A mother picking up her child is one of the most instinctive and natural things in the world.
But have you noticed how, by and large, mums tend to carry their little ones on their LEFT hip?
Well, if you have, Mirror Online have helped uncover the answer.
As it turns out, this lateral preference isn't simply a coincidence.
But, rather, another amazing feat which our bodies perform.
Every parent knows getting babies to sleep through the night can be difficult.
According to research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, mothers hold their offspring to the left to spur the right brain into action.
The reason for choosing the left over the right is because of one of the right brain's primary functions.
Typically in charge of emotional signs and language, when the right brain has been engaged, and with baby held to the left, mums can better read and make sense of their babies' actions, expressions and sounds.
It's technical name is 'lateralisation' and it's something we have in common with not just our ape cousins, but other mammals too.
Walruses, feral horses and reindeer have also been reported to use lateralisation with their babies. In fact, the study into it looked at a total of 11 different species.
The report explains, "The position of an infant on the mother's left side may optimise maternal monitoring by directing sensory information predominantly to the mother's right hemisphere."
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Traveling Luck for Katibaru Mountain, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana
Where is Katibaru Mountain?What's around Katibaru Mountain?
Wikipedia near Katibaru Mountain
Where to stay near Katibaru Mountain
The timezone in Katibaru Mountain is America/Guyana
Sunrise at 05:54 and Sunset at 18:14. It's Dark
Latitude. 4.8500°, Longitude. -59.5167°
Satellite map around Katibaru Mountain
Loading map of Katibaru Mountain and it's surroudings
Geographic features & Photographs around Katibaru Mountain, in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- first-order administrative division;
- a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States.
- Potaro-Siparuni Region (30.5km)
- an area dominated by grass vegetation.
- Karisparu Savannah (20.6km)

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OpenSSO build I installed on Tomcat. However, that download was not working for me for some reason. So, instead, I got the June 30 download of this agent, at this location:
 Anyway, you can download a build with which you're comfortable. Look here:
 By the way, I'm downloading the agent in to the following directory: /pa3gf
 2. Unzip the zip file.
 For example:
 # unzip
 3. Stop the GlassFish domain with the following command (from the root directory):
 # glassfish/bin/asadmin stop-domain domain1
 If you don't shutdown the domain before creating the agent, it will modify files.
 4. Change to the directory that contains the agentadmin utility. For example:
 # cd /pa3gf/
 5. Set the permissions for the agentadmin utility. For example:
 # chmod 755 agentadmin
 6. Start the agent installation. For example:
 #./agentadmin --install
 I used./agentadmin --install instead of./agentadmin --custom-install.
 7. Complete the installation as described in the substeps that follow:
 1. Continually press enter to accept the various parts of the license agreement.
 2. Enter yes to accept the complete agreement.
 You must then answer the agent installer prompts. Many of your responses will be responses you provided when you created the agent profile.
 3. Respond to the following prompt:
 Enter the Application Server Config Directory Path
 I responded with the following:
 4. Respond to the following prompt:
 Federated Access Manager URL:
 I responded with the name of the Tomcat server, on which I installed OpenSSO:
 5. Respond to the following prompt:
 Agent URL:
 I responded with the name of the GlassFish instance including the port for domain1:
 6. Respond to the following prompt:
 Enter the Agent Profile name:
 I responded with the following:
 7. Respond to the following prompt:
 Enter the path to the password file:
 I responded with the following:
 Then, a summary of your responses is displayed as such:
 Application Server Config Directory :
 Federated Access Manager URL :
 Agent URL :
 Agent Profile name : glassfishagent
 Agent Profile Password file name : /pa3gf/gfagentpw
 Verify your settings above and decide from the choices below.
 1. Continue with Installation
 2. Back to the last interaction
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 4. Exit
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To Deploy Applications on GlassFish
There are a few ways to deploy applications on GlassFish. This task shows the method I used. I deployed two applications at the same time. The agentapp.war file is used for housekeeping tasks. The agentsample.ear file is the J2EE agent sample application, which gives you the opportunity to practice protecting an application with the agent. Therefore, you can create policies and perform other tasks that control access to the application. I plan to add a blog entry in the future about using the sample application, so I've decided to deploy it now.
 1. Copy the agentapp.war file and the agentsample.ear file to the GlassFish autodeploy directory. For example, from the root directory, I issued the following commands:
 # cp /pa3gf/j2ee_agents/appserver_v9_agent/etc/agentapp.war /pa3gf/glassfish/domains/domain1/autodeploy
 # cp /pa3gf/j2ee_agents/appserver_v9_agent/sampleapp/dist/agentsample.ear /pa3gf/glassfish/domains/domain1/autodeployGlassfish Console: Left Pane
 2. Start the GlassFish server with the appropriate command. For example I issued the following command (from the root directory):
 # pa3gf/glassfish/bin/asadmin start-domain domain1
 When the domain starts, the two applications will deploy.
 3. Verify that the Application Server is running and the two applications were deployed as described in the substeps that follow:
 1. Using a browser, access
 2. Log in with the proper credentials. For example:
 User name: admin
 Password: adminadmin
 4. In the left pane, click the arrows next to the following labels:
 - Enterprise Applications
 - Web Applications
 You should see the two applications you just deployed, the agentsample and the agentapp, as illustrated in the image to the right.
 Now things are set for you to experiment with the sample application, which is what I'd like to get into soon myself. Hopefully, I'll be blogging about my travails with the sample application soon.
 As I mentioned at the beginning of this entry, Sean Brydon has written up quite a bit about the J2EE sample applicaton, the quick example is here and the detailed example is here.
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A Turkish citizen will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) in the second half of 2023 within the scope of the Turkish Space Traveler and Science Mission project, Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank has said.
The feasibility and budgeting activities for the projects developed by the Turkish Space Agency have been completed, Varank said, answering main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Deputy Ömer Fethi Gürer's questions about the studies carried out within the scope of the National Space Program and when the manned journey to the Moon will take place.
Recalling the "National Space Program Strategy Document" presented in the presidential circular last year, Varank said, "After completing the necessary training, the selected Turkish space traveler is planned to be sent to the ISS to conduct scientific research in the second half of 2023."
Turkey started the Turkish Space Traveler and Science Mission project on May 23, aiming to send a Turkish citizen to space.
The project will also enable the Turkish citizen, who will undergo training before leaving for space, to conduct scientific research in space.

