Ice and Salt Preschool STEAM Activity
It's easy for kids to have fun with winter STEAM in this simple ice and salt activity. Kids can compete in ice cube races, observe changes in ice cubes as they melt, and discover how salt affects ice.
Salt and ice cubes experiment for kids
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Ice cubes are fun to use in a science activity to promote critical thinking and observation.
In this activity, kids will have an opportunity to make changes throughout the experiment to see how various factors affect the movement of the ice cubes.
STEAM = science+technology+engineering+art+math
Kids are engaging STEAM principles as they set design and set up the experiment (engineering), choose ice cubes of the same size (math), and observe how ice freezes and melts (science)!
Ice and salt experiment
Moving ice with a fan in a kids STEAM activity
1. Set up the activity
Set up the activity with a fan, a smooth surface, and ice cubes. You might go through some trial and error, as we did, in order to get results kids can easily observe and identify.
Here are some examples of our tests:
In our first attempt, we placed the ice cubes directly on the counter top.
For our second attempt, we placed the ice cubes on a glass cutting board (turned upside down as the underside is smooth).
We also tried various fans - a small table fan, a slightly larger 12 in. (30 cm) table model, and a floor model. The 12 in. (30 cm) sized fan is shown in the picture. It proved the best for moving the ice cubes.
2. Conduct experiments
Ice Races
Ice races science activity for kids
Place two ice cubes in front of the fan. Turn on the fan.
Ice and fan experiment kids science activity
See if one ice cube races ahead of the other!
Ice and Salt Friction
Ice with salt and fan STEAM experiment for kids
Place a row of salt in the path of one ice cube.
Observe the movement of the ice cube with salt and fan
The salt halts the progress of the ice cube!
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3. Observe results
 - We noticed that ice cubes melted faster in the path of the fan than ice cubes off to the side.
 - Salt inhibited the movement of the ice cube.
 - Ice cubes would slow or stop and then proceed after melting a bit, as if they moved on a cushion of water.
 Science for kids with salt and ice cubes
4. Make conclusions
Factors affecting the movement of the ice include:
 - type of surface where the ice cubes are placed
 - size of fan and strength of air flow
 - salt sprinkled in the path of the ice cube
 - ice melting during the experiment
This is an open-ended activity that encourages input and response from kids. As they play and learn kids benefit from exploring the challenges presented in this activity, and from the fine motor and sensory experiences it provides.
Simple STEAM activities are not only fun for kids but promote observation and discovery.
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What does OKSH stand for?
OKSH stands for Offener Kanal Schleswig-Holstein (German: Open Channel of Schleswig-Holstein; TV and radio public broadcasting; Schleswig-Holstein, Germany)
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- Oklahoma Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
- Obywatelski Komitet Ratowania Krakowa (Polish: Civic Committee Ratowania Krakow)
- Oklahoma Romance Writers of America
- Obcianska Konzervativna Strana (Slovak: Civic Conservative Party; Slovenia)
- Old King's School (alumni of the King's School, Canterbury, Kent UK)
- Olimpijski Komite Slovenije (Slovenian: Slovenian Olympic Committee)
- Ontopia Knowledge Suite (software)
- Oracle Service Contracts (software application)
- Oshkosh, Nebraska (airport code)
- Oberlin Korean Students Association (college group)
- Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc.
- Amiga Oktalyzer (digital music file format)
- Occupational Knowledge Test
- Oktober (German: October)
- Olympisch Kwalificatie Toernooi (Dutch: Olympic Qualifying Tournament)
- Orang Kena Tuduh (Malaysia court cases)
- Order of Knights Templar (gaming guild)
- Our Kitchen Table
- Overseas Korean Traders Associations
- Oklahoma Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Brazil's National Department of Mineral Production (DNPM) is coordinating an analysis of the largest Brazilian sylvite beds found in the state of Amazonas, with the objective of establishing partnerships for exploration.
Sylvite is a mineral from which potassium chloride (KCl) is extracted to be used as a fertilizer. Currently, Brazil imports 85% of the total potassium chloride consumed in the country.
The remaining 15% come from the Taquari-Vassouras mine, located in the state of Sergipe, in the Northeast of the Brazil.
Amazon sylvite beds were found in the 1980s, by Petrobrás. Estimated reserves are to the order of 1 billion tons, more than twice the 450 million-ton beds found initially in Sergipe, where sylvite is explored by the Companhia Vale do Rio Doce.
Current annual production of potassium chloride is 600 thousand tons, which supplies part of the Center-South of the country.
One of Brazil's government priorities is to invest in mineral research and exploration, says minister of Mines and Energy, Dilma Rousseff.
According to the minister, if Brazil is to have development in mining, the government has to have an updated and modern mining department.
Brazil was told last year that Canadian mining interests could invest as much as US$ 2 billion in gold, nickel, copper and diamond operations in Brazil.
Last year the DNPM inaugurated a data bank network connecting its 25 districts nationwide at a cost of US$ 25 million.
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What is A Human Service Professional?
human service practitioner is a professional who acts as an agent to
assist and or empower individuals, groups, families and communities to
prevent, alleviate or better cope with crisis, change and stress to
enable them to function more effectively in all areas of life and
Goal of the Human Service Practitioner
goal of the human service Practitioner is to enable people to live more
satisfying, more autonomous, and more productive lives, through the
utilization of society's knowledge, resources, and technical
The Human Service Practice Model
Human Service Professional is one who uses the human services practice
model to assess and deliver services. This model views people,
service and the social environment as integrated entities. This
perspective helps individuals, families and communities address and
overcome issues and barriers that arise from a variety of social
problems and adverse societal conditions.
The Role of the Human Service Professional
Human Service Professional is a generalist who works side-by-side with
various professionals and assumes a wide range of roles to assist
individuals, groups, organizations and communities. The human
service professional does not necessarily do in-depth and
psychotherapy, but is well-equipped to facilitate client change and
growth typically by working directly or indirectly with
clients/consumers around concrete tasks, objectives and goals.
Typically the work of the human service professional focuses on one or
more of the following roles.
- Counselor works
with individuals and groups to help identify and solve problems of
everyday living using behavioral and social science theory.
- Outreach Worker provides information to communities and carries out liaison activities in surrounding communities.
- Broker helps clients define needs and utilize new services
- Advocate champions and defends clients' causes and rights
- Research/Evaluator assesses
client programs and shows that agencies are accountable for services
provided. Collects and interprets data through a variety of
research methods to carry out needs assessment, implement programs and
- Teacher/Educator models new behaviors for clients, and conveys new skills
- Behavior Specialist
carries out a range of activities planned primarily to change behavior,
including coaching, problem solving, counseling and behavioral
- Mobilizer organizes client and community to obtain new community services and resources
uses specialized knowledge to work with other professionals and health
and human service agencies regarding their handling of problems, needs
- Community Planner designs,
implements and organizes new programs to serve consumer needs.
This includes work with community boards and committees and grass root
groups to minimize emotional stress and remove social and economic
- Care Manager/ Case Manager
assesses individual consumers, assists in the development of a care
plan/treatment plan, arranges for service delivery, performs a
monitoring function and completes a reassessment to determine service
outcomes, and might also facilitate discharge planning and provide
follow up services.
carries out management and/or supervisory activities that are oriented
to the organization/agency as a total system. This includes
program management, budgeting, human resources management, strategic
resources management, marketing management and so forth.
Occupations which have the following types of responsibilities and functions ARE considered legitimate human service professions.
- Counselors in substance abuse, mental health, mental retardation, corrections, juvenile justice and health care
managers and supervisors of community based grass root agencies,
prevention and intervention programs and other human service and health
- Practitioners and managers in law enforcement, criminal justice and public safety
- Practitioners and managers in child care, child advocacy, and child welfare, including programs for adolescents
and managers for residential facilities in the areas of developmental
disabilities, mental health, mental retardation
and managers in programs and facilities serving the older population,
such as nursing homes, adult day care centers, senior centers,
independent living facilities and other community services.
- Case workers or managers in the Department of Public Welfare
ministry and other full time church related practitioners engaged in
pastoral counseling, community outreach and other forms of faith based
- Practitioners and managers
in human services agencies, universities and public or private
organizations working in human resource management, training and
development, employee assistance, affirmative action or community
Occupations which have the following types of responsibilities and functions ARE NOT considered legitimate human service professions.
- Administrative Assistant
- Agency Receptionists
- Book Keeper
- Purchasing Agent
- Service Representatives/Consumer Services Representatives/Sales Representative
- Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Transportation Services Provider
- Medical Technicians such as phlebotomist, respiratory technician.
- Clerical positions even when they occur in human service agencies.
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Electrochemical potential
The electric current density can be expressed in terms of the band structure $E(\vec{k})$, the externally applied electric field $\vec{E}$, and the temperature gradient $\nabla_{\vec{r}}T$.
\begin{equation} \vec{j}_{\text{elec}}= \frac{e}{4\pi^3\hbar^2}\int \tau (\vec{k}) \frac{\partial f_0}{\partial \mu}\nabla_{\vec{k}}E(\vec{k})\left( \nabla_{\vec{k}}E(\vec{k})\cdot\left(e\vec{E}+ \nabla_{\vec{r}}\mu+\frac{E(\vec{k})-\mu}{T}\nabla_{\vec{r}}T \right) \right) d^3k. \end{equation}
The quantity $e\vec{E} + \nabla_{\vec{r}}\mu$ is the gradient of the electrochemical potential. The electrochemical potential for electrons is $\tilde{\mu}= -e\phi+\mu$ where $\phi$ is the electrostatic potential and $\mu$ is the chemical potential. This is the appropriate potential energy to use in a problem where there is a concentration gradient of electrons and an electrostatic field present. Generally, the force is minus the gradient of the potential energy, $\vec{F} = -\nabla \tilde{\mu} = e\nabla_{\vec{r}}\phi - \nabla_{\vec{r}}\mu= -e\vec{E} - \nabla_{\vec{r}}\mu$. This force has an electrostatic component $-e\vec{E}$ that is in the opposite direction of the electric field and a component $- \nabla_{\vec{r}}\mu$ corresponding to the driving force for diffusion that points from high concentration to low concentration. The work required to move an electron from $\vec{r}_1$ to $\vec{r}_2$ in this force field is $\tilde{\mu}(\vec{r}_2)- \tilde{\mu}(\vec{r}_1)$.
A voltmeter with two contacts (red and black) measures the difference in electrochemical potential divided by the elementary charge, $(\tilde{\mu}(\text{red})-\tilde{\mu}(\text{black}))/e$. If a voltmeter is used to measure the voltage across a charged capacitor, it measures the difference in electrostatic potential. If a voltmeter is used measure the voltage on a battery, it measures the difference in chemical potential. Often there are both electric fields and concentration gradients present so a voltmeter measures a combination of both the difference in electrostatic potential and the difference in chemical potential. For experiments where a voltmeter is used, or experiments where a voltage source is used, it is convenient to write the electric current density in terms of the electrochemical potential.
\begin{equation} \vec{j}_{\text{elec}}= \frac{e}{4\pi^3\hbar^2}\int \tau (\vec{k}) \frac{\partial f_0}{\partial \mu}\nabla_{\vec{k}}E(\vec{k})\left( \nabla_{\vec{k}}E(\vec{k})\cdot\left(\nabla_{\vec{r}}\tilde{\mu}+\frac{E(\vec{k})-\mu}{T}\nabla_{\vec{r}}T \right) \right) d^3k. \end{equation}
More generally, a voltmeter measures an electromotive force $\mathcal{E}$. Unfortunately, the terminology is not very clear. Electromotive force is measured in volts and is the potential energy of an electron at the red contact minus the potential energy of an electron at the black contact divided by $e$. In addition to electric fields and concentration gradients, changing magnetic fields can produce an electromotive force. A difference in the electrostatic potential $\phi(\text{red})-\phi(\text{black})$ is an electromotive force, a difference in the chemical potential $(\mu(\text{red})-\mu(\text{black}))/e$ is an electromotive force, and a difference in the electrochemical potential $(\tilde{\mu}(\text{red})-\tilde{\mu}(\text{black}))/e$ is an electromotive force.
In terms of the electrochemical potential, the current densities are,
$$\vec{j}_{\text{elec}}= \frac{e}{4\pi^3}\int \tau (\vec{k}) \frac{\partial f_0}{\partial \mu}\vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\left( \vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\cdot\left(\nabla_{\vec{r}}\tilde{\mu}+\frac{E(\vec{k})-\mu}{T}\nabla_{\vec{r}}T \right) \right) d^3k.$$ $$\vec{j}_n= -\frac{1}{4\pi^3}\int \tau (\vec{k}) \frac{\partial f_0}{\partial \mu}\vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\left( \vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\cdot\left(\nabla_{\vec{r}}\tilde{\mu}+\frac{E(\vec{k})-\mu}{T}\nabla_{\vec{r}}T \right) \right) d^3k.$$ $$\vec{j}_U= -\frac{1}{4\pi^3}\int \tau (\vec{k}) \frac{\partial f_0}{\partial \mu}E(\vec{k})\vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\left( \vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\cdot\left(\nabla_{\vec{r}}\tilde{\mu}+\frac{E(\vec{k})-\mu}{T}\nabla_{\vec{r}}T \right) \right) d^3k.$$ $$ \vec{j}_Q= -\frac{1}{4\pi^3}\int \tau (\vec{k}) \frac{\partial f_0}{\partial \mu}\left( E(\vec{k}) - \mu \right)\vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\left( \vec{v}_{\vec{k}}\cdot\left(\nabla_{\vec{r}}\tilde{\mu}+\frac{E(\vec{k})-\mu}{T}\nabla_{\vec{r}}T\right) \right) d^3k.$$


