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WILLEMSTAD – In a response to the press release emitted by the Clean Environment Foundation (SMOC), the oil refinery Isla states that the concentration of sulfur dioxide (SO2) has actually declined in the first four months of this year.
SMOC also included a compilation chart of SO2 emissions over the months of January to April to their press release. In this chart, the organization shows the preliminary measurement data of the station at Beth Chaim, which is published by the government on the website _URL_. SMOC demonstrated on may 21 of this year that the emissions have not substantially been reduced.
The Isla refinery also refers to the air monitoring data from the website to illustrate an overview of the measured values of both the station Beth Chaim, as Kas Chikitu in the period January to April. This over the years 2014, 2015 and 2016. The Isla argues that the concentration levels of sulfur dioxide in the first four months of this year have decreased compared to 2015.
At Beth Chaim, an SO2 emission of 181.9 micrograms per cubic meter was registered last year in the said month, whereas this year it reached 149 micrograms per cubic meter.
At Kas Chikitu, 152.1 micrograms per cubic meter were measured in the same period in 2015, and this year 88.3.


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I am having a hard time understanding the concept of adjoint of a linear operator. Given a finite dimensional Hilbert space $H$ over a field $F$, I know the dual space is the vector space $H^*$ of all linear forms $f:H\rightarrow F$.
 - Is the adjoint of a linear map $A$ on $H$ a member of $H^*$? Or what is the relationship between a linear map $f:H\rightarrow K$ and the dual space, generally? What confuses me even more is this special case: take the bra-ket notation. It says that for any ket $|\psi\rangle\in H$ there is a linear form from $H^*$ called a bra ($|\psi\rangle:=\langle\psi,-\rangle$-also weird, is $\psi$ a function or not?...), such that bra is the adjoint of ket.
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 First, there's something called the Riesz Representation Theorem. To understand it, start by fixing a vector $v \in H$. We can now use the dot product to define a continuous linear functional $L_v: H \rightarrow F$ by $$L_v(w) = \langle w,v \rangle.$$ What the Riesz Representation Theorem says is that every continuous linear functional $\phi:H \rightarrow F$ arises in this way! That is, given any element $\phi$ of the dual space $H^\ast$, there is some $v \in H$ so that $\phi(w) = \langle w, v \rangle$. So this is why we can sort of think as linear functionals as elements of the Hilbert space, and vice versa. In more mathematical terms, we say that the dual of $H$ is isomorphic to $H$.
 Second, a note on dual spaces: I believe that typically the space $H^\ast$ is defined to be the set of continuous linear functionals. This distinction is important, as there are different types of duals. So far, I've been talking about the topological dual. However, there is an algebraic dual, which I have seen denoted $H^\star$, which is just all linear functionals $H \rightarrow F$, no continuity assumed. The Reisz Representation Theorem concerns only the topological dual. (The duals are actually the same for finite dimensional Hilbert spaces, but I don't believe the Hilbert spaces encountered in QM are.)
 Third, adjoints: Given any Hilbert spaces $H, K$, and a continuous linear functional $A: H \rightarrow K$, there is a continuous linear map called the adjoint $A^\ast:K \rightarrow H$ (note that it goes the other way) that is defined by the equation $\langle Av, w \rangle = \langle v, A^\ast w \rangle$. You typically only see the case $K = H$. So no, the adjoint of an operator $A: H \rightarrow H$ is not an element of $H^\ast$, since the members of $H^\ast$ are continuous linear functionals from $H$ into $F$, and $H^\ast$ goes from $H$ into $H$.
 Unfortunately, I don't know much about QM, so this last bit is just speculating on how I think the notation works. If you consider kets $|\phi \rangle \in H$ to be an element of the Hilbert space, then there is a continuous linear functional that I suppose you could call $\langle \phi |$ defined by $\langle \phi | v \rangle = \langle v, \phi \rangle.$ And conversely, given a bra $\langle \phi |$, by the Reisz Representation Theorem, there is a bra $| \phi \rangle$ so that $\langle \phi | v \rangle = \langle \phi, v \rangle.$
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Buying a vehicle is considered a significant purchase. And to ensure that you are buying a reliable and well-maintained vehicle, even for a used one, it is crucial to inspect used trucks in avon before making a purchase. If you are not sure how to do it right, the following steps can be done while you are inspecting a pre-owned truck.
Interior and Exterior Inspection
The first thing to inspect would be the interior of the truck. Check the overall condition of the interior. This includes the dashboard, seats, and flooring, and all the lights and windows too. In addition, the air conditioning and entertainment systems, as well as all safety features must be in working condition.
While checking the exterior of the used pickup trucks in avon, look for any signs of rust, dents, or damage. Check for any signs of previous repairs. Also inspect the tires because uneven wear patterns may mean that there is an alignment or suspension issues. Check underneath the truck and see if there are any signs of leakage of coolant, oil, or brake fluid.
Engine Inspection is a Must
Start the engine so you can listen for strange sounds. If there's banging or rattling then it should be a red flag. Check the engine room for any leaks. While you're at it, also check the belts and hoses for any signs of wear and tear. You can also check the battery leads for signs of corrosion. All this can greatly affect the overall performance of the truck.
Do a Thorough Undercarriage Inspection
It is recommended to inspect the undercarriage of the truck for any signs of rust and damage. You should also see if there are signs of previous accidents that may not have been mentioned in the report. Also inspect the suspension parts and the exhaust system for leaks and other damages. If you find any, make sure that you inform the dealership because this can lead to a very expensive repair in the future.
Never Forgo a Test Drive
To evaluate the truck's performance, take it for a test drive. Try to drive it on different road conditions. It is very important that you know how the truck feels while you are behind the wheel. This is your chance to check for any underlying issues that might not be visible.
Check the Vehicle History
It is crucial that you gather as many details as you can about the truck that you are planning to purchase. So look into the trucks' history report. This document may contain information about the previous owners, any accidents, as well as maintenance records. A clear history means that the car has been properly taken care of.
If you are not sure how to do the truck inspection yourself, it is recommended to have a professional mechanic do this for you instead. Getting a professional inspection done on a truck you want to purchase can help you find any hidden issues not indicated in the report provided by the dealership. They can also give you an impartial evaluation of its overall condition which can help you decide if it's a worthy purchase.


