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Washington's First Lady Trudi Inslee Joined the United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation to Award 24 Garden Grants to Washington Schools
TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 8, 2018--Washington's First Lady Trudi Inslee joined the United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation for a grant presentation and roundtable discussion at DeLong Elementary School in Tacoma today.
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The United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation announced 24 grants, totaling $48,000, to Washington schools to develop or expand existing vegetable gardens and beehives, and provide educational resources about agriculture, caring for the environment and maintaining healthy lifestyles. L to R: Nona Evans, president and executive director of Whole Kids Foundation; Washington State Rep. Laurie Jinkins; Washington First Lady Trudi Inslee; Claire Verity, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, Pacific Northwest (Photo: Suzi Pratt).
The United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation announced 24 grants, totaling $48,000, to Washington schools to develop or expand existing vegetable gardens or beehives, and provide educational resources about agriculture, caring for the environment and maintaining healthy lifestyles.
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"Magic happens when a child plants a seed that grows into something natural and healthy to eat," said Nona Evans, president and executive director of Whole Kids Foundation. "These grants will help give many children the opportunity to grow their own nutritious food, and this experience will shape healthy eating choices for the rest of their lives."
First Lady Trudi Inslee, Whole Kids Foundation's Nona Evans, UnitedHealthcare Pacific Northwest States CEO Claire Verity, and other education and health care leaders hosted a discussion about health challenges facing Washington communities, including food insecurity, obesity and other social determinants of health, and possible local solutions to address these challenges.
Studies show that school gardening, combined with a healthy lunch program or nutrition education, encourages healthier food choices. Children are also more likely to eat fruits and vegetables they have grown themselves.
According to America's Health Rankings, Washington youth rank 7 th out of 50 states, with more than 30 percent of children ages 10-17 overweight or obese
"Food insecurity, including food deserts, obesity and diabetes are serious health concerns that can be alleviated through better awareness and familiarity with growing and preparing healthy meals," said Verity. "On behalf of the United Health Foundation, we are grateful for the opportunity to support these organizations instilling healthy habits and setting students on the path to success."
About the United Health Foundation Through collaboration with community partners, grants and outreach efforts, the United Health Foundation works to improve our health system, build a diverse and dynamic health workforce and enhance the well-being of local communities. The United Health Foundation was established by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in 1999 as a not-for-profit, private foundation dedicated to improving health and health care. To date, the United Health Foundation has committed $430 million to programs and communities around the world. We invite you to learn more at _URL_
About Whole Kids Foundation ® Whole Kids Foundation, a Whole Foods Market foundation, is based in Austin, Texas, and operates as an independent, nonprofit organization. By empowering schools and inspiring families, the Foundation aims to help children reach optimal health through the strength of a healthy body fueled by nutritious food. For more information on the Foundation's programs, including school gardens, salad bars and nutrition education for teachers, visit wholekidsfoundation.org.
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Gold Sodium Thiomalate
Gold sodium thiomalate is an anti-inflammatory drug that is made out of gold. It is prescribed to patients who have rheumatoid arthritis in order to reduce inflammation, pain, tenderness and stiffness associated with the disease.
This medication can be toxic. Patients should notify their doctors immediately if they have any symptoms of a toxic reaction such as:
- Soreness in the mouth
- Diarrhea (especially if it is bloody)
- Excessive or easy bruising or bleeding
Patients who are on this medication should minimize their exposure to sunlight. Some patients' skin turns bluish-gray if exposed to sunlight while on this medication.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Cold weather is bad for batteries.
FALSE: Batteries like the cold. Lower average battery temperature means longer life expectancy. A typical baggage tractor battery weighs well over 3,000 pounds, which is too much mass to lower the internal temperature over the course of a day or two. Hopefully, the battery is being used and charged, which generates heat and maintains temperature. And even if the internal temperature drops, the electrolyte in a charged battery will not freeze. So in most cases, even freezing temperatures don't make any difference at all, and possibly they even help.
There is some bad news, however:
- Lower internal battery temperature means lower capacity: A cold battery could deliver as little as half the capacity of a warm battery. And probably at a time when the tractor is demanding more power to do the same work.
- Some chargers shut off before cold batteries reach 100 percent state-of-charge: In this case the electrolyte can stratify, leaving mostly water on top and create the possibility of freezing. Unlikely, but possible.
What To Do
Don't let a tractor sit on the ramp for days. Keep charging and discharging. And make sure you charge to 100 percent and equalize charge regularly to keep the electrolyte properly mixed.

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Accession Number : ADP003857
Title : Pathophysiology of Combined Injury and Trauma: An Overview,
Corporate Author : ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RESEARCH INST BETHESDA MD
Personal Author(s) : Conklin,J. J. ; MacVittie,T. J. ; Walker,R. I.
Report Date : 29 APR 1983
Pagination or Media Count : 14
Abstract : It has been 15 years since the problem of combined injuries has been reviewed. Since then a great deal has been learned about the pathophysiology of combined injuries. This proceedings will review the mechanisms in combined injuries, sepsis, immunological and inflammatory responses, surgery and wound healing, and therapy. This paper will briefly review experimental data on combined injury, and try to provide an overview of the primary pathologic processes causing death in trauma, radiation, and combined injuries. Other papers in this proceedings will definitively describe specific aspects in pathogenesis.
Descriptors : *Trauma, *Wounds and injuries, *Radiation injuries, Pathology, Physiology, Surgery, Healing, Therapy, Symposia
Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Industrial revolution
 - Eli Whitney
 Eli Whitney
 Eli Whitney was born on december 8th in westbro Massachusets and died on January 8th 1825.
 - invented to cotton gin
 invented to cotton gin
 What cause him to invent the cotton gin was to sell cotton faster and clen it faster. the invention impacted america by being able to clean sell and produce cotton.
 - Cotton gin today
 Cotton gin today
 today to cotton gin is not used by people now its a machine and still does the same thing, and probally less dangerous.


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CIS 245 Cost of Installing Fiber Optic Calculator Programming
Using your flowchart and pseudocode from week 2, write a program that will calculate the cost of installing fiber optic cable at a cost of.87 per ft for a company. Your program should display the company name and the total cost.
Display a welcome message for your program.
Get the company name from the user
Get the number of feet of fiber optic to be installed from the user
Multiply the total cost as the number of feet times.87.
Display the calculated information and company name.
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The Craft Revival project's primary objective is to create a web-based digital history documenting the Craft Revival movement that occurred in western North Carolina from 1895 to1945. A main component of the project is a virtual collection of documents, photographs, craft objects, and artifacts that tells the story of the Craft Revival. This virtual collection consists of digital surrogates that reside together in a database, maintained by Western Carolina University's Hunter Library.
Most of the original materials used to produce the digital images in the virtual collection are housed in seven partner institutions. You can access partner collections through their finding aids here:
- John C. Campbell Folk School Collection Guide
- Museum of the Cherokee Collection Guide
- Penland School of Crafts Collection Guide
- Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Collection Guide
- Southern Highland Craft Guild Collection Guide
- WCU Hunter Library Special Collections Collection Guide
- WCU Mountain Heritage Center Collection Guide
Individual collection guides for each of the project's partner institutions give information about each institution, general information about their collections, and specific information about the collections from which materials were selected for the Craft Revival virtual collection.
A collection policy provides guidance for what materials are selected, digitized, and included in this virtual collection.


