text: Various applications of quantum devices call for an accurate calibration of cryogenic amplification chains. To this end, we present an experimentally feasible calibration scheme and use it to accurately measure the total gain and noise temperature of an amplification chain by employing normal-metal-insulator-superconductor (NIS) junctions. Our method is based on the radiation emitted by inelastic electron tunneling across voltage-biased NIS junctions. We derive an analytical expression that relates the generated power to the applied bias voltage which is the only control parameter of the device. After the setup has been characterized using a standard voltage reflection measurement, the total gain and the noise temperature are extracted by fitting the analytical expression to the microwave power measured at the output of the amplification chain. The 1σ uncertainty of the total gain of 51.84 dB appears to be of the order of 0.10 dB.


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Characteristics Between New Oil and Used Oil by Using Laser Light Intensity and Lux Meter
Tests on the characteristics of making new oil and used oil by using laser light intensity and lux meters have been done. The purpose of this study is to distinguish the characteristics of the light intensity between fresh oil and used oil. In this study used an alternative method to the light intensity Lux meter. To get the data is done by varying the distance from the laser to the sample as much as five times. Based on data obtained from testing the intensity of light on new oil and used oil can be concluded that the valu e of the light intensity at the new oil is greater than the used oil. New oil has a light intensity of I = (0.122591964) Cd and used oil has a light intensity of I = (0.017841741) Cd.
Copyright (c) 2019 Mala Desrinda Dwi Putri, Rifai Slamet, Frida Agung Rakhmadi
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Tour description, The Riddarholmen Church
Interior at the Riddarholmen Church. Photo: The Royal Court.
Riddarholm Church is situated in the centre of Stockholm and is one of the city's oldest buildings.
In all probability, the church dates back to the 1300s and was part of a Franciscan monastery. A guided tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
The guided tour starts with a presentation of the church's earliest history - from the 1200s to the beginning of the 1500s - starting with a special exhibit just inside the entrance to the church.
During Sweden's "Great Power" period the church was given a new purpose. Gustav II Adolf decided before he travelled to Germany that if he was killed in war that he would be buried at Riddarholmen. This decision gave rise to a new burial tradition that continued until Gustaf V's funeral in 1950.
Some of the more renowned monarchs buried in the church include Karl XI, Karl XII, Gustav III and Karl XIV Johan.
The inside of the church is quite striking with walls bearing many beautifully painted coats of arms. When a knight or member of the Order of Seraphim dies, his or her coat of arms is hung in the church. The tradition of the Order of Seraphim dates back the mid-18th century. Following the reorganization of the orders in 1975 the order is only awarded to foreign heads of state and members of the royal family.
A guided tour of Riddarholm Church is rich in history featuring everything from the history of the church, medieval history, "Great Power" history, history of the royal family to the history of Stockholm.
The tour information provided above is general. The more detailed content of the tour will vary depending on the focus of the tour guide on duty.


Forward your CC email
There are a couple of common ways to forward your email to another account. Either directly from Office365, or from within Gmail.
From Office 365
 1. Use single sign-in to log into your CC webmail (click the "Email" button once signed in).
 2. If it didn't go there automatically, click the "Mail" icon in Office 365.
 3. Click the gear icon to access settings and select "options"
 4. Find the option on the left for forwarding. It's in Mail > Accounts.
 5. Select the radio button for "start forwarding." Make sure to include the address, decide whether you want to keep a copy of forwarded messages, and then click save.
From Gmail
1. In Gmail: Go to settings > Accounts and import > Check mail from other accounts > Add a POP3 account you own
2. Enter your email address, and then the fields as you see them below (of course, use your own information).
NOTE when it asks for username, you need to enter it as "" which is different than your email address. See the example below.
3. For Server, use "" Leave the Port as 995.
Pop settings
4. It's a good idea and highly recommended to check "Leave a copy of retrieved messages on the server." If you check this then you'll have a backup of your messages in your CC inbox and you will be able to access your entire mailbox from any other mail program.
5. Click Add Account and you should be done!


Who Is Called Mother Of Nation?
Who is known as Mother of Nation?
The resolution to declare cow "Rashtra Mata" (mother of nation) was passed on Wednesday.
"It was moved by state Animal Husbandry Minister Rekha Arya and passed unanimously after it got the support of both the Opposition and treasury benches," local government officials said..
When was Gandhi called Mahatma?
Who is father of Indian planning?
Sir M VisvesvarayaSir M Visvesvaraya, a Bharat Ratna recipient, was an engineer, statesman, and a scholar. He served as the Diwan of Mysore during the period of _PHONE_. In 1934, he published a book titled "Planned Economy in India", in which he presented a constructive draft of the development of India in next ten years.
How is called the Father of Nation?
Indian constitution (Art. 18) prohibits the State from conferring any titles. Origin of this title is traced back to a radio address (on Singapore radio) on 6 July 1944 by Subhash Chandra Bose where Bose addressed Gandhi as "The Father of the Nation".
What is India's full name?
Who wrote our Constitution?
B. R. AmbedkarConstitution of IndiaAuthor(s)B. R. Ambedkar Chairman of the Drafting Committee Benegal Narsing Rau Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly Surendra Nath Mukherjee Chief Draftsman of the Constituent Assembly and other members of Constituent AssemblySignatories284 members of the Constituent Assembly18 more rows
How old is Indian democracy?
What is the name of India's first computer?
Who is the father and mother of India?
Who is the mother of revolution?
Bhikaiji Rustom CamaBhikaiji Rustom Cama,(_PHONE_) was an outstanding lady of great courage, fearlessness, integrity, perseverance and passion for freedom, and is considered as the mother of Indian revolution because of her contributions to Indian freedom struggle.
Who is the mother of Indian Constitution?
Why do we call Gandhiji Bapu?
According to the Oxford dictionary, Bapu is defined as: "A father (often as a form of address)". 'Bapu' was a polite form of address given to him considering his age, position and wisdom by his near and dear ones and later became one of the sobriquets used for him along with Mahatma and Father of the Nation.
Who is the first woman freedom fighter of India?
Kittur Rani ChennammaIndia's First Female Freedom Fighter. Kittur Rani Chennamma, the ruler of South Indian princely state Kittur, is largely overlooked. Yet Karnataka's "Joan of Arc" beat the British at least once.
Who is called Mother of India?
Who gave Bapu name to Gandhi?
Devchand Uttamchand ParekhIt was given by Devchand Uttamchand Parekh, an eminent citizen of Jetpur, on behalf of the people of the town. The citation addressed Bapu as 'Shriman Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi'. It stated that Bapu lived life like a saint in a way prescribed by the scriptures.
What is the 5 name of India?
Why India is called Bharat Mata?
Bharat Mata or Mother India is a name that evokes a deeply emotional veneration in almost all Indians. Often portrayed carrying the national flag and riding a lion, she is to most Indians, a goddess in her own right. … As one cannot have two mothers, India cannot be considered as his mother, he said.


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Bars and restaurants in New York could find themselves the target of an audit from the Department of Taxation and Finance for several reasons, including random selection. However, a restaurant's cash-based sales and less than meticulous record-keeping can further complicate things and result in the auditor's need to conduct a New York sales tax field audit. Here, we explain how a field audit works in New York. We also discuss field audit methodologies auditors will use to estimate your sales tax liability when necessary, a practice that could lead to overassessment for unprepared and unrepresented restaurant and bar owners in New York.
What Is a New York Sales Tax Field Audit?
Unlike a desk audit, a New York sales tax field audit is a more detailed review of your restaurant's financials that involves a visit from the field auditor to your business's physical location. The auditor will want to review available records during the audit, such as:
- Federal income tax returns
- Bank statements
- Sale ledgers
- Inventory logs
- Purchase receipts of materials and equipment
A key issue for restaurant business owners is knowing what and what not to provide when sharing your sensitive business records with a New York auditor. While cooperation with the auditor is generally helpful, remember that just because an auditor asks for a document, does not mean they have a right to it. Having a professional sales tax consultant available to manage record requests could provide a buffer during the audit process to avoid unnecessary disclosure of business information.
A field audit also presents an opportunity for an auditor to make observations about your business that the New York Department of Taxation and Finance could use to evaluate the legitimacy of your sales tax reporting. In the context of a restaurant or bar, the auditor may take note of items like:
- Stated hours of operation
- Menus and pricing
- Food storage
- Seating arrangements
- Payment systems
- Related sources of revenue within the restaurant or bar that could be taxable (e.g., vending machines, arcade games, pool halls, jukeboxes, and other entertainment)
The Different Types of New York Field Audit Methods
After a review of your financials, the New York auditor may find you have insufficient records to properly verify your taxable sales. As an alternative, the auditor may use one or more indirect methods for determining your New York sales tax liability. These testing methods involve the use of statistics and assumptions to generate an estimate of your taxable sales. The main methods available to New York sales tax auditors are:
- The test period method: The auditor reviews your past transactions over a period within the audit's scope and uses that data to calculate taxable sales from missing periods (e.g., you are missing sales data from August 2020 but have available information from August 2021 and August 2022).
- The statistical sampling method: The auditor creates simulations of projected sales over a period through the selection of items in a population. Sometimes, the sampling is random or could involve other methods, including stratified, systematic, or clustered sampling.
- Observation Testing: The field auditor observes and documents your sales that occur over one or more periods to estimate taxable sales (e.g., your bar's business on a Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.).
Specific Field Audit Sampling Method Issues for New York Restaurants and Bars
The problem with sampling and testing methods is they can never truly reflect your past sales because they rely on assumptions made from small and incomplete sets of data. Restaurant and bar owners should be careful when accepting or managing the results from New York field audit testing, sampling, or observation methodologies.
Consider the following factors that could result in a skewed field audit method result because of items not accurately reflected in the method being used:
- Changes in your menu or pricing
- Events that result in abnormalities with your restaurant's operation during the testing period (e.g., unexpected closure or unusually busy traffic because of promotions or public activity like a concert or sporting event)
- Scheduled observation testing that happens during your busiest sales period or season (e.g., weekends and evenings)
When Your New York Restaurant Could Benefit from Sales Tax Field Audit Representation
Before executing a sampling or testing, the field auditor will likely seek your written agreement to the specific terms of the proposed method. Most restaurants and bar owners could benefit from having a sales tax representative experienced in New York audit defense review those terms before signing an agreement. The sales tax representative reviews the auditor's proposal for issues that could cause gross overreporting of sales tax liability and works with the auditor to create a fairer representation of taxable sales by refining the methodology's terms. If you or your client's restaurant and bar received notice of an upcoming field audit or are unhappy with the results of an audit report, consider a consultation with our office.
Schedule your free consultation for help with a New York sales tax field audit today.

