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Among the things that landlords and property managers usually don't enjoy having is a vacancy in one of their rental properties.
Vacancies can have a detrimental impact on a property management business, so it is essential to know exactly what it is and how reduce it.
But, did you know that there are actually various forms of vacancies?
In this article, we will be discussing the ins and outs of vacancies, including the different types as well as how to reduce it.
To begin, let's go over what a vacancy is.
What Is A Vacancy?
A vacancy refers to an unoccupied unit or space in a rental property, such as an apartment complex or a commercial building.
A vacancy can occur for various reasons, such as a tenant moving out, a unit being temporarily unoccupied while undergoing renovations, or a unit not being rented out at all.
However, there are a few different kinds of vacancies that landlords and property managers should know about, which we will discuss below.
Different Types Of Vacancies
There are several types of vacancies that can occur in rental properties, including:
This is a vacancy that occurs when a tenant moves out at the end of their lease or decides to not renew their lease.
This type of vacancy occurs when a rental property is only occupied during certain times of the year, such as a vacation rental that is only occupied during the summer months.
This type of vacancy occurs unexpectedly, such as when a tenant moves out unexpectedly or a unit becomes uninhabitable due to damage.
This type of vacancy occurs when a unit is not able to be rented out due to structural issues or repairs that need to be made.
However, no matter the type of vacancy, landlords and property managers should always aim to have the least number of vacant units as possible.
If they do have a high vacancy rate, they can face detrimental consequences, which we will discuss in the next section.
Effects Of Having Too Many Vacancies
Having too many vacancies in a rental property can have negative impacts on the financial performance of the property.
When units are vacant, the property owner is not receiving rental income from those units, which can lead to a decrease in net operating income.
Additionally, having a high vacancy rate can also negatively impact the value of the property, as potential buyers or investors may view a high vacancy rate as a red flag.
So, in the past few sections, we have mentioned the term vacancy rates a few times, but what is that?
In the next section, we will discuss what a vacancy rate is and how to calculate it.
What Is The Vacancy Rate?
The vacancy rate refers to the percentage of units or spaces in a rental property that are currently unoccupied.
It is a key metric used to assess the financial performance of a rental property and is calculated by dividing the number of vacant units by the total number of units in the property and multiplying by 100.
But, what most landlords and real estate investors are concerned with is lowering the rental vacancy rate. Below, we will explain exactly how to do just that.
Lowering Vacancy Rates
There are several strategies that property owners and managers can use to lower the vacancy rate in their rental properties:
Price rentals appropriately
Setting rental rates that are too high can discourage potential tenants from renting, leading to a higher vacancy rate.
It's important to research the local rental market and set rental rates that are competitive but also generate a profit for the property owner.
Offering incentives, such as a discounted rent rate for the first few months or a waived application fee, can help attract potential tenants and lower the vacancy rate.
Market the property effectively
Marketing the property effectively can help attract potential tenants and lower the vacancy rate.
This can include using various marketing channels, such as online listings, social media, and networking with real estate agents.
Maintain the property
Keeping the property well-maintained can help attract potential tenants and lower the vacancy rate.
This can include making necessary repairs, keeping common areas clean and well-maintained, and providing prompt maintenance services to tenants.
If you are curious as to how to go about calculating vacancy rate, we will explain exactly how in the next section.
Calculating a Property's Vacancy Rate
Calculating the vacancy rate of a rental property is fairly straightforward. To calculate the vacancy rate, you will need to know the total number of units in the property and the number of units that are currently vacant.
To calculate the vacancy rate, divide the number of vacant units by the total number of units and multiply by 100 to get the percentage. For example, if a property has 20 units and 5 of them are currently vacant, the vacancy rate would be calculated as follows: (5 vacant units / 20 total units) x 100 = 25% vacancy rate.
It's important to regularly track the vacancy rate of a rental property to understand the financial performance of the property and identify any potential issues that may be impacting the occupancy rate. Monitoring the vacancy rate can also help property owners


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Difficult Patients
Why They're That Way and How to Handle Them
Difficult Patients
They complain, criticize, shout, swear and may even try to hit you. Difficult patients are an unfortunate fact of life in healthcare. But knowing how to identify, understand and respond to them can make your work life safer and less stressful.
Identify Difficult Patients
It's sometimes possible to predict which patients will likely become difficult, abusive or violent. Alzheimer's patients, for example, tend to be moody, irrational and easily agitated. Those with cancer, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a history of violent behavior or some psychiatric disorders are also prone to disruptive or violent behavior.
Watch for certain emotions, advises Christine Simms, RN, MSN, a psychotherapist in private practice. Isolation and fear can lead to anger, which can escalate into violence.
"Look for isolated patients who are cut off from their families and communities," says Simms, a clinical specialist in adult and family mental health nursing. She has taught hospital employees and individuals how to spot potential trouble as well as how to manage conflicts if they happen.
Many patients also feel let down by their failing bodies, their illness or by being hospitalized, institutionalized or placed in a nursing home. Some experience spiritual betrayal, asking why God let this happen to them. "Cancer patients often feel betrayed, particularly if they are also feeling isolated and stressed by switching from competent caregiver to losing control over their life, spouse and children when illness strikes," Simms says.
Understand Why They're Difficult
For patients with dementia, mental confusion is at the root of many problem behaviors. "Because people with dementia misperceive their environment and the intentions of their caregiver, they often react in negative ways," says Dan Kuhn, MSW, director of education for Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging. The more cognitively impaired people become, the less able they are to express or defend themselves.
Many ESRD patients are testy, often for good reason. "They are sick and may be depressed because of their illness," says Dr. Godfrey C. Burns, nephrology section chief at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. "Many are frightened, have poor coping skills and have a personality that is hard to get along with." ESRD patients also aren't often prepared to go from a normal life to an indefinite regimen of thrice-weekly, four-hour-long dialysis treatments. As chairman of the End Stage Renal Disease Network of New York's grievance committee, Burns helped reduce the number of complaints about disruptive patients over the last 10 years by instituting a formal approach to treatment and educating staff.
Response Strategies
Once you understand what makes some patients so difficult, it can be easier to follow the experts' suggested dos and don'ts.
Make sure you:
 - Observe: Notice a patient's words, voice or attitude to pick up on rising anger levels. Overly compliant behavior is also a warning sign that a patient has lost his identity and sense of competence, which can lead to vulnerability, fear, anger and violence. "Worries and loss of control often are triggers of aggression," says Simms, who urges nurses to trigger a sense of capability in patients, not one of vulnerability.
 - Connect: Uncover and directly address a patient's underlying feelings with comments such as, "You sound worried. What can we do to help?" Establishing a personal connection can go a long way toward gaining cooperation, Kuhn says.
 - Show Respect: Make eye contact, and try to approach patients at eye level. Always address patients as Mr. or Mrs., and speak in a friendly manner.
 - Slow Down: Rushing can be counterproductive, especially when caring for those with dementia.
 - Recruit Help: Enlist relatives to help break the isolation, create solutions and provide support.
 - Be Informed: Know your employer's patient bill of rights, as well as its policies and procedures for dealing with difficult patients.
Avoid:
 - Bullying: Don't use your caregiver status to threaten patients.
 - Making Assumptions: Most patients are not intentionally abusive or disruptive. They often are responding to an irritation, vulnerability, cognitive impairment, inability to express themselves or loss of identity.
 - Putting Up Walls: Distance just fuels patients' anger.
 - Tolerating Disruptive Behavior: Clearly explain what is unacceptable to avoid problems later.
 - Taking It Personally: "You can't expect that everyone at work will act pleasantly," Godfrey says. "Interpersonal mishaps or confrontations are guaranteed when you work with the public."
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The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a committee of elected parents, staff, and community members specifically designated to advise school officials on English learner program services.
- ELAC shall be responsible for advising the principal and staff on programs and services for English Learners and the School Site Council on the development of the Single School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
- The ELAC shall assist the school with:
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The Castillo de la Mota (English: Castle of the Butte) was a formidable fortress-turned-prison in existence during the turn of the 15th century. It was situated in the region of Aragon, Spain, where it dominated the plateau, or butte, it was situated on. Originally constructed to defend the region from Moorish advances, a small town grew to surround the castle, which in turn enveloped the village in an outer wall.
From 1504 to 1506, following his attempted escape from the Castel Sant'Angelo, the Castillo de la Mota acted as a prison for Cesare Borgia. Cesare's location was kept a closely guarded secret between Pope Julius II and King Ferdinand II of Aragon; not even the Mentor of the Italian Assassins – Ezio Auditore – was allowed to know of Cesare's whereabouts.
Eventually, Cesare escaped the castle with aid of Micheletto Corella and a bribed prison guard. Having had rope smuggled in for him, Cesare climbed down from his window and snuck past the main gate in his stolen guard uniform. Not long after his escape, the Assassins Ezio Auditore, Niccolò Machiavelli and their friend Leonardo da Vinci arrived at the fortress in pursuit of Micheletto, only to learn of Cesare's escape.

