced two approaches
 - a @SpanName annotation for an explicit class that implements Runnable or Callable
 - toString() method resolution of an anonymous instance of either of those interfaces
Most likely in the future releases @SpanName or its modification will be used more heavily to provide explicit names of spans.
Anyways examples could look like those in the documentation. Example for @SpanName annotated class:
@SpanName("calculateTax")
class TaxCountingRunnable implements Runnable {
 @Override public void run() {
 // perform logic
 }
}
and an anonymous instance:
new TraceRunnable(tracer, spanNamer, new Runnable() {
 @Override public void run() {
 // perform logic
 }
 @Override public String toString() {
 return "calculateTax";
 }
});
Both will have the same span name. Remember that both Runnables should be wrapped in a TraceRunnable instance.
Customization of span propagation
It's pretty obvious that there's a lot of companies that have already created some form of distributed tracing instrumentation. In Spring Cloud Sleuth we're expecting the tracing headers to be containing certain names like X-B3-TraceId for the trace id containing headers or X-B3-SpanId for the span related one.
One of the first issues that we've created was related to support configurable header names but actually we've developed it quite late. Anyways with RC1 it's possible to customize Sleuth in such a way that it's compatible with your system's nomenclature. Let's define two terms before we go any further - Injector and Extractor.
Injectors
In Spring Cloud Sleuth an Injector is actually a functional interface called SpanInjector. It has the following method:
void inject(Span span, T carrier);
Its purpose is to take whatever is necessary from a span and inject it to the carrier. Let's assume that in your system you don't set the headers for trace id with the name X-B3-TraceId but you call it correlationId and mySpanId for X-B3-SpanId. Then you would have to override the behavior of Sleuth by registering a custom implementation of the SpanInjector. Let's look at the following snippets from the documentation:
class CustomHttpServletResponseSpanInjector implements SpanInjector<HttpServletResponse> {
 @Override
 public void inject(Span span, HttpServletResponse carrier) {
 carrier.addHeader("correlationId", Span.idToHex(span.getTraceId()));
 carrier.addHeader("mySpanId", Span.idToHex(span.getSpanId()));
 // inject the rest of Span values to the header
 }
}
Note that this approach will work with Zipkin only if your values that you're passing are Zipkin-compatible. That means that the IDs are 64bit numbers.
Also you may wonder why do we convert values using Span.idToHex. We've decided that we want the values of ids in the logs and in the message headers to be the very same values as the one that you can later see in Zipkin. That way you can just copy the value and put it into Zipkin to debug your system.
Once you have the SpanInjector you have to register it as a bean with @Primary annotation as presented below:
@Bean
@Primary
SpanInjector<HttpServletResponse> customHttpServletResponseSpanInjector() {
 return new CustomHttpServletResponseSpanInjector();
}
Extractors
In Spring Cloud Sleuth an Extractor is actually a functional interface called SpanExtractor. It has the following method:
Span joinTrace(T carrier);
Its purpose is to create a Span from the provided carrier. Let's have the same assumption as with the SpanInjector and let's consider a case where traceId header is named correlationId and spanId header is mySpanId. Then we customize the Spring context by providing our own implementation of the SpanExtractor:
class CustomHttpServletRequestSpanExtractor implements SpanExtractor<HttpServletRequest> {
 @Override
 public Span joinTrace(HttpServletRequest carrier) {
 long traceId = Span.hexToId(carrier.getHeader("correlationId"));
 long spanId = Span.hexToId(carrier.getHeader("mySpanId"));
 // extract all necessary headers
 Span.SpanBuilder builder = Span.builder().traceId(traceId).spanId(spanId);
 // build rest of the Span
 return builder.build();
 }
}
Again note that we're considering that the values are Zipkin compatible (64bit values for ids). Also note that we've assumed that the ids are sent in a hexadecimal form like they are presented in the Zipkin UI. That's why we used the Span.hexToId method to convert it back to long again.
Summary
In this very short post you could see two quite big features available in the RC1 release. You can check Spring Cloud Sleuth documentation for more information about the integrations and configurations of Sleuth. Actually you can check all the things that have changed in the RC1 release by checking the closed issues and merged PRs.
In case of any questions do not hesitate to ping us on the Gitter channel or file an issue on Github.
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I've changed the groupId and packages of the library so you have to do the migration of both.