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NIH commits $24 million annually for Big Data Centers of Excellence
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund up to $24 million per year for four years to establish six to eight investigator-initiated Big Data to Knowledge Centers of Excellence. The centers will improve the ability of the research community to use increasingly large and complex data sets through the development and distribution of innovative approaches, methods, software and tools for data sharing, integration, analysis and management. The centers will also provide training for students and researchers to use and develop data science methods.
Biomedical research is increasingly data-intensive, with researchers routinely generating and using large, diverse data sets. Yet the ability to manage, integrate and analyze such data, and to locate and use data generated by others, is often limited due to a lack of tools, accessibility and training. In response, NIH launched the Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) initiative in December (2012). This initiative supports research, implementation and training in data science that will enable biomedical scientists to capitalize on the transformative opportunities that large datasets provide. The investigator-initiated BD2K Center of Excellence funding opportunity is the first of several BD2K funding opportunities to be announced in coming months.
By encouraging the formation of interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment the BD2K Centers of Excellence also seek to increase the involvement of investigators outside of traditional biomedical areas who are experienced with data science.
Applicants responding to the BD2K Center of Excellence funding opportunity announcement should identify a research topic and propose research in data science. They should develop approaches, methods, software and tools for data integration, analysis, database development and management and visualization and modeling to address important research questions. The products from this R&D will be shared and distributed broadly to the research community. The centers are expected to interact as a consortium that cooperatively builds on individual research efforts.
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Is RTX 3060 Good for Deep Learning?
When it comes to deep learning, the choice of a suitable GPU is paramount. An increasingly popular offering is the NVIDIA RTX 3060, designed to cater to a wide range of GPU-intensive tasks, including deep learning. In this article, we will delve into the potential of the RTX 3060 for deep learning, its comparison with other GPUs, its suitability for deep learning projects, its balance of power and affordability, and its essential technical specifications for deep learning applications.
What is the RTX 3060's potential for deep learning?
When considering the RTX 3060's potential for deep learning, it is crucial to evaluate the performance in comparison with other GPUs, the availability of AI-specific features, and the utilization of CUDA cores for deep learning tasks.
Comparing performance with other GPUs
The RTX 3060's performance for deep learning tasks is notable, especially when compared to its predecessors such as the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Super. It offers significant improvements in processing power and efficiency, making it a competitive option for deep learning workloads.
Availability of AI-specific features
One of the strengths of the RTX 3060 lies in the availability of AI-specific features that enhance its performance in deep learning applications. These features enable the GPU to handle complex AI algorithms and models efficiently.
Utilization of CUDA cores for deep learning tasks
The RTX 3060's CUDA cores play a pivotal role in accelerating deep learning tasks. With a high number of CUDA cores, the GPU can execute parallel processing, leading to faster training of deep learning models and improved overall performance.
How does RTX 3060 compare to other GPUs for deep learning?
Comparing the RTX 3060 with other GPUs for deep learning involves examining its performance against the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Super, the significance of Tensor cores, and the optimal VRAM capacity for deep learning tasks.
Comparison with RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Super
In comparison to the RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 Super, the RTX 3060 showcases superior performance and efficiency, making it a compelling choice for deep learning applications. The advancements in its architecture and processing capabilities contribute to its edge in handling complex deep learning models.
Tensor cores and their significance in deep learning
One of the distinguishing features of the RTX 3060 is its incorporation of Tensor cores, which are specifically designed for accelerating AI workloads, including deep learning tasks. These Tensor cores enhance the GPU's capability to process large datasets and complex neural networks efficiently.
Optimal VRAM capacity for deep learning tasks
The RTX 3060's 12GB of VRAM provides ample memory capacity for handling large datasets and training deep learning models. This optimal VRAM capacity ensures that the GPU can effectively manage memory-intensive tasks, contributing to its suitability for deep learning workloads.
Is the RTX 3060 a viable choice for deep learning projects?
Assessing the RTX 3060's viability for deep learning projects involves considering its suitability for entry-level applications, its stable diffusion and consistent performance, and its comparison with high-end GPUs such as the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090.
RTX 3060's suitability for entry-level deep learning applications
For entry-level deep learning applications, the RTX 3060 proves to be a viable choice, offering a balance of performance and affordability. Its capabilities make it accessible for individuals and small-scale projects looking to leverage GPU acceleration for deep learning tasks.
Stable diffusion and consistent performance for deep learning
The RTX 3060 demonstrates stable diffusion and consistent performance when handling a variety of deep learning workloads. Its ability to maintain efficiency and reliability contributes to its appeal for long-term deep learning projects.
Comparison with high-end GPUs like RTX 3080 and RTX 3090
While high-end GPUs such as the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 offer unparalleled performance, the RTX 3060 holds its ground as a cost-effective solution for deep learning projects. It provides a compelling balance of power and affordability, making it a practical choice for many professionals and enthusiasts.
Does the RTX 3060 offer a balance of power and affordability for deep learning?
Examining the RTX 3060 in terms of its performance-to-cost ratio, its usefulness for machine learning and generative tasks, and its expected performance in 2023 sheds light on its balance of power and affordability for deep learning.
Performance-to-cost ratio compared to other GPUs
The RTX 3060 offers an impressive performance-to-cost ratio, making it an attractive proposition for individuals and organizations seeking cost-effective solutions for deep learning. Its capabilities align well with its price point, providing significant value for deep learning applications.
RTX 3060's usefulness for machine learning and generative tasks
Beyond deep learning, the RTX 3060 demonstrates its usefulness for machine learning and generative tasks, further enhancing its value proposition. Its versatile performance makes it a well-rounded choice for a range of AI and GPU-accelerated workloads.
Expected performance in 2023 for sustained deep learning use
Looking ahead to 2023, the RTX 3060 is anticipated to maintain robust performance for sustained deep learning use. Its capabilities, coupled with ongoing software optimizations and advancements, position it as a reliable and future-proof option for deep learning projects.
What are the essential technical specifications of the RTX 3060 for deep learning?
Understanding the essential technical specifications of the RTX 3060 for deep learning involves analyzing the impact of CUDA cores on performance, the TDP and power efficiency for deep learning workloads, and comparing the 12GB VRAM with other GPU memory capacities.
CUDA cores and their impact on deep learning performance
The RTX 3060's CUDA cores play a pivotal role in driving its deep learning performance, enabling efficient parallel processing and accelerated training of neural networks. The high number of CUDA cores contributes to the GPU's capability to handle complex deep learning models effectively.
Analysis of TDP and power efficiency for deep learning workloads
With a balanced TDP and power efficiency, the RTX 3060 delivers optimal performance for deep learning workloads. Its power-efficient design allows for sustained processing power, minimizing energy consumption while maximizing performance for deep learning tasks.
Comparing the 12GB VRAM with other GPU memory capacities
The RTX 3060's 12GB of VRAM sets it apart in terms of memory capacity, offering a substantial advantage for memory-intensive deep learning tasks. This generous VRAM capacity ensures that the GPU can handle large datasets and complex models with ease, contributing to its appeal for deep learning applications.
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text: We present the use of an entropy focus criterion to enable automatic focusing of motion corrupted magnetic resonance images. We demonstrate the principle using illustrative examples from cooperative volunteers. Our technique can determine unknown patient motion or use knowledge of motion from other measures as a starting estimate. The motion estimate is used to compensate the acquired data and is iteratively refined using the image entropy. Entropy focuses the whole image principally by favoring the removal of motion induced ghosts and blurring from otherwise dark regions of the image. Using only the image data, and no special hardware or pulse sequences, we demonstrate correction for arbitrary rigid-body translational motion in the imaging plane and for a single rotation. Extension to three-dimensional (3-D) and more general motion should be possible. The algorithm is able to determine volunteer motion well. The mean absolute deviation between algorithm and navigator-echo-determined motion is comparable to the displacement step size used in the algorithm. Local deviations from the recorded motion or navigator-determined motion are explained and we indicate how enhanced focus criteria may be derived. In all cases we were able to compensate images for patient motion, reducing blurring and ghosting.