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Spirit Airlines Flight Status Updates
Staying updated with the status of your flight is crucial, especially when traveling with Spirit Airlines. By knowing the current status of your flight, you can avoid unnecessary stress and plan your journey accordingly.
There are several methods available to access flight status information for Spirit Airlines. One of the most convenient ways is through flight status websites. These websites provide real-time updates on the departure and arrival times of Spirit Airlines flights. Simply enter your flight number or departure and arrival airports to get the latest information.
Another popular method is using flight status apps. Many airlines, including Spirit Airlines, have their own mobile apps that allow passengers to check the status of their flights. These apps often provide additional features such as mobile check-in, boarding pass access, and flight notifications.
If you are already at the airport, you can also rely on the Flight Information Display Systems (FIDs) available throughout the terminals. These digital screens display the current status of all flights, including any delays or gate changes. Simply locate the FID corresponding to your flight and check the updated information.
By staying updated with the flight status, you can avoid unnecessary wait times at the airport or rushing to catch a flight that has been delayed. It also allows you to plan your travel more efficiently, especially if you have connecting flights or other commitments upon arrival.
Learn how to get the status of any Spirit Airlines flight using iFly.com's Flight Status widget below.
Click here to track any Spirit Airlines flight on a map.
How to Check Spirit Airlines Flight Status:
The convenience of being able to quickly and efficiently monitor your flight status is a necessity for air travelers. The Flight Status feature on iFly.com provides you with an easy-to-use, comprehensive tool to keep track of any flight, at any time, from any device. Whether you have the specific flight number, only know the departure and arrival airports, or simply have the airport name, the intuitive design of this tool ensures you'll have the flight's up-to-the-minute status at your fingertips. Follow these straightforward instructions, and transform your travel experience into one of ease and confidence. With iFly.com, it's never been simpler to check the status of any Spirit Airlines flight.
If you have the flight number:
- Locate the "Flight Status" section on this page - it is called Flight & Airport Status.
- Enter your flight number into the "Flight #" box. For example, if your flight number is 236, type "236" in the box.
- Ensure that "Spirit Airlines" is selected in the Airline field.
- Click the "Track" button to view your flight's current status.
If you don't know the flight number but know the departure and arrival airports:
- Go to the "Flight Status" section - it is called Flight & Airport Status.
- Choose "By Route".
- Enter the departure and arrival airports of the Spirit Airlines flight you wish to check.
- Note: If you select an airport Spirit Airlines does not serve, you will see an error message.
- Check that the date aligns with your flight's date considering your current time zone. Be aware that flights from Europe or Asia might be a day ahead or behind.
- Press "Track" to display the current status of the selected flight.
If you only know the airport:
- In the "Flight Status" section, select "By Airport".
- Pick the appropriate timeframe at the chosen airport.
- Select either "Arrivals" or "Departures".
- Click "Track".
- A list of all Spirit Airlines flights arriving or departing at the selected airport will appear, each with its current status.
Get Status of Popular Spirit Airlines Flights
Spirit Airlines is a popular low-cost carrier that operates flights to various destinations across the United States and the Caribbean. Here are some of the most popular flight routes flown by Spirit Airlines:
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles (LAX): This route has a flight duration of approximately 5 hours and is operated multiple times a day by Spirit Airlines.
- Chicago (ORD) to Las Vegas (LAS): Spirit Airlines offers frequent flights between these two popular cities, with a flight duration of around 4 hours.
- Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO): Spirit Airlines operates daily flights between these two major tourist destinations, with a flight duration of approximately 2.5 hours.
- Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas (DFW): This route is served by Spirit Airlines with multiple flights per day, offering a flight duration of around 2 hours.
- Philadelphia (PHL) to Orlando (MCO): Spirit Airlines operates frequent flights between these two cities, with a flight duration of approximately 2.5 hours.

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HBK Engineering is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for 2022 Summer Engineering Intern positions. Our firm offers an excellent learning environment for students allowing them to gain hands-on field and design experience. Engineering Interns at HBK are considered an integral part of the company and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating.
This position offers the opportunity to be part of a project team consisting of professional engineers, project engineers and designers who are involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing utility systems.
- Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering related issues.
- Work with a team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work.
- Perform designs for utility infrastructure using subsurface utility engineering ("SUE") guidelines.
- Perform designs for civil site grading and drainage.
- Assist in leading efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes and client requirements.
- Interface with vendors to prepare materials.
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
- Pursuit of Bachelor's engineering degree from an accredited institution with at least one-year of post-secondary education.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of computer application software (training will be provided if needed)
- Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience.
- Involvement on campus or in the community.
- Flexible and able to work overtime when required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Surveying experience.
Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.


