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Came across the word "heulandite", thought it was weird so I looked it up in the dictionary and found that it means: "a group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous aluminum silicate of sodium and calcium." I looked up "-ite" on etymonline.com so I suspect the suffix comes from Greek meaning: "connected with or belonging to." Where does the "heuland" part come from? Is it related to "andesite" or maybe something else?
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OED gives it as named after a mineralogist (presumably the chap who first identified it):
In that regard, the name is related to Andesite in as much as it's named after a particular property of the mineral: in this case, who identified it; in the case of Andesite, where it is found.


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Sugar is an important spice. Sweetness is commonly perceived when eating foods rich in sugar. To dream of sugar, it means to vitality, strength and happiness. If you are angry before you sleep, dreaming of sugar, it means you are going to have a pleasurable day. The sugar in your dream can be a symbol of love, faith and prosperity.
Many people loves sugar because of it's sweetness. If you are seeing sugar, it means you will soon be happy. It also show that the light of God will attract people towards you. Sugar dream is the sign that you will attain success in the efforts taken by you on a particular task. It is also a sign that your wealth will increase, your situation will change for good which will improve your status.
The sweetness of life is associated for those that knows their God. If you are sick, and you are dreaming of sugar frequently, it could warns you to monitor your health especially your blood sugar. Sugar is important in our body, but the excessive of it's problematic. While it might directly relate to your finance, relationship and marriage, it could also show the joy you derived at something. However, this type of dream tells you that you will be end well. Sugarcane in your dream is a good omen, It means a symbol of fruitfulness in your endeavour.
Sugarcane has water, so it means healing in your situation. You may feel like you are running out of steam and do not have the energy that you need to accomplish things in life. Sugarcane empowers you. If you dreams about sugar not sweet, it means you are lacking divine intervention. You feel like you are losing your respect and honour. The dream does not necessarily mean that you should load your tummy with sugar. You can check my video for more biblical dream meaning of sugar.
1. Fire of God locate and open every closed door against me in Jesus name.
2. Any embargo on my access to success, be lifted in Jesus name.
3. Every limitation on my achievement, be removed by fire in Jesus name.
4. The sugar of my life shall not melt away, in the name of Jesus.
5. Every water of marah flowing in any areas of my life turn to sweetness.
6. I shall get to my destination at the appointed time, in the name of Jesus.
7. Lord, pour your anointing of favour upon my life, in the name of Jesus.
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9. Let all sicknesses come out with their roots now, in the name of Jesus.
10. My Father, add sweetness in my marriage, and ministry, in Jesus name.
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 1. I had a dream that I found cubes of sugar and about three piece of sweet in my pocket and as I was holding them in my palm I was wondering how they got into my pocket so I was saying I need to share them out and so I woke up,does this means all is going to move better for me hence forth?
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Location of Cable, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46°12′11″N 91°16′0″W / 46.20306°N 91.26667°W / 46.20306; -91.26667
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Bayfield
 - Total 71.4 sq mi (184.9 km2)
 - Land 69.2 sq mi (179.3 km2)
 - Water 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2)
Elevation[1] 1,362 ft (415 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 825
 - Density 12.1/sq mi (4.7/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 54821
Area code(s) 715 and 534
FIPS code 55-11675[2]
GNIS feature ID _PHONE_[1]
Cable is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 825 at the 2010 U.S. census.[3] The census-designated place of Cable and the unincorporated communities of Leonards and Radspur are located in the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.4 square miles (185.0 km²), of which, 69.2 square miles (179.3 km²) of it is land and 2.2 square miles (5.6 km²) of it (3.05%) is water.
Cable is located 16 miles northeast of the city of Hayward.
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 836 people, 381 households, and 230 families residing in the town. The population density was 12.1 people per square mile (4.7/km²). There were 697 housing units at an average density of 10.1 per square mile (3.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.16% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.
There were 381 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.76.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,645 versus $16,484 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,985. About 8.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.
Coordinates: 46°12′29″N 91°17′32″W / 46.20806°N 91.29222°W / 46.20806; -91.29222
U.S. Highway 63 and County Highway M serve as main routes in the community.
Cable is the starting point of the American Birkebeiner cross-country skiing race, which ends in nearby Hayward, and the end point of the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival mountain bike race.
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The phrase Grand Cross is used to describe the highest grade in many types of knighthood. Sometimes the person with the highest grade are called "knights grand cross" or just "grand crosses". Sometimes the actual medallion or ribbon is called "the grand cross" and not the person.
In some orders, the highest grade may be called the "grand cordon", "grand collar" or something like this. In those cases the rank of grand cross may come after another rank, but before the highest grade.
As an example:
- for the Portuguese Order of Saint James of the Sword, the Grand Cross is the 5th highest award, with the Grand Collar being a higher award above the Grand Cross.

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West African food is an essential part of Olajumoke Elkanah's life, so when she moved to Oregon and discovered that the closest place to buy the ingredients she needed to cook her cultural dishes was over an hour's drive away, she knew she needed to do something. She opened Flourish Spices and African Food in 2022 with the goal of making all the spices, snacks, and produce necessary for her favorite West African dishes affordable and accessible for all.
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I have a number of old 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles I'd like to sell. I'd like to make sure they are complete first. Is there a faster way to determine whether there are exactly 1000 jigsaw pieces than physically picking up and counting every single one of them?
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Count by 5s. That's about the best you can do. Separate them into groups of the same size and count one group, and count how many groups you have. – Craig Oct 13 '11 at 13:37
I'd go by 10s instead. Form a cube of pieces. Unless they're bent you can easily check that the piles are the same height, so you don't need to worry about losing count. – Peter Taylor Oct 13 '11 at 14:03
You only have to count the pieces of the first puzzle. For the others a one-one match would do. – Christian Blatter Oct 13 '11 at 14:52
The old $1000$-piece jigsaw puzzles in my home cannot be tested for completeness by mere counting. Alas, my children have on occasion mixed up pieces from different puzzles, and having $1000$ pieces in a box does not guarantee that the puzzle is complete. – Dilip Sarwate Oct 13 '11 at 16:39
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I don't know of one. To know the number you should have (it may not be exactly 1000), you can assemble the border. Many puzzles are cut with a rectangular grid and you can multiply the number of rows by the number of columns. Unfortunately, I have also seen a number where the grid is perturbed in a small region of the center and the count is changed by 1 or 2.
With an accurate scale, if you have more than one puzzle in the same series, you could weigh the pieces. The thickness and outer dimensions will be nominally the same. Whether they are controlled within 0.1%, however, may be questionable.
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1000-piece jigsaws don't even have exactly 1000 pieces? Ugh. Well I'm glad I found this out before I started counting. That may take figuring out if a puzzle is complete without actually assembling it from daunting to impossible. D: – Emaille Oct 13 '11 at 14:03
_USER_: No, I multiplied up some of the 500 piece ones that were cut rectangular years ago. It was always a little higher than 500. – Ross Millikan Oct 13 '11 at 14:16
If puzzles are cut on a rectangular grid, then, assuming that the ratio of the puzzle dimensions is $4:3$, one might expect a "$1000$-piece puzzle" to have $28$ rows, $36$ columns, and $36\times 28 = 1008$ pieces. – Dilip Sarwate Oct 13 '11 at 16:54
Note: While the thread may have long served it's purpose, I am proposing the following for archival purpose.
You can take a photo after scattering them on a white background and use any software that uses thermal imaging to count, or use infrared beam by having them slide in a narrow strip at an angle that will interfere with the light registering a 'tick'.
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I once treid once piece on a digital scale, then weighing the lot, however I don't deem this to be a very accurate way of doing it.
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Why not take 50 random pieces, measure the weight of them, multiply by 20, and if the weight is inside interval [weight_of_50*20-smallest_piece,weight_of_50*20+smallest_piece] you're good. Is that a reasonable approximation? Of course, you need to have an accurate scale for this. – enedene Oct 13 '11 at 14:00
The only way you can guarantee the jigsaw is complete is to physically do the jigsaw.
Some jigsaws, particularly, Waddingtons & Tower Press jigsaws, have pieces with five connectors so even if you do the border and count the rest, you're not certain it's complete.
For example; some 500 pieced ones may have 502 pieces even the border is 20 x 26 pieces (520), some 750s have 750 pieces even though the border is 24 x 32 (768).
You could also have the other extreme where some pieces are in two bits some 1000 pieced. Some Waddingtons/Tower press ones have this setup with the border 38 x 26 (988).
Any jigsaws with whimsies will also be tricky in relation to 'just doing the border' pieces.
As I've said, earlier, best do the jigsaw, to be certain.
Good luck. :)
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The answer is in the title of this website - Stack. Measure the thickness of one piece, then stack them up and measure the height, place them in a tube, preferably clear, of small enough diameter so the pieces won't fall down the side. A graduated cylinder would be perfect.
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Try to stack them in a 10x10x10 cube
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When it comes to jewelry, earrings are a popular choice for women of all ages. They can be simple or extravagant, and they come in many different materials and styles. Silver and marcasite earrings are a classic and timeless option that can add elegance and sophistication to any outfit. In this article, we will explore the beauty of silver and marcasite earrings, their history, and why they remain a popular choice for women today.
Silver and Marcasite Earrings: A Fashionable and Timeless Accessory
What are Silver and Marcasite Earrings?
Silver and marcasite earrings are a type of jewelry made from sterling silver and marcasite stones. Marcasite is a naturally occurring mineral that has a bright, metallic luster and is often used in jewelry making. The stones are cut and polished to create small, glittering facets that catch the light and create a beautiful sparkle.
The History of Silver and Marcasite Earrings
Silver and marcasite jewelry has been popular for centuries, dating back to the Victorian era. During this time, jewelry makers used marcasite stones as a substitute for diamonds and other precious gems. This was because marcasite has a similar sparkle and luster to diamonds but is much more affordable. In the 1920s and 1930s, silver and marcasite jewelry became fashionable once again during the Art Deco period. This style of jewelry was characterized by geometric shapes, clean lines, and bold designs. Silver and marcasite earrings were a popular choice for women who wanted to make a statement with their jewelry.
Why Silver and Marcasite Earrings Remain Popular Today
Despite the fact that silver and marcasite earrings have been around for centuries, they remain a popular choice for women today. There are several reasons why:
One of the reasons why silver and marcasite earrings are so popular is because of their timeless beauty. They have a classic and elegant look that never goes out of style. Whether you are wearing a vintage outfit or a modern one, silver and marcasite earrings can add a touch of sophistication and glamour to your look.
Another reason why silver and marcasite earrings are so popular is that they are versatile. They can be worn with a wide range of outfits, from casual to formal. They can also be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Silver and marcasite earrings are much more affordable than other types of jewelry, such as diamonds or gold. This makes them accessible to a wider range of women who want to add some sparkle to their look without breaking the bank.
The Versatility of Silver and Marcasite Earrings
One of the greatest things about silver and marcasite earrings is their versatility. They come in a variety of styles, from simple studs to intricate drop earrings, and can be worn with almost any outfit. Whether you're dressing up for a formal event or simply adding some sparkle to your everyday look, there is a pair of silver and marcasite earrings that will fit the bill. Their timeless elegance also makes them a great gift for any occasion, from birthdays to anniversaries. With their affordable price point and wide range of styles, silver, and marcasite earrings are a jewelry staple that should have a place in every collection.
The Benefits of Choosing Silver and Marcasite Earrings
Choosing silver and marcasite earrings over other types of jewelry can offer a number of benefits. First, silver is a durable and long-lasting metal that can withstand daily wear and tear. It's also hypoallergenic, making it a great choice for those with sensitive skin. Additionally, marcasite is a relatively affordable gemstone, which means you can enjoy the beauty of fine jewelry without breaking the bank. Silver and marcasite earrings also offer a unique and vintage look that can add character to any outfit. Whether you're looking for a simple and understated pair or a statement piece, silver, and marcasite earrings are a great choice for anyone looking for beautiful and timeless jewelry.
How to Wear Silver and Marcasite Earrings
When it comes to wearing silver and marcasite earrings, there are a few tips to keep in mind. If you're wearing statement earrings, keep the rest of your jewelry simple to avoid an overly busy look. Silver and marcasite earrings pair well with black or navy clothing and can add a touch of elegance to casual outfits. For a more formal occasion, consider wearing a pair of drop earrings with a simple updo to draw attention to your earrings. When selecting a pair of silver and marcasite earrings, consider your face shape and hair color. For example, drop earrings can elongate a round face, while stud earrings can be a great choice for those with short hair or an angular face shape. With these tips in mind, you can confidently wear your silver and marcasite earrings and make a statement wherever you go.
How to Care for Silver and Marcasite Earrings
If you want your silver and marcasite earrings to last for years to come, it is important to take care of them properly. Here are some tips for caring for your earrings:
Store them properly
When you are not wearing your silver and marcasite earrings, store them in a jewelry box or a soft pouch to protect them from scratches and damage.
Clean them regularly
To keep your earrings looking their best, clean them regularly with a soft cloth and a mild cleaning solution. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could damage the stones or the silver.
Avoid wearing them in water
Silver and marcasite earrings should not be worn in water, as this can cause the silver to tarnish and the stones to become dull.
Silver and marcasite earrings are a beautiful and timeless accessory that can add elegance and sophistication to any outfit. They have a rich history and remain a popular choice for women today because of their timeless beauty, versatility, and affordability. By properly caring for your silver and marcasite earrings, you can ensure that they remain a cherished accessory in your jewelry collection for years to come.