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Graph Properties & Measurements
Many algorithms and procedures require graphs with certain properties. These can be basic properties, such as being undirected, or deeper topology properties, such as being connected or acyclic. In some areas, a key problem is to decide whether two graphs are the same if the vertex names are replaced, i.e. to test whether they are isomorphic.
The Wolfram Language supports a broad range of measures that characterize graphs, from simple measures, such as the number of vertices and edges, which tell the size and sparsity of a graph, to vertex degrees, which tell how locally well connected each vertex is. Other measures include the geodesic distances in a graph or centrality measures, which give a measure of how central in the overall graph each vertex is; for example, PageRank and HITS are measures used to order web page importance as returned from a search engine.
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Basic Properties
GraphQ test whether an expression is a graph object
DirectedGraphQ, UndirectedGraphQ test whether a graph is directed or undirected
MultigraphQ, MixedGraphQ test whether a graph is a multigraph or a mixed graph
EdgeQ ▪ VertexQ ▪ EmptyGraphQ ▪ WeightedGraphQ ▪ CompleteGraphQ
Structural Properties
SimpleGraphQ test whether a graph is simple
AcyclicGraphQ test whether a graph is acyclic
BipartiteGraphQ ▪ ConnectedGraphQ ▪ EulerianGraphQ ▪ HamiltonianGraphQ ▪ PathGraphQ ▪ PlanarGraphQ ▪ TreeGraphQ ▪ LoopFreeGraphQ
Graph Isomorphism
IsomorphicGraphQ test whether two graphs are the same after vertex renaming
FindGraphIsomorphism find the graph isomorphism as a list of rules
CanonicalGraph ▪ GraphAutomorphismGroup
Basic Measures
VertexCount, EdgeCount give the number of vertices and edges in a graph
VertexDegree give the number of edges for each vertex
VertexInDegree ▪ VertexOutDegree ▪ GraphHub
Distance Measures
GraphDistance the length of the shortest path between two vertices
MeanGraphDistance ▪ GraphDistanceMatrix ▪ VertexEccentricity ▪ GraphRadius ▪ GraphDiameter
Connectivity Measures
VertexConnectivity the number of vertex-independent paths between two vertices
EdgeConnectivity the number of edge-independent paths between two vertices
GraphDensity fraction of edges to the possible edges in a graph
Centrality Measures
ClosenessCentrality inverse average distance to every other vertex
BetweennessCentrality fraction of shortest paths that pass through the vertex
DegreeCentrality ▪ EigenvectorCentrality ▪ KatzCentrality ▪ PageRankCentrality ▪ HITSCentrality ▪ RadialityCentrality ▪ StatusCentrality ▪ EdgeBetweennessCentrality ▪ LinkRankCentrality
Reciprocity and Transitivity
GraphReciprocity fraction of directed edges that are reciprocated
GlobalClusteringCoefficient fraction of length-two paths that are closed
MeanClusteringCoefficient ▪ LocalClusteringCoefficient
Homophily, Assortative Mixing, and Similarity
GraphAssortativity within-group connectivity minus between-group connectivity
VertexCorrelationSimilarity correlation similarity between actors
MeanNeighborDegree ▪ MeanDegreeConnectivity ▪ VertexDiceSimilarity ▪ VertexJaccardSimilarity ▪ VertexCosineSimilarity
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Fill by Stripes
Algorithm Fill by Stripes is more complicated than the previous algorithms. Again, it starts by sorting the rectangles by height. Then it positions the tallest non-positioned rectangle and uses it to start a new horizontal stripe. The algorithm then calls the FillBoundedArea
method to fill that stripe as completely as it can by using the remaining rectangles.
is a fairly tricky recursive subroutine. It starts with an area to fill (the stripe) and loops through the non-positioned rectangles, placing each rectangle in the upper-left corner of the area it is filling to see whether that placement produces a good solution.
|Figure 8. FillBoundedArea: By dividing empty space into areas determined by the edges of an already-placed rectangle, this method tries to make optimum use of remaining space.|
The subroutine then divides the area either vertically or horizontally along an edge of the newly positioned rectangle, which is in the green area labeled 1 in Figure 8
. The subroutine first tries dividing the area horizontally, and then divides the remaining area into the piece labeled 2
and the large horizontal area containing the regions labeled 3 and 4 (surrounded by the red lines). Subroutine FillBoundedArea
calls itself to see how well it can fill these two new areas 2
and 3 + 4
After the recursive call to itself returns, FillBoundedArea
tries dividing its area vertically. In Figure 8
, it now considers the area labeled 3
and the large vertical area that includes the regions 2 and 4 (surrounded by the blue dashed lines). The subroutine calls itself recursively to see how well it can fill these two new areas 3
and 2 + 4
When that recursive call returns, the method evaluates whether it did a better job filling the total area by using the horizontal division or the vertical division. Finally, if the better of those solutions improves on the best solution found so far for the total area, it saves the new solution.
|Figure 9. Fill by Stripes: This heuristic recursively attempts to find the best possible solution after placing each remaining rectangle.|
Now the method goes back and tries again, starting with a new rectangle positioned in the upper left corner (area 1 in Figure 8
). It iterates over all the rectangles in this manner, placing each, and then recursively filling any remaining empty area until it has tried all the rectangles. When the loop completes, it returns the best solution.
Figure 9 shows the best solution found by the Fill by Stripes algorithm. It's an even better solution than the one found by the Sort and Fill algorithms, having a total height of only 13 units.
The Recursive Division algorithm uses recursion similarly to Fill by Stripes, but where Fill by Stripes starts by positioning a rectangle and then using the FillBoundedArea subroutine to try to fill its horizontal strip as densely as it can, the Recursive Division algorithm does away with the idea of stripes altogether. Like Fill by Stripes it positions a rectangle and then considers dividing the remaining area vertically and horizontally along the rectangle's edges. Unlike Fill by Stripes, however, the lower areas that it must then fill are not always bounded below.
Look again at Figure 8. Suppose the algorithm has just positioned the very first rectangle. This algorithm doesn't use stripes so the total area to fill includes the entire piece of stock, which does not have a fixed length. Imagine that areas 3 and 4 don't have bottom edges; they extend indefinitely downward. The FillBoundedArea method can fill only bounded areas (hence the name) so it won't work on unbounded areas. However, FillUnboundedArea can fill unbounded areas.
|Figure 10. Recursive Division: The Recursive Division algorithm packs rectangles equally as well as Fill by Stripes.|
The Recursive Division algorithm starts by calling FillUnboundedArea
to fill the entire stock area. That routine positions a rectangle as before, and tries to divide the area horizontally and vertically. For the horizontal division, it calls FillBoundedArea
to fill area 2
and calls FillUnboundedArea
to fill the combined area 3 + 4
. For the vertical division, it calls FillUnboundedArea
to fill area 3
and calls FillUnboundedArea
to fill the combined area 2 + 4
When its recursive calls return, the subroutine considers the solutions it found and returns the best one.
Figure 10 shows the result produced by the Recursive Division heuristic. It results in a new arrangement but the same total height as the Fill by Stripes technique.

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text: Kevin Kelly does a short essay on adaptive peaks vs. wells (or basins). Inverting the landscape leads to a different way of thinking about the energy required to adapt, and therefore to the strategies needed to get to a local (or general) optimum. Is the optimum attractive (like a basin) or do we have to fight gravity to get there (a mountain)? Does the going get easier as we get near, or harder? Do we know when we're moving in the right direction, or when to change strategies?


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Hi Dawn, thank you so much for the information.
Also there were Burkes and Herringtons, who married Hursts, and I noticed these surnames in the information you sent me.
We have, Allen Burke, born 1844 in Burke County. He married, Bethia Herrington Burke on 1-9-1881. According to the Burke County 1900 census, they had 6 children.
We also have an Joseph/Joe Hurst born 1877, who married Emma Herrington Burke, born 1882.
There is also a Aaron Hurst born 1840?, wife's name Mary, born 1846? they are listed on the 1890 census of Burke County, as having six children.
I also have a copy of some papers showing one Lucy Herrington, who had a son Red Herrington. Documents were witnessed by one L. Lovett and A.J. Lovett. There is also mention of one Charles Hurst or Hursh and he is listed as the Sheriff of the County of Burke. Document is dated April 1896.There was also one Lucy Herrington, who had a daughter Emma, who marred a Hurst. It seems our Hursts and Herringtons lived in the same location as the family's of Jennie Cooper, B. F. Bargeron, J. L. Herrington, Alfred Herrington, W.L. Lovett and J. I. Herrington.
If this is the origin of how my husbands family acquired the surname Hurst, then maybe I can find out their slave origins. I would have to find out if slaves were bought to Burke County by Ship, and where the ships originated from. Probably when the first slaves were bought to
Anyway, thanks again, your information has helped tremendously.
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Seasonal Forcing
Seasonal forcing plays a large role in the dynamics of many infectious diseases. The standard models of infection within a population predict damped oscillations tending to a fixed equilibrium value; however the constant perturbations from seasonal forcing (in conjunction with the natural damped oscillatory nature of the dynamics) can often lead to pronounced cyclic dynamics. Two particular cases of study are:
Forcing due to the opening and closing of schools.
Pertussis dynamicsFor diseases such as measles or whooping-cough that display pronounced epidemic cycles, the opening and closing of schools provides the type of forcing needed to create periodic dynamics. This behaviour can be captured by including a higher rate of transmission during school terms compared with school holidays. We are interested in four main questions:
1) Can the deterministic dynamics be captured by thinking about discrete switching between term-time and holiday-time orbits? (see Figure)
2) How do the deterministic dynamics and stochastic behaviour interact to produce the observed pattern of epidemics in the UK and elsewhere?
3) How does age-structure and the fact that only children go to school affect the dynamics?
4) Can these concepts be extended to other childhood diseases, using the parameters for measles and pertussis as a template?

Forcing due to birth pulses.
Basin of Attraction Many animals give birth during a short breeding season. This means that the population dynamics of the host undergoes significant seasonal fluctations, we wish to assess the impact of these fluctations on infectious diseases.
The simplest model assumes that all births occur as an instantaneous pulse once per year -- thus applying a large perturbation to the dynamics. Although not analytically tractable, this model is ameanable to detailed numerical investigation. A number of interesting conclusions have been reached:
1. The model can give rise to co-existing multi-annual periodic cycles.
2. The existance and position of these cycles in parameter space is largely unaffected if wider birth pulses are assumed
3. This is an extreme example of non-linear resonance.
The figure shows the basin of attraction for one set of parameter values. For each set of initial conditions (starting proportion of susceptibles (x-axis) and starting proportion of infecteds (y-axis)) the point is colour-coded to indicate the period of the long-term dynamics.

Publications
MJ Keeling, P Rohani, BT Grenfell (2001). Seasonally-forced Disease Dynamics Explored as Switching Between Attractors. Physcia D 148, 317-335.
P Rohani, MJ Keeling, BT Grenfell (2002). The Interplay Between Determinism and Stochasticity in Childhood Diseases. Am. Nat. 159, 469-481.


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Rural Communities and Planning
The concept of community is complex. Starting, engaging, and stabilizing a community, including its buildings and people, requires a diverse skill set. Every community presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. Postgraduate degrees offered through the OAC allow students to critically examine communities and offer solutions to the issues they face using a broad range of theories and approaches.
- Capacity Development and Extension - MSc
- International Development Studies - MSc or MA*
- International Development Studies - PhD*
- Rural Planning and Development - MSc or MPLAN
- Rural Studies - PhD
Certificates and Continuing Education
*Collaborative interdepartmental programs within the University of Guelph.


Chapter 2. Skam protocol language
Table of Contents
Syntax
Targets
Tags
Uservars
System parameters
Builtin targets
Module system
Looping over datasets and targetlists
Embedding
Command line interface
Cleaning up
Syntax
Variables
The crucial thing to remember about skam syntax is that a leading uppercase character -- or a leading underscore character -- represents a variable.
If in doubt, quote (using single-quotes)
Comments
The percent sign is used as a comment prefix; comments should occupy a line by themselves
Spaces and newlines
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Block matching based motion estimation employs conventionally pixel-based sum of absolute differences (SAD) metric for distortion measure. Many fast matching mechanisms have been developed to lower the computational load for block matching, such as those exploiting block feature based or attribute-based SAD calculations. By examining a subblock-sum-based SAD measure, where the subblock-sums can be considered to be intra-subblock features, we propose both intraand inter-subblock features based SAD measure for more effective block matching in terms of achieving better coding efficiency. Interestingly, the proposed feature based SAD measure can be interpreted as subblock-based sum of absolute Hadamard transformed differences (SATD). The new features can be constructed in a multilevel structure, which may provide a flexible and scalable means for a tradeoff between computation load and coding efficiency. Encoding results are shown to compare the proposed scheme against other relevant feature based SAD measures.