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If you encounter an Asian walking down a dark alleyway in Virginia, you probably don't have anything to fear. If you bump into an Hispanic in a dark alleyway, you still don't have much to fear. Both racial/ethnic groups are significantly less likely to wind up in Virginia prisons than other groups, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections latest demographic report about the state's 30,000 prison population. Some highlight factoids:
- More than three-fifths of the population is black, nearly two fifths white.
- Asians or native Americans in Virginia prisons account for one-half percent of prison inmates. That compares to a state population of 6.5%.
- For all the overblown fears of illegal immigrants breeding crime, only 2.1% of Virginia's prison population is Hispanic. That compares to 8.2% of the population in the state.
- Roughly 18% of prison inmates are "confirmed gang members."
- More than nine out of ten (92%) inmates are male, raising the question, does our society systematically stigmatize and discriminate against males in our society? (Don't worry, that's not a serious question. Just a tweeker.)
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New underground lake is found in Wonder Cave of the Ozarks
Springfield Leader January 27, 1921 page 1 and 10.
"...pool of undetermined size discovered by explorer in Marvel Cave, Stone County
By Harold Nelson
"The natural wonders of Marvel Cave, located in Stone County, 50 miles south of Springfield, have gained further interest through the discovery of another underground lake of considerable extent. The lake connects with Lake Genevieve [note: see page 157 in Caves of Missouri for map], formerly considered the end of the waterway in the great cave.
"The lake was discovered last week by Pete Alexander, owner of a drug store at Branson. A partial exploration of the lake has been made and Alexander is building a special collapsible boat to continue the exploration. A small passageway near the entrance of the cave makes it impossible to take a larger boat into the cave. R. H. Condie, Springfield Boy Scout executive, Dr. G.D. Callaway, director of the Greene county health association, T. Stanley Skinner, dean of the Drury College School of Music, E.S. Shipp and a representative of the The Leader visited the cave yesterday to explore the new found lake, but due to the lack of equipment were unable to get to the shores of the lake.
Joins Lake Genevieve
"The lake is beyond Lake Genevieve, which connects with No Name river, a stream which was discovered many years ago. Seven years ago a group of men from Chicago and a St. Louis newspaperman carried two air tanks through the passages of the cave leading to No Name river and improvised a float on which one of the party floated down the river several hundred feet. He discovered Lake Genevieve, a lake a few hundred feet in width and in length.
"That Lake Genevieve was the end of No Name river was the belief of the men who explored the cave. Last week Alexander on the same float went 750 feet down the river, across Lake Genevieve and in the new lake. [Two or three lines missing.] …entrance to the river or there is danger of becoming lost in the underground waterway.
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"Alexander said after his trip to the lake that he was unable to determine the size of the lake or the height of the ceiling over it. He was equipped with only a small carbide light.
"The Springfield men who visited the cave yesterday in an effort to view the new found lake were unable to reach its shores, although one of the number went down the river for some distance.
"Exploration work difficult.
"It is with great difficulty that the river is reached from the outside. The distance is slightly more than 1,000 feet from the chamber at the entrance of the cave. The first passage encountered on the trip to the river is known as the Rock Crawl. The passage is just large enough for a man to crawl through. The floor of the passage is rough and irregular and is made up of large rocks. It is [300?] feet in length. Water is encountered on the floor of the crawl.
"At the end of Rock Crawl are two chambers probably a hundred feet in height and as much in length, while they vary in width from 25 to 50 feet. These chambers are known as the Epsom Salts chambers on account of the outcroppings of the salts on the walls.
"At the end of the chambers another crawl, the Dry [Dust?] crawl 200 feet in length is encountered. Unlike the first crawl this one is filled with a dry dust and bats, hundreds of them. This crawl ends in a chamber called Pandemonium on account of the irregular shapes of the rocks in it. It is 60 feet high.
"Descend rope to river.
"At one end of this chamber is found a ledge at the foot of which is the river. It is necessary to be lowered over this ledge to the river's edge, 40 feet below. Only a slender person could visit the river as the crevasse in the ledge in which the visitor must be lowered is only a foot wide in places and extremely hard to squeeze through.
For travel on the river a float has been constructed. It is made of two air tanks held together with ropes and boards. The passenger lies down on the float and with a light fastened to his hat, paddles his way with his hands. A sudden turn to the side with the body would mean falling off the float and a bath in the cold water of the river.
"Cave is wonder place.
"Marvel cave, probably the most wonderful cave in the world, was purchased 31 years ago by W. H. Lynch at that time connected with the diplomatic corps of the Canadian government. He visited the place every year until seven years ago, when he and his daughter, Miss Mariam, went there to live. They reside in a quaint old log cabin a quarter of a mile from the entrance to the cave. He owns not only the cave but 800 acres of timber land around it. Although now nearly 80 years of age Mr. Lynch seldom misses a daily visit to the cave.
"Entrance to the cave is gained by descending stairs 150 feet in length. Here the visitor alights on a pile of debris, millions of tons, which has fallen onto the floor of the great chamber. This chamber is between 165 to 185 feet in height [missing lines] The chamber, without removing the debris, could easily accommodated the ten-story Landers building and still there would be room left.
"Monster stalagmite in cave.
"In the chamber, among other features, is a stalagmite, 100 feet in diameter. It is called Liberty bell on account of its bell shape. The size of this stalagmite raises some question as to the largest one in the country. Recently newspaper articles stated that a stalagmite 30 feet in diameter in a cave at Ha Ha Tonka was the largest one in the country. There are two rooms within the Liberty bell in which the stalagmite at Ha Ha Tonka would rest with room to spare.
"Residents of Branson are now making efforts to interest members of the legislature in the cave and surrounding country as a state park. They point out that no official visit has ever been made in the cave by a state official although at several times they have been within a few miles of it."
In a letter from Kevin S. Lotter, Senior Manager, Attractions & Guest Services at Silver Dollar City, "The article makes reference to the area of the cave we now call the Lakes Passage. Originally called No-Name River, the body of water explored in this area of the cave consists of two connected underground lakes. The smaller Lake Genevieve is connected to the larger Lake Miriam."
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Real Time Biological Threat Agent Detection with a Surface Plasmon Resonance Equipped Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
A system was developed to perform real-time biological threat agent (BTA) detection with a small autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Biological sensors just recently reached a level of miniaturization and sensitivity that made UAV integration a feasible task. A Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) biosensor was integrated for the first time into a small UAV platform, allowing the UAV platform to collect and then quantify the concentration of an aerosolized biological agent in real-time. A sensor operator ran the SPR unit through a groundstation laptop and was able to wirelessly view detection results in real time. An aerial sampling mechanism was also developed for use with the SPR sensor. The collection system utilized a custom impinger setup to collect and concentrate aerosolized particles. The particles were then relocated and pressurized for use with the SPR sensor. The sampling system was tested by flying the UAV through a ground based plume of water soluble dye. During a second flight test utilizing the onboard SPR sensor, a sucrose solution was autonomously aerosolized, collected, and then detected by the combined sampling and SPR sensor subsystems, validating the system's functionality. The real-time BTA detection system has paved the way for future work quantifying biological agents in the atmosphere and performing source localization procedures.


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- APSL scholarships are aimed at school children between the ages 9 to 17, or up to the completion of GCE A levels, whichever comes first,
- The Scholarship Coordinator, through local coordinators, informs the Sri Lankan schools of the bursary, eligibility criteria and how to apply,
- Teachers look out for gifted children at risk of dropping out of education due to economic hardships,
- Children identified are discreetly approached and informed of the scheme, provided with application forms and encouraged to apply,
- Applications completed by parents or guardians and countersigned by schools headteachers are sent to the APSL Scholarship panel for consideration,
- Selected applicants are informed in writing. They sign to accept the offer and provide a bank account in the child's name to receive the funds,
- Each recipient is given Rs5000 during the first month followed by Rs3000 each month thereafter.
On-going monitoring is carried out through the local coordinators who provide regular reports to APSL, to ensure that
- Appropriate use of funds for the befit of the child – through a monthly statement from Parent / guardian,
- Educational progress: through copies of end-of-term school reports.
- Which determines the continuation of funding from one year to the next.


coming through at the center of the base than at the ski edges ("edge high"). This will be very obvious.
If the ski is convex so that the base in the center of the ski is higher than the edges ("base high"), the light band will be more narrow at the center of the base, wider over the edges. The Ruby Stone Blade is used to correct the convexity.
Keep in mind that you can also observe your base flatness just by the structure pattern. If it is consistent the entire base, it is flat. Inconsistencies disclose high or low spots and are generally easy to see.
Advanced Techniques:
It is common for ski bases to have waves on them, and stone grinding will not remove them because the stone rides up and down with the waves. The waves have to be cut off from an angle. Also, they cannot be seen. If you use the Base Flattener at an angle as shown in the picture, you will find there is more drag in certain spots than others. Those spots with extra drag are base waves. As you continue to make additional passes on the base you will find the drag at that point becomes progressively less and that finally it disappears, the wave is removed.
Skip marks can ONLY be put in the base with the steel blades, NEVER the Ruby Stone Blades. Skip marks are caused by
 - pushing the tool down the base with too much speed
 - pushing on the tool with excessive pressure
 - using a blade that is too dull, it needs sharpening
 - The base is too smooth and slick, roughen it with the Ruby Stone
 - Trying to do too much work too quickly
 - you have a rock hardened/damaged edge section next to the mark
You won't put in skip marks if you keep the blade nice and sharp and use the tool with a lighter touch, letting the tool do the job rather than over-muscling it. If you have a rock hardened/damaged section it needs to be polished out with the Ski Sharp Stones before flattening with the steel blade.
If you do put in skip marks, they won't damage the performance of your skis. They just don't look very good. To remove, angle the Base Flattener and use the Ruby Stones, the angle used coming from the opposite angle as the skip marks in the base, they have to be cut off from a cross-angle.
Due to the curvature of the ski at tip and sometimes at tail (flip tail skis) using the Ruby Stone Blade by hand can sometime work better than in the Base Flattener. Just keep the blade up on edge and follow the contour of the base to get a uniform structure across the width.
If your ski is very concave it is best to use the File Base Flattener, the steel blade is best kept for fine detail work rather than using it for heavy work.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to polish off the burr that is left whenever you work on metal ski edges, a burr makes the skis over-sharp and dangerous. We recommend the SkiVisions Ski Sharp for such purpose, or you can polish the edges by hand with a stone.
The steel blade falls from the tool when the retaining screws are loosened. It is sharp and heavy and should be done over your bench carefully.
Maintain a firm grip on the tool when running it off the tail of the ski so you don't drop it.
Keep your fingers on the tool and out of the way of the sharp metal ski edges. Your ski must be held in a ski vise when using the Base Flattener.
(Note: reprinted from SkiVisions with permission.)
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SkiVisions Flattening bases with the Base Flattener Part 1
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text: Ankafobe is a rural commune in the Analamanga region of Madagascar. It is located approximately 80 kilometers north of the capital city, Antananarivo. The area is known for its beautiful, rugged landscape, which includes forests, hills, and valleys. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with rice, cassava, and maize being the main crops grown in the area. Ankafobe is also home to a number of endangered species, including the Madagascar pochard and the greater bamboo lemur. The area has become a popular destination for tourists looking to explore Madagascar's unique wildlife and natural beauty.


