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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Parts location
Toyota RAV4. Parts location
Toyota RAV4. Parts location
System diagram
The configuration of the electronic control system in the u140f automatic transaxle is as shown in the following chart.
Toyota RAV4. System diagram
Toyota RAV4. System diagram
Toyota RAV4. System diagram
Toyota RAV4. System diagram
System description
 1. System description
 1. The electronic controlled automatic transaxle (ect) is an automatic transaxle that electronically controls shift timing using the engine control module (ecm). The ecm detects electrical signals that indicate engine and driving conditions, and controls the shift point based on driver habits and road conditions. As a result, fuel efficiency and power transaxle performance are improved.
 Shift shock is reduced by controlling the engine and transaxle simultaneously.
In addition, the ect has the following features:
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
 1. Vehicle brought to workshop
 1. Customer problem analysis
 1. Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
 1. Connect intelligent tester to dlc3*
 1. Check and clear dtcs and freeze frame data*
 1. Refer to the dtc check / clear (see page ax-29).
 1. Visual inspection

 1. Setting check mode diagnosis*
 1. Refer to the check mode procedure (see page ax-30).
 1. Problem symptom confirmation
 1. Refer to the road test (see page ax-12).
Result
 1. Symptom simulation
 1. Refer to the electronic circuit inspection procedure (see page in-37).
 1. Dtc check*
 1. Refer to the dtc check / clear (see page ax-29).
Result
 1. Basic inspection
 1. Refer to the automatic transmission fluid (see page ax-102).
 2. Refer to the park/neutral position switch (see page ax-108).
 3. Refer to the floor shift assembly (see page ax- 136).

 1. Mechanical system tests
 1. Refer to the mechanical system tests (see page ax-15).
 1. Hydraulic test
 1. Refer to the hydraulic test (see page ax-16).
 1. Manual shifting test
 1. Refer to the manual shifting test (see page ax- 17).
 1. Problem symptoms table chapter 1
 1. Refer to the problem symptoms table (see page ax-21).
 1. Problem symptoms table chapter 2
 1. Refer to the problem symptoms table (see page ax-21).
 1. Part inspection
 1. Dtc chart
 1. Refer to the diagnostic trouble code chart (see page ax-35).
 1. Circuit inspection
 1. Identification of problem
 1. Repair or replace
 1. Confirmation test
End
Precaution
Notice: Perform the reset memory procedures (a/t initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, engine assembly or ecm (see page ax-18). Hint: Reset memory cannot be completed b ...
Road test
Problem symptom confirmation Based on the result of the customer problem analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift down, or ...
Other materials:
Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat. Caution Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat. Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourse ...
Occupant classification ecu
Components On-vehicle inspection Inspect occupant classification ecu (vehicle not involved in collision) Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 236). Inspect occupant classification ecu (vehicle involved in collision) Perform a diagnostic system check (see p ...
Console box
Lift the lid while pulling up the lever to release the lock. When using the console box lid as an armrest (vehicles with slide function) Slide the console box lid forward as needed. Pull the lid forward by holding the front of the lid. Caution Console box adjustment precaution D ...
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We're very proud of the Dutch score in the Global Innovation Index 2013. In the table below you can see the ranking of all countries. The Netherlands scored a 4th place with an innovation score of 61.1 points.
- Switzerland is leading the score;
- The United Kingdom beats the Netherlands (but only with 0.1 point);
- The Netherlands is more innovative than the USA and Germany.
Let's focus on the Netherlands: what are the strengths and weaknesses? In the next table you find the different indicators used to identify the weaknesses and strengths of innovations in the Netherlands.
Things you might notice:
- Online e-participation and online creativity is very high (99.2);
- The low percentage of graduates in science and engineering!
Vitaphone Netherlands contributes to the high score because we develop and implement new solutions to make healthcare more efficient and effective.

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verb blan·dish \ˈblan-dish\
Definition of blandish
 1. transitive verb
 2. : to coax with flattery : cajole
 3. intransitive verb
 4. : to act or speak in a flattering or coaxing manner
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Examples of blandish in a sentence
 1. blandished her into doing their work for them by complimenting her shamelessly
Did You Know?
The word blandish has been a part of the English language since at least the 14th century with virtually no change in its meaning. It ultimately derives from blandus, a Latin word meaning "mild" or "flattering." One of the earliest known uses of blandish can be found in the sacred writings of Richard Rolle de Hampole, an English hermit and mystic, who cautioned against "the dragon that blandishes with the head and smites with the tail." Although blandish might not exactly be suggestive of dullness, it was the "mild" sense of blandus that gave us our adjective bland, which has a lesser-known sense meaning "smooth and soothing in manner or quality."
Origin and Etymology of blandish
Middle English, from Anglo-French blandiss-, stem of blandir, from Latin blandiri, from blandus mild, flattering
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of blandish
cajole, coax, soft-soap, blandish, wheedle mean to influence or persuade by pleasing words or actions. cajole suggests the deliberate use of flattery to persuade in the face of reluctance or reasonable objections. cajoled him into cheating on the final exam coax implies gentle and persistent words or actions employed to produce a desired effect. coaxed the cat out of the tree soft-soap refers to using smooth and somewhat insincere talk usually for personal gain. politicians soft-soaping eligible voters blandish implies a more open desire to win a person over by effusive praise and affectionate actions. legislators blandished with promises of support wheedle suggests more strongly than cajole the use of seductive appeal or artful words in persuading. hucksters wheedling her life's savings out of her
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What Is Direct and Indirect Employment?
Direct employment refers to employment directly related to the production of products or services or when a person is permanently employed in a firm. Indirect employment refers to when the business generates employment in other businesses to supply or produce goods and services or when a firm contracts some work to a person.
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Direct employment refers to the total number of persons employed in an organisation and belongs to a certain sector. Indirect employment is employment throughout the chain of production and it refers to people contracted by a firm to provide intermediate components or products or services to an organisation.
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An object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the actions of a verb or a preposition. A direct object receives the action of a verb. An indirect object indicates to or
Indirect employment is when you contract with a search firm to get you work. When you get a job on your own efforts, that is direct employment. Source(s) Former recruiter.
Discrimination occurs when an employer or other institution makes decisions about people based on sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, age, disability or religion. This is
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What Does Pull the Plug Mean?
Pull the Plug Meaning
Definition: To terminate a project, end support, or remove a person from medical life support.
Origin of Pull the Plug Meaning
The word plug in this idiom refers to the device at the end of a power cord that makes an electrical connection with an outlet. It usually has two or three metal prongs on the end, which go into the outlet holes.
Therefore, the literal meaning of pull the plug is simply to unplug something. For example, to pull the plug is to remove the power cord of an electronic device from the outlet.
The first figurative usage, meaning to terminate a project or to withdraw support, originated around the 1940s.
Another figurative usage, meaning to take a person off of life support, originated a little later, in the 1960s.
Both senses of the idiom show the clear connection between cutting off electrical power and cutting off support.
Using pull the plug to describe removing a person from life support is insensitive. For that reason, you should not use it if you are trying to be sympathetic. People often use it as a way to argue that a person should remain on life support, because in their opinion, pulling the plug would be cruel.
Examples of Pull the Plug Meaning
pull the plug offIn the following example, two friends are discussing a sick family member.
Kerry: I'm worried that Aunt Bessie will never come out of the coma.
Christine: Well, I think you might be right. The doctors said that if she were going to wake up, it would be sooner rather than later. It's been a week already. Her health is getting worse instead of better.
Kerry: Are you saying that we should just give up on her?
Christine: No, but she never wanted to be on life support. She had a DNR (do not resuscitate) order.
Kerry: So we should just pull the plug?
Christine: Don't think of it that way. Think of it as following her last wishes.
pull the plug onIn this dialogue, two friends are discussing the organization they both work for.
Arlena: I have bad news. The Environmental Defense Group might not exist for much longer.
Nyima: Why not?
Arlena: The group's biggest financial supporter is pulling the plug on funding. The group won't be able to afford to operate after that.
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The example below is about some people who provide funding for football teams and how they don't like the players to protest politically.
 - Many brokers and bankers — some of whom are also military veterans — have threatened to pull the plug on pro football for not reining in players who are using the American national anthem as an opportunity to protest by taking the knee. –New York Post
This excerpt is from an article about a woman who wrote a book about a magazine that she ran.
 - Brown ran Vanity Fair from 1983 to 1992. In the early days, the magazine struggled mightily, and she had to plead with S.I.Newhouse to give her a few more issues and not pull the plug. –New York Post
The phrase pull the plug means to suddenly stop supporting something, to end a project, or to allow someone who is being kept alive by machines to die.


