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In Jogjakarta, Indonesia, students made a video about why young people should show respect to their peers, adults, and elders as part of Asia Society's Creative Voices of Islam project. They were assisted by two youth media organizations: Appalshop (US) and Kampung Halaman (Indonesia).
This video was made by students at Public High Schools 1, 3, and 8 in Jogjakarta, Indonesia to share with students in Asia Society's International Studies Schools Network in Charlotte, North Carolina and Mathis, Texas. After you watch the video, read what the students thought and post your own comments!
Responses to "Respect"
Creative Voices of Islam is a three-year initiative implemented by Asia Society with support from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. The goal of this initiative is to foster an increased understanding of the diversity of experience and voices within the multicultural societies of contemporary United States and Asia. The initiative includes a series of exhibitions, cultural events, and public programs at Asia Society's headquarters in New York City, as well as a youth media exchange between high schools in the U.S. and Muslim countries in Asia.


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Remember MAST Trousers (Military Anti-Shock Trousers)? They were a staple of prehospital care starting in the 1970s and lasting through the turn of the century. But what happened after that? They seem to have disappeared. I recently received a question on the topic recently and wanted to share the real story with you readers.
The basic MAST trouser consists of three inflatable compartments: two legs and one covering the abdomen and pelvis. Each can be inflated or deflated separately. The basic concept was first described by a surgeon who wanted to increase blood pressure during neurosurgical procedures in the early 1900s. The US military embraced the concept during the Vietnam war, using it to augment systolic pressure in servicemen in shock.
Military surgeons migrated this device into civilian prehospital care during the mid-1970s, and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma listed this device as essential on all ambulances in 1977. MAST trousers then came into widespread use throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Early research in the 1970s suggested that this device could provide up to a 20% boost in volume to the upper part of the body when applied. But as occurs with so many new toys, additional research demonstrated that this auto-transfusion effect was actually only about 5% of blood volume. Some significant complications also came to light as lower extremity ischemia and compartment syndromes were described. Ben Taub Hospital published a study in 1987 which showed no improvement in mortality in patients with penetrating injury.
At the end of the century, support for MAST started to dry up. The NAEMSP published a position paper limiting use to ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and pelvic fractures with hypotension. The final straw was a review by the Cochrane Collaboration in 2000 that confirmed no reduction in mortality with MAST use.
Although a few older textbooks may still mention MAST trousers, they are no longer the standard of care. There are no longer any accepted indications for their use, and the few trousers that remain are gathering cobwebs in some corner of the trauma basement.
Reference: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan.

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There is broad acknowledgement that Lake Chelan has been altered by substantial development.
Though these changes to Lake Chelan are well-documented, a broadly-accepted set of management actions for Lake Chelan based on Lake Chelan-specific research has not been developed to the extent necessary. The Lake Chelan Watershed Plan attempts to address many of these issues.
The Lake Chelan Watershed Planning Unit
The Lake Chelan Watershed Planning Unit (LCWPU) is a collective of organizations that aim to identify key findings and challenges facing our local watershed and recommend specific actions accordingly. The ultimate goal of the LCWPU is to provide locally-based evidence to assist in managing and protecting the natural resources of the Lake Chelan watershed.
The following is list of partners and agencies which compromise the LCWPU and united to instigate The Keep It Blue campaign:

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THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Starting today, mineral prospectors can no longer use motorized or gravity siphon equipment to search for gold in rivers and streams that are designated as critical habitat under the federal Endangered Species Act for salmon, steelhead, or bull trout, and all fresh waters in the state that salmonids use for spawning, rearing, and migration.
The new law is a result of House Bill 1261, adopted earlier this year by the state Legislature. More than 160 conservation and recreation organizations supported the bill.
In addition to the HPA, prospectors using motorized or gravity siphons will be required to get another permit from the Department of Ecology. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit will be required if the prospector will discharge water from their equipment back into surface or ground waters.


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- The manner or the amount of using; use
- Habit or accepted practice
- (lexicography) The ways and contexts in which spoken and written words are used, determined by a lexicographer's intuition or from corpus analysis.
- Correct or proper use of language, proclaimed by some authority.
- Geographic, social, or temporal restrictions on the use of words.
the manner or the amount of using; use
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the way words are spoken or written in a community
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usage m (plural usages)
- usage, use
- (lexicography) The ways and contexts in which spoken and written words are actually used, determined by a lexicographer's intuition or from corpus analysis (as opposed to correct or proper use of language, proclaimed by some authority).
- "usage" in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).


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Embarking on the journey of data science requires a solid mathematical foundation. Mathematics is the backbone of data science, providing the tools and frameworks needed to analyze data, develop algorithms, and make informed decisions. Understanding the math prerequisites for those considering a data science course in Pune is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful learning experience.
Importance of Mathematics in Data Science
Mathematics is pivotal in data science, underpinning many of the concepts and techniques used in the field. From statistical analysis to machine learning algorithms, math is integral to understanding and solving complex data problems. Enrolling in a data science course in Pune will expose students to various mathematical concepts, making it essential to fully grasp some mathematical regions before starting the course.
Algebra and Linear Algebra
One of the fundamental areas of mathematics required for data science is algebra, particularly linear algebra. Linear algebra studies vectors, vector spaces, and linear transformations, crucial for understanding data structures and algorithms in data science. Matrices, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors are helpful in machine learning algorithms and data processing techniques.
A profound understanding of linear algebra is essential for those planning a data science course in Pune. Many data science algorithms rely heavily on linear algebra, including principal component analysis (PCA) and singular value decomposition (SVD). Therefore, familiarity with these concepts will provide a strong foundation for the advanced topics covered in the course.
Calculus
Calculus is another crucial prerequisite for a data science course, particularly differential and integral calculus. Calculus optimises algorithms, understands variable changes, and models continuous data. In data science, calculus applies to developing and optimising machine learning models.
In a data scientist course, students will encounter calculus in various forms, such as gradient descent algorithms used for training models. A good grasp of derivatives, integrals, and multivariable calculus will help students understand how these algorithms work and how to implement them effectively.
Probability and Statistics
Probability and statistics are the most crucial areas of mathematics for data science. These fields provide the foundation for making inferences about data, understanding distributions, and evaluating the uncertainty of outcomes. Concepts such as statistical significance, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and Bayesian inference are central to data science.
Enrolling in a data scientist course will require a thorough understanding of probability and statistics. These concepts help interpret data, validate models, and ensure the reliability of results. For instance, understanding statistical significance is vital when determining whether a model's predictions are genuinely helpful or simply due to random chance.
Discrete Mathematics
Discrete mathematics deals with structures that are fundamentally discrete rather than continuous. It includes topics like combinatorics, graph theory, and logic, all relevant to data science. Discrete mathematics is essential for understanding algorithms, data structures, and the theoretical underpinnings of computer science.
Students taking a data scientist course will benefit from the knowledge of discrete mathematics, mainly when working with algorithms and complex data structures. This background will help design and analyze efficient and practical algorithms for large datasets.
Numerical Methods
Numerical methods involve techniques to approximate mathematical operations and solve mathematical problems numerically. These methods are crucial for implementing data science algorithms that could be more solvable analytically. Topics such as numerical integration, root-finding algorithms, and solving differential equations numerically are essential for practical data science applications.
In a data scientist course, students will likely encounter numerical methods when working with large datasets and complex models. Understanding these methods is crucial for effectively implementing algorithms and ensuring accurate results.
Real-World Applications and Problem-Solving
Beyond the theoretical aspects, applying mathematical concepts to real-world problems is a critical component of data science. Translating mathematical theory into practical solutions differentiates influential data scientists. A data science course in Pune will emphasise practical applications, requiring students to apply their mathematical knowledge to solve real data problems.
Preparing for a Data Science Course
Assessing and strengthening mathematical skills is essential for those planning to enroll in a data science course. Preparatory courses in linear algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, and discrete mathematics can provide a strong foundation. Additionally, practicing problem-solving and applying these concepts to data-related problems will enhance your readiness for the course.
Online resources, textbooks, and preparatory classes can be valuable tools for building your math skills. By ensuring you have a solid mathematical foundation, you will be better equipped to tackle the challenges and complexities of data science.
Conclusion
Mathematics is an indispensable part of data science, and a solid mathematical foundation is crucial for anyone considering a data science course in Pune. Understanding algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, discrete mathematics, and numerical methods will provide the necessary tools to succeed in the field. By preparing in these areas, aspiring data scientists can ensure they are well equipped to understand and apply the advanced concepts and techniques they will encounter in their studies and future careers.
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19th Century French Handcrafted Plaster Young Girl Statue After Donatello
Decorate a shelf or a pedestal top with this whimsical antique sculpture, created in France circa 1880 and handcrafted of plaster, the figure depicts a young girl standing up, and showing off her new dress with pride. The adorable statue is in excellent condition with a rich patinated off white finish with blue accents, and is decorated with a front plaque that reads "Enfant de Donatello, Musee de Florence". Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (?_PHONE_), better known as Donatello, was an Italian sculptor of the Renaissance. Born in Florence, he studied classical sculpture and used this to develop a complete Renaissance style in sculpture, whose periods in Rome, Padua and Siena introduced to other parts of Italy a long and productive career. He worked with stone, bronze, wood, clay, stucco and wax, and had several assistants, with four perhaps being a typical number. Though his best-known works were mostly statues in the round, he developed a new, very shallow, type of bas-relief for small works, and a good deal of his output was larger architectural reliefs. Measures: 10.5″ W x 8″ D x 23.5″ H.
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Cabinet has endorsed the creation of a national physical activity Day to address the raising burden of non-communicable (NCD) disease like diabetes, cancer and hypertension.
According to statement issued by the executive director of Uganda Media Centre Ofwono Opondo, the resolution to launch the national fitness day on July 8, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds was reached during a cabinet meeting chaired by President Museveni on Monday at State House, Entebbe.
The day, according to statement will be celebrated under the theme "my health is my responsibility"
Opondo said the National Physical Day is aimed at encouraging the population to adopt physical activity as a routine in their lifestyles in order to prevent Non- Communicable Diseases.
It will also be used to equip members of the public with more information about the importance of physical activities in Non-Communicable Diseases prevention and control.
This decision by government to earmark a national fitness day comes after a study by the Ministry of Health indicated that one in every four Ugandan adults has an altered heart function inform of raised blood pressure.