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Yogyakarta, July 24th 2019 - The rapid development of digital technology has penetrated various aspects, as well as its use by the society. Some countries in the world even established ministry of digital affairs to support their country's growth. Seeing this trend, CfDS conducted a research entitled "Opportunities for the Establishment of the Ministry of Digital Fields in Indonesia" on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019. This research discusses the implementation of digital affairs ministry in several countries and how it can be established in Indonesia.
Why is the Ministry of Digital Affairs Needed?
Indonesia has a high rating of internet penetration, followed by as the predictions of a growing digital economy sector. Anggika Ramadiani, CfDS researcher, revealed that "the existence of digital affairs ministry is needed to manage Indonesian digital landscape to be an opportunity of advancement for Indonesia. In addition, Indonesia currently ranks 59th out of 63 countries in technological developments. There is a need for government regulations related to digital issues such as cyber security, digital ecosystem readiness, and other concrete steps to minimize the Indonesian human resource's gap in using technology and improving the quality of internet governance in Indonesia."
Implementation of the Digital Affairs Ministry in Several Countries
Several countries in the world have agreed to regulate digital issues by establishing special institutions or ministries that oversee digital affairs. Based on the method of establishment, the ministries in several country are grouped into three, namely: (1) The ministry of digital affairs emerged as a result of the restructurization on existing ministries, such as Thailand, Benin, Russia and Poland; (2) The ministry of digital affairs consists other ministries or other ministries such as England, Scotland and France; and (3) The ministry of digital affairs is newly formed and separated from other ministries, such as Greece. "The case studies from other countries regarding the formation of digital affairs ministry can be used as aa further reference for the Indonesian government in establishing digital affairs ministry in Indonesia", said Anisa Pratita Mantovani, Research Manager of CfDS.


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Facing the wild: ecotourism, conservation, and animal encounters
* Reveals why we are so fascinated by wild animals, what they mean to us and how as ecotourists we may be loving animals to death * Richly illustrated with photographs and accompanied by annexes of original research * Essential and compelling reading for practitioners, students and academics in ecotourism, conservation, environment and cultural studies as well as ecotourists visiting animal encounter sites Ecotourism is the fastest growing segment of tourism, the world's largest industry. Encounters with wild animals, be it swimming with dolphins, going on safari or bird watching, are at the core. Yet little is known about why people seek out these experiences and the meaning for the ecotourism industry, conservation efforts and society at large. Facing the Wild is the first serious empirical examination of why people seek out animals in their natural environment, what the desire for this experience tells us about the meanings of animals, nature, authenticity and wilderness in contemporary industrialized societies and whether visitors change their environmental perspectives and behaviour, as the custodians of parks would like them to. The book explores the contradictions and ambivalence that so many people experience in the presence of 'wild nature'--in loving it we may diminish it and in the act of wanting to see it we may destroy it. Ultimately the book makes a case for 'respectful stewardship' of a 'hybrid nature' and provides insight for both practitioners and ecotourists alike.
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Is it possible to have an index on a certain field of a composite type? Assume, for instance, I create a type
CREATE TYPE complex AS (
 r double precision,
 i double precision
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and would like to have an (especially Hash/GIST/GIN) index over r and one over i, would that be possible?
Similarly, is it possible to have an index over the first, the second, the third,... element of an array field?
Assume I use complex[], would it be possible to have an index over all complex[0], over all complex[1], etc.
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Yes, absolutely possible. Use an index on an expression. The tricky part is the syntax for composite types.
B-tree index on an element of a complex type:
CREATE TABLE tbl (tbl_id serial, co complex);
CREATE INDEX tbl_co_r_idx ON tbl (((co).r)); -- note the parentheses!
SQL Fiddle with EXPLAIN ANALYZE.
Same thing works for elements of an array, even for an array of composite type:
CREATE TABLE tbl2 (tbl2_id serial, co complex[]);
CREATE INDEX tbl2_co1_idx ON tbl2 ((co[1])); -- note the parentheses!
Note that the expression-index can only be used for queries if the expression is matched more or less literally.
But that doesn't make sense with a GIN index like you mention. Per documentation:
GIN stands for Generalized Inverted Index. GIN is designed for handling cases where the items to be indexed are composite values, and the queries to be handled by the index need to search for element values that appear within the composite items.
A GIN index would make sense on an array of complex type as a whole, to let you search for an element within. But you need an implementation for your particular type. Here is a list of examples in standard Postgres (in addition to basic support for all one-dimensional arrays).
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Thanks for your very detailed and good answer! Thanks also for the hint regarding GIN, you are completely right there! – navige Feb 23 '13 at 13:44
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VERTEX, noun. The highest point of something.
VERTEX, noun. (anatomy) The highest surface on the skull.
VERTEX, noun. (geometry) The common point of the two rays of the angle, or its equivalent structure in polyhedra (meeting of edges) and higher order polytopes.
VERTEX, noun. (mathematics) A point on the curve with a local minimum or maximum of curvature.
VERTEX, noun. (graph theory) One of the elements of a graph joined or not by edges to other vertices.
VERTEX, noun. (computer graphics) A point in 3D space, usually given in terms of its Cartesian coordinates.
VERTEX, noun. (optics) The point where the surface of a lens crosses the optical axis.
VERTEX, noun. (nuclear or particle physics) An interaction point.
VERTEX, noun. (astrology) The point where the prime vertical meets the ecliptic in the western hemisphere of a natal chart.
VERTEX COVER, noun. (graph theory) a set of vertices which touch all the edges of a graph
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text: Networks of every kind and in numerous fields are omnipresent in today's society (e.g. brain networks, social networks) and are the intense subject of research. It would be of great utility to have a computationally efficient and generally applicable method for assessing similarity of metrics. The field (going back to the 1950s) has not come up with such a method (a few moves in this direction exist, such as Jaccard coefficients, QAP--quadratic assignment procedure, and more recently Menezes & Roth, 2013, and Asta & Shalizi, 2014). I present a Bayesian-based metric for assessing similarity of two networks, possibly of different size, that include nodes and links between nodes. I assume the nodes are labeled so that both the nodes and links between two nodes that are shared between the two networks can be identified.