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Region output files each contain results for multiple variables of a single output region (as defined in Outregions.txt). This makes it different from time and map output files which always contain results for the whole model domain. To write region output files, specify a regionoutput for the variables of interest in the info.txt file.
Example snippet of a info.txt file:
!! region outputs for yearly snow and runoff
regionoutput variable snow crun
regionoutput outregion 1
regionoutput meanperiod 1
regionoutput decimals 3
regionoutput outregion 74
Region output files are written to the resultdir folder. XXXXXXX in the file name is substituted by the outregion ID (same ID as used in info.txt with leading zeros for OUTREGID with less than 7 digits, for example _PHONE_.txt. Note that outregid:s may not overlap subid:s.
Region output files contain tab-separated data with column-wise HYPE variables and row-wise time periods. All HYPE variable IDs are described in the list of HYPE variables. Of these the corresponding output regional variables (e.g. rgcrun) may be included in the region output.
Region output files are tab-separated and contain two header rows. The first header contains variable IDs. The second header contains variable units. Below the headers follow the model results. The first column contains a date-time string (format depending on meanperiod and writetimeformat specified in info.txt), following columns contain model results of the chosen variables. Missing values are given as -9999.
Example structure of a region output file with daily variables, corresponding to the info.txt file example above:
DATE rgsnow rgcrun
UNITS mm mm
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2003-01-02 3.403 0.319
2003-01-03 2.31 0.273
2003-01-04 2.244 0.047
2003-01-05 0.22 0.226
... ... ...
It is possible to print out region output files for several mean periods at the same time. This is controlled from the info-file by numbering the different output information rows for the different types (see info.txt for example). If this option is used the second and following outputs will be separated from the first by adding the mean period as a code in the file name, e.g. 0000748_YR.txt holds yearly average (or sum) of variables specified for output region 748.
When ensemble or sequence simulations are made, the results from simulations (I = 1 .. n or I = sequence number > 0) are written to files named XXXXXXX_00I.txt, where n is defined by num_ens in optpar.txt. Alternatively, if a Monte Carlo simulation is done with task set to write all simulations (task WS in optpar.txt) files will be named XXXXXXX_000000I.txt. In this case up to _PHONE_ simulations can be saved.
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The Red & Bonita Mine consists of approximately 1.25 acres of waste rock and suspected tailings material, and an estimated 3,000 foot long adit that drains at approximately 300 gallons per minute throughout the year into Cement Creek. The mine site is located in San Juan County, Colorado, approximately seven miles north of the Town of Silverton, Colorado, at 10,893 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). The mine was opened in the late 1890s and has not operated for almost 100 years. Since 2005, adit discharge rates have been observed to be increasing from approximately 200 to 300 gpm. The pH of discharge water is approximately 4 su, and it contains high concentrations of several metals including aluminum, cadmium, lead, manganese and zinc. The discharge from the adit represents a significant percentage of the zinc load to the Animas River, which is impacting aquatic life for several miles below the confluence of Cement Creek and the Animas River.
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Actual result: TransformDirection and InverseTransformDirection operations are affected by scale.
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The author Alan Garner has lived in the same few square miles of Cheshire for most of his life. Born in 1934, he was raised in Alderley Edge and can trace family in the area as far back as the 16th century. Though he was fascinated by the history and legends of his local patch as a boy, his childhood was darkened by the shadows of the Second World War and of an illness that left him frequently bedridden, which meant he "lost more than half of his primary school years". As a result, Garner's early childhood was not spent scrambling over woodland – instead, he listened to his family tell folk tales about the Edge and dreamed up imaginary worlds of his own. Now, Garner lives in "Toad Hall", the late medieval cottage he bought for £510 aged 22, and only one of his books is set more than 12 miles away from his home.
The BBC Radio 4 documentary Archaeology of a Storyteller explores the area that inspired Garner's fantasy novels from The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and The Moon of Gomrath to The Stone Book Quartet. As well as legends and folklore, historic artefacts litter his works. Quotes from archaeologists as well as from Garner and his wife, Griselda, are interspersed with dramatic readings from his books. "The place is quite literally groaning under the weight of archaeology," Tim Campbell-Green says of the areas surrounding Alderley Edge. "There's traces of Neolithic here, Bronze Age, Roman… every way you look at it, layer upon layer of history… To live in the shadow of the Edge, you've no chance of not liking archaeology."
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Griselda explains that he also gains inspiration from more prosaic sources – such as the owl-painted dinner service that belonged to her parents. And Garner is modest about his own process. "I find it hard to talk about how I write," he says in a satisfyingly wizardish voice. "I just have to let it grow without interference. I get blobs of ideas and gradually they converge, like flecks of cocoa on the top of a cup, and start to form a pattern."
Archaeology of a Storyteller
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In this exercise lab, you will:
- Create a side bar on the movie details screen
- Add an input section, as well as a comments list to the side bar
- Submit comments using Ajax
- Refresh the comments list using Ajax
The estimated duration for this exercise is 25 min.
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The goal of the ABPA project is to implement an AI-based, automated monitoring of paths used by bicycles. By using AI-based analysis, the conditions of bicycle paths can be evaluated and assessed. The system thus enables area-wide data collection and provision and contributes to the development of new opportinities for bicycle logistics, the optimization of path maintenance and improved digital driven route planning.
Was ist das Forschungsprojekt ABPA?
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Problem statement and background
Bicycles, e-bikes and cargo bikes have become indispensable in the development of new mobility concepts. With the continuing increase in the number of cyclists, the demands on bike paths and all other paths used by bicycles are increasing. To date, there is no automated and continuous real-time analysis of cycle paths and their conditions in Germany. The provision of relevant information on cycling infrastructure is an important part of the future development of the cycling sector and contributes to an environmentally friendly mobility transition.
The aim of the project is to get a better understanding on AI-based monitoring of the condition and state of cycle paths. In addition to analyzing the current state and defining the target state of the data availability, possibilities of an automated, AI-based analysis for the usability of the paths will be investigated, prototypically implemented and evaluated. Furthermore, a digital provision of information on the road surface and obstacles, the development of applications for bicycle logistics and bicycle route planning and a process optimization of path maintenance are planned.
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How detailed is the digital data availability on the properties and surface condition to the bike path infrastructure in Germany?
How can more detailed statements be made about the usability and characteristics of paths used by bicycles through analyses of data recorded with optical and other sensors?
How can an area-wide data collection be guaranteed with the application of a mobile system?
How can a reliable information provision on the usability of paths by bicycle or cargo bike be ensured?
How can continuous inspection and maintenance of the cycle paths be ensured?
How can the analyzed data be used to improve the processes of the authorities and ensure continuous maintenance of the paths in order to avoid accidents involving cyclists?
How can existing digital maps be enhanced with the help of the analyzed data and thus create added value?
How can transport routes be better planned and implemented by means of detailed information on the usability of cycling paths?
Which added values can be created for bicycle logistics from a more detailed and better documented cycle path network infrastructure?
The role of Outdooractive
Data on the condition and quality of bike paths is not yet available on larg scale and can only be partially gathered, although it is an important factor for bike route planning. As an industrial partner, Outdooractive supports this research project with expertise in the field of geodata management and cycle route planning and analyzes the actual/target state of the existing and necessary geodata infrastructure. The industrial research tasks include the areas of evaluation, exploitation, scaling and implementation of the generated data and demonstrators. In terms of mobility transition, the project aims to bring the topic of cycling even more into the public focus. Based on project results, recommendations will be made for the future data strategy of the BMVI with regard to the development of a digital data infrastructure for the German cycling route network.