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Master Tour displays your schedule information on a day to day basis. Travel and schedule items do not carry over to the next date, even when the time passes midnight. What if you would like to create a schedule item that occurs after midnight? This is what the +1 check box is for.
To create schedule items that occur past midnight, simply enter the time (i.e. 1:00 AM) and then check the box next to the date that says "+1". This tells the system that the activity occurs the following calendar day (ie late night) but that it is still part of today's schedule. Often times items on your schedule will run past midnight, but you would like them to be associated with the current day. For example, a bus call is at 1:00 AM. Technically 1:00 AM is the following day but you would probably want to see that printed on the schedule for current day, so you would enter the time as 1:00 AM and check the +1 box.
For a schedule item that starts before midnight then continues after midnight, you'd only check the +1 checkbox for the End Time, like so:
Please remember that your schedule items that occur past midnight from one night do not carry over to the next date. It is recommended that if you have travel plans after midnight that occur past midnight well into the next morning, split this information so that information up to a certain hour (say, 3:00am) will display on the day the travel starts, while the rest of the travel information (4:00am onward) will display on the next date.


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Get the pip
Become irritated or annoyed.
It isn't likely that anyone would guess the original meaning of 'the Pip'. The odd fact is that it was coined in the 15th century as the name of a respiratory disease of birds. Specifically a disease that had a typical symptom of a white scaly patch on the tongue. This is first cited in the Middle English translation of the 4th century Roman writer Palladius's De Re Rustica, circa 1440:
And other while an hen wul ha the pippe,
A whit pilet that wul the tonge enrounde
Contemporary with that usage is a reference to a human disease. This appears in John Lelamour's translation of the 15th century herbal guide the Macer Herbal:
Playnteyn helithe the pipe [Plantain heals the pip]
It's good to find a use for plantain, which most gardeners revile as a noxious weed.
Some early citations concerning the human disease Pip refer to it as a disease of the mouth and it may be that duplicates the bird disease name. Other citations are quite varied in their context and it is more likely that 'Pip' was a jokey disease name, somewhat like 'lurgy' or 'nadgers'.
Most references to 'the pip' related specifically to the bird disease, which appears to have been well known and is frequently referred to in print. People in poor spirits were described as 'like a chicken with the pip' etc.
It wasn't until the 19th century that the specific avian references were dropped and people who were were annoyed or dispirited began to be described simply as having 'got the pip'. An example of that comes in High and Low, a novel by the English author Henry Coke, 1845:
"Yes, will you come?"
"I want to come, but here's More says he won't go."
"What's the matter, has he got the pip?" inquired his lordship.

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Cross-cultural comparison of motor competence in children from Australia and Belgium
journal contributionposted on 01.01.2015, 00:00 authored by F Bardid, J R Rudd, M Lenoir, R Polman, Lisa BarnettLisa Barnett
Motor competence in childhood is an important determinant of physical activity and physical fitness in later life. However, childhood competence levels in many countries are lower than desired. Due to the many different motor skill instruments in use, children's motor competence across countries is rarely compared. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the motor competence of children from Australia and Belgium using the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK). The sample consisted of 244 (43.4% boys) Belgian children and 252 (50.0% boys) Australian children, aged 6-8 years. A MANCOVA for the motor scores showed a significant country effect. Belgian children scored higher on jumping sideways, moving sideways and hopping for height but not for balancing backwards. Moreover, a Chi squared test revealed significant differences between the Belgian and Australian score distribution with 21.3% Belgian and 39.3% Australian children scoring "below average." The very low levels reported by Australian children may be the result of cultural differences in physical activity contexts such as physical education and active transport. When compared to normed scores, both samples scored significantly worse than children 40 years ago. The decline in children's motor competence is a global issue, largely influenced by increasing sedentary behavior and a decline in physical activity.


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Sorting optimization for Sawmill stock
On the beginning of production you have sawlogs. On the other end you have timber in several sizes.
When sawmill usually buy sawlogs it has to sort it in some boxes prior to sawing. Number of boxes can be different from sawmill to sawmill. (Of course some technologies allow skip sorting).
So. Let's imagine that you are already sorting logs in some ways, for example with diameter step of 10mm. Then I give you these questions:
1. Is this sorting optimal?
2. For particular timber size... from which box You take sawlog to achieve optimum yield?
Sorting Optimization" module give you answers for this questions.
So, base on:
- real production (timber sizes)
- input sizes of logs
You can answer on questions:
- how should I sort logs optimally, if I need for example 12 boxes?
- I need to produce board with sizes 22x50.... from which box I have to take sawlogs?
As a result you will have:
for defined number of boxes you obtain suggested sorting of logs (4 optimization methods). Of course you can modify sorting as you wish. You can split adjacent boxes, join them or move borders between them.
Then for each timber size you obtain recommended boxes (numbered by priority).
So, you get for example results:
Box1: sawlog diameter from 100 to 102mm
Box2: sawlog diameter from 103 to 110mm
And then:
For timber 20x40 is the best to take sawlogs from box #3, then from box #2 etc.etc.


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Our question this week was: Why do some puppies have their tails cut off
Tail docking is the surgical removal of part of the tail. This procedure is most often performed in healthy puppies
between 2 to 5 days of age.
A similar procedure may be performed in older pets, but this is considered a tail amputation, not a tail dock.
Tail docking is most often performed in puppies to prevent tail damage in certain breeds, for hygiene reasons and to comply with specific breed standards.
Here is an article that gives more information on how it is done: Tail docking
. Our question this week came from Lyndl U., from Seattle, Washington.
To read most recent questions Click here!Click here to see the full list of Ask Dr. Jon Questions and Answers!


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Water Tongue Forms
Water Tongue is found written in four basic forms (see below right). The regular form is found in the greatest abundance and was used in all aspects of daily life. Water Tongue in formal form was used for special occasions like weddings and for decoration. The informal form was used in hurried informal writings. Oldest of all the forms is the orginal form but use of the form appears to have waned. Its style resembles a waterfall and seems to have carried some religious or spiritual value.
|Water Tongue has three form structures, also called pyes, that all words are based off of. Two are referred to as the Hope and Fear pyes but there appearded to be some controversy surrounding the third: Love, Truth or Joy.|


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Research project: Tunnels for the citizen Sub project H: Technical installations. Particle Cleaning in Norwegian Road Tunnels
Norway's road network has become more and more dependent on tunnels. The challenge of planning and construction of road tunnels in urban areas implies an environmentally friendly approach. Particle cleaning of the air in long and heavily trafficked tunnels in densely populated areas have been used in Norway for more than ten years. It has been seen as a possible measure, both for improving the visibility in the tunnels and for reducing the disharge to the air, both inside and outside the tunnels. Three different types of layout system for particle cleaning equipment have been used in Norway. This paper discuss the experience and status for the particle cleaning technology since the opening of the sub-sea "Oslo Tunnel" in 1989. In general, there is no principal difference between the use of a particle cleaning system in ordinary or subsea road tunnels.
Transport og kommunikasjon


Set based vs row by row (procedural code)
By | January 25, 2017
I was reading a blog about how to write procedural code today ( link below) and wanted to take a moment to explore another approach just to provide a more complete reference. To provide some context I am explaining the business case here.
A hospital wants to identify people whose heights have changed over time in order to detect if the person is who they say they are. Since the height of a person doesn't change after a certain age the approach is used to detect identity theft. The requirement is that we compare the heights logged during different visit and flag any patients where they have different heights logged.
The code to create the dummy data is mentioned below and was taken from the link mentioned earlier.
SET NOCOUNT ON;