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Tear Catchers – For Those In Mourning
According to legend tear bottles were prevalent in ancient Roman times, when mourners filled small glass vials or cups with tears and placed them in burial tombs as symbols of love and respect. Sometimes women were even paid to cry into "cups", as they walked along the mourning procession. Those crying the loudest and producing the most tears received the most compensation, or so the legend goes. The more anguish and tears produced, the more important and valued the deceased person was perceived to be.The bottles used during the Roman era were lavishly decorated and some measured up to four inches in height.
In ancient Persia it is said that when a sultan returned from battle, he checked his wives' tear catchers to see who among them had wept in his absence and missed him the most.
Tear bottles reappeared during the Victorian period of the 19th century, when those mourning the loss of loved ones would collect their tears in bottles ornately decorated with silver and pewter. Special stoppers allowed the tears to evaporate. When the tears were gone, the mourning period would end.
However, the truth is perhaps somewhat different as most historians and archaeologists believe that these so-called "tear bottles" contained oily substances, perhaps fragrant ointments used as libations or to anoint the dead. Oddly enough, this theory was known well before modern chemical analyses, but so ingrained was the idea that these ancient bottles were "tear catchers," that people simply chose to ignore the facts and believe the romantic Victorian idea that they were tear catchers. The myth likely began with archaeologists and an oddly chosen term. Small glass bottles were often found in Greek and Roman tombs, and early scholars romantically dubbed them lachrymatories or tear bottles.


How to Undo in Microsoft Word?
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Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing software that is used by millions of people around the world. It offers a wide range of features and tools to help users create professional-looking documents. However, with so many options and functions, it's easy to make mistakes while working on a document. Fortunately, Microsoft Word has a built-in feature that allows you to undo any changes you have made. In this article, we will discuss how to undo in Microsoft Word and some tips for using this feature effectively.
The Undo Button
The easiest way to undo in Microsoft Word is by using the Undo button. This button is located in the top left corner of the screen, next to the Save button. It looks like a curved arrow pointing to the left. To undo your last action, simply click on this button. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Z" to undo.
Undo Multiple Actions
If you need to undo more than one action, you can click on the drop-down arrow next to the Undo button. This will show you a list of your recent actions, and you can select which ones you want to undo. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Z" multiple times to undo multiple actions.
Undo a Deleted Page
Sometimes, while working on a document, you may accidentally delete a page that you didn't mean to. To undo this action, you can use the Undo button or the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Z". However, if you have made several changes since deleting the page, this may not work. In this case, you can use the "Recover Unsaved Documents" feature in Microsoft Word. This feature allows you to retrieve any unsaved changes, including a deleted page.
To access this feature, go to the File tab and click on "Info". Then, click on "Manage Document" and select "Recover Unsaved Documents". This will open a folder with all the unsaved changes. Look for the document with the name "Document1" and open it. You should be able to find the deleted page in this document.
Tips for Using Undo Effectively
 - Save your document frequently: It's always a good idea to save your document frequently while working on it. This way, if you make a mistake, you can easily undo it without losing too much progress.
 - Use the Undo feature sparingly: While the Undo feature is helpful, it's important not to rely on it too much. If you find yourself constantly using the Undo button, it may be a sign that you need to slow down and be more careful while working on your document.
 - Use the Redo button: If you accidentally undo an action that you didn't mean to, you can use the Redo button (located next to the Undo button) or the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Y" to bring it back.
 - Use the "Undo History" feature: If you need to undo an action that you did a while ago, you can use the "Undo History" feature. This can be accessed by clicking on the drop-down arrow next to the Undo button and selecting "Undo History". This will show you a list of all your recent actions, and you can select which one you want to undo.
By following these tips and using the Undo feature effectively, you can easily fix any mistakes you make while working on a document in Microsoft Word. Remember to save your document frequently and use the Undo button sparingly. Do you have any other tips for using the Undo feature? Let us know in the comments.
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Birth on the Land
Memories of Inuit Elders and Traditional Midwives
In Birth on the Land, elders and traditional midwives from ten Nunavut communities share memories of traditional birth.
They share how they sometimes laboured and birthed quietly and alone, while other times they were surrounded by the love and support of their family or community. They describe, and even demonstrate, what they did to facilitate an easy birth and give newborns the best possible start in life.
The elders and traditional midwives also share memories about the transition from giving birth in igluit or tents to having to do so in the company of strangers in institutions introduced by southern colonizers. They remember a time when pregnancy, birth, and death were accepted as a part of life, and when elders, rather than southern caregivers, were the sources of wisdom and authority.
Birth on the Land reintroduces contemporary readers to the time-honoured midwifery practices that were used in Nunavut for generations, and provides invaluable insight for caregivers in contemporary Nunavut about caring for pregnant women and giving birth the "Inuit way."