Clone manager
Clone Manager is a commercial bioinformatics software work suite of Sci-Ed, that supports molecular biologists with data management and allows them to perform certain in silico preanalysis.
This type of bioinformatics software is used for managing, analyzing and visualizing DNA and protein sequence data essential for molecular biology.
For enzyme read control, sequence processing of identical individuals, cloning simulation, graphic map drawing, primer design and analysis, global and local sequence alignment, similarity search, laboratory scale sequence assembly projects A comprehensive set of tools.
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Park Grass open access data
Park Grass mean species numbers over time
Last updated 11/02/2016
Access and Use Conditions
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
YOU MUST CITE AS: Rothamsted Research (2016). Park Grass changes in species number over time. Electronic Rothamsted Archive _URL_
Click the chart above for a pdf version.Summary data used for this chart is available to download as an Excel Spreadsheet: Species data and treatments.
This summary data is derived from annual plot data for the relevant selected plots and treatments. The original raw data is available, after registering, from the e-RA database. Contact the e-RA curators to arrange a password.
The Figure shows the impact of selected treatments on the number of species comprising 1% or more of the biomass. Applying N as sodium nitrate (orange line N*) or ammonium sulphate (blue line N) quickly decreased species numbers relative to the unfertilised control. The continued application of ammonium decreases species numbers further because of its acidifying effect on the soil (pH 3.6 in 2011, solid blue line), reducing the number of species to one or two, Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) and Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass). However, even on the nil plot (solid green line) the number of species has decreased. This may be due to changes in atmospheric inputs and/or changes in sward management.
Applying chalk (dotted lines) increased soil pH (pH 6.2 in 2011, dotted blue line) and helped some of the species return to the original numbers.
Recent work (Storkey et al 2015) showed that on some plots withholding N helped increase species diversity as did decreased atmospheric N deposition, as evident in the species numbers of the nil plot (solid green line).
Fertiliser treatments since 1856;
No fertiliser - Plot 3: No fertilizer or manure
N*2PKNaMg - Plot 14: 96kgN as sodium nitrate plus P,K,Na and Mg
N2PKNaMg - Plot 9: 96kgN as ammonium sulphate plus P, K, Na and Mg
Chalk: Ground chalk (CaCO3) applied approximately every four years 1903 - 1964 then as required to maintain pH at around 6.
Park grass long-term experiment
For further information about the experiment, see Park Grass Experiment. For more information about species diversity on Park Grass, refer to the Key References below.
Further details can be obtained from the e-RA Curators and the Rothamsted Guide to the Classical Experiments (2006) pp 20-31.
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- Storkey, J. , Macdonald, A. J. , Poulton, P. R. , Scott, T. , Kohler, I. H. , Schnyder, H. , Goulding, K. W. T. and Crawley, M. J. (2015) "Grassland biodiversity bounces back from long-term nitrogen addition", Nature , 528, 401-4
- von Wettberg, E. J. B. , Vance, W. and Rowland, D. L. (2014) "The Park Grass Experiment and next-generation approaches: local adaptation of sweet vernal grass revisited", Molecular Ecology, 23, 5931-5933
- Silvertown, J. , Poulton, P. R. , Johnston, A., E. , Edwards, G. , Heard, M. and Biss, P. M. (2006) "The Park Grass Experiment _PHONE_: Its contribution to ecology", Journal of Ecology, 94, 801-814
- Crawley, M. J. , Johnston, A. E. , Silvertown, J. , Dodd, M. , de Mazancourt, C. , Heard, M. S. , Henman, D. F. and Edwards, G. R. (2005) "Determinants of species richness in the Park Grass experiment", American Naturalist, 165, 179-192
- Blake, L. and Goulding, K. W. T. (2002) "Effects of atmospheric deposition, soil pH and acidification on heavy metal contents in soils and vegetation of semi-natural ecosystems at Rothamsted Experimental Station, UK", Plant and Soil, 240, 235-251
- Blake, L. , Goulding, K. W. T. , Johnston, A. E. and Mott, C. J. B. (1999) "Changes in soil chemistry accompanying acidification over more than 100 years under woodland and grass at Rothamsted Experimental Station, UK", European Journal of Soil Science, 50, 401-412
- Kunin, W. E. (1998) "Biodiversity at the edge: A test, of the importance of spatial "mass effects" in the Rothamsted Park Grass experiments", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 95, 207-212
- Dodd, M. , Silvertown, J. , McConway, K. , Potts, J. and Crawley, M. (1995) "Community Stability - a 60-Year Record of Trends and Outbreaks in the Occurrence of Species in the Park Grass Experiment", Journal of Ecology, 83, 277-285
- Jenkinson, D. S. , Potts, J. M. , Perry, J. N. , Barnett, V. , Coleman, K. and Johnston, A. E. (1994) "Trends in Herbage Yields over the Last Century on the Rothamsted Long-Term Continuous Hay Experiment", Journal of Agricultural Science, 122, 365-374
- Williams, E. D. (1978) "Botanical Composition of the Park Grass Plots at Rothamsted 1856 - 1976", Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden UK


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As the first outpost of the Musée du Louvre outside France, Louvre Abu Dhabi stands on the waterfront of Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island, a man-made island on the coast of the United Arab Emirates capital with a shallow dome spanning 180 metres over the art museum buildings below.
Almost 8,000 light points are created by the overlapping geometries of the dome façade elements and structure, allowing the light to filter through the randomly occurring perforations to create the 'rain of light', which are beams of sunlight bursting through the dome and dance along the white frontages of the interior buildings.
The dome, constructed by Waagner Biro Steel and Glass, is 180 meters in diameter. The open dome construction is a steel construction the size of five soccer fields. The entire dome is supported at only four points, which adds to its floating appearance but also the technical and engineering challenge.
The top and bottom layers of the dome are covered with four levels each of criss-crossing, differently sized aluminium profiles, each forming lattice structures with arabesque patterns. By twisting and shifting the patterns, the clear geometry dissolves and transforms the construction into a seemingly chaotic tangle, resembling a starry sky.
This special use of the natural light (referred to as "Rain of Light") was also the inspiration of the French, Pritzker prize winning architect Jean Nouvel. His intention was to create a setting which with echoes of an oriental bazaar.
For the Louvre Abu Dhabi project, Waagner Biro Steel and Glass was awarded the European Steel Building Award in September 2017.


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Doctor of Philosophy
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Dr. Timothy D. Wilson
Dr. Andrew J. Nelson
This dissertation explored the relationship between internal and external visualizations and the implications of this relationship for comprehending visuospatial anatomical information. External visualizations comprised different computer representations of anatomical structures, including: static, animated, non-interactive, interactive, non-stereoscopic, and stereoscopic visualizations. Internal visualizations involved examining participants' ability to apprehend, encode, and manipulate mental representations (i.e., spatial visualization ability or Vz). Comprehension was measured with a novel spatial anatomy task that involved mental manipulation of anatomical structures in three-dimensions and two-dimensional cross-sections. It was hypothesized that performance on the spatial anatomy task would involve a trade-off between internal and external visualizations available to the learner.
Results from experiments 1, 2, and 3 demonstrated that in the absence of computer visualizations, spatial visualization ability (Vz) was the main contributor to variation in spatial anatomy task performance. Subjects with high Vz scored higher, spent less time, and were more accurate than those with low Vz. In the presence of external computer visualizations, variation in task performance was attributed to both Vz and visuospatial characteristics of the computer visualization. While static representations improved performance of highand low-Vz subjects equally, animations particularly benefited high Vz subjects, as their mean score on the SAT was significantly higher than the mean score of low Vz subjects. The addition of interactivity and stereopsis to the displays offered no additional advantages over non-interactive and non-stereoscopic visualizations. Interactive, non-interactive, stereoscopic and non-stereoscopic visualizations improved the performance of highand low-Vz subjects equally.
It was concluded that comprehension of visuospatial anatomical information involved a trade-off between the perception of external visualizations and the ability to maintain and manipulate internal visualizations. There is an inherent belief that increasing the educational effectiveness of computer visualizations is a mere question of making them dynamic, interactive, and/or realistic. However, experiments 1, 2, and 3 clearly demonstrate that this is not the case, and that the benefits of computer visualizations vary according to learner characteristics, particularly spatial visualization ability.
Nguyen, Ngan T., "Anatomy: The Relationship Between Internal and External Visualizations" (2012). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 468.


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Faceted search is a search function that uses filters, which helps users find the desired result faster. Faceted Search links the search function to the taxonomy (keywords) of the website, which makes the search results filtered and refined.
- Go back to the Paddle Store. Here you will find the Faceted Search
- When installed, you can set the functionality there too.
- Select where visitors can search queries. You can refine search by filtering page types and / or general keywords.
- Go to the homepage of your website and enter a word at the top of the search box. In the example, we use the keyword: websites
- On the left, the visitor can check multiple search filters to refine the search. When an item is checked, the keywords appear at an underlying level
- Also, the breadcrumb at the top changes as filters are selected.


