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This week ITV viewers have been catching up with a group of people who represent half a century of social change in England – the cast of the Up documentary series, which has followed these 14 people since 1964.
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Making sure children have the right opportunities for learning and development in their earliest years so they can be 'school-ready' has been a key part of successive UK governments' approaches to raising educational achievement and promoting economic progress. But concerns around large numbers of children arriving at school without the skills they need to succeed have been steadily growing.
Based on a study in a small town in the East Midlands, my research revealed how mothers of children under five and early years' professionals understood the concept of 'school readiness' and how this shaped what they did. Continue reading


Real-time adjustment of transfer function for Fourier volume rendering
Chang-Chieh Cheng*, Yu-Tai Ching
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Fourier volume rendering (FVR) is a volume rendering method based on the Fourier slice theorem. With an n n n volume data, the FVR algorithm requires O(n2 log n) time to generate a result. Because it requires time less than O(n3) does, FVR is preferred for designing a real-time rendering algorithm with a preprocessing step. We improve upon our previous work. We demonstrate that a B-spline is significantly more useful when designing a transfer function. To design an appropriate transfer function with a spline function, additional control points are required. However, the memory space required for the proposed method increases in linear proportion to the number of control points. We show that the set of control points can be clustered into groups, ensuring the memory required is linearly proportional to the number of groups. The proposed technique supports real-time rendering after adjusting the transfer function for FVR.
Original languageEnglish
Article number043004
JournalJournal of Electronic Imaging
Volume20
Issue number4
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StatePublished - 1 Oct 2011
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I came across the following exercise in Spivak's book: Suppose that you have a function $f$ such that $f'(x) \ge M > 0$, for any $x \in [0,1]$. I would like to show that there is an interval of length $1/4$ contained in $[0,1]$, on which $|f(x)| \ge M/4$.
My feeling is that this can be shown using the Mean Value Theorem: Applying this yields, for any $x \in (0,1]$, that $$ \frac{f(x) - f(0)}{x-0} \ge M. $$ However, I don't see how to proceed from here, as I don't have a lower bound for $f(0)$.
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Here's a proof that doesn't use the MVT. (Well, perhaps indirectly.) Suppose to the contrary no interval of length 1/4 satisfies the property. Hence, there must be a $t_0 \in [0,\frac{1}{4}]$ so that $|f(t_0)| < \frac{M}{4}$. We then have $\frac{-M}{4} \leq f(t_0)$, from which we obtain the inequality $$f(t + t_0) \geq Mt + f(t_0) \geq M\bigg(t - \frac{1}{4}\bigg).$$ We now see that if $t \geq \frac{1}{2}$, then $f(t + t_0) \geq \frac{M}{4}$. But $t_0 + \frac{1}{2} \leq \frac{3}{4}$, and so $f(x) \geq \frac{M}{4}$ on the interval $[t_0 + \frac{1}{2},1] \supset [\frac{3}{4},1]$.
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I used Sphinx plugin for searching and configure it
define_index do
 indexes First_name, :sortable => true
 set_property :min_prefix_len => 1
end
Here First_name is column name.
But I was getting error of "search daemon fails to run". And when I made the column name as symbol it runs perfectly.
define_index do
 indexes :First_name, :sortable => true
 set_property :min_prefix_len => 1
end
Please make it clear to me.
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indexes First_name, :sortable => true
here rails treat First_name as a constant variable not the column.
so you can use
indexes :First_name, :sortable => true
or
indexes "First_name", :sortable => true
or
change the column First_name to first_name and then you can do this
indexes first_name, :sortable => true
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I think your example don't work because in first variant First_name is not a string. It's variable
"First_name" - will be a string
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BTW , the difference between string and a symbol is that multiple symbols representing a single value are unique whereas this is not true with strings. For example:
irb(term)> :symbol.object_id
=> 746921
irb(term)> :symbol.object_id
=> 746921
irb(term)> "string".object_id
=> 298788231
irb(main):011:0> "string".object_id
=> 297533890
Also, symbol equality comparison is faster then String equality comparison since they are the same object whereas in a strings the values need to be compared instead the object id.
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text: Cricket Street was one of the first streets named in Masterton, being given its official name in 1878. It earned ithis name from being the area of town where cricket was first played – in the 1860s, on land behind the Wairarapa Archive. Cricket Street originally formed part of a cross with the street now known as Park Street. Because of the shape of the street this was first known as Cross Street. The name was changed to Park Street in 1905.

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The Kids+ Foundation provides specialist physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology services to kids in Australia. Their AAC and Tech Coordinator, Noah Callan, used the NeuroNode Trilogy and reviewed the system in a video.
In the video, he talks about his experience with the NeuroNode Trilogy and what it can do. He explains the complex technology in a simple, easy to understand way, going through the different access options and settings.
"I struggled when I first tested it out, but then after a few tries I was getting the hang of it. Practice makes perfect as the saying goes." – Noah Callan
The Trilogy utilizes eye control, touch control, and EMG using the NeuroNode. Callan doesn't use his hands due to his CP, and instead uses the electrodes controlled by his mouth. He clicks by clenching his jaw, sending a signal to the device. You can also work the device using eye gaze, "basically it allows the user to control the machine without any hands," said Callen.
Curious to see the impact of this device in the Kids Plus community, Callan spoke with CEO Rob Wong about the possibilities.
He dove into the settings: turning it on, connecting it to the sensor options, and using the Grid3 software. He adjusted the settings to make the perimeters work best for his abilities, and went into detail about how the different voltage can change the sensitivity of the device.
Control Bionics is happy to work with organizations like Kids Plus Foundation to provide life-changing connections. Watch the full video review here, and contact us for more information on the NeuroNode Trilogy.

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Have you seen changes in Wyoming places you know well? Changes that you think could be the result of a changing climate?
Post your observations and photos to our interactive map, and browse observations from other Wyomingites.
How to post to the map:
(The map opens in a new tab, so you can toggle to these instructions while you post your observations).
- Click the button above to open the Wyoming Climate Stories Map.
- Zoom into an area where you would like to add a point and an observation.
- Click on the + in the upper right corner.
- Give your comment a title.
- Click on the blue text that says Map Select a location, click OK, then select your point on the map.
- Add your comment description. Tell a story about your climate observations in this area. Be descriptive and specific. Provide evidence, such as temperature or precipitation records, if you have them.
- Next to Observation Point, choose the best option. (This sorts observations by color.)
- If you have a photo of the location, click Browse to upload it to your comment.
This site is provided for public comment in Wyoming by the following organizations: (X,Y,Z)


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now, so you can ignore the second set of holes.
9. Attach the camera mount to the back of the monitor (top, centered) using some double sided foam tape.
10. Repeat steps 7-9 for the second webcam.
11. Run all the wires along the side and back of the inside of the main box and out the back hole, taping things down as needed to make it look nicer and cleaner.
Step 5: Making Poppets
1. Using one of the scrap acrylic pieces from the light box, laser cut the poppet base squares (poppet_base.ai). Using the other scrap acrylic, laser cut the poppet character outlines (poppet_chars.ai).
2. Print out the characters (02_stickers_sm.jpg) on the clear sticker sheet.
3. Roughly cut out the characters (so there's plenty of excess sticky) and attach them to the appropriate acrylic characters, trying your best to line up the edges of the drawing with the edges of the acrylic.
4. Flip it over and use an x-acto knife to trim off the excess sticker sheet on the edges.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the back side of the characters as well.
6. Print out the fiducial markers (01_markers_sm.jpg) on the clear sticker paper. (These are the same markers included with reactivision, just scaled down to poppet size and arranged to be printed on the stickers)
7. Roughly cut out the fiducial markers and align them to the square bases. I included the small text on the bottom so I would know what the ID of each marker was. Trim off the excess after its attached.
8. Attach the characters to their bases using some acrylic cement.
Step 6: Setting Up The Software
1. Turn on the lightbox lights and calibrate reactivision to account for the camera distortion by using the rectangular calibration pdf included in reactivision. I scaled it down so it was about 8 inches wide when printed. Follow the directions on the reactivision site.
2. Calibrate the camera in reactivision by pressing O. Place a fiducial marker on the surface and adjust the brightness, contrast, etc until reactivision is able to detect the ID of the marker. (It will display the number it thinks it is in blue). After everything is set up in reactivision I turn off the image by pressing N to save some CPU power. (Pressing T brings it back).
3. Open my poppet Osculator file (0327_markers). When a marker is detected in reactivision the corresponding line in Osculator will have a green box next to it. I recommend paying for Osculator because the unregistered version pops up a message occasionally that cuts off the communication temporarily, which is annoying.
4. Install the NETLab Toolkit and HUB according to the directions on the NETLab Toolkit site.
5. Launch the HUB app first (making sure you checked the Run in 32 bit mode as mentioned in the install instructions!), and minimize it. It just needs to run in the background for the Flash app to communicate to Osculator.
6. Open the Flash file (0327_poppet.fla) and run the app. If everything is working properly you should see an animation appear when a fiducial marker is detected. Move this window to the top side of your screen.
7. Do the same thing on the second computer.
8. Open up iChat and start a video chat with the second computer. Make sure the right camera is selected (should be logitech, not unibrain). Hide the local video and move the window to the other side of the screen (not overlapping with the flash window).
Step 7: Setting up CamTwist
1. Open up CamTwist. Go to Preferences > General. Change the video size to 640 x 480 and check "Disable QuickTime Component." Disabling Quicktime Component really helps keep CamTwist from eating too much CPU and freezing up. Restart CamTwist for the changes to take effect.
2. Double click "Slide Show" to set a still image as the base layer. Drag the bg image (background.jpg) into the settings box.
3. Go to Tools > Full Screen > Acer to select the second monitor and see what you're doing.
4. In the video source list single click Webcam and press the PIP button at the bottom.
5. In Webcam Settings, make sure it's selected the Logitech cam.
6. In PIP Settings drag the Scale slider all the way to the right. so the image fills the screen. Check the Chroma Key box. Drag Threshold slider all the way to the right.
7. Click on the colored (most likely white at first) bar between Chroma Key and Threshold to bring up the color picker. Use the magnifying glass tool to select the greyish background in the webcam view. You'll have to play around with the slider on the right to get the right shade of grey for a clean chroma key. It helps if you have something in the box while doing this.
8. Go back to Video Source and click Desktop and click PIP again. In Desktop Settings uncheck "Full screen" but make sure "Resizable selection" is still checked.
9. Press "Select Capture Area" and a rectangle with square handles will appear. Drag it to the running flash app and press "Done Selecting"
10. In PIP Settings, check the "Clear Background" box. Drag the Scale Slider all the way to the right. Check Chroma Key. Drag Threshold all the way to the right. And with the Chroma Key color picker select the blue background. The webcam image should now be overlaid with the animation from the flash app.
11. Repeat steps 8-10 for the webcam feed, except when you select your capture area drag it to the video chat window. And when you do the chroma key color selection you'll have to select the background of the video chat.
12. Obviously, do the same for the other computer as well.
13. If everything is working properly, congrats, you're Teleportaling!