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1. Setting the Stage
Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) is a human rights charity focused on advocating for choice in end-of-life care and dying. Established in 1980, DWDC has a number of ongoing important purposes in its history including:
- Defending the rights of all Canadians who choose medical assistance in dying (MAID);
- Educating Canadians about their legal rights with respect to end-of-life choice;
- Supporting people who are suffering from a medical condition and wish to die on their own terms and extending support to the families and caregivers of these people; and
- Supporting health care professionals who assist individuals wishing to die on their own terms
DWDC is a leader in the dynamic assisted dying landscape. The environment changed significantly in February 2015 when the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its unanimous decision on the Carter v. Canada case. The justices of the high court decided that current federal law violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The federal government, under the newly elected Liberal regime responded with new legislation, Bill C-14. DWDC continues to focus on ensuring that Canadians are eligible for and have access to assisted dying in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
DWDC relies on a strong network of chapters, councils, volunteers and supporters to achieve its mission throughout the country, allowing it to have a growing national footprint. Furthering of the advocacy, support and education in all parts of the country and reaching all demographics is key to the success of its work.
As an organization, DWDC is looking ahead with respect to its role and leadership, acknowledging key internal and external drivers of its vision and its work. Internally, the following factors will help shape strategic priorities:
- Talent Management: DWDC's talented staff needs to be supported with quality tools and resources and have opportunities to nurture their talents or grow into new roles
- Legacy Gift: a transformational legacy gift has enabled the organization to undertake more strategic, impactful work
Externally, developments in the legal, political, and health care landscapes are shaping both current and future priorities:
- Court challenges to Bill C-14: current cases such as Lamb v. Canada, Jean Truchon and Nicole Gladu v. Attorney General (Canada) and Attorney General (Quebec), and Christian Medical and Dental Society v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CMDS v. CPSO) are making their way through courts in BC, Ontario, and Quebec, which may impact MAID legislation and regulations in Canada. DWDC involvement further builds on established strategic partnerships with other key organizations.
- Health Canada Reviews: Bill C-14 mandated that a review be conducted with respect to three areas not included in current legislation: assisted dying with respect to mature minors, mental illness as the sole reason and advance requests. The reviews (without recommendations) were delivered by the Council of Canadian Academies in December 2018. All three reports are comprehensive, thoughtful and can serve DWDC as launching pads politically and legally to advance our key strategies over the next five years.
- Political and Regulatory Landscape: government changes at the federal and/or provincial/territorial levels are being monitored as possibly impacting on access to MAID. DWDC is also monitoring the health care regulatory landscape for developments which may impact access and care regarding training, standards and practices.
The demand for DWDC's leadership in the assisted dying space has increased alongside its capacity for deeper investments in its strategic areas of work. DWDC's leadership has identified these four strategic pillars of work:
1) Eligibility: Ensuring that assisted dying legislation complies with the Canadian Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
2) Access: Ensuring that Canadians can access medical assistance in dying in compliance with the Canadian Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
3) Support: Supporting people, their families and caregivers and health care providers as they explore end-of-life options including medical assistance in dying
4) Education: Leading education on advance care planning, patient rights and end-of-life options including medical assistance in dying
These pillars of work will be fortified and facilitated by strategic operational activators:
1) Talent Management: Investing in DWDC's talent, capacity and capabilities, including staff, board, and volunteers. Providing current tools and continued development for our team of talented, knowledgeable and caring staff and volunteers to ensure excellence for the community of people accessing DWDC support
2) Governance: Ensuring DWDC's effectiveness and accountability
3) Brand, Marketing and Communications: Supporting and amplifying
DWDC's advocacy and programs, and fundraising efforts
4) Fundraising: Optimizing DWDC's fundraising streams to ensure organizational sustainability and future growth
This five-year Strategic Plan sets out the goals and directions for the period 2019- 2024. It is an evergreen document, intended to guide, track and fortify the organization's ability to deliver impactful, quality results that advance Canadians' end-of-life rights.
2. Mission, Vision, Values
Through advocacy, public education and personal support, Dying With Dignity Canada ensures Canadians have access to quality end-of-life choice and care.
All Canadians have the right to choose their good death.
The values of DWDC are to be Person-Centred, have Compassion, Integrity and Courage, and foster Collaboration.
- Person-Centred: DWDC believes the person, be it the patient, the family and friends, or the interdisciplinary health care team, must have a safe and accessible experience with MAID. The context will differ, but DWDC's goal of facilitating that experience remains the same—to ensure the person feels heard, to ensure that family members and friends have the opportunity to access help for their loved ones, including grief supports and to ensure that health care team members are system supported.
- Compassion: DWDC strives to support people through the physical, mental and emotional pains and struggles that often come with grievous and irremediable medical conditions. The end of life is a time when people, their families and caregivers need warmth, kindness and support; the very principles that drive DWDC's programming. Compassion motivates staff, board and volunteers to alleviate suffering by working to overcome barriers to choosing a good death.
- Integrity: DWDC is committed to be a leading voice for protecting and advancing human rights for those seeking a dignified death. Integrity embodies the honesty, accuracy and consistency in advocacy and programming. DWDC is motivated by the principle that Canadians should have access to high quality, timely end-of-life choices and care.
- Courage: As a human rights organization, DWDC confronts challenging issues and advocates for the right to choose a good death. At times, its work has faced opposition, but the organization has persevered, guided by the understanding that the right to choose must be protected and human rights must be upheld. DWDC will continue to promote safe spaces for people to make the choice right for them and to support health care workers who are willing to help patients have the good death they desire.
- Collaboration: As the leading human rights organization for MAID in Canada, DWDC knows that the cause must be the priority and at times other concerned groups will have more visibility or influence. As a grassroots organization, DWDC values organizations who share this space and pledges to work in collaboration with them to protect the rights of Canadians, while seeking to work with partners across the health and legal systems to ensure a safe, accessible experience for people, families and care providers.
3. Value Proposition
A good death. Your right to end-of-life choice.
Dying With Dignity Canada champions end-of-life rights through advocacy, awareness, education, support and systems change.
4. The Big Strategic Goal
Dying With Dignity Canada will leverage its experience as the national human rights organization to be the leader for assisted dying and end-of-life choice.


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Method of Eliminating Sharp Edges On Plated Cutoff Pins
Original Publication Date: 1982-Feb-01
Included in the Prior Art Database: 2005-Feb-09
This article describes a method for plating pins after assembly using external circuitry. The pins are made longer then required, and the external electrical connections are made to the excess area. After the plating process is completed, the excess is cut at the narrow neck formed in the pin. When cut in this area, there are no sharp edges formed which will damage the connector into which the pins are inserted. The radius formed at the neck facilitates insertion into printed circuit cards or boards if a soldered connection is required.


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In this work the potential of using the interferometric coherence at different polarization over surface scatterers to extract information about surface parameters is investigated. The sensitivity of the individual coherence contributions to surface roughness and moisture conditions is discussed and simulated using a novel hybrid polarimetric surface scattering model. The model itself consists of a coherent part obtained from the extended Bragg model and incoherent part obtained from the integral equation model. Finally, the experimental airborne SAR data are used to validate the proposed model at different polarizations.


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Armored Glove Comes Equipped With Stun Gun, Video Camera
The BodyGuard, designed by cameraman David Brown, is an armored glove equipped with a high voltage stun gun, laser pointer for aiming, video camera and flashlight. Brown developed the concept for the BodyGuard — which is designed to prevent violent situations rather than end them — one night in 2004 when he and a few of his friends were discussing a recent mountain lion that attacked some cyclists, leaving one dead and the other maimed.
When using a knife, gun, or other handheld weapon, Brown felt the item could be easily dropped, thus leaving the wielder unable to protect his or herself. So, he came up with the glove concept because he felt it would be more difficult to lose the weapon, but also because using one's own hand was much more instinctual than using a foreign object.
The glove weighs less than three pounds, is made of breathable material and has a hard, protective shell that extends up the arm. The stun is generated by four electrodes on the wrist-area of the glove, prepped by a pull pin, and is activated by a button on the palm, with similar buttons activating the laser pointer, flashlight and video camera.
Brown developed the prototype for the BodyGuard in 48 hours, by using a medical arm brace as a base, attaching a stun gun and a fire-alarm button from Home Depot. It took Brown seven years and thirty prototypes to finish his final demo model. Though the BodyGuard seems like a neat futuristic piece of weaponry, one wonders exactly how effective it'll be when facing criminals with ranged weapons.
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'Walking on marbles' to soon become thing of past for arthritis patients
Researchers will be undertaking a new stage of a study aimed at improving the health and mobility of those suffering from the common complaint of "walking on marbles" associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in the feet, it has been revealed.
Forefeet often contain some of the first joints to be affected and those with the condition often say that they feel like they are "walking on marbles".
Mostly, people have thought that this was due to walking on foot joints that are affected by the RA.
The Health Sciences' FeeTURA study however, developed new ways of assessing the forefeet through the use of diagnostic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging techniques.
From this work, the University of Southampton researchers discovered that some of the swellings and associated feeling of 'walking on marbles' were related to inflamed bursae (a fluid-filled sac usually found in areas subject to friction) that had developed underneath the forefoot joints. These inflamed bursae were rarely detected by clinical examination.
The exact cause of the inflamed bursae is not known and a cure is yet to be found, however, the team is now looking at identifying inflammatory and mechanical markers to find the best ways of treating this complication in people suffering with RA.
They will evaluate foot health treatments, such as targeted steroid injections, as well as medical management through the use of new drugs (called biologics).
During the first stage of the study, which took place between 2006 and 2009, researchers at the University of Southampton developed a technique to better evaluate the forefeet and diagnose the'marbles' using diagnostic ultrasound.
Participants who were assessed at the NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF), based at Southampton General Hospital, returned for re-assessment in the second stage of the study which discovered the changes that had occurred in the condition.
A third stage used an MRI scan to visualise the anatomical structures and'marbles' more clearly in the forefeet (see photo) and resulted in researchers developing the first ever atlas to categorise the swellings originally identified in stage one.
Led by senior lecturer for Advanced Clinical and Expert Practice, Dr Catherine Bowen, this new stage of the treatment study will be carried out by clinical academic researcher, Lindsey Hooper, who recently won a prestigious special award from Wessex HIEC for the previously completed MRI work.
"Although more common in the UK than leukaemia and multiple sclerosis, awareness of the severity of rheumatoid arthritis is limited," Dr Bowen said.
"Our linked study aims to significantly improve the lives of those affected by the condition in their forefeet, reducing the severity of the symptoms including pain, inflammation, poor sleep, fatigue and depression, and therefore helping improve their mobility and wellbeing," she added.