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can load and plot the species richness at different time-steps. Here, we will load them at the time-steps 40, 20 and 0 corresponding to 40, 20 and 0 Ma (1 time-step = 1 myr).
timesteps <- c(40, 20, 0)
par(mfrow = c(1, 3))
for (i in timesteps) {
 landscape_i <- readRDS(file.path(datapath, paste0("output/config_southamerica/landscapes/landscape_t_",
 i, ".rds")))
 species_i <- readRDS(file.path(datapath, paste0("output/config_southamerica/species/species_t_",
 i, ".rds")))
 plot_richness(species_i, landscape_i)
gen3sis also returns a summary object at the end of the simulation storing default summary statistics and important data over time. One of the default observer summaries is the species richness over time. NOTE You can also create your own observer function.
We can quickly visualize some main results using the plot_summary function. Here we stored the summary object (sgen3sis class) as sim.
There are a few visualization tools already included in the package, but you are free to explore and check the outputs with your favorite plotting functions and colors.
4. Analyze
Now that we have run the simulation, we are ready to perform some analysis to investigate the model behavior. Because we set a limit to the total abundances lower in colder and in more arid environments, we expect that the number of species that can co-exist also decreases in those environments. We will perform a few statistical analyses to investigate those patterns based on the species richness pattern that emerged at the end of the simulation. To do so, we first load the landscape and combine it with the simulated species richness.
landscapes <- readRDS(file.path(datapath, "landscape", "landscapes.rds")) _TAG_ the input landscape
landscape_t0 <- as.data.frame(cbind(landscapes$temp[, 1:2], temp = landscapes$temp[,
 3], arid = landscapes$arid[, 3], area = landscapes$area[, 3])) _TAG_ landscape at last time-step
landscape_t0 <- cbind(landscape_t0, rich = sim$summary$'richness-final'[, 3]) _TAG_ richness to the dataframe
landscape_t0 <- na.omit(landscape_t0)
Much is possible here, from looking at phylogenies to spatial correlations. For this introduction we will keep things simple and investigate the relationship between richness and environmental variables at the final time-step of the simulation. For this, we will fit two univariate models, where each explains the relationship between species richness and one of the environmental variables.
For this, we first fit a generalized linear model between richness and temperature.
glm.uni <- glm(rich ~ poly(temp, 2), data = landscape_t0, family = poisson)
cor(landscape_t0$temp, landscape_t0$rich)
#> [1] 0.588251
Second, we plot the response curve.
# prepare data with temperature and predicted richness from our model
data_plot <- data.frame(cbind(landscape_t0$temp, predict(glm.uni, type = "response")))
# sort data for plotting and ommit NA's
data_plot <- na.omit(data_plot[order(data_plot[, 1], decreasing = FALSE), ])
# get the number of observations
n <- paste0("observations (n = ", length(landscape_t0$rich), ")")
# plot model curve
plot(data_plot[, 1], data_plot[, 2], xlab = "Temperature [°C]", ylab = expression(paste(alpha,
 " richness")), frame.plot = F, type = "l", col = "red", lwd = 2, xlim = c(min(landscape_t0$temp),
 max(landscape_t0$temp)), ylim = c(min(landscape_t0$rich), max(landscape_t0$rich)))
# add observed points
points(landscape_t0$temp, landscape_t0$rich, col = rgb(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, alpha = 0.4),
 pch = 16)
# add legend
legend(-20, 30, col = c(rgb(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 0.4), "red"), legend = c(n, "model fit"),
 pch = c(16, NA), lty = c(NA, 1), lwd = c(NA, 2), bty = "n")
By looking at the model fit of the generalized linear model we can see that the relationship between the two variables is rather hump-shaped, indicating that species richness is highest at intermediate temperature levels. First the higher richness found above 10° is consistent with the ecological rule that we imposed. At higher temperature, we have a higher energy and capacity facilitating coexist. This is consistent with our model expectations. Moreover, we can observe a large spread of the points at high temperature. This is likely because high temperature regions frequently have high aridity. Thus we will next investigate the association of aridity and species richness by fitting a generalized linear model between richness and aridity.
The number of species is negatively related to aridity. The explained deviance of this relationship is D2=0.239. This relationship emerge because we set a lower carrying capacity in sites with higher level of aridity. Hence, the models behaves as expected from the configuration function.