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Rovigo stands on the low ground known as Polesine and on the Adigetto Canal. The comune of Rovigo extends between the rivers Adige and Canal Bianco, 40 km W of the Adriatic Sea, except the frazione of Fenil del Turco that extends south of the Canal Bianco.
Polesine is the name of the low ground between the lower courses of the rivers Adige and Po and the sea; the derivation of the name is much discussed, generally applied only to the province of Rovigo, but is sometimes extended to the neighborhood of Adria and Ferrara.
Rovigo appears to be first mentioned in a document from Ravenna dating April 24, 838; the origin of the name is uncertain. In 920 it was selected as his temporary residence by the bishop of Adria, Paolo Cattaneo, on the destruction of his city by the Hungarian ravagers; the fortifications started by him were already finished in 945. The viscounts of Rovigo built a line of brick walls in the 1130s in the name of the House of Este. The current Torre Donŕ is a remnant of the castle built some time in between.
In 1194 Rovigo became a formal possession of Azzo VI d'Este, duke of Ferrara, who took the title of conte of Rovigo. The Este authority ended in 1482, when the Venetians took the place by siege and retained possession of it by the peace of 1484. Although the Este recovered the city during the War of the League of Cambrai, the Venetians, returning in 1514, retained possession till the French Revolution. In 1806 Napoleon I Bonaparte created it a duché grand-fief for general Anne Jean Marie René Savary. The Austrians in 1815 created it a royal city.
Rovigo was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The architecture of the Rovigo bears the stamp both of Venetian and of Ferrarese influence.
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Key referencing
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Using Lokalise placeholder
There are many cases when you have similar content in multiple strings, for example "Cancel" is one of the common examples. Usually projects have many keys for the Cancel button (as the translation may vary depending on the context for different languages).
You can easily solve this by linking or referencing one key from another. Use Lokalise placeholder to do this:
[%key:source_key_name%]
Inserting this placeholder would actually fetch source_key_name value for specific language (in the editor and when exporting). Even more, you can use placeholder inside the text, or use multiple placeholders in the same field:
Would you like to [%key:button_cancel%] or [%key:button_proceed%]?
Example above would produce the following result:
If you hover the mouse over dialog_title English value, you can click green key name itself to navigate to the source key or click any other area to edit it.
Linking duplicates using referencing
First, switch to language duplicate find view. To do so, click small language triangle on the dashboard and choose "Show duplicates".
In the duplicates view, there is an option to link the keys one by one (make sure to select the "main" one first) or link 'em all using the button on top.
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Distance from Zulia to Malur
Distance from Zulia to Mālūr is 15,887 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 9,872 miles.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Zulia and Mālūr is 15,887 km= 9,872 miles.
If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Zulia to Malur, It takes 17.63 hours to arrive.
Zulia is located in Venezuela.
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Zulia Distances to Cities
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|Distance from Zulia to Shegaon||15,232 km|
|Distance from Zulia to Amet||14,683 km|
|Distance from Zulia to Diphu||15,764 km|
|Distance from Zulia to Bijnor||14,642 km|


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How long do deer live in the wild?
The average life span for wild whitetail deer is 4½ years. Males have an average life span of 2.9 years and females have an average life span of 6½ years. The major factor causing shortness in deer lifespan is hunting.
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Nasa Jigsaw Puzzle with Answer
This Jigsaw Puzzle is dedicated to all the kids who want to become Astronauts. Solving this Puzzle will help you to increase your visual skills. It will also help you to sharp your brain. One Jigsaw Piece is taken from Nasa Puzzle Image of Space Shuttle launch. Can you correctly match this missing Jigsaw Piece in the given puzzle image and solve this Nasa Jigsaw Puzzle?
It is Jigsaw puzzle in which one has to find the missing Jigsaw Piece of Nasa Puzzle Image
Can you find the Missing Jigsaw Piece?
Answer of this "Nasa Jigsaw Puzzle", can be viewed by clicking on answer button. Please do give your best try before looking at the answer.
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AWARENESS ABOUT INDOOR AIR POLLUTION IN GENERAL POPULATION OF RAWALPINDI AND ISLAMABAD
Background: Indoor air pollutants are increasingly being associated with respiratory illnesses leading to high degree of morbidity and mortality. There are not sufficient epidemiological studies from Pakistan which assess level of awareness of indoor air pollution resulting in respiratory diseases in population.
Methods: This cross sectional survey was carried out on general population of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Sample size was 223 study subjects selected by non-probability convenient sampling. Knowledge of the study subjects was determined with regard to indoor air pollution, its effects on health and different sources of indoor air pollution with the help of a questionnaire. The influence of age, gender, educational status and socio economic status on the level of awareness was also analyzed.
Results: Out of total 223 participants, 115 were males and108 females. Participants aware of indoor air pollution were 91.5% and adequate awareness about its sources was 80.7%. Those who knew indoor air pollution is detrimental to health were 95.1%. Awareness about building construction dust as source of indoor air pollution was maximum (84.8%). There was significant difference in awareness among participants with different monthly incomes and educational status and also between males and females.
Conclusion: This study concludes that general population of Rawalpindi/Islamabad has fairly good awareness about sources of indoor air pollution. Use of harmful material causing indoor air pollution should be limited or substituted with better ones where possible.
Copyright (c) 2018 Pakistan Journal of Public Health
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The OnPoint Companies announced that its United States Patent No.10,368.947 was awarded by the Boston Patent Law Association for the second year in a row. The patent was issued on August 6, 2019, with the title "Augmented Reality Guidance Systems For Superimposing Virtual Implant Components Onto the Physical Joint of a Patient."
The OnPoint Companies work on revolutionizing spinal, orthopedic, sports, and robotic procedures through an AR (Augmented Reality) platform technology that superimposes virtual surgical guides and virtual implants onto the surgeon's visual field see-through optical head-mounted display.
In combination with impressive accuracy, the technology comes with many unique clinical and intra-operative benefits. The OnPoint AR technology acts as an enabler for the next generation of robotic systems that uses optics instead of, or in conjunction with, haptics.
This program aims to celebrate New England innovators, their inventions, and the stories behind their innovations. The program seeks to convey that the Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA) has transformed the nation's relationship with science and technology. It also aims to provide educational opportunities to inform the public of these fascinating innovations.
"We are thrilled to be recognized by the Boston Patent Law Association for the second year in a row for our innovations in the area of Augmented Reality and surgical guidance," said Philipp Lang, MD, Founder and CEO of the OnPoint Companies.
"Orthopedic and spinal procedures are technically complex, requiring high spatial accuracy. The OnPoint Augmented Reality technology offers greatly improved hand-eye coordination for surgeons by directly displaying virtual surgical guides onto the physical patient to improve accuracy and quickly return patients to normal, everyday activities. The ability to fit, size, trial and balance virtual implant components directly on the physical joint using augmented reality display prior to any irreversible bone resections advances non-robotic, manual and robot-guided surgery to an entirely new performance level, opening up the opportunity of improved clinical outcomes and better function for millions of joint replacement patients."


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UCL Drop Box: Drop off a file
Learn how to drop off a file using UCL Drop Box.
This guide is aimed at...
Before you start
- The recipient has 10 days to pick up the files. Drop-offs older than 10 days are permanently deleted from the system.
- You cannot delete a file yourself once it has been uploaded or dropped off. It will be permanently removed from the system after 10 days.
- Go to Dropbox.
- Click Drop Off
- Complete fields as follows.
- Your Name: enter your name so that the recipient(s) will know who has sent them the file
- Your Organisation: by default, University College London should appear. If it doesn't, enter this information.
- Your Email: enter your email address
- Their Name: enter the name of the person(s) you wish to send a file to
- Their Email: enter the email address to which the notification message should be sent to. The notification message tells the recipient that the file is waiting for them along with some details of how to retrieve the file.
- Extra Addresses : If you have more than one person to send a file, enter their email address details in the box. Please note that the extra addresses will be visible to all the recipients of the pick up email.
- File Pathname: Click on the browse button to locate the file you wish to send
- Brief description: What you type in here will be included in the email sent to the recipient(s), along with the list of files awaiting download.
An example is shown below:
Fig 1. the drop off screen
When you have completed the form, click on the upload button. This action will upload the file from your computer and send a notification email to your recipient(s).
Drop off multiple files
There are two ways to drop off or upload multiple files:
- Attach each file individually on the drop-off page
- Compress multiple files into a single file and attach this on the drop off-page


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Verilog
One interesting step is to be able to convert a code into verilog, in order to compile it. Althought Migen has it's compiling system included and one does not need to go through verilog in order to do it, we will simply see an example here.
The syntax to convert an instance into verilog is:
print(verilog.convert(instance, {ios...}))
in our example, we have:
verilog_ex.py
from migen import *
from migen.fhdl import verilog

class sevenseg_ctrl(Module):
 def __init__(self):
 self.abcdefg = abcdefg = Signal(7)
 self.hexa = hexa = Signal(4)
 table = [
 0x3f, 0x06, 0x5b, 0x4f,
 0x66, 0x6d, 0x7d, 0x07,
 0x7f, 0x6f, 0x77, 0x7c,
 0x39, 0x5e, 0x79, 0x71
 ]

 cases = {}
 for i in range(16):
 cases[i] = abcdefg.eq(table[i])

 self.comb += Case(hexa, cases)

example = sevenseg_ctrl()
print(verilog.convert(example, {example.hexa, example.abcdefg}))
Verilog output
python3 verilog_ex.py
The output is as follow:
/* Machine-generated using Migen */
module top(
 output reg [6:0] abcdefg,
 input [3:0] hexa
);

// Adding a dummy event (using a dummy signal 'dummy_s') to get the simulator
// to run the combinatorial process once at the beginning.
// synthesis translate_off
reg dummy_s;
initial dummy_s <= 1'd0;
// synthesis translate_on