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 frmTechList.FormClosing +=
 new FormClosingEventHandler(frmTechList_FormClosing);
}
// and the delegate
void frmTechList_FormClosing(object sender, FormClosingEventArgs e) {
 if (MessageBox.Show("Should the TechForm be closed ",
 "Close TechForm", MessageBoxButtons.YesNo) ==
 DialogResult.No) {
 e.Cancel = true;
 }
}
#endregion
Or, if you prefer to override the OnFormClosing() method, do the following. Both are possible. In the added example, you use this. But, make sure you can do only one of these two methods.
#region protected overrides (TechForm)
protected override void OnFormClosing(FormClosingEventArgs e) {
 e.Cancel = (MessageBox.Show("Do you really want to close this Form",
 "ClosingRequest",MessageBoxButtons.YesNo,MessageBoxIcon.Question)
 == DialogResult.No);
 base.OnFormClosing(e);
}
#endregion
Now, you have to make sure that your program works independently in which way you are implementing that OnFormClosing() works. On FormClosing is called when the Form is caused to be closed. So, you cannot remove the DockablePanel after this all is done to delete the DockableForm too because, if the user decides to cancel closing, the dockablePanel already is destroyed. This means that closing the _carrier form, which is the DockableForm, needs to be the first action in the cycle when the closing action is induced by the user clicking the cross in the captionbar.
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Some changes are needed to get the order of commands changed. In the Close() method of your DockablePanel, therefore, you add a few lines. You are not sure whether the user will realy close the DockableForm; this will depend on if he answers the messagebox question with yes or no. If he really closes the Form, it needs to be removed in the DockingManagers AllCarriers collection. So, you remove it just before you cause the _carrier Form to close. If the action is done, IsDisposed of the Form will be true, so you no longer have a carrier attached and you are going to fire ClosingPanel by using the OnClosingPanel() method just as you did before and you dispose your DockablePanel. If the user cancels the close command, the carrier again is attached to the AllCarriers collection in the DockingManager. Here is the code:
#region internal Methods (DockablePanel)
internal void Close() {
 _dockingManager.RemoveCarrier(_carrierForm.Key );
 _carrierForm.Close();
 if (_carrierForm != null && !_carrierForm.IsDisposed) {
 _dockingManager.AddCarrier(_carrierForm);
 }else{
 _carrierAttached = false;
 OnClosingPanel();
 if (!this.IsDisposed) {
 this.Dispose();
 }
 }
}
#endregion
To be able to add or remove the carrier, you need to add two simple methods to the DockingManager.
#region internal methods (DockingManager)
internal void RemoveCarrier(string key) {
 if( AllCarriers.ContainsKey(key)){
 AllCarriers.Remove(key);
 }
}
internal void AddCarrier(DockableForm _carrierForm) {
 if (!AllCarriers.ContainsValue( _carrierForm)){
 AllCarriers.Add(_carrierForm.Key, _carrierForm);
 }
}
#endregion
The dockPanel _PanelClosing delegate needs to be reduced now, because the former lines where you removed the carrier in the AllCarriers collection are no longer needed here, because this is done just before in the Close() method of the DockablePanel. And the carrier was already closed there.
#region delegates (DockingManager)
private void dockPanel_PanelClosing(string key) {
 DockablePanel dockPanel = GetDockingPanel(key);
 if (dockPanel.DockingType != DockType.None) {
 // when the control was docked and is closed now,
 // we need to delete it in the DockedPanels List
 this.Admin.RemoveDockedPanel(dockPanel.Key);
 }
 // Its closed so we remove it from AllDockPanels too
 AllDockPanels.Remove(key);
 // the carrier is already removed, we dont need the
 // former code here anymore
}
#endregion
In the resize method of the Dockablepanel, you make sure that the carrier isn't already disposed when you want to resize it.
private void DockablePanel_Resize(object sender, EventArgs e) {
//. . .
 if (_dockingType != DockType.None && _carrierForm != null &&
 !_carrierForm.Disposing ){
 // if we are docked we are not attached to the carrier so
 // we need to size the carrierForm if we have closed the
 // DockableForm we dont resize it even when before also
 // closing the DockablePanel a Sizing action may occur
 _carrierForm.Size = new Size(this.Width, this.Height);
 }
}
Now, you have corrected the unwanted side effects the design has shown. You will need to do this from time to time during the design increases.
Creating Advanced Docking DockType.Center
You have really done a lot of work throughout this series, so now it's time to take the bull by the horns!
As you know by now, the first DockablePanel is always docked, by adding it to the SplitContainer. Therefore, docking to a DockingControler using DockType.Center needs to change the control you are using to add your DockablePanels. This may happen when adding the second DockablePanel, but this also may occur when you try to add the third DockablePanel. Additionally, you need to have an eye on what happens when removing a panel from the TabControl. As long as there are more than two DockablePanels added to the TabControl, you are simply removing the panels. When you have reached the point where only two DockablePanels are left, this changes.
Removing one DockablePanel then also removes the TabControl and adds the remaining panel to the SplitContainer again where the second slot is collapsed. This is necessary because a DockingControler with only one DockablePanel always needs to be the same, independent if you have just added your first panel to the DockingControler or if you had a DockingControler that contained a lot of panels in a TabControl, and you have removed all of them, so that there is only one panel left. The result always needs to be the same. If you have only one DockablePanel added to a DockingControler, it needs to be added into the first slot of a SplitContainer; slot 2 is collapsed. That's all. Now, go on to code this.
First, you have to add the TabControler field to your private fields so you can access it from everywhere in the DockingControler.
#region Fields (DockingControler)
private TabControl _tabControler;
private const int REG_HEIGHT = 22; // Height of a register card
The first time you add a DockablePanel to a DockingControler using DockType.Center, the ControlerType of the DockingControler is ControlerType.Vertical or ControlerType.Horizontal. When you already have a panel docked using Docktype.Center, the ControlerType is changed to ControlerType.Tabbed. You use this method for identification when you have to create the _tabControler and when you have only to create a new page, to add the DockablePanel to it and to add the TabPage itself then to the _tabControler. Therefore, in the switch statement of the AddPanel method where you already have prepared the space for your code, you add the following code.
#region internal Methods(DockingControler)
internal void AddPanel(DockablePanel dockPanel) {
//. . .
case DockType.Center:
 if (_controlsType != ControlerType.Tabbed) {
 CreateTabbedDockControler(dockPanel);
 _controlsType = ControlerType.Tabbed;
 } else {
 AddNewTabPage(dockPanel);
 _controlsType = ControlerType.Tabbed;
 }
 _dockedPanelsCount = _tabControler.TabCount;
 break;
#endregion
When creating the _tabControler, at first you are suspending the layout for the whole action. The Tab pages are to be aligned to the bottom and the Controler itself is docked to the DockingControler using


A history of Nokia's from paper mills to Gorbachev
Started in 1865 as a paper manufacturer, Nokia began making radio phones for the military in the 1960s and launched its first handheld in 1987
The launch of Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 Windows smartphones in 2012. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
In 1865, Fredrik Idestam established a pulp mill in south-west Finland and started manufacturing paper. He opened a second mill three years later near the town of Nokia and by 1902, the firm had moved into electricity generating. Shortly after the first world war, Nokia was close to bankruptcy and the nearby Finnish Rubber Works, maker of galoshes, hoses and tyres, bought the firm in order to ensure a power supply. A few years later, the group acquired Finnish Cable Works, exporter of telephone and electricity cables to the Soviet Union, and the crucible of Nokia's electronics business. The three companies merged in 1922 to form a conglomerate.
By the 1960s, Nokia had begun making radio phones for the Finnish military. In 1982, Nokia introduced its first car phone, with the grand title of Mobira Senator. Its first handheld mobile arrived in 1987 and weighed a hefty 0.7kg (1.7lbs). Officially called the Mobira Cityman, it soon became known as the 'Gorba' after Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev was pictured using one.
By 1992, conglomerates were out of fashion and Nokia decided to focus entirely on mobile phones, gradually selling off its rubber, cable and consumer electronics businesses.
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What Is The Best Estimate For The Mass Of A Bicycle
Average bicycle weight ranges from 20-30lbs
The best estimate for the mass of a bicycle can vary depending on various factors. However, on average, a typical bicycle can weigh anywhere between 20 to 30 pounds (9 to 14 kilograms). This estimation takes into consideration the standard components of a bike such as the frame, wheels, handlebars, pedals, and seat. However, it is essential to note that this estimate can fluctuate based on the type of bike being considered.
Bike Mass Varies by Type
Different types of bicycles can have varying mass estimates. For instance, road bikes tend to be lighter compared to mountain bikes due to their slim frame design and fewer components. Road bikes usually weigh between 15 to 20 pounds (7 to 9 kilograms) due to their emphasis on speed and efficiency. On the other hand, mountain bikes are built to handle rugged terrains and often have frames made from sturdier materials, resulting in greater mass estimates ranging from 25 to 30 pounds (11 to 14 kilograms).
Customization and frame material affect bicycle mass
Another factor influencing the best estimate for the mass of a bicycle is the level of customization. Many cyclists personalize their bikes by adding accessories like racks, lights, fenders, or even panniers. These modifications can contribute to an increase in weight, albeit insignificantly in most cases. Additionally, the type of material used for the frame, such as carbon fiber or aluminum, can also affect the overall mass of the bicycle.
Technology and Materials Impact Bicycle Weight
Lastly, it is crucial to take into account the advances in technology and materials used in bicycle manufacturing. Recent developments have allowed for lighter and stronger components, making bicycles overall lighter in weight. However, these technological advancements often come at a higher cost. Ultimately, to get the most accurate estimate for the mass of a bicycle, it is advisable to refer to the manufacturer's specifications or consult with a knowledgeable professional.
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Fabiola Gianotti, Director General of CERN, together with John Elkann, CEO of Exor, and other jury members, awarded the winners of the 2023 edition of Innovation 4 Change, an educational programme developed by the Collège des Ingénieurs (CDI) & CERN's innovation space, IdeaSquare.
I4C is a laboratory for the future that aims to train purpose-driven, deep-tech innovators by challenging talented students to solve global problems identified by industry. Fifty future leaders from MBA and Ph.D. programmes met with 50 European industry and institutional leaders to explore future opportunities, technologies, and value chains that can help create a sustainable future. The three finalists selected by the jury for the I4C Expo were:
Insetech (Challenge Biocentis) - the Navigation Tool of Pest Prediction - a holistic and networked AI-based pest prediction system coupled with targeted pest control monitoring.
e-Chlora (Grimaldi Group Challenge) - a simple, transparent, and scalable solution for effective CO2 capture and climate change mitigation.
SoilSoul (Rai Way Challenge) - an autonomous robot that uses edge computing to continuously analyse soil parameters in agricultural fields, improving sustainable farming practices.
Fabiola Gianotti, Director General of CERN, commented: "Educating the next generation of scientists and innovators is part of CERN's mission. We are pleased to support the development of young minds committed to making a difference in society."
John Elkann, CEO of Exor, said: "Innovation 4 Change and CERN bring together young European talent and challenge them to tackle the most critical issues facing our world: we are proud to support this programme aimed at building a better world and we are committed to expanding the scope of its activities in the future."
The programme included a visit by the jury to the project stands, a fireside chat between Dr. Fabiola Gianotti, Mr. John Elkann, and Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald (ESA Astronaut Reserve Group) on intergenerational cooperation as a key leadership tool, and two panels. The first panel, chaired by Mr. Edward Glanville of Economist Impact, part of The Economist Group (Senior Programme Editor and Head of Sustainability Events Programming), discussed the potential of public-private partnerships. The second panel, chaired by Catherine Howe of Economist Impact, part of The Economist Group (Head of Content & Programmes), focused on decarbonisation strategies and projects to accelerate the energy transition. Participants heard from a panel of speakers on different perspectives on the future of energy.