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced recently the completion of an interagency effort with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to digitize declassified deck logs to process claims faster for eligible Vietnam-era veterans.
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard deck logs within NARA contain helpful information being used to validate claims for Blue Water Navy (BWN) veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam, to establish presumption to herbicide exposure for service-connected disability benefits.
"The team at NARA recognizes the importance of this effort making it easier for BWN veterans to receive the benefits they've earned without burdening them with paperwork," said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie.
"Since January 1, VA has processed thousands of claims and encourages every veteran, dependent and surviving spouse who is eligible to file a claim as soon as possible."
Data contained in deck logs is used when deciding VA benefit claims. Also known as ship logs or captain's logs, information was manually inputted to chronologically document the daily activities of a navy ship or unit.
VA provided the digital images of deck logs to NARA, available in the National Archives Catalog.
"Through this scanning project, VA contractors digitized declassified Navy and Coast Guard deck logs from _PHONE_ in NARA's holdings, including the log of the hospital ship USS Sanctuary, which I served aboard during the Vietnam conflict," said archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero. "As a veteran from this era, I recognize the unprecedented value this provides to veterans making these logs easily accessible online."
Digitization of all available Navy deck logs for ships that served in Vietnam were completed in December 2019, while Coast Guard deck logs were completed in September.
Veterans, dependents and surviving spouses may contact approved Veterans Service Organizations (_URL_ for assistance in filling a claim. Learn more about Agent Orange at _URL_ eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/ agent-orange/navy-coast-guard-shipsvietnam/ or call _PHONE_ for more information.
The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, signed into law by President Trump June 25, 2019, and effective January 1, extends the presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide exposure. To date, VA has collectively awarded $641 million to more than 22,524 Blue Water Navy Veterans or survivors.


text: Using a monoclonal antibody and affinity-purified polyclonal antiserum against a 10 KD protein isolated from rat pulmonary lavage, we have localized the protein within Clara cells by a post-embedment protein A-gold technique. The gold particles were localized over the secretory granules of rat Clara cells. Ultrastructural immunolocalization was abolished when the primary antibodies were previously absorbed with purified 10 KD protein. Other pulmonary cells, including type II pneumocytes and ciliated cells, were negative with this technique. These results demonstrate the presence of the 10 KD protein in the secretory granules of the Clara cell and support the concept that this protein constitutes a specific and unique secretory product of Clara cells.