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Words by Colonel Henry Heveningham (_PHONE_), using the first few words from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night as a starting point. Henry Purcell made several settings of these words.
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Second Annual Cora Weiss Fellowship for Young Women Peacebuilders
Second Annual Cora Weiss Fellowship for Young Women Peacebuilders
The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders is pleased to announce its second annual Cora Weiss Fellowship for Young Women Peacebuilders. The Fellowship aims to support the development of young women peacebuilders and ensure that more young people share Cora's vision for sustainable peace and gender equality as strong and integral parts of our global culture. Applications must be submitted in English, and emailed to .
Eligibility requirements
 To be eligible for the Cora Weiss Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. At least one year experience of volunteering or employment in a women's rights/human rights/peace advocacy organization;
2. One year experience in policy advocacy on women's rights, human rights, peace and other social justice issues, including understanding of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, and related laws and policies;
3. A Bachelor's degree in international relations, women/gender studies or the social sciences; and
4. Has lived or worked in a developing country for at least one year.
5. Since the fellowship will take place in New York where the international community is mainly congregated, proficiency in the English language is a must.
 Selection criteria
 Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Ability to use the skills and networking opportunities gained from this Fellowship in a similar undertaking, such as working with a civil society organization that advocates for women, peace and security, for at least 2 years after completion of the Fellowship;
2. Ability to communicate effectively on women, peace and security issues; and
3. Ability and willingness to travel to conflict-affected countries.
 (Note: GNWP closely monitors the security situation in all the countries it works in to ensure that it is safe for its staff and members and partners to travel. However, some of the countries where GNWP implements its work are still experiencing violent conflicts or are still impacted by the aftermath of conflict. The Cora Weiss Fellow will have to sign a contract agreeing to travel.)
 The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with GNWP for one year on its global advocacy in the UN to promote the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 and 1820 on Women, Peace and Security, and related laws and policies. In addition, the applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in GNWP's national and local initiatives such as the Localization of UNSCR 1325 and 1820, and Girl Ambassadors for Peace.
The Fellowship year will commence in May 2017 and end in May 2018. It will cover roundtrip airfare from the country of origin to New York, room and board, health insurance, local transportation, and other personal expenses of the fellow.
 Checklist of required documents
1. Completed application form in English. Please note that while GNWP has released this advertisement in different languages, submission of a completed application in English is essential. The application form is available here.
2. An essay of no more than 3 pages that explains why you are applying for the Cora Weiss Fellowship
3. Two letters of reference. Reference letters should include how long the writer has known the applicant and in what capacity, comments on the applicant's potential to make an impact in the field of women, peace and security, and any relevant prior experience.
Applications may be sent to: All required application materials should be complete and submitted together in one e-mail. Documents sent separately will not be reviewed and application will be considered incomplete. Deadline for application is November 1, 2016.
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Exercises for Programmers (Python): 7 of 57 - Area of a Rectangular Room
2nd September 2020
Exercise 7 in book Exercises for Programmers: 57 Challenges to Develop Your Coding Skills by Brian P. Hogan.
Create a program that calculates the area of a room. Prompt the user for the length and width in feet. Then display the area in both square feet and square meters.
Example Output
What is the length of the room in feet? 25
What is the width of the room in feet? 20
You entered dimensions of 15 feet by 20 feet.
The area is
300 square feet
27.871 square meters
This one was straight forward for me as it can be solved quite tidily with an Object. Create an object providing the length and width values at construction time then it's easy to have accessor functions that provide the area in square feet and square meters. Of course starting with a couple of tests.
import unittest
from exercises.Ex07_area_of_a_rectangular_room.rectangular_room import RectangularRoom
class TestRectangularRoom(unittest.TestCase):
 def test_given15FeetBy20Feet_thenArea300SquareFeet(self):
 rectangularRoom = RectangularRoom(15, 20)
 self.assertEqual(rectangularRoom.areaFeet(), 300)
 def test_given15FeetBy20Feet_thenArea27point871SquareMeters(self):
 rectangularRoom = RectangularRoom(15, 20)
 self.assertEqual(rectangularRoom.areaMeters(), 27.871)
Writing tests first is a nice way to approach a problem because it drives the design. In this case I have made a clear expectation that a RectangularRoom class is required and how I expect it to take the length and width values. At this point I realise I don't know how to write a constructor for a Python class nor how to represent class variables, so some research is required and of course it turns out to be simple enough.
class RectangularRoom:
 lengthFeet = 0.0
 widthFeet = 0.0
 def __init__(self, length, width):
 self.lengthFeet = length
 self.widthFeet = width
Then a couple of functions are required to provide the area of the room in square feet and square meters. Nothing particularly tricky here other than having to figure out how to round floating point numbers to 3 decimal places.
SQUARE_FEET_TO_SQUARE_METER_CONVERSION = 0.09290304
 def areaFeet(self):
 return self.lengthFeet * self.widthFeet
 def areaMeters(self):
 return round(self.areaFeet() * self.SQUARE_FEET_TO_SQUARE_METER_CONVERSION, 3)
The script functionality with user input is nothing new from the previous examples, just read in some data, process it, and respond appropriately.
if __name__ == "__main__":
 length = input("What is the length of the room in feet? ")
 width = input("What is the width of the room in feet? ")
 print("You entered dimensions of " + length + " feet by " + width + " feet.")
 print("The area is")
 room = RectangularRoom(float(length), float(width))
 print(str(room.areaFeet()) + " square feet")
 print(str(room.areaMeters()) + " square meters.")
$ python3 exercises/Ex07_area_of_a_rectangular_room/rectangular_room.py
What is the length of the room in feet? 15
What is the width of the room in feet? 20
You entered dimensions of 15 feet by 20 feet.
The area is
300.0 square feet
27.871 square meters.
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21 July 2004 Propagation of ultrasonic guided waves in lap-shear adhesive joints
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Abstract
This paper deals with the propagation of ultrasonic guided waves in adhesively-bonded lap-shear joints. The topic is relevant to ultrasonic bond inspection in aerospace components. Specifically, the propagation of the lowest-order, antisymmetric a0 mode through the joint is examined. This mode can be easily generated and detected in the field due to the predominant out-of-plane displacements at the surface of the test piece. An important aspect is the mode conversion at the boundaries between the single-plate adherends and the multilayer overlap. The a0 strength of transmission is studied for three different bond states in aluminum joints, namely a fully cured adhesive bond, a poorly cured adhesive bond, and a slip bond. Theoretical predictions based on the Global Matrix Method indicate that the dispersive behavior of the guided waves in the multilayer overlap is highly dependent on bond state. Experimental tests of the joints are conducted by a hybrid, broadband laser/air-coupled ultrasonic setup in a through-transmission configuration. This system does not require any wet coupling and it can be moved flexibly across the test piece. The Gabor Wavelet transform is employed to extract energy transmission coefficients in the 100 kHz - 1.4 MHz range for the three different bond states examined. The cross-sectional mode shapes of the guided waves are shown to have a substantial role in the energy transfer through the joint. A rationale for the selection of the a0 excitation frequencies highly sensitive to bond state will be given.
© (2004) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Francesco Lanza di Scalea, Piervincenzo Rizzo, Piervincenzo Rizzo, Alessandro Marzani, Alessandro Marzani, "Propagation of ultrasonic guided waves in lap-shear adhesive joints", Proc. SPIE 5394, Health Monitoring and Smart Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural and Biological Systems III, (21 July 2004); doi: 10.1117/12.539982; _URL_
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The following example sorts the rows in the Continents table by the LowPoint column:
libname sql 'SAS-library';
proc sql;
title 'Continents, Sorted by Low Point';
select Name, LowPoint
from sql.continents
order by LowPoint;
Because three continents have a missing value in the LowPoint column, those continents
appear first in the output. Note that because the query does not specify a secondary sort,
rows that have the same value in the LowPoint column, such as the first three rows of
output, are not displayed in any particular order. In general, if you do not explicitly
specify a sort order, then PROC SQL output is not guaranteed to be in any particular
order.
Output 2.21 Sorting Columns That Contain Missing Values
Retrieving Rows That Satisfy a Condition
The WHERE clause enables you to retrieve only rows from a table that satisfy a
condition. WHERE clauses can contain any of the columns in a table, including columns
that are not selected.
Using a Simple WHERE Clause
The following example uses a WHERE clause to find all countries that are in the
continent of Europe and their populations:
libname sql 'SAS-library';
proc sql outobs=12;
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title 'Countries in Europe';
select Name, Population format=comma10.
from sql.countries
where Continent = 'Europe';
Output 2.22 Using a Simple WHERE Clause
Retrieving Rows Based on a Comparison
You can use comparison operators in a WHERE clause to select different subsets of data.
The following table lists the comparison operators that you can use:
Table 2.2 Comparison Operators
Symbol
Mnemonic
Equivalent Definition Example
= EQ equal to
where Name =
'Asia';
^= or ~= or ¬= or <> NE not equal to
where Name ne
'Africa';
> GT greater than
where Area >
10000;
< LT less than
where Depth <
5000;
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Symbol
Mnemonic
Equivalent Definition Example
>= GE greater than or equal
to
where
Statehood >=
'01jan1860'd;
<= LE less than or equal to
where
Population <=
_PHONE_;
The following example subsets the Sql.UnitedStates table by including only states with
populations greater than 5,000,000 people:
libname sql 'SAS-library';
proc sql;
title 'States with Populations over 5,000,000';
select Name, Population format=comma10.
from sql.unitedstates
where Population gt _PHONE_
order by Population desc;
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Output 2.23 Retrieving Rows Based on a Comparison
Retrieving Rows That Satisfy Multiple Conditions
You can use logical, or Boolean, operators to construct a WHERE clause that contains
two or more expressions. The following table lists the logical operators that you can use:
Table 2.3 Logical (Boolean) Operators
Symbol
Mnemonic
Equivalent Definition Example
& AND specifies that both the
previous and following
conditions must be true
Continent =
'Asia' and
Population >
_PHONE_
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Symbol
Mnemonic
Equivalent Definition Example
! or | or ¦ OR specifies that either the
previous or the
following condition
must be true
Population <
_PHONE_ or
Population >
_PHONE_
^ or ~ or ¬ NOT specifies that the
following condition
must be false
Continent not
'Africa'
The following example uses two expressions to include only countries that are in Africa
and that have a population greater than 20,000,000 people:
libname sql 'SAS-library';
proc sql;
title 'Countries in Africa with Populations over 20,000,000';
select Name, Population format=comma10.
from sql.countries
where Continent = 'Africa' and Population gt 20000000
order by Population desc;
Output 2.24 Retrieving Rows That Satisfy Multiple Conditions
Note: You can use parentheses to improve the readability of WHERE clauses that
contain multiple, or compound, expressions, such as the following:
where (Continent = 'Africa' and Population gt _PHONE_) or
(Continent = 'Asia' and Population gt _PHONE_)
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Take your gates and generate triggers and take your triggers and generate a gate.
Gate to Trigger section
Takes a gate signal and give a trigger output on both the rise and fall of that gate. The IN LED will illuminate while the gate input is high.
Trigger to Gate section
Takes a trig signal to start a gate signal and is normalized from the fall output in the Gate to Trig section. The gate length knob controls the gate length. The fall output will generate a trigger at the end of the gate. The OUT LED will illuminate while the gate output is high.
The module uses a metal shaft pot with our new 10mm aluminum knob.