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This control adds up/down buttons and functionality, also referred to as a spin control, to our Numeric TextBox. Users can click or tap on the buttons inside the Numeric UpDown to change the value, or if the control has focus, use the arrow keys on the keyboard. You can set the maximum and minimum to guarantee a range, as well as set the magnitude of the change that will be applied to the TextBox's value upon a click or tap.
The SpinDecorator that gives this control its behavior can be applied to any TextBox that has a numerical value, not just the Numeric UpDown.
Users can tap or click on the buttons inside the TextBox to change the value. This allow them to input numbers without bringing up the on-screen keyboard.
Like the other TextBoxes in the suite you can set the minimum and maximum to ensure the user can only enter a valid number. Once the value reaches one of these values a tap in the direction beyond it will not have any effect.
By setting the SmallChange property you can alter how much is incremented or decremented for one tap of the button.


Geofence(String, IGeoshape, MonitoredGeofenceStates, Boolean) constructor
Geofence.Geofence(String, IGeoshape, MonitoredGeofenceStates, Boolean) constructor
Initializes a new Geofence object given the id, the shape of the geofence, the states to monitor the geofence for, and the singleUse flag.
Syntax
var geofence = new Windows.Devices.Geolocation.Geofencing.Geofence(id, geoshape, monitoredStates, singleUse);
Parameters
id
Type: String [JavaScript] | System.String [.NET] | Platform::String [C++]
The Id of the geofence.
geoshape
Type: IGeoshape
The area that defines the geofence to monitor.
monitoredStates
Type: MonitoredGeofenceStates
The states to monitor the geofence for.
singleUse
Type: Boolean [JavaScript] | System.Boolean [.NET] | Platform::Boolean [C++]
True indicates the geofence should be monitored only for one use. False indicates the geofence should be monitored for multiple uses.
Remarks
When this constructor is used, the DwellTime will default to 10 seconds, the StartTime will default to 0 meaning start immediately, and the Duration will default to 0, meaning forever.
The id value must be non-null and less than 64 characters.
The geoshape parameter must be a non-null Geocircle with a SpatialReferenceId that matches the platform or an exception will be thrown.
You must specify the Entered or Exited states, or both, for a geofence to be monitored. It is not possible to create a geofence that only monitors the Removed state.
Requirements (Windows 10 device family)
Device family
Universal, introduced version 10.0.10240.0
API contract
Windows.Foundation.UniversalApiContract, introduced version 1.0
Namespace
Windows.Devices.Geolocation.Geofencing
Windows::Devices::Geolocation::Geofencing [C++]
Metadata
Windows.Foundation.UniversalApiContract.winmd
Requirements (Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x)
Minimum supported client
Windows 8.1
Minimum supported server
None supported
Minimum supported phone
Windows Phone 8.1 [Windows Phone Silverlight 8.1 and Windows Runtime apps]
Namespace
Windows.Devices.Geolocation.Geofencing
Windows::Devices::Geolocation::Geofencing [C++]
Metadata
Windows.winmd
See also
Geofencing, start to finish
Geofence
Geofence(String, IGeoshape)
Geofence(String, IGeoshape, MonitoredGeofenceStates, Boolean, TimeSpan)
Geofence(String, IGeoshape, MonitoredGeofenceStates, Boolean, TimeSpan, DateTime, TimeSpan)

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RADIO TOWER PYRAMIDS
Average Depth: 40 ft.
Max Depth: 50 ft.
Radio Tower Pyramids: Ben Mastkoff, Director of the Artifical Reef program for the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), designed the pyramids from sections of radio towers once used by Radio Mambi. The nineteen steel and concrete radio towers were sunk in 1988. The pyramids rest in 50 feet of water and each rises about 20 feet from the bottom.
Ben's goal was to attract marine life and reef formation quickly and he succeeded in creating a popular dive spot off of Miami Beach. Often this site is called Ben's Antenna Reef. Several dive charters include this spot in a Wreck Trek because several other wrecks (Miss Patricia/Miss Karline) and artificial reefs (Rock Pile) are nearby. Numerous fish inhabit the pyramids both day and night.
The twenty foot high tetrahedron shaped antennas rise to 30 foot from the surface and are great impressive structures to navigate around. These pyramid structures have known to maximize surface area for its current flow, creating perfect conditions for aquatic life to increase in number. All the large and smaller concrete blocks have created an area where juvenile fish have great chances to grow, being fed and breed.
The site is often used by navigational trainee divers as the antennas are still capable of interfering with your compass.
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How Do Blind People Describe Different Colors?
Having been blind since birth, Tommy Edison is used to fielding questions about how he perceives the concept color. He finally sets the record straight in his recent YouTube video, "Describing Colors To Blind People," that's been making the rounds on the Internet.
"I've never seen color. I don't have any concept of what it is," Tommy says. "There's this whole part of vocabulary – of language – that just doesn't mean anything to me."
He faults sighted people on trying and not succeeding to explain color to him, finding that they often attempt to explain one sense with another sense. "That doesn't make any bloody sense at all!"
In his own words, Tommy tells us what the words "red," "blue," "orange," "black," and "white" mean to him, based solely on what he's heard about them and how they're used in everyday speech.


text: To accurately calculate light fluence rate distribution in prostate photodynamic therapy (PDT), optical heterogeneity has to be taken into account. Previous study has shown that a kernel based on analytic solution of the diffusion equation can perform the calculation with accuracy comparable to Finite-element method. An assumption is made that light fluence rate detected at a point in the medium is affected primarily by the optical properties of points (or elements) on the line between the source and the point. The exponential decay term of the light fluence rate is expressed as an integral of effective attenuation coefficient of each point along the line. The kernel method is first developed for a point source and then extended for a linear source. A linear source is considered being composed of multiple point sources and light fluence rate is summation of the fluence rates generated by the point sources. In this study, we have implemented a fast ray-trace algorithm to substantially speed up the calculation. The kernel calculation is compared with FEM calculation and is examined with light fluence rate measurements. The examination with clinical measurement data shows that calculated fluence rates present similar features in distribution as the measurement, with errors of 30%-70% for the peak fluence rates. We concluded that our heterogeneous algorithm is potentially valuable for light fluence rate optimization during interstitial PDT.


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- Job Shadowing Placement
Job Shadowing involves working closely with professionals for an agreed time in order to learn how aspects of the job are performed in a working environment. It can broaden the student's skill base in customer care and understanding of management skills related to the salon and spa business. It involves the observation of specific esthetician skills as well as the day-to-day responsibilities for the safety and cleanliness of the work environment. It also provides opportunities for the student to interact with their Workplace Host and discover particular details about the field such as the rewards and challenges of the service industry.
- Career Planning & Employment Skills
This module outlines important aspects of career planning, gaining employable skills, and basic computer literacy. This module consists of 25 hours of theory and 15 hours of lab.
- Salon/Spa Business Management
This module outlines important aspects of successful salon/spa business management skills.
- Cosmetic Massage & Spa Body Therapies
This module outlines the various cosmetic massage treatments and body therapies related to the esthetic industry. This module consists of 43 hours of theory and 103 hours of lab.
- Make-up Artistry, Lash & Brow Enhancement
This module outlines the basics in colour theory, facial shapes, and features. As well as an introduction to the various techniques of professional make-up artistry, lash/brow enhancements such as tinting and lash extensions are introduced. This module consists of 40 hours of theory and 60 hours of lab.
This module provides basic knowledge and fundamental techniques required to perform professional manicure and pedicure treatments. This module consists of 10 hours of theory and 100 hours of lab.
- Hair Removal
This module outlines permanent and temporary hair removal technique and practices, and their effect on the skin. This module consists of 8 hours of theory and 40 hours of lab.
- Electrotherapy for Estheticians
This module outlines the basics of electricity enabling the learner to operate a variety of machines and apparatus used in the esthetic profession knowledgeably and safely. This module consists of 50 hours of theory and 60 hours of lab.
This module outlines all aspects of conducting various professional facial treatments including: specific instructions on how to conduct a client consultation, prepare implements, products and treatment room, the ability to recognize and identify general skin types and specific skin conditions to determine the most appropriate treatment recommendations, classical methods of facial massage, and facial step sequences. This module consists of 68 hours of theory and 122 hours of lab.
- Basic Chemistry, Cosmetic Ingredient & Product Analysis
This module outlines the elements of basic chemistry and chemical processes as it relates to cosmetic products, their ingredients, and various formulations. Various product forms and uses in the practice of esthetics are discussed.
This module outlines basic nutrition and how it can affect the health and certain conditions of the skin and body. It will also cover how certain habits can affect the health of the skin.
- Disorders & Diseases of the Skin
This unit will enable the learner to recognize common skin diseases, disorders, and disturbances; determine those that can be treated by the esthetician and those that require medical treatment.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
This unit outlines basic human anatomy and physiology, the different body systems, and their relation to the practice of esthetics.
- Cells, Anatomy & Physiology of the Skin
This module focuses on understanding the basic structural units of the human body and the composition, structure, and function of the skin. This module also explores cell metabolism, and the affect that ageing, sun damage, and hormones have on the skin.
- Bacteriology and Decontamination
This module provides a basic knowledge of bacteria, infection, and procedures and guidelines to help the esthetician eliminate and prevent the spread of disease. IPAC and the Bloodborne Pathogen Act are covered as well as an understanding of WHMIS.
- Interpersonal Skills
This module outlines the importance of good interpersonal and communication skills in the esthetics industry. Topics such as time management, setting goals, and creating good study habits will be explored.
- Introduction to Esthetics
This introductory module outlines the history and evolution of the esthetics and spa industry, and the many career opportunities available to estheticians. It presents the importance of professional conduct, image, code of ethics, and common courtesies related to clients and co-workers within the workplace.