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The County Administrative Board is a government authority that exists in close proximity to the people in each county. The County Administrative Board has a unique position in the Swedish democratic system. Sweden comprises 21 counties, which are in turn divided into municipal areas.
Maria Norrfalk, County Governor of County Administative Board of Dalarna
The County Administrative Board is an important link between the people and the municipal authorities on the one hand and the government, parliament and central authorities on the other. The work of the County Administrative Board is led by the County Governor.
The County Administrative Board is a multifaceted authority
The County Administrative Board works with issues that extend across the whole of society and therefore has a wide variety of specialists at its disposal, such as lawyers, biologists, architects, agronomists, foresters, engineers, public relations officers, archaeologists, veterinarians, social scientists and economists.
The County Administrative Board is charged with a range of tasks, including:
- implementing national objectives
- co-ordinating the different interests of the county
- promoting the development of the county
- establishing regional objectives
- safeguarding the rule of law in every instance


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Some drivers require environment variables setting before you can successfully connect (e.g. DB2 and DB2INSTANCE, Oracle and ORACLE_HOME). If you are using the unixODBC Driver Manager you can set environment variables per DSN in the odbc.ini file using the following syntax:
DMEnvAttr = SQL_ATTR_UNIXODBC_ENVATTR={ENVVAR=value}
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DMEnvAttr = SQL_ATTR_UNIXODBC_ENVATTR={DB2INSTANCE=db2inst2}
The unixODBC driver manager will then set the environment variable before connecting to the driver. Note, this only works this way when using DSN based connections.
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a.datums: Returns first and last appearance datums
Description Usage Arguments Details Value Note Author(s) See Also Examples
Description
Returns the first and last appearance datums (FADs and LADs) for taxa in a stratigraphic column.
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lads(x, depths = NULL, skip = 0, increasing.down = FALSE, ...)
Arguments
x
an object of class strat.column.
depths
depths from which to calculate the datums
skip
a number of depths (levels) to skip, returning NA instead of values for FAD or LAD; defaults to 0.
increasing.down
FALSE (default) returns FADs less than or equal to LADs, as is the case when depths are measured up from the bottom of, e.g. a stratigraphic section; TRUE reverses FADs and LADs, as is the case when depths are measured from the surface in wells or cores.
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not currently used.
Details
If depths is provided, it will clobber x$depths, should x$depths exist.
Value
a.datums returns a data frame with columns fads and lads, each of which is a numeric vector giving the FAD or LAD of each taxon in the stratigraphic column. fads and lads return respectively just the fads and just the lads in a single named numeric vector.
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plot.strat.column, stratigraph
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Captain Falcon (SSB)/Down aerial
Captain Falcon stomps below him, dealing 14% damage. The move's hitbox lasts a very long time, but it has very quick startup. The move functions as a meteor smash, striking airborne opponents downwards when they are hit by the move. The move's reach is also extended by a small hitbox above Captain Falcon's legs. The move is a powerful meteor smash (even if it hits during the latter frames), and it can KO at moderately low percentages offstage. Due to the move having high power throughout the entire duration, it can easily be used after an edge drop and a midair jump to cover the area around Falcon, being very difficult for most recovering characters to get past. If the move is used on a grounded opponent, it produces very weak knockback that only just lifts them off the ground at around 80-90%, though at around 80% it can lead into an up smash to get the opponent into the air, and at around 100-150% (depending on the falling speed of the opponent) it can lead straight into a back aerial or occasionally a neutral aerial for a KO. Used on a grounded opponent at lower to moderate percentages, it can also tech-chase rather easily. This can be performed out of a short hop or after an aerial down aerial onstage. In addition to this, it can be used effectively with the help of platforms; for example, Falcon can use it almost immediately after dropping through a soft platform. Additionally, a down aerial can be used on a grounded opponent right next to the edge of the stage to combo into another down aerial, a forward smash, or even a Falcon Punch.
Captain Falcon can also perform a Ken Combo variation by jumping, using his back aerial (at lower percentages) or forward aerial (at moderate percentages), jumping again and using a down aerial to meteor smash the opponent. A down aerial can also be used to finish a string of up aerials. According to Ken himself, the Ken Combo was initially developed in Smash 64 using an up aerial → down aerial combo with Captain Falcon.


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What Do the Sizes Mean on Trees and Shrubs?
Generally, the bigger the number, the bigger the price, the bigger the plant.
Plants with a number sign (#) followed by a number are roughly equivalent to gallon pot sizes (i.e. #2 = 2 gallon, #3 = 3 gallon and so on). These plants are sold in containers.
Plants with a height (i.e. 5-6') indicate an estimate of the current height of the plant.
Plants measured in inches (i.e. 2.5") indicate the caliper (trunk width) of the plant.
Plants measured by caliper (inches) are generally larger than plants measured in height (feet).
Plants with B&B in the size are sold as balled and burlap (not in a container).
For more information, please see this video that will show you examples and tips on selecting trees and shrubs.


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The Biome Changer Remote is used to interface with the Biome Changer Satellite.
To use the Biome Changer Remote it must first be linked to a Biome Changing Satellite and the Satellite must be in orbit around the planet the Biome Changer Remote is to be used on.
To construct a Biome Changer Satellite, the Biome Changer Remote must be in the ID Chip slot during the construction of a satellite in the Satellite Assembling Machine.
Like the satellite Id chips, the Biome Changer Remote can have its satellite link copied to another Biome Changer Remote in the Satellite Assembling Machine.
When multiple Biome Changer Remotes are linked to the same satellite, both the biome discoveries and the power pool are shared.
When first constructed the Biome Changer Remote has no biomes stored in memory. Biomes may be added to the satellite's memory a player must visit the biome he/she wants to add and shift right-click on the Biome Changer Remote and click "Scan Biome".
In order to select the target biome, a player must open the interface by shift right-clicking and clicking on a biome from the list. Then stand where you want to change the biome and right click the remote to transform a 20x20 area centered on the player.
Note: The satellite itself requires power storage and a power supply, the satellite will pull up to 100RF/t at 10RF per block.