CREATE TABLE Dates
(ID INT, VisitDate DATETIME);

--populate table with 20 visit dates
DECLARE @i INT, @startdate DATETIME;
SET @i = 1;
SET @startdate = GETDATE();

WHILE @i <= 20
BEGIN
 INSERT Dates
 (ID, VisitDate)
 VALUES (@i, @startdate);

 SET @startdate = DATEADD(dd,7, @startdate);
 SET @i = @i+1;
END

CREATE TABLE PatientHeight
(PatientID INT NOT NULL
,Height INT);

-- populate table with 1000 patientids with heights between 59 and 74 inches
SET @i = 1;

WHILE @i <= 10000
BEGIN
 INSERT PatientHeight
 (PatientID, Height)
 VALUES (@i, @i % 16 + 59);

 SET @i = @i+1;
END

ALTER TABLE PatientHeight ADD CONSTRAINT PK_PatientHeight
 PRIMARY KEY(PatientID);

-- cartesian join produces 200,000 PatientVisit records

SELECT
 ISNULL(PatientID, -1) AS PatientID,
 ISNULL(VisitDate, '_PHONE_') AS VisitDate,
 Height
INTO PatientVisit
FROM PatientHeight
CROSS JOIN Dates;

ALTER TABLE PatientVisit ADD CONSTRAINT PK_PatientVisit
 PRIMARY KEY(PatientID, VisitDate);

-- create changes of height
SET @i = 3;

WHILE @i < 10000
BEGIN
 UPDATE pv
 SET Height = Height +2
 FROM PatientVisit pv
 WHERE PatientID = @i
 AND pv.VisitDate =
 (SELECT TOP 1 VisitDate
 FROM Dates
 WHERE id = ABS(CHECKSUM(@i)) % 19);

SET @i = @i + 7;
END

/*
-- return AdventureWorks to its previous state when you are finished
-- with this example.

DROP TABLE Dates;
DROP TABLE PatientHeight;
DROP TABLE PatientVisit;
*/
The first approach uses a cursor to iterate row by row and identify if there has been a change in height. The second approach uses a ranking function to perform a self-join based on patient id to identify any change. Both these approaches are detailed below as well to save the reader time.
CUROSR BASED APPROACH
-- CURSOR BASED APPROACH
CREATE TABLE #Changes
( PatientID INT
, VisitDate DATETIME
, BeginHeight SMALLINT
, CurrentHeight SMALLINT);

DECLARE @PatientID INT
, @CurrentID INT
, @BeginHeight SMALLINT
, @CurrentHeight SMALLINT
, @VisitDate DATETIME;

SET @PatientID = 0;

DECLARE Patient_cur CURSOR FAST_FORWARD FOR
SELECT PatientID
, VisitDate
, Height
FROM PatientVisit
ORDER BY PatientID
,VisitDate;

OPEN Patient_cur;

FETCH NEXT FROM Patient_cur INTO @CurrentID, @VisitDate, @CurrentHeight;

WHILE @@FETCH_STATUS = 0
BEGIN
-- first record for this patient
IF @PatientID <> @CurrentID
BEGIN
 SET @PatientID = @CurrentID;
 SET @BeginHeight = @CurrentHeight;
END

IF @BeginHeight <> @CurrentHeight
BEGIN
INSERT #Changes ( PatientID
, VisitDate
, BeginHeight
, CurrentHeight)
VALUES
(@PatientID
, @VisitDate
, @BeginHeight
, @CurrentHeight);

SET @BeginHeight = @CurrentHeight;

END

FETCH NEXT FROM Patient_cur INTO @CurrentID, @VisitDate, @CurrentHeight;

END

CLOSE Patient_cur;
DEALLOCATE Patient_cur;

SELECT * FROM #Changes

DROP TABLE #Changes
GO
SET BASED APPROACH
-- RANKING FUNCTION BASED APPROACH

WITH PV_RN AS
(
 SELECT ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY PatientID, VisitDate) AS ROWID, *
 FROM PatientVisit
)
SELECT t1.PatientID
,t2.VisitDate AS DateChanged
,t1.Height AS HeightChangedFrom
,t2.Height AS HeightChangedTo
FROM PV_RN t1
JOIN PV_RN t2 ON t2.ROWID = t1.ROWID + 1
 WHERE t1.patientid = t2.patientid
 AND t1.Height <> t2.Height
ORDER BY t1.PatientID, t2.VisitDate;
There is however a third option which I believe would be much simpler and is also much faster has been listed below. Here we use the math operator STDEV which calculates a standard deviation for the heights that were captured. When the height hasn't changed STDEV will return a value of zero else a non-zero number which can be used to identify patient's with different heights.
THIRD APPROACH
-- MATH OPERATOR BASED APPROACH
-- HAS THE ADVANTAGE OF PROVIDING A MARGIN FOR ERROR FOR MEASUREMENTS AS WELL

SELECT PatientID , MIN(Height) ,MAX(Height) FROM PatientVisit WHERE PatientID in (
SELECT patientid
FROM PatientVisit
GROUP BY PatientID
HAVING STDEV(height) > 0)
GROUP BY PatientID
Hope this approach helps clarify what we are doing with set based approach since recently I have noticed that ranking functions and CTEs seem to be the go to approach for most developers when they think set based logic.
Reference
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text: This paper investigates the use of the concepts of similarity and dimensional analysis to interpret results from reduced-scale models of axially loaded piles embedded in sand. These concepts are reviewed in the light of a pilesoil system and its response to static or half-sine impulsive loading. It is suggested that constitutive similarity between model and prototype responses can be fulfilled without scaling gravity, provided that a stress scaling factor equal to one is selected. The scaling factors are validated with numerical simulations via finite element analyses by comparing the results from full-scale and special reduced-scale pilesoil models. It is also shown that a frustum confining vessel has the potential to provide more realistic scaled responses than are obtained with the classical 1g devices. A series of pile test responses are simulated for different pile lengths and different coefficients of lateral earth pressure. A set of scaling factors is presented and a particular set of dimensionally homogeneous π groups is proposed to characterize the behaviour of the pilesoil system. Simulated responses are interpreted using the proposed π groups to obtain functional relations relevant to the pilesoil problem.Key words: reduced-scale modelling, dimensional analysis, similarity, model piles, sands.


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Research Project – 1.5m model of a dam
1.5m wide model of a dam for physical experiments
January 1, 2022
IST-ID, Instituto Superior Técnico
1.5 m wide model of a dam for experiments on water tunnel.
The 3D surface was generated by 3D scanning a scaled model, from which a 3D solid model was designed.
The model was built into sections of 1.2m, to be produced in parallel.
Material: Grey PLA
Layer thickness: 0.3mm
Collaborative print heads: 6.
Total fabrication Time: 120 hours