Finally, we fit a multivariate model for explaining species richness by taking into account the two predictors together.
richness_model <- glm(rich ~ poly(temp, 2) + poly(arid, 2), family = "quasipoisson",
 data = landscape_t0)
#> Estimate Std. Error t value Pr(>|t|)
#> (Intercept) 2._PHONE_ 0.005433575 532.858090 0.000000e+00
#> poly(temp, 2)1 7._PHONE_ 0.361808498 19.431045 1.063461e-75
#> poly(temp, 2)2 -4._PHONE_ 0.370139268 -12.126295 1.916558e-32
#> poly(arid, 2)1 -4._PHONE_ 0.281971880 -17.015494 8.032991e-60
#> poly(arid, 2)2 0._PHONE_ 0.232571058 1.957465 5.046587e-02
Above, we report the explained deviance of the glm model on richness considering temperature and aridity. The explained deviance of this relationship is D2=0.426. This explained deviance will not be total since there are other effects including dispersal limitations, that are not considered in this statistical summary. It is important to consider that we have now only been analyzing the species richness at one time-step, namely the last one (0 Ma). The emerged patterns are more likely not only to be explained by the environmental conditions of that time but also dependent on historical conditions and multiple processes interactions tackled by gen3sis.
For more details on how to create a landscape and prepare it to use in gen3sis see design_landscape vignette and create_input_landscape vignette. For more details on how to create or modify a configuration object see create_config vignette. It's now up to you to explore the "virtual" world.
 1. O. Hagen, B. Flück, F. Fopp, J.S. Cabral, F. Hartig, M. Pontarp, T.F. Rangel, L. Pellissier. (2020). GENƎSIS: the GENeral Engine for Eco-Evolutionary SImulationS on the origins of biodiversity. (in review)↩


About Cell Statuses
Some methods return cell statuses. Cell statuses are numeric codes that are represented by constants in the HFMConstants type library and that provide the following types of status information for a cell:
The applicable methods return all three types of statuses within one return value. The return value is a bit-field containing 32 bits, in which the least significant 8 bits store the cell's transaction status codes, the most significant 10 bits store the cell's calculation status codes, and the middle bits store the cell's metadata status codes.
To access a cell's status codes in VBScript, perform bitwise comparisons with operators such as AND. For example, the calculation status indicating that a cell contains no data is represented by the constant CELLSTATUS_NODATAINTABLE. The following If statement tests whether a cell status includes the "no data" calculation status. In this example, assume that the cell status has been assigned to the lStat variable:


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- Improved filtration: the particles in the water are caught and deposited at the bottom of the pool during the ventilation process which facilitates the removal of sediment through the filtration system. Improved filtration and circulation makes the water healthier and easier to maintain.
- Pure and clear water: The ventilation process reduces the presence of metals and eliminates the formation of stains by mixing air with water. The result is pure and clear water of your swimming pool.
- Healthier pool: It has been shown that negative ions around the pool eliminates air pollutants and neutralizes free radicals that affect air quality. The result, pure air around the pool and healthier pool.
- Connection with discharge strainer.
- Connection with suction strainer.
- 2 connecting pipes, diameter 38mm.
- Electric transformer.
- Intex Type A Filter Cartridge.
- Model: Cartridge filter 5,7m³/h.
- Brand: Intex.
- Swimming pool: from 16 to 23m³.
- Flow: 5,7m³/h.
- Air purge: Yes.
- Sediment purge: Yes.
- Integrated programmer: Yes.
- Shut-off valves: Yes.
- Filtration cartridge included: Type A Intex.
- Pipe diameter included: 38mm.
Warranty: 3 YEARS
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This bridge is the most noteworthy of the remaining Noble County railroad overpasses. Unlike the other bridges, it features a larger center main span, giving the bridge a more interesting appearance. The bridge also retains original pole guardrails. The east-west road curves sharply to cross this bridge which is aligned perpendicular to the rail line. Seated on concrete abutments and supported by metal truss supports, this bridge is a warren pony truss. The bridge features riveted connections, and has a wooden deck. Fading white paint remains on isolated parts on the bridge, but is otherwise rust-covered. V-lacing is present on diagonals and on the bottom chord. The county should move to restore this bridge, which is an unusual and attractive way to cross the railroad tracks.
The number of highway truss railroad overpasses remaining is very low. Surviving examples are significant. Among the unusual Noble County railroad overpasses, this bridge is the largest, and retains historic integrity in the form of its original railings. This bridge should receive the highest preservation priority.
Information and Findings From DHPA Historic Bridge Survey
Statement of Significance
A number of features distinguish this bridge: the use of some pin connections, the absence of verticals, and the design of the endposts and top chords. The undecorated trusses retain their original members.
Concrete abutments and crafted I beam steel piers support the three-span Warren pony truss. The partly-riveted and partly-pinned structure extends 121' in two triple and one quintuple panel span. The top chord and endposts of the trusses are made from a pair of heavy angles riveted together with a cover plate and its diagonals from a pair of laced angles. Verticals are omitted. The I floor-beams are U-bolted to gusset pins below the lower chord and carry the timber deck with its 16'3" roadway.
Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes
This bridge is tagged with the following special condition(s): Unorganized Photos
This historic bridge has been demolished. This map is shown for reference purposes only.
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Sagamok Anishnawbek, whose names means 'two parts joining' is located approximately 120 kilometers west of Sudbury. Sagamok's culture and language is Anishnawbek and is made up of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi tribes. Also known as the Three Fires People - Sagamok is a place of rich stories, legends and history that derive from time immemorial.
Once the summer camps of the original peoples who came down from Biscotasing, it is now the permanent home to many of those descendants. Sagamok is an ancestor-based village that is known for its diversity, prosperity and growth.
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E3.2: Gestures: Sparrowhawk
TASK: Choose a simple gesture that you or another subject can perform. For example, a hand movement, pose, or facial expression. Represent the same gesture through static and moving media: for example a photograph or drawing, and moving image or a short animation.Compare the results. Are there different aspects of the gesture that you are […]


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Changes in rates of suicide by car exhaust asphyxiation in England and Wales
Background. Self-asphyxiation using car exhaust gas is a common method of suicide in England and Wales, particularly in young males. The introduction of catalytic converters has reduced the toxicity of car exhausts. The main aims of the study were: to seek evidence of a fall in car exhaust suicides in the general population and in age and gender groups; to relate any fall to changes in car exhaust systems, particularly since legislation on car exhaust emissions in 1993; and to examine rates of suicide by other methods for evidence of method substitution.
Methods. Population study in England and Wales using national suicide statistics for 1987 to 1998.
Results. There was a fall in suicide by car exhaust asphyxiation in all age and gender groups. This change was most marked after 1993. The overall population suicide rate (all methods) also fell but there was no overall change in suicides by young males or females. In these groups suicide by hanging increased.
Conclusions. Legislation on catalytic converters appears to have contributed to a fall in car exhaust suicides. However, the effect on overall suicide rates in young people has been reduced by method substitution.
c1 Address for correspondence: Professor Louis Appleby, School of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, University of Manchester, Withington Hospital, Manchester M20 8LR.


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Wireless: Are all Canadians protected?
Canadians are relying on wireless devices more and more. As a result, more people may be asking questions about exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields.
What we know
Canadian safety guidelines for exposure to RF fields specifically include protection limits for the general public. These guidelines recognize that public exposure can be unavoidable. Because of this, an additional safety factor is included in these limits to provide for all possible conditions. General public exposure limits protect all Canadians including pregnant women, the aged, children and the chronically ill.
What if I'm still concerned?
If you are still concerned about RF exposure to yourself, your children or others, you might want to consider some of the suggestions presented in the information sheet entitled Wireless: Can I reduce my exposure to radiofrequency fields?, which outlines some ways of reducing exposure to RF fields.
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The Old Ursuline Convent
The Old Ursuline Convent is the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. Constructed by French Colonial Engineers under the auspices of the crown, the convent was designed in 1745 and completed in _PHONE_. Over the centuries, this building has been a convent for the Ursuline nuns, a school, an archbishop's residence, the archdiocesan central office, and a meeting place for the Louisiana Legislature. Later it served as a residence for priests serving mainly the Italian community. and then housed the Archdiocesan Archives. Today, together with the St. Louis Cathedral, it forms the Catholic Cultural Heritage Center of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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A SPECIES of African monkey has added charcoal to its diet, apparently to help it overcome the chemical defences of the plants it eats. The monkeys can now tolerate a wider range of plants and, as a result, their population has soared.
Scientists working on the east African island of Zanzibar observed that in one part of the island, red colobus monkeys (
Struhsaker says that the monkeys get the charcoal from burned tree and palm stumps in fields, out of abandoned kilns, and even steal it from villagers' hearths. His observations, published in the current issue of the
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Did you pick up one of our Summer Fun Kits ? One our Creative Team members, Carol Chastain, picked one up for her kids to use to craft along side her! This kit is currently sold out, but you can use the idea with your regular Cocoa Daisy kit subscription leftovers each month!
This specialty kit did come with several prompts for kids to follow along with. Carol put her list on a clipboard and then filled the table with items for her kids to dig in to.
Our die cuts are easy for kids to use because they already have an adhesive backing! Simply pull of the back to reveal the adhesive and stick those die cuts on to your craft projects. A learning activity for younger kids could also be to sort the die cuts into categories; sorting is a learning readiness skill. Have your kids sort the die cuts into categories like flags, animals and plants. Then, let them go crazy sticking the die cuts down on their paper (which is also a good fine motor skill to work on!)
