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Watch the heartwarming video where a chimpanzee babysits puppies, showcasing a gentle and nurturing bond that transcends species.
A Heartwarming Encounter in the Animal Kingdom
In a video that is as endearing as it is surprising, a chimpanzee is a babysitter for a litter of baby puppies. This unique interaction not only breaks the boundaries between species but also showcases the nurturing instincts found in the animal kingdom.
The Chimpanzee: A Gentle Caretaker
The chimpanzee, often celebrated for its intelligence and emotional capabilities, displays remarkable gentleness and care. As it meets the puppies, its actions are tentative and tender, as if understanding the fragility of these tiny creatures.
The Puppies' Response
In turn, the puppies seem equally intrigued and comfortable with their unexpected caretaker. Considering the unusual pairing, the interaction is filled with moments of curiosity, playfulness, and a surprising sense of calm.
An Unlikely Friendship
As the video progresses, viewers witness the blossoming of an unlikely friendship. The chimpanzee carefully holds, grooms, and plays with the puppies, treating them with attention and affection typically reserved for members of its species.
The Power of Nurturing Instincts
This rare moment highlights the powerful nurturing instincts that transcend species barriers. It suggests that the capacity for care and compassion might be more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously thought.
A Viral Sensation
The video quickly became a viral sensation, warming viewers' hearts worldwide. It is a beautiful reminder of the unexpected ways in which different species can interact and form bonds.
A Lesson in Compassion and Coexistence
The scene of a chimpanzee babysitting a litter of puppies is more than just a cute encounter; it's a lesson in compassion and the possibilities of peaceful coexistence among different species. It's a testament to the gentle and caring nature that many animals inherently possess.


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February 25, 2011
Conserving Energy While Creating Jobs
An overview of how Oregon has benefited from 2009 Recovery Act weatherization funds
By Andrew Cleland*
The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("Recovery Act"), enacted in response to the most severe downturn since the Great Depression, employed a host of strategies to revive economic activity and put people back to work. One of those approaches sought to bolster existing weatherization programs in the states. This fact sheet provides an overview of how the Recovery Act's weatherization program has helped Oregon families save on energy costs, pumped millions of dollars into the state's economy and created good jobs.
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Weatherization Program Helps Low-Income Families Save on Energy Costs
Oregon's Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income families save money by making their homes more energy efficient. Weatherization can take a number of forms, including improved insulation, installation of compact fluorescent lighting, air leak reduction and installation of more energy efficient furnaces or appliances. The program cuts the energy bills of participating households by an estimated $50 to $160 per year, depending on the type of home and heating system. Renters' homes, as well as owner-occupied homes, can be improved.
The program, dating back to 1979, is a joint state and federal effort. Oregon's weatherization program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the federally administered Bonneville Power Authority and state public purpose funds originating from fees paid by PGE and Pacific Power customers.
The program is administered at the local level. Community-based organizations, usually Community Action Agencies, promote the program among eligible households and assess how participants' homes can be made more energy efficient. The organizations either perform the weatherization work or hire a local contractor do so. The community-based organizations report to the Oregon Housing and Community Services department (OHCS), which manages and distributes the funds in Oregon.
Recovery Act Dollars Have Helped Oregon Reach More Households
Oregon's weatherization program historically has had more eligible applicants than it can serve given available resources. Eligible families in Oregon often endure long waiting periods — anywhere from eight months to five years — before their homes are weatherized. Local agencies typically honor a waiting list, with priority given to households with seniors, young children and people with disabilities.
Fortunately, the Recovery Act has bolstered Oregon's weatherization program in several ways. First, funding for the program expanded significantly. Nationally, the Recovery Act provided $5 billion in grants for weatherization activities to be spent over a three-year timeframe. Of this amount, Oregon has received $38.5 million. This represents more than a 90 percent increase in funds that typically goes to Oregon's weatherization program.
These funds have benefited thousands families across the state. According to OHCS, as of February 7, 2011, 3,124 more homes were improved as a result of the extra dollars. The table below shows how many more homes Oregon weatherized in each county or service area of the state due to the additional Recovery Act funds. Oregon has until March 31, 2012 to use its entire Recovery Act weatherization allotment.
Recovery Act's Weatherization Progress in Oregon by Location
|Location||Homes Weatherized as of Feb. 7, 2011|
|Lincoln, Benton, Linn|
|Hood River, Wasco, Sherman|
|Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook|
|Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia|
|Gilliam, Wheler, Morrow, Umatilla|
|Grant, Union, Baker, Wallowa|
|Klamath, Warm Springs Tribes|
Additionally, the Recovery Act made it easier for families to qualify for services. Oregon's program was previously limited to households with incomes at or below 150 percent of the poverty line. The Recovery Act, however, changed the federal eligibility rule to 200 percent of poverty, enabling more Oregon families to qualify. For example, under the new rule a family of four qualifies if their annual income does not exceed $44,700. The old rule excluded households of four making more than $33,525.
Recovery Act's Weatherization Funds Bolster Economy and Create Good Jobs
The additional weatherization funds have furthered the goal of the Recovery Act: to bolster an economy hammered by the deepest and longest recession since the Great Depression.
The program has injected millions of additional dollars into Oregon's economy. As of December 31, 2010, the Recovery Act's weatherization program alone had funneled $19.1 million into the state's economy. Assuming Oregon spends its entire Recovery Act weatherization allotment by the deadline, over the next year-and-a-half, the weatherization program will put an additional $19.4 million into Oregon's economy. These numbers represent only the direct dollar impact on Oregon's economy. They do not include the indirect impact, or "multiplier effect," on Oregon's economy — the chain reaction of economic activity generated by the original investment.
The Recovery Act's weatherization funds have also put people to work. The funds have created jobs in every calendar quarter since April 2009, when the dollars started flowing to the state. Because jobs can vary by number of hours per week and duration, simply counting heads can result in over-reporting in the number of jobs. Accordingly, consistent with federal Recovery Act reporting requirements, OHCS calculates the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) of a job by summing the total hours worked in the state in a calendar quarter and dividing by the number of hours that would need to be worked if someone worked full time during the period. By that measure, in the four quarters of 2010 — a period in which the program was fully up and running — the Recovery Act's weatherization program in Oregon supported between 95 and 116 jobs in each of those quarters.
By design, the jobs created by Recovery Act dollars are good jobs. They must meet minimum quality standards as set by the federal Davis-Bacon Act. Contractors and subcontractors must earn no less than the local prevailing wages and fringe benefits received for corresponding work on similar projects in the area. These standards ensure that the jobs generated by the new weatherization funds are good for workers and help prevent poverty while at the same time helping to expand the economy.
In an effort to bolster the recession-battered economy, the Recovery Act channeled money through existing state weatherization programs. Data show that in Oregon, these funds have helped more low-income families save on energy costs, pumped millions of dollars into the state's economy and created good jobs.
*Andrew Cleland worked as an intern at OCPP in the winter of 2010-11.
 H.G. Peach, M. Thompson, and U. Mengelberg, Evaluation of the 2003/2005 Oregon Weatherization Assistance Program. Beaverton, Oregon: H. Gil Peach & Associates, 2008, Monograph 11-2008-1, p. 45.
 Gail Kinsey Hill, "Wait Long for Help in Home Insulation," The Oregonian, October 14, 2005.
 Calculation based on data supplied by Oregon Housing and Community Services for funding received by the weatherization program from all sources from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2010.
 Department of Energy, Weatherization Notice 09-1B, "Grant Guidance to Administer the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 Funding," March 12, 2009. Income eligibility figures for a family of four reflect 2011 federal poverty levels.
 Source: Oregon Housing and Community Services.