What is 2kool4skool?
A variation of 2cool4u. When someone acts like s/he is "too cool" for something/under a high-pressure situation, not necessarily school per se, but something deemed to be of importance, such as relationship, work, family, or even YOU.
Girl: I graduated from Y School! Are you an alum too?
Boy: I went to X School, then Y School, cuz I didn't feel like finishing my degree at X.. Then I transfered to Z School.. Can't remember anymore. Anyway, does it matter?
*Boy lights a cigarette*
*Girl whispers to friend (Hel-lo Mr. 2kool4skool!)*
See cool, asshole, friends, bitch, 2cool4u, l337
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Alexis Econie
Position title: Graduate Project Assistant
Alexis Econie is a graduate student of sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her work is centered around the intersections of labor and environmental justice, focusing specifically on low-road labor practices in the US recycling industry. Alexis has previously written on the linkages between green industry and temporary staffing services; her current research explores the labor rights and environmental justice movements in the US to demonstrate the value of co-constructing environmental and labor regulation to realize a just and flourishing green economy.
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text: This paper proposes a new method to detect mouth in color image. Instead of segmenting images based on lip color (like other methods often do), we segment images based on skin. After that, we add some specific techniques to approach the mouth in color image efficiently to determine mouth candidates quickly and then classify mouth candidates by neural network. Therefore, the runtime of method is improved remarkably and the result is good (about 85.5%). Moreover, this method allows robust mouth detection under different light conditions and with any particular make-up.


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How to Edit or Delete Documents
Learn how to edit and delete your documents, files, and official records stored in the Kendra Align application.
- Go to the 'Search' section of the documents module to search for and view the documents that you need to edit or delete.
- Type the name of the file in the search box and press search to view your file.
- Select the file that you want to edit or delete. You'll get a screen like below:
- To edit the document tags and details, press the 'Edit' button that you can see at the top of your screen.
- You can then edit the tags and details and click the 'Save' button to save your changes.
- To delete the document, click on the red 'Delete' button.
- You will get a confirmation message before deleting the document.
- Click 'Yes' to confirm that you want to delete it.


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2D heterogeneous model of a polytropic methanation reactor
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
The paper presents a heterogeneous 2D model of a polytropic fixed bed methanation reactor for Co-SOEC syngas. The reactor with 80 mm inner diameter is operated without active cooling. Lab-scale experiments were used for model validation under variation of gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) (2000 h-1, 4000 h-1, 6000 h-1 and 8000 h-1) and pressure (1 bar, 2 bar, 4 bar, 6 bar, 8 bar, 10 bar). The conversion of Co-SOEC syngas containing a mixture of H2, CO and CO2 was calculated based on a two-step methanation kinetic model. Effective methanation kinetics was implemented based on a novel approximation of two different reaction efficiency approaches. The catalytic efficiency approximation combines conventional power law related and a Langmuir-Hinshelwood type reaction efficiency correlation by Roberts and Satterfield. It was found that mass transfer limitation is substantial for highly temperature sensitive polytropic methanation reactor modelling. Despite high exothermic behaviour without active cooling, a stable model set-up was managed entirely without parameter fitting to experimental data for a naturally cooled methanation reactor with highly reactive and undiluted syngas feed. The modelled results of Co-SOEC syngas methanation agree well with the experiments over a wide variety of pressure and GHSV. The interaction and limiting factors of mass diffusion, reaction heat removal, kinetics and thermodynamics can be thoroughly analysed based on the established model, which is a key step for developing highly efficient methanation reactor systems in industrial scale.
|Translated title of the contribution
|2D heterogenes Modell eines polytropen Methanisierungsreaktors
|Number of pages
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TY - JOUR T1 - ADHA's Focus on Advancing the Profession: Minnesota's Dental Hygiene Educators' Response JF - American Dental Hygienists Association JO - J Dent Hyg SP - 53 LP - 53 VL - 81 IS - 2 AU - Monson, Angela L AU - Engeswick, Lynnette M Y1 - 2007/04/01 UR - _URL_ N2 - Purpose. Developing degree-completion programs to enable associate-prepared dental hygienists to complete a baccalaureate degree is essential to help advance the profession. This study determined current associate degree dental hygiene students' interest in degree completion, preferred educational venue, and examined if current interest in course topics supports the ADHA's Focus on Advancing the Profession. Methods. A 55-item survey was designed and distributed to 296 first-year and second-year dental hygiene students enrolled in 8 Minnesota associate degree programs during fall 2004. Seven of the 8 schools participated for a reponse rate of 69% (N=206). The survey included items to elicit interest in degree completion, preferred educational venue, and interest in course topics. Researchers grouped course topics according to the ADHA focus areas for advancing the profession (research, education, practice & technology, licensure & regulation, and public health). Results. Results of the survey revealed that 66.0% of dental hygiene students are currently interested in completing their baccalaureate degree. The top 2 educational venues for program delivery include evening classes held in off-site locations near their home communities (50.4% very interested) and complete online class format (35.6% very interested). Students were least interested in completing coursework during traditional daytime hours (12.6% very interested). Interest in course topics related to technology (58.3 highly interested) and advanced clinical hand instrumentation (55.7% highly interested) were the strongest, while students were least interested in the design and implementation of research (8.3% highly interested), evaluating scientific literature (7.6% highly interested), and statistics (7.6% highly interested). Conclusion. This study reveals a strong demand for degree-completion programs, with preferred educational venues in nontraditional formats, such as evening classes in off-site locations or online course delivery, to attract the highest number of applicants. Students indicate the highest interest in course topics in the ADHA focus area of practice and technology, with the least interest in research. Development of degree-completion programs should design curriculum in a format that meets the needs of their targeted population, while including course topics that advance the profession as suggested by the ADHA focus areas. ER -