Deer Sport Puffy Coats To Keep Them Warm in Winter
We see deer all winter long. How are they not freezing when the temperatures dip down, down, down? White-tailed deer are adapted to deal with everything Illinois' weather throws at them.
Deer have fur coats designed to keep them warm in winter. (Photo via Shutterstock)
In the winter, they insulate themselves, just like your house is insulated. To do this, they start growing thicker fur in the fall. They actually have two types of fur: a softer, downy fur that sits next to their skin and keeps them warm and longer guard hairs. These guard hairs are hollow, just like a straw. Why? Because air gets trapped inside each hair as well as all around the guard hairs. That air gets warmed up by the deer's body heat and is trapped all around the deer. Imagine it like a warm blanket. In fact, think about how you warm up at home under the blankets. One blanket is good, but two is better. It's not just because of the extra weight. It's because you are capturing air between the blankets and warming that air up with your body heat.
Deer are not the only animals trying to keep themselves warm in a blanket of air. Keep an eye out for birds that are fluffing up their feathers to trap in warm air. And otters don't just rely on their blubber; they also trap a layer of air in their fur to keep them cozy. Beavers do the same thing. You would think that with all the cold water they would freeze, but beavers stay comfortable by trapping warm pockets of air in the fur next to their skin. This is how they can dive underwater all year long. Further away from Will County, polar bears also use the hollow fur strategy.
We are learning from these brilliant animal adaptations. Have you noticed all the puffy coats people wear in winter? Smoosh a puffy coat between your hands. See how it deflates? Yep, we're using air pockets in our puffy coats! Scientists are even working on wet suits that mimic semiaquatic diving animals like beavers and otters. They are trying to lock in air next to the suit as divers go underwater. Basically, furry wet suits are in our future!
The real killer in winter is not so much the cold; it is the damp. Animals like deer need to make sure to keep dry. They do this with oil that coats their skin. And just like their air insulation, deer are not the only animals who do this. Birds, otters, beavers and more also rely on oils to seal out the moisture.
Again, we can learn from these animals. When you are outside running around it is important to make sure you are dry. You are more likely to get hypothermia from being wet than cold. This is why you should wear layers. That way, you can pull off your outer layers when you get warm from moving around. You do not want to sweat, get damp and then catch a chill. Don't forget sweat-wicking fabrics to help you stay warm and dry.
Deer and other animals are masters of surviving winter. By learning from them and using their methods, we, too, can enjoy all that cold weather has to offer!


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Kneeling Statue of Nesbanebdjedet
Nesbanebdjedet was one of several Libyans contending for rule in Egypt from the end of Dynasty XXII to Dynasty XXIV. He seems to have had an exaggerated sense of his own power. The hieroglyphic text on the base uses phraseology normally applied only to kings, and the kneeling attitude is usually reserved for royal representations.
- Medium: Steatite or faience, glazed
- Reportedly From: Giza, Egypt
- Dates: ca. 755-730 B.C.E.
- Dynasty: late XXII Dynasty-early XXIV Dynasty
- Period: Third Intermediate Period-Late Period
- Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (13.6 x 4.8 x 8.3 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
- Accession Number: 37.344E
- Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Kneeling Statue of Nesbanebdjedet, ca. 755-730 B.C.E. Steatite or faience, glazed, 5 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (13.6 x 4.8 x 8.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.344E. Creative Commons-BY
- Catalogue Description: Pale green glassy faience (or glazed steatite?) figure of Nes-ba-neb-djedit, "Prophet of Amun-Re," kneeling, holding two nw-pots and wearing a shendyt kilt. Back pillar and base inscribed. Head and top of back pillar missing.
- Record Completeness: Best (88%)


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Many land care challenges at the Arboretum, such as invasive species and stormwater, are not isolated – they are part of broader issues that affect communities near and far. These projects draw on Arboretum practices and research to inform, engage, and empower people to take action in their own communities.
Water Action to Encourage Responsibility (WATER Project)
In the WATER (Water Action to Encourage Responsibility) Project, the Arboretum and community partners work together to minimize harmful effects of stormwater that flows from urban land into lakes and rivers. The multi-year project has been supported by grants.
Learn about the WATER (Water Action to Encourage Responsibility) project»
Jumping Worm Community Research Study and Outreach
This research study, called "Building and sharing collective knowledge about the impacts of an invasive species new to Wisconsin," crowdsourced information and experience about jumping worms. This study was designed to learn more about the impact of jumping worms on native and ornamental plants that are commonly used in home landscapes. It gathered input through an online survey that was open to anyone. The project was funded by a Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Seed Project Grant.