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The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs FeaturelessThis is a featured page
Gasless and featureless abdominal plain films have a 'look of the abnormal'. This page examines the difference between gasless and featureless patterns and their significance.
A gasless abdominal plain film refers to an absence or minimum of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
A featureless abdominal plain film is one in which there is little or no visualisation of the normal abdominal viscera.
The Gasless Abdominal Plain Film
Gas in the gastrointestinal tract can commonly accumulate from two sources. Firstly, gas in the stomach and small bowel can be ingested with food. Some patients habitually air swallow or may air-swallow when in pain. Gas in the large bowel can be endogenous, resulting from fermentation processes of faecal material.
An absence of gastrointestinal gas on abdominal plain film is not specifically abnormal (but is suspect). However, consideration should be given to the possibility of a gasless obstruction. Equally, a check of the patient history may reveal relevant information such as total colectomy.
-A gasless abdomen could indicate
-Patient is not an 'air-swallower'
-Mesenteric ischaemia
-Obstruction of the stomach or oesophagus
-Persistent vomiting from conditions such as pancreatitis or gastroenteritis
Stephen R. Baker
The Abdominal Plain Film
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Normal Gasless Small Bowel
The Abdominal Plain FilmDifferentiating Large and Small Bowel - wikiRadiography This patient appears to have a gasless small bowel. Fluid-filled loops of small bowel are present but are never as well visualised as air-filled loops.
There is debate regarding what is a normal amount of small bowel gas. Gas enters the small bowel during eating and drinking. Some people habitually air-swallow while others air-swallow at times of stress or when they are in pain. If the patient is air-swallowing at a higher rate than the small bowel can absorb the air, it will be visualised in the bowel. Some texts will claim that up to seven fluid levels in the small bowel on an erect abdominal film can be normal. Most texts quote a more conservative figure (2 is common).
Don't confuse gasless with featureless. A featureless abdomen can be a result of tumour or ascites. This patient has a gasless rather than featureless abdomen. Note that the renal, liver, psoas muscles and urinary bladder outlines are visualised
Note also that this abdominal film is not guaranteed to be normal. It could represent an early gasless small bowel obstruction. Clinical correlation is required.
Gasless Small Bowel Obstruction
The Abdominal Plain FilmDifferentiating Large and Small Bowel - wikiRadiography You could be forgiven for thinking that this patient has been drinking dilute gastrografin. This appearance is a gasless small bowel obstruction and the opaque looking small bowel loops (white arrow) are filled with normal succus entericus, and/or ingested fluid, rather than gastrografin. If you compare this image with the gasless small bowel image above you can see that this small bowel is significantly more prominent.
There can be difficulty in distinguishing an early gasless small bowel obstruction from a normal appearance of the small bowel in someone who has just eaten a large meal.
Clinical correlation and follow-up imaging will usually provide confidence in the diagnosis.
The large bowel is not clearly visualised suggesting that it may be collapsed.
The Abdominal Plain Film in Clinical Context - wikiRadiography This patient has Crohn's disease and has had a previous colectomy. Note the absence of the large bowel. Note also a faint suggestion of a stoma in the left iliac fossa.
The Featureless Abdominal Plain Film
The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs Featureless - wikiRadiography This patient has prominent loops of gas-filled small and large bowel. The normal abdominal viscera are not demonstrated. Apart from the prominent bowel, the abdomen is featureless. The cause of this appearance is a large quantity of ascites. Note that the liver, spleen, kidneys, psoas and urinary bladder outlines are not seen. The reason that the bowel is somewhat centrally located is that it is floating in the ascites.
If you are suspicious that the patient has air-filled bowel floating in ascites, it can be useful to perform an erect or decubitus view. This left lateral decubitus view demonstrates that the air-filled bowel floats up to the right flank which is the least dependant part of the abdominal cavity in the left lateral decubitus position.
Note that this is not a "right decubitus"- The 'right' annotation refers to the right side of the abdomen and the "decubitus" annotation refers to the patient position.
The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs Featureless - wikiRadiography
The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs Featureless - wikiRadiography
This is more likely to be tumour than blood or ascites
Bowel loops look more like they are pushed down by tumour(s) rather than floating in fluid
Mass Effect
The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs Featureless - wikiRadiography
This patient has a rounded mass (arrowed) which appears to be displacing bowel. Note that the psoas shadows are preserved suggesting that the mass is not adjacent to the psoas muscles.
The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs Featureless - wikiRadiography
The CT abdomen shows the mass (arrowed) sited anterior to the psoas muscles.
BloodAAA
The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs Featureless - wikiRadiography
This patient presented to the Emergency Department with a known history of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
The aneurysmal abdominal aorta is visible (arrow) because of its calcified wall. The abdominal viscera are not well visualised. The psoas, renal and kidney outlines are not well demonstrated. This raises the question of whether the AAA is leaking blood into the peritoneal cavity.
BloodRuptured Viscus
The Abdominal Plain FilmGasless vs Featureless - wikiRadiography
This patient presented to the Emergency Department after a car accident. He looked pale. He had a falling blood pressure which stopped falling spontaneously (sign of retroperitoneal bleed with self-tamponade).
The supine abdominal plain film demonstrates a featureless pattern. There are no clearly defined psoas, kidneys or spleen. A CT abdominal scan revealed extensive laceration of his left kidney and spleen.
Artifact is external to patient
Gasless and featureless plain abdominal films often strike the observer as having an unusual appearance. It is useful to be able to distinguish between those images that are likely to be normal from those that are not. As with all abdominal plain film imaging, the appearance of the abdomen on plain film can have greater meaning when placed in the context of patient history, clinical presentation and other test results.
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The Market Watch window in your trading platform is meant to show all symbols you are interested in keeping an eye on. To help, we have put together a simple guide on how to add or remove symbols from this section, so that you can tailor them to your liking.
To add symbols to your Market Watch:
- Right-click anywhere inside the Market Watch window.
- Select Symbols.
- Choose the symbol group of the instrument you would like to add. In general the categories you will find are:
- Forex for currency pairs (for example, EURUSD)
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Note: The names of the groups may vary according to the account type. For exact details, please refer to this article on trading instruments.
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To remove symbols from your Market Watch:
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Having too many instruments in your Market Watch window can slow down your internet connectivity. Hiding them one by one can be tedious. In such a case, you may:
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- Now you may proceed to add instruments of your preference using the steps described earlier.

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Get firsthand accounts of simulation experiences, including benefits and lessons learned, presented by those familiar with simulation training in Illinois.
Simulation training recreates real-life conditions to prepare child welfare workers and students for interactions with families and critical partners in child welfare work.
Explore the videos on this site for firsthand accounts of simulation experiences, its benefits, and key considerations based on lessons learned. The videos present perspectives from program developers, trainers, participants, agency leaders, and other individuals familiar with simulation training in Illinois.
Consult the series publications for more detailed information and tips on simulation training:
This site features videos and interviews with representatives from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the Child Protection Training Academy at the University of Illinois at Springfield, the Children and Family Research Center, and simulation training actors and community professionals. (Find out more about the Illinois simulation training program and its evaluation.
The need for training continues across child welfare, but students and new caseworkers still can benefit from practicing the skills required for casework after their classroom sessions have ended. This podcast discusses a virtual reality-based home visiting training currently being used by the university's B.S.W. students —Virtual Home Simulation (VHS))— which was developed by the University of Utah College of Social Work in partnership with the university's games and applications lab
In FY 2015 the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services partnered with the University of Illinois Springfield to develop the Child Protection Training Academy in order to redesign the six-week classroom training for new investigators and create an experiential component. This paper chronicles the goals of the partnership and the planning and implementation of the Academy.

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INTRODUCTION: Borderline personality traits (BPT), which have a negative effect on the prognosis in substance use disorder (SUD), may increase the frequency of self-harming behavior (SHB) and suicidal behavior (SB). A determination of BPT may be a protective measure against SHB and SB. The objective of this study was to analyze the predictive role of BPT on SHB and SB in individuals diagnosed with SUD. The participants' sociodemographic data were also analyzed for contribution to the context.
METHODS: This cross-sectional research was conducted with inpatients at a single, private hospital psychiatric ward who had been diagnosed with SUD (n=122). The data were collected using the Borderline Personality Inventory, the Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury, and the Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire.
RESULTS: The results demonstrated a predictive role of BPT and gender on SHB in individuals diagnosed with SUD. BPT, socioeconomic status, and education were found to be predictors of SB in individuals diagnosed with SUD.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The results of the research demonstrated that the risk evaluation of SHB and SB in SUD is highly significant. BPT must be handled independently from substance abuse with the appropriate psychological interventions. The findings also indicated that the education and socioeconomic level of the patient were significant factors and that psychosocial support is essential for this high-risk group. Additional research could provide valuable information that would enable more efficient, targeted treatment strategies.


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What Day Is Opposite Day?
What day of the week is opposite day?
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What is opposite day at school?
4. "A Day of Opposites" is a creative writing prompt that asks students to write about a day they have in which EVERYTHING is OPPOSITE. Looking for other activities to use in the classroom in the coming weeks?
Is National Hug Day today?
National Hug Day or National Hugging Day occurs on January 21st and is officially recognized by the United States Copyright Office, but is not a public holiday. The purpose of the day is to help everyone show more emotion in public.
What is the opposite of Christmas?
What is the opposite of Christmas?departureleavehegiraleavingpartingretreatfleeingflightretirementwithdrawal6 more rows
Who started opposite day?
President Calvin CoolidgeThe origin of National Opposite Day is unknown however there are references dating back to President Calvin Coolidge in the 1920's. In the 1928 election, Coolidge made a statement to the press announcing, "I do not choose to run".
How do people celebrate Opposite Day?
10 Ways to Celebrate Opposite DayBreakfast for Dinner. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs are the clear choice for dinner on opposite day. … Wear Your Clothes Backwards. Let your kids dress silly for the day. … Baths in the Morning. I live and die by my schedule. … Engage in silly conversation. … Eat Dessert First. … Lefty Righty. … Cup Swap. … Picture Time.More items…•
How do you dress like a boy for the opposite day?
Turn t-shirts, pants, shorts, skirts or dresses inside out. Wear button-up shirts, dresses or baseball hats backwards. Mix things up by wearing each item of clothing in a different direction to create even more opposites. For example, combine a backwards shirt with inside out pants.
Why do we celebrate Opposite Day?
Did SpongeBob create opposite day?
SpongeBob Squarepants' 1999 "Opposite Day" episode was the basis for the rise of the "game" in my experience. Before this episode aired I had never played it, and after it I engaged in playing the game many times. … The 86th episode of "Seinfeld" in 1994 also had a similar theme and was labelled "The Opposite".
What is January 25th day?
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What does Opposite Day mean?
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When was opposite day invented?
August 17th, 1959The History of opposite day A little know moment in American history occurred 60 years ago when President Dwight E. Eisenhower declared that August 17th, 1959 was opposite day for one day only.