The Differences Between a Comforter and a Blanket – Our Definitive Guide
Comfortable sleeping is essential for getting a good night's rest. If you frequently wake up in the night feeling too hot or too cold, you may need to switch up your bedding to better suit your needs.
Various factors like climate, age, medical conditions, and snoozing alone versus alongside a partner could affect how comfortable you feel under a comforter versus a blanket.
Generally, comforters will be warmer than blankets because their filling provides additional insulation, as blankets are typically only made with a single layer.
Below we'll detail the variations between a comforter versus a blanket and how to know which is best for your needs.
How Many Layers Do You Need?
If you get chilly easily in the night or wake up cold and uncomfortable, you may need a warmer cover on your bed. Comforters filled with down feathers or alternative down are known for their warmth, as they hold additional loft (fluffiness) between the outer fabrics. While down comforters are thick, they are typically lightweight, allowing you to layer up if necessary without feeling heavily weighed down.
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Waking up hot and sweaty is an awful feeling in the middle of the night; if this is a frequent issue, single-layer blankets might be a better option for you to prevent overheating.
Illustration of a Man Looking at a Different Types of Blankets in His Closet
Differences Between Blankets and Comforters
A comforter is made with insulation between two layers of fabric, and a blanket is made of a single layer. However, the aspects detailed below are worth considering.
Comforters are commonly filled with natural down like goose or duck feathers or alternative-fill including cotton, polyester, wool, or silk. Natural down can be incredibly comfortable and warm, but alternative down could offer just as much warmth and loft for people concerned about animal welfare.
View Our Guide: Best Down Alternative Comforters
A blanket is a single layer of fabric. These are great for warm sleepers who prefer less insulation, but still excellent for layering during colder nights. Further, layering could be a good idea for individuals who experience hot flashes, so you can go to bed warm and toss off layers in the night as needed.
Warmth Level
Natural duck and goose feathers are well known for their insulation capabilities, so if you run cold and enjoy being bundled up warm at night, a down-filled comforter should be an excellent choice.
Blankets are great if you prefer a cover with less warmth, as a single layer of fabric won't hold as much insulation as a down fill. Additionally, blankets work well when you anticipate the temperature changing throughout the night and need to peel off layers as needed.
Illustration of a Woman Sitting on a Bed With a Throw Blanket Over Her Back
Climates with more significant temperature changes between the summer and winter months mean you'll likely need a change in bedding to accommodate the weather, so you'll need to find storage in the off-season.
Storing down comforters could be a challenge as they have significantly more loft than a blanket. If you're concerned about space, you could opt for blankets instead, layering them as needed. Single-layer covers should store nicely as they'll typically easier to fold and fit into smaller spaces.
Looking after your covers with care is wise to ensure longevity. Before washing a comforter or blanket, be sure to read the label for instructions on washing your product. Down-filled comforters may require dry cleaning or gentle cycles to protect the soft fill.
Blankets are often made of more robust fabrics but may still require particular washing depending on the label in order to be carefully laundered.
Illustration of a Man Putting Stuff in the Washing Machine
Resistance to Dust Mites
Unfortunately, the filling in comforters that works so well for retaining warmth could also trap dust, making it an excellent breeding ground for dust mites. Individuals with allergies might experience irritation, such as sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose after dozing under a fluffy comforter.
The woven fabric that blankets are made of can help prevent dust particles from sneaking inside. If you do use a comforter, putting it inside a zippered cover and following proper washing and care instructions could help protect it from dust mites.
Depending on what fabrics are used in a comforter or blanket, the prices vary considerably. Comforters can cost anywhere from $50 to a couple of hundred dollars due to high-end materials and delicate filling.
Blankets are generally more affordable than comforters because the construction is often simple and the fabrics less expensive. When looking for a moderately priced cover, layering a couple of blankets could provide a good option that shouldn't break your budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a comforter blanket?
A comforter blanket is a fluffier, thicker blanket with an alternative filling for insulation. This middle insulation should work to keep you extra warm without using natural feathers.
When choosing a product, if you're seeking a soft, luxurious feel, microfiber is an excellent material that provides an affordable option. Microfiber has high breathability, meaning you shouldn't overheat, and the material is naturally wrinkle-resistant. Further, the fabric offers a substantial value as it's made with strong fibers that should last a considerable amount of time.
Additionally, some comforter blankets are reversible, making them great for kids if they enjoy changing up their bedding. Though these covers tend to have a higher loft than regular blankets, they definitely lean more toward the blanket category than comforters.
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Read/Write streamline files
DIPY_ can read and write many different file formats. In this example we give a short introduction on how to use it for loading or saving streamlines. The new statefull tractogram class was made to reduce errors caused by spatial transformation and complex file format convention.
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import os
import nibabel as nib
import numpy as np
from import Space, StatefulTractogram
from import load_tractogram, save_tractogram
from import (create_nifti_header, get_reference_info,
from dipy.tracking.streamline import select_random_set_of_streamlines
from dipy.tracking.utils import density_map
from import (fetch_file_formats,
First fetch the dataset that contains 5 tractography file of 5 file formats:
 - cc_m_sub.trk
 - laf_m_sub.tck
 - lpt_m_sub.fib
 - raf_m_sub.vtk
 - rpt_m_sub.dpy
And their reference anatomy, common to all 5 files:
 - template0.nii.gz
bundles_filename, ref_anat_filename = get_file_formats()
for filename in bundles_filename:
reference_anatomy = nib.load(ref_anat_filename)
Load tractogram will support 5 file formats, functions like load_trk or load_tck will simply be restricted to one file format
TRK files contain their own header (when writen properly), so they technically do not need a reference. (See how below)
cc_trk = load_tractogram(bundles_filename[0],'same')
cc_sft = load_tractogram(bundles_filename[0], reference_anatomy)
laf_sft = load_tractogram(bundles_filename[1], reference_anatomy)
raf_sft = load_tractogram(bundles_filename[3], reference_anatomy)
These files contain invalid streamlines (negative values once in voxel space) This is not considered a valid tractography file, but it is possible to load it anyway.
lpt_sft = load_tractogram(bundles_filename[2], reference_anatomy,
rpt_sft = load_tractogram(bundles_filename[4], reference_anatomy,
The function load_tractogram requires a reference, any of the following inputs is considered valid (as long as they are in the same share space) - Nifti filename - Trk filename - nib.nifti1.Nifti1Image - nib.streamlines.trk.TrkFile - nib.nifti1.Nifti1Header - Trk header (dict) - Stateful Tractogram
The reason why this parameters is required is to guarantee all informations related to space attribute are always present.
affine, dimensions, voxel_sizes, voxel_order = get_reference_info(
If you have a Trk file that was generated using a particular anatomy, to be considered valid all fields must correspond between the headers. It can be easily verified using this function, which also accept the same variety of input as get_reference_info
print(is_header_compatible(reference_anatomy, bundles_filename[0]))
If a TRK was generated with a valid header, but the reference NIFTI was lost a header can be generated to then generate a fake NIFTI file.
If you wish to manually save Trk and Tck file using nibabel streamlines API for more freedom of action (not recommended for beginners) you can create a valid header using create_tractogram_header
nifti_header = create_nifti_header(affine, dimensions, voxel_sizes), affine, nifti_header),
 'fake.nii.gz'), os.path.basename(ref_anat_filename))
Once loaded, no matter the original file format, the stateful tractogram is self-contained and maintains a valid state. By requiring a reference the tractogram's spatial transformation can be easily manipulated.
Let's save all files as TRK to visualize in TrackVis for example. However, when loaded the lpt and rpt files contain invalid streamlines and for particular operations/tools/functions it is safer to remove them
save_tractogram(cc_sft, 'cc.trk')
save_tractogram(laf_sft, 'laf.trk')
save_tractogram(raf_sft, 'raf.trk')
save_tractogram(lpt_sft, 'lpt.trk')
save_tractogram(rpt_sft, 'rpt.trk')
Some functions in DIPY require streamlines to be in voxel space so computation can be perfomed on a grid (connectivity matrix, ROIs masking, density map). The stateful tractogram class provides safe functions for such manipulation. These functions can be called safely over and over, by knowing in which state the tractogram is operating, and compute only necessary transformations
No matter the state, functions such as save_tractogram or removing_invalid_coordinates can be called safely and the transformations are handled internally when needed.
Now lets move them all to voxel space, subsample them to 100 streamlines, compute a density map and save everything for visualisation in another software such as Trackvis or MI-Brain.
To access volume information in a grid, the corner of the voxel must be considered the origin in order to prevent negative values. Any operation doing interpolation or accessing a grid must use the function 'to_vox()' and 'to_corner()'
cc_streamlines_vox = select_random_set_of_streamlines(cc_sft.streamlines,
laf_streamlines_vox = select_random_set_of_streamlines(laf_sft.streamlines,
raf_streamlines_vox = select_random_set_of_streamlines(raf_sft.streamlines,
lpt_streamlines_vox = select_random_set_of_streamlines(lpt_sft.streamlines,
rpt_streamlines_vox = select_random_set_of_streamlines(rpt_sft.streamlines,
# Same dimensions for every stateful tractogram, can be re-use
affine, dimensions, voxel_sizes, voxel_order = cc_sft.space_attributes
cc_density = density_map(cc_streamlines_vox, np.eye(4), dimensions)
laf_density = density_map(laf_streamlines_vox, np.eye(4), dimensions)
raf_density = density_map(raf_streamlines_vox, np.eye(4), dimensions)
lpt_density = density_map(lpt_streamlines_vox, np.eye(4), dimensions)
rpt_density = density_map(rpt_streamlines_vox, np.eye(4), dimensions)
Replacing streamlines is possible, but if the state was modified between operations such as this one is not recommended: -> cc_sft.streamlines = cc_streamlines_vox
It is recommended to re-create a new StatefulTractogram object and explicitly specify in which space the streamlines are. Be careful to follow the order of operations.
If the tractogram was from a Trk file with metadata, this will be lost. If you wish to keep metadata while manipulating the number or the order look at the function StatefulTractogram.remove_invalid_streamlines() for more details
It is important to mention that once the object is created in a consistent state the save_tractogram function will save a valid file. And then the function load_tractogram will load them in a valid state.
cc_sft = StatefulTractogram(cc_streamlines_vox, reference_anatomy, Space.VOX)
laf_sft = StatefulTractogram(laf_streamlines_vox, reference_anatomy, Space.VOX)
raf_sft = StatefulTractogram(raf_streamlines_vox, reference_anatomy, Space.VOX)
lpt_sft = StatefulTractogram(lpt_streamlines_vox, reference_anatomy, Space.VOX)
rpt_sft = StatefulTractogram(rpt_streamlines_vox, reference_anatomy, Space.VOX)
print(len(cc_sft), len(laf_sft), len(raf_sft), len(lpt_sft), len(rpt_sft))
save_tractogram(cc_sft, 'cc_1000.trk')
save_tractogram(laf_sft, 'laf_1000.trk')
save_tractogram(raf_sft, 'raf_1000.trk')
save_tractogram(lpt_sft, 'lpt_1000.trk')
save_tractogram(rpt_sft, 'rpt_1000.trk'), affine, nifti_header),
 'cc_density.nii.gz'), affine, nifti_header),
 'laf_density.nii.gz'), affine, nifti_header),
 'raf_density.nii.gz'), affine, nifti_header),
 'lpt_density.nii.gz'), affine, nifti_header),
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For the last four years, the Barron-Gafford Research Group has been studying the potential for co-locating agriculture and photovoltaics – agrivoltaics – as an untapped opportunity to simultaneously increase food and energy production while reducing water use. The group uses a combination of field measurements of carbon and water fluxes (plant ecophysiology) and environmental monitoring to describe the impacts of this co-location in terms of water use efficiency, changes in phenology, plant performance, impacts of solar panel performance, potential for up-scaling to larger installations, etc.
Students with a background in carbon and water flux measurements, physical geography, ecohydrology, and / or urban gardening are encouraged to apply, but prior knowledge of plant ecophysiological techniques should not be a barrier for an interested student. The team is a diverse group looking to use their research to make meaningful change in the world.
To learn more about this project, please visit the Barron-Gafford Research website.
The deadline for fall admission is January 5 for both domestic and international applicants.
The position will have guaranteed funding through the first four years through TAships, and the group is constantly seeking federal, private, and industry funding to extend their research. The Barron-Gafford Research group is committed to fostering an inclusive learning and working environment that embraces the diversity of experiences and interests represented in their communities and the broader world.
For additional information, please visit the University of Arizona website.
For questions on the application process, please contact the University of Arizona admissions department:
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Liberate's vision is of an inclusive society where all citizens of the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey ("the Channel Islands") are accepted equally by government, organisations, society and themselves regardless of their race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities, age, disability, trade union membership, offending background or any other personal characteristic.
Liberate's mission is to support those who identify as part of a minority or visible minority group ("Minorities") living in the Channel Islands by:
- providing safe and inclusive spaces for people to meet across the Channel Islands;
- educating and informing residents, organisations and governments of the Channel Islands on a range of minority issues;
- campaigning to reform policies and laws to ensure that Minorities can enjoy the same freedoms and rights as everyone else across the Channel Islands;
- questioning social attitudes and behaviours which discriminate against Minorities in the Channel Islands;
- working with government and other providers to ensure equal access to and equal quality of services, such as healthcare, housing and education, for Minorities across the Channel Islands;
- offering advice and help to residents and law enforcement agencies of the Channel Islands in tackling racism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and other hate crimes;
- ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in all that the Charity does and all those who the Charity's work benefits;
- supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections by:
- providing medical and psychological care to those suffering from sexually transmitted infections, and providing their families with support, counselling and psychological care;
- supporting professional medical, scientific and charitable bodies which undertake research and treatment in relation to sexually transmitted infections;
- promoting responsible sexual practices.
1. We value diversity and strive for acceptance, over tolerance, of Minorities.
2. We will be representative of, inclusive of and accessible to all Minorities.
3. We believe every person must have equality of opportunity in their lives to allow them to achieve their full potential.
4. We act through dialog and negotiation not confrontation and division.
5. We believe that education not litigation is the best way to combat prejudice and discrimination and to change societal attitudes.
6. We believe in working together with other organisations already doing work in the same or similar fields.
7. We ensure that our resources are used in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
8. We conduct our business in a transparent, ethical and honest manner.
9. We ensure that the quality of our services is uniformly high.