Direct cavitation inception index measurements and observation on occurrence of cavitation are compared to results of novel spatial pressure distribution measurements in a 2D cavity shear flow. This non-intrusive technique utilizes four-exposure PIV to measure the distribution of material acceleration, and integrating it by means of omni-directional virtual boundary integration algorithm to obtain the pressure distribution (Liu and Katz, 2006). Consequently, it provides the instantaneous spatial distributions of velocity, material acceleration and pressure over a sample area along with their statistics. The present Reynolds numbers based on the cavity length vary from 1.7×105 to 3.4×105. High-speed imaging of cavitation inception, recorded at 30,000 fps, indicates that for this 2D cavity flow, the onset of cavitation always occurs on the top of the cavity trailing edge, regardless of the free stream speed. With decreasing pressure cavitation intermittently expand to the region located just in front of the cavity. The time-averaged spatial pressure distribution has a minimum just above the trailing edge due to the interaction of the impinging shear layer with the trailing wall. Around the cavity trailing edge, the mean flow first decelerates due to the impingement, but then accelerates right above the trailing edge, creating a local pressure minimum there. RMS values and PDFs of pressure fluctuations show that the highest fluctuations occur around the cavity trailing edge, and that the pressure peaks are consistent with the measured cavitation inception indices. There is also agreement between pressure statistics and conditions of appearance of cavitation in front of the trailing edge. The paper also provides the first directly measured experimental data on pressure-velocity correlation and pressure diffusion terms that appear in the evolution equation for turbulent kinetic energy. Results compared to other terms that act as sources and sinks in the turbulent kinetic energy balance. It is evident that near the trailing edge of the cavity, the contribution of pressure diffusion is comparable to that of turbulent kinetic energy production rate, and is much larger than the turbulent diffusion rate. Trends and spatial distribution of pressure diffusion also differs from those of turbulence diffusion.
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Applications and Advantages
Introduction:
In the ever-evolving landscape of data-driven technologies, one term gaining importance is "Synthetic Data." This innovative approach to data generation is reshaping industries and revolutionizing the way we harness information. Let's explore into what synthetic data is and explore its diverse applications.
Understanding Synthetic Data:
Synthetic data is a term used to describe data that is artificially created and reflects the statistical properties of real-world data. Unlike real data, it is generated by algorithms and doesn't originate from actual observations. This simulated data serves various purposes, from safeguarding privacy to enhancing machine learning models
Applications of Synthetic Data
1. Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
In an era where data privacy is paramount, synthetic data provides a solution. By generating data that retains the statistical characteristics of the original but lacks personally identifiable information, organizations can develop and test machine learning models without compromising individual privacy.
2. Data Augmentation in Training Models
Synthetic data proves invaluable in training machine learning models. By augmenting real datasets with synthetic counterparts, models become more robust and adaptable. This process enhances the model's ability to generalize and perform effectively in diverse scenarios.
3. Simulation and Testing Environments
Creating realistic yet controllable environments for testing is a challenge. Synthetic data addresses this by allowing the generation of diverse scenarios, enabling thorough testing of algorithms, software, or systems without the need for extensive real-world data.
4. Anonymized Analytics
For industries dealing with sensitive information, such as healthcare or finance, synthetic data offers a way to conduct comprehensive analytics without exposing confidential details. This anonymized approach supports meaningful insights while upholding data security.
5. Addressing Data Imbalance Issues
In machine learning, imbalanced datasets can lead to biased models. Synthetic data helps mitigate this by creating additional instances of underrepresented classes, balancing the dataset and fostering fair and accurate model training.
Advantages of Synthetic Data
1. Enhanced Privacy and Compliance
Synthetic data allows organizations to adhere to privacy regulations while still leveraging data for innovation. It minimizes the risk of data breaches and ensures compliance with stringent privacy laws.
2. Cost and Time Efficiency
Acquiring and managing real-world data can be time-consuming and expensive. Synthetic data streamlines the process, reducing costs and accelerating development timelines for various applications.
3. Flexibility and Customization
Synthetic data offers unparalleled flexibility. It can be tailored to specific requirements, creating datasets that align precisely with the needs of a particular project or use case.
4. Improved Model Performance
By supplementing real data with synthetic counterparts, machine learning models gain exposure to a more extensive range of scenarios. This results in models that are not only accurate but also resilient in the face of diverse real-world conditions.
Overcoming Challenges:
While synthetic data presents numerous advantages, challenges do exist. Ensuring the generated data accurately represents the complexity of real-world scenarios and addressing potential biases in the synthetic data creation process are areas of ongoing research and development.
Conclusion:
Synthetic data emerges as a transformative force in the realm of data science and machine learning. Its ability to balance privacy concerns, enhance model training, and facilitate innovation it positions as a cornerstone for future advancements. As industries continue to harness the power of synthetic data, the boundaries of possibility in data-driven technologies are set to expand.
In a world where data reigns supreme, synthetic data stands as a testament to the resourcefulness of creating solutions that not only address challenges but also open new doors to extraordinary possibilities.
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Objective: This study examined the association of proximal femur shape with ipsilateral medial and lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA). Design: Radiographs were obtained from the NIH-funded Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI). Cases of isolated radiographic lateral compartment knee OA were defined on baseline radiographs as Kellgren/Lawrence (K/L) Grade≥2 and joint space narrowing (JSN)>0 in the lateral compartment and JSN=0 in the medial compartment; isolated medial compartment knee OA had K/L≥2 and JSN>0 medially with JSN=0 inthe lateral compartment. Controls had K/L<2 and JSN=0 in both compartments. Controls were frequency matched to cases by sex and 10-year age intervals. We characterized the shape of the proximal femurs on radiographs using Active Shape Modeling (ASM) and determined the association of proximal femur shape with knee OA using logistic regression. Results: There were 168 lateral compartment knee OA cases (mean body mass index (BMI) 29.72±5.26), 169 medial compartment knee OA cases (mean BMI 29.68±4.83) and 168 controls (mean BMI 26.87±4.2). Thirteen modes were derived for femur shape which described 95.5% of the total variance in proximal femur shape in the population. Modes 6, 8 and 12 were associated with prevalent lateral compartment knee OA. Medial compartment knee OA was associated with proximal femur modes 1, 5, 8, and 12. Conclusions: Prevalent lateral and medial compartment knee OA are associated with different ipsilateral proximal femur shapes. Additional studies are needed to better define how the shape of the proximal femur influences compartment-specific knee OA.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine


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Mathematicians and scientists use experiments to model what happens in avalanches, so they can understand them better. In this investigation, students will model an avalanche, collect data and display their findings with graphs.
Equipment required (per small group of students):
- at least two (preferably more) of sand, gravel, couscous, small seeds (eg. coriander), dried peas, raisins, lentils, rice, or similar - you need enough of each to give a good heap on an A5 size piece of paper
- a funnel and a clamp-stand to hold it vertically over a sheet of squared paper (A4 would be OK, A3 would be better)
- a set of measuring spoons or weighing scales (the kind you cook with would be fine)
The basic experiment:
- Put the funnel in the clamp so the funnel points vertically downwards.
- Put the piece of squared paper on the table so the funnel is pointing down at the middle of the paper.
- Pour 1 tablespoon or 20g of the chosen avalanche substance through the funnel.
- Mark the area covered on the piece of paper, and record it as the 1st tablespoon or 20g of the substance.
- Measure the height of the heap as accurately as possible, ensuring the ruler is vertical.
- Measure the angle between the piece of paper and the slope of the heap as accurately as possible.
- Repeat steps 3-6 until an avalanche occurs, recording the number of tablespoons or 20g portions at each stage. Describe the avalanche (see below).
- Continue with the experiment until the avalanche substance runs out.
- Make a note of any problems in the experiment, or anything which may have made it less accurate than would have have been desirable.
Describing the avalanche:
- Record that an avalanche has occurred on the area, height and angle results.
- Describe the avalanche. Questions to help:
- was it just a small trickle or a large fall or somewhere in between?
- how far down the slope did the avalanche go?
- is there anything else you observed?
Graphing the data:
- Draw a bar graph to show the height of the heap at each stage, with the number of tablespoonfuls or 20g measured amounts of the substance on the horizontal axis and the height of the heap on the vertical axis.
- Repeat for the angle between the horizontal and the slope of the heap.
- Estimate the area covered by the heap at each stage, by counting squares. Then draw a bar graph of area (vertical axis) against the number of amounts of the substance (horizontal axis).
- On your graphs, label the points at which avalanches occurred.
Questions to consider:
- Do the three graphs have much the same shape, or not? How are they similar, how are they different?
- Can you see any patterns in when avalanches occurred, or does it seem to be quite random?
Now look at the descriptions of the avalanches, and try to classify them as small, medium or large events.
- Are there any patterns in the graphs for the severity of the avalanches?
At this stage, it would be good if groups of students make reports on what they have observed about avalanches so far, using their graphs, their observations about when avalanches occur and about how severe they are.
There are several ways in which the basic experiment might be extended. Students should start by deciding what they want to investigate, then plan their experiments, making notes on what they will do. Planning should include quantitative information where appropriate.
Students could decide on their own question, or use these sets of questions as a guide:
- What difference does the size of particle make? What happens if the particle size is smaller/larger? How do the results compare with previous ones?
- What difference does it make if two or more substances are mixed? How does the mixture compare with what happens with the substances on their own? Does it make a difference if the particle sizes are similar or different? How does varying the proportions of each affect the results?
- What difference does it make if water is added to a substance? Water should be added in measured amounts, seeing how this affects the results.
Using your graphs to think about avalanches
Collect all your results and graphs together. What do they tell you about avalanches? Try answering these questions to help you:
- Which substances had the most frequent avalanches?
- Which substances had the least frequent avalanches?
- Which substances had the most severe avalanches?
- Which substances had the least severe avalanches?
- Is there a maximum area covered, or height, or angle, for heaps of particular substances?
- Does the frequency or severity of an avalanche relate to the area of the existing heap, or its height, or the angle it makes with the paper?
- What difference do you think particle size makes?
- What difference does the amount of water make?
- How does it affect things if you mix two or more substances?
- Do the proportions in which they are mixed matter?
Now apply what you've discovered to snow avalanches:
- What sort of snow is likely to have the most dangerous avalanches - snow with small or large particles?
- Is wet snow likely to be more dangerous than dry snow, or vice versa?
- Avalanches happen on snowy slopes. Are slopes with slight (say up to 20°), moderate (say 20° to 50°) or steep (more than 50°, say) likely to be most dangerous?
- If snow melts then refreezes, making bigger icy particles, and then new, smaller snow crystals fall, what would be predict about the likelihood of an avalanche?
Which of these suggestions do you think would be sensible advice to people trying to prevent or at least control avalanches? Which wouldn?t be sensible?
- Chop down all the trees in case they are damaged by avalanches.
- Trigger small, controlled avalanches very early in the morning to clear away accumulated snow.
- Put fences, posts, windbreaks or dams on slopes to divert the avalanches.
- Grow new trees on slopes to break up avalanches.
- Build houses on snowy slopes to divert the avalanches.
- Fire guns in the late afternoon to start an avalanche and clear away accumulated snow.
Can you suggest any ideas of your own?