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 Importing each layer separately increases the size of your image file. To reduce the size of the image, you can merge the layers.
 To import the layers that you have not imported before, repeat the above steps and choose the required layers. The layers get added to the corresponding PSD folder in the Library.
 - To flatten the layers and then import them as a single image, select Flattened Image.
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 When you flatten layers, you cannot edit each layer separately within Adobe Captivate. Use this option only if you are sure that layer editing is not required and the image is ready to use.
 - To import any layer comps, click Multiple and select the layer comp from the drop-down list. The layers in the selected layer comps appear. Select the check boxes corresponding to the layer comps you want to import.
 3. Select Scale According To Stage Size to automatically resize the image to the size of your Adobe Captivate project.
Reusing PSD items in the Library
You can reuse PSD items, such as layers and layer comps, using one or all the following ways:
 - To reuse a PSD item in a slide, drag-and-drop the item from the Library onto the slide.
 - To reuse a PSD item in a different project, open the target project. Then, drag-and-drop the item from the current project's Library into the target project. You can also copy and paste the item into the target project.
 Alternatively, in the target project, select File > Import > External Library, and open the project from which you want to import the PSD items. When the Library panel of the selected project appears, select the item and drag-and-drop it into the current project.
 If a PSD file by the same name exists in the target project, Adobe Captivate matches the modified date of the two files. If the dates are same, the layers get copied into the corresponding PSD file folder in the Library. If not, the layers are copied as normal images.
Edit PSD files
 1. In the slide or PSD folder in the library, select the imported PSD file, right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Mac OS), and then select Edit PSD Source File.
You can also edit the file from image properties (Window > Properties).
Update PSD files
If the files in the Adobe Captivate library and the original files are not in sync, the status column in the library changes from to .
To update and bring the resource on slide in sync with the source,
 - Select the PSD on stage, right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Mac OS), and then select Update from Source.
 - Click Update in the Property Inspector (Window > Properties).
 - Click the status icon in the library.
 - Select the PSD folder in the library, right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Mac OS), and then select Update from Source.
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The first two options update the PSD both on stage and in library. The last two options update the resource only in the library and the updated resources do not take effect on stage.
If you remove or relocate the PSD, then a question mark icon appears in the status column. Click to relink. You can also do this action from the Image Properties dialog box.
The procedure for linking to a new PSD file is same as importing a new PSD file.
Working with SVG images
Captivate supports SVG graphics enabling you to develop scalable graphic content.
Import Scalable Vector Graphics into Captivate, and roundtrip them using Illustrator or any other vector editing applications.
Inserting SVG images
Insert SVG in either blank or responsive projects by clicking Media->SVG
Inserting svg files
Inserting svg files
Navigate to the folder where the SVG image is stored and click Open to insert the image into your project.
Editing SVG images
Edit the SVG using Adobe Illustrator or any other vector editing applications by clicking Edit SVG in the Property inspector.
Launching an image-editing application directly from Captivate
Launching an image-editing application directly from Captivate
Megjegyzés:
Edit with Adobe Illustrator option is disabled (as shown below) if Illustrator is not present on that machine. In this scenario, when a user clicks Edit SVG, the user is prompted to open the file with another svg image editing application.
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You can resize the image from within the Property Inspector using these options:
 - Original: Revert the image to its original size – This button is selected by default when the SVG is imported, and remains selected if you don't modify the image size
 - Custom: This button is selected if you change the size of the SVG image
 - Fit to Stage: Resize the image so that it fits the stage
 - Fit to Bounding Box: Fit the SVG exactly to its bounding container. On further modification, the SVG no longer maintains its aspect ratio on resize. You can use this option to avoid possible truncation in some SVG images.
Replacing SVG images
You can replace an existing SVG graphic with another one.
 1. Click on the SVG image to open the Property Inspector for that image.
 2. Click the image name on the Property Inspector.
 Replacing an existing SVG image with a new one
 Replacing an existing SVG image with a new one
 3. In the Select Image from Library dialog that opens, click Import. Navigate to the folder and select the image you want to use.
 Import SVG
 Import SVG
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Create watermark images
You can create a watermark image by setting the transparency of an image.
 1. In an open project, select Insert > Image.
 2. Select an image or browse to a new location for a different image. Click Open. The image gets inserted.
 3. Set the image Alpha to 50% or lower in the Image Edit area of the Property Inspector. A low number results in a dim version of the image and a higher number displays a brighter image.
 4. Position the image on the slide as required.
Change JPEG quality
Adobe Captivate automatically sets the quality of JPEG images in projects. However, you can adjust this setting depending upon the images used in your project. Using higher percentage values allow high-quality images but also increases file size.
 1. In an open project, select Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Adobe Captivate > Preferences (Mac OS).
 2. In the Category panel, select SWF Size And Quality from the Project menu.
 3. Enter your preferred value in the JPEG Image Quality text box.
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Vallam Kali
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Vallam Kali (Malayalam: വള്ളംകളി, vaḷḷaṃ kaḷi, literally "boat game") is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in autumn. Vallam Kali includes races of many kinds of paddled longboats, the traditional boats of Kerala.
Vallam Kali originated in Assyria, on a New Year's Day in 300 BC. Vallam Kalli events were conducted by several ancient Indian states.
In Kerala, during an early 14th-century war between the feudal kingdoms of Kayamkulam and Chembakassery, King Devanarayana of Chembakassery commissioned the construction of a war boat called Chundan Vallam and he tasked a famous carpenter of the day with the responsibility of creating it.[1] Hence, the technical methods for creating these Snake Boats are around 650 years old. Of the snake boats still in use today, the Parthasarathi Chundan is the oldest model.
Vallam Kali has mainly been conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in Autumn. The race of Chundan Vallam is the major event. Vallam Kali also includes races of many other kinds of traditional paddled longboats of Kerala, and is one of the major tourist attractions in the state.
Vanchipattu (lit. boatsong) is the form of poetry in Malayalam language commonly using while Vallam Kali and related festivals. During Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali, the vanchipattu is performed by the participants for its significance in the rituals. Ramapurathu Warrier is considered to be the pioneer of the vanchipattu.
List of periodical Vallam Kali events[edit]
Major events[edit]
Map of Backwaters in Kerala where boat racing is conducted
Minor events[edit]
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Island Checklist - Flora
As with fauna, flora is also part of mother nature and cannot be criticised.
Again, this is to advise clients to inspect the island carefully to see whether they can live with what is there and to study what grows on the island.
In certain areas, there are poisonous plants. Some plants can cause allergic reactions. There are coconut trees on many tropical islands. There is also a danger that a coconut could fall on your head if the trees are not maintained. If noone is maintaining the island, it would be wise to consider this safety point very carefully.
Studying flora closely also gives you an idea of what kind of ground water is on the island. Experts can read how much ground water available from the vegetation. The vegetation also signifies whether the island is self-sufficient or not.
In summary: studying the island's flora is a worthwhile and useful point on the checklist.


The Methods Behind the "Oil-Slick" Craze
What is Oil Slick?
The "oil-slick" finish is achieved with the application of a iridescent titanium coating. This coating displays different shades of green, yellow, blue, and purple. The oil-slick finish can only be achieved using high-cost machinery and extensive manufacturing processes. The oil slick finish will never fade away on parts with the exception of the braking surface of the oil slick brake rotors. The braking surface makes contact with the brake pads inhibiting the color change but the rest of the brake rotor will always remain oil slick! The finish will never fade away because it is an anodized titanium layer applied to the part which is extremely durable against the elements due to its material properties.
How is it Made?
The titanium oxide layer on the surface is transparent and of varying thickness, so part of the light bounces off the top of the titanium oxide coating and part bounces off the bottom, causing thin film interference.
Thin Film Interference
Titanium is applied to the alloy part with a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) process.
Next, the coloration is done by anodizing the titanium to varying thicknesses by controlling the immersion depth, time and voltage applied.
Aluminum Anodization Bath
 The specific manufacturing processes to achieve the "oil-slick" finish is not readily available to the general public. Engineers and scientists have invested years of research into developing this process.
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Form and Size:
The leafy stems of sweet William are 18 – 28 inches long. The flower head is daisy-like with fringed petals protruding out from a center disc. There are many blooms that cluster tightly together on one stem.
5 – 10 days
Remove any leaves from the bottom of the stem that will fall below the water line, cut stems under water and place in fresh water with flower food.
History and Usage:
A member of the Caryophyllaceae (pink) family, sweet William originated in southern Europe. Its botanical name comes from the word "di" which is Greek for of Zeus or Jove and "anthos" which is Greek for flower. There are various stories that attempt to explain how it got its popular name. One story states that the name came from the word "oeillet" which is French for eye. This is in reference to the eye of the flower, which is often a different color than the petals. It was then shortened to "Willy" and then in English, William. Another explanation states that it is named that in honor of St. William or William Shakespeare.
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Relatives of sweet William include carnation, babies breath, silene, chickweed and snow-in-summer. To Victorians, sweet william represents childhood, memory, gallantry, finesse and dexterity.