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TIANCHI refurbished ultrasound machines TC-301 Manufacturer in NA
Animal B ultrasound is a kind of ultrasonic imaging method,which uses B ultrasound probe to transmit ultrasonic waves,at the same time receiving the ultrasonic that reflected by various tissues and displayed on a specific display to form an image.The animal b ultrasound producted by Tianchi has obvious imaging,and there is no excessive clutter interference,people can use it without special operation training,it is convenient and accurate.
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1) Start the device
Switch on the power switch, the power indicator on the panel turns on, and the startup screen shows. Press any key(FREEZE and RESET), enter the state of scanning. Adjust the display brightness, contrast and overall gain knob to acquire a satisfying visual effect.
Tip: LCD display effect has a high correlation with view angle, operator should adjust view angle suitably.
The heat radiating holes cannot be covered otherwise the device would be damaged due to over hot.
Apply an amount of medical ultrasound Gel to the diagnostic part of patient body, then press the acoustical window of the probe on the part closely. The cross-section acoustic image of tissues will be displayed on the screen, move the probe properly to locate the optimum position for the detecting depth; meanwhile, adjust the overall gain, near field gain, far field gain or concentrate the focus to acquire an optimal cross-section acoustic image of the diagnostic part.
1. When pressing the probe on patient body, do not overexert in case that the probe be broken or the patient feel discomfort.
2. It is necessary to use a probe suitable for the diagnostic part and a correct frequency for diagnoses.
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Goleta Slough flooding poses problems
Mosquitoes, birds and endangered trout raise issues
POSTED: 03:57 PM PDT May 16, 2013 UPDATED: 09:08 PM PDT May 16, 2013
GOLETA, Calif. -
The Goleta Slough is an area where fresh water and ocean water meet, but a sand berm is blocking the natural flow.
The water is flooding the area between the Santa Barbara Airport and Goleta Beach.
A pipeline was put in to siphon the water off, but it isn't working fast enough.
Mosquito management experts say they caught 25,000 mosquitoes in traps during one night, usually they only catch 200.
And the mosquitoes are the kind that can carry the West Nile virus.
The area is also attracting large birds though could cause airplane bird strikes.
Airport planners wanted to bulldoze the sand and silt that has built up since March, but that could threaten endangered steelhead trout.
Airport planners instend to ask the California Coastal Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers for permission.
The flooding has also stalled work on a fish ladder in the San Jose Creek.


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Let $F$ be a $100 \times 100$ DFT matrix, and $U$ be a diagonal matrix with its diagonal entries being all positive, denoted by $U=\mathrm{diag}(u_1, u_2,\cdots, u_{100})$. My question is:
Under which conditions on $U$ will the resulting matrix $FUF^\ast$ be circulant (where $F^\ast$ is the conjugate transpose of $F$)?
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There might be; the Fourier transform of a diagonal matrix has nice structure, being complex-symmetric and constant along its antidiagonals (Hankel)... – Ｊ. Ｍ. May 9 '12 at 3:16
Well, it is not too hard to show that if $U$ is diagonal with real elements, then $F U F^*$ is real iff all diagonal elements of $U$ are exactly the same, ie, $U$ is a real multiple of the identity. – copper.hat May 9 '12 at 5:22
...and you have $$\mathbf U\mathbf D\mathbf U^\ast=\begin{pmatrix}0&-\frac12-\frac{i}{2\sqrt 3}&-\frac12+\frac{i}{2\sqrt 3}\\-\frac12+\frac{i}{2\sqrt 3}&0&-\frac12-\frac{i}{2\sqrt 3}\\-\frac12-\frac{i}{2\sqrt 3}&-\frac12+\frac{i}{2\sqrt 3}&0\end{pmatrix}$$ – Ｊ. Ｍ. May 9 '12 at 6:18
I might be wrong but I think that every circulant matrix is diagonalized by the DFT matrix so something like $F_n C F_n^* = D$. Using this I'm thinking that you can assume that the result of your computation will be circulant as well and hence you have essentially $n$ (=100) terms to compute. In J.M.'s example, the matrix is circulant. [c0 c1 c2; c2 c0 c1; c1 c2 c0] – tibL May 9 '12 at 8:33
I think that, up to a normalisation, the (a,b) element of the product is the DFT of u at a-b. – dmuir May 9 '12 at 9:18
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After seeing this article, I see that one can in fact easily build a circulant matrix, given its eigenvalues, and vice-versa. (In short: $\mathrm F \mathrm U \mathrm F^\ast$ is always circulant.)
Briefly, given the eigenvalues $u_1,u_2,\dots,u_N$, one simply needs to take the inverse discrete Fourier transform
$$a_{1,j}=\frac1{N}\sum_{k=0}^{N-1}u_{k+1}\exp\left(\frac{2\pi i(j-1)k}{N}\right)$$
to yield the first row of the circulant matrix $\mathbf A=\mathrm F \mathrm U \mathrm F^\ast$, after which the successive rows of $\mathbf A$ are easily generated. Conversely, the eigenvalues of $\mathbf A$ are generated by taking the DFT of the first row of $\mathbf A$.
Here's a Mathematica demonstration:
n = 100;
vec = Sort[RandomReal[{0, 30}, {n}], Greater];
ma = NestList[RotateRight,
 InverseFourier[vec, FourierParameters -> {1, -1}], n - 1];
Eigenvalues[ma] - vec // Chop
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Thanks! It is very clear that a circulant matrix can be diagonalized via DFT, and vice-versa. – John Smith May 9 '12 at 15:19
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The dynamic failure behavior of tungsten heavy alloys subjected to transverse loads
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Tungsten heavy alloys (WHA), a category of particulate composites used in defense applications as kinetic energy penetrators, have been studied for many years. Even so, their dynamic failure behavior is not fully understood and cannot be predicted by numerical models presently in use. In this experimental investigation, a comprehensive understanding of the high-rate transverse-loading fracture behavior of WHA has been developed. Dynamic fracture events spanning a range of strain rates and loading conditions were created via mechanical testing and used to determine the influence of surface condition and microstructure on damage initiation, accumulation, and sample failure under different loading conditions. Using standard scanning electron microscopy metallographic and fractographic techniques, sample surface condition is shown to be extremely influential to the manner in which WHA fails, causing a fundamental change from externally to internally nucleated failures as surface condition is improved. Surface condition is characterized using electron microscopy and surface profilometry. Fracture surface analysis is conducted using electron microscopy, and viii linear elastic fracture mechanics is used to understand the influence of surface condition, specifically initial flaw size, on sample failure behavior. Loading conditions leading to failure are deduced from numerical modeling and experimental observation. The results highlight parameters and considerations critical to the understanding of dynamic WHA fracture and the development of dynamic WHA failure models.


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This collection of classroom video segments help tell the fascinating story of the Kentucky's Governor's Mansion. Included are segments from the Michael Breeding Media documentary Kentucky's Governor's Mansion: A Century of Reflection. Narrated by Diane Sawyer, the documentary explores the architectural, political, and social history of the mansion, from the events that led to its construction in 1914 to its continuing unique role in the 21st century.
Also included are the mansion's story told through the perspective of Kentucky Children and a storytelling performance from the KET series In Performance at the Governor's Mansion.
Watch the complete Kentucky Governor's Mansion: A Century of Reflection documentary.


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Drilling square holes
I'll start by clarifying that I don't actually have a need to make square holes at the moment but I am facinated by these techniques.
The maker of the above video Jacques Maurel also wrote an article for Model Engineer a couple of years back. The article outlines a home made square drill using a tool shaped as a Reuleaux rotor.
Jacques article includes how to machine the rotor, jigs for making the parts, grinding the tool and how to make the floating chuck. The floating chuck is based on an oldham coupling and can also be used for reamers and tapping. As seen the first video the solution works well and can produce blind square holes.
Model Engineer magazine issue N°4285 oct /nov 2006
Also see article by Mr Parkes in Model Engineer N°112
Applications of shapes of constant width by John Bryant and Chris Sangwin
Floating chuck and square drills
An alternative solution to producing a square hole is to use a broach which are good for though holes, keyways and even internal gears.
Michael Cox has written an interesting article for Model Engineer #185 (Jan 2012) where he has a free running rotary broach that works by being just a couple of degrees off of perpendicular to the lathe axis. It uses a single ball bearing as a thrust bearing based on Edgar Westbury's rotating centre design.
Just spotted that Hemingway Kits now do a floating reamer holder which would make one of the more complex parts of Jacques project a little easier.
The skeptics over at hobby-machnist have suggested that this is a rotary broaching operation rather than a drilling operation. Here's a site with closes up of the end of the square drill that shows you that it's cutting process not broaching. However they are correct in thinking that the corners of the holes will be slightly rounded.
Another alternative would be to use a completely different machine for this. The Shaper is spot on for this and would make the job look easy. Dave Gingery's book The Metal Shaper shows you how to make them.
Have you also considered looking into Rotary Broaching? See the tools and videos at: _URL_
Thanks for the link, I wonder if it would be possible to make a rotary broach from an old hammer drill?
Make Magazine have also put together a selection of videos on drilling square holes.