What is the Difference Between Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient
Activity coefficient and fugacity coefficient are useful terms in thermodynamics and physical chemistry, particularly in the context of solutions or mixtures. The difference between activity coefficient and fugacity coefficient lies in their respective applications within thermodynamics.
What is the difference between activity coefficient and fugacity coefficient? Activity coefficient, denoted by γ, is used in the context of solutions, especially non-ideal solutions, while fugacity coefficient, denoted by φ, is used in the context of gases, especially non-ideal gases.
Key Areas Covered
1. What is Activity Coefficient
 – Definition, Features, Calculation
2. What is Fugacity Coefficient
 – Definition, Features, Calculation
3. Similarities Between Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient
 – Outline of Common Features
4. Difference Between Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient
 – Comparison of Key Differences
5. FAQ: Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient
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Activity Coefficient, Fugacity Coefficient
Difference Between Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient - Comparison Summary
What is Activity Coefficient
Activity coefficient is a measure of the deviation of a solution's behavior from ideal behavior. In an ideal solution, the interactions between solvent and solute molecules are assumed to be equivalent to those between solvent-solvent and solute-solute molecules. However, in real solutions, especially when the solute concentration is high or when the solute molecules are significantly different in size or polarity from the solvent molecules, deviations from ideal behavior occur.
The activity coefficient (γ) is defined as the ratio of the actual concentration of a species to its concentration as predicted by an ideal solution. Mathematically, it is expressed as:
a = γc
Where:
 - a is the activity of the species,
 - c is its concentration,
 - γ is the activity coefficient.
Activity coefficient accounts for the non-ideality of a solution by adjusting the concentration term to reflect the true behavior of the solution. When
γ=1, the solution behaves ideally. However, when
γ≠1
the solution deviates from ideal behavior, and the activity coefficient becomes necessary to correct the concentration term.
Activity Coefficient
Activity coefficients are influenced by various factors such as temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent molecules. They are typically determined experimentally through measurements of colligative properties, such as osmotic pressure, vapor pressure, or freezing point depression.
What is Fugacity Coefficient
Fugacity coefficient is a crucial concept in thermodynamics and chemical engineering, particularly in the study of phase equilibria and the behavior of real gases and liquids. It is denoted by the symbol φ and is defined as the ratio of the fugacity of a component in a mixture to its partial pressure under the same conditions of temperature, pressure, and composition. The fugacity of a component is a measure of its tendency to escape or vaporize from a mixture, analogous to pressure for ideal gases.
In simpler terms, the fugacity coefficient accounts for deviations from ideal behavior in gases and liquids. For ideal gases, the fugacity coefficient is equal to 1, indicating that the gas behaves according to the ideal gas law. However, real gases and liquids often deviate from ideal behavior due to intermolecular interactions and non-ideal conditions.
The fugacity coefficient varies with changes in temperature, pressure, and composition of the mixture. It is often determined experimentally or calculated using thermodynamic models such as the Van der Waals equation of state or the Redlich-Kwong equation. These models incorporate correction factors to account for deviations from ideal behavior and provide more accurate predictions of phase equilibria.
Understanding fugacity coefficients is essential in various industrial processes, such as chemical reactions, separation processes, and gas purification. Engineers use fugacity coefficients to design and optimize processes, ensuring efficient operation and accurate prediction of equilibrium conditions. Additionally, fugacity coefficients play a crucial role in environmental studies, particularly in modeling gas-phase reactions and predicting pollutant behavior in the atmosphere.
Similarities Between Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient
 1. Both activity coefficient (γ) and fugacity coefficient (φ) are correction factors used to adjust for deviations from ideal behavior in solutions or mixtures.
 2. In both cases, these coefficients affect equilibrium calculations.
Difference Between Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient
Definition
 - Activity coefficient (γ) measures the non-ideality of a solution, specifically how the activity of a component differs from its concentration in an ideal solution. Fugacity coefficient (φ) quantifies the deviation from ideal gas behavior in gases, representing how the fugacity of a gas differs from its pressure in an ideal gas.
Measurement
 - Activity coefficient is often determined experimentally using methods like vapor pressure measurements, osmotic pressure measurements, or activity coefficients of a solute in different solvents. Meanwhile, fugacity coefficient can be calculated using equations of state, such as the van der Waals equation or the Redlich-Kwong equation, along with experimental data to correlate the behavior of real gases.
Deviation
 - Activity coefficient reflects the deviation of the solution's behavior from ideal behavior due to interactions between solute and solvent molecules, including effects like solute-solvent interactions and solvent-solvent interactions. However, fugacity coefficient accounts for deviations from ideal gas behavior caused by factors such as molecular volume, intermolecular forces, and compressibility of the gas molecules. It provides a measure of the non-ideality of gases under non-standard conditions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while both activity coefficient and fugacity coefficient serve to correct for deviations from ideal behavior in solutions and gases respectively, they operate in distinct domains. Activity coefficient addresses non-ideality in solutions, reflecting interactions between solute and solvent molecules. Conversely, fugacity coefficient pertains to deviations from ideal gas behavior, considering factors like molecular volume and intermolecular forces. Both coefficients play pivotal roles in understanding and predicting thermodynamic properties, guiding industrial processes, and environmental studies.
FAQ: Activity Coefficient and Fugacity Coefficient
1. What is the coefficient of fugacity?
 - The coefficient of fugacity, often denoted by φ, represents the ratio of the fugacity of a substance to its pressure. It serves as a correction factor that accounts for deviations from ideal gas behavior.
2. What is the purpose of activity coefficient?
 - The activity coefficient is used to measure how much a solution's properties differ from those of an ideal solution with the same composition. It's a practical tool in thermodynamics for understanding how real-world solutions deviate from ideal behavior. By considering interactions between components, the activity coefficient helps predict properties like vapor pressure, osmotic pressure, and solubility more accurately.
3. What does the activity coefficient represent?
 - The activity coefficient in chemistry represents the ratio of the chemical activity of a substance to its molar concentration. It quantifies how the behavior of a substance in a solution differs from what would be expected based solely on its concentration.
4. What are the factors affecting fugacity?
 - Fugacity is influenced by factors such as pressure, temperature, volume, and composition. Equations like the van der Waals equation or the Redlich-Kwong equation help calculate the fugacity coefficient, which indicates how far from ideal gas behavior a substance behaves. Intermolecular forces and molecular size also impact fugacity.
5. What is meant by fugacity=1?
 - When the fugacity coefficient equals 1, it implies that the gas behaves ideally, meaning there are no significant interactions between its molecules. In other words, the gas follows ideal gas laws closely, with properties like pressure, volume, and temperature behaving as predicted by ideal gas behavior.
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Researchers believe that ancestors of the rare Exmoor ponies may have been used by warriors in service to Queen Boudicca in the first century CE. The ponies are being imported to the Drumburgh Moss National Nature Reserve, maintained near Carlisle, England, by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust. According to naturalists, invasive grasses threaten to dry out the peat bog and destroy native mosses and other plant life. Six of the Exmoor ponies were moved to Drumburgh on June 8, 2006.
The ponies provide a natural way to remove the invasive grasses, and they are unusual in their ability (and willingness) to wade belly-deep into the bog to graze. They also are unusually resistant to the hoof-rot that would afflict many other equine species.
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The Institution for Feeble Minded Youth Farm is nominated to the National Register under Criterion A on the state level for its association with social history. The Institution, now known as the Beatrice Developmental Center, was established in 1885 for the care of the developmentally disabled. The Farm buildings represent a period of the Institution's history when it was largely self-sufficient with the majority of dairy, meat, and produce raised and processed by residents and staff. The period of significance, c.1930 -1947, encompasses the construction of the buildings. The Farm is also significant as the only known complex of its type in the state which provided a dormitory for residents engaged in the farm work. Additionally, the Farm is eligible as a separate because of its significant association with the evolution of institutional treatment for the developmentally disabled. The farm retains a high degree of integrity in terms of buildings and setting; it is the only known extant example of a farm complex historically associated with a public institution.


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Melons are the vegetable garden's crown jewels – and Amy Goldman's lifelong love and calling. Her new book, The Melon, will entice and educate, whether you are a passionate gardener, a locavore, or simply delight in the inherent beauty and evanescence of the fruits of the vine.
Created over the course of nine years, The Melon is both an information-packed resource and a visual delight. This definitive compendium on melon and watermelon reflects recent research findings and Goldman's growth as a gardener since the publication in 2002 of her award-winning book, Melons for the Passionate Grower.
Amy Goldman is a gardener, author, artist, philanthropist, and well-known advocate for seed saving, plant breeding, and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Her mission is to celebrate and catalogue the magnificent diversity of standard, open-pollinated varieties, and to promote their conservation.


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On the number of essential arguments of homomorphisms between products of median algebras
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In this paper we characterize classes of median-homomorphisms between products of median algebras, that depend on a given number of arguments, by means of necessary and sufficent conditions that rely on the underlying algebraic and on the underlying order structure of median algebras. In particular, we show that a median-homomorphism that take values in a median algebra that does not contain a subalgebra isomorphic to the m-dimensional Boolean algebra as a subalgebra cannot depend on more than \(m-1\) arguments. In view of this result, we also characterize the latter class of median algebras. We also discuss extensions of our framework on homomorphisms over median algebras to wider classes of algebras.
KeywordsMedian algebra Median-homomorphism Essential argument Hypercube-freeness Congruence distributivity
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The authors would like to thank the anonymous referee for his/her thorough review and insightful remarks that improved the current paper and that led to the extension of our results to wider classes of algebras.
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THE Rotary Club of Northern Guam and community members gathered at a Peace Memorial at Two Lovers Point yesterday to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.
During the ceremony, Rotarians shared a few words, followed by a moment of silence in honor of the lives lost during 9/11. The memorial serves as a tribute to those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks and those who fought to defend the nation. The Peace Memorial was unveiled by the Rotary Club in Oct. 11 of last year, a month after the 10-year anniversary of the tragic events.
At the site stands two pillars that depict the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, upheld by Guam's iconic latte stone to signify the strength of the island people in memorializing those who lost their lives in New York, the RCNG explains in a plaque.
Below the pillars is a large granite centerpiece in the shape of the Pentagon building and trees rendering the Eastern Hemlock, the state tree of Pennsylvania – to memorialize those who lost their lives in the crash.
Two doves of peace are etched on the granite, which symbolize the Rotary Club's continuous quest for peace on Guam and all over the world for humanity.