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Cultural Landscape Report
Garfield Park is a valued, irreplaceable historic public park serving the Indianapolis community as both a city and neighborhood park. The park is a significant cultural landscape recognized for its history, its design influence, and its place in the Indianapolis parks and boulevards system. Heritage Landscapes was commissioned by the Friends of Garfield Park (FOGP) to develop a cultural landscape report investigating the history, chronology, existing conditions and use of the Garfield Park landscape and to recommend a preservation approach that respects its heritage while accommodating current and future directions. Garfield Park stands as a testimony of over a century of use, support and patronage by the neighborhood and the Indianapolis community. This Garfield Park Cultural Landscape Report honors that legacy while it seeks to insure the vibrancy and value of this important park into the future.
To preserve the future of the park FOGP championed the creation of the Garfield Park Cultural Landscape Preservation and Renewal Plan. Created in 2004 and 2005, The Cultural Landscape Plan was funded through grants of $25,000 from the Efroymson Fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, $5,000 from Marion County Historic Preservation Fund and $22,500 each from Friends of Garfield Park and Indy Parks.
This project, which celebrates the concepts and designs of George Kessler, was guided to completion by Patricia O'Donnell, ASLA, of Heritage Landscapes, which specializes in preservation planning and implementation for cultural landscapes. The plan will serve as a guide to future development and programs at the park such as:
- Educational materials, such as those included in the Historic Garfield Park Tour
- Fundraising campaigns to preserve and maintain the Bean Creek Bridge and the 100 year old Fountains
- Efforts leading to the designation on the National Registry of Historic Places
- Landscape renovations and restoration, including tree plantings, streets, pathways and other elements


text: In most cases, the viscosity of blood is measured after adulteration with heparin or EDTA. The aim of the present research was to derive an equation that can be used for determination of viscosity from biochemical data. Blood samples taken from seven healthy people were analyzed in biochemical laboratory and their viscosities were measured by adding EDTA as anticoagulant. Ten parameters of biochemical laboratory including blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes) and their functional products that directly affect the blood viscosity were chosen. Several equations relating viscosity to those parameters were derived by using a computer program. According to the regression analysis of the functions derived, the viscosity equation was obtained. This equation can be used for determination of blood viscosity from classical laboratory analysis. The advantages of using the derived equation are elimination of anticoagulant addition and elimination of Fahraeus_Lindquist effect. After proving that the equation is acceptable for numerous people, apparent viscosity changes can be followed during any disease and successfulness of anticoagulant drugs can be investigated.


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The center square of Lili'uokalani's quilt includes the embroidered words "Imprisoned at Iolani Palace... We began the quilt here..." The words begin a political statement on events that led to the queen's imprisonment.
Set in a Plexiglas case in Queen Lili'uokalani's "prison" room in the makai-Diamond Head second-floor corner of Iolani Palace is one of the most significant pieces in Hawaiian history, and, perhaps, the most emotionally appealing.
The piece, done in the
crazy quilt style, documents
By Tim Ryan
The patchwork crazy quilt known as the Queen's Quilt -- created in the fashion of its era -- is a 97-by-95-inch, nine-panel cover that documents Lili'uokalani's 10 months as a prisoner at Iolani Palace in 1895.
Although the palace tour allows visitors to view the quilt, a quick glance doesn't provide enough time to grasp its rich history.
The Friends of Iolani Palace hope to change that with the eventual publishing of a manuscript written by historians Rhoda Hacker and Loretta Woodard, containing color photos of the quilt and individual patches. But first, the Friends need to raise $15,000 for printing costs. The organization is nearly halfway there with a $7,000 donation from Agnes Conrad, the book's fact-checker.
The authors say the quilt was sewn by Lili'uokalani and her companions during her palace imprisonment. According to the authors, the Queen's Quilt demonstrates "all the best features" of the crazy quilt style: a nine-block format with center medallion separated by sashing and bound by a narrow border that "brings order and repose to the business of the kaleidoscopic color and randomly pieced irregular shapes within the individual blocks."
The richly colored plain, printed and brocaded silks and ribbons incorporated into the quilt are believed to be from the queen's wardrobe and that of her retainers. Appliquéd to a muslin backing, every seam is "exquisitely" embroidered in "crazy stitches," the authors said, continuing to describe the work done "in multicolored silk threads and further embellished with ink, painting and a profusion of embroidered flora and fauna."
Some of the items stitched on the quilt include a silk brocade figure of the mythical phoenix, a bird said to represent good fortune; an embroidered pocket watch with Roman numerals; a helmet of the Queen's guard uniform; and a pueo, or owl.
PALACE OFFICIALS decline to estimate the value of the quilt. The piece "is priceless, certainly its historical value," said Deborah Dunne, palace executive director.
Don Severson, owner of Hawaiian Antiquities, agrees with Dunne.
"But on the open market at auction, all it takes is two people who want it and not want another person to own it," Severson said. "Under certain circumstances, the queen's quilt might sell for $100,000 or more."
He cited a recent auction in which an 1800s vintage koa chest that he appraised at $10,000 to $15,000 sold for $35,000 after two parties got into a bidding war.
"That doesn't mean the chest is worth $35,000," Severson said. "If I had that chest in my store priced that much, it just wouldn't sell."
Within the quilt's center patches, believed to have been created by Lili'uokalani, are stitched messages documenting the most significant events of her life: "Imprisoned at Iolani Palace... We began the quilt here"; and "Queen's Garden" and "Oct. 11, 1894," the date the garden was planted in Pauoa Valley by her supporters.
The authors believe the message embroidered in the center block shows the quilt began as a needlework piece, becoming, after her imprisonment, "a fervent political statement" by the time was quilt was completed.
Surrounding the Kalakaua coat of arms and framed by pairs of crossed Hawaiian flags, the center block outlines the sequence of events that changed the course of Hawaiian history, including the stitched date the Provisional Government was put in place, when Lili'uokalani was forced to step down, and the date of the aborted Wilcox revolution that precipitated the queen's arrest.
Names appear in some blocks, including the Wilson-Townsend family members, close supporters of the queen, as well as names of supporters and friends. There are also commemorative and patriotic ribbons and badges, which the authors say further shows the decorative quilt served "a larger purpose as a political document."
The frail quilt is made of silk and cotton, polychrome silk embroidery threads, polychrome paint and silk-screened commemorative ribbons and hat bands, with printed cotton muslin interlining.
Embroidered dates indicate the quilt was completed after Lili'uokalani's release in September 1895.
Lili'uokalani died of a stroke in 1917 in Honolulu at the age of 79. After the queen's death, the quilt was eventually came into the possession of Harriet Beamer Magoon, longtime secretary to Honolulu Mayor John Henry Wilson. In 1978, an anonymous donor gave the quilt to the Friends of Iolani Palace.
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India's First Comic Book on Organ Donation
A non-governmental organization Shatayu working in the field of voluntary organ donation has come up with a comic book to inspire school students and their parents. The illustrated comic titled 'Super Donor' is meant for students of standard VI to XII.
India's First Comic Book on Organ Donation - Super Donor
The comic on organ donation will be distributed among all the students. Chairman of Shatayu Dipak Patel says, "The objective behind this is to initiate the young generation and their parents in organ donation. If any family member is brain dead, then the relatives are the ones who can take the decision to donate organs. This can help save several other lives."
The comic also has a voluntary organ donation form which is meant for the children to give to their parents to be filled up. "The comic, we hope, will tell the youngsters as well as their guardians how each one of us has the power to save lives".
- Copyright © 2021. Published by MOHAN Foundation
- Keywords: Comic Book, India