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communication tends to slow data collection down the Programmable Load will be used in the analog control mode (or internal programmable step mode) driven by a stair step function from zero load current through full load current while simultaneously taking panel Voltage data at each Load current step. The stair step current ramp is repeated until voltage data for each panel in the string has been collected. The program will step through each string in the array collecting a full compliment of I-V and Temperature data including the last string which may be connected to a standard panel or string used for data comparison.
The scheme described above should be expected to collect a complete set of data for each panel in the array in less than 4 seconds.
System Software can be a Versatile Tool
Software / Soft-panel Evaluation Features:
After collecting real time performance data the software can be used to analyze the data to check relative and absolute performance of the individual panels in the array strings by comparing:
- Array string performance to each other.
- String performance to a Standard Panel.
- String performance to Solar Radiance Detector.
- Panel to Panel performance within a string or to standard.
A Measurement System of this type is key in analyzing true panel performance and accurate enough for comparative panel performance evaluation which may be of special interest when evaluating engineering prototype panels and new photovoltaic technologies. A Measurement System like this can be used at many different environmental sites due to its small size, flexibility and portability. In addition to panel performance, the information gathered with this system could be used to help predict and schedule maintenance and alert to required repairs so that the array can be kept at peak performance.
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Programmable AC Electronic Load – 63800
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High Power Programmable AC Source with Transients – 61510
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The Role Of Sound On The Path With Kirtan Musician Krishna Das
Join Andrew on this interview with Krishna Das, the renowned Kirtan musician, on a heartfelt journey into the world of devotion, and the role of sound on the path. What is Kirtan, and how does one listen to it? Can you bring music onto the path, and what are the near enemies in doing so? The discussion turns to sound as the nature of reality, and the role of mantra to reveal reality. Even scientists talk about the Big Bang, and "string theory." Is the world made of sound and light? ("In the beginning was the word, and the word was made flesh.") How does one "listen to the mind," instead of the classic instruction of looking at the mind? KD talks about creativity, the role of improvisation, and what happens when he performs. The conversation turns to how devotion, guru yoga, bhakti yoga, and openness are central to the journey. This interview is uniquely personal, with Andrew and KD sharing intimate stories of their respective paths. At Andrew's request, KD offers two selected Kirtan chants, with commentary; and Andrew offers his performance of a Rachmaninoff prelude. Join us for this disarming and sound-soaked interview, with one of the most endearing artists on the planet.
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Contains the list of attributes for this node.
var objXMLDOMNamedNodeMap = oXMLDOMNode.attributes;
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 oNamedNodeMap = xmlDoc.documentElement.firstChild.attributes;
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Assimilate supply and allocation routes
Mechanisms underlying the delivery of assimilates to the developing seed are of highest relevance in crop research. The transport route of assimilates is hidden from human eyes and is challenging for investigation. We established non-invasive imaging technology based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), allowing to visualize sucrose allocation along the path from source to sink and especially within the living seed itself.
Non-invasive imaging/monitoring provides information on tissues involved in transport processes, dynamic and spatiotemporal pattern of assimilate import, helping to link developmental and molecular events during seed growth. We apply an integrative approach which includes mass spectrometric biochemical analyses, metabolic modelling, chemical imaging based on infrared spectroscopy and optical microscopy. Such combination represents a powerful platform for the comprehensive study of seed filling in crops (Melkus et al., Plant Biotechnology Journal 2011; Rolletschek et al., Plant Cell 2011; Borisjuk et al., Plant Journal 2012; Rolletschek et al., Plant Physiology 2015, Munz et al., New Phytologist 2017; Radchuk et al., JExpBot 2017).
In current DFG projects, we investigate the functional role of sugar transporters (SUT-, SWEET-families) for seed development and filling.


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A tenant who uses drugs or deals drugs can be a significant liability to your investment property, neighboring tenants, and community.
Based on actual law enforcement tips, learn the warning signs of tenant drug dealers, crack houses, and manufacturers (meth labs) occupying your rental property.
Tenants who do drugs and commit crimes can be a nightmare, so learn how to recognize signs of potential illegal behavior.
Here is a list of possible drug dealing (or drug manufacturing) warning signs:
- Frequent visitors at all times of the day or night
- Activity at the house is usually at odd hours or late at night.
- Occupants appear unemployed, yet seem to have plenty of money and pay bills with cash.
- Occupants are unfriendly, appear secretive about activities.
- Occupants watch cars suspiciously when they pass by.
- Occupants display a paranoid or odd behavior.
- Extensive security at the home or signs that indicate "Private Property" or "Beware of Dog", fences, large shrubs, bushes and trees.
- Windows blackened or curtains always drawn.
- Occupants go outside the house to smoke cigarettes.
- Chemical odors coming from the house, garbage or detached buildings.
- Coffee filters, bed sheets or other material stained from filtering red phosphorus or other chemicals.
- Occupants sets his garbage for pick up in another neighbor's collection area.
- Evidence of chemical or waste dumping like burn pits or dead spots in the yard.


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Public Transport Accessibility Index
Development of Transit Score measure for CANUE - Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium.
The Public Transport Accessibility Index (PTAI) was calculated based on the method described by Saghapour, 2016[1] to measure the access level to public transport for each census tract in different metropolitan areas of Canada. This approach consists of two main procedures. The first of them relates to the distances from points of interest and their closest stops/stations. The second one includes walking catchments and CTs population densities proportions calculations. The PTAI was calculated for each census tract. In addition, the access level was calculated for each DA. In this case, the proportions between population densities in different geographic levels were not considered. A flow chart is attached to visualize the algorithm.
Input Data
The input data for calculating the PTAI are as follows:
1. Geographic data at Census Tract (CT) level
This is a shapefile contains geographic features at CT level in cencus year 2016. CT are small, relatively stable geographic areas that have a population of less than 10, 000. It's downloaded from Statistics Canada.
2. Geographic data at Dissemination Area (DA) level
This is a shapefile contains geographic features at DA level in cencus year 2016. DA are small, relatively stable geographic unit composed of one or more adjacent dissemination blocks with an average population of 400 to 700 persons. It's downloaded from Statistics Canada.
3. Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF)
The PCCF provides a correspondence between the Canada postal code and geographic areas.
4. Road network data
This is transportation feature of topographic data at the scale of 1:50 000, in 2017.
5. General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) data
A series of text files collected in a ZIP file. Each file models a particular aspect of transit information: stops, routes, trips and other schedule data.
6. Population data
This is an excel table contains population information in census year 2016. It's downloaded from Statistics Canada.
Preprocessing Steps
The preprocessing steps are as follows:
1. Divide the CT and DA data into provinces/territories and project them to North_America_Albers_Equal_Area_Conic
Because the size of the dataset for whole Canada is large, it's easier to work with data at province/territory level. Projecting to the equal area coordinate system is because this coordinate system preserves areas and we will calculate area in the following steps.
2. Create population data table for each province/territory
3. Table joint between DA data and population data, calculate and add population density, population as new fields in DA attribute table
4. Create a summary table to calculate the population in each CT
5. Table join between CT and the summary table from step 4
6. Calculate the population density for CT, add population density, population as new fields in CT attribute table
7. Project DA and CT data to North_America_Equidistant_Conic
Later we will calculate distance, projecting to this coordinate system will get a more accurate result of distance.
8. Create CT and DA for cities using "select by attribute"
9. Create PCCF point feature and clip by the CT boundary
10. Create roads network for cities
 - Project the input data to North_America_Equidistant_Conic coordinate system
 - Clip the roads segment data using CT for cities boundaries, get roads line feature for cities
 - In Catalog, right click the roads line feature, click "New Network Dataset", and notice that the network dataset can be only created based on shapefile.
11. Download GTFS data for each city
This step can be done either by the script or manually, but it's important to check the format and the name of the files.
Steps (Demonstrated by the flow chart)
1. Estimation of the Service Frequency (SF) at each public transport access point from the timetables of each mode during the morning peak hours from 7 am to 9 am.
2. Walking Time (WT) calculations from the POI to the closest Service Access Point (SAP).
3. Calculating Total Access Time (TAT) that combines the WT and the Average Waiting Time (AWT).
4. Calculating Equivalent Doorstep Frequency (EF) for each point by dividing 30 (minutes) by TAT.
5. Estimation of the Weighted Equivalent Frequency (WEF) as a sum of all EDFs with a weighting factor in favour of the most dominant mode.
6. Calculation of the ratios between population densities in walk catchments areas and CT.
7. Calculate the PTAI
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I want to implement a script that runs through each feature of a feature class, zooms to the extent of the feature, sets the scale to 1:5.000 and adjacent takes a picture of the scene. The steps are in general very easy. My idea is to use the following code lines:
import arcpy.mapping
myMXD = arcpy.mapping.MapDocument("CURRENT")
df = arcpy.mapping.ListDataFrames(myMXD)[0]
layer = arcpy.mapping.ListLayers(myMXD, "", df)
# Zoom and Scale
df.zoomToSelectedFeatures()
df.scale = 5000
My Question is: How can I run through the whole list of features so that the script will zoom on each feature, set the scale back to 1:5000 and takes a picture? My first idea was to use the Search Cursor to run through the attribute table, but how can I than declare that the feature that is actually "visited" by the cursour is the selected one?
Thanks for any help and suggestions.
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You may want to look into Data Driven Pages. You can include Data Driven Pages in your Python script and give a static scale (like 5000) as you go to each feature. It can export each zoomed to feature as a separate image. The limitation is that Data Driven Pages only exports as a pdf file. You need ArcGIS 10 to use Data Driven Pages. – Baltok Feb 4 '13 at 22:16

The problem is that I have in real several DFs in my document and my collegue told me, that it is not possible to use Daten Driven Pages on several DFs. So my solution would be to implement an own python script... – Sven Feb 4 '13 at 22:20

It's true that Data Driven Pages can only be applied to one Data Frame at a time. So, you want your Python script to use SearchCursor to iterate through features and update on multiple Data Frames at the same time? – Baltok Feb 4 '13 at 22:31