Using the App Autoscaler API
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This topic explains how to use the App Autoscaler API.
You can use the App Autoscaler API as an interface to App Autoscaler. You can also use the App Autoscaler Cloud Foundry command-line interface (cf CLI) plugin, which offers the same features as the App Autoscaler API. See Using the App Autoscaler CLI.
API Endpoints
The API is exposed by the autoscale-api app that runs next to the autoscale app in the autoscaling space of the system org. This is the base URL of all the requests covered in the sections below.
If your system domain is system-domain.com, in most cases you can reach the autoscale app at autoscale.sys.system-domain.com and the API at autoscale.sys.system-_URL_. Confirm that you can reach both the app and the API before you proceed.
Authentication
You must pass an access token to each API endpoint. The access token is expected as-is on the Authorization header of each request.
When you are logged in to your foundation with the cf CLI, get an access token by running cf oauth-token.
Note: The App Autoscaler API often returns a 404 error when a token is incorrect. If you a receiving a lot of 404 errors, check your access token.
Content Type Header
To make any PUT or POST requests, you must set the Content-Type header to application/json. If you do not set this, you might see the following error:
"Your token is invalid or the autoscaled application does not exist"
This error can appear regardless of the token you use.
Pagination
Most list calls use pagination. The App Autoscaler API uses a standard form of pagination that is very similar to how the Cloud Foundry API (CAPI) uses pagination.
The following is an example of a paginated response from the App Autoscaler API:
 {
 "pagination": {
 "total_results": 1,
 "total_pages": 1,
 "last": {
 "href": "_URL_
 },
 "next": null,
 "first": {
 "href": "_URL_
 },
 "previous": null
 },
 "resources": [
 ...list of objects...
 ]
}
Information
GET /api/v2/info
Parameters
None
Returns
A string denoting the App Autoscaler API version.
App Bindings
This section lists operations for app bindings.
Apps that are bound to App Autoscaler are represented by the App Autoscaler API as apps. This is similar to service binding in CAPI.
App Binding Object
Name Type Description
created_at string The timestamp for when this object was created
enabled Boolean Enables or disables scaling by App Autoscaler for this app
guid string The app GUID from CAPI
instance_limits.max integer The maximum instance count that this app is allowed
instance_limits.min integer The minimum instance count that this app is allowed
updated_at string The timestamp for when this object was last updated
Get All App Bindings in a Space
GET /api/v2/apps
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
space_guid query string true The GUID of the space from which you want to get all app bindings
page query integer false The page of events to get
Returns
A paginated list of app bindings.
Get an App Binding
GET /api/v2/apps/:app_guid
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to get the binding for
Returns
An app binding.
Update an App Binding
PUT /api/v2/apps/:app_guid
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to update the binding for
enabled body Boolean false Enables or disables scaling by App Autoscaler for this app
instance_limits.max body integer false The maximum instance count that this app is allowed
instance_limits.min body integer false The minimum instance count that this app is allowed
Returns
An app binding.
Events
This section lists operations to retrieve events.
Scaling events include all scaling decisions made by App Autoscaler and other relevant changes. For example, an app is enabled or disabled.
Event Object
Name Type Description
created_at string The timestamp for when this object was created
description string A description of the event
scaling_factor integer The number of instances that the app was scaled by
updated_at string The timestamp for when this object was last updated
Get All Events for an App
GET /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/events
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to retrieve events for
page query integer false The page of events to get
Returns
A paginated list of events.
Rules
This section lists operations for rules.
Rules are tied to individual apps, and no one app can have multiple rules of the same category.
Rule Object
Name Type Description
created_at string The timestamp for when this object was created
comparison_metric string The divisor to compare metrics against
guid string The GUID for this particular object
metric string The metric on which scaling decisions are made
queue_name string The name of the queue to monitor for RabbitMQ rules
rule_type string The type of rule
rule_sub_type string The subtype of rule
threshold.max float The threshold beyond which the app is scaled up
threshold.min float The threshold below which the app is scaled down
updated_at string The timestamp for when this object was last updated
Get All Rules for an App
GET /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/rules
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to retrieve rules for
page query integer false The page of events to get
Returns
A paginated list of rules.
Create a Rule
POST /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/rules
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to create a rule for
comparison_metric body string false The divisor to compare metrics against
metric body string false The metric on which scaling decisions are made
queue_name body string false The name of the queue to monitor for RabbitMQ rules
rule_type body string true The type of rule
rule_sub_type body string false The subtype of rule
threshold.max body float true The threshold beyond which the app is scaled up
threshold.min body float true The threshold below which the app is scaled down
Returns
A rule.
Replace All Rules
PUT /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/rules
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to set rules for
array of rules body array true An array of rule objects. See Create a Rule.
Returns
A paginated list of rules.
Delete All Rules
DELETE /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/rules
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to delete rules for
Returns
A 204 status code and empty body indicating that all rules were deleted.
Get a Rule
GET /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/rules/:guid
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to get a rule for
guid path string true The GUID of the rule to get
Returns
A rule.
Delete a Rule
DELETE /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/rules/:rule_guid
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to delete a rule for
rule_guid path string true The GUID of the rule to delete
Returns
A 204 status code and empty body indicating that the rule was deleted.
Scheduled Limit Changes
This section lists operations for scheduled limit changes (SLCs).
SLCs are jobs scheduled for the future that alter app status, such as enabling, disabling, or instance limits.
Scheduled Limit Change Object
Name Type Description
created_at string The timestamp for when this object was created
enabled Boolean Whether or not the app is enabled or disabled
executes_at string The UTC timestamp indicating when this SLC is first executed
guid string The GUID of this object
instance_limits.max integer The maximum instance count that is set on the app
instance_limits.min integer The minimum instance count that is set on the app
recurrence integer A number that represents the days of the week that the change executes. Each bit in the number represents a day in the following order: sun, mon, tue, wed, thur, fri, sat. For example, repeat mon, wed, fri = _PHONE_ = 42.
updated_at string The timestamp for when this object was last updated
Get All Scheduled Limit Changes for an App
GET /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/scheduled_limit_changes
Parameters
Parameter In Type Required Description
app_guid path string true The GUID of the app to retrieve SLCs for
page query integer false The page of SLCs to get
Returns
A paginated list of SLCs.
Create a Scheduled Limit Change
POST /api/v2/apps/:app_guid/scheduled_limit_changes
Parameters
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35. Sayyida Salme of Zanzibar and Oman (1844–1924): she became known as Emily Ruete[12]
Said bin Sultan honors that included:[13]
Further reading[edit]
 - Memoirs of an Arabian Princess from Zanzibar, Emily Ruete, 1888. (Many reprints). Author (1844–1924) was born Princess Salme of Zanzibar and Oman and was a daughter of Sayyid Said. In the fifteenth chapter of her book, she describes her sisters and two of her brothers (Hilal and Thuweini).
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Hey there, tofu lovers! Are you tired of bland and watery tofu? Do you want to know how to make it extra firm and flavorful? Well, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll teach you how to press tofu like a pro, so you can enjoy it in all its glory.
What is Tofu and Why Should You Press It?
Tofu is a popular soy-based food that originated in China. It's also known as bean curd and comes in various textures, from soft to extra firm. Tofu is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many dishes, but one of the biggest complaints about tofu is its bland taste and watery texture. That's where pressing comes in. Pressing tofu removes excess water and allows it to absorb more flavor. It also makes the texture firmer, which is great for grilling, frying, or baking. So, if you want to elevate your tofu game, pressing is essential.
How to Press Tofu
Pressing tofu may seem daunting, but it's actually quite simple. All you need is a block of tofu, paper towels, and something heavy to press it with. Here's a step-by-step guide:1. Remove the tofu from its packaging and drain any excess water. 2. Wrap the tofu in several layers of paper towels. 3. Place the wrapped tofu on a plate or cutting board. 4. Place another plate or cutting board on top of the tofu. 5. Place something heavy on top of the second plate or cutting board. You can use cans, a cast-iron skillet, or a tofu press if you have one. 6. Let the tofu press for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. The longer you press it, the firmer it will be. 7. Unwrap the tofu and use it as desired.
Tips for Pressing Tofu
Now that you know the basics of pressing tofu, here are some tips to help you get the best results:1. Use extra-firm tofu for the best texture. 2. Change the paper towels halfway through the pressing process to absorb more water. 3. If you're using a cast-iron skillet or cans to press the tofu, wrap them in foil or plastic wrap to prevent them from sticking to the tofu. 4. If you're planning to marinate the tofu, do it after pressing it for optimal flavor absorption. 5. Don't throw away the excess water from pressing the tofu. You can use it as a substitute for vegetable broth in recipes. 6. If you're short on time, you can press the tofu in a tofu press for faster results.
Pressing tofu is an easy and essential step to improve its flavor and texture. By following our step-by-step guide and tips, you'll be able to press tofu like a pro and enjoy it in a variety of dishes. So, next time you're making a stir-fry or grilling tofu, remember to press it first. Your taste buds will thank you.
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ELR Illustrative Example: My Name, My IdentityEnglish Learner Roadmap Illustrative Example: Santa Clara County Office of Education's My Name, My Identity.
CA EL Roadmap Home | Policy and Printed Document | Learning Foundations | Principles Overview | Principle One | Principle Two | Principle Three | Principle Four | Characteristics of Examples | Illustrative Case Examples | Crosswalk to LCAP | Resources | Communications and Updates | Archives
Illustrative Example Overview
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is located in the Silicon Valley, a diverse community where more than 60 languages are spoken in Santa Clara County's public schools. The SCCOE, in partnership with the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE), demonstrated its commitment to embracing the diversity of the Silicon Valley with the "My Name, My Identity: A Declaration of Self" initiative. This initiative recognizes the importance of correctly pronouncing students' names in order to make students feel valued, included, and respected at school. The "My Name, My Identity" initiative asks teachers to sign a pledge committing to pronouncing students' names correctly in order to affirm their identities at school and welcome them to the learning community. The SCCOE provides resources to interested schools and districts and encourages districts to engage families and communities with the initiative. As of 2018, 17 districts and charter schools in Santa Clara County have adopted a board resolution in support of the "My Name, My Identity" initiative.
The SCCOE leadership believes that correct pronunciation of names can have a deep impact on school culture and student achievement. Jon R. Gundry, the former County Superintendent of Schools for Santa Clara County, stated that "Honoring our students' personal history and cultural identity is at the very heart of our efforts to close the achievement gap in Santa Clara County. To raise student achievement for all students, we must build relationships that start with the proper pronunciation of ours students' names." The SCCOE believes that the "My Name, My Identity" initiative can address a variety of district goals, including "eliminating the achievement gap, building positive school climate, cultivating global competence, or advocating parent engagement" (Wan, Yee, "My Name, My Identity: Building a Culture of Respect").
Principles, Elements, and Priorities Addressed
- Element 1.A: Language and Culture as Assets
- Element 1.C: School Climate
- Element 1.D: Family and School Partnerships
Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) Priority One: Basic (Conditions of Learning)
Rate of teacher misassignment as relates to equity, professional learning, resource alignment, and teachers. Student access to standards-aligned instructional materials as relates to curriculum, instruction, and resource alignment. Facilities in good repair as relates to culture and climate and resource alignment.
LCAP Priority Two: State Standards (Conditions of Learning)
Implementation of academic content and performance standards adopted by the state board for all pupils, including English learners as relates to assessment, curriculum, equity, instruction, and professional learning.
LCAP Priority Three: Parental Involvement (Engagement)
Efforts to seek parent input in decision making and promotion of parent participation in programs for unduplicated pupils and special need subgroups as relates to culture and climate, equity, and family and community.
LCAP Priority Four: Pupil Achievement (Pupil Outcomes)
Performance on standardized tests, score on Academic Performance Index, share of pupils that are college and career ready, share of English learners that become English proficient, English learner reclassification rate, share of pupils that pass Advanced Placement exams with three or higher and share of pupils determined prepared for college by the Early Assessment Program as relates to assessment, curriculum, equity, and instruction.
LCAP Priority Five: Pupil Engagement (Engagement)
School attendance rates, chronic absenteeism rates, middle school dropout rates, high school dropout rates, and high school graduations rates as relates to culture and climate, equity, and family and community.
LCAP Priority Six: School Climate (Engagement)
Pupil suspension rates, pupil expulsion rates, and other local measures including surveys of pupils, parents, and teachers on the sense of safety and school connectedness as relates to culture and climate, equity, and family and community.
LCAP Priority Seven: Course Access (Conditions of Learning)
Pupil enrollment in a broad course of study that includes all of the subject areas described in Education Code (EC) section 51210 and subdivisions (a) to (i), inclusive, of EC section 51220, as applicable, as relates to curriculum, equity, and professional learning.
Evidence of Effectiveness
The Characteristics of Examples web page includes information on the criteria used to evaluate illustrative example submissions.
Standard 1 (supported by an existing research basis)
The "My Name, My Identity" initiative is rooted in research by William Powell and Ochan Kusuma-Powell (2011). This research indicates that when teachers learn the correct pronunciation of students' names it creates trust and acceptance. In her article "My Name, My Identity: Building a Culture of Respect," Yee Wan, the Director of Multilingual Education Services for the SCCOE, writes, "This trust and acceptance creates a psychologically safe atmosphere in the classroom, which provides the security students need to experience the intellectual discomfort of learning new ideas. Students will also feel a sense of belonging and being valued, which will enable them to take risks during the learning process."
Standard 2 (local metrics of system implementation and adult learning outcomes)
The SCCOE leadership encouraged schools and districts to adopt a resolution supporting the "My Name, My Identity" initiative. The SCCOE provides resources to interested schools and districts to support the implementation of the initiative
Standard 2a (local metrics of student learning supports and processes)
The Santa Clara County Office of Education interviewed stakeholders regarding the impact of the initiative. Some of the responses to the initiative are available in the resource "My Name, My Identity: Building a Culture of Respect," article linked below. Districts and schools have set up online communities for parents and students to share their name stories; incorporated "Names, Languages, and Cultures" into their parent engagement and literacy activities; provided leadership opportunities for parents by challenging them to secure pledges from the community; integrated the "My Name, My Identity" initiative; and hosted celebrations for the pledges made.
Standard 3 (student learning outcomes)
Data is anecdotal and has not gone through the formal research process at this time.
"My Name, My Identity" website
This website, created by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, provides more information about the "My Name, My Identity" initiative including a link to take the pledge and other resources.
"My Name, My Identity: Building a Culture of Respect" Article
This article provides an overview of the "My Name, My Identity" initiative, the implementation in Santa Clara County, ideas for schools and districts, and stakeholders' responses to the initiative.
Milpitas Unified School District Strategies Menu
This resource provides a menu of "My Name, My Identity" strategies to build positive school climate, advocate parent engagement, and cultivate global competence.
"My Name, My Identity" Media Coverage
This resource provides links to articles about the "My Name, My Identity" initiative.