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Looking for Solar Panels Townsville? Townsville is a big name in the list of the coastal cities of North Queensland. It has an abundance of food sources, a healthy environment and yes abundance of sunlight for initiating the renewable energy supply. The ecosystem of Townsville is still very much strong. If we talk about the climate then Townsville has a dry tropical climate and experience mostly two types of seasons, wet summers and dry winters. Summers are hot and humid in Townsville with little much of raining and winters are also not too much cold. June to September (Winters) is the best time to take advantages of the renewable resources of energy (Solar Energy) because the days are mostly sunny and warm so the Solar Panels receive enough constant energy to produce the sufficient amount of electricity to run the residential electricity needs. Plus, not so high temperature in winter keeps the solar cells safe from being damaged.
(Note: We need to understand that solar cells work when the light falls on it. Excessively hot temperature can affect the efficiency of the solar panels in a negative way. Winter season of Townsville is the best period of the year to take the highest module efficiency of the Solar panels.)
Where Townsville Stands in the Future of Solar?
Townsville has a great future in Residential Solar because of the dry tropical climate. State Government has already targeted Townsville as one of the 7 Solar Cities of Australia to start various solar projects. Australian Federal Government is looking forward with the Solar Cities Program in order to decrease the usage of conventional energy usage and reducing the effects of greenhouse gases on Global Warming.
There, the sun provides its warmth almost 300 days per year on average, which are good stats to get the title of Solar Capital. However, it is already in the list of Solar Cities and near about 5.3 MW of current residential solar, it would be a real worth for the Townsville people to go solar and take benefits from the natural power of the City.
How can we Fight Global Warming with Solar Energy?
Most scientists agree that the current global temperature rise of the planet is caused by human activity. Never before in the known history of the planet had such a sudden change in global temperature occurred. The development and industrialization whose energy model has been based on the burning of fossil fuels have led to the emission of greenhouse gases that have caused the global temperature to rise.
Solar energy, like the rest of renewable energy, is playing a leading role as a way of combating climate change. It is clean energy sources that do not emit any greenhouse gas and are also totally affordable. It is, therefore, necessary to the commitment of the Australian Government to promote the development and progressive implementation of clean energy. There are so many rebates and incentives provided by the Australian Government to the residents to go solar and a Clean Energy Council Retailer like Solar Masters is the only way to approach those deals and rebates to get the benefits from solar energy. What's more? It becomes easier to take the advantages of these incentives and rebates in a solar rich city of Townsville.


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The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) published a press release to inform about the preliminary investigation report of the Yeti Airlines Flight 691 crash near the Pokhara International Airport.
The preliminary report concludes the major reason behind the fatal crash could be the propeller feathering of the ATR 72 '9N-ANC'. The investigation committee carefully assessed the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), and came to the finding that both the engine propeller on the '9N-ANC' was in the feathered position prior to the crash.
The black box of the ATR 72 aircraft was sent to Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) in Singapore. Officials from Nepal including flight exports, and investigation committee members assisted with the investigation, and they have already returned to Nepal after the completion of the initial investigation.
TSIB Singapore, BEA France, TSB Canada, P&W Canada, and EASA jointly executed the inspection of FDR and CVR. The team also carried out ATR 72 simulator test for a detailed understanding of the fatal crash that killed all 72 on board.
With the preliminary report being published, critics are questioning how both engine propellers went into a feathered position.
What is propeller feathering?
A propeller feathering is a type of propeller motion that allows the blades of the propeller to become parallel to the airflow. This propeller action is only executed if there is engine failure.
Once activated, the feathered propeller aligns parallel to the oncoming airflow, and decreases overall drag to increase the gliding distance during engine failure.
The propeller pitch can be changed up to an angle of approximately 90 degrees with a feathering mechanism.
The reason behind the unusual propeller feathering on the Yeti's ATR 72 is not disclosed as it requires further investigation. There might be technical glitches or human error. The final report will be published by the Ministry as soon as the investigation committee comes up with a decisive conclusion.
Yeti Airlines Flight 691 Crash
On the fateful day of January 15th, 2023, a Yeti Airlines flight 691 was on its way from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT) to Pokhara International Airport (VNPR), when tragedy struck.
The ATR 72 with registration number '9N-ANC' had 72 occupants on board including 68 passengers of different nationalities and 4 crew members. It was unable to make its final approach to the newly constructed airport in Pokhara, the tourist city.
The flights arriving from Kathmandu normally use Runway 30 as it is a direct approach path, and can be navigated easily by following the Lekhnath city. However, Yeti's flight 691 requested VNPR ATC to land at Runway 12 which is near the domestic airport. For this approach, the aircraft needs to fly aside from the international airport and make a significant turn to align with Runway 12.
Are you familiar with Yeti Airlines Flight 691 and the crash it was involved in? Investigators are continoulsy working for final report. If you've had any experience flying on Yeti Airlines before, please leave your opinion below!