Older kids can use other tools like staplers to make their personal craft projects special. Here, Carol's child adds a standard size dashboard to a large piece of kit paper.
Who doesn't love washi?! We know our subscribers are big fans of our washi and Carol's kids are no different. Tearing and cutting washi tape for their projects is fun and easy! (If you're a washi lover, you might want to consider picking up our Washi Trio subscription. Share with your kiddos or keep them for yourself; we won't tell.)
Here's a look at a finished project. Kids are so creative!
Did you know that we offer TWO challenges every month? These prompts are fun to follow along with and some of them could even be adapted for own kids to participate in with you. Grab an extra Simple Dori or Cocoa Daisy Daisy Dori and fill up your own booklet with our Cocoa Daisy Journal prompts or Cocoa Daisy Challenge prompts. (click the images below to download your own copy to print!)


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Age calculator in PHP
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How to make age calculator in PHP
Output
You are aprox 26 years and 4 months old
choose your DOB
Create an age Calculator(Enter your DOB in text box)
Output
Age Calculator
Your Age is: 26 years 4 months 0 days
enter current date:
enter your DOB:
In the above example
Create a HTML script to take input from users separated by "/" current(year, month, date) and his date of birth (year, month, date).
Convert the inputted value mm/dd/yyyy string into array using explode( ) function for both current date and date of birth.
strore these values in $arr variable at 0 index date, at 1 index month and at 2 index year like
$arr[0]=date
$arr[1]=month
$arr[2]=year
same as for (date of birth) inside $brr variable.
Now check for date if current "date" is less than date of birth "date" then borrow 1 month and add 30days in current date and calculate.
Same as for Month here borrow 1year from existing year and add 12 months.
subtract current months with date of birth "month" and store in $mon variable.
at last calculate for year and store the value in $yr variable.
Display the all calculated values(Year,Month, Date) like: 26 years 4 months 0 days
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Development and Control of Repetitive Leg Movements During Embryonic Development
Professor Nina Bradley is Principal Investigator of this NICHD funded research project, which seeks to determine whether fetal movements and the environment in which they are generated contribute to adaptive postnatal motor behavior. New imaging technologies are revealing ever-greater details of motor behavior in the fetus for clinical diagnosis and treatment, and understanding the form, mechanisms, and significance of fetal behavior will be important for maximizing clinical application of imaging tools. This project investigates an array of repetitive leg movements, such as kicking and stepping, that emerge in the final days of development in the chick embryo, previous to hatching and bipedal locomotion. Chick embryos are ideal for this research because chick embryos, like human fetuses, begin generating complex movements such as kicking and stepping early in development, and are amenable to experimental manipulation throughout embryonic development. This study will provide fundamental information concerning environmental impact in the neural control of prenatal limb movements during normal development in utero, and when environmental forces are altered by premature birth.
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The Human Compass
I've benefited so much from this idea cookbook that I felt I had to contribute something, so here is an idea for reading practice.
First, draw a line on the board going up and down and then a second line that intersects the first, going right to left. Make the end of each line an arrow, so it looks like a compass, with north, south, east, and west. Next, write a word or phrase that you want to practice next to each arrow.
Finally, have 2 students come forward and stand in front of the compass and words on the board. You can then call out one of the words or phrases and the first student to move their arm in the matching direction wins. For example, if 'computer' is at the north arrow and you call out "computer," the student who points up with their arm first gets a point. There are many other variations of this basic idea that you can use. Hope it works for you as well as it does for me.
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Not sure what jobs might suit you? A career quiz could help you decide what path to take!
A career quiz usually asks you questions about your interests, values and preferences. Some quizzes then give you a list of jobs that might suit you.
There are many tests to choose from, including:
- Online career quizzes - use your answers to match you to jobs that might suit you.
- These quizzes are short and aim to open your mind to new career possibilities.
- Some career quizzes give you a summary of your answers at the end. You can use the results to describe yourself (your strengths, interests and values) to employers in your applications and at interviews.
- Psychometric tests - measure how well you will suit a particular role. They test whether your personality and strengths match the traits needed in the job. Employers sometimes ask job seekers to complete a psychometric test as part of their recruitment process.
Need more help?
If you are:
- at school - talk to your career advisor
- in further education - connect with your career hub/centre
- a job seeker registered with jobactive speak to your employment consultant.


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Climate change impact on European beech forest
European beech Fagus sylvatica (L.) is one of the main tree species in Central Europe. Without human interference, beech would probably cover more than two thirds of the forest area in Central Europe instead of their current share of less than one fifth. For example, in Germany, beech covers approximately one-third of all forested areas.