// synthesis translate_off
reg dummy_d;
// synthesis translate_on
always @(*) begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd0;
 case (hexa)
 1'd0: begin
 abcdefg <= 6'd63;
 end
 1'd1: begin
 abcdefg <= 3'd6;
 end
 2'd2: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd91;
 end
 2'd3: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd79;
 end
 3'd4: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd102;
 end
 3'd5: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd109;
 end
 3'd6: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd125;
 end
 3'd7: begin
 abcdefg <= 3'd7;
 end
 4'd8: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd127;
 end
 4'd9: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd111;
 end
 4'd10: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd119;
 end
 4'd11: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd124;
 end
 4'd12: begin
 abcdefg <= 6'd57;
 end
 4'd13: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd94;
 end
 4'd14: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd121;
 end
 4'd15: begin
 abcdefg <= 7'd113;
 end
 endcase
// synthesis translate_off
 dummy_d <= dummy_s;
// synthesis translate_on
end

endmodule
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A New Consciousness - An interactive series of talks
What is the old consciousness and what is 'a new consciousness'? Can we improve the world without paying attention to our consciousness? In what ways would this new consciousness affect out lives and society? Does our present day society and education system address this subject of consciousness? Do they have understanding of this? How can this new consciousness be achieved? Is it easy?
Join series of interactive talks with Dr Prashant Kakoday to explore these answers and more on A New Consciousness.
Prashant is based in Cambridge and has a background in surgery and integrated health. His main interest is in the relationship between the psyche, emotions, behaviour and health. He has spoken on subjects such as these in many countries and institutions, including the W.H.O. and the Medical Teaching Program within the U.S.A.
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Apache HBase Write Path
Apache HBase is the Hadoop database, and is based on the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS). HBase makes it possible to randomly access and update data stored in HDFS, but files in HDFS can only be appended to and are immutable after they are created. So you may ask, how does HBase provide low-latency reads and writes? In this blog post, we explain this by describing the write path of HBase — how data is updated in HBase.
The write path is how an HBase completes put or delete operations. This path begins at a client, moves to a region server, and ends when data eventually is written to an HBase data file called an HFile. Included in the design of the write path are features that HBase uses to prevent data loss in the event of a region server failure. Therefore understanding the write path can provide insight into HBase's native data loss prevention mechanism.
Each HBase table is hosted and managed by sets of servers which fall into three categories:
- One active master server
- One or more backup master servers
- Many region servers
Region servers contribute to handling the HBase tables. Because HBase tables can be large, they are broken up into partitions called regions. Each region server handles one or more of these regions. Note that because region servers are the only servers that serve HBase table data, a master server crash cannot cause data loss.
HBase data is organized similarly to a sorted map, with the sorted key space partitioned into different shards or regions. An HBase client updates a table by invoking put or delete commands. When a client requests a change, that request is routed to a region server right away by default. However, programmatically, a client can cache the changes in the client side, and flush these changes to region servers in a batch, by turning the autoflush off. If autoflush is turned off, the changes are cached until flush-commits is invoked, or the buffer is full depending on the buffer size set programmatically or configured with parameter "hbase.client.write.buffer".
Since the row key is sorted, it is easy to determine which region server manages which key. A change request is for a specific row. Each row key belongs to a specific region which is served by a region server. So based on the put or delete's key, an HBase client can locate a proper region server. At first, it locates the address of the region server hosting the -ROOTregion from the ZooKeeper quorum. From the root region server, the client finds out the location of the region server hosting the -METAregion. From the meta region server, then we finally locate the actual region server which serves the requested region. This is a three-step process, so the region location is cached to avoid this expensive series of operations. If the cached location is invalid (for example, we get some unknown region exception), it's time to re-locate the region and update the cache.
After the request is received by the right region server, the change cannot be written to a HFile immediately because the data in a HFile must be sorted by the row key. This allows searching for random rows efficiently when reading the data. Data cannot be randomly inserted into the HFile. Instead, the change must be written to a new file. If each update were written to a file, many small files would be created. Such a solution would not be scalable nor efficient to merge or read at a later time. Therefore, changes are not immediately written to a new HFile.
Instead, each change is stored in a place in memory called the memstore, which cheaply and efficiently supports random writes. Data in the memstore is sorted in the same manner as data in a HFile. When the memstore accumulates enough data, the entire sorted set is written to a new HFile in HDFS. Completing one large write task is efficient and takes advantage to HDFS' strengths.
Although writing data to the memstore is efficient, it also introduces an element of risk: Information stored in memstore is stored in volatile memory, so if the system fails, all memstore information is lost. To help mitigate this risk, HBase saves updates in a write-ahead-log (WAL) before writing the information to memstore. In this way, if a region server fails, information that was stored in that server's memstore can be recovered from its WAL.
Note: By default, WAL is enabled, but the process of writing the WAL file to disk does consume some resources. WAL may be disabled, but this should only be done if the risk of data loss is not a concern. If you choose to disable WAL, consider implementing your own disaster recovery solution or be prepared for the possibility of data loss.
The data in a WAL file is organized differently from HFile. WAL files contain a list of edits, with one edit representing a single put or delete. The edit includes information about the change and the region to which the change applies. Edits are written chronologically, so, for persistence, additions are appended to the end of the WAL file that is stored on disk. Because WAL files are ordered chronologically, there is never a need to write to a random place within the file.
As WALs grow, they are eventually closed and a new, active WAL file is created to accept additional edits. This is called "rolling" the WAL file. Once a WAL file is rolled, no additional changes are made to the old file.
By default, WAL file is rolled when its size is about 95% of the HDFS block size. You can configure the multiplier using parameter: "hbase.regionserver.logroll.multiplier", and the block size using parameter: "hbase.regionserver.hlog.blocksize". WAL file is also rolled periodically based on configured interval "hbase.regionserver.logroll.period", an hour by default, even the WAL file size is smaller than the configured limit.
Constraining WAL file size facilitates efficient file replay if a recovery is required. This is especially important during replay of a region's WAL file because while a file is being replayed, the corresponding region is not available. The intent is to eventually write all changes from each WAL file to disk and persist that content in an HFile. After this is done, the WAL file can be archived and it is eventually deleted by the LogCleaner daemon thread. Note that WAL files serve as a protective measure. WAL files need only be replayed to recover updates that would otherwise be lost after a region server crash.
A region server serves many regions, but does not have a WAL file for each region. Instead, one active WAL file is shared among all regions served by the region server. Because WAL files are rolled periodically, one region server may have many WAL files. Note that there is only one active WAL per region server at a given time.
Assuming the default HBase root of "/hbase", all the WAL files for a region server instance are stored under the same root folder, which is as follows:
WAL log files are named as follows:
/hbase/.logs/, ,/%2C %2C.
Each edit in the WAL file has a unique sequence id. This id increases to preserve the order of edits. Whenever a log file is rolled, the next sequence id and the old file name are put in an in-memory map. This information is used to track the maximum sequence id of each WAL file so that we can easily figure out if a file can be archived at a later time when some memstore is flushed to disk.
Edits and their sequence ids are unique within a region. Any time an edit is added to the WAL log, the edit's sequence id is also recorded as the last sequence id written. When the memstore is flushed to disk, the last sequence id written for this region is cleared. If the last sequence id written to disk is the same as the maximum sequence id of a WAL file, it can be concluded that all edits in a WAL file for this region have been written to disk. If all edits for all regions in a WAL file have been written to disk, it is clear that no splitting or replaying will be required, and the WAL file can be archived.
WAL file rolling and memstore flush are two separate actions, and don't have to happen together. However, we don't want to keep too many WAL files per region server so as to avoid time-consuming recovery in case a region server failure. Therefore, when a WAL file is rolled, HBase checks if there are too many WAL files, and decide what regions should be flushed so that some WAL files can be archived.
In this post, we explain the HBase write path, which is how data in HBase is created and/or updated. Some important parts of it are:
- How a client locates a region server,
- Memstore which supports fast random writes,
- WAL files as the way to avoid data loss in case region server failures.
We will talk about HFile formats, WAL file splitting and so on in subsequent posts.