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Criminal Offending-Self-Esteem Nexus: Which Version of the Self-Esteem Theory Is Supported?
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Prison Journal Volume: 86 Issue: 3 Dated: September 2006 Pages: 344-363
Carrie B. Oser
Date Published
September 2006
20 pages
This study examined the link between criminal behavior and levels of self-esteem by determining the impact of demographic characteristics, criminal history, personality traits, and participation in prison programming on self-esteem levels of 134 inmates in 2 medium-security prisons.
The findings support previous research that has found a link between low self-esteem and criminal offending. Inmates incarcerated for violent offenses or drug offenses and those with extensive criminal histories were found to have significantly lower self-esteem. Findings give partial support to the hypothesis that inmates who score higher on the personality dimensions of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability (neuroticism), and openness to experience will have higher levels of self-esteem. The hypothesis that suggests a positive relationship between participation in prison programming and self-esteem was also partially supported. Greater participation in psychological counseling and educational programs was associated with higher levels of self-esteem during incarceration. These findings should assist in assessing the level of inmates' self-esteem during incarceration by showing how criminal history, personality traits, and prison programming are linked to level of self-esteem. Between 1997 and 1998, the inmate sample completed a self-administered survey that assessed various social-psychological concepts and other demographic characteristics during incarceration. The dependent variable was the social-psychological characteristics of self-esteem. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used to measure each inmate's perceived self-worth. The independent variables measured were demographic characteristics, criminal history, personality traits, and participation in prison programming. Chi-square and independent sample t tests were used to identify significant differences between male (n=76) and female inmates (n=58) across the study variables. 2 tables and 49 references


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Pollinator garden blossoms at LCCC
Thanks to Lehigh Carbon Community College's STEM club, students now have a 9,000-square-foot pollinator garden that can be used for lab work and ongoing experiments.
The project – which involved researching, purchasing and planting native species – started as a proposal for only about 250 to 500 square feet of garden space. But the project expanded into a garden of 9,000 square feet, with the potential to grow even more.
"It involved students every step of the way – planning, implementation, maintenance. It can be part of classes – it can be implemented across the curriculum," says John Loughman, an associate professor who teaches environmental science.
Securing the funding
The project originated with LCCC's STEM club, whose members were looking for a project that would engage the community and help the local environment.
"We were thinking that we should be able to do something to help (the environment). The STEM club didn't have that many projects, so we thought about small gardens," says STEM club member Alexandra Gallagher, who graduated from LCCC in May 2017 and is transferring to East Stroudsburg University to study environmental science and biology.
In fall 2016, the club brought the project to the attention of LCCC's newly formed Sustainability Committee, which is focused on making the campus more environmentally friendly. The original proposal was to do small, boxed gardens around some of the trees on campus, but the effort expanded into planting two 4,500-square-foot sections of the college's tiered Parking Lot A.
"To show that it can be sustained beyond the original project, it needed a committee to oversee it. But it involved students at every step," says John Hefner, an associate professor at LCCC and a Sustainability Committee member.
Thanks to the Sustainability Committee's backing, the STEM club was able to secure funding for the garden project.
"The minute we found out the proposal was accepted, all these students said, 'We want to help.' There was so much interest just through word of mouth and Facebook," Gallagher said.
Choosing the right plants
With the funding in hand, the STEM club students set to work planning the garden – and determining what to plant in it.
"We wanted not only plants that would do well in this area, but also with each other," Gallagher said.
The students worked with Edge of the Woods nursery in Orefield, along with Loughman and Hefner, to determine the best plants for the garden.
"If we plant a bush that supports one insect, it might look great, but it doesn't help the birds. But if we plant something that supports lots of types of insects, that supports the birds because that's what they feed their young," says Loughman, who is also a member of the college's Sustainability Committee.
The team ultimately purchased more than 2,000 small plants for the garden and also planted thousands of seeds, some donated from LCCC staff and faculty's personal gardens.
The planting took place over a four-day period in late April. The first day was an educational presentation and planning session, followed by three days devoted to planting. Volunteers from across the campus community – students, faculty and staff – joined in the effort.
"We're excited to be a part of this project. We'll be able to watch the garden grow and mature and be proud that we were involved in this," says Stacey Betz, director of student accounts.
Even with all the plants and seeds, the students only spent about half of their budget, so the group has plans to do a second planting during the fall semester. By then, the environmental science students will have the pollinator garden as part of their curriculum.
"In essence, we can start from a blank slate and track how plants move, what becomes the dominant species, etc." Hefner says. "The garden can be a part of students' ongoing lab work for years."


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by Yandisa Sikweyiya, Rachel Jewkes
To explore how survey respondents perceived their experiences and the impact of participating in a survey, and to assess adverse consequences resulting from participation. Design
Qualitative study involving purposefully selected participants who had participated in a household-based survey. Methods
This qualitative study was nested within a survey that investigated the prevalence of gender-based violence perpetration and victimization with adult men and women in South Africa. 13 maleand 10 female-in-depth interviews were conducted with survey respondents. Results
A majority of informants, without gender-differences, perceived the survey interview as a rare opportunity to share their adverse and or personal experiences in a'safe' space. Gender-differences were noted in reporting perceptions of risks involved with survey participation. Some women remained fearful after completing the survey, that should breach of confidentiality or full survey content disclosure occur, they may be victimized by partners as a punishment for survey participation without men's approval. A number of informants generally discussed their survey participation with others. However, among women with interpersonal violence history or currently in abusive relationships, full survey content disclosure was done with fear; the partner responses were negative, and few women reported receiving threatening remarks but none reported being assaulted. In contrast no man reported adverse reaction by others. Informants with major life adversities reported that the survey had made them to relive the experiences causing them sadness and pain at the time. No informant perceived the survey as emotionally harmful or needed professional support because of survey questions. Rather the vast majority perceived benefit from survey participation. Conclusion
Whilst no informant felt answering the survey questions had caused them emotional or physical harm, some were distressed and anxious, albeit temporarily. Research protocols need to put in place safeguards where appropriate so that this group receives support and protection.


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To launch a VI from the command line (such as by selecting Start»Run on Windows), use the following syntax:
c:\labview\labview.exe <path to VI relative to the labview directory>
For example, to launch readme.vi in c:\labview\examples, use the following command:
c:\labview\labview.exe examples\readme.vi
If the VI is located in a directory other than the labview directory, you must specify the full path to the VI, as shown in the following example:
c:\labview\labview.exe c:\coolapp\mycool.vi
If a directory in the path contains spaces, you must enclose the path in quotation marks, as shown in the following example:
c:\labview\labview.exe "c:\cool application\mycool.vi"
If the VI is in an LLB, use one of the following ways:
 - Place the full path in quotation marks, as shown in the following example:
 c:\labview\labview.exe "c:\coolapp\eagle.llb\mycool.vi"
 - Select Tools»LLB Manager and mark the VI as top level. In this case, you need to specify only the path to the LLB. LabVIEW opens the LLB Manager window, as shown in the following example:
 c:\labview\labview.exe "c:\coolapp\eagle.llb"
You also can pass LabVIEW-defined or user-defined arguments when you launch LabVIEW from the command line. To pass user-defined arguments in the command line, enter two hyphens (--) surrounded by spaces before the set of user-defined arguments. LabVIEW does not use any arguments after the two hyphens to launch labview.exe. LabVIEW passes the arguments after the two hyphens to the block diagram of the VI you launch. Use the Application:Command Line Arguments property to read the user-defined command-line arguments passed when LabVIEW launches.
For example, to launch mycool.vi and pass user-defined arguments, use the following command:
c:\labview\labview.exe c:\coolapp\mycool.vi -- 1000 sine
On the block diagram of the mycool.vi, use the Application:Command Line Arguments property to read the 1000 and sine arguments you passed and handle the values. For example, you can wire the argument values to a Case structure selector terminal.