The impacts of climate change on a beech forest in Germany (the federal state of Rhineland Palatinate) was studied for climate change projections based on a larger number of climate models and the A1b emissions scenario.
Results show that net primary productivity of beech decreases by 30% in 2071− 2100 compared with the reference time span 1961−1990. This is caused by higher mortality rates, lower water availability and higher drought stress, though partly counterbalanced by longer growing seasons.
Source: Rötzer et al., 2013. Climate Research 58: 81–95
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A package for predicting fires given environmental variables
We used empirical data to build a virtual smoke detector or a model to predict fire alarm from environmental variables
Install the package as follows:
python3 -m pip install virtualsmoke
As a CLI
The package can be used as a commandline interface or in a script. For CLI the following options must be provided:
NAME smoke.py SYNOPSIS smoke.py T H P POSITIONAL ARGUMENTS T H P NOTES You can also use flags syntax for POSITIONAL ARGUMENTS
In the script
from virtualsmoke.smoke import signal print(signal(T,H,P))
Where T is the surrounding or surface temperature in Kelvin, H is the relative humidity (%), and P is the barometric pressure in hectopascal (hPa).
The model will calculate the mean free path of air, which is the main indicator for sensing fires.
Download the file for your platform. If you're not sure which to choose, learn more about installing packages.
virtualsmoke-0.0.7.tar.gz (54.0 kB view hashes)
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Colonial homes combines understated elegance with a touch of history, and a variety of unique touches developed through regional influences.
As the name suggests, colonial house plans draw on the architectural styles prevalent in America's original East Coast settlements. Colonial settlement covered territory ranging from the blustery New England coastlines to sultry Georgia swamps, therefore, colonial design varies depending on the climate. European settlers brought their own architectural traditions, giving rise to Dutch Colonial, French Colonial, and other variations. In general, colonial home plans feature symmetry, with centered doorways and a balanced array of windows. The second story generally has the same footprint as the first, and the exterior is usually brick or clapboard siding.
Details such as chimney placement, gables, porch styles, and the like vary widely depending on the regional design variations of colonial styles. The modern colonial home design will have up-to-date amenities. However, the general feel is one of tradition, elegance, and a tie to history that brings the traditions of the colonial past into play in a modern lifestyle.


Mini Succulent Garden DIY
I love miniature gardens and polymer clay – this little project has them both! One thing that makes this garden extra special is the container. When I saw this old metal ladle at a sort of yardsale my grandma was having, I thought, "This would be perfect for a fairy garden!"
And it was.
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Isn't it so cute? 🙂 I filled the ladle with dirt, added some moss, and stuck in the mushrooms and succulents I made from polymer clay.
I took some pictures while I was making the succulents so I could show you guys how to do it yourself. Let's start with a really easy succulent.
Step 1: Roll lots of little balls from green polymer clay. (More than it shows here.)
Step 2: Shape the balls into teardrops.
Step 3: Arrange the teardrops as the leaves of the succulent.
Step 4: Smush together layers of teardrop leaves. Start with small teardrops, then surround them with slightly large teardrops and so on and so forth until the desired shape is formed. Attach the teardrops together pointed side down.
Step 5: If you wish, paint a little red-brown artist's pastel onto the ends of the leaves.
Now let's try a harder succulent: (But this is definitely one of my favorites.)
Step 1: Roll a medium sized log of green polymer clay.
Step 2: Cut the log into many small chunks with a knife of some kind (if you don't have an exacto knife, a kitchen paring knife will work too.)
Step 3: Roll one end of each piece to a point so you have a forest of little clay trees.
Step 4: Pinch one of your trees between your thumb and forefinger, like so:Steallisonclay_succulents_mums_038
Step 5: Squish five of these deformed tree shapes into a star, like this: Add a tiny cone in the center.
Step 6: Keep adding layers of five around and around until you reach the desired shape. You can also dent the leaves with the end of a paintbrush or a toothpick.
Step 7: Paint the tip of each leaf with red-brown artist's pastel powder. (Rub some of the chalk onto paper, then brush it on with a small paintbrush.) This makes your succulent a lot more realistic.
There we go! Know you know how to make two kinds of succulents. Play around with different shaped leaves to make different kinds of succulents.
Do you like making miniature gardens? If so keep watching for another post about them soon!
Thanks for reading, guys! 🙂
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I struggle for a long while with solving this problem, but can't seem to find a solution. I'm not really a mathematical genius.
On asks to calculate the quickest route from A to B (by foot).