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Summary: A device for triggering sound effects heard during the operation of an external combustion locomotive.
Front of a steam locomotive. Note the pipes for delivering live steam and exhaust.
Chuff Cam
A Chuff Cam is a cam used with a sound decoder to control the beat of a steam locomotive.
The "beat" is the sound heard as the pistons move, exhausting steam into the blast pipe. The blast pipe is a device positioned below the stack in the smokebox, whose purpose is to provide draft for the fire. Steam exhausted through the stack via the blast pipe provides the draft. Nozzles are used to direct the steam up the stack, propelling combustion gases out of the smokebox in the process.
The chuff cam is used with a wiper to complete an electrical circuit. Sound decoders may be fitted with a wire for this purpose. The cam is installed on an axle, and the wiper is positioned to make or break the circuit. Other methods may use a small disk mounted on the axle against the back of one driver.
It is similar in concept to the ignition systems used in automobiles prior to the advent of electronic ignition. The high voltage was created by opening a switch, (the points) which was actuated by a small cam driven by the camshaft. This timed the spark correctly. The number of lobes on the cam depends on the number of cylinders, such as 4, 6 or 8.
See here for more information on mechanically timed ignition systems. In this application, poor adjustment may result in engine pinging, poor performance, or an engine that will not run (or maybe even backfire during starting.) None of these problems appear in DCC.
The purpose of a chuff cam is to synchronize the beat (or chuffs) with the rotation of the wheels. Most sound decoders have an autochuff feature, which controls the beat using a combination of things, such as motor voltage, back EMF, and throttle settings/changes. Problem is, it is guessing as to the rate the valves would be operating, and as a result, it may not be realistic.
A steam locomotive has 4 beats per wheel revolution. The cam will lock the rate to the revolution of the wheel. Thus, the beat is directly related to the speed of the locomotive. Which means the sound is more realistic than that achieved by using autochuff.
The picture shows a chuff cam (the brass object) mounted on an axle. As this is an articulated locomotive, it has two cams, with four lobes, one for each engine. The cam is electrically live, and the wiper touches one of the four lobes for each revolution, connecting the voltage to the decoder. The decoder interprets that to mean "chuff". A plate is removed on the rear engine, showing the axles, bearings, gearbox, and of course, the cam on the third axle.
Articulated engines have another issue: the two engines will move in and out of sync due to slippage. Soundtraxx has a "slip" feature included in the Tsunami decoder when in "auto exhaust" mode. With cams, that will not happen. Since both engines are driven off the same driveshaft, they cannot operate at different speeds.
The Tsunami will revert to "auto exhaust" when operated in analog mode, as it needs the digital signal found on DCC systems to function.
A chuff cam will add realism to your external combustion motive power.
Installing a Chuff Cam
This will use a Grizzly Mountain Engineering cam as an example.
The first step is to remove the belly pan to gain access to the axles.
Mark one bearing so you can reinstall it properly. (Since the wheels are quartered, they must go back exactly the same way.)
In this example, the crank pins are removed using a special socket driver included with the locomotive. Gently remove the crank pins. Forcing things can damage the tool, the screw head, or both. ONLY REMOVE THE WHEELSET YOU PLAN TO INSTALL A CAM ON! Leave as much of the reciprocating assembly in place as possible. Less things to lose, or misalign later.
Lift the wheelset out. Pay attention, as many will have sprung drivers and you don't want to lose a spring.
Test Fit
In this case the cam slid onto the axle without a lot of effort. Carefully align and install the driver set and check for any interference. Solve those problems before proceeding.
In this example a part of the frame will interfere with the cam. This will not do, so the solution is to mount an end mill in a Dremel tool, and remove some material. The idea is to make clearances for the cam without sacrificing the threaded hole used to fasten the belly pan at this point.
Installation
Follow the manufacturer's instructions. GME recommends preparing the surface with a fine sandpaper, the epoxy the cam in place and set aside to dry. After the epoxy has cured, fit the spacer into the cam, and when it fits correctly, epoxy it into place. After curing, trim any excess epoxy off. In this example, conductive epoxy will be employed, and the axle polished with a brass wire brush mounted in a Dremel tool. The epoxy contains silver and is used in the electronics industry in place of soldering. Don't bother to fit the plastic spacer until later.
The Soundtraxx Chuff Cam:
The connection to the axle is made with conductive paint, such as that used for repairing circuit boards. They recommend buying a cam designed for soldering if you wish to take that route. Conductive paint, often called "Nickel Print", can be used to complete the circuit.
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The aim of the present research was to determine the changes in macromineral and trace element concentrations in ewes' blood during the lactation period. Thirty-six Travnik pramenka ewes at the average age of 3–5 years were included in research and they were evaluated at three stages of lactation: early stage (40 ± 5 days of lactation), medium stage (80 ± 5 days of lactation) and late stage (120 ± 5 days of lactation). In ewes' blood concentrations of macroelements (Ca, P, K, Na, Mg) and trace elements (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mo, Co, Se, Cd, As) were determined. The average concentrations of macroelements and trace elements in the blood of ewes during lactation were mostly within the reference values. Se concentrations in blood were close to the deficient ones, while concentrations of Cd and As were negligible. Concentration of Ca in blood was the lowest in the early lactation stage, higher in the late stage, and the highest in the medium stage (88.25 mg/l, 96.43 mg/l and 103.43 mg/l, respectively). A significant increase in the concentrations of Mg, Co and Cd and a significant decrease in the concentrations of Na, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mo and Se were found in blood with lactation progress. Significant correlations between the studied parameters were found, especially between macroelements (Ca : K, P : Na, K : Na, K : Mg). Positive correlations were found between some macroelements and trace elements (Ca : Co, Ca : Cd, K : Co, Na : Zn, Na : Se) and between trace elements (Fe : Cu, Cu : Zn, Cu : Mo, Cu : Se, Zn : Se, Mo : Se and Co : As). Negative correlations were found between Ca and Cu, Ca and Mo, P and Cd, K and Cu. Obtained results may help in monitoring the nutritional status and health of ewes during the lactation period, providing a clearer idea related to the supply of macrominerals and trace elements to ewes. Besides, results indicated that the environment of the farming area was not polluted with toxic elements.
Abd-El Naser EM, Mohamed GAE, Elsayed HK. Effect of lactation stages on some blood serum biochemical parameters and milk composition in dairy cows. Assiut Vet Med J. 2014 Aug;60(142):83-8.
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Antunovic Z, Novoselec J, Klir Z. Hematological parameters in ewes during lactation in organic farming. Poljoprivreda. 2017a Nov;23(2):46-52. _URL_
Antunovic Z, Novoselec J, Speranda M, Steiner Z, Cavar S, Pavlovic N, Valek Lendic K, Mioc B, Pacinovski N, Klir Z. Monitoring of blood metabolic profile and milk quality of ewes during lactation in organic farming. Mljekarstvo. 2017b Sep;67(4):243-52. _URL_
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El Zubeir EMI, Elowni OAO, Mohamed GE. Correlation of minerals and enzymes in blood serum and milk of healthy and mastitic cows. Res J Agric Biol Sci. 2005 Jan;1(1):45-9.
Haenlein GFW, Anke M. Mineral and trace element research in goats. A review. Small Rumin Res. 2011 Jan 1;95(1):2-19. _URL_
Herdt TH, Hoff B. The use of blood analysis to evaluate trace mineral status in ruminant livestock. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2011 Jul 1;27(2):255-83. _URL_
Hu W, Murphy MR. Dietary cation-anion difference effects on performance and acid-base status of lactating dairy cows: A meta-analysis. J Dairy Sci. 2004 Jul 1;87(7):2222-9. _URL_
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Jukna C, Jukna V, Suigzdaite J. Determination of heavy metals in viscera and muscles of cattle. Bulg J Vet Med. 2006 Jan;9(1):35-41.
Kaneko JJ, Harvey JW, Bruss ML. Clinical biochemistry of domestic animals. 6th ed. London: Elsevier/Academic Press; 2008. 931 p.
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The effects of storage temperature and packing method on quality of roots and seed yield in purple carrot (Daucus carota L.)
Nurten Lokoglu graduated from Ankara University, Agriculture Faculty, Department of Horticulture in 2007 and completed her Master's degree in 2010. She has been studying for her PhD since 2012, while also working at the Vegetable Department of Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute (GKTAEM) in Eskisehir since 2011. Her PhD research was carried out to determine the effects of storage conditions of roots on seed yield and quality in purple carrots. For this purpose, purple carrot roots for seed were stored in refrigerated (4°C) and non-refrigerated stores in soil + sawdust, soilless + sawdust and perforated PE bags for 16 weeks between 2015-2016. During the storage period, sprouting, rooting, shriveling and decay rate were determined. After storage, seed yield characteristics were determined from roots planted into the field. Increasing the length of the storage period caused an increase in the rate of rooting, sprouting and decay. The rate of sprouting and rooting was increased in the treatments: in refrigerated storage using PE bags (56.67%), and in non-refrigerated storage using soilless + sawdust (72.50%) and soil + sawdust (90.84%). Seed yields of roots taken from refrigerated and non-refrigerated storage were 36.74 and 21.02 g plant-1, respectively. In terms of packaging types, better results were obtained in soilless + sawdust (22.20-60.12 g plant-1) for both storage conditions.
Nurten Lokoglu won an ISHS Young Minds Award for the best poster presentation at the II International Symposium on Root and Tuber Crops: Value Added Crops for the Next Generation at IHC2018 in Turkey in August 2018.
Nurten Lokoglu, Eskisehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute, Eskisehir, Turkey, e-mail: _EMAIL_
The article is available in Chronica Horticulturae


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Squirrel Appreciation Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on January 21st every year, created to raise awareness and appreciation for squirrels. It was first established by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove in 2001.
So Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023 will be on January 21st, 2023.
The day is typically marked by events and activities that focus on educating people about squirrels and their role in the ecosystem. It is also a day to celebrate these animals and appreciate the role they play in the environment. Some people might take this opportunity to feed the squirrels, learn more about them, or appreciate them in other ways.
Squirrels may generally be considered an unwanted annoyance, yet their presence benefits the ecosystem and, in cities, contributes to park attractiveness. While initially intending to hide nuts to eat later, squirrels unintentionally plant seeds that eventually sprout into trees, aiding in the rejuvenation of the forest. They're the gardeners of nature!
In American cities, squirrels weren't common until the middle of the 19th century. You would need to alter the landscape by adding parks and trees in order to have squirrels in the centre of cities. Additionally, you had to encourage people to start feeding the animals instead of shooting squirrels in order to alter how they acted.
Franklin Square in Philadelphia saw the first recorded introduction in 1847. A few years later, in 1850, Boston and New Haven followed suit and imported squirrels. When many squirrels either died or were destroyed in the 1860s due to worries that they would annoy birds and cause pest problems, the squirrel experiment was over. However, releases resumed in the 1870s, this time on a bigger scale when vast parks were constructed in important cities like New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and others, giving squirrels a welcoming place to dwell and grow.
Squirrel Appreciation Day Observances
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Why is Squirrel Appreciation Day?
Squirrels play an important role in many ecosystems, acting as seed dispersers and helping to maintain a balance in the forest and other habitats. They are also important prey for many predators and are an indicator of the health of their environment. However, despite their importance, squirrels are often viewed as pests by many people, and they are sometimes trapped, poisoned or killed as a result. Squirrel Appreciation Day is intended to change this perception and to help people understand the important role that squirrels play in the ecosystem.
The day is typically marked by events and activities that focus on educating people about squirrels, such as lectures, nature walks, and educational programs. It is also a day for people to appreciate these animals, whether by observing them in the wild, feeding them, or simply enjoying their presence in our lives.