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Top Stories - Posted by Jessalyn Tenhouse-Missouri on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:33 - 2 Comments
No single 'God spot' in human brain
U. MISSOURI (US) — New research challenges the idea that the human brain has a "God spot," a distinct area responsible for spirituality.
Work by University of Missouri researchers indicates spirituality is a complex phenomenon, and multiple areas of the brain are responsible for the many aspects of spiritual experiences.
Based on a previously published study that indicated spiritual transcendence is associated with decreased right parietal lobe functioning, the team replicated their findings.
In addition, the researchers determined that other aspects of spiritual functioning are related to increased activity in the frontal lobe. The findings are reported in the International Journal of the Psychology of Religion.
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"We have found a neuropsychological basis for spirituality, but it's not isolated to one specific area of the brain," says Brick Johnstone, professor of health psychology.
"Spirituality is a much more dynamic concept that uses many parts of the brain. Certain parts of the brain play more predominant roles, but they all work together to facilitate individuals' spiritual experiences."
In the most recent study, Johnstone studied 20 people with traumatic brain injuries affecting the right parietal lobe, the area of the brain situated a few inches above the right ear. He surveyed participants on characteristics of spirituality, such as how close they felt to a higher power and if they felt their lives were part of a divine plan.
He found that the participants with more significant injury to their right parietal lobe showed an increased feeling of closeness to a higher power.
"Neuropsychology researchers consistently have shown that impairment on the right side of the brain decreases one's focus on the self," Johnstone says. "Since our research shows that people with this impairment are more spiritual, this suggests spiritual experiences are associated with a decreased focus on the self.
"This is consistent with many religious texts that suggest people should concentrate on the well-being of others rather than on themselves."
Johnstone says the right side of the brain is associated with self-orientation, whereas the left side is associated with how individuals relate to others. Although Johnstone studied people with brain injury, previous studies of Buddhist meditators and Franciscan nuns with normal brain function have shown that people can learn to minimize the functioning of the right side of their brains to increase their spiritual connections during meditation and prayer.
In addition, Johnstone measured the frequency of participants' religious practices, such as how often they attended church or listened to religious programs. He measured activity in the frontal lobe and found a correlation between increased activity in this part of the brain and increased participation in religious practices.
"This finding indicates that spiritual experiences are likely associated with different parts of the brain," Johnstone says.
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How to specify which recording device to use with python sounddevice
I want to use the following function twice.
This function converts live audio input into a wav file.
For the first time, I use my pc built-in microphone and for the second run, I use my headphone's microphone that I plugged in before I run the code.
But when I tried my function it used only my headphone's microphone:
import sounddevice as sd
from import write
from playsound import playsound
def audio_to_wav(dst, device):
 converts live audio to wav file
 :param dst: destination wav file
 # Sample rate:
 fs = 4410
 # Duration of recording:
 seconds = 5
 myrecording = sd.rec(int(seconds * fs), samplerate=fs, channels=2, device=device)
 # Wait until recording is finished:
 # Save as WAV file:
 write(dst, fs, myrecording)
In my main I called this function twice:
def main():
 # transfer mic1 audio to wav:
 audio_to_wav("file1.wav", 0)
 # transfer mic2 audio to wav:
 audio_to_wav("file2.wav", 1)
 # play the wav files audio:
But when i ran this code the function used only the headphone's microphone.
How can I use both my pc built-in microphone and my headphone's microphone at the same time?
The problem was that in the audio manager (in my case it's Realtek audio manager), the recording device advance settings were set to "Tie up same type of input jacks…".
When I changed it to "Separate all input jacks as independent input devices" it fixed the problem.
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Hi Yes you are right , union is a best bet for this. For union your number of total columns and their data type should be same:- Firstly you need to decide the column headers which you would get from following query:- For example activityid, activityname, starttime, endtime, body, recipient Secondly try to put column of same dataype and similar value under one column value and if you dont have relevant column put a null value (so that union can be done) like this :- select activityid, activityname, starttime, endtime, body, recipient (if you dont have any header put the hardcoded value) from some_tables union select activityid, 'Meeting',starttime, null, null, receipient from some_tables2 union select activityid, 'Meeting',null, endtime, body121, null from some_tables2 The key here is to build individual queries for all different activities by adding nulls or calculated columns so that each resultset has equal number of columns....then at the very end apply a union operator. Hope this helps.
@erlokeshsharma08 covered most of what you need. (+1) for his answer. I just want to add a few points I believe are important when working with UNION. 1. Set the data types of the columns in the first SELECT to be the highest precision and scale you need for that column. For example, if you have integers, 7-digit numbers with 4-digit decimals, and 10-digit numbers with 3-digit decimals, you will want to ensure the data type is decimal(14,4) to cover the max of every scenario (up to 10 digits to the left of the decimal and up to 4 digits to the right). I often use CONVERT for each column to explicitly ensure the data types are set appropriately. 2. UNION ALL will perform faster than UNION because it doesn't have to perform the extra step of removing duplicates. If you know you won't have duplicate rows, use UNION ALL.


Introduction: OBD2 Ultra Slim Extender Mod
This project was born for a simple reason: use a obd2 bluetooth adapter without removing the OBD\fuse cover of my Hyundai Ioniq (in my case). As showed in the picture, with this extender you can keep the ELM237 and the extender inside the fuse box, so when the cover is closed everything is out of view. And now, without further ado, let's start!
Step 1: What Do You Need
MATERIALS:
-OBD extender, I got from Amazon 7,50€ _URL_
- compatible OBD2 bluetooth adapter like ELM237 2,59€ from Aliexpress _URL_
- at least 5 flat pins
- super glue (OPTIONAL epoxy glue)
TOOLS
- weldering iron + tin
- 3D Printer + ABS filament.
- multimeter.
- tweezers and cutter.
Step 2: Procedure
1- Download and print the ultrathin connector from my thingiverse page _URL_
I suggest to print it using ABS filament, in the car the temperature may reach 70°C and PLA could melt.
2- Cut the extender near the male OBD2 connector and remove the sheath, you need to keep the wires of pins 4, 5, 6, 14, 16 and remove the others. Use a multimeter to find the right wires.
If you have the same extender as I do check the photo for colour and position.
NOTE: pin 4 and 5 are shorted (they are both GND).
3- Bend the flat pins 90° and weld the wires.
4- To keep the pins in position connect them into the other side of cable (the female connector) and use a little bit of epoxy glue; alternatively you can close the connector using super glue but in this second way the pins will be not very stable, so pay more attention when attaching the connector in the car.
Step 3: Power ON-OFF OBD2
Seems that in my car (hyundai Ioniq) the obd port is always powered, so it can drain the battery of your car if left for a long period. You can buy the extender with an on-off button like this one _URL_