Query Response Object Types
The handleQuery entry point function supports multiple object return types to return different types of answers. This page contains the various types of answers the function can return to respond to queries. Objects can be returned as a single object or as an array of objects depending on the desired output.
Each response object usually consists of a constructor that receives a string representation of the value and a TTL value parameter that determine how long the response client should cache the object.
Supported response objects:
 - ARecord
 - AaaaRecord
 - CnameRecord
 - PullZoneRecords
Example response:
Below is an example code snippet to illustrate how to return a dynamic DNS response to a DNS query. If the request is coming from Germany, then 222.222.222.222 is returned, otherwise, 111.111.111.111 is returned.
/*
 Handle the DNS query!
 */
export default function handleQuery(query) {
 if(query.request.geoLocation.country == "DE") {
 return new ARecord("222.222.222.222", 30);
 }

 return new ARecord("111.111.111.111", 30);
}
ARecord
The ARecord represents the A type DNS answer to return A records.
declare class ARecord {
 constructor(ip: string, ttl: number = 30);
 /**
 * The IP of the A record
 */
 ip: string;
 /**
 * The TTL of the answer
 */
 ttl: number;
}
AaaaRecord
The AaaaRecordrepresents the AAAA type DNS answer to return AAAA records.
declare class AaaaRecord {
 constructor(ip: string, ttl: number = 30);
 /**
 * The IP of the AAAA record
 */
 ip: string;
 /**
 * The TTL of the answer
 */
 ttl: number;
}
Cname Record
The CnameRecord represents the CNAME type DNS answer to return CNAME records.**
declare class CnameRecord {
 constructor(hostname: string, ttl: number = 30);
 /**
 * The hostname of the CNAME record
 */
 hostname: string;
 /**
 * The TTL of the answer
 */
 ttl: number;
}
PullZoneRecord
The PullZoneRecord is used to map the response to a Pull Zone response, meaning the DNS system will automatically map the response to the appropriate A or AAAA records for this specific pull zone.
declare class PullZoneRecord {
 constructor(pullzone: string);
 /**
 * The name of the pull zone
 */
 pullzone: string;
}


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Sheriff Walter B. Butchart
Walter B. Butchart, aged 21, was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of his father, William B. Butchart, also known as "Old W. W.", when the later died in his sleep Aug. 28, 1904. The following day, Walter pinned on the gold star and became the youngest sheriff on record in St. Louis County and one of the youngest in the nation.
Walter B. Butchart was educated in the Duluth Schools. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War he enlisted with Company G, 14th Minnesota regiment. (Source: Minn. 920 W628 Who's Who In St. Louis County; Collier. 1932)
Byron Butchart is pictured with the badges worn by his family during their law enforcement history.


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Scobee Elementary School was the first school named in honor of F. R. "Dick" Scobee, the commander of the Challenger Space Shuttle Crew.
Scobee was born a May 19, 1939. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1957 and was stationed at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio. He was accepted as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1978. He was pilot on the STS 41-C in 1984, logging a total of 168 hours in space during the mission. He then served as spacecraft commander of the Orbiter Challenger, which exploded during launch from the Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 28, 1986.
Scobee was chosen as the school's namesake not only because he was a hero who challenged us to "reach for the stars," but also because he had many personal ties to San Antonio.


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|Ph.D Student||Oxman Rivka|
|Subject||Expert Systems for Generation and Evaluation in Architectura|
|Department||Department of Architecture and Town Planning||Supervisor||Professor Emeritus Edna Shaviv|
The research is involved with the development of a theoretical basis for knowledge based systems in design. A concept of 'design interpretation' is formalized for the definition of desired characteristics of expert systems for design. A new approach for dual mode interpretation between graphic and verbal interaction is proposed and developed. A new representation scheme for complex architectural knowledge termed "The Generation and Refinement Scheme of a Design Prototype" is developed. PRODS - a prototype based expert system Shell for design, which utilizes these ideas is implemented. Hybrid representation, and a knowledge based interpreter which provide communications between the different representational schemes are employed. Two applications of PRODS are developed and demonstrated. PREDIKT - a graphic verbal dual interpretation expert system which is capable of both generation and evaluation, and PROUST - an expert system for the generation and refinement of a design prototype.


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Saskatoon (Amelanchier species)
Also known as: serviceberry, june-berry
General: Saskatoon plants vary from shrub to small tree size. A single stem may be less than 30 cm high, whereas a clump of small trees may be over 6 metres tall.
Leaves & Twigs: Leaves are oval-shaped, and slightly longer (about 2–6 cm) than they are wide. In the West, leaves are usually rounded at the tip and straight across at the base, with coarse "teeth" on the upper half. In the East, leaves are pointed with teeth all around the edges.
Flowers & Fruit: The flowers appear in clusters of five to 11 white flowers, often before the leaves are fully opened. Small clusters of reddish-purple to black berries develop in early summer.
Habitat: Especially common in the West, saskatoon plants prefer well-drained, coarse-textured soils. In the East, these shrubs often are found in wetter soils.
Sampling: Tag a typical shrub for observation.


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Journal of Behavioral Finance
Vandenbroucke, J. (2015), A cumulative prospect view on optimized portfolios that hold structured products", Journal of Behavioral Finance. DOI 10.1080/_PHONE_.2015._PHONE_
In a nutshell
Structured products are a combination of fixed income instruments and options. Researchers often wonder why such investments sell at a premium compared to the value of its components.
The current publication analyses how the presence of structured products in optimized portfolios can be understood. The investor is assumed to take decisions in line with a popular behavioral model, known as prospect theory. Prospect theory has a proven track record in being able to understand actual decision making, where the classic rules of rationality fail.
Key features of the behavioral model indeed turn out to drive the presence of structured products in optimized portfolios. Most important is the tendency of investors to put a stronger weight to poorly probable outcomes such as extreme gains and losses. Once structured products enter the portfolio due the previous feature, the investor's level of risk aversion determines their actual allocation.