source: HuggingFaceFW/fineweb-edu


Doctrine of Harmonious Construction: A Comprehensive Analysis
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Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
The Doctrine of Harmonious Construction: The Parliament makes a separate set of statutes, rules and legislation as well as constitutional provisions under their well-defined powers. While the framing of these provisions has to be done very carefully, conflict still occurs sometimes due to overlapping in their enforcement. This is because there are chances of certain gaps being left while framing of these provisions, which could not have been foreseen by legislators. To deal with such conflicts, certain doctrines and rules are propounded by courts that are used in the interpretation of statutes. One such rule of interpretation is the Doctrine of Harmonious Construction.
This article provides an overview of the doctrine along with case laws.
I. Meaning of the Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
The Doctrine of Harmonious Construction is considered as the thumb rule to the rule of interpretation of statutes. The doctrine states:
"Whenever there is a case of conflict between two or more statutes or between two or more parts or provisions of a statute, then the statute has to be interpreted upon harmonious construction. It signifies that in case of inconsistencies, proper harmonization is to be done between the conflicting parts so that one part does not defeat the purpose of another."
The doctrine is based on a cardinal principle in law that every statute has been formulated with a specific purpose and intention and thereby should be read as a whole. The normal presumption is that what Parliament has given by one hand is not sought to be taken away from another. The essence is to give effect to both the provision. To avoid conflict, the adopted interpretation of the statute should be consistent with all its provisions.
If there seems an impossibility to harmoniously construe or reconcile the parts/provisions, then the matter rests with the judiciary to decide and give final judgment. The aim of the courts is to do interpretation in a manner that it resolves the repugnancy or inconsistency between the provisions and enables the statute to become consistent as a whole and read accordingly.
II. Origin of the Doctrine
The Doctrine of Harmonious construction was originated through interpretations given by courts in a number of cases. The evolution of the doctrine can be traced back to the very first amendment made in the Constitution of India with the landmark judgment of Shankari Prasad v. Union of India [1]. The case dealt upon the conflict between part III (Fundamental Rights) and IV (Directive Principles of State Policy) that form as basic features of the Indian Constitution.
The court applied the rule of Harmonious Construction and held that Fundamental rights being rights given against the state can be taken away in certain situations and can be amended as well by the Parliament to bring them in conformity with constitutional provisions. Preference was given to both and it was decided that FRs and DPSPs are just two different sides of the same coin that requires working together for the public good.
Historically, this doctrine was evolved through the rule of conciliation first propounded in the case of C.P and Berar Act [2]. The court applied this rule of interpretation to avoid overlapping or inconsistency between entry 24 and entry 25 of State list and read them harmoniously by determining the extent of the concerned subjects.
III. Applicability of the Doctrine
To quote courts view on the application of the doctrine of harmonious construction:
"When there are in an enactment two provisions which cannot be reconciled with each other, they should be so interpreted that; if possible, the effect should be given to both." [3]
It is a well-settled principle that a statute must be read as a whole and in a manner that one part/provision of the act is harmoniously construed in reference to the other provisions of the same Act so as to provide a consistent enactment of the whole statute. [4]
There are five principles of this Doctrine as laid down by the apex court of India in the case of CIT v. Hindustan Bulk Carrier:
 1. "While interpreting, the court has a duty to avoid a "head-on clash" at all cost between two sections of the same act
 2. The interpretation should be done such that the provision of one section doesn't defeat the purpose of another unless it is impossible to effect a reconciliation between them
 3. When it is impossible to reconcile the contradictory provisions, then courts must interpret in a way to give as much as possible effect to both provisions
 4. A Construction that reduces one of the provisions to a "useless lumber" or "dead letter" is not harmonious construction
 5. Lastly, to harmonize is not to destroy any other statutory provisions." [5]
The aforesaid principles give the basic yet clear explanations on the usage of the rule of Harmonious Construction while interpreting parts of any statute.
Moreover, when two provisions of a statute are in apparent conflict with each other, then both must be interpreted in a way that it gives effect to both and no such construction should be adopted that renders either of the provisions useless or inoperative except in the last resort. The Supreme Court has clearly illustrated the use of this principle in Raj Krushna v. Binod Kanungo [6] case.
Section 33(2) and 123(8) of ROPA, 1951 were in apparent conflict. Where section 33(2) talks about the power of a government servant to nominate or second a person in an election, the other section 123(8) specifies that a government servant cannot assist any candidate in the election except by casting his vote [7]. The court interpreted both sections harmoniously and held that a government servant has both the right to nominate or second a candidate but forbidden to assist in any other manner and he also has the right to vote.
IV. Relevant Case Laws
To have a fair understanding of the concept of this interpretation rule, it is important that we read upon its actual applicability in relevant case laws.
The first is the landmark judgment in the history of the Indian Constitution, M.S.M Sharma v. Krishna Sinha. The Petitioner in the case was alleged with that he has breached the privileges of the speaker for publishing a speech which was delivered by the member. A show-cause notice was issued to the Petitioner for why action should not be taken against him.
Issue of the case: Whether the privileges under Art. 194(3) prevail over the fundamental right under Art. 19 (1)(a)? [8]
Petitioner's Contention: The action taken by the Committee and the notice sent stands in violation of his fundamental rights under Art 19 (1)(a) and Art. 21. However, since the respondent relied on the Art. 194(3), the rule of interpretation was involved as to which provision shall prevail.
Held: The Supreme Court applied the rule of harmonious construction and held that though Art. 194 (3) is subordinate to Art. 21 but Indian Constitution is the supreme law in the country and therefore, a person can be expunged from publishing the official records of the Assembly. This is not a complete prohibition on FR of that person.
Further, in the case of M. Nanavati vs. State of Bombay [9], the matter was related to the power conferred to the Governor under Art 161 and the court has to interpret the scope of Art 161 and Art 142 (1) of the constitution. In the present case, Bombay HC passed sentence against the accused. The petitioner then approached the Governor who passed a suspension order against the sentence of Bombay HC.
When the matter reached before Hon'ble Supreme Court, the court applied the rule of Harmonious Construction and held that the absolute power of granting suspension to the Governor under Art 161 becomes absolved when the matter becomes sub judice. In such situations, there is a complete scope of interference with the judicial power of the court under Art 142.
Recently in the case of Department of Customs vs Sharad Gandhi [10], the Hon'ble Supreme Court has again applied the principle of Harmonious construction to resolve the inconsistency between the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 and Customs Act, 1962. The Bench observed the "inconsistency" found in Article 254 of Indian Constitution between laws made by Parliament and state legislatures stating: If the law made by the state is repugnant to the law made by the parliament, then law made by the parliament shall prevail to the extent of repugnance [11]. However, in the present case, the court observed that both the said act have been made by Parliament.
V. Conclusion
It is clear that there is always a possibility of ambiguity or gaps in the laws made by the legislature. To fill those gaps, Harmonious construction as a rule of interpretation of statutes plays a huge role in giving maximum effect to the statutory provisions. Today, considered as a chief tool in hands of our Judiciary, the rule helps two confronting laws work together harmoniously in delivering justice to society at large.
[1] Shankari Prasad v. Union of India, AIR (1951) SC 455.
[2] Re C.P. and Bera Act, AIR (1939) FC 1.
[3] Venkataramana Devaru v. State of Mysore, 1958 AIR 255.
[4] Justice GP Singh, Principles of Statutory Interpretation, 9th edn (2004) 131.
[5] CIT v. Hindustan Bulk Carriers (2003) 3 SCC 57.
[6] Raj Krushna Bose v. Binod Kanungo & ors, 1954 AIR 202.
[7] Representation of People Act, 1951 Section


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A rotating beacon is located 1 kilometer off a straight shoreline. If the beacon rotates at a rate of 3 revolutions per minute, how fast (in kilometers per hour) does the beam of light appear to be moving to a viewer who is 1/2 kilometer down the shoreline.
I need to show work, so formatting answers in this manner would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance! :) :)
Evaluate the limit as h -> 0 of:
[tan (pi/6 + h) - tan(pi/6)]/h
I thought the answer was √3/3, or tan(pi/6, but apparently that is wrong, any tips here?
Sorry, I mean to make a new question, disregard above 'answer'.
Gee, now you're going to make people who open this topic think the answer has already been provided. Thanks a ton...
You're a jerk.
H H Chau,
dθ/dt=3 rev/min=6π rad/min
At x=0.5 km
dx/dt=(0.5^2+1)*6π=23.6 km/min=1414 kph


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How Car Crushers Work
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Operating a Car Crusher
Operating a Car Crusher
The basic function of car crushers hasn't changed much since they were invented in the 1970s. Improvements in car crusher design focus on two areas: ease of use, and set-up and crushing speed. Older crushers needed more than one operator, and setting up and tearing down a portable crusher could take a lot of time. New crushers have automatic push-button set-up and can be easily run by a single operator. Faster crushers mean more cars crushed per minute, and the more efficient a crushing operation is, the more money the crusher's owner can make.
Once a car reaches the junkyard, it goes through several steps before finally being shredded to scrap metal.
 1. The car is stripped of all working parts. For example, a car may have a cracked engine block, but the transmission is fine. Salvage crews pull out the working parts for resale. A huge number of parts can be resold - body panels, carburetors, wheels and tires, suspension parts and entire engines can be refurbished and sold to do-it-yourselfers.
 2. Hazardous materials are removed. The battery is pulled out and chemicals in the air-conditioning system are drained. The gas tank is removed and drained (and resold if it's in good condition).
 3. The car is left in the junkyard until it's time to be crushed. It could be there for a few hours or even a few months, depending on how big the backlog of cars that need to be crushed is.
 4. The operator drives the crusher to the junkyard and sets it up (if it's a portable crusher).
 5. Cars are loaded onto the crushing bed with a forklift, an excavator with a huge claw on the end or a magnet. Some crushers have a crane with a lifting claw or magnet built into the crusher itself.
 6. The operator activates the hydraulics, crushing the cars as flat as possible. The crushed cars will take up less than half of the space they originally required, and in some cases as little as ten percent. How flat they get depends on the crusher and what kinds of cars are being crushed. Baler crushers can reduce a car to a brick of crushed metal that's about three and a half feet high, two feet wide and three to five feet long [Source: Al-jon].
 7. There may be an additional storage period before the cars are shipped to a shredder.
 8. The cars are loaded onto trucks or a train and shipped to a recycler where they will be shredded down to chunks of scrap metal. Often, the stripping and salvaging steps above are skipped - whole cars, tires and all, are fed into the crusher, and then shipped to the shredder where the shredded chunks themselves are sorted.
Granutech's Big MAC portable crusher needs about 45 seconds per car, and can crush four or five cars at a time. Overbuilt's Model 10 crusher is built with a higher clearance on the bed, allowing trucks and buses to be crushed, or six cars at one time. A special hydraulic system that allows rapid transfer of hydraulic fluid increases overall crushing speed [Source: American Recycler].