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Now that we can successfully save data from our MyRestaurants application into Firebase, how do we retrieve that data when we need it? Remember, again, that unlike in a SQL database we cannot pinpoint data in the same way we can with a RDBMS - instead, we identify data through changes to a certain node, or reference point. In this lesson we'll learn how to create and implement listeners that will deliver updated database information directly to our app.
Listeners and Snapshots
Firebase utilizes listeners to watch for changes in a specified node. It is similar to an event handler in the sense that a code is triggered based on a certain circumstance. In our case, whenever changes in that node's data occur, the listener automatically provides the application updated data, called a snapshot. The application can then use information from the snapshot to update the UI.
This differs drastically from the request/response model we've used in the past, such as requesting information from Yelp's API. The request/response format requires our application make new request threads to regularly check for new data from the data source. When using listeners, Firebase only sends updates to our app when data changes.
Similar to OKHttp, the Firebase SDK handles all threading and asynchronicity for us, too! We just need to determine what data we'd like to listen to, and what to do when the listener returns new data.
Types of Listeners in Firebase
There are several types of Listeners for Firebase, and each Listener type has a different kind of callback that is triggered when the listener is activated.
ValueEventListener: A ValueEventListener listens for data changes to a specific location in your database - i.e a node. ValueEventListener has one event callback method, onDataChange() to read a static snapshot of the contents at a given path, as they existed at the time of the event. This method is triggered once when the listener is attached and again every time the data, including children, changes. The event callback is passed a snapshot containing all data at that location, including child data. If there is no data, the snapshot returned is null.
If the Event can not be completed, a second callback method, onCancelled() is called.
ChildEventListener: A ChildEventListener listens for changes to the children of a specific database reference, for example the root node of a database. It has the following callback methods:
onCancelled(DatabaseError error)
// This method will be triggered in the event that this listener either failed at the server, or is removed as a result of the security and Firebase rules.
onChildAdded(DataSnapshot snapshot, String previousChildName)
 // triggered when a new child is added to the location to which this listener was added.
onChildChanged(DataSnapshot snapshot, String previousChildName)
 // triggered when the data at a child location has changed.
onChildMoved(DataSnapshot snapshot, String previousChildName)
// triggered when a child location's priority changes.
onChildRemoved(DataSnapshot snapshot)
// triggered when a child is removed from the location to which this listener was added.
For your own apps that require data persistence, it is a good idea to read through the additional documentation on ValueEventListener (read both the guide and reference) and ChildEventListener read the reference
Make sure you understand the difference between event listener types and when they are used - alone, or in combination.
Creating a ValueEventListener
Let's add a ValueEventListener to MyRestaurants. We'll include code that logs data from our searchedLocations node in Firebase whenever changes occur (such as when we add a new location):
MainActivity.java
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity implements View.OnClickListener {
 private DatabaseReference mSearchedLocationReference;
 ...
 @Override
 protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
 mSearchedLocationReference = FirebaseDatabase
 .getInstance()
 .getReference()
 .child(Constants.FIREBASE_CHILD_SEARCHED_LOCATION);//pinpoint location node
 mSearchedLocationReference.addValueEventListener(new ValueEventListener() { //attach listener
 @Override
 public void onDataChange(DataSnapshot dataSnapshot) { //something changed!
 for (DataSnapshot locationSnapshot : dataSnapshot.getChildren()) {
 String location = locationSnapshot.getValue().toString();
 Log.d("Locations updated", "location: " + location); //log
 }
 }
 @Override
 public void onCancelled(DatabaseError databaseError) { //update UI here if error occurred.
 }
 });
 super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
 setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
 ButterKnife.bind(this);
 ...
...
Here, we define a Firebase DatabaseReference object called mSearchedLocationReference and pass it the child key of the searchedLocations node (as covered in this lesson). Then, we call addValueEventListener() on our mSearchedLocationReference object to attach a new ValueEventListener (which we provide as a parameter).
As mentioned above, ValueEventListeners have two methods that must be overridden; onDataChange() and onCancelled():
To recap:
 - onDataChange() is called whenever data at the specified node changes. Such as adding a new zip code. It will return a dataSnapshot object, which is essentially a read-only copy of the Firebase state.
 - onCancelled() is called if the listener is unsuccessful for any reason. We won't add any code here right now, but could in the future.
In our onDataChange method we'll snag the values returned in the dataSnapshot, loop through each of the children with the getChildren() method, and print their values to the logcat. Other methods we can call on a dataSnapshot include .child() and .getKey().
Each time a new location is added it will be saved to our searchedLocations node, which will trigger our ValueEventListener to provide an updated list of locations to our app. When our app receives these locations, it will log them to the logcat. Here, we can see several locations logged to the logcat:
logging-event-listener-data
And, if we search for yet another zip code, we can see there are now more locations logged. The listener recognized changes in the searchedLocations node, and automatically sent the updated information to our app. Pretty cool!
logging-event-listener-data-again
Removing Event Listeners
When creating valueEventListeners, it's important to consider how they should be handled while the user is not actively interacting with our application. In its current state, when a user navigates away from MyRestaurants, our listener will continue to listen for changes in Firebase. As you can imagine, continually listening will eat away battery life, and eventually can cause memory leaks.
Let's remove our listener when the user quits interacting with the activity. To do this, we'll declare and attach a variable name to the listener itself, so we may instruct our app to destroy it when the user quits the activity:
MainActivity.java
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity implements View.OnClickListener {
 ...
 private ValueEventListener mSearchedLocationReferenceListener;
 ...
 @Override
 protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
 mSearchedLocationReference = FirebaseDatabase
 .getInstance()
 .getReference()
 .child(Constants.FIREBASE_CHILD_SEARCHED_LOCATION);
 mSearchedLocationReferenceListener = mSearchedLocationReference.addValueEventListener(new ValueEventListener() {
 @Override
 public void onDataChange(DataSnapshot dataSnapshot) {
 for (DataSnapshot locationSnapshot : dataSnapshot.getChildren()) {
 String location = locationSnapshot.getValue().toString();
 Log.d("Locations updated", "location: " + location);
 }
 }
 @Override
 public void onCancelled(DatabaseError databaseError) {
 }
 });
 ...
 @Override
 protected void onDestroy() {
 super.onDestroy();
 mSearchedLocationReference.removeEventListener(mSearchedLocationReferenceListener);
 }
 ...
}
In the code above, we declare the member variable mSearchedLocationReferenceListener and assign it to the


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If you're having problems with your Pine trees and you live within 50 miles of Mesa Az, you should probably have me out take a look at them, there are medicines that I can Inject the trees with, that will boost there immune system, and speed up the healing process of the trees.
The massive dust storm we recently had has spread mites and other insects throughout the valley like I've never seen. This increase in insects, and the record breaking heat of 2011and 2019 has dangerously stressed many tree species, particularly the pine trees.
You see a pine trees first line of defense is its sap and when a pine gets dried out it can't defend itself very well from insects. This video will help you determine if your pine trees are in trouble
Here is what you need to do if the limbs on your pines start dying:
1. Resist trimming - removing dead branches might make things look better but unless the branch has been dead for a few years it will probably cause sap loss where cut. Instead wait a year of so until the tree is insect free.
2. Increase watering immediately. Here in the desert it wouldn't hurt to exceed the amount of water a pine would get in its natural environment.
Take a look at the annual rainfall in Washington State. Also notice how well large pines do in lawns that are green all year long.
Pines need a lot of water! For more information on this subject please see Watering Non Native Trees on this website.
3. Starting immediately - treat your Pine trees yearly with Bio Advanced Tree And Shrub, which you can get from Home Depot.
This product comes in both liquid and granular, I believe the granular is the safest to use. You can get the Bio Advanced Tree And Shrub from Home Depot.
It's very important to read the cautions on the label of this product and I would recommend that you keep your kids and dog's inside until the poison is completely washed into the soil, and the soil is dry.
The Instructions will tell you how much you need to buy and be sure to wear gloves.
Be careful when you use the Bio Advanced Tree And Shrub.
In 6 months use the Ultra Tree Spike. Use one spike for every 2 inches of tree diameter. Store in a cool place our sheds and garage's get to hot in the summer time. Repeat yearly.
4. have us treat your pines with medicines that will accelerate the healing process from the damage done from the micro pathogens carried by insects.
We now understand -in part- how a trees immune system works.
Every cell of every plant contains enzymes that dissolve fungus, bacteria, and viruses. These enzymes are the same as the enzymes in our spit that dissolves meat.
Normally a tree has a strong immune system, but when the reserve energy of a tree becomes depleted due to damaged leaves, incorrect watering, or improper pruning, the immune system suffers. Under normal circumstances, once these issues are resolved, and if the tree survives, everything will go back to normal in two to four years.
If you're having problems with your Pine trees and you live within 50 miles of Mesa Az, you should probably have me out take a look at them there are medicines that I can Inject the trees with, that will boost there immune system, and speed up the healing process of the trees.
You should also download these instructions on how to deal with the insects that are damaging your Pine trees.


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Cleaning and Disinfecting Plant Containers
This article was published originally on 3/16/1994As warmer weather approaches many of us are digging out previously used plant containers for use again this gardening season. Whether the pot is clay or plastic, mineral deposits and other debris can accumulate that may harbor disease organisms and cause problems for your plants. It is important to clean and disinfect old pots each time you use them. Mineral salts can be both unsightly and damaging to plants. The salts leach through clay pots forming a white film on the outside of the pot creating an unsightly container by some gardeners standards. Salts can also accumulate around the rims of both clay and plastic containers. Salt deposits on container rims can dehydrate plant stems resting there.
To disinfect pots, soak them in a solution containing one part household bleach to 9 parts water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Then put pots in a dish detergent and water solution. To clean clay pots use steel wool or a wire-bristle brush to remove mineral deposits and other debris. If mineral deposits remain, use a knife to scrape them off. Rinse pots thoroughly and soak them in a bucket of clean water until you are ready to use them. Dry clay pots can wick moisture away from the potting medium dehydrating newly potted plants. Plastic pots are easier to clean requiring only a scouring pad. Mineral salts remaining can be scraped away with a knife. Smooth any rough edges with steel wool. Rinse the pot and it is ready for reuse.
Proper cleaning and disinfecting of pots requires just a minimum amount of effort, yet can mean the difference between the success or failure of containerized plants. Take those extra few minutes to assure success.
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What is a Wiring Diagram?
A wiring diagram is a simple visual representation of the physical connections and physical design of an electrical system or circuit. It demonstrates how the electrical wires are adjoined and where components and elements might be linked to the system.
When and How to Use a Wiring Diagram
You can use wiring diagrams to help in building or manufacturing the circuit or electronic device. It likewise practical in making repair work.
DIY lovers utilize wiring diagrams, which are common in house and car repair. For example, a home contractor will wish to confirm the physical area of electrical outlets and lights using a wiring diagram to avoid pricey errors and building code violations.
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A schematic shows the plan and function of an electrical circuit but is not concerned with the physical design of the wires. Wiring diagrams show how the wires are connected, where they should be found in the device and the physical connections in between all the parts.
Unlike a pictorial diagram, a wiring diagram utilizes abstract or streamlined shapes and lines to show components. Pictorial diagrams are typically pictures with labels or highly-detailed drawings of the physical parts.
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Wiring diagram types
 - Schematic Diagrams.
 - Wiring diagrams.
 - Block diagrams.
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What is the schematic format?
A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the components of a system using abstract, graphic symbols instead of realistic pictures.
What should a schematic include?
Schematics should consist of the total description and places of all developing code aspects, such as the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (also called HVAC), plumbing, and electrical systems. Nevertheless, schematic designs are only a basic design to interact a design scheme to the owner.
What is an architectural wiring diagram?
Architectural wiring diagrams reveal the approximate areas and affiliations of receptacles, lighting, and permanent electrical services in a structure.
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Are all wiring diagrams similar?
Wiring diagrams might follow different standards depending on the country they are going to be used. They may have various layouts depending upon the company and the designer who is developing that. They also might be drawn by various ECAD software such as EPLAN or AutoCAD electrical.
What is an architectural wiring diagram?
Architectural wiring diagrams show the approximate locations and affiliations of receptacles, lighting, and permanent electrical services in a structure.
How are wiring diagrams read?
The electrical schematics are read from left to right, or from top to bottom. This is very important to get right, as the signal direction shows the flow of current in the circuit. It is then easy for a user to comprehend when there is a modification in the course of the circuit.
How do you read electrical wire numbers?
An electrical cable is categorized by 2 numbers separated by a hyphen, such as 14-2. The first number represents the conductor's gauge; the second represents the variety of conductors inside the cable. For instance, 14-2 has two 14-gauge conductors: a hot and a neutral.
How do you read auto wiring diagrams?
A vehicle wiring diagram is a map. To read it, recognize the circuit in question and starting at its source of power, follow it to the ground. Use the legend to understand what each symbol on the circuit indicates.
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Wire gauges range from low numbers to high numbers, with smaller numbers referring to smaller diameters and larger numbers representing larger diameters. For instance, AWG 4 is 0.2043 inches in size, and AWG 40 is. 0031 inches in size.
How is wire numbered?
American Wire Gauge (AWG) is the standard way to represent wire size in North America. In AWG, the larger the number, the smaller the wire diameter and density. The largest standard size is 0000 AWG, and 40 AWG is the tiniest basic size.
What is the schematic format?
A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the aspects of a system utilizing abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic photos.
What should a schematic include?
Schematics ought to include the total description and areas of all constructing code aspects, such as the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (likewise referred to as HVAC), plumbing, and electrical systems. Schematic designs are just a basic layout to communicate a style scheme to the owner.
Is AWG aluminum or copper?
Common home copper wiring is AWG number 12 or 14. The greater the gauge number, the smaller sized the size and the thinner the wire.
Can you touch a live black wire?
If you can be found in contact with a stimulated black wire– and you are also in contact with the neutral white wire– current will pass through your body. You will get an electrical shock. You will receive a shock if you touch 2 wires at various voltages at the same time.