$user = $user->save();
Note that it is not possible to recover a password in this manner as stored passwords are not made available via the Provisioning API for security reasons.
Forcing a user to change their password
A user can be forced to change their password at their next login by setting the login->changePasswordAtNextLogin property to TRUE.
 1. $user = $gdata->retrieveUser('foo');
 2. $user->login->changePasswordAtNextLogin = true;
 3. $user = $user->save();
Similarly, this can be undone by setting the login->changePasswordAtNextLogin property to FALSE.
Suspending a user account
Users can be restricted from logging in without deleting their user account by instead suspending their user account. Accounts can be suspended or restored by using the suspendUser() and restoreUser() convenience methods:
 1. $gdata->suspendUser('foo');
 2. $gdata->restoreUser('foo');
Alternatively, you can set the UserEntry's login->suspended property to TRUE.
 1. $user = $gdata->retrieveUser('foo');
 2. $user->login->suspended = true;
 3. $user = $user->save();
To restore the user's access, set the login->suspended property to FALSE.
Granting administrative rights
Users can be granted the ability to administer your domain by setting their login->admin property to TRUE.
 1. $user = $gdata->retrieveUser('foo');
 2. $user->login->admin = true;
 3. $user = $user->save();
And as expected, setting a user's login->admin property to FALSE revokes their administrative rights.
Deleting user accounts
Deleting a user account to which you already hold a UserEntry is a simple as calling delete() on that entry.
 1. $user = $gdata->retrieveUser('foo');
 2. $user->delete();
If you do not have access to a UserEntry object for an account, use the deleteUser() convenience method.
 1. $gdata->deleteUser('foo');
Interacting with nicknames
Nicknames serve as email aliases for existing users. Each nickname contains precisely two key properties: its name and its owner. Any email addressed to a nickname is forwarded to the user who owns that nickname.
Nicknames are represented as an instances of Zend_Gdata_Gapps_NicknameEntry.
Creating a nickname
Nicknames can be created by calling the createNickname() convenience method:
 1. $gdata->createNickname('foo', 'bar');
Nicknames can also be created by instantiating NicknameEntry, providing the nickname with a name and an owner, then calling insertNickname() on a service object to upload the entry to the server.
 1. $nickname = $gdata->newNicknameEntry();
 2. $nickname->login = $gdata->newLogin('foo');
 3. $nickname->nickname = $gdata->newNickname('bar');
 4. $nickname = $gdata->insertNickname($nickname);
Retrieving a nickname
Nicknames can be retrieved by calling the retrieveNickname() convenience method. This will return NULL if a user is not found.
 1. $nickname = $gdata->retrieveNickname('bar');
 2.
 3. echo 'Nickname: ' . $nickname->nickname->name . "\n";
 4. echo 'Owner: ' . $nickname->login->username . "\n";
Individual nicknames can also be retrieved by creating an instance of Zend_Gdata_Gapps_NicknameQuery, setting its nickname property to equal the nickname that is to be retrieved, and calling getNicknameEntry() on a service object with that query.
 1. $query = $gdata->newNicknameQuery('bar');
 2. $nickname = $gdata->getNicknameEntry($query);
 3.
 4. echo 'Nickname: ' . $nickname->nickname->name . "\n";
 5. echo 'Owner: ' . $nickname->login->username . "\n";
As with users, if no corresponding nickname is found a ServiceException will be thrown with an error code of Zend_Gdata_Gapps_Error::ENTITY_DOES_NOT_EXIST. Again, these will be discussed in the exceptions chapter.
Retrieving all nicknames for a user
To retrieve all nicknames associated with a given user, call the convenience method retrieveNicknames().
 1. $feed = $gdata->retrieveNicknames('foo');
 2.
 3. foreach ($feed as $nickname) {
 4. echo ' * ' . $nickname->nickname->name . "\n";
 5. }
This will create a Zend_Gdata_Gapps_NicknameFeed object which holds each nickname associated with the specified user.
Alternatively, create a new Zend_Gdata_Gapps_NicknameQuery, set its username property to the desired user, and submit the query by calling getNicknameFeed() on a service object.
 1. $query = $gdata->newNicknameQuery();
 2. $query->setUsername('foo');
 3. $feed = $gdata->getNicknameFeed($query);
 4.
 5. foreach ($feed as $nickname) {
 6. echo ' * ' . $nickname->nickname->name . "\n";
 7. }
Retrieving all nicknames in a domain
To retrieve all nicknames in a feed, simply call the convenience method retrieveAllNicknames()
 1. $feed = $gdata->retrieveAllNicknames();
 2.
 3. foreach ($feed as $nickname) {
 4. echo ' * ' . $nickname->nickname->name . ' => ' .
 5. $nickname->login->username . "\n";
 6. }
This will create a Zend_Gdata_Gapps_NicknameFeed object which holds each nickname on the domain.
Alternatively, call getNicknameFeed() on a service object with no arguments.
 1. $feed = $gdata->getNicknameFeed();
 2.
 3. foreach ($feed as $nickname) {
 4. echo ' * ' . $nickname->nickname->name . ' => ' .
 5. $nickname->login->username . "\n";
 6. }
Deleting a nickname
Deleting a nickname to which you already hold a NicknameEntry for is a simple as calling delete() on that entry.
 1. $nickname = $gdata->retrieveNickname('bar');
 2. $nickname->delete();
For nicknames which you do not hold a NicknameEntry for, use the deleteNickname() convenience method.
 1. $gdata->deleteNickname('bar');
Interacting with groups
Google Groups allows people to post messages like an email list. Google is depreciating the Email List API. Google Groups provides some neat features like nested groups and group owners. If you want to start a new email lst, it is advisable to use Google Groups instead. Google's Email List is not compatible with Google Groups. So if you create an email list, it will not show up as a group. The opposite is true as well.
Each group on a domain is represented as an instance of Zend_Gdata_Gapps_GroupEntry.
Creating a group
Groups can be created by calling the createGroup() convenience method:
 1. $gdata->createGroup('friends', 'The Friends Group');
Groups can also be created by instantiating GroupEntry, providing a group id and name for the group, then calling insertGroup() on a service object to upload the entry to the server.
 1. $group = $gdata->newGroupEntry();
 2.
 3. $properties[0] = $this->newProperty();
 4. $properties[0]->name = 'groupId';
 5. $properties[0]->value = 'friends';
 6. $properties[1] = $this->newProperty();
 7. $properties[1]->name = 'groupName';
 8. $properties[1]->value = 'The Friends Group';
 9.
 10. $group->property = $properties;
 11.
 12. $group =


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- Can kangaroos swim?
- Do Kangaroos bite?
- Can kangaroos fart?
- Why do kangaroos hate dogs?
- Is a joey a baby kangaroo?
- What is kangaroos scientific name?
- What are 3 interesting facts about kangaroos?
- Can a kangaroo disembowel a human?
- Why are baby kangaroos called Joeys?
- Can a kangaroo kill you?
- Why do kangaroos attack humans?
Can kangaroos swim?
All kangaroos have short hair, powerful hind legs, small forelimbs, big feet and a long tail.
They also use their tail when swimming; that's right – kangaroos are good swimmers.
They swim to avoid predators, and can use their forepaws to drown pursuers.
Kangaroos can't move backwards..
Do Kangaroos bite?
Like many species, male kangaroos sometimes fight over potential mates. They often lean back on their sturdy tail and "box" each other with their strong hind legs. Kangaroos can also bite and wield sharp claws, which they may do in battle with an enemy like a dingo.
Can kangaroos fart?
Kangaroos produce methane as part of their digestive process, researchers found. Since the 1970s, it has been suggested that kangaroos don't fart — or rather, the (ahem!) gas they emit contains very little, if any, methane. But now, new research suggests this isn't true.
Why do kangaroos hate dogs?
Exactly what precipitated the fight between the dog and marsupial is unclear, although Festa-Bianchet says kangaroos are used to contending with dingoes, which often prey on them. "Kangaroos often defend themselves by wrestling the dogs to the ground, which is what you can see happening in the video," he says.
Is a joey a baby kangaroo?
The young kangaroo, or joey, is born at a very immature stage when it is only about 2 cm long and weighs less than a gram. Immediately after birth it crawls up the mother's body and enters the pouch. The baby attaches its mouth to one of four teats, which then enlarges to hold the young animal in place.
What is kangaroos scientific name?
What are 3 interesting facts about kangaroos?
Kangaroos can hop around quickly on two legs or walk around slowly on all four. Kangaroos can't walk backwards. Kangaroos have very powerful legs and can be dangerous at times. Kangaroos can jump very high, sometimes three times their own height.
Can a kangaroo disembowel a human?
"A male kangaroo can disembowel someone," says Mr Piper. "They don't set out to do it, but that's the nature of how they fight: they kick with their big hind legs." But people shouldn't be frightened away. Coming close to them is usually safe – even petting a kangaroo can be OK, provided it approaches first.
Why are baby kangaroos called Joeys?
Answer: Originates in the aborigine language and joey means 'small animal'. Joey is the collective norm for any small animals.
Can a kangaroo kill you?
There are very few records of kangaroos attacking humans without provocation; however, several such unprovoked attacks in 2004 spurred fears of a rabies-like disease possibly affecting the marsupials. The only reliably documented case of a fatality from a kangaroo attack occurred in New South Wales in 1936.
Why do kangaroos attack humans?
Kangaroos are vegetarians, so they typically attack humans only if they feel threatened or are convinced you're withholding food from them. … Fighting a wild male kangaroo is an entirely different proposition—a battle with a powerful animal that may think it's struggling for its life.


text: The AOC was formed in 1960 to promote the study of birds. The club's constitution limits the size of the membership to 75, with the purpose of enabling small group discussions and outings for the purpose of learning more about native birds. The pattern established in the early years and still maintained is that the club has an evening meeting and a Sunday outing each month except for December and January. Meetings typically include an address on a subject of relevance to ornithology, a section called bird notes devoted to recent sightings of interest, and "bird of the month", a section presented by a club member and offering a brief view of a particular bird species or bird family. Sunday outings visit local bird watching spots for identification in the field. Once a year there is a Spring Excursion for a week to an area further afield. Each year the club produces a magazine entitled "Bird Talk" with summaries of the outings and other articles about birds.