Sarcasm Detection with Machine Learning
Sarcasm has been part of our language for many years. It means being the opposite of what you mean, usually with a distinct tone of voice in a fun way. If you think that anyone can understand sarcasm, then you are wrong, because understanding sarcasm depends on your language skills and your knowledge of other people's minds. But what about a computer? Is it possible to train a machine learning model that can detect whether a sentence is sarcastic or not? Yes, it is! So if you want to learn how to detect sarcasm with machine learning, this article is for you. In this article, I will walk you through the task of Sarcasm Detection with Machine Learning using Python.
Sarcasm Detection with Machine Learning
Sarcasm means being funny by being the opposite of what you mean. It has been part of every human language for years. Today, it is also used in news headlines and various other social media platforms to gain more attention. Sarcasm detection is a natural language processing and binary classification task. We can train a machine learning model to detect whether or not a sentence is sarcastic using a dataset of sarcastic and non-sarcastic sentences that I found on Kaggle.
I hope you now have understood what sarcasm is. In the section below, I'll walk you through the task of detecting sarcasm with machine learning using the Python programming language. The dataset that I am using for this task can be downloaded from here.
Sarcasm Detection using Python
Now let's start with the task of sarcasm detection with machine learning using Python. I'll start this task by importing the necessary Python libraries and the dataset:
 article_link ... is_sarcastic
0 _URL_ ... 0
1 _URL_ ... 0
2 _URL_ ... 1
3 _URL_ ... 1
4 _URL_ ... 0
[5 rows x 3 columns]
The "is_sarcastic" column in this dataset contains the labels that we have to predict for the task of sarcasm detection. It contains binary values as 1 and 0, where 1 means sarcastic and 0 means not sarcastic. So for simplicity, I will transform the values of this column as "sarcastic" and "not sarcastic" instead of 1 and 0:
data["is_sarcastic"] = data["is_sarcastic"].map({0: "Not Sarcasm", 1: "Sarcasm"})
print(data.head())
 article_link ... is_sarcastic
0 _URL_ ... Not Sarcasm
1 _URL_ ... Not Sarcasm
2 _URL_ ... Sarcasm
3 _URL_ ... Sarcasm
4 _URL_ ... Not Sarcasm
[5 rows x 3 columns]
Now let's prepare the data for training a machine learning model. This dataset has three columns, out of which we only need the "headline" column as a feature and the "is_sarcastic" column as a label. So let's select these columns and split the data into 20% test set and 80% training set:
Now I will be using the Bernoulli Naive Bayes algorithm to train a model for the task of sarcasm detection:
model = BernoulliNB()
model.fit(X_train, y_train)
print(model.score(X_test, y_test))
0.8448146761512542
Now let's use a sarcastic text as input to test whether our machine learning model detects sarcasm or not:
user = input("Enter a Text: ")
data = cv.transform([user]).toarray()
output = model.predict(data)
print(output)
Enter a Text: Cows lose their jobs as milk prices drop
['Sarcasm']
So this is how you can easily train a machine learning model for the task of sarcasm detection.
Summary
So this is how you can use machine learning to detect sarcasm by using the Python programming language. Sarcasm has been part of our language for many years. It means being the opposite of what you mean, usually with a distinct tone of voice in a fun way. I hope you liked this article on the task of sarcasm detection with machine learning using Python. Feel free to ask your valuable questions in the comments section below.
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How does one edit a Ziplink in a note?
I'm just learning how to use Ziplinks, but am running into a couple of frustrating problems:
 1. How do you edit a Ziplink that's in the text of a note?
 2. I'm trying to use "::" to append text to a new note created by a Ziplink, but when I open up the newly-created note, the $Text is empty.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Option-click to put the insertion point inside a link. Or use the arrow keys. Clicking a link in the normal way follows a link.
[[foo::bar]] should make a note name foo with a text "bar". It does for me! If it doesn't for you, contact support _EMAIL_ with the details.
Just for clarity this is a once-only thing that only and option when creating a ziplink. The result of using the ziplink notation is a normal Tinderbox text link. At this point, i.e. after using a ziplink if you want to add target text, navigate to the note and add the $Text there.
IOW, ziplinks describes a notation for rapid note creation/configuration rather than the link it then creates.
Thanks for the assist Mark.
I guess my editing question is: how can I open up an existing (blue) Ziplink so that I can see the brackets and any other operators, etc.? Option-click seems to only put me within the blue word/words, but doesn't reveal the underlying information…
You can't. The ziplink isn't "wrapped up". It's a shortcut for making a textlink in the usual way.
I think we are describing different things. I wasn't referring to syntax used within a ziplink during creation but the fact a new user might assume that having used a ziplink that they could return to the note later and edit the (now-text) link there assuming it had special (ziplink) properties.
Mark, Paul -
My question is about the syntax used within a Ziplink and if it's possible to 're-access' that syntax after the Ziplink has been created…but my understanding is that's not possible.
Correct. I can see this ambiguity and have made a mental note to add this to the documentation.
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If I'm understanding correctly, let's say that I have a Ziplink [[foo::bar]] in the text of a note. I cannot edit that Ziplink to change it to [[foo|strong::bar]], rather as you point out, I would have to create a different/new Ziplink?
Thanks Mark. I really like Paul's post (in a different topic) about creating reading notes with Ziplinks. Really useful functionality. I'll keep at it.
Ignore my post; I deleted it. It's not relevant to this topic.
The idea of Ziplinks is that they're evaluated when you make them, and then they boom regular, first-class, normal Tinderbox links.
In this very specific case, where you want to change the anchor text for a correct link, you can make this change, but it doesn't have anything to do with ziplinks. To change the anchor text "foo" to "strong" you move the cursor to the blue link text "foo" and edit it like normal text to say "strong." This kind of editing of anchor text is possible for all Tinderbox links.
On a practical level, when I'm doing this, I usually start somewhere in the middle of the blue text, type what I want the new link anchor to be and then delete the extra text before and after what I've typed because I find it easier to manage. That's not necessary though. You can do it however makes sense for you.
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^^^ Yes, this is exactly my approach as there's no method/UI (lest people assume otherwise) for editing anchor text. If we select the whole link and then type we are assuming the app can tell we are editing the anchor rather than replacing the anchor and link with something else. Now we have ziplinks deleting and starting over is more of an option. But, if doing that do make sure beforehand that you know to where the original link was pointed.
I've added this paragraph to the existing aTbRef article on ziplinks:
Note that ziplinks are a keyboard-centric method, albeit enhanced, of creating normal text links with normal link anchor text. Once the link is generated, the link anchor is no different from any other text link anchor, i.e. ziplinks do not create a special type of anchor text.
I'm open to a better wording. I can see that if not told otherwise a new user may simply assume ziplinks create some special type of anchor allowing re-use of the enhanced facilities (because no one told them otherwise!). I hope the above addresses that false assumption.
That makes sense to me!
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Development History Of The Tiwi Geothermal Field, Philippines
Journal Article: Development History Of The Tiwi Geothermal Field, Philippines
AbstractCommercial production of electricity from the Tiwi geothermal system began in 1979. In 1982, Tiwi became the world's first water-dominated system to produce more than 160 MWe. Today the field supplies about 11% of Luzon's electricity. Initially, the reservoir was single-phase liquid with a small, shallow steam zone on the east side. Temperature reversals in the first wells showed the east to be an outflow zone. As production began, reservoir pressure declined, two-phase conditions developed, and groundwater entered the reservoir from the east. As many production wells cooled, brine production increased and generation decreased from about 280 MWe in 1983 to about 190 MWe in 1986. Improvements to surface facilities and new wells drilled farther west raised generation to about 280 MWe by mid-1993. Separated brine was first injected into the reservoir, but this lowered steam production; injection is now outside the field.
- David T. Gambill and Domeng B. Beraquit
- Published Journal
- Geothermics, Date Not Provided
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Check for DOI availability: _URL_
David T. Gambill,Domeng B. Beraquit.. Development History Of The Tiwi Geothermal Field, Philippines. Geothermics. (!).


Create a website remarketing list
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Informz can work directly with clients that have admin permissions in MemberSuite. Because Informz uses the MemberSuite SOAP API, no additional configuration is needed from MemberSuite.
There are four required steps to connect Informz and MemberSuite. In MemberSuite, you'll need to:
- Create an API User
- Create an Access Key for the API User
- Capture the Access Key
- Capture the Association ID and Enable API Access from the Association Settings
*Log in to MemberSuite as an Admin User in order to complete the steps below
1) Creating An API User
- Navigate to Setup > Security > Manage Users
- Select Create a New User in the User Tasks column on the right
- Populate the user information for the new API user. Check the Is API User checkbox.
- Click Save to save the new user
2) Create an Access Key for the API User
- Navigate to the Manager Users page and click the Magnifying Glass icon for the newly created API user
- From the What Would You Like To Do? list, select Create an Access Key
3) Capture the Access Key
- Expand the Show Access Key section and copy the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key from the resulting window. Make note of these keys (paste them into an application, such as Notepad, so that they can later be pasted into Informz).
4) Capture the Association ID and Enable API Access from the Association Settings
- Navigate to Setup > General Setup > Association Settings.
- Find the Association ID and copy it. As above make note of this ID (paste it into an application, such as Notepad, so that it can later be pasted into Informz).
- Check the Enable API Access checkbox and then Save the changes.