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In 2019, Emelie Havemo of the University of Linköping conducted a research project on the impact of digitizing boards for daily meetings in organizations working with Lean Management. MEVISIO provided access to associates within a select number of organizations to support Emilie's research project. Emelie has written the report in Swedish and given MEVISIO permission to translate into English to publish on our blog. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, we will be publishing excerpts from the report. You can download the full report here (in Swedish).
Digital transformation can change the role of the lean board – or not.
Digital boards can change the role of traditional whiteboards in daily management. The most significant differentiator is the new way to interact during meetings and access to real-time data on the board. A digital board raises several questions; one being 'is a physical board needed?'. Can managers and teams collaborate without meeting physically? Is everyone required to be in the same room, let alone at the same facility? At the same time, a real value-add when using a board during the daily meeting is that it forms part of a system and a process where individual parts cannot be changed immediately. Digital boards have many shapes and forms.
Digital boards can be configured in different ways, depending on the purpose they serve and what the users want to achieve. This report discusses two different approaches to handling the digital transformation for daily management boards. The report is based on the literature used regarding digitalization. 1) Digitizing the flow of information (making analog boards digital) and 2) Digitalizing the infrastructure used to support daily meetings by using customizability and access to more data. Organizations considering these two options should align their choice with information and co-ordination needs as both approaches have pros and cons.
Tips for implementing and using digital lean boards
By interviewing and researching three organizations, this report identifies tips and success factors for implementing digital lean boards. The tips and recommendations take into account that user needs, interest, knowledge, know-how, and experience have a significant impact on results. The recommendations are for influencers and decision-makers for lean management within an organization. This can be managers, lean specialists, and lean consultants.
Get started with digital lean boards – 6 recommendations and success factors.
- Identify the needs of the organization
- Review the organization's digital competencies
- Conduct a risk analysis and weigh these against expected benefits
- Create a culture of learning and development before, during and after implementation
- Find the 'low-hanging fruits' (quick and easy improvements) to start with
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The PROBE research project has produced results in the areas of data modeling, spatial/temporal query processing, recursive query processing, and database system architecture for nontraditional application areas, many of which involve spatial data and data with complex structure. An overview of PROBE is provided, focusing on the facilities for dealing with spatial and temporal data. It is shown how the PROBE database system and simple application-specific object classes combine to efficiently support PROBE's spatial data model. It is also shown how an image-database application can be supported using PROBE's data model and spatial query processor. The current status of the PROBE project and future plans are discussed.

spatial data modeling; query processing; image database application; PROBE; temporal data; application-specific object classes; data structures; database management systems; query languages
J. Orenstein and F. Manola, "PROBE Spatial Data Modeling and Query Processing in an Image Database Application," in IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, vol. 14, no. , pp. 611-629, 1988.


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On January 11, the construction of Daofu Pumped Water Storage power Station, the world's highest large-scale pumped storage power station, officially started in Daofu County, Sichuan province. With a designed annual generating capacity of 2.994 billion KWH, the hydropower station is the largest installed pumped storage project in Sichuan Province and a landmark project of the Yalong River water-scenery integrated base.
It is understood that Daofu pumped storage power station is a key implementation project during the 14th Five-Year Plan period of "Medium and long-term pumped Storage Development Plan (2021-2035)". The project is located in Shika Township, Daofu County, Garzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, with an initially planned installed capacity of 2.1 million kilowatts (6× 350,000 kilowatts). After completion, it will mainly undertake tasks such as peak regulation, valley filling, energy storage, frequency modulation and phase modulation in Sichuan's power system, and promote the development and utilization of new energy.
The power station has the characteristics of high cold, high altitude, high water head and high speed, high voltage, large capacity generator complex construction difficulty. After the research and demonstration of the participating parties, the project is being implemented in an orderly manner. The construction of Daofu pumped storage power station will strongly promote the technological innovation and development of pumped storage units and electrical equipment in the world.
Pumped storage is the most commonly used large-scale energy storage technology at present, mainly used in power system peak load and valley filling, frequency and phase regulation and emergency backup, with mature technology, high efficiency, large capacity, long-term energy storage and other advantages. During the off-peak period of electricity consumption, the use of excess energy such as scenery new energy to pump water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir for storage, which is equivalent to "charging" the "charging treasure", at this time the pumping and storage power station is the user of electric energy. In the peak hours of electricity consumption, the water is discharged from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir, and the potential energy of the water is converted into electric energy to meet the electricity demand during the peak hours, which is the process of "charging treasure" discharge. At this time, the pumping and storage power station is a power plant.
The total investment of the Daofu pumped storage power station project is about 15.1 billion yuan, which can boost the GDP of Sichuan Province by 21.3 billion yuan during the construction period, and can promote about 5,000 jobs every year. At the same time, the project can drive the development and construction of surrounding photovoltaic resources, and it is expected that the new investment in new energy development will reach 24 billion yuan.
It is understood that as a core participant, PowerChina Chengdu Institute has prepared a high-quality pumped storage development plan for Sichuan Province; A series of pumped storage power plants have been designed and built inside and outside the province, including Lianghekou Project, the world's highest and largest hybrid pumped storage power plant, which is the main driving force and leading force for the development of pumped storage in China. Editor/Xu Shengpeng


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Air boats (sometimes spelled airboats) are watercraft powered by large propellers mounted on the rear. Early air boats used aircraft engines to spin their props, but most modern air boats use standard automotive V-8 engines for power. The gas-powered engine turns a crankshaft, which in turn spins the propeller up to 3000 rpms or more. The propeller draws air from the front and pushes it through the back to create forward momentum.
Because air boats do not need underwater rudders or blades, their bottoms can be very flat. This means that air boats can reach areas usually inaccessible to traditional boats, such as very shallow water, swamps and stump-filled inlets. Air boats can also travel over most land surfaces, as long as the propeller can produce enough power to overcome the added friction. The bottom and sides of many air boats are covered with a thick layer of polymer plastic to absorb the damage of gravel and concrete surfaces.
Air boats are generally used for recreation and fishing, but many coastal cities also employ them for rescue operations. In places like the Florida Everglades, air boats are much more practical than traditional boat designs. Weeds and grasses slip below the flat bottom of the air boat and the propeller never contacts the water. Pilots of air boats control direction through the use of a handheld rudder and 'brake' by cutting power to the engine with a throttle control.
Some say that Alexander Graham Bell actually designed the first air boats in 1905, although countless numbers of amateur boat builders also attached aircraft engines and propellers to flat-bottomed boats. Most air boats built before the 1980s still employed aircraft engines, but proper maintenance proved to be difficult. With the switch to standard automotive engines like a Chevy 350 V-8 or 454, most mechanics can easily make repairs to air boats with readily available parts.
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Each facility providing nursing services to adults age 21 to 64 must have a qualified Director of Psychiatric Nursing. In addition to the Director of Nursing, there must be adequate numbers of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and mental health workers to provide nursing care necessary under the active treatment program and to maintain progress notes on each member. A registered nurse must document member progress at least weekly. The progress notes must contain recommendations for revisions in the treatment plan, as needed, as well as an assessment of the member's progress as it relates to the treatment plan goals and objectives.