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Measure Volume and Area reports the total surface area and enclosed volume of a surface model. To measure individual disconnected blobs within a single surface model, use Measure and Color Blobs instead. These tools compute surface area and enclosed volume from surface triangles rather than analytically. See also: measure, Area/Volume from Web, CASTp Data
Note that when a molecular surface is generated, the total analytical solvent-accessible and solvent-excluded areas are automatically reported in the Reply Log, and the values per atom and residue are assigned as attributes named areaSAS and areaSES.
There are several ways to start Measure Volume and Area, a tool in the Surface/Binding Analysis and Volume Data categories (including from the Volume Viewer Tools menu).
The surface of interest should be chosen from the Surface menu. The surface area and enclosed volume are reported in the dialog and written to the Reply Log. Values reflect the physical units of the data, usually Å3 for volume and Å2 for area.
Surfaces are composed of triangles. Anything that changes the positions of the vertices in a surface will change its area and enclosed volume, for example:
Clipping and hiding are ignored. The calculation uses the full surface, even if part of it is hidden by clipping planes or zoning (with Surface Zone or zoning in Volume Viewer).
Surface holes. The volume enclosed by a surface with holes is calculated by assuming each hole has a planar cap. These caps are not displayed or included in the surface area determination. The number of holes is reported, as planar caps may not represent missing data very well. Multiscale Models surfaces should never have holes. Holes in a contour surface from Volume Viewer may occur at the boundary of the data, but by default these will already be covered with planar caps. Such boundary caps will be included in the surface area calculation and will not be reported as holes.


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Crawford is a county in Missouri. It was formed in 1829 from the following county/ies: Gasconade. Crawford began keeping birth records in 1879–1903, marriage records in 1829, and death records in 1883–91*. It began keeping land records in 1832, probate records in 1832, and court records in 1831. For more information, contact the county at 302 Main Steelville 65565. On the attached map, Crawford is located at F6. *Death records extant for 1883—91 and 1942—43. Courthouse burned 1873, 1884.
For information about the state of Missouri see Missouri Family History Research.


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The Eggplant MicroSatellite DataBase (EgMiDB) is a user-friendly and freely accessible tool, and offers chromosome wise as well as location wise search of primers by implementing Primer3. This web application, based on a LAMP solution stack, organizes microsatellites data in a MySQL database and provides an effective and responsive interface developed in PHP. To cater the customized needs of wet lab, features with a novelty of an automated primer designing tool is added.
EgMiDB represents a one-stop resource for the global community of scientists and breeders. The database has been projected to gain benefit of the genome sequence linked to pseudomolecules/scaffold and, having user need-based primer designing facilities with mobile-friendly features, will facilitate rapid selection of suitable custom markers for a wide range of genetic analyses.
For plant variety identification along with degree of admixture, SSRs are ideal if they are in multiplex mode. From our large marker dataset, the identification of markers with thermodynamic compatibility for multiplex designing can be accomplished. The feature of user defined primer designing has great advantage in terms of precise selection from each chromosome, defined location, size of amplicons for ease of rapid genotyping.


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sensor_thumb_p_xchangeWe offer calibrated pressure sensors in the following ranges, measured in dbar. NB: Dbar and metres are roughly similar. For an explanation of the relationship between calibrated pressure range and absolute accuracy, please see the article on this topic.
Our bathyMetrec•X includes a Paroscientific Digiquartz® sensor, with an accuracy of 0.01%FS. This is also available as an option for the Plus•X and the Metrec•X. Please contact our sales department for further information.
What is the Difference Between Precision and Accuracy?
Many vendors of oceanographic instrumentation refer to accuracy and precision interchangeably. They are not interchangeable. In effect, accuracy refers to how well a sensor performs against a known third party standard. For example, a temperature sensor may be +/- 0.001 C, as compared to a Black Stack themistor module. Precision refers to the repeatability of the readings of a given sensor. A sensor is precise when it repeatedly provides the same reading, regardless of how accurate that reading is.
A good analogy is a dart board. The thrower of darts is accurate when he or she is able to reach the target, the bulls-eye. He or she is precise if, having thrown three darts, all three land in the same location, irrespective of whether or not that location is the bulls-eye.
What is the Difference Between Calibration Range and Survival Depth?
The calibrated range of a pressure sensor is the normal operating range of the sensor where the pressure readings will fall within the sensor's stated accuracy limits. AML Oceanographic allows users to select from amongst 12 different pressure ranges.
Pressure sensors can be over-ranged by 50% without causing damage to the sensor. In such a case, the sample points that lie beyond the calibrated pressure range of the instrument may not fall within the accuracy specifications of the instrument. However, the sensor will not suffer irreparable damage.
Burst pressure is that pressure at which irreparable damage is done to the sensor. In such a case, the instrument will flood and the sensor – and possibly the electronics – must be replaced. Burst pressure is normally 75% more than the stated pressure range on the sensor.
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Difference between DBA_TABLES.num_rows and count(*)
One thing DBAs regularly do is to gather information on the schemas in the database for reporting. So we want to know how many rows there are in the tables of the schema "SIMON". When doing so, one is tempted to query the DBA_TABLES view:
SQL> SELECT table_name, tablespace_name, num_rows
 2 FROM dba_tables WHERE owner='SIMON' ORDER BY num_rows DESC;
TABLE_NAME TABLESPACE_NAME NUM_ROWS
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HUGE_TABLE DZ_DATA01 _PHONE_
[..]
However, if we query the table directly, we get a different result:
SQL> SELECT count(*) FROM simon.HUGE_TABLE;
COUNT(*) ---------- _PHONE_
Why is that so? When reading through the description of the ALL_TABLES view, one finds the following note:
Columns marked with an asterisk (*) are populated only if you collect statistics on the table with the ANALYZE statement or the DBMS_STATS package.
NUM_ROWS just happens to be one of those columns. This means that this value is updated by DBMS_STATS. So it does not contain the current number of rows in the table but an approximation calculated the last time DBMS_STATS ran.
So if we want to update the value in the DBA_TABLES view (because it is more convenient for our report to use this view instead of querying every table), we just have a look at the Oracle documentation for the DBMS_STATS package and find that the following command does what we want:
SQL> exec dbms_stats.gather_schema_stats(ownname => 'SIMON');
Note that by default, Oracle sets the "estimate_percent" parameter of the gather_schema_stats procedure to DBMS_STATS.AUTO_SAMPLE_SIZE, which means that Oracle will approximate the number of rows in most cases. This means that the actual number of rows is estimated and not calculated. Please refer to the Oracle documentation for more information about the parameters of this procedure.
So after we gathered the stats (I executed gather_schema_stats with the "estimate_percent => NULL" parameter for the exact number of rows), lets have a look at the DBA_TABLES view again:
SQL> SELECT table_name, tablespace_name, num_rows
 2 FROM dba_tables WHERE owner='SIMON' ORDER BY num_rows DESC;
TABLE_NAME TABLESPACE_NAME NUM_ROWS
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HUGE_TABLE DZ_DATA01 _PHONE_
Voilà , now we can use this value for reporting!
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Built to serve as the Charleston District Records Office, the Fireproof Building is often called the first building of fireproof construction in the United States.
(Charleston). Built to serve as the Charleston District Records Office, the Fireproof Building is often called the first building of fireproof construction in the United States. Designed by Robert Mills, it was among the first major projects he undertook after his appointment to the South Carolina Board of Public Works in 1820. Construction began in 1822 and was completed in 1827. Mills used noncombustible materials wherever possible. The structure is built of brick finished in stucco and has a brownstone base. Barrel and groin vaults form the walls and ceilings of the first two stories. The oval stair hall in the center of the building is lit by a cupola and has a cantilevered stone stair that ascends three stories. The window frames and sash are made of iron, and the halls are paved with stone. Stylistically, the Greek-revival building is dominated by two monumental Doric porticos, each with a pediment and four columns resting on an arcaded basement. The completed building differed slightly from Mills's original plans. Construction supervisor John G. Spindle eliminated the belt course and fluted columns specified by Mills, substituted quoins for horizontal channeling, and altered the cornice and third-story window openings. After being occupied by county offices for well over a century, the building was leased to the South Carolina Historical Society in 1955 and became the official headquarters of the organization in 1968. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1973.
Lane, Mills. Architecture of the Old South: South Carolina. Savannah, Ga.: Beehive, 1984.
Poston, Jonathan H. The Buildings of Charleston: A Guide to the City's Architecture. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 1997.