{ \xi \in H:f(z)\geq f(x)+\langle \xi ,z-x \rangle , \forall z\in H\bigr\} . $$
If \(\partial f(x)\neq \emptyset \), f is said to be subdifferentiable at x. If the function f is continuously differentiable, then \(\partial f(x)=\{\nabla f(x)\}\), this is the gradient of f.
Definition 2.4
The function \(f:H\rightarrow \mathbb{R}\) is called weakly lower semicontinuous at \(x_{0}\) if for a sequence \(\{x_{n}\}\) weakly converging to \(x_{0}\) one has
$$ \liminf_{n\rightarrow \infty }f(x_{n})\geq f(x_{0}). $$
A function which is weakly lower semicontinuous at each point of H is called weakly lower semicontinuous on H.
Lemma 2.5
([3, 51])
Let \(H_{1}\) and \(H_{2}\) be real Hilbert spaces and \(f:H_{1}\rightarrow \mathbb{R}\) be given by \(f(x)=\frac{1}{2}\|(I-P_{Q})Ax\|^{2}\) where Q is a closed convex subset of \(H_{2}\) and \(A:H_{1}\rightarrow H_{2}\) is a bounded linear operator. Then
 1. (i)
 the function f is convex and weakly lower semicontinuous on \(H_{1}\);
 2. (ii)
 \(\nabla f(x)=A^{*}(I-P_{Q})Ax\), for \(x\in H_{1}\);
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 f is \(\|A\|^{2}\)-Lipschitz, i.e., \(\|\nabla f(x)-\nabla f(y)\|\leq \|A\|^{2}\|x-y\|\), \(\forall x,y\in H_{1}\).
Lemma 2.6
([52])
Let H be a real Hilbert space. Then, for all \(x,y\in H\) and \(\alpha \in \mathbb{R,} \), we have
 1. (i)
 \(\|\alpha x+(1-\alpha )y\|^{2}=\alpha \|x\|^{2}+(1-\alpha )\|y\|^{2}- \alpha (1-\alpha )\|x-y\|^{2}\);
 2. (ii)
 \(\|x+y\|^{2}=\|x\|^{2}+\|y\|^{2}+2\langle x,y \rangle \);
 3. (iii)
 \(\|x+y\|^{2}\leq \|x\|^{2}+2\langle y,x+y \rangle \);
 4. (iv)
 \(\langle x,y\rangle = \frac{1}{2}\|x\|^{2}+ \frac{1}{2}\|y\|^{2}-\frac{1}{2}\|x-y\|^{2}\), \(\forall x,y\in H\).
Lemma 2.7
([53, 54])
Let \(\{c_{n}\}\) and \(\{\alpha _{n}\}\) be a sequences of nonnegative real numbers, \(\{\beta _{n}\}\) be a sequences of real numbers such that
$$ c_{n+1}\leq (1-\alpha _{n})c_{n}+\beta _{n}, \quad n\geq 1, $$
where \(0<\alpha _{n}< 1\).
 1. (i)
 If \(\beta _{n}\leq \alpha _{n}L\) for some \(L\geq 0\), then \(\{c_{n}\}\) is a bounded sequence.
 2. (ii)
 If \(\sum \alpha _{n}=\infty \) and \(\limsup_{n\rightarrow \infty }\frac{\beta _{n}}{\alpha _{n}} \leq 0\), then \(c_{n}\rightarrow 0\) as \(n\rightarrow \infty \).
Definition 2.8
Let \(\{\Gamma _{n}\}\) be a real sequence. Then, \(\{\Gamma _{n}\}\) decreases at infinity if there exists \(n_{0}\in \mathbb{N}\) such that \(\Gamma _{n+1}\leq \Gamma _{n}\) for \(n\geq n_{0}\). In other words, the sequence \(\{\Gamma _{n}\}\) does not decrease at infinity, if there exists a subsequence \(\{\Gamma _{n_{t}}\}_{t\geq 1}\) of \(\{\Gamma _{n}\}\) such that \(\Gamma _{n_{t}}<\Gamma _{n_{t}+1}\) for all \(t\geq 1\).
Lemma 2.9
([55])
Let \(\{\Gamma _{n}\}\) be a sequence of real numbers that does not decrease at infinity. Also consider the sequence of integers \(\{\varphi (n)\}_{n\geq n_{0}}\) defined by
$$ \varphi (n)=\max \{k\in \mathbb{N}:k\leq n,\Gamma _{k}\leq \Gamma _{k+1} \}. $$
Then \(\{\varphi (n)\}_{n\geq n_{0}}\) is a nondecreasing sequence verifying \(\lim_{n\rightarrow \infty }\varphi (n)=\infty \), and for all \(n\geq n_{0}\), the following two estimates hold:
$$ \Gamma _{\varphi (n)}\leq \Gamma _{\varphi (n)+1}\quad \textit{and}\quad \Gamma _{n}\leq \Gamma _{\varphi (n)+1}. $$
Main result
Motivated by Lopez et al. [1], we introduce the following setting. For \(x\in H_{1}\),
 1. (1)
 for each \(i\in \{1,\ldots ,N\}\) and \(n\geq 1\), define
 $$ g_{i,n}(x)=\frac{1}{2} \bigl\Vert (I-P_{C_{i,n}})x \bigr\Vert ^{2}\quad \text{and}\quad \nabla g_{i,n}(x)=(I-P_{C_{i,n}})x, $$
 2. (2)
 \(g_{n}(x)\) and \(\nabla g_{n}(x)\) are defined as \(g_{n}(x)=g_{i_{x},n}(x)\) and so \(\nabla g_{n}(x)=\nabla g_{i_{x},n}(x)\) where \(i_{x}\in \{1,\ldots ,N\}\) is such that for each \(n\geq 1\),
 $$ i_{x}\in \arg \max \bigl\{ g_{i,n}(x): i\


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metal detector [countable]
1TDLO a machine used to find pieces of metal that are buried under the ground
2TTA a special frame that you walk through at an airport, used to check for weapons made of metal
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Backlight: LG Optimus F3
Learn how to customize the backlight settings on the LG Optimus F3.

Brightness

To make the screen backlight brighter or darker, follow these steps:

 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
 2. Tap System settings.
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 4. Tap Brightness.
 5. Touch and slide the Brightness slider left or right to adjust the setting.
 6. Tap OK.

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Definition of Phytolaccaceae
1. Noun. Chiefly tropical herbaceous plants (including shrubs and trees) with racemose flowers: genera Phytolacca, Agdestis, Ercilla, Rivina, Trichostigma.
Generic synonyms: Caryophylloid Dicot Family
Group relationships: Caryophyllales, Chenopodiales, Order Caryophyllales, Order-chenopodiales
Member holonyms: Genus Phytolacca, Phytolacca, Agdestis, Genus Agdestis, Ercilla, Genus Ercilla, Genus Rivina, Rivina, Genus Trichostigma, Trichostigma
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Literary usage of Phytolaccaceae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States, Canada and the British by Nathaniel Lord Britton, Addison Brown (1913)
"phytolaccaceae Lindl. Nat. Syst. Ed. 2, 213. 1836. POKEWEED FAMILY. Herbs (some tropical species shrubs or trees) with alternate entire mostly exstipulate..."
2. Systematic Anatomy of the Dicotyledons: A Handbook for Laboratories of Pure by Hans Solereder (1908)
"3, t. iii, 1887, p. 238 and pi. i. —Volkens, in Natürl. Pflanzenfam., iii. Teil, Abt. ia, 1893, p. 135. phytolaccaceae...."
3. Scientific and Applied Pharmacognosy: Intended for the Use of Students in by Henry Kraemer (1915)
"phytolaccaceae), a perennial herb (Fig. 85) indigenous to eastern North America, and naturalized in the West Indies and southern Europe...."
4. Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, Exhibiting a View of the Progressive by Robert Jameson, Sir William Jardine, Henry D Rogers (1838)
"Carpels 1 or 3 or 5 or more (some phytolaccaceae), free from the calyx (exc. some Chenopodiaceae), more or less connate with each other (exc. some..."
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Web 2.0 and social media has transformed users from passive audiences to active participants in new production and distribution. The change is particularly prominent in a few digital news portals that encourage users to register as news reporters. While the juxtaposition of users-generated news (UGN) and organization-generated news (OGN) has significantly affected news industry, scientific understanding of this phenomenon remains scant. To fill the research gap, this paper proposes an integrated model to investigate the difference between UGN and OGN in their linguistic feature and temporal pattern, and examine their subsequent effect on circulation performance. The research model will be tested with 450,514 news crawled from Jinritoutiao.com, a popular online news portal in China which embraces both UGN and OGN on its platform. This paper is expected to contribute to literature by revealing the strategic behavior of UGN in pursuit for circulation performance.


text: Biological reclamation on a 10-year-old mine spoil at Alkusha-Gopalpur, Raniganj Coalfield, Eastern India was carried out during 1992. Effects have been measured yearly in terms of species suitability, spoil chemical quality, and biodiversity of natural succession till 1997. It has been determined that out of 14 plant species selected for reclamation, the successful ones are Acacia auriculoformis, Acacia arabica, Albizzia lebbek, Leucena leucocephala, and Gmelina arborea. Impaired pH, available mass nutrients (N, P, K), organic carbon, exchangeable cations and cation exchange capacity have been found to increase whereas trace elements have been found to decrease. There is an indirect relationship between the survival percentage and trace element intake capacity of the planted saplings.


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|New Deal-era buildings, structures and sites within a
28-county area of eastern Kentucky are being targeted in an extensive survey being
undertaken beginning this month by the Kentucky Heritage Council, the State Historic
Preservation Office, in conjunction with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and
Preservation Kentucky, Inc. The goal is to produce a comprehensive history and inventory
of east Kentucky New Deal resources that will be released in a report, the "New Deal
Cultural Landscape of East Kentucky," later this fall.
Counties included in a
broader study include Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Clay, Elliott, Floyd, Greenup,
Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis,
McCreary, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Whitley and Wolfe. For these
communities, letters are being sent to county historical societies, tourism commissions,
city and county leaders and interested individuals seeking input on any buildings,
structures or sites that are known or identified as being associated with New Deal-era
work relief projects.
Because it will not be possible to thoroughly document every New Deal-related structure
in each of these counties, comprehensive historical research and examples of significant
New Deal-era resources will be further studied using three counties as case studies
Greenup, Letcher and McCreary selected due to geographic diversity, previous lack
of any comprehensive survey work, and the availability of local contacts to assist with
project guidance. Kentucky Heritage Council staff will actually conduct intensive surveys
in each of these counties to physically document and research individual New Deal
resources. [NOTE: The first survey work began in Letcher County the week of March 15.]
|"It is hoped that this study will highlight an
important era of modernization in Kentuckys cultural history and help in the
understanding and appreciation of eastern Kentuckys rich legacy," said David L.
Morgan, Kentucky Heritage Council Executive Director and State Historic Preservation
Officer. "In fact, resources documented through this study should help provide the
basis for enhanced tourism opportunities and economic development initiatives."
complete this process, Cynthia Johnson, a research assistant from the University of
Kentucky Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, will work with Rachel Kennedy,
Kentucky Heritage Council Research Coordinator, to research and co-author the report.
The New Deal was a domestic policy program implemented by President Franklin D.
Roosevelt from 1933 through 1943, designed to pull the United States out of the Depression
by creating jobs through direct use of government funding. This program was manifested in
capital improvement projects such as schools, court houses, bridges, dams, roads and parks
built in partnership with various New Deal agencies including the Civilian
Conservation Corps, the Civil Works Administration, the Federal Emergency Relief
Administration, the National Youth Administration, the Public Works Administration, the
Tennessee Valley Authority and the Works Progress Administration.
For more information about the project or to offer information about New Deal resources
in your area, please call Johnson, the primary researcher, at the Kentucky Heritage
Council, _PHONE_, ext. 151, or email her at _EMAIL_.