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Hector Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History
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Origin of Hector:
It is an interesting and unique surname which is listed in different spellings forms like Ecktor, Ector, Hecter, and Hector. This name holds two possible origins. The first origin of the surname is acquired from the old Greek word 'hero,' and in the 12th century, this word entered into Europe at the time of the 12th-century holy wars. These useless military journeys were an attempt to take the Holy Land from the grasp of the Muslims. It was a common practice for returning soldiers to name their male heirs with religious or academic names, in celebration of the fathers 'journey'. The second foundation of the surname is associated with old Gaelic (Irish-Scottish) word 'Eachdonn' which means "the dark horse" and may be a nickname. Not only in Scotland but also in Ireland these spellings forms were anglicized to 'Ecktor' or 'Hector.' After some time, it is now identified in various spelling forms of the name, which is mainly listed in Northern Ireland. An example from this area being Mary Hector, the offspring of Robert Hector, named at Donaghmore, Division Tyrone, in December 1770. The previous American documentation firstly listed as Hecter, Catharine Hecter, the daughter of Frederick Hecter, being named at Rhinebeck, N. Y. in April 1755. They were possibly of Dutch origins. The marriage of Annesje Hector and Zacharias Hoffman at Shawangunk, N.Y. in July 1772, was Dutch. Sarah Ector married John Wilson at Trinity Church, New York, N.Y., was possibly of Irish stock. The name 'Wilson' also being very popular in Northern Ireland. The royal monogram given in France, has the blazon of three gold towers on a blue field.
More common variations of this surname are: Hecktor, Hectore, Hectora, Hectoor, Heactor, Hecctor, Hechtor, Hoector, Hectoria, Hecketor.
The name Hector firs appeared in Angus, part of the Tayside area of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Region of Angus, already recognized as Forfar or Forfarshire, where they held a family seat from early times. Some say well before the Norman Invasion and the landing of Duke William at Hasting in 1066 A.D. As stated by Arthurian legend, Sir Ector was the father of Sir Kay and the cherish father of King Arthur.
The very first recording spelling of the family was shown to be that of Elizabeth Ecktor, which was dated July 1692, married at Derry Cathedral, Northern Ireland. It was during the time of King William III of England and Orange, dated 1689 – 1702.
United States of America:
Individuals with the surname Hector settled in the United States in three different centuries respectively in the 17th, 18th, and 19th. Some of the people with the name Hector who settled in the United States in the 17th century included Kath Hector arrived in Virginia in 1655.
Some of the individuals with the name Hector who settled in the United States in the 18th century included John Hector, who landed in Oxford, Maryland in 1747. John Hector settled in Maryland in 1747. Casper Hector settled in New Jersey in 1771. Frederick Hector settled in Pennsylvania in 1772.
Some of the people with the name Hector who settled in the United States in the 19th century included Robert Hector, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1811. Elizabeth, James, Margaret Hector arrived in New York in 1820. Frederick Hector, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) Division, Pennsylvania in 1852. Charles Hector, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) Division, Pennsylvania in 1873.
Some of the people with the name Hector who settled in the Australia in 19th century included James Hector and Elizabeth Hector both arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Isabella Watson" in the same year in 1846.
Some of the people with the name Hector who settled in the New Zealand in 19th century included George Nelson Hector landed in Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand in 1840.
Here is the population distribution of the last name Hector: United States 5,098; England 1,586; Mexico 4,005; Haiti 3,150; Argentina 1,851; France 1,690; Egypt 1,124; Pakistan 754; South Africa 5,351; Germany 807.
James Hector (1834–1907), was a Scottish geologist, naturalist, and specialist.
Willie Hector (born 1939), is an American footballer.
Kevin Hector (born 1944), is an old English football player who played for Bradford Park Avenue and Derby division.
Jonas Hector (born 1990), is a German football player.
Blazons & Genealogy Notes
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Implications of radial head hemiarthroplasty dish depth on radiocapitellar contact mechanics
Journal of Hand Surgery
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© 2015 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Purpose To investigate the effect of radial head implant dish depth on radiocapitellar joint contact mechanics. Methods Computed tomography images of 13 fresh-frozen cadaveric humeri were reconstructed into 3-dimensional finite element models with accurate cartilage geometry. Native humeri were paired with the corresponding native radial heads and axisymmetric radial head prosthesis models of the following dish depths: 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3.0 mm. Radiocapitellar contact mechanics were quantified at 4 different flexion angles (0°, 45°, 90°, and 135°) with a 100-N axial load applied to the radial head using a modeling protocol previously validated by cadaveric studies. The radial head was permitted to translate freely to its optimal position while the humerus was fully constrained. Output variables were contact area and peak contact stress. Results All prostheses had significantly decreased contact area and increased peak contact stress at all flexion angles relative to the native radiocapitellar joint. Contact area increased with prosthesis dish depth until reaching a plateau with a predicted local maximum at a mean depth of 3.2 ± 0.7 mm. Peak contact stress was elevated for both the shallowest and deepest models and reached a predicted local minimum at a mean depth of 1.8 ± 0.3 mm. Conclusions Contact area and peak contact stress were dependent on radial head prosthesis dish depth. There was an optimal implant dish depth for radiocapitellar contact mechanics at approximately 2 mm. Clinical relevance Optimizing radiocapitellar contact mechanics using rigorous and systematic prosthesis design techniques may lead to better clinical outcomes due to reduced capitellar cartilage degradation.