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Could you clarify whether qalqalah is always in a letter or whether it is only in saakinah letters?
As salaamu alaykum
Could you clarify whether qalqalah is always in a letter or whether it is only in saakinah letters? Most books say it is in saakinah letters. But if qalqalah is because of shiddah and jahr, both of which are sifaat laazimah which are ALWAYS in the letter, then isn't qalqalah also always in the letter? It may be less prominent, but it should be present if it is a sifah laazimah.
Wa alaikum assalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
The qalqalah is only present when the letter is saakin. The letter hamzah also has shiddah and jahr, but it is not to be read with a qalqalah. The mechanism of the qalqalah is such as it can only be in a saakin letter.
Some scholars add (when saakinah) the characteristic of the qalqalah is used for the group of letters which have the qalqalah.
There are those who say the qalqalah is always present (as stated in your question) but more apparent when the letter is saakin, but we and many others hold the opinion that it is only when the letter is saakin. It is not a big issue since in the end the way it is read is the same, and we should respect both opinions.


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Ajrak block printing
Ajrak is a name given to a unique form of block-printed shawls and tiles found in Sind. These shawls display special designs and patterns made using block printing by stamps. Common colors used while making these patterns are not limited. Over the years, ajraks have become a symbol of the Sindhi culture and traditions.


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Compliance of stress-induced therapy, controlled by actimeters
- Published on 2013
Introduction: In hemiplegia, constraint-induced movement therapy of the upper extremity has become a classic. The main difficulty of the method lies in its observance.
Objectives: Using actimeters to objectify membership protocol is proposed.
Methods: Two patients with stable paresis after stroke have received constraint-induced therapy for four weeks. Two actimeters (Actisleep ®) were placed one healthy side, the other side injured for 6 weeks, one before and one after restraint stress. A discussion with the patient is given after 3 weeks of recording. The clinical efficacy of treatment was assessed by dynamometry (Pablo ®) MESUPES and Jebsen test.
Results: For the first time, we were able to objectify the observance of the strain (80% observed for the first patient and 40% for the second patient). Quantification of movements by actimeter healthy side versus affected side was correlated with the results of motor and functional changes. Treatment despite very different adhesions was effective for both patients.
Discussion: The continuation of this study should determine the minimum level of compliance of the stress required to maintain the effectiveness of the method, while making it more tolerable as possible. It also opens a real chrono-biological perspective of movement and bi-handedness. Finally, the patient adheres more to the protocol because it knows observed and faces the quantification of stress at mid-test.
Conclusion: This new preliminary approach used here in the constraint-induced therapy of upper limb, presents actimeters as a new simple tool in the management of hemiplegia.


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A prototypal PCB board for the EMI characterization of SiC-based innovative switching devices
- Autori: F. Pellitteri ; M. Caruso ; S. Stivala; A. Parisi; V. Vinciguerra; A. Messina; G. Ala; F. Viola; R. Miceli; A. Busacca
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2020
- Tipologia: Contributo in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume
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In this paper, a preliminary PCB board for the electromagnetic interference (EMI) characterization of innovative silicon-carbide (SiC) based switching devices is presented. Packaging technological issues can determine hurdles in the high-frequency switching and high power regime where wide band gap semiconductors are intended today for Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. In particular, the parasitic inductances that emerge in such devices, must be assessed, by using e.g. EMI techniques. In this specific case, the EMI characterization is supposed to be carried out in a semianechoic chamber, available at the University of Palermo (UNIPA), to assess the electromagnetic disturbances according to the levels of compliance indicated by the standards. The proposed prototype can work properly at the following levels of voltage, frequency and load power: 28.5 V, 2 MHz and 40 W. Details concerning the layout design and the prototype manufacturing are discussed.


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JSci.maths.statistics
Class TDistribution
java.lang.Object
 extended byJSci.maths.statistics.ProbabilityDistribution
 extended byJSci.maths.statistics.TDistribution
public final class TDistribution
extends ProbabilityDistribution
The TDistribution class provides an object for encapsulating student's t-distributions.
Constructor Summary
TDistribution(int r)
 Constructor for student's t-distribution.

Method Summary
 double cumulative(double X)
 Cumulative student's t-distribution function.
 int getDegreesOfFreedom()
 Returns the degrees of freedom.
 double inverse(double probability)
 Inverse of the cumulative student's t-distribution function.
 double probability(double X)
 Probability density function of a student's t-distribution.

Methods inherited from class JSci.maths.statistics.ProbabilityDistribution
checkRange, checkRange, findRoot

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Detail
TDistribution
public TDistribution(int r)
Constructor for student's t-distribution.
Parameters:
r - degrees of freedom.
Method Detail
getDegreesOfFreedom
public int getDegreesOfFreedom()
Returns the degrees of freedom.
probability
public double probability(double X)
Probability density function of a student's t-distribution.
Specified by:
probability in class ProbabilityDistribution
Returns:
the probability that a stochastic variable x has the value X, i.e. P(x=X).
cumulative
public double cumulative(double X)
Cumulative student's t-distribution function.
Specified by:
cumulative in class ProbabilityDistribution
Returns:
the probability that a stochastic variable x is less then X, i.e. P(x<X).
inverse
public double inverse(double probability)
Inverse of the cumulative student's t-distribution function.
Specified by:
inverse in class ProbabilityDistribution
Returns:
the value X for which P(x<X).


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Geotechnical Field Work: Century City Area
Metro contractors are preparing to conduct a series of geotechnical field tests in the Century City area as a part of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (Final EIS/EIR) for the Westside Subway Extension. This work will build on the data gathered during the Draft EIS/EIR for the project and provide further soil and seismic information along the route of the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). In certain areas, noise and vibration tests will also be conducted. Following the tests, the data will be analyzed and used to make further informed decisions about subway construction.
During this next part of testing the work performed will consist of different types of testing. Weather permitting, testing will be performed:
Tuesday September 19 – Friday September 23; 9am – 3:30pm
Metro contractors will conduct work at Constellation Blvd between Avenue of the Stars and Century Park West.
Note: Should any work need to be cancelled and rescheduled, Metro will inform you of new work date(s)/time(s).
The equipment to be used during the field tests is described below:
Hollow Stem Drilling
Hollow-stem borings will be drilled using a truck-mounted drilling rig advancing a core barrel into the ground by spinning a 6- to 8-inch diameter casing with a drill bit into the ground to collect samples of the various soil layers. After the exploration is completed, the soil cuttings generated during drilling will be placed in drums, tested for adverse chemicals, and disposed of off-site on a daily basis. The work areas will be scanned for utilities prior to drilling, and the upper soils will be hand augered. At the conclusion of drilling, the hole will be filled with grout and its top patched with asphalt to match the surrounding grade.
What to Expect During Drilling:
- A drilling crew consisting of up to 4 personnel per rig.
- A truck-mounted drill rig and support trucks (see photo).
- Drums to collect soil cuttings for sampling and disposal at conclusion of drilling.
- Parking lanes and/or up to two lanes of traffic will be blocked while work is under way on business/arterial streets.
- Moderate noise and moderate vibration.
- Lanes will be cleared at the end of the work period.
Other Important Information
- All work has received necessary permits and approvals.
- Additional fieldwork following this testing is anticipated. We will inform the area(s) where and when this work will take place.
- For more information about the Westside Subway Extension, please leave a message at _PHONE_ or online at _URL_
- For day-to-day testing location updates, please follow us at twitter.com/westsidesubway .
- For emergencies or issues needing immediate attention, please call _PHONE_.


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Aninal Feed Production Line,Fish feed mill plant
The prosperous breeding industry means the intensive production of animal feed pellets. Lima Machinery are dedicated to offerring feed pellet production solurions, so we developed the feed pellet production line that can be applied to make various pellet feed for poultry animals, livestock animlas as well as aquztic animals, such as rabbits, ducks, cattle, chickens, sheep, pigs, pigeons, fishes and shrimp. And the peoduction capacity is adjutable based on your production requests.
Highlights of Our Animal Feed Production Plant
1. Customized production capacity as required to meet different scale animal farms and feed processing plants.
2. Wide application for producing various pellet feed for poultry, livestock, and aquatic animals.
3. Various pellet sizes for different animals.
4. Able to processing many kinds of raw materials into feed pellets.
5. Automatic PLC control system for the whole production line.
6. Environment-friendly production with no any waste water and exhaust gas during the production process.
Equipment Related to Complete Feed Pellet Production Line
Feed Grinder →Feed Mixer → Feed Pellet Mill → Counterflow Cooler → Feed Pellets Crumbler → Feed Pellets Grading Sieve → Automatic Weighing and Packing Machine
Fish feed mill plant more details
Raw materials: Plant protein comes from corn, rice, wheat, soybean, peanut cake powder, etc; Animal protein is from fish meal, shrimp meal, crab meal, sleeve-fish meal and so on you can add other ingredient according to requirements and eating habits of animals.
How to produce fish food or other animal food?
The processes of this fish feed manufacturing plant mainly include material grinding, material mixing, pellets extruding, pellets drying, and pellets packing.
1.Material grinding - feed hammer mill- feedstuff grinding
The raw materials should be grinded to the required size by feed grinder. Crushing the material can improve the water stability and digestibility of feed pellet.
2.feed mixing - use feed mixer
Mixing the material thoroughly can ensure extruding efficiency and improve the feed quality. Horizontal ribbon feed mixer or double-shaft mixer or feed ribbon type mixer.double-shaft efficient mixer can be applied to mixing powdery, granular, flaky and blocky materials while feed ribbon type mixer is mostly used for mixing powdery materials.
3.Fish food extruding- floating feed pellet extruder
Dry type fish feed machine and wet type feed machine. The wet type extruder has the conditioner and need a steam boiler, while the dry type fish feed machine does not need. The former is suitable for large fish feed pellet plant, while the latter is better for small and medium feed pellet user or fish feed pellet production plant.
4.Fish feed pellets drying- feed pellet dryer
Belt dryer. We provide multi-layer mesh belt feed pellet dryer for drying the pellet coming out of the fish feed machine. The pellets are spread evenly on a wire mesh belt conveyor and conveyed within the dryer. Hot air passes through the pellets and brings away the moisture.
5.Fish feed pellets cooling
Fish feed pellets cooling is reduce the temperature of food.
6.Fish feed pellets packing - pellet paking -electronic packing machine
The fish feed pellets packing machine consists of automatic weighing machine, conveyor, bag sewing machine and automatic control box. It can weigh the pellets fast and precisely. Simple structure, reliable operation.
Animal feed pellet production line technical data