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The Abbey Library of Saint Gall was founded by Saint Othmar, the founder of the Abbey of St. Gall. The library collection is the oldest in Switzerland, and is one of earliest and most important monastic libraries in the world. It holds 2,100 manuscripts dating back to the 8th through the 15th centuries, 1,650 incunabula (printed before 1500), and old printed books. The library holds almost 160,000 volumes. The manuscript B of the Nibelungenlied is kept here.
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text: Catherine (Kate) Manship was born December 1, 1850, and died in 1935. She was named for Charles Henry Manship's sister Catherine Manship Whitby, who was also called "Kate." Kate played the piano and sang in the choir at Galloway Methodist Church. In 1874, Kate was the only child who traveled to Europe with her parents to visit family friend James Smith. Kate and her older sister Addie never married, and lived in the Manship House throughout their lives. After the deaths of her parents, sisters Addie, Kate and Minnie continued to live in the Manship House, where they were occupied as dressmakers.


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Distance from Ogaki to Karatsu
Distance from Ōgaki to Karatsu is 647 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 402 miles.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Ōgaki and Karatsu is 647 km= 402 miles.
If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Ogaki to Karatsu, It takes 0.72 hours to arrive.
Ogaki is located in Japan.
|GPS Coordinates (DMS)||35° 21' 0.0000'' N |
136° 37' 0.0120'' E
Ōgaki Distances to Cities
|Distance from Ogaki to Iida||111 km|
|Distance from Ogaki to Iyo||401 km|
|Distance from Ogaki to Ise||96 km|
|Distance from Ogaki to Ito||229 km|
|Distance from Ogaki to Naka||331 km|
Karatsu is located in Japan.
|GPS Coordinates||33° 26' 33.0000'' N |
129° 58' 10.9920'' E
Karatsu Distances to Cities
|Distance from Karatsu to Ayabe||527 km|
|Distance from Karatsu to Hashimoto||531 km|
|Distance from Karatsu to Naruto||988 km|
|Distance from Karatsu to Ishiki||667 km|
|Distance from Karatsu to Ishii||420 km|