Juxtaarticular: The prefix 'juxta-' comes from the Latin preposition meaning near, nearby, close. Juxtaarticular is composed of juxta, near + articular, from the Latin 'articulus', a joint = near a joint. A juxtaarticular fracture is a break near a joint; juxtaarticular infection is infection near a joint; and so on.
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Ayeyawady dolphin found inhabiting near Ywathit Village in Pakokku
26 November 2020 - Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
An Ayeyawady dolphin is found to be inhabiting near Ywathit Village in Pakokku Township in Magway Region.
"I am a fisherman. The dolphins inhabit mostly on the riverbanks, most of which are the habitats of the fish. The dolphins are used to consuming only the tails of the fish instead of the head. What is strange with the dolphins is that they are mammals. We found only one dolphin inhabiting near our village, said U Myint Htway, a fisherman from Oakkyaung Village in Pakokku Township.
"We have found the dolphin in the Ayeyawady River, east of Ywathit Village at the end of October 2020. Our village administrators near the Ayeyawady River are taking care of the dolphins. We have also prohibited illegal fishing such as electrofishing because the dolphins are endangered species. We will also take legal action if we find the fishermen using the illegal fishing methods," said U Win Kyaw Oo, the head of Oakkyaung Village.
The number of the dolphins in the river has dropped to just over 70 after six of them died in the past seven months, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS-Myanmar). The Ayeyawady dolphins have mostly been killed by electrofishing. The dolphins take a long time to reproduce in their natural habitat. —Salai Ko Ki (IPRD) (Translated by Hay Mar)


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America's agricultural and industrial history intersect in the farmer's cultivation of broom corn, the farm family's production of brooms, and the subsequent move of broom corn production from a sideline to an industry in its own right. Broom corn was introduced in America in the mid- to late-eighteenth century. For the next century and a half, the broom corn and broom manufacturing industry mirrored the trends in agriculture and industry in America. The story of an industry's rise and decline can be told through the microcosm of the farmers that cultivated broom corn and the small business owners and operators in the shops and factories that produced brooms in the state of Iowa from approximately 1850 to 1950. At the center of the study is an ever-changing business model that reflected the development of an industry. Initially, farmers used a business model that had broom corn cultivation and small-scale broom manufacturing as a supplement to income from other agricultural products. Chapter two focuses on how farmers cultivated broom corn over time. By the mid-nineteenth century, this model was transitioning to a model where broom making was a legitimate occupation in itself. The federal census of Iowa in 1880, the subject of chapter three, revealed the occupational characteristics of a group of persons who recorded broom making as their occupation. By the start of the twentieth century, the industrial business model represented a distinct manufacturing industry, separate from agriculture. The various business models and their differences are discussed in chapter four through the differences between three families who manufactured brooms in Iowa. This study is the rise and fall of broom corn as an agricultural commodity in Iowa, coupled closely with the rise and fall of the broom manufacturing industry in Iowa. The trends at the local level revealed by this study will speak to the trends in agriculture and industry on the national level. As the first decade of the twenty-first century reaches its midpoint, individuals and small industries would be wise to remember the story of the rise and decline of the broom manufacturing industry in Iowa.
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Jones, Daniel Edward, "Broom corn and brooms: the history of broom corn cultivation and broom manufacturing in Iowa" (2005). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 19123.


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Colonel Motsatsi Lesomo, the head of support at Kempton Park SAPS, brought together all the women at the police station on August 31 as a concluding gesture for Women's Month. During this gathering, Colonel Lesomo offered valuable advice and encouragement to the women, emphasising the importance of solidarity and support among them.
She highlighted the significance of women looking out for one another and standing together in various ways. Recognising women's unique challenges in the workplace, Colonel Lesomo urged her colleagues to persevere and unite against gender-based violence (GBV). This pervasive issue can undermine women's self-confidence.
Earlier in the month, officers had organised a march to commemorate the lives of women tragically lost to GBV, underscoring the commitment of the Kempton Park SAPS to address this pressing concern.
Colonel Lesomo also admired the women who actively participated in Operation Basadi, an initiative conducted throughout August. Their contributions played a crucial role in ensuring that justice was served, further highlighting the dedication of these women to their duties and their commitment to the community they serve.
In closing, Colonel Lesomo invoked the symbolism of passing the baton, urging the current leaders to impart their knowledge and power to the emerging, young leaders within their ranks. This gesture reflects the spirit of collective progress and empowerment that continues to drive positive organisational change.
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Selecting a Pressure Transducer for Your Capillary Rheometer
It is common to refer to pressure transducers by their full-scale range in megapascals (1 MPa is 145 psi). The accuracy is 0.25% of the full scale of the pressure transducer. To obtain the highest quality data, the recommended minimum pressure is about 10 times the accuracy and the recommended maximum pressure is about 90% of the full-scale range. For example, if you select a 1,000 bar transducer, referred to as a 100 MPa transducer, the recommended minimum is 2.5 MPa (362 psi) (ten times the accuracy) and the recommended maximum is 90 MPa (13,050 psi) (90% of full-scale range).
Individual capillary rheometer pressure transducers have a limited range. For example, a 15 mm diameter barrel can only apply about 35.5 kN before it reaches the maximum of 200 MPa. Multiple transducers are often used to cover a wide variety of samples and tests.
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A leading Japanese pharmaceutical player was evaluating launching its cardiology and anti-diabetic range of products in India, which would be sourced from countries like Germany, Brazil, Japan or China, and distributed by the JV Company in India. The top management requested UC Strategy to understand the market perception for its cardiac and anti-diabetic products and the broad economic inputs to decide on the best country for sourcing the products.
UC Strategy undertook the following steps in order to deliver the clients requests:
- Analysed and understood the anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic segments in India
- Identified and short-listed cities for conducting primary research
- Prepared discussion guides and finalised respondent list across the 10 cities –
- Cardiac surgeons
- General Physicians
- Pharma stockists
- Met around 90 respondents to understand the following –
- Types of treatment preferred
- Preferences on molecules like statins, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, pioglitazone, etc.
- Usage / non-usage of specific molecules
- Dosage patterns across patient profiles
- Preference for imported vs local drugs
- Factors influencing preferences of doctors for specific brands,
- Preferences for country of imports
UC Strategy delivered to the client a detailed report on the findings of the study.