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The word score can have several meanings. Originally it meant: keeping count of something by making notches in a tally stick. This might be for keeping count of how much money they owed (e.g. how much tax or debt).
- A footballer who kicks the ball into the goal scores a goal.
- A person who helps to count the points during a game is "keeping score".
- a score is the sheet music written for a group of players such as an orchestra.
- A score can mean a "soundtrack" in a movie.
- Score is an old word for the number 20. It is used in the famous expression from the Bible: "three score years and ten" meaning: "seventy years old" (3x20+10) (Psalm 90). This was thought to be a normal life span. And in the beginning of the Gettysburg Address: "Four score and seven years ago..." = (4*20+7)years = 87years.
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Development of a Tri-Axial Cutting Force Sensor for the Milling Process
AbstractThis paper presents a three-component fixed dynamometer based on a strain gauge, which reduces output errors produced by the cutting force imposed on different milling positions of the workpiece. A reformative structure of tri-layer cross beams is proposed, sensitive areas were selected, and corresponding measuring circuits were arranged to decrease the inaccuracy brought about by positional variation. To simulate the situation with a milling cutter moving on the workpiece and validate the function of reducing the output errors when the milling position changes, both static calibration and dynamic milling tests were implemented on different parts of the workpiece. Static experiment results indicate that with standard loads imposed, the maximal deviation between the measured forces and the standard inputs is 4.87%. The results of the dynamic milling test illustrate that with identical machining parameters, the differences in output variation between the developed sensor and standard dynamometer are no larger than 6.61%. Both static and dynamic experimental results demonstrate that the developed dynamometer is suitable for measuring milling force imposed on different positions of the workpiece, which shows potential applicability in machining a monitoring system. View Full-Text
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Nor'west arch
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The Nor'west arch, as visible from Christchurch, shows a blue belt of clear sky to the west from which high white cloud streams.
The Nor'west arch is a weather pattern peculiar to the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. For this reason, it is also often referred to as the Canterbury arch, although it is visible in both Otago and Marlborough as well as in the Canterbury Region. It is shown in an apparent arch of high white cloud in an otherwise clear blue sky over the Southern Alps, and is accompanied by a strong hot northwesterly or northerly wind simply known as The Nor'wester. Closer to the Canterbury coast, some distance from the mountains of the Southern Alps, it appears as a clear area of blue above the mountains, with white cloud streaming to the east from it. The phenomenon is similar to the Chinook arch seen in the Pacific regions of the United States and Canada.
How Nor'west arches occur[edit]
Typical shot of a Canterbury, New Zealand nor'west arch during sunset
The northwesterly wind in the South Island is a foehn wind. Warm moist air from over the Tasman Sea is pushed up by the presence of the Southern Alps, causing it to cool rapidly. The area to the east of the divide is in the rain shadow of the Alps; much of the moisture is dumped on the West Coast, and is responsible for the temperate rainforests found there. As the air passes over the alps, the water vapour remaining becomes visible in a band of cloud over the mountains at the top of each wave of air. From the perspective of a viewer on the eastern side, this appears as an 'arch' of cloud. The standing wave or arch is caused by the moisture condensing and becoming visible towards the top of the wave and then evaporating again as the air descends to the trough of the wave.
The Nor'west arch can be seen as far north as Amberley and as far south as Central Otago, but it is at its most prominent on the Canterbury Plains, due to the flat and low-lying nature of the land to the east of the mountains.
The Nor'wester can blow at any time of year, but is less common in winter. Many of the strongest northerly and northwesterly winds blow ahead of cold fronts. A front lying across the South Island will often extend from northwest to southeast, reaching northern parts of the West Coast before it reaches corresponding areas on the east coast. The steep air pressure gradient ahead of the cyclonic system associated with a front gives these nor'westers their strength; they will commonly reach gale force and cause isolated damage to trees and buildings.[1] Once every few years, a nor'wester will approach hurricane strength and cause widespread damage.
Nor'westers caused by cold fronts will often change within a day or two to a cool southerly wind accompanied by rain showers, as the front passes through. In mid-winter, a Nor'wester is often followed by a brief but intense cold snap, frequently bringing thunder, hail, or snow which may settle to sea level.
The heat and lack of moisture characteristic of nor'westers play a major role in the intermittent droughts experienced by Canterbury and other regions on New Zealand's eastern coasts.
The Nor'wester has a deep psychological effect on many people subjected to its hot, dry nature. It has been statistically linked to increases in suicide and domestic violence.[3]
See also[edit]
 1. ^ "Dunedin homes without water as wind topples trees". Radio New Zealand. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
 2. ^ Chinooks, Plains Folk, Prairie Public Broadcasting. Accessed 2007-06-17.
 3. ^ Erick Brenstrum, Canterbury's damaging nor'wester, MetService. Reprinted from New Zealand Geographic No.1 (Jan-Mar 1989). Accessed 2007-06-17.
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Home Fruits & Vegetables Is Elderberry Tincture Bad for COVID-19? Nature's lnfluenza Vaccine
Is Elderberry Tincture Bad for COVID-19? Nature's lnfluenza Vaccine
by Andreea Laza
Recent research place elderberry tincture (Sambucus nigra L.) in the forefront of the strongest immune system boosters.
Did you know that these simple black berries are a major competitor for mainstream influenza and flu vaccines?
It is true. Perhaps this is the reason why, there's been a lot of internet rumors lately stating that elderberry tincture can be harmful against the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
We have written an article about ways to protect against and prevent coronavirus infections COVID-19, that you can check below.
👉 3 Natural Ways to Prevent Coronavirus COVID-19 Infection
Is Elderberry Tincture Bad for COVID-19?
But is elderberry tincture actually dangerous to use to prevent the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection? The claim is that elderberry tincture (as well as NSAIDs: Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, Naproxyn, etc) overstimulates the production of cytokines. This creates a so-called cytokine storm, that may actually aggravated the symptoms, because COVID19 causes respiratory failure via a cytokine response/release.
What are cytokines?
They are signaling molecules produces by the immune system. These cells that have the ability to activate the immune system against pathogens. According to a 2011 study, elderberry tincture activates the immune system by increasing inflammatory cytokine production.
OK, but does this mean that elderberry tincture is actually bad for COVID-19?
We couldn't agree more with Donnie Yance, Clinical Master Herbalist. He explained in an extensive and thorough article why elderberry tincture is not bad for COVID-19. He states that herbs don't overstimulate the cytokines release, for most part, as synthetic drugs do. Also, he provides evidence for why elderberry tincture preparations can actually help relieve symptoms associated with SARS COVID-19.
We really recommend that you read his whole article of elderberry tincture for COVID-19 here.
It is a bit harsh to put together natural elderberry tincture extract with synthetic medication such as Ibuprofen. We all that synthetic drugs come with many side-effects. The reason is that herbs and herbal extracts are always more biological friendly to the human body. They come from nature and our bodies use them better.
The claim that elderberry tincture is bad for COVID-19 has not been backed yet by any studies. Hence, there is no evidence that taking elderberry tincture can worsen COVID-19. Allopathic medicine knows little or nothing about herbal remedies to make such bold claims.
Is Elderberry Tincture Bad for COVID-19? Nature's Antiviral Vaccine.
Elderberry Tincture, an Alternative for Influenza Vaccine?
Elderberry tincture can actually be a natural alternative to influenza vaccine. Let me explain why.
It seems that elderberry really has something special about it. The action of these berries is so far unique in the world. No other synthetic or natural medicine has yet reached such performances.
First-hand researchers around the world have been working for more than ten years on studies on elderberry tincture. These studies have gained an overwhelming importance, given humanity is increasingly threatened by a spectrum of life-threatening diseases such as AIDS, SARS, cancer and leukemia, etc.
They have shown that elderberry extract makes a great alternative to the latest generation antiviral drugs. Scientists claim that elderberry extract could inhibit the replication of 11 strains of the influenza virus and increase cytokines production. It is capable of neutralizing the most dangerous microbes and greatly increasing the natural defense of the body.
Elderberry tincture can also help cure and prevent the majority of degenerative diseases, including cancer, and prolong biological youth.
In a word, yes, a cure with elderberry extract or tincture can be a natural alternative to influenza vaccines. And also save one of the hazards related to the a heavy metals and other toxins loaded influenza vaccines.
Read Also: 10 Best Natural Treatments for Flu
How to Use Elderberry Tincture to Prevent Influenza and Viral Infections
The substances contained in the elderberries block the infection of the healthy cells by the influenza viruses. This simple tincture can stop the installation of disease, both in its early stages as well as the advanced ones.
For prevention against influenza viruses, including the coronavirus, the best time to follow an elderberry cure is during the autumn, when the berries are harvested. Given that we have elderberry tincture available all year round, this is not the case anymore.
Elderberry Tincture Prevention and Cure
During the influenza epidemics you can follow a 2 weeks cure with elderberry tincture to prevent getting sick.
 - 2-3 tablespoons of elderberry tincture per day, in a cup of water – for prevention.
 - 2-4 tablespoons of elderberry tincture per day, for 7-10 days in a row – if the flu is already installed.
The healing from influenza will be much faster. In addition, elderberry tincture diminishes symptoms related to influenza, including:
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Elderberry Tincture Side Effects
Laxative Effect. Elderberry tincture should be used cautiously in large doses (over 2 tablespoons a day). The reason is that it has a strong laxative and purgative effect, and can accelerate the intestinal transit. Except for the cases in which you use elderberry tincture to lose weight or relieve constipation. In these cases, it is recommended to take 1 to 2 teaspoons of common lady's mantle powder (Alchemilla vulgaris) or oak bark powder (Quercus sp.) daily alongside the tincture, to keep the intestinal transit under control.
Diarrhea and Fermentation Colitis. Elderberry tinctures and juice should be used carefully by patients suffering from acute or chronic diarrhea, and fermentation colitis.
Sensitive Colon. People with a sensitive colon or frequently suffer from bloating should take certain spices with a carminative and anti-inflammatory bowel role: fennel seeds, cumin seeds, basil, mint alongside elderberry tincture.
Toxicity. Elderberries are very powerful as a remedy, and like any medicine ingested in too high a dose, it can give have some side effects. These side-effects include: vomiting, heartburn, inflammation of the throat, difficulty breathing. One can experiment these symptoms when having 200 grams of fresh elderberries/juice or 300 grams of elderberry tincture per day.
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Can Exadata take you Beyond "Infinity and Beyond" with Non-Numbers?
Let me clarify… in a previous post, I showed some of the arithmetic around some of Oracle's floating point literals and how that arithmetic didn't make much sense. But one of the other literals available helped me solve an issue with the optimizer, indexes, and Exadata: an anomaly with a smart phone app gave me an idea…
LEFT JOINs, NULLs, and Offloading on Exadata
I was investigating query performance, and the root cause appeared to be a join condition that also had a filter:
...
from table1
 left join table2
 on =
 and table2.cust_code IS NULL
Long story short, the join condition was rewritten without IS NULL like this:
 and nvl(table2.cust_code,-999) = -999
The problem is, there was no easy way to ensure that that column might not actually contain the value -999 short of adding a CHECK constraint, and it would have taken weeks to get a change like that into production.
Alternate Solution: A Number that's Not a Number
Instead of using a constant that might actually be valid data, why not use one of Oracle's built-in constants like BINARY_DOUBLE_NAN? The chances of the CUST_CODE column containing the value BINARY_DOUBLE_NAN are essentially zero because the UI for TABLE2 would not allow anything but numeric constants.
I tried out this method on a copy of DBA_TAB_COLS. The column DATA_PRECISION has a lot of NULL values; if I use NVL and the Oracle BINARY_DOUBLE_NAN constant to avoid the IS NULL construct, it works great:
select count(*)
from col_data
where nvl(data_precision,BINARY_DOUBLE_NAN) = BINARY_DOUBLE_NAN;
I get the same number of rows as if I had used the IS NULL construct.
What About Exadata Offloading?
The question I always ask is, "how does this work on Exadata?" The answer did not disappoint.
Of course, single-row functions such as NVL are in V$SQLFN_METADATA and marked with OFFLOADABLE=YES; constants such as BINARY_DOUBLE_NAN are treated as any other numeric value.
Using Oracle's built-in functionality including numeric constants representing very large numbers, very small numbers, and numbers that are actually not numbers can help you out of trouble with NULL values (which are also not numbers!). And Exadata will not get in your way using solutions like this either!
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Noun: optic disc
 1. The point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light
 - blind spot, optic disk
Derived forms: optic discs
Type of: point
Part of: retina
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key. To do so, execute the following
command at a shell prompt:
rpm --import /usr/share/rhn/RPM-GPG-KEY
To display a list of all keys installed for RPM verification, execute the command:
rpm -qa gpg-pubkey*
For the Red Hat key, the output includes:
gpg-pubkey-db42a60e-37ea5438
To display details about a specific key, use rpm -qi followed by the output from the previous com-
mand:
rpm -qi gpg-pubkey-db42a60e-37ea5438
16.3.2. Verifying Signature of Packages
To check the GnuPG signature of an RPM file after importing the builders GnuPG key, use the
following command (replace <rpm-file> with filename of the RPM package):
rpm -K <rpm-file>
If all goes well, the following message is displayed: md5 gpg OK. That means that the signature of
the package has been verified and that it is not corrupt.
16.4. Impressing Your Friends with RPM
RPM is a useful tool for both managing your system and diagnosing and fixing problems. The best
way to make sense of all of its options is to look at some examples.
Perhaps you have deleted some files by accident, but you are not sure what you deleted. To verify
your entire system and see what might be missing, you could try the following command:
rpm -Va
If some files are missing or appear to have been corrupted, you should probably either re-install the
package or uninstall, then re-install the package.
At some point, you might see a file that you do not recognize. To find out which package owns it,
you would enter:
rpm -qf /usr/X11R6/bin/ghostview
The output would look like the following:
gv-3.5.8-22
Chapter 16. Package Management with RPM 111
We can combine the above two examples in the following scenario. Say you are having problems
with /usr/bin/paste. You would like to verify the package that owns that program, but you do
not know which package owns paste. Simply enter the following command:
rpm -Vf /usr/bin/paste
and the appropriate package is verified.
Do you want to find out more information about a particular program? You can try the following
command to locate the documentation which came with the package that owns that program:
rpm -qdf /usr/bin/free
The output would be like the following:
/usr/share/doc/procps-2.0.11/BUGS
/usr/share/doc/procps-2.0.11/NEWS
/usr/share/doc/procps-2.0.11/TODO
/usr/share/man/man1/free.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/oldps.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/pgrep.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/pkill.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/ps.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/skill.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/snice.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/tload.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/top.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/uptime.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/w.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man1/watch.1.gz
/usr/share/man/man5/sysctl.conf.5.gz
/usr/share/man/man8/sysctl.8.gz
/usr/share/man/man8/vmstat.8.gz
You may find a new RPM, but you do not know what it does. To find information about it, use the
following command:
rpm -qip crontabs-1.10-5.noarch.rpm
The output would look like the following:
Name : crontabs Relocations: (not relocateable)
Version : 1.10 Vendor: Red Hat, Inc.
Release : 5 Build Date: Fri 07 Feb 2003 04:07:32 PM EST
Install date: (not installed) Build Host: porky.devel.redhat.com
Group : System Environment/Base Source RPM: crontabs-1.10-5.src.rpm
Size : 1004 License: Public Domain
Signature : DSA/SHA1, Tue 11 Feb 2003 01:46:46 PM EST, Key ID fd372689897da07a
Packager : Red Hat, Inc. <_URL_
Summary : Root crontab files used to schedule the execution of programs.
Description :
The crontabs package contains root crontab files. Crontab is the
program used to install, uninstall, or list the tables used to drive the
cron daemon. The cron daemon checks the crontab files to see when
particular commands are scheduled to be executed. If commands are
scheduled, then it executes them.
Perhaps you now want to see what files the crontabs RPM installs. You would enter the following:
rpm -qlp crontabs-1.10-5.noarch.rpm
The output is similar to the following:
Name : crontabs Relocations: (not relocateable)
Version : 1.10 Vendor: Red Hat, Inc.
Release : 5 Build Date: Fri 07 Feb 2003 04:07:32 PM EST
Install date: (not installed) Build Host: porky.devel.redhat.com
Group : System Environment/Base Source RPM: crontabs-1.10-5.src.rpm
Size : 1004 License: Public Domain
Signature : DSA/SHA1, Tue 11 Feb 2003 01:46:46 PM EST, Key ID fd372689897da07a
Packager : Red Hat, Inc. <_URL_
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Summary : Root crontab files used to schedule the execution of programs.
Description :
The crontabs package contains root crontab files. Crontab is the
program used to install, uninstall, or list the tables used to drive the
cron daemon. The cron daemon checks the crontab files to see when
particular commands are scheduled to be executed. If commands are
scheduled, then it executes them.
These are just a few examples. As you use it, you will find many more uses for RPM.
16.5. Additional Resources
RPM is an extremely complex utility with many options and methods for querying, installing, upgrad-
ing, and removing packages. Refer to the following resources to learn more about RPM.
16.5.1. Installed Documentation
rpm --help This command displays a quick reference of RPM parameters.
man rpm The RPM man page gives more detail about RPM parameters than the rpm --help
command.
16.5.2. Useful Websites
_URL_ The RPM website.
_URL_ The RPM mailing list is archived here. To
subscribe, send mail to <_EMAIL_> with the word subscribe in the
subject line.
16.5.3. Related Books
Red Hat RPM Guide by Eric Foster-Johnson; Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated This book is a
comprehensive guide to RPM, from installing package to building RPMs.
Chapter 17.
Package Management Tool
During installation, a default set of software packages are installed. Because people use their com-
puters differently, users might want to install or remove packages after installation. The Package
Management Tool allows users to perform these actions.
The X Window System is required to run the Package Management Tool. To start the application,
go to the Main Menu Button (on the Panel) => System Settings => Add/Remove Applications, or
type the command redhat-config-packages at shell prompt.
The same interface appears if you insert the Red Hat Enterprise Linux CD #1 into your computer.
Figure 17-1. Package Management Tool
The interface for this application is similar to the one used for individual package selection during
installation. Packages are divided into package groups, which contain a list of standard packages
and extra packages that share common functionality. For example, the Graphical Internet group
contains a Web browser, email client, and other graphical programs used to connected to the Internet.
The standard packages can not be selected for removal unless the entire package group is removed.
The extra packages are optional packages that can be selected for installation or removal, as long as
the package group is selected.
The main window shows a list of package groups. If the package group has a checkmark in the
checkbox beside it, packages from that group are currently installed. To view the individual packages
list for a group, click the Details button beside it. The individual packages with a checkmark beside
them are currently installed.
114 Chapter 17. Package Management Tool
17.1. Installing Packages
To install the standard packages in a package group that is not currently installed, check the checkbox
beside it. To customize the packages to be installed within the group, click the Details