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When using overlay_nearest function in the QGIS expression builder, sometimes a feature considers itself as the nearest geometry, and other times not.
To demonstrate, I made a label expression:
CASE
 WHEN
 letter='A'
 THEN
 'fid: ' || "fid" ||
 '\nletter: ' || "letter" ||
 '\n\nnearest fid\'s: ' || array_to_string(
 overlay_nearest(layer:=@layer,
 expression:=fid,
 filter:=letter='A',
 limit:=2
 )
 )
 ELSE
 NULL
END
I set the feature limit at 2 to show the 2 nearest fids for each feature to show that the true nearest feature is being found second.
The points outlined in red consider themselves their nearest neighbour, the others do not. It happens also with a projected coordinate system, and with various permutations of the WHEN clause.
Can anyone explain why this is?
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Example dataset (CRS is WGS84) -- GeoPackage download link (with label expression pre-loaded)
WKT fid letter
POINT (27.7981358844261 -24.2696491141906) 1 A
POINT (27.7988424066944 -24.2678611535372) 2 A
POINT (27.7989643301811 -24.2688320385901) 3 B
POINT (27.8007927306901 -24.2685965478542) 4 B
POINT (27.7979157991226 -24.2678537822582) 5 B
POINT (27.7995823651664 -24.2670624651733) 6 A
POINT (27.7999025692956 -24.2692146208195) 7 B
POINT (27.8002376476489 -24.2696982965109) 9 A
POINT (27.7984109576877 -24.2694592018388) 10 A
POINT (27.8001260102486 -24.2667596896059) 11 B
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 the overlay_nearest function and others, respond badly if used with the same layer, here bug: github.com/qgis/QGIS/issues/47201
 – pigreco
 Feb 17, 2022 at 14:46
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 Ah, thank you. I thought it was caused by the way I was filtering. If you want to make an answer, I can accept it. I was thinking a workaround could be to check the fid and if it matches, take the second array element instead of the first. Seems horribly hacky though.
 – Matt
 Feb 17, 2022 at 14:52
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The overlay_nearest function and others, respond badly if used with the same layer.
Here is a bug report: _URL_
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 - Would it help to duplicate the layer and use the duplicated layer (in fact, the same data) for overlay_nearest or does that not improve performance?
 – Babel
 May 23, 2023 at 19:22
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So far I noticed that the overlay_nearest will result in an array, where the same feature will always be at the 0-index position.
Therefore, like in this thread Drawing 10 nearest lines from each point connecting to the centroid of the 5 points nearest to each point with QGIS expression, I am simply suggesting to delete it by its index i.e. 0.
However, in such a case, the number in limit should be incremented in one more feature.
array_remove_at(
 overlay_nearest(
 layer:=@layer,
 expression:=fid,
 filter:=letter='A',
 limit:=3 -- notice this change
 )
 0)
2
 - The problem was, at the time of posting the question, that the nearest feature was only sometimes itself, and sometimes not. I haven't tried to reproduce the problem recently, but if you're getting consistent results then perhaps there has been a bug fix.
 – Matt
 Dec 20, 2023 at 19:32
 - I got you. Currently, my results are consistent. Perhaps, there was some bug or issue with data etc., it needs investigation
 – Taras
 Dec 20, 2023 at 20:19
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It Would Take Way More Seagulls To Lift James' Peach
The children's author, Roald Dahl's most famous stories may strain belief, certainly, though some of us are hoping to find a golden ticket in a bar of chocolate someday. But in his book, "James and the Giant Peach," Dahl came up with a mostly plausible way to move a giant piece of stone fruit: A flock of 501 seagulls. But some physics students from England's Leicester University weren't so sure.
Figuring the potential weight of the peach, which Dahl wrote was about the size of a small house, they multiplied its density by its volume and calculated that you'd need more than 2.4 million seagulls to get that peach into the air.
We're hoping the students next school project figures out the scientific elements of the potion that actually grew that giant peach in the first place.
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The projected cost of a new high school is $20,066,340 of which $5,216,340 will be covered by annual grants. Using data from the last census the planning committee estimated the cost per town resident. However new census data reveals that the population has increased by 2200 people reducing the cost of each resident by $75.
What is the current population of the town?
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If $5,216,340 will be covered by annual grants, this leaves $20,066,340 - $5,216,340 = $14,850,000 left to be covered by the residents of the town.
Let x = original population
Let 'y_n' = new cost per person
Let' y_o' = old cost per person
'y_n = 14,850,000/(x+2,200)'
'y_o = 14,850,000/x'
'14,850,000/x - 14,850,000/(x+2,200) = 75'
'14,850,000(x+2200) -14,850,000x = 75x(x+2,200)'
'14,850,000x+32,670,000,000 -14,850,000x = 75x^2 +165,000x'
Use the quadratic formula:
a=1; b=2,200; c=435,600,000
Since the population could not have been negative we know that:
'x=(-2,200+41,800)/2 = 19,800'
Therefore, the current population of the town is 19,800+2,200 = 22,000.
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Here are three examples of standard upright marble VA military grave markers that you might find in national or private cemeteries. These measure approximately 42″ x 13″ x 3″. Some of the newer ones are made of granite. Many have an optional religious symbol at the top of the marker (like the cross in the example at right). For a list of these see the Veterans Affairs website: Emblems of Belief on Government Headstones and Markers.
The two examples below are for pre-World War I grave markers. On the left is the headstone for the infamous cannibal, Alfred Packer, who was a Union Civil War veteran. On the right is one for a Spanish American War veteran. Note the way the name and regiment are enclosed in a shield on both of these markers – this was used for Union Civil War and Spanish American War soldiers. Some Confederate Civil War veterans have a symbol of the Southern Cross of Honor on their grave markers.
Photos: Alfred Packer's grave marker is from Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Colorado; the other two are from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.


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Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, West University of Timişoara, C. Coposu Blvd. No. 4, 300223 Timişoara, Romania
Copyright © 2010 Bogdan Sasu. This is an open access article distributed under the
Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The aim of this paper is to obtain new necessary and sufficient conditions for the uniform exponential stability of variational difference equations with applications to robustness problems. We prove characterizations for exponential stability of variational difference equations using translation invariant sequence spaces and
emphasize the importance of each hypothesis. We introduce a new concept of stability radius for a variational system of difference equations with respect to a perturbation structure and deduce a very general estimate for the lower bound of. All the results are obtained without any restriction concerning the coefficients, being applicable for any system of variational difference equations.


There is a new proposed bill in town, which attempts to create tax incentives to encourage employers to voluntarily support paid parental and medical leave programs. The proposed bill would also encourage employees to save for time away from work during these times, specifically through leave savings accounts for which the employee can contribute up to $5,000 of wages, annually, to pay for leave-related expenses. Leave-related expenses include things like caring for the birth of a child or for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition. The bill would allow employees to claim a state income tax deduction for the amounts they or their employer contribute to the savings account and grant employers that pay an employee for leave between 8 to 12 weeks an income tax credit, equivalent to 15% of the amount paid. Employers who contribute to employees' leave savings accounts would also receive an income tax credit.
This is not the first time a paid family leave bill has been proposed in Colorado. Indeed, just last year, there was a proposed bill, titled "FAMLI Family Medical Leave Insurance Program." The original drafting of the bill, which was much more aggressive, attempted to implement a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, funded by both workers and employers. Unlike the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, this would have applied to employers of all sizes. Many of Colorado's top business associations opposed the original drafting of the bill and the bill eventually morphed into the creation of task force, becoming law in May 2019. The bill, as passed, creates a study of the implementation of a paid family and medical leave program through this task force. The bill requires the department of labor and employment to contract with experts in the field of paid family and medical leave to report on the establishment of a paid family and medical leave program, and request information from third parties that may be willing to administer all or part of the leave program.
What do these two bills mean for paid sick leave in Colorado? Though we are not there yet, paid sick leave is the trajectory and legislators continue to push forward in their pursuits. Jackson Lewis will continue to track changes with this Colorado legislation. Stay tuned.


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Noun: traveling wave
Usage: US (elsewhere: travelling wave)
 1. A wave in which the medium moves in the direction of propagation of the wave
 - travelling wave [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: traveling waves
Type of: undulation, wave
Encyclopedia: Traveling wave


Creating one off payments
When setting up a direct debit, it's often necessary to collect a one-off, or initial, payment. This can cover the cost of providing the service the direct debit will cover, until the direct debit can start.
To take an initial payment, use the One-off Payment action under First Capital Cashflow.
Building a one-off payment template
To do this:
 1. Navigate to Templates in the top navigation bar (under the form title).
 2. Click Create Template.
 3. A popover will open, asking which type of action we want to create a template for. Choose One-off Payment under the First Capital Cashflow section, and click Next.
 4. We'll then be taken to the template builder for this action.
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 5. Set the title as 'Initial payment'.
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The application of non-destructive methods to assess the stability of the national nature monument of the Pravčická Brána Rock Arch, Czech Republic
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The study contains the results of non-destructive research of the Pravčicka Brana Rock Arch which focuses on the structure and natural dynamics of this rock formation and its current level of stability. The main results include a description of the block fabric of the rock body and the nature of the contact zone between the arch beam and the southern pillar, discovery of relatively fresh secondary fissures and identification of zones with weakened strength within the sandstone massif. Also the local hydrodynamic regime was determined by a combination of geophysical methods. Long-term monitoring has demonstrated slow and irreversible body movements and reversible quasicyclical movements associated with changes in temperature on a scale of days up to years. The collected information was used to develop a structural deformation model of the arch body, including a description of the nature of the disintegration. The work was designed to fully respect the protective conditions of the site, to facilitate future follow-up activities and to monitor any possible negative changes in the rock massif.


real analysis – Does the modulo on a high-dimensional network generally maintain the direction?
We know that for sufficiently large dimensions $ n $ there is a trellis $ L_n $ in $ mathbb {R} ^ n $ whose base region of the Voronoi partition encompasses almost a negligible proportion of a $ (1- varepsilon) $-ball, and is also almost contained in a $ (1+ varepsilon) $-ball, almost a negligible proportion.[1] How does this base region behave like a ball in another way?
We can define "round" and "mod" operations on the space up to a network $ L $ and his score of Voronoi as: $ R_L (v) = arg min _ { ell in L} | v- ell | $ and $ mod_L (v) = v-R_L (v). $
We can also define a "mod ball" as $ mod ^ ast_n (v) = (v / | v |) cdot [|v| – operatorname{round}(|v|/2)]$, which reduces $ v $ in lengths of 2 until it is in the ball.
Fixing radius $ R> $ 0, for a fairly high dimension $ n $, can there be a trellis $ L $ in this dimension with $ | mod_ ast (v) – operatorname {mod} _L (v) | < varepsilon $ for the majority $ v in B (0, R) $ ?
In other words, on a hexagonal grid, compare the modulation reduction of a vector going just above the top of the base hex (for this vector $ mod_L $ is far from $ mod_ ast $) to the one just past the middle of one of the sides of the base hex (for this vector they are close). What behavior dominates in high dimension?
I imagine that no, because I suspect that there are not enough regions of Voronoi adjacent to the base region for a mod reduction on network of a vector just slightly outside of the base region to approximately correspond to the reduction in length 2 of this vector.
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People stop feeling young at 40 years, 8 months and 2 weeks
It's been said that life begins at 40, but it might be more accurate to say that mid-life begins at 40.
A British Government poll has revealed that the age at which we should stop calling ourselves young is 40 years, eight months and two weeks.
More surprisingly, the Britons surveyed believe that old age begins at 59 years, two months and two weeks, the Daily Mail reported.
The poll, for the Department for Work and Pensions, spoke to 2,171 people aged 16 or over and uncovered stark variations in the views of men and women and different age groups.
Men say being young stops at 38 and a half. For women the cut-off is delayed until 42 years, nine months and three months.
Old age, according to women, begins at 60 years, four months and two weeks. But for men, it is much earlier - at 58.
The gap may be down to men placing more emphasis on diminishing strength as a mark of ageing, or because women tend to live longer.
As many might expect, the definition of old age goes back in later life. Under-50s said it begins at 46 years and nine months. For those age 50-plus, old age starts at 62 years, seven months and two weeks.
While 16- to 24-year-olds said being young ends at 32, for those aged 80-plus the answer was 52.
This is not far short of when the youngest group said old age begins - 54.
The Department for Work and Pensions said 'the disparity in perceptions' showed 'the potential for age stereotypes to be applied in very inconsistent ways'.
Class and income may also be factors, as unemployed said being young ends nine years earlier than those with full time jobs.
People who lived in council houses tended to believe old age started five years earlier than those who owned their home outright.