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How Monitoring Skype in the Workplace Can Improve Employee Efficiency
In work environments, regular ways of communications like social networking platforms, smartphones, and chatting platforms are frowned upon. Only acceptable way to talk to each other is through a single approved medium, which in many workplaces happens to be Skype. However, some employees misuse this privilege as well and keep on talking to their colleagues or even their friends and family through the VoIP and chat platform. People like these waste their own time and the time of the person they are talking to. When people aren't focused on the assigned tasks, it affects the overall performance of the company, which just isn't acceptable. You as an employer certainly shouldn't tolerate this in your company, which is why it is advised that you start monitoring their Skype usage as it'll help discourage them from wasting their time on it. Now the main question is that how can you keep tabs on your employees' Skype usage?
Monitoring Software is the Key
To resolve the issue of Skype abuse in the workplace, you'll need to get help from monitoring solutions like Mobistealth. Such tools enable you to read each and every message being sent and received over the communication platform, allowing you to identify time wasters. Once you have this information, you can do whatever you want with it. You can either use it to penalize the person responsible, or you can ignore it completely, depending on the situation and the extent of time wastage. The thing that is most important is that you do not stay in the dark about what's happening right under your nose.
How Monitoring Skype Can Raise Efficiency
Now that we are done with the first part, which was how to monitor Skype, now the question arises how reading other people's Skype chats helps in getting your employees to perform better? Well, the answer is pretty simple. Once you know which one of your employees are messaging excessively on Skype, you just have to punish them in one way or another. It doesn't have to be too harsh. It can be a warning as well, but you do have to let them know that you're watching. Once the thought of you watching their activity goes into their head, they will start focusing on their work. Some of them will to do it because they don't want to lose their job, whereas others will start working harder, hoping that they will get rewarded for their hard work. Both cases create win-win scenarios for you both as they help raise the overall efficiency of employees on one hand, whereas on the other hand, it boosts the overall performance of business


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Every day, more than 150 million people around the world use a Bausch Health product.
At Bausch Health, we believe that doing business responsibly is essential to achieving our core business goals, in Canada and world-wide. We believe we only succeed by holding ourselves to the highest standards of business conduct and ethical behavior.
From our headquarters in Canada, we strive to reinforce a culture of quality and compassion throughout our organization, to support better, safer, more sustainable operations every day. To that end, we continue to develop innovative approaches to growing a portfolio of meaningful products, with an eye to empowering the Bausch Foundation, established in 2017 to support disease prevention and people around the world in need of health care.
The Bausch Foundation was established in 2017 to improve the lives of patients world-wide by providing access to safe, effective medicines and by financially supporting health care education and causes around the world.
As part of our commitment to responsible medication [medical sharps] disposal, we are proud to support Medications Return Programs [and/or Sharps Collection Programs] managed by Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA). These programs provide a safe and convenient way for consumers to dispose of unused or expired household medications (medical sharps) in an environmentally responsible manner.
To learn more about properly storing and handling pharmaceuticals and medical sharps or finding a collection location near you, we encourage you to visit the HPSA website at _URL_


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The formation of ice on rivers can cause discharge values to appear unusually high. Display of these erroneous discharge data may result in improper assessment of flow conditions and misuse of the data. For this reason, display of discharge values for streams significantly affected by ice may be disabled from view. Display of discharge data will resume when ice conditions are no longer present. Discharge values for streams minimally affected by ice will continue to be displayed. Flows for streams with these conditions appear to increase during the night and decrease to near-base-line conditions around midday. To estimate the correct discharge for these streams, use the flow rate that corresponds to the bottom of the discharge curve, rather than the peak that corresponds to the top of the curve. Note that this method of estimation is possible only when no surface runoff is occurring. Daily mean discharges for periods of both significant and minimal ice-effect will be estimated and published in the Annual Water-Data Report for the water year in which they occurred.
LOCATION--Lat 42° 40'03", long 71°
34'32", Middlesex County, Hydrologic Unit 01070004, on right
bank 200 ft downstream from powerplant of James River–Pepperell
Co. at East Pepperell and 0.8 mi upstream from Nissitissit River.
DRAINAGE AREA--Total above gage, 435 mi2, net above gage, 316 mi2, excludes 119 mi2 for use of Boston metropolitan district and city of Worcester.
PERIOD OF RECORD--Discharge: October 1935 to current year.
Water-quality records: Water years 1952–53, 1973–74.
REVISED RECORDS--WDR MA-RI-84-1: drainage area.
GAGE--Data Collection Platform with satellite telemeter. Datum of gage is 168.28 ft above NAVD 1988. Prior to May 13, 2020 datum of gage reported as 169.04 ft above NGVD 1929.
REMARKS--Extremes and daily discharge include water released while diverting flow of Nashua River for use of Boston metropolitan district and water diverted into basin from Ware River Basin since 1955 for municipal use of Fitchburg. Prior to October 1981, water diverted around station through plant of James River–Pepperell Co. was added to daily figures. Flow regulated by powerplant immediately upstream.
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Evira has published the results of the analysis of the control samples of feed and fertiliser products for the first half of 2009
In addition to the results of the analysis, the publication contains information on those product batches which Evira, based on the analyses, banned from being imported or marketed during the first half of 2009. Based on the samples, a total of 29 feed batches and 10 batches of fertiliser products were banned.
The most common reason for placing a ban on a batch of feed was the detection of salmonella (11 batches). Salmonella was detected in samples of feed material batches delivered to Finland and in market surveillance samples taken of pet feeds. Other reasons for the bans were for example that live pests or wild oats were detected in the analysed feed batches. In addition to the above mentioned bans, Evira banned the marketing of certain batches of poultry and pig feed mixes from the Rehuraisio Oy factory last spring due to salmonella contamination, and ordered the batches to be withdrawn from the market.
The grounds for the bans on the fertiliser products were a heavy metal content that exceeded the permitted level (five batches of ashes and one batch of inorganic multi-nutrition fertiliser product) and that the content of Escherichia coli exceeded the permitted level (three batches of organic soil improvers and one batch of soil mix).
During the first half of 2009, the results of the analyses of a total of 5 931 feed samples and 110 samples of fertiliser products were completed. The total amount of completed feed sample analyses was over 7 400. Of that figure 74 % were analyses for salmonella. About 3 % of the results of the feed analyses gave rise to a remark. The number of feed samples and the analyses performed on them was increased due to the salmonella contamination at a feed factory in the spring.
632 analyses of fertiliser product samples were completed. Almost 9 % of these analysed results gave rise to a remark.
According to the legislation on feed and fertiliser products, the results that are important for the controls of feed and fertiliser products have to be published every six months. Evira's publication 10/2009 also contains a comprehensive list of the current legislation on feed and fertiliser products.
The results from the analysis on feed and fertiliser monitoring (in Finnish):
Evira.fi > Webshop > Publications > Eviran julkaisuja 2009 (pdf, 3,1 kB)
For more information, please contact:
Head of Section Sinikka Marmo, tel. +358 20 77 25202 (feed)
Head of Section Arja Vuorinen, tel. +358 20 77 25240 (fertiliser products)
Senior Officer Ossi Ala-Mantila, tel. +358 20 77 25210 (publication)


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How to create Geofence and Beacon Segments in Mobiconnect
Go to the "Segments" feature in Mobiconnect
Click the "New" button
Select what type of Segment you wish to create.
- Choose Geofence: If you are creating something that has a location feature using Geofencing.
- Choose Beacon: If you have a Beacon and using a Segment to attach a message to that Beacon segment.
- Choose Other: If you are creating a general segment for use across other features such as tasks, docs etc.
If you select "Beacon" then you need to have a Beacon entered into the portal using the "Beacons" feature, when creating any content you can then select that 'Beacon' segment to push messages to. Example: Let's say you have created a "Beacon" segment and have a mobile app with Beacons integrated. You then create a message such as a push notification, reward offer, content alert or a marketing message within the platform and have selected the "Beacon" segment you created. So, when anyone comes in close proximity of that beacon will get that message. This is used in many applications where location is important. See some of our examples here: _URL_