Sardinia's electricity transmission network
Sadinia's main electricity transmission network consist of a main bone line at 370 kV that interconnects the main generation sites located in the industrial sites of Fiume Santo, Sulcis and Rumianca, and a ring at 220 kV. The rest of the transmission system consist of a mesh network at 150 kV.
Sardinia is connected with Corsica and with the Italian peninsula through two submarine HVDC
power lines: SACOI and SAPEI.
SAPEI: Sardegna-Penisola Italiana
SAPEI (Sardinia-Italian peninsula) connect directly Sardinia to Italian peninsula since 2010trough 420 km of submarine cable layed down up to 1600 m under the sea level. The maximum power is 1000 MW, splitted in two cables of 500 MW. SAPEI is a 420 km long submarine cable (435 if you also consider the land section) between Sardinia and Lazio, passing 1600 meters below the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the deepest submarine cable in the world. SAPEI is composed of two cables, with a total capacity of 1000 Megawatts. The laying of the cables was entrusted to "Giulio Verne", the largest cable laying ship in the world.
SACOI: Sardegna-Corsia-Italia
The direct current connection SACOI (Sardinia – Corsica – Italy) is an HVDC interconnection used for the exchange of electricity between the Italian mainland, Corsica and Sardinia since 1965.
It is unusual, having more than two conversion stations as part of a single HVDC system and (as of 2012) it is one of only two multi-terminal HVDC systems in operation in the world (the other multi-terminal scheme is the Quebec transmission system -New England which connects the northeastern United States with Quebec in Canada). The scheme is a monopole that uses a combination of overhead line and submarine cable for the 200 kV high voltage conductor and return to the sea for neutral current. Overhead lines and submarine cables are duplicated, with both circuits installed on the same towers.
Until the 1990s mercury vapour rectifier where used, which have now been replaced by thyristors. The capacity is of 200 MW at a voltage of 200 kV. In 1992 a second pole was installed with a maximum power of 300MW at 200 kV. The fist cable of 200 MW have been in service for more than 40 years and is going to be dismissed in the next years because obsolescence.