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Understanding the Importance of Safety
When it comes to operating crack filling machines, safety should always be a top priority. These machines are powerful tools that require careful handling to prevent accidents and injuries. By following the necessary safety measures and regulations, you can ensure a safe working environment and minimize the risk of accidents. In this article, we will discuss some important safety guidelines that should be followed when operating crack filling machines.
1. Wear the Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
One of the first and most important safety measures is to always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes safety glasses, gloves, and appropriate footwear. Safety glasses will protect your eyes from any flying debris or chemicals. Gloves will prevent your hands from coming into direct contact with hot asphalt or other potentially hazardous materials. And appropriate footwear will provide a stable grip and protect your feet from any accidental spills or falls.
2. Familiarize Yourself with the Machine
Prior to operating a crack filling machine, it is essential to familiarize yourself with its operation and features. Read the manufacturer's manual and understand how each component works. Pay special attention to any safety instructions provided by the manufacturer. Knowing how to properly operate the machine will reduce the risk of accidents and ensure optimal performance.
3. Follow Proper Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
Regular maintenance and inspection of crack filling machines are crucial for their safe and efficient operation. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and conduct inspections before each use. Check for any damaged or worn parts that may affect the machine's performance. By keeping your machine in good condition, you can prevent malfunctions and breakdowns that could lead to accidents.
4. Secure the Work Area
Prior to starting any crack filling operation, it is important to secure the work area. This means blocking off the area with appropriate signage and barriers to prevent unauthorized access. Secure any loose objects and debris that could pose a tripping hazard. It is also important to ensure proper ventilation in the work area if you are working with chemicals or hot asphalt. Adequate ventilation will help to dissipate any fumes or odors.
5. Proper Handling of Materials
When operating a crack filling machine, it is essential to understand how to handle the materials being used. Whether it's hot asphalt, sealant, or other chemicals, proper handling can prevent spills and burns. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for mixing and heating materials. Use appropriate containers and tools for handling these materials, and be cautious of their temperature to avoid burns or other injuries.
6. Practice Safe Operating Techniques
When operating a crack filling machine, it is important to practice safe operating techniques. This includes using the machine at a safe speed and avoiding sudden starts or stops. Maintain a firm grip on the machine's handles and keep a stable footing. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid potential hazards such as uneven surfaces or obstacles. By practicing safe operating techniques, you can minimize the risk of accidents or injuries.
Operating crack filling machines can be a challenging task, but by following the necessary safety measures and regulations, you can ensure a safe working environment. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment, familiarize yourself with the machine, and follow proper maintenance and inspection procedures. Secure the work area, handle materials properly, and practice safe operating techniques. By prioritizing safety, you can prevent accidents and injuries, and ensure a successful and efficient crack filling operation. Learn even more about crack filler machine in this external resource.
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Since Q4 1948- Q3 2016 the average business cycle has seen a labor productivity growth rate of 2.3%.
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Children of recent immigrants are more likely to make sick visits to the doctor if their mothers see themselves as targets of ethnic or language-based discrimination, researchers at New York University report in a new study. Their research, which appears in the journal Health Psychology, provides new evidence that perceptions of discrimination by a mother could have a negative effect on the health of her child within the first 14 months of her child's life.
Previous scholarship has shown associations between discrimination and health. More recently, researchers have found that a mother's psychological response to discrimination—notably, high levels of stress during pregnancy—may have implications for the health of her child, such as low birth weight.
In the Health Psychology study, the NYU researchers explored the possibility that perceptions of discrimination may be associated with the health of young children.
To do so, they interviewed 98 immigrant mothers from the Dominican Republic and Mexico who had normally developing 14-month-old children. To gauge perceptions of ethnic and language discrimination, they adapted an established survey, the Everyday Discrimination Scale, which asks such questions as: "How often have you been treated poorly at work by supervisors because of your ethnicity" or "How often have you been treated with less courtesy than other people because of how you wrote or spoke English?" The mothers also reported the number of times their child visited the doctor for well-visits (regular checkups) and for sick visits (trips to the hospital or emergency room, a clinic, or a private office visit because the child was ill).
To measure ethnic-group attachment, the study employed a commonly used survey instrument, "The Ethnic Identity Scale," drawing upon responses to a pair of questions: "I have a strong sense of belonging to my ethnic group" and "I feel a strong attachment to my ethnic group".
Their findings showed distinctions between recent immigrants (those who had been in the U.S. about three years, on average) and those who had been in the U.S. for longer periods (about 14 years, on average), as well as between perceptions of language and ethnic discrimination:
- Among more recent immigrants, greater perceived ethnic and language-based discrimination were both associated with more frequent sick-child visits, but only among those who reported less attachment to their ethnic group.
- The associations between both forms of perceived discrimination and sick-child visits were not observed among recent immigrant mothers reporting high ethnic-group attachment.
- By contrast, among more established immigrants, perceived language-based discrimination was associated with more frequent sick-child visits across all levels of ethnic-group attachment.
"This study is the first to link greater language-based discrimination perceived by mothers to poorer health in their children," said David Amodio, an associate professor in NYU's Department of Psychology and one of the study's co-authors. "Moreover, these findings highlight the impact of language-based discrimination on Latino immigrants in the U.S., which is distinct from discrimination based on ethnicity."
The study's other co-authors were May Ling Halim, a doctoral student in NYU's Department of Psychology, and Hirokazu Yoshikawa, a principal investigator at NYU's Center for Research on Culture, Development, and Education and currently a professor at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education.
The research was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
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The Leakwise sensors use a patented, high- frequency Electromagnetic Absorption technique. Each floating sensor houses a high-frequency electromagnetic energy transmitting and receiving antennas which continuously monitor the liquid surface. Since water absorbs more electromagnetic energy than hydrocarbons, changes in the absorption rate of water indicate the presence or buildup of hydrocarbons.
The Leakwise sensors can be used to detect and monitor the buildup of separated or emulsified non- soluble hydrocarbons on water and other aqueous solutions. No other oil sheen monitoring system does this.


pdpbox.pdp.pdp_isolate
pdpbox.pdp.pdp_isolate(model, dataset, model_features, feature, num_grid_points=10, grid_type='percentile', percentile_range=None, grid_range=None, cust_grid_points=None, memory_limit=0.5, n_jobs=1, predict_kwds={}, data_transformer=None)
Calculate PDP isolation plot
Parameters:
model: a fitted sklearn model
dataset: pandas DataFrame
data set on which the model is trained
model_features: list or 1-d array
list of model features
feature: string or list
feature or feature list to investigate, for one-hot encoding features, feature list is required
num_grid_points: integer, optional, default=10
number of grid points for numeric feature
grid_type: string, optional, default='percentile'
'percentile' or 'equal', type of grid points for numeric feature
percentile_range: tuple or None, optional, default=None
percentile range to investigate, for numeric feature when grid_type='percentile'
grid_range: tuple or None, optional, default=None
value range to investigate, for numeric feature when grid_type='equal'
cust_grid_points: Series, 1d-array, list or None, optional, default=None
customized list of grid points for numeric feature
memory_limit: float, (0, 1)
fraction of memory to use
n_jobs: integer, default=1
number of jobs to run in parallel. make sure n_jobs=1 when you are using XGBoost model. check: 1. _URL_ 2. _URL_
predict_kwds: dict, optional, default={}
keywords to be passed to the model's predict function
data_transformer: function or None, optional, default=None
function to transform the data set as some features changing values
Returns:
pdp_isolate_out: instance of PDPIsolate