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During her residency Mint Park will research and develop a new work "Morphology of the Aerial", a continuation of her studies in air turbulence.
"Neither chaotic nor predictable, as functions of space and time in fluid dynamics, turbulence creates patterns that are dependent upon the velocity, pressure, density and temperature conditions.
'Morphology of the Aerial' creates a series of palpable yet ephemeral experiences of ever morphing landscapes by revealing the progress of site-specific airflow patterns as an installation, a composition and a performance. The project will take a closer look at the relationship between fluid dynamics and its audio-visual aftermath in air patterns using turbulent and non-turbulent interfaces created by different intensity of air pressure and temperature changes brought on to the atmosphere. The series of spatial experiments will not only include the scientific research in pneumatic engineering, thermodynamic mixing, and new materiality, but also aesthetical investigation in creating a visceral multi-sensorial audio-visual narrative."
iii's residency program is made possible through the additional support of Creative Industries Fund NL


Date Awarded
Summer 2021
Document Type
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.)
American Studies
Leisa D Meyer
Committee Member
Simon A Stow
Committee Member
Andrew H Fisher
Women of all backgrounds have contributed to the environmental history of the United States, but most of the environmental historical scholarship places such women alongside men and by doing so clouds their involvement as well as their achievements. This discussion introduces readers to pieces of environmental history that engage gender as a framework, while also acknowledging that there is not an individual women's environmental experience by covering specific yet contrasting geographical spaces. The American West and the New York Adirondacks offer diverse perspectives and experiences of pioneering women who interacted with the environment, including Diné women, park rangers, Adirondack guides and residents, nature lovers, conservationists, and more. This research unearths the stories and experiences of these women, creating a more balanced and fuller image of the ways in which humans interacted with nature, while shining a light on the undervalued narratives of the frequently uplifting and consistently complex history of American women in relation to the environment.
© The Author


Kinetic energy and potential energy concept question
 1. i need a review. why does lifting a book at a constant speed result in a constant KE but changing PE? obviously KE = 1/2 mv^2 but im looking for a conceptual answer. doesnt KE need to equal PE for energy to be conserved?
 im in e&m right now and theres a statement in my book saying that the book situation is analogous to potential within an emf source. so W = 0 (work done on a test charge within an ideal emf source), U is increased, and KE is constant. but in the book analogy doesnt the book have to be moving in the +/- x direction for W = 0?
 so to summarize i have two questions, (1) concerns how energy is conserved with a constant KE but changing U and (2) concerns how W = 0 if there is a changing U
 please answer both questions in terms of the book analogy AND the emf source! thanks in advance :)
 2. jcsd
 3. NascentOxygen
 Staff: Mentor
 Lifting a book is a quite different situation to a falling book. :smile: In lifting it, you are doing work all the while, so you are increasing its potential energy by moving it higher.
 For something falling, its PE is converted into KE. No extra work is being done on the system. One form of energy is being converted into the other. And that KE all gets wasted when the book hits the floor.
 4. that makes sense but how is there zero work being done in an emf source yet there is a changing KE and static PE? :/ its almost like the falling book situation and lifting book situation combined...
 5. strike that, reverse it :) changing PE, static KE
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=== Automatically ===

To run the above example, right click on your LUA Project > Export > Mihini > Lua Application Package.

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Mihini ''Application container'' runs executables. To run a Lua application, we need to create a launcher. In the Mihini world, it is an executable file called run. Here is its content:

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First of all, I presume you already have an [[#Step_3_-_Start_Mihini_on_your_device|Appmon Daemon running]]. You may wonder which way you can interact with Mihini. While starting, Mihini opens a Telnet server on port 2000, it enables you communicate with its runtime. We are about to use it to install an app available at '/tmp/raspapp', which will be named 'sample', this application will benefit from autostart ( the last true parameter ).
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== Over the air ==

One day, it will be possible to install application to your remote system Mihini just from its IP, and even more:

* Use the Koneki tools to create an application package

* Deploy the package on a publically available web server

* Connect to the Mihini console and for a connection to the testing server

= MISC. TIP & TRICKS =

= MISC. TIP & TRICKS =
Revision as of 04:46, 9 July 2013
This page describes a scenario for illustrating the use of Mihini on an Open Hardware Linux-based platform such as BeagleBoard or RaspberryPi.
The goal would be for someone to be able to be only one hour away from taking a bare development board and have it configured to collect data out of the GPIO sensors.
Please bear in mind that Mihini is still under development.
Contents
Step 1 - Get Mihini
To get Mihini, you have 3 options :
Step 2 - Start Mihini on your device
One of the features of Mihini is to manage the life cycle of your application. In order to do so, applications are run from another program: the Appmon. We need to start it.
As a service
If you have installed Mihini from a .deb, you have an init script to just do what you want to: /etc/init.d/mihini {start|stop|restart|status|purge}
Or if you have installed Mihini from a .rpm or the AUR (ArchLinux User Repository), you can use systemctl {start|stop|restart|enable|disable} mihini
Manually
On your device, if you have built mihini, here a RaspberryPi with user pi.
$ cd ~/mihini
$ sudo ./bin/appmon_daemon -a /home/pi/mihini/start.sh -w /home/pi/mihini -u pi -g pi -n 5 2>&1 | logger -t Mihini &
Notice: we launched appmon_daemon and mihini with root user rights, and applications managed by appmon_daemon will be launched using user pi that should give sufficient user rights for most of needs.
Possible starting issues The execution of ps aux must show something like the following line to successfully verify that the daemon is running:
root 2360 0.0 0.0 2028 300 pts/0 S+ 09:55 0:00 ./bin/appmon_daemon -a /home/pi/mihini/start.sh -w /home/pi/mihini -u pi -g pi -n 5
If this is not the case this may be due to a missing library. Check with ldd bin/appmon_daemon and ldd bin/agent that all required libraries are resolved. If not, try this code
cd /etc/ld.so.conf.d/
sudo /bin/sh -c 'echo "/home/pi/mihini/lib/" > 01-mihini.conf'
sudo ldconfig
Now the respective ldd commands re-executed should resolve.
Stop Mihini manually
$ sudo killall agent appmon_daemon
Step 3 - Setup Koneki environment
 - Download and launch Lua Development Tools
 - Install the Mihini Development Tools
 - Configure the connection to your Raspberry Pi
 - Open the perspective "Remote System explorer"
 - "Define a connection to remote system" -> "Mihini Device"
 - Fill the "Host name" with your Raspberry Pi's IP address, and "Finish"
 - Right clic on "Applications", then "Connect…", and fill your credential
Step 4 - Create your first application
You could blink a LED, use a touch sensor, measure the temperature and available RAM of the board... I decided to keep it simple in this tutorial, my application will simply log :). The file is the main.lua from a new LUA Project.
local log = require "log"
local sched = require "sched"
local function main()
 log("GENERAL", "INFO", "My first Mihini app is alive :)")
end

sched.run(main)
sched.loop()
Automatically
To run the above example, right click on your LUA Project > Export > Mihini > Lua Application Package. Then, you will be able to start, stop, delete and enable or disable the autostart of your application directly from LDT.
Manually
Create a launcher
Mihini Application container runs executables. To run a Lua application, we need to create a launcher. In the Mihini world, it is an executable file called run. Here is its content:
#!/bin/sh
lua main.lua
Now the my application folder looks like
$ find raspapp/
raspapp/
raspapp/run
raspapp/main.lua
= Install application=
First of all, I presume you already have an Appmon Daemon running. You may wonder which way you can interact with Mihini. While starting, Mihini opens a Telnet server on port 2000, it enables you communicate with its runtime. We are about to use it to install an app available at '/tmp/raspapp', which will be named 'sample', this application will benefit from autostart ( the last true parameter ).
$ telnet localhost 2000
Trying 127.0.0.1...
Connected to localhost.
Escape character is '^]'.
Lua interactive shell
> appcon = require 'agent.appcon'
> = appcon.install('sample', '/tmp/raspapp', true)
2013-01-22 13:33:45 APPCON-INFO: Installing application "sample"
= ok
We


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Note: I have now updated this with the latest roadmaps for 10.15 release. A further article will follow on 11 October explaining more about these.
When you upgrade to macOS 10.15 Catalina, your boot volume will effectively be split into two. Assuming it's the standard internal storage, your existing boot volume will be renamed to Macintosh HD – Data, and a new read-only system volume created and given the name Macintosh HD. However, when your Mac starts up in Catalina, you won't see the Data volume, as it's hidden inside the System volume, in what Apple refers to as a Volume Group.
Although new to macOS, this scheme is already in use in iOS, and specifies the read-only system volume as having the role APFS_VOL_ROLE_SYSTEM, and the writeable user volume has the role APFS_VOL_ROLE_DATA. In that, the volume with the System role is normally mounted at the root /, and that containing both user and mutable system data is then mounted in /System/Volumes and accessed from there using several firmlinks.
In this scheme, inode numbers are allocated relative to the root, so the files and directories of both volumes share the same volume inode and number space. Thus you can't distinguish where an item is located by checking its volume inode. Furthermore, absolute URL paths are given from the root directory /, so they too don't reveal which of the volumes in the volume group an item is stored on.
Inode numbers do make it easy to identify firmlinks: just like hard links, the two directories forming the firmlink have identical inode numbers, although as they are directories and APFS doesn't support directory hard links, they can only be firmlinks.
A bootable Catalina APFS container normally contains at least five APFS volumes:
- the read-only system volume, by default on the internal disk named Macintosh HD, which forms the root of the boot file system,
- the writable data volume, by default on the internal disk named Macintosh HD – Data, which is normally hidden from view at /System/Volumes and accessed via firmlinks,
- Preboot, a small volume of around 40-50 MB,
- Recovery, the Recovery Volume, of around 500 MB,
- VM, containing virtual memory caches, which is upwards of 20 KB depending on use.
Firmlinks are similar in some respects to traditional symbolic links, but are only made between folders, work in both directions, and with a little added magic effectively merge the contents of two linked folders. For example, the /Users directory on the read-only system volume contains some directories in /Shared. As /Users is a firmlink, the directories there are merged with those in the /Users/Shared directory on the writable (Data) volume.
A similar trick applies to the /Applications directory: user applications are installed in the Applications directory on the writable volume; SIP-protected Apple apps are installed in /System/Applications, which resides on the read-only system volume. When you browse the top-level Applications folder in the Finder, you'll see the combination of both sets of apps, with user apps linked in using a firmlink between the two volumes. Further details about volume groups and the file system magic in Catalina is in this Carbon Copy Cloner KB article.
Layout of standard folders and files on the System volume is shown in this roadmap:
available here as a PDF: CatalinaSysR
If you want the previous version, for late beta releases, here it is in PDF: CatalinaSys
Layout of standard folders and files on the Data volume is shown in this roadmap:
available here as a PDF: CatalinaDataR
If you want the previous version, for late beta releases, here it is in PDF: CatalineData
The current list of firmlinks taken from /usr/share/firmlinks is:
/Applications <-> Applications
/Library <-> Library
/System/Library/Caches <-> System/Library/Caches
/System/Library/Assets <-> System/Library/Assets
/System/Library/PreinstalledAssets <-> System/Library/PreinstalledAssets
/System/Library/AssetsV2 <-> System/Library/AssetsV2
/System/Library/PreinstalledAssetsV2 <-> System/Library/PreinstalledAssetsV2
/System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.bundle/Contents/Library <-> System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.bundle/Contents/Library
/System/Library/Speech <-> System/Library/Speech
/Users <-> Users
/Volumes <-> Volumes
/cores <-> cores
/opt <-> opt
/private <-> private
/usr/local <-> usr/local
/usr/libexec/cups <-> usr/libexec/cups
/usr/share/snmp <-> usr/share/snmp
in each case shown as the system volume path and the Data volume path which are firmlinked. These haven't changed since late betas.
One valuable trick for always using the right path in Terminal is to locate the folder or file in a Finder window, and drag and drop that into the command line. macOS then magically performs any path conversions for you. You may also find my utility Precize useful, as it gives paths, inode numbers, and a great deal more.
For details of the roles and purposes of these folders, and those within the Home folder, please refer back to the previous article detailing the volume layout of macOS 10.14 Mojave.
Details given here are based on exploration of the file system of Catalina 10.15 first full release.
Amended 1535 UTC 10 October 2019 for the release version.


Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English homepage
Topic: SPORT
run‧ner [countable]
1DSO someone who runs for sport or pleasure [↪ jogger]:
a long-distance runner
a marathon runner
2 a horse that runs in a race:
The runners and riders appear in Friday's Racing Post.
do a runner
British English informal to leave somewhere quickly in order to avoid paying for something or having to meet someone:
By the time the police got there, the boys had done a runner.
4DSODLO one of the two thin pieces of metal under a sledge, or the single piece of metal under a skate
5DHH the bar of wood or metal that a drawer or curtain slides along
6 technicalHBP a stem on a plant that grows along the ground and then puts down roots to form a new plant
7DHH a long narrow piece of cloth or carpet
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Google announced that they have a solution to get rid of the "on behalf of" notification in Gmail by using the SMTP (send mail) server of the address that you are sending mail on behalf of. The process is quite simple:
- Log into your Gmail account
- Click "Settings"
- Click "Accounts"
- In the "Send mail as" section click "Edit Info" next to one of the accounts
- Set your name and click to the next screen
- Click "Use the other e-mail provider's SMTP servers"
- You will be presented with SMTP server address, username, and password fields along with a SSL checkbox and a port drop-down
- The SMTP server is: smtp.gmail.com (by default the system pre-populates the custom domain, so you need to make sure that you change this)
- Your username is:
@ (i.e., _EMAIL_ | you have to put your entire e-mail address in there for the Google SMTP server to authenticate you)
- You password is: whatever password you use for that other account (not necessarily your primary Gmail account password)
- Click the SSL box; the port automatically sets correctly
- The system will verify your credentials and will only return you to the configuration screen if there is a problem.


Microsoft, privacy
Microsoft, privacy and biometrics
Microsoft moves to quell Windows 10 privacy fears (Daily Nation)
According to the company's privacy statement, some of the information collected include "your typed and handwritten words", emails, conversations users have with the digital assistant, Cortana, location data and selections, such as stocks a user follows in a finance app, or the team a user supports in a sports app. Articles detailing privacy concerns have appeared in The Guardian, Newsweek and the Financial Times.
In the statement supplied Monday, the company says Microsoft does not sell the information customers provide it, but makes it available to employees and third-party engineers to improve Microsoft services.
Users can choose the level of information they send to it and selectively remove the information that Cortana, the digital assistant, tracks, while no biometric data from Windows Hello is shared with third parties, the company said.
It looks like the attention Microsoft is getting for privacy concerns surrounding Windows 10 is mostly to do with default settings. It also appears that Microsoft treats biometric information differently by default, not sharing it even with trusted third-party developers.
Two of the issues, surrounding Wifi Sence and how Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO), are covered very well by The Hacker News which provides simple instructions for how to address them by changing default settings.
Reading through both of the Hacker News pieces, a picture of Windows 10 emerges that shows Microsoft giving serious thought to how make connectivity simpler with Wifi Sense while making the Windows ecosystem more resilient to the security threats already out there and those that easier connectivity implies with WUDO.
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- THE MAGAZINE
What can be said about a glaze? Plenty! We have all been in the position of trying to describe our favorite glaze to another potter or to ourselves. If the actual glaze is not present, the verbal account can leave a lot to the imagination, which can produce an inaccurate image. The glaze description language is an agreed-upon meaning to the many characteristics found in glazes. It uses several key words and phrases to define a glaze. The idea, as with all languages, is that everyone understands what is meant by the standardized terms that classify a glaze. The glaze description language allows the listener or reader to formulate an accurate mental image of how the fired glaze looks and functions.
One area of potential error occurs when writing or describing glazes. Many potters still refer to a glaze formula by its popular name. For example, we have all called glazes Randy's Red or Bob's Blue. While there is a certain personal and informal quality in referring to glazes in such a manner, it can lead to numerous inaccuracies in exchanging or understanding glaze formulas. Just referring to a glaze by its common name does not tell us enough about its characteristics, such as color, texture or light transmission. As an added potential for error, the actual glaze formula for Randy's Red could have changed many times since Randy developed the glaze. Identifying glazes only by their names is an inaccurate attempt to transfer information and can indicate a potter's lack of knowledge about glaze formulas.
Even potters who know better are still drawn into the easy habit of referring to a glaze only by its name. However, there is another method that can transfer information with greater accuracy. Once the vocabulary is known, it makes the task of explaining how a glaze looks much easier, faster and more accurate. We're not talking about deciphering Sanskrit or Egyptian hieroglyphics; just a few simple categories can add to the enjoyment of making and describing ceramic glazes.
Keep in mind there are no set rules about the number of terms to use in describing a glaze. However, it is critical that any terms used have some universal understanding among potters. In addition, too many descriptive terms can be overly cumbersome to use in actual practice. Many potters choose only those descriptions that accurately focus on their particular glaze. Listed are several characteristics that will define a glaze in specific terms.
Firing Temperature: c/06, c/6, c/9
The firing temperature or pyrometric cone rating is critical in the description of any glaze. The three most common temperature ranges used today in ceramics are c/06 (1830°F), c/6 (2232°F) and c/9 (2336°F). Most clay body and glaze formulas have been developed around these temperature ranges. Published glaze and clay body formulas also fall within these widely used pyrometer cone and temperatures.
Preparation: Frit or Raw Oxides
Frits are manufactured from specific raw oxides, which are calcined or fired in a molten mass, cooled and then ground into a fine powder. Frits are frequently used in low-, mediumand some high-temperature glazes, acting as a major flux or glass former. A raw glaze is composed of non-fritted ceramic materials such as feldspars, clays, dolomite, whiting, zinc, talc, magnesium carbonate, and other naturally occurring raw materials.
Composition: Lead, Alkaline and Alkaline Earth
The composition of any glaze can determine its surface texture, light transmission, viscosity when molten, and color development when used with stains or metallic coloring oxides. The major (but not only) ingredients in glazes fall within three broad categories: lead-based glazes containing lead; alkaline-based glazes containing feldspars and/or frits; and alkaline earth-based glazes containing calcium, magnesium, barium, strontium and beryllium.
Texture: Gloss, Satin Matt, Dry Matt
The fired glaze can develop gloss, satin matt or a dry surface texture. A gloss surface is shiny and smooth to the touch. A satin matt surface is similar to a satin ribbon, with a semi-smooth surface texture, while a dry matt glaze can have a gritty surface. The surface texture of the glaze is not to be confused with its light transmission qualities.
Light Transmission: Transparent, Semi-Opaque, Opaque
The ability of light to penetrate the glaze layer determines whether the glaze is transparent, semi-opaque or opaque.
Color: Green, Yellow, Red, Blue, etc.
Glazes can be formulated in any color using stains or metallic coloring oxides. Color is often one of the major defining characteristics in describing any glaze.
Special Effects: Wood, Soda, Salt, Raku, Luster
Glazes can be developed for wood, soda, salt, luster, Raku or any number of applications or firing techniques.
Application: Sprayed, Dipped, Brushed
A glaze can be sprayed, dipped or brushed on the ware. The application method can also play a part in the total fired glaze effect.
Atmosphere: Oxidation, Neutral, Reduction
A glaze can be fired in an oxidation atmosphere (more air than fuel present in combustion), a neutral atmosphere (equal amounts of air and fuel), or a reduction atmosphere (more fuel than air present in combustion). The kiln atmosphere can alter any of the above glaze characteristics depending on the particular glaze formula and kiln firing cycle.
Glaze Hardness: Soft, Hard
While not typically a glaze characteristic that is noted, some fired glazes can be described as either hard or soft in their resistance to abrasion or solubility.
While it is not necessary (or, in many instances, required) to use every glaze description characteristic, an example would be: I am currently firing a c/9, fritted, alkaline, gloss, transparent, blue, soda-fired, sprayed glaze in a reduction atmosphere, and it has a hard-fired surface. More frequently, a description of this same glaze would be stated as: I am currently firing c/9/reduction, gloss, transparent blue, soda-fired glaze.
Standardization in describing glazes leads to accuracy in talking and writing about glazes, all of which can create a greater understanding of ceramic materials. Disseminating accurate glaze information to other potters will also prevent many glaze defects that are caused by the misidentification of glaze characteristics.