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Here's all to know about getting a Location plan
What is a location plan?
A location plan is a document that may be required by a planning authority, as a part of a planning application. A location plan provides an illustration of the proposed development in its surrounding area.
It must be based on a up to date map and at an identified standard metric scale.
A site location plan should include:
- A 1:250 or 1:2500 scale
- A red line marked up to show where planning is sought, or with a blued line to show any other property owned on the plan.
- A larger area of land than a 'block plan'. (Often called a 'site plan')
- The general locality of a site requiring planning consent
- Mapping features like property outlines, roads, and other geographical boundaries
- A north point and copyright information.
Will you need a location plan?
Most planning applications need a location plan which shows the proposal in its surrounding context.
How much does a location plan cost?
In addition, locations plans can vary on costs depending on the scale chosen, the mapping chosen, and the company. A plan at 1:1250 scale typically costs between £8 and £20. Whereas, a 1:2500 scale plan costs between £55 and £75.
The difference between a location plan and a site plan –
A location plan is different from a site plan, which is specifically focused on providing more detail of the development within the site boundaries. However, a block plan may give a slightly wider illustration of the immediate area surrounding the site.
How to get a plan –
If you are unsure about what you need or how to apply for a locations plan, you can get in contact with Pro Arkitects and we will be able to help. Furthermore, use the contact us button down below and a member of our staff will be able to advise and assist you.


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st: RE: re: a question related to -foreach-
From "Nick Cox" <_EMAIL_>
To <_EMAIL_>
Subject st: RE: re: a question related to -foreach-
Date Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:32:10 +0100
Notwithstanding this good advice, it may be of interest to see an answer
to the original question.
First, as does Kit, I assume that the number of observations is at least
36. This can always be achieved by -set obs- if it is not correct.
gen mean = .
local i = 1
qui foreach x of var b1-b36 {
 su 'x', meanonly
 replace mean = r(mean) in 'i'
 local ++i
}
OR
gen mean = .
qui forval i = 1/36 {
 su b'i', meanonly
 replace mean = r(mean) in 'i'
}
You will want to keep track of names too.
For example,
gen mean = .
gen varname = ""
local i = 1
qui foreach x of var b1-b36 {
 su 'x', meanonly
 replace mean = r(mean) in 'i'
 replace varname = "'x'" in 'i'
 local ++i
}
Nick
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Christopher Baum
Carlo asks
. foreach x of varlist b1-b36 {
 2. summarize 'x'
3. }
 I would like to generate a newvar in which the r(mean) for each one
of the 36 variables included in varlist are stored. How can I do this
in Stata 9.2/SE?
No need to use a foreach loop.
tabstat b1-b36, save
mat mu = r(StatTotal)'
mat li mu
If for some reason you want these in a variable, use -svmat-:
svmat mu
which creates variable mu1, obs. 1-36.
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How MongoDB balance your data?
migration_steps3We have already studied the chunk concept What is a MongoDB chunk? and also how MongoDB splits it when grows beyond the maximum size established by default Four steps to split a MongoDB chunk. At this post we are going to study the steps that MongoDB follows to balance our cluster.
The first thing we must know is that we choose the data to balance in our shards. So, we decide the collections to divide. You can read at this post Two steps to shard a MongoDB collection how to split a collection.
The balancing process does not disturb the normal cluster work, it is a background process. There is only one migration at a time, per cluster, in order to do not overload it. Therefore, only two shards will be working on (its primaries). If we do not change the by default chunk size, 64MB, this is the maximum amount of data that MongoDB will migrate at a time. This is a size so big so that there will not be too much migrations, and at the same time, it is little in order to do not overload our database.
Balancing round
Any of the mongos can begin a round balancing, but only can be an active one at a time. So, the mongos must check this through the locks collection at the configdb.
Only when the value equals 0 the mongos can begin the balancing round.
Is the cluster balanced?
The mongos checks the number of chunks per shard and decides whether the collection/collections is balanced. At this post What is a MongoDB chunk? I explain how MongoDB determines this. When the collection is not balanced the balancer will move the necessary chunks to get it. When the migration has been finished the mongos will update the locks collection and the round balancer will be finished.
Does the chunk need to be split?
Ok, the collection is not well balanced. The mongos will choose a chunk to move it to another shard. How MongoDB chooses this chunk is studied at this post What is a MongoDB chunk?
Before moving the chunk the mongos asks the shard which owns it (shard FROM) if this is too big and must be split.
The balancing begins
The mongos orders to the shard FROM that begins the transfer, but before beginning this shard makes sure that it is not removing data from a chunk previously migrated.
Please, read this chunk
The shard FROM asks shard TO (shard chunk destination) to read the chosen chunk to been migrated.
The transfer begins
The chunk belongs to shard FROM until the transfer will be finished. Until then, there can be write operations on this chunk that must also be transferred to shard TO.
The transfer ends
The FROM TO (Alex, thanks for your input) shard updates the chunk migration at the config servers.
The transferred data is deleted
The shard FROM begins to delete the data that has been moved.
The cache is refreshed
The mongos refreshes its cache. The remaining mongos will look for this data at the shard FROM and will get an STALE CONFIG EXCEPTION. This will cause them to read the metadata at the config servers for refreshing its cache. The clients will not realize it.
I wish that this post helps you to understand how MongoDB chooses the chunks to move between shards and the steps it follows for balancing the cluster. Please, if you read something wrong or something is omitted do not hesitate to use the comments. We will learn each other.
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Definition of gunfire in English:
The repeated firing of a gun or guns: they'd been caught up in gunfire in Beirut
More example sentences
- It was not known if the governor was wounded by gunfire from the assailant or from shots fired afterward.
- Fires continue to belch smoke over the city and sporadic gunfire echoes through the flooded streets.
- Yesterday there were sporadic exchanges of gunfire and a tank firing shells in the city.
Words that rhyme with gunfirebonfire • crossfire • bushfire
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J Equine Vet Sci. 2022 Mar 17:103933. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.103933. Online ahead of print.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the plasma pharmacokinetics, short-term safety, and synovial fluid levels of cannabidiol (CBD) following oral administration in horses.
DESIGN: Prospective, randomized, controlled study.
ANIMALS: Twelve institution-leased healthy adult horses.
PROCEDURES: Twelve horses were administered sunflower lecithin oil-based CBD at 1mg/kg (Group 1) or 3mg/kg (Group 2) for a 24-hour pharmacokinetic study. Horses then received 0.5mg/kg (Group 1) or 1.5mg/kg (Group 2) CBD q12 PO for 6 weeks, with steady state and elimination sampling performed up to 96 hours post-final dose. Synovial fluid CBD concentrations were evaluated at 12 and 24 hours, and 5 weeks. Horses were monitored daily and clinicopathologic parameters were evaluated.
RESULTS: Mean ± SD Cmax and tmax were 4.3 ± 2.1 ng/ml and 4.1 ± 4.1 hours, and 19.9 ± 15.6 ng/ml and 5.0 ± 3.7 hours for Groups 1 and 2, respectively. Following the final dose at 6 weeks, one Group 2 horse still had detectable plasma levels at 96 hours. CBD was detectable in synovial fluid in 8/12 horses during steady state. Mild hypocalcemia was seen in all horses and elevated liver enzymes were observed in 8/12 horses, but these changes decreased or normalized within 10 days after the final CBD dose.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: CBD has dose-dependent, but variable, oral bioavailability at 1 mg/kg and 3 mg/kg daily dosing. CBD is consistently detectable at steady state in synovial fluid at the higher dose. Further investigation is needed to establish clinically effective doses.