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The study confirmed a previous finding that women who have babies naturally in their 40s or 50s tend to live longer than other women.
However, it also found that their brothers live longer too, but the their wives don"t, suggesting the same genes prolong lifespan and female fertility, and may be more important than social and environmental factors.
"If you have a female relative who had children after age 45, then there may be some genetic benefit in your family that will enhance your longevity." says the study"s lead author, demographer Ken R. Smith, a professor of family and consumer studies at the University of Utah.
The researchers examined high-quality genealogical records from the Utah Population Database at the University of Utah with its records of 1.6 million Utah Mormon pioneers and their descendants.
They also used the University of Montreal"s Program on Demographic History Research, which has records on 400,000 people who lived in heavily Catholic Quebec between 1608 and 1850.
Specifically, the study involved the records of 11,604 Utah men who were born between 1800 and 1869 and who had at least one sister who lived at least to age 50; and the records of 6,206 Quebec men who lived between 1670 and 1750, and had at least one sister who lived to 50 or older.
The researchers found that women who had "late fertility" – a birth at age 45 or older – were 14 percent to 17 percent less likely to die during any year after age 50 than women who did not deliver a child after age 40.
They also found that brothers who had at least three sisters, including at least one sister who gave birth at age 45 or later, were 20 percent to 22 percent less likely to die during any year after age 50 than brothers who had no "late fertile" sisters.
That indicates that the same genes may influence the lifespan of both sexes and women"s ability to give birth at older ages.
The brothers" wives didn"t have longer lives, suggesting any environmental or social factors that influence lifespan had only a weak influence, and that genes may explain why brothers lived longer when they had a sister who gave birth in her 40s.
The study didn"t address how much longevity is due to genetics, but scientists believe genes account for up to 25 percent of differences in longevity.
The study will be published online May 4 and in the June 10 print issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences.


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text: The ANITA balloon experiment was designed to detect radio signals initiated by neutrinos and cosmic ray air showers. These signals are typically discriminated by the polarization and phase inversions of the radio signal. The reflected signal from cosmic rays suffer phase inversion compared to a direct tau neutrino event. In this paper we study sub-surface reflection, which can occur without phase inversion, in the context of the two anomalous up-going events reported by ANITA. We find that subsurface layers and firn density inversions may plausibly account for the events, while ice fabric layers and wind ablation crusts could also play a role. This hypothesis can be tested with radar surveying of the Antarctic region in the vicinity of the anomalous ANITA events. Future experiments should not use phase inversion as a sole criterion to discriminate between downgoing and upgoing events, unless the subsurface reflection properties are well understood.


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Perturbed Message Passing for Constraint Satisfaction Problems
Siamak Ravanbakhsh, Russell Greiner; 16(Jul):1249−1274, 2015.
AbstractWe introduce an efficient message passing scheme for solving Constraint Satisfaction Problems (CSPs), which uses stochastic perturbation of Belief Propagation (BP) and Survey Propagation (SP) messages to bypass decimation and directly produce a single satisfying assignment. Our first CSP solver, called Perturbed Belief Propagation, smoothly interpolates two well-known inference procedures; it starts as BP and ends as a Gibbs sampler, which produces a single sample from the set of solutions. Moreover we apply a similar perturbation scheme to SP to produce another CSP solver, Perturbed Survey Propagation. Experimental results on random and real-world CSPs show that Perturbed BP is often more successful and at the same time tens to hundreds of times more efficient than standard BP guided decimation. Perturbed BP also compares favorably with state-of-the-art SP-guided decimation, which has a computational complexity that generally scales exponentially worse than our method (w.r.t. the cardinality of variable domains and constraints). Furthermore, our experiments with random satisfiability and coloring problems demonstrate that Perturbed SP can outperform SP-guided decimation, making it the best incomplete random CSP-solver in difficult regimes.


text: To address the sparsity and cold start problem of collaborative filtering, researchers usually make use of side information, such as social networks or item attributes, to improve recommendation performance. This paper considers the knowledge graph as the source of side information. To address the limitations of existing embedding-based and path-based methods for knowledge-graph-aware recommendation, we propose RippleNet, an end-to-end framework that naturally incorporates the knowledge graph into recommender systems. Similar to actual ripples propagating on the water, RippleNet stimulates the propagation of user preferences over the set of knowledge entities by automatically and iteratively extending a user's potential interests along links in the knowledge graph. The multiple "ripples" activated by a user's historically clicked items are thus superposed to form the preference distribution of the user with respect to a candidate item, which could be used for predicting the final clicking probability. Through extensive experiments on real-world datasets, we demonstrate that RippleNet achieves substantial gains in a variety of scenarios, including movie, book and news recommendation, over several state-of-the-art baselines.


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May 19, 2018 08:00:00 SGT
Announcing new theorem
The Lin Hsin Hsin Graph Theorem
Unified Theory of Graph (UTG)
In mathematics, a Unified Theory of Graph (UTG) is a type of graph theory that allows all that is thought of as fundamental entities and primary properties of graph to be written in terms of nodes and edges both in the physical and digital world.
The postulation of the UTG has led to structure Spacegraph Protocol (SGP) and the construct of Graph Virtual Machine -- a State Virtual Machine (SVM) or Graph Virtual Machine (GVM) that powers SGP and its deployment to all Dapps in Blockchain 3.0
Copyright © 2018. Lin Hsin Hsin. All Rights Reserved. Mobile~tainment®, Frog®, SpaceGraph™


Repair and operation of the car Ford Skorpio _PHONE_.2. Designation of disks of wheels//puls-nn.ru
FORD SCORPIO
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Repair and operation of the car
Ford Skorpio
+ 1.1. Identification of the car
+ 2. Maintenance
+ 3. Engines
+ 4. Cooling system
+ 5. Fuel system
+ 6. Coupling
+ 7. Transmissions
+ 8. Driveshaft and back bridge
+ 9. Steering
+ 10. Suspension brackets
+ 11. Brake system
- 12. Wheels and tires
 12.1. Designation of tires
 12.2. Designation of disks of wheels
+ 13. Body
+ 14. Electric equipment
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12.2. Designation of disks of wheels
GENERAL INFORMATION
Oboznacheniye:4 1/2J x 13 H2 ET 45 are deciphered as follows.
4 1/2 – disk width in inches.
J – height of an onboard edge of a disk.
x – a deep disk.
13 – landing diameter of a disk in inches.
H2 – the disk having бурт for installation of tubeless tires.
ET 45 – distance from a landing surface of a disk to its line of symmetry.