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How do I import my recipes from Now You're Cooking?
You can either follow these instructions below or use CB2CB to convert your recipes.
To import recipes from Now You're Cooking you need to use the Export Recipes command from the File menu in Now You're Cooking. That command is not activated until you close the recipes. Use the Generic Text File setting. It will create a text file on your computer.
You then will need to edit that text file so the recipes are in a format that MasterCook can import. Open and edit that text file with Windows NOTEPAD. Do NOT use Word.
MasterCook can import several recipes within one text file as long as they are in a basic format such as this example:
Glazed Spiced Pecans
2 1/2 cups pecans
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon rum flavoring or vanilla
Heat nuts at 250 F for 15 min. Blend and cook sugar, water, salt and spices to soft ball stage. Do not stir. Add flavoring. Stir in nuts until creamy and coated. Turn onto wax paper, separating as they cool.
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My Ventile jacket is getting a bit dirty. Is there anything special I need to know when washing it, or will a regular washing liquid and low temperature do?
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Ventile can be either dry-cleaned as detailed below or hand washed using Grangers 30 Degree Cleaner
 - Professional dry-cleaning in: perchloroethylene, hydrocarbons. Mild cleaning process with stringent limitation of added humidity and/or mechanical action and/or temperature. Commercial stain removers on a solvent base may be used with some restrictions. A trail on a concealed part of the article is advisable beforehand.
 - We recommend hand washing in Grangers Pure Liquid Soap for Ventile, using the following procedure :
 1. Gently brush or sponge off any dirt or grit.
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 3. Turn the garment inside out
 4. Hand wash in Grangers Pure Liquid Soap for Ventile.
 5. Ensure all residue soap is removed from the garment, re-rinse if necessary.
 6. Re-shape the garment on a hanger and allow to dry naturally avoiding direct sunlight.
 7. Iron carefully on a warm setting – this reactivates the DWR treatment.
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FBI warns child abductors may use social media to lure victims
Facebook and Twitter applications are seen on an Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Getty Images)
The FBI is warning parents that criminals may pose as minors online in order to lure children into traps and abduct them.
"While criminals exploit social media and social networks to commit crimes involving child sexual abuse material, sex trafficking of a minor, and child sex tourism, the use of these platforms to facilitate child abductions is lesser-known," the Bureau said in a statement.
According to authorities, child abductors will create accounts on various social media networks and dating apps to search for targets, as those tools are considered lower-risk ways of gaining access to children.
Criminals will then groom the children online, enticing their victim to meet with the eventual abductor in person.
While the number of child abductions using social media only represents a small percentage of FBI child abduction investigations, authorities say that with children spending so much more time on computers or mobile devices with access to the internet, they expect the percentage of criminals using those methods to lure victims will increase.
"With current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools in many areas of the United States are likely to remain closed, resulting in children being left at home and potentially unsupervised due to reduced daycare options and parents having to return to work," the FBI said. "As a result, they are likely to spend more time on the Internet, further increasing their vulnerability."
The FBI also described three incidents where social media or social networks were used to facilitate child abductions.


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The TO HVL filter stand is designed for use with any x-ray system. This test object (when used with an appropriate set of Al. filters and a multi-meter) allows the medical physicist or radiographer to test the half value layer (HVL) of their x-ray system.
TO HVL features the following test details:
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How Does Baby Feel?
Karen Katz, Author, Karen Katz, Illustrator
Karen Katz. Little Simon, $6.99 (14p) ISBN 978-1-4424-5204-6
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Readers can guess the emotions that six rosy-cheeked babies are feeling in various situations in this characteristically well-executed lift-the-flap book from Katz. "Baby wants milk and crackers," Katz writes in the first scene, as an African-American baby in a floral top and diaper reaches for her bottle and a tray of goodies. "How does baby feel?" The answer appears underneath a large flap that lifts vertically and shows the same baby happily chowing down in her high chair. The formula repeats as Katz's babies demonstrate feeling happy, sad, silly, sleepy, and loved. A tidy and effective introduction to familiar emotions. Ages 1–4. (Jan.)
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Stepney today *A street named after a prosperous English family who moved to Wales from London and derived their surname from an east London suburb called Stepney. The word has had an interesting linguistic journey!
What is a flat tire?
A flat tire ( British English: flat tyre) is a deflated pneumatic tire, which can cause the rim of the wheel to ride on the tire tread or the ground potentially resulting in loss of control of the vehicle or irreparable damage to the tire.
Why is it called a tyre?
For British motorists, the rubber wheel-covering is called a tyre – for the Americans it's a tire. But why? For other parts of the car we've seen the words are completely different – but for this one it's simply a matter of spelling.
How did Ganna get a flat tyre?
Ganna was amongst the leading group until he suffered a flat tyre. The flat tyre would then retract upwards and hover above ground, ready to be changed. During the conversation he pokes their tyre with something, leaving them behind with a flat tyre. However, he parks his car on the route towards the trap, feigning a flat tyre.
How common are flat tires in motor vehicle breakdowns?
A UK source reports that flat tires account for about 10% of motor vehicle breakdowns. Motor vehicles are normally equipped for changing a tire. These tools include a jack, a tire iron or lug wrench, and a spare tire.
What's a spare tyre called?
Emergency tyre: This term is used to describe any type of spare tyre that is meant to be used in case of an emergency, such as a flat tyre or a blowout. The emergency tyre can be a donut, space-saver or a full-size spare tyre, depending on the vehicle.
What is a spare tyre?
As the name suggests, a spare tire is an extra tire that you carry around in your car and use it in case one of your tire is punctured, damaged or unable to drive anymore. A car spare tyre is known by other names as well. A famous alternative name for it is 'stepney '. In other areas, drivers simply refer to it as the spare wheel.
What does spare tire fat around the middle mean?
spare tire Fat around one's middle, as in He's determined to lose ten pounds and that spare tire he's acquired. This expression transfers the term for an extra tire carried in cars in case of a flat tire to excess fat around the waist. If someone has a spare tyre, they have a large circle of fat around their waist.
What is a Stepney spare wheel?
Perhaps what you are referring to was originally called a Stepney spare wheel. The Stepney Spare Wheel was invented by Thomas Morris Davies in Llanelli in 1904. At that time, early motor cars were made without spare wheels, so a puncture was an event dreaded by all drivers. Mr.
What is a Stepney wheel?
The Stepney wheel became such a resounding success that they were seen on nearly every car on the road. Eventually, the term 'stepney' became synonymous with a spare wheel in many countries like India. The days of the patented spare wheel slowly came to a close as car manufacturers began providing spare wheels with all new cars.
What is the back of a car called?
The trunk (North American English) or boot (British English) of a car is the vehicle's main storage or cargo compartment, often a hatch at the rear of the vehicle. It is also called a tailgate.
What is the front part of a car called?
British the front part of a car that covers the engine. The American word is hood. British the covered space at the back of a car, used for carrying things in. The American word is trunk. a frame of strong metal bars around the front of a car or truck, used for protecting it if there is an accident
What is inside a car called in British English?
In British English the hood is called a bonnet and the trunk is called a boot. The following picture shows the vocabulary for various parts for inside a car. BrE = British English NAmE = Native American. This last picture shows various parts of inside and outside a car that was not included in the previous pictures. Used to change gears in a car.
Which part of a car lights up when reversing backwards?
The white part is called the reverse light and lights up when the car is reversing backwards. The red part is used when the head lights are being used so other drivers can see the car in front of them at night time or poor driving conditions. It is also called a brake light and is used when the car is using the brake pedal.
What is the main outer part of a car?
noun. the main outer part of a car, not including the engine or wheels, or the main outer part of a plane, not including the engine, wheels, or wings.
What is a hole in a car tyre called?
1. countable noun. A puncture is a small hole in a car tyre or bicycle tyre that has been made by a sharp object.
What are the parts of a tire called?
Body Piles: Where the tire seats against the edges of the wheel, creating a seal that holds air in the tire is called the bead. Carcass: The layer above the inner liner, consisting of thin textile fiber cords bonded into the rubber. Largely determining the strength of the tire and help it to resist pressure.
Which part of a car has a central hole?
The hub is the most central part and has studs to which the wheel is attached. It has a central hole that is the opening for mounting the wheel on the axle. The brake discs lie against the wheel hub to ensure that the car brakes when the driver steps on the brake pedal. A removable center cap on the outside of the wheel covers the central hole.
What is a tyre & how does it work?
Tyres cover and prevent the rim from rubbing or touching the ground. It cushions and also acts as a shock absorber when you're driving on bumpy terrain. The main parts of the tire are the treads and its body. The tread or track is the outermost rubberized part of a tire. It is in direct contact with the ground and wears out over time.
What is a ring shaped tire?
The tire is a ring-shaped outer shell. Most car tires are inflated using compressed air, which is known as pneumatic. They are made of rubber (synthetic or natural), carbon black, and some chemical compounds. Tyres cover and prevent the rim from rubbing or touching the ground.
What is the British word for windshield?
The front window of the car is named the windscreen in the UK, while in the USA, they've tweaked it just slightly to read windshield. Both 'screen' and 'shield' suggest protection and so are still quite similar in their meaning, linguistically.
What does windshield mean?
Define windshield. windshield synonyms, windshield pronunciation, windshield translation, English dictionary definition of windshield. n. 1. A pane of usually curved glass or other transparent shielding mounted in front of the occupants of a vehicle to protect them from the wind. 2. Windshield – definition of windshield by The Free Dictionary
What is US UK English windshield?
US UK English Windshield is one of the many vehicle parts that has a different name in British English, where it is called a windscreen. Other differences include the following: hood US, bonnet UK license plate US, number plate UK fender US, wing UK antenna US, aerial UK trunk US, boot UK turn signal US, indicator UK
What is Hail windshields?
The company was originally established as a small windshield fabricator. Hail is also a common nuisance to drivers of automobiles, severely denting the vehicle and cracking or even shattering windshields and windows. Standard features included windshield washers, a signal seeking radio, power windows, and a heater.
What color are windshields?
Windshields come in Clear, Light or Dark Black Translucent Color and Made of Durable Lucite. FOR "On and Off" Without Tools, which allows you to Remove the Fairing with a couple of twists to the Lock System.
What is flat tire mean in slang?
a dull or socially inept person
a dull or socially inept person.
What does it mean to give someone a flat tire?
When you step on the back of someone's shoe to make it come off, or make them trip. When I gave him a flat tire, everyone laughed. Give that bitch a flat tire, I hate her.
What does flat mean on a car?
1 Answer 1. the flat simply means a flat tire. When you get a flat tire (or just a flat) on your car, there's no air in it and you can't drive (maybe you could but it would be difficult for the car to move and most likely illegal among other things).
What is the synonym of flat?
Synonym: flat . Similar words: attire , attired , lattice , flatter , flattop , flatten , flattery , flattened . Meaning: n. a deflated pneumatic tire.
What is a good sentence for a flat tire?
Sentencedict.com is a online sentence dictionary, on which you can find excellent sentences for a large number of words. 10. I unluckily a flat tire on the way here. 11. Our car had a flat tire. 12. Todd changed her flat tire quickly. 13. It's a flat tire. It'should only take a couple of minutes to change it. 14.