That would be the preferred solution. – Sven Feb 5 '13 at 8:09
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I would use a two step process:
 1. Create a Python list of every unique ID by running a SearchCursor through it (preferably arcpy.da.SearchCursor but this requires ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 or higher)
 2. Iterate through that list to use the ID to make and use a SQL expression that lets you Select By Attribute (and zoom to) or apply a Definition Query (and zoom to) to each in succession - I suspect the Definition Query method will provide significantly better performance.
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the merging of two streams to form a river. One stream has a width of 8.9 m, depth of 3.5 m, and current speed of 2.1 m/s. The other stream is 6.5 m wide and 3.7 m deep, and flows at 2.2 m/s. The width of the river is 10.7 m, and the current speed is 3.1 m/s. What is its depth?


text: The appearance of subsonic propellers situated in a strong wind is discussed. We show that it is similar to the appearance of anomalous X-ray pulsars (AXPs) provided the mass and the magnetic moment of neutron stars are 1.4 solar masses, and 2E+30 G cm^3, respectively, and the strength of the wind is M_c = 3E+17 g/s. Under these conditions, the spin periods of subsonic propellers are limited within the range of 5-15 s, and the expected spin-down rates are close to 7E-11 s/s. The mass accretion rate onto the stellar surface is limited to the rate of plasma penetration into its magnetosphere at the boundary. As this process is governed by the reconnection of the field lines, the accretion rate onto the stellar surface constitutes 1-2% of M_c. In this case the X-ray luminosity of the objects under consideration can be evaluated as 4E+35 erg/s. The model predicts the existence of at least two spatially separated sources of the X-ray emission: hot spots at the stellar surface, and the hot atmosphere surrounding the magnetosphere of the star. The ages of the subsonic propellers under the conditions of interest are limited to 10^5 yr.


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Under the Dreamcatcher
Acrylic painting. Reminiscent of my medical elective in Moose Factory at Weeneebayko Hospital.
In late April, at the time of the Moose River ice "break-up," we wore our rubber boots to protect our scrubs as we traveled the muddy roads to get to Weenebayko Hospital, Moose Factory. 'We' are the medical students who travel by airplane to this remote and rural reserve in Northern Ontario. Like many First Nation Reserves, Moose Factory has a strong Indigenous Culture. This acrylic painting is a reflection of the two types of health care provided to the community. The Dreamcatcher in the sky as a symbol of Indigenous spirituality and the hospital in the background as a symbol of Western medicine. The scene is inspired by an Icaro, a traditional indigenous song that is whistled during a plant ceremony. As Canada's northern communities experience barriers to health distribution, the promise of valuing local indigenous healing methods could not only save lives but also harmonize these two valuable medicinal practices.


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isStateValid
Check if state is valid
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isValid = isStateValid(validator,states) checks if a set of given states are valid.
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This example shows how to validate paths through an evironment.
Load example maps. Use the simple map to create a binary occupancy map.
load exampleMaps.mat
map = occupancyMap(simpleMap);
show(map)
Figure contains an axes object. The axes object with title Occupancy Grid contains an object of type image.
Specify a coarse path through the map.
path = [2 2 pi/2; 10 15 0; 17 8 -pi/2];
hold on
plot(path(:,1),path(:,2),"--o")
Figure contains an axes object. The axes object with title Occupancy Grid contains 2 objects of type image, line.
Create a state validator using the stateSpaceSE2 definition. Specify the map and the distance for interpolating and validating path segments.
validator = validatorOccupancyMap(stateSpaceSE2);
validator.Map = map;
validator.ValidationDistance = 0.1;
Check the points of the path are valid states. All three points are in free space, so are considered valid.
isValid = isStateValid(validator,path)
isValid = 3x1 logical array
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Check the motion between each sequential path states. The isMotionValid function interpolates along the path between states. If a path segment is invalid, plot the last valid point along the path.
startStates = [path(1,:);path(2,:)];
endStates = [path(2,:);path(3,:)];
 for i = 1:2
 [isPathValid, lastValid] = isMotionValid(validator,startStates(i,:),endStates(i,:));
 if ~isPathValid
 plot(lastValid(1),lastValid(2),'or')
 end
 end
hold off
Figure contains an axes object. The axes object with title Occupancy Grid contains 3 objects of type image, line.
This example shows how to validate paths through an evironment.
Load example maps. Use the simple map to create a vehicle cost map. Specify an inflation raidus of 1 meter.
load exampleMaps.mat
map = vehicleCostmap(double(simpleMap));
map.CollisionChecker = inflationCollisionChecker("InflationRadius",1);
plot(map)
Figure contains an axes object. The axes object contains 2 objects of type image, patch. This object represents Inflated Areas.
Specify a coarse path through the map.
path = [3 3 pi/2; 8 15 0; 17 8 -pi/2];
hold on
plot(path(:,1),path(:,2),"--o")
Figure contains an axes object. The axes object contains 3 objects of type image, patch, line. This object represents Inflated Areas.
Create a state validator using the stateSpaceSE2 definition. Specify the map and the distance for interpolating and validating path segments.
validator = validatorVehicleCostmap(stateSpaceSE2);
validator.Map = map;
validator.ValidationDistance = 0.1;
Check the points of the path are valid states. All three points are in free space, so are considered valid.
isValid = isStateValid(validator,path)
isValid = 3x1 logical array
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Check the motion between each sequential path states. The isMotionValid function interpolates along the path between states. If a path segment is invalid, plot the last valid point along the path.
startStates = [path(1,:);path(2,:)];
endStates = [path(2,:);path(3,:)];
 for i = 1:2
 [isPathValid, lastValid] = isMotionValid(validator,startStates(i,:),endStates(i,:));
 if ~isPathValid
 plot(lastValid(1),lastValid(2),'or')
 end
 end
hold off
Figure contains an axes object. The axes object contains 4 objects of type image, patch, line. This object represents Inflated Areas.
Create a 3-D occupancy map and associated state validator. Plan, validate, and visualize a path through the occupancy map.
Load and Assign Map to State Validator
Load a 3-D occupancy map of a city block into the workspace. Specify a threshold for which cells to consider as obstacle-free.
mapData = load('dMapCityBlock.mat');
omap = mapData.omap;
omap.FreeThreshold = 0.5;
Inflate the occupancy map to add a buffer zone for safe operation around the obstacles.
inflate(omap,1)
Create an SE(3) state space object with bounds for state variables.
ss = stateSpaceSE3([-20 220;
 -20 220;
 -10 100;
 inf inf;
 inf inf;
 inf inf;
 inf inf]);
Create a 3-D occupancy map state validator using the created state space.
sv = validatorOccupancyMap3D(ss);
Assign the occupancy map to the state validator object. Specify the sampling distance interval.
sv.Map = omap;
sv.ValidationDistance = 0.1;
Plan and Visualize Path
Create a path planner with increased maximum connection distance. Reduce the maximum number of iterations.
planner = plannerRRT(ss,sv);
planner.MaxConnectionDistance = 50;
planner.MaxIterations = 1000;
Create a user-defined evaluation function for determining whether the path reaches the goal. Specify the probability of choosing the goal state during sampling.
planner.GoalReachedFcn = @(~,x,y)(norm(x(1:3)-y(1:3))<5);
planner.GoalBias = 0.1;
Set the start and goal states.
start = [40 180 25 0.7 0.2 0 0.1];
goal = [150 33 35 0.3 0 0.1 0.6];
Plan a path using the specified start, goal, and planner.
[pthObj,solnInfo] = plan(planner,start,goal);
Check that the points of the path are valid states.
isValid = isStateValid(sv,pthObj.States)
isValid = 7x1 logical array
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Check that the motion between each sequential path state is valid.
isPathValid = zeros(size(pthObj.States,1)-1,1,'logical');
for i = 1:size(pthObj.States,1)-1
 [isPathValid(i),~] = isMotionValid(sv,pthObj.States(i,:),...
 pthObj.States(i+1,:));
end
isPathValid
isPathValid = 6x1 logical array
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Visualize the results.
show(omap)
hold on
scatter3(start(1,1),start(1,2),start(1,3),'g','filled') % draw start state
scatter3(goal(1,1),goal(1,2),goal(1,3),'r','filled') % draw goal state
plot3(pthObj.States(:,1),pthObj.States(:,2),pthObj.States(:,3),...
 'r-','LineWidth',2) % draw path
Figure contains an axes object. The axes object with title Occupancy Map contains 4 objects of type patch, scatter, line.
Input Arguments
collapse all
State validator object, specified as an object of subclass of nav.StateValidator. These are the predefined state validator objects:
State positions, specified as an n-element row vector or m-by-n matrix. n is the dimension of the state space specified in validator. m is the number of states to validate.
Data Types: single | double
Output Arguments
collapse all
Valid states, returned as an m-element logical column vector.
Data Types: logical
Version History
Introduced in R2019b