There are 2 ways to get there:
1. From A to X at 5 km/h and then from X to B at 2 km/h -> this route takes 16 minutes 59 seconds
2. From A to Y at 5 km/h and then from Y to B at 2 km/h -> this route takes 19 minutes 25 seconds
The aim is to find out what the distance is
From A -> X and X -> B
From A -> Y and Y -> B
There are a few catches.
- The angle between A-> X and A-> Y is 95°, but I do not know whether this is important.
- The angles between A-> X and X-> B and also A-> Y and Y-> B are not necessarily 90 °
Thus Pythagoras is in my eyes not suitable for solving this problem.
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- Four years ago, the ratio of the ages of Akansha and Banya was 5 : 9. 8 years hence the ratio will be 2 : 3 respectively. Find the present age of Banya?
40 years45 years48 years52 yearsNone of theseOption A
Let 4 years ago Akansha's age = 5x, Banya's age = 9x
Then 4+8 = 12 years after – (5x+12)/(9x+12) = 2/3
Solve, x = 4
Banya's present age = 9x+4 = 40
- Eight years ago, Akansha was 4 times as old as Banya. After 8 years Akansha will be twice as old as Banya. What are their ages respectively?
42 and 1840 and 1645 and 2050 and 25None of theseOption B
- Present age of Banya is twice that of Akansha. 4 years hence Banya's age will be 4 less than twice the age of Akansha. Find the difference in their ages?
8654Cannot be determinedOption E
Let Akansha's present age = x,
Then Banya's present age = 2x
After 4 years, (2x+4) = 2(x+4) – 4
0 = 0
- Brijesh is twice older than Caryl and Akash is 2 years older than Brijesh. If the total of all of their ages is 27, what will be total of the ages of Akash and Caryl 6 years hence?
25 years29 years28 years27 yearsNone of theseOption B
Let Caryl's present age = x,
then Brijesh's = 2x, and Akash's = 2x+2
Given: x+2x+(2x+2) = 27
Solve it, x = 5
Akash's present age = 2x+2 = 12
Caryl's present age = x = 5
6 years after Akash+Caryl)'s age = 12+5+6+6 = 29
- The ratio of the present ages of Akansha to Banya is 5 : 3. The ratio of Akansha's age 4 years ago to Banya's age 4 years hence is 1 : 1. What is the ratio of Akansha's age 4 years hence to Banya's age 4 years ago?
3:11:52:34:5None of theseOption A
Let Akansha's present age = 5x, and Banya's = 3x
Ratio of Akansha's age 4 years ago to Banya's age 4 years hence is 1 : 1. So
(5x-4)/(3x+4) = 1/1
Solve x = 4
So Akansha's present age = 20, and Banya's = 12
Required ratio = (20+4) : (12-4)
- Age of Akansha is three times the sum of ages of Brijesh and Caryl. 5 years hence, Akansha's age will be twice the sum of ages of Brijesh and Caryl. The total of their present ages is which of the following?
60 years55 years58 years62 yearsNone of theseOption A
Let (Brijesh+Caryl)'s present age= x
Then Akansha's present age = 3x
After 5 years, (3x+5) = 2*(x+5+5)
Solve, x = 15
Sum = x+3x = 4x = 60 years
- The sum of the age of mother and his daughter is 62 years. After 5 years, the age of mother will be five times that of the son. What is the age of the son?
7 years6 years8 yearsCannot be determinedNone of theseOption A
Son = 62-5(5-1)/5+1 = 62-20/6 = 42/6 = 7 years
- The sum of ages of Kashish and Sunita at present is 28 years more than the present age of Yash.The present age of Sunita is 6 years more than the age of Yash.What is the present age of Kashish?
22 years20 years25 years32 yearsNone of theseOption A
Sunita = Yash+6
Kashish+Sunita = Yash+28
Kashish+Yash+6 = Yash+28
Kashish = Yash+28-Yash-6
Kashish = 22 years
- Average age of a group of 32 candidates is 26 years. If a professor is included then the average age rises by 1 year,then the present age of professor is which of the following?
57 years59 years58 years60 years62 yearsOption B
- Sunita was thrice as old as Sarvesh 5 years back. Sunita will be 7/3 times as old as Sarvesh 5 years hence. How old is Sarvesh today?
26 years24 years28 years30 yearsNone of theseOption A
(7/3) * (X +10) = (3X + 10)
7(x+ 10) = 3(3x+ 10)
7x+70 = 9x+30
X = 20
Sarvesh Age = 20+6 = 26 years


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Sharklet was a material patterned on sharkskin. It prevented bacteria from forming colonies.
(Note: The background section of this page uses most of the same words as the liquid glass spray page of Terra Futura to save time.)