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14.3 Conceptual Overview of Incremental Redisplay
Some kinds of applications can benefit greatly from the ability to redisplay information on a window only when that information has changed. This feature, called incremental redisplay , can significantly improve the speed at which your application updates information on the screen. Incremental redisplay is very useful for programs that display a window of changing information where some portions of the window are static and some are continually changing.
Incremental redisplay is a facility to allow you to change the output in an output history (and hence on the screen or other output device). It allows you to redisplay pieces of the existing output differently, under your control. "Incremental" here means that CLIM redisplays only the part of the output history visible in the viewport that has changed and thus needs to be redisplayed.
There are two different ways to do incremental redisplay:
Call redisplay on an output record.
This essentially tells the system to start that output record over from scratch. It compares the results with the existing output and tries to do minimal redisplay. The updating-output form allows you to assist the system by informing it that entire branches of the output history are known not to have changed. updating-output also allows you to communicate the fact that a piece of the output record hierarchy has moved.
Update the output history manually, and then notify the output record that its child has changed.
This causes CLIM to propagate the changes up the output record tree and allows parent output records to readjust themselves to account for the changes.
Each way is appropriate under different circumstances. redisplay is often easier to code and is more useful in cases where there might be large changes between two passes, or where you have little idea as to what the changes might be. Notifying the output record of changes can be more efficient for small changes at the bottom of the output-record hierarchy, or in cases where you are well informed as to the specific changes necessary and can describe these changes to the system.
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Follow-up: The Stork and The Frog
Here are some bonus problems:
 1. rmjarvis said,
 May 6, 2007 at 12:25 pm
 This problem is basically the same as the proof that the rational numbers are countable. In the same kind of way, we can prove that the set of all possible frog hops are countable.
 Define the frogs motion as x(n) = a + b*n, where a is the starting position, b is the hop size and n is the number of hops taken.
 So any given frog motion is characterized by the pair (a,b). Furthermore, we can sort these pairs by the following criteria:
 First by the sum (|a| + |b|).
 Then, within the pairs with the same (|a|+|b|), by a.
 Finally, within those with the same (|a|+|b|) and the same a, by b.
 So the first several frog motions are:
 (-1,0) (0,-1) (0,1) (1,0)
 (-2,0) (-1,-1) (-1,1) (0,-2) (0,2) (1,-1) (1,1) (2,0)
 (-3,0) (-2,-1) (-2,1) (-1,-2) (-1,2) (0,-3) (0,3) (1,-2) (1,2) (2,-1) (2,1) (3,0)
 The strategy is then simple. In the first second, when n=0, the stork tries out the first frog motion (0,0). At n=0, this motion is at x=0, so the stork tries that spot. If it doesnâ€™t get the frog, then in the second second it tries the next pair (-1,0), which at n=1 is at x=-1. Then (0,-1),n=2 is x=-2. Then (0,1),n=3 is x=3. Then (1,0),n=4 is x=1. Then (-2,0),n=4 is x=-2. And so on.
 Since all possible frog motions are enumerated in this list, eventually the stork will try the one that actually corresponds to the frogs motion.
 Note that the proof that rational numbers are enumerable follows the same strategy where a,b are the numerator and denominator instead. And in that case, you can skip the b=0 possibility. I wasnâ€™t sure whether the statement of the problem implied that b=0 was allowed or not for this problem, but if not then you just remove those pairs from the above list and the proof still holds.
 2. Shawn said,
 November 19, 2011 at 9:11 pm
 What about the possibilities where b = ±1/2, ±sqrt2/2, ±sqrt3/2, ±sqrt5/2, ±sqrt6/2… ±sqrt(n)/2, ±cube root(2)/2, ±cube root(3)/2 … ±nth root(n)/2, ±nth root(n)/3, ±nth root(n)/4… ±nth root(n)/n… n^[n/n] … n^[-n/n] … pi, 2pi, 3pi, 4pi … npi, pi^2, pi^3, pi^4, pi^5 … pi^n. (I'm guessing that we're going to assume that the frog hops completely horizontally, so we can ignore complex numbers of the form a + bi where b? 0) For the stork to guarantee that he can catch the frog, we would have to assume that he can make an infinite number of attempts in his lifetime.
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The Movement of the Sun through our Galaxy
Introduction and Purpose
The Visual Basic program VB Galaxy is a copy of the QBasic program: Galaxy.bas The purpose of the program VB Galaxy is to simulate the movement an object (the Sun) through Our Galaxy (The Milky way) with three posibilities:
 1. When the radial speed is rougly 250 km/sec. In this case its path is a circle.
 2. When its radial speed is almost zero. In this case its path is almost a straight line. The object will oscillate.
 3. When its radial speed is almost zero and when there is a black hole in the center of our Galaxy. In this case the path will be bended when the object approaches the BH.
To get a copy select: VB galaxy.zip
To see the listing of the program select: VB.GALAXY.bas.txt
Description and Operation
The program consists of 3 displays:
 1. Main Selection Display
 2. Simulation Display under three possibilities.
 3. Parameter Selection Display
The Main Selection Display is used to select the Simulation Display or the Parameter Selection Display.
In order to select the Simulation Display: Select possibility 1 to 3 and Select S. This will start the simulation under predefined initial conditions.
In order to select the Parameter Selection Display select 0.
From the Parameter Selection Display you can modify the following parameters:
 1. Delta time in ly
 2. V origin (Galaxy)
 3. Phi origin
 4. Display condition
 5. Initial condition
 6. Speed of gravity
 7. Initial distance of object in lightyears
 8. Initial radial speed of object in km/sec
 9. Mass of Black hole in Sun Masses M0
 1. For type 1 the standard value for Delta time in ly is 0.05 light years. If performance is slow you can try 0.1. For higher accuracy use 0.01.
 For type 2 and 3 delta time is 0.0005 light years.
 2. The parameter V origin (Galaxy) defines the speed of our galaxy in km/sec. The standard value is 0. First try 0. Secondly try 1000 km/sec
 3. The parameter Phi origin defines the direction of the speed of our galaxy as a function of our Sun. Valid values are 0, 90, 180, 270 and 360.
 4. The parameter Display condition defines the number of iterations between screen updates. The standard value is 100.
 5. The parameter Initial condition has to values 0, 1 or 2.
 For a value of 0 there is no change in initial condition.
 For a value of 1 the initial position of the Sun is modified.
 For a value of 2 the initial velocity of the Sun is modified.
 6. The parameter Speed of gravity defines the speed of gravity propagation. Standard value is 300000 km/sec.
 7. The parameter Initial distance in ly defines the initial distance of the object in lightyears. Standaard value for type 1 is 25000 ly and for type 2 and 3 50000 ly
 8. The parameter Initial radial speed of stardefines the initial radial speed of object in km/sec. Standaard value for type 2 and 3 is 0.0015 km/sec
 9. The parameter Mass Black hole in M0defines the Mass of Black hole in Sun Masses M0. Standaard value for type 3 is _PHONE_ Sun Masses M0
The Simulation Display Consists of three parts:
 1. The top part shows the values of the parameters.
 For type 2 at closest distance the simulation stops. Enter any character to continue.
 2. The middle part shows (1) the position and direction of our Galaxy and (2) the position of the Sun in red.
 For the type 2 also in yellow (larger) and braun (largest)
 3. The bottom part shows the values of certain parameters after each revolution of the Sun. The first parameter shows the time in counts accumulated and the time in count between revolutions. The last parameter is important in order to see if the revolution times increases The last parameter shows the distance between the center of the Galaxy and the Sun.
Test Results
All tests are done with delta time = 0.01 light year
Test 1
For V origin = 0 Revolution time is 189.56 million years
Test 2
For V origin = 1000 c = 0 km/sec Revolution time is 189.56 million years
Test 3
For V origin = 1000 c = 300000 km/sec
The table below shows the results of 12 simulations.
The parameter phi defines the direction of the speed of the galaxy.
 init = 0 init = 1 init = 2
phi rev time distance rev time distance rev time distance
 0 191.47 25000.0 189.56 24916.7 189.57 25000.0
 90 189.46 25000.0 189.56 25000.1 189.46 25000.0
180 187.68 25000.0 189.56 25083.3 189.57 25000.0
270 189.67 25000.0 189.56 25000.2 189.67 25000.0
The column init = 0 shows the time in million years after one revolution and the distance in light years, for different values phi. Phi is the direction of the speed of the galaxy.
What the simulation shows is that the revolution time is different i.e. is a function of phi. This is wrong because the Sun moves in a circle and it should not make any difference where you start the simulation.
For phi = 0 the center of galaxy moves towards the Sun. That means the virtual position is away from the Sun. This in turn means that the acceleration is smaller then it should be. Finally this means that the revolution time will be larger.
For phi = 180 the center of galaxy moves away from the Sun. That means the virtual position is toward the Sun. This in turn means that the acceleration is larger then it should be. Finally this means that the revolution time will be smaller.
To solve this problem we can do two things:
 1. change the initial position. This is done in the column init = 1
 2. change the initial velocity. This is done in the column init = 2
The result of both is that the revolution time is almost the same and is independent of the direction of the speed of the galaxy.
Reflection
 1. The simulation assumes that the center of gravity of the galaxy coincides with the center of the Galaxy. This is not correct. The center of gravity of the galaxy, from the point of vew of the Sun, does not coincide with the center of our Galaxy and has an offset towards the Sun. See program MASS_GAL.BAS for details.
 2. Change the speed of gravity with a factor of 100. The revolution time and the distance will be constant.
 3. Does this galaxy simulation requires dark matter ?
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Longest Path in a triangle
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Given a triangle filled with digits e.g.
 1
 2 3
 4 5 6
 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19
Find an algorithm that effeciently finds the longest path. Meaning that from location (i,j) you can only go to (i,j+1) or (i+1,j+1). The trivial solution would be to brute force all possible paths. This can be doable for small triangles but certainly not for large one. An efficient solution (which is O(n), n being the number of digits). Goes as follows:
- start from the lowest line - 1, and iterate to the top
-- for all elements on this line
--- current value (i,j) = current value max ( (i,j+1), (i+1,j+1))
Or an implementation of this bottom up approach in C
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#define SIZE 200
int array[SIZE][SIZE];
int readArray()
{
 int i=0;
 int j=0;
 printf("wtf \n");
 while(scanf("%d",&array[i][j])==1)
 {
 printf("%d %d %d\n", array[i][j],i,j);
 i++;
 if(i>j)
 {
 i=0;
 j++;
 }
 if(j==SIZE)
 {
 break;
 }
 }
 return (j-1);
}
int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
 int bottomLine = readArray();
 printf("%d\n",bottomLine);
 int i=0;
 bottomLine--;
 while(bottomLine >=0)
 {
 for(i=0;i<=bottomLine;i++)
 {
 array[i][bottomLine] += array[i][bottomLine+1]>array[i+1][bottomLine+1]?array[i][bottomLine+1]:array[i+1][bottomLine+1];
 }
 bottomLine--;
 }
 printf("%d\n",array[0][0]);
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Can chinchillas eat peanuts?
Can Chinchillas Eat Peanuts?
Wild chinchillas likely eat nuts and seeds, when they find them. So should you feed a pet chinchilla peanuts? And if not, why not?
Can chinchillas eat peanuts? They can, but peanuts of all kinds are nutritionally unsuitable for chinchillas. That includes roasted nuts, raw peanuts, unsalted and salted, and even monkey nuts still in their shells. They are too high in fat and calories so can make chinchillas overweight. They also don't contain enough fiber or carbohydrate for your chinchilla's gut, so may cause bloating. Feed your chinchilla safe snacks like rose hips, sweet hay or shredded wheat instead.
The guide below details exactly why chinchillas shouldn't eat peanuts, by looking at their nutritional content vs. the nutrients a chinchilla needs. We'll also look at some of the side effects that peanuts are likely to cause (and they aren't pretty). And for anybody who is going to insist on giving their chinchilla peanuts, we've also made recommendations on serving sizes that, while not good for your chinchilla, at least aren't likely to cause it significant harm.
Can Chinchillas Eat Peanuts?
Chinchillas can physically eat peanuts. They have big, strong teeth that can easily break them apart. And chins aren't stupid, so won't try swallowing peanuts whole—they know to chew them first. But while a peanut won't immediately poison or choke your chinchilla, it won't be good for its health, so we don't recommend feeding them.
Do Chinchillas Like Peanuts?
Can chinchillas eat peanuts?Chinchillas enjoy eating anything new, sweet and/or fatty. They're naturally inclined to eat high-calorie foods because these are hard to find in the wild—the same instinct that we have. So, if you offer your chinchilla a peanut, it will eat it.
The problem is that your chin doesn't know what's best for it. It's in the wild, and it has unlimited access to hay and pellets. It doesn't need to gorge on dense foods like peanuts. In that sense, peanuts are a lot like the chinchilla equivalent of the snacks and fast food that we enjoy eating (but probably shouldn't).
Why Can't Chinchillas Eat Peanuts?
Peanuts are nutritionally unsuitable for chinchillas. If fed regularly, they will make your chinchilla gain weight. And because your pet isn't used to them, they could cause digestive issues like bloating, too.
Nutrients in Peanuts
To fully understand why peanuts have the effect that they do, you have to look at the specific amounts of each nutrient they contain. The table below uses data from These data relate generically to unsalted peanuts, not one brand or another.
NutrientsAmount per 100gRequirements
It should be immediately obvious that peanuts don't give chinchillas some of what they need, and give far too much of things they don't need much of.
Carbohydrate, Protein & Fat in Peanuts
The key issue with peanuts is that they contain far too much fat for chinchillas.
Contrary to popular belief, no one nutrient is the 'enemy'. You shouldn't entirely cut out carbs, fat, or anything else. Rather, the issue here is that fat contains more calories per gram than protein and carbohydrates (roughly double). As such, peanuts have almost three times as many calories as chinchillas need. This means that your pet will quickly gain weight if you feed it peanuts, even as a snack. The fact that peanuts have around 20-40% more protein than chinchillas need makes this problem even worse.
What else makes peanuts unsuitable is that they contain little fiber, or at least, less fiber than chinchillas need. Chins need a very high fiber diet, perhaps up to 30g per 100g. Their digestive systems are tailored to just such a diet. If your chin doesn't get enough fiber, its stools may be soft or even runny.
Vitamins & Minerals in Peanuts
Peanuts have lots of vitamins and minerals compared to other foods, both in terms of the number of different micronutrients they contain, and the amounts of each. Here is a table, again with data from, that lists each micronutrient that peanuts contain high amounts of:
Vitamin/MineralAmount per 100g
Vitamin B10.64mg
Vitamin B20.135mg
Vitamin B312.066mg
Vitamin B51.767mg
Vitamin B60.348mg
Vitamin E8.33mg
This table may seem like a plus-point in favor of peanuts, but it's not.
Chinchillas can thrive on a diet of hay and hay alone. That's because hay contains every vitamin and mineral that chinchillas need to live healthy lives. That may seem surprising, but many animals don't need a varied diet like we do.
If your chinchilla is deficient in something, peanuts aren't an effective 'supplement'. Rather you should talk to your vet about actual supplements. Take calcium, for example: timothy hay doesn't contain quite enough, which is why chinchilla pellets often contain alfalfa, which contains lots. If your chin isn't getting enough, the vet can recommend a suitable supplement. Or, you can give your chinchilla a cuttle bone as a chew toy. Both of these options are better than peanuts because they don't make your pet gain weight or have digestive issues.
Are Peanuts Poisonous to Chinchillas? (Digestive Issues)
Peanuts aren't poisonous for chinchillas. Your chin can eat one, and it won't immediately get sick, let alone pass away.
Rather, they cause digestive issues. These take longer to appear than a poison would take to take effect. Peanuts, and any food your chinchilla is unfamiliar with, can cause bloating which is a dangerous problem for a chinchilla to face.
This occurs because a chinchilla's digestive system is set up perfectly to digest rough fibers like those found in hay. The chinchilla digests its food twice over to extract as much nutrition from it as possible, and its gut bacteria and enzymes specialize in breaking down fibrous foods. While peanuts are reasonably fibrous, they are nowhere near as fibrous as hay.
When the chinchilla's gut has to digest something it isn't used to, the food can ferment. When this happens, it produces lots of gas, and since chins can't pass gas easily, this gas gets trapped. So much can get trapped that the chinchilla's gut or stomach lining can burst. While this won't happen if you feed your chinchilla just one peanut, peanuts and other unsuitable snacks can contribute to an existing issue, or create an issue from nothing if fed regularly.
Can Chinchillas Eat Raw Peanuts?
Can chinchillas eat peanuts?
Peanuts grow in the ground!
The statistics above relate to raw, unsalted peanuts. Every peanut has this much fat in it, that many calories in it (if not more), and isn't suited to your chinchilla's diet. That applies to peanuts you get in packets, peanuts you get in tubs, or monkey nuts that you get with their shells still on.
Can Chinchillas Eat Salted Peanuts?
Salted peanuts are worse for your pet than raw peanuts. That's because of all the sodium (salt) they contain/have on their surface. Sodium has negative health effects like raising blood pressure. It's proven to increase the risks of kidney disease, stomach cancer and heart failure too. While these effects haven't been proven in chinchillas specifically, they have been observed in other rodents, so are likely to occur in chinchillas too.
Can Chinchillas Eat Peanut Shells?
While peanuts aren't suitable for chinchillas, peanut shells are.
Peanut shells are too tough and fibrous for us to eat. But it's these qualities that make them the perfect chew toy for chinchillas. Chins need a chew toy to keep their teeth from growing overlong. Apple wood sticks are a common choice, and there's no reason not to give these. But chinchillas enjoy having new toys and new treats: it keeps them entertained.
Peanut shells are a good choice because when chinchillas gnaw on things, they can accidentally ingest some by accident. That's why it's best to offer chew toys made from natural materials like wood. Peanut shells don't contain the same high levels of fat and protein that peanuts do, which means they're safe to ingest.
Can Chinchillas Eat Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter is tasty, but doesn't make a good chinchilla treat.
The same issues that apply to regular peanuts apply to peanut butter, too. Peanut butters have the same, if not higher, levels of fat and protein than raw peanuts. They have lots of salt added, too.
And besides nutrition, peanut butter poses other problems. If you got any peanut butter in your chinchilla's fur, it would be a nightmare to clean out.
How Many Peanuts Can Chinchillas Eat?
We would recommend against feeding your chinchilla any peanuts, for the reasons covered above. On top of that, though, there are snacks that are perfectly suitable for chinchillas that won't have these effects. Chinchillas enjoy these snacks just as much as fatty, sugary or generally unhealthy ones. There's therefore no logical justification for offering unhealthy peanuts when healthy rose hips or herbs will suffice.
And besides that, ch