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In this letter, a novel radial velocity estimation and range shift compensation algorithm is proposed for high-range resolution profiling of moving targets in stepped-frequency (SF) radar. Compared to traditional methods, this algorithm is based on a more precise signal model, and can therefore achieve much higher estimation accuracy. Furthermore, the range shift problem caused by target motion can be resolved without alterations to the radar waveform. The performance of this algorithm is demonstrated using simulated and experimental results.
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Objective: To report our experience with magnetic resonance urography (MRU) in pregnant women suspected of having obstructing upper tract calculi. The diagnosis of an upper tract calculus in the pregnant woman can be challenging. Recent evidence suggests that MRU can be used to effectively evaluate renal colic. Methods: From 2008-2011, 9 pregnant women were referred for evaluation of suspected renal colic caused by an obstructing upper tract stone. All patients underwent MRU with a half Fourier single-shot turbo spin-echo (HASTE) protocol. Medical records and imaging studies were reviewed for demographic and clinical data as well as outcome measures. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 25 years (range 20-34); average gestational age of the fetus was 23 weeks (range 9-36). In all cases, a renal ultrasound was the initial imaging study obtained, with nondiagnostic findings. HASTE MRU detected 4 ureteral stones and 4 cases of physiological hydronephrosis of pregnancy. In one case, interpretation of the MRU was limited as a result of patient motion. Of the patients with obstructing stones, 1 required endourologic management during her pregnancy and 3 were followed conservatively. No adverse events related to MRU occurred. Conclusion: HASTE MRU is an informative imaging study for pregnant women with suspected upper tract stone disease. Information gathered from this study augments that gained from alternative modalities, and aids in medical decision-making. The lack of ionizing radiation exposure, coupled with the capture of detailed anatomic imaging, makes HASTE MRU a particularly useful study in this setting.
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Children who explore the Schuylkill River, the trail alongside it, and the region surrounding it can now officially become a Junior Ranger.
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is introducing its new Junior Ranger Program this spring. With Earth Day on April 22 and Celebrate Trails Day on April 23, the 22-page booklet is a great opportunity for families to celebrate both days.
"Pick up a book and get out on the trail and in the heritage area to explore," said Schuylkill River Greenways Education Director Sarah Crothers.
The new Junior Ranger Program book is available for free at the Schuylkill River Greenways office located at 140 College Drive in Pottstown. People can get a book in person during normal business hours or download the book from the website _URL_-ranger. The book will also soon be available at Valley Forge National Historical Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.
The National Park Service created the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth to engage in learning activities while connecting with nature. There are hundreds of national parks and historical areas throughout the United States and many of those sites also have their own individual Junior Ranger Program.
"Schuylkill River Greenways, as a national heritage area, is a partner of the National Park Service," Crothers said.
She said the Schuylkill River Greenways Junior Ranger Program is like the type of book you would find at a national park. These books help people explore the area through a series of activities. Once all the activities are completed, then children become certified as a Junior Ranger. The program is designed for kids, but people of any age can participate.
Crothers said the Schuylkill River Greenways Junior Ranger Program was created so residents and visitors of the heritage area could learn about the river's impact on historical events.
"Many people don't know why we are called a national heritage area or the significance of the Schuylkill River," she said. "The history of the heritage area is tied to the nation's history."
The U.S. Congress designated the Schuylkill River Greenways region as a national heritage area in the year 2000 because the river had a national significance in the American, Industrial and Environmental Revolutions.
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area includes the region surrounding the river which runs through Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Berks, and Schuylkill Counties. Children who complete the Junior Ranger Program will learn about national heritage areas and the native lands of the region.
"It's important to provide information about native lands and the people who are native to these lands, which are the Lenni-Lenape original people," Crothers said.
In additional to history education, junior rangers in training will learn about the fun and healthy opportunities available within the heritage area.
"One of the main features of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area is the Schuylkill River Trail," Crothers said. "We really wanted to encourage participants of the Junior Ranger Program to get out and find their local trailhead."
She said hiking, biking, kayaking, and walking are some of the activities mentioned in the Junior Ranger Program. Crothers said another way to enjoy the region while doing these activities is to observe nature at the same time.
"I think it's really important for communities, especially the youth of those communities, to connect with nature near their home," she said.
Crothers said nature and wildlife is something that can be observed from anywhere.
"The Junior Ranger book can be done at home in the backyard or in neighborhoods that aren't necessarily right near the Schuylkill River or along the Schuylkill River Trail," she said.
Anyone that has a group who they would like to complete the Junior Ranger Program at the Schuylkill River Greenways site in Pottstown, can contact Sarah Crothers at _EMAIL_ or call _PHONE_.


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Definition of Green gland
1. Noun. One of a pair of glands (believed to have excretory functions) in some crustaceans near the base of the large antennae.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Green Gland
Literary usage of Green gland
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report of the Annual Meeting (1880)
"This same green gland has been studied by Professor Huxley and Mr. Martin, who, in an elementary work on practical biology, describes it as a soft greenish..."
2. The Crayfish: An Introduction to the Study of Zoology by Thomas Henry Huxley (1880)
"... gg. green gland, exposed in A on the left side by the removal of its sac ; ima, intermaxillary or cephalic apodeme ; ces, oesophagus seen in transverse..."
3. The British Flower Garden: Containing Coloured Figures and Descriptions of...by Robert Sweet by Robert Sweet (1838)
"... on a sort of green gland ; filaments very short and slender : anthers linear, opening at the point for the exclusion of the yellow pollen...."
4. Comparative Anatomy and Physiology by Francis Jeffrey Bell (1885)
"This is the so-called " green gland" of the crayfish, where it presents the following characters. An orifice, large enough to admit a fairly stout bristle,..."
5. The Century Dictionary: An Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language by William Dwight Whitney (1889)
"Green-gland, a special excretory gland of the crawfish and other crustaceans,... The green-gland alone is distinctly similar to a renal excretory organ...."
6. The American Monthly Microscopical Journal by Chas. W. Smiley (1888)
"simplicity, though one sufficiently unlike the green-gland to require an en... The wall of the cavities, as in the green-gland, was found to shut out the..."
7. Bulletin of the Essex Institute by Essex Institute (1889)
"... must be derived from the ectoderm,unless the duct form long before the rest of the gland. Ishikawa's observations on the origin of the green gland of..."
8. The Microscope: An Illustrated Monthly Designed to Popularize the Subject of (1886)
"Did they describe the methods by which certainty was obtained, one could have more confidence in the results. The Green-gland of Crustacea...."


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, by incorporating a time scale, we discussed the appropriate disposal flow from both environmental economics and time axis viewpoints.
It has been shown that the promotion of broad-based disposal and reuse of waste is important from the comprehensive aspect of environmental impact and time.
Environmental Accounting on Civil Infrastructures
It has been proposing the environmental burden and benefit assessment method, which contributes to the evaluation of public works, by considering a quantitative environmental impact.
The method developed is applied for the Bangkok subway construction project, so that the environmental impact following the Bangkok subway construction work is evaluated on the basis of environmental accounting.