Osanyin known in Afro-cuban practice as Osain, is the Orisa in charge of the knowledge of all herbs, more than any other deity and, therefore, carries the knowledge of all the medicines used to cure any type of disease. He is an Orisa very close to Orunmila and is the husband of Oriseje.
Who is Osanyin?
Osanyin is often described by the Yoruba as a cruel, impatient, and smug Orisa. Osanyin owns the omiero (Omi Ero or holy water), and is so powerful that he is in charge of activating the initiation of all the Orisa. In addition, it is responsible for approving any type of curse that is done to a person.
In the past people used to go to a babalawo who had herbal knowledge started in Osanyin for not only spiritual but also health improvements. They were the healers and they knew the medicines that allowed to alleviate from a headache to much more important health problems. And this is because each herb, trunk or root has its virtue and when these plants are mixed with other herbs, they form medicines that can be used for different purposes.
Osanyin is an Orisa with an eye, a leg, and an arm missing. This is said to have happened because of a war he had with Orunmila, where Orunmila sacrificed Sango and he sent thunder to punish Osanyin.
How to get initiated in Osanyin
Osanyin is a delicate Orisa, so not everyone should acquire his initiation. Only if Orunmila determines that his initiation will be favorable to him, does the learning continue. After the person who wishes to be initiated into Osanyin acquires the basic knowledge of this Orisa and is able to take care of it by himself, he can begin his initiation with the babalawo who is carrying out his learning. Divinations must be carried out to know what sacrifices are necessary before their initiation.
We must remember that in Traditional Yoruba practice the person interested in initiation must acquire knowledge before doing it. At Ilé Awo we help you check your knowledge of Ifá and the Orisa with the exclusive tests that you can find in Ojú Odù.
How to feed Osain
The purpose for which Osanyin is served can be both good and bad. It can be taken care of to cure a disease to a person, to obtain good luck, riches or even to achieve the destruction of an enemy. The preparation of medicines is done with powerful enchantments that have the name of Ofo Ase.
It can be served with guinea pepper, Obi abata (kola nut), roasted corn, and alcoholic beverages. Usually the person making the offering to Osain kneels on one leg at the time of propitiation. Once these medicines are prepared, they are placed in the Osun de Osanyin, for the Orisa to approve.
Some taboo
In many rituals the participation of women is prohibited, especially when they are menstruating. As well as, on many occasions, there are herbs that cannot be united since they can cause a detrimental effect. Should not be attended without the minimum knowledge so that care is not harmful.
Osanyin types in traditional practice
There is only one type of Osanyin, usually called "Eepa Osanyin". He is known as Elese Kan ti or le elese meji sare (The one-legged man who makes the two-legged man run).
However, the herbs used with this Orisa are classified into four groups, which correspond to the four elements of nature: water, air, earth and fire. These are: ewe afeefe (air – wind blades); ewe inon (blades of fire); ewe omi (water leaves); and ewe ile or ewe igbo (leaves from the ground or from the forest).
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How to find one differently-weighted object from amongst (3w–3)/2 using only w weighings
Julian D. A. Wiseman
Abstract: There are 12 objects, identical in all respects except that one of these objects is a different weight, perhaps heavier, perhaps lighter. Determine which is the odd one out, and whether it is heavier or lighter, using only 3 weighings of an old-fashioned scale (which reports either that the left side is heavier, or that the right side is heavier, or that the two sides weigh the same).
There are 363 objects, …, using only 6 weighings, ….
There are (3w–3)/2 objects, …, using only w weighings, … (with w≥3).
Contents: Abstract, Publication history, Twelve objects in three weighings, Thirty-nine in four, One hundred and twenty in five, (3w–3)/2 in w
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We start with the case when w=3, and so there are 12 objects. Label these A to L. Weigh A&B&C&D versus E&F&G&H. If the scale balances, then move down to the next weighing in the table (which is A&K v I&J). But if it tips to the left (so that A+B+C+D > E+F+G+H) then down and left; and if it tips to the right, then move down and right. After three weighings the label of the differently-weighted object is reached, suffixed with a "+" or "–" to indicate its type.
A & B & C & D versus E & F & G & H
A & B & E versus C & D & F A & K versus I & J A & E & F versus B & G & H
A v B G v H C v D I v J A v L I v J E v F C v D G v H
A+ F– B+ H– ?? G– C+ E– D+ J– K+ I– L– ?? L+ I+ K– J+ E+ B– F+ D– ?? C– G+ A– H+
It is easy to prove that 12 is the maximum possible using only three weighings. Each weighing is either 'left', 'draw', or 'right', so three weighings have 33=27 possible outcomes. If there are n objects, then there are 2n possible states (as we don't know whether the odd piece is heavier or lighter). So n≤13. Assume that n=13, and generate an impossibility. How many objects do we put on either side of the scale on the first weighing? Four is too few, because a draw leaves 10 states remaining (the 5 unused objects times the two possible differentnesses), which is more than can be distinguished using only two weighing (10>32). But five is too many, because a non-draw leaves 10 states: either one of the five on the heavier side is heavy, or one of the five on the lighter side is light. Hence 13 is impossible and so 12 is the maximum.
So what about four weighings? Trivially, 34=81 so we can have at most 40 objects. Again, first-weighing considerations show that this is too many: 13v13 implies that a draw leaves 28 states (which exceeds 33), but 14 on each side also fails. So in four weighings more than 39 objects would be too many, and if there are 39 objects, then the first weighing must be 13v13. This first weighing is either a draw or a non-draw. If it is a draw then we have 13 objects of unknown weight, and 26 that are definitely standard. Weigh 9 unknowns against 9 standard-weights. If this second weighing is a draw, then 4 unknowns remain, which is exactly the first-weighing-draws subproblem of the w=3 case. If the second weighing is a non-draw, then it is known whether the odd 1 of the 9 is heavier or lighter: proceed by repeated partition into equal thirds. Back to the first weighing: if it is a non-draw, then we know that 13 objects cannot be light, 13 cannot be heavy, that exactly one of these 13+13=26 is odd, and that 13 are definitely standard. For the second weighing put 9 possible-heavies and 4 possible-lights on the left, against 4 possible-heavies and 9 standard-weights on the right. If this tips left then one of the 9 possible-heavies on the left is the odd one, and if this is a draw then one of the unused 9 possible-lights is odd — again proceed by repeated partition into equal thirds. And if this second weighing tips right, it remains to distinguish between 4 possible-heavies and 4 possible-lights, which is the first weighing a non-draw subproblem to w=3 case.
As an aside, there is an elegant solution to the w=4 n=36 problem. Weigh 12v12. A draw leads to the w=3 case. If a non-draw, then create 12 'double-objects' by 'gluing' together pairs, each consisting of one perhaps-heavy and one perhaps-light. This results in 12 double-objects, one of which is a different weight, with three weighings remaining: the w=3 problem.
With five weighings 120 objects is the maximum. Start with 40v40. If this first weighing is a draw, then weigh 27 of the unused objects against 27 of the standard-weights. If this second weighing is a draw proceed by repeated partition, and if a non-draw then 13 unknowns remain, which is exactly the first-weighing-draws subproblem of the w=4 case. If the first weighing is a non-draw, weigh 27 possible-heavies and 13-possible lights against 13 possible-heavies and standard-weights. If this tips left then there are 27 possible heavies, if a draw then the (unused) 27 possible lights. And if this second weighing tips right, it remains to distinguish between 13 possible-heavies and 13 possible-lights, which is the first weighing a non-draw subproblem to w=4 case.
We are now ready to tackle the general case, in which (3w–3)/2 objects can be distinguished in w weighings, and proceed by induction, as described in the table.
First weighing: weigh (3w–1–1)/2 against (3w–1–1)/2.
Draw: odd is one of unused (3w–1–1)/2 objects. Weigh 3w–1 unknowns against same number of standard-weights. Non-draw: weigh 3w–2 possible–heavies and (3w–1–1)/2 – 3w–2 = (3w–2–1)/2 possible-lights against the other (3w–1–1)/2 – 3w–2 = (3w–2–1)/2 possible-heavies and 3w–2 of the standard-weights.
Draw: odd is one of (3w–2–1)/2, which is first-weighing-a-draw subproblem of case in which w is 1 smaller. Non-draw: odd is one of 3w–2, and it is known if the odd is heavier or lighter: repeated partition into thirds. Left: it is one of the left-side 3w–2 possible-heavies: repeated partition into thirds. Draw: it is one of the unused 3w–2 possible-lights: repeated partition into thirds. Right: have (3w–2–1)/2 each of possible-heavies and possible-lights, which is case when w is 1 smaller and first weighing a non-draw.
 Julian D. A. Wiseman, 1st June 1999, with thanks to Dr Nicholas F. J. Inglis for remarking on the important and false assumption in the previous edition.
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This paper examines through Marianne Hirsch's theory of postmemory and trauma two performance texts by Aboriginal Australian playwright and theatre director Wesley Enoch. This critical theoretical approach argues that in the absence of reliable historical records, the autobiographical structure of Black Medea (2007) and The 7 Stages of Grieving (1996) positions them as individual as well as collective postmemory and trauma accounts. The paper further argues that the use of silence, gestures, storytelling, and theatre serve as vital tools for documenting the generational continuum of the traumatic Aborigine experiences and the struggle in dealing with the inherited burden of intergenerational trauma.
Khalil, Rania M Rafik (2022). Aboriginal Australian Autobiographies of Postmemory and Trauma in Wesley Enoch's Black Medea and The 7 Stages of Grieving. Hermes Journal, Vol. 11, Issue 2, Cairo University. (in print)


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China has launched an app that aims to reduce the spread of coronavirus by alerting users when they've been in close proximity to someone with the illness. According to a report in Xinhua, China's state-run news agency, the app — named the Close Contact Detector — lets users check their status by scanning a QR code using an app such as Alipay, WeChat or QQ. They will then be directed to enter their name and government ID number, and can check the status of three other ID numbers.
According to Xinhua, "close contact" includes people who work together, share a classroom or live in the same house, as well as medical professionals working with patients, and passengers on mass transit. If the app determines a user has been in close proximity to someone who has or is showing symptoms of the virus, they will be instructed to stay at home.
Xinhua has not disclosed exactly how the government-developed app works, nor how it determines the risk of exposure. However, the news agency reports that it has received support from several government agencies including the National Health Commission, the Ministry of Transport, China Railway and the Civil Aviation Administration of China to ensure "accurate, reliable and authoritative data."
The app's requirement for ID numbers as raised some concerns with privacy critics — the Chinese government is well-known for conducting high levels of surveillance on its citizens. Others, however, maintain that stemming the spread of the virus — so far responsible for more than 1,000 deaths — outweighs the need for individual privacy.


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Background Google Trends is an innovative monitoring system with unique potential to monitor and predict important phenomena that may be occurring at a population level. We sought to validate whether Google Trends can additionally detect regional trends in youth and adult tobacco use.
Methods We compared 2011 Google Trends relative search volume data for cigars, cigarillos, little cigars and smokeless tobacco with state prevalence of youth (grades 9–12) and adult (age 18 and older) use of these products using data from the 2011 United States state-level Youth Risk Behaviors Surveillance System and the 2010–2011 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), respectively. We used the Pearson correlation coefficient to measure the associations.
Results We found significant positive correlations between state Google Trends cigar relative search volume and prevalence of cigar use among youth (r=0.39, R2 = 0.154, p=0.018) and adults (r=0.49, R2 = 0.243, p<0.001). Similarly, we found that the correlations between state Google Trends smokeless tobacco relative search volume and prevalence of smokeless tobacco use among youth and adults were both positive and significant (r=0.46, R2 = 0.209, p=0.003 and r=0.48, R2 = 0.226, p<0.001, respectively).
Conclusions The results of this study validate that Google Trends has the potential to be a valuable monitoring tool for tobacco use. The near real-time monitoring features of Google Trends may complement traditional surveillance methods and lead to faster and more convenient monitoring of emerging trends in tobacco use.
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Simple climate model Name Course Institution Date Simple climate model Taking the formula ESOLOR=0.25S(1- alfa) where S= 1360 and the Alfa value as 0.3 which refers to albedo constant the of energy received by the earth can be calculated. Thus using the Microsoft Excel the value E solar = 238 From the fact that the amount of the energy absorbed by the earth is equal to the quantity of energy that the earth releases the average value of the Earth service is calculated by the following formulae ESOLAR= S(1-f)/4 +S(1-0.5f)/4 From the above formulae the average temperature* budget for the earth can be calculated. From the values obtained from the Microsoft Excel application; we can see that as the value of f increases the temperature budget decreases.left857250Temperature (K) 00Temperature (K) Thus the graph of temperature against f curves downwards. References Montgomery C. W. (2003). Environmental geology. Boston: McGraw-Hill. Taylor F. W. (2005). Elementary climate physics. New York: Oxford University Press. [...]
Hello! For this assignment there is a PDF reading (Dessler) attached which is a "guide" for the assignment which involves mathematical problems to solve. It involves creating an excel file in which there is a model formation. Please only accept if you know how to work in excel. To sum up I need the following -Excel file -A 2-page document that describes the model and variables, shows your algebraic work/reasoning, and that addresses the questions above, including the graph.