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Bacteria had been a problem since the evolution of multi-celled life. Penicillin, the first antibiotic, was discovered in 1928. Since then, more and more antibiotics had been discovered. Antibiotics were being used to kill bacteria. Unfortunately, they could not all of the bacteria. Only 99 percent could be killed. The 1 percent left was often the strongest. Soon, bacteria were developing resistance to antibiotics. A new solution needed to be found. A new concept was discovered that could prevent bacteria from gaining a foothold: Liquid Glass Spray.
Liquid Glass Spray was invented by a German company known as Nanopool. It was a mixture of sand and water. If coated on a surface, there would be a layer 100 nanometers thick. That was 500 times smaller than a human hair. It was flexible and even breathable. It allowed air to pass through. It was water-resistant and formed a barrier that was effective against dirt, bacteria, acid, heat, and UV light. Because bacteria found it almost impossible to replicate, disinfectants became obsolete. When applied to buildings, liquid glass spray could protect against water, heat, and UV light. When applied to the non-edible parts of food crops, liquid glass spray repelled insects and increased resistance to fungal disease. Liquid Glass Spray was not the only solution to the problem of bacteria. There was another: Sharklet.
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The dermal denticles of sharkskin were capable of preventing the growth of algae and bacteria on a shark. This led scientists to create a non-toxic plastic film called Sharklet. Sharklet was modeled after the dermal denticles in sharkskin. Sharklet prevented bacteria from forming colonies. It was first applied to hospitals where hospital-acquired infections was a problem. This was reduced. Soon, Sharklet was applied to almost every surface. It could also be found on medical devices and OEMs. Add liquid glass spray to the mix and bacteria would never grow on the surfaces. This reduced the number of deaths from infections.
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School Assemblies Should Not Be Mandatory
School assemblies are draining, ineffective, and a waste of valuable time that could be used to educate students.
Assemblies are supposed to spread news to students, but often times students do not pay attention or just don't care about the information being shared. Students use assemblies as a way out of class to spend time with peers. Because of this, assemblies are a joke.
Instead of school assemblies being mandatory, Howell should make assemblies optional.
Some students enjoy pep assemblies, and the festivities that occur during them. Others view assemblies as unproductive and boring.
Students should sign up to attend the assemblies prior to the day they will occur.
Those who don't attend the assembly would instead go in classrooms, or into the small gym, as this space will not be used during the time of the assembly. Staff members not attending would watch over the students.
Those who don't go to the assembly would use the time as a study hall or for other educational purposes. Students could also spend the assembly time in the small gym by participating in games or activities arranged by teachers.
Eliminating forced attendance to assemblies would be a positive, and would encourage more participation and school spirit.
Students who choose to attend assemblies would get a better opportunity to absorb the information being shared. The gym would also be a lot less crowded if people were given the choice to attend assemblies. Those who enjoy attending the assemblies would have a better opportunity to enjoy the experience, as it will not be as jampacked.
Students who view assemblies as a free time with their peers also will not disrupt those paying attention when information is being given. Not forcing assemblies on students would enable everyone to use their time in a more positive and productive way.
School assemblies should not be mandatory. Demanding that all students come to assemblies causes more chaos, and makes the assemblies less enjoyable because they are forced. Giving students the freedom to choose would make assemblies much more enjoyable for everyone, and would help encourage school spirit.


Small Lil' Exercise on Playing Status
The awesome Anna Renz taught this one to me. It might have been from Keith Johnstone's Impro? I can't remember. It also has the great benefit of being fun as hell to watch.
 1. Four people up.
 2. Number four slips of paper from one to four.
 3. Hand out the slips to each person. Ask them to look at the slip but not show the other performers.
 4. Ask the four to play out a scene. If it helps, give them a scenario such as a family sitting in a car or employees having post-work drinks.
Why This Is Awesome: Status Dynamics! Each performer knows their own status and can communicate it. A player with a status of 2 might show unwavering support to 1, while putting down 3 and 4. When that is combined with character (such as a family where the kids have higher status than the parents) or point-of-view (3 might mirror the POV of 2), the scenes come to life and are both realistic yet funny. Then add status stifts, where a player might try and raise or lower their status depending on what has previously happened in the scene and you have something that is vibrant to watch.
How To Use This Outside of the Exercise: When we are aware of status, we can respond appropriately, either by adjusting our status or adjusting how we respond to that status (be it through dialogue, movement, body shape, etc). We can mirror that status too, although you want to be careful playing even higher status, as that may just start argumentative scenes (boring). If we're on the backline, we can add side-support by complementing the status that already exists in the scene, as opposed to adding something new too. Lots of fun to be had!
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