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Another coronavirus vaccine may appear in Kazakhstan
The domestically produced QazVac vaccine may soon be used abroad. The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced today the organization's readiness to consider the possibility to include the vaccine in the list of medicines recommended by the WHO for use in emergencies during an online meeting with the President of our country. The head of the WHO praised the efforts of Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev in countering the pandemic.
"Two million vaccinated already is a very significant figure, many countries have not yet reached such level. Your ambitious goals to vaccinate 55 percent of the country's population deserve respect," said the WHO head.
Meanwhile, another coronavirus vaccine may appear in Kazakhstan. The drug is being developed at the International Vaccinology Center, which operates at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University located in the capital.
"Since this is a serious enough process, the preclinical part of the study has already been carried out on laboratory animals at the Masgut Aikimbayev scientific center. It is also planned to study immunogenic properties on primates. This is a very serious study. Let's wait," said Zhannat Satybaldiyeva, expert at the National Center for Expertise of Medicines and Medical Devices.
Translation by Assem Zhanmukhanova
Editing by Galiya Khassenkhanova


Tutorial: Deploy and walk through the connected waste management application template
The connected waste management application template helps you kickstart your IoT solution development to remotely monitor to maximize efficient waste collection as part of a smart city.
Diagram showing the architecture of the connected waste management application.
Devices and connectivity (1,2)
Devices such as waste bins that are used in open environments may connect through low-power wide area networks or through a third-party network operator. For these types of devices, use the Azure IoT Central Device Bridge to send your device data to your IoT Central application. You can also use an IP capable device gateway that connects directly to your IoT Central application.
IoT Central
Azure IoT Central is an IoT App platform that helps you quickly build and deploy an IoT solution. You can brand, customize, and integrate your solution with third-party services.
When you connect your smart waste devices to IoT Central, the application provides:
 - Device command and control.
 - Monitoring and alerting.
 - A user interface with built-in role-based access controls.
 - Configurable dashboards.
 - Extensibility options.
Extensibility and integrations (3)
You can extend your IoT application in IoT Central and optionally:
 - Transform and integrate your IoT data for advanced analytics through data export from your IoT Central application.
 - Automate workflows in other systems by triggering actions using Power Automate or webhooks from IoT Central application.
 - Programmatically access your IoT Central application by using the IoT Central REST APIs.
Business applications (4)
You can use IoT data to power various business applications within a waste utility. For example, in a connected waste management solution you can optimize the dispatch of trash collections trucks. The optimization can be done based on IoT sensors data from connected waste bins. In your IoT Central connected waste management application, you can configure rules and actions and set them to create alerts in Connected Field Service. Configure Power Automate in IoT Central rules to automate workflows across applications and services. Additionally, based on service activities in Connected Field Service, information can be sent back to Azure IoT Central.
You can easily configure the following integration processes with IoT Central and Connected Field Service:
 - Azure IoT Central can send information about device anomalies to Connected Field Service for diagnosis.
 - Connected Field Service can create cases or work orders triggered from device anomalies.
 - Connected Field Service can schedule technicians for inspection to prevent the downtime incidents.
 - Azure IoT Central device dashboard can be updated with relevant service and scheduling information.
In this tutorial, you learn how to:
 - Use the Azure IoT Central connected waste management application template to create your app.
 - Explore and customize the dashboard.
 - Explore the connected waste bin device template.
 - Explore simulated devices.
 - Explore and configure rules.
 - Configure jobs.
 - Customize your application branding.
Prerequisites
An active Azure subscription. If you don't have an Azure subscription, create a free account before you begin.
Create connected waste management application
To create your IoT Central application:
 1. Navigate to the Create IoT Central Application page in the Azure portal. If prompted, sign in with your Azure account.
 2. Enter the following information:
 Field Description
 Subscription The Azure subscription you want to use.
 Resource group The resource group you want to use. You can create a new resource group or use an existing one.
 Resource name A valid Azure resource name.
 Application URL The URL subdomain for your application. The URL for an IoT Central application looks like _URL_.
 Template Connected Waste Management
 Region The Azure region you want to use.
 Pricing plan The pricing plan you want to use.
 3. Select Review + create. Then select Create.
When the app is ready, you can navigate to it from the Azure portal:
Screenshot that shows the IoT Central application resource in the Azure portal. The application URL is highlighted.
To learn more, see Create an Azure IoT Central application.
Walk through the application
The following sections walk you through the key features of the application:
Dashboard
After you deploy the application template, your default dashboard is Wide World waste management dashboard.
Screenshot of the connected waste management application dashboard.
As a builder, you can create and customize views on the dashboard for operators.
Note
All data shown in the dashboard is based on simulated device data, which you see more of in the next section.
The dashboard consists of different tiles:
 - Wide World Waste utility image tile: The first tile in the dashboard is an image tile of a fictitious waste utility, "Wide World Waste." You can customize the tile and put in your own image, or you can remove it.
 - Waste bin image tile: You can use image and content tiles to create a visual representation of the device that's being monitored, along with a description.
 - Fill level KPI tile: This tile displays a value reported by a fill level sensor in a waste bin. Fill level and other sensors, like odor meter or weight in a waste bin, can be remotely monitored. An operator can take an action such as dispatching a trash collection truck.
 - Waste monitoring area map: This tile uses Azure Maps, which you can configure directly in Azure IoT Central. The map tile displays device location. Try to hover over the map and try the controls over the map, like zoom-in, zoom-out, or expand.
 - Fill, odor, weight level bar chart: You can visualize one or multiple kinds of device telemetry data in a bar chart. You can also expand the bar chart.
 Screenshot of the expanded bar chart on the connected waste management application dashboard.
 - Field Services: The dashboard includes a link to "How to integrate with Dynamics 365 Field Services from your Azure IoT Central application." For example, you can use Field Services to create tickets for dispatching trash collection services.
Customize the dashboard
You can customize the dashboard by selecting the Edit menu. Then you can add new tiles or configure existing ones. Here's what the dashboard looks like in editing mode:
Screenshot of the connected waste management application dashboard in edit mode.
You can also select + New to create a new dashboard and configure from scratch. You can have multiple dashboards, and you can switch between your dashboards from the dashboard menu.
Explore the device template
A device template in Azure IoT Central defines the capabilities of a device, which can include telemetry, properties, or commands. As a builder, you can define device templates that represent the capabilities of the devices you will connect.
The connected waste management application comes with a sample template for a connected waste bin device.
To view the device template:
 1. In Azure IoT Central, from the left pane of your app, select Device templates.
 2. In the Device templates list, select Connected Waste Bin.
 3. Examine the device template capabilities. You can see that it defines sensors like Fill level, Odor meter, Weight, and Location.
 Screenshot of the connected waste management device template.
Customize the device template
Try to customize the following features:
 1. From the device template menu, select Customize.
 2. Find the Odor meter telemetry type.
 3. Update the Display name of Odor meter to Odor level.
 4. Try to update the unit of measurement, or set Min value and Max value.
 5. Select Save.
Add a cloud property
To add a cloud property:
 1. Navigate to the Connected Waste Bin device template, and select + Add capability.
 2. Add a new cloud property by selecting Cloud Property as Capability type. In Azure IoT Central, you can add a property that is relevant to a device but that doesn't come from the device. For example, a cloud property might be an alerting threshold specific to installation area, asset information, or maintenance information.
 3. Select Save.
Views
The connected waste bin device template comes with predefined views. Explore the views, and update them if you want to. The views define how operators see the device data and input cloud properties.
Screenshot of the connected waste management application device template views.
Publish
If you made any changes, remember to publish the device template.
Create a new device template
To create a new device template, select + New, and follow the steps. You can create a custom device template from scratch, or you can choose a device template from the list of featured device templates.
Explore simulated devices
In Azure IoT Central, you can create simulated devices to test your device template and application.
The connected waste management application has two simulated devices associated with the connected waste bin device template.
View the devices
 1. From the left pane of Azure IoT Central, select Device.
 2. Select Connected Waste Bin device.
 Screenshot of the connected waste management application devices page.
Explore the Device Properties and Device Dashboard tabs.
Note
All the tabs have been configured from the device template views.
Add new devices
You can add new devices by selecting + New on the Devices tab.
Explore and configure rules
In Azure IoT Central, you can create rules to automatically monitor device telemetry, and to trigger actions when one or more conditions are met. The actions might include sending email notifications, triggering an action in Power Automate, or starting a webhook action to send data to other services.
The connected waste management application has four sample rules.
View rules
 1. From the left pane of Azure IoT Central, select Rules.
 2. Select Bin full alert.
 Screenshot of the connected waste management