text: It's an interesting question, however... one of the stones is going to reach Eevee first resulting in evolution before the other stones can influence it. Unless you somehow find a way to make the electrons (smallest part of an atom) of all three stones touch Eevee at the EXACT same time. If it did happen though, well fire and water makes steam. Now what does steam and electricity make? Not sure, but I assume it would be a strange energy that could be associated with psychic types and thus Espeon would be the result. Unless somebody here knows what happens when you combine steam and electricity?


How to make xml nodes open and closed on the same line if they have no children?
I am working with a large XML file and want to cut it down a bit. I currently have many examples of something like this:
Since the column has no child nodes, I would like it to be
xml is generated using FluentNHibernate config
The column node is created for
in my ClassMap.
Is there any way I can use the System.Xml classes to rewrite it to write one line for each childless node)?
source to share
1 answer
As you probably cannot change the way the XML is generated, you can load it in XDocument
and make the necessary changes. By default it will load with no spaces - this will overwrite this:
like this:
This is because he sees that he matters ""
. To get rid of this, you need to clear the contents of those that have an empty string as their value.
string xml = "..."
var document = XDocument.Parse(xml);
var emptyElements = document.Descendants()
 .Where(e =>!e.Nodes().Any());
foreach (var element in emptyElements)
xml = document.ToString();
The code looks odd (what nodes are we removing from an element without nodes?!), but it makes an internal margin content
where it was in this case ""
. The end result is this:
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The hydraulic transportation of thickened sludges
Industries which pump sludges are under continuous pressure to decrease water content, and increase concentration. Environmentally
superior disposal techniques are demanding that such sludges have high mechanical strength properties. This results in a sludge with an increasing viscous character. At high concentration, the viscous forces – which are usually highly non-Newtonian
and yield stress in nature – become dominant, and flows inevitably become laminar.
The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the effect and evaluate the impact that increasing non-Newtonian viscous stresses – particularly yield stress – have on the pipelining problem. An industrially relevant sludge pipe flow study is presented, demonstrating and quantifying the relationship between sludge rheology and flow regime. It is argued that laminar flow will result in settlable solids accumulating on the pipe invert, leading to pipe blockage. Although some practical remedies have been proposed, this problem requires urgent and focussed research..
Water SA Vol. 30 (5) 2005: pp.66-68


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The validity of estimating the solid phase diffusion coefficient, Ds, of a lithium intercalation electrode from impedance measurement by a modified electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) method is studied. A macroscopic porous electrode model and concentrated electrolyte theory are used to simulate the synthetic impedance data. The modified EIS method is applied for estimating Ds. The influence of parameters such as the exchange current density, radius of active material particle, solid phase conductivity, porosity, volume fraction of inert material, and thickness of the porous carbon intercalation electrode, the solution phase diffusion coefficient, and transference number, on the validity of Ds estimation, is evaluated. A simple dimensionless group is developed to correlate all the results. It shows that the accurate estimation of Ds requires large particle size, small electrode thickness, large solution diffusion coefficient, and low active material loading. Finally, a "full model" method is developed for the cases where the modified EIS method does not work well.
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 2002, pages A307-A318.
© The Electrochemical Society, Inc. 2002. All rights reserved. Except as provided under U.S. copyright law, this work may not be reproduced, resold, distributed, or modified without the express permission of The Electrochemical Society (ECS). The archival version of this work was published in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society.
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text:
Does a poercelain tea kettle need to toveled with bracha? What about its cover?
The kettle and its cover should be toiveled, but not with a berachah.
Porcelain might have the halachah of cheres, clay, whereby it is exempt from tevilah. However, because of the method of porcelain production today, most poskim are stringent and obligate tevilah (seeing the porcelain utensil as being possibly similar to glass), but without a berachah.


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Spectra Flow™ Downhole Fluid Analysis Tool
Accurate, Simultaneous Up And Down Waterflow Analysis
The Spectra Flow™ tool enhances water management by accurately detecting and quantifying downhole waterflow. The Spectra Flow tool effectively identifies the water source, entry points, and channels, and the service yields better injection profiles and more efficient conformance measures when evaluating downhole flow patterns.
Comprehensive water flow analysis identifies the source and speed of the water and determines whether the water is flowing up or down the wellbore, or inside or outside the casing (see figure). Water velocity is precisely measured using spectral data provided with continuous logs and stationary impulse step-down tests. For velocities over 50 ft/min, a more distant natural gamma ray detector helps improve overall accuracy. The Spectra Flow tool offers multiple configuration options for differing flow types, and its modular design permits easy combinations with other production logging tools.
Compensated Spectral Natural Gamma (CSNG™) Ray Service
Memory Production Logging (MPL™) Service
Pulsed Spectral Gamma Logging Service (PSG™)
Thermal Multigate Decay-Lithology (TMD-L™)
TracerScan™ Logging Service
WaveSonic® Crossed-Dipole Sonic Tool


Online Documentation for Advanced Data Export .NET
QExportXLS.AddNumericCell

public XlsCell AddNumericCell(ushort Col, ushort Row, string NumericFormat, double Value)

Description
The AddNumericCell adds the numeric value defined in the Value parameter to the specified position. The position is defined by the Col parameter as a column number and the Row parameter as a row number. The Row and the Col parameters are 1-based. The NumericFormat parameter is a formatting string for the value. The returned value is the created XlsCell object. You can define the properties of this object to customize the created cell.


Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Adventures with p2 composites
Earlier this year, we changed the way Oracle Enterprise Pack for Eclipse (OEPE) repository is packaged from a monolithic repository to a composite of many component repositories. We made this change in order to have greater flexibility in how frequently or infrequently we update the various components of the product.
 1. Some of our components change rarely and some don't change at all after the initial release. For instance, there is no point in re-releasing Java EE 7 documentation component with every OEPE release nor is there any point in having a separate copy of this component for every release kept on the download server.
 2. Some of our components are libraries from other products that update on their own schedule. For instance, we need the ability to update Oracle Mobile Application Framework and Oracle Cloud SDKs as new versions become available without orchestrating an entire OEPE release.
When it comes to assembling the composite repository, there are two types of components:
 1. Visible to the user
 2. Available for dependency resolution, but not visible to the user
The components that should be visible to the user are easy to handle. When p2 merges the child repositories listed in the composite repository metadata, it preserves the categorization of features as specified by the child repositories. The effect is a union of visible features.
The components that should be available for dependency resolution, but not visible to the user are harder to handle.
One approach would be to strip the categorization from the component repository and add the component repository to the composite. This is rarely a practical solution as the component repository may be hosted by a third party or there may be a need to retain the utility of being able to offer it separately, which requires features to be visible to the user.
Another approach is to utilize the repository references feature. This is the approach that we settled on, but there are some downsides.
 1. Bug 455422 - Unlike child repositories of a composite, referenced repositories are added to Eclipse repository registry. If you reference many components, the repository registry will bloat very quickly, something that the user is unlikely to appreciate. Further, the user can disable referenced repositories in the registry, interfering with the proper operation of you repository. One partial workaround is to create a separate composite repository for the dependencies and then use a repository reference to point to the dependencies composite. The benefit of this indirection is that you add only one extra repository to the repository registry, regardless of how many repositories you need to reference.
 2. Bug 409734 - Unlike child repositories of a composite, a referenced repository cannot be a relative URL. Depending on your build and release process, you may need to update repository references in various content.xml files when moving repositories around.
This concludes our adventures. Don't forget to tip the guide.
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