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Mount Fear by Abigail Reynolds takes the crime incident statistics for London and represents them as a 3D physical map built up from layer upon layer of cardboard.
Abigail Reynolds describes the project as follows:
The terrain of Mount Fear is generated by data sets relating to the frequency and position of urban crimes.
Each individual incident adds to the height of the model, forming a mountainous terrain. The imaginative fantasy space seemingly proposed by the sculpture is subverted by the hard facts and logic of the criteria that shape it.
The tensions present within Bradford offer a similar theme of inquiry – extracting data via desktop research could prove useful but overlaying this with 'on the ground' collected data would provide added richness.


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Trend found in today's young couples are avoiding living near the house of their parent-in-law. The reason is that the couple could be more independent, or they could also avoid the nagging mother-in-law. However, parent-in-laws living near them actually offers many advantages, in addition to be more efficient, it can also increase fertility.
Dr Virpi Lummaa from the Sheffield University analyzed the records of 300 years churches with the last data recorded in 2000. These records contain data of birth, marriages and deaths of farmers in Finland.
The study, presented at the 2012 Euroscience conference in Dublin found that married couples who live close to their parent-in-laws have more children. In addition, the distance between the child's birth time is also shorter. Couples also tend to marry at a young age when their mother are still alive.
Not only that, previous research has found that children born from couples who living near their grandmother's home are less likely to die in infancy. It seems that the new family benefits from the additional people who are willing to help provide care to children.
Dr Lummaa did not find any differences between the mother or father-in-law. However, previous research on African families found that the mother-in-law is a person who gives the greatest benefit.
The positive impact of mother-in-law is probably due to age. Men generally married at an older age than women, the paternal grandmother are also typically older and less able to help care for grandchildren.
"The role of grandfathers gives less obvious impact not because the grandfather does not doing anything, but because the help from grandfatheres cannot be translated directly by the grandchild," said Dr. Lumma as reported by Medical Daily.
Besides studying the effects of being close to parent-in-law, Dr. Lummaa also learn why women lose the ability to have children when they are relatively still young, while other mammals are able to reproduce in their old age.
The latest research confirms the findings support the theory that menopause is a natural way to keep the women not have more children when they could be said still young as a grandmother. This mechanism will make menopausal women more focused to care for their grandchildren at the same time avoid the trauma of childbirth.Tagged with: couple fertility, living near parent-in-law more fertile,


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Question – Describe the causes for the tribal movements occurred during the British period. – 2 August 2021
Tribal movements were carried out on local issues, by local leadership and common people. These movements were mainly violent. These movements were sometimes against the British and sometimes against non-British such as money lenders, forest contractors etc.
Causes of tribal movements
- Forest laws: SuchForest laws were enacted by the British government that prevented tribals from living in protected areas. These forest laws also prohibited the use of products derived from forests. The British government established a forest department in 1864 to control the rich resources of Indian forests. The Government Forest Act, 1865 and the Indian Forest Act, 1868 established complete government monopoly on forest land.
- Land revenue system: The British government introducedstringent land revenue system. In addition to this, the traditions of joint ownership of land of tribals was deeply affected by extension of agriculture in the tribal areas or forest area by non-tribals and increased socio-economic discrimination in the egalitarian structure of tribal society.
- Exploitation: Beggar forced on the tribals by the forest contractors and external people and encroachment in tribal lands.
- Religious reform: Forced religious reform and conversion of tribal communities. The activities of Christian missionaries brought changes in the socio-economic and cultural equations of the tribals, they discouraging people to take up arms against the government. For this reason missionaries were seen as an extension of colonialism.
The area of influence of most tribal movements was limited, but these movements laid the foundation of future national movements.


a_need_request_body
 - Syntax: lua_need_request_body <on | off>
 - Default: off
 - Context: main | server | location
 - Phase: depends on usage
Force reading request body data or not. The client request body won't be read, so you have to explicitly force reading the body if you need its content.
If you want to read the request body data from the $request_body variable, make sure that your client_max_body_size setting is equal to your client_body_buffer_size setting and the capacity specified should hold the biggest request body that your app allow.
If the current location defines rewrite_by_lua or rewrite_by_lua_file, then the request body will be read just before the rewrite_by_lua or rewrite_by_lua_file code is run (and also at the rewrite phase). Similarly, if only content_by_lua is specified, the request body won't be read until the content handler's Lua code is about to run (i.e., the request body will be read at the content phase).
The same applies to access_by_lua and access_by_lua_file.
Nginx API for Lua
Input arguments
 - Context: set_by_lua*
Index the input arguments to the set_by_lua* directives:
value = ngx.arg[n]
Here's an example
location /foo {
 set $a 32;
 set $b 56;
 set_by_lua $res
 'return tonumber(ngx.arg[1]) + tonumber(ngx.arg[2])'
 $a $b;
 echo $sum;
}
that outputs 88, the sum of 32 and 56.
Read and write Nginx variables
 - Context: set_by_lua*, rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
 value = ngx.var.some_nginx_variable_name ngx.var.some_nginx_variable_name = value
Note that you can only write to nginx variables that are already defined. For example:
location /foo {
 set $my_var ''; # this line is required to create $my_var at config time
 content_by_lua '
 ngx.var.my_var = 123;
 ...
 ';
}
That is, nginx variables cannot be created on-the-fly.
Core constants
 - Context: rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
 ngx.OK ngx.DONE ngx.AGAIN ngx.ERROR
HTTP method constants
 - Context: rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
 value = ngx.HTTP_GET value = ngx.HTTP_HEAD value = ngx.HTTP_PUT value = ngx.HTTP_POST value = ngx.HTTP_DELETE
HTTP status constants
 - Context: rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
 value = ngx.HTTP_OK value = ngx.HTTP_CREATED value = ngx.HTTP_MOVED_PERMANENTLY value = ngx.HTTP_MOVED_TEMPORARILY value = ngx.HTTP_NOT_MODIFIED value = ngx.HTTP_BAD_REQUEST value = ngx.HTTP_GONE value = ngx.HTTP_NOT_FOUND value = ngx.HTTP_NOT_ALLOWED value = ngx.HTTP_FORBIDDEN value = ngx.HTTP_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR value = ngx.HTTP_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE
Nginx log level constants
 - Context: rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
 log_level = ngx.STDERR log_level = ngx.EMERG log_level = ngx.ALERT log_level = ngx.CRIT log_level = ngx.ERR log_level = ngx.WARN log_level = ngx.NOTICE log_level = ngx.INFO log_level = ngx.DEBUG
print(a, b, ...)
 - Context: set_by_lua*, rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
Emit args concatenated to error.log, with log level ngx.NOTICE and prefix lua print:.
It's equivalent to
ngx.log(ngx.NOTICE, 'lua print: ', a, b, ...)
Nil arguments are accepted and result in literal "nil".
ngx.location.capture(uri, options?)
 - Context: rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
Issue a synchronous but still non-blocking "nginx subrequest" using uri.
Nginx subrequests provide a powerful way to make non-blocking internal requests to other locations configured with disk file directory or any other nginx C modules like ngx_proxy, ngx_fastcgi, ngx_memc, ngx_postgres, ngx_drizzle, and even ngx_lua itself and etc etc etc.
Also note that subrequests just mimic the HTTP interface but there's no extra HTTP/TCP traffic nor IPC involved. Everything works internally, efficiently, on the C level.
Subrequests are completely different from HTTP 301/302 redirection (via ngx.redirect()) and internal redirection (via ngx.exec()).
Here's a basic example:
res = ngx.location.capture(uri)
Returns a Lua table with three slots (res.status, res.header, and res.body).
res.header holds all the response headers of the subrequest and it is a normal Lua table. For multi-value response headers, the value is a Lua (array) table that holds all the values in the order that they appear. For instance, if the subrequest response headers contains the following lines:
Set-Cookie: a=3
Set-Cookie: foo=bar
Set-Cookie: baz=blah
Then res.header["Set-Cookie"] will be evaluted to the table value {"a=3", "foo=bar", "baz=blah"}.
URI query strings can be concatenated to URI itself, for instance,
res = ngx.location.capture('/foo/bar?a=3&b=4')
Named locations like @foo are not allowed due to a limitation in the nginx core. Use normal locations combined with the internal directive to prepare internal-only locations.
An optional option table can be fed as the second argument, which support various options like method, body, args, and share_all_vars. Issuing a POST subrequest, for example, can be done as follows
res = ngx.location.capture(
 '/foo/bar',
 { method = ngx.HTTP_POST, body = 'hello, world' }
)
See HTTP method constants methods other than POST. The method option is ngx.HTTP_GET by default.
The share_all_vars option can control whether to share nginx variables among the current request and the new subrequest. If this option is set to true, then the subrequest can see all the variable values of the current request while the current requeset can also see any variable value changes made by the subrequest. Note that variable sharing can have unexpected side-effects and lead to confusing issues, use it with special care. So, by default, the option is set to false.
The args option can specify extra url arguments, for instance,
ngx.location.capture('/foo?a=1',
 { args = { b = 3, c = ':' } }
)
is equivalent to
ngx.location.capture('/foo?a=1&b=3&c=%3a')
that is, this method will autmotically escape argument keys and values according to URI rules and concatenating them together into a complete query string. Because it's all done in hand-written C, it should be faster than your own Lua code.
The args option can also take plain query string:
ngx.location.capture('/foo?a=1',
 { args = 'b=3&c=%3a' } }
)
This is functionally identical to the previous examples.
ngx.status
 - Context: rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*, content_by_lua*
Read and write the response status. This should be called before sending out the response headers.
ngx.status = ngx.HTTP_CREATED
status = ngx.status
ngx.header.HEADER
 - Context: rewrite_by_lua*, access_by_lua*,