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Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Launch date: 19/09/2019
Review status: Report published
What is the review about?
A review examining the successes and challenges faced by the Island in relation to recruiting and retaining teaching staff.
The Panel recently questioned the Minister for Education about the current vacancy rates in advance of the new academic year and found that 69 teachers had handed their noticed in as of 31 May 2019. Whilst most of these vacancies have now been filled, the Panel has agreed that it would be beneficial to examine the views of the teaching profession and the available data relating to recruitment and retention, to identify the successes and challenges for the Island. Whilst the review is not being carried out in direct response to the recent industrial action, it is hoped that it will help determine whether there are any underlying trends or issues that may have contributed to this.
Terms of reference
1. To examine the recruitment and retention figures for teaching staff over the past 5 years including, but not limited to:
- The number of staff that have left the profession;
- The number of staff that have retired and are due to retire in the next 5 years;
- The number of staff that have been recruited through any recruitment initiatives (i.e. Jersey Teacher Training Programme);
- The number of staff that have engaged in exit interviews.
2. To identify all Government of Jersey policies relating to the recruitment and retention of teaching staff and assess their effectiveness.
3. To gather and examine the views of stakeholders regarding the key challenges faced in recruiting and retaining teachers.


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Urbatagirk – Friday Book is the first printed book in Armenian dedicated to the Holy Cross symbolizing Christ and starts with the following explanation, "On Fridays or Wednesdays the sick are taken to the church. Prayers and sermons are read until healing effects". The content is both religious and secular, consists of cures and prayers for the sick, ancient writings, sermons, myths. Comprised of 62 sheets (124 unnumbered pages) it features a collection summarizing passages from the four Gospels. Urbatagirk is printed in red and black ink, including 24 illustrations. The red is used in specific sections. The ornamental script by Hakob Meghapart imitates the original manuscript writing. Urbatagirk enhances the effect of prayers and has an important role in religion and in church clergy.
Saghmosaran - Psalter (16th century) by Apkar Tebir TokhatetsiThe Museum of Printing
Saghmosaran - Psalter
Apkar aims to continue the traditions set by Meghapart by remaining as close as possible to the Armenian manuscript deposits. He prepares fonts imitating the manuscript of that period, that's why at first sight the Psalter leaves the impression of a manuscript rather than a print. The Psalter doesn't have a title page. The following second and third pages depict Apkar's reception by the Pope and the Duke of Venice and were considered to be the title page of the Psalter.
J. Alishan interprets these two scenes at the beginning of Psalter as Roman permission and implementation of printing in Venice. The same scenes are printed in Apkar Tebir's one-page Calendar.
Kharnaypntur Tumar - The First Printed Armenian Calendar
Kharnaypntur tumar is considered to be the first edition of Apkar Tebir. During his wanderings from Rome to Venice, as he didn't succeed to find the printed letters of the first Armenian printer, he set about making new fonts imitating Armenian manuscript deposits of that period. The first edition shows how carefully he prepared to continue the interrupted work of Hakob Meghapart. The calendar was published in Venice in 1565, fifty-two years after the cessation of Hakob Meghapart's publication.
Astvatsashunch - Bible (17th century) by Voskan YerevantsiThe Museum of Printing
Astvatsashunch - Bible
The Voskanyan Bible of 1666 is the first complete printed Bible in Armenian and is considered one of the finest examples of early Armenian printing. The base material for the Bible text is the manuscript copied in 1295 for King Hetum II of the Cilician Kingdom of Armenia. The manuscript is now preserved in the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan. Due to the professional and detailed approach to ensure the fine layout of columns and titles, the printing process lasted 2 years and 7 months (from March 11, 1666 to October 13, 1668). The Bible was issued in 3000- 5000 copies. The book consists of 1462 two-column pages with 159 illustrations by the Dutch artist Christoffel van Sichem (_PHONE_).
Astvatsashunch - Bible pages 430-431 (17th century) by Voskan YerevantsiThe Museum of Printing
Matthew the Apostle was, according to the New Testament, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist, a claim rejected by the majority of modern biblical scholars.
Mark the Evangelist is the traditionally ascribed author of the Gospel of Mark. Mark is said to have founded the Church of Alexandria, one of the most important episcopal sees of early Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and his symbol is the winged lion.
Luke the Evangelist is one of the Four Evangelists—the four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical gospels. The Early Church Fathers ascribed to him authorship of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which would mean Luke contributed over a quarter of the text of the New Testament, more than any other author. Prominent figures in early Christianity such as Jerome and Eusebius later reaffirmed his authorship, although a lack of conclusive evidence as to the identity of the author of the works has led to discussion in scholarly circles, both secular and religious.
John the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Generally listed as the youngest apostle, he was the son of Zebedee and Salome. His brother was James, who was another of the Twelve Apostles. The Church Fathers identify him as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, John the Elder and the Beloved Disciple, and testify that he outlived the remaining apostles and that he was the only one to die of natural causes. The traditions of most Christian denominations have held that John the Apostle is the author of several books of the New Testament.
Word Paradise in Armenian means garden full of fragrant flowers. The concept of Paradise was so called due to the Tree of Life as well, which God made to grow in Garden of Eden. The Man and Tree of Life are inseparable. The idea of the Tree of Life is to that of Family tree, which shows the origin of the given family or race, i.e., ethnology and genealogy.
The palm symbolizes Kingdom of Heaven and the righteous. The Tree of Jesse is a depiction in art of the ancestors of Christ, shown in a tree, which rises from Jesse of Bethlehem. In this page are depicted Jesse, asleep on the base, the tree as the stem, St. Marry with Christ and twelve ancestors arranged around the holder for the host.
Arhest Hamaroghutean - Art of Arithmetic
The first printed mathematical book translated into Modern Armenian Arhest Hamaroghoutean -Art of Mathematics. It was published by Soghomon Levonyan (cousin of Voskan Yerevantsi) in 1675 Marseille. The preface and ending of the book are in Classical Armenian, the whole text in Modern Armenian. The book is the translation of the work of German mathematician Christopher Clavius (_PHONE_). The book doesn't contain math definitions and evidences, but the options of practical calculations, which are presented with size and weight units of different countries (Italy, France, Iran). At the time the book was perfectly fitting to practical requirements of Armenian merchants.
Hamatarats Ashkharhatsuyts - The World Map (17th century) by Tovmas VanandetsiThe Museum of Printing
Hamatarats Ashkharhatsuyts - The World Map
In 1695 in Amsterdam, in the Armenian printing house founded by Tovmas Vanandetsi was published a unique work, the first printed map of the world Hamatarats Ashkharhatsuyts (Geographic Map of the World). The first large-scale map of the both hemispheres in Armenian was considered the best and one of the most reliable maps at the time. The world map was designed in the style of Western cartography. The best masters, the Schoonebeek brothers were hired to engrave the copper plates of the map. The map has eight sections, with the total dimensions of 150 x 120 cm. To prevent damage while folding, the separate pieces of the map were attached to a thin canvas. Each of four corners of the map depicts mythical, astrological and traditional symbols related to four seasons.
On the upper left corner is the Spring legend representing mythological name of Phaeton, the planets Venus and Mars and the Zodiac signs of Aries and Gemini.
On the upper right – Summer that depicts Artemis, Evening, Rainbow, Mercury and Saturn planets, the Zodiac signs of Cancer, Leo and Virgo.
On the bottom left corner we read Autumn legend with the mythological Pomona, Chloris, Pan and Bacchus, and the Zodiac signs of Libra and Scorpio.
On the bottom right is the legend Winter representing Thetis, Poseidon, Aeolus and Boreas, and the Zodiac signs of Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
Below the stellar circles the planetary system is shown as a geocentric one, with all the planets, the sun and the moon revolving around the central Earth. The sequence of the celestial bodies in the circle is as follows: Earth at the center followed by Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
The two maps of the South and North Poles are at the bottom. The South Pole remains blank as it hasn't been explored yet. The North Pole is incomplete as Canada and Alaska are concerned.
Here is the only foreign language note on the map which means World Map in Persian.
Underneath the hemisphere, surrounded by plant wreath, is the key to the briefings of the map, as well as the verse explanation about map engravers.
Vorogayt Parats - The Snare of Glory
In 1773 in Madras, India, Snare of Glory – the first draft constitution in Armenian reality was published by Shahmir Shahmiryan. The book consists of two parts. The extensive preface condemns the feudal-monarchical orders, substantiates the ways of liberating Armenia from Turkish-Persian tyranny and the principles of establishing democratic orders there. The second and the main part of the book comprise the draft constitution (total amount of 521 articles) which represents the social and state structure of the future Independent Armenia along with the procedure of establishment of state bodies and defining the scope of their authority. It also sets forth the citizens' rights and liabilities, discusses the organization of economy, education, armed forces and