## This R-script may be used to get both a fan-representation and a surface-representation of a first-order interaction. ## Script by J.G.Prunier (2018). Please, contact me by email for any trouble, remarks or suggestions ! ## ## fmla : a classical lm formula (only including fixed effects) ## y : name of the response variable in dataset (e.g. "Trait", or colnames(data)[1]) ## x1 : name of the first predictor involved in the first-order interaction (e.g. "Env", or colnames(data)[2]) ## x2 : name of the second predictor involved in the first-order interaction (e.g. "Conn", or colnames(data)[3]) ## data : the dataset to be used ## randomterm : the name of the variable used as a random intercept in the mixed-effect model. A classical lm is run if this parameter is not provided or set as null (default is NULL). ## ## Example from a dataframe containing five variables ## datatemp=data.frame(Site=rep(c('A','B'),10),Trait=rnorm(20,0,1),Env=rnorm(20,0,1),Conn=rnorm(20,0,1),BodySize=rnorm(20,0,1)) ## datatemp[,-1]=as.data.frame(lapply(datatemp[,-1],scale)) ## datatemp$Trait=datatemp$Trait-0.5*datatemp$Env+1*datatemp$Env*datatemp$Conn ## fmla1=paste0(colnames(datatemp)[2],' ~ ',paste(colnames(datatemp)[c(3:5)], collapse= "+"),'+',paste(colnames(datatemp)[c(3:4)], collapse= "*")) ## InteractionPlot(fmla1,colnames(datatemp)[2],colnames(datatemp)[3],colnames(datatemp)[4],datatemp,colnames(datatemp)[1]) InteractionPlot=function(fmla,y,x1,x2,data,randomterm=NULL){ require(plot3D) # Running lm (when randomterm is null) or lme (otherwise) par(mfrow=c(2,2)) if (is.null(randomterm)){ lm=lm(as.formula(fmla),data) output=summary(lm)$coef[,1] }else{ lm=lme(fixed=as.formula(fmla),data,random=as.formula(paste0('~1|',randomterm)),na.action=na.omit) output=summary(lm)$coef$fixed } # Fan-representation of the interaction output2=output[names(output)%in%c('(Intercept)',x1,x2,paste0(x1,':',x2))] V1=seq(min(data[,colnames(data)%in%x1]),max(data[,colnames(data)%in%x1]),length.out=30) V2=c(min(data[,colnames(data)%in%x2]),mean(data[,colnames(data)%in%x2]),max(data[,colnames(data)%in%x2])) temp=matrix(0,length(V1),length(V2)) for (j in c(1:length(V2))){ for (i in c(1:length(V1))){ temp[i,j]=output2[names(output2)=='(Intercept)']+output2[names(output2)==x1]*V1[i]+output2[names(output2)==x2]*V2[j]+output2[names(output2)==paste0(x1,':',x2)]*V1[i]*V2[j] } } cexval=(as.numeric(data[,names(data)==x2]+abs(data[,names(data)==x2]))) a=(1/(max(cexval)-min(cexval))) cexval=a*cexval+0.7 plot(V1, temp[,1],type='n',col="#0072B2",lwd=2, axes=T, asp=1,xlim = c(min(V1),max(V1)),ylim = c(min(data[,names(data)==y],na.rm=TRUE),max(data[,names(data)==y],na.rm=TRUE)), xlab=x1, ylab=y,main=paste0(y,"~",x1)) points(data[,names(data)==x1],data[,names(data)==y],cex=cexval,pch=16,col="cornsilk4")#gray.colors(20)[as.numeric(cut(data[,3],breaks = 10))]) lines(V1, temp[,1],type='l',col="#0072B2",lwd=2) lines(V1, temp[,2],type='l',col="#CC79A7",lwd=2) lines(V1, temp[,3],type='l',col="#D55E00",lwd=2) legend('bottomright',c(paste0(x2,"_L"),paste0(x2,"_M"),paste0(x2,"_H")),text.col=c('#0072B2','#CC79A7','#D55E00'),bty='n') # Surface-representation of the interaction V1=seq(min(data[,colnames(data)%in%x1]),max(data[,colnames(data)%in%x1]),length.out=100) V2=seq(min(data[,colnames(data)%in%x2]),max(data[,colnames(data)%in%x2]),length.out=100) temp=matrix(0,length(V1),length(V2)) for (j in c(1:length(V2))){ for (i in c(1:length(V1))){ temp[i,j]=output2[names(output2)=='(Intercept)']+output2[names(output2)==x1]*V1[i]+output2[names(output2)==x2]*V2[j]+output2[names(output2)==paste0(x1,':',x2)]*V1[i]*V2[j] } } image2D(temp,x = seq(min(V1), max(V1), length.out = nrow(temp)), y = seq(min(V2), max(V2), length.out = nrow(temp)), xlab=x1, ylab=x2, col=viridis(100)) abline(h=0,lty=2) }


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A water level indicator pipe is a pipe that uses an innovative process to indicate the water levels of basins and dams. With this indicator, the design engineer has efficient means for measuring and estimating the water levels of different parts of a dam. This can help in the overall design and evaluation process.
A water level indicator pipe (WLIP) is used to monitor the level of water in a water body. The pipe is inserted into the body of water and has a built-in float that detects when the water level changes.
When the float reaches the top of its travel, the pipe is signaling that the water level in the body of water is high enough to allow boat navigation.
A water level indicator pipe is a tube that is installed in a waterway and uses a float to indicate the water level. The float is attached to a wire that hangs down from the top of the pipe. As the water flows over the top of the pipe, it causes the wire to swing. The higher the water level, the more movement there is on the wire, and the brighter the light on the float will be.
Water level indicator pipe (WLIP) is a device used to monitor water in pipelines. It consists of a jointed tube with a float inside it. When the water level rises above the float, the tube contract and makes an audible clicking sound.


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Correctional travel nursing jobs offer an exciting and unique career opportunity for nurses. This specialized field of nursing involves providing healthcare services to inmates in correctional facilities. It requires nurses to travel to different locations, working in different correctional facilities for a specified period of time.
Why Choose Correctional Travel Nursing?
Correctional travel nursing offers a range of benefits and opportunities that make it an attractive career choice:
1. Diverse Patient Population
Working in correctional facilities exposes nurses to a diverse patient population with a variety of healthcare needs. This allows nurses to enhance their skills and gain experience in dealing with different medical conditions.
2. Competitive Compensation
Correctional travel nursing jobs often come with competitive compensation packages. Nurses can expect higher pay rates, travel allowances, and other perks such as housing and meal stipends.
3. Flexibility and Adventure
Travel nursing offers the opportunity to explore new places while pursuing a rewarding career. Nurses can choose assignments in different locations, allowing them to experience diverse cultures and lifestyles.
4. Professional Growth
Correctional travel nursing allows nurses to expand their professional network and gain exposure to different healthcare systems. This can lead to career advancement opportunities and open doors to other nursing specialties.
Requirements and Qualifications
To pursue a career in correctional travel nursing, nurses must meet certain requirements and qualifications:
1. Nursing License
Nurses must possess a valid nursing license in the state where they plan to work. Some states may require additional certifications or training specific to correctional nursing.
Prior nursing experience is usually required to work in correctional facilities. Nurses with experience in emergency care, mental health, or correctional nursing are highly sought after.
Correctional travel nursing requires a high level of flexibility as nurses are expected to adapt to different work environments and schedules. They must be willing to travel and work in various locations for extended periods of time.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is correctional travel nursing?
Correctional travel nursing involves providing healthcare services to inmates in correctional facilities. Nurses travel to different locations, working in different facilities for a specified period of time.
2. How long are the assignments in correctional travel nursing?
Assignments can vary in length, typically ranging from a few weeks to several months. The duration depends on the needs of the facility and the agreement between the nurse and the staffing agency.
3. What are the challenges of working in correctional facilities?
Working in correctional facilities can present unique challenges, such as dealing with potentially violent or unpredictable patients. Nurses must undergo specialized training to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
4. Is correctional travel nursing safe?
Correctional facilities have security measures in place to ensure the safety of healthcare providers. Nurses are trained on safety protocols and are provided with support from correctional officers.
5. How can I find correctional travel nursing jobs?
There are several staffing agencies that specialize in correctional travel nursing. Nurses can also search online job boards and professional nursing associations for job opportunities in this field.


PedobarographyAt CuraFoot Clinic our experts measure foot pressure and how it is distributed across the bottom of the foot. This allows us to identify appropriate solutions for foot dysfunction.
Devices fall into two main categories: (i) floor-based, and (ii) in-shoe. The underlying technology is diverse, ranging from piezoelectric sensor arrays to light refraction, but the ultimate form of the data generated by all modern technologies is either a 2D image or a 2D image time series of the pressures acting under the plantar surface of the foot.
Pedobarography is also used in a variety of other clinical situations including: diabetic foot, post-surgery biomechanical assessment and orthotics design. In addition to clinical applications, Pedobarography continues to be used in the laboratory to understand the mechanisms governing human gait and posture.


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Once the PPP contract is signed and financial close has been achieved (refer to chapter 6), the Construction Phase commences. This culminates in a form of commissioning, which triggers the beginning of the Operations Phase. While the structure of the PPP Certification Guide treats the Construction Phase and the Operations Phase as being distinctive phases and provides separate guidance on each, there is an overarching theme that unites the two phases. The theme is contract management.
This chapter begins with a general introduction to contract management in PPPs (part A of this chapter), covering the main components that will be applicable to both the Construction and Operations Phases. Sections 2, 3 and 4 below introduce contract management in the PPP context and set out an overall contract management framework including governance structures, leadership and management, roles and responsibilities, establishing and implementing contract administration, and relationship and performance management. These sections provide a high level view of each of these activities. Further detail is provided in the individual sections that fall under the Construction Phase (part B of this chapter) and Operations Phase in chapter 8.