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Isicathamiya music download
Isicathamiya is a singing style that originated from the South African Zulus. In European understanding, a cappella is also used to describe this form of singing. Contents. [hide]. 1 Background; 2 Origin: traditional music, culture and spirituality; 3 Pre- and post-. Isicathamiya, a type of secular a cappella choral singing developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities. Joseph Shabalala and his ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo were the musicians through whom global audiences were exposed to the genre. Isicathamiya consequently became. Isicathamiya music is a type of a cappella choral singing style that was developed in South Africa by migrant Zulu communities and does not have instrumentation supporting the vocals. The word "Isicathamiya" comes from the Zulu word meaning "to walk or step on ones toes lightly." The style of Isicathamiya music is.
Find isicathamiya tracks, artists, and albums. Find the latest in isicathamiya music at Isicathamiya of Southern Africa - Homeless by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. "It is like a book. It tells people about the past and future." - Joseph Shabalala (founder and musical director of Ladysmith Black Mambazo) commenting on isicathamiya . Isicathamiya means 'to walk stealthily, like a cat', or 'to walk on tip toes'. Isicathamiya is a genre created by migrants workers from KwaZulu Natal in the the cities Durban, Johannesburg, and Kimberly. Main types of labor done by migrant workers: working at the harbor (in Durban), diamond mining (in Kimberly, known in Zulu.
14 Jan In South Africa, isicathamiya groups of 10 to 25 men perform the popular song- and-dance a capella singing style at weekly competitions. Outside of South Africa , however, music lovers became more familiar with the sound of isicathamiya with the release of Paul Simon's multi-platinum record. 24 Jun 'Every Saturday night they'd have these all night isicathamiya competitions where each groups would dress up in their matching suits and enter on their tiptoes and sing their songs,' explains Dr Patricia Opondo, the director of the African Music Project at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Durban.