Python Program for Difference between sums of odd and even digits
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In this article, we will learn about the solution and approach to solve the given problem statement.
Problem statement −Given an integer, we need to calculate if the difference between the sum of odd digits and sum of even digits is 0 or not.
The brute-force approach will be calculating the sum of all even and odd digits in the numbers and subtracting them to compute the answer.
To reduce the computational time we use the concept of mental mathematics .
The above constraints holds true only if the numbers are divisible by 11. So here in the implementation given below we check the divisibility of the number by 11.
Here the complexity reduces from O(n) to some contant amount of time involved in divibility and comparision..
Now let's see the implementation −
Example
 Live Demo
def isDiff(n):
 return (n % 11 == 0)
# main
n = 785643
if (isDiff(n)):
 print("Yes")
else:
 print("No")
Output
No
All variables and functions are declared in global scope as shown in the figure below.
Conclusion
In this article, we learned about the approach to compute the difference between sums of odd and even digits
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Published on 25-Sep-2019 13:20:27
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HTML5: Screen Orientation API Uses Javascript to Rotate the Screen
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Denis works as a freelance web designer since 2005.
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Media queries allow websites to adjust their layout depending on the screen orientation of a smartphone or tablet. But sometimes you may want your website locked to a particular orientation, portrait or landscape. The format of native apps can be specified in such a case. The app will then only be displayed in the preset format – independently from the actual device orientation. By using the HTML5 Screen Orientation API, you can now define the screen orientation in JavaScript.
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Define Screen Orientation for a Document
The screen orientation can be adjusted via the screen.orientation property and the lock() method. The method's default value is "any". This allows the device to apply any orientation depending on the physical orientation of the device. The value "natural" displays the website in the device's natural orientation, which varies from device to device. Smartphones usually use the portrait mode, whereas tablets prefer the landscape mode.
screen.orientation.lock("natural");
In the above example, it's set to the natural orientation of the device.
Of course, the Screen Orientation API also allows you to define an individual orientation. You can choose between four values, which cover all possible orientations of mobile devices. These are: "portrait-primary", "portrait-secondary", "landscape-primary", and "landscape-secondary".
All four values: "portrait-primary", "portrait-secondary", "landscape-primary", and "landscape-secondary"
All four values: "portrait-primary", "portrait-secondary", "landscape-primary", and "landscape-secondary"
The value "portrait-primary" for smartphones is identical to the value "natural" and corresponds to the default orientation. The value "portrait-secondary" rotates the portrait mode 180°, so that the website is virtually upside down when holding the device in its natural orientation.
screen.orientation.lock("portrait-primary");
Similarly, "landscape-secondary" differs from "landscape-primary" in its 180° rotation.
You can also do without "primary" and "secondary", and only use "portrait" or "landscape" as keywords. This allows the device to display both orientation modes.
If you want to remove the defined orientation, call the unlock() method.
screen.orientation.unlock();
For Full-Screen Mode Only
There are two requirements for defining the orientation via screen.orientation. First, locking via lock() only works if the browser has been switched to full-screen mode via requestFullscreen(). The second requirement is closely connected to the first one: As the full-screen mode requires a user request rather than starting automatically, this applies to the Screen Orientation API, too.
Thus, you should bind the call of both methods to a click event.
document.getElementById("button").addEventListener("click", function() {
 document.documentElement.requestFullScreen();
 screen.orientation.lock("portrait-primary");
 }, false);
It's important to start the full-screen mode before applying the lock() method, as shown in the example above. Ending the full-screen mode will release the locked orientation.
If you open a new document in the browser, for example, when calling a link, the defined orientation along with the full-screen mode will be ended. The Screen Orientation API only works for the current HTML document.
Read Orientation
You won't always want to predefine the orientation. Sometimes you just want to know the orientation of a smartphone or tablet. In this case, you can let the Screen Orientation API read the orientation. The type property displays one of the orientation keywords.
alert(screen.orientation.type);
But you can also display the orientation angle by using the angle property.
alert(screen.orientation.angle);
An angle of 0° corresponds to the natural orientation, which is mostly "portrait-primary" for smartphones. 90° correspond to "landscape-primary", 180° to "portrait-secondary", and 270° to "landscape-secondary". Depending on the device, the angles can stand for different keywords.
In order to query the orientation, the browser needs to be run in full-screen mode.
It's also possible to respond to a change of the screen orientation via change event. Just add the addEventListener() and a function to the orientation property.
screen.orientation.addEventListener("change", function(e) {
 alert(screen.orientation.type + " " + screen.orientation.angle);
}, false);
Each change of the orientation triggers an alert, which displays the current orientation as a keyword and angle.
Browser Support
The Screen Orientation API is supported in Chrome 38+ and Opera 25+ without vendor prefixes. Of course, the API only works on mobile devices. You can use an if statement to find out if a browser supports the API.
if ("orientation" in screen) {
 …
}
Then you can display a notification for browsers that don't support the API to bring the device into a certain orientation manually . Furthermore, desktop browsers that don't support the API don't show an error message if the API was called within this query.
The Screen Orientation API is relatively new. Early development stages of the API used some different method names. For example: lockOrientation() instead of lock() and unlockOrientation() instead of unlock(). You shouldn't use the old names for Chrome and Opera.
These are supported in Internet Explorer 11+ and Firefox 33+; however, they require the appropriate prefix – ms for Internet Explorer and moz for Firefox.
screen.msLockOrientation.lock("portrait-primary");
screen.mozLockOrientation.lock("portrait-primary");
The event name for detecting an orientation change also differs from the current API name. Instead of using "change", you'll need to use "orientationchange" with the appropriate prefix.
If you want to cover all browsers, you have no option but using both, the old and new name, and minding the vendor prefixes for the old names.
One last thing you should keep in mind when using the Screen Orientation API: As it only works with the Fullscreen API, you shouldn't use it for designing websites or something like that. It works better for browser games or other apps that require a full-screen mode.
Denis Potschien
Denis works as a freelance web designer since 2005.
One comment
 1. Great article … i needed little help if you can guide me i implemented screen orientation api but i end up with this error can you help me to resolve this issue.
 here is my javascript code and it runs onload function.
 function myFunction() {
 if ('orientation' in screen) {
 alert("API supported, yeah!");
 document.onclick = function (argument) {
 var conf = confirm("Fullscreen mode?");
 var docelem = document.documentElement;
 if (conf == true) {
 if (docelem.requestFullscreen) {
 docelem.requestFullscreen();
 }
 else if (docelem.mozRequestFullScreen) {
 docelem.mozRequestFullScreen();
 }
 else if (docelem.webkitRequestFullScreen) {
 docelem.webkitRequestFullScreen();
 }
 else if (docelem.msRequestFullscreen) {
 docelem.msRequestFullscreen();
 }
 }
 }
 screen.orientation.addEventListener("change", function(e) {
 alert(screen.orientation.type + " " + screen.orientation.angle);
 if(screen.orientation.type === "portrait-primary")
 {
 screen.orientation.lock('landscape');
 }
 }, false);
 } else {
 alert("API not supported !");
 }
 }
 It gives the following error!
 Uncaught (in promise) DOMException: lockOrientation() is not available on this device.
 is there any way to resolve this issue i am trying to disable the portrait mode of mobile screen.
 waiting for your quick reply
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