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The project TCC addresses urban redensification using modular timber concrete composite systems.
The central themes of the holz.bau forschungs gmbh are:
- to secure and extend the status of timber in the building and construction sector.
- to act as a link between basic research and education at university level and to enable a stimulating, implementation-oriented timber industry.
- to offer on one hand short term and result-oriented research services, and on the other to work on medium and long term oriented research tasks.
- to deal with the related questions in the fields of wood and building technology.
- to create, process and offer a targeted knowledge transfer to achieve the highest potential of its implementation.


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The history of music in Britain may be 1000 years older than originally thought.
Archaeologists have found what could be the remains of Europe's oldest stringed instrument.
A small wooden fragment thought to be from a 2300-year-old lyre was found at an excavation site in High Pasture Cave on the isle of Skye.
Music archaeologists Dr Graeme Lawson and Dr John Purser studied the piece and said the notches where strings would have been placed are easy to distinguish on the artefact, despite it being been burnt and broken.
Dr Lawson, of Cambridge Music-archaeological Research, said: "For Scotland, and indeed all of us in these islands, this is very much a step-change.
"It pushes the history of complex music back more than a thousand years into our darkest pre-history. And not only the history of music but, more specifically, of song and poetry because that's what such instruments were very often used for.
"The earliest known lyres date from about 5000 years ago in what is now Iraq, and these were already complicated and finely made structures. But here in Europe even Roman traces proved hard to locate. Pictures maybe but no actual remains."
It is the location of the discovery which has truly amazed the archaeologists.
Dr Lawson added: "Here is an object which places the Hebrides, and by association the neighbouring mainlands, in a musical relationship not only with the rest of the Barbarian world but also with famous civilisations.
"It now becomes a world that was held together not just by technology and trade but also by something as ephemeral and wonderful as music and poetry and song."
Until now the oldest stringed instruments found in Europe were lyres dated around 600AD, which were played by Vikings in Scandinavia.
A lyre is an U-shaped harp instrument associated with ancient Greece.
Dr Purser, a cultural historian, said: "What, for me, is so exciting about this find is that it confirms the continuity of a love of music amongst the Western Celts.
"Stringed instruments, being usually made of wood, rarely survive in the archaeological record but they are referred to in the very earliest literature and, in various forms, were to feature on many stone carvings in Scotland and Ireland and to become emblematic in both countries."
High Pasture Cave on Skye has been a focus of Bronze Age and Iron Age research since 1972. Evidence of craft, metalworking and debris from major feasting events have been found on the site, which extends back at least 5000 years.
The artefact was discovered in 2010 and was transferred to consultancy firm AOC Archaeology in Edinburgh for conservation.
Managing director Dr Andy Heald said: "Previous to this, the earliest musical representation we had encountered had been a carved concert lyre and plectrum on the side of an exquisite Roman altar we excavated from Musselburgh in 2010.
"But to have an actual fragment of an even earlier lyre really fires the imagination. It brings another dimension of our Iron Age antecedents to life."


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Typically, "farm-to-table" is a phrase one would encounter while exploring the local restaurant scene, however, this post will employ the phrase to look at some of the new and interesting ways Northwest Arkansas residents can support and participate in the local agriculture and food economy.
The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF) was developed to strengthen and expand our food and farming system by providing new opportunities to shape our current and future farmers, food entrepreneurs and food system leaders. One of the ways CAFF carries out this mission is through the CAFF Farm School.
The Farm School is an 11-month program that combines hands-on specialty crop farming with classes in production, business, and legal issues. This comprehensive approach is specifically designed for beginning farmers of fruit, vegetable, flowers and herbs who are interested in selling to local and regional markets. Students gain an in-depth understanding of sustainable farming production systems and the business applications needed to succeed. The Farm School prepares farmers to become specialty crop entrepreneurs, contributing to local and regional foodsheds in Arkansas.
Applications for CAFF Farm School 2023 are open from August 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022.
While the Farm School is relatively new and focused on adults, Apple Seeds, Inc. has been focused on inspiring the younger generations through garden-based education since 2007. Through a local teaching farm and partnerships with more than 60 local schools and like-minded agencies, Apple Seeds reaches youth with programs that educate and excite young students about healthy food and increase students' access to those healthy foods. In 2021, Apple Seeds reached 15,382 students with educational outreach programs that reconnect students with where their food comes from.
Get Involved: Apple Seeds' flagship dinner fundraiser, Evening at the Farm, will return this year on Saturday, October 8th. The all-star chef lineup and ticket release will be announced later this month.
The farm-to-table ethos extends out into arts and culture. Fayetteville Roots is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to connect the community through music and food.
According to the website, "Roots" is intentionally used to describe both the music and food of the festival. Fayetteville Roots is dedicated to showcasing what makes this region of the Ozarks unique, featuring a musical style that is diverse and rooted in many uniquely American musical styles such as Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, Country, and more. Fayetteville Roots supports local farmers, chefs, and restaurants, focusing on locally grown produce, locally raised meats and locally produced products from the Ozarks.
The 13th annual festival will take place on August 25 – 27. This year's culinary lineup will feature 24 chefs from across the nation and Northwest Arkansas including the 2022 James Beard finalists Edgar Rico (Best Emerging Chef), Erick Williams (Best Chef Great Lakes) as well numerous other highly celebrated and award-winning chefs.
One of Northwest Arkansas' primary medical providers for underserved and uninsured populations, Community Clinic, recently partnered with the Northwest Arkansas Food Conservancy, a nonprofit focused on helping the region become a national model for locally grown food, to pilot a program that prescribes and distributes low-cost, locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables weekly to patients across the region. For local patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension, access to nutritious foods has been shown to have a significant positive impact on health outcomes. In addition, the model generates a unique revenue stream for the small farmers participating in the program.
Since launching, the Community Clinic has expanded its distribution to around 200 bags a week at eight locations across the region. The Walton Family Foundation is supporting this partnership as part of its Northwest Arkansas Food Systems initiative, learn more about the initiative here.
Next up, is the pitstop on the path from farm to table where all the magic happens—the kitchen. Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food and a department of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) recently launched the American Culinary Federation's Certified Sous Chef (CSC) Apprenticeship program.
The Certified Sous Chef (CSC) Apprenticeship is for people who are interested in a career in the food industry but aren't necessarily interested in the traditional associate degree path. The apprenticeship consists of 432 hours of technical instruction at Brightwater and 4,000-6,000 hours of on-the-job paid training with a partner employer, taking two to three years for an apprentice to complete. As job training hours are completed, apprentices experience incremental pay increases, allowing them to earn while they learn.
In addition to this pathway into the world of food, Brightwater offers a broad spectrum of educational offerings designed to engage the community and deepen students understanding of the complexity of food production, the food system, and its connection to human health and the environment.
Setting the Table
Alas, we arrive at the table, and since we are using the singular "table" as opposed to "tables"—of which there are many across Northwest Arkansas that have embraced the farm-to-table movement—let us bring your attention to a chef's table that has us brimming with excitement.
A new concept by Chef Matt Cooper, Conifer, is expected to open in Bentonville this summer. Conifer will be a 100% gluten-free restaurant and focus on relationships between local Northwest Arkansas farmers and the community. The menu has been developed with an emphasis on highlighting ingredients sourced from local and regional farms. In addition, the restaurant will include a self-serve farm stand featuring local produce.