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Ribbon in JavaScript (ES5) Spreadsheet control
30 Jan 2023 / 4 minutes to read
It helps to organize a spreadsheet's features into a series of tabs. By clicking the expand or collapse icon, you can expand or collapse the ribbon toolbar dynamically.
Ribbon Customization
You can customize the ribbon using the following methods,
Method Action
hideRibbonTabs Used to show or hide the existing ribbon tabs.
enableRibbonTabs Used to enable or disable the existing ribbon tabs.
addRibbonTabs Used to add custom ribbon tabs.
hideToolbarItems Used to show or hide the existing ribbon toolbar items.
enableToolbarItems Used to enable or disable the specified toolbar items.
addToolbarItems Used to add the custom items in ribbon toolbar.
hideFileMenuItems Used to show or hide the ribbon file menu items.
enableFileMenuItems Used to enable or disable file menu items.
addFileMenuItems Used to add custom file menu items.
The following code example shows the usage of ribbon customization.
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ej.base.enableRipple(true);
var columns = [{ width: 180 }, { width: 130 }, { width: 130 }, { width: 180 }, { width: 130 }, { width: 120 }];
var sheets = [{ ranges: [{ dataSource: data }], columns: columns }];
var spreadsheet = new ej.spreadsheet.Spreadsheet({
 sheets: sheets,
 created: function () {
 spreadsheet.cellFormat({ fontWeight: 'bold', textAlign: 'center' }, 'A1:F1');
 // Hiding the 'Insert' from ribbon.
 spreadsheet.hideRibbonTabs(['Insert']);
 // Set diabled state to 'View' ribbon tab.
 spreadsheet.enableRibbonTabs(['View'], false);
 // Adding the 'Help' ribbon tab at the last index.
 // Specify the ribbon tab header text in last optional argument('insertBefore') for inserting new tab before any existing tab.
 spreadsheet.addRibbonTabs([{ header: { text: 'Help' }, content: [{ text: 'Feedback', tooltipText: 'Feedback',
 click: function (args) { /* Any click action for this toolbar item will come here. */ } }] }]);
 // Hiding the unwanted toobar items from 'Home' by specifying its index.
 spreadsheet.hideToolbarItems('Home', [0, 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 21, 24]);
 // Set diable state to 'Underline', 'Wrap text' toobar items from 'Home' by specifying the item id.
 spreadsheet.enableToolbarItems('Home', ['${spreadsheet.element.id}_underline', '${spreadsheet.element.id}_wrap'], false);
 // Set diable state to 'Protect Sheet' toolbar item from 'Data' by mentioning its index.
 spreadsheet.enableToolbarItems('Data', [0], false);
 // Adding the new 'Custom Formulas' toolbar item under 'Formulas' tab for adding custom formulas.
 spreadsheet.addToolbarItems(
 'Formulas', [{ type: 'Separator' }, {
 text: 'Custom Formulas', tooltipText: 'Custom Formulas',
 // You can set click handler for each new custom toolbar item
 click: function (args) {
 // You can add custom formualas here.
 }
 }]);
 // Adding new custom item 'Import' after the existing 'Open' item. By default, new item will add after the specified item.
 spreadsheet.addFileMenuItems([{ text: 'Import', iconCss: 'e-open e-icons' }], 'Open');
 // Adding new custom item 'Export As' after the existing 'Save As' item.
 // Set 'insertAfter' optional argument as 'false' for adding new item before the specified item.
 spreadsheet.addFileMenuItems(
 [{
 text: 'Export As', iconCss: 'e-save e-icons', items: [{ text: 'XLSX', iconCss: 'e-xlsx e-icons' },
 { text: 'XLS', iconCss: 'e-xls e-icons' }, { text: 'CSV', iconCss: 'e-csv e-icons' }]
 }],
 'Save As', false);
 },
 fileMenuBeforeOpen: function () {
 // Since the file menu items are created dynamically, so need to perform the hide/show and enable/disable operations
 // under filemenu before open event.
 // Hiding the 'Save As' and 'Open' item.
 spreadsheet.hideFileMenuItems(['Save As', 'Open']);
 // Set diable state to 'New' item. You can perform any file menu items customization by specifying the item id,
 // if it has more than one same item text. Set the last argument 'isUniqueId' as true for using the item id.
 spreadsheet.enableFileMenuItems(['${spreadsheet.element.id}_New'], false, true);
 },
 fileMenuItemSelect: function (args) {
 // Custom file menu items select handler
 switch (args.item.text) {
 case 'Import': select('#${spreadsheet.element.id}_fileUpload', spreadsheet.element).click();
 break;
 case 'XLSX': spreadsheet.save({ saveType: 'Xlsx' });
 break;
 case 'XLS': spreadsheet.save({ saveType: 'Xls' });
 break;
 case 'CSV': spreadsheet.save({ saveType: 'Csv' });
 break;
 }
 },
 openUrl: '_URL_
 saveUrl: '_URL_
 // Removed the unwanted support for this samples
 showFormulaBar: false, showSheetTabs: false, allowInsert: false, allowDelete: false, allowMerge: false
});
spreadsheet.appendTo('#spreadsheet');
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What does Color Coding of Aerotar, Micromotar and Endodontic Hand pieces mean
Color Coding of Aerator, Micro motor and Endodontic Hand pieces is a lesser known fact among Dentists, the Hand pieces which we regularly use are divided into various colors based on the their speed or rpm and the ratio in which they are used. In a Dental set up we use multiple types of Hand pieces for various purposes. Micro motors, Aerotors, Endodontic hand pieces and Implant hand pieces.
The various hand pieces serve different purposes and for this reason require varying speeds and torque, in case of Micromotors, the speed can be controlled with less torque, in case of Aerotors which are used for Crown cutting, cavity preparations, access openings etc. Handpieces for placing Dental Implants require less speed and high torque. So depending on the requirements the speed and torque are adjusted to attain the required results.
Color coding of Dental Hand pieces
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Color Coding of Dental Handpieces:
Red or Orange: 1:5 up to 200.000 min-1. In case of Red, the contra-angle hand piece operates faster than the drive speed, which means that the operating speed of the rotary instrument is higher than the motor speed.
Blue: 1:1 transmission up to 40.000 min-1. This contra-angle hand piece transfers the motor speed as it is, which means it operates at the speed of the motor speed.
Green: 5:1 up to 8.000 min-1. It is speed reducing, which means it operates at a lower speed when compared to the speed generated by the Motor.
Based on the color coding, chucks used for inserting the burs and removing are different. Same chuck can be used for Blue and Green color coded contra angle hand pieces but you need to use a different chuck for the Red or Orange colored hand piece. The Hand pieces used in Dentistry are divided into types based on their application or use as well into – General, Straight, Endodontic, Prophylactic and Surgical. There are many differences in these hand pieces like speed or RPM, angle of the working head, torque and length of the neck of the hand piece.
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Definitions for diaryˈdaɪ ə ri
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word diary
Princeton's WordNet
 1. diary, journal(noun)
 a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
 2. diary(noun)
 a personal journal (as a physical object)
 1. diary(Noun)
 A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
 2. diary(Noun)
 The method or media used to keep such experiences.
 They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive.
 3. diary(Noun)
 A calendar or appointment book.
 4. diary(Adjective)
 Lasting for one day.
Webster Dictionary
 1. Diary(noun)
 a register of daily events or transactions; a daily record; a journal; a blank book dated for the record of daily memoranda; as, a diary of the weather; a physician's diary
 2. Diary(adj)
 lasting for one day; as, a diary fever
 3. Origin: [L. diarium, fr. dies day. See Deity.]
 1. Diary
 "Diary" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys from her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. Written by Keys and Kerry Brothers, Jr., the song features the American group Tony! Toni! Toné!, and was released on June 29, 2004 as the album's third single. It was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2005 Grammy Awards. At one time, "Diary" had been released as a double A-side with "If I Ain't Got You". The song's Hani remixes gave Keys her first—and so far only—chart-topper on the Hot Dance Club Play in late 2004. It also peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Keys and Tony! Toni! Toné!, never sang the song live together, to date.
The Roycroft Dictionary
 1. diary
 1. To see one's self as no one else cares to see us. 2. A book that describes the birth, effulgence and disappearance of pimples. 3. The lavatory of literature.
The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
 1. DIARY
 An honest autobiography. A good keepsake, but a bad give-away.
British National Corpus
 1. Spoken Corpus Frequency
 Rank popularity for the word 'diary' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4728
 2. Written Corpus Frequency
 Rank popularity for the word 'diary' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2888
 3. Nouns Frequency
 Rank popularity for the word 'diary' in Nouns Frequency: #1550
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Here's Mr. Squiggle
With lots of fun for everyone
Here's Mr. Squiggle
Sing a happy tune.
You can see we're as happy as can be
Mr Squiggle, the man from the moon.
Mr. Squiggle is an Australian TV show that features a puppet with a pencil for a nose. Mr Squiggle comes down from the moon each episode to produce artistic masterpieces from squiggles sent in by Aussie kids.
After creating something recognisable from random lines, circles and squiggles, Mr. Squiggle sometimes rotates the canvas and creates something new from the image that he has just made. Sometimes the pictures he makes are quite cool, especially considering that they derive from his previous attempts to bring order out of randomness.
To play the Mr. Squiggle home game, have a friend (or yourself) draw some random squiggles, then try and create a picture from it. Once you're done, rotate it and pass it on to someone else to see what they can do. Space walks are optional.
A picture of the rather phallic Mr. Squiggle:


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🇧🇷 Switzerland is still the most innovative country
The World Intellectual Property Organization ranks Switzerland first, mainly thanks to its patents and high technology.
Switzerland remains the most innovative country in the world and is ahead of the United States, which overtakes Sweden. China is closing in on the top ten. Tensions affect innovation, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said on Thursday in Geneva.
Switzerland occupies, for the twelfth consecutive year, the first place in the world index of this institution, which gathers dozens of indicators in more than 130 countries. He addresses topics such as patent families, high technology and the complexity of production and export.
According to a WIPO official, the combination of "strong" research, the ability to finance innovation and applications quickly by the private sector in economic markets explains this situation. "SMEs must be more innovative" in Switzerland, given the scarcity of raw materials and a small internal market, the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property told Keystone-ATS, explaining this new success.
Swiss research has long spawned start-ups, he says. For a country like Switzerland, intellectual property is "very important", he points out.
In addition to the top three, Great Britain regains fourth place, ahead of the Netherlands. In the next five to 10 years, the composition of the 20 most innovative countries "should be more diverse," WIPO Director-General Daren Tang told reporters. The situation must reflect changes in patent applications, he insisted.
Despite the pandemic, investments in innovation around the world continued to grow last year. But there are difficulties in obtaining concrete effects, in particular due to the insufficiently rapid diffusion of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI). The organization wants a wave of innovation in these issues or in biotechnologies.
For this year, the situation is "clouded" by global uncertainties and "persistent underperformance in innovation-driven productivity", Tang said. He calls innovation that is followed by an impact on the economy, especially for small businesses and developing countries.
In the same way, "an environment with political tensions affects innovation", the CEO also believes. However, it can accelerate, adds the organization. The energy and food crisis may lead to an increased need for some countries to facilitate innovation to ensure their food security.
Investments in renewable energy and technologies to combat climate change can expand. In total, those of top innovative companies increased by 10% in 2021, reaching over $900 billion, more than before the pandemic. This improvement is particularly linked to new technologies, pharmaceutical and biotechnological.
Venture capital schemes increased by 46% and Latin America is the region where they are making the most progress. But we should expect more difficulties in this situation this year, also says the PMOI. In total, the numbers for the second quarter show a drop of 25 to 35% compared to the same period last year. The situation should get even worse by the end of the year, adds the organization.
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For sustainability of vital services, there is a need to understand the billing mechanisms and opportunities to generate revenue. A super bill is an invoice used by health care providers with detailed Services provided to a patient. It provides a data source for health care claims to be submitted to payers such as insurances or funds. Super bills provide options for taking payments and for providing all information necessary. The purpose of using a super bill is to break down a patient's bill to enable insurers to properly review, process, and cover claims. Unlike an invoice, a super bill has additional information such as diagnosis. For a bill to become a super bill, a client is supposed to provide additional elements to the normal basics such as certain specifications, codes, and details for the insurance provider to fully assess the charges.
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Gaia - Mysterious Rhythms is a dance-ritual performed by a young woman on the seashore. The dance unfolds a rite of passage and a process of transformation through the woman's interaction with the elements of the natural environment: the rhythms and features of the earth, sea, moon and sun.
In formal terms, Gaia was set out to explore the notion of screen choreography through a subtle, poetic and reflective interplay of images of the body and the environment. In terms of content, the woman's performance is perceived as a source of metaphoric and archetypal imagery that highlights the intricate relationship between body, psyche, and the world.
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Federal guidelines suggest communities determine why drivers are running red lights, instead of first installing red light cameras.
PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - Acknowledging it had a safety problem at the intersection of Belcher Road and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, the City of Clearwater chose to install red light cameras instead of other recommended safety countermeasures, as federal guidelines suggest.
Now, following the May death of 70-year-old retired police officer and crossing guard Douglas Carey, the city and state will make some of those improvements. They include better signage, repainting lines, additional school bus stops and a flashing yellow light - all of which can contribute to intersection safety.
But federal guidelines implore communities to try countermeasures before they resort to cameras, including an engineering study "to determine the factors contributing to red-light running and to identify appropriate countermeasures that could be implemented to reduce the number of crashes resulting from red-light violations. Once identified, the appropriate effective countermeasures (engineering, education, and enforcement) should be considered in addressing the crash problem."
Clearwater officials said they did not believe any studies or specific intersection improvements were made prior to the 2011 decision to add red light cameras at two intersections. Florida Department of Transportation officials say they had not studied the intersection either.
But the rush to install cameras is certainly not limited to Clearwater. The Florida Legislature's nonpartisan Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA),released a report that indicated the problem is widespread:
"Although national and state transportation organizations strongly recommend the use of countermeasures, OPPAGA's survey results indicate that most (56%) respondents did not implement countermeasures prior to installing red light cameras."
INFOGRAPHIC: Cities not following red light camera laws on reporting
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A Unity College professor will use a $1,000 grant to help undergraduates investigate microscopic invertebrate organisms at Acadia National Park.
Dr. Emma Perry received $1,000 seed money as part of The Unity College Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for her 2015 project titled "Tardigrades of Acadia National Park." Dr. Perry and two student collaborators will investigate terrestrial and marine tardigrades throughout the park.
Tardigrades are tiny invertebrate organisms (.039 of an inch on average) that, despite their size, are big enough to be seen using a low-power microscope. They are found all across the globe and can thrive in some of the most hostile conditions on earth, from the deepest Maine lakes to the vacuum of outer space.
Scientific tardigrade research is important because, according to the Consortium of European Taxonomy Facilities, "biodiversity loss, global warming and other environmental issues need natural history collections and related expertise as sources of knowledge and for reference."
Under Dr. Perry's tutelage, students will conduct fundamental scientific research on the species, with specific objectives and a sound understanding of research techniques such as observing, measuring, sorting, codifying and discovering. Other students are studying tardigrades that live on apple trees on the campus as well as on samples from the Hemlock Ecosystem Management Study plots.
Graduates who have training and skills in taxonomy are crucial in the continuation of biodiversity research and conservation. According to the National Science Foundation, the information is particularly important "on large but poorly known groups such as bacteria, fungi, protists, and numerous marine and terrestrial invertebrates." Research on these species is essential because they "constitute critical elements of food chains and ecosystems and the high proportion of unrecognized species in these groups limit research and progress in many areas of biology and conservation."
Dr. Perry's winning grant proposal included clear research objectives, defined student involvement in all phases of the project, and outlined rigorous student learning outcomes. The annual award is presented by the Unity College Undergraduate Research Program.
Dr. Perry completed her undergraduate degree in zoology at Exeter University, Britain, where she was born and raised.


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Dry Bean Market in Portugal
In value terms, dry bean production fell to $ in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by %. As a result, production reached the peak level of $. From 2009 to , production growth failed to regain momentum.
The average yield of beans (dry) in Portugal declined modestly to kg per ha in , approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry bean yield hit record highs at kg per ha in , and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In , the harvested area of beans (dry) in Portugal rose to ha, surging by % on figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of %. The dry bean harvested area peaked at ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the harvested area failed to regain momentum.
The revenue of the dry bean market in Portugal was estimated at $ in , almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.


Software Component for Polyglot Text - to - Speech Synthesis: User Interface and Beta Testing Results %A Paul Fogarassy-Neszly %A Zlatomir Zinveliu %A Costin Pribeanu %P 145-148 %X ext - to - speech synthesis has many applications in the area of assistive technologies for visually impaired people. Some applications require multilingual text - to - speech synthesis . In this case, multilingual text analysis and voice switching are desirable . In this paper an improved functional version (beta) of a software component for polyglot text - to - speech synthesis is presented. Beta testing results are useful to reveal the optimal level of par ameters and suggest new directions to improve the method and algorithms. Testing results show that the new version of the component is able to automatically detect the language with a reasonable accuracy from texts with a variable degree of fragmentation. %K Multilingual speech synthesis, language recognition, text - to - speech synthesis, assistive technologies beta testing, usability, accessibility %W _URL_


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Teacher Performance Appraisal for Experienced Teacher – APS003
Reviewed/Revised: September 2015
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board believes the primary aim of a staff appraisal process is to ensure the professional growth of each of its teachers through recognition of professional achievement and positive contributions to the system. To assist experienced teachers in the successful achievement of their goals the Board is committed to the use of the Performance Appraisal of Experienced Teachers (2007) issued by the Ministry of Education.
Evaluation within the Board is based on the following assumptions:
- Educators within the system are competent.
- Educators want to increase their professional effectiveness.
- Educators wish to be involved in a co-operative evaluation process as part of a professional learning community.
The performance appraisal system for an experienced teacher applies to members of teachers' bargaining units as defined in Part X.1 of the Education Act and temporary teachers. It is not applicable to teachers new to the profession as of 2006, occasional teachers, continuing education teachers, supervisory officers, administrators, or instructors in teacher-training institutions.


Synonyms for sever
Synonyms for (verb) sever
Synonyms: sever, lop, discerp
Definition: cut off from a whole
Usage: His head was severed from his body; The soul discerped from the body
Similar words: cut
Definition: separate with or as if with an instrument
Usage: Cut the rope
Synonyms: break up, sever
Definition: set or keep apart
Usage: sever a relationship
Similar words: disunite, divide, part, separate
Definition: force, take, or pull apart
Usage: He separated the fighting children; Moses parted the Red Sea
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Áron Márton (28 August 1896 – 29 September 1980), Servant of God, was the bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Transylvania during World War II and the communist dictatorship in Romania.
How would Áron Márton be described?
Áron Márton would be described as Roman Catholic bishop.
What is Áron Márton subject of?
Áron Márton is subject of Romanian people of Hungarian descent, Romanian people of World War II, Romanian academics, Romanian human rights activists, Romanian prisoners and detainees, People from Harghita County, Romanian Roman Catholic bishops, Romanian theologians, Székely, 1896 births, 1980 deaths, 20th-century venerated Christians, Austro-Hungarian military personnel of World War I, Hungarian anti-communists, Romanian anti-communist clergy, Hungarian Roman Catholic theologians, Hungarian Roman Catholic bishops, Burials at St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba Iulia, Venerated Catholics, Hungarian Righteous Among the Nations, Romanian Righteous Among the Nations and Romanian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment.
Where was Áron Márton born?
Áron Márton was born in .
What is the gender of Áron Márton?
Áron Márton is male.


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1909 December, DEGANIA (Eretz Israel)
The first kibbutz or collective colony was founded in Eretz Israel. Aaron David Gordon (_PHONE_), one of its founders, was considered to be the "Apostle" of the kibbutz movement. Each colony was independent and democratically governed. Membership was voluntary and all earnings and expenses were shared.