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Read & Run Fitness
Read and Run Fitness is a book and running club that links language learning with exercise, changing how students read, discuss hot topics, make new friends, explore their natural surroundings, and stay fit. Research shows that students learn better if they combine studies with movement and exercise. This is the mission of our dynamic program, which brings socializing, experiential learning, and fitness all together at the same time, under the sky in the great outdoors. Students read inspiring books, stimulate their minds with running, and talk about what they're reading with interesting people that share their passion for exercise, learning, conversation, community building, and the natural world.
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Divided payout and future earnings growth : a South African study
Thesis (MDF)--Stellenbosch University, 2011.
In the past it was believed that the payment of dividends would decrease the funds available to finance growth, and would therefore lead to lower future earnings growth. This belief was challenged in recent years with research that tested the relationship between dividend payout and future earnings growth, both on the individual company and aggregate market level in different countries. The results contradicted popular belief, and showed that companies with high payout ratios tend to realise stronger future earnings growth. This study tested the same relationship in South Africa and concluded that even in a developing country, dividend payout will still lead to higher future earnings growth.


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Homemaker Figures were the figures used to represent people within various Homemaker sets from 1974 through 1982. They are comprised of a head piece and one of several different types of hair pieces, with the rest of the body usually built from basic System bricks.
These figures came before the minifigures. The first minifigure was released four years later in 600 Police Car in 1978. After their introduction, minifigures were used together with Homemaker figures to represent a baby or a doll.
- Some hair parts (man, woman) can be assembled in two configurations because they have two front sides, enabling to change the hair dressing with the same part (turning it). This allows, with the same part, to have both the boy and the man hair dressing, or the girl and woman hair parts. Two examples are given below:
- The arms could be made of several lengths (1 or two) because they are made of several parts. This helps to recognize adults (double length) from kids (single length).
- The arm parts have been used later for other purposes, like for the arms of 6880 Surface Explorer or the 6822 Space Shuttle. In this new usage the arms have been replaced with grippers, for instance. The colors have moved from vivid colours (blue, yellow, red) for clothes to technical colours (grey, white) for arms and technical systems.
- The head has three attachments, two on the side (ears) one on the top. Hair pieces are fixed on the two hears, hats on the top.
|LEGO FiguresSystem Scale:
Minifigure | LEGOLAND Minifigure | Mini-doll figure | Animal DUPLO Scale: DUPLO Figure | Fabuland Figure | QUATRO Figure Doll Scale: Belville Figure | TECHNIC Figure | Scala Figure | Homemaker Figure Other: Microfigure | Micro Mob | 4+ Figure


Will Kevlar Stop an Arrow?
Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you – Georg Hermes
Asking if Kevlar can stop an arrow is like asking Erwin Schrodinger about the health of his cat. He'd probably retort that his cat was both alive and dead, and how it felt at any given moment was entirely dependent on a number of different variables. But worry not! Archery Edge is here for your answers!
And the same answer, or rather the specific conditions surrounding each individual incident in which an arrow and kevlar come into contact with each other, applies to the question about whether or not Kevlar can stop an arrow. Sometimes it can, and sometimes it can't. It all depends on the variables.
What Is Kevlar?
Before we actually take a look at the circumstances surrounding the whether or not arrows can actually pierce kevlar controversy, we should probably explain what kevlar is.
What Is Kevlar.
After all, in the grand scheme of things, it's a relatively recent human invention and while Hollywood might want us all to believe that kevlar has been around forever, it was only invented and developed in nineteen sixty-five, by a chemist called Stephanie Kwolek was working for DuPont at the time of her discovery.
While we mostly associate the word kevlar with body armor and think of it as having been created for that specific purpose, it was actually created to be used in tires.
When it was first introduced to the world, kevlar was made to be a replacement for the steel belts in racing tires. It didn't actually become a vital ingredient in personal protection for another couple of decades.
The US military began issuing kevlar body armor and helmets to serving personnel in the nineteen-eighties, after its impact and heat resistant qualities were found to offer better protection to front line servicemen and women than, up to that point, traditional body armor could.
Light and strong, and much less cumbersome than its predecessors, kevlar became an indispensable part of a soldier's battlefield uniform.
Let's Talk About Those Variables
Even though kevlar will, and can protect soldiers and anyone else wearing it from most bullets, as far as arrows are concerned, it's a completely different story.
Let's Talk About Those Variables
As kevlar is impact resistant, it's designed to spread the force that a bullet strikes it with throughout the material, which is one of the reasons why most bullets flatten upon impact with kevlar, rather than penetrating it completely.
Arrows, however, unlike bullets (which are made to spread upon and following impact, and thus cause far more damage than arrows) are specifically designed to penetrate the target that they're fired at. Because their tip is much smaller and sharper than that of a bullet and are fired with less velocity, and use far less energy.
Lower energy means less dispersal, which significantly reduces the impact protection that Kevlar offers. This means, in most cases, when they're fired at kevlar, arrows can, and usually do pierce Kevlar. However, if the kevlar in question is stab rated (kevlar is also used in stab vests which are worn to prevent damage and injury from knives) and is thick enough, it can stop an arrow.
That said if the arrow is fired from an incredibly powerful bow, and the archer in question is using armor-piercing arrows, then even the thickest stab vest and highest rated personal armor is unlikely to be able to stop an arrow.
Can a Bulletproof Vest Stop an Arrow?
Again, this depends on whether or not the bulletproof vest in question is made with kevlar or uses different shielding material. Generally speaking, bulletproof vests fall into two different categories. Soft body armor and hard body armor. Arrows can, and do, pierce soft body armor which, for the most part, use kevlar in their construction.
Can a Bulletproof Vest Stop an Arrow
Hard body armor (or hard bulletproof vests) though, arrows have a much tougher time with. They're usually made using either hardened steel plate or high-density carbon fiber or a combination of both and unless the archer in question is using an incredibly powerful bow, is firing at his or her target from a relatively short distance, and using purpose designed armor-piercing arrows, there's an incredibly good chance that anyone wearing hard body armor would live to tell the tale after being shot with an arrow.
The Parting Shot – Can Kevlar Stop Arrows?
Yes, it can. As long as the Kevlar in question is thick enough, has a fairly high stab rating and the arrow in question isn't an armor-piercing one and hasn't been fired at its target by a powerful bow. As we explained earlier, it isn't a simple yes or no answer and depends entirely on the variables and the details.
Unfortunately, the chances are, if you're wearing kevlar body armor the only thing that it will stop with any certainty is small arms fire and a bullet from a handgun. If you want to be really safe, and stand a chance of walking away from a bow fight relatively unscathed, trade your kevlar in for steel plate armor.


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Wellington initiates exploration drilling for contingency water supply
Wellington Water has begun drilling exploration wells in the hope of tapping into the Waiwhetu aquifer to gain a back-up supply of fresh water in the event of a major earthquake, according to a report by RNZ.
The drilling will inform planners about the geological and soil profile, and quality of water produced from the harbour bore. Estimates place well bore production at 30 million litres a day, servicing 20 percent of Wellington's water demand.
The city's existing major feed pipes are predicted to fail in 30 places in a 7.6 magnitude quake. Last year's quake resulted in failure of the central city's only feeder.
Wellington Water, the city's main water utility, estimates that in the event of a major earthquake the city could be without water for up to 100 days. The utility hopes that by tapping into the aquifer this estimate could be reduced to less than 30 days.
The utility plans to also begin drilling 6 explorations wells in and around the city, starting in Newtown next week.


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High Moisture Corn Inoculant
On the Left is untreated feed.
The Middle jars are our competitors.
The jar on the Right was treated with Strong Microbials
We truly are a cut above the rest!
Use SuperSile Forage Inoculant for: grasses and alfalfa.
Use SuperSile Dry Hay for: dry hay, fodder, straw, herbage.
Use SuperSile High Moisture Corn Inoculant for: high moisture corn that requires higher concentration of bacteria for preservation.
Use SuperSile Silage Inoculant for: regular corn silage.
*Volume of Application Differs Per Crop Variety


text: The results of development and investigation of computer-vision systems for inspection of the external view of fuel pellets for nuclear fuel elements are presented. The systems developed utilize CCD-cameras to record the images of a fuel pellet's external view in reflected beams that ensures high contrast of the defects in the picture area. One has developed a database containing images of simulators, as well as real pellets. Tests of an experimental set for fuel pellet inspection have demonstrated its inspection productivity to be 1 pellet per second and its detection probability higher than 95%. The research team has also developed an experimental set with higher inspection productivity (at least 7 pellets per second).