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Practitioner definition, a person engaged in the practice of a profession,
occupation, etc.: a medical practitioner. See more.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is the largest and only
full-service national professional membership organization for nurse ...
A practitioner is an expert who uses that knowledge as part of a profession. Every
yoga practitioner started by attending an introductory class.
NPs are quickly becoming the health partner of choice for millions of Americans.
As clinicians that blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health ...
Some nurse practitioners work in clinics without doctor supervision. Others work
together with doctors as a joint health care team. Their scope of practice and ...
A look at nurse practitioner careers, including the highest-paying specialties,
educational paths, and how NPs are changing the health care field.
practitioner (plural practitioners). A person who practices a profession or art,
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That's not a bee! Eagle-eyed student calls out textbook publisher's error
An eagle-eyed 12-year-old boy who found an error in an English textbook has been vindicated by the publisher promising to correct the mistake in the next print edition, Liaoshen Evening News reported.
Cui Chenxi, a seventh-grader from Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, found that the picture of a bee in the textbook was actually a hoverfly.
"The differences between bees and hoverflies are quite easy to spot. Bees have two pairs of wings, while hoverflies have only one. The belly is fat for bees but thin for hoverflies," Cui told the newspaper.
The publisher admitted the mistake after consulting with experts. It said it would replace the picture in the next print edition and thanked Cui for noticing the mistake.
Cui's mother described her son as a devoted lover of biology.


uniform-io-0.1.1.0: Uniform IO over files, network, watever.
Safe HaskellNone
LanguageHaskell2010
System.IO.Uniform
Description
Uniform-IO provides a typeclass for uniform access of different types of targets, and implementations for abstracting standard streams, files and network connections. This module also provides TLS wraping over other IO targets.
Synopsis
Documentation
data TlsSettings Source
Settings for starttls functions.
class UniformIO a where Source
Typeclass for uniform IO targets.
Methods
uRead :: a -> Int -> IO ByteString Source
uRead fd n
Reads a block of at most n bytes of data from the IO target. Reading will block if there's no data available, but will return immediately if any amount of data is availble.
uPut :: a -> ByteString -> IO () Source
uPut fd text
Writes all the bytes of text into the IO target. Takes care of retrying if needed.
uClose :: a -> IO () Source
fClose fd
Closes the IO target, releasing any allocated resource. Resources may leak if not called for every oppened fd.
startTls :: TlsSettings -> a -> IO TlsStream Source
startTLS fd
Starts a TLS connection over the IO target.
isSecure :: a -> Bool Source
isSecure fd
Indicates whether the data written or read from fd is secure at transport.
Instances
UniformIO TlsStream
UniformIO wrapper that applies TLS to communication on IO target. This type is constructed by calling startTls on other targets.
UniformIO FileIO
UniformIO type for file IO.
UniformIO SocketIO
UniformIO IP connections.
UniformIO SomeIO
data SocketIO Source
Instances
UniformIO SocketIO
UniformIO IP connections.
data FileIO Source
Instances
UniformIO FileIO
UniformIO type for file IO.
data TlsStream Source
Instances
UniformIO TlsStream
UniformIO wrapper that applies TLS to communication on IO target. This type is constructed by calling startTls on other targets.
data BoundedPort Source
A bounded IP port from where to accept SocketIO connections.
data SomeIO Source
A type that wraps any type in the UniformIO class.
Constructors
forall a . UniformIO a => SomeIO a
Instances
connectTo :: IP -> Int -> IO SocketIO Source
ConnecctTo ipAddress port
Connects to the given port of the host at the given IP address.
connectToHost :: String -> Int -> IO SocketIO Source
connectToHost hostName port
Connects to the given host and port.
bindPort :: Int -> IO BoundedPort Source
bindPort port Binds to the given IP port, becoming ready to accept connections on it. Binding to port numbers under 1024 will fail unless performed by the superuser, once bounded, a process can reduce its privileges and still accept clients on that port.
accept :: BoundedPort -> IO SocketIO Source
accept port
Accept clients on a port previously bound with bindPort.
openFile :: String -> IO FileIO Source
Open a file for bidirectional IO.
getPeer :: SocketIO -> IO (IP, Int) Source
Gets the address of the peer socket of a internet connection.
closePort :: BoundedPort -> IO () Source
Closes a BoundedPort, and releases any resource used by it.


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The SCRLC Digitization Program has been charged to:
- Identify and include unique collections that reflect the historical significance of the South Central region of NYS.
- Identify organizational partners in the South Central region of New York State.
- Train contributors to develop the skills to select and contribute to New York Heritage.
- Promote standards that create consistency in descriptions and allow for searching across collections.
- Promote New York Heritage as a valuable resource for students, educators and lifelong learners.
The digitizing program at SCRLC was developed with funds from:
- South Central Regional Library Council operating budget
- New York State Regional Bibliographic Databases Program
- Senator George Winner, 53rd Senate District
- Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library
- Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, 125th Assembly District


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Molecular dynamics simulations of diffusion of carbon into iron
Additional Document Info
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of diffusion couple tests were conducted between carbon (diamond/graphite) and iron at three different temperatures (300, 800 and 1600 K) and contact times (0, 40 and 80 ps) to investigate the chemical interaction between carbon and iron. Two different carbon structures, namely, diamond (cubic) and graphite (hexagonal), were considered. Diffusion of carbon into iron was observed only when a graphite interlayer was added to the diamond surface. When diamond alone was used, no diffusion was observed. This result provides corroborating evidence that diamond tool wear in the machining of iron occurs via a mechanism that involves an initial graphitization of diamond followed by diffusion of the newly formed graphite into the iron workpiece.


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Map of flight path and driving directions from Teresina to Araçatuba.
Shortest flight path between Teresina Airport (THE) and Araçatuba Airport (ARU).
How far is Araçatuba from Teresina?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Teresina and Araçatuba. Here are two common methods:Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 1217.601 miles
- 1959.539 kilometers
- 1058.066 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.Haversine formula
- 1222.381 miles
- 1967.231 kilometers
- 1062.220 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Teresina and Araçatuba.
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 162 kg (357 pounds).
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Teresina (THE) → Araçatuba (ARU).


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Threshold Research on the Elderly Pedestrian Ratio in Pedestrian Crossing Speed Setting on Signalized Crosswalks in China
Inadequate consideration of the elderly people crossing demand on the signalized intersections would bring great potential safety hazards, especially the speed through the crosswalk. By observing the pedestrian walking speed at three signalized crosswalks and a relatively spacious sidewalk in Chongqing, China, this paper has obtained the walking speed values of 658 elderly people and 1,176 adults at the signalized crosswalks, as well as the walking speed parameters of 868 adults and 422 elderly people on a relatively spacious sidewalk section. Comparing the walking speed of adults walking along the sidewalk section and on signalized crosswalks, the data show that there is no significant difference between these two site speeds. Similarly, when comparing the two site data of the elderly, it is found that their walking speed at the signalized crosswalk is significantly higher than that on the sidewalk section. That is to say, the speed setting for the old people crossing the crosswalk has not been fully considered. Subsequently, taking the elderly's walking speed as input parameter, establishing the simulation models under different proportions of the elderly and different pedestrian flows, and then gain the walking speed values of the pedestrians with different quantities and different proportion of the elderly pedestrians. With the help of the unknown breakpoint Regression method, under the setting of the elderly pedestrian speed crossing the street, the proportion threshold of the elderly crossing the street at the signalized intersection is obtained. The results show that when the proportion of the elderly is more than 15% of the pedestrians crossing the street, the pedestrian crossing speed value for the signal time is suggested to be 0.97 m/s.
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I'm not sure this is an answer, but it got too long to be a comment! The projectivity of $G/B$ seems to me to follow from two facts: a) a homogeneous space $G/H$ is always a quasi-projective variety (which is due to Chevalley), and b) the variety $G/B$ must be complete.
The first fact clearly has nothing to do with Borel subgroups but it would be maybe interesting to ask about how many proofs we have of it. The idea of the construction is clear: find a representation of $G$ which contains a line $L$ which has $H$ as its stabilizer and then take the orbit of $L$ in $\mathbb P(V)$, but to see that you get a categorical quotient this way takes some more care: you need to use some infinitesimal properties, (which you can tidily say using the Lie algebra of course).
The second fact perhaps depends on what you're willing to assume, but it must come down to the Borel fixed point theorem in some form or other, since this tells you that if $G/H$ is complete, then any solvable subgroup will be contained in a conjugate of $H$, thus Borel subgroups are the only solvable subgroups with a chance of having an associated homogeneous space which is complete.
The argument from Humphreys' book uses the strategy of picking first a maximal solvable subgroup of largest dimension so as to show the orbit has to be closed (essentially because the stabilizer is largest so the orbit has smallest, but even then you use the Borel fixed point and the theorem for $GL_n$ if I remember correctly). I don't know how Onishchik and Vinberg get around this (if they do). Then, as the question says, you get the general result from the Borel fixed point theorem.
The proof for $GL_n$ shows that $G/B$ is projective if you take $B$ to be the subgroup of upper triangular matrices, but one still needs to show that this subgroup is a Borel, which again I only know how to do using the Borel fixed point theorem in some form. (And of course you can use the same strategy for other classical groups if you can eyeball a candidate Borel subgroup).
Given that, it's maybe worth pointing out that in all of this you can get away with a weak version of the Borel fixed point theorem: namely if $V$ is a representation of a solvable group $H$, and $X$ is an $H$-stable closed subvariety of $\mathbb P(V)$ then $X$ has an $H$-fixed point. This can be shown just using the Lie-Kolchin theorem (that is, that a representation of a solvable group contains a one-dimensional subrepresentation), which can be proved directly. Since the standard proof of the general Borel fixed point requires you to use something like Zariski's main theorem, this is maybe a noticeable saving.
All of this leads me to wonde how many proofs do we know for i) the fact that for any closed subgroup $H$ the homogeneous space $G/H$ has to be quasi-projective and ii) the Borel fixed point theorem (or some variant)?