Top Things Remembered From A Sermon
Isn't the Church Sermon great? After all, they are a chance to sleep, write silly blog posts, make paper aeroplanes, order pizza, hear and learn Gods wisdom through the study of his word. But the challenge for anyone giving the sermon in church is to ensure they get, and keep peoples attention*. Even the most charismatic of preachers cant stop everyone from being distracted from the sermon they are giving.
We asked a group of people what they were distracted by remembered from sermons over the last month.
 1. That noisy baby / toddler perfectly positioned behind your good ear.
 2. That coughing fit the old dear sitting near you had. Leading you to spend the rest of the service, keeping an eye on her, whilst trying to remember your fist aid training.
 3. The person behind you spilling their glass of water ALL over the place.
 4. Being distracted by calculating the flat surface a full glass of water can cover, once spilt.
 5. The plans for Sunday Roast your head came up with, only two minutes into the sermon.
 6. The last time you heard that illustration.
 7. Wondering if last weeks preacher was funnier.
 8. When you played the game of "Guessing the age of the guest speaker from the clues dropped in their sermon."
 9. The first and third times when a children's worker appeared, and you wondered if it was your child that was upset.
 10. That moment of hope when the preacher said "I'll close on this point"
*Yes we are aware that there are other things, such as being theologically sound, hearing from God, etc…
What do you remember from your last sermon?


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Icelandic settlers honoured in Kinmount
On October 6th a presentation of a special window dedicated to the memory of the 352 Icelandic settlers, who resided in Kinmount Ontario under extremely dire circumstances from fall 1874 to fall 1875 took place. This window will be placed in the old sawmill currently being restored in the village. This was the first settlement of a large group of Icelanders in Canada and sadly it ended with tragic consequences where many Icelanders lost their lives, in particular young children.
This commendable effort to honour the memory of the settlers from Iceland in Kinmount was led by the Honorary consul of Iceland in Toronto, Gail McCreery – Einarson, the artist and sculptor Gudrun Girgis, whose sculpture "In Presence of a Soul", dedicated in the memory of the Settlement was unveiled in 2000 in Kinmount and Don Gislason, a writer on the history the Icelandic settlement in Kinmount and elswhere. The Icelandic Canadian Club of Toronto was the main supporter of this initiative.
Picture as seen from the left: Thordur Aegir Oskarsson, Ambassador of Iceland to Canada, Gudrun Girgis sculptor, Diane Austin, Chairperson, Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development. Gail McCleery-Einarson Honorary Consul of Iceland in Toronto and Lorie Scott, MPP for Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes-Brock.


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The Data Ranger is built for easy maneuverability and low maintenance. The quick steering, three-wheeled hydraulically driven vehicle handles moderately rough terrain and negotiates moderate grades when fully loaded. Forward and reverse drive is designed for repeated start and stop operation. The Briggs & Stratton 16 HP electric start gasoline engine has a traveling speed of 0-5 MPH and a four hour fuel capacity.
CLICK IMAGE ABOVE TO VIEW THE DATA RANGER VIDEO
The result? More accurate data. Greater labor efficiency.
AMERICAN CALAN , long recognized as a leader in the technology of individualized animal feeding systems, designed the Data Ranger to meet the specialized needs of research installation for precise feed management -- from the storage bin, to each animal, to the data bank.
The DATA RANGER is a modern research tool, a state-of-the-art machine which brings the daily routines of feeding animals in line with advances in research design and analysis. Fast, efficient, accurate and smart. The computer-equipped Data Ranger is the missing technological link between the research facility's feed room and the researcher's data processing system.
From ration formulation through refuse weigh-back, the Data Ranger stores, retrieves and processes all the data generated in the entire animal feeding program. Its microprocessor uses software designed expressly for animal research. Programmable for up to 15 different feed recipes, each containing up to 10 ingredients, the Data Ranger calculates, weighs, records and mixes rations for one animal or many.
The machine transports, dispenses and weighs-back feed, maintaining transaction data for up 400 animal identities. Data can be transferred electronically from the Data Ranger to a host computer or printer.
Built and tested for research, the multi-purpose Data Ranger is engineered for precise, labor efficient feed and data handling operations.
THE TUMBLE MIXER:
- is programmable for up to 15 ration recipes, each with a maximum of 10
- operates in kilograms to one tenth of a kilo and in standard pounds to two tenths of a
- calculates the amount of each ingredient required based on the selected recipe and
total ration desired.
- monitors the scale system measuring the rate at which material is being loaded.
- signals operator at 10 seconds, 3 seconds and immediately before the target ingredient amount is reached.
- maintains single ingredient required and actual loaded data for each batch, as well as cumulative ingredient and batch totals.
- can secure recipe values.
- has a memory that is protected by a back-up lithium battery.
THE ELECTRONIC SCALES:
- handles grass silage, corn silage, haylage, ground concentrate, pellets or by-product feeds, including molasses.
- provides thorough, trouble-free mixing of all ingredients in one minute while en route to feed troughs.
- has a mixer drum that holds up to 40 cubic feet of rations.
- loads by hand, conveyor or directly from feed bin chute.
- have industrial standard weight transducers that are accurate to within one-quarter of one percent of applied load.
BATCHING - Figuring the mixer's capacity by weight depends on the density of the ration. A full 40 cubic foot load of corn silage based total mix ration might weigh about 330 kilos. A full batch of straight pelleted grain could weigh as much as 600 kilos.
THE DISPENSING MODE
The Unload Elevator:
- stores up to 400 individual animal identities and their individual target feed quantities.
- displays target feed amount to be dispensed when the animal identity number is
- date & time stamps all feeding and weigh-back transactions as they occur.
- allows operator to dispense an alternative quantity of feed.
- signals operator when the programmed cut-off amount is unloaded.
- records the actual amount of feed dispensed.
- two way communication permits uploading of new animal IDs and feed target values.
- inventories total quantities of feed ingredients used in the entire feed trial.
- has a variable speed, hydraulic drive motor which powers a continuous chain, paddle elevator.
- dispenses a smooth ribbon of feed, from a trickle to full throat delivery.
- delivers feed from a 45" height to accommodate high-walled feed troughs.
- empties mixer drum completely.
FAST, EFFICIENT, ACCURATE AND SMART - The total daily chore-time spent feeding cows individually twice a day using the Calan Data Ranger, including record keeping, weigh-back and data transfer is about 4 to 5 minutes per animal. For research purposes when precise individual data is needed, feed bunks used with the Data Ranger should safeguard the ration against unrecorded losses from poaching, throwing or contamination. Here the operator recovers feed from a Calan Mobile Test-Tub, specially designed to securely contain rations for confined dairy cattle. So that data collected during the day accurately reflect what the animal received and consumed.
FEED WEIGH-BACK MODE
The Feed Weigh-Back Mode:
- streamlines leftover feed recovery, weighing and recording tasks, reducing to seconds the time required to conduct an animal weigh-back operation.
- converts quickly from Dispensing Mode to Weigh-Back Mode by locking the feed/mix mechanisms, attaching the vacuum hose and engaging the vacuum system.
- allows operator to enter animal identity number, then vacuums leftover material -- at a rate of one pound per second.
- weighs and records the amount of recovered feed, thereby eliminating the possibility for human error common to manual operations.
- Dates and time stamps weigh-back transactions.
- handles all common feed ingredients, except long hay.
DATA RANGER CONTROL UNIT.
The Data Ranger owes its performance capabilities to its unique, state-of-the-art electronics -- the on-board microprocessor. This sophisticated yet simple-to-use computer manages all feed transactions conducted by the Calan Data Ranger and documents them as well. Then it sends the data to the researcher's office computer.
The microprocessor's exclusive built-in software package, Trial Track II, enables the Calan Data Ranger to perform specialized feed data functions. Precise, individual feed documentation begins the moment a ration recipe is programmed into the microprocessor.
- Data generated in each operational mode -- ration recipes, animal identities, cut-off target values, actual feed dispensed, weigh-back data and date and time of transaction is monitored, recorded and stored.
- While conducting daily feeding routines, the operator can recall any portion of the animal's current feed record for immediate review on the microprocessor display.
- Data records can be transferred directly from the Data Ranger to the researcher's data processing system via a standard RS-232 serial port hookup. Or data can be down-loaded to a portable computer or data-logger.
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Sunday, November 9, 2014
Science Facts: Overcompensation
Predation - one organism eating another - is always bad for the organism being eaten because it implies the death of said organism. Herbivory - an organism eating a plant - is a bit more nuanced because plants don't necessarily die when parts of them are eaten.
There are some times when herbivory helps the plant, and this is called overcompensation. For the same reason that a well-trimmed rosebush will grow better roses, a correctly-munched plant can be better off in the long run. On a side note, the idea of overcompensation is a big blow to anti-vegetarian advocates. Herbivory just isn't the same as predation.
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