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The Carrollton Weather is one of the many things that make it a wonderful place to live. But it can also be tricky to get a clear picture of what is going on around you. This article will show you the average daily high and low temperatures, as well as the rain and dew point in the area.
If you are planning a trip to Carrollton, Georgia, you need to know the average daily high and low temperatures in the area. This information will help you determine whether it is an appropriate time to travel.
The Carrollton Weather, Georgia, is generally pleasant. Although, it is rainy more often than most places in the state. Nevertheless, this place is fairly comfortable to visit, and you can expect to be warm and dry during the winter months.
Brimmed Hat or Sunglasses
However, the summer season in Carrollton Weather is hot and humid. It is important to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. A wide brimmed hat or sunglasses can help block UVA and UVB rays from reaching your eyes.
Cloudiness & Rain
You will find that the best time to visit Carrollton is during the months of late August and early October. However, you should be aware of the cloudiness and rain.
Average hourly wind speed in Carrollton, GA varies from 3.2 miles per hour to 4.1 miles per hour, depending on time of day and year. The weather is mostly cloudy today. However, the sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 8:19 PM.
Hot Summer Months
The average low temperature is 35degF. The highest temperature recorded in Carrollton was 38 degrees fahrenheit on January 10th, 2006. During the hot summer months, the temperatures are pleasantly warm and breezy.
In the rainy season, the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 53% of the time. Although the wettest month in Carrollton is May, the driest is August.
The clearest day in Carrollton occurs on October 12 when the sun sets at 7:45 PM. The shortest day in Carrollton is December 22 with only 10 hours of sunlight.
Important Part of Life
Weather is an important part of life in Carrollton, New York. Temperatures can be very variable throughout the year, and precipitation can vary dramatically from season to season. The city is also known for its humid summers.
Average High of 95degF
In terms of temperature, the warmest month in Carrollton is August, with an average high of 95degF. The coldest month is January, with an average low of 39degF.
Temperatures in Carrollton are calculated using a variety of sources. The city has four weather stations within a few miles of each other, allowing for close estimates of the city's temperature and dew point. These temperatures are then compared to the results of the MERRA-2 satellite-era reanalysis.
Most Common Time
Carrollton's growing season is typically 9.1 months long. It rarely starts before April 9 and ends after November 8. The most common time for the growing season to begin is from April 27 to October 16. There is significant seasonal variation in the monthly rainfall and temperature.
Growing Season in Carrollton
The growing season in Carrollton is defined as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures. This is usually between February and December. However, it may vary depending on where you live. In some areas, the growing season is as long as nine months.
Aside from the growing season, the Carrollton weather also experiences a drier and wetter part of the year. The drier period lasts for 5.5 months from October 23 to April 7.
The wetter season, on the other hand, lasts for 6.5 months from April 7 to October 23. While the wet season isn't quite as long as the drier one, it does have more days with at least 0.04 inches of rain.
Of course, this doesn't mean that the growing season in Carrollton isn't long. It's actually one of the longest in the world.


Why the rule of 72 works
A table will help explain why the rule of 72 works. You will also see where the 72 came from.
Consider the compound interest formula.
A = P( 1 + r/100 )n
A is the resulting amount of money.
P is the principal invested for n interest periods at r% annually.
We need to investigate what happens when the money is doubled or when A = 2P.
When A = 2P, the equation above becomes 2P = P( 1 + r/100 )n
After dividing both sides of the equation by P, we get 2 = ( 1 + r/100 )n
Now, solve for n.
Take the log of both sides of the equation.
log 2 = log ( 1 + r/100 )n
log 2 = n log ( 1 + r/100 )
n = log2 / log (1 + r/100)
Now, here is a table showing different values for r, n, and nr.
r n nr
1 69.660 69.660
2 35.002 70.004
5 14.206 71.03
9 8.043 72.389
12 6.116 73.392
15 4.959 74.392
The average of the nr values gives 71.81 which is close to 72 and this is where our rules of 72 came from.
Notice that n in the table represents the number of years it will take the money to double. For example, when nr = 72.389, and the interest rate or r is 9, it will take about 8.043 years for the money to double.
Thus, the formula nr / r or 72 / r makes sense!
Check the exponential and logarithmic functions unit if you do not know how to solve these logarithmic equations.
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You and your all natural dog can benefit from many different types of clay.
Types of Healing Clays:
There are many types of healing clays found throughout the world. Here are the most common:
Bentonite is a green clay that has a high absorption rate and a unique chemical structure. The surface particles are both negatively and positively charged. Bentonite can soak up all sorts of wee beasties. Clay is similar to an ant in that it can carry particles three to four times its size and hold on to them as they travel through and outside the body.
Montmorillonite is popularly known as French Green Clay. Montmorillonite gets its green color from the algae-rich dried up sea beds of the Mediterranean. This type of clay is safe- it is perfect to consume internally. When soaked with spring or purified water, Montmorillonite binds to toxins and holds them safely so they can be excreted out of the body. This makes French Green Clay invaluable for removing blood toxins, bacteria, and heavy metals.
Montmorillonite clay also has anti-inflammatory properties. It is high in silica and supports the production of fascia and connective tissue to help decongest arthritic and muscular conditions. Therapeutic use of French Green Clay could help to relieve symptoms of arthritis in elderly dogs.
Illite is a fine particle- It does not swell when soaked. This green clay is rich in sea minerals. It helps support the body's own healing mechanisms by having the highest adsorption rate. Illite is a magnet for toxins and it is by far the best choice for detoxification purposes.
Redmond Clay can be used internally and externally. It's high sodium and calcium content make it perfect for topically drawing out infections and bacteria due to it's polarity that attracts those nasty bugs. Redmond clay can be used for joint care, insect bites, stings, and topical inflammations.


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sable hardware handshaking on the
ttyS0 device, you would use:
$ stty -crtscts -F /dev/ttyS0
Table 4-2. stty Flags Most Relevant to Configuring Serial Devices
Set the line speed to N bits per second.
Enable/Disable hardware handshaking.
Enable/Disable XON/XOFF flow control.
Enable/Disable modem control signals such as DTR/DTS and DCD. This
is necessary if you are using a "three wire" serial cable because it does not supply these signals.
|cs5 cs6 cs7 cs8
Set number of data bits to 5, 6, 7, or 8, respectively.
Enable odd parity. Disabling this flag enables even parity.
Enable parity checking. When this flag is negated, no parity is used.
Enable use of two stop bits per character. When this flag is
negated, one stop bit per character is used.
Enable/Disable echoing of received characters back to sender.
The next example combines some of these flags and sets the
ttyS0 device to 19,200 bps, 8 data bits, no
parity, and hardware handshaking with echo disabled:
$ stty 19200 cs8 -parenb crtscts -echo -F /dev/ttyS0


text: Abstract Fruits and derivatives, such as juices, are complex mixtures of chemicals, some of which may have mutagenic and/or carcinogenic potential, while others may have antimutagenic and/or anticancer activities. The modulating effects of honey-sweetened cashew apple nectar (HSCAN), on somatic mutation and recombination induced by ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) and mitomycin C (MMC) were evaluated with the wing spot test in Drosophila melanogaster using co- and post-treatment protocols. Additionally, the antimutagenic activity of two HSCAN components, cashew apple pulp and honey, in MMC-induced DNA damage was also investigated. HSCAN reduced the mutagenic activity of both EMS and MMC in the co-treatment protocol, but had a co-mutagenic effect when post-administered. Similar results were also observed with honey on MMC mutagenic activity. Cashew apple pulp was effective in exerting protective or enhancing effects on the MMC mutagenicity, depending on the administration protocol and concentration used. Overall, these results indicate that HSCAN, cashew apple and honey seem capable of modulating not only the events that precede the induced DNA damages, but also the Drosophila DNA repair processes involved in the correction of EMS and MMC-induced damages.