Mental Health and Body Confidence ; In discussion with Nilushka Perera for Flabulous
By Ranjula Herath | Published: 2:00 AM Jul 11 2020
Health Mental Health and Body Confidence ; In discussion with Nilushka Perera for Flabulous
By Ranjula Herath
Flabulous is a body positive brand which aspires to build confidence in their community through style for the content they share. One of their recent projects was launching a platform called 'My Flabulous Life' – a content platform that helps you to transform yourself to build the best version of you. This week's focus was on impact of mental health and body confidence.
Nilushka Perera is a behavioural health researcher and lecturer based in Colombo Sri Lanka. She has a background in International Public Health and Psychology where she explores the intersection of behavioural healthcare, digital health and community development across multiple settings. She is currently the Head of Evaluation and Impact for a UK based charity called Best Beginnings. Nilushka has over seven years of experience in project management and research across organisational, health, educational and community based settings and her core research interests are global health, community based health interventions, digital health and perinatal mental health.
We hear the term mental health often. What is your definition of having a sound mental health?
This is a complex question. 'Sound' mental health from a personal point of view is different to all of us. A good balance mentally, for me, is to be able to cope well with the ups and downs in life, be grounded in the realities of the world and gain a sense of contentment/satisfaction with all we do. The term 'Mental Health' is being thrown around a lot these days, so I think it's crucial that we understand how we can help each other and the complexity of mental health and
well-being as a whole.
How do you see the relationship between having good mental health and your level of self confidence?
I think having a good awareness of who you are and how your life experiences have moulded you and your thinking; this makes you confident. Because you know where you stand. The confidence comes because you have worked on yourself and challenged yourself over and over again. Your mental health and how you are feeling can have a profound impact on your confidence, but everyone has different experiences, because how people see confidence is different. It can range from putting yourself in challenging situations to even asking a question from a friend. Having an understanding of your thoughts can hep you gain clarity and confidence as a whole.
What are your top three hacks to be more self confident?
- Put in the work to get to know yourself and your experiences. It helps to put things into perspective.
- Be kind to yourself. The world is a demanding place with so many expectations.
- Find out what works for you. There are so many people who give tips and tricks, but there is no one size fits all when it comes to mental health and well being.
Many communities struggle with negative body image. What is the root cause of this and how does mental health play a role in it?
Well, there are many social, economical, political, health factors that can contribute to body stereotyping; therefore there I cannot say there is one root cause for it. But on a surface level, humans are used to comparing themselves with each other. Media has aggravated it by communicating and showcasing beauty standards and ideal body sizes. The judgement that comes from others, who are'supposed' to care about you, can have a negative impact on you, and you start defining yourself through the eyes of others. We grow up with comments about our appearance (body size, skin colour) which are said in instead of simple hello. This can affect a person's mental health and their identity which can cascade to their relationships, friendships and even their career progression.
What is your personal mantra for better mental health?
I don't have one set mantra. Because mental health is complex!
'Carve out time to reflect and share your experiences and be kind to yourself' is something that I carry with me. I believe finding out what works for you and being clear about your role in this world, helps to bring things into perspective and stay grounded and content.
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real analysis – Does the modulo on a high-dimensional network generally maintain the direction?
We know that for sufficiently large dimensions $ n $ there is a trellis $ L_n $ in $ mathbb {R} ^ n $ whose base region of the Voronoi partition encompasses almost a negligible proportion of a $ (1- varepsilon) $-ball, and is also almost contained in a $ (1+ varepsilon) $-ball, almost a negligible proportion.[1] How does this base region behave like a ball in another way?
We can define "round" and "mod" operations on the space up to a network $ L $ and his score of Voronoi as: $ R_L (v) = arg min _ { ell in L} | v- ell | $ and $ mod_L (v) = v-R_L (v). $
We can also define a "mod ball" as $ mod ^ ast_n (v) = (v / | v |) cdot [|v| – operatorname{round}(|v|/2)]$, which reduces $ v $ in lengths of 2 until it is in the ball.
Fixing radius $ R> $ 0, for a fairly high dimension $ n $, can there be a trellis $ L $ in this dimension with $ | mod_ ast (v) – operatorname {mod} _L (v) | < varepsilon $ for the majority $ v in B (0, R) $ ?
In other words, on a hexagonal grid, compare the modulation reduction of a vector going just above the top of the base hex (for this vector $ mod_L $ is far from $ mod_ ast $) to the one just past the middle of one of the sides of the base hex (for this vector they are close). What behavior dominates in high dimension?
I imagine that no, because I suspect that there are not enough regions of Voronoi adjacent to the base region for a mod reduction on network of a vector just slightly outside of the base region to approximately correspond to the reduction in length 2 of this vector.
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Public and private partnerships (KPS) or public private partnerships (PPP) are needed to answer problems such as increasing production capacity, productivity, quality of production, increasing market access, and encouraging the downstream process of multi-stakeholder cooperation in increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of the food and agriculture sector. PPPs appear not only to increase productivity and growth in the agricultural sector but rather because of the lack of the government's ability to fulfill its duties in maintaining food security with its own resources. The resources in question are not only in terms of funding but also technology, networks and so on.
Partnerships between agricultural companies and small farmers are assessed as one of the most prospective approaches can raise the economy of farmers. It is assumed that with these partnerships small farmers can be scanned to get a greater share of added value from an agricultural business. It's just that this kind of partnership approach is still often applied in a reductive manner in contractual farming or contract farming.
The first style presents a network or relationship structure or contractual relationship of interests between actors in an agricultural business. The second pattern, share farming, is a special contractual agriculture that presents a relationship structure that shares the duties, responsibilities and risks of agricultural business as a manifestation of contractual relationships.
On the basis of the importance of lifting the practice of PPP implementation in the regions, Perkumpulan Prakarsa conducted research in three regions, namely: Sragen Regency, Mojokerto Regency, and Malang Regency. Sragen Regency represents rice farming areas, while Mojokerto and Malang districts represent corn farming areas. This study reviews the social, economic and political dynamics that influence the policy environment. Research "Public Private Partnership in the Agricultural Sector: Study of Rice and Corn Commodity Sub-Sector" This is a research that was made to photograph the phenomenon of economic activity between the government, the private sector and farmers to ensure justice in the supply chain under the PPP scheme.
This research report can be a learning material for we are in the framework of developing policies and safety nets in agriculture. However, it needs to be looked at further about the impact of the partnership between the public and the private sector, because until now there has not been a partnership scheme established to guarantee the rights and obligations of each actor in it.


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|Name:Filling machine line||Capacity:200-400bottles/h||Weight:80kg||Size:700x650x1650(MM)|
|Model:CS-1||Material:stainless steel||Type:automatic||Filling capacity:200-1000ml/1000-5000ml|
Filling machine is a type of packaging equipment used for filling various liquids and materials into containers. It typically includes a hopper, a measuring device, a filling valve, and a container conveying system. The container is placed below the filling valve and the desired amount of liquid or material is measured and then released into the container through the filling valve. Filling machines are commonly used in food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries for efficient and accurate packaging of products.
Edible oil filling machine is a crucial piece of equipment in the food processing industry, used for efficiently and hygienically filling edible oil into containers. It mainly consists of a hopper, a measuring device, a filling valve, and a container conveying system.
The machine automatically measures the desired amount of oil and releases it into the container through the filling valve. This process ensures precise measurement and minimal wastage, crucial for maintaining the quality and freshness of the oil. The hygienic design of the machine also ensures that the oil is not exposed to any contamination during the filling process.
The Edible oil filling machine is suitable for various types of edible oils, such as olive oil, sunflower oil, groundnut oil, soybean oil, etc., and different sizes and shapes of containers. The speed and accuracy of the machine ensure a high level of production efficiency, while its simple operation and maintenance-friendly design reduce operational costs.
In conclusion, the Edible oil filling machine is an essential machine for efficiently and hygienically filling edible oil into containers, ensuring maximum output with minimum input.


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Ayene, Equatorial Guinea
The Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Christian Doctrine serves at this mission in Ayene, a remote, impoverished village where over two-thirds of the population survives on less than a dollar a day. The Sisters work tirelessly to incorporate Dominican traditions of liturgy and education against the backdrop of rampant poverty and an unstable and corrupt political climate, tribal wars and accompanying atrocities, blatant human trafficking, and the threat of ebola, AIDS, and other diseases. Our primary focus is in the area of education, supporting the school that the Sisters run as they strive to instill trust and bring the light and compassion of Jesus into the classroom and the home. It is our hope that eventually a better future for the children can be achieved—one where they can be allowed to grow in every sense, where they learn to live with mutual respect, and where their dignity as human beings is acknowledged.