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Generally, the screen orientation of any application is Portrait styled. But when it comes to gaming or any other multimedia service such as watching a video, the screen orientation must change functionally from Portrait to landscape or vice-versa when the functionality is not required. So a developer has to explicitly write a program where the orientation changes without the user to invoke it traditionally by switching on and off the rotate/auto-rotate available in the swipe-down menu.
The main focus of changing the screen to landscape mode is to increase the area of action and response, and back to normal when not required. The latter can be neglected if there is a direct exit from the application. So this is not an application, instead, it is a feature, that can be given to any application. Some of the applications are where this feature can be added are:
- Gaming Applications: As previously mentioned. Landscape view gives better accessibility to the screen for touch in Gaming applications.
- Videos Application: Applications broadcasting multimedia such as a video can enable this feature to view the same video by utilizing each screen's pixel.
- Photo Editing Applications: This feature can help the user view the changes and compare two different portions of the image as the display size has now increased.
- Applications requiring multiple user inputs: such as a notepad, or a browser, where a user can read the entire line or paragraphs that are being written or applications.
In this application, we will create this feature and keep it explicit, i.e., a Button should be clicked to make the changes. The code in the latter section of the article is limited to the created application only. Screen Orientation changed inside the application make no changes outside the application, i.e., the orientation outside the application remains the same as previously. Note that we are going to implement this project using the Kotlin language.
Steps for Changing the Screen Orientation Programmatically using a Button
Step 1: Create a New Project
To create a new project in Android Studio please refer to How to Create/Start a New Project in Android Studio. Note that select Kotlin as the programming language.
Step 2: Working with the activity_main.xml file
When the setup is ready, go to the activity_main.xml file, which represents the UI of the project. Create a Button that changes the screen orientation on click. Below is the code for the activity_main.xml file.
Step 3: Working with the MainActivity.kt file
In the MainActivity.kt file, declare the Button to change screen orientation (refer to the codes). While setting the onClickListeners to the Button, orientation request is sent to the ActivityInfo. Below is the code for the MainActivity.kt file. Comments are added inside the code to understand the code in more detail.
Output: Run on Emulator
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In a state renowned for its history, this is perhaps one of the most unique sites in Maryland and now there is a plan to protect it.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its draft plan to designate Mallows Bay in Nanjemoy, Charles County as a National Marine Sanctuary. If the draft plan goes through, it will be the first National Marine Sanctuary designation in the state of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Two public meetings to discuss the plan will be held in March. The first at the Charles County Government Building in La Plata on March 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The second will be held at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"Mallows Bay has been a hidden jewel in Charles County for a century. Thanks to President Obama's marine sanctuary nomination, we will be able to share this with not only our residents but with new visitors to the county who will be able to explore and experience first-hand the heritage of our nation," said Commissioner President Peter F. Murphy.
The site is home to the historic World War I Ghost Fleet, as well as shipwrecks dating back to the Revolutionary War, and sacred Native American archeological sites.
The Ghost Fleet is made up of more than 100 wooden steamships. They were built as an emergency fleet between _PHONE_ and are currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Officials with Charles County Government say designating Mallows Bay as a National Marine Sanctuary would preserve this history; enhance public access to the site; and create business and job opportunities from tourism and outdoor recreation.


Condensation on a cubic seed particle was simulated by classical molecular dynamics. Seed size and supersaturation ratio of the system were the factors that were examined in order to observe the effects of the dimension of seeds and thermodynamic conditions. Two stages of nucleation were observed in the phenomenon, where the first stage is from the seed growth and the second from homogeneous nucleation. Therefore, the nucleation rate and growth rate were each calculated by the Yasuoka-Matsumoto method. As seed size increased the growth rate decreased, but there was no clear seed influence on the homogeneous nucleation characteristics. Besides the classical nucleation theory, cluster formation free energy and kinetic analysis were conducted. The free energy in the exponential term of the classical nucleation theory and that obtained from the cluster formation free energy showed different characteristics.
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Nearly one-quarter of Canadians say that embarrassment would keep them from seeking financial help
LifeWorks Financial Wellbeing Index™ reveals that younger Canadians are more likely to indicate that emergency savings are unnecessary
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LifeWorks, a leading provider of digital total wellbeing solutions, today released its quarterly Financial Wellbeing Index™ (FWI) report, revealing a continued negative financial wellbeing score among Canadians.
- The fall 2021 financial wellbeing score is -2.3 compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark.
- Following two periods of improvement, the financial wellbeing score declined in fall 2021 (compared to -1.6 in summer 2021 and -2.2 in spring 2021).
- Women continue to have significantly lower financial wellbeing scores than men. This quarter, the financial wellbeing score for women is -4.1, compared to -0.6 for men.
- Financial wellbeing scores drastically improve with each age group. The least favourable score is among those 20 to 29 (-12.6) while the most favourable score is among those 70 to 79 (+9.8).
- Stigma associated with financial wellbeing is deterring Canadians from seeking support, with nearly one-quarter (23 per cent) indicating that embarrassment would keep them from seeking financial advice and this group's financial wellbeing score is -15.6, well below the overall average of -2.3.
Self-stigma related to financial issues is higher than self-stigma related to mental health
- Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of Canadians indicated that they would feel negatively about themselves if they were in a poor financial situation. This demonstrates that stigma for financial issues is higher than stigma related to mental health, as in comparison, only 36 per cent of Canadians reported they would feel negatively about themselves if they had a mental health issue in the February 2021 Mental Health Index™.
- This quarter, the research shows that 39 per cent of Canadians reported that they believe they would be negatively judged by their work peers if they were aware of their financial issues, while 35 per cent reported that they would be concerned about the impact to their career if they were in a poor financial situation and their workplace was aware.
- In the past 12 months, the majority (70 per cent) of Canadians have not met with a financial advisor, despite 19 per cent indicating an increased need for support with retirement planning and 13 per cent indicating a need for help with investing.
Comments from Idan Shlesinger, president, retirement and financial solutions and executive vice president
"Financial stigma is a prominent issue for working Canadians and is one that every employer should be concerned about at both an individual and organizational level. Managing finances and establishing healthy financial wellbeing can be stressful during the best of times, and especially so during challenging times such as these. While many Canadians would benefit from speaking to an advisor about their financial state, many are expressing hesitancy, which is leading to a self-stigma that is impacting mental health and overall wellbeing. It is critical for employers to understand that every employee has a unique financial situation and to provide proactive access to tailored resources, employee assistance programs and one-on-one digital solutions – such as MyFinances – to ensure all employees have the support they need. This will be the key to organizational success throughout 2022 and beyond."
Majority of Canadians report the necessity of emergency savings, with level importance decreasing by age group
- Canadians under the age of 40 are twice as likely as those over the age of 60 to indicate that emergency savings are not necessary.
- Among all Canadians, however, two-thirds (67 per cent) report that three or more months of emergency savings is necessary. This group has a financial wellbeing score of +3.6, nearly six points above the national average.
- Seven per cent reported that they do not believe emergency savings are necessary. This group has a financial wellbeing score of -17.3, which is 15 points below the national average.
- Individuals without emergency savings are nearly three times more likely to need help with debt management than those with emergency savings.
Comments from Paula Allen, global leader and senior vice president, research and total wellbeing
"Financial wellbeing continues to increase in importance for employees, with many making a clear connection between emergency savings and financial security. This quarter's research, however, demonstrates that despite increased financial risk and a gap in financial knowledge, Canadians are hesitant to seek advice from financial professionals. This creates an opportunity for employers to get employees the support they need. As we look to the future, ensuring employees feel supported and secure in their financial situation in both the short- and long-term is critical."
The full Financial Wellbeing Index™report can be found here. This quarter, the report includes additional insights on the impact of employees' financial state on productivity, the areas of financial wellbeing that Canadians require support, the financial wellbeing impact of meeting with a financial advisor and more.
About the Financial Wellbeing Index™
The Financial Wellbeing Index™ by LifeWorks was conducted through an online survey in English and French from December 3 to December 14, 2021, with 3,000 respondents in Canada. All respondents reside in Canada and were employed within the last six months. The data has been statistically weighted to ensure the regional and gender composition of the sample reflect this population. The Financial Wellbeing Index™ is published quarterly, beginning January 2021, and compares against benchmark data collected in 2019.
LifeWorks is a world leader in providing digital and in-person solutions that support the total wellbeing of individuals. We deliver a personalized continuum of care that helps our clients improve the lives of their people and by doing so, improve their business.
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In Reflex, a student's fluency percentage is a measure of how well they know their math facts in their current assignment. When a teacher changes a student's assignment, it will effect that student's fluency percentage.
When a student's assignment is changed across assignment groups (Addition and Subtraction to Multiplication and Division or vice versa) the student's beginning fluency is set to 0%. Reflex must then reassess the student in order to determine which facts the student knows fluently in the new assignment.
If a student's assignment is changed within an assignment group (from Multiplication and Division 0-10 to Multiplication and Division 0-12, for example) a student's fluency will appear to drop. Although a student will retain all the facts they mastered in Multiplication and Division 0-10, their fluency percentage goes down because the Multiplication and Division 0-12 assignment contains more facts than the original assignment.