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Can You Freeze Lentil Soup?
Lentil soup is a simple and nutritious meal - great for vegetarians and vegans and the perfect option for a healthy side dish, starter, or lunchtime meal.
It also freezes extremely well, so if you make big batches of soup and usually store them in the fridge, why not freeze them instead and extend their shelf life?
This way you can conveniently have a quick and easy meal in the freezer at all times, and you can extend the shelf life of this protein-packed soup, meaning you reduce your food waste, which is always important.
It could also save you time and money if you buy your ingredients in bulk and then cook and freeze a huge supply of lentil soup for future meals.
How to freeze lentil soup
Method 1
The following instructions will work well for both leftover store-bought soup and homemade versions, just ensure that you allow the soup to cool off fully before freezing it.
 1. Once the soup is cooled, you should freeze it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
 2. Then transfer the chilled soup from the fridge into resealable freezer bags or small containers. It's worth bearing in mind how many people each bag or container is for, or you can put a single portion in each one for ultimate ease when defrosting and reheating.
 3. When storing in containers, ensure you only fill them halfway, or if storing in bags, squeeze out all of the air before resealing them.
 4. Then label your containers or freezer bags and store them flat in the freezer.
Method 2
Another option is to freeze your soup in the form of ice cubes. For this, you will need several ice trays and a large freezer bag.
 1. Allow the soup to cool completely, and then ladle it into several ice cube trays until all the slots are filled.
 2. Then transfer to the freezer and allow the cubes to freeze for about two hours, or until firmly frozen.
 3. Remove the ice trays and take out each cube one at a time, placing all of the cubes in a large, resealable freezer bag.
 4. Be sure to squeeze out as much air as possible when sealing the bag, then write the date on it and store flat in the freezer.
How to defrost lentil soup
 1. Remove your soup from the freezer and transfer the container or bag to the fridge.
 2. Leave the soup to thaw overnight.
 3. When you're ready to heat the soup, you can transfer the thawed contents into a saucepan and simmer on low heat until piping hot - this usually takes a few minutes.
 4. If you want to thin your soup out, you can add a little water or broth while heating.
 5. Do not reheat the defrosted soup!
Factors to consider before freezing lentil soup
Allow the soup to cool before freezing
This is really important.
Putting warm food in the freezer causes a shift in the overall freezer temperature, which increases the risk of spoilage. Not only could the soup turn bad, but this could be the case for all of your stored frozen food.
It is also likely to decrease the shelf life of your frozen soup and will be easier to spoil when you reheat it.
If you're particularly short on time, you can always put the pot in ice water and stir the soup every few minutes to speed up the cooling process. This is much safer than risking putting the lukewarm soup in the freezer.
Don't overfill the container
All liquids expand when put in the freezer, so it's essential you leave some headroom when prepping your soup for freezing.
If you fill the container to the brim, you risk it bursting, but on the other hand, if you underfill the container you risk freezer burn, which could alter the taste of your defrosted soup.
Ultimately, you want to leave about an inch of space from the top of the container when filling it with soup. This gives it the best of both worlds - enough room to expand while ensuring minimal air exposure.
Don't overcook your soup
If you're cooking your soup with the intention of freezing the entire batch, it's best to undercook your lentil soup, as you know you'll be freezing it and reheating it again later on. This way, you'll lower the risk of the soup becoming excessively mushy when you reheat it.
If you are planning on eating half of your batch now and half later, you can always split it in two.
For example, when the lentils are slightly undercooked you can put half of the batch to one side so it can cool, while you prepare the rest of the soup.
This way, once the undercooked half has cooled you can freeze it straight away, which should allow you to achieve fresher results and a better consistency once you come to thawing and reheating the soup at a later date.
Shelf life
If frozen correctly, your lentil soup can be frozen for up to 6 months. However, consume the soup at your earliest convenience, as the longer it's kept in the freezer, the more you risk changes to the flavor and texture.
Lentil type
You should also be aware that different types of lentils will freeze and thaw differently.
Green lentils freeze and thaw relatively well, but brown lentils hold more water so they're likely to thin out the texture of your soup when you defrost and reheat it.
Lentil soup is a hearty, wholesome dish and is packed full of protein and flavor, making it perfect for warming you up on those chilly winter nights.
Generally, lentil soup freezes well and can be kept for up to six months, but it's important you get the prep and defrosting process right to ensure you maintain the texture of your soup.
The most important factor to remember is to always let the soup cool completely before freezing it.
Freezing soup is a great way to ensure you have a big batch on hand in the freezer at all times.


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The Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Agriculture has predicted that there will be wet as usual to above normal rainfall conditions over most of Guyana for the months May to July 2022. The highest rainfall totals and the possibility of flash floods during this season is expected to peak in May and June.
According to the seasonal forecast issued, rainfall amounts, and frequency are expected to increase as the season progresses.
It was noted that as the season progresses, water levels in the conservancies, reservoirs and rivers across all Regions are likely to increase. The potential of flooding because of rain during this period is also expected to increase throughout May and June 2022.
The highest amount of rainfall can be expected in Regions 3, 7, 8 and 10. However, all other Regions can still expect higher than normal rainfall values.
The temperature outlook suggests that except for some areas in Regions 1 and 10, all other areas can expect cool as usual to cooler (below-normal) night-time temperatures. Warmer than usual (above-normal) day-time temperatures can be expected in northern Regions while cooler than usual in the south.
The bulletin also noted that an increasing number of wet days and wet spells coupled with high tides could lead to water accumulation in Coastal Regions and disruption to transport and possibility of landslides in hinterland areas. Flooding can lead to loss of crops and livestock, contamination of surface water, breeding grounds for mosquitos and the proliferation of waterborne diseases.
The Hydrometeorological Service has recommended the continued maintenance of drainage infrastructure as the country transitions into the wet season and has urged farmers to take all necessary precautions to secure their crops and livestock.
The Hydrometeorological Service will provide updates to its seasonal forecast as new information becomes available and recommends that special attention be paid to short-range forecasts provided to plan daily farm activities.
For short-range forecasts and weather analyses, stakeholders are advised to follow the daily weather briefs, outlooks and advisories produced by the National Weather Watch Centre or visit _URL_. The forecast desk could also be reached at _PHONE_ or _PHONE_.


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The design features the text "Don't Make Me Use My Nurse Voice" in bold and attention-grabbing font, accompanied by a nurse's cap or stethoscope, symbolizing the nursing profession. This combination creates a visually appealing and relatable image that resonates with both healthcare professionals and the general public.
In the demanding and often fast-paced healthcare environment, nurses need to be assertive and vocal to advocate for their patients' well-being and ensure the best possible care. This design playfully reminds others not to underestimate the strength and determination of nurses, as they can assert themselves confidently when necessary.
For nurses, wearing or displaying this design on various items can serve as a source of empowerment and camaraderie. It sparks conversations and brings a smile to people's faces, helping to create a positive and light-hearted atmosphere in healthcare settings.
If you're a nurse or know someone in the nursing profession, the "Don't Make Me Use My Nurse Voice" design is a fun and relatable way to celebrate the unique qualities of nurses and the impact they have on the lives of others. Display it proudly on clothing, accessories, or gifts as a reminder of the strength and authority that lies within the caring hearts of nurses.


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I have text data that I read from a file; I need to place it in the body of an email message. There are about 50 such data items to be placed into existing text.
It seems I should be able to put a marker (dataItem1, dataItem2, etc.) and replace that with the matching text data from the file.
Searches only turn up replacing field data such as Recipient, Subject, etc., or replacing the entire body. Would I have to generate the entire body in the code? Seems like I should be able to "insert" a data item into existing body text.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
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Use the Body property of the MailItem you're working with. Assign it to a variable and you can edit it:
Dim body As String
body = myMessage.Body
body = Replace(body,"dataItem1","your replacement here")
Then assign the variable to the Body:
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Print out this pretty Year of the Pig jigsaw for the kids to enjoy! All you have to do is slice along the vertical lines. Then the kids can use the numbers to help them put it back together.
Year Of The Pig Counting Jigsaw
Learn ordinal numbers with the help of this lovely Year of the Pig jigsaw. Choose from colour or black and white. If choosing the black and white version, ask the kids to colour it in first. Now slice up the jigsaw, including the numbers.
Here's a fun activity to keep the kids busy and test counting skills. Print out the colour version of our pig counting jigsaw onto some card, or colour-in our black and white version. Cut into strips and ask the children to complete the jigsaw using the numbers 1-10 along the bottom.


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The 'Scorpion King' Mace head
When was it made and why is it so large?
Egyptian Mace head, AN1896-1908.E3632
When was it made?
About 3100 BC, in the period immediately preceding the unification of Upper and Lower (southern and northern) Egypt under one king - traditionally identified as a powerful ruler from the south.
Why is it so large?
This macehead is about five times the size of a functional one. It's decorated with scenes carved in low relief, and was made for dedication in the temple of the falcon god at Hierakonpolis, possibly to celebrate a victory.


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Series GWL Guided Wave Radar Transmitter
Product Announcement from Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
The Series GWL Guided Wave Radar Transmitter for Liquids is a level transmitter providing continuous level indication of liquids. The sensor can output level indication as a continuous measurement reading through its 4 to 20 mA analog output, or it can alter that information into freely adjustable (NC) switching output signals. State-of-the-art Time Domain Reflectometry technology in this transmitter makes for excellent accuracy and stability. Suppression of disturbance signals allows the GWL to measure precisely even when operating close to interfering structures. This series is available with either a rigid or flexible probe depending on the application installation required, as well as a custom probe length. One of the GWL characteristics is virtually no installation restrictions making it ideal for small tanks, tall and narrow nozzles, and various other types of processing and storage applications. The guided wave radar transmitter for liquids features exceptional performance in liquids with low reflectivity such as oils and hydrocarbons, and factory settings can be configured via HART® Communication protocol.
METHOD OF OPERATION
The GWL senses low-energy, high-frequency electromagnetic impulses, produced by the sensor which are transmitted along the probe immersed in the fluid to be measured. When these impulses hit the surface of the liquid, part of the impulse energy is reflected back up the probe to the senor which then utilizes the time difference between the impulses sent and the impulses reflected to determine the fluid level.