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We study the efficient allocation of a divisible asset when reallocation is costly. Two players initially divide an asset between them. At the time of this initial division the players' valuations for the asset are uncertain. After the uncertainty resolves, costly reallocation may take place. We first establish that the surplus associated with efficient reallocation monotonically increases or decreases in the concentration of the initial division for a wide range of cost specifications. We then characterize how the budget necessary to implement the efficient reallocation changes with the initial division. (JEL D11, D63, D81)
"Reallocation Costs and Efficiency."
American Economic Journal: Microeconomics,
Consumer Economics: Theory
Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty


unipotent group scheme
An element rr of a ring with multiplicative unit is called unipotent element if r1r-1 is nilpotent.
Theorem and Definition
Let GG be an affine k-group. Then the following conditions are equivalent.
 1. The completion of the Cartier dual D^(G)\hat D(G) of GG is a connected formal group.
 2. Any multiplicative subgroup of GG is zero.
 3. For any subgroup HH of GG with H0H\neq 0 we have Gr k(H,α k)0Gr_k(H,\alpha_k)\neq 0.
 4. Any algebraic quotient of GG is an extension of subgroups of α k\alpha_k.
 5. (If p0)p\neq 0), ImV G n=e\cap Im V^n_G =e.
An affine group scheme satisfying these conditions is called unipotent group scheme.
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5 Reasons to say YES to a Homestay!
The thought of a homestay in a new culture where you may not speak the language can be scary. With every good challenge, comes an even greater outcome! Here are 5 reasons why you should say YES to a homestay.
 1. Communication becomes a lot more creative
While the thought of a language barrier can cause anxiety, have no fear! Odds are, the family you are living with won't speak much of your language either, leading to opportunities for other modes of communication. Sharing music, movie nights and playing games allows you to connect on a deeper level with your homestay family while being innovative with your communication. It also leads to tons of laughter as both you and your family use charades to tell stories, ask, and answer questions.
 2. Improvement in your language level
Regardless of how many language classes you've taken, nothing beats a hands on experience. Exposure in an authentic context helps improve your skills. From hearing the accent, to learning new phrases, you will leave the homestay with more confidence and a larger vocabulary!
 3. Everyday you learn something new
As you taste new food, participate in local dances, and learn local slang, everyday will be a learning experience. When immersed in a culture or place that is different from your daily norm, simple everyday tasks will turn into lessons.
 4. An authentic way to get to know a culture
It is easy to travel on the surface. Living with a local family allows you to gain experiences that traveling as a tourist could never provide. Discovering local spots, foods, and traditions from a native gives you insight that most travelers will never experience.
 5. A forever family
After living with a homestay family, you will have a new family in a different country forever! As impactful as the experience was for you, it was for them as well! A strong connection will be made and you will always have a place to call home in another part of the world.
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Owners of the new Surface Pro 7, or Surface Laptop 3 13.5 or 15 (Intel) may find one feature disruptive to their workflow. Adaptive contrast is a feature of Intel systems (AMD calls it Vari-Bright) that differs from auto-brightness, and while it can enhance the user experience for many, it can be annoying too.
I wrote a few guides on this topic over the years. Back then, it required going into the Windows Registry, which is tricky and cumbersome. Luckily, Intel has a full app in the Microsoft Store that allows you to disable it with a switch.
Yes, this can work on older Surface PCs too, including Surface Book, Surface Go, and older Surface Pro models (though we have not tried it on all them). The only system requirements are Windows 10 version 1709 or higher and 6th Gen Intel Core Platforms or newer. Here is how it works.
Not auto-brightness, not HDR
What is adaptive contrast?
Adaptive contrast is quite different than auto-brightness (or adaptive brightness), found under Settings > System > Display, and which ramps up and down the display backlight on ambient lighting conditions.
Adaptive contrast differs because it adjusts based on the current images on your display rather than the ambient light in your room. It's like "edge-lit local dimming of specific zones" due to what is on the screen. This is also different than High Dynamic Range (HDR), which is much more sophisticated and precise with more color depth.
The feature is standard on modern TVs and high-end gaming monitors, but it can also be a source of frustration. The effect is most noticeable at night when you tend to have a lower display brightness because you are in a dark room.
To simulate the effect, go into a dark room and open Microsoft Word (or anything with a white background) then switch to an app that is all black like Settings (if dark mode is enabled). You should see the screen slowly and smoothly dim and shift in contrast.
Unfortunately, while you can easily disable adaptive brightness under Settings > System > Display > "Change brightness automatically when lighting changes," there is no easy way to disable adaptive contrast. Also, many users conflate the two, but disabling auto-brightness won't solve this behavior if it bothers you.
This is easy
How to disable adaptive contrast with Intel's Store app
Compared to diving into the registry, this newer method (mentioned on Reddit) is much safer and requires no advanced skills.
Intel's Graphics Command Center is a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app that was released in Spring 2019. It is like Intel's Graphic Control Panel but is newer, easier to find, and easier to manage.
- Download Intel Graphics Command Center and open it.
- Go to the System tab.
- Go to the Power sub-tab.
- Turn Display Power Savings off.
That's it! Some users have remarked that after some cumulative updates to Windows 10, the setting may revert. If that happens, simply re-follow these steps.
Likewise, the Intel Graphics Command Center has many options to help tune your display to your liking. You can adjust contrast, sharpness, colors, battery savings, and more. There is no real risk as you can always "revert to default" if your display looks worse, or battery life decreases.
And for AMD users, the AMD Radeon software is also now in the Microsoft Store so you can disable Vari-Bright too.
Do you have the ideal settings for your Surface using this utility? Share them in the comments, including which model Surface you are using and why you chose those settings.
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Type-C and 10th Gen Intel are game-changers
Microsoft has finally added a loaded-out USB Type-C port to the Surface Pro 7. When combined with Intel's latest 10th Gen processor and GPU, this year's Core i5 blows away last year's Core i7 all without a fan. Minor tweaks to the RAM, going to Intel for Wi-Fi 6, and Instant On ability make this Surface Pro 7 an absolute joy to use.
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Making your own fruit butters and jam from organic dried fruit is easy and less expensive than store bought version. Makes about 32-40 ounces of Fig Jam.
1 pound organic dried figs
3-4 cups water
1. Snip of the hard stem, if any, off of each fig.
2. Place figs in a 3.5 quart saucepan and add 3 cups water to the fruit. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and continue to cook until fruit is soft, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and puree fruit with a hand blender, food processor or blender. Be careful not to splatter, the fruit is hot. The hand blender is convenient because you can leave the fruit in the pot. The mixture should be very thick. If you prefer a thinner consistency blend in more water.
3. Let cool, store in clean jars or containers and refrigerate.


Vietnam to restrict surging scrap imports
For decades, China was one of the largest importers of waste and scrap materials. However, in the last few years, it has restricted imports on various types of waste and scrap material to reduce pollution. This has led to shipments being diverted to countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia, causing congestion at major ports.
In 2017, the total volume of scrap imported in Vietnam including iron, steel, plastics, and paper was twice that of 2016. Plastic scrap import during the first five months of 2018 is almost double compared to the total volume of imports in 2017. The rapid growth in imports has led to congestion in all the major ports in Vietnam, with around 6 000 containers stuck in Cat Lai Port and Hai Phong Port.
Apart from port congestion and environmental concerns, the major reasons for restricting imports and increasing inspections include the growing use of false permits, mislabeling of imports, and illegal imports.
The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) has requested the government to allow steel producers to import 1.9 million tons of scrap for their industry annually. In addition, they have also proposed to extend licences of existing importers if they meet the environmental standards.
The association has highlighted the fact that steel produced from steel and iron scrap is an environmentally friendly process and produces only a fifth of the emissions compared to iron ore. Furthermore, as the domestic supply of metal scrap only meets 40 per cent of the industry demand, imports are a major source for steel producers.


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Hirst has now developed a significant advance of the PFM process with mathematical support from the University of Exeter. These new PFM self demagnetisation field function (SDFF) units allow closed-circuit magnetic measurements to be made in open-circuit circumstances, something which has not been possible before.
This is an essential step needed for the characterisation of actual production magnets prior to assembly and magnetisation.
This is an industry first and solves a high-value industrial market challenge.
This technology extends the PFM open-loop process, allowing closed-loop measurements to be made by using a proprietary new field interpretation model operating on a proven technology platform.
This enables a high-yield volume permanent magnet motor manufacturing supply chain and quality assurance operations worldwide.
The SDFF technique can be applied to all 'open' magnet characterisation techniques, in the laboratory or factory, where it can offer potentially 100% yields by ensuring that every magnet in the assembly has the same, specified characteristics required by the application.
Essentially this advance enables a high-yield volume manufacturing of permanent magnet-based products, ahead of other techniques.


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The IBM Softcopy Reader is an online documentation reader and organizer made up of two programs, the Book Reader and the Bookshelf Organizer.
Book Reader allows you to open softcopy books created with one of the IBM BookManager® Build programs.
- View and navigate through the softcopy books and PDFs online
- Do searches within the book
- Create notes
- Copy text
- Print text selections, a section, or the entire book


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Secchi Disk Depth
One of the most commonly used measurements for water clarity is the Secchi disk depth (pronounced she SEHK-ki). The Secchi disk is a simple and inexpensive device used by both citizens and scientists for measuring water clarity.
The device generally consists of a 20-centimeter (8-inch) disk made of wood or plastic. Some are painted with alternating black and white quadrants, or they can be solid white. A non-stretching piece of rope or light chain is attached through the center; the rope is marked in increments of feet or meters. A small weight is attached beneath the disk so that it will sink quickly and the line will remain taught while measurements are being made.
The disk is lowered below the surface until it just disappears from view; that depth is referred to as the Secchi disk depth.